Los Banos City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 4
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT P-D
Sections
- § 9-3.401 Purpose (P-D).
- § 9-3.402 Uses permitted (P-D).
- § 9-3.403 Applications (P-D).
- § 9-3.404 Hearing procedure (P-D).
- § 9-3.405 Area (P-D).
- § 9-3.406 Conditions of approval.
- § 9-3.407 Final development plans (P-D).
- § 9-3.408 Changes in development plan (P-D).
- § 9-3.409 Revocation (P-D).
- § 9-3.410 Lot sizes (P-D).
- § 9-3.411 Yards and building setbacks (P-D).
- § 9-3.412 Coverage and open space (P-D).
- § 9-3.413 Residential density (P-D).
ARTICLE 5
RAIL CORRIDOR R-C
Sections
- § 9-3.501 Purpose (RC).
- § 9-3.502 Uses permitted (R-C).
- § 9-3.503 Uses subject to securing use permits (R-C).
- § 9-3.504 Height limits (R-C).
- § 9-3.505 Parking standards (R-C).
- § 9-3.506 Yards, open space and building standards (R-C).
- § 9-3.507 Lot sizes and setback standards (R-C).
- § 9-3.508 Revisions and amendments (R-C).
ARTICLE 6
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-1
Sections
- § 9-3.601 Purpose (R-1).
- § 9-3.602 Uses permitted (R-1).
- § 9-3.603 Uses permitted subject to securing use permits (R-1).
- § 9-3.604 Height limits (R-1).
- § 9-3.605 Building sites (R-1).
- § 9-3.606 Lot widths (R-1).
- § 9-3.607 Building site coverage (R-1).
- § 9-3.608 Setbacks and yards (R-1).
- § 9-3.609 Placement of dwellings on lots in single-family districts (R-1).
ARTICLE 7
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-2
Sections
- § 9-3.701 Purpose (R-2).
- § 9-3.702 Uses permitted (R-2).
- § 9-3.703 Uses permitted subject to securing use permits (R-2).
- § 9-3.704 Height limits (R-2).
- § 9-3.705 Building sites (R-2).
- § 9-3.706 Lot widths (R-2).
- § 9-3.707 Lot coverage and density (R-2).
- § 9-3.708 Setbacks and yards (R-2).
- § 9-3.709 Placement of dwellings on lots in the Medium Density District (R-2).
ARTICLE 8
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-3
Sections
- § 9-3.801 Purpose (R-3).
- § 9-3.802 Uses permitted (R-3).
- § 9-3.803 Uses permitted subject to securing use permits (R-3).
- § 9-3.804 Height limits (R-3).
- § 9-3.805 Building sites (R-3).
- § 9-3.806 Lot widths (R-3).
- § 9-3.807 Lot coverage (R-3).
- § 9-3.808 Setbacks and yards (R-3).
- § 9-3.809 Open space (R-3).
- § 9-3.811 Development standards (R-3).
ARTICLE 14
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT L-I
Sections
- § 9-3.1401 Purpose (L-I).
- § 9-3.1402 Uses permitted (L-I).
- § 9-3.1403 Uses permitted subject to securing use permits (L-I).
- § 9-3.1404 Height limits (L-I).
- § 9-3.1405 Gross floor area (L-I).
- § 9-3.1406 Building sites (L-I).
- § 9-3.1407 Lot widths (L-I).
- § 9-3.1408 Yards (L-I).
- § 9-3.1409 Elevations, site plans, and landscaping (L-I).
ARTICLE 17
MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Sections
- § 9-3.1701 Purpose.
- § 9-3.1702 Landscaping.
- § 9-3.1703 Fences.
- § 9-3.1704 Access.
- § 9-3.1705 Internal streets.
- § 9-3.1706 Parking requirements.
- § 9-3.1707 Open space.
- § 9-3.1708 Mobile home subdivisions: Application of State laws.
- § 9-3.1709 Mobile home subdivisions: Maintenance of non-dedicated common areas and improvements.
- § 9-3.1710 Signs.
- § 9-3.1711 Plans: Approval.
ARTICLE 18
GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Sections
- § 9-3.1801 Scope.
- § 9-3.1802 Use of buildings, structures, and land.
