Municipal code
Walnut Creek Zoning Code
The enacted municipal code of Walnut Creek, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Edition
- 2026-06
- Last ingested
- 2026-07-07
- Contents
- 89 titles · 166 chapters
- Jurisdiction
- Walnut Creek
Contents
- 10-1.101 Citation and Authority.
- 10-1.102 Purpose.
- 10-1.103 Conformity to General Plan, Specific Plans and Zoning Ordinances.
- 10-1.104 Application.
- 10-1.105 Modification of Requirements.
- 10-1.201 Definitions.
- 10-1.202 Responsibilities.
- 10-1.301 General.
- 10-1.302 Division of Land—Five or More Parcels.
- 10-1.303 Division of Land—Four or Fewer Parcels. (Minor Subdivisions).
- 10-1.304 Plat Maps.
- 10-1.305 Fees and Deposits.
- 10-1.402 Tentative Maps.
- 10-1.403 Final Maps.
- 10-1.501 Tentative Parcel Map.
- 10-1.502 Parcel Maps.
- 10-1.503 Waiver of Parcel Map Requirements.
- 10-1.601 Dedication of Streets, Alleys and Other Public Rights-of-way or Easements.
- 10-1.602 Park Land Dedication.
- 10-1.603 School Site Dedication.
- 10-1.604 Reservations.
- 10-1.605 Claims of Excessive Dedications.
- 10-1.701 Purpose.
- 10-1.702 Requirements and Procedures.
- 10-1.703 Physical Standards for Condominium Conversions.
- 10-1.704 Tenant Provisions.
- 10-1.705 Effect of Proposed Conversion on the City's Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Supply.
- 10-1.706 Findings.
- 10-1.801 General.
- 10-1.802 Improvements Required.
- 10-1.803 Deferred Improvement Agreements.
- 10-1.804 Design.
- 10-1.805 Access.
- 10-1.806 Improvement Plans.
- 10-1.807 Improvement Agreement.
- 10-1.808 Improvement Security.
- 10-1.809 Construction.
- 10-1.810 Construction Inspection.
- 10-1.811 Completion of Improvements.
- 10-1.812 Acceptance of Improvements.
- 10-1.813 Supplemental Improvement Capacity.
- 10-1.901 General.
- 10-1.902 Initiation of Proceedings.
- 10-1.903 Contents of Petition.
- 10-1.904 Submittal of Petition to City Engineer.
- 10-1.905 City Council Approval.
- 10-1.906 Filing with County Recorder.
- 10-1.1001 Mergers not Required.
- 10-1.1002 Mergers Required.
- 10-1.1003 Notice of Intention to Determine Status.
- 10-1.1004 Hearing on Determination of Status.
- 10-1.1005 Determination of Merger.
- 10-1.1006 Determination When No Hearing is Requested.
- 10-1.1007 Request to Merge by Property Owner.
- 10-1.1008 Unmerged Parcels.
- 10-1.1009 Request for Determination by Owner.
- 10-1.1010 Fee for Mergers and Unmergers.
- 10-1.1101 Requirements.
- 10-1.1102 Form and Contents.
- 10-1.1103 Submittal and Approval by the City Engineer.
- 10-1.1104 Filing with the County Recorder.
- 10-1.1105 Fee.
- 10-1.1201 Citation and Authority.
- 10-1.1202 Purpose and Intent.
- 10-1.1203 Consistency.
- 10-1.1204 Definitions.
- 10-1.1205 Application.
- 10-1.1206 Filing and Processing.
- 10-1.1207 Expiration.
- 10-1.1208 Vesting on Approval of Vesting Tentative Map.
- 10-1.1209 Development Inconsistent with Zoning—Conditional Approval.
- 10-1.1210 Applications Inconsistent with Current Policies.
- 10-1.1211 Failure to Obtain Design Review Approval.
- 10-1.1301 Prohibition.
- 10-1.1302 Remedies.
- 10-1.1303 Certificate of Compliance.
- 10-1.1304 Notice of Violation.
- 10-1.1305 Penalties.
- 10-1.1306 Judicial Action.
- 10-1.1401 Purpose.
- 10-1.1402 Applicability—Ministerial Approval.
- 10-1.1403 Exceptions.
- 10-1.1404 Definitions.
- 10-1.1405 Urban Lot Split Requirements.
- Chapter 2
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▸ Part II — BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Overview- Article 1 — Single-Family Residential District (R)
- Article 2 — Duplex Residential District (D-3)
- Article 3 — Multiple Family Residential Districts (M)
- Article 4 — High Density Residential Planned Development District (M-H-D)
- Article 5 — Hillside Planned Development District (H-P-D)
- Article 6 — Pedestrian Retail District (P-R)
- Article 7 — Central Retail District (C-R)
- Article 8 — Office Commercial District (O-C)
- Article 9 — Mixed Use Planned Development District (M-U)
- Article 10 — Automobile Sales/Service and Custom Manufacturing District (AS-CM)
- Article 11 — Service Commercial District (S-C)
- Article 12 — Business Park District (B-P)
- Article 13 — Community Commercial District (C-C)
- Article 14 — Open Space/Recreation District (O-S-R)
- Article 15 — Community Facility District (C-F)
- Article 16 — Hospital Planned Development District (HO P-D)
- Article 17 — Planned Development District (P-D)
- Article 18 — Overlay District (O)
- Article 19 — Summary of Use Regulations
- Article 20 — Single-Family High-Planned Development District 1 (SFH-PD1)
- Article 21 — Commercial Mixed Use District (MU-C)
- Article 22 — Residential Mixed Use District (MU-R)
- Article 23 — Downtown Mixed Use District (MU-D)
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▸ Part III — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL OR SEVERAL DISTRICTS Revised 6/25
Overview- Article 1 — Site Regulations
- Article 2 — Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Transportation Demand Management Regulations
- Article 3 — Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- Article 4 — Hillside Performance Standards
- Article 5 — Accessory Dwelling Units
- Article 6 — Child Day Care Facilities
- Article 7 — Recycling Facilities
- Article 8 — Concurrent Sales of Gasoline and Alcoholic Beverages
- Article 9 — Inclusionary Housing
- Article 10 — Density Bonus Ordinance
- Article 11 — Water Efficient Landscaping
- Article 12 — Alcoholic Beverage Sales
- Article 13 — Reasonable Accommodation for Residential Uses
- Article 14 — Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities
- Article 15 — Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties
- Article 16 — Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers
- Article 17 — Ministerial Reviews Pursuant to State Law
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▸ Part IV — ADMINISTRATION
Overview- Article 1 — Planning Agency
- Article 2 — Applications
- Article 3 — Notices and Hearings
- Article 4 — Decisions and Permit Review, Modification and Revocation
- Article 5 — Appeals
- Article 6 — Conditional Use Permits
- Article 7 — Special Use Permits
- Article 8 — Minor Use Permits
- Article 9 — Variances
- Article 10 — Planned Development (P-D) Permits
- Article 11 — Hillside Planned Development (H-P-D) Permit
- Article 12 — Design Review
- Article 13 — Amendments (Rezoning)
- Article 14 — Development Agreements
- Article 15 — Enforcement
- Article 16 — Reasonable Accommodation Application
- Article 17 — Community Benefit Agreements
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 3 — STREET NAMES AND ADDRESSES
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 5 — TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 7 — SEWER SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 8 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 9 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 10 — PUBLIC ART
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 11 — PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REIMBURSEMENTS
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 12 — DEDICATIONS FOR PARK PURPOSES
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 13 — FEE ON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING