CHAPTER 5: ZONING

Section

Article 1: Title, Purpose, Scope, and Adoption of Plan

   9-5.101   Title

   9-5.102   Components

   9-5.103   Purpose

Article 2: Definitions

   9-5.201   Purpose

   9-5.202   Rules for construction

   9-5.203   Definitions

Article 3: Establishment of Districts

   9-5.301   Districts established and defined

Article 4: [Reserved]

Article 5: Sign Regulations

   9-5.501   Sign code

   9-5.502   Purpose

   9-5.503   Relation to other parts of code

   9-5.504   Permits

   9-5.505   Sign types and definitions

   9-5.506   Nonconforming signs

   9-5.507   Noncurrent, abandoned, or unsafe signs

   9-5.508   General regulations

   9-5.509   Residential districts

   9-5.510   Professional office district (C-O)

   9-5.511   Convenience commercial (C-1)

   9-5.512   Neighborhood/community commercial

   9-5.513   Service commercial (C-3) and regional commercial (C-4) districts

   9-5.514   Industrial districts (M-1 and M-2)

   9-5.515   Advertising signs

   9-5.516   Service stations

   9-5.517   Historical signs

   9-5.518   Temporary signs

   9-5.519   Tabacco related signs

Article 6: Height and Area Regulations and Table

   9-5.601   Height and area regulations

   9-5.602   Legally established yard setbacks

   9-5.603   Accessory buildings

Article 7: Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards

   9-5.701   Purpose and applicability

   9-5.702   Procedures

Article 8: Projections Into Yards

   9-5.801   Projections into yards

Article 9: Special Use Regulations

   9-5.901   Home occupation use permits

   9-5.902   Prohibited activities; residential districts

   9-5.903   Conversion of residential properties

   9-5.904   Low barrier navigation center

Article 10: Landscaping and Irrigation

   9-5.1001   General requirements

   9-5.1002   Required landscape plans

   9-5.1003   General design standards

   9-5.1004   Specific design standards

   9-5.1005   Provisions in covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R’s)

   9-5.1006   Adoption of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance

Article 11: Site Obstructions at Intersections

   9-5.1101   Site obstructions at intersections

Article 12: Tree Preservation and Regulation

   9-5.1201   Purpose and intent

   9-5.1202   Approval required to remove trees

   9-5.1203   Tree removal permit applications; developed property

   9-5.1204   Restrictions on removal of established trees from undeveloped property

   9-5.1205   Established tree preservation and/or removal in conjunction with property development

   9-5.1206   Bonds and penalties

   9-5.1207   Tree planting restrictions

   9-5.1208   Definition of restricted trees

   9-5.1209   Regulations of planting restricted trees

   9-5.1210   Regulations on tree locations

   9-5.1211   Declaration of public nuisance

   9-5.1212   Required abatement of public nuisance

Article 13: Screening of Mechanical Equipment/Outdoor Storage

   9-5.1301   Screening of mechanical equipment/outdoor storage

Article 14: Refuse Storage Area Design Guidelines

   9-5.1401   Refuse storage area design guidelines

Article 15: Underground Utilities

   9-5.1501   Underground utilities

Article 16: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Screen Plantings

   9-5.1601   General requirements

   9-5.1602   Height restrictions

   9-5.1603   Setbacks; streetside and sideyard fences

Article 17: Parking Requirements

   9-5.1701   Purpose

   9-5.1702   Basic requirements

   9-5.1703   [Reserved]

