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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 17 — Zoning

Rio Vista Municipal Code Ch. 17.42 D-W Downtown Waterfront District

Rio Vista Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Rio Vista

Cite as: Rio Vista Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 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)

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§ 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)

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§ 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)

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§ 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)

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§ 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)

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§ 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)

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§ 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:

  1. Payment to the city in an amount equal to the value of the required parking on a per-parking-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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