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Chapter 28 — GLOSSARY›Section 4.

4.50 - Civic Space Standards

Petaluma Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Petaluma

4.50.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to provide a set of civic space types and their associated standards to use within the

transect zones.

4.50.020 Applicability.

The standards established in this section shall apply to all proposed development within the transect zones, and

shall be considered in combination with the standards found within this Code.

4.50.030 Civic Spaces.

A. The standards established in this Chapter provide the transect zones with a diverse palette of parks and other

publicly accessible civic spaces, publicly or privately owned, that are essential components of walkable urban

environments.

B. There are 11 diWerent civic space types deTned in Table A (Civic Space Type Standards). Two of the civic space

types, Playgrounds and Community Gardens, may be incorporated into any of the other nine types or may stand

alone.

C. In Table A (Civic Space Type Standards), the illustration and description of each civic space type are illustrative

in nature and not regulatory.

D. The service area, size, frontage and disposition of elements standards (deTned below and on the following

page) of each civic space types are regulatory.

 1.   Service Area. Describes how the civic space relates to the City as a whole and the area that will be served

by the civic space.

 2.    Size. The overall range of allowed sizes of the civic space.

 3.   Frontage. The relationship along property lines of a civic space to adjacent buildings or lots.

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       a.  The front of the lots attached to or across a thoroughfare from a civic spaces should face on to the

       civic space to the maximum extent possible.

      b.   Building. Lots that are attached to or across a thoroughfare from civic spaces listed as having an

      “Building” frontage shall have the front of the lot facing on to the civic space for a minimum of three

     quarters of the civic space perimeter.

                                                                        Lot adjacent to civic

                                                              space

                                                                       Front of lot

                                                                              Left: Diagram illustrates lot

                                                                   con:guration meeting

                                                      minimum requirements for a

                                                                                          civic space with a "Building"

                                                                            frontage. Three quarters of the

                                                                           building lots along the civic

                                                                         space, either attached to or

                                                                       across a thoroughfare from,

                                                               have the front of the lot facing

                                                                  onto the civic space.

c. Independent. Lots that area attached to or across a thoroughfare from civic spaces listed as having

    an “Independent” may have the front, side street, or rear of the lot facing on to the civic space.

 4.   Disposition of Elements. The placement of objects within the civic space.

       a.   Natural. Civic spaces with natural character are designed in a natural manner with no formal

    arrangement of elements.

      b.   Formal. Civic spaces with a formal character have a more rigid layout that follows geometric forms

   and has trees and other elements arranged in formal patterns.

        c.   Informal. Civic spaces with an informal character have a mix of Formal and Natural characteristics.

E. Typical Facilities. A list of the typical facilities found with in the civic space. This list is not intended to be a

complete list of facilities allowed nor is it intended that every civic space would contain each of the facilities listed.

Facilities larger than indicated gross square footage (gsf) require review and approval by the Director and Parks

Director.

F. The civic spaces speciTed in Table A (Civic Space Type Standards) are allowed By Right or By Warrant in the

designated transect zones. (Civic Space allowed By Warrant are allowed if approved by the Director and Parks

Director.)

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                        Table 4.50.030.A.  Civic Space Type Standards

                          T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4
  Transect Zone
                          T5  T6              T5  T6              T5  T6

   Civic Space Type          Regional Park        Sport Complex      Community Park

    Illustration

   Description             A natural preserve     An open space that    An open space

                                 available for            consolidates heavily     available for

                             unstructured         programmed athletic   unstructured

                                recreation.             Telds and associated    recreation and a

                                                                         facilities.                limited amount of

                                                                             structured recreation.