- § 9-3.1806 Public utility facilities.
- § 9-3.1808 Substandard building sites.
- § 9-3.1809 Projections into yards: Architectural features.
- § 9-3.1810 Projections into yards: Porches, landings, and outside stairways.
- § 9-3.1811 Yards: Measurement: Encroachments on building lines.
- § 9-3.1812 Dwelling groups.
- § 9-3.1813 Satellite or dish antennas: Location.
- § 9-3.1814 Animals: Health hazard.
- § 9-3.1815 Animals: Prohibited within City limits.
ARTICLE 20
OFF-STREET PARKING
Sections
- Part 1 General Provisions
- § 9-3.2001 Purpose.
- § 9-3.2002 Applicability.
- § 9-3.2003 General regulations.
- § 9-3.2004 Number of off-street parking spaces required.
- § 9-3.2005 Parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- § 9-3.2006 Bicycle/motorcycle parking.
- § 9-3.2007 In-lieu parking fee.
- § 9-3.2008 Joint-use parking facilities.
- § 9-3.2009 Parking design standards.
- § 9-3.2010 Application of parking design and improvement requirements.
- § 9-3.2011 Parking improvement standards.
- § 9-3.2012 Parking lot shading standards and master parking lot shade tree list.
- § 9-3.2013 Parking or storage of vehicles prohibited on unpaved surfaces.
- Part 2 On-Site Parking and Storage of Vehicles in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Zoning Districts
- § 9-3.2014 Purpose and applicability.
- § 9-3.2015 Definitions.
- § 9-3.2016 Zoning clearance certificate and encroachment permits.
- § 9-3.2017 Parking or storage of vehicles prohibited on unpaved surfaces in the R-1 and R-2 residential zoning districts.
- § 9-3.2018 On-site vehicle parking and vehicle storage-Front yard-Lot coverage.
- § 9-3.2019 On-site vehicle parking and vehicle storage-Side yard.
- § 9-3.2020 On-site vehicle parking and vehicle storage-Back yard.
- Part 3 Regulating the Use, Storage, and Parking of Recreational Vehicles, Recreational Trailers, and Utility Trailers
- Part 4 Minor Adjustments, Appeals, and Enforcement
ARTICLE 21
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
ARTICLE 23
APPLICATION PROCESSING, SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURE, ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS, USE PERMITS, VARIANCES AND APPEALS
Sections
- Part 1 General Provisions
- § 9-3.2301 Application processing: Making an application.
- § 9-3.2302 Acceptance of complete application.
- § 9-3.2303 Who may apply.
- § 9-3.2304 Notice of public hearing.
- § 9-3.2305 Content of notice.
- § 9-3.2306 Withdrawing an application.
- § 9-3.2307 Notice of action on an application.
- § 9-3.2308 Effective date.
- § 9-3.2309 Imposition of conditions.
- § 9-3.2310 Discontinuance and expiration of approved use.
- § 9-3.2311 Application for extension of approval.
- § 9-3.2312 Revocation or modification for cause.
- § 9-3.2313 Reapplication.
- § 9-3.2314 Decision-making authority.
- Part 2 Site Plan Review
- § 9-3.2315 Site plan review: Purpose.
- § 9-3.2316 Applicability: Projects subject to site plan review.
- § 9-3.2317 Project Review Board.
- § 9-3.2318 Planning Commission project study session review.
- § 9-3.2319 Project submittals.
- § 9-3.2320 Planning Commission criteria for approval.
- § 9-3.2321 Effective date and expiration.
- Part 3 Administrative Permits
- Part 4 Use Permits
- Part 5 Variances
- Part 6 Appeals
- Part 7 Annexation
ARTICLE 27
NOISE CONTROL
Sections
- § 9-3.2701 Purpose.
- § 9-3.2702 Definitions.
- § 9-3.2703 Noise measurement criteria.
- § 9-3.2704 Exterior noise standards.
- § 9-3.2705 Residential interior noise standards.
- § 9-3.2706 Noise source exemptions.
- § 9-3.2707 Residential air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- § 9-3.2708 Waste and garbage collection equipment.
- § 9-3.2709 Electrical substations.
