Petaluma City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
5 Overlay
Zones
Sections
6 Floodway
and Flood Plain Districts
Sections
- 6.010 Purpose.
- 6.011 Findings of Fact.
- 6.013 Methods of Reducing Flood Losses.
- 6.020 Flood Plain and Floodway Areas.
- 6.030 Definitions.
- 6.040 Flood Plain/Flood Prone Area – Combining District (FP-C).
- 6.050 Floodway District (FW).
- 6.060 Prezoning of Flood Hazard Lands.
- 6.070 General Provisions.
- 6.080 Duties and Responsibilities of the Community Development Department.
- 6.090 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
7 Standards
for Specific Land Uses
Sections
- 7.010 Purpose.
- 7.020 Applicability.
- 7.030 Accessory Dwelling Units.
- 7.035 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
- 7.040 Dwelling Group.
- 7.050 Home Occupation Permit.
- 7.060 Large Family Child Day Care.
- 7.070 Short-Term Activities.
- 7.080 Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Spas.
- 7.090 Telecommunications Facilities.
- 7.100 Bed & Breakfast Inns.
- 7.110 Short-Term Vacation Rentals.
- 7.120 Objective Design Standards for Qualifying Residential Projects.
8 Alcoholic
Beverage Establishment
Sections
- 8.010 Purpose.
- 8.020 Definitions.
- 8.030 Zones for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments.
- 8.035 Tasting Rooms.
- 8.040 Alcoholic Beverage Establishment Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 8.050 Permit Application.
- 8.060 Grounds for Conditional Use Permit Denial/Revocation.
- 8.062 Conditional Use Permit Conditions.
- 8.064 Conditional Use Permit Valid for Specified Location/Establishment.
- 8.066 Sale or Transfer of Business.
- 8.068 New Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 8.070 Exceptions.
- 8.072 Non-conforming uses.
- 8.074 General Requirements.
9 Cardroom
Establishments
Sections
- 9.010 Definitions.
- 9.020 Zones for Cardroom Establishments.
- 9.030 Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 9.040 Permit Application.
- 9.050 Grounds for Conditional Use Permit Denial/Revocation.
- 9.052 Conditional Use Permit Conditions.
- 9.054 Conditional Use Permit Valid for Specified Location/Establishment/Permittee.
- 9.056 Sale or Transfer of Business.
- 9.058 New Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 9.060 License Required.
- 9.070 Limit on Cardrooms.
- 9.080 Table Limit.
- 9.090 Limit on Locations.
- 9.100 Financial Disclosure.
- 9.110 Operations Regulations.
- 9.120 State Law Violation.
- 9.130 Special Cardroom Fees Required.
- 9.140 Loans Prohibited.
- 9.150 Notification of Terminated Employees.
- 9.160 House Players.
- 9.170 Incentives Prohibited.
10 Adult
Oriented Business
Sections
- 10.010 Purpose.
- 10.020 Definitions.
- 10.030 Establishment of an Adult Entertainment Business.
- 10.040 Zones for Adult Entertainment Establishments.
- 10.050 Minimum Proximity Requirement.
- 10.055 Measurement of Distance Between Uses.
- 10.060 Nonconforming Establishments.
- 10.070 Regulation of Signs.
- 10.080 Visibility from Street.
- 10.090 Adult Entertainment Establishment Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 10.100 Permit Application.
- 10.110 Grounds for Conditional Use Permit Denial/Revocation.
- 10.112 Conditional Use Permit Conditions.
- 10.114 Conditional Use Permit Valid for Specified Location/Establishment/Permittee.
- 10.116 Sale or Transfer of Business.
- 10.118 New Conditional Use Permit Required.
11 Parking
and Loading Facilities, Off-Street
Sections
- 11.010 Purpose of Off-Street Parking and Loading.
- 11.020 Definitions.
- 11.030 Off-Street Parking – General Regulations.
- 11.035 Exception to Off-Street Parking.
- 11.040 Alternatives to On-Site Parking.
- 11.050 Planned Districts.
