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Title 17

Chapter 17.42 — D-W DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT DISTRICT

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

§ 17.42.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the D-W district is to provide a mechanism for carrying out the goals, policies, objectives and regulations of the Waterfront Specific Plan. (Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.020. Boundaries.

The area contained within the D-W district shall include that real property designated and appearing on the regulating plan diagram on page 2:4 of the Waterfront Specific Plan and on the zoning map contained within this Title 17, which is incorporated herein. (Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.030. Permitted uses.

Permitted uses are specified by Section 2, regulating code, of the Waterfront Specific Plan. (Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.040. Conditional uses.

Conditional uses are specified by Section 2, regulating code, of the Waterfront Specific Plan. (Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.050. Site and architectural review required.

All new and remodeled structures, alterations, additions, construction, removal or demolition, and signs shall be subject to the site and architectural review procedures prescribed by Chapter 17.60 of this title.

(Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.060. Development standards and architectural review guidelines.

Development standards, guidelines and design concepts for review of new structures, signs, alterations and improvements are set forth in Section 2 of the Waterfront Specific Plan, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

§ 17.42.070. Off-street parking.

  • A. Any new construction or alteration in the district as provided for in the Waterfront Specific Plan, which requires off-street parking facilities shall be satisfied by:

    1. Provision of the spaces required by the specific plan on-site; or

    2. Entering into an agreement with the city for payment of fees in lieu of the provision of on-site spaces.

  • B. Such agreement shall provide for the following:

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City of Rio Vista, CA § 17.42.070

RIO VISTA CODE

§ 17.42.070

  1. Payment to the city in an amount equal to the value of the required parking on a perparking-space basis. From time to time, the city council shall establish by resolution the value of the off-street parking facilities on a per-parking-space basis. Funds collected by the city from such payment shall be deposited in a special fund and used only by the city to acquire and/or develop off-street parking spaces and related facilities.

  2. Funds paid to the city in lieu of parking shall not be refundable, except where funds are not used within 10 years.

  3. All in-lieu-of-parking fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of any license or permit by the city.

  • (Ord. 633 § 1 (Exh. A), 2008)

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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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