Chapter 12-23 — CZ CLEAR ZONE DISTRICT COMBINING REGULATIONS
Santa Maria Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Santa Maria
Section 12-23.01. Regulations established. ¶
The CZ clear zone district combining regulations are established in order to preserve and protect the visual and instrument landing approaches to the runways. (Ord. 84-1077 § 1 (Exhibit B) (B), eff. 11/1/84)
Section 12-23.02. Intent. ¶
It is the intent of this zone classification to ensure adequate property interest in favor of the airport owner in the clear zone as defined in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 152, Sections 152.9 and 152.11.
(Ord. 84-1077 § 1 (Exhibit B) (B), eff. 11/1/84)
Section 12-23.03. Permitted uses. ¶
Aeronautical facilities and related uses as follows are permitted uses:
(a) Instrument landing navigation aids and equipment buildings;
(b) Visual navigation aids;
(c) Weather data instruments;
(d) Necessary fencing and access roadways to protect and service aeronautical installations;
(e) Airport entrance roadways. For purposes of this zone classification, an "airport entrance roadway" is a roadway which is intended to provide vehicle access to uses permitted in the AS-I and AS-II zones.
(Ord. 84-1077 § 1 (Exhibit B) (B), eff. 11/1/84)
Section 12-23.04. Obstructions and hazards. ¶
No use may be permitted within this zone which would produce a bird attraction, such as farming or ponding of water. No substantial mounding of earth or growth of trees which may preclude use of the
clear zone for emergency landing is permitted. No lighting which may be confusing to arriving pilots or growth or structure which may interfere with navigational signals is permitted. No object may penetrate the overlying approach slope as defined in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77, Section 77.25.
- (Ord. 84-1077 § 1 (Exhibit B) (B), eff. 11/1/84)
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Overview- Chapter 12-1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 12-2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 12-3 — DISTRICTS AND MAP
- Chapter 12-4 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-5 — RA RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-6 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12 — 6A. A RSL-1 SINGLE-FAMILY SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL D…
- Chapter 12-7 — R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-8 — R-3 HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-9 — RMH RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
- Chapter 12 — 9A. MOBILEHOME PARKS
- Chapter 12-10 — CPO COMMERCIAL OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE …
- Chapter 12-11 — CC CONVENIENCE CENTER DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-12 — C-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-13 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12 — 13A. HC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-14 — FS FREEWAY SERVICE DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-15 — M-1 LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-16 — CM COMMERCIAL/MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-17 — M-2 GENERAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-18 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-19 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-20 — AS-I AIRPORT SERVICE I ZONE
- Chapter 12-21 — AS-II AIRPORT SERVICE II ZONE
- Chapter 12-22 — AS-III AIRPORT SERVICE III ZONE
- Chapter 12-23 — CZ CLEAR ZONE DISTRICT COMBINING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 12-24 — AA AIRPORT APPROACH DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-25 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 12 — 25A. H HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 12-26 — INTRUSIONS INTO YARDS
- Chapter 12-27 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- Chapter 12-28 — BUILDING SITES
- Chapter 12 — 28A. CLEARING AND MAINTAINING VACANT BUILDING SITES
- Chapter 12 — 29A. LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES IN SINGLE-FAMILY…
- Chapter 12 — 29B. COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
- Chapter 12-30 — MOVING BUILDINGS
- Chapter 12-31 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, LOTS AND PARKING
- Chapter 12-32 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 12-33 — COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 12-34 — SIGNS
- Chapter 12-35 — USE AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 12-36 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 12-37 — ANNEXATION
- Chapter 12-38 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 12-39 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
- Chapter 12-40 — ENVIRONMENT
- Chapter 12-41 — INTERPRETATION AND APPEALS
- Chapter 12-42 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 12-43 — OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF MERCHANDISE
- Chapter 12-44 — LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
- Chapter 12-45 — REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES
- Chapter 12-46 — RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK COOPERATIVES, …
- Chapter 12-48 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 12-49 — MIXED-USE PROJECTS
- Chapter 12-50 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 12-51 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 12-52 — EFFICIENCY UNIT PROJECTS
- Chapter 12-53 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 12-56 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS