Loomis City Zoning Code

Division 2

ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES

§ 13.20.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the town and adopts the town's zoning map.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.20.020 Zoning map and zoning districts.

The council adopts the town of Loomis zoning map (hereafter referred to as the "zoning map"), which is on file with the department. The zoning map is hereby incorporated into this title by reference as though it were fully included here.

Zoning Districts Established. The town shall be divided into zoning districts that implement the Loomis general plan. The zoning districts shown in Table 2-1 are established, and shall be shown on the zoning map.

Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries. If there is uncertainty about the location of any zoning district boundary shown on the official zoning map, the location of the boundary shall be determined by the director as follows:

Where district boundaries approximately follow lot, alley, or street lines, the lot lines and street and alley centerlines shall be construed as the district boundaries;

If a district boundary divides a parcel and the boundary line location is not specified by distances printed on the zoning map, the location of the boundary will be determined by using the scale appearing on the zoning map; and

Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the property that was formerly in the street or alley will be included within the zoning district of the adjoining property on either side of the vacated or abandoned street or alley.

TABLE 2-1 - ZONING DISTRICTS
Zoning District Symbol	Name of Zoning District	General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District
Residential Districts
RA	Residential Agricultural	Residential Agricultural
RE	Residential Estate	Residential Estate
RR	Rural Residential	Rural Residential
RS	Single-Family Residential	Residential - Low Density Residential - Medium Density
RM	Medium Density Residential	Residential - Medium High Density
RH	High Density Residential	Residential - High Density
Commercial Districts
CO	Office Commercial	Office and Professional
CG	General Commercial	General Commercial
CC	Central Commercial	Town Center Commercial
CT	Tourist/Destination Commercial	Tourist/Destination Commercial
Industrial Districts
BP	Industrial/Business Park	Business Park
ILT	Limited Industrial	Limited Industrial
IL	Light Industrial	Light Industrial
Special Purpose Districts
PI	Public/Institutional	Public/Quasi-Public

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.22.010 Purpose.

This chapter describes the town's requirements for the approval of proposed development and new land uses. The permit requirements established by this title for specific land uses are in Chapters 13.24 through 13.28.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.22.020 General requirements for development and new land uses.

Each land use and/or structure shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, altered, moved or replaced in compliance with the following requirements.

Allowable Use. The land use shall be allowed by this title in the zoning district applied to the site. The basis for determining whether a use is allowable is described in Section 13.22.030.

Permit and Approval Requirements. Any land use permit or other approval required by Section 13.22.030 shall be obtained before the issuance of any required grading, building, or other construction permit, and before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation, unless the proposed use is listed in Section 13.22.040.

Development Standards, Conditions of Approval. Each land use and structure shall comply with the development standards of this chapter, the provisions of Division 3, and any applicable conditions imposed by a previously granted land use permit.

Legal Parcel. The site of a proposed development or new land use shall be a parcel that was legally created in compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and the town's subdivision ordinance.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.22.030 Allowable land uses and permit requirements.

Allowable Land Uses. The uses of land allowed by this title in each zoning district are listed in Chapters 13.24, 13.26, and 13.28 (Tables 2-2, 2-6, and 2-9, respectively), together with the type of land use permit required for each use. Each land use listed in Tables 2-2, 2-6, and 2-9 is defined in Division 8.

Establishment of an Allowable Use.

Any one or more land uses identified by Tables 2-2, 2-6, and 2-9 as being allowable within a specific zoning district may be established on any parcel within that zoning district, subject to the land use permit requirements of subsection B, and compliance with all applicable requirements of this title.

Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the tables, the overall project shall be subject to the highest permit level required by subsection B for any individual use. For example, a new building proposed in the CO zoning district with a bank on the ground floor and professional offices on the second floor would require use permit (UP) approval because Table 2-4 requires use permit approval for "banks and financial services," even though an "Office - Professional" is listed in the CO zone as a permitted use, requiring only a zoning clearance.

Use Not Listed.

A land use that is not listed in Tables 2-2, 2-6 or 2-9, and is determined by the director to not be included in Division 8 under the definition of a listed land use, is not allowed within the town, except as otherwise provided subsection (A)(3), or Section 13.22.040.

A land use that is not listed in the tables within a particular zoning district is not allowed within that zoning district, except as otherwise provided subsection (A)(3), or Section 13.22.040.

Similar and Compatible Use may be Allowed. The director may determine that a proposed use not listed in this division is allowable as follows:

Required Findings. The director may determine that a proposed use is similar to, and compatible with a listed use and may be allowed, only after first making all of the following findings:

The characteristics of, and activities associated with the use are similar to one or more of the listed uses, and will not involve a greater intensity than the uses listed in the district;

ii.

The use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district;

iii.

The use will be consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

iv.

The use will be compatible with the other uses allowed in the district; and

The use is not listed as allowable in another zoning district.

A determination that a use qualifies as a "similar use" and the findings supporting the determination shall be in writing.

Applicable Standards and Permit Requirements. When the director determines that a proposed, but unlisted, use is similar to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this title apply.

Referral for Determination. The director may refer the question of whether a proposed use qualifies as a similar and compatible use directly to the commission for a determination at a public meeting.

Appeal. A determination of similar and compatible use may be appealed in compliance with Chapter 13.74.

Permit Requirements. Tables 2-2, 2-6 and 2-9 within Chapters 13.24, 13.26, and 13.28 provide for land uses that are:

Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this title, subject to first obtaining a zoning clearance (Section 13.62.020). These are shown as "P" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the approval of a minor use permit (Section 13.62.050), and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the approval of a use permit (Section 13.62.050), and shown as "UP" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the type of town approval required by a specific provision of Chapter 13.42, and shown as "S" uses in the tables; and

Not allowed in particular zoning districts.

NOTE: A land use authorized through the approval of a zoning clearance, minor use permit, or use permit may also require design review approval (Section 13.62.040), a building permit or other permit required by the municipal code.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.22.040 Exemptions from land use permit requirements.

The land use permit requirements of this title do not apply to the land uses, structures, and activities identified by this section. These are allowed in all zoning districts subject to compliance with this section.

General Requirements for Exemption. The land uses, structures, and activities identified by subsection B of this section are exempt from the land use permit requirements of this title only when:

The use, activity or structure is established and operated in compliance with the setback requirements, height limits, parking requirements, and all other applicable standards of this division, Division 3, and, where applicable, Chapter 13.72; and

Any permit or approval required by regulations other than this title is obtained (for example, a building permit).

Exempt Activities and Land Uses. The following are exempt from the land use permit requirements of this title when in compliance with subsection A of this section.

Decks, Paths and Driveways. Decks, platforms, on-site paths, and driveways that are not required to have a building permit or grading permit.

Fences and Walls. See Section 13.30.040.

Interior Remodeling. Interior alterations that do not increase the gross floor area of the structure, or change the permitted use of the structure.

Repairs and Maintenance.

Single-Family Dwellings. Ordinary repairs to, and maintenance of, single-family dwellings.

Multifamily, and Nonresidential Structures. Ordinary repairs to, and maintenance of multifamily residential and nonresidential structures, if:

The work does not change the approved land use of the site or structure, or add to, enlarge or expand the land use and/or structure; and

ii.

Any exterior repairs employ the same materials and design as the original construction.

Small, Portable Residential Accessory Structures. A single portable structure per lot or unit, including pre-manufactured storage sheds and other small structures in residential zoning districts that are exempt from building permit requirements in compliance with the municipal code and the Uniform Building Code. Additional structures may be approved in compliance with Section 13.42.260, where allowed by the applicable zoning district. Additional structures may be approved in compliance with Section 13.42.260, where allowed by the applicable zoning district.

Solar Collectors. The addition of solar collectors to the roof or side of a building, provided that the collectors comply with applicable height limit requirements; and ground-mounted solar collectors that comply with the setback requirements and height limitations of the applicable zoning district and are not visible from off the site.

Spas, Hot Tubs, and Fish Ponds. Portable spas, hot tubs, and constructed fish ponds, and similar equipment and structures that do not: exceed one hundred twenty square feet in total area including related equipment; contain more than two thousand gallons of water; or exceed three feet in depth.

Utilities. The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by a public utility or public agency of utilities intended to service existing or nearby approved developments shall be permitted in any zoning district. These include: water; gas; electric; supply or disposal systems; including wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire-alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, etc., but not including new transmission lines and structures. See Section 13.30.130 for utility undergrounding requirements. Satellite and wireless communications antennas are not exempt, and are instead subject to Chapter 13.44.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.22.050 Temporary uses.

