Title 18 — ZONING[1]

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Title 18 - ZONING[[1]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), adopted June 6, 2018, repealed the former Title 18, Zoning, in its entirety and enacted a new title as set out herein. See Code Comparative Table for a detailed history of derivation.

Division I. - Zoning Code Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter 18.04 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Division I of Title 18 of the Morgan Hill Municipal Code shall be known and cited as the "Morgan Hill Zoning Code" and referred to in this title as the "zoning code."

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

The zoning code takes effect and is in force from and after July 7, 2018.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

The zoning code is adopted pursuant to the authority in Section 65850 of the California Government Code and all other relevant laws of the state of California. Whenever the zoning code refers to a section of state law that is later amended or superseded, the zoning code shall be deemed amended to refer to the amended section or the section that most nearly corresponds to the superseded section.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.04.040 - Purpose of the zoning code.

A.

General. The purpose of the zoning code is to implement the general plan and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

B.

Specific. The zoning code is intended to:

1.

Preserve and enhance Morgan Hill's small-town feel and family friendly character.

2.

Ensure that all development exhibits high-quality design that supports a unique sense of place.

3.

Protect and enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods.

4.

Encourage active and inviting commercial and mixed-use areas.

5.

Support a vibrant, diverse, and dynamic local economy.

6.

Allow for a broad range of housing choices that meets the needs of all segments of the community.

7.

Protect environmental resources and promote a sustainable development pattern.

8.

Preserve viable agricultural land, important habitat areas, and recreational open space.

9.

Support a balanced transportation system that accommodates the needs of automobiles, pedestrians, and bicycles.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

The zoning code implements the city of Morgan Hill general plan by establishing detailed regulations for land uses, structures and activities in Morgan Hill. All land uses, structures, and activities in Morgan Hill shall be consistent with the general plan.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

General. The zoning code applies to all land uses, structures, and activities in the city of Morgan Hill unless an exemption is specifically provided by the zoning code.

B.

Compliance Required. No land use shall be established nor shall any structure be constructed, altered, or moved until:

1.

All applicable development review and approval processes have been followed;

2.

All applicable approvals have been obtained; and

3.

All required permits or authorizations to proceed have been issued.

C.

Governmental Activities. The zoning code applies to special districts and state or federal governmental agencies to the extent legally permissible. The zoning code does not apply to public projects of the city of Morgan Hill. Private projects on leased lands owned by the city are not public projects of the city.

D.

Public Utilities. Public utility facilities are subject to the requirements of the zoning code except to the extent provided by Government Code Section 53091 and the California Public Utilities Code.

E.

Emergency Powers. The city council may authorize deviations from the zoning code during a local emergency declared and ratified under the Morgan Hill Municipal Code. The city council may authorize a deviation by resolution without notice or public hearing.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

Conflict with State or Federal Regulations. Where conflict occurs with state or federal laws, higher law shall control over lower law unless local variation is permitted.

B.

Conflict with Other City Regulations. Where the zoning code conflicts with other ordinances, resolutions, or regulations of the city of Morgan Hill, the more restrictive shall control.

C.

Conflict with Private Agreements. It is not the intent of the zoning code to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easement, covenant, deed restriction, or other agreement between private parties. If the zoning code imposes a greater restriction than imposed by a private agreement, the zoning code shall control. Private agreements may impose greater restrictions than the zoning code, but the city is not responsible for monitoring or enforcing private agreements.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

Relation to Prior Ordinances. This zoning code supersedes the prior zoning code codified in Title 18 of the Morgan Hill Municipal Code.

B.

Violations Continue. Any violation of the prior zoning code will continue to be a violation under this zoning code subject to penalties and enforcement under Chapter 18.120 (Enforcement) unless the use, structure, or activity complies with this zoning code.

C.

Nonconforming Parcels, Uses, and Structures. A legal nonconforming parcel, land use, or structure may be maintained and continue as allowed by Chapter 18.68 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures).

D.

Previously Approved Projects and Projects in Progress. Permits and approvals valid on or before the effective date of this zoning code remain valid until their expiration date. Projects with valid approvals or permits may be carried out in accordance with the development standards in effect at the time of approval, provided that the permit or approval is valid and has not lapsed. A re-application for a permit or approval that expires after the effective date of this zoning code shall fully comply with the standards in effect at the time of re-application.

E.

Transition to New Zoning Districts.

1.

