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Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Chapter 18.04 — PURPOSE

Chapter 18.54 — ZONE CHANGES

Sutter Creek Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Sutter Creek

18.54.010 - Zone changes—Designated.

The following regulations apply to the granting of zone changes.

18.54.020 - Amendments and changes of zone boundaries.

A.

Whenever the public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice justify such action, the planning commission may recommend to the city council upon its own motion or upon the verified application of any interested person, proceedings to amend, supplement or change the zones, regulations, or districts established by this title.

B.

Amendments changing property from one zone to another, or changing the boundary of any zone, or any text amendments made to this title, may be made in the same manner as the ordinance codified in this title was adopted.

(Ord. 373, §28(a), 2023)

18.54.030 - Filing applications.

The planning department shall review the application and prepare a staff report for action by the appropriate legislative body.

(Ord. 373, §28(b), 2023)

18.54.040 - Investigation.

The planning department shall cause to be made such investigation of facts bearing upon such application as will serve to provide all necessary information to assure that the action on each such application is consistent with the intent and purpose of this title and with the land use element of the general plan.

(Ord. 373, §28(c), 2023)

18.54.050 - Hearing and notice.

The application shall be set for hearing and properly noticed as specified in Chapter 18.06.

18.54.060 - Final actions.

A.

Within ten calendar days after final action by the planning commission on an application for amendments or changes of zone boundaries its recommendations together with the administrative record shall be delivered to the city council.

B.

The city council after receipt of the report and recommendation from the planning commission shall hold a final hearing thereon. The manner of setting the hearing, giving of notice and conducting the hearing shall be the same as hereinbefore prescribed for hearings by the planning commission. The recommendation of the planning commission shall be considered by the city council.

C.

No permit or license shall be issued for any use involved in an application for a change of zone until same shall have become final by the adoption of an ordinance.

Chapter 18.56 - ZONING UPON ANNEXATION

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▸Contents — Sutter Creek Zoning Code
Sutter Creek Zoning Code
  1. Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE
  2. ▸Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. ▸Chapter 18.04 — PURPOSE
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.06 — PROCEDURES
      2. Chapter 18.10 — General Provisions
      3. Chapter 18.12 — ZONES
      4. Chapter 18.13 — RR ZONE—RESIDENTIAL RANCHETTE ZONING DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 18.14 — RE ZONE—RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
      6. Chapter 18.15 — RL ZONE—RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY
      7. Chapter 18.16 — R-1 ZONE—ONE FAMILY DWELLING
      8. Chapter 18.20 — R-2 ZONE—TWO FAMILY DWELLING
      9. Chapter 18.28 — R-3 ZONE—MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
      10. Chapter 18.29 — PS ZONE—PUBLIC SERVICE
      11. Chapter 18.30 — MH COMBINING ZONE—MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMBINING
      12. Chapter 18.32 — C-1 ZONE—LIMITED COMMERCIAL
      13. Chapter 18.36 — C-2 ZONE—COMMERCIAL
      14. Chapter 18.38 — DTC ZONE—DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
      15. Chapter 18.39 — MU ZONE—MIXED USE
      16. Chapter 18.40 — I-1 ZONE—LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
      17. Chapter 18.41 — I-2 ZONE—HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
      18. Chapter 18.42 — PD COMBINING ZONE—PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING
      19. Chapter 18.43 — OS ZONE—OPEN SPACE
      20. Chapter 18.44 — R ZONE—RECREATION
      21. Chapter 18.45 — DESIGN STANDARDS
      22. Chapter 18.46 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
      23. Chapter 18.47 — SPECIAL EVENTS
      24. Chapter 18.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      25. Chapter 18.49 — TELECOMMUNICATION AND ELECTRICAL GENERATING TO…
      26. Chapter 18.50 — SITE PLANS
      27. Chapter 18.52 — VARIANCES
      28. Chapter 18.54 — ZONE CHANGES
      29. Chapter 18.56 — ZONING UPON ANNEXATION
      30. Chapter 18.58 — ACCOMMODATIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
      31. Chapter 18.60 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      32. § 18.060
      33. Chapter 18.61 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      34. Chapter 18.62 — DENSITY BONUSES
      35. Chapter 18.66 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
      36. Chapter 18.68 — ENFORCEMENT

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