Belvedere City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
19.04 General
Provisions
Sections
- 19.04.010 Statutory provisions incorporated by reference.
- 19.04.012 Title.
- 19.04.015 Objectives.
- 19.04.020 Scope of chapter requirements—Limitations.
- 19.04.030 City officers and employees to observe provisions.
- 19.04.040 Administration—City Council and Planning Commission powers.
- 19.04.050 Contents.
- 19.04.060 Fees.
19.08 Definitions
Sections
- 19.08.010 Definitions generally.
- 19.08.013 Abuts or abutting.
- 19.08.015 Accessory.
- 19.08.020 Accessory building.
- 19.08.030 Accessory use.
- 19.08.035 Agent of owner.
- 19.08.040 Agriculture.
- 19.08.050 Alley.
- 19.08.060 Apartment.
- 19.08.070 Apartment court.
- 19.08.080 Apartment house.
- 19.08.083 Applicant.
- 19.08.085 Bed and breakfast.
- 19.08.090 Block.
- 19.08.100 Boarding house.
- 19.08.110 Building.
- 19.08.113 Building Code.
- 19.08.115 Building site.
- 19.08.117 Bungalow court.
- 19.08.120 Business.
- 19.08.122 Carport.
- 19.08.124 City.
- 19.08.126 City Clerk.
- 19.08.127 Director of Planning and Building.
- 19.08.128 City Manager.
- 19.08.129 Club.
- 19.08.130 Commission.
- 19.08.131 Common parking space.
- 19.08.132 Community apartment.
- 19.08.133 Condominium.
- 19.08.134 Congregate housing.
- 19.08.135 Council.
- 19.08.136 Deck.
- 19.08.137 Demolition.
- 19.08.137.5 Depth.
- 19.08.139 Dock.
- 19.08.140 Driveway.
- 19.08.142 Dwelling.
- 19.08.150 Dwelling, multiple.
- 19.08.160 Dwelling, single-family.
- 19.08.165 Dwelling, townhouse.
- 19.08.170 Dwelling, two-family or duplex.
- 19.08.171 Emergency housing.
- 19.08.172 Emergency shelter.
- 19.08.174 Employee housing, large.
- 19.08.176 Employee housing, small.
- 19.08.180 Essential public service.
- 19.08.190 Family.
- 19.08.191 Family day care center—Large.
- 19.08.192 Family day care center—Small.
- 19.08.200 Fence.
- 19.08.201 Flag lot.
- 19.08.203 Floor area, gross.
- 19.08.205 Floor area, net.
- 19.08.210 Floor area ratio.
- 19.08.211 Footprint.
- 19.08.213 Frontage.
- 19.08.215 Garage.
- 19.08.220 Gasoline service station.
- 19.08.222 General plan.
- 19.08.224 Grade, Existing.
- 19.08.226 Grade, Finished.
- 19.08.228 Guest.
- 19.08.230 Guesthouse.
- 19.08.240 Height.
- 19.08.245 Household pet.
- 19.08.250 Hospital.
- 19.08.260 Hotel.
- 19.08.262 Household.
- 19.08.265 Improved street line.
- 19.08.270 Industry.
- 19.08.280 Institution.
- 19.08.285 Kitchen.
- 19.08.288 Landscaped area.
- 19.08.290 Lot.
- 19.08.300 Lot area.
- 19.08.310 Lot coverage.
- 19.08.315 Lot line.
- 19.08.317 Low barrier.
- 19.08.319 Low barrier navigation center.
- 19.08.322 Low-income family.
- 19.08.323 Maintenance.
- 19.08.324 Major transit stop.
- 19.08.325 Manufactured housing.
- 19.08.326 Master plan.
- 19.08.327 Ministerial approval.
- 19.08.328 Moderate-income family.
- 19.08.330 Motor court.
- 19.08.335 New structure.
- 19.08.340 Nonconforming structure.
- 19.08.350 Nonconforming use.
- 19.08.357 Nursery school/preschool.
- 19.08.358 Objective standard.
- 19.08.359 Office.
- 19.08.360 Off-street parking facilities.
- 19.08.370 Off-street parking space.
- 19.08.375 Open space.
- 19.08.380 Outdoor advertising structure.
- 19.08.381 Parcel.
- 19.08.382 Parking area.
- 19.08.385 Path.
- 19.08.390 Premises.
- 19.08.400 Private greenhouse.
- 19.08.410 Private school.
- 19.08.420 Private way.
- 19.08.430 Profession.
- 19.08.435 Property line.
- 19.08.440 Public building.
- 19.08.450 Public garage.
- 19.08.452 Public hearing.
- 19.08.454 Residence.
- 19.08.455 Residential care, general.
- 19.08.456 Residential care, limited.
- 19.08.457 Residential or community care facility—Large.
- 19.08.458 Residential or community care facility—Small.
- 19.08.459 Retail store.
- 19.08.460 Retrofit.
- 19.08.461 Rooming house.
- 19.08.465 Second kitchen.
