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Chapter 90 — ZONING[1]

Sec. 90-14. - Definitions: Building, area of—Building site.

Sanger Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Sanger

Building, area of, shall mean the sum in square feet of the ground areas occupied by all buildings and structures on a lot.

Building, height of, shall mean the vertical distance measured from the adjoining curb level to the highest point of the structure, exclusive of chimneys and ventilators; provided, however, that where buildings are set back from the street line, the height shall be measured from the average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building.

Building, main, shall mean a building within which is conducted the principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this chapter.

Building setback line shall mean the minimum distance as prescribed by this chapter between any property line and the closest point of the foundation of any building or structure related thereto.

Building site shall mean the ground area of a building together with all the open space required by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

Sec. 90-15. - Definitions: Building, temporary—Caretaker's residence.

Building, temporary, shall mean the same as Structure, temporary.

Business shall mean the same as Commerce.

Cabana shall mean any portable, demountable, or permanent cabin, small house, room enclosure, or other building or structure erected, constructed or placed on any mobile home park site within six feet of any mobile home on the same site in a mobile home park and used for human habitation, but said structure shall not be used for sleeping purposes.

Camper truck shall mean the same as Recreational vehicle.

Caretaker's residence shall mean a single-family residence on the same property with, or on abutting property owned by the owner of, an open space, commercial or industrial use, which residence is occupied by one or more persons charged with the care or protection of facilities used in such open space, commercial or manufacturing use, and which residence is provided to the occupant as compensation for such services and for which he does not pay money or other things of value other than his services.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

Sec. 90-16. - Definitions: Carnival, promotional—Cemetery.

Carnival, promotional, shall mean a group of two or more devices or acts operated or conducted for 30 days or less and, if there are five or more devices or acts, for not more than ten days, in conjunction with an established business for the purpose of attracting the public or to advertise a product, idea, or program.

Carport shall mean a permanent roofed structure with not more than two enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter and storage.

Car wash, mechanical, shall mean any occupancy which provides for the washing of automobiles primarily through the use of mechanical equipment. Such equipment may include conveyor chains, blowers, steam guns, roller brushes, and high pressure vacuum units or similar equipment.

Car wash, self-service, shall mean any occupancy which provides for automobile washing to be done by the customer. There shall be no employees other than servicemen who check and maintain equipment and supervise the use of the facility. Equipment shall be limited to a water softener, water heater, soap mixing tank, low pressure vacuum units, and a one horsepower electric motor and pump for each stall or similar equipment which shall produce only a low volume of sound.

Cemetery shall mean land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for such purposes, including columbariums, crematoriums, mausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and within the boundaries of such premises.

(Ord. No. 807, § 8, 4-19-88)

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Contents — Sanger Zoning Code
Sanger Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 90 — ZONING[1]
    Overview
    1. Sec. 90-5. - Application.
    2. Sec. 90-9. - Definitions: Acre—Advisory agency.
    3. Sec. 90-11. - Definitions: Amendment—Automobile wrecking yard.
    4. Sec. 90-14. - Definitions: Building, area of—Building site.
    5. Sec. 90-17. - Definitions: Centerline—College.
    6. Sec. 90-20. - Definitions: Country club—Development services d…
    7. Sec. 90-22. - Definitions: Duplex—Dwelling, two-family.
    8. Sec. 90-27. - Definitions: Garage, repair—Gasoline service.
    9. Sec. 90-28. - Definitions: Golf course—Guest home.
    10. Sec. 90-29. - Definitions: Guest house—Home for the aged.
    11. Sec. 90-30. - Definitions: Home occupation.
    12. Sec. 90-31. - Definitions: Hospital—Intent and purpose.
    13. Sec. 90-38. - Definitions—Mobile home lot—Mural.
    14. Sec. 90-39. - Definitions: Nonconforming building—Office.
    15. Sec. 90-44. - Definitions: Recyclable material—Recycling facil…
    16. Sec. 90-48. - Definitions: Setback line, front yard—Sign.
    17. Sec. 90-51. - Definitions: Sorority—Street.
    18. Sec. 90-122. - Uses permitted.
    19. Sec. 90-151. - Purpose.
    20. Sec. 90-185. - Same—Yards.
    21. Sec. 90-221. - Purpose.
    22. Sec. 90-222. - Uses permitted.
    23. Sec. 90-261. - Purpose.
    24. Sec. 90-262. - Uses permitted.
    25. Sec. 90-291. - Purpose.
    26. Sec. 90-298. - Same—Outdoor advertising.
    27. Sec. 90-331. - Purpose.
    28. Sec. 90-332. - Uses permitted.
    29. Sec. 90-335. - Same—Yards.
    30. Sec. 90-371. - Purpose.
    31. Sec. 90-372. - Uses permitted.
    32. Sec. 90-401. - Purpose.
    33. Sec. 90-431. - Purpose.
    34. Sec. 90-461. - Purpose.
    35. Sec. 90-462. - Uses permitted.
    36. Sec. 90-501. - Purpose.
    37. Sec. 90-531. - Purpose.
    38. Sec. 90-535. - Same—Building height; yards.
    39. Sec. 90-539. - Site plan review.
    40. Sec. 90-540. - Director's review.
    41. Sec. 90-578. - Director's review.
    42. Sec. 90-651. - Purpose.
    43. Sec. 90-697. - Director's review.
    44. Sec. 90-731. - Purpose.
    45. Sec. 90-737. - Director's review.
    46. Sec. 90-778. - Site plan review.
    47. Sec. 90-779. - Director's review.
    48. Sec. 90-814. - Property development standards.
    49. Sec. 90-816. - Director's review.
    50. Sec. 90-851. - Purpose of article.
    51. Sec. 90-882. - Yards; space between buildings; lot coverage.
    52. Sec. 90-883. - Fences, hedges and walls.
    53. Sec. 90-886. - Nonresidential requirements for off-street park…
    54. Sec. 90-889. - Parking space standards.
    55. Sec. 90-890. - Access.
    56. Sec. 90-902. - Residential care facilities.
    57. Sec. 90-924. - Same—Alterations and additions.
    58. Sec. 90-1014. - Planned unit developments—Generally.
    59. Sec. 90-1016. - Same—Use permit procedure.
    60. Sec. 90-1051. - Filing fees.
    61. Sec. 90-1052. - Legal procedures.
    62. Sec. 90-1054. - Duties of planning director.
    63. Sec. 90-1055. - Violations, penalties.
    64. Sec. 90-1092. - Permits for multiple sites.
    65. Sec. 90-1093. - General conditions.
    66. Sec. 90-1099. - Purpose and intent.
    67. Sec. 90-1104. - Violations and penalties.
    68. Sec. 90-1105. - Public nuisance.
    69. Sec. 90-1106. - Judicial review.
    70. Sec. 90-1107. - Purpose.
    71. Sec. 90-1135. - Application.
    72. Sec. 90-1136. - Review and consideration.

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