- § 9-3.2710 Warning signs in places of public entertainment.
- § 9-3.2711 Variances.
- § 9-3.2712 Violations: Enforcement.
ARTICLE 28
SIGNS
Sections
- Part 1 General Provisions
- Part 2 Sign Regulations
- Part 3 Sign Standards
- § 9-3.2808 Residential Districts (R-1), (R-2), (R-3), and (P-D).
- § 9-3.2809 Rail Corridor (R-C).
- § 9-3.2810 Neighborhood Commercial District (C-N).
- § 9-3.2811 Mixed Use (M-X).
- § 9-3.2812 Professional Office (P-O).
- § 9-3.2813 General Commercial District (C-1).
- § 9-3.2814 Highway Commercial District (H-C).
- § 9-3.2815 Light Industrial District (L-I).
- § 9-3.2816 General Industrial District (I).
- § 9-3.2817 Public Facilities District (P-F).
- § 9-3.2818 Temporary signs (other than window) and windblown devices.
- § 9-3.2819 Special use signs.
- § 9-3.2819.1 Automobile dealership signage.
- Part 4 Sign Permits
- Part 5 Nonconforming Signs
- Part 6 Violations: Enforcement
- Part 7 Definitions
- Part 8 Uniform Sign Code
ARTICLE 30
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Sections
- § 9-3.3001 Purpose, applicability and where permitted.
- § 9-3.3002 Definitions.
- § 9-3.3003 Accessory dwelling units allowed.
- § 9-3.3004 Application review process-Building permit.
- § 9-3.3005 Development standards.
- § 9-3.3006 Other requirements.
- § 9-3.3007 Accessory dwelling unit parking.
- § 9-3.3008 Utilities and connection fees.
- § 9-3.3009 Impact fees.
- § 9-3.3010 Appeal.
ARTICLE 33
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Sections
- § 9-3.3301 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.3302 Applicability.
- § 9-3.3303 General provisions.
- § 9-3.3304 Exemptions.
- § 9-3.3305 Provision conflicts.
- § 9-3.3306 Definitions.
- § 9-3.3307 Recreational facilities.
- § 9-3.3308 Design standards.
- § 9-3.3309 Exceptions.
- § 9-3.3310 Temporary outdoor lighting.
- § 9-3.3311 Effective date.
- § 9-3.3312 Grandfathering.
- § 9-3.3313 Submittal requirements.
- § 9-3.3314 Subdivision map certification.
- § 9-3.3315 Lamp or fixture substitution.
- § 9-3.3316 Operation and maintenance.
- § 9-3.3317 Violations, legal actions, and penalties.
ARTICLE 34
DENSITY BONUSES AND OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
Sections
- § 9-3.3401 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.3402 Definitions.
- § 9-3.3403 Eligibility for density bonus, incentives, or concessions.
- § 9-3.3404 Requirements-Continued affordability.
- § 9-3.3405 Calculation of density bonus.
- § 9-3.3406 Additional density bonus for land donation.
- § 9-3.3407 Additional density bonus and incentives for developments with childcare facilities.
- § 9-3.3408 Condominium conversions.
- § 9-3.3409 City discretion.
- § 9-3.3410 Incentives and concessions.
- § 9-3.3411 Waiver or reductions of development standards.
- § 9-3.3412 Parking adjustment/modification in density bonus projects.
- § 9-3.3413 Application and review.
- § 9-3.3414 Density bonus housing agreement required.
- § 9-3.3415 Commercial development density bonus.
ARTICLE 35
MARIJUANA REGULATION
Sections
- Part 1 General
- § 9-3.3501 Legislative findings and statement of purpose.
- § 9-3.3502 Definitions.
- § 9-3.3503 Prohibited use and activities.
- § 9-3.3504 Regulation of indoor cultivation of marijuana for personal use.
- § 9-3.3505 Personal use and consumption of marijuana.
- § 9-3.3506 Public nuisance.
- § 9-3.3507 Administrative penalties.
- § 9-3.3508 Remedies.
ARTICLE 36
MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Sections
- § 9-3.3601 Purpose.
- § 9-3.3602 Definitions.
- § 9-3.3603 Permit required.
- § 9-3.3604 Permit period.