   Location and Size

   Location

      Service Area             Regional               Regional                Multiple

                                                                   Neighborhoods

   Size

   Minimum              200 acres            25 acres             12 acres

   Maximum                       -                                  -                                  -

   Character

     Frontage               Independent          Independent          Independent

      Disposition of Elements   Natural, Formal or     Formal or Informal     Informal

Informal

   Typical Facilities

          Key              T#  By Right        T#  By Warrant      T#  Not Allowed

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                        Table 4.50.030.A.  Civic Space Type Standards

                              Passive and Active      Passive and Active      Passive and Active

                               Recreation, Accessory   Recreation, Accessory   Recreation, Accessory

                                 Structure, Drinking      Structure, Drinking      Structure, Drinking

                               Fountains,              Fountains,              Fountains,

                        Community Facility <   Community Facility <   Community Facility <

                             7,500 gsf, Paths and    7,500 gsf, Paths and    5,000 gsf, Paths and

                                    Trails                     Trails                     Trails

                          T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4
  Transect Zone
                          T5  T6              T5  T6              T5  T6

                                           Neighborhood       Neighborhood
   Civic Space Type        Greenway
                                           Green              Square

    Illustration

   Description             A linear open space    An open space       An open space

                                that may follow         available for             available for civic

                               natural corridors       unstructured and      purposes,

                              providing               limited amounts of     unstructured and

                             unstructured and       structured recreation.   limited amounts of

                                limited amounts of                             structured recreation.

                              structured recreation.

  Location and Size

   Location

      Service Area              Multiple             Neighborhood        Neighborhood

                          Neighborhoods

   Size

          Key              T#  By Right        T#  By Warrant      T#  Not Allowed

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                        Table 4.50.030.A.  Civic Space Type Standards

   Minimum              8 acres (60' wide by 1   1 acre                 1/3 acre

                              mile long)

   Maximum                       -                   15 acres             5 acres

   Character

     Frontage               Independent or         Building                Building

                               Building

Disposition of Elements Natural or Informal Informal Formal

   Typical Facilities

                              Passive and Active      Passive and Active      Passive and Active

                               Recreation, Accessory   (unstructured or        (unstructured or

                                 Structure, Drinking      structured)             structured)

                               Fountains,              Recreation, Accessory   Recreation, Accessory

                        Community Facility <    Structure, Drinking      Structure, Drinking

                             5,000 gsf, Paths and    Fountains,              Fountains,

                                    Trails               Community Facility <   Community Facility <

                                                    5,000 gsf, Paths and    5,000 gsf, Paths and

                                                                Trails                     Trails

                          T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4
  Transect Zone
                          T5  T6              T5  T6              T5  T6

   Civic Space Type          Plaza                Pocket Plaza         Pocket Park

    Illustration

   Description             A formal open space   A formal open space   An open space

                                 available for civic        available for civic        available for informal

                           purposes and         purposes and            activities in close

                           commercial activities.   commercial activities.   proximity to

                               Plazas are typically     Pocket Plazas are

          Key              T#  By Right        T#  By Warrant      T#  Not Allowed

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                        Table 4.50.030.A.  Civic Space Type Standards

                            hardscaped.              typically hardscaped.   neighborhood

                          Commercial activities   Commercial activities   residences.

                                   shall be subordinate    shall be subordinate

                               to Civic use.            to Civic use.

  Location and Size

   Location

      Service Area           Neighborhood        Neighborhood        Neighborhood

   Size

   Minimum               1/3 acre               2,000 sf               2,000 sf

   Maximum                2-1/2 acres            1/2 acre             1 acre

   Character

     Frontage                 Building                Building                Building

      Disposition of Elements  Formal               Formal               Formal or Informal

   Typical Facilities

                              Passive Recreation,     Passive Recreation,     Passive Recreation,

Accessory Structure, Accessory Structure, Accessory Structure,

                              Drinking Fountains,     Drinking Fountains,     Drinking Fountains,

                            Paths and Trails        Paths and Trails        Paths and Trails

                          T1  T2  T3  T4      T1  T2  T3  T4
  Transect Zone
                          T5  T6              T5  T6

   Civic Space Type         Playground         Community Garden

    Illustration

          Key              T#  By Right        T#  By Warrant      T#  Not Allowed

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                        Table 4.50.030.A.  Civic Space Type Standards

   Description             An open space       An open space

                            designed and          designed as a

                          equipped for the       grouping of garden

                               recreation of children.  plots that are

                      A Playground should    available to nearby

                         be fenced and may     residents for small-

                               include an open         scale cultivation.

