There is hereby adopted a precise zoning plan and zone map for the city.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.1; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 201)

The purpose of this section is to provide for regulations for the systematic execution of the elements of the city general plan and for the physical development of the city.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.2; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 202)

The city is hereby divided into zoning districts, as named and described in the following sections. The boundaries of said zoning districts shall be as shown upon the zoning maps of the city, an attested copy of which is attached hereto by reference and a permanent copy may be found in the office of the city clerk.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.3; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 203)

The boundaries of such zones as are shown upon the zoning maps or amendments thereto are adopted and the specific regulations as hereinafter set forth for each zone and the general regulations applicable herein are established and declared to be in effect upon all lands included with the boundaries of each and every zone as shown upon said zoning map. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

(2)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following established lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

(3)

Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits shall be construed as following such city limits.

(4)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections (1) through (3) of this section shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(5)

Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map, or in circumstances not covered by subsections (1) through (4) of this section, the planning commission shall interpret and determine the district boundaries. Where a street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the zone boundary shall be changed so as to include said vacated or abandoned street or alley in the same zone as the adjoining property to which it reverts.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.4; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 204)

No land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, moved or used in any zone, as shown upon the official zone map, except in accordance with the regulations established by this division.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.5; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 205)

(a)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to and govern the use or maintenance or keeping of any land or other property in the city.

(b)

The city may be divided by the city council into parts, and each part may be subdivided into units, for the purposes of imposing or establishing zones and subzones on land or property. Such parts or units may be zoned and rezoned whenever the city council finds that public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action, providing such change is consistent with the city's adopted general plan. The geographical boundaries of each part or unit shall be shown on a map, hereinafter referred to as a zoning map (or maps). A zoning map shall set forth the zone and subzone classification applicable to the land and property contained within the zoning boundary as shown on the map.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.6; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 206)

Zone classifications existing prior to April 4, 1986, have been eliminated and replaced with new classifications on April 4, 1986. Any land or property subject to the prior zone classification has been reclassified to the following zone classification:

ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS

(Code 1980, § 20-2.7; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 207; Ord. No. 86-06, § 1)

Unincorporated territory may be prezoned by the city for the purpose of determining the zoning that will apply to such property in the event of subsequent annexation to the city. Such prezoning shall be accomplished when the annexation request is presented to LAFCO (local agency formation commission) and will be effective upon completion of proceedings.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.8; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 208)

Amendments to the zone plan shall be adopted in the manner provided for changing district boundaries as prescribed in division 6 of article II of this chapter and in accordance with the government code. The ordinance shall be attached to the map or maps affected and filed in the city clerk's office. The planning staff will, from time-to-time, incorporate the ordinance onto the base zoning maps of the city.

(Code 1980, § 20-2.9; Ord. No. 84-08, A 2, § 209)