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Title 17

Chapter 17.36 — O-A-R OPEN AREA RESORT DISTRICT

Rio Vista Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Rio Vista

§ 17.36.010. Purpose.

The purpose of this district is to permit the development of the Delta Marina Yacht Harbor Resort.

(Prior code Appendix B § 414(A))

§ 17.36.020. Uses permitted.

Uses permitted are as follows:

  • A. Parks, playgrounds and swimming pools;

  • B. Golf courses and country clubs.

(Prior code Appendix B § 414(B))

§ 17.36.030. Conditional uses.

Uses permitted, provided the conditions for a use permit as set forth in Section 17.66.070 are fulfilled:

  • A. Museums art galleries, libraries, public buildings;

  • B. Public utility substation;

  • C. Hotels and motels;

  • D. Commercial uses accessory to permitted uses, such as refreshment stands, restaurants, sports equipment, rental and sale, marinas;

  • E. Public and semi-public buildings, including but not limited to, fire stations, schools, churches, libraries, hospitals, community and civic centers;

  • F. Convalescent and other 24 hour care facilities.

(Prior code Appendix B § 414(C); Ord. 589 § 2, 2002)

§ 17.36.040. Development standards.

  • A. Minimum building site required: 10,000 square feet.

  • B. Minimum lot width required: 100 feet.

  • C. Maximum allowable lot coverage by all structures: 60%.

  • D. Maximum allowable height: 40 feet.

  • E. Minimum front yard: 20 feet.

  • F. Minimum side yard required: 10 feet.

  • G. Minimum rear yard required: 10 feet.

  • H. Parking requirements as determined by the planning commission.

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§ 17.36.040

§ 17.36.050

(Prior code Appendix B § 414(D))

§ 17.36.050. Site and architectural approval.

Site and architectural approval is required for all new structures and exterior improvements to existing structures in the O-A-R district.

(Prior code Appendix B § 414(E); Ord. 628 § 1 Exh. C, 2007)

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Contents — Rio Vista Zoning Code
Rio Vista Zoning Code
  1. Title 17
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.27 — A-B ARMY BASE DISTRICT
    2. Chapter 17.58 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
    3. Chapter 17.02 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
    4. Chapter 17.04 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
    5. Chapter 17.06 — SCHEDULE OF DESIGN AND USE REQUIREMENTS
    6. Chapter 17.08 — R-1 RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
    7. Chapter 17.10 — R-E-1 RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ONE ACRE DISTRICT
    8. Chapter 17.12
    9. Chapter 17.14 — R-3 RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.16 — R-4 RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 17.18 — C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 17.20 — C-2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.22 — C-2A AIRPORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 17.24
    15. Chapter 17.26 — C-H HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 17.27 — A-B ARMY BASE DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 17.28 — I-P-I INDUSTRIAL PARK AND/OR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 17.29 — B-P BUSINESS PARK
    19. Chapter 17.30 — M-G GENERAL MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 17.32 — I-R INDUSTRIAL RESERVE DISTRICT
    21. Chapter 17.34 — F-W FLOODWAY DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 17.36 — O-A-R OPEN AREA RESORT DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 17.38 — P-L PARK LAND DISTRICT:
    24. Chapter 17.40 — D-R DRILL RESERVATION DISTRICT
    25. Chapter 17.42 — D-W DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT DISTRICT
    26. Chapter 17.44 — GENERAL DESIGN AND USE REQUIREMENTS
    27. Chapter 17.46 — MOBILEHOME PARKS
    28. Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
    29. Chapter 17.52 — NOISE STANDARDS
    30. Chapter 17.56 — SIGNS
    31. Chapter 17.58 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
    32. Chapter 17.60 — SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
    33. Chapter 17.62 — PLAN LINES AND SETBACK LINES
    34. Chapter 17.64 — NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS
    35. Chapter 17.66 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
    36. Chapter 17.68 — WATER CONSERVATION AND LANDSCAPING
    37. Chapter 17.70 — CANNABIS AND HEMP REGULATIONS
    38. Chapter 17.72 — PUBLIC ARTS
    39. Chapter 17.74 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR TH…
    40. Chapter 17.78 — DENSITY BONUS
    41. Chapter 17.80 — OUTDOOR DINING
    42. Chapter 17.84 — PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHIPPING CONTA…

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