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Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

Patterson Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Patterson

§ 18.12.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish the general requirements of this title for the review and approval of proposed development and new land uses in the city. (Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013)

§ 18.12.020. Requirements for development and new uses.

All uses and structures shall be established, maintained, constructed, reconstructed, altered, or replaced in compliance with the following requirements:

  • A. Allowed Uses. The use of land shall be consistent with the allowed use regulations as follows:

    1. Permanent Uses. Division III (Zoning Districts) lists the allowed uses and permit requirements for various land uses in each of the city's base zoning districts and overlay zoning districts.

    2. Temporary Uses. Temporary uses, such as construction yards, seasonal sales lots, and special events, must comply with the requirements of Chapter 18.90 (Temporary Uses).

  • B. Permit and Approval Requirements. Any development or land use approval required by this title must be obtained before it is constructed or otherwise established unless exempt under Section 18.12.030 (Additional approvals).

  • C. Development Standards. All uses and structures must comply with the development standards described in this title, including but not limited to Chapters 18.60 (General Development Standards) and 18.54 (Overlay Districts) and Division IV (Site Development). In addition:

    1. No structure shall be erected, maintained, converted, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any land be used for any purpose if such structure or use is not allowed in the zoning district in which it is located.

    2. No structure shall be erected, maintained, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed the height or envelope or setback limit for the zoning district in which the structure is located.

    3. No lot area shall be reduced or diminished to such an extent that the yard(s) or other open space(s) will be smaller than required by this title.

    4. The required yard and/or open space around a structure or on a vacant parcel shall not be used to meet the yard or open space requirements for any other existing or proposed structure.

    5. Every structure shall be located on a lot as defined by this title.

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City of Patterson, CA

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§ 18.12.020

§ 18.12.030

  • D. Conditions of Approval. The use of land and the construction of structures authorized by permits or entitlements granted by the city in accordance with the procedures provided by this title shall comply with any applicable conditions of approval imposed by the designated approving authority in approving the permit or entitlement, including any permit or entitlement that was approved prior to the effective date of this title or any amendments thereto.

  • E. Legal Parcel. The use of land or the construction of a new structure shall only be permitted on parcels that have been legally created in compliance with Title 16 (Divisions of Land) and the Subdivision Map Act. Legal nonconforming parcels may be used or developed in compliance with Chapter 18.94 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures).

  • F. Development Agreements. All uses and structures shall comply with any applicable development agreement approved by the city in compliance with Chapter 18.20 (City Council Decisions).

  • G. Building Permits and Other Permits. The structures shall comply with the requirements for building permits and applicable city, county, regional, special district, state, or federal permits.

  • (Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013)

§ 18.12.030. Additional approvals.

The establishment, operation, construction, or development of uses, properties, and structures may be subject to additional permitting and licensing requirements imposed by other sections of this Municipal Code or applicable local, state, or federal laws. All applicable permits, licenses, or other approvals including, without limitation, building, grading, or other construction permits and business licenses shall be obtained prior to the start of work or operations. (Ord. 738 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2013)

