Zone Districts and their related regulations are established in this Chapter. New zoning and land use standards or requirements established herein, (i.e., setbacks, sizing, height, etc.) apply to all new subdivisions, MPD’s, and other developments. Building permit applications for single family residences within 10 years from the recordation of their relevant subdivision plat are subject to the regulations which were in effect at the time of said plat recordation. To carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, the following zone districts are permitted within Oakley City. NOTE: Not all approved zones need be utilized in the current version of the City Zoning Map:

Community Residential-2 (CR-2) Community Residential-3 (CR-3) Community Residential-4 (CR-4) Rural Residential-1 (RR-1) Rural Residential-2 (RR-2) Agricultural Residential-5 (AR-5) Agricultural Residential-10 (AR-10) Agricultural Residential-20 (AR-20) Agricultural Residential-40 (AR-40) Agricultural Forestry-100 (AF-100) Commercial (C) Light Manufacturing and Industrial (LM) Village Mixed-Use (VM) Public Facilities (PF) Sensitive Lands Overlay (SLO)

1. District Intent: In some central designated areas, higher density and multi-family residential buildings may be established to provide a residential environment within the City, characterized by a residential community setting and associated uses. This land use is intended to have a residential density higher than the lower-density residential areas specified above while maintaining a healthy residential character. Community Residential areas accommodate a density of two (2) or more residential units per acre.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below.
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is two (2) units per acre or 0.5 acres per unit.
      2. The minimum lot size is one half acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-quarter (1/4) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front Setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

3. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
4. Uses: Uses in the CR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-4-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: In some central designated areas, higher density and multi-family residential buildings may be established to provide a residential environment within the City, characterized by a residential community setting and associated uses. This land use is intended to have a residential density higher than the lower-density residential areas specified above while maintaining a healthy residential character. Community Residential areas accommodate a density of two (2) or more residential units per acre.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density
      1. The base density is three (3) units per acre or 0.33 acres per unit.
      2. The minimum lot size is one third acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-quarter (1/4) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake for natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

3. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
4. Uses: Uses in the CR-3 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: In some central designated areas, higher density and multi-family residential buildings may be established to provide a residential environment within the City, characterized by a residential community setting and associated uses. This land use is intended to have a residential density higher than the lower-density residential areas specified above while maintaining a healthy residential character. Community Residential areas accommodate a density of two (2) or more residential units per acre.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is four (4) units per acre or 0.25 acres per unit.
      2. The minimum lot size is one quarter acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-fifth (1/5) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

      
      
   4. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
3. Uses: Uses in the CR-4 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Rural Residential areas are established to provide spaces for the encouragement and promotion of an environment for family life by establishing one-family detached dwellings on individual lots associated with permitted uses in a low-density setting. This land-use zone is characterized by attractively landscaped or naturally rural lots, with minor lawns and shrubs and natural green spaces. Home densities for Rural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between one (1) and five (5) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) units per acre or one (1) acres per unit.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
      2. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
         
         

         Location	Minimum Setback
         Front setback	25 feet from property line
         Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Side setback	8 feet from property line
         Rear setback	12 feet from property line
         Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
         River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Forest Service	100 feet from property line

         
         
      3. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
   3. Uses: Uses in the RR-1 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Rural Residential areas are established to provide spaces for the encouragement and promotion of an environment for family life by establishing one-family detached dwellings on individual lots associated with permitted uses in a low-density setting. This land-use zone is characterized by attractively landscaped or naturally rural lots, with minor lawns and shrubs and natural green spaces. Home densities for Rural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between one (1) and five (5) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) units per two (2) acres or two (2) acres per unit.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acres.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
      2. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
         
         

         Location	Minimum Setback
         Front setback	25 feet from property line
         Front setback if property line extends to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Side setback	8 feet from property line
         Rear setback	12 feet from property line
         Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
         River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Forest Service	100 feet from property line

         
         