   9-5.1703.1   Off-street parking requirements by use

   9-5.1704   Parking reductions

   9-5.1705   Off-site parking facilities

   9-5.1705.1   Tandem parking

   9-5.1706   Parking spaces for the handicapped

   9-5.1707   Bicycle parking

   9-5.1708   Shopping cart storage

   9-5.1709   Parking space dimensions

   9-5.1710   Loading space dimensions

   9-5.1711   Application of dimensional requirements

   9-5.1712   Parking access from street

   9-5.1713   Driveway widths and clearances

   9-5.1714   Parking area screening

   9-5.1715   Lighting

   9-5.1716   Parking lot landscaping; design standards

   9-5.1717   Garage and carport design

   9-5.1718   Recreational vehicle access

   9-5.1719   Additional design standards

   9-5.1720   Location and design of loading spaces

Article 18: Building Moving

   9-5.1801   Planning Commission approval

   9-5.1802   Action by the Planning Commission

   9-5.1803   Approval findings

   9-5.1804   Denial

   9-5.1805   Action following Planning Commission action

Article 19: Noise Attenuation Requirements

   9-5.1901   Noise attenuation requirements

Article 20: Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

   9-5.2001   Swimming pools and hot tubs

Article 21: Fire Retardant Roofing Materials

   9-5.2101   Purpose

   9-5.2102   Applicability

   9-5.2103   Criteria and standards

Article 22: Home Size Modifications

   9-5.2201   Purpose

   9-5.2202   Process

   9-5.2203   Review

   9-5.2204   Issues to be addressed

Article 23: Planned Development District

   9-5.2301   Purpose

   9-5.2302   General provisions

   9-5.2303   Relationship to land subdivision

   9-5.2304   Uses permitted

   9-5.2305   Relationship to existing plans

   9-5.2306   Submittal requirements

   9-5.2307   Establishment and development

   9-5.2308   Findings required

   9-5.2309   Lapse of approval

   9-5.2310   Extension and renewal

   9-5.2311   Changed plans and new applications

   9-5.2312   P-D Districts approved prior to adoption

Article 24: Hillside Planned Development District

   9-5.2401   Purpose

   9-5.2402   General provisions

   9-5.2403   Relationship to land subdivision

   9-5.2404   Uses permitted

   9-5.2405   Relationship to existing plans

   9-5.2406   Establishment and development

   9-5.2407   Development standards and criteria

   9-5.2408   Grading

   9-5.2409   Lapse of approval

   9-5.2410   Extension and renewal

   9-5.2411   Changed plans and new applications

   9-5.2412   HPD Districts approved prior to adoption

Article 25: Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator

   9-5.2501   Purpose

   9-5.2502   Created

   9-5.2503   Membership qualifications

   9-5.2504   Terms of office

   9-5.2505   Vacancies

   9-5.2506   Chairman and Vice-Chairman

   9-5.2507   Rules of procedure; quorum and 60-day deadline

   9-5.2508   Duties and responsibilities

   9-5.2509   Appeals

Article 26: Design Review Duties and Responsibilities

   9-5.2601   Purpose

   9-5.2602   Created

   9-5.2603   [Reserved]

   9-5.2604   [Reserved]

   9-5.2605   [Reserved]

   9-5.2606   [Reserved]

