§ 18.14
Morgan Hill Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Morgan Hill
18.14.010 - Purpose. ¶
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
| Zoning District Symbol |
Name of Zoning District | General Plan Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Zoning Districts | ||
| RE 10 | Residential Estate (10 acre lots) | Residential Estate |
| RE 2.5 | Residential Estate (2.5 acre lots) | |
| RE 1 | Residential Estate (1 acre lots) |
| RDL 20,000 |
Residential Detached Low Density (20,000 sq. ft. lots) | Residential Detached Low |
|---|---|---|
| RDL 12,000 |
Residential Detached Low Density (12,000 sq. ft. lots) | |
| RDM 9,000 |
Residential Detached Medium Density (9,000 sq. ft. lots) | Residential Detached Medium |
| RDM 7,000 |
Residential Detached Medium Density (7,000 sq. ft. lots) | |
| RDH 4,500 |
Residential Detached High Density (4,500 sq. ft. lots) | Residential Detached High |
| RAL 3,500 |
Residential Attached Low Density (3,500 sq. ft. per unit) | Residential Attached Low |
| RAL 3,000 |
Residential Attached Low Density (3,000 sq. ft. per unit) | |
| RAM | Residential Attached Medium Density (2,000 sq. ft. per unit) |
Residential Attached Medium |
| RAH | Residential Attached High Density (1,100 sq. ft. per unit) | Residential Downtown |
| Mixed Use Zoning Districts | ||
| MU-D | Downtown Mixed Use | Downtown Mixed Use |
| MU-N | Neighborhood Mixed Use | |
| MU-F | Mixed Use Flex | Mixed Use Flex |
| Commercial Zoning Districts | ||
| CN | Neighborhood Commercial | Commercial General Commercial |
| CG | General Commercial | |
| CO | Administrative Ofce | |
| CH | Highway Commercial | |
| CS | Service Commercial | |
| Industrial Zoning Districts | ||
| CI | Commercial Industrial | Industrial and Commercial/Industrial |
| IO | Ofce Industrial | |
| IC | Campus Industrial | |
| IL | Light Industrial | |
| IG | General Industrial | |
| Public, Open Space, and Recreational Zoning Districts |
| OS | Open Space | Open Space |
|---|---|---|
| PF | Public Facilities | Public Facilities |
| SRL | Sports Recreation Leisure (A and B) | Sports Recreation Leisure |
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
| Overlay Zone Symbol | Name of Overlay Zone or Combining District |
|---|---|
| AFSR | Active Fault Surface Rupture Combining District |
| DGF | Downtown Ground Floor Overlay Zone |
| DTSP | Downtown Specifc Plan Overlay Zone |
| H | Hillside Combining District |
| PD | Planned Development Combining District |
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)
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