(A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all R-E Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Estate Residential District is intended to provide living areas within the city where development is limited to low density concentrations of single-family dwellings with large lot sizes, generally between 10,000 to 12,500 square feet. This zone is appropriately used to promote larger lot homes and when the overall density of an area should be limited due to public facility, safety or aesthetic concerns. This designation also provides for innovative designs and shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the R-E District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all R-1 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Low Density Residential District is intended to provide living areas within the city where development is limited to low density concentrations of single-family dwellings and where regulations are designed to promote and encourage a suitable environment for living, provide space for community facilities needed to compliment urban residential areas and provide for the safety, health and general welfare of its inhabitants. This designation also provides for innovative designs and shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the R-1 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all R-2 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Medium Density Residential District is intended to provide living areas within the city where the development provides for medium density concentrations of two-family dwelling units. These designations are typically integrated throughout the community and occur adjacent to transportation, community services and commercial developments. New development shall be subject to general plan provisions and conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the R-2 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all R-3 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The High Density Residential District is intended to provide living areas within the city where development provides for high density concentrations of dwelling units in various housing types and styles with provisions for on site recreational amenities. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the R-3 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005; Ord. 594, passed 8-16-2011)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are applicable to all C-1 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent.

      1.   The Neighborhood Commercial District is intended to improve and protect the commercial characteristics of the downtown wherein a full range of retail services and professional and governmental offices may be accommodated. This designation provides for a maximum ten acre grouping of commercial establishments serving the everyday convenience goods and personal service needs of a defined neighborhood. The service radius of a neighborhood commercial use is typically one-half mile.

      2.   As per the general plan, all C-1 sites should be located at or near the intersection of collector and/or arterial streets with a minimum of overlap with other existing or planned neighborhood commercial uses. Only one neighborhood commercial development should be located at any one intersection. Such development should also be accessible from adjacent residential development. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the C-1 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are applicable to the DTC District, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent.

      1.   The Downtown Commercial District is intended to recognize the unique differences of the downtown area from the other C-1 District areas. The City Council finds that the downtown area requires special consideration under this title to encourage the downtown area’s rehabilitation and development. This designation allows for the provision of mixed use activity in the downtown area.

         2.   Vertical mixed use projects, where residential uses are located above commercial or office uses, are encouraged. Professional office uses are permitted to allow construction of new office unified centers, as well as the redevelopment of existing areas to office use. Multilevel parking garages can provide for shared use parking needs within the downtown area. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the DTC District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005; Ord. 594, passed 8-16-2011)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all C-2 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Community Commercial District is intended for the development of retail commercial shopping centers that are located outside of or peripheral to the Downtown Commercial District. This designation provides for a general ten acre or larger grouping of commercial establishments serving a market area within ten miles. Such facilities should be located in each residential quadrant of the community. All C-2 uses shall utilize common access and parking for commercial uses. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the C-2 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all C-3 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Highway Service Commercial District is intended for commercial activities and services, including transient residential uses, which are appropriate to highway locations and dependent upon highway travel. This designation allows for commercial uses, which, due to space requirements, the proximity to the highway, or the distinctive nature of their operation, are not compatible with or not usually located in other commercial designations. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the C-3 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all M-1 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Limited Industrial District is intended for land designated for restricted, nonintensive manufacturing and storage activities that are found not to have significant detrimental effects on immediately surrounding property and the general environment of the planning area. This designation assumes that materials and equipment storage is conducted mostly indoors. The M-1 District is appropriate as a buffer between heavy industrial and nonindustrial uses and where the site is visible from residential areas or major streets. Industrial park development is intended on larger parcels to create distinct districts and shall have high quality landscaping and architectural design requirements. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the M-1 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all M-2 Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The General Industrial District is intended to provide working areas within the city for the manufacture, assembly, repair and fabrication of goods and products; to protect areas appropriate for industrial uses from intrusion of inharmonious uses and to provide the opportunity for certain types of uses to locate in mutually beneficial locations. Areas developed under this designation shall be located with direct access to major streets or rail service. New development shall conform to design guide standards.

   (C)   Permitted uses and development standards. Please refer to §§ 5-3-15 through 5-3-17 , Tables 2 through 9, of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses and development standards for the M-2 District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all P-F Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Public or Quasi-Public Facilities District is intended for the accommodation of governmental, public, public utility, medical offices and educational facilities.

