Gridley City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
General Information
Sections
- Chapter 17.00 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- 17.00.010 Administrative standards.
- 17.00.020 Duties of City Council.
- 17.00.030 Duties of Planning Commission.
- 17.00.040 Zoning administrator.
- 17.00.050 Certificate of zoning compliance.
- 17.00.060 Certificate of occupancy.
- 17.00.070 Enforcement, investigations, penalties and violations.
- 17.00.080 Nuisance designated - Abatement.
- Chapter 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.03 NONCONFORMITIES
- 17.03.010 Purpose.
- 17.03.020 Definition.
- 17.03.030 Unlawful buildings, structures and uses distinguished.
- 17.03.040 Types of nonconformities.
- 17.03.050 Construction approved prior to regulation.
- 17.03.060 Continuance of nonconformities.
- 17.03.070 Enlargement of nonconformities.
- 17.03.080 Change from nonconforming use to another nonconforming use.
- 17.03.090 Repairs and alterations.
- 17.03.100 Change to nonconforming use.
- 17.03.110 Termination by discontinuance of use.
- 17.03.120 Termination by destruction.
- 17.03.130 Nonconforming uses - Nuisance.
- Chapter 17.04 DEFINITIONS
- 17.04.002 General.
- 17.04.004 Abutting.
- 17.04.006 Accessory use, structure or building.
- 17.04.008 Aggrieved party.
- 17.04.010 Agriculture.
- 17.04.012 Agricultural processing plants.
- 17.04.014 Agricultural products.
- 17.04.016 Alley.
- 17.04.018 Applicant.
- 17.04.020 Appurtenant.
- 17.04.022 Block.
- 17.04.024 Boardinghouse.
- 17.04.026 Breezeway.
- 17.04.028 Buildable area.
- 17.04.030 Building.
- 17.04.032 Building, main.
- 17.04.034 Structures, accessory.
- 17.04.036 Building complex.
- 17.04.038 Carport.
- 17.04.040 Club.
- 17.04.042 Combining district.
- 17.04.044 Commercial recreation center.
- 17.04.046 Condominium.
- 17.04.048 Convalescent home.
- 17.04.049 Cottage food operation.
- 17.04.050 Cottage unit.
- 17.04.051 Development standards.
- 17.04.052 District.
- 17.04.054 Driveway.
- 17.04.056 Duplex.
- 17.04.058 Dwelling.
- 17.04.060 Dwellings, group.
- 17.04.062 Dwellings, multiple-family.
- 17.04.064 Dwelling, primary.
- 17.04.066 Dwelling, second.
- 17.04.068 Dwellings, single-family.
- 17.04.070 Dwelling, two-family.
- 17.04.072 Dwelling unit.
- 17.04.074 Easement.
- 17.04.075 Efficiency unit.
- 17.04.076 Family.
- 17.04.0765 Family care facility.
- 17.04.077 Family child care home.
- 17.04.078 Feed yard.
- 17.04.080 Fence.
- 17.04.082 Flea market.
- 17.04.084 Floor area.
- 17.04.086 Foster home.
- 17.04.088 Garage.
- 17.04.090 Garage, commercial.
- 17.04.092 Grade.
- 17.04.094 Guesthouse.
- 17.04.096 Guest ranch.
- 17.04.098 Height.
- 17.04.100 Highway.
- 17.04.101 Historically significant.
- 17.04.102 Home occupation.
- 17.04.104 Hospital or sanitarium.
- 17.04.106 Hotel.
- 17.04.110 Kennel.
- 17.04.112 Landscaping.
- 17.04.116 Loading area.
- 17.04.118 Lot.
- 17.04.120 Lot, corner.
- 17.04.122 Lot, key.
- 17.04.124 Lot, substandard.
- 17.04.126 Lot area.
- 17.04.130 Lot coverage.
- 17.04.132 Lot line.
- 17.04.134 Lot line, front.
- 17.04.136 Lot line, rear.
- 17.04.138 Lot line, side.
- 17.04.140 Lot width.
- 17.04.142 Major recreational equipment.
- 17.04.143 Manufactured home.
- 17.04.144 Minor recreational equipment.
- 17.04.145 Mobile food vendors.
- 17.04.146 Mobile home.
