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Article 06 — Agricultural and Resource Zones

Sonoma County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sonoma County

New Code Existing Code Ordinance Reference

26-6-010 - Purpose of Article -

26-6-020 - Purpose of Agricultural and Resource Zones

A. General -

B. Specific

B1. Land Intensive Agriculture 26-04-005. - Purpose (Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) (LIA)

B2. Land Extensive 26-06-005. - Purpose (Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) Agriculture (LEA)

B3. Diverse Agriculture (DA) 26-08-005. - Purpose (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

B4. Resources and Rural 26-10-005. - Purpose (Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) Development (RRD)

B5. Timberland Production 26-14-005. - Purpose (Ord. No. 4643, 1993: Ord. No. 2119 Section 1.) District (TP)

26-6-030 - Allowed Land Uses

A. General Table 6-1 26-10-010. - Permitted uses (Ord. No. 6223, § VIII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (K), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5809 § 1(b), 2008; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(t), 2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(h), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(d), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(f), 2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(D), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(f), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-10-020. - Uses permitted (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(C), (L), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-
with a use permit. 15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(u),
2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(i), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(l), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(g), 2001; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(b),
(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-010. - Permitted uses. (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VI, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(d), 2003; Ord.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(b), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(b),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(B), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(c), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-020. - Uses permitted (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
with a use permit. 2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-
2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(j), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, §1(c), 2001; Ord. 4973 § 3(b), 1996;
Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-08-010. - Permitted uses. (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(f), 2003; Ord. No.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(c), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(d),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(C), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-08-020. - Uses permitted (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
with a use permit. 2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-

2010; Ord. No. 5569, § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435, § 2(g), 2004; Ord. No. 5429, § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361, § 2(k), 2002; Ord. No. 5342, § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(e), 2001; Ord. No. 4973, § 3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781, § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-10-010. - Permitted uses. (Ord. No. 6223, § VIII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (K), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5809 § 1(b), 2008; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(t), 2006; Ord. No. 5569, § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(h), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(d), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(f), 2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(D), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(f), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-10-020. - Uses permitted (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(C), (L), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-
with a use permit. 15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(u),
2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(i), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(l), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(g), 2001; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(b),
(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-14-010. - Permitted uses. (Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(l), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(f), 2002;
Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(a), (e), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-14-020. - Uses permitted (Ord. No. 5651 § 1(x), 2006; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(m), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(n), 2002; Ord. No.
with a use permit. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. 4973 § 4(b)—(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

B. Additional Permits -

C. Unlisted Land Uses 26-04-010(l) (Ord. No. 6255, § III, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § V, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(b), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(a), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(A), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(b), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(c), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-04-020(q) (Ord. No. 6255, § IV, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003;
Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(i), 2002; Ord. No. 5342, § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 4973 §
3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-010(l) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VI, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(d), 2003; Ord.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(b), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(b),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(B), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(c), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-020(s) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-
2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(j), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(c), 2001; Ord. 4973 § 3(b), 1996;
Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-08-010(o) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(f), 2003; Ord. No.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(c), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(d),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(C), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-08-020(s) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-
2010; Ord. No. 5569, § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435, § 2(g), 2004; Ord. No. 5429, § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361, § 2(k), 2002; Ord. No. 5342, § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(e), 2001; Ord. No. 4973, § 3(b),
1996; Ord. No. 4781, § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-10-010(ii) (Ord. No. 6223, § VIII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B),
(G), (I), (K), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord.
No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010;
Ord. No. 5809 § 1(b), 2008; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(t), 2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435
§ 2(h), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(d), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002;
Ord. No. 5265 § 1(f), 2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(D), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No.
4973 § 4(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(f), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-10-020(ss) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(C), (L), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3- 15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(u), 2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(i), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(l), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(g), 2001; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(b), (c), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-14-010(t) (Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(l), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(f), 2002;
Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(a), (e), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

D. Williamson Act New. Replaces statements for - individual land uses that use must comply with Williamson Act Contract. All uses must comply with Williamson Act, which needs to be stated only once.

E. Restricted Nonagricultural 26-04-010(i) (Ord. No. 6255, § III, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § V, 5-8-2018; Uses Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(b), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(a), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(A), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(b), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(c), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-04-020(o) (Ord. No. 6255, § IV, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003;
Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(i), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 4973 §
3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-010(i) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VI, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(d), 2003; Ord.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(b), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(b),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(B), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(c) 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-020(p) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-
2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(j), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(c), 2001; Ord. 4973 § 3(b), 1996;
Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-08-010(i) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6223, § VII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-
24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (J), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord.
No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-
2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. 5435 § 2(f), 2003; Ord. No.
5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(c), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(d),
2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(C), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(a), 1996; Ord.
No. 4723 § 1(d), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-08-020(p) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-
2010; Ord. No. 5569, § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435, § 2(g), 2004; Ord. No. 5429, § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361, § 2(k), 2002; Ord. No. 5342, § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(e), 2001; Ord. No. 4973, § 3(b),
1996; Ord. No. 4781, § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

