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Title 17 — ZONING›Division II — BASE AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS
Newark Municipal Code Ch. 17.11 Resource Production District
Newark Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newark
Cite as: Newark Municipal Code Chapter 17.11 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.11.010 - Purpose and applicability.¶
The specific purpose of the resource production district is to reserve areas suitable for natural resource production. Specifically, this district designates areas used for salt harvesting, refining and production, including man-made crystallizer beds used for salt crystallization, and related buildings, facilities, and operations for salt harvesting, stacking, sizing, packaging and/or distribution. This district implements the salt harvesting, refining, and production general plan land use designation.
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
17.11.020 - Land use regulations.¶
Table 17.11.020, Land Use Regulations-Resource Production District, prescribes the land use regulations for the resource production district. Use classifications are defined in Chapter 17.45, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications and subclassifications not listed in the table or not found to be substantially similar to the uses below are prohibited. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this title.
TABLE 17.11.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS-RESOURCE PRODUCTION DISTRICT "P" Permitted Use; "M" Minor Use Permit Required; "C" Conditional Use Permit Required; "-" Use Not Allowed
| Use Classification | RP | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | Residential Uses | Residential Uses |
| Caretaker Unit | M | |
| Public/ |
Public/ |
Public/ |
| Public Safety Facilities | C | |
| Industrial Uses | Industrial Uses | Industrial Uses |
| General Industrial | P | |
| Transportation, Communication, and Utility Uses | ||
| Communication Facilities | ||
| Telecommunication | See Section 17.26.250 , Telecommunication Facilities | See Section 17.26.250 , Telecommunication Facilities |
| Public Works and Utilities | C | |
| Other Applicable Types | Other Applicable Types | Other Applicable Types |
| Accessory Uses and Structures | Uses ancillary to salt harvesting, refining, and production are allowed. See Section 17.26.030 , Accessory Uses | Uses ancillary to salt harvesting, refining, and production are allowed. See Section 17.26.030 , Accessory Uses |
| Nonconforming Use | See Chapter 17.22 , Nonconforming Uses | See Chapter 17.22 , Nonconforming Uses |
| Solar Energy Systems | See Section 17.26.240 , Solar Energy Systems | See Section 17.26.240 , Solar Energy Systems |
| Temporary Use | See Section 17.26.260 , Temporary Uses | See Section 17.26.260 , Temporary Uses |
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
17.11.030 - Development standards.¶
Table 17.11.030, Development Standards-Resource Production Districts, prescribes the development standards for the resource production district. Additional regulations are denoted in a right hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this title.
TABLE 17.11.030: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS-RESOURCE PRODUCTION DISTRICT
| Standard | RP | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards | Lot and Density Standards |
| Minimum Lot Area (acres) | 40 | |
| Maximum Density | Caretaker housing only | |
| Building Form and Location Standards | Building Form and Location Standards | Building Form and Location Standards |
| Maximum Height (ft) | 35 | See Section 17.17.050 , Height and Height Exceptions |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft) | ||
| Front | 30 | See Section 17.17.090 , Projections into Yards and Required Building Separations |
| Side | 25 | See Section 17.17.090 , Projections into Yards and Required Building Separations |
| Rear | 25 | See Section 17.17.090 , Projections into Yards and Required Building Separations |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot) | 20 |
(Ord. No. 503, § 1(Exh. A), 1-25-2018)
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