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▸Contents — Patterson Municipal Code
Patterson Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  4. Chapter 2.04 — CITY OFFICE
  5. Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  6. Chapter 2.10 — COUNCIL MEMBER ELECTIONS BY DISTRICT
  7. Chapter 2.12 — COMPENSATION OF CITY OFFICIALS
  8. Chapter 2.14 — CITY ATTORNEY
  9. Chapter 2.16 — CITY MANAGER
  10. Chapter 2.18 — FINANCE DIRECTOR
  11. Chapter 2.20 — SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
  12. Chapter 2.22 — POLICE DEPARTMENT
  13. Chapter 2.24 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  14. Chapter 2.28 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TRAINING
  15. Chapter 2.34 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  16. Chapter 2.36 — EMERGENCY SERVICES
  17. Chapter 2.40 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.44 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  19. Chapter 2.48 — ECONOMIC STRATEGIC COMMISSION
  20. Chapter 2.50
  21. Chapter 2.52 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
  22. Chapter 2.54 — BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
  23. Chapter 2.60 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PLAN
  24. Chapter 2.70 — SENIOR COMMISSION
  25. Title 3
  26. Chapter 3.12 — FUNDS
  27. Chapter 3.16
  28. Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
  29. Chapter 3.24 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  30. Chapter 3.28 — GENERAL GOVERNMENT IMPACT FEE
  31. Chapter 3.40
  32. Chapter 3.44 — CLAIMS PROCEDURES
  33. Chapter 3.48 — COMMUNITY FACILITIES IMPACT FEE
  34. Chapter 3.52 — PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT FEE
  35. Chapter 3.56 — GENERAL PLAN REIMBURSEMENT FEE
  36. Chapter 3.64 — NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  37. Chapter 3.68 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  38. Chapter 3.70
  39. Title 5
  40. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
  41. Chapter 5.08 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  42. Chapter 5.09 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  43. Chapter 5.10
  44. Chapter 5.11 — GARAGE SALES
  45. Chapter 5.12 — TAXICABS—VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  46. Chapter 5.14 — CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX[2 ]
  47. Chapter 5.16 — TELEVISION ANTENNA ERECTION
  48. Chapter 5.20 — POOL AND BILLIARDS—CARD ROOMS
  49. Chapter 5.24 — INTOXICATING LIQUORS
  50. Chapter 5.30 — BINGO GAMES
  51. Chapter 5.38
  52. Chapter 5.40 — ALARM RESPONSE
  53. Chapter 5.44 — JUNK DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS
  54. Title 6
  55. Chapter 6.04 — RESTAURANTS
  56. Chapter 6.08 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
  57. Chapter 6.10 — SMOKING POLLUTION CONTROL
  58. Chapter 6.12 — GARBAGE REMOVAL
  59. Chapter 6.13 — CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
  60. Chapter 6.14 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS RECYCLING PR…
  61. Chapter 6.15
  62. Chapter 6.16 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  63. Chapter 6.18 — NEGLECTED VACANT STRUCTURES
  64. Chapter 6.20 — MISTLETOE ABATEMENT
  65. Chapter 6.24
  66. Chapter 6.28 — FIREWORKS SALES AND DISCHARGE
  67. Chapter 6.29
  68. Chapter 6.32 — TRAILERS
  69. Chapter 6.36 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  70. Chapter 6.40 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  71. Chapter 6.48 — RIGHT TO FARM
  72. Chapter 6.50 — GRAFFITI
  73. Chapter 6.52 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES (Repealed by Ord…
  74. Chapter 6.53 — REGULATING SMOKING AND TOBACCO PRODUCT USE IN C…
  75. Chapter 6.56 — CANNABIS BUSINESS PROGRAM
  76. Chapter 6.57
  77. Chapter 6.58 — CANNABIS CAMPUS PILOT PROGRAM
  78. Title 7
  79. Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
  80. Chapter 7.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  81. Chapter 7.14
  82. Chapter 7.16
  83. Chapter 7.28 — DANGEROUS ANIMALS
  84. Chapter 7.36 — RABIES CONTROL
  85. Chapter 7.44 — DEAD OR ABANDONED ANIMALS
  86. Chapter 7.48 — VIOLATION—PENALTY
  87. Chapter 7.50 — ANIMAL SERVICE FEES
  88. Chapter 7.54 — BREEDING AND TRANSFERRING OF DOGS AND CATS, AND…
  89. Chapter 7.58 — ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
  90. Title 9
  91. Chapter 9.04 — FIRE HYDRANTS
  92. Chapter 9.08 — USE OF WATER DURING FIRES
  93. Chapter 9.12 — POLICE DOGS
  94. Chapter 9.14 — STREET GANGS
  95. Chapter 9.16 — GAMBLING
  96. Chapter 9.18 — INDECENT EXPOSURE
  97. Chapter 9.20 — ADULT-RELATED ESTABLISHMENTS
  98. Article II
  99. Article III
  100. Article IV — Miscellaneous Provisions
  101. Chapter 9.24 — BILL POSTING AND PAINTING ON PROPERTY
  102. Chapter 9.26 — SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
  103. Chapter 9.27 — UNATTENDED COLLECTION BIN PERMIT
  104. Chapter 9.28 — FORTUNETELLING
  105. Chapter 9.32 — MINOR'S CURFEW
  106. Chapter 9.34 — DISPLAY OF ADULT MATTER TO MINORS
  107. Chapter 9.35
  108. Chapter 9.36 — WEAPONS
  109. Chapter 9.40 — FIREARMS POSSESSION AND FIRING
