Lafayette City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
PART 1
- General Administration
Sections
- Chapter 6-1 - PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 6-2 - APPLICATIONS AND PERMITS
- Article 1. - In General
- Article 2. - Notices, Hearings and Findings
- 6-210 - Planning director's duty to give notice.
- 6-211 - Notice requirements.
- 6-212 - Rules governing conduct of hearing—Opportunity to be heard and burden of proof.
- 6-213 - Findings before making recommendation on change in land use district classification or land use regulation.
- 6-214 - Specific findings necessary for variance.
- 6-215 - Specific findings necessary for land use permit.
- 6-216 - Findings for approval of subdivision or minor subdivision.
- 6-218 - Conditions to approval.
- 6-220 - Contract zoning.
- Article 3. - Decisions and Appeal[2]
- 6-225 - Time and manner of decision.
- 6-226 - When decision is final; time for appeal.
- 6-227 - Denial without prejudice.
- 6-228 - Appeal by city councilmember in his or her official capacity.
- 6-229 - Appeal by planning commissioner in his or her official capacity.
- 6-230 - Filing and form of notice of appeal by interested parties.
- 6-231 - Appeals by interested parties; reasons for appeal.
- 6-232 - Appeal from action of zoning administrator.
- 6-233 - Appeal from decision of planning commission.
- 6-234 - Appeal from decision of staff.
- 6-235 - City council decision on appeal.
- 6-236 - Judicial review.
- 6-237 - Reconsideration.
- 6-238 - Time limit on reapplication for same matter.
- Article 4. - Expiration and Revocation
- Article 5. - Design Review[3]
- 6-270 - Findings and purpose.
- 6-271 - Definitions.
- 6-272 - Applicability and general requirements.
- 6-273 - Required information.
- 6-274 - Evaluation.
- 6-275 - Design review findings.
- 6-276 - Hearing authority.
- 6-277 - Notice.
- 6-278 - Decision and findings.
- 6-279 - Conditions may be imposed.
- 6-280 - Appeal—Reconsideration.
- 6-281 - Other regulations.
PART 2
- General Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 6-3 - DEFINITIONS[4]
- 6-301 - General.
- 6-302 - Accessory building.
- 6-303 - Accessory use.
- 6-304 - Accessory sign.
- 6-305 - Agriculture.
- 6-306 - Apartment unit.
- 6-307 - Average dwelling unit density.
- 6-308 - Average width.
- 6-312 - Building.
- 6-313 - Building height.
- 6-316 - Depth of a lot.
- 6-317 - District.
- 6-319 - Duplex.
- 6-320 - Dwelling—Dwelling unit.
- 6-321 - Existing grade.
- 6-322 - Flag lot.
- 6-323 - Family.
- 6-324 - Front yard.
- 6-325 - Frontage.
- 6-326 - Half story.
- 6-327 - Home occupation.
- 6-328 - Hotel.
- 6-331 - Kitchen.
- 6-332 - Inner court.
- 6-333 - Landscaping.
- 6-334 - Livestock.
- 6-335 - Lot.
- 6-336 - Motel.
- 6-337 - Multiple-family building.
- 6-338 - Multiple-family building group.
- 6-339 - Multiple-family dwelling.
- 6-342 - Nonaccessory sign.
- 6-343 - Nonconforming use.
- 6-346 - Rear yard.
- 6-347 - Residential business.
- 6-348 - Retail business.
- 6-350 - Single-family dwelling.
- 6-350.5 - Single housekeeping unit.
- 6-351 - Side yard.
- 6-353 - Small farming.
- 6-354 - Story.
- 6-355 - Structure.
- 6-358 - Townhouse.
- 6-358.5 - Vacant lot.
- 6-359 - Yard.
- Chapter 6-4 - ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATIONS[5]
- 6-401 - General.
- 6-402 - Administrative activity.
- 6-403 - Administrative civic activity.
- 6-405 - Animal care commercial activity.
- 6-406 - Automotive repair and cleaning activity.
- 6-407 - Automotive sales, rental and delivery activity.
- 6-408 - Automotive servicing activity.
