10-1.1404 Definitions.
Walnut Creek Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · Walnut Creek
The following definitions, as well as the definitions contained in Sections 10-1.201 and 10-2.1.303, and the land use classifications contained in Section 10-2.1.403, shall apply to the provisions of this article:
Conservation Easement means a restrictive covenant that runs with the land and binds upon successive owners that protects against future development such as preservation of open space, scenic, riparian, historical, agricultural, forested, or similar conditions.
Flag Lot means a lot that has less than the minimum required frontage on a public or private street as required by the base district for subdivisions other than urban lot splits, has access to a public or private street or road by a narrow strip of land, and the largest portion of the lot is situated behind adjoining lots which front on a public or private street or road.
Panhandle means the narrow strip of land on a flag lot that provides access to a public or private road or street.
Pre-SB 9 Primary Dwelling means an existing single-family dwelling constructed prior to the approval of an SB 9 dwelling or urban lot split on the same lot.
SB 9 Dwelling Unit means a dwelling unit that is developed using the provisions in Part III, Article 15 of this title, Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties, and the provisions identified in California Government Code Section 65852.21 or 66411.7.
Urban Lot Split means the subdivision of an existing parcel into two (2) parcels using the provisions contained in this article and in Chapter 2, Part III, Article 15 of this title, Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties, and the provisions identified in California Government Code Section 66411.7. (§5, Ord. 2234, eff. 11/17/23)