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Part III — REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL OR SEVERAL DISTRICTS

Walnut Creek Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Walnut Creek

§ 10-2.3.101. Specific Purposes and Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.102. Yards, Setbacks and Open Areas.

§ 10-2.3.103. Accessory Structures.

§ 10-2.3.104. Fences and Walls.

§ 10-2.3.105. Frontage.

§ 10-2.3.106. Exclusion of Rights-of-Way.

§ 10-2.3.107. Home Occupations.

§ 10-2.3.108. Animals.

§ 10-2.3.109. Bed and Breakfast Inns.

§ 10-2.3.110. Building Projections into Yards.

§ 10-2.3.111. Motor Homes, Trailers, Boats, Buses and Campers.

§ 10-2.3.112. Swimming Pools.

§ 10-2.3.113. Temporary Tract Offices.

§ 10-2.3.114. Corner Lots.

§ 10-2.3.115. Irregularly Shaped Lots.

§ 10-2.3.116. Paving Requirements for Storage Lots.

§ 10-2.3.117. Adult Businesses.

§ 10-2.3.118. Temporary Activity Permits.

§ 10-2.3.119. Planned Unit Developments and Condominiums.

§ 10-2.3.120. Wireless Communication Facilities.

Section 10-2.4.412.

§ 10-2.3.121. Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display.

§ 10-2.3.122. Service Stations; Convenience Markets With Gasoline Sales; Vehicle/Equipment

§ 10-2.3.123. Offsite Distribution for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty…

§ 10-2.3.124. Elevators.

§ 10-2.3.125. Building Permits Required.

§ 10-2.3.126. Private Residential Outdoor Space.

§ 10-2.3.127. Courts.

§ 10-2.3.128. Lighting.

§ 10-2.3.129. Eating and Drinking Establishments With Take-Out Services (Drive-Up).4

§ 10-2.3.201. Purpose and Intent.

§ 10-2.3.202. Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.

§ 10-2.3.203. Provisions for Common Loading and Parking, Parking Space Reduction and Off-

§ 10-2.3.204. Pedestrian Retail Zoning District Parking Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.205. Community Commercial Zoning District Parking Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.206. Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.

§ 10-2.3.207. Parking Area Design Standards.

§ 10-2.3.208. Additional Design Standards for Parking Lots and Structures.

§ 10-2.3.301. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.302. Continuation of Nonconforming Uses.

§ 10-2.3.303. Continuation of Nonconforming Structures.

§ 10-2.3.304. Conditional Use Permit.

§ 10-2.3.305. Reconstruction of Nonconforming Structures.

§ 10-2.3.306. Nonconforming Lots.

§ 10-2.3.307. Nonconforming Lots Created by Eminent Domain.

§ 10-2.3.401. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.402. Definitions.

§ 10-2.3.403. Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.404. Approval Required.

§ 10-2.3.405. Exemptions.

§ 10-2.3.406. Permitted Densities.

§ 10-2.3.407. Property Development Standards.

§ 10-2.3.408. Conditions of Approval.

§ 10-2.3.409. Required Findings for Project Approval.

§ 10-2.3.501. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.502. Density Exemption.

§ 10-2.3.503. Number of Units Permitted.

§ 10-2.3.504. Property Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units.

§ 10-2.3.505. General Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.

§ 10-2.3.506. Property Development Standards for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.

§ 10-2.3.507. Application Processing and Review Times.

§ 10-2.3.601. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.602. Exclusions.

§ 10-2.3.603. Small Family Day Care Homes.

§ 10-2.3.604. Large Family Day Care Homes.

§ 10-2.3.605. Large Family Day Care Home - Permits.

§ 10-2.3.606. Day Care Center.

§ 10-2.3.701. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.702. Definitions.

§ 10-2.3.703. Exemptions.

§ 10-2.3.704. Permits Required.

§ 10-2.3.705. Criteria, Standards, and Procedure for Small Facilities.

§ 10-2.3.706. Criteria, Standards and Procedure for Larger Facilities.

§ 10-2.3.707. Responsibilities of Property Owners and Supermarkets.

§ 10-2.3.708. Modifications to Facility.

§ 10-2.3.709. Appeals.

§ 10-2.3.710. Modification or Revocation.

§ 10-2.3.801. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.802. Conditional Use Permit Required.

§ 10-2.3.803. Procedures.

§ 10-2.3.901. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.902. Definitions.

§ 10-2.3.903. Inclusionary Units or Fee Required.

§ 10-2.3.904. Number of Inclusionary Units.

§ 10-2.3.905. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees.

§ 10-2.3.906. Alternatives.

§ 10-2.3.907. Credit for Additional Affordable Units.

§ 10-2.3.908. Inclusionary Unit Standards.