   9-5.2607   Site plan and design review required

   9-5.2608   Minor design review

   9-5.2609   Design guidelines and objective design standards

   9-5.2610   Applications

   9-5.2611   Appeals

Article 27: Design Review, Use Permits, Administrative Use Permits and Variances

   9-5.2701   Purpose

   9-5.2702   Notice and public hearing

   9-5.2703   Required findings

   9-5.2703.1   Administrative variance

   9-5.2704   Conditions of approval

   9-5.2705   Appeals; Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission

   9-5.2706   Appeals; Design Review Board

   9-5.2707   Lapse of approval

   9-5.2707.1   Violation; revocation; fine

   9-5.2708   Changed plans; new application

   9-5.2709   Temporary use permits

Article 28: Amendments

   9-5.2801   Authorized

   9-5.2802   Findings required

   9-5.2803   Petition; initiation

   9-5.2804   Petition; hearings

   9-5.2805   Petitions; Commission action

   9-5.2806   Petitions; Council action

Article 29: Interpretations, Enforcement and Penalty

   9-5.2901   Interpretation

   9-5.2902   Permits and licenses

   9-5.2903   Enforcement

   9-5.2904   Penalty; public nuisances

Article 30: Nonconforming Uses and Structures

   9-5.3001   Purpose

   9-5.3002   Applicability

   9-5.3003   Nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures

   9-5.3004   Loss of nonconforming status

   9-5.3005   Nonconforming parcels

   9-5.3006   Exemptions

   9-5.3007   Nuisance abatement and enforcement

Article 31: Condominium Conversions

   9-5.3101   Purpose

   9-5.3102   Applicability

   9-5.3103   Applications

   9-5.3105   Physical development standards

   9-5.3106   Building inspection

   9-5.3107   Waiver of requirements

   9-5.3108   Application submittal requirements for conversions

   9-5.3109   Freeze on rent increases

   9-5.3110   Findings requiring disapproval

   9-5.3111   Findings required for approval

   9-5.3112   Tenant protection provisions

   9-5.3113   Hearings

   9-5.3114   Fees

Article 32: Development Agreements

   9-5.3201   Authorized

   9-5.3202   Contents

   9-5.3203   Rules, regulations and official policies

   9-5.3204   Enforcement

   9-5.3205   Periodic reviews

   9-5.3206   Intention to adopt agreements; public hearings

   9-5.3207   Approval by ordinance; findings of General Plan consistency

   9-5.3208   Amendments or cancellation

   9-5.3209   Recording; effect

   9-5.3210   Compliance with state and federal laws

Article 33: Specific Plans

   9-5.3301   Purpose

   9-5.3302   Procedure for adoption

   9-5.3303   East Antioch Specific Plan

   9-5.3304   Hillcrest Corridor Specific Plan

   9-5.3305   Southeast Area Specific Plan

   9-5.3306   East Lone Tree Specific Plan

   9-5.3307   East 18th Street Specific Plan

   9-5.3308   Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan

   9-5.3309   Downtown Specific Plan

Article 34: Senior Housing Overlay District

   9-5.3401   Senior Housing Overlay District

Article 35: Density Bonus Program

   9-5.3501   Purpose

   9-5.3502   Density bonus provisions

Article 36: Zoning Map

   9-5.3601   Zoning map

Article 37: Determination of Boundaries

   9-5.3701   Determination of boundaries

Article 38: Land Use Regulations

   9-5.3801   Summary of zoning districts

   9-5.3802   Introduction to land use regulations

   9-5.3803   Table of land use regulations

   9-5.3804   [Reserved]

   9-5.3805   Accessory dwelling units

   9-5.3806   Heliports

   9-5.3807   Antennas and microwave equipment

   9-5.3808   Adult entertainment businesses

   9-5.3808.1   Adult boutiques

   9-5.3809   Agricultural uses

   9-5.3810   Boat, R.V., and outdoor storage

   9-5.3811   Reverse vending machines

   9-5.3812   Small collection facilities

   9-5.3813   Large collection facilities

   9-5.3814   Heavy processing facilities

   9-5.3815   Automobile service stations

   9-5.3816   Mechanical or electronic games

   9-5.3817   Small and large family day care homes

   9-5.3818   [Reserved]

   9-5.3819   Bed and breakfast inns

   9-5.3820   [Reserved]

   9-5.3821   Temporary construction buildings and uses

   9-5.3822   Removal of earth

   9-5.3823   Sidewalk cafe; outdoor food service

   9-5.3824   Nurseries; horticulture

   9-5.3825   Vehicle equipment sales and rentals

   9-5.3826   Hazardous waste facility

   9-5.3827   “H” Overlay Zone

   9-5.3828   Special outdoor events

   9-5.3828.1   Outdoor retail sales

   9-5.3829   Christmas and pumpkin sales lots

   9-5.3830   Parking and storage of motor vehicles on residential parcels

   9-5.3831   Liquor establishments

   9-5.3832   Churches, preschools, private elementary, middle and high schools, and day care centers in residentially zoned districts

