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Chapter 4-10

Livermore Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Livermore

SITE PLAN APPROVAL

Sections:

4-10-010 Purpose.

4-10-020 Applicability.

4-10-030 Procedure.

4-10-040 Required data.

4-10-050 Findings.

4-10-060 Conditional approval.

4-10-010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to assure that a proposed development of land is in conformance with the regulations of this code and is designed in a manner which will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare or be detrimental to adjacent properties. (Ord. 442 § 25.10)

4-10-020 Applicability.

A. Where stated within this code that site plan approval is required, it shall mean that site plan approval is required for any new building, structure, open land use, or addition to an existing development, whether proposed for occupancy or for primary or accessory usage.

B. This section shall not apply to an open or temporary use of land which does not exceed 10 days; to single-family residences and their accessory structures; to any fences or other dividing instrumentalities erected in conformance with this code; or to a development for which a site plan has been previously approved under the conditions of a zoning use permit, variance permit, or conditional use permit. (Ord. 1543 § 6, 1999; Ord. 442 §§ 25.20 – 25.22)

4-10-030 Procedure.

A. When site plan approval is required, the applicant shall file an application and any required data with the city planning department.

B. The zoning administrator shall, within 50 days, either approve, deny, or conditionally approve a site plan approval application or may refer the application to the planning commission.

C. The planning commission shall, within 50 days following referral by the zoning administrator of a site plan approval application, either approve, deny, or conditionally approve the application.

D. In cases where site plan approval is considered concurrently with another entitlement subject to city council approval, the site plan approval shall be reviewed and approved by the city council. (Ord. 1640 § 1, 2001; Ord. 1024, 1980; Ord. 442 §§ 25.30 – 25.33)

4-10-040 Required data.

The application for site plan approval shall be accompanied by a site plan showing lot lines and

dimensions, location of existing and proposed buildings or improvements, height of structures, off-street parking lot design including ingress and egress points, street right-of-way lines, setbacks, exterior lighting and signs, fencing, and any other data necessary to indicate the proposed development, all of which must be in conformance with the provisions of this code. In addition, the site plan shall indicate the proposed or probable use of the development and a brief statement of the type of construction contemplated. (Ord. 442 § 25.40)

4-10-050 Findings.

The zoning administrator, planning commission, or city council shall make the following findings in approving a site plan approval application:

A. That the proposed development conforms in all respects to the provisions of this code and other applicable city ordinances.

B. That the design of the proposed development is such that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare and not detrimental to adjacent property.

C. That the development is within the intent of the provisions set forth in LPZC 4-10-030. (Ord. 1640 § 2, 2001; Ord. 442 §§ 25.50 – 25.53)

4-10-060 Conditional approval.

The zoning administrator or planning commission shall have the function, duty, and power to require compliance to any site plan approval which is conditionally approved, as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this section. (Ord. 442 § 25.60)

