For the purpose of this title, the following zones are created to be applied, as necessary, to regulate the development of the land in the city.

   A.   This title specifies the permitted uses that are allowed within each zone. Uses that may be conditionally approved are also shown in each zone.

   B.   If a particular use is not listed in this title as being either permitted, or conditional, in a particular zone, this means that the use is not permitted, and unless this title is amended to cause that particular use to become permitted, or conditional, the use is in violation of the land use ordinance, and cannot be permitted or allowed to continue in the zone in which it is located.

   C.   This title does not attempt to identify all nonpermitted uses for each zone. If they do not appear as a permitted, or conditional use, they are automatically not permitted, and are in violation of the land use ordinance. (Ord. 2015-05)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on city maps, the following shall apply:

   A.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, roads, waterways, canals, etc., shall be construed to follow such centerlines, and in the event of change in the centerline, shall be construed as moving with the centerline.

   B.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed to follow such lot lines.

   C.   Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsection A or B of this section, shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

   D.   In case any further uncertainty exists, the land use authority shall determine the location of such boundaries.

   E.   Boundaries of each of the said zones are established as described herein, or as shown on the map entitled "zoning map of Santa Clara", which map is on file in the city offices, and all boundaries shown thereon are made by this reference as much a part of this title as if fully described and detailed herein. (Ord. 2006-02: Ord. 97-06 § 12-2)

   A.   No trash, rubbish, tumbleweeds, or other combustible material shall be allowed to remain on any lot outside of approved containers in any residential or commercial zone. No junk, debris, inoperable, or dismantled motor vehicle, or similar material shall be stored or allowed to remain on any lot in any zone.

   B.   No zone change shall be approved unless the property involved shall have access to city water, sewer, and electrical systems, and has access to a dedicated and improved city street, unless otherwise approved by the city council. (Ord. 2004-32 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 12-3)

"Recreational housing unit" means a portable or mobile recreational unit such as a camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, tent trailer, tent, or any other similar housing unit. A recreational housing unit shall not be used for residential purposes in any residential neighborhood, except that such a unit may be used to house guests of the primary dwelling for up to eight (8) days in any calendar month without being in violation of the land use ordinance under the following conditions:

   A.   No recreational housing unit may be located on any street or other part of a public right of way, except for temporary loading and unloading of such unit but not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.

   B.   A recreational housing unit may be located in the side or rear yard of the permanent residential dwelling.

   C.   The use of such recreational housing unit shall not cause unusual noise, require additional automobile parking, or other problems to adjacent neighbors.

   D.   No recreational housing unit shall be permitted on any property that does not contain a dwelling or dwelling unit located on the property.

   E.   Where an unusual health related hardship exists for an extended family member of the principal dwelling unit, the zoning administrator may grant a time extension beyond the eight (8) daytime limit for occupancy of the recreational housing unit. However, any time extension beyond sixty (60) days shall require the approval of the city council. (Ord. 2020-10)

OS Open space zone.

RA Residential agriculture zone.

R-1-10 Single-family residential zone.

R-1-10/RA Mixed lot size residential zone.

Commercial zone.

Planned development residential zone.

Planned commercial development zone.

Planned office and institutional development zone.

Planned industrial development zone.

Historic district/mixed use zone.

HD Historic overlay zone.

HP Hillside protection overlay zone. (Ord. 2020-10: Ord. 2012-11: Ord. 2008-14: Ord. 2004-36: Ord. 2004-03: Ord. 97-06 § 12-4)