In order to carry out the purposes of this title, and to implement the city's general plan, the following zones are hereby established:

R-1      Single-Family Residence Zone

R-1A   Limited Two-Family Residence Zone

R-2      Low Density Multiple-Family Residence Zone

R-3      Multiple-Family Residence Zone

C-1      Retail Commercial Zone

C-3      Commercial and Limited Manufacturing Zone

M-1   Light Manufacturing Zone

P-1      Automobile Parking Zone

D      Architectural Design Zone

PD      Planned Development Overlay Zone

   MD   Mission District Zone

   MF   Medical Facilities Zone

   PF/OS   Public Facilities/Open Space Zone

('65 Code, § 9-3.301) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 80-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 247-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 248-C.S., passed - - ; Am. Ord. 491-C.S., passed - - )

   The zones established by § 153.015 are shown and delineated on that certain map on file in the office of the Community Development Director entitled “Zoning Map of the City of San Gabriel, California,” which map is hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter. Such map, and each part and unit, and the notations, references, and other information shown thereon, shall be as much a part of this chapter as if the matters and information set forth by such map were all fully described in this chapter.

('65 Code, § 9-3.302) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 652, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 686, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 912, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 491-C.S., passed - - )

   It is hereby declared that in the creation of the respective classes of zones set forth in this chapter, the Council has given due and careful consideration to the peculiar suitability of each and every such zone for the particular use enumerated therefor and the necessary proper and comprehensive groupings and arrangement of the various industries, businesses, and population of the city in relation to the established plans in the unincorporated area of the county and the incorporated areas of adjoining municipalities in accordance with a well-considered plan for the comprehensive development of the city. ('65 Code, § 9-3.303) (Ord. 556, passed - - )

   (A)   The boundaries of the zones shown upon the map adopted by this chapter, or on amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and approved, and the regulations of this chapter governing the use of land and buildings, the height of buildings, the size of yards about buildings, and other matters as set forth are hereby established and declared to be in effect upon all land included within the boundaries of each and every zone shown upon said map.

   (B)   Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone shown on said map, the following rules shall apply:

      (1)   Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

      (2)   In unsubdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the map.

      (3)   In the event any uncertainty exists, the Community Development Director shall determine the location of boundaries.

      (4)   Where any public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.

('65 Code, § 9-3.304) (Ord. 556, passed - - )

   Any property annexed to or consolidated with the city on or after April 26, 1949, shall be deemed to be classified as the classification in this code which most closely corresponds to the previous classification; provided, however, if such property has not theretofore been classified, the same shall be deemed to be R-1, Single-Family Residence Zone, until such time as otherwise classified in the manner set forth in this chapter.

('65 Code, § 9-3.305) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 609, passed - - )

   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter:

   (A)   No building shall be erected, and no existing building shall be moved, altered, added to, or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, or premises be used, designed, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than for a use listed in this chapter as permitted in the zone in which such land, building, or premises are located.

   (B)   No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be moved, reconstructed, or structurally altered, to exceed in height the limits established by the provisions of this chapter for the zone in which such building is located.

   (C)   No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be moved, altered, enlarged, or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the building site requirements and the area and yard regulations established by the provisions of this chapter for the zone in which such building is located.

   (D)   No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.

('65 Code, § 9-3.306) (Ord. 556, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 153.999