Chapter 17.06 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES – ZONING MAPS
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17.06.010 Establishment of zones.
– 17.06.020 Adoption of zones Zoning map.
17.06.010 Establishment of zones. ¶
Division of City into Zones. In order to classify, regulate, restrict, and separate the use of land, buildings and structures and to regulate and limit the type, height, and bulk of buildings and structures in the various districts and to regulate the areas of yards and other open areas abutting and between buildings and structures and to regulate the density of population, the City is divided into the following zones:
A. Residential zones shall be as follows:
| RR-A through | |
|---|---|
| RR-C | residential rural zone; |
| RS-1 | residential single-family 1 zone; |
| RS-2 | residential single-family 2 zone; |
| RS-3 | residential single-family 3 zone; |
| RS-4 | residential single-family 4 zone; |
| RS-7 | residential single-family 7 zone; |
| RC | residential condominium zone; |
| RA | residential apartment zone. |
B. Commercial zones shall be as follows:
| CO | commercial office zone; |
|---|---|
| CN | commercial neighborhood zone; |
| CB | communitybusiness zone; |
| CG | commercialgeneral zone. |
C. Special purpose zones shall be as follows:
| MHP | mobile homepark zone; |
|---|---|
| PRD | planned residential development zone; |
| PC | planned communityzone; |
| HC | hospital campus zone; |
| PF | public facilities zone; |
| OS-R | open space – recreation zone; |
|---|---|
| OS- RM |
open space – resource management zone. |
(Ord. 815 § 3, 2018; Ord. 814 § 3, 2017; Ord. 481 § 2, 1997; Ord. 275 § 2, 1988; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 1.3(A)), 1983)
17.06.020 Adoption of zones – Zoning map. ¶
A. Adoption of Zones. The several zones and boundaries of the zones set out in this chapter are established and adopted by this title as shown, are delineated and designated on the “official zoning map” of the City, which map, together with all notations, references, data, zone boundaries, and other information thereon, is made a part of this title and is adopted concurrently with this title.
B. Filing. A copy of the zoning map shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and shall constitute the official record.
C. Changes to Zoning Map. Changes in the boundaries of the zones shall be made by ordinance and shall be reflected on the official zoning map. (Ord. 481 § 2, 1997; Ord. 113 § 1 (Exh. A 1.3(B – D)), 1983) Home Previous Next
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- Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES – ZONING MAPS
- Chapter 17.07 — WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.08 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.10 — COMMERCIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.16 — MHP MOBILE HOME PARK ZONE
- Chapter 17.18 — PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE
- Chapter 17.20 — PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE
- Chapter 17.21 — HC HOSPITAL CAMPUS ZONE
- Chapter 17.22 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
- Chapter 17.23
- Chapter 17.24
- Chapter 17.26 — SPECIAL USES AND CONDITIONS
- Chapter 17.27 — PAWN SHOPS
- Chapter 17.28 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 17.30 — RECREATIONAL COURTS
- Chapter 17.31 — AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS
- Chapter 17.32 — KEEPING OF ANIMALS
- Chapter 17.33 — STABLES
- Chapter 17.34 — KENNELS
- Chapter 17.35 — TEEN CLUBS AND CENTERS
- Chapter 17.36 — ARCADES
- Chapter 17.37 — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
- Chapter 17.38 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.39 — RESIDENTIAL SENIOR CITIZEN STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.40 — COMPREHENSIVE SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.41 — LANDSCAPE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.42 — OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 17.44 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND PERFORMANCE…
- Chapter 17.45 — HISTORICAL STRUCTURES
- Chapter 17.46 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.47 — SPECIFIC PLAN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.48 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.50 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.52 — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCEDURE
- Chapter 17.53 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGULATIONS FOR CONSIDER…
- Chapter 17.54 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 17.56 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES