The ordinance codified in this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Title of the City of Scotts Valley."

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

A.

This chapter establishes comprehensive zoning regulations for the city, which regulations shall consist of the following:

1.

Regulations, known as zoning regulations, governing the use of land and the placement of buildings and improvements within the various classes of districts; and

2.

A map, or set of maps, known as the zoning map, establishing and delineating various classes of districts within the city.

B.

The zoning regulations and zoning map shall govern the use of land, including the construction, alteration, movement, replacement or maintenance of buildings; the conduct and density of residential, commercial, industrial and public service activities; the areas and dimensions of sites; the appearance, design, height, bulk and placement of structures on each site; the provision of open space, amenities, off-street parking and loading; the relationships between buildings and uses on adjoining sites or within adjoining classes of districts; and such further aspects of land use and development as are appropriate to attain the purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

There is adopted, as provided herein, a zoning ordinance for the City of Scotts Valley, California, said ordinance being a precise, detailed plan for the use of land in the city based upon the goals and policies in the General Plan and enacted in order to promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare throughout the city and to achieve the following objectives:

A.

To encourage the most appropriate use of land and the harmonious relationship among land uses;

B.

To promote a safe and efficient traffic circulation system;

C.

To provide adequate open space;

D.

To prevent the overcrowding of land and the undue concentration of population, and to help ensure safety from fire and other dangers;

E.

To facilitate the approval of and encourage the adequate provision of needed community facilities;

F.

To conserve and stabilize the value of property; and

G.

To conserve the city's natural beauty, to improve its appearance and to preserve and enhance its distinctive physical character.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

This title has been prepared in accordance with the following principles:

A.

The title is based on the goals and policies in the Scotts Valley General Plan regarding the general pattern of future land uses, population densities and other principles for future land development.

B.

The city recognizes that all land uses should be protected from other uses which are unrelated or incompatible. Each zoning district is exclusive with respect to every other zoning district. Industrial districts are protected from encroachment by residential uses.

C.

The importance to the public welfare of order and beauty in the appearance of Scotts Valley, implemented through provisions for the review of site plans and the design of structures, is further acknowledged. Such provisions are intended to provide the minimum regulation necessary to encourage attractive and orderly design.

D.

Industrial and commercial uses are subject to performance standards to control potential nuisances and protect other land uses in the vicinity of said uses.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct or occupy any building or structure, or carry on or engage in any occupation or use, within the corporate limits of the city except as permitted by the regulations adopted in this title. Any use or occupation of land or of any building or structure existing at the time of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title which is not permitted by the provisions hereof but which did exist therein as a lawful nonconforming use, may continue under the provisions of this title as a nonconforming use.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

Any use or occupation of land or of any building or structure existing at the time of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title which was not a use legally existing under the provisions of the ordinances and resolutions in effect immediately prior thereto shall not by this title be perpetuated, and shall not be continued under the terms of this title as a lawful nonconforming use.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

The city's interpretation and application of the provisions of the ordinance codified in this title shall be held to be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Where this title imposes a greater restriction than other rules, regulations or ordinances, the provisions of this title shall control. It is not intended by this title to abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any deed restriction, covenant, easement or other agreement between parties; provided, that where this title imposes a greater restriction on the use of land or structures or requires greater open space, this title shall control.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

The form of application for change of zoning, use permits, variances or other permits as referenced in this title shall be as prescribed by the city council of the City of Scotts Valley. Any such forms in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title which related to any applications covering the same subjects referenced in this title may continue to be used, except as may otherwise be specifically provided herein, until such time as the same may hereafter be modified, changed or superseded.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

The city council shall, by resolution, establish a schedule of fees and costs for processing the various applications referenced in this title. No application shall be deemed filed or complete until all documents required in connection with such application have been submitted and all required fees and costs have been paid in full. Any such resolutions in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title which established a schedule of fees and costs for processing any applications that are the same as those referenced in this title, shall continue to be effective for all purposes except as may herein or hereinafter be amended, modified, repealed or rescinded.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

All appointments heretofore made to any commission, committee or board, under and pursuant to the provisions of the zoning ordinance in effect immediately prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, which commission, committee or board is provided for in the ordinance codified in this title, shall continue in full force and effect in all respects including, but not limited to the nature and length of the term of office or appointment, as though such appointments had been made under and pursuant to this title.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

This title shall apply to all property within the city. Unincorporated territory within the planning area shall also be under the jurisdiction of this title once annexed.

(Ord. 16.76 § 1 (part), 1989)

No use which violates California state law and/or federal law shall be permitted in any zoning district in the City of Scotts Valley.

(Ord. No. 16-122, § 3, 5-3-2006)