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Title 16 — Development Code›Division 2 — Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards
Stockton Municipal Code § 16.24.160 Public and semi-public districts development standards
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Cite as: Stockton Municipal Code § 16.24.160 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.24.010. Purpose of chapter.¶
This chapter provides regulations for development and new land uses in the zoning districts established by Section 16.16.020 (Zoning districts established).
(Prior code § 16-230.010)
§ 16.24.020. General zoning district development standards.¶
Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and changes and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the standards of Division 3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), and all other applicable standards of this Code.
(Prior code § 16-230.020; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
§ 16.24.030. Residential districts development standards.¶
TABLE 2-3: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
| District | RE | RL | RM | RH | RH | RH | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | RE | RL | RM | Outside Downtown | Greater Downtown | Downtown Core | Additional Regulations |
| Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size | Minimum Lot Size |
| Area (square feet unless stated) | 1 acre | 4,000 | 4,000 | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Width (ft) | 150 | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Maximum Density | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Maximum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per net acre | 1.0 | 8.7 | 17.4 | 30 | 90 | 136 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per gross acre | 0.9 | 6.1 | 13.1 | 24 | 72 | 108.8 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Minimum Density | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Minimum Density does not apply to lots less than 6,500 square feet in size in the RE, RL, or RM Districts | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per net acre | n/a | n/a | 8.8 | 17.5 | 20 | 20 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per gross acre | n/a | n/a | 6.2 | 13.2 | 16 | 16 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR), applicable only to nonresidential floor area | n/a | n/a | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 5.0 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Maximum Height (ft) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | n/a | n/a | 16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) |
| Front | 15,20 for front entry garages | 15,20 for front entry garages | 15,20 for front entry garages | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Street Side | 10,20 for garages | 10,20 for garages | 10,20 for garages | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Interior Side | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Rear | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Maximum Lot Coverage (% of lot) | 25 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 100 | 100 | 16.36.120 Site coverage calculation and exceptions |
| Minimum Residential Open Space (sq ft/ |
n/a | n/a | 140, of which 40 must be private | 140, of which 40 must be private | 75, may be common or private | 50, may be common or private | 16.36.170 Residential open space |
(Prior code §§ 16-230.030—16.23.060; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 7; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all residential standards for RE, RL, RM and RH Districts from §§ 16.24.030—16.24.060.
§ 16.24.040. through § 16.24.060. (Reserved)
§ 16.24.070. Commercial districts development standards.¶
Table 2-4: Development Standards — Commercial Districts, prescribes the development standards for commercial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
TABLE 2-4: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
| District | CO | CN | CG | CL | CA | CH | CD | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Maximum Density | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per net acre | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Downtown Core: 136 Greater Downtown: 90 Other Areas: 30 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per gross acre | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Downtown Core: 108.8 Greater Downtown: 72 Other Areas: 24 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Minimum Density | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per net acre | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Downtown Core: 20 Greater Downtown: 20 Other Areas: 17.5 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Dwelling units per gross acre | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Downtown Core: 16 Greater Downtown: 16 Other Areas: 13.2 | Either gross or net calculation may be used to determine allowable and required density. See also Ch. 16.52 , Infill Development Standards, and Ch. 16.40 , Affordable Housing Incentives/ |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR), applicable only to nonresidential floor area | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | Downtown Core: 5.0 Greater Downtown: 3.0 Other Areas: 0.3 | |
| Maximum Height (ft) | 45, up to 60 with Commission Use Permit approval | 45 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | n/a | 16.36.090 Height Measurement and Height Limitations |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) |
| Front | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Street Side | 10 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Interior Side | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Rear | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 0, 10 adjacent to residential zone | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Minimum Residential Open Space (sq ft/ |
Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | Downtown Core: 50, may be common or private Greater Downtown: 75, may be common or private Other Areas: 140, of which 40 must be private | 16.36.170 Residential Open Space |
(Prior code §§ 16-230.070—16-230.120; Ord. 018-07 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 8; Ord. 011-08 C.S. §§ 3, 4; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09; Ord. 2012-04-10-1601 C.S. § 1; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 8; Ord. 2023-01-10-1601 C.S. §§ 2—4; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all commercial standards for CO, CN, CG, CD, CL and CA Districts from §§ 16.24.070—16.24.120.
§ 16.24.080. through § 16.24.120. (Reserved)
§ 16.24.130. Industrial district development standards.¶
Table 2-5: Development Standards—Industrial Districts, prescribes the development standards for industrial districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
TABLE 2-5: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS—INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
| District | IL | IG | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | 0.6 | 0.6 | |
| Maximum Height (ft) | 60 | n/a | 16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) |
| Front | 10 | 10 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Street Side | 10 | 10 | 16.80.390 Industrial and warehouse standards |
| Interior Side | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 16.80.390 Industrial and warehouse standards |
| Rear | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 16.80.390 Industrial and warehouse standards |
(Prior code §§ 16-230.130, 16-230.140; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 9, 10; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for IL and IG Districts from §§ 16.24.130 and 16.24.140.
