Division 17.08 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; ZONING MAP; INTERPRETATION

Sections:

17.08.010 Establishment of zones. 17.08.020 Zoning map. 17.08.030 Rules for interpretation of text and zoning map

The zoning system of the City consists of two parts: (1) the City Charter, which contains the zoning policy and requirements for voter approval of zone classification changes; and (2) this chapter 17 of the City Code.

The City is divided into five zones as follows:

Zone A Single-family residential zone Zone B Public facilities zone Zone C Multi-family residential zone Zone D Commercial and mixed-use commercial/residential zone Zone E Single family residential estate zone

Within each zone, certain uses of land and buildings are allowed as permitted or conditional uses, and certain other uses of land and buildings are restricted or prohibited. If a use is not permitted or conditionally permitted, it is not allowed. Other regulations may apply.

The zones referred to in section 17.08.010 above are established and described on the City's Zoning Map. The City Clerk maintains the official copy of the zoning map.

A. Zoning regulations. Where uncertainty exists regarding the interpretation of a provision of this chapter or its application to a specific site, the Director determines the intent of the provision. The Director's decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission under division 17.78.

B. Zoning map. Where uncertainty exists regarding the boundary of a zoning district, the following rules apply:

1. District boundaries shown as approximately following the property line of a lot shall be construed to follow the property line.

2. District boundaries shown as approximately following the right-of-way line of a street or other identifiable boundary line, are construed to follow the right-of-way or property boundary line.

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3. If any uncertainty remains as to the location of a district boundary or other feature shown on the zoning map, the location is determined by the Director, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission under division 17.78.

• C. Record of interpretation. The Director will keep a public record of interpretations made under this section.

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