                                  shelter. Playgrounds   Community Gardens

                     may be included      may be included

                               within other civic       within other civic

                              spaces.                spaces.

  Location and Size

   Location

      Service Area           Neighborhood        Neighborhood

   Size

   Minimum                        -                                  -

   Maximum                       -                                  -

   Character

     Frontage               Independent or        Independent or

                               Building                Building

      Disposition of Elements  Formal or Informal     Formal or Informal

   Typical Facilities

                             Accessory Structure,    Accessory Structure,

                              Drinking Fountains,     Drinking Fountains,

                            Paths and Trails        Paths and Trails

          Key              T#  By Right        T#  By Warrant      T#  Not Allowed

4.50.040 Additional Standards.

A. Accessory Structure Standards. All accessory structures within parks and open spaces, including, but not limited

to, restrooms, open-air pavilions, gazebos, picnic shelters and outdoor theaters, shall not be subject to the

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physical requirements of the Urban Standards Table (Section 4.10) Standards in Appendix A (SmartCode). They

shall be designed and furnished to be consistent with the character of the transect zone in which they are located.

Such consistency may require accessory structures to maintain building setbacks, frontage, massing, disposition

and character similar to adjacent development as determined by the Director.

B. Lighting Standards.

 1.    All lighting shall comply with §21.040.D of the Petaluma Zoning Code.

4.50.050 Open Space and Civic Space Regulating Plan Downtown Station

Area.