  110. Chapter 9.43 — HEALTH AND HYGIENE
  111. Chapter 9.50 — CAMPING WITHIN CITY LIMITS
  112. Chapter 9.54
  113. Chapter 9.55 — SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS
  114. Title 10
  115. Chapter 10.04 — GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS—PENALTIES
  116. Chapter 10.06 — GENERAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS
  117. Chapter 10.12 — PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING
  118. Chapter 10.16 — PARKING AREAS OF CITY
  119. Chapter 10.20 — LOADING AND UNLOADING—ALLEYS—BUS AND TAXI STOPS
  120. Chapter 10.22 — OVERSIZED VEHICLES
  121. Chapter 10.24 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  122. Chapter 10.28
  123. Article I — Licensing And Sale
  124. Chapter 10.32 — TRUCK ROUTES
  125. Chapter 10.34 — INTERSTATE TRUCK TERMINALS AND ROUTES
  126. Chapter 10.36 — TRAINS BLOCKING STREETS
  127. Chapter 10.40 — SPEED LIMITS
  128. Chapter 10.42 — FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
  129. Title 12
  130. Chapter 12.04 — EXCAVATIONS
  131. Chapter 12.06 — STREET TRENCH CUT COST RECOVERY FEE
  132. Chapter 12.08 — OBSTRUCTIONS TO STREETS
  133. Chapter 12.12 — SIDEWALK AND CURB CONSTRUCTION[1 ]
  134. Chapter 12.14
  135. Chapter 12.16 — TREES
  136. Chapter 12.20 — ENCROACHMENT REGULATIONS
  137. Chapter 12.24 — PARK REGULATIONS
  138. Chapter 12.30 — SKATE PARK FACILITY
  139. Title 13
  140. Chapter 13.02 — SANITARY CODE
  141. Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
  142. Article XI — Miscellaneous Provisions
  143. Chapter 13.04 — SEWER EXTENSIONS
  144. Chapter 13.08 — OUTSIDE SEWER CONNECTIONS
  145. Chapter 13.24 — WATER SYSTEM
  146. Chapter 13.28
  147. Title 15
  148. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  149. Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
  150. Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
  151. Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  152. Chapter 15.04 — CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
  153. Chapter 15.06 — CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE[1 ]
  154. Chapter 15.08 — FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES[2 ]
  155. Chapter 15.12 — PLUMBING CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  156. Chapter 15.14 — CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
  157. Division II — Organization and Enforcement
  158. Chapter 15.18 — CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
  159. Chapter 15.20 — CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
  160. Chapter 15.22 — ELEVATOR SAFETY CODE (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  161. Chapter 15.24 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  162. Chapter 15.26
  163. Chapter 15.28 — SWIMMING POOLS (Repealed by Ord. 798)
  164. Chapter 15.30 — SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
  165. Chapter 15.32 — SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES
  166. Chapter 15.36 — HOUSING CODE
  167. Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
  168. Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
  169. Chapter 3 — PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
  170. Chapter 4 — DEFINITIONS
  171. Chapter 5 — SPACE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
  172. Chapter 6 — STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS
  173. Chapter 7 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
  174. Chapter 8 — EXITS
  175. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION
  176. Chapter 10 — SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
  177. Chapter 11 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
  178. Chapter 12 — APPEAL
  179. Chapter 15.38 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  180. Chapter 15.39 — CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  181. Chapter 15.42 — CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
  182. Part II — Organization and Enforcement
  183. Chapter 15.44 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
  184. Chapter 1 — TITLE AND SCOPE
  185. Chapter 2 — ENFORCEMENT
  186. Chapter 3 — DEFINITIONS
  187. Chapter 4 — NOTICES AND ORDERS OF BUILDING OFFICIAL
  188. Chapter 5 — APPEAL
  189. Chapter 15.46 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
  190. Division II — ADMINISTRATION
  191. Chapter 15.48 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
  192. Chapter 15.50
  193. Chapter 15.52 — UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  194. Chapter 15.54 — CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
  195. Chapter 15.56 — CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARD CODE
  196. Chapter 15.58 — ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
  197. Chapter 15.59
  198. Chapter 15.60
  199. Title 16
  200. Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
  201. Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
  202. Chapter 16.50 — AGRICULTURAL MITIGATION POLICY
  203. Chapter 16.72 — ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT, AND GRADING AND EROSION …
  204. Chapter 16.04 — CITATION, AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