- 11.060 Number of Automobile Parking Spaces Required.
- 11.065 Power of the Zoning Administrator (Director) to Modify Requirements.
- 11.070 Standards for Off-Street Automobile Parking Facilities.
- 11.080 Site Plan Approval.
- 11.090 Standards for Bicycle Facilities.
- 11.095 Modifications.
- 11.100 Off-Street Loading Berth Requirements.
- 11.105 Power of the Zoning Administrator to (Director) to Modify or Increase Requirements.
- 11.110 Off-Street Loading Facilities – General Regulations.
- 11.120 Standards for Off-Street Loading Facilities.
12 Development
Standards Modifications
Sections
- 12.010 Purpose.
- 12.020 Modifications to the Maximum Height Limit.
- 12.025 Modification to Maximum Height Limit in the Residential 5 (R5) District.
- 12.030 Modifications to the Required Front Setback.
- 12.040 Modifications to the Required Side and Rear Setbacks.
- 12.050 Projections into Required Setbacks.
- 12.060 Exceptions to Required Setbacks.
13 Placement
of Fences and Walls
Sections
15 Preservation
of the Cultural and Historic Environment
Sections
- 15.010 Purpose.
- 15.020 Powers and Duties of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee and Planning Commission.
- 15.030 Recognized Historic Preservation Organization.
- 15.040 Designation of Landmarks and Historic District by Ordinance.
- 15.050 Review of Permit Applications to Construct or Alter Designated Structures or Structures in Designated Areas.
- 15.060 Review of Applications for Demolition Permits.
- 15.070 Review of Applications to Construct, Alter, or Demolish Designated Structures or Structures in Designated Areas.
- 15.080 Showing of Hardship in Cases of Proposed Alteration, Demolition, or Construction.
- 15.090 Director Referral to Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee.
- 15.100 Applicability and Enforcement.
- 15.110 Adoption of Design Guidelines.
17 Tree
Preservation
Sections
- 17.010 Purpose.
- 17.020 Applicability.
- 17.030 Exceptions.
- 17.035 Tree Technical Manual.
- 17.040 Protected Trees.
- 17.050 Preservation of Existing Trees in Development Proposals.
- 17.055 Project Arborist Requirements.
- 17.060 Tree Removal.
- 17.065 Tree Mitigation and Replacement.
- 17.070 Tree Protection and Preservation Plan.
- 17.080 Tree Protection Requirements.
- 17.090 Appeals, Extensions, Revocation.
- 17.100 Enforcement.
18 Public
Art
Sections
- 18.010 Purpose.
- 18.020 Authority.
- 18.030 Definitions.
- 18.040 Duty to Provide Public Art and/or Pay Art in Lieu Fee.
- 18.050 Applicability.
- 18.060 Exemptions.
- 18.070 Zoning Districts in which Public Art and/or Payment of the Public in Lieu Fee is Required.
- 18.080 Voluntary Participation in Public Art Program for Residential Projects of 50 Units or More.
- 18.090 Minimum Cost of Public Art/Public Art in Lieu Amount.
- 18.100 Location of Public Art.
- 18.110 Eligible Artists.
- 18.120 Public Art Requirements.
- 18.130 Verification of Compliance with this Chapter Prior to Issuance of Building Permit.
- 18.140 Satisfaction of Public Art Requirements – Appeal.
- 18.150 Verification of Compliance with this Chapter Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy – Proof of Installation.
- 18.160 Title to Public Art.
- 18.170 Replacement of Public Art.
- 18.180 Public Art Committee.
- 18.190 Public Art Fund.
- 18.200 City Council Review of this Chapter and the Public Art Program.
20 Signs
and Sign Structures
Sections
- 20.010 Purposes.
- 20.020 Definitions.
- 20.030 General Provisions.
- 20.040 Signs in Open Space and Parks, Agricultural, Residential, and Civic Facilities Districts.
- 20.050 Signs in Commercial, Mixed Use, Business Park and Industrial Districts.
- 20.060 Signs in Mobile Home Districts.
