Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 20 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Division II — MENDOCINO COUNTY COASTAL ZONING CODE
Mendocino County Municipal Code § 20.484.005 Purpose
Mendocino County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mendocino County
Cite as: Mendocino County Municipal Code § 20.484.005 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 20.484.005 - Purpose.¶
To allow for the development of legally created lots made nonconforming by the adoption of the Coastal Element of the Mendocino County General Plan and this Division.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.484.010 - Procedure for Use.¶
(A) When any lot(s) has been legally created and which has not merged and is zoned to a minimum parcel size larger than the existing parcel size, said lot(s) shall be found to be legally nonconforming and shall not be subject to requirements for variance to minimum lot size.
(B) Where a legally existing nonconforming lot requires variance to setback requirements for front, back and side yards as required under the applicable minimum lot size regulations, a variance may be processed pursuant to Chapter 20.540 of this Division.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), 1991)
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