Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 14 — ZONING›Chapter 14-16 — DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Watsonville Municipal Code Part 21 EM-SC—Special Condition District
Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville
Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Part 21 · Text as of 2026-10-05
14-16.2100 Purpose.¶
The purpose of the Special Condition District is to establish provisions whereby the special or unique needs or characteristics of particular districts, or the uses proposed therein, may be met, and to assure a harmonious relationship between the existing and proposed uses in all areas, and to coordinate and promote the community improvement efforts of both private and public sources.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.2101 General provisions.¶
In considering any proposed amendment, the Commission may recommend and the Council may impose conditions to any zoning classification of property where it is found that such conditions must be imposed so as not to create problems inimical to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the City, or to assure that uses made of property so reclassified are consistent with, and not detrimental to, the uses of adjacent or nearby property, and to assure the adequacy of public facilities which may be required by reason of the development of any such use.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.2102 Applicability.¶
In any district to which special conditions have been applied (designated by the letter “X” on the Zoning Map), such conditions shall be fully set forth as a part of the ordinance adopting and establishing such district. When so designated, no development shall take place and no permits shall be issued for such within such district until all special conditions have been complied with and the “X” designation has been removed from the Zoning Map; provided, however, such development and/or improvements as have been required by the special conditions shall be permitted.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.2103 Removal of “X” designation.¶
Upon compliance with all of the provisions and requirements of the special conditions, the City Clerk shall cause the “X” designation to be removed from the Zoning Map, and the district designation shall revert to the zone to which the area was reclassified, and development may take place in accordance with the provisions of the zoning classification.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
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