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  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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  3. Chapter 2.08 — PLANNING COMMISSION1
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  5. Chapter 2.20 — WATER DEPARTMENT1
  6. Chapter 2.24 — BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
  7. Chapter 2.28 — PERSONNEL BOARD
  8. Chapter 2.30 — HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
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  10. Chapter 2.40 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
  11. Chapter 2.50 — PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  12. Chapter 2.60 — AIRPORT COMMISSION
  13. Chapter 2.70 — RESERVED.
  14. Chapter 2.80 — TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
  15. Chapter 2.90 — CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
  16. Title 3 — PERSONNEL
  17. Chapter 3.04 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  18. Chapter 3.08 — DISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY1
  19. Chapter 3.12 — SALE OR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
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  21. Chapter 4.04 — PURCHASING1
  22. Chapter 4.08 — BOND ISSUE PROCEDURES
  23. Chapter 4.09 — HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM
  24. Chapter 4.10 — MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND LAW
  25. Chapter 4.11 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW
  26. Chapter 4.12 — TRANSFER OF TAX FUNCTIONS1
  27. Chapter 4.16 — SALES AND USE TAX1
  28. Chapter 4.18 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  29. Chapter 4.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX1
  30. Chapter 4.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX1
  31. Chapter 4.28 — SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY
  32. Chapter 4.30 — SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE…
  33. Chapter 4.40 — THE CITY OF PETALUMA SPECIAL TAX PROCEDURE CODE
  34. Chapter 4.41 — THE CITY OF PETALUMA SALES TAX BOND LAW
  35. Chapter 4.50 — EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES FOR CHALL…
  36. Title 5 — CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
  37. Chapter 5.01 — MAYORAL ELECTIONS
  38. Chapter 5.02 — DISTRICT ELECTIONS
  39. Title 6 — BUSINESS REGULATIONS AND LICENSES
  40. Chapter 6.01 — BUSINESS TAX
  41. Chapter 6.04 — DOWNTOWN PETALUMA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT1
  42. Chapter 6.08 — PETALUMA TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
  43. Chapter 6.10 — CANNABIS
  44. Chapter 6.12 — AUCTIONS1
  45. Chapter 6.16 — BANKRUPTCY SALES
  46. Chapter 6.20 — CARDROOMS
  47. Chapter 6.22 — BINGO
  48. Chapter 6.24 — JEWELRY AUCTION SALES
  49. Chapter 6.28 — RESERVED.
  50. Chapter 6.32 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  51. Chapter 6.36 — RESERVED.
  52. Chapter 6.40 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  53. Chapter 6.50 — MOBILEHOME PARK SPACE RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM
  54. Chapter 6.60 — RESIDENTIAL TENANCY PROTECTIONS
  55. Title 7 — RESERVED
  56. Title 8 — HEALTH AND WELFARE
  57. Chapter 8.01 — INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR
  58. Chapter 8.03 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  59. Chapter 8.08 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS1
  60. Chapter 8.12 — UNLAWFUL DEPOSIT OF MATERIALS
  61. Chapter 8.16 — GARBAGE AND RUBBISH DISPOSAL1
  62. Chapter 8.17 — SALE AND USE OF POLYSTYRENE FOAM PRODUCTS
  63. Chapter 8.18 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION
  64. Chapter 8.20 — REGULATION OF SMOKING
  65. Chapter 8.21 — REGULATION OF RETAIL TOBACCO SALES
  66. Chapter 8.24 — RESERVED.
  67. Chapter 8.28 — HERITAGE AND LANDMARK TREES
  68. Chapter 8.30 — MUNICIPAL AMBULANCE SERVICE
  69. Chapter 8.32 — AIDS NONDISCRIMINATION ORDINANCE
  70. Chapter 8.34 — MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSIONS
  71. Chapter 8.35 — MINIMUM WAGE
  72. Chapter 8.36 — LIVING WAGE
  73. Chapter 8.38 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE PROFESSIONALS
  74. Chapter 8.40 — HOSPITALITY WORKER RIGHT TO RECALL
  75. Chapter 8.60 — HOSPITALITY WORKER RIGHT TO RETENTION
  76. Title 9 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS1
  77. Chapter 9.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  78. Chapter 9.08 — ANIMAL KEEPING AND OWNERSHIP
  79. Chapter 9.12 — LIVESTOCK PERMITS
  80. Chapter 9.14 — ANIMAL PERMITS
  81. Chapter 9.16 — DOG LICENSES1
