Article 2 — RL-MV: Residential Low—Mossdale Village.

The RL-MV zoning districts provides for a mix of low-density residential uses. The RL-MV District regulations are designed to promote and encourage a pleasant environment for family life and to provide space for open space and parks needed to compliment residential neighborhoods. (Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)

• A. Permitted uses include:

  1. One-family detached dwellings;

  2. Home occupations in accordance with Chapter 17.64 ;

  3. Raising of fruit and nut trees, vines, vegetables and horticultural specialties on a noncommercial basis;

  4. Fenced or enclosed swimming pools for either individual, family or communal use or an exclusive non-commercial basis, provided that no swimming pool shall be located within a utility easement;

  5. A “small family day care home” as defined and regulated by the State Health and Safety Code , which provides care to eight or fewer children, including children who reside in the home;

  6. A “large family day care home” as defined and regulated by the State Health and Safety Code for nine to 14 children, including children who reside in the home;

  7. A “residential care facility” as defined by the State Health and Safety Code , which provides care to six or fewer persons, whether or not related;

  8. Accessory structures and uses located on the same lot with a permitted use;

  9. Public or private playgrounds;

  10. Public schools;

  11. The keeping of animals in accordance with Chapter 17.28 of the Lathrop Zoning Code;

  12. Other uses which are added to this list according to the procedures in Section 17.16.020 of the Lathrop Zoning Code.

• (Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)

• A. The following uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.112 :

  1. A State authorized licensed childcare center as defined by the State of California Department of Social Services.

  2. Public and private charitable institutions; State authorized hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, and nursing homes; State authorized, certified, or licensed facility including; a foster home or group home serving nine or more mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons, such as rehabilitation homes for alcohol and/or chemically dependent, or dependent and neglected children, where such home provide care on a 24-hour basis

  3. Public and quasi-public use of an educational or religious type, including; private non-profit schools, public or private colleges; churches; parsonages and other religious institutions.

  4. Gas and electric transmission lines in accordance with Section 17.108.080 , electrical distribution substations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and elevated pressure tanks.

• (Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)

Specific development and architecture standards for the Residential Low–Mossdale Village (RL-MV) zone district are established in the Mossdale Landing West Specific Plan document. (Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)

No use shall be established on any lot or site in any RL-MV zone district until architectural plans have been submitted to and approved by the City pursuant to Chapter 17.104 of the Lathrop Municipal Code (other than those exempted by local, state and/or federal statute), and such lot or site has been fully developed with the improvements required by the City. Design review is required for all proposed structures, together with related site plans, landscaping, and public improvements associated with new development.

(Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)

All uses shall be subject to the general provisions and exceptions prescribed in Chapter 17.16 . The community development director may approve use interpretations and minor deviations related to the zoning herein.

(Ord. 25-470, 9/8/2025)