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Livermore Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 1-05 — ADOPTION, PURPOSE, AND APPLICATION OF ZONING CODE
  2. Chapter 1-05
  3. Chapter 1-10 — DEFINITIONS
  4. Chapter 1-10 — DEFINITIONS
  5. Chapter 2-01 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  6. Chapter 2-01 — ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 2-04 — ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
  8. Chapter 2-04 — ZONING DISTRICT MAPS
  9. Chapter 2-07 — OS – OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
  10. Chapter 2-07
  11. Chapter 2-10 — RS – SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  12. Chapter 2-10 — RS – SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  13. Chapter 2-13 — R-R – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  14. Chapter 2-13
  15. Chapter 2-16 — RL – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  16. Chapter 2-16
  17. Chapter 2-19 — RM – MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  18. Chapter 2-19
  19. Chapter 2-22 — RH – RESIDENTIAL HIGH DISTRICT
  20. Chapter 2-22
  21. Chapter 2-25 — RG – SUBURBAN MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
  22. Chapter 2-25
  23. Chapter 2-28 — R2 – DUPLEX DISTRICT
  24. Chapter 2-28
  25. Chapter 2-31 — CS – COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRICT
  26. Chapter 2-31
  27. Chapter 2-34 — CHS – HIGHWAY SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  28. Chapter 2-34
  29. Chapter 2-37 — CN – NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  30. Chapter 2-37 — CN – NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  31. Chapter 2-40 — CB – CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
  32. Chapter 2-40
  33. Chapter 2-43 — DSP – DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 2-43
  35. Chapter 2-46 — OCA – OUTER CORE AREA DISTRICT (Repealed by Ord…
  36. Chapter 2-46 — OCA – OUTER CORE AREA DISTRICT
  37. Chapter 2-49 — CG – GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
  38. Chapter 2-49
  39. Chapter 2-52 — CO – COMMERCIAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  40. Chapter 2-52
  41. Chapter 2-55 — NM – NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
  42. Chapter 2-55
  43. Chapter 2-58 — I-1 – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  44. Chapter 2-58
  45. Chapter 2-61 — I-2 – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  46. Chapter 2-61
  47. Chapter 2-64 — I-3 – HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
  48. Chapter 2-64
  49. Chapter 2-67 — E – EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONS DISTRICT
  50. Chapter 2-67
  51. Chapter 2-70 — CP – PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
  52. Chapter 2-70
  53. Chapter 2-73 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
  54. Chapter 2-73 — COMBINING DISTRICTS
  55. Chapter 2-76 — PD – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  56. Chapter 2-76
  57. Chapter 2-79 — PD-AG – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT/ AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
  58. Chapter 2-79
  59. Chapter 2-82 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – SOUTH LIVERMORE …
  60. Chapter 2-82 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT – SOUTH LIVERMORE …
  61. Chapter 2-85 — SOUTH LIVERMORE VALLEY – AGRICULTURAL (SLV-AG)
  62. Chapter 2-85 — SOUTH LIVERMORE VALLEY – AGRICULTURAL (SLV-AG)
  63. Chapter 3-05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  64. Chapter 3-05 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  65. Chapter 3 — ‑10 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
  66. Chapter 3-10 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
  67. Chapter 3 — ‑15 MOBILE HOME PARKS
  68. Chapter 3-15 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
  69. Chapter 3 — ‑20 OFF‑STREET PARKING
  70. Chapter 3-20 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  71. Chapter 3-25 — OUTDOOR DINING AND MERCHANT DISPLAY USES – DOWN…
  72. Chapter 3-25 — OUTDOOR DINING AND MERCHANT DISPLAY USES – DOWN…
  73. Chapter 3-30 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  74. Chapter 3-30 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  75. Chapter 3-35 — OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
  76. Chapter 3-35
  77. Chapter 3-40 — OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAYS
  78. Chapter 3-40 — OUTDOOR STORAGE AND OUTDOOR SALES DISPLAYS
  79. Chapter 3-45 — SIGNS
  80. Chapter 3-45 — SIGNS
  81. Chapter 3-50 — RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
  82. Chapter 3-50 — RECREATION AND CULTURAL FACILITIES
  83. Chapter 3-60 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
  84. Chapter 3-60 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTAINER ENCLOSURES
  85. Chapter 4-05 — ZONING USE PERMITS
  86. Chapter 4-05 — ZONING USE PERMITS
  87. Chapter 4-10 — SITE PLAN APPROVAL
  88. Chapter 4-10
  89. Chapter 4-15 — VARIANCE PERMITS
  90. Chapter 4-15 — VARIANCE PERMITS
  91. Chapter 4-20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  92. Chapter 4-20 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  93. Chapter 4-25 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  94. Chapter 4-25 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  95. Chapter 5-05 — RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES
  96. Chapter 5-05 — RESPONSIBILITY AND PROCEDURES
  97. Chapter 5-10 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPROVAL
  98. Chapter 5-10 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPROVAL
  99. Chapter 5-15 — APPEAL
  100. Chapter 5-15 — APPEAL
  101. Chapter 5-20 — AMENDMENT
  102. Chapter 5-20 — AMENDMENT
  103. Chapter 6-05 — INTERPRETATION
  104. Chapter 6-05 — INTERPRETATION
  105. Chapter 6-10 — ENFORCEMENT
  106. Chapter 6-10 — ENFORCEMENT
  107. Chapter 6-15 — PENALTIES
  108. Chapter 6-15 — PENALTIES

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