Earlier editions: 2026-09
Grand Terrace Municipal Code Ch. 18.77 Transitional Residential Uses and Structures
Grand Terrace Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Grand Terrace
Cite as: Grand Terrace Municipal Code Chapter 18.77 · Text as of 2026-10-04
18.77.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the continued use and operation of existing residential uses and structures located in the Floodplain Overlay District that were legally occupied as residential uses prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter derives.
(Ord. No. 251, § 6(Exh. 2), 7-13-2010)
18.77.020 - Transitional residential uses located in the Floodplain Overlay District.¶
A. Transitional residential uses and structures located in the Floodplain Overlay District for which applicable permits were properly obtained and occupied by a legal residential use established prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter derives may continue to operate and be occupied for residential purposes in accordance with the provisions for the R1-10, Low Density Single Family Residential District contained in Chapter 18.10 RH, R1, R2 and R3 Residential Districts.
B. Transitional residential structures for which applicable permits were obtained prior to adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter derives that were occupied by a legal residential use may be altered and/or expanded in accordance with the provisions for the R1-10, Low Density Single Family Residential District contained in Chapter 18.10 RH, R1, R2 and R3 Residential Districts and applicable regulations of this Code.
C. Transitional residential structures for which applicable permits were obtained prior to adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter derives that were occupied by a residential use that are damaged or destroyed may be rebuilt in accordance with the provisions for the R1-10, Low Density Single Family Residential District contained in Chapter 18.10 RH, R1, R2 and R3 Residential Districts. The rebuilding of a damaged or destroyed structure shall comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, or any other health or safety requirements imposed by local, State, or Federal law or regulation in effect at the time of rebuilding.
D. Any interpretation of the provisions of this Section shall be heard and resolved by the Planning Commission, subject to appeal to the City Council.
(Ord. No. 251, § 6(Exh. 2), 7-13-2010)
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