  205. Chapter 16.12 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  206. Chapter 16.20
  207. Chapter 16.24 — TENTATIVE PARCEL MAPS
  208. Chapter 16.28 — TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAPS
  209. Chapter 16.32 — ACTION ON TENTATIVE MAP
  210. Chapter 16.36 — FINAL MAP
  211. Chapter 16.38 — DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
  212. Chapter 16.40
  213. Chapter 16.42 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  214. Chapter 16.44 — DEDICATION—PARK AND RECREATION
  215. Chapter 16.48 — DEDICATION—SCHOOL SITE
  216. Chapter 16.50
  217. Chapter 16.52
  218. Chapter 16.60 — MONUMENTS
  219. Chapter 16.64 — DRAINAGE, SEWER AND WATER FACILITIES
  220. Chapter 16.68 — SOIL REPORTS
  221. Chapter 16.72
  222. Chapter 16.74 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
  223. Chapter 16.76 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  224. Chapter 16.77 — MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS
  225. Chapter 16.88 — APPEALS
  226. Chapter 16.92 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  227. Chapter 16.96 — VIOLATIONS—PENALTY
  228. Chapter 16.100 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
  229. Title 17
  230. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  231. Chapter 17.08 — DEFINITIONS
  232. Chapter 17.12 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  233. Chapter 17.16 — ADMINISTRATION
  234. Title 18
  235. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  236. Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
  237. Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
  238. Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
  239. Division IV — SITE DEVELOPMENT
  240. Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
  241. Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
  242. Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  243. Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
  244. Division V — DEFINITIONS
  245. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY
  246. Chapter 18.04 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  247. Chapter 18.06 — RULES AND INTERPRETATION
  248. Chapter 18.08 — ENFORCEMENT
  249. Chapter 18.12 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL
  250. Chapter 18.14 — GENERAL APPLICATION PROCESSING
  251. Chapter 18.16 — PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISIONS
  252. Chapter 18.18 — PLANNING COMMISSION DECISIONS
  253. Chapter 18.20 — CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS
  254. Chapter 18.30 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
  255. Chapter 18.34 — LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
  256. Chapter 18.38 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  257. Chapter 18.42 — COMMERCIAL AND MEDICAL/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DIS…
  258. Chapter 18.46 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
  259. Chapter 18.50 — PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC AND PARKS AND RECREATION D…
  260. Chapter 18.54 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
  261. Chapter 18.58 — EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY ZONE
  262. Chapter 18.60 — GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  263. Chapter 18.62 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  264. Chapter 18.63 — CHILD CARE PROVISIONS
  265. Chapter 18.64 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  266. Chapter 18.66 — SECOND UNITS
  267. Chapter 18.68 — LIVE/WORK UNITS
  268. Chapter 18.70 — FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
  269. Chapter 18.72 — OUTDOOR SALES, STORAGE AND SEATING
  270. Chapter 18.73 — PUBLIC ART
  271. Chapter 18.74 — INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
  272. Chapter 18.76 — PARKING AND LOADING
  273. Chapter 18.78 — LANDSCAPING
  274. Chapter 18.80 — LIGHTING
  275. Chapter 18.82 — SIGNS
  276. Chapter 18.84 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
  277. Chapter 18.86 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
  278. Chapter 18.88 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
  279. Chapter 18.89 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  280. Chapter 18.90 — TEMPORARY USES
  281. Chapter 18.92 — DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES
  282. Chapter 18.94 — NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
  283. Chapter 18.95
  284. Chapter 18.96 — LAND USE DEFINITIONS
  285. Chapter 18.98 — GENERAL DEFINITIONS
  286. Title SR
  287. § SR-2. Administration and Personnel.
  288. § SR-3. Revenue and Finance.
  289. § SR-4. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  290. § SR-5. Animals.
  291. § SR-6. Health and Safety.
  292. § SR-7. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  293. § SR-8. Vehicles and Traffic.
  294. § SR-9. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  295. § SR-10. Public Services.
  296. § SR-11. Buildings and Construction.
  297. § SR-12. Subdivisions.
  298. § SR-14. Environment.
  299. Title OL

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