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Title 23 — Zoning CodeChapter 23.1000 — Special Purpose Zones

Article 11 — DEFINITIONS

Rancho Cordova Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Rancho Cordova

Overview

This article provides all definitions that are used throughout the zoning code. Definitions are grouped according to land use descriptions, general definitions, sign definitions, telecommunication definitions, sexually oriented business definitions, and housing incentives and density bonus definitions.

[1] Code reviser's note: Ordinance 13-2013 Exhibit B sets out all of Article 11 without intending to amend the entire article. Only sections intended to be amended by the ordinance cite the ordinance in the section's legislative history.

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Contents — Rancho Cordova Zoning Code
Rancho Cordova Zoning Code
  1. Title 23 — Zoning Code
    Overview
    1. Article 1 — ADMINISTRATION
    2. Chapter 23.101 — Purpose And Authority
    3. Chapter 23.104 — Approval Authority
    4. Chapter 23.107 — Interpretation Of Code
    5. Chapter 23.110 — Application Processing
    6. Chapter 23.113 — Zoning Certification
    7. Chapter 23.116 — Temporary Use Permits
    8. Chapter 23.119 — Unified Sign Program
    9. Chapter 23.122 — Similar Use Determinations
    10. Chapter 23.125 — Administrative Use Permits
    11. Chapter 23.128 — Reasonable Accommodation
    12. Chapter 23.131 — Adjustment
    13. Chapter 23.134 — Conditional Use Permit
    14. Chapter 23.137 — Multifamily Housing Streamlined Design Review…
    15. Chapter 23.140 — Minor Design Review
    16. Chapter 23.141 — Major Design Review
    17. Chapter 23.143 — Variance
    18. Chapter 23.146 — Zoning Amendments
    19. Chapter 23.149 — Special Planning Areas
    20. Chapter 23.152 — Specific Plans
    21. Chapter 23.155 — General Plan Amendments
    22. Chapter 23.158 — Development Agreements
    23. Chapter 23.161 — Public Hearings
    24. Chapter 23.164 — Appeals
    25. Chapter 23.167 — Council Call-ups
    26. Chapter 23.170 — Nonconforming Uses And Structures
    27. Chapter 23.173 — Enforcement
    28. Chapter 23.301 — Establishment Of Zoning Districts
    29. Chapter 23.304 — Land Use Classification
    30. Chapter 23.307 — Agricultural Zoning Districts
    31. Chapter 23.310 — Residential Zoning Districts
    32. Chapter 23.313 — Mixed-use Zoning Districts
    33. Chapter 23.316 — General Commercial And Industrial Zones
    34. Chapter 23.319 — Public/quasi-public Zoning Districts
    35. Chapter 23.322 — Special Purpose Zones
    36. Chapter 23.325 — Overlay Zoning Districts
    37. Chapter 23.328 — Supplemental Information
    38. Chapter 23.501 — Introduction To Form-based Provisions
    39. Chapter 23.504 — Village Center Zone Standards
    40. Chapter 23.507 — Local Town Center Zone Standards
    41. Chapter 23.510 — Regional Town Center Zone Standards
    42. Chapter 23.513 — Streetscape Type And Frontage Type Standards
    43. Chapter 23.701 — Height Measurement And Exceptions
    44. Chapter 23.704 — Yard Measurement And Projections
    45. Chapter 23.707 — Objective Design Standards For Multifamily De…
    46. Chapter 23.710 — Housing Incentives/density Bonus Provisions
    47. Chapter 23.713 — Condominium Conversion
    48. Chapter 23.716 — Landscaping
    49. Chapter 23.719 — Parking And Loading
    50. Chapter 23.722 — Standards For Pedestrian-oriented Spaces
    51. Chapter 23.725 — Outdoor Lighting
    52. Chapter 23.728 — Outdoor Display, Sales, And Storage
    53. Chapter 23.731 — Fences, Walls, And Screening
    54. Chapter 23.734 — Accessory Structures
    55. Chapter 23.740 — Public Utilities
    56. Chapter 23.743 — Signs
    57. Chapter 23.901 — Residential Uses
    58. Chapter 23.902 — Emergency Shelters
    59. Chapter 23.904 — Agricultural, Resource, And Open Space Uses
    60. Chapter 23.907 — Utility, Transportation, And Communication Uses
    61. Chapter 23.910 — Retail, Service, Convenience Store, And Offic…
    62. Chapter 23.913 — Automotive And Vehicle Uses
    63. Chapter 23.915 — Storage, Personal Storage Facility Developmen…
    64. Chapter 23.916 — Industrial, Manufacturing, And Processing Uses
    65. Chapter 23.919 — Special Regulated Uses
    66. Chapter 23.922 — Temporary Uses
    67. Chapter 23.925 — Medical Marijuana Dispensaries And Commercial…
    68. Chapter 23.930 — Tenant Protection
    69. Chapter 23.1000 — Special Purpose Zones
    70. Chapter 23.1104 — General Definitions

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