Chapter 18.52 — RAIL CORRIDOR STANDARDS
Truckee Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Truckee
Sections:
18.52.010 - Purpose of Chapter 18.52.020 - Applicability 18.52.030 - Land Use Limitations
18.52.010 - Purpose of Chapter ¶
This Chapter provides standards and procedures which identify:
A. The Town’s Rail Transportation Corridor; and
B. Allowable land uses that are appropriate for the corridor.
C. The authority of the Commission to allow additional land use activities, subject to the approval of a Use Permit, in compliance with Chapter 18.76 (Use Permits and Minor Use Permits).
18.52.020 - Applicability ¶
All lands within the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, outside of the boundaries of the Downtown Study Area, are designated a Rail Transportation Corridor, in compliance with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The provisions of this Chapter apply to all land uses and proposed development within the Rail Transportation Corridor.
18.52.030 - Land Use Limitations ¶
Proposed development and new land uses within the Rail Transportation Corridor shall be limited to the following:
A. Railroad facilities. Railroad and railroad related operations and facilities;
B. Utility lines . Surface and subsurface utility lines; and
C. Allowable land uses. Land uses allowed in the applicable zoning district as shown on the Zoning Map, and as identified for each zoning district in Article II (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses).
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