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Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts›Article 19

Sec. 38-129. Permit Required.

Monterey Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Monterey

A. The manufacture, storage, handling, or processing of hazardous substances in sufficient quantities that would require permits as hazardous chemicals under the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the City, for any new

The Monterey City Code is current through Ordinance 3716, passed February 3, 2026.

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commercial, industrial, or institutional use or accessory use, or major addition or alteration to an existing use, may be allowed with a use permit. The use permit findings shall address visibility from the public rights-of-way;

B. Underground storage of bulk flammable and combustible liquids is permitted, subject to provisions of Section 38-131;

C. Hazardous substances in container sizes of 10 gallons or less that are stored or maintained for the purposes of retail or wholesale sales are permitted; and

D. A single container up to 250 gallons for a single-family dwelling located in an area where natural gas is not available is permitted, as set forth in the current California Fire Code, Article 82. (Ord. 3533 § 2, 2015)

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▸Contents — Monterey Zoning Code
Monterey Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 38 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. Part I — General Provisions
    2. Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
    3. Part V — Administration
    4. Part I — General Provisions
    5. Part II — Base District Regulations
    6. Part III — Overlay District Regulations
    7. ▸Part IV — Regulations Applying in All Districts
      Overview
      1. Article 17
      2. Article 18
      3. ▸Article 19
        Overview
        1. Sec. 38-127. Purpose.
        2. Sec. 38-128. Definitions.
        3. Sec. 38-129. Permit Required.
        4. Sec. 38-130. Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans.
        5. Sec. 38-131. Underground Storage Tanks.
        6. Sec. 38-132. Above-Ground Storage Tanks.
        7. Sec. 38-133. Appeals.
      4. Article 20 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
      5. Article 20A
    8. Part V — Administration

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