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Chapter 153 — ZONING

Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, structures and buildings.

Woodside Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-02 · Woodside

A nonconforming use, nonconforming lot, nonconforming structure or nonconforming building may be continued in existence, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

(1975 Code, § 9-2.1203) (Ord. 1991-441, effective 8-9-91; Am. Ord. 1999-494, effective 3-25-99; Am. Ord. 2012-558, effective 1-10-13; Am. Ord. 2017-589, effective 8-24-17)

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Woodside Zoning Code
  1. ▸Chapter 153 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Sec. 153.001 - Adoption; short title.
    2. Sec. 153.002 - Purposes.
    3. Sec. 153.003 - Contents.
    4. Sec. 153.004 - Application and interpretation.
    5. Sec. 153.005 - Definitions.
    6. Sec. 153.101 - Establishment of Zoning Districts.
    7. Sec. 153.102 - Classification of zoning districts.
    8. Sec. 153.103 - Zoning Map.
    9. Sec. 153.104 - Zoning district boundaries.
    10. Sec. 153.105 - Prezoning of adjoining unincorporated territory.
    11. Sec. 153.106 - Conformity required.
    12. Sec. 153.107 - Residential and commercial zoning districts: pe…
    13. Sec. 153.108 - Open space zoning districts: Permitted, conditi…
    14. Sec. 153.109 - Planned Community Commercial District.
    15. Sec. 153.110 - Multi-Family Residential Zoning District Develo…
    16. Sec. 153.111 - Home occupations: Special requirements.
    17. Sec. 153.112 - Wineries: Special requirements.
    18. Sec. 153.113 - Use of residential parcels for commercial purpo…
    19. 153.200 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND EXCEPTIONS
    20. Sec. 153.201 - Purpose.
    21. Sec. 153.202 - General conformity required.
    22. Sec. 153.203 - Required conditions in all zoning districts.
    23. Sec. 153.204 - Exceptions for minor improvements for disabled …
    24. 153.205 - LOT AREA
    25. 153.207 - SETBACKS
    26. 153.208 - HEIGHT
    27. 153.209 - PAVED AREA AND SURFACE COVERAGE
    28. 153.210 - BUILDING COVERAGE
    29. 153.212 - FENCES, WALLS, GATES, PYLONS, AND BERMS
    30. 153.213 - OUTDOOR LIGHTING
    31. Sec. 153.221 - Purpose.
    32. Sec. 153.222 - General application.
    33. Sec. 153.223 - Minimum number of required automobile parking s…
    34. Sec. 153.224 - General provisions for off-road parking facilit…
    35. Sec. 153.225 - Development and maintenance of parking areas.
    36. Sec. 153.226 - Off-road loading facilities.
    37. Sec. 153.231 - Purpose and applicability.
    38. Sec. 153.232 - Continuation of nonconforming uses, lots, struc…
    39. Sec. 153.233 - Required conditional use permit.
    40. Sec. 153.234 - Maintenance.
    41. Sec. 153.235 - Limitations on modifications.
    42. Sec. 153.236 - Limitations applicable to alterations, addition…
    43. Sec. 153.237 - Discontinuance due to cessation of use.
    44. Sec. 153.238 - Termination of nonconforming uses.
    45. Sec. 153.239 - Nonconforming uses of land and structures.
    46. 153.400 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE …
    47. Sec. 153.412 - Applicability.
    48. Sec. 153.413 - Average ground slope.
    49. Sec. 153.414 - Lot yield; slope-density standards.
    50. Sec. 153.415 - Development standards.
    51. Sec. 153.416 - Natural state reclamation.
    52. Sec. 153.421 - Purposes.
    53. Sec. 153.422 - Required approval.
    54. Sec. 153.423 - Building site review.
    55. Sec. 153.424 - Seismic safety.
    56. Sec. 153.425 - Procedures and permit issuance.
    57. Sec. 153.426 - Plans and reports.
    58. Sec. 153.427 - Nonconforming structures and buildings in fault…
    59. Sec. 153.428 - Liability.
    60. 153.430 - TREE PROTECTION
    61. Sec. 153.431 - Purpose.
    62. Sec. 153.432 - Applicability.
    63. Sec. 153.433 - Emergencies.
    64. Sec. 153.434 - Permit—Required.
    65. Sec. 153.435 - Permit—Application.
    66. Sec. 153.436 - Permit—Application review.
    67. Sec. 153.437 - Protection of significant trees during site dev…
    68. Sec. 153.438 - Replacement of significant trees.
    69. Sec. 153.439 - Violations—Penalty.
    70. Sec. 153.441 - Purposes.
    71. Sec. 153.442 - Application.
    72. Sec. 153.443 - Uses permitted.
    73. Sec. 153.444 - Conditional uses.
    74. Sec. 153.445 - General limitations.
    75. 153.500 - SIGNS
    76. Sec. 153.501 - Purpose.
