Lincoln Municipal Code Ch. 18.02 Introductory Provisions

The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as, and may be cited and referred to as, the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lincoln, California."

(Ord. 357B §1.01.000, 1979)

This title applies to the incorporated area of the city.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.010, 1979)

(a) The purpose of this title is to:

(1) Regulate the use of buildings, structures and land between industry, business, residential use, and open space including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty and the use of natural resources;

(2) Regulate signs and billboards;

(3) Regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures;

(4) Regulate the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces;

(5) Regulate the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure;

(6) Regulate the intensity of land use;

(7) Establish requirements for off-street parking and loading;

(8) Establish and maintain building setback lines;

(9) Permit the creation of civic districts around civic centers, publicly owned parks, buildings or grounds, and establish the required regulations;

(10) Divide the city into zoning districts of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this title;

(11) Provide for the enforcement of the regulations of this title.

(b) The purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve, protect and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air; to prevent undue concentrations of population; to lessen congestion on the streets; to provide adequate provisions for community utilities; and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is a further purpose of this title to implement and supplement the general plan of the city.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.020, 1979)

Whenever reference is made to any portion of this title, the reference applies to the ordinance codified in this title as adopted and also to any amendments or additions made after adoption.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.030, 1979)

The regulations set forth in this title within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall be uniform for each class or kind of building, structure or use of land throughout the district.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.040, 1979)

Except as otherwise provided by law, any action by any person to set aside or annul any decision by any official of the city, the city planning commission or the city council pursuant to this title shall be void unless commenced within 60 days of the final determination of the official, planning commission or city council.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.050, 1979)