   9-5.3833   Firearm sales

   9-5.3834   Study District (S)

   9-5.3835   Computer gaming and internet access businesses

   9-5.3836   Community supervision programs

   9-5.3837   Exclusive Parking District (P)

   9-5.3838   Boarding and rooming houses

   9-5.3839   Emergency shelters

   9-5.3840   Residential care facilities

   9-5.3841   Residential hotels

   9-5.3842   Correctional facilities

   9-5.3843   Tobacco and paraphernalia retailers

   9-5.3844   Bingo operations

   9-5.3845   Cannabis businesses

   9-5.3846    Wireless communications facilities

   9-5.3847   Withdrawals of planning applications and actions

   9-5.3848   Temporary cannabis events

   9-5.3849   Commercial infill housing overlay district

   9-5.3850   Innovative housing overlay district

Article 39: Reasonable Accommodation

   9-5.3901   Purpose

   9-5.3902   Application

   9-5.3903   Jurisdiction

   9-5.3904   Grounds for accommodation

   9-5.3905   Appeal

   9-5.3906   Fee

Article 40: Residential Growth Management

   9-5.4001   Citation

   9-5.4002   Purpose

   9-5.4003   Numerical limits on rate of growth

   9-5.4004   Evaluation of growth limits

Article 41: RRMP Roddy Ranch Master Plan District

   9-5.4101   Purpose

   9-5.4102   Uses permitted

   9-5.4103   Procedure

   9-5.4104   Relationship to land subdivision

   9-5.4105   Findings required

   9-5.4106   Lapse of approval

   9-5.4107   Extension and renewal

   9-5.4108   Plan modifications

Article 42: Prohibition on Conversion of Senior Mobilehome Parks

   9-5.4201   Purpose and intent

   9-5.4202   Definitions

   9-5.4203   Prohibition on conversion

ARTICLE 1: TITLE, PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND ADOPTION OF PLAN

§ 9-5.101 TITLE.

   This chapter of the municipal code shall be known and cited as the “zoning code of the city” or “zoning code.”

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.102 COMPONENTS.

   (A)   The zoning code shall have the following components:

      (1)   Regulations, known as the zoning regulations, establishing various classes of zoning districts and governing the use of land and the placement of buildings and improvements within districts.

      (2)   A map or set of maps, known as the zoning map, delineating the boundaries of zoning districts within the city and designated as the appendix.

   (B)   A copy of the zoning regulations and the zoning map, together with a record of all amend-ments, shall be kept on file with the City Clerk and shall constitute the original record. A copy of the zoning regulations and zoning map currently in effect shall also be kept on file with the Community Development Department.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)

§ 9-5.103 PURPOSE.

   (A)   The broad purposes of the zoning code are to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to implement the policies of the General Plan, as provided in the Cal. Gov't Code Title 7, Chapters 3 and 4 and in the California Constitution, Chapter 11, § 7.

   (B)   More specifically, the zoning code is intended to:

      (1)   Provide a precise guide for the physical development of the city in order to:

         (a)   Preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods;

         (b)   Foster convenient, harmonious, and workable relationships among land uses; and

         (c)   Achieve an orderly arrangement of land uses as described in the Land Use Element of the General Plan.

      (2)   Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that are consistent with the General Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses.

      (3)   Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and the fire safety for all structures.

      (4)   Promote the development of office, commercial, industrial, and related land uses that are consistent with the General Plan in order to strengthen the city's economic base.

      (5)   Conserve and enhance the city's archi-tectural and cultural resources.

      (6)   Conserve and enhance key visual features of the city's setting, including creeks and undeveloped hillsides and ridgelines, consistent with the General Plan.

      (7)   Provide adequate off-street parking and loading facilities and promote a safe, effective traffic circulation system.

      (8)   Ensure that the service demands of new development will not exceed the capacities of existing streets, utilities, or public services, including parks and open space.

(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94)