Upon the effective date of this zoning code, land that is zoned with a zoning district classification from the previous zoning code shall be re-classified or translated to one of the zoning districts as established in Chapter 18.14 (Zoning Districts and Map) and shown on the zoning map.

2.

A property shall comply with the regulations of its zoning district classification as shown on the zoning map.

F.

Planned Development Zoning Districts. Requirements that applied within a planned development zoning district existing before the effective date of the zoning code shall remain in full force and effect.

G.

References to Prior Zoning Districts.

1.

In cases where city ordinances, policies, conditions of approval, and other requirements reference a zoning district classification from the previous zoning code, such references shall be interpreted to mean the equivalent zoning district in this zoning code as shown in Table 18.04-1.

2.

For requirements based on previous zoning districts with no equivalent zoning district in this zoning code, the requirements of the previous zoning district in effect at the time the reference was established shall continue to apply.

Table 18.04-1: Equivalent Zoning Districts

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 2327 N.S., § 11, 12-15-2021)

If any portion of the zoning code is found invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the zoning code. The city council hereby declares that it would have passed the zoning code, and each portion thereof, regardless of the fact that a portion has been declared invalid or unconstitutional.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

Chapter 18.08 - INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE

This chapter establishes rules and procedures for interpreting the zoning code to ensure that it is applied and enforced in a consistent manner.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

The city council delegates to the community development director and the director's designees the authority to interpret the meaning and applicability of all provisions in the zoning code.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.08.030 - Rules of interpretation.

A.

Meaning and Intent. All language shall be construed according to the purpose and intent set out in Section 18.04.040 (Purpose of the Zoning Code).

B.

Minimum Requirements. The zoning code establishes minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When the zoning code provides for discretion on the part of a city official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose more stringent requirements as necessary to achieve the purpose and intent of the zoning code set out Section 18.04.040 (Purpose of the Zoning Code).

C.

Headings, Illustrations, and Text. In cases where text conflicts with any heading, table, or figure, the text controls.

D.

Lists and Examples. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, lists of items or examples that use terms such as "including," "such as," or similar language are intended to provide examples, not to be exhaustive lists

of all possibilities.

E.

Computation of Time. References to days are calendar days unless otherwise stated. When business days are referenced, they shall include only days when City Hall is open. The end of a time period shall be computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If the last day is a holiday observed by the city or a City Hall non-business day, that day shall be excluded.

F.

References to Other Regulations, Publications, and Documents. Whenever reference is made to a resolution, ordinance, regulation, or document, it shall be construed as a reference to the most recent edition of such resolution, ordinance, regulation, or document, unless specifically stated.

G.

Technical and Non-Technical Terms. Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases that may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.

H.

Public Officials and Agencies. All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which references are made are those of the city of Morgan Hill, unless otherwise indicated.

I.

Mandatory and Discretionary Terms. The words "shall," "will," "must," and "is" are always mandatory. The words "may" and "should" are advisory and discretionary terms.

J.

Conjunctions. Unless the context clearly suggests the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:

1.

"And" means that all connected items, conditions, provisions, or events apply.

2.

"And/or" means that the connected words or provisions may apply singularly or in any combination.

3.

"Or" means that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply.

4.

"Either…or" means that the connected words or provisions shall apply singularly but not in combination.

K.

Tenses and Plurals. Words used in one tense (past, present, or future) include all other tenses, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. The singular includes the plural, and the plural includes the singular.

L.

Terms Not Defined. In the event there is a term used in the zoning code that is not defined in this title, the community development director shall have the authority to provide a definition based upon intended meaning of the undefined term.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.08.040 - Land use regulations.

A.

Land Use Regulation Tables. Land use regulation tables in Part 2 (Zoning Districts and Overlay Zones) establish permitted land uses within each zoning district. Notations within these tables have the following meanings:

1.

Permitted Uses. A "P" means that a use is permitted by right in the zoning district and is not subject to discretionary review and approval.

2.

Conditionally Permitted Uses. A "C" means that a use requires approval of a conditional use permit. An "A" means that a use requires approval of an administrative use permit.

3.

Uses Not Allowed. A "-" means that a use is not allowed in the zoning district.

B.

Unlisted Land Uses.

1.

A land use not listed in a land use regulation table is not permitted if the use is listed as a permitted use in one or more other zoning districts. In such a case, the absence of the use in the land use regulation table means that the use is prohibited in the zoning district.

