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Chapter 2§9225 SITE AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

§9225.2 APPLICABILITY

Ukiah Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Ukiah

Proposed development, redevelopment, subdivision, building, site work, demolition, restoration, renovation or improvements within the boundaries of this code shall comply with each of the development standards in sections 9225 through 9230 of this code for the zoning district in which the parcel is located.

Table 4: Site Development Standards

STANDARDS
(1)
GENERAL
URBAN
GU
URBAN
CENTER
UC
DOWNTOWN
CORE
DC
MODIFICATION
TO STANDARD
(2)
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
(Also Subject to Airport Zone Restrictions) (3)
Minimum 10 units/acre 15units/acre 15units/acre Major Exception
Maximum (4) 28 units/acre 28 units/acre 28 units/acre Major Exception
BLOCK PERIMETER
Maximum (5) 1,500 lineal
feet
1,400 lineal
feet
1,000 lineal feet Major Exception
Maximum w/
Anchor Building
or Parking
Structure
2,000 lineal
feet
2,000 lineal
feet
2,000 lineal feet Major Exception
LOT STANDARDS (6)
(Also Subject to Airport Zone Restrictions)
Lot Size – Interior
(7) (8)
4,500 square
feet
4,500 square
feet
2,500 square
feet
Major Exception
Lot Size – Corner
(7) (8)
5,000 square
feet
5,000 square
feet
3,000 square
feet
Major Exception
Lot Width (7) (8) 30 feet
minimum
30 feet
minimum
30 feet
minimum
Major Exception
Lot Depth (7) (8) 70 feet
minimum
70 feet
minimum
70 feet
minimum
Major Exception
Lot Coverage 70% maximum 80%
maximum
90% maximum Major Exception
Lot Coverage with
Structured
70% maximum 100%
maximum
100% maximum Major Exception
GENERAL URBAN
DOWNTOWN
MODIFICATION
STANDARDS URBAN CENTER
CORE
TO STANDARD
(1) GU UC
DC
(2)
Parking
Lot Configuration Rectilinear Major Exception
Lot Orientation Front on a Thoroughfare Major Exception
BUILDING TYPES (See Table 5)
Courtyard Allowed Allowed
Allowed
Major Exception
Rear Yard Allowed Allowed
Allowed
Major Exception
Side Yard Allowed Allowed
Prohibited
Major Exception
Edge Yard/Other Prohibited Prohibited
Prohibited
Major Exception
CIRCULATION STANDARDS
See section 9230 of this code
PARKING REQUIREMENTS and DESIGN STANDARDS
See section 9228 of this code
LOADING DOCKS, SERVICE AREAS, DRIVE-THROUGH LANES
See Table9: Development Standards for All Land Uses
  1. See section 9232 of this code, Glossary, for an explanation of terms.

  2. See section 9231 of this code, Administration and Procedures. 3. Any nonresidential project exceeding a density of 90 people per acre is required to be referred to the Airport Land Use Commission for compatibility review.

  3. General Plan amendment is required in order to exceed the maximum density, except projects that meet State requirements for affordable housing projects which are eligible for a density bonus as allowed by State law.

  4. Alternate circulation methods may be proposed in order to comply with the block perimeter requirements as allowed in section 9230 of this code, Circulation Standards.

  5. All new subdivisions shall comply with these lot standards.

  6. No minimum when development is proposed and constructed as part of the subdivision. See section 9231 of this code, Administration and Procedures. 8. No minimum lot size or dimensions required for condominium projects when development is proposed and constructed as part of the subdivision.

(Ord. 1139, §2 (Exh. A, 6.020), adopted 2012; Ord. 1189, §3, adopted 2018)

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