Half Moon Bay City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Chapter 18.01 ZONING ORDINANCE–GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 18.02 DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 18.03 USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- § 18.03.010 Purpose and applicability.
- § 18.03.020 Uses not classified.
- § 18.03.030 Residential use classifications.
- § 18.03.040 Public and semipublic use classifications.
- § 18.03.050 Commercial use classifications.
- § 18.03.060 Industrial use classifications.
- § 18.03.070 Accessory use classifications.
- § 18.03.080 Temporary use classifications.
- Chapter 18.04 RESIDENTIAL GROWTH LIMITATIONS
- Chapter 18.05 WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY ALLOCATION AND RESERVATION
ARTICLE II
ZONING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- Chapter 18.06 RESIDENTIAL LAND USE (R-1, R-2, R-3)
- § 18.06.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.06.020 Schedule of uses.
- § 18.06.025 Use regulations.
- § 18.06.030 Residential development standards.
- § 18.06.035 R-1-B-3 development standards.
- § 18.06.040 Specific development standards.
- § 18.06.050 Exceptions to development standards.
- § 18.06.060 Manufactured homes.
- § 18.06.070 Nonconforming structures.
- § 18.06.080 Permits and plan review.
- Chapter 18.07 COMMERCIAL LAND USE (C-D, C-R)
- § 18.07.010 Purpose.
- § 18.07.015 C-D and C-R zoning districts established.
- § 18.07.020 Permitted uses.
- § 18.07.025 Use regulations.
- § 18.07.030 General development standards.
- § 18.07.035 C-R zoning district development standards.
- § 18.07.040 C-D zoning district development standards.
- § 18.07.045 Exceptions to development standards.
- § 18.07.050 Nonconforming structures and uses.
- § 18.07.055 Historic downtown area, structures and uses.
- § 18.07.060 Required permits and plan review.
- Chapter 18.08 COMMERCIAL LAND USE (C-VS, C-G)
- § 18.08.010 Purpose.
- § 18.08.015 C-VS and C-G zoning districts established.
- § 18.08.020 Permitted uses.
- § 18.08.025 Use regulations.
- § 18.08.030 General development standards.
- § 18.08.035 C-VS zoning district standards.
- § 18.08.040 C-G zoning district standards.
- § 18.08.045 Exceptions to development standards.
- § 18.08.050 Nonconforming structures.
- § 18.08.055 Historic structures.
- § 18.08.060 Required permits and plan review.
- Chapter 18.09 PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC LAND USE (P-S)
- Chapter 18.10 INDUSTRIAL LAND USE (IND)
- § 18.10.010 Permitted uses.
- § 18.10.020 Conditionally permitted uses.
- § 18.10.030 Building height limit.
- § 18.10.040 Minimum building site.
- § 18.10.050 Front yard.
- § 18.10.060 Side yard.
- § 18.10.070 Rear yard.
- § 18.10.080 Noise.
- § 18.10.090 Maximum floor area, retail uses.
- § 18.10.100 Screening of outdoor storage facilities.
- Chapter 18.11 OPEN SPACE RESERVE AND URBAN RESERVE LAND USE (OS-R, U-R)
- § 18.11.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.11.015 Permitted uses in OSR and UR districts.
- § 18.11.020 OSR and UR district use regulations.
- § 18.11.025 OSR and UR district development standards.
- § 18.11.030 Conversion of a UR district to a PUD district.
- § 18.11.035 Conversion of OSR district to a PUD district.
- § 18.11.040 Nonconforming structures and uses.
- Chapter 18.12 OPEN SPACE LAND USE (OS-A, OS-P, OS-C)
- § 18.12.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.12.015 Open space district general requirements.
- § 18.12.020 Open space district use regulations.
- § 18.12.025 Specific development standards.
- § 18.12.030 Coastal resource conservation standards.
- § 18.12.035 Nonconforming structures and uses.
- § 18.12.040 New or additional dwellings prohibited.
- Chapter 18.13 AGRICULTURAL LAND USE (A-1)
- Chapter 18.14 AGRICULTURAL LAND USE (A-2)
- Chapter 18.15 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT LAND USE (PUD)
- § 18.15.010 Intent and purpose.
- § 18.15.015 Applicability and zoning designation.
- § 18.15.020 Rezoning to a planned unit development district.
- § 18.15.025 Permitted land uses.
- § 18.15.030 Review of a planned unit development plan.
- § 18.15.035 Content of a planned unit development plan.
- § 18.15.040 Required findings of fact.