Requirements for establishing a temporary use (for example, a construction yard, seasonal sales lot, special event, temporary office trailer, etc.) are in Section 13.62.030.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.24.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the residential zoning districts established by Section 13.20.020, determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.020 Purposes of the residential zoning districts.

The purposes of the individual residential zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

RA (Residential Agricultural) Zoning District. The RA district is applied to areas appropriate for agricultural uses such as orchards, nurseries and vineyards, cattle grazing and very low-density residential uses, where proposed development and agricultural uses maintain existing natural vegetation and topography to the maximum extent feasible. The maximum allowable density is 4.6 acres per dwelling unit. The RA zoning district is consistent with and implements the residential agricultural land use designation of the general plan.

RE (Residential Estate) Zoning District. The RE district is applied to areas appropriate for large-lot single-family residential development, together with agricultural uses such as orchards, nurseries and vineyards, cattle grazing, where proposed development and agricultural uses maintain existing natural vegetation and topography to the maximum extent feasible. The maximum allowable density is 2.3 acres per dwelling unit. The RE zoning district is consistent with and implements the residential estate land use designation of the general plan.

RR (Rural Residential) Zoning District. The RR district is also applied to areas appropriate for large-lot single-family residential development, together with agricultural uses such as orchards and vineyards, where proposed development and agricultural uses maintain existing natural vegetation and topography to the maximum extent feasible, but where the keeping of large animals occurs only on parcels of one acre or larger. The maximum allowable density is one acre per dwelling unit. The RR zoning district is consistent with and implements the rural residential land use designation of the general plan.

RS (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. The RS zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for neighborhoods of single-family homes, and related, compatible uses. The maximum allowable density ranges from one dwelling per half-acre, to two to six dwellings per acre, with the specific allowable density for each parcel shown on the zoning map by a numerical suffix to the RS map symbol (see Section 13.24.050). The RS-5 district is intended to be applied only within the downtown area of Loomis. The RS zoning district is consistent with and implements the residential - low density and residential - medium density land use designations of the general plan.

RM (Medium Density Residential) Zoning District. The RM zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of housing types, including small-lot single-family housing, and various types of multifamily housing (for example, duplexes, townhouses, and apartments). The maximum allowable density ranges from six to ten dwellings per acre, with the specific allowable density for each parcel shown on the zoning map by a numerical suffix to the RM map symbol (see Section 13.24.050). The RM zoning district is consistent with and implements the residential - medium-high density land use designation of the general plan.

RH (High Density Residential) Zoning District. The RH zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for various types of multifamily housing, including duplexes, townhouses and apartments. The maximum allowable density ranges from ten to fifteen units per acre. The RH zoning district is consistent with and implements the residential - high density land use designation of the general plan.

RH-20 (High Density Residential - 20 Units Per Acre Minimum) Zoning District. The purpose of this zoning district is to provide adequate sites for multifamily housing at a minimum of twenty units per acre and up to twenty-five units per acre "by right" (without conditional use permit or other discretionary action), including sites that could accommodate very low and low-income units. Alternative standards to the RH development standards in Section 13.24.040 Table 2-4 and the RH Specific Use Regulations in Section 13.42.250 may be considered in order to achieve the goal of meeting affordable housing requirements.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 255 § 1, 2014; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.025 Residential incentives.

The town shall allow residential incentives in compliance with state law, including, but not limited to:

Density bonuses for construction of units for low and very low-income households, qualifying residents (senior citizens) and persons and families of moderate income. See Section 13.32.020 — Eligibility for bonus and incentives.

Allowing cluster development. See Section 13.24.080 — Clustered residential development.

Reduced parking requirements. See Section 13.36.080 — Reduction of parking requirements and Section 11.16.070 Incentives and alternatives.

(Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.030 Residential district land uses and permit requirements.

Table 2-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this title in each residential zoning district, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 13.22.030.

NOTE: Where the last column in the table ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use. Provisions in other sections of this title may also apply.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.040 Residential district general development standards.

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-3, and 2-4 in addition to the applicable standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 of this title.

TABLE 2-2 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential Zoning Districts	P MUP UP S —	Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required Minor Use Permit required Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT						Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	RA	RE	RR	RS	RM⁽⁷⁾	RH^(5,7)	Specific Use Regulations
AGRICULTURAL AND OPEN SPACE USES
Agricultural accessory structure	P	P	P	—	—	—	13.42.040
Animal keeping	S	S	S	S	S	S	13.42.060
Employee/farmworker housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.250
Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	—	—	—
Plant nursery, retail	MUP	MUP	—	—	—	—	13.42.180
Plant nursery, wholesale, 5 acres or less	MUP	MUP	MUP	—	—	—	13.42.180
Plant nursery, wholesale, more than 5 acres	MUP	MUP	—	—	—	—	13.42.180
Storage of petroleum products for on-site use	P	P	—	—	—	—
Winery	UP	UP	—	—	—	—	13.42.290
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Club, lodge, private meeting hall	UP	UP	UP	—	—	—
Golf course, country club	UP	UP	UP	UP	—	—
Equestrian facilities	UP	UP	UP	—	—	—
Parks and playgrounds, public	P	P	P	P	P	P
Private residential recreation facility	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Religious facility	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	13.42.230
RESIDENTIAL USES⁽⁴⁾
Employee/farmworker housing	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.250
Commercial cannabis activity	—	—	—	—	—	—	13.46
Supportive and transitional housing	—	—	—	P	P	P
Home occupation	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.120
Household pets (see also "animal keeping" above)	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	P⁽²⁾	13.42.060
Mobile home - In mobile home park	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.160
Mobile home - Outside of mobile home park	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.150
Mobile home - Special needs	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	—	—	13.42.170
Mobile home park	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	13.42.160
Multifamily housing, 2 units	—	—	—	P⁽⁶⁾	P⁽⁶⁾	P⁽⁶⁾	13.42.250
Multifamily housing, 3 to 5 units	—	—	—	—	P⁽⁶⁾	P⁽⁶⁾	13.42.250
Multifamily housing, 6 to 9 units	—	—	—	—	MUP⁽⁶⁾	P⁽⁶⁾	13.42.250
Multifamily housing, 10 or more units	—	—	—	—	UP⁽⁶⁾	MUP⁽⁶⁾	13.42.250
Organizational house (sorority, monastery, etc.)	UP	—	—	—	UP	UP
Residential accessory use or structure	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.260
Residential care facility	P	P	P	P	P	P	13.42.240
Rooming or boarding house	—	—	—	—	UP	UP
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P	P	P	—	13.42.270
Single-family dwelling	P	P	P	P	P	—
Single-room occupancy	—	—	—	—	UP	UP	13.42.135
Zero lot line single-family dwelling	—	—	—	P	—	—	13.42.300
RETAIL TRADE
Accessory retail and services	P	P	P	P	—	—	13.42.030
Hay/feed sales	MUP	MUP	MUP	—	—	—	13.42.110
Produce stand	MUP	MUP	MUP	—	—	—	13.42.200
SERVICES
Bed and breakfast inn (B&B)	UP	UP	UP	UP	—	—	13.42.070
Adult day care - 6 or fewer clients	P	P	P	P	P	P
Adult day care - 7 or more clients	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Cemetery	UP	UP	UP	—	—	—
Child day care - Large family day care home	P	P	P	MUP	MUP	MUP	13.42.080
Child day care - Small family day care home	P	P	P	P	P	P
Child or adult day care center	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	13.42.080
Kennel, animal boarding	UP	UP	—	—	—	—	13.42.060
Medical services - Extended care	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Public buildings and uses	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Syringe services program	—	—	—	—	—	—	13.48
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital	UP	UP	—	—	—	—
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Pipeline, utility transmission or distribution line	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Sound wall	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾
Telecommunications facility	S	S	S	S	S	S	13.44
Utility facility	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP	UP
Utility infrastructure	P	P	P	P	P	P
Windmill for electricity generation	UP	UP	—	—	—	—	13.42.280

Key to Zoning District Symbols
RA	Residential Agricultural	RS	Single-Family Residential
RE	Residential Estate	RM	Medium Density Residential
RR	Rural Residential	RH	High Density Residential

Notes:
(1)	See Division 8 for land use definitions.
(2)	Zoning clearance not required if the use complies with all other applicable town approval requirements and standards.
(3)	Solid walls in setback areas are discouraged in Loomis. A minor use permit for a maximum six-foot tall wall for a home existing as of May 2008 may be approved by the planning commission if they can find that a sound/solid wall is the only feasible alternative. Noise measurements (to be taken from the interior of the residence with windows closed) will be required with the application and reviewed in accordance with Table 3-3, Noise Standards for Short-Duration Events Near Residential Areas (13.30.070). Design must be compatible with the neighborhood and character of Loomis as determined by the planning commission.
(4)	Supportive and Transitional housing shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family, multifamily) in the same zone.
(5)	See Section 13.24.020(G) for RH-20 zone district.
(6)	Multifamily housing developments for special needs groups are permitted an increased density of 20 dwelling units per acre.
(7)	Property zoned RM or RH may be used to support commercial activity along Sierra College Boulevard between the town limits and Brace Road if: (a) the RM or RH property is adjacent to the commercially zoned property; (b) the commercially zoned property is immediately adjacent to Sierra College Boulevard; (c) the RM or RH property and the adjacent commercial property are under common ownership; (d) use of the RM or RH property is limited to supporting uses such as commercial parking, commercial or emergency driveways or drive aisles, lighting and landscaping; and (e) no buildings are built on the RM or RH property. In the case of such use, the development standards applicable to the RM or RH property shall be those governing development of the adjacent commercial property.

TABLE 2-3 - RA, RE, AND RR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	RA Residential Agricultural	RE Residential Estate	RR Rural Residential
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	4.6 acres	2.3 acres	40,000 sf⁽¹⁾
Width	160 ft.	160 ft.	135 ft.
Depth	100 ft.
Frontage	100 ft., unless approved as a cul-de-sac lot or flag lot.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a parcel. The actual number of units allowed will be determined through subdivision or land use permit approval.
Maximum density	4.6 acres per unit	2.3 acres per unit	40,000 sf per unit
Minimum density allowed	Each legal parcel in a residential zoning district will be allowed one single-family dwelling, regardless of lot area; parcels may also be allowed an accessory dwelling unit in compliance with Section 13.42.270 (Accessory Dwelling Unit).
Setbacks	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions.
Front	50 ft. from property line (75 ft., if a public or private street or street easement is within setback area)
Side - Interior (each)	25 ft.		20 ft.
Side - Corner	Same as front setback
Rear	25 ft.		20 ft.
Accessory structures	See Sections 13.42.040 (Agricultural Accessory Structures) and 13.42.260 (Residential Accessory Structures)
Building separation	20 ft. between a garage and another structure on the site if needed for vehicular ingress and egress to and from the garage; 6 ft. between other structures on the same site.
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures.
	20%; the review authority may allow up to 25% coverage on a nonconforming parcel that it determines is significantly smaller than the minimum area required by the zone (i.e., 25% or less of the required lot area).		20%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height	35 ft. and 2 stories
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

Notes:
(1)	A minimum lot area less than 2.3 acres is allowed only where community water or sewer service is provided.
(2)	An existing parcel in the RR zone that is less than 24,000 square feet may use the setbacks required for the RS zone.
(3)	Residential accessory structures on lots less than 20,000 square feet may not exceed 15'; all others require a MUP in order to be over 15' high, pursuant to Section 13.42.260(D)(2).
(4)	Second stories on lots less than 40,000 square feet in size are specifically governed by Section 13.42.265.

TABLE 2-4 - RS, RM, AND RH DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	RS Single-Family Residential	RM Medium Density Residential	RH High Density Residential	RH-204 High Density Residential
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	See Section 13.24.050, Table 2-5		10,000 sf⁽¹⁾
Width			60 ft.
Depth			100 ft.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed on a parcel. The actual number of units allowed will be determined through subdivision or land use permit approval.
Maximum density	See Section 13.24.050, Table 2-5		1 unit per 3,000 sf of site area	1 unit per 3,000 sf of site area
Setbacks	Minimum and, where noted, maximum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions to these requirements.
Front	20 ft.	15 ft., 25 ft. maximum allowed
Side-Interior (each)	Both interior side setbacks shall total a minimum of 20 ft., with neither side less than 5 ft. 10 ft. is required in the RS-5 zoning district for a 2-story building wall.
Side-Corner	20 ft.	15 ft.
Rear	20 ft.		6 ft.
Accessory structures	See Section 13.42.260 (Residential Uses - Residential Accessory Structures)
Building separation	20 ft. between a garage and another structure on the site, if needed for vehicular ingress and egress to and from the garage; 6 ft. between other structures on the same site.
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures.
Lot coverage	See Table 2-5		50%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height	35 ft., 2 stories in RS-20 30 ft., 2 stories elsewhere	30 ft. and 2 stories	45 ft. and 3 stories
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

Notes:
(1)	A condominium, townhome, or planned development project may be subdivided with smaller parcels for ownership purposes, with their minimum lot area determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter, and the total number of dwellings does not exceed the maximum density allowed by the applicable zoning district.
(2)	Residential accessory structures on lots less than 20,000 square feet may not exceed 15'; all others require a MUP in order to be over 15' high, pursuant to Section 13.42.260(D)(2).
(3)	Second stories on lots less than 40,000 square feet in size are specifically governed by Section 13.42.265.
(4)	The RH-20 allows a minimum of twenty units per acre and up to 25 units per acre "by right" (without conditional use permit or other discretionary action) and the flexibility to use alternative standards to the RH development standards in Section 13.24.040 Table 2-4 and the RH Specific Use Regulations in Section 13.42.250 in order to facilitate affordable housing.

(Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 281 § 4, 2019; Ord. 255 § 1, 2014; Ord. 239 § 3, 2008; Ord. 230 §§ 1, 2, 2007; Ord. 225 §§ 1, 2, 2005; Ord. 224 § 1, 2005; Ord. 220 §§ 1, 2, 2005; Ord. 211 §§ 2, 3, 5, 6, 2004; Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003;Ord. 297, 1/9/2024; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.050 RS & RM district density-Parcel size-Site coverage.

The maximum allowable density, minimum parcel size requirements for new subdivisions, and maximum site coverage requirements for parcels in the RS and RM zoning districts are established by Table 2-5. The application of these requirements to property within the town is shown on the zoning map (Chapter 13.20) by means of a numerical suffix being appended to the RS and RM zoning map symbols. Each applicable suffix is shown in the "Zoning District and Suffix" column of Table 2-5.

TABLE 2-5 - RS & RM DENSITY, PARCEL SIZE, AND SITE COVERAGE
Zoning District and Suffix	Maximum Number of Dwelling Units (units) per Parcel	Minimum Lot Size			Maximum Site Coverage
Zoning District and Suffix	Maximum Number of Dwelling Units (units) per Parcel	Area (net)	Width	Depth	Maximum Site Coverage
RS-20	1 dwelling unit. Section 13.42.270 determines whether an accessory dwelling unit may also be allowed	20,000 sf	100 ft	100 ft	25%
RS-10		10,000 sf	60 ft	100 ft	35%
RS-10a		10,000 sf avg.⁽²⁾	60 ft	100 ft	35%
RS-7		7,000 sf	60 ft	100 ft	35%
RS-5		5,000 sf	55 ft	80 ft	40%
RM-5	1 unit per 4,500 sf of site area	5,000 sf⁽¹⁾	55 ft	80 ft	40%
RM-3.5	1 unit per 3,500 sf of site area	3,500 sf⁽¹⁾	50 ft	70 ft	50%

Notes:

(1)

A condominium, townhome, or planned development project may be subdivided with smaller parcels for ownership purposes, with their minimum lot area determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter, and the total number of dwellings does not exceed the maximum density allowed by the applicable zoning district.

(2)

Individual parcels may be less than 10,000 square feet provided that the average lot size for all the parcels in the subdivision is at least 10,000 square feet.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.060 RE district standards.

Subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the RE zoning district located immediately northwest of the intersection of Rocklin and Barton Roads shall comply with the following standards, as applicable.

Minimum Lot Area. Proposed subdivisions shall be designed to provide parcels with a minimum of 4.6 acres along the Barton and Rocklin Road frontages, and a minimum of 2.3 acres when located away from Barton and Rocklin Roads.

Vegetation Preservation. Where there are existing native trees or slopes of more than ten percent, proposed building sites should be set back from Rocklin Road and Barton Road to retain native vegetation and terrain features, and preserve the present appearance as a rural road corridor.

Access. Access to new parcels shall be provided by new roads from Barton Road and Rocklin Road, with no individual driveway access to Rocklin Road. There shall be a limit to no more than one curb cut per parcel for direct access to Rocklin Road.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.070 RS district standards.

