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Chico, CA Code of Ordinances
CHICO MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CHICO
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (RESERVED)
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS1
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 ANIMALS
Title 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION1
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 AIRPORT1
Title 12 PARKS
Title 13 (RESERVED)
Title 14 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 15 UTILITY SERVICES
Title 16 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
Title 17 (RESERVED)
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 19 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS1
Title 2R ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RULES
Title 3R REVENUE AND FINANCE RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 5R BUSINESS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Title 8R SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RULES
Title 10R VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RULES AND PROCEDURES
Title 11R CHICO MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS1
Title 12R RULES AND REGULATIONS OF BIDWELL PARK AND OTHER PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS1
Title 14R BUILDING IN STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 15R WATER AND SEWERS
Title 16R BUILDING STANDARDS
Title 18R DESIGN CRITERIA AND IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS1
TABLES
Chico, CA Comprehensive Ordinance Table
DIVISION IV. ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE LAND USES, AND ZONE-SPECIFIC
Chapter 19.40
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
Section:
19.40.010   Zoning districts, generally
19.40.020   Zoning district regulations
19.40.030   Special Planning Areas
19.40.010   Zoning districts, generally.
   Chico shall be divided into zoning districts which implement the General Plan. The following zoning districts are established, and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2231; Ord. 2320 §1, Ord. 2358 §10, Ord. 2427 §10)
TABLE 4-1
ZONING DISTRICTS
Zoning Map Symbol
Zoning District Name
Primary General Plan Land Use Designation and Permitted Densities (1)
Zoning Map Symbol
Zoning District Name
Primary General Plan Land Use Designation and Permitted Densities (1)
Residential Zoning Districts (2)
RS
Suburban Residential
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) - 0.2 to 2 units per gross acre
R1
Low Density Residential
Low Density Residential (LDR) - 2.1 to 7 units per gross acre or small lot subdivision, 19.42.010(C)
R2
Medium Density Residential
Medium Density Residential (MDR) -6 to 14 units per gross acre
R3
Medium-High Density Residential
Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) - 14.1 to 22 units per gross acre
R4
High Density Residential
High Density Residential (HDR) - 20 to 70 units per gross acre
RMU
Residential Mixed Use (RMU)
Residential Mixed Use (RMU) (10 to 20 units per gross acre)
Commercial and Office Zoning Districts (3)(4)
OR
Office Residential
Office Mixed Use (OMU) (6 to 20 units per gross acre)
OC
Office Commercial
Office Mixed Use (OMU) (6 to 20 units per gross acre)
CN
Neighborhood Commercial
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) (6 to 22 units per gross acre)
CC
Community Commercial
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) (6 to 22 units per gross acre)
DN
DS
Downtown North
Downtown South
Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) (6 to 22 units per gross acre
CS
Commercial Services
Commercial Services (CS)
CR
Regional Commercial (CR)
Regional Commercial (CR) (6 to 50 units per gross acre)
Industrial Zoning Districts (3)(5)
IOMU
Industrial Office Mixed Use (IOMU)
Industrial Office Mixed Use (IOMU) (14 to 35 units per gross acre)
ML
Light Manufacturing/Industrial
Manufacturing and Warehousing (M&W) Industrial Office Mixed Use (IOMU) (7 to 14 units per gros acre) (3)
MG
General Manufacturing/ Industrial
Manufacturing and Warehousing (M&W)
Airport Zoning Districts
A
Aviation
Public Facilities and Services (PFS)
AC
Airport Commercial
Commercial Services (CS)
AM
Airport Manufacturing/Industrial
Manufacturing and Warehousing (M&W)
AP
Airport Public Facilities
Public Facilities and Services (PFS)
Special Purpose Zoning Districts
SPA
Special Planning Area
Varies according to General Plan land plan for each SPA, zoning districts shall be consistent with conceptual land use plan
PQ
Public/Quasi Public Facilities
Public facilities and services (PFS)
OS1
Primary Open Space
Primary Open Space (POS)
OS2
Secondary Open Space
Secondary Open Space (SOS)
Overlay Zoning Districts
-AE
Airport Environs
Varies according to General Plan policies
-AO
Airport Overflight
Varies according to General Plan policies
-L
Landmark
All designations
-PD
Planned Development
All designations
-RC
Resource Constraint
Resource Constraint Overlay (RCO)
-COS
Corridor Opportunity Site
Varies according to General Plan designation and primary zoning district
-SD
Special Design Considerations
Varies according to Title 19
-FS
Fraternity and Sorority
Medium-High Density Residential -14.01 to 22 units per gross acre and High Density Residential -14.01 to 35 units per gross acre
-FD
Foothill Development
Varies according to General Plan designation
-VE
Valley’s Edge
All designations
 
Notes:
(1)   A zoning district may implement and be consistent with more than one General Plan land use designation.