- § 18.15.045 Implementation of a planned unit development plan.
- § 18.15.050 Amendment of a planned unit development plan.
- § 18.15.065 Status of a previously adopted PUD plan.
- Chapter 18.16 DYKSTRA RANCH PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD-X)
- § 18.16.005 Purpose.
- § 18.16.010 Intent.
- § 18.16.015 Phasing of development.
- § 18.16.020 Amendment required.
- § 18.16.025 Permitted uses.
- § 18.16.030 Prohibited uses.
- § 18.16.035 Residential development standards.
- § 18.16.040 Recreational facilities.
- § 18.16.045 Development adjacent to sensitive habitat.
- § 18.16.050 Preservation of streams, wetlands habitats, and lake.
- § 18.16.055 Preservation of the pond.
- § 18.16.060 Development above the one hundred sixty-foot contour.
- § 18.16.065 Grading, soils, and drainage.
- § 18.16.070 Streets, traffic, and circulation.
- § 18.16.075 Water and sewer service.
- § 18.16.080 Noise.
- Chapter 18.17 MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
- § 18.17.010 Mobile home park (MHP) district established.
- § 18.17.011 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.17.012 Definitions.
- § 18.17.020 Use regulations.
- § 18.17.030 Development standards.
- § 18.17.040 Exceptions to development standards.
- § 18.17.050 Nonconforming uses and structures.
- § 18.17.060 Required permits and plan review.
ARTICLE III
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Chapter 18.20 LOCAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- § 18.20.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.20.015 Applicability.
- § 18.20.020 Definitions.
- § 18.20.025 Permit required.
- § 18.20.030 Exemptions.
- § 18.20.035 Categorical exclusion areas.
- § 18.20.040 Permits for emergency work.
- § 18.20.045 Application requirements.
- § 18.20.050 Determination of jurisdiction.
- § 18.20.055 Hearing required.
- § 18.20.060 Notice required.
- § 18.20.065 Conditions.
- § 18.20.070 Findings required.
- § 18.20.075 Appeals and finality of city action.
- § 18.20.080 Expiration of coastal development permit.
- § 18.20.085 Permit amendment and extensions.
- § 18.20.090 Penalties and enforcement.
- Chapter 18.22 USE PERMITS
- § 18.22.010 Issuance for certain uses.
- § 18.22.020 Quarries–Permit–Bond.
- § 18.22.030 Quarries–Permit– Application and investigation.
- § 18.22.040 Quarries–Permit–Fee.
- § 18.22.050 Quarries–Inspection fees.
- § 18.22.055 On-sale alcohol outlets.
- § 18.22.060 Quarries–Excavation.
- § 18.22.070 Quarries–Fencing.
- § 18.22.080 Quarries–Drainage of premises.
- § 18.22.090 Quarries–Erosion control and screen planting.
- § 18.22.100 Quarries–Maintenance and operation.
- § 18.22.110 Topsoil sites–Permit and bond.
- § 18.22.120 Topsoil sites–Applicability of certain provisions.
- § 18.22.130 Topsoil sites–Erosion control.
- § 18.22.140 Topsoil site–Drainage of premises.
- § 18.22.150 Topsoil site–Maintenance and operation.
- § 18.22.160 Application–Procedure– Map.
- § 18.22.170 Application–Public hearing–When required.
- § 18.22.180 Application–Public hearing–Notice.
- § 18.22.190 Application–Public hearing–Decision.
- § 18.22.200 Appeals.
- § 18.22.210 Revocation–When.
- § 18.22.220 Revocation–Hearing and notice.
- § 18.22.230 Application–Resubmittal after final disapproval.
- § 18.22.240 Wireless telecommunications facilities–Purpose.
- § 18.22.250 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Definitions.
- § 18.22.260 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Permit requirements and standards for new wireless telecommunication facilities that are not co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.270 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Permit requirements for new wireless telecommunication facilities that are not co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.280 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Development and design standards for new wireless telecommunication facilities that are not co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.290 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Performance standards for new wireless telecommunication facilities that are not co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.300 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Additional requirements.
- § 18.22.310 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Application requirements for new wireless telecommunication facilities that are not co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.320 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Use permit term, renewal and expiration.
- § 18.22.330 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Permit requirements and standards for co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.340 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Development and design standards for co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.350 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Performance standards for co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.360 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Additional requirements and standards for co-location facilities.
- § 18.22.370 Wireless telecommunication facilities–Application requirements for co-location facilities.
- Chapter 18.23 VARIANCES
- § 18.23.010 When may be granted.
