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Article 76 — Z Accessory Dwelling Unit Exclusion Combining District.

Article 76 — Z Accessory Dwelling Unit Exclusion Combining District.

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

Sec. 26-76-005. - Purpose.

Purpose: the purpose of this district is to provide for the exclusion of accessory dwelling 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 accessory dwelling 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. 6191, § VI(Exh. E), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

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Sec. 26-76-010. - 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 an accessory dwelling unit otherwise authorized by Section 26-92-040.

(Ord. No. 6191, § VI(Exh. E), 1-24-2017; Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)

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