Title 19 — ZONING›Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 19.13 — PUBLIC DISTRICT
American Canyon Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · American Canyon
19.13.010 Purpose. ¶
The purpose for establishing these public districts and permitted uses is to:
(A) Provide approximately located areas for public districts consistent with the general plan and with standards of
public health and safety established by the municipal code;
(B) Accommodate public and institutional uses that serve the needs of the residents of American Canyon;
(C) Provide for continuation and expansion of existing governmental facilities in order to support the existing and future population and development of the city;
(D) Limit the development within the electrical transmission corridors;
(E) Allow for the reuse of surplus public and utility properties and facilities for private use;
(F) Provide for religious facilities in any land use designation, provided they are compatible with the policies of that site;
(G) Allow continuation of existing and provide new child and senior day care;
(H) Establish a center to provide services for the senior citizens of American Canyon.
(Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001.)
19.13.020 Permitted uses. ¶
Table 19.13.020 of this chapter sets forth the permitted and conditionally-permitted uses for each public district. A "P" designates a permitted use. A "C" indicates a conditionally permitted use subject to approval of a use permit by the planning commission. If no letter is found opposite a particular use, it is not permitted in that district.
Table 19.13.020 PUBLIC DISTRICT[1]
| Use Classification | P District | Related Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | ||
| Recycling collection center | C | |
| Recreational | ||
| Recreation facilities, public | P | |
| Recreation and sports, outdoor | P | |
| Recreation, passive | P | |
| Public and Quasi-Public | ||
| Ambulance service, public | P | |
| Animal shelter | C | |
| Antenna | P | |
| - Exceeding height limitations | C | |
| - Commercial | - | |
| - Small-cell antenna facility | P | Chapter 19.53 |
| Cemetery | C | |
| Charitable uses | P | |
| Club, lodge | C | |
| Use Classification | P District | Related Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| Community center | P | |
| Conference center | P | |
| Cultural facility | P | |
| Day care center | C | |
| Government facility | P | |
| Hospital | C | |
| Maintenance and service facility | C | |
| Public information center | P | |
| Public parking | P | |
| Public safety facility | C | |
| Religious facility | C | GP Policy 1.23.4 |
| School | C | |
| Transportation terminal | C | |
| Utilities, major | C | |
| Utilities, minor | P | |
| Accessory | ||
| Cafeteria | P | |
| Caretaker's quarters | C | |
| Temporary | ||
| Animal show | P | |
| Circus, carnival | C | |
| Commercial flming | C | |
| Live entertainment | C | |
| Mobile structure | C | Chapter 19.30 |
| Personal property sales | P | |
| Seasonal sales | P | |
| Street fair | C | |
| Tent | C |
1 Permitted and conditionally permitted uses on parcels located within a designated Napa County Airport compatibility zone may be restricted or prohibited subject to the requirements of the policies related to airport compatibility in the American Canyon general plan and the Napa County Airport land use compatibility plan. Restrictions may include the requirement for recordation of overflight or avigation easements.
(Ord. 2001-02 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2007-11 § 2, 2007; Ord. 2010-03 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2010-05 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2010-07 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2018-05 § 4, 2018.)
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- Title 16 — BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
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▸ Title 19 — ZONING
Overview- Division 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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▸ Division 2 — ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT ST…
Overview- Chapter 19.10 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.11 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.12 — TOWN CENTER ZONE DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.13 — PUBLIC DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.14 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 19.15 — RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
- Chapter 19.16 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.17 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.18 — MHP MOBILEHOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.19 — CS SPECIALTY COMMERCIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Chapter 19.20 — PAOLI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
- Chapter 19.21 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.22 — WATER-EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
- Chapter 19.23 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.24 — SIGNIFICANT HABITATS
- Chapter 19.25 — HILLSIDES
- Chapter 19.26 — FLOODPLAINS
- Chapter 19.27 — DENSITY BONUS
- Chapter 19.28 — INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 19.29 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 19.30 — TEMPORARY MOBILE STRUCTURES
- Chapter 19.31 — ANIMAL KEEPING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.32 — MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSION ORDINANCE
- Chapter 19.33 — LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
- Chapter 19.34 — CONVERSIONS OF SENIOR
- Chapter 19.35 — OUTDOOR SALE OF
- Chapter 19.36 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
- Chapter 19.37 — MOBILE SERVICES AND VENDORS
- Chapter 19.38 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Chapter 19.39 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Division 3 — ADMINISTRATION