§ 10-2.3.909. Inclusionary Housing Agreement.

§ 10-2.3.910. Adjustments.

§ 10-2.3.911. Use of Funds.

§ 10-2.3.1001. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1002. Title.

§ 10-2.3.1003. Density Bonus Entitlement and Incentives.

§ 10-2.3.1004. Waiver and Reduction of Development Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1005. Density Bonus for Child Care Facilities.

§ 10-2.3.1006. Density Bonus for Qualifying Commercial Projects.

§ 10-2.3.1007. Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Qualifying Transit-Adjacent Projects.

§ 10-2.3.1008. Revised Parking Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1009. Affordability Requirements.

§ 10-2.3.1010. Development Standards and Limitations.

§ 10-2.3.1011. Density Bonus Application Procedure.

§ 10-2.3.1012. City Review of Density Bonus Application.

§ 10-2.3.1013. Density Bonus Housing Agreement.

§ 10-2.3.1014. Restricted Units Occupancy and Management.

§ 10-2.3.1015. Severability.

§ 10-2.3.1101. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1102. Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.1103. Landscape Plan Required.

§ 10-2.3.1104. Irrigation Plan Required.

§ 10-2.3.1105. Soil Analysis Required.

§ 10-2.3.1106. Development Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1107. Maximum Water Use.

§ 10-2.3.1108. Operation and Maintenance.

§ 10-2.3.1109. Self-Certification.

§ 10-2.3.1110. Existing Landscaping.

§ 10-2.3.1111. Local Agency Responsibilities.

§ 10-2.3.1201. Title.

§ 10-2.3.1202. Findings.

§ 10-2.3.1203. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1204. Applicability of Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.1205. Administration.

§ 10-2.3.1206. Administrative Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit.

§ 10-2.3.1207. Application for Administrative and Conditional Use Permit—Form and Content.

§ 10-2.3.1208. Action on Application for an Administrative Use Permit.

§ 10-2.3.1209. Administrative Use Permit Compliance Checklist Conditions of Approval.

§ 10-2.3.1210. Action on Application for a Conditional Use Permit.

§ 10-2.3.1211. Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval.

§ 10-2.3.1212. Appeals.

§ 10-2.3.1213. Expiration.

§ 10-2.3.1214. Failure to Comply with Conditions.

§ 10-2.3.1215. Existing Uses Deemed Approved.

§ 10-2.3.1216. Notification to Owners.

§ 10-2.3.1217. Change in Liquor License; Substantial Change in Mode or Character of

§ 10-2.3.1218. Deemed Approved Performance Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1219. Violations and Penalties.

§ 10-2.3.1220. Procedure for Consideration of Violations of Performance Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1221. Training Requirements.

§ 10-2.3.1222. Transfer or Revocation of ABC Licenses.

Section 10-2.3.1206.

§ 10-2.3.1223. Illegal Activity.

§ 10-2.3.1224. Remedies Cumulative.

§ 10-2.3.1225. Severability.

§ 10-2.3.1301. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1302. Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.1401. Title.

§ 10-2.3.1402. Findings.

§ 10-2.3.1403. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1404. Definitions.

§ 10-2.3.1405. Applicability of Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.1406. Administration.

§ 10-2.3.1407. Prohibited Activities.

§ 10-2.3.1408. Personal Cannabis Cultivation Permitted.

§ 10-2.3.1409. Cannabis Delivery-Only Operations Permitted.

§ 10-2.3.1410. Operator Permit Required.

§ 10-2.3.1411. Application for Operator Permit—Form and Content.

§ 10-2.3.1412. Action on Application for Operator Permit.

§ 10-2.3.1413. Conditional Use Permit Required.

§ 10-2.3.1414. Application for Conditional Use Permit—Form and Content.

Section 10-2.4.202.

§ 10-2.3.1415. Additional Findings for Action on Application for Conditional Use Permit.

§ 10-2.3.1416. Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval.

§ 10-2.3.1417. Appeals.

§ 10-2.3.1418. Operator Permit Term/CUP Expiration.

§ 10-2.3.1419. Conditional Use Permit Modification and/or Revocation.

§ 10-2.3.1420. Violations and Penalties.

§ 10-2.3.1421. Remedies Cumulative.

§ 10-2.3.1422. Severability.

§ 10-2.3.1501. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1502. Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.1503. Exceptions.

§ 10-2.3.1504. Land Use Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.1505. Property Development Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.1506. Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.

§ 10-2.3.1507. Exceptions Due to Physical Preclusion.

§ 10-2.3.1508. Additional Requirements.

§ 10-2.3.1601. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1602. Applicability.

§ 10-2.3.1603. Standards.

§ 10-2.3.1604. Guidelines.

§ 10-2.3.1701. Purpose.

§ 10-2.3.1702. Ministerial Review Required.

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