Sonoma City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
Division I
Enactment and Applicability
Sections
- 19.01 Purpose and Effect of Development Code
- 19.02 Interpretation of Development Code Provisions
- 19.03 Land Use Permit Requirements
- 19.03.010 Purpose of chapter.
- 19.03.020 Requirements for development and new land uses.
- 19.03.030 Exemptions from land use permit requirements.
- 19.03.040 Temporary uses.
- 19.03.050 Additional permits or approvals may be required.
- 19.03.060 Indemnification agreement.
- 19.03.070 Indemnification applicable irrespective whether applicant enters into agreement.
Division III
Project Design
Sections
- 19.16 Planning Area Standards
- 19.18 Northeast Planning Area
- 19.20 Central-East Planning Area
- 19.22 Southeast Planning Area
- 19.24 Northwest Planning Area
- 19.26 Central-West Planning Area
- 19.28 Southwest Planning Area
- 19.30 Gateway District
- 19.32 Broadway Corridor
- 19.34 Downtown District
- 19.36 West Napa Street/Sonoma Highway Corridor
- 19.38 Open Space Districts
Division IV
General Site Planning and Development Standards
Sections
- 19.40 General Property Development and Use Standards
- 19.40.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 19.40.020 Creekside development.
- 19.40.030 Exterior lighting.
- 19.40.040 Structure height measurement and height limit exceptions.
- 19.40.050 Hillside development.
- 19.40.060 Landscape standards.
- 19.40.070 Open space for multifamily residential projects.
- 19.40.080 Open space for commercial and mixed use projects.
- 19.40.090 Performance standards.
- 19.40.100 Screening and buffering.
- 19.40.110 Setback regulations and exceptions.
- 19.40.120 Undergrounding of utilities.
- 19.40.130 Protection of scenic vistas.
- 19.41 Two-Unit Residential Development Projects
- 19.41.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 19.41.020 Definitions.
- 19.41.030 Planning permit and application requirements.
- 19.41.040 Review procedures and action.
- 19.41.050 Maximum number of units.
- 19.41.060 Building code.
- 19.41.070 Easements.
- 19.41.080 Minimum rental period.
- 19.41.090 Deed restriction.
- 19.41.100 Fees associated with development.
- 19.41.110 Time limits and extensions.
- 19.41.120 Prohibitions.
- 19.41.130 General requirements.
- 19.41.140 Restrictions.
- 19.41.150 Objective development standards.
- 19.41.160 Denial.
- 19.41.170 Violations and enforcement.
- 19.42 Historic Preservation and Infill in the Historic Zone
- 19.43 Multifamily Objective Design Standards
- 19.44 Affordable Housing and Density Bonuses
- 19.44.010 Purpose.
- 19.44.020 Inclusionary units.
- 19.44.030 In-lieu fees.
- 19.44.040 Eligibility for bonus and incentives.
- 19.44.050 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.
- 19.44.060 Continued availability.
- 19.44.070 Location of inclusionary and bonus units.
- 19.44.080 Processing of density bonus/incentive requests.
- 19.45 Accessory Dwelling Units
- 19.45.010 Purpose.
- 19.45.020 Effect of conforming.
- 19.45.030 General ADU and JADU requirements.
- 19.45.040 ADU permit development standards.
- 19.45.050 Reserved.
- 19.45.060 Approval process.
- 19.45.070 Nonconforming ADUs and discretionary approval.
- 19.45.080 Termination of permit and use for ADUs and JADUs.
- 19.45.090 Violations and enforcement.
- 19.46 Fences, Hedges and Walls
- 19.46.010 Purpose.
- 19.46.020 Applicability.
- 19.46.030 General height limitations.
- 19.46.040 Height limitations for retaining walls.
- 19.46.050 Measurement of fence or wall height.
- 19.46.060 Special wall and fencing requirements.
- 19.46.070 Special wall and fencing guidelines.
- 19.46.080 Restrictions on fence materials.
- 19.46.090 Authority to waive or modify requirements.
- 19.48 Parking and Loading Standards
- 19.48.010 Purpose.
- 19.48.020 Applicability.