- 17.04.148 Mobile home park.
- 17.04.149 Monument sign.
- 17.04.150 Motel.
- 17.04.152 Nonconforming structure.
- 17.04.154 Nonconforming use.
- 17.04.156 Owner.
- 17.04.158 Parcel of land.
- 17.04.160 Parking lot.
- 17.04.162 Parking space.
- 17.04.164 Performance standards.
- 17.04.165 Porch.
- 17.04.168 Professional office.
- 17.04.170 Public agency.
- 17.04.171 Recreational vehicle.
- 17.04.172 Residential care facility.
- 17.04.174 Roadside stand.
- 17.04.176 Service station.
- 17.04.178 Setback.
- 17.04.180 Sign.
- 17.04.181 Sign, electronic changeable copy.
- 17.04.182 Story.
- 17.04.184 Street.
- 17.04.186 Structural alteration.
- 17.04.188 Structure.
- 17.04.190 Trailer court.
- 17.04.192 Use--public.
- 17.04.194 Use - quasipublic.
- 17.04.196 Variance.
- 17.04.198 Yard.
- 17.04.200 Yard--front.
- 17.04.202 Yard--rear.
- 17.04.204 Yard--side.
- 17.04.206 Zone.
- 17.04.207 Beverage.
- 17.04.208 Beverage container.
- 17.04.209 Department.
- 17.04.210 Consumer.
- 17.04.211 Dealer.
- 17.04.212 Redemption value.
- 17.04.213 Redemption bonus.
- 17.04.214 Recycle.
- 17.04.215 Recycling center.
- 17.04.216 Recycling location.
- 17.04.217 Reverse vending machine.
- 17.04.218 Recyclable material.
- 17.04.219 Recycling facility, collection facility and processing facility.
- 17.04.220 Mobile recycling unit.
- 17.04.222 Neighborhood commercial uses.
- 17.04.224 Open space.
- 17.04.226 Adult entertainment business.
- 17.04.228 Apartment hotel.
- 17.04.300 Emergency shelter.
- 17.04.302 Farmworker (agricultural) housing.
- 17.04.304 Supportive housing.
- 17.04.306 Transitional housing.
- 17.04.308 Single-room occupancy (SRO) housing.
- 17.04.310 Stock cooperative.
- Chapter 17.05 PLANNING ENTITLEMENT PROCESS
- Chapter 17.06 AMENDMENTS OR REZONING
- Chapter 17.07 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP)
- Chapter 17.08 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.09 VARIANCES
ARTICLE 3
Agriculture District
Sections
- Chapter 17.12 AR-5 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 17.12.010 Intent.
- 17.12.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.12.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.12.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.12.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.12.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.12.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.12.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.12.080 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.12.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.12.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.12.110 Sign requirements.
- Chapter 17.14 O-S OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.16 UR URBAN RESERVE
ARTICLE 4
Residential District
Sections
- Chapter 17.21 R-S RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
- 17.21.010 Intent.
- 17.21.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.21.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.21.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.21.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.21.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.21.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.21.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.21.080 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.21.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.21.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.21.110 Sign requirements.
- 17.21.120 Nonconforming lots - Deemed variance approval.
- Chapter 17.22 R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 17.22.010 Intent.
- 17.22.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.22.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.22.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.22.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.22.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.22.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.22.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.22.080 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.22.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.22.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.22.110 Sign requirements.
- Chapter 17.25 R-2 MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 17.25.010 Intent.
- 17.25.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.25.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.25.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.25.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.25.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.25.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.25.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.25.080 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.25.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.25.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.25.110 Sign requirements.
- Chapter 17.26 R-3 MFR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 17.26.010 Intent.
- 17.26.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.26.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.26.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.26.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.26.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.26.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.26.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.26.080 Minimum yard requirement.
- 17.26.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.26.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.26.110 Sign requirements.
- 17.26.120 Site Development Plan.
- 17.26.125 Landscaping.
- 17.26.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
- Chapter 17.27 R-4 HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
- 17.27.010 Intent.
- 17.27.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.27.025 Accessory uses.
- 17.27.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.27.040 Minimum lot area.
- 17.27.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.27.060 Minimum lot width.
- 17.27.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.27.080 Minimum yard requirement.