Development within the RS-10a zoning district on the site immediately south of the H. Clark Powers School on the west side of Humphrey Road shall comply with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 6, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

The allowable density of two to six dwelling units per acre shall be distributed on the site with lower density on the edges of the parcel.

An application proposing subdivision of the property shall demonstrate special attention to potential flooding and drainage issues, and any proposed project shall be designed to create no greater volume of storm water runoff to downstream properties after development.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.24.080 Clustered residential development.

Purpose and Intent. This section provides for the subdivision of properties within large-lot residential zoning districts, whereby individual homesite parcels are clustered within carefully selected areas of the original parcel to be subdivided.

As provided by the general plan, clustered residential development is intended for use under very limited circumstances, where specific site characteristics of access, scenic rural character, slopes, soil stability, environmental resources, infrastructure or other similar factors are sufficiently sensitive or constraining to warrant a different approach to subdivision than provided by the normal minimum parcel size requirements of the applicable zoning district.

In these cases, the town may allow development to be clustered in restricted areas of the site, on parcels smaller than normally allowed by the applicable zoning district, in return for permanently maintaining the more sensitive areas in an undeveloped state, and provided that the total residential density does not exceed that allowed by the applicable zoning district and the general plan.

It is the intent of the town that the approval and construction of a clustered residential development shall not be used as justification for a subsequent amendment to the general plan designation or zoning of the overall site or any individual parcel.

Where Allowed. Clustered residential development in compliance with this section shall be allowed only within the RA, RE, RR, and RS zoning districts.

Permit Requirement. Clustered residential development shall require use permit approval in addition to tentative and final map approval. Use permit approval shall include conditions specifying a phasing schedule for the recordation of a final map and, where applicable, the installation of required improvements, and a date for the expiration of town approvals in the event the subdivision and development is not completed within the specified schedule.

Maximum Density and Number of Parcels. The maximum number of individual building sites allowed in a clustered residential development shall not exceed the number of parcels allowed through application of the minimum lot area requirements established for the applicable zoning district by this chapter. Net lot area (see definition of "lot area") shall be used to determine the number of allowable parcels.

Parcel Area and Open Area Requirements. The minimum area required of a parcel to be subdivided to qualify for clustered residential development, and the minimum area of parcels created through cluster division shall comply with the requirements of Table 2-6.

TABLE 2-6 - MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE FOR CLUSTERED RESIDENTIAL
Zoning District	Minimum Area of Parcel to be Subdivided⁽¹⁾	Minimum Area of Building Site Parcels^{(1) (2)}	Minimum Area of Open Space Parcel⁽³⁾
RA	40 acres	2.3 acres	40%
RE	20 acres	1 acre	60%
RR	10 acres	10,000 sf	50%
RS	10 acres	10,000 sf	50%

Notes:
(1)	Net lot area.
(2)	A minimum lot area of less than 2.3 acres may be approved within the RA zoning district only when community water or sewer service is provided.
(3)	The minimum area is expressed as a percentage of the gross area of the parcel to be subdivided.

Design Standards.

Open Space Parcel Required. A clustered residential development shall include at least one open space parcel, which shall not be developed with structures other than agricultural accessory buildings. The open space parcel may be used for any of the following, if specifically authorized by the use permit approval for the clustered development: crop production, orchards, or grazing; habitat or other nature preserves, water storage or recharge; scenic areas; or other similar open space use.

Guarantee of Open Space. The required open space parcel shall be maintained as open space in perpetuity. The permanent open space shall be guaranteed by an open space easement, or dedication of fee or partial fee title to a public or quasi-public agency (e.g., the town, a land trust, etc.).

Site Design.

Site disturbance shall be minimized by clustering, locating roads along contours, and building site selection.

Access to off-site roads shall be limited, with clustered parcels having access from interior roads wherever feasible.

Development shall be designed to be consistent with the character of the immediate surrounding areas as determined by the applicable zoning district.

Building site parcels shall be clustered and located within the parcel to be subdivided to minimize the visibility of proposed residential units and other structures from public roads and abutting parcels.

The clustered parcels and the overall development shall at no time be gated to limit public access to the roads within the site.

Required Findings. The approval of a use permit to allow a clustered residential development shall require that the review authority first make all of the following findings, in addition to those otherwise required for use permit approval by Section 13.62.050.

The proposed project will be more compatible with existing and future land uses adjacent to the site and in the vicinity than a conventional subdivision of the site;

The proposed project will more effectively and appropriately mitigate environmental impacts, including the avoidance and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas on the site than a conventional subdivision of the site; and

The proposed project will more effectively and appropriately maintain the rural character of Loomis in terms of the visibility of proposed structures and site improvements from public roads and adjacent parcels than a conventional subdivision of the site.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 211 § 3, 2004; Ord. 212 §§ 8, 9, 2004; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the commercial zoning districts established by Section 13.20.020, determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.020 Purposes of commercial zoning districts.

The purposes of the individual commercial zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

CO (Office Commercial) District. The CO zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for various types of office uses, together with similar and related compatible uses. The CO zoning district is consistent with and implements the office and professional land use designation of the general plan.

CG (General Commercial) District. The CG zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a range of retail and service land uses that primarily serve local residents and businesses, including shops, personal and business services, and restaurants. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of mixed-use projects. The CG zoning district is consistent with the general commercial land use designation of the general plan.

CC (Central Commercial) District. The CC zoning district is applied to areas within the historical downtown appropriate for a mixture of land uses, with primarily retail and pedestrian-oriented office uses on the ground floors of commercial structures, and residential units allowed on second or third floors. The CC zoning district is consistent with and implements the town center commercial land use designation of the general plan.

CT (Tourist/Destination Commercial) District. The CT zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a mixture of office/business park, retail commercial, lodging, conference center and other traveler-serving uses, local-serving entertainment uses, and residential uses as part of mixed-use structures. The CT zoning district is consistent with the tourist/destination commercial land use designation of the general plan.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.030 Commercial district land uses and permit requirements.

Table 2-6 identifies the uses of land allowed by this title in the commercial zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 13.22.030.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 211 § 9, 2004; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.040 Commercial district general development standards.

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-7 and 2-8, in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 of this title.

