Title 18 — DEVELOPMENT CODE

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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