- 17.27.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.27.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.27.110 Sign requirements.
- 17.27.120 Site development plan.
- 17.27.125 Landscaping.
- 17.27.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
- Chapter 17.28 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
- 17.28.010 Intent.
- 17.28.020 Definitions.
- 17.28.030 Application requirements.
- 17.28.040 Eligibility for bonus.
- 17.28.050 Density bonus calculation and allowance.
- 17.28.060 Eligibility and application requirements for incentives.
- 17.28.070 Child care facilities.
- 17.28.080 Donation of land.
- 17.28.090 General guidelines.
- 17.28.100 Findings for approval for density bonus and or incentive(s).
- 17.28.110 Affordable housing agreement required.
ARTICLE 5
Commercial District
Sections
- Chapter 17.32 C-1 RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- 17.32.010 Intent.
- 17.32.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.32.030 Accessory uses.
- 17.32.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.32.050 Minimum lot area.
- 17.32.060 Maximum building height.
- 17.32.070 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.32.080 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.32.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.32.100 Minimum loading area.
- 17.32.110 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.32.120 Site development plan.
- 17.32.125 Landscaping.
- 17.32.130 Sign requirements.
- Chapter 17.34 C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
- 17.34.010 Intent.
- 17.34.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.34.030 Accessory uses.
- 17.34.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.34.050 Minimum lot area.
- 17.34.060 Maximum building height.
- 17.34.070 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.34.080 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.34.090 Parking requirements.
- 17.34.100 Minimum loading area.
- 17.34.110 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.34.120 Site development plan.
- 17.34.125 Landscaping.
- 17.34.130 Sign requirements.
- Chapter 17.36 COMMERCIAL LAND USE BY ZONING DISTRICT
ARTICLE 6
Industrial, Manufacturing, Research and Development
Sections
- Chapter 17.42 M-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- 17.42.010 Intent.
- 17.42.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.42.030 Accessory uses.
- 17.42.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.42.045 Determination of appropriate use by Planning Commission.
- 17.42.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.42.060 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.42.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.42.080 Parking requirements.
- 17.42.090 Minimum loading area.
- 17.42.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.42.110 Site development plan.
- 17.42.120 Sign requirements.
- 17.42.125 Landscaping.
- Chapter 17.44 M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- 17.44.010 Intent.
- 17.44.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.44.030 Accessory uses.
- 17.44.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.44.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.44.060 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.44.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.44.080 Parking requirements.
- 17.44.090 Minimum loading area.
- 17.44.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.44.110 Site development plan.
- 17.44.120 Sign requirements.
- 17.44.125 Landscaping.
- Chapter 17.46 M-3 AGRICULTURE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
- 17.46.010 Intent.
- 17.46.020 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.46.030 Accessory uses.
- 17.46.040 Conditional uses.
- 17.46.050 Maximum building height.
- 17.46.060 Minimum yard requirements.
- 17.46.070 Maximum lot coverage.
- 17.46.080 Parking requirements.
- 17.46.090 Minimum loading area.
- 17.46.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
- 17.46.110 Site development plan.
- 17.46.120 Sign requirements.
- 17.46.125 Landscaping.
ARTICLE 7
Combining District
Sections
- Chapter 17.52 MUCZ MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
- 17.52.010 Intent.
- 17.52.020 Permitted uses.
- 17.52.030 Conditional uses.
- 17.52.040 Maximum permitted density.
- 17.52.050 Mixed residential use is required for new construction.
- 17.52.060 Development standards.
- 17.52.070 Minimum lot area lot width and yard requirements.
- 17.52.080 Maximum permitted lot coverage.
- 17.52.090 MUCZ Area 1.
- 17.52.100 MUCZ Area 2.
- Chapter 17.53 DMU DOWNTOWN MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
- Chapter 17.54 NMU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
- Chapter 17.55 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
- 17.55.010 Intent.
- 17.55.020 Applicability.
- 17.55.030 Permitted uses.
- 17.55.040 General regulation.
- 17.55.050 Applicability - Modification powers.
- 17.55.060 Pre-application review.
- 17.55.070 Application and initiation procedure.
- 17.55.080 Application.
- 17.55.090 Additional materials - Prior to permit issuance.
- 17.55.100 Action by Planning Commission.
