This title is enacted based on the authority vested in the City of Roseville by the State of California.

It is the policy of the City of Roseville to eliminate any inconsistencies between this title and the General Plan adopted by the City. It is intended that each parcel shall be zoned consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. Where an inconsistency exists between the General Plan and the zoning designation for a parcel, the zoning designation shall govern.

Continuation of an Existing Land Use or Structure. It is unlawful and a violation of the Roseville Municipal Code for anyone to maintain the use of a parcel that violates any provision of this title; provided, however, a land use that was lawfully established before this title was enacted or before enactment of any applicable amendment to this title may continue, provided no expansion or modification to said pre-existing nonconforming uses or structures shall be permitted, except as allowed by Chapter 19.24 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Parcels).

Effect of Ordinance Changes on Applications in Progress. The enactment of this title, or an amendment hereto, may have the effect of imposing a different standard on development or a new land use, from that which previously applied to a parcel.

Following the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, or any amendment of this article, the following provisions shall apply:

Other Requirements May Apply. Nothing in this title shall eliminate requirements to obtain any other permit, license, approval or entitlement required by other provisions of this Code, or by the regulations of any City department, or by any county, regional, state, or federal agency.

Effective Date. This Zoning Ordinance shall be effective July 26, 1996 and as of that date shall supersede City Ordinance Number 802, Municipal Code Chapter 16.24, Municipal Code Chapter 19.04 and Municipal Code Chapter 16.10; provided, however, adoption of this title shall not affect any pending prosecution of, or action to abate, a violation of City Ordinance Number 802, Municipal Code Chapter 16.24, Municipal Code Chapter 19.04 or Municipal Code Chapter 16.10, if the violation is also a violation of this Zoning Ordinance.

Minimum Requirements. The provisions of this title shall be deemed to be the minimum standards required for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.

Conflicting Requirements. Where the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance impose a more stringent development requirement or a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or land than are imposed or required by other laws, rules, and regulations, or by easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall govern.

Conflicts Between Provisions. In the event of any conflict between Article II (Zoning District and Permitted Uses) and Article III (General Development Regulations), the provisions of Article III shall govern.

Single Lot in Multiple Zoning Districts. In the event two or more lots are merged through the approval of a lot line adjustment, parcel or tentative map in compliance with Title 18 of this Code (Subdivisions), such that a single lot is covered by two or more zoning districts, the uses of that parcel shall be consistent with the zoning district as shown for the portion of the lot on which the use is proposed to be placed.

Uncertainties in Zoning District Boundaries. Where the boundary of any zoning district shown on the zoning maps is uncertain, the Planning Manager shall apply the following rules to resolve such uncertainty:

Record of Interpretations. Whenever the Planning Manager determines that the applicability or meaning of any of the standards of this title are ambiguous, the Planning Manager may issue an official interpretation. Official interpretations shall be in writing, and shall cite the provisions being interpreted, together with an explanation of their meaning or applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for interpretation.

Any provision of this title that is determined by the Planning Manager to be ambiguous shall be clarified by amendment as soon as is practical. The Planning Manager shall maintain a complete record of all official interpretations available for public review, indexed by the section number of this title that is the subject of the interpretation.

Appeal. Interpretations by the Planning Manager may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 19.80.

The following primary zone districts are established and shall be shown on the Zoning Map as established by Section 19.06.020:

In addition to the primary zone districts established pursuant to subsection A, the following overlay and special purpose zones are established:

The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 19.06.010 shall be shown upon the map designated as the “City of Roseville Zoning Map” (referred to herein as the “Zoning Map”), which shall be placed on file with the City Clerk and available for public review.

The Zoning Map has been adopted by the Council in compliance with applicable law, and is hereby incorporated into this title by reference as though it were fully set forth herein.

Zoning Ordinance amendments approved by the City Council shall be incorporated herein. In the course of updates, it is the goal to eliminate inconsistencies or inadvertent errors and insure internal consistency. Such updates shall be documented with a reference to this section and the original City Council amendment that resulted in the change.