Ridgecrest City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 106-1.- Title, purpose and objectives.
- Sec. 106-2. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-3. - Severability.
- Sec. 106-4. - Relationship to other laws.
- Sec. 106-5. - Administrative standards.
- Sec. 106-6. - Application of this chapter.
- Sec. 106-7. - Conformity required.
- Sec. 106-8. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 106-9. - Provision for continuity.
- Sec. 106-10. - Zoning application of provisions.
- Sec. 106-11. - Buildings under construction.
- Sec. 106-12. - Uses and buildings.
- Sec. 106-13. - Uses prohibited.
- Sec. 106-14. - Previous violations.
- Sec. 106-15. - Conflicting regulations.
- Sec. 106-16. - Addition of permitted or conditional uses.
- Sec. 106-17. - Access.
- Sec. 106-18. - Height limits.
- Sec. 106-19. - Coverage, measurement.
- Sec. 106-20. - Yard requirements, measurement.
- Sec. 106-21. - Yard requirements; exceptions.
- Sec. 106-22. - Through lots.
- Sec. 106-23. - Maintenance of landscaped areas.
- Sec. 106-24. - Less restrictive uses.
- Sec. 106-25. - Use of nonconforming sites.
- Sec. 106-26. - Nonconforming uses and structures.
- Sec. 106-27. - Public utility distribution and transmission lines.
- Sec. 106-28. - Accessory structures.
- Sec. 106-29. - Dedication of streets; curb, gutter and sidewalks requirements for additions to or remodeling of existing structures or new construction.
- Sec. 106-30. - Screening of roof equipment.
- Sec. 106-31. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 106-32. - Fences, walls and hedges.
- Sec. 106-33. - Lot width in certain areas.
- Sec. 106-34. - Permanent structures.
- Sec. 106-35. - Family day care homes.
- Sec. 106-36. - Bed and breakfast inns.
- Sec. 106-37 - Accessory dwelling units.
- Sec. 106-38. - Temporary employee housing.
- Sec. 106-39. - Zoning clearance review.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - ENFORCEMENT AND APPEAL
- DIVISION 3. - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Sec. 106-125. - Purposes.
- Sec. 106-126. - Powers of city planning commission.
- Sec. 106-127. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-128. - Public hearing notice.
- Sec. 106-129. - Public hearing procedure.
- Sec. 106-130. - Investigation, report and notice.
- Sec. 106-131. - Action by the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-132. - Conditional use permit revocable.
- Sec. 106-133. - Effective date.
- Sec. 106-134. - Appeal of planning commission decision.
- Sec. 106-135. - Building permit.
- Sec. 106-136. - Lapse of use permit.
- Sec. 106-137. - Time limit for development.
- Sec. 106-138. - Pre-existing conditional uses and use permits.
- Sec. 106-139. - Revocation.
- Sec. 106-140. - Notation on zoning map.
- Sec. 106-141. - New application.
- Sec. 106-142. - Use permit to run with the land.
- Sec. 106-143. - Density limit or intensity of use.
- DIVISION 4. - SITE PLAN REVIEW
- DIVISION 5. - VARIANCES
- Sec. 106-208. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-209. - Authority of city planning commission.
- Sec. 106-210. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-211. - Hearing and notice.
- Sec. 106-212. - Public hearing procedure.
- Sec. 106-213. - Investigation and report.
- Sec. 106-214. - Action of the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-215. - Lapse of variance.
- Sec. 106-216. - New application.
- DIVISION 6. - AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 106-241. - Purpose.
- Sec. 106-242. - Initiation.
- Sec. 106-243. - Application and fee.
- Sec. 106-244. - Public hearing notice.
- Sec. 106-245. - Investigation and report.
- Sec. 106-246. - Hearing.
- Sec. 106-247. - Action of the planning commission.
- Sec. 106-248. - Conditional zoning exception.
- Sec. 106-249. - Change of zone plan.
- Sec. 106-250. - New application.