  82. Chapter 9.20 — RABIES CONTROL1
  83. Chapter 9.24 — DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS
  84. Chapter 9.28 — IMPOUNDMENT
  85. Chapter 9.32 — ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND NOTICE1
  86. Title 10 — PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
  87. Part IV — OIenses Against Public Decency
  88. Part V — OIenses Against Public Peace
  89. Part VI — OIenses Against Property
  90. Part VIII — OIenses By or Against Minors
  91. Chapter 10.04 — REMOVAL OF MONUMENTS
  92. Chapter 10.12 — ICEBOXES AND REFRIGERATORS
  93. Chapter 10.14 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  94. Chapter 10.15 — RESERVED.
  95. Chapter 10.16 — SEXUAL MATERIAL
  96. Chapter 10.20 — INTOXICATING LIQUORS
  97. Chapter 10.24 — OBSTRUCTING PASSAGE
  98. Chapter 10.28 — DEFACING PUBLIC PROPERTY
  99. Chapter 10.29 — GRAFFITI ABATEMENT
  100. Chapter 10.44 — POOLROOMS AND CARDROOMS
  101. Chapter 10.48 — IN HOTELS AND RELATED PLACES
  102. Chapter 10.52 — CURFEW
  103. Chapter 10.56 — POSSESSION, STORAGE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
  104. Chapter 10.60 — LOITERING
  105. Chapter 10.64 — SOCIAL HOST ORDINANCE
  106. Chapter 10.65 — FIREWORKS HOST ORDINANCE
  107. Chapter 10.66 — EXCESSIVE DISTURBANCE CALLS AT COMMERCIAL ESTA…
  108. Chapter 10.68 — ALCOHOL-RELATED NUISANCE ORDINANCE
  109. Chapter 10.70 — HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND RUBBISH INSPECTION AND
  110. Title 11 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  111. Chapter 11.04 — DEFINITIONS1
  112. Chapter 11.08 — TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION
  113. Chapter 11.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE TO REGULATIONS1
  114. Chapter 11.16 — TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES
  115. Chapter 11.20 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  116. Chapter 11.24 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  117. Chapter 11.28 — SPECIAL STOPS
  118. Chapter 11.32 — MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
  119. Chapter 11.36 — PEDESTRIANS
  120. Chapter 11.40 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  121. Chapter 11.44 — RESTRICTED OR PROHIBITED PARKING
  122. Chapter 11.48 — STOPPING FOR LOADING OR UNLOADING
  123. Chapter 11.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TRUCK ROUTES
  124. Chapter 11.56 — PARKING METERS
  125. Chapter 11.60 — TRAINS
  126. Chapter 11.64 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  127. Chapter 11.68 — TOW-AWAY ZONES
  128. Chapter 11.72 — BICYCLES
  129. Chapter 11.74 — ELECTRIC-ASSISTED BIKES AND SCOOTERS
  130. Chapter 11.76 — SKATEBOARDS
  131. Chapter 11.77 — MISCELLANEOUS WHEELED DEVICES
  132. Chapter 11.80 — RESERVED.
  133. Chapter 11.90 — TRIP REDUCTION ORDINANCE PROGRAM
  134. Chapter 11.94 — NONEXCLUSIVE TOW FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
  135. Title 12 — RESERVED
  136. Title 13 — STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
  137. Chapter 13.04 — OBSTRUCTION TO PUBLIC WAYS1
  138. Chapter 13.06 — NEWSRACK REGULATIONS WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINE…
  139. Chapter 13.08 — TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION1
  140. Chapter 13.10 — DUTY OF PROPERTY OWNER TO MAINTAIN SIDEWALKS A…
  141. Chapter 13.12 — EXCAVATIONS1
  142. Chapter 13.14 — RESTRICTIONS ON EXCAVATION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTE…
  143. Chapter 13.16 — CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS, GUTTERS AND …
  144. Chapter 13.20 — FUTURE RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  145. Chapter 13.24 — WATERWAYS1
  146. Chapter 13.28 — USE OF PUBLIC PARKS1
  147. Chapter 13.32 — PARADES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS ON CITY STREE…
  148. Chapter 13.34 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BENEFIT DISTRICTS
  149. Chapter 13.35 — BENEFIT DISTRICTS RELATED TO ASSESSMENT DISTRI…
  150. Chapter 13.40 — PERMITS FOR MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PROD…
  151. Chapter 13.45 — PRESERVATION AND PUBLIC ACCESS TO LAFFERTY RANCH
  152. Title 14 — TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITIES1
  153. Chapter 14.04 — DEFINITIONS1
  154. Chapter 14.08 — COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VEHICLE CERTIFICATES1
  155. Chapter 14.12 — BUS CERTIFICATES
  156. Chapter 14.16 — AUTOMOBILE FOR-HIRE CERTIFICATES
  157. Chapter 14.17 — TAXICAB REGULATIONS
  158. Chapter 14.20 — BUS AND AUTOMOBILE FOR-HIRE REGULATIONS
  159. Chapter 14.24 — DRIVERS’ LICENSES
