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Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP

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

Sections:

17.06.010 Purpose and intent.

17.06.020 Establishment of zones.

17.06.030 Zoning map.

17.06.040 Determination of boundaries.

17.06.050 Classification of annexed lands.

17.06.010 Purpose and intent.

A. Purpose. This chapter establishes the zones applied to property within the city and adopts the city’s zoning map.

B. Intent. The intent of this chapter is to promote development in the city which is consistent with the goals, policies, and implementation programs of the general plan. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.06.020 Establishment of zones.

A. General. The city shall be divided into zones which implement the general plan. The zones shown in Table 17.06-1 (Zone Classifications) are hereby established and shall be shown on the zoning map.

B. Base Zones. Every parcel shall have a base zone that establishes the primary type and intensity of land use allowed, along with development standards for that particular type and intensity of land use.

C. Combining Zones. A combining zone supplements the base zone for the purpose of establishing special land use allowances or limitations or development standards and regulations for a particular area in addition to the provisions of the underlying base zone. In the event of conflict between the base zone regulations and the combining zone regulations, the director shall determine which regulation(s) apply. When a combining zone is attached to a base zone additional governmental review may be required.

Table 17.06-1

Zone Classifications

Zoning
Map
Symbol
Zone Name **Density ** Nonresidential
FAR
Corresponding
General Plan Land
Use Designation(s)
(maximum unless
otherwise specified)
Residential Zones
RR Rural Residential 2 du/ac - Very Low Density
Residential(VLDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
RR-43 Rural Residential
(43,000 sq. ft.
min.)
2 du/ac - Very Low Density
Residential(VLDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
Zoning
Map
Symbol
Zone Name **Density ** Nonresidential
FAR
Corresponding
General Plan Land
Use Designation(s)
(maximum unless
otherwise specified)
RR-100 Rural Residential
(100,000 sq. ft.
min.)
2 du/ac - Very Low Density
Residential(VLDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
R-1-7 Single-Family
Residential
(7,000 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
R-1-12 Single-Family
Residential
(12,000 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
R-2 Two-Family
Residential
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
R-3 Multifamily
Residential
20 du/ac
(min.)
- High Density Residential
(HDR)
24 du/ac
(max.)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
Residential Zones--Smart Development(SD)Combining
SD-R-2.5 SD Residential
(2,500 sq. ft.
min.)
20 du/ac
(min.)
- High Density Residential
(HDR)
24 du/ac
(max.)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
SD-R-3.5 SD Residential
(3,500 sq. ft.
min.)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
Zoning
Map
Symbol
Zone Name **Density ** Nonresidential
FAR
Corresponding
General Plan Land
Use Designation(s)
(maximum unless
otherwise specified)
- - Schools(S)
SD-R-4.5 SD Residential
(4,500 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
SD-R-5.0 SD Residential
(5,000 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
Residential Zones--Planned Development(PD)Combining
PD-R-1 PD Single-Family
Residential
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
PD-R-1-7 PD Single-Family
Residential
(7,000 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
PD-R-1-
12
PD Single-Family
Residential
(12,000 sq. ft.
min.)
9 du/ac - Low Density Residential
(LDR)
12 du/ac - Medium Density
Residential(MDR)
- - Quasi-Public(QP)
- - Schools(S)
Commercial and Office Zones
CG General
Commercial
- 0.3 General Commercial(GC)
- 0.3 Regional Commercial
(RC)
- 1.0 Office(O)
CN Neighborhood
Commercial
- 0.5 Neighborhood
Commercial(NC)
Zoning
Map
Symbol
Zone Name **Density ** Nonresidential
FAR
Corresponding
General Plan Land
Use Designation(s)
(maximum unless
otherwise specified)
CS Service
Commercial
- 0.3 General Commercial(GC)
- 0.3 Service Commercial(SC)
- 0.3 Regional Commercial
(RC)
PA Professional and
Administrative
Office
- 1.0 Office (O)
Mixed-Use Zone
MU Mixed-Use 20 du/ac 1.0 Mixed-Use(MU)
Industrial Zones
M-1 Light Industry - 0.3 Industrial(I)
M-2 HeavyIndustry - 0.3 Industrial(I)
-IBA Industrial
Boulevard Area
Combining
- 0.3 Industrial (I)
Public andQuasi-Public Zones
O Open Space,
Recreation, &
Public Facilities
- - Public/Quasi-Public
(PUB)
- - Parks(P)
- - PondingBasins(PB)
UR Urban Reserve - - Urban Reserve

(Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.06.030 Zoning map.

