Chapter 17.12 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

• A. Allowable Use. The use of land shall be restricted as set forth in the applicable zoning district regulations and as summarized in Table 17.12-1, Use Table. Uses identified in the table as "P", or permitted, are allowable when operated and maintained in compliance with all requirements of Title 17. Uses identified as "UP" shall require issuance of a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200, Use Permits, prior to being established or operated. Uses identified as "AP" shall require issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196, Administrative Use Permits.

• B. Uses Not Listed. If a use is not identified as permitted or allowed in the applicable zoning district regulations, as summarized in Table 17.12-1 of this chapter, it is prohibited unless a finding is made by the Town Council or the Planning Officer that the use is similar in kind to listed uses. In such instance, the use shall be subject to the "P," "UP," or "AP" designation of the similar use identified.

• C. Expressly Prohibited. The following uses are expressly prohibited:

  1. Short-term rental unit; and

  2. Uses prohibited by State or Federal law.

  3. Gas stations or fueling stations, as defined by Chapter 17.236; provided, however, that a gas station or fueling station lawfully operating in existence before November 2, 2023 shall be considered a legal nonconforming use and may be continued, subject to the nonconforming use provisions set forth in Chapter 17.232.

• D. Master Development Plans and Development Agreements. In the case of a site subject to an approved Master Development Plan or development agreement, the land use requirements of the Master Development Plan or development agreement shall apply.

• E. Multiple Uses on a Single Site. Where a proposed project includes multiple land uses, each shall be considered separately and must comply with the use restrictions in the applicable zoning district.

• F. Permit Requirements. Any land use permit or other approval required by Title 17 or the Yountville Municipal Code shall be obtained before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation.

• G. Development Standards. The use of land or new construction shall comply with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. In the case of a site subject to an approved Master Development Plan or development agreement, the land use requirements of the Master Development Plan or development agreement shall be those applicable.

• H. Conditions of Approval. The use of land and/or structures shall comply with any applicable conditions imposed by any previously granted land use permit or other approval.

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Table 17.12-1 Use Table

LEGEND:

Zoning Districts: A: Agriculture; RS: Single-Family Residential; RM: Mixed Residential; H: Old Town Historic; MPR: Master Planned Residential; MHP: Mobile Home Park; PP: Parks and Playfields; PF: Public Facilities; PC: Primary Commercial; RSC: Residential-Scaled Commercial; OTC: Old Town Commercial; RC: Retained Commercial; MU: Mixed Use Overlay; PD: Planned Development

Allowable Uses: P = Permitted Use; UP = Use Permit required; AP = Administrative Use Permit required

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Use Type A RS RM H MPR MHP PP PF PC RSC OTC RC MU PD Regs.
Agricultural Uses
Agriculture P
Agricultural produce/product processing UP
or retail
Agricultural auxiliary structure P
Keeping of chickens P P P P P 6.04.080
Keeping of bees P P P P P 6.04.090
Open Space and Recreational Uses
Conservation area P P
Outdoor recreation UP UP
Indoor recreation and fitness center UP UP UP UP UP
Residential Uses
Single-family dwelling P P P P P UP
Accessory dwelling unit P P P P P P 17.156
Duplex P P P P UP
Multifamily dwellings P UP P UP
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Use Type A RS RM H MPR MHP PP PF PC RSC OTC RC MU PD Regs.
Mobile home park P
Mobile home park common facilities P
Senior mobile home park P (1)
Residential care facility P P P P
Skilled nursing facility UP
Congregate housing UP UP
Supportive housing P P P P
Transitional housing P P P P
Agricultural employee housing P
Mixed use development UP UP UP UP UP
Live/work unit UP UP UP UP UP
Emergency shelter P
Minor home occupation P P P P P P P P P P P 17.164
Moderate home occupation AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP 17.164
Major home occupation UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP 17.164
Educational Uses
Small or large family day care home P P P P P P UP
Day care center UP
Assembly Uses
Church/religious institution UP UP
Public Facilities
Public facilities UP P UP
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Use Type A RS RM H MPR MHP PP PF PC RSC OTC RC MU PD Regs.
Quasi-public service UP P
Utility facilities UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Lodging
Lodging UP UP (2) UP (3) UP
Eating, Drinking and Entertainment
Full service restaurant UP UP (2) UP (3) UP
Limited service restaurant UP UP UP UP
Bar or nightclub UP UP (2) UP
Wine tasting room UP UP (4) UP UP
Mobile food vendor UP UP UP UP
Retail
General retail P P P UP
Alcoholic beverage retail sales UP UP UP UP
Adult oriented business UP (6)
Exterior display of merchandise UP UP (5) UP UP
Under-represented retail UP
Personal Services
Personal service (7) (7) (7) (7) (7) (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7)
Professional Offices and Commercial Services
Professional office (7) (7) (7) (7) (7) (7) AP (7) AP (7) AP (7) UP (7) UP (7)
Medical office UP UP UP UP
Banks and financial services UP UP UP UP
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Use Type A RS RM H MPR MHP PP PF PC RSC OTC RC MU PD Regs.
Food and beverage production (7) (7) (7) (7) (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7) UP (7)
Misc. Use Categories
Accessory residential uses P P P P P P P P P P P
Accessory commercial uses P P P UP P P
Residential auxiliary structure P P P P P P P 17.112
Commercial auxiliary structure UP UP UP UP UP UP 17.112
Rooftop pools and decks UP UP UP 17.104
Any other compatible or appropriate use as UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
determined by the Town Council in its
sole discretion
Footnotes:
1. Allowed on sites zoned with the S (Senior Mobile Home Park) Overlay.
2. Allowed on the west side of Washington Street only.
3. Subject to Retained Commercial District limitations.
4. Not allowed for APNs 036-054-022 (2010 Humboldt Street) and 036-054-023 (2012 Humboldt Street).
5. Subject to Retail Overlay District (Chapter 17.92).
6. Property containing use must be at least 100 feet from property line of a residentially zoned parcel and at least 500 feet from a property containing another
adult-oriented business.
7. Use may be authorized in a dwelling unit as a Home Occupation subject to the regulations of Chapter 17.164 of this title.
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