- § 9-3.3605 Application for permit to operate.
- § 9-3.3606 Location.
- § 9-3.3607 Operational requirements.
- § 9-3.3608 Temporary administrative mobile food vendor permit.
- § 9-3.3609 Exemptions.
- § 9-3.3610 Application of other laws and regulations.
- § 9-3.3611 Suspension/revocation of permit to operate.
- § 9-3.3612 Applicability of ordinance to existing businesses.
ARTICLE 38
TEMPORARY USES
Sections
- § 9-3.3801 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.3802 Applicability.
- § 9-3.3803 Temporary use permit required-Exceptions.
- § 9-3.3804 Application for temporary use permit.
- § 9-3.3805 Temporary use permit process.
- § 9-3.3806 Required findings.
- § 9-3.3807 Conditions of approval.
- § 9-3.3808 Revocation.
- § 9-3.3809 Appeals.
- § 9-3.3810 Violation-Penalties.
ARTICLE 40
REGULATION OF UNATTENDED DONATION/COLLECTION BOXES
Sections
- § 9-3.4001 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.4002 Definitions.
- § 9-3.4003 Permits.
- § 9-3.4004 Renewal of permits.
- § 9-3.4005 Requirements and maintenance.
- § 9-3.4006 Revocation of permit, removal of unattended donation/collection boxes and liability.
- § 9-3.4007 Violation-Penalty.
- § 9-3.4008 Appeals.
- § 9-3.4009 Administrative fees.
- § 9-3.4010 Exemption.
ARTICLE 41
SPECIAL EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
Sections
- § 9-3.4101 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.4102 Definitions.
- § 9-3.4103 Special event permit required-Exceptions.
- § 9-3.4104 Application for special event permit.
- § 9-3.4105 Special event permit-Process.
- § 9-3.4106 Special event permit-Requirements and conditions of approval.
- § 9-3.4107 Special event permit-Grounds for denial.
- § 9-3.4108 Permit issuance-Street closure.
- § 9-3.4109 Indemnification agreement.
- § 9-3.4110 Insurance.
- § 9-3.4111 Departmental service charges-Refunds.
- § 9-3.4112 Permittee/sponsor duties.
- § 9-3.4113 Interference.
- § 9-3.4114 Violation-Penalties.
- § 9-3.4115 Appeal.
ARTICLE 42
CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKETS
Sections
- § 9-3.4201 Purpose.
- § 9-3.4202 Definitions.
- § 9-3.4203 Certified farmers' market permit required.
- § 9-3.4204 Permit period.
- § 9-3.4205 Application for certified farmers' market permit.
- § 9-3.4206 City review and determination.
- § 9-3.4207 Standards for permit.
- § 9-3.4208 Suspension/revocation of permit.
- § 9-3.4209 Appeal.
ARTICLE 43
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES
Sections
- § 9-3.4301 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.4302 Definitions.
- § 9-3.4303 Block party permit required.
- § 9-3.4304 Application for block party.
- § 9-3.4305 Block party regulations and conditions of approval.
- § 9-3.4306 Indemnification agreement.
- § 9-3.4307 Insurance.
- § 9-3.4308 Violation-Penalties.
- § 9-3.4309 Appeal.
ARTICLE 45
SIDEWALK VENDING
Sections
- § 9-3.4500 Purpose.
- § 9-3.4510 Definitions.
- § 9-3.4520 Permit required.
- § 9-3.4530 Permit application.
- § 9-3.4540 Criteria for approval or denial of permit.
- § 9-3.4550 Permit expiration and renewal.
- § 9-3.4560 Permit rescission.
- § 9-3.4570 Appeals.
- § 9-3.4580 Permits Nontransferable.
- § 9-3.4590 Operating requirements.
- § 9-3.4600 Administrative citations.
ARTICLE 46
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Sections
- § 9-3.4601 Purpose and intent.
- § 9-3.4602 Applicability.
- § 9-3.4603 Notice to the public of availability of accommodation process.
- § 9-3.4604 Requesting reasonable accommodation.
- § 9-3.4605 Reviewing authority.
- § 9-3.4606 Required findings.
- § 9-3.4607 Written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation.
- § 9-3.4608 Appeals.