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Title 6 — Development Services›Chapter 6.10 — LAND USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Article IV — TAHOE VALLEY AREA PLAN/SPECIFIC PLAN

South Lake Tahoe Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · South Lake Tahoe

§ 6.10.080. Introduction.

The Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan has been adopted by the city to establish a framework that will achieve redevelopment and reinvestment in properties on the ground environmental improvements, enhancement of the built environment, enhancement of the transportation and circulation network, and increased access to recreation and open space opportunities. The Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan is consistent with the policies of the city general plan and TRPA Regional Plan. However, the Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan provides more detailed direction than the city general plan and TRPA Regional Plan. It addresses land use regulations, development and design standards and environmental improvements for the plan area. (Ord. 903; Ord. 1002; Ord. 1087 § 1 (Exh. A); Code 1997 § 5-16)

§ 6.10.081. Applicability.

The Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan establishes land use policy, zoning, and development standards applicable to all property and projects within the boundaries of the plan area.

The policies, zoning regulations, and development standards contained within the Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan shall be applied to all future development within the plan area.

  • A. The Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan document shall be adopted and amended by city council ordinance.

  • B. If conflicts occur between the requirements of the Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan and citywide policy or regulation, the requirements of the Tahoe Valley area plan/specific plan shall apply.

  • (Ord. 1087 § 1 (Exh. A))

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▸ Contents — South Lake Tahoe Zoning Code
South Lake Tahoe Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 6 — Development Services
    Overview
    1. Chapter 6.05 — ADVERTISING
    2. ▸ Chapter 6.10 — LAND USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
      Overview
      1. Article I — TOURIST CORE AREA PLAN
      2. Article II — BIJOU/AL TAHOE COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGN STANDARDS
      3. Article III — "Y" INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY PLAN DESIGN STANDARDS
      4. Article IV — TAHOE VALLEY AREA PLAN/SPECIFIC PLAN
      5. Article V — CITYWIDE DESIGN STANDARDS
      6. Article VI — FENCES AND WALLS DESIGN STANDARDS
      7. Article VII — PURPOSE, APPLICABILITY
    3. Division 0 — Purpose, applicability
    4. Division 1 — Driveways
    5. Division 2 — Parking
    6. Division 3 — Parking Demand Ratios
    7. Division 1 — Generally
    8. Division 2 — Local Amendments To Adopted Codes

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