Chapter 16.102 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS

The is divided into the zoning districts that are consistent with and implement the general plan. The zoning districts are described in Parts II (16.200), Districts and Development Types and III (16.300), Use Standards of this Code and are described in Table 16.102-A: Zoning Districts.

The boundaries of the zoning districts are established as shown on the map entitled "The Zoning Map of the City of Vallejo" on file in the office of the planning division. The map, including all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made part of the Zoning Code.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the district listed in Section 16.102.01, Establishment of Districts as shown on the zoning map or as otherwise established, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Streets, Alleys or Highways. Where zoning district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline or street line of streets, the centerline or alley line of alleys, or the centerline or the right-of-way line of highways, such lines shall be construed to be the zoning district boundaries.

B.

Where Boundaries Parallel Street Lines, Alley Lines or Highway Right-of-Way Lines. Where zoning district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, the centerlines or alley lines of alleys, or the centerlines or right-of-way lines of highways, such zoning district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning map.

C.

Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Lot Lines. Where zoning district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries.

D.

Where Boundaries Divide or Subdivide a Lot or Parcel. Where a lot is divided by a zoning district boundary, the regulations applicable to each portion of the lot shall be applied as per the split district, and no use, other than parking serving a principal use on the site, can be located in a zoning district in which it is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use. A property owner may file an application for a zoning map amendment and if applicable, general plan amendment, pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 16.611,

Zoning Text and Map Amendments and Chapter 16.612, General Plan Amendments of the Zoning Code, such that regulations applicable to one zoning district are applied to all areas of the lot or parcel.

E.

Where the Boundary Follows a Railroad Line. Where the boundary of a zoning district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located midway between the main tracks of the railroad line.

F.

Where the Boundary Follows a Body of Water. Where the boundary of a zoning district follows a stream, lake or other body of water, the boundary line shall be construed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the unless otherwise indicated.

G.

Submerged Areas Not Included in a Zoning District. All areas within the corporate limits of the that are under water and are not shown as included within any zoning district shall be subject to all of the regulations of the zoning district that immediately adjoins with water area. If the water area adjoins two or more districts, the boundaries of each district shall be construed to extend into the water area in a straight line until they meet the other district.

H.

District Regulations Apply to Schools, Parks, etc. Any areas shown on the zoning map as park, playground, school, cemetery, water, street or right-of-way, shall be subject to the zoning regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. In case of doubt, the zoning regulations of the most restricted adjoining zoning district shall govern.

I.

Where property has not been included in a zoning district—Annexations.

1.

In every case where property has not been specifically included within a zoning district, the matter shall be brought to the planning commission on the application of the planning division for establishment of a zoning district at the time any development is proposed or upon sooner discovery that the property is not included in a zoning district.

2.

Where territory is proposed to be annexed to the city, and it has not been previously pre-zoned, the territory shall be pre-zoned by the planning commission on application of the planning division prior to the proposed annexation.

3.

In establishing the appropriate zoning districts as provided in this section, the planning commission shall consider the following:

a.

Consistency with the general plan;

b.

Existing land use and structures;

c.

Existing services and facilities; and

d.

In pre-zoning territory proposed for annexation, the previous zoning district (if applicable) and if consistent with the General Plan.

4.

Vacation of public ways. Whenever any street, alley, or other public way is vacated in the manner authorized by law, the zoning district adjoining each side of such street, alley, or public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and all areas included in the vacation shall then and henceforth be subject to all regulations of the extended districts.

J.

Interpretations. In case of any remaining uncertainty, the planning and development services director, as defined in Section 16.601.04, Planning and Development Services Director shall determine the location of the district boundary. The director's decision may be appealed to the planning commission in accordance with the procedures in Section 16.601.07, Summary of Review Authorities for Decisions and Appeals.

TABLE 16.102-A: ZONING DISTRICTS

A.

Official plan lines showing the future right-of-way line or plan lines for any street, highway, or other thoroughfare consistent with the general plan mobility, transportation and connectivity element, adopted specific plans, or any other applicable plan approved by the city council may be established on the zoning map or other plan map appended to the zoning map.

B.

No building, structure, or other improvement other than landscaping or paving, whether publicly or privately owned, shall hereafter be erected, altered in any manner, moved in or placed within the official plan lines of streets and highways as adopted pursuant to or by this, Zoning Code or closer to the street lines than the building setback lines as determined by this Zoning Code.

C.

Official plan lines shall replace adjacent property lines in determining the location of structures.