F. Geotechnical Studies 26-10-010(l) (Ord. No. 6223, § VIII, 5-8-2018; Ord. No. 6191, § V(Exh. D), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(B), (G), (I), (K), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 6089, § I(b), 11-24-2014; Ord. No. 6081, §§ III, IV, 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5809 § 1(b), 2008; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(t), 2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(h), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3(a), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(d), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(f), 2001; Ord. No. 5016 § 1(D), 1997; Ord. No. 4985 § 1(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(a), 1996; Ord. No. 4723 § 1(e), 1993; Ord. No. 4653 § 1(f), 1993; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

G. Dredge Materials and 26-04-020(o)(9) (Ord. No. 6255, § IV, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20- Biosolids 2016; Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(i), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 4, 2002; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-020(p)(13) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20-
2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-

2010; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(c), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(j), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(c), 2001; Ord. 4973 § 3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-08-020(p)(13) (Ord. No. 6255, § V, 1-8-2019; Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, § II(C), 12-20- 2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9- 2010; Ord. No. 5569, § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435, § 2(g), 2004; Ord. No. 5429, § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361, § 2(k), 2002; Ord. No. 5342, § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265, § 1(e), 2001; Ord. No. 4973, § 3(b), 1996; Ord. No. 4781, § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3662.)

26-10-020(mm) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(C), (L), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3-
15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(u),
2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(i), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No.
5361 § 2(l), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(g), 2001; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(b),
(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

H. Hazardous Materials 26-10-020(z) (Ord. No. 6245, § II, 10-16-2018; Ord. No. 6189, §§ II(C), (L), 12-20-2016; Ord. No. 6145, § V, 3- 15-2016; Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5908, § II, 11-9-2010; Ord. No. 5651 § 1(u), 2006; Ord. No. 5569 § 7, 2005; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(i), 2003; Ord. No. 5429 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(l), 2002; Ord. No. 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. No. 5265 § 1(g), 2001; Ord. No. 4973 § 4(b), (c), 1996; Ord. No. 4781 § 2(B), 1994; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-6-040 - Development Standards

A. General 26-04-030 (Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; B. Local Area Development Ord. No. 4973 § 1(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) Guidelines

26-06-030 (Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005;
Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No.
3932.)

26-08-030 (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord. No. 5082 § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

26-10-030 (Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711, § 7, (Exh. H), § 8 (Exh. I) 2007; Ord. No. 5569, §
9, 2005; Ord. No. 4973, § 4(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4927, §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993;
Ord. 3932.)

26-14-030 (Ord. No. 4927 § 11 (part), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

C. TP Zone - Maximum Units 26-14-020(a) (Ord. No. 5651 § 1(x), 2006; Ord. No. 5435 § 2(m), 2003; Ord. No. 5361 § 2(n), 2002; Ord. No. Per Property 5342 § 5, 2002; Ord. 4973 § 4(b)—(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

D. Lot Size Standards

D1. Agricultural Homesite 26-08-030(b) (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord. Parcels - DA Zone No. 5082 § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

D2. Additional Lot Size New cross reference. - Standards

E. Lot Coverage New cross reference. -

F. Increased Building Height 26-04-030(d)1) (Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord. No. 4973 § 1(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-030(d)1) (Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005;
Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No.
3932.)

26-08-030(d)1) (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord.
No. 5082 § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No.
4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

26-10-030(d)1) (Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711, § 7, (Exh. H), § 8 (Exh. I) 2007; Ord. No. 5569, §
9, 2005; Ord. No. 4973, § 4(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4927, §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993;
Ord. 3932.)

G. Setbacks

G1. TP Zone 26-14-030 (Ord. No. 4927 § 11 (part), 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

G2. Reduced Setbacks for 26-04-030(f)(9) (Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012 Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord. Agricultural Buildings No. 4973 § 1(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-030(f)(9) (Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

26-08-030(f)(9) (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord.
No. 5082 § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No.
4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

H. Accessory Buildings on New cross reference. - Vacant Parcels

I. Two-Parcel Subdivision for 26-04-030(g) (Ord. No. 5964, § III, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Farm Worker Housing Ord. No. 4973 § 1(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

26-06-030(g) (Ord. No. 5964, § IV, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 § 7 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005;
Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993; Ord. No.
3932.)

26-08-030(g) (Ord. No. 5964, § V, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711 (Exh. H), 2007; Ord. No. 5569 § 9, 2005; Ord.
No. 5082 § 1, 1997; Ord. No. 4973 § 3(c), 1996; Ord. No. 4927 §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No.
4643, 1993; Ord. No. 3932.)

26-08-030(h) (Ord. No. 5964, § VI, 1-31-2012; Ord. No. 5711, § 7, (Exh. H), § 8 (Exh. I) 2007; Ord. No. 5569, §
9, 2005; Ord. No. 4973, § 4(d), 1996; Ord. No. 4927, §§ 1, 6, 11, 1996; Ord. No. 4643, 1993;
Ord. 3932.)

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