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Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS

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

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17.62.010 Use of legal nonconforming parcels.

17.62.020 Expansion and continuance.

17.62.030 Subdivision of legal nonconforming parcels.

17.62.040 Merger of nonconforming parcels.

17.62.010 Use of legal nonconforming parcels.

A nonconforming parcel that does not comply with the applicable area, depth, or width requirements of this zoning code is a legal parcel if it meets at least one of the following criteria, as documented to the satisfaction of the director:

A. Approved Subdivision. The parcel was created by a recorded subdivision;

B. Individual Parcel Legally Created by Deed. The parcel is under single ownership and was legally created by a recorded deed before the effective date of the provision which made the parcel nonconforming;

C. Variance. The parcel was approved through a variance permit, in which case the parcel shall be allowed to continue in compliance with the conditions imposed by the variance permit. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.62.020 Expansion and continuance.

A legal nonconforming parcel shall be allowed to develop under the provisions of this zoning code and shall not be further subdivided or altered unless required by law. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.62.030 Subdivision of legal nonconforming parcels.

A subdivision of land (i.e., lot line adjustment, final, parcel, or tentative map) shall not be approved that would increase the nonconformity of an existing parcel or any nonconforming use on the parcel. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.62.040 Merger of nonconforming parcels.

Nonconforming contiguous parcels held by the same owner shall be merged if one or more of the parcels does not conform to the minimum parcel size to allow use or development in compliance with Government Code Section 66451.11. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

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Contents — Kerman Zoning Code
Kerman Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02
  2. Chapter 17.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 17.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND MIXED-USE ZONES
  6. Chapter 17.14 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  7. Chapter 17.16 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC ZONES
  8. Chapter 17.18 — COMBINING ZONES
  9. Chapter 17.20 — GENERAL SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  10. Chapter 17.22 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  11. Chapter 17.24 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  12. Chapter 17.26 — LANDSCAPING
  13. Chapter 17.28 — PARKING, LOADING, AND ACCESS
  14. Chapter 17.30 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  15. Chapter 17.32 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  16. Chapter 17.40 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  17. Chapter 17.42 — DENSITY BONUSES
  18. Chapter 17.44 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND DISPENSARIES
  19. Chapter 17.46 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  20. Chapter 17.48 — SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS
  21. Chapter 17.50 — ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES USES
  22. Chapter 17.60 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  23. Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  24. Chapter 17.64 — LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES
  25. Chapter 17.70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  26. Chapter 17.72
  27. Chapter 17.74 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  28. Chapter 17.76 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  29. Chapter 17.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
  30. Chapter 17.80 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  31. Chapter 17.82 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT
  32. Chapter 17.84 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  33. Chapter 17.86 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  34. Chapter 17.88 — VARIANCE PERMIT
  35. Chapter 17.90 — MINOR DEVIATION PERMIT
  36. Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  37. Chapter 17.94 — PERMIT AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, AND REVOCATION
  38. Chapter 17.96 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  39. Chapter 17.98
  40. Chapter 17.110
  41. Chapter 17.112 — AMENDMENTS AND REZONES
  42. Chapter 17.114 — APPEALS
  43. Chapter 17.116 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  44. Chapter 17.118 — ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
  45. Chapter 17.120 — DEFINITIONS

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