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Visalia, CA Municipal Code
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF VISALIA
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 RESERVED
Title 5 BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 RESERVED
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 RESERVED
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RESERVED
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 SUBDIVISIONS
Title 17 ZONING
Title 18 AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE FOR VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 17.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
Article 1. General Provisions
17.02.010   Adoption.
17.02.020   Purpose.
17.02.030   Components.
17.02.040   Application and interpretation.
17.02.050   Ambiguity.
17.02.060   Permitted uses only.
17.02.070   Height limits.
17.02.080   Open space—Encroachment.
17.02.090   Open space—Other buildings.
17.02.100   Addition of permitted/conditional uses.
17.02.110   Similar uses permitted or conditional.
17.02.120   Use of nonconforming site.
17.02.130   Yard requirements—Measurement.
17.02.140   Coverage—Measurement.
17.02.145   Appeal to city council.
Article 2. Administrative Adjustments
17.02.150   Purpose.
17.02.160   Scope of authority.
17.02.170   Adjustment criteria.
17.02.180   Report to planning commission.
Article 1. General Provisions
17.02.010   Adoption.
   There is adopted, as provided herein, a zoning ordinance for the city of Visalia, state of California, said ordinance being a precise and detailed plan for the use of land of said city. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 7200)
17.02.020   Purpose.
   This title is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the city, and of the public generally and to facilitate growth and expansion of the municipality in a precise and orderly manner. More specifically, the zoning ordinance is adopted in order to achieve the following objectives:
   A.   Foster a workable relationship among land uses;
   B.   Promote the stability of existing land uses that conform to the district in which they occur;
   C.   Ensure that public and private lands ultimately are used for purposes that are appropriate and most beneficial for the city;
   D.   Prevent excessive population densities;
   E.   Avoid a concentration of structures adjoining each other or juxtaposed too closely together in close proximity to each other;
   F.   Promote a safe, effective traffic circulation system;
   G.   Require adequate off-street parking and truck loading facilities;
   H.   Facilitate the appropriate location of community facilities and institutions;
   I.   Coordinate land use policies and regulations of the city in order to facilitate the transition of land areas from county to municipal jurisdiction and to protect agricultural producers in areas planned for urban expansion;
   J.   Implement the goals, policies and map of the general plan. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: prior code § 7201)
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