- 20.070 Temporary Subdivision and Construction Signs - Conformity with Regulations.
- 20.080 Outdoor Advertising Structures.
- 20.090 Trailblazer Signs.
- 20.100 Political and Campaign Signs.
- 20.110 Signs Exempted from Permit.
- 20.120 Appeal.
- 20.130 Sign Permit.
- 20.140 Freeway Oriented Signs.
- 20.150 Nearest to Freeways Restricted.
- 20.160 Unsafe and Insecure Signs.
- 20.170 Removal of Unused Signs.
- 20.180 Obstructions Prohibited - Attaching to Certain Items Prohibited.
- 20.190 Traffic Hazard Prohibited.
- 20.200 When Sign Surface to be Smooth.
- 20.210 Projecting Signs.
- 20.220 Existing Signs.
- 20.230 Non-Conforming Signs.
22 Nonconforming
Uses
Sections
- 22.010 Purpose.
- 22.020 Definitions.
- 22.030 Regulation of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
- 22.035 Regulation of Nonconforming Fueling Station/Gas Station Uses and Structures.
- 22.040 Nonconformity by Reason of Noncompliance with Performance Standards or Absence of a Conditional Use Permit.
- 22.050 Construction Approved Prior to Ordinance.
23 Development
Agreements
Sections
- 23.010 Purpose.
- 23.020 Where Used: Nature of Agreement.
- 23.030 Development Agreement Authorized.
- 23.040 Procedures.
- 23.050 Application.
- 23.060 Additional Requirements.
- 23.070 Hearings Required.
- 23.080 Periodic Review.
- 23.090 Requirements of Agreement.
- 23.100 Enforceability, Remedies.
- 23.110 Effect of Agreement.
- 23.120 Amendment: Cancellation.
- 23.130 Recordation.
- 23.140 Conflicting Regulations.
24 Administrative
Procedures
Sections
- 24.010 Purpose.
- 24.020 Zoning Administrator.
- 24.030 Application Forms and Fees.
- 24.040 Applications Deemed Withdrawn.
- 24.050 Site Plan and Architectural Review.
- 24.060 Conditional Use Permits.
- 24.070 Variances.
- 24.080 Floodway Variances.
- 24.090 Appeals.
- 24.100 Public Notice.
- 24.110 Issuance of Permit or License.
25 Amendments
Sections
- 25.010 Amendment.
- 25.020 Application for Amendment.
- 25.030 Accompanying Maps and Data.
- 25.040 Investigation and Report.
- 25.050 Public Hearings of the Planning Commission.
- 25.060 Submission of Recommended Amendment to City Council.
- 25.065 Public Hearings of the City Council.
- 25.070 Findings by City Council.
- 25.080 Changes by City Council.
- 25.090 Effect of Denial of Application.
27 Residential
Density Bonus
Sections
- 27.010 Purpose and Intent.
- 27.020 Definitions.
- 27.030 Eligibility Criteria.
- 27.040 Density Bonus and Incentive or Concession Calculation.
- 27.050 Development Standards for Affordable Units.
- 27.060 Density Bonus for Development of Child Care Center.
- 27.070 Development Concessions and Incentives.
- 27.080 General Application Requirements.
- 27.090 Density Bonus Housing Agreement.
28 Glossary
Sections
- 28.010 Purpose.
- 28.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases.
- A Definitions, "A."
- B Definitions, "B."
- C Definitions, "C."
- D Definitions, "D."
- E Definitions, "E."
- F Definitions, "F."
- G Definitions, "G."
- H Definitions, "H."
- I Definitions, "I."
- J Definitions, "J."
- K Definitions, "K."
- L Definitions, "L."
- M Definitions, "M."
- N Definitions, "N."
- O
- P Definitions, "P."
- Q Definitions, "Q."
- R Definitions, "R."
- S Definitions, "S."
- T Definitions, "T."
- U Definitions, "U."
- V Definitions, "V."
- W Definitions, "W."
- X Definitions, "X."
- Y Definitions, "Y."
- Z Definitions, "Z."