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Chapter 3.30 — Non-Transect Zones

Article 4 — General to Zones

Tehachapi Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Tehachapi

Article 4 General to Zones
Chapter 4.10 Introduction 4-3
4.10.010 Purpose 4-3
4.10.020 Applicability 4-3
Chapter 4.20 Site and Structural Standards 4-5
4.20.010 General Site and Structural Standards 4-5
4.20.020 Accessory Structures 4-6
4.20.030 Height Limits and Exceptions 4-6
4.20.040 Minor Residential Building Setback Reductions 4-7
4.20.050 Performance Standards 4-8
4.20.060 Related Lot Requirements 4-9
4.20.070 Hillside Development Standards 4-10
Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus 4-13
4.30.010 Purpose and Intent 4-13
4.30.020 General Affordable Housing Provisions 4-13
4.30.030 Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives 4-14
4.30.040 Application Procedures 4-17
Chapter 4.40 Landscape Standards 4-19
4.40.010 Purpose 4-19
4.40.020 Applicability 4-20
4.40.030 Landscape and Irrigation Plans 4-20
4.40.040 General Standards 4-20
4.40.050 Parking Area Landscaping 4-22
4.40.060 Irrigation Requirements 4-23
4.40.070 Maintenance 4-24
4.40.080 Fences and Screening 4-24
4.40.090 Lighting 4-26
4.40.100 Lien 4-27
Tehachapi Zoning Code October 2014 Adopted 4-1
Chapter 4.50 Parking Standards 4-29
4.50.010 Purpose and Application 4-29
4.50.020 General Parking Standards 4-30
4.50.030 Number of Parking Spaces Required 4-31
4.50.040 Bicycle Parking 4-31
4.50.050 Adjustment of Parking Requirements 4-31
4.50.060 Parking Alternative 4-32
4.50.070 Parking Design 4-33
4.50.080 Development and Maintenance of Parking Lots 4-34
4.50.090 Off-street Loading Spaces 4-34
4.50.100 Off-street Parking Site Development Plan Review 4-34
Chapter 4.60 Site Specific Standards 4-35
4.60.010 Purpose 4-35
4.60.020 General Site Specific Standards 4-35
4.60.030 Specific to Multifamily Residential 4-36
4.60.040 Specific to Industrial 4-36
4.60.050 Waived Standards 4-36
Chapter 4.70 Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval 4-37
4.70.010 Purpose, Declaration of Nuisance 4-37
4.70.020 Definitions 4-38
4.70.030 Exemptions 4-38
4.70.040 Cart Containment Plan and Cart Retrieval Plan 4-39
4.70.050 Plan Submission and Approval 4-40
4.70.060 Penalties for Failing to Submit a Prevention Plan 4-41
4.70.070 Notification for Retrieval of Abandoned Carts 4-41
4.70.080 Administrative Costs and Fees 4-41
4.70.090 Disposition of Carts after 30 days 4-41

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▸ Contents — Tehachapi Zoning Code
Tehachapi Zoning Code
  1. Article 1 — Intent
  2. Article 2 — General to All
  3. Article 3 — S ecific to Zones p
  4. Article 5 — Building and Frontage Standards
  5. Article 6 — Specific to Uses
  6. Article 7 — Signs
  7. Article 9 — Procedures
  8. Article 10 — Administration
  9. Article 11 — Definitions
  10. Article 1 — Intent
  11. Article 2 — General to All
  12. Chapter 2.10 — Traditional Neighborhood Development Site Plann…
  13. Chapter 3.10 — Purpose and Application
  14. Chapter 3.20 — Transect Zones
  15. ▸ Chapter 3.30 — Non-Transect Zones
    Overview
    1. Article 4 — General to Zones
  16. Chapter 4.10 — Introduction
  17. Chapter 4.20 — Site and Structural Standards
  18. Chapter 4.30 — Density Bonus
  19. Chapter 4.40 — Landscape Standards
  20. Chapter 4.50 — Parking Standards
  21. Chapter 4.60 — Site Specific Standards
  22. Chapter 4.70 — Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval
  23. Chapter 5.10 — Building Standards
  24. Chapter 6.20 — Site Planning, Development, and Operating Stand…
  25. Chapter 7.20 — Downtown Signs
  26. Chapter 7.30 — Signs Outside of Downtown
  27. Chapter 8.20 — Street Type Standards
  28. Chapter 9.10 — Application Processing Procedures
  29. Chapter 9.20 — Certificates of Appropriateness [new]
  30. Chapter 9.30 — Conditional Use Permits and Use Permits
  31. Chapter 9.40 — Home Occupation Permits
  32. Chapter 9.50 — Reasonable Accommodations [new]
  33. Chapter 9.60 — Architectural Design and Site Plan Review
  34. Chapter 9.70 — Temporary Use Permit
  35. Chapter 9.80 — Variances
  36. Chapter 9.90 — Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensi…
  37. Chapter 9.100 — Permit Modifications and Revocations
  38. Chapter 9.110 — Mural Permits
  39. Chapter 9.120 — Outdoor Seating Permits
  40. Chapter 9.130 — Transient Outdoor Businesses
  41. Chapter 10.10 — Amendments (Zoning Code, General Plan, Regulat…
  42. Chapter 10.20 — Appeals
  43. Chapter 10.30 — Nonconforming Provisions
  44. Chapter 10.40 — Public Hearings
  45. Chapter 10.50 — Enforcement
  46. Chapter 10.60 — Penalties
  47. Chapter 11.10 — Definitions

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