The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as, and may be cited and referred to as, the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lincoln, California."

(Ord. 357B §1.01.000, 1979)

This title applies to the incorporated area of the city.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.010, 1979)

(a)

The purpose of this title is to:

(1)

Regulate the use of buildings, structures and land between industry, business, residential use, and open space including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty and the use of natural resources;

(2)

Regulate signs and billboards;

(3)

Regulate the location, height, bulk, number of stories and size of buildings and structures;

(4)

Regulate the size and use of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces;

(5)

Regulate the percentage of a lot which may be occupied by a building or structure;

(6)

Regulate the intensity of land use;

(7)

Establish requirements for off-street parking and loading;

(8)

Establish and maintain building setback lines;

(9)

Permit the creation of civic districts around civic centers, publicly owned parks, buildings or grounds, and establish the required regulations;

(10)

Divide the city into zoning districts of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out the purposes of this title;

(11)

Provide for the enforcement of the regulations of this title.

(b)

The purposes set forth in subsection (a) of this section are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve, protect and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air; to prevent undue concentrations of population; to lessen congestion on the streets; to provide adequate provisions for community utilities; and to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. It is a further purpose of this title to implement and supplement the general plan of the city.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.020, 1979)

Whenever reference is made to any portion of this title, the reference applies to the ordinance codified in this title as adopted and also to any amendments or additions made after adoption.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.030, 1979)

The regulations set forth in this title within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall be uniform for each class or kind of building, structure or use of land throughout the district.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.040, 1979)

Except as otherwise provided by law, any action by any person to set aside or annul any decision by any official of the city, the city planning commission or the city council pursuant to this title shall be void unless commenced within 60 days of the final determination of the official, planning commission or city council.

(Ord. 357B §1.01.050, 1979)

This chapter provides definitions of the types of land uses, and other terms and phrases used in this chapter that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of these definitions in this chapter conflict with definitions in other chapters of the Lincoln Municipal Code, these definitions prevail for the purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1072B, § 5(5.2B), 12-12-2023)

Drive-thru entrance: The entrance to the drive-thru lane.

Drive-thru exit: The exit of the drive-thru lane.

Drive-thru facilities: Any portions of a commercial building from which the sale of prepared food and/or beverage (or nonfood/beverage goods or services such as pharmacy and automated bank tellers), is transacted through an attendant or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles in designated stacking lanes.

Drive-thru lane: The portion of a drive-thru facility dedicated to channeling and storing vehicles while waiting, progressing, ordering and receiving goods or services, and exiting.

Stacking area: The portion of a drive-thru lane dedicated to storage of vehicles (also called the vehicle queuing space) before the ordering point or service window.

(Ord. No. 1072B, § 5(5.2C), 12-12-2023)

The planning commission shall decide any question involving the interpretation or application of any provision of this title, subject to appeal of such decision to the city council. The planning commission shall seek the advice of the city attorney and may seek the advice of any city department or officer before deciding on any question of interpretation.

(Ord. 357B §2.03.000(part), 1979)

Except as otherwise provided in this title, the listing of uses, buildings or structures which are expressly permitted in a particular district implies the exclusion of all other uses, buildings or structures in the district.

(Ord. 357B §2.03.000(part), 1979)

In interpreting and applying any provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort or general welfare.

(Ord. 357B §2.03.010(part), 1979)

It is not intended by this title to interfere with, abrogate or annul any easements, covenants or other agreements between parties. However, where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises, or upon the height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces than are required by other ordinances, rules or regulations, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the regulations of this title shall govern. In the event of a difference or conflict between the text of this title and the official zoning maps contained in the ordinance codified in this title, the designations on the official zoning maps shall govern.

(Ord. 357B §2.03.010(part), 1979)

The community development director (CDD) shall have the authority to issue administrative interpretations of the provisions of this title to resolve ambiguities.

(1)

Record. A record of Interpretations shall be filed with the community development department.

(2)

Definition. Whenever the CDD determines that the applicability or meaning of any of the standards of this Title are ambiguous, the CDD may issue an official interpretation. Official interpretations shall be in writing, and shall cite the provisions being interpreted, together with an explanation of their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation. Any provision of this title that is determined by the CDD to be ambiguous shall be clarified by amendment as soon as is practical.

(3)

Appeal. Interpretation by the CDD may be appealed to the planning commission pursuant to Section 18.94.

(Ord. No. 964B, § 1, 5-8-2018)