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Title 17 — Land Use, Zoning and Signs

Chapter 17.02 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS

Lakeport Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Lakeport

§ 17.02.010. Designation of districts.

There are established, and into which the city may be divided, the following zoning districts and symbols used to represent the districts.

A. UR: urban reserve district
B. R-1: low density residential district
C. R-2: medium density residential district
D. R-3: high density residential district
E. R-5: resort/residential district
F. PO: professional offce district
G. C-1: light retail district
H. C-2: major retail district
I. C-3: service commercial district
J. CB: central business district
K. I: industrial district
L. OS: open space district
M. P: Eleventh street professional use combining district
N. PCU: public and civic uses district
O. PD: planned development combining district
P. SD: shoreline development combining district
Q. HP: historic preservation combining district
  • (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

§ 17.02.020. Combining districts.

The regulations of the combining districts shall apply to the land in the same manner as the base zoning district regulations. Combining district regulations shall apply whenever the symbol and the boundaries of the area are shown on the zoning map(s).

When a symbol for a combining district is added to a base zoning district symbol, the regulations of the combining district shall be applicable in addition to the base zoning district regulations. If any of the provisions of the combining district conflict with provisions of the base zoning district regulations, the provisions which are most restrictive shall govern.

(Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

§ 17.02.030. District boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any of the city zoning districts as described above, or as shown on the zoning map(s), the following rules shall apply:

  • A. Where such boundaries are indicated as following streets and alleys, the center lines of such streets and alleys shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • B. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

  • C. In unsubdivided property, or where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of any such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions shown upon the zoning map(s), shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map(s).

  • D. In case further uncertainty exists, the planning commission, upon written application, or upon its own motion, shall determine the exact location of such boundaries.

  • (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

§ 17.02.040. Establishment of districts.

The aforesaid districts, and certain combinations thereof, are established insofar as the designations, locations, and boundaries thereof are set forth and indicated on the city zoning map(s) created pursuant to Section 17.02.050 . The zoning map(s) show the designation, locations, and boundaries of each zoning district. (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

§ 17.02.050. City of Lakeport zoning map(s).

  • A. There is established the city of Lakeport zoning map(s) which identifies all zoning districts.

  • B. Said map(s), and all locations thereon, are made a part of this title by reference thereto to be of such force and effect as if fully set forth herein.

  • (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

§ 17.02.060. Effect of establishment of districts except as hereinafter otherwise…

  • A. No building or structure shall be erected, and no existing building or structure shall be moved, altered, added to, or enlarged, nor shall any land, building or structure, or premises be used, designed, or intended to be used for any purpose, or in any manner, other than those included among the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the district in which such building or structure, land, or premises is located.

  • B. No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed in height the limit hereinafter designated for the district in which such building or structure is located.

  • C. No building or structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building or structure be altered, enlarged, or rebuilt, except in conformity to the lot area, yard, coverage, and building or structure location regulations hereinafter set forth for the district in which such building or structure is located.

  • D. No yard or other space provided around any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or other open space on one lot shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building on any other lot.

  • E. No parking area or garage space provided on a lot for the purposes of complying with provisions of this title shall be reduced in area or capacity or be considered as providing parking area or garage space, or yard, court, or other open space required for any building or use on any other lot except as hereinafter provided.

  • F. No lot shall be divided, subdivided, or otherwise altered to result in an area less than the minimum lot size specified by this title for the district in which such lot is situated. Any alteration of property made in violation of this provision, or in violation of the provisions of the Lakeport subdivision ordinance or the California Subdivision Map Act, shall not be recognized for the purpose of determining lots or parcels in the application of this title.

  • (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

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Contents — Lakeport Zoning Code
Lakeport Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Land Use, Zoning and Signs
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.02 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    3. Chapter 17.03 — REGULATIONS FOR THE URBAN RESERVE OR "UR" DIST…
    4. Chapter 17.04 — REGULATIONS FOR LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL OR "R-…
    5. Chapter 17.05 — REGULATIONS FOR THE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL…
    6. Chapter 17.07 — REGULATIONS FOR RESORT/RESIDENTIAL OR "R-5" DI…
    7. Chapter 17.08 — REGULATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRI…
    8. Chapter 17.09 — REGULATIONS FOR THE LIGHT RETAIL OR "C-1" ZONI…
    9. Chapter 17.10 — REGULATIONS FOR THE MAJOR RETAIL OR "C2" ZONIN…
    10. Chapter 17.11 — REGULATIONS FOR THE SERVICE COMMERCIAL OR "C-3…
    11. Chapter 17.13 — REGULATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL OR "I" ZONING DISTR…
    12. Chapter 17.14 — REGULATIONS FOR THE OPEN SPACE OR "OS" DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.15 — REGULATIONS FOR THE ELEVENTH STREET PROFESSION…
    14. Chapter 17.16 — REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC AND CIVIC USES OR "PCU"…
    15. Chapter 17.17 — REGULATIONS FOR THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBIN…
    16. Chapter 17.18 — REGULATIONS FOR CLEAR LAKE SHORELINE DEVELOPME…
    17. Chapter 17.19 — REGULATIONS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION OR "HP" …
    18. Chapter 17.20 — REGULATIONS FOR EROSION CONTROL
    19. Chapter 17.21 — REGULATIONS FOR TREE PRESERVATION
    20. Chapter 17.22 — REGULATIONS FOR ZONING PERMITS
    21. Chapter 17.23 — REGULATIONS FOR PARKING, ACCESS, AND LOADING F…
    22. Chapter 17.24 — USE PERMITS
    23. Chapter 17.25 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
    24. Chapter 17.26 — VARIANCES
    25. Chapter 17.27 — ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW
    26. Chapter 17.28 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    27. Chapter 17.29 — APPLICATIONS AND FEES
    28. Chapter 17.30 — NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
    29. Chapter 17.31 — APPEALS AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
    30. Chapter 17.32 — ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
    31. Chapter 17.34 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    32. Chapter 17.35 — PROJECT CONDITIONS AGREEMENT AND MONITORING PR…
    33. Chapter 17.36 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
    34. Chapter 17.37 — DEFINITIONS
    35. Chapter 17.38 — CANNABIS CULTIVATION
    36. Chapter 17.39 — DENSITY BONUSES
    37. Chapter 17.40 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISA…
    38. Chapter 17.41 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    39. Chapter 17.52 — SIGNS
    40. Chapter 17.53 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS

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