TABLE 2-6 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts	P MUP UP S —	Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required Minor Use Permit required Use Permit required Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations Use not allowed
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT				Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	CO⁽⁵⁾	CG⁽⁵⁾	CC⁽⁵⁾	CT⁽⁶⁾	Specific Use Regulations
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, WHOLESALING
Agricultural product processing	—	—	MUP	—
Laboratory - Medical, analytical (not experimental)	UP	P	—	—
Recycling - Reverse vending machines	—	P	—	P	13.42.210
Recycling - Small collection facility	—	MUP⁽³⁾	—	P	13.42.210
Winery^{(7), (8)}	—	UP	UP	—	13.42.290
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Auction	—	—	P	—
Bar/tavern	—	S	S	S	13.42.050
Club, lodge, private meeting hall	UP	UP	UP	MUP	13.26.070(C)
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor	—	MUP	MUP	MUP
Commercial recreation facility - Outdoor	—	—	—	UP
Community center	—	P	P	MUP	13.26.070(C)
Conference/convention facility	—	—	—	UP
Equestrian facility	—	—	—	UP	13.26.070(C)
Fitness/health facility	P	P	P	P
Library, museum	—	—	P	MUP
Night club	—	—	UP	UP	13.42.050
Park, playground	P	P	P	P
Religious facility	P	P	—	P	13.42.230 13.26.070(C)
School - Elementary, middle, secondary	UP	UP	UP	—
School - Specialized education/training	UP	UP	UP	UP	13.26.070(C)
Sports and entertainment assembly facility	—	—	—	UP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.	—	P	P	P
Theater, auditorium	—	UP	UP	UP
RESIDENTIAL USES^{(9), (12)}
Commercial cannabis activity	—	—	—	—	13.46
Emergency shelter	—	P⁽¹¹⁾	P⁽¹¹⁾	—	13.42.245
Home occupation	P	P	P	P	13.42.120
Household pets	P⁽⁴⁾	P⁽⁴⁾	P⁽⁴⁾	P⁽⁴⁾	13.42.060
Live/work unit	—	MUP	MUP	—	13.42.130
Multifamily housing	—	MUP⁽¹²⁾	UP⁽¹²⁾	—	13.42.250
Multifamily housing in a mixed-use structure	P⁽¹²⁾	P⁽¹²⁾	P⁽¹²⁾	P⁽¹²⁾	13.42.140
Residential care facility	P	P	P	P	13.42.240 13.26.070(C)
Single-room occupancy	—	UP	—	—	13.42.135
Supportive and transitional housing⁽⁹⁾	P	P	P	P
RETAIL TRADE
Accessory retail uses	P	P	P	P	13.42.030
Alcoholic beverage sales	—	S	S	S	13.42.050
Artisan shop	—	P	P	P
Assembly of building components	—	MUP	—	—
Auto and vehicle sales	—	MUP	—	—
Auto parts sales with no installation services	—	P	—	P
Auto rental	—	MUP	—	MUP
Building/landscape materials sales - Indoor	—	P	—	—
Building/landscape materials sales - Indoor, 50,000 sf max.	—	P	—	P
Building/landscape materials sales - Outdoor	—	MUP	—	—	13.42.180
Building/landscape materials sales - Outdoor, 15,000 sf max.	—	—	MUP	—
Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental	—	UP	—	—
Convenience store	—	P	P	P
Drive-through retail	—	UP	—	UP	13.42.090
Extended hour retail	—	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾	MUP⁽³⁾
Farm supply and feed store	—	P	P	—
Farmers market	—	—	MUP	MUP
Fuel dealer (propane for home and farm use, etc.)	—	MUP	—	—
Furniture, furnishings and appliance store	—	P	P	P
Gas station	—	UP	—	UP	13.42.100
General retail - 10,000 sf or less	—	P	P	P
General retail - 10,001 to 19,999 sf	—	P⁽²⁾	MUP	P⁽²⁾
General retail - 20,000 sf or more	—	UP	UP	UP
Groceries, specialty foods - 10,000 sf or less	—	P	P	P
Groceries, specialty foods - More than 10,000 sf	—	P⁽²⁾	MUP	UP
Mobile home, boat, or RV sales	—	UP	—	—
Office-supporting retail	P	P	P	P
Outdoor retail sales and activities	—	P	P	P	13.42.180
Produce stand	—	MUP	MUP	MUP	13.42.200
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop	P	P	P	P⁽²⁾
Second hand store	—	MUP	MUP	—
Shopping center	—	MUP	MUP	MUP⁽²⁾
Warehouse retail⁽¹⁰⁾	—	UP⁽¹⁰⁾	—	—
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
ATM	P	P	P	P
Bank, financial services	UP	P	P	P
Business support service	P	P	P	P
Low-barrier navigation center	P	P	P	P
Medical services - Doctor office	P	P	P	MUP⁽²⁾
Medical services - Clinic, lab, urgent care	UP	UP	P	MUP⁽²⁾
Medical services - Extended care	UP	UP	—	—
Office - Accessory	P	P	P	P
Office - Business/service	P	P	P	P
Office - Government	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Office - Processing	MUP	—	UP	—
Office - Processing, 20,000 sf maximum	MUP	—	UP	MUP
Office - Professional	P	P	P	MUP
SERVICES - GENERAL
Adult day care - 14 or fewer clients	P	P	—	—
Adult day care - 15 or more clients	MUP	MUP	—	—
Catering service	—	P	—	MUP⁽²⁾
Child day care center	P	P	—	P	13.42.080
Drive-through service	—	UP	—	UP
Equipment rental	—	MUP	—	—
Kennel, animal boarding	—	MUP⁽³⁾	—	MUP⁽³⁾
Lodging - Bed and breakfast inn (B&B)	—	P	P	MUP	13.42.070
Lodging - Hotel or motel	—	UP	UP	UP
Lodging - Recreational vehicle (RV) park	—	UP	—	MUP	13.42.220
Maintenance service - Client site services	—	P	—	—
Mortuary, funeral home	—	UP	UP	—
Personal services	—	P	P	P
Personal services - Restricted	—	MUP⁽³⁾	—	—
Public safety facility	UP	UP	UP	UP
Repair service - Equipment, large appliances, etc.	—	MUP	—	—
Social service organization	MUP	P	MUP	—
Syringe services program	—	—	—	—	13.48
Vehicle services - Major repair/body work	—	UP	—	—
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair	—	MUP⁽²⁾	—	MUP⁽²⁾
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital	—	UP	—	UP	13.26.070(C)
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Broadcasting studio	MUP	P	UP	MUP
Parking facility, public or commercial	—	MUP	MUP	—
Pipeline, utility transmission or distribution line	UP	UP	UP	UP
Rest stop	—	—	—	MUP
Telecommunications facility	S	S	S	S	13.44
Transit station or terminal	—	MUP	MUP	MUP
Utility facility	UP	UP	UP	UP
Utility infrastructure	P	P	P	P

Key to Zoning District Symbols
CO	Office Commercial	CC	Central Commercial
CG	General Commercial	CT	Tourist/Destination Commercial

Notes:
(1)	See Division 8 for land use definitions.
(2)	Use permit required when site abuts a residential zone.
(3)	Use not allowable on a site abutting a residential zone.
(4)	Zoning clearance not required if the use complies with all other applicable town approval requirements and standards.
(5)	Use permit approval required for all new construction.
(6)	Permit requirements established for the CT zoning district are for the replacement of land uses after initial site development. See Section 13.26.070.
(7)	Any winery use application within 500 feet of an existing school, playground or church shall require use permit approval by the planning commission.
(8)	The maximum annual production capacity of the winery shall not exceed 20,000 cases, unless permission is granted to allow additional cases during project review.
(9)	Supportive and Transitional housing shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family, multifamily) in the same zone.
(10)	Warehouse retail is allowed only at locations meeting all of the following criteria: (a) within one-half mile of an I-80 interchange; (b) at least one-half mile from land zoned Central Commercial (CC); and (c) on sites with an aggregate size of 15 or more acres.
(11)	Use exempt from restrictions identified in Note 5 above. Use permit not required for all new construction.
(12)	Multifamily housing developments for special needs groups are permitted an increased density of 20 dwelling units per acre.

TABLE 2-7 - CO AND CG DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	CO Office Commercial	CG General Commercial
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	5,000 sf⁽¹⁾
Width	Determined by the review authority through the subdivision process.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a project. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the town through subdivision or land use permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density	2 - 10 units per acre in a mixed-use project, subject to the general plan specific area policies, Land Use and Community Development Element, Section G.
Setbacks⁽²⁾	Minimum and, where noted, maximum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions to these requirements.
Front	15 ft minimum; offices shall be set back no more than 15 ft, except where an entry courtyard is provided, or where approved through design review.
Side - Interior (each)	15 ft along a lot line abutting an R zone, none required otherwise.
Side - Corner	15 ft
Rear	15 ft along a lot line abutting an R zone, none required otherwise.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	Maximum FAR allowed.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	0.60 maximum
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures. When expressed as a range, the review authority may limit the maximum coverage allowed a specific project to less than the maximum of the range, as determined appropriate for the site and project.
Lot coverage	60%	50%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height	30 ft - 2 stories	35 ft - 2 stories
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

Notes:
(1)	A commercial condominium, or a residential condominium, townhome, or planned development project may be subdivided with smaller parcels for ownership purposes, with their minimum lot area determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter, and the total number of any dwellings is in compliance with the maximum density established by the applicable zoning district.
(2)	Ground-floor residential shall comply with the setback requirements and height limits of the RH zone.

TABLE 2-8 - CC AND CT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	CC Central Commercial	CT Tourist/Destination Commercial
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	5,000 sf⁽¹⁾
Width, depth	Determined by the review authority through the subdivision process.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a project. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the Town through subdivision or land use permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density	20 units per acre	2 to 10 units per acre
Setbacks	Minimum and, where noted, maximum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions to these requirements.
Front	Taylor Road - No front setback allowed; buildings shall be placed at the property line except where a setback is authorized through design review, and except that up to 20 ft may be allowed for outdoor seating or eating areas with design review approval. Horseshoe Bar Road - 15 ft for landscaping and the preservation of existing buildings and landscaping. Sites on other streets - 15 ft.	25 ft, landscaped
Side - Interior (each)	10 ft along a property line abutting a residential zone or use, none required otherwise.	10 ft along a property line abutting a residential zone, none required otherwise.
Side - Corner	Same requirement as front setback.
Rear	10 ft
Freeway	N.A.	40 ft from the Interstate 80 right-of-way, or other distance approved as part of a master development plan (Section 13.62.070).
Floor area ratio (FAR)	Minimum FAR required and maximum FAR allowed.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	0.25 minimum, 1.60 maximum; more than 0.60 may be approved only where parking is provided in a structure that does not detract from the pedestrian orientation of the downtown.	Not applicable
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures. When expressed as a range, the review authority may limit the maximum coverage allowed a specific project to less than the maximum of the range, as determined appropriate for the site and project.
Lot coverage	100%	40%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Maximum height	35 ft - 3 stories	35 ft - 3 stories; 45 ft allowed for hotels, motels, and theaters only, with fire department approval
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

Notes:

(1)

A commercial condominium, or a residential condominium, townhome, or planned development project may be subdivided with smaller parcels for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter, and the total number of any dwellings is in compliance with the maximum density established by the applicable zoning district.

(Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 281 § 5, 2019; Ord. 255 § 1, 2014; Ord. 244 § 1, 2009; Ord. 238 § 1, 2007; Ord. 235 § 1, 2007; Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 297, 1/9/2024; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.050 CO district standards.

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CO zoning district at the southwest corner of I-80 and King Road shall comply with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 2, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

Riparian Corridor Protection. The riparian corridors extending through this area shall be protected in compliance with Chapter 13.54, and consistent with the policies in the conservation of resources chapter of the general plan.

Site Planning. Proposed development shall be planned to provide:

A gradual transition of intensity between development adjacent to I-80 and neighboring residential areas, to minimize the potential for land use conflicts with residential uses, and problems for residents; and

Adequate access and circulation between Horseshoe Bar Road and King Road.

Residential Uses. Residential uses shall be developed with shared driveways to minimize access points on the new extension of Boyington Road, where determined by the review authority to be feasible. (See the Circulation Element of the general plan regarding the Boyington Road extension.)

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.060 CG district standards.

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CG zoning district shall comply with the following standards, as applicable.

CG District North of the Raley's Center. Proposed development shall comply with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 2, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

Site Planning. Proposed development shall be planned to provide:

A gradual transition of intensity between development adjacent to I-80 and existing commercial, and the neighboring residential areas, to minimize the potential for land use conflicts with residential uses, and problems for residents; and

Adequate access and circulation between Horseshoe Bar Road and King Road.

Land Use Mix. As determined by the review authority to be appropriate, site development should include a mixture of land uses consisting of three tiers: general commercial and/or office uses should be located adjacent to the Raley's center; low profile office structures should be placed in a second tier after the commercial uses; and medium- to medium-high density residential should be located adjacent to the existing residential areas to the north of this site.

CG District on Taylor Road Northeast of Sierra College Boulevard.

Applicability. The requirements of this subsection apply to the site identified as special land use policy area 4 on the general plan land use diagram, as consistent with Specific Area Policy 4, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

Site Planning. The site shall be developed with commercial uses along the Taylor Road frontage, with office uses or multifamily residential behind the commercial, to buffer the adjacent single-family residential uses from the noise, glare, and activities associated with commercial uses.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.070 CT district standards.

Proposed subdivisions, other development and new land uses within the CT zoning district shall comply with the following requirements, consistent with Specific Area Policy 5, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

Master Development Plan Required for Initial Site Development. The initial development of a parcel within the CT zoning district after the effective date of rezoning to the CT district shall require that the property owner first obtain town approval of a master development plan in compliance with Section 13.62.070.

Master Development Plan Contents. As submitted by the applicant and approved by the town, the master development plan shall specify the following.

Allowed Land Uses, Densities and Building Intensities. The land uses proposed and/or authorized as part of a master development plan may include any listed as "P," "MUP," "UP," and/or "S," within the CT zoning district in Section 13.26.040, Table 2-6.

A detailed overall site plan that complies with the design standards in subsection B, and shows: all proposed land uses, structures, landscape areas, conservation areas for natural features; buffers; provisions for site access, internal and external circulation and parking; and all other details of site design.

Provisions for internal access to adjoining properties by means of proposed public and/or private roads or drives other than Horseshoe Bar and Brace Roads.

Architectural and other building design requirements and guidelines, to clearly define the appearance of approved structures;

Standards and guidelines for proposed signs, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 13.38.

Plans showing the approximate location and layout of proposed infrastructure and utilities, including any proposed or required extensions of existing lines for water, sewer, etc.

Project and parcel phasing, to the extent that phasing is known by the property owner, or owners in the case of multiple properties participating in a project proposal.

Any other information, requirements, and/or conditions of approval determined by the review authority to be appropriate.

Site Redevelopment and/or Replacement Land Uses. After initial site development and occupancy in compliance with an approved master development plan, the replacement of the initial use of a structure with a different use, and/or the replacement of an approved structure with a different structure and use shall be subject to the allowable land use and permit requirements of Section 13.26.040, Table 2-6.

Design Standards. Each master development plan and any subsequent proposals for replacement land uses or redevelopment after initial site development shall incorporate site planning and building design measures to accomplish all of the following, as required by the general plan.

Create an identity, appearance, and mix of land uses that provide for the integrated development of all parcels and that will be attractive to both travelers and town residents. The arrangement of uses on the overall site should be allowed to emphasize the creation of a destination or significant stopover for travelers, provide enhanced shopping and entertainment opportunities for town residents, and tie into the historic downtown area to support the economic viability of the downtown.

Provide traveler-oriented commercial uses that are accessed primarily by automobiles and concentrated near the Horseshoe Bar Road interchange. Uses on the site shall then transition to more locally-oriented commercial and office uses, laid out to provide a pedestrian orientation.

Provide primary access to commercial development from Horseshoe Bar Road, with limited, secondary access on Brace Road. Commercial uses shall not front on Brace Road and shall be set back and/or buffered from Brace Road to maintain the rural residential character of the roadway corridor.

Provide a design and appearance that will reinforce the rural character of Loomis by: integrating existing natural features, including significant trees and rock outcrops; building design that emphasizes low-profile structures, local native materials, and the local historic architectural vernacular, and site development incorporating appropriate vegetation, preferably native, that can act as a buffer and screen, as well as add to the ambiance of the development.

Provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and sustainability of the Secret Ravine riparian corridor, and its aquatic and terrestrial habitats.

Provide for adequate and appropriate access between separately owned parcels within the CT zoning district as determined by the review authority to be necessary to avoid unnecessary access points to public roads, traffic congestion and hazards on public roads.

Limitations on Specific Land Uses. The land uses allowed by Section 13.26.040 (Table 2-6) in the CT zoning district may be approved only when the review authority determines that they comply with the following limitations.

Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. A club, lodge, or private meeting hall may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

Community Center. A community center may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

Equestrian Facility. Any proposed equestrian facility shall be oriented toward tourists and visitors to the town, with structures on the site and the activities offered comprising significant recreational tourism resources, and shall not be limited to the pasturing of animals.

Religious Facility. A religious facility may be approved only within four hundred feet of a residential zoning district, and/or Brace Road.

Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). A Residential Care Facility for the elderly may be approved only within four hundred feet of a residential zoning district, and/or Brace Road.

School - Specialized Education/Training. A school within the CT zoning district offering specialized education and training shall offer courses only in office-related skills. Examples include computer-related training, graphics and illustration, writing, clerical and secretarial skills, and other topics determined by the review authority to be similar. Such a school may be approved only within four hundred feet of Brace Road.

Veterinary Clinic, Animal Hospital. A veterinary clinic or animal hospital shall be limited to a small animal practice.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.26.080 CC district standards. Reserved.

(Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the land uses that may be allowed within the industrial zoning districts established by Section 13.20.020, determines the type of land use permit/approval required for each use, and provides basic standards for site layout and building size.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.020 Purposes of industrial and public districts.

The purposes of the individual industrial and special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.

BP (Industrial/Business Park) District. The BP zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for light industrial and business park land uses, including low-intensity manufacturing and assembly processes, research and development, and corporate headquarters offices. The land uses allowed and development standards required within the BP district are intended to protect adjacent areas from impacts while allowing indoor, clean, and quiet industry. Land uses in the BP zoning district are expected to be organized as a business park, with tenants that may include some commercial activities. The BP zoning district is consistent with and implements the business park land use designation of the general plan.

ILT (Limited Industrial) District. The ILT zoning district is applied to areas abutting residential zoning districts where only a limited range of industrial and manufacturing activities, warehousing, and office uses will be appropriate. Land uses allowed in the IL zoning district will not create objectionable noise, smoke, odor, dust, noxious gases, glare, heat, vibration, or industrial wastes. The IL zoning district is consistent with the light industrial land use designation of the general plan.

IL (Light Industrial) District. The IL zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a wider variety of land uses that are more land-intensive manufacturing uses than allowed in the ILT district. These include industrial manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and assembly that may generate objectionable noise, smoke, odor, dust, noxious gases, glare, heat, vibration, and industrial wastes. The IL zoning district is consistent with and implements the light industry land use designation of the general plan.

