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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