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Chapter 25 — Zoning

§ 25-3. ADMINISTRATION.

Firebaugh Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Firebaugh

§ 25-3.1. Authority.

This Ordinance is the primary tool for implementing the goals, policies and action programs of the Firebaugh General Plan, the Firebaugh Subdivision Ordinance [[1]] and any planned unit developments, specific plans or master plans. The authority to execute this Ordinance shall be vested with the City Council, Planning Commission and other named City officials and public bodies.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 24 , Land Subdivision.

§ 25-3.2. City Council.

  • a. The Firebaugh City Council shall be the final authority on zoning ordinance amendments, appeals, general plan and specific plans and their amendments, development agreements, and other permit procedures that may be included in or added to this Ordinance.

  • b. The City Council shall also be responsible for appointing persons to the Planning Commission and other decision-making bodies that may be named in this Ordinance.

§ 25-3.3. Planning Commission.

The Firebaugh Planning Commission shall be the final authority on conditional use permits, site plan review, classification of uses, and other permits that may be included in or added to this Ordinance. In addition, the Commission shall provide recommendations to the City Council by means of a resolution that details findings on zoning ordinance amendments, general and specific plans and amendments thereto, development agreements and other permit procedures that may be added to the Ordinance.

§ 25-3.4. Planning Director.

The Planning Director, or assigned representative, shall be the authority on the interpretation, administration and enforcement of the Ordinance. Further, the Planning Director shall be the final authority on minor deviations and administrative planning permits. Other duties of the Director shall include preparation of reports, resolutions and ordinances that come before the Planning Commission and City Council.

§ 25-3.5. Chief Building Official.

The Chief Building Official, or assigned representative, shall be the authority on the interpretation, administration and enforcement of the Building Code. Other duties of the Building Official shall include enforcement of specified provisions of this Ordinance, securing Ordinance clearance prior to issuing a building permit, notification of persons who are in violation of specified provisions of this Ordinance and other responsibilities that may be included in or added to this Ordinance.

§ 25-3.6. City Engineer.

The City Engineer, or assigned representative, shall be the authority on the interpretation, administration and enforcement of the Subdivision Ordinance, [[1]] the City of Firebaugh Improvement Standards Manual, and other responsibilities that may be included in or added to this Ordinance. Other duties of the City Engineer shall include preparation of reports and recommendations on all engineering matters that come before the Planning Commission and City Council, and notification of persons who are in violation of specified provisions of this Ordinance.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 24 , Land Subdivision.

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  1. ▸ Chapter 25 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. § 25-1. INTRODUCTION.
    2. § 25-2. (RESERVED)
    3. § 25-3. ADMINISTRATION.
    4. § 25-4. (RESERVED)
    5. § 25-5. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
    6. § 25-6. APPEALS.
    7. § 25-7. (RESERVED)
    8. § 25-8. (RESERVED)
    9. § 25-9. ZONING DISTRICTS.
    10. § 25-10. (RESERVED)
    11. § 25-11. (RESERVED)
    12. § 25-12. (RESERVED)
    13. § 25-13. (RESERVED)
    14. § 25-14. (RESERVED)
    15. § 25-15. R-1 ZONE (CONVENTIONAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL).
    16. § 25-16. (RESERVED)
    17. § 25-17. R-1 (TN) ZONES [SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (TRADITIONA…
    18. § 25-18. (RESERVED)
    19. § 25-19. R-2 AND R-3 ZONES (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL).
    20. § 25-20. (RESERVED)
    21. § 25-21. C-1 ZONE (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL).
    22. § 25-22. (RESERVED)
    23. § 25-23. C-2 ZONE (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL).
    24. § 25-24. CALGREEN RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS.
    25. § 25-25. C-3 ZONE (GENERAL COMMERCIAL).
    26. § 25-26. (RESERVED)
    27. § 25-27. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES.
    28. § 25-28. (RESERVED)
    29. § 25-29. INDUSTRIAL ZONES: M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL); M-2 (HEAVY …
    30. § 25-30. (RESERVED)
    31. § 25-31. O ZONE (OPEN SPACE).
    32. § 25-32. (RESERVED)
    33. § 25-33. G ZONE (GOVERNMENT).
    34. § 25-34. (RESERVED)
    35. § 25-35. UR ZONE (URBAN RESERVE).
    36. § 25-36. (RESERVED)
    37. § 25-37. MHP (RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK) ZONE.
    38. § 25-38. (RESERVED)
    39. § 25-39. PD ZONE (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY).
    40. § 25-40. (RESERVED)
    41. § 25-41. SPECIAL USES.
    42. § 25-42. (RESERVED)
    43. § 25-43. LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND GRADING.
    44. § 25-44. (RESERVED)
    45. § 25-45. AUTO AND BICYCLE PARKING AND LOADING.
    46. § 25-46. (RESERVED)
    47. § 25-47. SIGNS.
    48. § 25-48. (RESERVED)
    49. § 25-49. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS.
    50. § 25-50. (RESERVED)
    51. § 25-51. CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
    52. § 25-52. (RESERVED)
    53. § 25-53. SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW.
    54. § 25-54. (RESERVED)
    55. § 25-55. VARIANCES, MINOR DEVIATIONS AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODAT…
    56. § 25-56. (RESERVED)
    57. § 25-57. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
    58. § 25-58. (RESERVED)
    59. § 25-59. (RESERVED)
    60. § 25-60. (RESERVED)
    61. § 25-61. NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES.
    62. § 25-62. (RESERVED)
    63. § 25-63. ENFORCEMENT.
    64. § 25-64. (RESERVED)
    65. § 25-65. (RESERVED)
    66. § 25-66. (RESERVED)
    67. § 25-67. DEFINITIONS.

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