A. Adoption. The council hereby ratifies the city of Kerman zoning map (hereafter referred to as the "zoning map"), which is on file with the community development department. Such ratification is deemed adoption of the zoning map. This zoning code, together with the zoning map, is adopted in compliance with current state planning, zoning, and development laws. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this zoning code by reference as though it were fully included here. Any additional maps (e.g., setback map, height map) adopted shall also be a part of this zoning code by reference.

B. Zoning Map Contents. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zones established by this zoning code shall be shown upon the zoning map.

C. Zoning Map Amendments. Amendments to the existing zone boundaries of any identified zones shall be made by ordinance (rezone) in compliance with Chapter 17.112 (Amendments). (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.06.040 Determination of boundaries.

A. General. In the event of a difference or conflict between the text of this zoning code and the zones shown on the zoning map, the designation(s) on the zoning map shall prevail.

B. Uncertainty of Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various zones as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

  1. Where a boundary is indicated as a street, alley, railroad right-of-way, canal, or other watercourse, the centerline of such shall be considered to be the boundary line. In the event of abandonment, the property shall immediately become classified in the same zone as the property adjoining the former street, alley, railroad right-of-way, canal or watercourse.

  2. Where doubt exists as to the location of a zone boundary in the interior of a block, the boundary shall be the nearest interior parcel line existing at the effective date of the ordinance codified in this zoning code or at the date when the property may have been subsequently rezoned.

  3. Where the street layout on the ground or the parcel lines differ from such layout or lines shown on the zoning map, the matter shall be referred to the director to determine the exact boundary and the map shall be amended to conform to the layout on the ground. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)).

17.06.050 Classification of annexed lands.

A. Where property annexed to the city has been classified by the city pursuant to pre-zoning provisions, such pre-zoning classification becomes effective at the same time the annexation becomes effective. The method of accomplishing pre-zoning, determining the zone that will apply to such property in the event of sub-annexation to the city, shall be the same as that specified for change amendments in compliance with Chapter 17.112 (Amendments).

B. When property is annexed to the city it shall be pre-zoned to a zone that is consistent with the general plan. If a general plan land use designation has not been placed upon the property, the land shall be pre-zoned concurrent with a general plan amendment. (Ord. 24-01 §2(Exh. A-1)). Home Previous Next

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Contents — Kerman Zoning Code
Kerman Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 17.02
  2. Chapter 17.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE
  3. Chapter 17.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 17.10 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  5. Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, AND MIXED-USE ZONES
  6. Chapter 17.14 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  7. Chapter 17.16 — PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC ZONES
  8. Chapter 17.18 — COMBINING ZONES
  9. Chapter 17.20 — GENERAL SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  10. Chapter 17.22 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
  11. Chapter 17.24 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
  12. Chapter 17.26 — LANDSCAPING
  13. Chapter 17.28 — PARKING, LOADING, AND ACCESS
  14. Chapter 17.30 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  15. Chapter 17.32 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  16. Chapter 17.40 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  17. Chapter 17.42 — DENSITY BONUSES
  18. Chapter 17.44 — MARIJUANA CULTIVATION AND DISPENSARIES
  19. Chapter 17.46 — MULTI-UNIT DWELLING OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
  20. Chapter 17.48 — SINGLE-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS
  21. Chapter 17.50 — ALCOHOL BEVERAGE SALES USES
  22. Chapter 17.60 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
  23. Chapter 17.62 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
  24. Chapter 17.64 — LEGAL NONCONFORMING USES
  25. Chapter 17.70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  26. Chapter 17.72
  27. Chapter 17.74 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  28. Chapter 17.76 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
  29. Chapter 17.78 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
  30. Chapter 17.80 — SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  31. Chapter 17.82 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT
  32. Chapter 17.84 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  33. Chapter 17.86 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  34. Chapter 17.88 — VARIANCE PERMIT
  35. Chapter 17.90 — MINOR DEVIATION PERMIT
  36. Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  37. Chapter 17.94 — PERMIT AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, AND REVOCATION
  38. Chapter 17.96 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
  39. Chapter 17.98
  40. Chapter 17.110
  41. Chapter 17.112 — AMENDMENTS AND REZONES
  42. Chapter 17.114 — APPEALS
  43. Chapter 17.116 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
  44. Chapter 17.118 — ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATIONS
  45. Chapter 17.120 — DEFINITIONS

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