- 19.08.475 Setback line.
- 19.08.477 Shopping center.
- 19.08.478 Sidewalk.
- 19.08.480 Sign.
- 19.08.481 Single-room occupancy.
- 19.08.482 Site area.
- 19.08.484 Slope.
- 19.08.490 Story.
- 19.08.500 Street.
- 19.08.510 Street line.
- 19.08.520 Structure.
- 19.08.521 Supportive housing.
- 19.08.522 Target population.
- 19.08.523 Trail.
- 19.08.524 Trailer.
- 19.08.525 Transitional housing.
- 19.08.527 Two-unit development.
- 19.08.530 Use.
- 19.08.540 Use permit.
- 19.08.550 Variance.
- 19.08.555 Width.
- 19.08.557 Workers’ quarters.
- 19.08.560 Yard.
- 19.08.570 Yard, front.
- 19.08.580 Yard, rear.
- 19.08.590 Yard, side.
- 19.08.600 Zone.
19.20 R
Zone
Sections
19.24 R-1
Zones
Sections
- 19.24.010 Permitted uses.
- 19.24.020 Uses permitted under permit.
- 19.24.030 Prohibited uses.
- 19.24.040 Summary of development standards—R-1C zone (Corinthian Island).
- 19.24.050 Summary of development standards—R-1L zone (Lagoon area).
- 19.24.060 Summary of development standards—R-1W zone (West Shore Road Area).
- 19.24.070 Design review required.
19.37 SC-H
Zone
Sections
- 19.37.010 Purpose.
- 19.37.020 Lands subject to SC-H overlay classification.
- 19.37.030 Effect of development and/or use pursuant to SC-H regulations.
- 19.37.040 Senior citizen-handicapped housing special use criteria.
- 19.37.050 Waiver of zoning density.
- 19.37.060 Minimum floor area standards for senior citizen or handicapped uses.
- 19.37.070 Special parking standards for senior citizen or handicapped uses.
- 19.37.080 Other land use standards.
- 19.37.090 Senior citizen or handicapped use guarantees.
- 19.37.100 Application procedures.
19.38 Condominiums
and Community Apartments
Sections
- 19.38.010 Intent and purpose of provisions.
- 19.38.020 Definitions.
- 19.38.030 Condominiums—Permit required—Issuance conditions.
- 19.38.040 Condominiums—Development standards.
- 19.38.050 Condominiums—Conversion or construction-Additional requirements.
- 19.38.060 Condominiums—Special considerations relating to permits.
- 19.38.070 Organization documents for projects.
- 19.38.080 Information required before submittal of final map.
19.41 MU
Zone
Sections
- 19.41.010 Purpose.
- 19.41.020 Permitted uses.
- 19.41.030 Uses permitted under permit.
- 19.41.040 Additional use regulations—Low barrier navigation centers.
- 19.41.050 Development standards.
- 19.41.060 Building design.
- 19.41.070 Landscape design.
- 19.41.080 Parking facility design.
- 19.41.090 Design review required.
19.48 Yards
and Setbacks
Sections
- 19.48.010 Yards and setbacks—Requirements generally.
- 19.48.020 Front yards—Requirements generally.
- 19.48.030 Variable front setback lines.
- 19.48.040 Front yard setbacks—R-15 zone.
- 19.48.050 Front yard setbacks—R-1C zone.
- 19.48.060 Front yard setbacks—All other residential zones.
- 19.48.070 Front yard setbacks—C-1 zone.
- 19.48.080 Front yard setbacks—R zone.
- 19.48.100 Encroachment on easement or City property-Permit or revocable license required.
- 19.48.105 Parking spaces near sidewalks.
- 19.48.110 Side yards—Requirements generally.
- 19.48.120 Side yards—R-15 zone.
- 19.48.130 Side yards—R-1C and C-1 zones.
- 19.48.140 Side yards—R-1L and R-1W zones.
- 19.48.145 Side yards—R-2 zone.
- 19.48.150 Side yards—R-3 zone.
- 19.48.160 Side yards—R-3C zone.
- 19.48.170 Rear yards—All zones.
- 19.48.180 Additional yard requirements for churches, public buildings, club buildings, nursery schools and preschools in residential zones.
- 19.48.190 Residential zones—Certain facilities and structures permitted in yards.
19.52 Density
and Open Space Requirements
Sections
- 19.52.010 Lot coverage—Requirements generally.
- 19.52.020 Measurement of lot coverage.
- 19.52.030 Lot coverage—R-15 zone.
- 19.52.040 Lot coverage—R-1 zones.
- 19.52.050 Lot coverage—Exceptions in the R-1L zone.
- 19.52.060 Lot coverage—R-2, R-3C, and R-3 zones.
- 19.52.070 Lot coverage—C-1 zone.
- 19.52.080 Lot coverage—Exclusions in residential zones.
- 19.52.090 Floor area—Requirements generally.
- 19.52.100 Floor area ratio—R-1C zone.
- 19.52.105 Floor area ratio—R-1W zone.
