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Division 9 — Planning and Development›Chapter 2 — ZONING

Ukiah Municipal Code Art. 1 Purpose

Ukiah Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Ukiah

Cite as: Ukiah Municipal Code Article 1 · Text as of 2026-10-22

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Chapter 2, Article 1 was repealed by Ord. 793, adopted 1982.

§ 9000. Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the growth of the City in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare.

(Ord. 793, § 2, adopted 1982)

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§ 9001. Zoning in Conformance with General Plan.

The zoning and districting plans effectuated by this Chapter are in substantial conformance with the Land Use Element of the General Plan heretofore adopted by the City, and consists of the establishment of various districts including all territory within the boundaries of the City, and including territory hereafter included by annexation, within which the use of land and buildings, the space for buildings and the height and bulk of buildings are regulated.

(Ord. 793, § 2, adopted 1982)

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§ 9002. Building or Land Use Not in Conformance with Chapter Prohibited.

No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered in any manner, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose, other than as permitted by and in conformance with this Chapter and all other ordinances, laws and maps applicable thereto.

(Ord. 793, § 2, adopted 1982)

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§ 9003. Consistency With State Law.

The authority for the regulations contained in this chapter is based upon section 7, article XI of the California constitution in addition to California planning and zoning law and state law providing municipalities with police power. This zoning ordinance is not in conflict with state statutes.

(Ord. 793, § 2, adopted 1982)

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§ 9004. Zoning in Conformance with Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

The zoning and districting plans effectuated by this chapter are in substantial conformance with the Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan heretofore adopted by the Mendocino County Airport Land Use Commission.

(Ord. 1215, § 2, adopted 2021)

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