      3. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
   3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Agricultural Residential areas are established to provide spaces where the growing of crops and livestock raising can be encouraged and supported within the City. The character and essence of Oakley City are the Agricultural areas, and all efforts to protect these areas is encouraged. These areas are intended to protect agricultural uses from the encroachment of urban development until residential, commercial, or industrial uses in such areas become necessary and desired by the City. These areas also become the primary green space preservation lands described in more detail in the General Plan. Uses permitted in these areas, in addition to agricultural uses, must be incidental thereto and should not change the essential agricultural character of a farming environment. Conversion of the Agricultural uses to more urban type uses is accomplished only in an orderly and careful manner following the General Plan, with minimal “leap-frog” encroachments of such urban uses or developments into the surrounding agricultural areas. Those agricultural uses existing in other grandfathered zones may continue, provided that the land use remains unchanged. Home densities for Agricultural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between five (5) and forty (40) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) unit per five (5) acres.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
      2. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
         
         

         Location	Minimum Setback
         Front setback	25 feet from property line
         Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
         Side setback	8 feet from property line
         Rear setback	12 feet from property line
         Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
         River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
         Forest Service	100 feet from property line

         
         
      3. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
   3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Agricultural Residential areas are established to provide spaces where the growing of crops and livestock raising can be encouraged and supported within the City. The character and essence of Oakley City are the Agricultural areas, and all efforts to protect these areas is encouraged. These areas are intended to protect agricultural uses from the encroachment of urban development until residential, commercial, or industrial uses in such areas become necessary and desired by the City. These areas also become the primary green space preservation lands described in more detail in the General Plan. Uses permitted in these areas, in addition to agricultural uses, must be incidental thereto and should not change the essential agricultural character of a farming environment. Conversion of the Agricultural uses to more urban type uses is accomplished only in an orderly and careful manner following the General Plan, with minimal “leap-frog” encroachments of such urban uses or developments into the surrounding agricultural areas. Those agricultural uses existing in other grandfathered zones may continue, provided that the land use remains unchanged. Home densities for Agricultural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between five (5) and forty (40) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) unit per ten (10) acres.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

      
      
   4. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade
3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Agricultural Residential areas are established to provide spaces where the growing of crops and livestock raising can be encouraged and supported within the City. The character and essence of Oakley City are the Agricultural areas, and all efforts to protect these areas is encouraged. These areas are intended to protect agricultural uses from the encroachment of urban development until residential, commercial, or industrial uses in such areas become necessary and desired by the City. These areas also become the primary green space preservation lands described in more detail in the General Plan. Uses permitted in these areas, in addition to agricultural uses, must be incidental thereto and should not change the essential agricultural character of a farming environment. Conversion of the Agricultural uses to more urban type uses is accomplished only in an orderly and careful manner following the General Plan, with minimal “leap-frog” encroachments of such urban uses or developments into the surrounding agricultural areas. Those agricultural uses existing in other grandfathered zones may continue, provided that the land use remains unchanged. Home densities for Agricultural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between five (5) and forty (40) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) unit per ten (20) acres.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property line extends to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property line extends to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

      
      
   4. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: The Agricultural Residential areas are established to provide spaces where the growing of crops and livestock raising can be encouraged and supported within the City. The character and essence of Oakley City are the Agricultural areas, and all efforts to protect these areas is encouraged. These areas are intended to protect agricultural uses from the encroachment of urban development until residential, commercial, or industrial uses in such areas become necessary and desired by the City. These areas also become the primary green space preservation lands described in more detail in the General Plan. Uses permitted in these areas, in addition to agricultural uses, must be incidental thereto and should not change the essential agricultural character of a farming environment. Conversion of the Agricultural uses to more urban type uses is accomplished only in an orderly and careful manner following the General Plan, with minimal “leap-frog” encroachments of such urban uses or developments into the surrounding agricultural areas. Those agricultural uses existing in other grandfathered zones may continue, provided that the land use remains unchanged. Home densities for Agricultural Residential accommodate a density of one (1) residential dwelling unit per between five (5) and forty (40) acre densities.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) unit per ten (40) acres.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
      5. For Master Planned Development (MPD) projects following the provisions of 13-5-10, and Appendix B of this Title, additional bonus density may be awarded through a site analysis and development agreement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