- 19.52.110 Floor area ratio—R-1L zone.
- 19.52.115 Floor area ratio—R-15 zones.
- 19.52.120 Floor area—Exceptions permitted when.
- 19.52.130 Density and open space—R-2, R-3C and R-3 zones—Requirements generally.
- 19.52.140 Minimum usable open space—R-2, R-3C and R-3 zones.
- 19.52.150 Implementation of State density bonus law.
19.56 Height
Limits
Sections
- 19.56.010 Restrictions generally and applicability of Height Limits.
- 19.56.020 R-3 and C-1 Zone limitations.
- 19.56.030 R-1W Zone limitations.
- 19.56.040 R-1L and R-2 Zone limitations.
- 19.56.050 Limitations in all other residential zones.
- 19.56.060 R-1W Zone—Exceptions permitted when.
- 19.56.070 R-15 and R-1C Zones—Exceptions permitted when.
- 19.56.080 R-1L and R-2 Zones—Exceptions permitted when.
- 19.56.090 Calculation of average height (Emmons’ Law).
- 19.56.100 R-1W and R-3C Zones—Building height measured from front curb.
19.60 Building
Requirements
Sections
- 19.60.010 Design review approval prerequisite to permit issuance.
- 19.60.020 Compliance with requirements.
- 19.60.030 Number of main buildings permitted.
- 19.60.040 R-3C zone building restrictions.
- 19.60.050 Material storage restrictions in residential zones.
- 19.60.060 Building permits—Application requirements and issuance conditions.
19.68 Off-Street
Parking
Sections
19.72 Signs
Sections
- 19.72.010 Residential and recreation zone restrictions.
- 19.72.015 Real estate signs.
- 19.72.020 Commercial zone restrictions.
- 19.72.030 Size limitations for permitted signs.
- 19.72.040 Illuminated signs permitted when.
- 19.72.050 Moving signs prohibited.
- 19.72.060 Variance permits prohibited—Exceptions.
- 19.72.070 Political signs.
- 19.72.080 Temporary construction signs.
- 19.72.090 Temporary event advertising signs.
- 19.72.100 Permit required.
19.76 Nonconforming
Uses and Structures and Sites
Sections
- 19.76.005 Purpose.
- 19.76.010 Existing nonconforming uses and structures-Continuance and maintenance permitted when.
- 19.76.020 Nonconforming uses.
- 19.76.030 Alterations and additions to nonconforming structures.
- 19.76.040 Applicability to nonconformities created by future zone reclassifications.
- 19.76.050 Procedure for establishing legality—Certificate of nonconforming use or structure.
19.77 Two-Unit
Developments
Sections
19.79 Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
Sections
- 19.79.010 Purpose.
- 19.79.020 Definitions.
- 19.79.030 Land use, zoning, and density.
- 19.79.040 Development standards and permit requirements for accessory dwelling units.
- 19.79.050 Required parking.
- 19.79.060 Permitting requirements.
- 19.79.070 Size bonus.
- 19.79.080 Junior accessory dwelling units.
- 19.79.090 Design standards.
- 19.79.100 Exceptions.
- 19.79.110 Violations and enforcement.
- 19.79.120 Preemption.
19.80 Conditional
Use Permits
Sections
- 19.80.010 Issuance—Planning Commission authority.
- 19.80.020 Application—Information and plans required—Filing fee.
- 19.80.030 Application—Public hearing—Conditions for granting.
- 19.80.040 Appeal procedures—Fee—City Council authority.
- 19.80.050 Record-keeping requirements—Time limit before re-application.
19.84 Variances
Sections
- 19.84.010 Granting permitted—Planning Commission authority.
- 19.84.020 Variances not granted.
- 19.84.030 Applications—Information required—Fee.
- 19.84.040 Application—Public hearing required—Planning Commission action.
- 19.84.050 Appeal from Planning Commission action—Procedures—City Council authority.
- 19.84.060 Record-keeping requirements—Time limit before re-application.
- 19.84.070 Expiration date—Extension permitted.
19.86 Development
Agreement Adoption Procedure
Sections
- 19.86.010 Title, purpose and applicability.
- 19.86.020 Application.
- 19.86.030 Planning Commission action.
- 19.86.040 City Council action.
- 19.86.050 Criterion.
- 19.86.060 Factors for consideration.
- 19.86.070 Recordation.
- 19.86.080 Adherence to Development Agreement and amendment or cancellation by mutual consent.
- 19.86.090 Periodic review and revocation.
- 19.86.100 Development Agreement related to other special zoning approval or subdivision.
19.87 Planned
Unit Development Permits
Sections
- 19.87.010 Purpose.
- 19.87.020 Initiation procedure.
- 19.87.030 Submittal requirements.
- 19.87.040 Planning Commission action.
- 19.87.050 City Council action.
- 19.87.060 Review criteria.
- 19.87.070 Findings required for approval.
- 19.87.080 Conditions and/or guarantees.
- 19.87.085 Development Agreement.
- 19.87.090 Amendments.