Earlier editions: 2026-07
Rio Vista Municipal Code Ch. 17.06 Schedule of Design and Use Requirements
Rio Vista Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rio Vista
Cite as: Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 17.06.010. Zoning schedule.¶
The following summarized zoning schedule prescribes site, yard, bulk, usable open space, that shall apply in the districts as indicated in the schedule. The basic requirements are defined and supplemented by additional requirements and exceptions prescribed in the relevant subsequent sections.
Summarized Zoning Schedule Site Area, Yard Space, Bulk, Coverage, and Usable Open Space Requirements
| Yards (Minimum Feet) | Yards (Minimum Feet) | Yards (Minimum Feet) | Accessory Structures | Accessory Structures | Accessory Structures | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Minimum Area (sq. ft.) | Site Width (ft.) | Front | Each Side | Rear | Site Area per Dwelling Unit (sq. ft.) | Basic Floor Area limit in relation to % of site area (all structures) | Maximum Height of Main Structure (ft.) | Maximum Height (ft.) | Minimum Distance to Side Lot Line | Minimum Distance to Rear Lot Line |
| R-1 | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.08 | 6000 | 60 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 6000 | 40% | 35 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
| R-2 | |||||||||||
| Duplex | 6000 | 60 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 3000 | 50% | 35 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
| Triplex | 9000 | 60 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 3000 | 50% | 35 | 12 | 5 | 10 |
| Chapter 17.12 | |||||||||||
| R-3 | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.14 | 6000 | 60 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 1500 | 60% | 35 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| R-4 | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.16 | 6000 | 60 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 1500 | 60% | 35 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| C-1 | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.18 | 4 acres | As specified in Chapter 17.18 | As specified in Chapter 17.18 | As specified in Chapter 17.18 | As specified in Chapter 17.18 | As specified in Chapter 17.18 | 35 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | |
| C-2 | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.20 | 2500 | 25 | As specified in Chapter 17.20 | As specified in Chapter 17.20 | As specified in Chapter 17.20 | As specified in Chapter 17.20 | 100% | 50 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit |
| C-3-I | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.24 | 1 acre 7500 | As specified in Chapter 17.24 | As specified in Chapter 17.24 | As specified in Chapter 17.24 | As specified in Chapter 17.24 | As specified in Chapter 17.24 | 60% | 50 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit |
| C-H | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.26 | 7500 | 50 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | 100% less minimum yards | 35 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit |
| A-B | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 | As specified in Chapter 17.27 |
| I-P-I | |||||||||||
| I-P | 1/2 acre | 25 | 20 | 20 | 50% | 50 | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | As specified in use permit | ||
| I- | 1 acre | 30 | 20 | 25 | |||||||
| Chapter 17.28 | |||||||||||
| B-P | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 | As specified in Chapter 17.29 |
| M-G | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.30 | 1/2 acre or 3 acres | 100% less minimum yards | |||||||||
| I-R | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 | As specified in Chapter 17.32 |
| O-A-R | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 | As specified in Chapter 17.36 |
| F-W | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 | As specified in Chapter 17.34 |
| P-L | |||||||||||
| Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 | As specified in Chapter 17.38 |
(Prior code Appendix B § 401; Ord. 664 § 2, 2012)
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