Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Title 17 of the City of Live Oak Municipal Code shall be known as the City of Live Oak Zoning Regulations.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

• A. To implement the goals and policies of the Live Oak General Plan through the designation of compatible land uses, residential densities and intensity of uses.

• B. To promote and protect the public's health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience and general welfare.

• C. To provide open space, light and air, privacy, convenience of access, aesthetic values and protection of public and private improvements.

• D. To protect the social and economic stability of residential, commercial and industrial uses and activities through orderly and planned use of land.

• E. To minimize the process necessary to obtain rights to develop property while fulfilling the objectives provided above.

• (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

There are two portions of the Zoning Regulations. the text and the Official Zoning Map(s). The zoning map delineates the zone district for each parcel of land in the City. The text of this title describes the permitted uses and development standards within each of those zone districts. With the exception of limited occasions, all use of land and improvements to the land within each zone district must conform to the provisions of that zone district, as described in this title. (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

The City is hereby divided into the following zone districts:

Residential Zone Districts: Low Density Residential (R-1) Zone District Small Lot Residential (R-2) Zone District Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zone District Multiple Family Residential (R-4) Zone District Commercial Zone Districts: General Commercial (C-G) Zone District Commercial-Mixed Use (C-MU) Zone District Employment Zone Districts: Employment (E) Zone District Industrial (M) Zone District Miscellaneous Zone Districts: Civic (C) Zone District Urban Reserve (UR) Zone District Planned Development (PD) Zone District Combining Zone Districts: Special Design (SD) Combining Zone District Specific Plan (SP) Combining Zone District Downtown (D) Combining Zone District Neighborhood Center (NC) Combining Zone District Civic Center (CC) Combining Zone District

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

The Zoning Regulations shall be deemed the minimum requirements to promote and preserve the public's health, safety, and general welfare, unless otherwise noted. (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

The list of uses within each zone district is representative of the expected uses that may occur within that zone district. The list is not intended to be a complete representation of every possible use. Where a proposed use is not specifically listed by a zone district as a permitted use or permitted with an approved zoning clearance or use permit, the Community Development Director may determine the use is a permitted use, or the use is permitted if a zoning clearance or use permit is first secured, provided the following findings can be made:

• A. The proposed use is similar in character and impact to a listed use; and

• B. The proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use, including requiring the same permits and application of the same development standards.

• (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

When an uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone district is shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

• A. Where a zone district boundary is indicated as approximately following a highway, street, or alley, the centerlines of such roadway shall be construed as the boundary.

• B. Where a zone district boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed as the zone district boundary.

• C. In the case of a zone district boundary dividing a lot, the location of such boundary, unless indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale of the zoning map.

• D. Where a public street or alley or parcel of land is officially vacated, the zone district regulations of abutting properties shall apply to such vacated street, or alley.

• E. In case of further uncertainty, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of the zone district boundary.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

The City may apply pre-annexation zoning to unincorporated property located within the area defined by the General Plan. The pre-annexation zoning process shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.36 . Territory annexed into the City shall automatically be added to the zoning map and shall be classified the same as the pre-annexation zoning, effective on the date of the annexation into the City.

(Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

The City Council may establish by resolution, and may amend or revise from time to time, fees for processing the various applications authorized or required by this title. All fees shall be paid at the time the application is filed and no processing shall commence until such fee is paid in full. (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)

When conflicts occur between regulations of this title and any other codes, ordinances or regulations, the more restrictive provision shall apply, unless otherwise provided.

It is not intended by the provisions of this title to interfere with or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, when the provisions of this title impose a greater restriction upon use of buildings, premises, or spaces than are imposed or required by such easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this title shall apply. (Ord. 526 § 1, 2010)