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Chapter 26C — COASTAL ZONING RESOURCE DISTRICTS

Sonoma County Municipal Code Art. XXVII Z—Second Unit Exclusion Combining District

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sonoma County

Cite as: Sonoma County Municipal Code Article XXVII · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 26C-270A. - Purpose.

The purpose of this district is to provide for the exclusion of second units in the following areas:

(a) Areas where there is an inadequate supply of water for drinking or firefighting purposes;

(b) Areas where there are inadequate sewer services or danger of groundwater contamination;

(c) Areas where the addition of second units would contribute to existing traffic hazards or increase the burden on heavily impacted streets, roads or highways; and

(d) Areas where, because of topography, access or vegetation, there is a significant fire hazard.

(Ord. No. 5318 § 1, 2001.)

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Sec. 26C-270. - Permitted uses.

All uses permitted in the respective district with which the Z district is combined shall be permitted in the Z district, except for the establishment, placement or construction of a second unit otherwise authorized by the applicable base district and Sec. 26C-325.1.

(Ord. No. 5318 § 1, 2001.)

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