      
      
   4. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: This land use is similar to the Agricultural Residential (AR). Still, it is imposed on lands controlled by the U.S. Forest Service or land in mountainous or remote and rugged terrain that would not be efficiently serviced by any large public infrastructure. This use has an extremely low residential density (100 or more acres per residence). It is always considered part of any green space or sensitive lands overlay type of zone or regulations.
2. Lot and Site Requirements: Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no building permit shall be issued unless the property meets the requirements below:
   1. Parcel or Lot Size and Base Density:
      1. The base density is one (1) unit per ten (100) acres.
      2. The minimum lot size is one (1) acre.
      3. Lots that are approved through a subdivision and clustered master planned development process and provided with public culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted minimum lot sizes down to one-third (1/3) acre.
      4. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum size requirement.
   2. Parcel or Lot Width:
      1. The minimum parcel or lot width is one hundred feet (100') measured at the front setback line. In the case of unusual parcel or lot configurations such as cul-de-sacs, etc., width standards shall be determined by the City Planner, or his/her designee. Lots approved through a subdivision and master planned development process and provided with culinary water and sewer or health department approved septic service may be permitted a reduction in the minimum lot widths standard. A grandfathered parcel is exempt from the minimum lot width requirement. See 13.9.21 for panhandle or flag lot standards.
   3. Setbacks: Unless otherwise indicated on a recorded plat or an approved site plan, the minimum setbacks on all new construction, shall be as follows (Exception: River or perennial stream setbacks do not apply to existing small lots recorded prior to the year 2021 which would preclude or limit a previously approved type of use) Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15):
      
      

      Location	Minimum Setback
      Front setback	25 feet from property line
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a public road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Front setback if property lines extend to the center of a private access road	55 feet from the centerline of the road
      Side setback	8 feet from property line
      Rear setback	12 feet from property line
      Wetland	40 feet from delineation line as defined by the Army Corps of Engineers
      River or perennial stream	100 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Lake or natural pond	50 feet from ordinary high-water mark
      Forest Service	100 feet from property line

      
      
   4. Height: The maximum height for all structures shall be thirty-two feet (32') above natural grade.
3. Uses: Uses in the RR-2 Zoning District are those set forth in section 13-3-16, "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses", of this chapter.