2.

For a proposed use unlisted in all land use regulation tables, the community development director may determine that the proposed use is equivalent to a permitted or conditionally permitted use if all of the following findings can be made:

a.

The use is similar to other uses allowed in the zoning district.

b.

The density or intensity of the use is similar to other uses in the zoning district.

c.

The use is compatible with permitted or conditionally permitted uses in the zoning district.

d.

The use will meet the purpose of the zoning district.

e.

The use is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan.

f.

The use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

3.

When the community development director determines that a proposed use is equivalent to a listed use, the proposed use shall be treated in the same manner as the listed use with respect to development standards, permits required, and all applicable requirements of the zoning code.

C.

Unlawful Uses. Uses that are unlawful under federal or state law are prohibited uses within Morgan Hill.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

Zoning Map Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zoning districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules apply:

1.

Boundaries shown as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys are construed to follow the centerlines.

2.

Boundaries shown as approximately following platted lot lines are construed as following the lot lines.

3.

Boundaries shown as approximately following city limits are construed as following city limits.

4.

Boundaries shown following railroad lines are construed to be midway between the main tracks.

5.

In unsubdivided property or where a zoning district boundary divides a parcel, the location of the boundary is determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.

6.

In case further uncertainty exists, the community development director shall determine the exact location of the boundaries. The director's decision may be appealed to the planning commission to determine the exact location of the boundaries.

B.

Parcels Containing Two or More Zoning Districts.

1.

For parcels containing two or more zoning districts ("split zoning"), the location of the zoning district boundary shall be determined by the community development director.

2.

For parcels containing two or more zoning districts, the regulations for each zoning district shall apply within the zoning district boundaries as identified on the zoning map.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

Requests for Interpretation. The community development director shall respond in writing to written requests for interpretation of the zoning code if the requested interpretation would substantially clarify an ambiguity which interferes with the effective administration of the zoning code. When the director makes such a determination, the following procedures apply:

1.

The request shall be in writing, shall identify the provision to be interpreted, and shall be accompanied by the fee identified in the latest planning fee schedule.

The request shall provide any information that the director requires to assist in its review.

3.

The director shall respond to an interpretation request within thirty days of receiving a complete request.

B.

Form and Content of Interpretation. Official interpretations prepared by the director shall be in writing, and shall quote the zoning code provisions being interpreted. The interpretation shall describe the circumstance that caused the need for the interpretation.

C.

Official Record of Interpretations. An official record of interpretations shall be kept and updated regularly by the development services department. The record of interpretations shall be indexed by the number of the section that is the subject of the interpretation and made available for public inspection during normal business hours.

D.

Referral to Planning Commission. The director may refer any request for interpretation of the zoning code to the planning commission for review and interpretation.

E.

Appeals. Any official interpretation prepared by the Director may be appealed to the planning commission. The planning commission's interpretation may be appealed to the city council.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

Chapter 18.12 - Rules of Measurement

This chapter establishes rules for the measurement of standards contained in the zoning code.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.020 - Building coverage.

A.

Building Coverage. Building coverage means the total horizontal area of all buildings on a lot divided by the net lot area. Total horizontal building area is measured from the exterior surface of the exterior ground floor walls of all principal and accessory buildings on the lot.

B.

Building Coverage (Exclusions). Building coverage does not include the following:

1.

Unenclosed and unroofed decks, uncovered patio slab, porches, landings, balconies and stairways less than eighteen inches in height at surface of deck (and less than six feet including railings). See Figure 18.12-1.

2.

Eaves and roof overhangs projecting less than two feet from a wall.

3.

Areas covered by a trellis or similar structure where at least fifty percent of the area is open to the sky with uniformly distributed openings.

4.

Swimming pools and hot tubs that are not enclosed in roofed structures or deck.

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Figure 18.12-1: Deck Excluded from Building Coverage

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.030 - Density.

Density means the number of dwelling units divided by the net lot area.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.040 - Distances.

A.

Measurements Are Shortest Distance. When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement is made at the closest or shortest distance between the two objects.

B.

Distances Are Measured Horizontally. When measuring distances for setbacks and structure dimensions, all distances are measured along a horizontal plane from the appropriate line, edge of building, structure, storage area, parking area, or other object. Distances are not measured following the topography or slope of the land.

C.

Measurements Involving a Structure. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest support element of the structure. Structures or portions of structures that are entirely underground are not included in measuring required distances.

