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Title 18 — Zoning Code

Chapter 18.98 — OTHER SPECIFIC NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS

Merced County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Merced County

§ 18.98.010. Nonconformities Regarding Landscaping.

  • A. Use May Continue Indefinitely. Any lawfully-created use that becomes nonconforming with regard to landscaping requirements, including, but not limited to, site coverage, parking lot coverage, distribution, installation, or maintenance, may continue indefinitely with the nonconformity as long as the use continues as permitted.

  • B. Improvements Exceeding 50 Percent. However, upon performing any improvements to the parcel exceeding 50 percent of the total appraised value of the existing development of the property, as

determined by a State-licensed appraiser and confirmed by the Building Official, landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 18.36 (Landscaping).

  • C. Landscaping Shall Be Improved to Maximum Extent Possible. Along with any change, expansion, or intensification of use, the landscaping shall be improved to the maximum extent possible.

  • (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

§ 18.98.020. Nonconformities Regarding Off-Street Parking and Loading.

  • A. Parking Spaces and Improvements. Any nonconformity with respect to off-street parking spaces or improvements may continue indefinitely, except that with any change, expansion, or intensification of use, the additional off-street parking required for the change, expansion, or intensification shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 18.38 (Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards).

  • B. Loading Spaces. Any nonconformity with respect to off-street loading areas may continue indefinitely, except that with any change, expansion, or intensification of use, the additional offstreet loading areas required for the change, expansion, or intensification shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 18.38 (Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards).

  • C. Parking Lot Landscaping. Upon a review for any expansion, intensification, or reconfiguration of an existing parking lot, the designated Review Authority may require that any nonconformity with respect to interior landscaping and landscaped yards along streets for parking lots be made to confirm with the requirements specified in Chapter 18.38 (Off-Street Parking Regulations and Design Standards) to the fullest extent feasible.

  • (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

§ 18.98.030. Nonconformities Regarding Signs.

Legally-established nonconforming signs shall be allowed to continue, subject to the compliance with Section 18.44.200 (Nonconforming Signs). (Ord. 1976 § 2, 2019)

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Merced County Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF ZONING CODE
    2. Chapter 18.04 — INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 18.06 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
    4. Chapter 18.10 — AGRICULTURAL ZONES (A-1, A-1-40, A-2)
    5. Chapter 18.12 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R-R, R-1, R1-5000, R-2, R-3…
    6. Chapter 18.14 — COMMERCIAL ZONES (C-P, C-1, C-2, C-3, H-I-C, MU)
    7. Chapter 18.16 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES (B-P, M-1, M-2)
    8. Chapter 18.20 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE (PD)
    9. Chapter 18.22 — FOX HILLS COMMUNITY SPECIFIC PLAN ZONES
    10. Chapter 18.26 — SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
    11. Chapter 18.30 — SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    12. Chapter 18.32 — ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
    13. Chapter 18.34 — FENCES, WALLS, AND HEDGES
    14. Chapter 18.36 — LANDSCAPING
    15. Chapter 18.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STAN…
    16. Chapter 18.40 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    17. Chapter 18.44 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    18. Chapter 18.46 — SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS STORAGE
    19. Chapter 18.48 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
    20. Chapter 18.62 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    21. Chapter 18.64 — ANIMAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES
    22. Chapter 18.66 — DENSITY BONUS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
    23. Chapter 18.68 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    24. Chapter 18.90 — GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    25. Chapter 18.92 — NONCONFORMING PARCELS
    26. Chapter 18.94 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES
    27. Chapter 18.96 — NONCONFORMING USES
    28. Chapter 18.98 — OTHER SPECIFIC NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS
    29. Chapter 18.110 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    30. Chapter 18.112 — APPLICATION PROCESSING PROCEDURES
    31. Chapter 18.114 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
    32. Chapter 18.116 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    33. Chapter 18.118 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    34. Chapter 18.120 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
    35. Chapter 18.122 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
    36. Chapter 18.124 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    37. Chapter 18.126 — VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
    38. Chapter 18.128 — ZONING CLEARANCES
    39. Chapter 18.130 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTEN…
    40. Chapter 18.140 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    41. Chapter 18.142 — AMENDMENTS (GENERAL PLAN, ZONING CODE, AND ZO…
    42. Chapter 18.144 — APPEALS
    43. Chapter 18.146 — PUBLIC NOTICES AND HEARINGS
    44. Chapter 18.148 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    45. Chapter 18.150 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    46. Chapter 18.152 — PERMIT MODIFICATIONS AND REVOCATIONS
    47. Chapter 18.154 — ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
    48. Chapter 18.200 — DEFINITIONS

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