- 6-409 - Boarding house.
- 6-410 - Community assembly and education activity.
- 6-411 - Business and communication service activity.
- 6-412 - Commercial automotive fee parking activity.
- 6-413 - Commercial laundry or dry cleaning activity.
- 6-414 - Commercial recreation activity.
- 6-415 - Consultative service activity.
- 6-416 - Construction sales and service activity.
- 6-417 - Convenience market activity.
- 6-418 - Day-care and educational services activity.
- 6-419 - Fast-food restaurant activity.
- 6-420 - Financial service activity.
- 6-421 - Firearm sales.
- 6-423 - Full-service restaurant activity.
- 6-424 - General commercial sales and service activity.
- 6-425 - General food sales activity.
- 6-426 - General personal service activity.
- 6-427 - General retail sales activity.
- 6-428 - Light manufacturing and research activity.
- 6-429 - Limited child-care activity.
- 6-429.5 - Cannabis uses.
- 6-430 - Medical service activity.
- 6-431 - Kennel activity.
- 6-432 - Multiple pet activity.
- 6-433 - Real estate service activity.
- 6-434 - Self-service laundry or retail dry cleaning activity.
- 6-436 - Hotels and motels activity.
- 6-437 - Undertaking service activity.
- 6-438 - Utility distribution and civic service activity.
- 6-439 - Home/business furnishings activity.
- 6-440 - Sales representatives and goods brokers activity.
- 6-441 - Hospital.
- 6-442 - Supportive care.
- 6-443 - Domicile.
- 6-444 - Foster home.
- 6-445 - Group home.
- 6-446 - Lodging or lodgings.
- 6-447 - Low barrier navigation center.
- 6-448 - Residential care facility.
- 6-449 - Supportive housing.
- 6-450 - Transitional housing.
- 6-451 - Transitory lodging.
- Chapter 6-5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 1. - Miscellaneous
- 6-502 - Synonymous symbols and phrases.
- 6-503 - Enforcement.
- 6-504 - Land use permits.
- 6-505 - Variances in new subdivisions.
- 6-507 - Division and consolidation of lots.
- 6-508 - Required area reduced by public use.
- 6-509 - Lots divided by district.
- 6-510 - Highway setback lines.
- 6-511 - Sight obstructions at intersections.
- 6-512 - Setback requirements.
- 6-513 - Building height.
- 6-514 - Obstructions in yard areas.
- 6-515 - Side yards on lots established before effective date of zoning.
- 6-516 - Local agencies, utilities and pipelines.
- 6-517 - Accessory uses in rear yards.
- 6-518 - Rear yard abutting on side yard.
- 6-519 - Contract zoning.
- 6-520 - Drilling for oil, gas and minerals.
- 6-522 - Drainage requirements.
- 6-523 - Livestock.
- 6-524 - Animal structures.
- 6-526 - Height limitations in required yards.
- 6-527 - Manufactured home.
- 6-528 - Prohibited uses and activities.
- 6-529 - Temporary sales.
- 6-530 - Satellite dish antennas.
- 6-531 - Residential conversions and replacements.
- 6-532 - Criteria for retail dry cleaners.
- 6-533 - Firearm sales.
- 6-534 - Supportive care.
- 6-535 - Cannabis uses.
- 6-536 - Boarding houses.
- Article 2. - Nonconforming Uses
- Article 3. - Accessory Dwelling Units[6]
- 6-560 - Purpose and findings.
- 6-561 - Definitions.
- 6-562 - Process and timing.
- 6-563 - General ADU and JADU requirements.
- 6-564 - Class A ADUs.
- 6-565 - Class B ADUs.
- 6-566 - Class C ADUs.
- 6-567 - Impact fees.
- 6-568 - Nonconforming zoning code conditions, building code violations, and unpermitted structures.
- 6-569 - ADU bonus program.
- Article 4 - Recreation Courts
- Article 5. - Demolition in the Downtown
- Article 6. - Small Farm Animals
- Article 1. - Miscellaneous
- Chapter 6-6 - OFF-STREET PARKING[7]
PART 3
- Land Use Districts
Sections
- Article 1. - Single-Family Residential District-6
- 6-701 - General.
