In order to carry out the provisions of this title, the City is divided into eighteen Zones designated as follows:

(Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exh. C), 8-2-2016)

The boundaries of the Zones listed in Section 18.06.010 are shown on a map referenced herein to and made a Part of this title, Designated as the "Official Zoning Map." This map and all the notations, references and other information shown on it Shall be considered as a Part of this title.

(Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exhs. B, C), 8-2-2016)

The original of the Official Zoning Map, Shall be kept on file with the Community Development Department and shall constitute the original record. A Copy of said map shall also be maintained by the Department.

(Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exhs. B, C), 8-2-2016)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any Zone as shown on the Zoning Map, the Director of the Community Development Department Shall determine the boundaries with the Application of the Following guidelines:

A.

Street, Alley or Lot Lines.

1.

Where indicated Zone boundaries are approximately Street, Alley or Lot Lines, such lines are determined to be the boundaries of the Zone. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the map. In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by Use of the scale shown on the map.

2.

A Street, Alley, Railroad or Railway Right-of-Way, Watercourse, channel or body of water included on the Zoning Map Shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the Zone of adjoining Property on either side thereof; and where such Street, Alley, Right-of-Way, Watercourse, channel or body of water serves as boundary between two or more different Zones, a line midway in such Street, Alley, Right-of-Way, etc., extending in the general direction of the long dimension thereof Shall be considered the boundary between Zones.

B.

Further Uncertainties. Where further uncertainties exist, the Commission shall, by Written Decision, determine the location of the Zone boundary or Building Setback Line.

C.

Vacations. In the event that a vacated Street, Alley, Right-of-Way or Easement was the boundary between two Zones, the new Zone boundaries shall be at the new Property line.

(Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exh. C), 8-2-2016)

All amendments and changes in the Official Zoning Map shall be recorded at the end of each fiscal year on additional Official Zoning Maps and all individual amendments shall be recorded by the Community Development Director not later than forty-eight hours after such amendment becomes effective.

(Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exh. C), 8-2-2016)

A.

Allowed Uses. Generally, a land use is either allowed by right, allowed through issuance of a conditional use permit, or not permitted. In addition to the requirements for planning permits or entitlements listed herein, other permits and entitlements may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., Building Permit or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning permits or entitlements identified in Tables: 18.06.060-E, 18.06.060-F and 18.06.060-G below include:

1.

Permitted (P). A land use shown with a "P" indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Title (e.g., development standards) as well state and federal law.

2.

Conditionally Permitted (C). A land use shown with a "C" or "MC" indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Conditional Use Permit, respectively, from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code (e.g., development standards) as well as state and federal law.

3.

Not Permitted (N). A land use shown with an "N" is not allowed in the applicable zoning district.

4.

Adult Use Development Permit (A). A land use shown with an "A" indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of an Adult Use Development Permit from the Planning Commission subject to compliance with all provisions of Chapter 18.49 of this Zoning Code.

5.

The conformity to the property Development Standards of this title may include the provisions of required walls, landscaping, parking, trash enclosures, street improvements, aesthetic improvements and all other Improvements determined by the Development Services Director to be necessary or required by any regulating ordinance for a particular use.

6.

Permitted within Marijuana Candidate Sites Overlay Zone (MCS) upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit and other applicable provisions contained in Chapter 5.54 of Title 5 of the Colton Municipal Code.

B.

Uses Not Listed. Land uses that are not listed in Table 18.06.060-1 below or in the zoning district tables are not allowed, except as otherwise provided for in this Title.

C.

Illegal Uses. No use that is illegal under local, state, or federal law shall be allowed in any zoning district within the City.

D.

Special Use Regulations. Additional use regulations for specific land uses, such as Residential or Group Care Facility, are listed in Chapter 18.48 (Special Provisions).

K.

Similar Uses Permitted. When a use is not specifically listed in this Zoning Code, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that the use is similar to other uses listed.

It is further recognized that every conceivable use cannot be identified in this Zoning Code, and anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this Section establishes the Director's authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those listed in this Zoning Code and the Standard Industrial Classification Manual for determining similarity. The Director may administer a fee via the Code Interpretation Letter in accordance with the most current adopted fee schedule.

1.

In determining "similarity," the Director shall consider all of the following:

a.

The proposed use meets the intent of, and is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan; and

b.

The proposed use meets the stated purpose and general intent of the district in which the use is proposed to be located; and

c.

The proposed use will not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the City's residents; and

d.

The proposed use shares characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the land use district in which it is to be located.

2.

Appeal. Any determination of similarity shall be final ten days after the date the Director's decision letter is issued, unless an appeal to the Planning Commission is filed and fees paid pursuant to adopted fee schedule.

(Ord. No. O-11-16, § 3, 8-2-2016; Ord. No. O-12-16, § 3(Exh. C), 8-2-2016; Ord. No. O-11-17, § 2(Exh. A), 12-5-2017; Ord. No. O-12-18, § 4, 12-18-2018; Ord. No. O-04-19, § 6(Exh. A), 5-7-2019; Ord. No. O-11-20, § 5, 10-20-2020; Ord. No. O-01-21, § 5, 2-16-2021; Ord. No. O-13-22, § 5, 10-18-22; Ord. No. O-01-23, § 5, 2-21-2023; Ord. No. O-05-24, § 4, 6-4-2024; Ord. No. O-10-24, § 4, 10-1-2024)