  160. Chapter 14.28 — VEHICLE PERMITS
  161. Chapter 14.32 — GENERAL REGULATION OF UTILITIES1
  162. Chapter 14.36 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS1
  163. Chapter 14.40 — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS1
  164. Chapter 14.44 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AND ANTENNA CRITERIA
  165. Chapter 14.48 — VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDED BY STATE FRANCHISE HOLD…
  166. Title 15 — WATER AND SEWAGE
  167. Chapter 15.04 — WATER SYSTEM—GENERAL PROVISIONS1
  168. Chapter 15.08 — CONNECTIONS TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
  169. Chapter 15.09 — CROSS-CONNECTIONS AND BACKFLOW CONTROL
  170. Chapter 15.12 — WATER SERVICES SUPPLIED BY CITY
  171. Chapter 15.16 — WATER RATES AND CHARGES1
  172. Chapter 15.17 — WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS
  173. Chapter 15.18 — RESERVED.
  174. Chapter 15.20 — WATER WELLS1
  175. Chapter 15.36 — SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE1
  176. Chapter 15.40 — CONSTRUCTION OR PLACEMENT OF SEWAGE FACILITIES1
  177. Chapter 15.44 — SEWER USE AND SOURCE CONTROL—GENERAL PROVISIONS
  178. Chapter 15.48 — SEWER USE AND SOURCE CONTROL REGULATIONS
  179. Chapter 15.52 — SEWER USE DISCHARGE PERMITS
  180. Chapter 15.56 — ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
  181. Chapter 15.60 — SAMPLING AND INSPECTION
  182. Chapter 15.64 — SURCHARGES AND FINES
  183. Chapter 15.68 — ENFORCEMENT
  184. Chapter 15.72 — CHARGES AND FEES
  185. Chapter 15.76 — PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTING
  186. Chapter 15.80 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL
  187. Chapter 15.90 — RECYCLED WATER AGREEMENTS
  188. Title 16 — AIRPORT AND AIRCRAFT
  189. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  190. Chapter 16.06 — AIRPORT LEASES
  191. Chapter 16.08 — MOTOR VEHICLES
  192. Chapter 16.12 — AIRCRAFT ON GROUND
  193. Chapter 16.16 — AIRCRAFT TAXIING, LANDING AND TAKEOFF
  194. Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT TRAFFIC PATTERNS
  195. Chapter 16.24 — AIRCRAFT FUELING AND DEFUELING
  196. Chapter 16.28 — AIRPORT FIRE AND SAFETY RULES
  197. Chapter 16.32 — ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT AND UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYST…
  198. Chapter 16.36 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
  199. Title 17 — BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
  200. Chapter 17.04 — CALIFORNIA CODES BASED ON INTERNATIONAL CODES …
  201. Chapter 1 — Administration
  202. Chapter 2 — DeZnitions
  203. Chapter 7 — Fire Resistance-Rated Construction
  204. Chapter 9 — Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
  205. Chapter 15 — Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures
  206. Chapter 2 — DeZnitions
  207. Chapter 3 — Building Planning
  208. Chapter 4 — Foundations
  209. Chapter 9 — Roof Assemblies
  210. Chapter 17.08 — ADMINISTRATION OF BUILDING CODES—BUILDING PERM…
  211. Chapter 17.09 — ALL-ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED…
  212. Chapter 17.10 — EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR SMALL RESI…
  213. Chapter 17.12 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS1
  214. Chapter 17.14 — RESIDENTIAL VISITABILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN
  215. Chapter 17.16 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  216. Chapter 17.20 — FIRE CODE
  217. Chapter 1 — Scope and Administration
  218. Chapter 2 — DeZnitions.
  219. Chapter 3 — General Requirements
  220. Chapter 4 — Emergency Planning and Preparedness
  221. Chapter 5 — Fire Service Features
  222. Chapter 7 — Fire and Smoke Protection Features
  223. Chapter 9 — Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
  224. Chapter 11 — Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
  225. Chapter 33 — Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
  226. Chapter 39 — Processing and Extraction Facilities
  227. Chapter 49 — Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Ar…
  228. Chapter 50 — Hazardous Materials
  229. Chapter 53 — Compressed Gases
  230. Chapter 56 — Explosives and Fireworks
  231. Chapter 57 — Flammable and Combustible Liquids
  232. Chapter 58 — Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
  233. Chapter 61 — Liquid Petroleum Gases
  234. Chapter 80 — Referenced Standards
  235. Chapter 17.21 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
  236. Chapter 17.22 — FIRE ZONES
  237. Chapter 17.24 — RESERVED.
  238. Chapter 17.26 — RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
