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16.86 General Provisions

Murrieta Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Murrieta

16.86.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to promote the public health, safety. general welfare and preserve the aesthetic quality of the city through the regulation and control of the division of land, and to supplement the provisions of the subdivision map act relating to design, improvement, and survey data, in addition to the form, content and review procedures for all maps required by the subdivision map act. To achieve this purpose, the provisions contained in this article are determined to be necessary to promote orderly growth and development, open space. conservation, protection and proper use of land: and to ensure adequate provision for traffic circulation, utilities, and other services in the city. It is the intent of this article to incorporate by reference, to the maximum extent possible, the provisions of the subdivision map act, consistent with state law (Government Code Section 66411). (Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.020 Citation and Authority.

This article is adopted to supplement and implement the subdivision map act, Section 66410 et seq. of the government code, and may be cited as the city's subdivision ordinance. If the provisions of this article conflict with any provision of the subdivision map act, the provisions of the subdivision map act shall prevail. (Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.030 Consistency.

A. Compliance with General Plan. Land shall not be subdivided and/or developed for any purpose which is not consistent with the general plan, and any applicable specific plan, and allowed by this development code.

B. Required Improvements. The type and intensity of land use shown on the general plan and any applicable specific plan shall determine, together with the requirements of the subdivision map act, State Planning and Zoning Law, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and this article, the type of roads, streets, utilities and other public services that shall be provided by the subdivider as a direct result of the city's approval of the subdivision project.

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.040 Application.

The provisions contained in this article shall apply to all or part of any subdivision within the city. and to the preparation of any subdivision maps or other maps required by the subdivision map act. (Ord. 1 82 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.050 Exclusions.

This article shall not be applicable to those exclusions provided by state law (Government Code Section 66412). (Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.060 Effect of Annexation.

A subdivision subject to annexation to the city shall be in compliance with state law (Government Code Section 66413).

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

16.86.070 Fees.

All persons submitting applications for maps or other approvals required by this article shall pay, at the time of application, all fees and/or deposits specified in the council's fee resolution, in compliance with Chapter 16.48 (Application Filing, Fees).

(Ord. 182 § 2 (part), 1997)

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Contents — Murrieta Zoning Code
Murrieta Zoning Code
  1. 16.01 Purpose and Effect of Development Code
  2. 16.02 Development and Land Use Approval Requirements
  3. 16.04 Interpretation of Code Provisions
  4. 16.06 Establishment of Zoning Districts, Adoption of Zoning Map
  5. 16.08 Residential Districts
  6. 16.10 Commercial Districts
  7. 16.11 Office Districts
  8. 16.12 Business Park and Industrial Districts
  9. 16.13 Innovation District
  10. 16.14 Special Purpose Districts
  11. 16.16 Combining and Overlay Districts.
  12. 16.18 General Property Development and Use Standards
  13. 16.20 Density Bonus Regulations
  14. 16.22 Fences, Hedges, and Walls
  15. 16.24 Hillside Development
  16. 16.26 Cultural Resource Preservation
  17. 16.28 Landscaping Standards and Water Efficient Landscaping
  18. 16.30 Noise
  19. 16.32 Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels
  20. 16.34 Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards
  21. 16.36 Public Facilities/Infrastructure Mitigation
  22. 16.38 Sign Standards
  23. 16.40 Transportation Demand Management
  24. 16.42 Tree Preservation
  25. 16.44 Standards for Specific Land Use
  26. 16.46 Administrative Responsibility
  27. 16.48 Application Filing, Processing, and Fees
  28. 16.50 Agricultural Preserves and Land Conservation Contract Ac…
  29. 16.52 Conditional Use Permits
  30. 16.54 Development Agreements
  31. 16.56 Development Plan Permits
  32. 16.58 General Plan, Zoning Map, and Development Code Amendments
  33. 16.60 Home Occupation Permits
  34. 16.64 Master Development Plans
  35. 16.66 Specific Plans
  36. 16.68 Surface Mining Permits
  37. 16.70 Temporary Use Permits
  38. 16.72 Variances
  39. 16.73 Reasonable Accommodation
  40. 16.74 Zoning Clearances
  41. 16.76 Public Hearings
  42. 16.78 Appeals
  43. 16.80 Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions
  44. 16.82 Revocations and Modifications
  45. 16.84 Enforcement Provisions
  46. 16.86 General Provisions
  47. 16.88 Definitions
  48. 16.90 Review Authority
  49. 16.92 Maps
  50. 16.94 Tentative Maps
  51. 16.96 Vesting Tentative Maps
  52. 16.98 Final and Parcel Maps
  53. 16.100 Condominium Conversions
  54. 16.102 Lot Line Adjustments
  55. 16.104 Mergers, Unmergers, and Reversions
  56. 16.106 Dedications, Reservations, and Development Fees
  57. 16.108 Improvements
  58. 16.110 Definitions

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