There is hereby adopted a zoning ordinance for the Town based upon the adopted General Plan. The zoning ordinance is hereby codified as Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code. The terms "Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the San Anselmo Municipal Code" and "zoning ordinance" may be used interchangeably.

(§ 1, Ord. 917, eff. February 26, 1991)

The purpose of the zoning ordinance is to refine and further define the Town's General Plan goals, objectives, policies, standards, and maps as related to the preservation, enhancement, and development of the Town. The zoning ordinance establishes uses of the land which are permitted and conditionally permitted based upon provisions of the General Plan and applicable provisions of Federal and State laws and codes related to the regulation of land uses. The zoning ordinance establishes development standards deemed the minimum necessary to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Town.

(§ 1, Ord. 917, eff. February 26, 1991)

Where conflicts between the General Plan and zoning ordinance occur, the provisions of the General Plan, as defined by its goals, objectives, policies, standards, and maps, shall prevail.

(§ 1, Ord. 917, eff. February 26, 1991)

Where conflicts between general and specific provisions of the zoning ordinance occur, the most restrictive provision shall prevail.

(§ 1, Ord. 917, eff. February 26, 1991)

The zoning ordinance applies to all private, public, quasi-public, institutional, and public utility properties and all lands, buildings, structures, and improvements within the corporate limits of the Town. All uses of the land contrary to the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall be unlawful.

(§ 1, Ord. 917, eff. February 26, 1991)

* Articles 8 through 17 renumbered by codifier in order to facilitate organization of the chapter.