   (C)   Permitted uses. Please refer to the tables in § 5-3-15 of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses for the P-F District.

   (D)   Development standards. Minimum requirements or lot area, lot width, height limits, yards and lot coverage shall be those regulations of the most restrictive abutting district. Exceptions shall be eligible for consideration under variances as described in § 5-6-10 of this title.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005; Ord. 587, passed 6-15-2010)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all P/OS Districts, subject to the specific provisions of this section.

   (B)   Intent. The Parks and Open Space District is intended primarily for application to those areas where it is necessary and desirable to provide permanent open spaces, parks and related recreational facilities which are intended to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the people; to provide spaces for preservation of unusual land masses, historical sites and areas which provide energy, water and recreational activities. This designation may also include a storm drain basin as a dual use, if consistent with city master plans.

   (C)   Permitted uses. Please refer to the tables in § 5-3-15 of this chapter for an indication of permitted uses for the P/OS District.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all PD Overlay Districts, subject to the provisions of this section.

   (B)   Purpose and intent. The purpose of this Planned Development Overlay District is to encourage a desired level of preplanning for the development or redevelopment of land and to establish innovative design solutions while retaining good land use relationships and compatibility with adjoining property. This district’s function is to facilitate the variation of standards of the zoning ordinance under proper planning and to achieve, where appropriate, unique and imaginative community design whenever it can be demonstrated that such variation will result in an environment superior to that possible under the normal application of city standards.

   (C)   Application process. A planned development (PD) permit may be requested for any proposed project and may be established in any area suitable for and of sufficient size (one acre minimum) to contain a planned development, and may include residential, commercial or industrial uses where appropriate findings can be made. A PD permit application shall be filed and considered concurrently with the zoning request and project plan application (§ 5-6-11-1 of this title) for a PD Overlay District. The Planning Commission shall provide a recommendation on the PD permit and PD Overlay District to the City Council, who shall take action on the proposal. Public hearings shall be held pursuant to § 5-6-6 of this title. After the establishment of a PD Overlay District, an application for a development plan (§ 5-6-11-2 of this title), which is in conformance with the approved project plan, shall be filed with the Planning Department and the applicable filing fee or processing deposit paid.

   (D)   Permit process. Please refer to § 5-6-11 of this title for PD permit process requirements.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Applicable provisions. The provisions of Chapter 1 of this title are made applicable to all VEH Overlay Districts, subject to the provisions of this section.

   (B)   Purpose and intent. The purpose of this Vehicle Sales Overlay District is to allow for a future auto mall in that portion of the city, once annexed, known as the Sultana area. The VEH Overlay District would restrict the use of all auto, truck, RV and boat sales to the areas designated service commercial, highway commercial or limited industrial along the SR 99 corridor, west of Sultana Drive and east of Dwight Way. Uses will be regulated to provide for vehicle sales lots with limited provisions for service.

   (C)   Permitted uses. Establishment of a VEH Overlay District shall be for the sole purpose of designating a future auto mall. Any vehicle sales activity will require a use permit and is subject to a site plan/design review under the provisions of this title.

   (D)   Development standards. Development within the VEH Overlay District shall comply with all applicable requirements of the primary zoning district.

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)

   (A)   Range of uses. Uses within the city shall be consistent with the land use/zoning matrix contained in the tables of this section.

      1.   Permitted uses:. Permitted uses are indicated on the land use/zoning matrix by the letter “P” in the box defined by a use and zone designation. These uses are allowed in the districts indicated without discretionary review, subject to determination of compliance with the development, parking, landscaping and other standards of the zoning ordinance by the city.

      2.   Conditional uses. Conditional uses are indicated on the land use/zoning matrix by the letter “C” in the box defined by a use and zone designation. Conditional uses may be permitted subject to obtaining a use permit from the Planning Commission or Planning Director, as regulated elsewhere in this title. For commercial cannabis uses, the letter “C” in the box defined by a use and zone designation indicates the requirement of a cannabis permit, as required under § 5-5-14 of this title.

      3.   Accessory uses. Accessory uses are secondary to a primary or principal use on a site. Accessory uses are permitted in all zoning districts.

      4.   Prohibited uses. A blank space in a box on the land use/zoning matrix indicates that the use is prohibited. Any private drilling operations including, but not limited to, oil, water, mineral and metal are prohibited. Also, any cannabis or medical cannabis dispensary is prohibited, as well as any other commercial cannabis activity, except as specifically established in this title.