- 6-702 - Purpose.
- 6-703 - Uses permitted.
- 6-704 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-705 - Lot area.
- 6-706 - Lot width.
- 6-707 - Lot depth.
- 6-708 - Height.
- 6-709 - Side yards.
- 6-710 - Setback.
- 6-711 - Rear yard.
- 6-712 - Parking space.
- 6-713 - Modifiable sections.
- 6-714 - No rezoning to R-6.
- 6-715 - Creation and improvement of new lots.
- Article 2. - Single-family Residential District-10
- Article 3. - Single-family Residential District-12
- Article 4. - Single-family Residential District-15
- Article 5. - Single-family Residential District-20
- Article 6. - Single-family Residential District-40
- Article 7. - Single-family Residential District-65
- Article 8. - Single-family Residential District-100
- Article 9. - Low Density Residential District-5
- Article 10. - Low Density Residential District-10
- Article 11. - Procedure for Requesting a Reduction in the Minimum Lot Area in the Low Density Residential-10 District
- 6-7221 - Claim.
- 6-7222 - Application for reduction in minimum lot area.
- 6-7223 - Information required to measure economic impact of the minimum lot area.
- 6-7224 - Processing concurrently with general plan amendment and zoning change request.
- 6-7225 - City retention of economic consultant.
- 6-7226 - Notice.
- 6-7227 - Hearing recommendation and decision.
- 6-7228 - Factors in determination.
- 6-7229 - Findings supporting recommendation and decision.
- 6-7230 - Time limit for judicial review.
- Article 1. - Two-family Residential District
- 6-801 - General.
- 6-802 - Purpose.
- 6-803 - Uses permitted.
- 6-804 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-805 - Lot area.
- 6-806 - Lot width.
- 6-807 - Lot depth.
- 6-808 - Height.
- 6-809 - Setback.
- 6-810 - Side yards.
- 6-811 - Rear yard.
- 6-812 - Lot coverage.
- 6-813 - Parking space.
- 6-815 - Modifiable sections.
- 6-816 - Design review.
- Article 2. - Multiple-family Residential District A
- 6-821 - General.
- 6-822 - Purpose.
- 6-823 - Uses permitted.
- 6-824 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-825 - Lot area.
- 6-826 - Floor area ratio (FAR).
- 6-826.5 - Density.
- 6-827 - Lot width.
- 6-828 - Lot depth.
- 6-829 - Height.
- 6-830 - Setback.
- 6-831 - Side yards.
- 6-832 - Rear yard.
- 6-833 - Lot coverage.
- 6-834 - Open space.
- 6-835 - Planted open space.
- 6-836 - Private open space.
- 6-837 - Parking.
- 6-839 - Design review.
- 6-840 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 3. - Multiple-family Residential District B
- 6-841 - General.
- 6-842 - Purpose.
- 6-843 - Uses permitted.
- 6-844 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-845 - Lot area.
- 6-846 - Density.
- 6-847 - Lot width.
- 6-848 - Lot depth.
- 6-849 - Height.
- 6-850 - Setback.
- 6-851 - Side yards.
- 6-852 - Rear yard.
- 6-853 - Lot coverage.
- 6-854 - Open space.
- 6-855 - Landscaped space.
- 6-856 - Private open space.
- 6-857 - Parking.
- 6-859 - Design review.
- 6-860 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 4. - Multiple-family Residential/Professional Office District
- 6-861 - General.
- 6-862 - Purpose.
- 6-863 - Uses permitted.
- 6-864 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-865 - Lot area.
- 6-866 - Lot width.
- 6-867 - Lot depth.
- 6-868 - Height.
- 6-869 - Setback.
- 6-870 - Side yards.
- 6-871 - Rear yard.
- 6-872 - Floor area ratio.
- 6-872.5 - Density.
- 6-873 - Open space.
- 6-874 - Landscaped space.
- 6-875 - Parking space.
- 6-877 - Design review.