- § 18.23.020 Application–Procedure –Map.
- § 18.23.030 Application–Public hearing–Notice.
- § 18.23.040 Application–Public hearing–Decision.
- § 18.23.050 Appeals.
- § 18.23.060 Expiration date–Extension.
- § 18.23.070 Application–Resubmittal after final disapproval.
- § 18.23.080 Applicability of Section 18.23.090.
- § 18.23.090 Application–Planning commission action.
- Chapter 18.24 AMENDMENTS
- § 18.24.010 Resolution of intention–Application.
- § 18.24.020 Application–Hearing–Notice.
- § 18.24.030 Recommendation by planning commission.
- § 18.24.040 Council hearing–Notice.
- § 18.24.050 Resolution of intention by city council.
- § 18.24.060 Decision by city council.
- § 18.24.070 Withdrawal of petition.
- § 18.24.080 Hearing–Notice–When not required.
- § 18.24.090 Application–Resubmittal after final disapproval.
- § 18.24.100 Certification of local coastal program amendments.
- Chapter 18.25 NONCONFORMING USES
- § 18.25.010 Continuance–Extension prohibited.
- § 18.25.015 If use is discontinued.
- § 18.25.020 Continuance–Where building not involved.
- § 18.25.030 Building valued at or under five hundred dollars.
- § 18.25.040 Outdoor advertising structure.
- § 18.25.050 Use of previously abandoned building.
- § 18.25.060 Enlargement and extension prohibited–Exception.
- § 18.25.070 Reconstruction of damaged building.
- § 18.25.080 Applicability to prior construction.
- § 18.25.090 Auto wrecking establishments.
- § 18.25.100 Above ground petroleum production storage facilities.
- Chapter 18.26 ENFORCEMENT–PENALTIES
- § 18.26.010 Nuisance designated–Abatement procedure.
- § 18.26.020 Remedies cumulative.
- § 18.26.030 Violation–Investigation.
- § 18.26.035 Not construed to limit authority.
- § 18.26.040 Conformance required in issuance of permits and licenses.
- § 18.26.050 Building inspector duties.
- § 18.26.060 Police chief duties.
ARTICLE IV
SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- Chapter 18.30 MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSION
- § 18.30.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.30.015 Definitions.
- § 18.30.020 Vacancy rate in excess of twenty percent–Notice required.
- § 18.30.025 Use permit required.
- § 18.30.030 Conversion impact report required.
- § 18.30.035 Relocation plan required.
- § 18.30.040 Required findings for conversion.
- § 18.30.045 Conditions of approval.
- § 18.30.050 Effective date of conversion.
- § 18.30.055 Issuance of grading and/or building permits.
- § 18.30.060 Violations.
- Chapter 18.31 RECYCLING AND TRASH MANAGEMENT
- § 18.31.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.31.020 Definitions.
- § 18.31.030 Source reduction/recycling plan.
- § 18.31.040 Storage area and volume requirements.
- § 18.31.050 Recycling–Implementation.
- § 18.31.060 Enclosures–Applicability.
- § 18.31.070 Exceptions.
- § 18.31.080 Design, construction and maintenance.
- § 18.31.090 Location, screening and accessibility.
- § 18.31.100 Approval and appeal.
- § 18.31.110 Penalties.
- Chapter 18.32 REGULATION OF SATELLITE ANTENNAS
- Chapter 18.33 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS [1]
- § 18.33.010 Purpose.
- § 18.33.020 Review and approval.
- § 18.33.030 Standards for streamlined accessory dwelling units.
- § 18.33.040 Standards for other accessory dwelling units.
- § 18.33.050 All accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
- § 18.33.060 Combination proposals.
- § 18.33.070 Conformance with certified local coastal program.
- § 18.33.080 Declaration of restrictions.
- § 18.33.090 Incentives.
- Chapter 18.34 PARK FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT FEES
- Chapter 18.35 BELOW MARKET RATE HOUSING
- § 18.35.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.35.015 Definitions.
- § 18.35.020 Applicability.
- § 18.35.025 Affordable housing agreement.
- § 18.35.030 Establishment of an affordable housing fund.
- § 18.35.035 Affordable housing fund accumulation and disbursement.
- § 18.35.040 Location of below market rate units.
- § 18.35.045 Fee in lieu of providing below market rate housing.
- § 18.35.050 Incentives for below market rate units.
- § 18.35.055 Occupancy requirements.
- § 18.35.060 Resale of below market rate units.
