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Chapter 13-41 — Certificates of Occupancy

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

Sec. 13-41.100 Purpose.

To ensure that new or expanded uses of a structure or site and new structures or alterations of existing structures comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable regulations of the City, and to provide the City with a record of each new or expanded use of a structure or site. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 41.100.]

Sec. 13-41.200 Requirements.

A certificate of occupancy is required before any structure or site may be occupied or used. No structure that is erected, moved, altered, or enlarged shall be occupied or used; and no site shall be initially occupied or used until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the Building Official. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 41.200.]

Sec. 13-41.300 Application Process.

Application for a certificate of occupancy shall be filed with the Building Official prior to the erection, moving, alteration or enlargement of any structure and prior to the commencement of a new use or a change of use of any structure or site. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 41.300.]

Sec. 13-41.400 Issuance.

The Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon receipt of written notice that the structure or site is ready for occupancy or use and after he has inspected the structure or site; provided, that the structure or site and the intended use thereof conform with the regulations for the district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance including conditions of approval that may be required for the property, structure or use. [Ord. 515 § 2, 2018; ZO § 41.400.]

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The Hercules Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 555, passed March 25, 2025.

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Hercules Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 13-1 — Title, Components and Purposes
  2. Chapter 13-10 — Public/Quasi-Public District
  3. Chapter 13-10 — Public/Quasi-Public District
  4. Chapter 13-11 — CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District
  5. Chapter 13-11 — CP Commercial Public Mixed-Use District
  6. Chapter 13-12 — HTC Historic Town Center District
  7. Chapter 13-12 — HTC Historic Town Center District
  8. Chapter 13-13 — I-R Industrial Residential Mixed-Use District
  9. Chapter 13-13 — I-R Industrial Residential Mixed-Use District
  10. Chapter 13-14 — PC-I Planned Commercial Industrial Mixed-Use
  11. Chapter 13-14 — PC-I Planned Commercial Industrial Mixed-Use D…
  12. Chapter 13-15 — PC-R Planned Commercial Residential Mixed-Use …
  13. Chapter 13-15 — PC-R Planned Commercial Residential Mixed-Use …
  14. Chapter 13-16 — PO/RD Planned Office-Research and Development …
  15. Chapter 13-16 — PO/RD Planned Office-Research and Development …
  16. Chapter 13-17 — WC Waterfront Commercial District
  17. Chapter 13-17 — WC Waterfront Commercial District
  18. Chapter 13-18 — NTC New Town Center District
  19. Chapter 13-18 — NTC New Town Center District
  20. Chapter 13-2 — Organization, Applicability and Interpretation
  21. Chapter 13-2 — Organization, Applicability and Interpretation
  22. Chapter 13-20 — H Historic Overlay District
  23. Chapter 13-20 — H Historic Overlay District
  24. Chapter 13-21 — F Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
  25. Chapter 13-21 — F Special Flood Hazard Area Overlay District
  26. Chapter 13-22 — Refugio Creek Overlay District
  27. Chapter 13-23 — School-Park Overlay District
  28. Chapter 13-23 — School-Park Overlay District
  29. Chapter 13-24 — Special Study Area Overlay District
  30. Chapter 13-24 — Special Study Area Overlay District
  31. Chapter 13-25 — Scenic Road and Highway Overlay District
  32. Chapter 13-25 — Scenic Road and Highway Overlay District
  33. Chapter 13-26 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  34. Chapter 13-26 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  35. Chapter 13-27 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  36. Chapter 13-27 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  37. Chapter 13-28 — Central Hercules Plan Regulating Code
  38. Chapter 13-28 — Central Hercules Plan Regulating Code
  39. Chapter 13-29 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  40. Chapter 13-29 — Zoning Regulations and Development Standards f…
  41. Chapter 13-30 — Property Development Standards
  42. Chapter 13-30 — Property Development Standards
  43. Chapter 13-31 — Performance Standards
  44. Chapter 13-31 — Performance Standards
  45. Chapter 13-32 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
  46. Chapter 13-32 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
  47. Chapter 13-34 — Sign Regulations
  48. Chapter 13-34 — Sign Regulations
  49. Chapter 13-35 — Specific Land Use Requirements
  50. Chapter 13-35 — Specific Land Use Requirements
  51. Chapter 13-36 — Two-Unit Development
  52. Chapter 13-36 — Two-Unit Development
  53. Chapter 13-40 — Administration, Applications and Fees
  54. Chapter 13-40 — Administration, Applications and Fees
  55. Chapter 13-41 — Certificates of Occupancy
  56. Chapter 13-41 — Certificates of Occupancy
  57. Chapter 13-42 — Design Review
  58. Chapter 13-42 — Design Review
  59. Chapter 13-43 — Enforcement
  60. Chapter 13-43 — Enforcement
  61. Chapter 13-44 — Hearings, Appeals and Judicial Review
  62. Chapter 13-44 — Hearings, Appeals and Judicial Review
  63. Chapter 13-45 — Minor Exceptions
  64. Chapter 13-45 — Minor Exceptions
  65. Chapter 13-46 — Minor Modifications
  66. Chapter 13-47 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Signs
  67. Chapter 13-47 — Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Signs
  68. Chapter 13-48 — Planned Development Plans
  69. Chapter 13-48 — Planned Development Plans
  70. Chapter 13-49 — Specific Plans
  71. Chapter 13-49 — Specific Plans
  72. Chapter 13-5 — Application of Zone District Regulations
  73. Chapter 13-5 — Application of Zone District Regulations
  74. Chapter 13-50 — Use Permits
  75. Chapter 13-50 — Use Permits
  76. Chapter 13-51 — Variances
  77. Chapter 13-51 — Variances
  78. Chapter 13-52 — Zoning Amendments
  79. Chapter 13-52 — Zoning Amendments
  80. Chapter 13-53 — Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Dis…
  81. Chapter 13-53 — Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with Dis…
  82. Chapter 13-6 — Residential Districts
  83. Chapter 13-6 — Residential Districts
  84. Chapter 13-60 — Definitions
  85. Chapter 13-60 — Definitions
  86. Chapter 13-7 — P-M-H Mobile Home Park District
  87. Chapter 13-7 — P-M-H Mobile Home Park District
  88. Chapter 13-8 — Commercial Districts
  89. Chapter 13-8 — Commercial Districts
  90. Chapter 13-9 — Industrial District
  91. Chapter 13-9 — Industrial District

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