- 17.55.110 Action by City Council.
- 17.55.120 Approval.
- 17.55.130 Development.
- 17.55.140 Expiration of planned development district.
- Chapter 17.56 AO AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
- 17.56.010 Intent.
- 17.56.020 Application of the AO district.
- 17.56.030 AO district regulations modify or supersede primary zoning district regulations.
- 17.56.040 Permitted principal uses.
- 17.56.050 Accessory uses.
- 17.56.060 Conditional uses.
- 17.56.070 Fence requirements.
- 17.56.080 Sign requirements.
- 17.56.090 Fee waiver.
- Chapter 17.58 SP SPECIAL PARKING COMBINING ZONES
- Chapter 17.59 HCC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
ARTICLE 8
Public Use District
Sections
- Chapter 17.62 PQP P UBLIC AND QUASI -PUBLIC DISTRICT
ARTICLE 9
Development Standards
Sections
- Chapter 17.72 GENERAL USE REGULATIONS
- 17.72.010 Abandonment of public holding.
- 17.72.020 Public facilities.
- 17.72.030 Access to structures.
- 17.72.040 Fences and hedges.
- 17.72.041 Permits required for fences.
- 17.72.042 Fence permits - Conditions.
- 17.72.043 Failure to obtain permit - Penalties.
- 17.72.044 Fence regulations.
- 17.72.050 Height exceptions.
- 17.72.060 Sign requirements.
- 17.72.070 New residential construction.
- 17.72.080 Bed and breakfast inn defined.
- 17.72.090 Special restriction for particular uses - Adult entertainment businesses.
- 17.72.100 Refuse collection areas.
- Chapter 17.74 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.76 OFF-STREET PARKING
- Chapter 17.78 YARDS
ARTICLE 10
Miscellaneous and Special Situations
Sections
- Chapter 17.81 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
- 17.81.010 Intent.
- 17.81.020 Applicability.
- 17.81.030 Severability.
- 17.81.040 Definitions.
- 17.81.050 Connection to main building.
- 17.81.060 Location in yard setbacks.
- 17.81.070 Location.
- 17.81.080 Occupancy.
- 17.81.090 Use and maintenance standards and requirements.
- 17.81.100 Notification requirements for metal shipping containers.
- 17.81.110 Removal of metal shipping containers.
- Chapter 17.82 SECOND DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 17.83 TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY OF MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
- 17.83.010 Intent.
- 17.83.020 Provisions.
- 17.83.030 Temporary occupancy in residential zoning districts.
- 17.83.040 Residential zone occupancy permit - Annual review, expiration, and revocation.
- 17.83.050 Temporary occupancy in non-residential zoning districts.
- 17.83.060 Non-residential zone occupancy permit - Application, issuance, and expiration.
- 17.83.070 Occupancy which is permitted in any zoning district.
- Chapter 17.84 HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 17.85 AT-HOME COMMERCIAL SERVICES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 17.86 SATELLITE ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT
- Chapter 17.87 RECYCLING FACILITIES
- 17.87.010 Recycling activities not permitted in residential zones.
- 17.87.020 Processing facility allowed by use permit in industrial zones.
- 17.87.030 Reverse vending machines recycling centers and recycling locations occupying less than eighty square feet - Administrative permit required.
- 17.87.040 Small collection facilities - permit required.
- 17.87.050 Facilities exceeding five hundred square feet in area - Permit required.
- 17.87.060 Administrative permits issued by Planning Department.
- 17.87.070 Permit criteria.
- Chapter 17.88 PROHIBITING MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY
- Chapter 17.89 SPECIAL SITUATIONS
- 17.89.010 Intent.
- 17.89.020 Applicability.
- 17.89.030 Definitions.
- 17.89.040 Prohibition of marijuana cultivation, processing, transport and/or deliveries.
- 17.89.050 Separation of Section 17.89.040.
- 17.89.060 Cultivation of marijuana in residential/commercial zone districts for personal use.
- 17.89.070 Prohibition of medical marijuana collectives, cooperatives, dispensaries, processing, transport and/or deliveries.
- 17.89.080 Separation of Section 17.89.070.
- 17.89.090 Medical marijuana collectives, cooperatives, dispensaries.
- 17.89.100 Enforcement.