- 19.48.030 General parking regulations.
- 19.48.040 Number of parking spaces required.
- 19.48.050 Adjustments to parking requirements.
- 19.48.060 Accessible parking for individuals with disabilities.
- 19.48.070 Development standards for parking facilities.
- 19.48.080 Development guidelines for parking facilities.
- 19.48.090 Landscaping of parking facilities.
- 19.48.100 Driveways.
- 19.48.110 Bicycle parking requirements.
- 19.48.120 Loading space requirements.
- 19.50 Special Use Standards
- 19.50.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 19.50.020 Agricultural structures.
- 19.50.030 Bed and breakfast inns.
- 19.50.032 Cannabis activities.
- 19.50.033 Emergency shelters.
- 19.50.035 Formula businesses.
- 19.50.040 Home occupations.
- 19.50.050 Live/work units.
- 19.50.060 Outdoor dining, display, and sales standards.
- 19.50.070 Produce stands.
- 19.50.080 Residential accessory uses and structures.
- 19.50.090 Accessory dwelling units.
- 19.50.100 Service stations.
- 19.50.110 Vacation rentals.
- 19.50.120 Wine tasting facilities and wine bars.
- 19.50.130 Tap rooms.
- 19.50.140 Time-shares.
- 19.51 Public Art Program
Division V
Planning Permit Procedures
Sections
- 19.52 Applications: Filing and Processing
- 19.52.010 Purpose of division.
- 19.52.020 Authority for land use and zoning decisions.
- 19.52.030 Concurrent permit processing.
- 19.52.040 Application preparation and filing.
- 19.52.050 Application fees.
- 19.52.060 Initial application review.
- 19.52.070 Environmental assessment.
- 19.52.080 Staff report and recommendations.
- 19.54 Planning Permit Approval or Disapproval
- 19.56 Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions
Division VI
Subdivisions
Sections
- 19.72 Parcel Maps for Urban Lot Splits
- 19.72.010 Purpose and applicability.
- 19.72.020 Definitions.
- 19.72.030 Parcel map and application requirements.
- 19.72.040 Parcel eligibility.
- 19.72.050 Development standards.
- 19.72.060 Maximum number of dwelling units permitted.
- 19.72.070 Owner occupancy required.
- 19.72.080 Minimum rental period.
- 19.72.090 Nonconforming zoning conditions.
- 19.72.100 Separate sale or conveyance.
- 19.72.110 Building code.
- 19.72.120 Additional information on parcel map for urban lot splits.
- 19.72.130 Objective subdivision standards.
- 19.72.140 Access easement standards.
- 19.72.150 Map requirements.
- 19.72.160 Prohibition of further subdivision.
Division VII
Development Code Administration
Sections
- 19.80 Administrative Responsibility
- 19.82 Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Parcels
- 19.84 Appeals
- 19.86 General Plan and Development Code/Zoning Map Amendments
- 19.88 Public Hearings
- 19.90 Enforcement of Development Code Provisions
- 19.90.010 Purpose of chapter.
- 19.90.020 Building permits and business licenses.
- 19.90.030 Official duty to enforce.
- 19.90.040 Violations.
- 19.90.050 Remedies are cumulative.
- 19.90.060 Inspection.
- 19.90.070 Initial enforcement action.
- 19.90.080 Legal remedies.
- 19.90.090 Permit revocation or modification.
- 19.90.100 Recovery of costs.
- 19.90.110 Additional permit processing fees.
Division VIII
Definitions
Sections
- Chapter 19.92 DEFINITIONS Revised
Division IX
Growth Management
Sections
- Chapter 19.94 HOUSING ALLOCATION PROCESS
- 19.94.010 Findings.
- 19.94.020 Definitions.
- 19.94.030 Requirement for preapplication.
- 19.94.040 Allocation process.
- 19.94.050 Tracking and carry-over of unused and forfeited allocations.
- 19.94.060 Requirement for filing.
- 19.94.070 Exceptions to allocation process.
- 19.94.080 Limitation on development.
- 19.94.090 Review of findings.
- 19.94.100 Severability clause.