PI (Public/Institutional) District. The PI zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for public facilities, utilities, and public gathering facilities including: public schools, libraries, government offices, etc. The PI zoning district is consistent with and implements the public/quasi-public land use designation of the general plan.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.030 Industrial and public district land uses and permit requirements.

Table 2-9 identifies the uses of land allowed by this title in the industrial and public zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 13.22.030.

TABLE 2-9 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for Industrial and Public Zoning Districts	P MUP UP — S	Permitted Use, Zoning Clearance required Minor Use Permit required Use Permit required Use not allowed Permit requirement set by Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT				Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE⁽¹⁾	BP	ILT	IL	PI	Specific Use Regulations
AGRICULTURE AND OPEN SPACE USES
Employee/farmworker housing	—	UP	UP	—	13.42.250
Plant nursery	—	P	P	—
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, WHOLESALING
Agricultural product processing	—	—	P	—
Artisan/craft product manufacturing	MUP	P	P	—
Construction contractors	—	MUP	P	—
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop	—	MUP⁽³⁾	P	—
Industrial research and development	P	—	P	—
Laboratory - Medical, analytical, research and development	UP	P	P	—
Laundry, dry cleaning plant	—	—	P	—
Manufacturing/processing - Heavy	—	—	—	—
Manufacturing/processing - Intensive	—	—	MUP	—
Manufacturing/processing - Light	MUP	MUP	P	—
Media production	P	MUP	P	—
Printing and publishing	P	MUP	P	—
Recycling - Scrap and dismantling yards	—	—	MUP	—	13.42.210
Recycling - Small collection facility	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	13.42.210
Storage - Outdoor	—	MUP⁽³⁾	P	—	13.42.190
Storage - Personal storage facility (mini-storage)	—	P	P	—
Storage - Warehouse, indoor storage	P	P	P	—
Wholesaling and distribution	P	P	P	—
Winery	—	—	MUP	—	13.42.290
RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY USES
Adult oriented business	—	—	S	—	13.40
Club, lodge, private meeting hall	—	UP	UP	UP
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor	—	—	UP	—
Community center	—	UP	UP	MUP
Fitness/health facility	P	P	P	MUP
Library, museum	—	—	—	MUP
Religious facility	—	—	—	P	13.42.230
Religious facility - Incidental, not during business hours	—	—	P	P	13.42.230
School - Elementary, middle, secondary	—	—	—	UP
School - Specialized education/training	MUP	MUP	MUP	UP
Sports and active recreation facility	—	—	—	UP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.	—	P	P	MUP
RESIDENTIAL USES
Commercial cannabis activity	—	—	—	—	13.46
Caretaker/employee unit	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Emergency shelter	—	—	—	UP
RETAIL TRADE
Accessory retail uses	P	P	P	P	13.42.030
Alcoholic beverage sales	—	—	P	—	13.42.050
Auto and vehicle sales and rental	—	MUP	P⁽²⁾	—
Auto parts sales	—	P	P	—
Building and landscape material sales - Indoor	—	P	P	—
Building and landscape material sales - Outdoor	—	MUP	P	—	13.42.180
Construction and heavy equipment sales and rental	—	—	P	—
Farm supply and feed store	—	—	P	—
Mobile home, boat, or RV sales	—	—	MUP	—
Office - supporting retail	P	P	P	—
Restaurant	P	P	P	—
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Accessory service uses	P	P	P	P	13.42.030
ATM	P	—	—	—
Business support service	P	—	P	—
Medical services - Clinic, urgent care	—	—	—	P
Medical services - Extended care	—	—	—	P
Medical services - Hospital	—	—	—	P
Medical services - Laboratory	P	P	P	P
Office - Accessory	P	P	P	P
Office - Government	P	P	P	P
Office - Processing	P	P	—	—
SERVICES - GENERAL
Adult day care	P	P	P	P
Catering service	P	P	P	—
Child day care center	P	MUP	MUP	P	13.42.080
Equipment rental	—	P⁽²⁾	P	—	13.42.180
Kennel, animal boarding	—	P⁽³⁾	P	P⁽²⁾	13.42.060
Maintenance service - Client site services	—	MUP	P	—
Personal services - Restricted	—	—	MUP	—
Public safety facility	UP	UP	UP	P
Repair service - Equipment, large appliances, etc.	—	MUP	P	—
Syringe services program	—	—	—	—	13.48
Vehicle services - Major repair/body work	—	MUP⁽²⁾	MUP	—
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair	—	MUP⁽²⁾	P	—
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital	P	P	P	P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Ambulance, taxi, or limousine dispatch facility	—	—	P	—
Broadcasting studio	P	P	P	—
Pipeline, utility transmission or distribution line	UP	UP	UP	UP
Telecommunications facility	S	S	S	S	13.44
Transit station or terminal	UP	UP	UP	UP
Truck or freight terminal	—	—	MUP	—
Utility facility	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Utility infrastructure	P	P	P	P
Vehicle storage	—	MUP⁽²⁾	MUP	—

Key to Zoning District Symbols
BP	Industrial/Business Park	IL	Light Industrial
ILT	Limited Industrial	PI	Public/Institutional

Notes:
(1)	See Division 8 for land use definitions.
(2)	Use permit required when site abuts a residential zone.
(3)	The review authority shall ensure that proposed outdoor storage activities are compatible with any adjacent residential use.
(4)	Use not allowed if site abuts a residential zone

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 249 § 5, 2012; Ord. 281 § 6, 2019; Ord. 297, 1/9/2024; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.040 Industrial and public zoning district development standards.

Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Tables 2-10 and 2-11, in addition to any other applicable requirements of this chapter, and the development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division 3 of this title.

TABLE 2-10 - BP, ILT, AND IL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	BP Business Park	ILT Limited Industrial	IL Light Industrial
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	10,000 sf
Width, depth	Determined by the review authority through the subdivision process.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a project. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the town through subdivision or land use permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density	1 caretaker/employee unit per parcel
Setbacks	Minimum and, where noted, maximum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions to these requirements.
Front	25 ft	15 ft
Side - Interior (each)	25 ft; 50 ft adjacent to a residential zone	25 ft adjacent to a residential zone, none required elsewhere	None required; 5 ft minimum if provided
Side - Corner	Same as front
Rear	50 ft adjacent to a residential zone; none required elsewhere.		None required; 5 ft minimum if provided
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures.
Lot coverage	35% to 60%	50%	50%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Height limit	30 ft - 2 stories; 1 story adjacent to any property line abutting a residential zone.		35 ft - 2 stories
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

TABLE 2-11 - PI DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature	PI (Public/Institutional) Zoning District Requirement
Minimum lot size	Minimum area and width for parcels proposed in new subdivisions.
Area (net)	5,000 sf
Width, depth	Determined by the review authority through the subdivision process.
Residential density	Maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a project. The actual number of units allowed will be determined by the town through subdivision or land use permit approval, as applicable.
Maximum density	1 caretaker/employee unit per parcel
Setbacks	Minimum and, where noted, maximum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 13.30.110 for exceptions to these requirements.
Front	None required, except as established through design review, and/or minor use permit or use permit approval.
Sides
Rear
Lot coverage	Maximum percentage of total lot area that may be covered by structures.
Lot coverage	50%
Height limit	Maximum allowable height of structures. See Section 13.30.050 (Height Limits and Exceptions) for height measurement requirements, and height limit exceptions.
Height limit	30 ft - 2 stories
Landscaping	See Chapter 13.34 (Landscaping Standards)
Parking	See Chapter 13.36 (Parking and Loading)
Signs	See Chapter 13.38 (Signs)

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.050 BP district standards.

The property within the BP zoning district located north of the railroad and east of Sierra College Boulevard shall be developed as a business park, in compliance with the following standards, consistent with Specific Area Policy 1, Section G of the Land Use and Community Development Element of the general plan.

Access. Business park development shall require access from Sierra College Boulevard, with no access to the site through the residentially-designated areas to the north and west.

Site Planning. The site shall be planned to provide a self-contained, campus-like character (i.e., buildings of similar or compatible architecture with shared circulation and parking, with substantial setbacks from streets and other property boundaries) with extensive landscaping throughout.

Residential Buffer. Proposed development shall be separated from the north and west property lines by a buffer of dense landscaping at least fifty feet in width. Development adjacent to the buffer shall be limited to low-profile, one-story structures. Parking areas shall be separated from the buffer by buildings. No outdoor storage or business activity areas shall be allowed, except for outdoor sitting, eating and recreation areas for employees.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.28.060 ILT district standards.

