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Title 21 — ZONING›Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS›Article 7 — NONCONFORMITIES

Chapter 21.75 — NONCONFORMING LOTS

Paso Robles Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Paso Robles

21.75.010 - Lots less than minimum required size.

A.

Nonconforming lots may be developed with land uses that are permitted by the zoning district in which they are located, provided that all development occurs per zoning code standards.

B.

Lot line adjustments to nonconforming lots that do not increase the deviation between the existing nonconforming situation and the code requirement or create a new nonconforming situation are allowed.

C.

If a development is proposed on a nonconforming lot and a contiguous lot or lots is owned by the same party as the lot on which the development is proposed, the city shall have the authority to require the merger of the lots to create a conforming lot, provided all the following requirements are met:

1.

At least one of the affected parcels is undeveloped by any structure for which a building permit was issued or for which a building permit was not required at the time of construction, or is developed only with an accessory structure or accessory structures, or is developed with a single structure, other than an accessory structure, that is also partially sited on a contiguous parcel or unit.

2.

With respect to any affected parcel, one or more of the following conditions exists:

a.

Comprises less than five thousand square feet in area at the time of the determination of merger;

b.

Was not created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation;

c.

Does not meet current standards for sewage disposal and domestic water supply;

d.

Does not meet slope stability standards;

e.

Has no legal access which is adequate for vehicular and safety equipment access and maneuverability;

f.

Its development would create health or safety hazards, as determined by the director; or

g.

Is inconsistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan, other than minimum lot size or density standards.

Any such requirement for a merger shall be processed as a lot line adjustment pursuant to Chapter 22.18 (Lot Line Adjustment Process).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

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▸Contents — Paso Robles Zoning Code
Paso Robles Zoning Code
  1. Title 21 — ZONING
  2. ▸Title 21 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 21.01 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE
    2. Chapter 21.02 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
    3. Chapter 21.04 — SPECIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ESTABLISHED
    4. Chapter 21.12 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    5. Chapter 21.13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ESTABLISHED
    6. Chapter 21.44 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
    7. Chapter 21.61 — DENSITY BONUS
    8. Chapter 21.63 — MURALS
    9. ▸Chapter 21.65 — URBAN DWELLING UNITS
      Overview
      1. Chapter 21.66 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
      2. Chapter 21.69 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES AND ACTIVITIES
      3. ▸Article 7 — NONCONFORMITIES
        Overview
        1. Chapter 21.74 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
        2. Chapter 21.75 — NONCONFORMING LOTS
    10. Chapter 21.76 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
    11. Chapter 21.81 — HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT

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