- 6-878 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 5. - Multiple-family Residential Townhouse District
- Article 6. - Multiple-family Residential/Professional Office, One-story District
- Article 1. - Retail Business District[8]
- 6-901 - General.
- 6-902 - Purpose.
- 6-903 - Specific plans.
- 6-904 - Uses permitted.
- 6-905 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-906 - Restrictions on ground-level uses.
- 6-907 - Use permit criteria for ground-level uses.
- 6-908 - Lot area.
- 6-909 - Height.
- 6-910 - Density.
- 6-911 - Open space.
- 6-912 - Landscaping.
- 6-913 - Minimum setbacks or yards.
- 6-914 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-915 - Design review.
- 6-916 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 1.5. - Retail Business District-60
- 6-916.1 - General.
- 6-916.2 - Purpose.
- 6-916.3 - Specific plans.
- 6-916.4 - Uses permitted.
- 6-916.5 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-916.6 - Restrictions on ground-level uses.
- 6-916.7 - Use permit criteria for ground-level uses.
- 6-916.8 - Lot area.
- 6-916.9 - Height.
- 6-916.10 - Density.
- 6-916.11 - Open space.
- 6-916.12 - Landscaping.
- 6-916.13 - Minimum setbacks and upper-story step-backs.
- 6-916.14 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-916.15 - Design review.
- 6-916.16 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 2. - General Commercial District[9]
- 6-921 - General.
- 6-922 - Purpose.
- 6-923 - Uses permitted.
- 6-924 - Uses requiring a use permit.
- 6-925 - Lot area.
- 6-926 - Lot width.
- 6-927 - Lot depth.
- 6-928 - Height.
- 6-929 - Density.
- 6-930 - Side yards for three-story buildings.
- 6-931 - Setback.
- 6-932 - Minimum side and rear yards.
- 6-933 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-935 - Design review.
- 6-936 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 2.5. - General Commercial District-60
- 6-936.1 - General.
- 6-936.2 - Purpose.
- 6-936.3 - Uses permitted.
- 6-936.4 - Uses requiring a use permit.
- 6-936.5 - Lot area.
- 6-936.6 - Lot width.
- 6-936.7 - Lot depth.
- 6-936.8 - Height.
- 6-936.9 - Density.
- 6-936.10 - Minimum setbacks and upper-story step-backs.
- 6-936.11 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-936.12 - Design review.
- 6-936.13 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 3. - Forestry Recreation District
- Article 4. - Special Retail Business District[10]
- 6-961 - General.
- 6-962 - Purpose.
- 6-963 - Specific plans.
- 6-964 - Uses permitted.
- 6-965 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-966 - Restrictions on ground-level and automobile traffic oriented uses.
- 6-967 - Lot area.
- 6-968 - Height.
- 6-969 - Density.
- 6-970 - Open space.
- 6-971 - Landscaping.
- 6-972 - Setbacks or yards.
- 6-973 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-974 - Design review.
- 6-975 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 4.5. - Special Retail Business District-60
- 6-975.1 - General.
- 6-975.2 - Purpose.
- 6-975.3 - Specific plans.
- 6-975.4 - Uses permitted.
- 6-975.5 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-975.6 - Restrictions on ground-level and automobile traffic oriented uses.
- 6-975.7 - Lot area.
- 6-975.8 - Height.
- 6-975.9 - Density.
- 6-975.10 - Open space.
- 6-975.11 - Landscaping.
- 6-975.12 - Minimum setbacks and upper-story step-backs.
- 6-975.13 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-975.14 - Design review.
- 6-975.15 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 5. - General Commercial District 1[11]
- 6-981 - General.
- 6-982 - Purpose.
- 6-983 - Uses permitted.
- 6-984 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-985 - Lot area.
- 6-986 - Lot width.
- 6-987 - Lot depth.
- 6-988 - Height.
- 6-989 - Density.
- 6-990 - Third story for residential use.
- 6-991 - Setback.
- 6-992 - Minimum side and rear yards.
- 6-993 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-995 - Access from residential street.
- 6-996 - Design review.
- 6-997 - Modifiable sections.
