Rohnert Park City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 17
01 - USER'S GUIDE TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Sections
- Article I. - What is Zoning?
- Article II. - What is the Zoning Ordinance?
- Article III. - How do I use the Zoning Ordinance?
- 17.01.010 - Finding a land use.
- 17.01.020 - What does the letter in the column mean?
- 17.01.030 - Where do I find information on building setbacks, height limits, and other dimensional requirements?
- 17.01.040 - Where do I find information on how high I can build a fence?
- 17.01.050 - Where do I find information on noise, odor, or other performance standards pertaining to a land use?
- 17.01.060 - Where do I find information on off-street parking and loading requirements?
- 17.01.070 - Where do I find information on signage?
- 17.01.080 - What else is included in the Zoning Ordinance?
- 17.01.090 - How can I get additional information on the Zoning Ordinance and its use?
CHAPTER 17
06 - LAND USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- Article I. - Residential Zoning Districts
- Article II. - Commercial Zoning Districts
- Article III. - Industrial Zoning Districts
- Article IV. - Mixed-Use Zoning Districts
- Article V. - Public/Institutional Zoning Districts
- Article VI. - Open Space and Recreational Zoning Districts
- Article VII. - Planned Development Zoning District
- 17.06.200 - Purpose.
- 17.06.210 - General provisions.
- 17.06.220 - Uses permitted.
- 17.06.230 - Relationship to existing general and specific plans.
- 17.06.240 - Application.
- 17.06.250 - Procedure.
- 17.06.260 - Findings.
- 17.06.270 - Lapse of approval extension and renewal.
- 17.06.280 - Changed plans and new applications.
- Article VIII. - Specific Plan Zoning District
- 17.06.290 - Purpose.
- 17.06.300 - Application.
- 17.06.310 - Permitted uses.
- 17.06.320 - Initiation of specific plans and amendments to specific plans.
- 17.06.330 - Procedure for applying for a specific plan or an amendment to a specific plan—Generally.
- 17.06.340 - Preliminary application—Purpose and submittal.
- 17.06.350 - Preliminary application—Review procedure.
- 17.06.360 - Application—Request for development agreement.
- 17.06.370 - Application—Submittal.
- 17.06.380 - Specific plan approval procedure.
- 17.06.390 - Findings required for approval.
- 17.06.400 - Development area plans—Submittal and approval procedure.
- 17.06.410 - Development area plan—Contents.
- 17.06.420 - Development schedule.
- 17.06.430 - Architectural and design review not required.
- 17.06.440 - Modifications to development area plan.
- 17.06.450 - Fees.
- Article IX. - Mobile Home Park Overlay District
- Article X. - Office Overlay District
- Article XI. - Commercial Overlay District
- Article XII. - Station Center Planned Development District Zoning District[1]
- Article XIII. - Downtown District Amenity Zone (DDAZ) Overlay Districts[2]
- Article XV. - Form-Based Codes for Special Areas
- Article XV.A. - Sonoma Mountain Village Planned Development Zoning District[3]
CHAPTER 17
10 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS4
Sections
- 17.10.010 - Purpose.
- 17.10.020 - Development standards table.
- 17.10.030 - Legally established yard setbacks.
- 17.10.040 - Projections into yards.
- 17.10.050 - Required separations between structures.
- 17.10.060 - Accessory structures.
- 17.10.070 - Maximum size of housing units.
- 17.10.080 - Reasonable accommodation.
CHAPTER 17
12 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Sections
- 17.12.010 - Purpose.
- 17.12.020 - Applicability.
- 17.12.030 - Noise standards.
- 17.12.040 - Odor, particulate matter and air contaminant standards.
- 17.12.050 - Lighting and glare standards.
- 17.12.060 - Creek protection zones.
- 17.12.070 - Design standards.
- 17.12.080 - Fire hazard standards.
- 17.12.090 - Liquid or solid waste standards.
- 17.12.100 - Sidewalk and street tree standards.
- 17.12.110 - Construction standards.
- 17.12.120 - Screening of activities and mechanical equipment.
- 17.12.130 - Trash enclosures.
- 17.12.140 - Property maintenance standards.
- 17.12.150 - Underground utilities.
CHAPTER 17
14 - FENCE, WALL, AND LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
Sections
- 17.14.010 - Purpose.
