Modesto City Zoning Code

Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections

CHAPTER 1

PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY

Sections

  • Article 1. - Purpose
  • Article 2. - Planning Commission
  • Article 3. - Board of Zoning Adjustment
  • Article 4. - Creation of Zones and Zone Boundaries
  • Article 5. - General Zoning Provisions
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CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

Sections

  • Article 1. - Definitions
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CHAPTER 3

LAND USE REGULATIONS

Sections

  • Article 1. - Permitted and Conditional Land Uses
  • Article 2. - Specific Land Use Regulations
  • Article 3. - Adult-Oriented Businesses
  • Article 4. - Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
  • Article 5. - Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Sites, And Lots
  • Article 6. - Personal Cannabis Cultivation
  • Article 7. - Commercial Cannabis Uses
  • Article 8. - Smoke Shops
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CHAPTER 4

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Sections

  • Article 1. - Residential Zones (R-1, R-2, R-3)
  • Article 2. - Commercial Zones (P-O, C-1, C-2, C-3)
  • Article 3. - Industrial Zones (C-M, M-1, M-2)
  • Article 5. - Accessory Dwelling Units
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CHAPTER 5

PARKING REQUIREMENTS

Sections

  • Article 1. - Off-Street Parking Requirements
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CHAPTER 6

SIGNS

Sections

  • Article 1. - Sign Regulations
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CHAPTER 7

OTHER ZONES

Sections

  • Article 1. - Planned Development Zone (P-D)
  • Article 2. - Airport Zone (A-P)
  • Article 3. - Specific Plan (SP) Zone
  • Article 4. - Specific Plan-Holding Zone (SP-H)
  • Article 6. - Mixed Use Pedestrian Oriented (MU-P) Zone
  • Article 7. - Mixed Use Highway Oriented (MU-H) Zone
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CHAPTER 8

AFFORDABLE HOUSING3

Sections

  • Article 1. - Density Bonus: General Provisions
  • Article 3. - Density Bonus: Projects Ineligible for a Density Bonus
  • Article 4. - Density Bonus: Incentives or Concessions
  • Article 5. - Density Bonus: Reduced Parking Ratios
  • Article 6. - Density Bonus: Donation of Land
  • Article 7. - Density Bonus: Inclusion of a Childcare Facility
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CHAPTER 9

ADMINISTRATION

Sections

  • Article 1. - General Administration
  • Article 2. - Notice and Hearing
  • Article 3. - Appeals
  • Article 4. - Administrative Decision for Outdoor Use
  • Article 5. - Administrative Exceptions
  • Article 6. - Variances
  • Article 7. - Conditional Use Permits
  • Article 8. - Zoning Boundary Amendments
  • Article 9. - Zoning Regulation Amendments
  • Article 10. - Development Plan Review
  • Article 11. - Specific Plan Reimbursement Fees
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