D.

Measuring Radius. When a specified land use is required to be located a minimum distance from another land use, the minimum distance is measured in a straight line from all points along the lot line of the subject project, in all directions.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.050 - Floor area and floor area ratio.

A.

Floor Area.

1.

Floor area means the total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured from the outside face of the structural members in outside walls.

2.

The floor area calculation includes the following:

a.

Covered parking areas for residential uses, including detached garages.

b.

Staircases and elevator shafts at each floor level.

Service and mechanical equipment rooms.

c.

Areas with a solid roof even if open on the sides (e.g., covered porches, patios, and California rooms).

d.

For nonresidential uses, interior walkways or corridors, interior courtyards, walkways, paseos, or corridors covered by a roof or skylight.

3.

The floor area calculation does not include the following:

a.

Attic areas as defined in Section 18.128.020.A ("A" Terms).

b.

Covered parking areas for non-residential uses.

c.

Basement area as defined in Section 18.128.020.B ("B" Terms).

d.

Front-facing covered porches where at least fifty percent of the sides are open and exposed (without walls) to adjacent outdoor space.

e.

Areas covered by a trellis or similar structure where at least fifty percent of the area is open to the sky with uniformly distributed openings.

f.

Windows or other architectural projections where the vertical distance between the lowest surface of the projection and the finished floor is thirty inches or more.

g.

For nonresidential uses, arcades, porticoes, and similar open areas that are located at or near street level and are accessible to the general public but are not designed or used as sales, display, storage, service, or production areas.

B.

Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio means the ratio of the total floor area of all buildings on a lot to the net lot area.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.060 - Height.

A.

Building Height. Building height means the vertical distance from the average contact ground level at the front wall of the building to the highest point of the building. See Figure 18.12-2.

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Figure 18.12-2: Building Height

B.

Number of Stories.

1.

Basements and Cellars. A basement or cellar shall not be included in the calculation of number of stories of a building if the finished surface of the floor above is six feet or less below the average level of the adjoining grade. See Figure 18.12-3.

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Figure 18.12-3 Number of Stories - Basement or Cellar Height

2.

Mezzanines. A mezzanine shall not be included in the calculation of number of stories if:

a.

The mezzanine floor area is one-third or less of the total area of the full floor directly below it; and

b.

The mezzanine is open on at least two sides to the full floor below.

C.

Fence or Wall Height.

1.

Fence or wall height means the vertical distance from the bottom to the top of the fence or wall.

2.

Fences placed on top of a retaining wall do not include the height of retaining wall.

3.

If the adjacent finished grade is different on opposite sides of a fence or wall, the height is measured from the side with the lowest finished grade to the highest point on the fence or wall.

D.

Freestanding Structure Height. For freestanding structures such as poles and towers, structure height means the vertical distance from the finished grade at the base of the structure to the highest point of the structure.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.12.070 - Lot area and dimensions.

A.

Lot Area. Lot area means the net site area of a lot, expressed in terms of acres or square feet. Lot area does not include:

1.

Land within the limits of a street (public or private) upon which the lot abuts, even if fee title to such street is held by the owner.

2.

All public easements (e.g., public streets, utility lines).

3.

All private easements (e.g., private streets, accessways) other than streets which are in excess of fifteen percent of the net site area of the lot.

B.

Lot Depth.

1.

For lots other than flag lots, lot depth means the horizontal distance from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of the rear lot line, or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line. See Figure 18.12-4.

For flag lots, lot depth is measured as the distance of the shortest side property line.

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Figure 18.12-4: Lot Depth and Width

C.

Lot Width.

1.

For lots other than cul-de-sac lots, lot width means the distance measured along a straight line between the midpoints of the side property lines.

2.

For flag lots, the measurement of the midpoint of the side property lines excludes the narrow corridor providing access to the street.

3.

For cul-de-sac lots, lot width is measured at the rear property line.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

A.

Required Setback Area. Required setback areas shall be kept free of buildings and structures. Except as otherwise permitted, required setback areas shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, driveways, uncovered off-street parking, recreational activities, or similar accessory activities.

B

Setback Measurements. Setback distances shall be measured at right angles from the designated property line (e.g., front, interior side, street-side, rear) establishing a setback area line parallel to the designated property line at the required setback distance. See Figure 18.12-4. Designated property lines are determined as follows:

1.