   (B)   Uses not listed. The land use/zoning matrix is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all possible uses, but rather identifies the more common uses likely to be proposed in the city. Uses not specifically covered by any use category, but which appear to be similar in nature to permitted or conditional uses, shall be reviewed by the Planning Director, who shall determine the use classification based upon activity characteristics of the proposed use. The Planning Director may also consult with the Planning Commission in determining if a proposed use is a permitted activity. A proposed use shall otherwise be considered a prohibited use where it is not provided for within a district.

   (C)   Land use/zoning matrix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005; Ord. 602, passed 3-19-2013; Ord. 622, passed 1-20-2015; Ord. 632, passed 12-19-2017; Ord. 659, passed 6-21-2022)

   (A)   All buildings or structures or portions of structures developed or modified under the terms of this title shall comply with the development standards of Tables 6, Development Standards, 7, Lot Configurations, and 8, Building Structure Setback Requirements, of this section.

   (B)   Street frontage/lot width in the case of a lot fronting on a curving street or around a curving portion of a cul-de-sac street shall be the distance between the side lot lines measured along the chord at the front setback line.

   (C)   Some developments within the city contain standards regulating issues such as building/structure height, yard setbacks, floor area ratio and fencing, which may be less or more restrictive than the development standards contained within this section. Such individualized standards, typically prescribed by conditions of approval of the underlying subdivisions or planned developments, shall prevail over the standards contained within this section, except where, as determined by the Planning Director, application of standards unique to a particular development would be inconsistent with the general plan. In such cases, the Planning Director shall consult with the Planning Commission in determining if current standards from this title should be applied.

 

 

 

(Ord. 549, passed 8-15-2006; Ord. 605, passed 6-4-2013; Ord. 610, passed 2-18-2014)

   (A)   Encroachment into setbacks. Certain architectural features may extend from a building structure into a required setback.

      1.   Canopies, doorway covers not exceeding 12 square feet, eaves, bay windows, stairways/landings and chimneys may extend into required front, side or rear yards a distance not exceeding three feet and shall have a minimum three-foot setback to all property lines.

      2.   Where an accessory building is attached to the main building, it shall be considered a portion of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building.

      3.   (a)   Freestanding accessory buildings and structures in residential districts, whether or not requiring a building permit (such as a metal shed, garage, greenhouse, gazebo, carport, play structure, tree house, trellis, arbor or patio cover), may not be located in the required front yard of the particular zone unless provided for elsewhere in this title. A trellis or arbor is permitted in the front yard covering a walkway. The trellis or arbor may not exceed a height of eight feet or width of six feet.

         (b)   Freestanding accessory buildings and structures, whether or not requiring a building permit, may be located within required side yards, subject to the following standards.

            (1)   A minimum five-foot side setback shall be required for garages and carports, including prefabricated metal structures. Prefabricated tarp structures are prohibited.

            (2)   A minimum three-foot setback shall be required for that portion of any freestanding accessory building or structure exceeding a height of eight feet.

            (3)   A five-foot setback shall be required for that portion of any freestanding accessory building or structure exceeding a height of ten feet.

            (4)   A maximum 15-foot height limit shall apply to any freestanding accessory structure or building located in the area between five feet from the rear property line and the standard full rear yard setback required of the district.

            (5)   No more than 30% of a required rear yard may be covered by accessory structures. Accessory structures are prohibited within the five-foot rear yard setback in the R-1 Zoning District.

            (6)   Separation from the main building, consistent with city adopted building and safety codes.

      4.   The conversion of existing, open structures to enclosed structures (such as conversion of a carport to a garage or enclosure of a covered porch) shall be subject to all yard setback requirements of this title.

      5.   Ground mounted heating and air conditioning units may be permitted in required side or rear yards.

      6.   In all instances, buildings and structures must provide adequate clearance from property lines and/or between buildings and structures to ensure adequate access for emergency personnel and equipment.

(Ord. 605, passed 6-4-2013)

   (A)   Residential development must provide at least the minimum number of units per gross acre indicated in the general plan.

   (B)   Density of residential development is prescribed by the land use designations within the general plan, with corollary zoning districts, as shown in Table 9 of this section.

 

(Ord. 533, passed 8-16-2005)