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Chapter 18.46 — CZ PR COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC RECREATION DISTRICT

Sand City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Sand City

§ 18.46.010. Purpose.

The purpose of the CZ PR district is to provide areas for public use and enjoyment of the coast, and to enhance the recreational opportunities along the City's shoreline. (Ord. 84-1 §24-1)

§ 18.46.020. Permitted Uses, Subject to Coastal Development Permit Approval.

Permitted uses in the CZ PR district, subject to coastal development permit approval are as follows:

  • A. Public parks, picnic areas, parking areas and sandy beaches.

  • B. Access ways which are publicly owned or over which access easements are to be required as a condition of development.

  • C. Other support facilities for public recreational uses.

  • D. Controlled public access and/or educational programs in areas of dune restoration programs. (Ord. 84-1 §24-2)

§ 18.46.030. Height Regulations.

No building in the CZ PR district shall exceed 36 feet. Navigation aids and lifeguard towers may exceed this limit. Views over development, as specified in the local coastal land use plan, shall be preserved by limiting heights as necessary to assure compliance with policies contained in the local coastal land use plan.

(Ord. 84-1 §24-3)

§ 18.46.040. Minimum Requirements.

Minimum requirements in the CZ PR district are as follows:

  • A. Pavement coverage shall be minimized and in no case exceed 40% of the site.

  • B. Development, except for signs and lifeguard towers, shall be located according to the following priorities:

    1. First, off-of sandy beaches;

    2. Second, in portions of sandy beaches least usable for open space activities.

  • C. Picnic and other recreation facilities shall not be permitted unless they can be found not to cause interference with recreational uses typically associated with open sandy beaches.

  • (Ord. 84-1 §24-4)

§ 18.46.050. Other Required Conditions.

Other required conditions in the CZ PR district are as follows: coastal development permit required; coastal zone district regulations apply.

(Ord. 84-1 §24-5)

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  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. ▸ Division I — Zoning
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Chapter 18.04 — DEFINITIONS
      3. Chapter 18.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS
      4. Chapter 18.08 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 18.10 — R-2 ONE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      6. Chapter 18.12 — R-3 MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
      7. Chapter 18.13 — MU-P PLANNED MIXED USE DISTRICT
      8. Chapter 18.14 — C-1 LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 18.16 — C-2 HEAVY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 18.18 — C-3 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 18.19 — C-4 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 18.20 — M-MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      13. Chapter 18.21 — PF PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      14. Chapter 18.22 — CZ R-2 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, MEDIUM DENSIT…
      15. Chapter 18.24 — CZ R-3 COASTAL ZONE RESIDENTIAL, HIGH DENSITY …
      16. Chapter 18.26 — CZ MU-P COASTAL ZONE PLANNED MIXED-USE DISTRICT
      17. Chapter 18.28 — CZ VSC COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING COMMERCIAL…
      18. Chapter 18.30 — CZ VS R-2 COASTAL ZONE VISITOR SERVING RESIDEN…
      19. Chapter 18.32 — CZ-EDA COASTAL ZONE EAST DUNES AREA DISTRICT
      20. Chapter 18.34 — CZ C-1 COASTAL ZONE LIGHT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      21. Chapter 18.38 — CZ C-4 COASTAL ZONE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      22. Chapter 18.40 — CZ M COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING DIS…
      23. Chapter 18.42 — CZ IP COASTAL ZONE INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
      24. Chapter 18.44 — CZ PF COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
      25. Chapter 18.46 — CZ PR COASTAL ZONE PUBLIC RECREATION DISTRICT
      26. Chapter 18.48 — CZ HP COASTAL ZONE HABITAT PRESERVE DISTRICT
      27. Chapter 18.50 — CZ COASTAL ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
      28. Chapter 18.52 — CZ RM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
      29. Chapter 18.54 — CZ HR HABITAT RESTORATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
      30. Chapter 18.56 — CZ ST SPECIAL TREATMENT AREAS OVERLAY DISTRICT
      31. Chapter 18.58 — DC DESIGN CONTROL DISTRICT
      32. Chapter 18.59 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING DENSITY BONUS
      33. Chapter 18.60 — PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
      34. Chapter 18.61 — HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
      35. Chapter 18.62 — SPECIAL USE CONDITIONS
      36. Chapter 18.63 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      37. Chapter 18.64 — PARKING AND LOADING AREAS
      38. Chapter 18.66 — SIGN REGULATIONS
      39. Chapter 18.68 — SITE PLAN
      40. Chapter 18.69 — USES PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS
      41. Chapter 18.70 — NONCONFORMING AND CONDITIONAL USES
      42. Chapter 18.72 — PERMITS
      43. Chapter 18.74 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      44. Chapter 18.76 — VARIANCES
      45. Chapter 18.78 — EXCEPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
      46. Chapter 18.80 — AMENDMENTS
      47. Chapter 18.82 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
      48. Chapter 18.83 — LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS
    2. Division II — Zoning-Related Provisions

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