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Chapter 36 — Zoning

§ 36-1. General Provisions.

Oakdale Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Oakdale

§ 36-1.1. Chapter of Provisions.

This Chapter, Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code of the City of Oakdale, shall be known as, and may be cited as, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Oakdale, California.

§ 36-1.2. Adoption.

There is hereby adopted, as provided herein, a Zoning Ordinance for the City. The Ordinance is intended to be a precise and detailed plan for the use of land based on the General Plan of the City. The Ordinance shall be consistent with the General Plan of the City.

§ 36-1.3. Purpose.

The Zoning Ordinance is enacted to promote the public health, safety, comfort and general welfare of the City, and of the public generally; to provide a plan for the sound and orderly growth and development of the City; and, to ensure social and economic stability within the various zones established by the provisions of this chapter.

§ 36-1.4. Application and Interpretation.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all land and all owners of land within the incorporated limits of the City and shall be applicable not only to private persons, agencies, and organizations but also to all public agencies and organizations to the full extent that such provisions may now or hereafter be enforceable in connection with the activities of any such public agency or organization. In their interpretation and application, the-provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. No provision of this chapter is intended to abrogate, repeal, annul, or interfere with any existing Regulations of the City, except as specifically stated herein, or deed restriction, covenant, easement, or other agreement between parties, provided that where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions or regulations, those provisions shall control.

§ 36-1.5. Content of Zoning Ordinance.

The Zoning Ordinance shall consist of the officially adopted Zoning Map or Maps of the City designating certain Zones and the regulations set forth in this chapter controlling the uses of land, the density of population, the uses and locations of structures, the height and bulk of structures, the open spaces about structures, the external appearance of certain uses and structures, the areas and dimensions of sites, and requiring the provisions of off-street parking, off-street loading facilities and landscaping.

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▸Contents — Oakdale Zoning Code
Oakdale Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 36 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. § 36-1. General Provisions.
    2. § 36-2. Rules Of Construction And Definitions.
    3. § 36-3. Establishment And Designation Of Zones.
    4. § 36-4. Flood Hazard Prevention.
    5. § 36-5. "O-S" Open Space District.
    6. § 36-6. "R-A" Residential Agricultural District.
    7. § 36-7. "R-1" Single Family Residential Zone.
    8. § 36-8. "R-2/R-2-M" Duplex Residential District.
    9. § 36-9. "R-3" Multiple Family Residential District.
    10. § 36-10. "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial.
    11. § 36-11. "C-C" Central Commercial.
    12. § 36-12. "C-2" General Commercial.
    13. § 36-13. "L-M" Limited Industrial.
    14. § 36-14. "M-1" Light Industrial.
    15. § 36-15. "M-2" Heavy Industrial.
    16. § 36-16. "N-O" Neighborhood Office District.
    17. § 36-17. "H-C" Historical-Cultural Combining District.
    18. § 36-18. Special Provisions.
    19. § 36-19. Site Plan Review.
    20. § 36-20. Zoning And Occupancy Permits. Use Permits And Varianc…
    21. § 36-21. Specific Plans.
  2. Part I
  3. Part II
  4. Part I

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