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Chapter 4 — ZONE DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES

2.5 Roor area ratio 100% for structured parking

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

Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement Maximum height requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modi5cations.

Principal building 45 ft 30 ft1

Accessory structure 20 ft 20 ft

Usable open space 30 sf/unit2 30 sf/unit2

Fencing, landscaping, and

tree preservation See Chapters 13, 14, and 17

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Table 4.10. MU1 and MU2 Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

MU1 MU

Development Feature Mixed Use 1 Mixed Use 2 (4)

Parking See Chapter 11

Signs See Chapter 20

1 When the building is more than 30 feet from an abutting property line, one additional foot of height is

permitted with each additional foot of setback over 30 feet for a maximum building height of 45 feet.

2 See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 square feet or less.

3 The minimum depth of usable open space is three feet. Usable common open space is strongly encouraged.

4 Unless speciQcally prescribed in Section 5.070, Downtown Housing and Economic Opportunity Overlay Zone, all

other development standards shall apply.

Table 4.11. C1 and C2 Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

C1 C2

Development Feature Commercial 1 Commercial 2

Lot size Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision

Minimum area NA NA

Minimum width NA NA

Minimum depth NA NA

Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modi5cations, reductions, and
Primary structure encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a
speci5c land use.

Front 0 ft 0 ft

0 ft 0 ft

Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft

of additional setback for each foot of additional setback for each foot

Side – Interior (each) of building height over 20 ft of building height over 20 ft

Side – Street side 0 ft 0 ft

0 ft 0 ft

Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft Abutting an R district: 15 ft plus 1 ft

of additional setback for each foot of additional setback for each foot

Rear of building height over 20 ft of building height over 20 ft

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Table 4.11. C1 and C2 Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

C1 C2

Development Feature Commercial 1 Commercial 2

Garage front NA NA

Detached accessory

structure

Front Not Permitted Not Permitted

Side – Interior (each) 4 ft 4 ft

Side – Street 10 ft 10 ft

Rear 5 ft 5 ft

Site coverage Floor Area Ratio. The gross 6oor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the

building site area.

Maximum coverage

Floor area ratio 0.8 1.2

Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement
Maximum height requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modi5cations.

Principal building 30 ft 40 ft

Accessory structure 15 ft 15 ft

Usable open space NA NA

Fencing, landscaping,

and tree

preservation See Chapters 13, 14, and 17

Parking See Chapter 11

Signs See Chapter 20

Table 4.12. BP and I Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

BP I

Development Feature Business Park Industrial

Lot size Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision

Minimum area 20,000 sf 20,000 sf

Minimum width 100 ft 100 ft

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Table 4.12. BP and I Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

BP I

Development Feature Business Park Industrial

Interior lot

Corner lot 110 ft 110 ft

Minimum depth 100 ft 100 ft

Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modi5cations, reductions, and
Primary structure encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a
speci5c land use.

Front 0 ft 0 ft

0 ft 0 ft

Adjacent to a non-industrial or non- Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-

Side – Interior (each) business park use: 20 ft business park use: 20 ft

Side – Street side 0 ft 0 ft

0 ft 0 ft

Adjacent to a non-industrial or non- Adjacent to a non-industrial or non-

Rear business park use: 20 ft business park use: 20 ft

Garage front NA NA

Detached accessory

structure

Front Not Permitted Not Permitted

Side – Interior (each) 4 ft 4 ft

Side – Street 10 ft 10 ft

Rear 5 ft 5 ft

Site coverage Floor Area Ratio. The gross 6oor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the

building site area.

Maximum Coverage

Floor Area Ratio 1.5 0.6

Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement
Maximum height requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modi5cations.

Principal building 40 ft 40 ft

Accessory structure 15 ft 15 ft

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Table 4.12. BP and I Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

BP I

Development Feature Business Park Industrial

Usable open space NA NA

Fencing, landscaping,

and tree

preservation See Chapters 13, 14, and 17

Parking See Chapter 11

Signs See Chapter 20

Table 4.13. CF Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

CF

Development Feature Civic Facilities

Lot size Minimum area and width required for each lot in a new subdivision

Minimum area Same as abutting zoning district

Minimum width

Interior lot

Corner lot Same as abutting zoning district

Minimum depth Same as abutting zoning district

Setbacks Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modi5cations, reductions, and
Primary structure encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a
speci5c land use.

Front Same as abutting zoning district

Side – Interior (each) Same as abutting zoning district

Side – Street side Same as abutting zoning district

Rear Same as abutting zoning district

Garage front Same as abutting zoning district

Detached accessory

structure

Front Not Permitted

Side – Interior (each) 4 ft

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Table 4.13. CF Zone Development Standards

Requirement by Zone

CF

Development Feature Civic Facilities

Side – Street 10 ft

Rear 5 ft

Site coverage The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed,

excluding uncovered steps, patios and terraces.

Maximum coverage

Primary structure Same as abutting zoning district

Accessory structure,

detached Same as abutting zoning district

Height limit Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossary for height measurement Maximum height requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modi5cations.

Principal building 25 ft

Accessory structure 15 ft

Usable open space NA

Fencing, landscaping,

and tree

preservation See Chapters 13, 14, and 17

Parking See Chapter 11

Signs See Chapter 20

(Ord. 2900 § 5 (Exh. B), 2025; Ord. 2890 § 2, 2024; Ord. 2877 § 4 (Exh. A), 2024; Ord. 2820 §§ 2, 3, 2022; Ord. 2819

§ 2, 2022; Ord. 2764 § 3 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2738 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2711 § 2, 2020.)

The Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance is current through Ordinance 2907, passed September 8, 2025.

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Petaluma Municipal Code
  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION
  3. Chapter 2.08 — PLANNING COMMISSION1
  4. Chapter 2.12 — RECREATION, MUSIC AND PARKS COMMISSION
  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
  9. Chapter 2.32 — CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER1
  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
  20. Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  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
    Overview
    1. 4.050 Dedication Required and Exceptions.
    2. 4.010 Purpose.
    3. 4.020 Purpose of Established Zones.
    4. 4.030 Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements.
    5. 4.040 Site Planning and Building Standards.
    6. 4.050 Dedication Required and Exceptions.
    7. 6.10 Laundry, Dry Cleaning Plants — — — P
    8. 6.105 Media Production — — P P
    9. 6.10 Research and Development — — P P
    10. 14.44 Utility Facility CUP
    11. 2.5 Roor area ratio 100% for structured parking
  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

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