Earlier editions: 2026-09
Lafayette Municipal Code Title 6 Planning and Land Use
Lafayette Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Lafayette
Sections in this part
- Chapter 6-1 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
- Article 1 — In General
- Article 2 — Notices, Hearings and Findings
- Article 3 — Decisions and Appeal
- Article 4 — Expiration and Revocation
- Article 5 — Design Review
- Chapter 6-3 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 6-4 — ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATIONS
- Article 1 — Miscellaneous
- Article 2 — Nonconforming Uses
- Article 3 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article 4 — Recreation Courts
- Article 5 — Demolition in the Downtown
- Article 6 — Small Farm Animals
- Chapter 6-6 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Part 3 — Land Use Districts
- Chapter 6-14 — WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
- Chapter 6-15 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- Chapter 6-16 — DEDICATION OF PARKLAND AND PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK,…
- Chapter 6-17 — TREE PROTECTION
- Chapter 6-18 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
- Chapter 6-19 — DESIGN REVIEW OF STRUCTURES OVER 17′-0″ IN HEIGHT
- Chapter 6-20 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
- Article 1 — General
- Article 2 — Designation of Historical Landmarks
- Article 3 — Regulation of Landmarks
- Chapter 6-22 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 6-23 — PARKING, VEHICLE STORAGE AND REPAIRS
- Chapter 6-24 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- Chapter 6-24.5 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
- Article 1 — General Provisions
- Article 2 — Prohibited Signs, Permit Requirements, Exemptions, Reviewing Authorities…
- Article 3 — Master Sign Plan
- Article 4 — General Sign Limitations
- Article 5 — Requirements and Limitation on Special Uses
- Article 6 — Enforcement
- Chapter 6-26 — PUBLIC ART
- Chapter 6-30 — TENTATIVE MAPS
- Chapter 6-32 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
- Chapter 6-34 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 6-35 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 6-36 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 6-37 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
- Chapter 6-38 — HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
Cite as: Lafayette Municipal Code Title 6 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Contra Costa County provisions adopted by reference by the City of Lafayette are listed in the table found in Chapter 1-5 of this code. Always refer to this table to determine complete city law on any subject.
Part 1 — General Administration¶
Chapter 6-2 — APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS¶
Part 2 — General Regulations¶
Chapter 6-5 — GENERAL PROVISIONS¶
Part 4 — Special Land Use Regulations¶
Chapter 6-21 — HISTORICAL LANDMARKS¶
Part 5 — Signs and Outdoor Advertising¶
Chapter 6-25 — SIGNS¶
Part 6 — Subdivisions¶
Chapter 6-31 — (Repealed by Ordinance 528, effective 8/7/02)¶
Part 7 — Special Housing Regulations¶
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