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Title 17 — ZONING ORDINANCE[[1]]›Chapter 17.26 — PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE

§ 17.34

Woodlake Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Woodlake

17.34.010 - Application.

A.

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Airport Overlay zone, as defined on the Zoning Map.

B.

The requirements of this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with the requirements of any base zone district. If a conflict exists between the requirements of the base zone district and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.34.020 - Use restrictions.

A.

No use may create electrical interference with navigational signals for radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.

B.

Industrial uses are permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit obtained in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 17.80.

C.

Uses shall be further restricted by the policies and requirements of the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, and applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.34.030 - Height restrictions.

A.

No structure shall be erected, altered, maintained or no object of natural growth shall be allowed to penetrate any airport height zone created by this Chapter or the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan.

B.

No nonconforming use, structure or object of natural growth shall be modified or permitted to grow such that the nonconformity is expanded or increased beyond that existing on the date of the adoption of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.34.040 - Nonconforming structures and trees.

A.

The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any legally existing structure or tree below their existing height on the date of the adoption of this chapter, or otherwise, interfere with the continuance of any use of said structure.

B.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, the owner of any existing structure or tree not conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall permit the installation, operation and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights, as shall be deemed necessary by the city engineer and building official to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the city.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.36 - DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE

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▸ Contents — Woodlake Zoning Code
Woodlake Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — ZONING ORDINANCE[1]
  2. ▸ Title 17 — ZONING ORDINANCE[[1]]
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. ▸ Chapter 17.26 — PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE
      Overview
      1. § 17.28
      2. § 17.30
      3. § 17.32
      4. § 17.34
      5. § 17.36
      6. § 17.50
      7. § 17.52
      8. § 17.54
      9. § 17.56
      10. § 17.58
    3. Chapter 17.60 — SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS
    4. Chapter 17.64 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
    5. Chapter 17.68 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS
    6. Chapter 17.80 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    7. Chapter 17.82 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

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