- 6-998 - Special use provisions.
- Article 6. - Pleasant Hill Road Commercial District
- 6-998.1 - General.
- 6-998.2 - Purpose.
- 6-998.3 - Uses permitted.
- 6-998.4 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-998.5 - Lot area.
- 6-998.6 - Lot width.
- 6-998.7 - Lot depth.
- 6-998.8 - Height.
- 6-998.9 - Setback.
- 6-998.10 - Minimum side and rear yards.
- 6-998.11 - Floor area ratio (FAR).
- 6-998.12 - Design review.
- 6-998.13 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 7. - General Commercial District-1-60
- 6-999.1 - General.
- 6-999.2 - Purpose.
- 6-999.3 - Uses permitted.
- 6-999.4 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-999.5 - Lot area.
- 6-999.6 - Lot width.
- 6-999.7 - Lot depth.
- 6-999.8 - Height.
- 6-999.9 - Density.
- 6-999.10 - Third story and above for residential use.
- 6-999.11 - Minimum setbacks and upper-story step-backs.
- 6-999.12 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-999.13 - Access from residential street.
- 6-999.14 - Design review.
- 6-999.15 - Modifiable sections.
- 6-999.16 - Special use provisions.
- Chapter 6-10 - OFFICE DISTRICTS
- Article 1. - Administrative/Professional Office District
- 6-1001 - General.
- 6-1002 - Purpose.
- 6-1003 - Uses permitted.
- 6-1004 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-1005 - Lot area.
- 6-1006 - Height.
- 6-1007 - Side yards.
- 6-1008 - Rear yards.
- 6-1009 - Setback.
- 6-1010 - Separation of structures from public right-of-way.
- 6-1011 - Landscaping.
- 6-1012 - Approval guidelines.
- 6-1013 - Off-street parking and loading.
- 6-1014 - Design review.
- 6-1015 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 1. - Administrative/Professional Office District
- Chapter 6-11 - PLANNED DISTRICTS
- Article 1. - Planned Unit District
- 6-1101 - General.
- 6-1102 - Purpose.
- 6-1103 - Application.
- 6-1104 - Procedure.
- 6-1105 - Final development plan.
- 6-1106 - Final development plan approval.
- 6-1107 - Latitude of regulations.
- 6-1108 - Required findings.
- 6-1109 - Termination of zoning.
- 6-1110 - Uses permitted.
- 6-1111 - Residential density.
- 6-1112 - Final development plan modifications.
- 6-1113 - Planned unit development on hillside land.
- Article 1. - Planned Unit District
- Chapter - 6-11.5 SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- Article 2. - Senior Residential Care Facilities
- Article 3. - Senior Citizen Housing Development and Senior Housing Projects
- Chapter 6-12 - COMBINING LAND USE DISTRICTS
- Article 1. - Purpose of Chapter
- Article 2. - Study Combining District
- Article 3. - Design Control Combining District
- Chapter 6-13 - SPECIAL DISTRICTS
- Article 1. - Interchange Transitional District
- 6-1301 - General.
- 6-1302 - Purpose.
- 6-1303 - Uses permitted.
- 6-1304 - Uses requiring a permit.
- 6-1305 - Lot area.
- 6-1306 - Lot width.
- 6-1307 - Height.
- 6-1308 - Side yards.
- 6-1309 - Setback.
- 6-1310 - Rear yard.
- 6-1311 - Lot coverage.
- 6-1312 - Open area.
- 6-1313 - Site plan and building elevations approval.
- 6-1314 - Modifiable sections.
- Article 2. - Reserved[12]
- Article 3. - Reserved[13]
- Article 4. - Plaza Way Overlay District
- Article 1. - Interchange Transitional District
PART 4
- Special Land Use Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 6-14 - WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
- 6-1401 - Purpose and intent.
- 6-1402 - Definitions.
- 6-1403 - Land use permits for wind conversion systems.
- 6-1404 - Application of other provisions governing use permits.
- 6-1405 - Application information.
- 6-1406 - Imposition of conditions.
- 6-1407 - Design and construction standards.
