Municipal code
Monterey Planning Code
The enacted municipal code of Monterey, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-07
- Last updated
- 2026-09-10
- Contents
- 1 titles · 252 chapters
- Jurisdiction
- Monterey
Contents
▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
Overview- Part I — General Provisions
- Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
- Part V — Administration
▸Part I — General Provisions
Overview▸Article 4
Overview- Sec. 38-12. Purpose and Applicability.
- Sec. 38-13. Uses Not Classified.
- Sec. 38-14. Residential Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-15. Commercial Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-16. Industrial Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-17. Public, Semipublic and Water Facilities Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-18. Agricultural and Extractive Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-19. Accessory Use Classifications.
- Sec. 38-20. Temporary Use Classifications.
▸Part II — Base District Regulations
Overview▸Article 5
Overview- Sec. 38-21. Specific Purposes.
- Sec. 38-22. R-E Residential Estate District.
- Sec. 38-23. R-1 Residential Single-Family District.
- Sec. 38-24. R-2 Residential Low-Density Multifamily Dwelling District.
- Sec. 38-25. R-3 Residential Medium Density Multifamily Dwelling District.
- Sec. 38-26. Supplemental Regulations Applicable in R Districts.
- Article 5A
▸Article 6
Overview- Sec. 38-27. Specific Purposes.
- Sec. 38-28. C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
- Sec. 38-29. C-2 Community Commercial District.
- Sec. 38-30. C-3 General Commercial District.
- Sec. 38-31. CO Office and Professional District.
- Sec. 38-32. CR Cannery Row Commercial District.
- Sec. 38-33. Supplemental Regulations Applicable to C Districts.
▸Article 11
▸Part III — Overlay District Regulations
▸Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
Overview▸Article 17
Overview- Sec. 38-100. Specific Purposes and Applicability.
- Sec. 38-101. Relocated Buildings.
- Sec. 38-102. Development on Substandard Lots.
- Sec. 38-103. Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.
- Sec. 38-104. Building Site Frontage.
- Sec. 38-105. Building Projections into Yards.
- Sec. 38-106. Exceptions to Height Limits.
- Sec. 38-107. Underground Utilities.
- Sec. 38-108. Home Occupations.
- Sec. 38-109. Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
- Sec. 38-110. Refuse Storage Areas.
- Sec. 38-111. Performance Standards.
- Sec. 38-112. Distance Between Buildings in a Dwelling Group.
▸Article 18
Overview- Sec. 38-113. Specific Purposes.
- Sec. 38-114. Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.
- Sec. 38-115. Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.
- Sec. 38-116. Adjustments to Parking Standards.
- Sec. 38-117. Reduced Parking for Other Uses.
- Sec. 38-118. Parking In-Lieu Payments.
- Sec. 38-119. Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.
- Sec. 38-120. Bicycle Parking.
- Sec. 38-121. Size and Access.
- Sec. 38-122. Design Standards.
- Sec. 38-123. Parking Area Screening: Walls and Fences.
- Sec. 38-124. Lighting.
- Sec. 38-125. Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
- Sec. 38-126. Safe Parking Program.
▸Article 20 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
▸Article 20A
Overview- Sec. 38-138. Application of State and District Regulations.
- Sec. 38-139. Applicability.
- Sec. 38-140. Submittal Requirements.
- Sec. 38-141. Findings.
- Sec. 38-142. Performance Standards.
- Sec. 38-144. Certification of Completion.
- Sec. 38-145. Enforcement.
- Sec. 38-146. Public Education Publications.
- Sec. 38-147. Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis.
▸Part V — Administration
Overview▸Article 22
Overview- Sec. 38-156. Purposes.
- Sec. 38-157. Authority of Planning Commission.
- Sec. 38-158. Submittal Requirements.
- Sec. 38-159. Notice and Public Hearing.
- Sec. 38-160. Duties of Planning Commission and Community Development Director.
- Sec. 38-161. Required Findings.
- Sec. 38-162. Conditions of Approval.
- Sec. 38-163. Planned Unit Development Approval.
- Sec. 38-164. Effective Date; Appeals.
- Sec. 38-165. Lapse of Approval; Transferability; Discontinuance; Revocation.
- Sec. 38-166. Changed Plans; New Application.
- Sec. 38-167. Reserved.
▸Article 23
Overview- Sec. 38-169. Purpose.
- Sec. 38-170. Application Requirements.
- Sec. 38-171. Content of Development Agreement.
- Sec. 38-172. Development Agreement Hearings.
- Sec. 38-173. Execution and Recordation.
- Sec. 38-174. Periodic Review.
- Sec. 38-175. Effect of Development Agreement.
- Sec. 38-176. Amendments or Extensions to Development Agreements.
▸Article 24 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE APPROVAL
▸Article 26 — AMENDMENTS
Overview- Sec. 38-194. Applicability.
- Sec. 38-195. Initiation of Amendments.
- Sec. 38-196. Submittal Requirements.
- Sec. 38-197. Public Hearing Scope and Notice.
- Sec. 38-198. Duties of Planning Commission.
- Sec. 38-199. Result of Planning Commission Denial.
- Sec. 38-200. Duties of City Council.
- Sec. 38-201. Revisions of Proposed Amendments.
- Sec. 38-202. Resubmission of Application.
▸Article 27 — APPEALS
Overview- Sec. 38-203. Purpose of Appeal.
- Sec. 38-204. Right of Appeal -- Planning Commission.
- Sec. 38-205. Right of Appeal -- Administrative and Other Committee Decisions.
- Sec. 38-206. Right of Appeal -- Interested Parties.
- Sec. 38-207. Time for Filing.
- Sec. 38-208. Notice of Appeal -- Form and Content.
- Sec. 38-209. Appeal by City Councilmember or City Manager; Review of Projects Requiring Enviro…
- Sec. 38-210. Hearing Date -- Notice.
- Sec. 38-211. Authority of Appellate Body.
▸Article 28 — NONCONFORMING USES, AND STRUCTURES
Overview- Sec. 38-212. Specific Purposes.
- Sec. 38-213. Continuation and Maintenance.
- Sec. 38-214. Alterations and Enlargements of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
- Sec. 38-215. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use.
- Sec. 38-216. Restoration of a Damaged Structure.
- Sec. 38-217. New Occupancy on a Site Having Certain Nonconforming Site Features.