1. District Intent: This land use would be for commercial endeavors with light to moderate public traffic. The main area suitable for this use is Oakley's inner commercial block or in certain areas along the State highway, as designated on the Land Use Map. This use is to be architecturally sound and compatible with the community goals and visions associated with the General Plan. Some mixed uses of this zone may be allowed (integrated with residential) in certain areas along the highway or City center as in a Village type of development, providing that residential uses are not adversely interfered with or disturbed by any of the uses proposed. This zone district would provide the general public with access to a limited range of neighborhood commercial and service related uses necessary to support the needs of residents in the surrounding area. This zone district further allows existing commercial uses to be expanded and new commercial uses to be established.
2. Existing Legal Nonconforming Commercial Uses: Existing legal nonconforming commercial uses not located within a Commercial Zone District may continue and may be enlarged and/or expanded in accordance with section 13-9-2 of this Title and the commercial use criteria listed in subsection C of this section.
3. Commercial Zone and Use Criteria: New commercial uses shall not be established nor shall existing commercial uses be expanded within the Commercial Zone unless the use complies with all of the following criteria:
   1. The commercial use provides goods and/or services and employment opportunities to the residents of Oakley City.
   2. There is sufficient off-street parking at a minimum ratio of three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area with adequate circulation and convenient access to the property without hazards and conflicts in residential neighborhoods.
   3. Public services (sewer, water, electric, phone, etc.) are readily available to the property and can be provided at adequate levels to serve the demands of the commercial use without negatively impacting the level of service to adjoining uses or existing businesses as determined through an infrastructure analysis.
   4. The property does not contain critical areas that are negatively impacted by the commercial use.
   5. The commercial use is compatible and consistent with or supports other nearby uses and/or property conditions.
   6. The commercial use will not substantially alter the essential character of the surrounding area.
   7. The commercial use will not substantially increase the danger of fire or otherwise endanger public safety, or substantially diminish or impair the enjoyment of surrounding properties.
   8. A site plan, building architectural drawings and operational management plan will be required as part of any conditional use, low impact permit, rezoning or expansion of a commercial use to fully address potential impacts to neighboring uses or the community at large.
4. Floor Area and Lot Coverage: Floor area and lot coverage requirements in the Commercial Zones shall be dictated by off street parking, adequate circulation and other site design requirements and development standards. The maximum floor area or lot coverage shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the lot.
5. Lot Width: There shall be no requirement for lot width, provided all off-street parking and circulation requirements can be satisfied.
6. Setback Requirements: Minimum front yard setbacks shall be twenty feet (20') from any roadway right-of-way. Minimum side yard setbacks shall be eight feet (8') from the side property line. Minimum rear yard setback shall be twenty-four feet (24') from the rear property line to provide adequate alleyways for deliveries. Variances to the required setbacks to facilitate the use of existing buildings may be considered by the Appeal Authority.
   1. Wetlands and Streams: The minimum setback from wetlands shall be forty feet (40'). The minimum setback from a river, perennial stream, pond, or lake shall be one hundred feet (100') from the ordinary high-water mark.
7. Parking: Parking shall generally be located at the side or rear of commercial buildings with only limited parking allowed at the front of the building between the roadway and the building.
8. Building Height: Maximum building height shall be thirty-two feet (32') unless additional building height is required for the commercial use and is approved by the Fire District and is determined by the Planning Commission to be compatible with adjacent buildings and uses. In no case shall the building height exceed fifty feet (50').
9. Special Requirements: Special landscape screening and other buffer requirements, to the extent practical and reasonable, may be required to minimize the impact on adjacent uses. Special screening and buffer requirements shall be determined through the planning permit review processes.

1. District Intent: This land use is similar to the Commercial/Retail use described above. Still, it differs in that wholesale and or light manufacturing of products are allowed with less public accesses associated with the use. The types of businesses and plants in this use are relatively small and should be as environmentally clean as possible. A small park setting is most desirable. The plants, offices, or buildings located in this classification must be architecturally compatible with the character of the City as defined in this General Plan.
2. Existing Legal Nonconforming Light Manufacturing and Industrial Uses: Existing legal nonconforming light industrial and manufacturing uses not located within this zone district may continue and may be enlarged and/or expanded in accordance with section 13-9-2 of this Title and the use criteria listed in subsection C of this section.
3. Light Manufacturing and Industrial Zone Land Use Criteria: New light manufacturing and industrial uses shall not be established nor shall existing light manufacturing and industrial uses be expanded within the Light Manufacturing and Industrial Zone unless the use complies with all of the following criteria:
   1. There is adequate off-street parking, circulation areas, and safe convenient access to the property.
   2. Public services (sewer, water, electric, phone, etc.) are readily available to the property and/or can be provided at adequate levels to serve the demands of the use without negatively impacting the level of service to adjoining uses or existing businesses as determined through an infrastructure analysis.
   3. The property does not contain critical areas that are negatively impacted by the use.
   4. The use will not substantially alter the essential character of the surrounding area.
   5. The use will not substantially increase the danger of fire or otherwise substantially endanger public safety.
   6. A site plan, building architectural drawings, and plan of operations will be required as part of any conditional use, low impact permit, rezoning or expansion of a light manufacturing and industrial use to fully address potential impacts to neighboring uses or the community at large.
4. Lot Width: There shall be no requirement for lot width, provided all material handling, off street parking and circulation requirements can be satisfied.
5. Building Height: Maximum building height shall be thirty-two feet (32') unless additional building height is required for the subject use and is approved by the Fire District and is determined by the Planning Commission to be compatible with adjacent buildings and uses. In no case shall the building height exceed fifty feet (50').
6. Setback Requirements: Minimum setbacks for light industrial uses shall be determined through the low impact or conditional use approval process. The minimum setback shall be at least fifty feet (50') from any City designated roadway right-of-way or, in the absence of a designated right-of-way, at least eighty feet (80') from the centerline of the City designated roadway. Front setbacks from a private driveway or access road shall be thirty feet (30') from the front property line. In cases where the property lines extend to the center of a private driveway or access road, the minimum setback shall be fifty-five feet (55') from the centerline of the driveway or road. The minimum side and rear setbacks for all structures shall be twelve feet (12'). For structures taller than thirty-two feet (32') and/or parcels larger than five (5) acres, the setbacks shall be at least one hundred feet (100') from any public road right-of- way or, in the absence of a designated right-of-way, at least one hundred twenty feet (120') from the centerline of the public roadway, and the minimum side and rear setbacks shall be fifty feet (50'). Additional setbacks may be required if in a Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone (see Chapter 15).
   1. Wetlands and Streams: The minimum setback from wetlands shall be forty feet (40'). The minimum setback from a river, perennial stream, pond, or lake shall be one hundred feet (100') from the ordinary high-water mark.
7. Special Requirements: Special landscape screening and other buffer requirements, to the extent practical and reasonable, may be required to minimize the impact on adjacent uses. Special screening and buffer requirements shall be determined through the planning permit review processes.