- 6-1408 - Minimum performance standards.
- 6-1409 - Abandonment.
- 6-1410 - WECS for common use.
- Chapter 6-15 - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
- 6-1501 - Purpose.
- 6-1502 - Definitions.
- 6-1503 - Applicability.
- 6-1504 - Exemptions.
- 6-1505 - General requirements.
- 6-1506 - Development standards.
- 6-1507 - Permitting authority.
- 6-1508 - Permit requirements.
- 6-1509 - Modification of existing wireless towers and base stations.
- 6-1510 - Permit Process.
- 6-1511 - Submittal Requirements.
- 6-1512 - Findings.
- 6-1513 - Standard Conditions.
- 6-1514 - Appeal and Reconsideration.
- 6-1515 - Applicability to Existing Facilities.
- 6-1516 - Review, Termination, and Revocation.
- 6-1517 - Map and Inventory.
- 6-1518 - Severability.
- Chapter 6-16 - DEDICATION OF PARKLAND AND PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK, TRAIL AND RECREATION PURPOSES[14]
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- 6-1601 - Authority.
- 6-1602 - Compliance with parks, trails and recreation element of general plan.
- 6-1603 - Supplemental regulations.
- 6-1604 - Definitions.
- 6-1611 - Requirements for subdivision.
- 6-1612 - Requirements for single parcel development.
- 6-1613 - Requirements for planned unit developments.
- 6-1614 - General standard for dedication of parkland, park facilities, or payment of fee.
- 6-1615 - Standards and formula for dedication of land and payment of fees in lieu of dedication of land.
- 6-1616 - Standards and formula for park facilities fees and park facilities on dedicated parkland.
- 6-1617 - Partial credit for private open land, trails and recreation facilities.
- 6-1618 - Credit for public facilities, open land areas, and park facilities.
- 6-1619 - Limitations on the use of land, park facilities, and fees.
- 6-1620 - Administration fee.
- Article 3. - Procedures and Administration
- 6-1621 - Establishment and development time.
- 6-1622 - Refunds.
- 6-1623 - Sale of dedicated land.
- 6-1624 - Proposal as to dedication of land, park facilities or payment of fees.
- 6-1625 - Decision of planning commission on requirement for land dedication, park facilities or payment of fees.
- 6-1626 - Time and manner of satisfying requirement.
- 6-1627 - Exemptions.
- 6-1628 - Development of facilities—Specific schedule.
- 6-1629 - Administration.
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- Chapter 6-17 - TREE PROTECTION[15]
- 6-1701 - Findings and purpose.
- 6-1702 - Definitions.
- 6-1703 - Tree maintenance by private parties.
- 6-1704 - Permit required.
- 6-1705 - Exceptions to permit requirements.
- 6-1706 - Permit Category I: Protected tree on property not associated with development application.
- 6-1707 - Permit Category II: Protected tree on developed or undeveloped property associated with development application.
- 6-1708 - Tree replacement and mitigation.
- 6-1709 - Violations and penalties.
- 6-1710 - Appeal.
- 6-1711 - Nonliability of the city.
- Chapter 6-18 - FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION[16]
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- Article 2. - Applications
- Article 3. - Administration
- Article 4. - Standards for Flood Hazard Reduction
- 6-1831 - Applications.
- 6-1832 - Anchoring.
- 6-1833 - Construction materials and methods.
- 6-1834 - Elevation and floodproofing.
- 6-1835 - Standards for storage of materials and equipment.
- 6-1836 - Standards for utilities.
- 6-1837 - Standards for subdivisions.
- 6-1838 - Standards for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
- 6-1839 - Floodways.
- 6-1840 - Flood-related erosion-prone area.
- Article 5. - Creek Setback Requirements
- Article 6. - Flood Hazard Variance Procedure
- Chapter 6-19 - DESIGN REVIEW OF STRUCTURES OVER 17′-0″ IN HEIGHT
- Chapter 6-20 - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT
- 6-2001 - Purpose and intent.
- 6-2002 - Application of this chapter.
- 6-2003 - Definitions.
- 6-2004 - Adoption of maps.
