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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.08 — ZONES ESTABLISHED, BOUNDARIES, ZONING MAP

Willits Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Willits

17.08.010 - Primary zones established.

The following primary zones are hereby established:

Zone Symbol

Agricultural A
Residential estates RE
Single-family residence R1
Medium-density residence R2
Multiple-family residence R3
Administrative office CO
Community commercial C1
Heavy commercial C2
Limited industrial ML
Heavy industrial MH
Industrial park IP
Public facility PF
Open space OS
Unclassified U.

(Ord. 86-4 §2(part): Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.020 - Combining zones established.

In addition to the primary zones established by Section 17.08.010, the following combining zones are hereby established:

hereby established:
Combining Zone Symbol
Planned unit development -PD
Floodway -FW
Floodplain -FP
Seismic study -SS
Special lot size -B.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.030 - Location and boundaries.

The designations, locations and boundaries of the zones established by this chapter shall be shown on the zoning map of the city. The zoning map, together with all notations, references, data and other information

shown thereon, shall be a part of this title and subject to all of its regulations.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.040 - Zoning map.

This section consists of the zoning map of the city, true copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk. The zoning map may be amended, in whole or in part, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.78.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.050 - Correction of errors in map.

Upon written application or its own motion, the city council may make a specific finding that a clerical error is contained in the zoning map and direct staff to correct same.

(Ord. 82-4 §3 (part)).

17.08.060 - Determining uncertain boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various zones, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where the indicated zoning boundaries are approximately street or alley lines, the centerlines of such streets or alleys shall be construed to be such boundaries.

B.

Where the zoning boundaries are not shown to be streets or alleys, and where the indicated boundaries are approximately lot lines, said lot lines shall be construed to be zone boundaries, unless such boundaries are otherwise indicated.

C.

Where property is indicated on the zoning map as acreage and not subdivided into lots and blocks, or where the zone boundary lines are not approximately street, alley or lot lines, the zone boundary lines on the zoning map shall be determined by scale contained on such map, and where uncertainty exists, the zone boundary line shall be determined by the planning commission.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.070 - Principal zone regulations.

In addition to the regulations specified in this title for each of the principal zones, the general regulations set forth in Chapters 17.50 through 17.72 shall be applicable to each and every such zone. In the event of conflict between the particular regulations for each zone set forth in this title and the general regulations for

each zone set forth in this chapter and in Chapters 17.50 through 17.72, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.080 - Combining zone regulations.

The regulations set forth in this title for each of the combining zones shall modify the regulations for the principal zones with which they are combined. All uses and regulations of the principal zone shall apply in the combined zone, except insofar as they are modified or augmented by the uses and regulations set forth in the combining zone regulations.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

17.08.090 - Applicability.

All incorporated territory of the city shall be classified as shown on the zoning map adopted as part of this title.

(Ord. 82-4 §3(part)).

Chapter 17.10 - AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE

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