Front Property Line. The front property line shall be the narrowest property line which abuts a public or private street easement or drive-aisle. For corner lots, the front property line shall be the shortest street frontage, regardless of where the front door is located. For flag lots, the front property line shall be the property line that abuts the access corridor.

2.

Rear Property Line. The rear property shall be the property line which is opposite and most distant from the front property line and most parallel to the front property line.

3.

Side Property Line. The side property line shall be those property lines that are not the front or rear property lines.

4.

Street Side Property Line. The street side property line shall be those side property lines that abuts a public or private street.

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C.

Planned Street Widening. Where a lot abuts a street designated for a future widening, required minimum setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the planned future right-of-way.

D.

Future Street Right-of-Way. Where a future street right-of-way is planned or established, required minimum setbacks shall be measured from property lines that define the edge of the future right-of-way.

E.

Alleys.

1.

If side lot line abuts an alley, the lot line shall be treated as interior side lot line for the purpose of establishing minimum required setbacks.

The width of an adjoining alley is not included in the measurement of a required setback.

F.

Irregularly Shaped Lots. Where the side lot lines converge to a point at the rear of the lot and make an angle ninety degrees or less, a line ten feet long within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, shall be deemed to be the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the depth of the required rear setback area. Where the angle created by the convergence of two side lot lines at the rear of the lot is greater than ninety degrees, a line ten feet long measured from the point of convergence and perpendicular to the front lot line shall establish the location of the required rear setback line. See Figure 18.12-4.

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G.

Double-Frontage Lots. The location of the front and rear yard setbacks on double-frontage lots shall be determined by the development services director based on the placement of existing buildings on adjacent lots.

H.

Measuring Structure Distance from Lot Lines. The distance of a structure from a lot line shall be measured as the distance between the lot line and the closest point on the exterior of a building or structure along a line at right angles to the lot line. See Figure 18.12-5.

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(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 2362, § 1, 2-19-2025)

A.

Formula. Average ground slope shall be made using the formula S = .00229(I)(L)/A, where:

1.

S = Average slope (in percent)

2.

I = Contour interval (in feet)

3.

L = Total length of all contour lines on the parcel (in feet)

4.

A = Lot area (in acres)

B.

Contour Intervals. Measurements along contours shall be made at contour intervals not to exceed ten feet, and a horizontal map scale of one inch equals two hundred feet or larger.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

Chapter 18.14 - ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP

This chapter identifies the zoning districts that apply to land within the Morgan Hill city limits and establishes the official Morgan Hill zoning map.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.14.020 - Zoning districts.

A.

Base Zoning Districts. Morgan Hill is divided into zoning districts that implement the general plan land use map as shown in Table 18.14-1.

Table 18.14-1: Base Zoning Districts

B.

Overlay Zones and Combining Districts. The zoning code and zoning map include the overlay zones and combining districts shown in Table 18.14-2. Overlay zones and combining districts impose additional regulations on properties beyond what is required by the underlying base zoning district.

Table 18.14-2: Overlay Zones

C.

Legacy Zones.

1.

A legacy zone is base zoning district, overlay zone, or combining district which was applied to a property prior to July 7, 2018, remains the zoning in effect for the property, but which may not be applied to any additional properties as of July 7, 2018. All rules and regulations of the legacy zone, and any subsequent amendments thereto, continue to apply to the subject property.

2.

The Zoning Map shows the following three legacy zones:

a.

Residential planned development (RPD) overlay district.

b.

Planned unit development (PUD) base zoning district.

c.

Conditional (C) base zoning district.

3.

Where a legacy zone is shown on the zoning map, the requirements of that legacy zone as originally applied to a property remain in full force and effect.

4.

Permitted land uses, development standards, and other provisions that apply within a legacy zone may be amended in accordance with Chapter 18.114 (Zoning Code Amendments).

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)

18.14.030 - Zoning map.

A.

Adoption. The city council hereby adopts the Morgan Hill zoning map ("zoning map"), which establishes the boundaries of all base zoning districts and overlay zones provided for in the zoning map.

B.

Incorporation by Reference. The zoning map, including all legends, symbols, notations, references, and other information shown on the map, is incorporated by reference and made a part of the zoning code.

C.

Location. The zoning map is kept, maintained, and updated electronically by the development services department, and is available for viewing by the public at the department and on the official Morgan Hill city website.

(Ord. No. 2277 N.S., § 5(Exh. A), 6-6-2018)