- 6-2006 - Modification of Lafayette Area Ridge Map.
- Article 2. - Hillside Overlay District
- Article 3. - Ridgeline Protection
- 6-2021 - Purpose and intent.
- 6-2022 - Classification of ridges.
- 6-2023 - Development restriction on class I or II ridgeline.
- 6-2024 - Development restriction on class III ridge.
- 6-2025 - Activities exempt from development restrictions in Sections 6-2023 and 6-2024.
- 6-2026 - Grant of exception permitting subdivision within a class I ridgeline setback.
- 6-2027 - Grant of exception permitting subdivision within a class II ridgeline setback or class III restricted ridgeline area.
- 6-2028 - Grant of exception permitting development on an existing lot of record within a restricted ridgeline area.
- 6-2029 - Restriction of development within a 15-degree declination of a class I or class II ridgeline setback.
- Article 4. - Development Requirements for Existing Lots of Record in the Hillside Overlay District
- Article 5. - Development Requirements for Subdivisions in the Hillside Overlay District
- 6-2041 - Purpose and intent.
- 6-2042 - Application of development requirements.
- 6-2043 - Lot area and density.
- 6-2044 - Calculation of average slope as used in Section 6-2043.
- 6-2045 - Exception to Section 6-2043.
- 6-2046 - Clustering.
- 6-2047 - Building site requirements — Exceptions.
- 6-2048 - Off-site visibility.
- 6-2049 - Trails.
- 6-2050 - Steep slopes — Exceptions.
- 6-2051 - Vegetation.
- 6-2052 - Open space, scenic and conservation easements.
- 6-2053 - Utilities.
- 6-2054 - Streets.
- 6-2055 - Fire safety.
- 6-2056 - Additional requirements.
- 6-2057 - Findings required for a subdivision in the Hillside Overlay District.
- Article 6. - Hillside Development Permit Approval Process
- 6-2061 - Hillside development permit process.
- 6-2062 - Submittal requirements.
- 6-2063 - Waiver of application submittals.
- 6-2064 - Notice.
- 6-2065 - Procedure for obtaining a hillside development permit.
- 6-2066 - Imposition of conditions.
- 6-2067 - Finding required for grant of exception permitting development on an existing lot of record within a restricted ridgeline area.
- 6-2068 - Findings required for grant of exception permitting subdivision within a class I ridgeline setback.
- 6-2069 - Findings required for grant of exception permitting subdivision within a class II or class III restricted ridgeline area.
- 6-2070 - Grant of exception permitting development within the 15-degree declination.
- 6-2071 - Findings for hillside development permit on existing lots of record.
- 6-2072 - Findings required for approval of subdivision in the Hillside Overlay District.
- 6-2073 - Permit expiration.
- 6-2074 - Issuance of permits.
- 6-2075 - Decisions and appeals.
- Article 7. - Procedures for the Granting of Exceptions Under This Chapter
- 6-2081 - Scope and application of procedures.
- 6-2082 - Application requirements and additional submittals.
- 6-2083 - Notice.
- 6-2084 - Planning commission as hearing authority.
- 6-2085 - Factors in determination.
- 6-2086 - Findings supporting recommendation and decision.
- 6-2087 - Time limit for judicial review.
- Chapter 6-21 - HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
- Article 1. - General
- Article 2. - Designation of Historical Landmarks
- Article 3. - Regulation of Landmarks
- Chapter 6-22 - MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS
- Chapter 6-23 - PARKING, VEHICLE STORAGE AND REPAIRS[17]
- Chapter 6-24 - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
- 6-2401 - Findings and purpose.
- 6-2402 - Authority for enactment.
- 6-2403 - Definitions.
- 6-2404 - Application.
- 6-2405 - Processing application and giving notice of public hearing.
- 6-2406 - Hearing and determination on the application.
- 6-2407 - Limitation on hearing body's authority.
- 6-2408 - Findings required to approve application.
- 6-2409 - Decision and appeal.
- 6-2410 - Completion of lot line adjustment.