- 17.14.020 - Fence, wall, and hedge height restrictions.
- 17.14.030 - Fence and wall materials and design.
- 17.14.040 - Clear vision triangle.
- 17.14.050 - Gated communities.
- 17.14.060 - Retaining walls.
- 17.14.070 - General landscape standards.
- 17.14.080 - Required landscape plans.
- 17.14.090 - Creek landscape standards.
- 17.14.100 - Parking lot landscaping standards.
CHAPTER 17
16 - OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Sections
- 17.16.010 - Purpose.
- 17.16.020 - Basic requirements for off-street parking.
- 17.16.030 - Specific requirements.
- 17.16.035 - Unspecified uses.
- 17.16.040 - Parking exemptions.
- 17.16.050 - Space dimensions.
- 17.16.060 - Parking spaces for the handicapped.
- 17.16.070 - Shared parking.
- 17.16.080 - Design standards for residential garages and carports.
- 17.16.090 - Design standards for parking lots and structures.
- 17.16.100 - Parking lot landscaping.
- 17.16.110 - Parking access from street.
- 17.16.120 - Lighting.
- 17.16.130 - Shopping cart storage.
- 17.16.140 - Bicycle parking.
CHAPTER 17
19 - GROWTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Sections
- 17.19.010 - Intent.
- 17.19.015 - Purpose.
- 17.19.020 - Definitions.
- 17.19.030 - Annual policy review.
- 17.19.040 - Phasing and pace of development—Facts and assumptions.
- 17.19.050 - Formula for applying trigger cap.
- 17.19.060 - Establishing priority development areas and application of residential development cap.
- 17.19.070 - City standards.
CHAPTER 17
23 - MOBILE HOME PARK CONVERSIONS
Sections
- 17.23.010 - Purpose.
- 17.23.015 - Interpretation.
- 17.23.020 - Definitions.
- 17.23.030 - General requirements for all conversion projects.
- 17.23.040 - Conversion impact report.
- 17.23.050 - Relocation and purchase assistance plan.
- 17.23.060 - Required findings for conversion.
- 17.23.070 - Conditions of approval.
- 17.23.080 - Issuance of grading and/or building permits.
- 17.23.100 - Fees for costs incurred.
CHAPTER 17
25 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
Sections
- Article I. - Conditional Use Permits
- Article II.- Variances
- Article III.- Site Plan and Architectural Review
- Article IV.- Temporary Conditional Use Permit
- Article V. - Administrative Permit
- Article VI.- Certificate of Zoning Compliance
- Article VII.- Amendments
- Article VIII.- Nonconforming Provisions
- Article IX.- Planning Commission
- 17.25.090 - Planning commission created.
- 17.25.091 - Planning commission appointments—Term of office—Compensation—Vacancies.
- 17.25.092 - Planning commission officer election.
- 17.25.093 - Planning commission meetings.
- 17.25.094 - Planning commission rules—Record keeping.
- 17.25.095 - Planning commission powers and duties.
- 17.25.096 - City council may function as planning commission.
- Article X. - Zoning Administrator
- Article XI.- Notices
- 17.25.110 - Purpose.
- 17.25.111 - Contents of public notice.
- 17.25.112 - Notice in accordance with Government Code Section 65090.
- 17.25.113 - Notice in accordance with Government Code Section 65091.
- 17.25.114 - Request for notification.
- 17.25.115 - Failure to receive notice.
- 17.25.116 - Notice requirements summary table.
- Article XII.- Appeals
- Article XIII.- Enforcement Procedures
- Article XIV.- Revocation and Modification Provisions
CHAPTER 17
27 - SIGNS6
Sections
- 17.27.010 - Purpose.
- 17.27.020 - Applicability.
- 17.27.030 - General provisions.
- 17.27.040 - Sign permit and sign program requirements.
- 17.27.050 - Exempt signs.
- 17.27.060 - Prohibited signs.
- 17.27.070 - General sign area, height, illumination and location standards.
- 17.27.080 - Sign design, materials, construction, and maintenance standards.
- 17.27.090 - Zoning district sign standards.
- 17.27.100 - Special sign type requirements.
- 17.27.110 - Nonconforming signs.
- 17.27.120 - Removal of signs.
- 17.27.130 - Enforcement.
- 17.27.140 - Appeals.