  239. Chapter 17.28 — SCHOOL FACILITIES
  240. Chapter 17.30 — STORM DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES
  241. Chapter 17.31 — GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL
  242. Chapter 17.32 — RESERVED.
  243. Chapter 17.33 — WOODBURNING APPLIANCES
  244. Chapter 17.34 — EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING UNREIN…
  245. Chapter 17.35 — RESERVED.
  246. Title 18 — SIGNS AND ADVERTISING
  247. Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITED ADVERTISEMENTS OR DISPLAYS
  248. Chapter 18.12 — RESERVED.
  249. Title 19 — DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES
  250. Chapter 19.04 — CITY FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
  251. Chapter 19.08 — OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION FEE
  252. Chapter 19.12 — PARK LAND ACQUISITION FEE (NON-QUIMBY ACT)
  253. Chapter 19.16 — PARK LAND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
  254. Chapter 19.24 — TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
  255. Chapter 19.28 — WATER CAPACITY FEE
  256. Chapter 19.32 — WASTEWATER CAPACITY FEE
  257. Chapter 19.36 — COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT HOUSING LINKAGE FEE
  258. Title 20 — SUBDIVISIONS1
  259. Chapter 20.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  260. Chapter 20.08 — DEFINITIONS
  261. Chapter 20.16 — TENTATIVE MAP
  262. Chapter 20.18 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
  263. Chapter 20.20 — PARCEL MAP SUBDIVISION
  264. Chapter 20.24 — FINAL MAP
  265. Chapter 20.28 — BUILDABLE LOTS
  266. Chapter 20.30 — CONVERSIONS TO COMMUNITY HOUSING
  267. Chapter 20.32 — STREETS
  268. Chapter 20.34 — PARK AND RECREATION LAND DEDICATION AND IMPROV…
  269. Chapter 20.36 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
  270. Chapter 20.40 — MODIFICATION AND APPEAL
  271. Chapter 20.44 — PENALTIES
  272. Title 21 — ZONING
  273. Chapter 1 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING ORDINANCE
  274. Chapter 2 — ZONING MAP AND ZONES
  275. Chapter 3 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
  276. Chapter 4 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES
  277. Chapter 5 — OVERLAY ZONES
  278. Chapter 6 — FLOODWAY AND FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICTS
  279. Chapter 7 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  280. Chapter 8 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT
  281. Chapter 9 — CARDROOM ESTABLISHMENTS
  282. Chapter 10 — ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS
  283. Chapter 11 — PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES, OFF-STREET
  284. Chapter 12 — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MODIFICATIONS
  285. Chapter 13 — PLACEMENT OF FENCES AND WALLS
  286. Chapter 14 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
  287. Chapter 15 — PRESERVATION OF THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC ENVIRON…
  288. Chapter 16 — HILLSIDE PROTECTION
  289. Chapter 17 — TREE PRESERVATION
  290. Chapter 18 — PUBLIC ART
  291. Chapter 19 — PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT AND PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTR…
  292. Chapter 20 — SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES
  293. Chapter 21 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  294. Chapter 22 — NONCONFORMING USES
  295. Chapter 23 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  296. Chapter 24 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
  297. Chapter 25 — AMENDMENTS
  298. Chapter 26 — ENFORCEMENT, VIOLATIONS, PENALTIES, ENACTMENT
  299. Chapter 27 — RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
  300. ▸Chapter 28 — GLOSSARY
    Overview
    1. 28.020 DeHnitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases.
    2. 28.010 Purpose.
    3. 28.020 DeHnitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases.
    4. 14.44 of the Petaluma Municipal Code. (Ord. 2039 N.C.S., 11/96)
    5. Section 2.
    6. Section 3.
    7. ▸Section 4.
      Overview
      1. 4.10 - Urban Standards Table
      2. 4.20 f. SETBACKS - PRINCIPAL BUILDING
      3. 4.20 - Urban Standards for Districts
      4. 4.30 - Building Placement
      5. 4.10 (Urban Standards Table).
      6. 4.40 - Private Frontage Standards
      7. 4.50 - Civic Space Standards
      8. 4.60 - Landscape and Utility Standards
      9. 4.70 - Standards for SpeciDc Land Uses
      10. 4.80 - Building Type Standards
      11. 4.90 - Commercial Signage Standards
    8. Section 7.

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