1. District Intent: A Village Mixed-use area is designed to accommodate future development near the Oakley City core. This area's growth may be a compatible mix of commercial, lodging, and other high-density residential uses. This zone may also be developed as a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) receiving area to move densities from sensitive or other outlying areas into this core high-density zone. All development, including various mixed-use densities and types within the VM zone, is designed, approved, and phased as per the Master Planned Development (MPD) regulations specified in this Title. A well written master plan for the entire district is necessary before development is approved in this zone. The Village Mixed-Use Zone is intended to incentivize cooperation and community design flexibility. The aim of the Village Mixed-Use Zone is to create a comprehensive, community-specific land use and design strategy to address community needs, including but not limited to:
   1. Construction of cost-efficient public and/or private infrastructure (streets, water and wastewater).
   2. Provide a wide range of housing opportunities, including affordable housing options.
   3. Provide spaces for small and local start-up businesses and live-work space.
   4. Provide local employment opportunities.
   5. Allow safe walkable access to:
      1. Local shopping,
      2. Cafes and restaurants,
      3. Offices,
      4. Service commercial and other light uses,
      5. Arts and similar shops,
      6. Civic and institutional uses, and
      7. Future regional public transportation.

All setbacks, building heights, lot sizes and densities, architectural considerations, are varied and will be determined by City Planning and the Planning Commission in the project scoping and Master Planned Development processes.

1. District Intent: The Public Facilities areas are established to provide spaces for the location and establishment of maintained facilities for public or quasi-public use. This land use should be created in the regions that are suitable and compatible with neighboring zones, possibly providing “buffer” areas where appropriate. Uses similar to the following may be permitted in these areas:
   1. Automobile parking
   2. Parks and Arenas
   3. Cemeteries
   4. Executive, legislative & judicial functions
   5. Open and Green Space Protective functions
   6. Postal services
   7. Schools and Educational Services
   8. Miscellaneous service organization
   9. Cultural activities and nature exhibitions
   10. City and other public properties
   11. Public assembly

All setbacks, building heights, lot sizes and densities, architectural considerations, are varied and will be determined as each individual project is reviewed and approved.

