Title 17 of the City of Live Oak Municipal Code shall be known as the City of Live Oak Zoning Regulations.

There are two portions of the Zoning Regulations. the text and the Official Zoning Map(s). The zoning map delineates the zone district for each parcel of land in the City. The text of this title describes the permitted uses and development standards within each of those zone districts. With the exception of limited occasions, all use of land and improvements to the land within each zone district must conform to the provisions of that zone district, as described in this title.

The City is hereby divided into the following zone districts:

The Zoning Regulations shall be deemed the minimum requirements to promote and preserve the public's health, safety, and general welfare, unless otherwise noted.

The list of uses within each zone district is representative of the expected uses that may occur within that zone district. The list is not intended to be a complete representation of every possible use. Where a proposed use is not specifically listed by a zone district as a permitted use or permitted with an approved zoning clearance or use permit, the Community Development Director may determine the use is a permitted use, or the use is permitted if a zoning clearance or use permit is first secured, provided the following findings can be made:

When an uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone district is shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

The City may apply pre-annexation zoning to unincorporated property located within the area defined by the General Plan. The pre-annexation zoning process shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.36. Territory annexed into the City shall automatically be added to the zoning map and shall be classified the same as the pre-annexation zoning, effective on the date of the annexation into the City.

The City Council may establish by resolution, and may amend or revise from time to time, fees for processing the various applications authorized or required by this title. All fees shall be paid at the time the application is filed and no processing shall commence until such fee is paid in full.

When conflicts occur between regulations of this title and any other codes, ordinances or regulations, the more restrictive provision shall apply, unless otherwise provided.

It is not intended by the provisions of this title to interfere with or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between parties; provided, however, when the provisions of this title impose a greater restriction upon use of buildings, premises, or spaces than are imposed or required by such easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this title shall apply.