- Chapter 6-24.5 - WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE
PART 5
- Signs and Outdoor Advertising
Sections
- Chapter 6-25 - SIGNS*
- Article 1. - General Provisions
- Article 2. - Prohibited Signs, Permit Requirements, Exemptions, Reviewing Authorities and Procedures
- 6-2519 - Prohibited signs.
- 6-2520 - Permit required.
- 6-2521 - Signs exempted from permit requirements.
- 6-2522 - Permits subject to planning services manager approval.
- 6-2523 - Permits subject to design review commission approval.
- 6-2524 - Permit application requirements.
- 6-2525 - Application review and approval.
- 6-2526 - Criteria for design review.
- 6-2527 - Variance.
- 6-2528 - Appeal procedure.
- 6-2529 - Fees.
- Article 3. - Master Sign Plan
- Article 4. - General Sign Limitations
- Article 5. - Requirements and Limitation on Special Uses
- 6-2560 - Maximum area for business signs.
- 6-2561 - Sign copy for business signs.
- 6-2562 - Sign for office, mixed use buildings and mixed use office complexes.
- 6-2563 - Temporary commercial signs.
- 6-2564 - Apartment and rooming house signs.
- 6-2565 - Residential signs.
- 6-2566 - Institution signs.
- 6-2567 - Neighborhood identification signs.
- 6-2568 - Temporary residential realty signs.
- 6-2569 - Temporary commercial realty signs.
- 6-2570 - Service station signs.
- 6-2571 - Temporary construction signs.
- Article 6. - Enforcement
- Chapter 6-26 - PUBLIC ART[18]
- 6-2601 - Purpose.
- 6-2602 - Definitions.
- 6-2603 - Public art requirement and security.
- 6-2604 - Public art committee.
- 6-2605 - Review process.
- 6-2606 - Gifts of artwork.
- 6-2607 - Criteria for public art and public art for projects.
- 6-2608 - Ownership; maintenance.
- 6-2609 - Deaccession.
- 6-2610 - Public art for projects fund.
- 6-2611 - Exceptions.
- 6-2612 - City Mural Program.
PART 7
- Special Housing Regulations
Sections
- Chapter 6-34 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION[19]
- Chapter 6-35 - EMERGENCY SHELTERS[20]
- Chapter 6-36 - DENSITY BONUS
- 6-3601 - Purpose.
- 6-3602 - Definitions.
- 6-3603 - Granting of density bonuses and incentives.
- 6-3604 - Number of density bonus units.
- 6-3605 - Land donation.
- 6-3606 - Child care facilities.
- 6-3607 - Condominium conversions.
- 6-3608 - Design, distribution and timing of affordable housing.
- 6-3609 - Requests for incentives or concessions.
- 6-3610 - Granting of incentives or concessions.
- 6-3611 - Types of incentives or concessions.
- 6-3612 - Compliance.
- 6-3613 - Density bonus application.
- 6-3614 - Siting.
- 6-3615 - Appeal.
- Chapter 6-37 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING[21]
- 6-3701 - Purpose.
- 6-3702 - Definitions.
- 6-3703 - Basic provisions.
- 6-3704 - Inclusionary percentage.
- 6-3705 - Calculation of inclusionary units.
- 6-3706 - Fractional units.
- 6-3707 - In-lieu fee.
- 6-3708 - Segmentation.
- 6-3709 - Term of affordability.
- 6-3710 - Design.
- 6-3711 - Timing.
- 6-3712 - Alternatives.
- 6-3713 - Inclusionary housing agreement.
- 6-3714 - Allowances.
- 6-3715 - Reductions, adjustments, or waivers.
- Chapter 6-38 - HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS[22]
- 6-3801 - Purpose.
- 6-3802 - Definitions.
- 6-3803 - Eligibility.
- 6-3804 - Application procedure.
- 6-3805 - Permit expiration.
- 6-3806 - Application of this chapter.
- 6-3807 - Construction of up to two units of at least 800 square feet.
- 6-3808 - Number and type of units allowed.
- 6-3809 - Owner occupancy.
- 6-3810 - Deed restriction.
- 6-3811 - Objective standards.