(2)   When located within a Corridor Opportunity Site, permitted residential uses have a maximum density of 70 dwelling units per gross acre.
(3)   If residential uses are incorporated horizontally, the minimum density shall be met, but if integrated vertically, there is no minimum density requirement.
(4)   When located Downtown or within a Corridor Opportunity Site, permitted residential uses have a maximum density of 60 dwelling units per gross acre.
(5)   There is no minimum density requirement for live/work units or caretaker housing.
(Ord. 2427 §10, Ord. 2440 §22, Ord. 2494, §17; Ord. 2583, §4; Ord. 2600)
19.40.020   Zoning district regulations.
   A.   Purpose. Chapters 19.42 through 19.52 determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district described therein, what land use entitlement is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.
   B.   Determination of Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land allowed by these Regulations in each zoning district are identified in various tables in this Title as being:
      1.   "P," a permitted use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of these Regulations, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section 19.16.070), and any building permit or other permit required by the Municipal Code;
      2.   "UP," a conditional use, allowed subject to approval of a use permit (Chapter 19.24);
      4.   "TU," a temporary use, subject to the provisions of Chapter 19.22.
   Note: Where the last column of a table (Subject to Standards in Section/Chapter:) includes a section or chapter number, the regulations in the referenced section/chapter apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections/chapters may apply as well.
   C.   General Development Standards.
      1.   Site Divided by Zoning District Boundary. Where a site is divided by one or more district boundaries, the site shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of each district, as applicable.
      2.   Zoning of Vacated Streets and Alleys. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the zoning regulations applicable to the abutting property shall apply to the vacated street or alley. Exception: For sites where one of the district areas constitutes less than ten percent of the site, and is not a Special Purpose Zoning District (e.g., OS1, OS2), development of the site may occur in compliance with the predominant district or as described above, at the owner's discretion.
      3.   Conflicts Between Provisions.
         a.   In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of Division V (Site Planning and General Development Standards) the provisions of Division V shall control; and
         b.   In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of any applicable development agreement or specific plan, the provisions of the development agreement or specific plan shall control.
      4.   Enclosed Buildings. Unless otherwise expressly permitted, all goods displayed and sold and all services performed shall be within an enclosed building.
   D.   Consolidated Lots in Two Zoning Districts. In the event two or more lots are proposed for consolidation through the approval of a lot line adjustment, parcel map, or tentative map in compliance with Title 18 (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code so that a single lot is substantially covered by two or more zoning districts, the application for adjustment or map approval shall be accompanied by an application for rezoning of the lot into a single zoning district. Exception: No rezone application shall be required for lot line adjustments where the transfer area is less than ten percent of the receiving parcel.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2358 §11; Ord. 2378, Ord. 2494, §18)
19.40.030   Special Planning Areas
   All zoning districts may be compatible with the Special Planning Area General Plan designation if the zoning district is adopted as part of a specific plan or other comprehensive master plan for a Special Planning Area.
(Ord. 2427 §11)
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