Unless different hours of operation are allowed by use permit, a land use within the ILT zoning district may engage in its primary business activity only between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., Monday through Friday; and eight a.m. and five p.m. on Saturday. A land use within the ILT zoning district shall not operate on Sunday unless authorized by use permit.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)

§ 13.29.010 Purpose.

The planned development (PD) zone provides the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than is provided under the strict application of the zoning, site and subdivision ordinances, while at the same time protecting the public health, safety and welfare and property values. Various land uses may be combined in a planned development zone including combinations of residential, commercial, office, industrial, utility, institutional, educational, cultural, recreational and other uses, provided the combination of uses results in a balanced and stable environment.

The town expects each project within a PD district to be of obvious and significantly higher quality than would be achieved through conventional design practices and standards.

The specific purposes of the planned development zone are to:

Promote and encourage cluster development on large sites to avoid sensitive areas of property;

Encourage creative and innovative design on large sites by allowing flexibility in development standards;

Encourage the preservation of open space;

Accommodate various types of large scale, complex and phased developments; and

Establish a procedure for the development of large tracts of land in order to reduce or eliminate the rigidity, delays, and conflicts that otherwise would result from application of zoning standards designed primarily for small lots.

The PD district shall be of sufficient size that its construction, marketing, and operation is feasible as a complete unit independent of any subsequent unit. Generally, developments of less than ten acres are deemed not suitable for the purpose and findings of this section.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.020 Designation on the zoning map.

Following the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, all established PD districts shall be designated on the zoning map by the symbol "PD" followed by an ordinance number. The ordinance number shall refer to the ordinance which adopted the PD district.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.030 Establishment of a planned development district.

The PD district shall specify all use types, pursuant to Chapter 13.22.030, which are permitted within the district. In amending this title to apply the PD zoning district, the town council may permit any use within the PD district that is compatible with the purposes of this title, the neighborhood and general vicinity of the proposed project, and consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

Approval of the PD district is accomplished in two steps:

First: Approval of the preliminary development plan by the town council upon recommendation of the planning commission.

Second: Approval of a specific development plan either simultaneously with the preliminary development plan or in subsequent phases.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.040 Required findings.

In establishing a PD district, the planning commission and the town council shall make the following findings:

The project is consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

The project complies with all applicable provisions of this zoning code other than those modified by the PD ordinance;

The approved modifications to the development standards of this zoning code are necessary and appropriate to accommodate the superior design of the proposed project, its compatibility with adjacent land uses, and mitigation of any identified environmental impacts;

The project complies with all applicable provisions of the town's design guidelines;

The project can be adequately, and reasonably served by public facilities, services, and utilities;

The location, size, planning concepts, design features, and operating characteristics of the project are and will be compatible with the character of the site, and the land uses and development intended for the surrounding neighborhood by the general plan;

The site is adequate for the project in terms of size, shape, topography, and circumstances; and

The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed uses would not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use, or detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the town.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.050 Preliminary development plan.

The purpose of the preliminary development plan is to show the overall development scheme for the affected area and to indicate the sequence in which individual portions of the area will be developed. The developer shall submit to the town a preliminary development plan which shows the overall development scheme and indicates the sequence in which individual portions of the area will be developed. Such plan shall include:

Maps or drawings which may be schematic in form;

All interior property lines;

Land use, existing and proposed;

Location and size of existing streets and location of the proposed circulation system;

Name(s) of the owner, developer and consultant;

Public uses, including schools, parks, recreational areas and other open space, and method of maintaining public open space;

The use and general description of each different type of structure or building;

Written explanation of the nature of the proposed development and any deviations from regulations otherwise applicable to the property;

Generalized topography and proposed changes;

10.

Utilities, existing and proposed, serving the area;

11.

Vegetation and proposed changes; and

12.

Proposed sequence and schedule, or phasing, of development.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.060 Preliminary development plan-Planning commission consideration.

The proposed preliminary development plan shall be presented to the planning commission as a proposed rezoning of the property to the PD zone. The planning commission shall follow the same procedures as in any rezoning, and shall have full authority to alter or modify the preliminary development plan. The planning commission may approve a specific development plan concurrent with the preliminary development plan as per Section 13.29.080 and Section 13.29.090 subject that both plans are approved by the town council.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.070 Preliminary development plan-Town council approval.

The preliminary development plan shall be considered by the town council following the same procedures as any rezoning. The town council may alter or modify the proposed preliminary development plan. If the rezoning is approved, the preliminary development plan becomes the development restrictions for the PD district covered by the plan and thereafter shall be designated the "preliminary development plan." The preliminary development plan, as approved, shall consist of a map, together with relevant text materials, showing:

All land uses;

Intensity of land use as measured by units per acre, area coverage or other acceptable description;

Major circulation; and

A division of the area to be developed into smaller areas, called "phases," and the sequences of their development, unless the entire plan is to be carried out simultaneously.

The town council may approve a specific development plan concurrent with the preliminary development plan subject to both Section 13.29.080 and Section 13.29.090.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.080 Specific development plan-Required for entitlements-contents.

A specific development plan shall be presented to the planning commission with an application for development and/or prior to approval and recordation of the final map as defined by the Subdivision Map Act.

A specific development plan shall consist of a map and necessary textual materials showing:

The boundaries of the specific development plan;

The size and location of all public utility easements;

The location and width of all streets, sidewalks, bike trails, pedestrian paths or other areas used for the conveyance of vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian or other traffic;

The typical location of individual residential structures and the location of multifamily, business commercial and other structures;

The number of units per gross acre;

The general landscaping features;

The location and size of any proposed park or recreational area, and an indication of whether or not the same is to be publicly or privately owned;

The location of any public facilities, including, but not limited to, fire stations, school sites, utility substations or other facilities;

The location of parking areas;

10.

The location and screening of refuse disposal areas;

11.

Major points of vehicular access to and from multifamily, business and commercial structures;

12.

The location and size of all fencing or screening;

13.

A designation of the use of all open space, whether publicly or privately owned, and the person or group responsible for its maintenance;

14.

The location and size of any proposed signs, exclusive of traffic-control and street signs;

15.

Contour lines at intervals designated by the town engineer; and

16.

Such other and further information as the planning department or the planning commission may deem necessary.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.090 Specific development plan-Planning commission approval.

A public hearing on the specific development plan shall be held by the planning commission. After a public hearing, the planning commission may take action to approve, approve with conditions or deny the specific development plan. The planning commission shall not approve the specific development plan unless it makes the findings in Section 13.29.040 and finds the proposed development is consistent with the preliminary development plan. The planning commission may approve a preliminary development plan and specific development plan concurrently, subject to both plans being approved by the town council.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.100 Subdivision maps.

A tentative subdivision map may be processed simultaneously with a request for a preliminary plan or after the approval thereof.

Prior to approval of the final map as defined by the Subdivision Map Act, a specific development plan shall be approved by the planning commission.

The preliminary development plan, a specific development plan, and a tentative subdivision map may be approved concurrently, subject to approval by both the planning commission and town council.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

§ 13.29.110 Commencement of development.

Upon approval of a specific development plan, and compliance with other applicable regulations, and recordation of applicable final subdivision maps, the development of the area covered by the specific development plan may commence, provided that all necessary building permits and other required entitlements are obtained.

(Ord. 272 § 1, 2017)

Loomis City Zoning Code

Division 2

ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES

§ 13.20.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the town and adopts the town's zoning map.

(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)

§ 13.20.020 Zoning map and zoning districts.

Where district boundaries approximately follow lot, alley, or street lines, the lot lines and street and alley centerlines shall be construed as the district boundaries;

TABLE 2-1 - ZONING DISTRICTS
Zoning District Symbol	Name of Zoning District	General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District
Residential Districts
RA	Residential Agricultural	Residential Agricultural
RE	Residential Estate	Residential Estate
RR	Rural Residential	Rural Residential
RS	Single-Family Residential	Residential - Low Density Residential - Medium Density
RM	Medium Density Residential	Residential - Medium High Density
RH	High Density Residential	Residential - High Density
Commercial Districts
CO	Office Commercial	Office and Professional
CG	General Commercial	General Commercial
CC	Central Commercial	Town Center Commercial
CT	Tourist/Destination Commercial	Tourist/Destination Commercial
Industrial Districts
BP	Industrial/Business Park	Business Park
ILT	Limited Industrial	Limited Industrial
IL	Light Industrial	Light Industrial
Special Purpose Districts
PI	Public/Institutional	Public/Quasi-Public