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Title 17 — ZONING

Clayton Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Clayton

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Title 17 - ZONING

Chapters:

Chapter 17.04 - DEFINITIONS

Sections:

17.04.010 - Generally.

The definitions in this chapter and certain other chapters of this title govern the construction of this title unless the context otherwise requires.

(Ord. 52, 1968)

17.04.020 - Accessory Building or Structure.

"Accessory building or structure" is a building or structure which is subordinate and incidental to that of the principal building on the same lot.

(Ord. 52, 1968; Ord. 154, 1976; Ord. 375, 2004)

17.04.030 - Accessory Use.

"Accessory use" means a use incidental and accessory to the principal use of a lot, or a use accessory to the principal use of a building located on the same lot. An accessory use includes, but is not limited to, the following types of uses: large and small family day care homes, as well as, detached garages, pool houses or cabanas, storage sheds and other small single-story structures usually related to a residential unit.

(Ord. 154, 1976; Ord. 52, 1968; Ord. 501, Exh. A, 1-16-2024)

17.04.040 - Agriculture.

"Agriculture" means the tilling of soil, the raising of crops, horticulture, dairying, and the raising and managing of livestock, including all uses customarily incidental thereto but not including slaughterhouses, fertilizer yards, boneyards, plants for the reduction of animal matter, or any other industrial or agricultural use which may be objectionable because of odor, smoke, dust or fumes.

(Ord. 52, 1968)

17.04.045 - Approving Body.

"Approving body" means the staff member, officer, commission, board, or entity responsible for decisions on the approval, approval with conditions, or denial of an application, entitlement, plan, or permit, including any party responsible for hearing appeals of decisions made by another party.

(Ord. 408, 2007)

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▸ Contents — Clayton Zoning Code
Clayton Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 17 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. § 17.04
    2. § 17.08
    3. § 17.12
    4. § 17.16
    5. § 17.20
    6. § 17.22
    7. § 17.24
    8. § 17.28
    9. § 17.30
    10. § 17.32
    11. § 17.33
    12. § 17.34
    13. § 17.36
    14. § 17.37
    15. § 17.38
    16. § 17.40
    17. § 17.42
    18. § 17.44
    19. Chapter 17.46 — RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES

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