§ 16.24.140. (Reserved)¶
§ 16.24.150. PT (port) zoning district standards.¶
The uses of land allowed within the PT (port) zoning district shall be in compliance with the Rough and Ready Island Development Plan for the Port of Stockton, California (development plan) within the area specified in the plan. Any land zoned PT outside of the plan area shall be in compliance with this Development Code. The development plan and amendments to the development plan shall be consistent with the City of Stockton General Plan as determined by the Director, subject to appeal to the Commission in compliance with Chapter 16.100 (Appeals).
The number of off-street parking spaces required in the PT (port) zoning district for industrial land under the control of the Stockton Port District, including refining, processing, recycling, terminalling, warehousing, wholesaling, distributing, shipping, receiving, cross-docking, or transloading operations, shall be:
A. A minimum of three parking spaces for every four employees and a maximum of one off-street parking space for each employee computed on the basis of the maximum number of employees which can be employed on the largest shift at any one time; and
B. One space for each company vehicle.
(Prior code § 16-230.150; Ord. 015-09 C.S., eff. 12-3-09)
§ 16.24.160. Public and semi-public districts development standards.¶
Table 2-6: Development Standards — Public and Semi Public Districts, prescribes the development standards for public and semi-public districts. Section numbers in the Additional Regulations column refer to other sections of this Code.
Table 2-6: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — PUBLIC AND SEMI PUBLIC DISTRICTS
| District | PF | OS | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) | Downtown Core: 5.0 Other Areas: 0.5 | 0.01 | |
| Maximum Height (ft) | 75 | 35 | 16.36.090 Height measurement and height limitations |
| Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) | Minimum Setbacks (ft) |
| Front | 10 | 20 | 16.36.110 Setback regulations and exceptions |
| Street Side | 10 | 20 | |
| Interior Side | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 20 | |
| Rear | 0, 10 adjacent to Residential Zone | 20 |
(Prior code §§ 16-230.160, 16-230.170; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025[1])
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also combined all industrial standards for PF and OS Districts from §§ 16.24.160 and 16.24.170.
§ 16.24.170. (Reserved)¶
§ 16.24.180. MX (mixed use) zoning district standards.¶
Proposed development and new land uses within the MX (mixed use) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
A. Minimum Area for Zoning District. The MX zoning district shall only be applied to a site with a minimum area of 100 acres, unless the Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, determines that implementation of a master development plan on a smaller site would be beneficial to the proposed project and the City, based on the following criteria:
The site is appropriate for the type and intensity of the proposed project;
Services and infrastructure for the site will be sufficient to accommodate the type and intensity of the proposed development;
The proposed project would be compatible with, and not adversely impact, the surrounding neighborhood(s), including impacts from traffic, noise, light and glare, parking, and signs; and
The proposed project would provide needed services, jobs, development, and/or amenities for the area in which the site is located.
B. Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each MX Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.
C. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the MX zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development Plan applicable to the specific site.
D. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the MX zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan and the following:
Mixed use developments shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light, noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any.
Mixed use developments shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.
Mixed use developments shall include a sign program in compliance with Section 16.76.050 (Comprehensive sign program).
Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a mixed use development shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2)(a) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).
(Prior code § 16-230.180; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
§ 16.24.190. UC (university/college) zoning district standards.¶
Proposed development and new land uses within the UC (university/college) zoning district shall comply with the provisions of this section, and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
A. Master Development Plan Required. A master development plan pursuant to Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) is required for each UC Zoning District to identify specific allowable land uses and development regulations.
B. Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land that may be allowed within the UC zoning district, and land use permit requirements for each allowable use shall be determined through the approval of a master development plan applicable to the specific site, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans).
C. Development Standards. Proposed development and new land uses within the UC zoning district shall comply with the development standards identified for the specific site in the applicable master development plan, in compliance with Chapter 16.140 (Master Development Plans) and the following:
Universities and colleges shall be designed to be compatible with existing and neighboring land uses. The development shall not cause substantial impacts on existing access, light, noise, traffic, vibration, etc., if any; and
Universities and colleges shall be designed with efficient land use and circulation patterns, and shall include infrastructure improvements and attractive site amenities compatible with the surrounding community.
Pole signs and freeway-oriented signs for a university or college shall not exceed the maximum height, area, and number for freeway-oriented signs in Section 16.76.100(E)(2)(b) (Freeway-oriented signs—CG, CD, CL, IL, IG, and PT zoning districts).
(Prior code § 16-230.190; Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025)
§ 16.24.200. (Reserved)¶
Note: Former Section 16.24.200, Table 2-3 Zoning District Development Standards, derived from Prior code Table 2-3; Ord. 023-07 C.S. § 11; Ord. 2020-06-09-1501 C.S. § 5; Ord. 2020-12-01-1502 C.S. § 4; Ord. 2022-07-12-1601-02 C.S. § 9, was repealed by Ord. 2025-06-03-1601, 6/3/2025. See now §§ 16.24.030—16.24.190.
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