5.020 Applicability of Overlay Zones.

The requirements of this Chapter apply to proposed development and new land uses in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. Any perceived conflict between a requirement of this Chapter and any other requirement of this Zoning Ordinance shall be resolved in compliance with Section 1.050 (Rules of Interpretation).

A. Mapping of Overlay zones. The applicability of an overlay zone to a specific site is shown by the overlay Zoning Map symbol established by Section 2.020 (Zoning Map and Zones) appended as a suffix to the symbol for the primary zone on the Zoning Map. Overlay zones are applied to property through the rezoning process (Chapter 25).

B. Allowed land uses, permit requirements, development standards. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Chapter for a specific overlay zone:

1. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zone by Chapter 4 may be allowed within an overlay zone, subject to any additional requirements of the overlay zone;

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

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2. Development and new land uses within an overlay zone shall obtain the planning permit approvals required by Chapter 4 for the primary zone; and

3. Development and new land uses within an overlay zone shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zone, all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code, and the City’s Design Guidelines to the extent determined by the review authority and/or specific provisions of the Design Guidelines.