    77. Sec. 153.502 - Signs permitted in all districts.
    78. Sec. 153.503 - Temporary signs.
    79. Sec. 153.504 - Sign permits and design review.
    80. Sec. 153.505 - Signs permitted in the community commercial dis…
    81. Sec. 153.506 - General requirements.
    82. Sec. 153.507 - Holiday displays.
    83. Sec. 153.601 - Purpose.
    84. Sec. 153.602 - Definitions and acronyms.
    85. Sec. 153.603 - Permitted use.
    86. Sec. 153.604 - Permit required; permitting fees.
    87. Sec. 153.605 - Application required; contents of WCF permit ap…
    88. Sec. 153.606 - Review of WCF permit application.
    89. Sec. 153.607 - Design standards.
    90. Sec. 153.608 - Required findings for approval.
    91. Sec. 153.610 - Small cell applications.
    92. Sec. 153.611 - Time to act on applications.
    93. Sec. 153.612 - Appeal to Town Council.
    94. Sec. 153.613 - Standard conditions.
    95. Sec. 153.614 - Operational regulations.
    96. Sec. 153.615 - Modification of a WCF permit.
    97. Sec. 153.616 - Revocation of a WCF permit.
    98. Sec. 153.617 - Abandonment, removal or relocation of facilities.
    99. Sec. 153.618 - Transfer of an interest.
    100. Sec. 153.619 - Exemption for municipal facilities.
    101. Sec. 153.620 - Violations are infractions.
    102. Sec. 153.621 - Controlling provisions.
    103. Sec. 153.701 - Purpose.
    104. Sec. 153.702 - Findings.
    105. Sec. 153.703 - Definitions.
    106. Sec. 153.704 - Compliance required.
    107. Sec. 153.705 - Architectural and Site Review Board reviews.
    108. Sec. 153.706 - Design standards.
    109. Sec. 153.707 - Exceptions.
    110. 153.900 - PROCEDURES
    111. Sec. 153.909 - Story poles.
    112. Sec. 153.912 - Required review.
    113. Sec. 153.913 - Design review.
    114. Sec. 153.914 - Applications and fees.
    115. Sec. 153.915 - Actions on design review.
    116. Sec. 153.916 - Inactive planning applications.
    117. Sec. 153.917 - Lapse of approvals.
    118. Sec. 153.918 - New applications.
    119. 153.920 - CONDITIONAL USES
    120. Sec. 153.921 - Purposes and authorization.
    121. Sec. 153.922 - Applications and fees.
    122. Sec. 153.923 - Action of the planning director.
    123. Sec. 153.924 - Referrals.
    124. Sec. 153.925 - Public hearings.
    125. Sec. 153.926 - Planning Commission action.
    126. Sec. 153.927 - Findings for use permits.
    127. Sec. 153.928 - Conditions required.
    128. Sec. 153.929 - Revocation of use permits.
    129. Sec. 153.930 - New applications.
    130. 153.940 - VARIANCES
    131. Sec. 153.941 - Purposes.
    132. Sec. 153.942 - General provisions.
    133. Sec. 153.943 - Applications and fees.
    134. Sec. 153.944 - Action of the Planning Director.
    135. Sec. 153.945 - Referrals.
    136. Sec. 153.946 - Public hearings.
    137. Sec. 153.947 - Planning Commission action.
    138. Sec. 153.948 - Findings for variances.
    139. Sec. 153.949 - Decisions of the Planning Commission.
    140. Sec. 153.950 - Conditions of variances.
    141. Sec. 153.951 - Revocation of variances.
    142. Sec. 153.952 - Violations of conditions.
    143. Sec. 153.953 - New applications.
    144. 153.960 - AMENDMENTS
    145. Sec. 153.961 - General provisions.
    146. Sec. 153.962 - Applications and fees.
    147. Sec. 153.963 - Public hearings.
    148. Sec. 153.964 - Planning Commission and Council Action.
    149. Sec. 153.965 - New applications.
    150. Sec. 153.971 - Appeals on decisions.
    151. Sec. 153.972 - Filing appeals.
    152. Sec. 153.973 - Procedure for appeals.
    153. Sec. 153.974 - Town Council hearing of an appeal.
    154. 153.980 - SB9 UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    155. Sec. 153.981 - Purpose.
    156. Sec. 153.982 - Definitions and acronyms.
    157. Sec. 153.983 - Applicability and review process.
    158. Sec. 153.984 - Applications and additional materials required/…
    159. Sec. 153.985 - Allowable land uses for SB9 lots.
    160. Sec. 153.986 - Objective development standards for SB9 housing…
    161. Sec. 153.987 - Nonconforming structures, uses, and paved area …
    162. Sec. 153.988 - Deed restriction requirements.
    163. Sec. 153.989 - Denial of applications.
    164. 153.990 - ENFORCEMENT
    165. Sec. 153.991 - Authority and enforcement.
    166. Sec. 153.992 - Violations a public nuisance.
    167. Sec. 153.993 - Reserved.
    168. Sec. 153.999 - Penalty.

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