ARTICLE III
PRECISE ZONE PLAN AND ZONE MAP
Sections
- Sec. 106-279.- Adoption of the plan.
- Sec. 106-280. - Purpose of the plan.
- Sec. 106-281. - Establishment of zone district.
- Sec. 106-282. - Boundaries adopted; rules for construction when boundaries uncertain.
- Sec. 106-283. - Uses permitted in zones.
- Sec. 106-284. - Establishment of zones.
- Sec. 106-285. - Designation of zones.
- Sec. 106-286. - Prezoning of unincorporated territory.
- Sec. 106-287. - Amendments to the zone plan.
ARTICLE IV
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS2
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- Sec. 106-308. - RSP Recreation, Schools and Public Use District.
- Sec. 106-309. - CI Civic and Institutional District.
- Sec. 106-310. - UR Urban Reserve District.
- Sec. 106-311. - PA Primary Agriculture District.
- Sec. 106-312. - RA Residential Agriculture District.
- Sec. 106-313. - CEH Country Estate District; 2½-acre minimum.
- Sec. 106-314. - CHA Country Estate District; one-acre minimum.
- Sec. 106-315. - E-1 Estate Density District.
- Sec. 106-316. - E-2 Estate District.
- Sec. 106-317. - E-3 Estate District.
- Sec. 106-318. - R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 106-319. - R-2 Low Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-320. - R-3 Medium Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-321. - R-4 Medium Density Multifamily Residential District.
- Sec. 106-322. - MH Mobilehome Parks District.
- Sec. 106-323. - RMH Residential Mobilehome District.
- Sec. 106-324. - Dwellings in all residential zones.
- Sec. 106-325. - PO Professional Office District.
- Sec. 106-326. - CN Neighborhood Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-327. - CG General Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-328. - CS Service Commercial District.
- Sec. 106-329. - M-1 Light Industrial District.
- Sec. 106-330. - M-2 Heavy Industrial District.
- DIVISION 2. - PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
ARTICLE V
- OFF-STREET PARKING
Sections
- Sec. 106-365.- Purpose.
- Sec. 106-366. - General provisions.
- Sec. 106-367. - Residential parking requirements.
- Sec. 106-368. - Parking.
- Sec. 106-369. - Educational uses.
- Sec. 106-370. - Transportation terminals and facilities.
- Sec. 106-371. - Medical uses (inpatient).
- Sec. 106-372. - Commercial, industrial and special office uses.
- Sec. 106-373. - Medical and dental offices.
- Sec. 106-374. - Public buildings (other than education).
- Sec. 106-375. - Access.
- Sec. 106-376. - Requirements in case of mixed occupancy.
- Sec. 106-377. - Common parking facilities.
- Sec. 106-378. - Storage and/or parking of commercial vehicles in R districts.
- Sec. 106-379. - Parking lot lighting.
- Sec. 106-380. - Parking lot dimensions.
ARTICLE VI
SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 106-402.- Purpose.
- Sec. 106-403. - Definitions.
- Sec. 106-404. - General regulations.
- Sec. 106-405. - Regulations regarding permitted aggregate sign area, maximum height, and minimum setback.
- Sec. 106-406. - Specific regulations.
- Sec. 106-407. - Special regulations.
- Sec. 106-408. - Permit procedure.
- Sec. 106-409. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 106-410. - Administration and enforcement.
ARTICLE VIII
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
Sections
- Sec. 106-462.- Application.
- Sec. 106-463. - Initial review of application.
- Sec. 106-464. - Notices.
- Sec. 106-465. - Conduct of hearing.
- Sec. 106-466. - Contents of development agreements.
- Sec. 106-467. - Other land use regulations.
- Sec. 106-468. - Determination by planning commission.
- Sec. 106-469. - Decision by city council.
- Sec. 106-470. - Recordation of development agreement, amendment of cancellation.
- Sec. 106-471. - Periodic review.
- Sec. 106-472. - Modification or termination.