Sensitive and Hazardous Lands. These areas are dealt with through the creation of various overlays, as shown in the accompanying maps. These sensitive areas impose additional requirements on the other land uses listed above. These sensitive areas are assessed in new development applications by thorough study and analysis by the developer and City, with the use of suitability and mitigation measures, if necessary, determined. These requirements are in addition to the conditions imposed on any land use or zone regulations that may exist beneath the overlays. Other smaller areas of sensitive lands or hazardous lands may be discovered as new developments are processed, or regions are investigated. These locations will also become subject to Green Space and C.E.D.A.R. standards' regulations as specified in section 11 of the General Plan. Special regulations governing the development of properties within in the Sensitive Lands Overlay (SLO) zone or properties believed to be subject to these constraints are detailed in Chapter 15 of this Title. The Land Suitability and Critical Lands Maps are to become a series of maps or compilation of the overlaid maps brought into one (1) general Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone map that defines lands that may not be suitable for development or where use restrictions should apply. The compilation represents all areas from the individual maps. These areas become the significant areas of the Sensitive Lands Overlay Zone in this Title and uses in these areas become subject to additional study and analysis as determined by the City Planner, City Engineer, Planning Commission, and City Council. Data for these maps comes from various State, Federal, and County Studies updated as new data is made available. These maps do not define ALL areas subject to the Sensitive Lands reviews, only the obvious. Other small sites may be deemed appropriate for applying the review on a closer examination and a development case by case basis. The maps and other records may delineate the following general areas as sensitive (Map letter designations correspond to maps in the City General Plan):

1. High value or Critical wildlife habitats (State Division of Wildlife Resources)
2. Wetlands, riparian, flood plains, and water issues (Map D, E, F, and J)
3. Known Geologic Hazards, such as karst, landslides (Map H)
4. Unsuitable or Critical building soils (Map I)
5. Steep slopes over thirty (30) percent (Map G)
6. Fire Hazardous from slopes, fuels, and vegetation (Map K)
7. Hillsides and ridge tops (assessed per project based on topography studies)
8. Public Lands, parks, and open spaces (Map L)

1. Incorporation of Map: The location and boundaries of established zone districts are set forth on the Zone District Map of Oakley City. The map, with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, is incorporated herein and is considered part of this Title.
2. Amendments: If, in accordance with the provisions of this Title, changes are made in district boundaries or other matters portrayed on the Zone District Map, such changes shall be entered on the map promptly after amendment by the City Planner or designated planning staff member.
3. Official Copy on File: Regardless of the existence of purported copies of the Zone District Map, the official Zone District Map shall be located in the Office of the City Planning Department and shall be the final authority as to the current zoning status of land, buildings, and other structures in Oakley City.
4. Uncertainty of Boundary: When, due to scale, the Zone District Map lacks detail, is illegible, or where there is uncertainty, contradiction, or conflict as to the intended location of any zone district boundary as shown thereon, the City Planner or designated planning staff member shall make an interpretation of the map upon request of any person, and any person aggrieved by any such interpretation may appeal the same to the Planning Commission.

1. Allowed: To facilitate public understanding of this Code and for better administration, convenience, and use thereof, those uses designated as "allowed" are permitted as a matter of right without special authorization, provided the use complies with all requirements of the zone district as described in this chapter. The establishment of any allowed use is subject only to obtaining a building permit, business license, and/or road encroachment permit.
2. Conditional: Conditional uses are those uses which are permitted in a particular zone district upon showing that such use at a specific site within that zone district will comply with all conditions and standards specified in this Code for ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses. Conditional uses that are not capable of meeting the development evaluation standards described in chapter 2 and other areas of this Title at a specific location shall not be approved at that location. However, the conditional use may be acceptable at another location where it can comply with the development evaluation standards.
3. Low Impact: Low impact uses are uses, projects and activities that are considered to have little or no impact on the public health, safety and general welfare. Low impact uses determined to be in compliance with the development evaluation standards and general regulation of the Code may be approved administratively by the City Planner or designated planning staff member.
4. Temporary: A temporary use is a use that can be established for a limited duration with the intent to discontinue such use upon the expiration of the time period. Any use not listed as an allowed use or a conditional use within a zone district may be considered as a temporary use pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

The following chart titled "Chart of Allowed and Permitted Uses" defines allowed, conditional, low impact, and temporary uses, as well as prohibited or not allowed designations for the various zone districts. Zone Districts are represented by column. Uses are designated as follows:

A = Allowed C = Conditional L = Low Impact Permit T = Temporary [Blank] = Prohibited

Note: 1. Wind power generation facilities greater than 45 feet in height are exempt from the ridgeline prohibition provisions of this Title provided it meets all of the conditional uses permit requirements in section 13-5-7J of this Title.

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