- § 18.35.065 Notice of conversion.
- § 18.35.070 Enforcement.
- Chapter 18.36 PARKING STANDARDS
- § 18.36.005 Intent and purpose.
- § 18.36.010 General provisions.
- § 18.36.015 Definitions.
- § 18.36.020 Change in use–Increase in number of parking spaces.
- § 18.36.025 Mixed-use occupancies and uses not specified.
- § 18.36.030 Joint use of facilities.
- § 18.36.035 Nonconforming parking.
- § 18.36.040 Off-street parking facilities–Required number of parking spaces, size and access standards, and parking for disabled individuals.
- § 18.36.045 Off-street loading requirements.
- § 18.36.050 Guest parking spaces in residential developments and mobile home parks.
- § 18.36.055 Off-street parking facilities–Required improvements.
- § 18.36.060 Parking spaces in residential district front yards.
- § 18.36.065 Off-street parking on a separate lot.
- § 18.36.070 Bicycle parking.
- § 18.36.075 Low-emission vehicle parking.
- § 18.36.080 Plans to accompany building permit application.
- § 18.36.085 Parking exceptions.
- Chapter 18.37 VISUAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
- § 18.37.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.37.015 Applicability.
- § 18.37.020 Visual resources areas.
- § 18.37.025 Beach viewshed area standards.
- § 18.37.030 Scenic corridor standards.
- § 18.37.035 Upland slopes standards.
- § 18.37.040 Old downtown standards.
- § 18.37.045 Significant plant communities.
- § 18.37.050 Landscape design standards.
- § 18.37.055 Screening standards.
- § 18.37.060 Standards for utilities, lighting and signs.
- § 18.37.070 Standards for telecommunications facilities.
- Chapter 18.38 COASTAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION STANDARDS
- § 18.38.010 Purpose and intent.
- § 18.38.015 Applicability.
- § 18.38.020 Coastal resource areas.
- § 18.38.025 Amendments to coastal resource area maps.
- § 18.38.030 Required reports.
- § 18.38.035 Biological report.
- § 18.38.040 Archaeological report.
- § 18.38.045 Geological report.
- § 18.38.050 Environmental evaluation standards.
- § 18.38.055 Environmental impact reports.
- § 18.38.060 Sand dunes.
- § 18.38.065 Bluffs and sea-cliffs.
- § 18.38.070 Coastal access ways.
- § 18.38.075 Riparian corridors and buffer zones.
- § 18.38.080 Wetlands.
- § 18.38.085 Habitats for rare and endangered species.
- § 18.38.090 Habitats for unique species.
- § 18.38.095 Archaeological resources.
- § 18.38.100 Development conditions.
- § 18.38.105 Fees.
- § 18.38.110 Notice.
- § 18.38.115 Appeals.
- § 18.38.120 Water quality protection–Exceptional lots.
- § 18.38.121 Water quality protection–Mobile home parks.
- § 18.38.123 Standards for telecommunications facilities.
- Chapter 18.39 HISTORIC RESOURCES PRESERVATION
- Chapter 18.40 LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM PUBLIC ACCESS
- Chapter 18.41 CONDOMINIUM HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS
- § 18.41.010 Intent and purpose.
- § 18.41.015 Condominium hotels defined.
- § 18.41.020 Approvals required.
- § 18.41.025 Conditions of approval.
- § 18.41.030 Development standards.
- § 18.41.035 Occupancy requirements.
- § 18.41.040 Creation of and on-going requirements for on-site management.
- § 18.41.045 Annual audits.
- § 18.41.050 Conformance with the residential growth initiative.
- § 18.41.055 Transient occupancy tax requirements.
- § 18.41.060 Payment of park facilities development fees.
- § 18.41.065 Payment of traffic mitigation fees.
- Chapter 18.42 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
- § 18.42.010 Purpose.
- § 18.42.020 Definitions.
- § 18.42.030 Eligibility for density bonus and incentives.
- § 18.42.040 Amount and calculation of density bonus.
- § 18.42.050 Incentives and concessions.
- § 18.42.060 Parking requirements.
- § 18.42.070 Density bonus and incentives for child care facilities.
- § 18.42.080 Approvals.
- § 18.42.090 Design, distribution and timing of development of affordable housing units.
- § 18.42.100 Density bonus request.
- § 18.42.110 Affordable housing unit plan.
- § 18.42.120 Affordable housing agreement.
- § 18.42.140 Child care facility agreement.
- § 18.42.150 Administrative fee.
- § 18.42.160 Compliance.