Walnut Creek City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections
- Article 1. Title, Adoption of Provisions and Land Use Guides
- Article 2. Establishment of Districts
- Article 3. Definitions
- Article 4. Use Classifications
PART II
BASE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- Article 1. Single-Family Residential District (R)
- Article 2. Duplex Residential District (D-3)
- Article 3. Multiple Family Residential Districts (M)
- Article 4. High Density Residential Planned Development District (M-H-D)
- Article 5. Hillside Planned Development District (H-P-D)
- Article 6. Pedestrian Retail District (P-R)
- Article 7. Central Retail District (C-R)
- Article 8. Office Commercial District (O-C)
- Article 9. Mixed Use Planned Development District (M-U)
- Article 10. Automobile Sales/Service and Custom Manufacturing District (AS-CM)
- Article 11. Service Commercial District (S-C)
- Article 12. Business Park District (B-P)
- Article 13. Community Commercial District (C-C)
- Article 14. Open Space/Recreation District (O-S-R)
- Article 15. Community Facility District (C-F)
- Article 16. Hospital Planned Development District (HO P-D)
- Article 17. Planned Development District (P-D)
- 10-2.2.1701 Purpose and Intent.
- 10-2.2.1702 Applicability.
- 10-2.2.1703 Initiation of Zone Change.
- 10-2.2.1704 Planned Development Permit.
- 10-2.2.1705 Data Required.
- 10-2.2.1706 Approval of Plans.
- 10-2.2.1707 Zoning.
- 10-2.2.1708 Grading.
- 10-2.2.1709 Design Review Required.
- 10-2.2.1710 Private Storage Space.
- 10-2.2.1711 Building Height.
- 10-2.2.1712 Water Efficient Landscaping.
- 10-2.2.1713 Alcoholic Beverage Sales Ordinance.
- 10-2.2.1714 Private Residential Outdoor Space.
- 10-2.2.1715 Courts.
- 10-2.2.1716 Lighting.
- 10-2.2.1717 Compliance With Standards.
- 10-2.2.1718 Transfer of Duties.
- Article 18. Overlay District (O)
- Article 19. Summary of Use Regulations
- Article 20. Single-Family High-Planned Development District 1 (SFH-PD1)
- Article 21. Commercial Mixed Use District (MU-C)
- Article 22. Residential Mixed Use District (MU-R)
- Article 23. Downtown Mixed Use District (MU-D)
PART III
REGULATIONS APPLYING IN ALL OR SEVERAL DISTRICTS Revised 6/25
Sections
- Article 1. Site Regulations
- 10-2.3.101 Specific Purposes and Applicability.
- 10-2.3.102 Yards, Setbacks and Open Areas.
- 10-2.3.103 Accessory Structures.
- 10-2.3.104 Fences and Walls. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.105 Frontage.
- 10-2.3.106 Exclusion of Rights-of-Way.
- 10-2.3.107 Home Occupations.
- 10-2.3.108 Animals.
- 10-2.3.109 Bed and Breakfast Inns.
- 10-2.3.110 Building Projections into Yards.
- 10-2.3.111 Motor Homes, Trailers, Boats, Buses and Campers.
- 10-2.3.112 Swimming Pools.
- 10-2.3.113 Temporary Tract Offices.
- 10-2.3.114 Corner Lots.
- 10-2.3.115 Irregularly Shaped Lots.
- 10-2.3.116 Paving Requirements for Storage Lots.
- 10-2.3.117 Adult Businesses.
- 10-2.3.118 Temporary Activity Permits.
- 10-2.3.119 Planned Unit Developments and Condominiums.
- 10-2.3.120 Wireless Communication Facilities.
- 10-2.3.121 Regulations for Outdoor Sales, Service, Display.
- 10-2.3.122 Service Stations; Convenience Markets With Gasoline Sales; Vehicle/Equipment Repair.
- 10-2.3.123 Offsite Distribution for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Specialty Food Shops.
- 10-2.3.124 Elevators.
- 10-2.3.125 Building Permits Required.
- 10-2.3.126 Private Residential Outdoor Space.
- 10-2.3.127 Courts.
- 10-2.3.128 Lighting.
- 10-2.3.129 Eating and Drinking Establishments With Take-Out Services (Drive-Up).*
- Article 2. Off-Street Parking, Loading, and Transportation Demand Management Regulations
- 10-2.3.201 Purpose and Intent. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.202 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.203 Provisions for Common Loading and Parking, Parking Space Reduction and Off-Site Parking. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.204 Pedestrian Retail Zoning District Parking Regulations. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.204.1 Pedestrian Retail Zoning District Parking Regulations within a Redevelopment Project Area.
- 10-2.3.205 Community Commercial Zoning District Parking Regulations. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.206 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required. Revised 1/25 Revised 4/25 Revised 6/25 Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.207 Parking Area Design Standards. Revised 1/25
- 10-2.3.208 Additional Design Standards for Parking Lots and Structures.
- Article 3. Nonconforming Uses and Structures
- 10-2.3.301 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.302 Continuation of Nonconforming Uses. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.303 Continuation of Nonconforming Structures. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.304 Conditional Use Permit.
- 10-2.3.305 Reconstruction of Nonconforming Structures.
- 10-2.3.306 Nonconforming Lots.
- 10-2.3.307 Nonconforming Lots Created by Eminent Domain.
- Article 4. Hillside Performance Standards
- Article 5. Accessory Dwelling Units
- 10-2.3.501 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.502 Density Exemption.
- 10-2.3.503 Number of Units Permitted. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.504 Property Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.505 General Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.
- 10-2.3.506 Property Development Standards for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.507. Application Processing and Review Times.
- Article 6. Child Day Care Facilities
- Article 7. Recycling Facilities
- 10-2.3.701 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.702 Definitions.
- 10-2.3.703 Exemptions.
- 10-2.3.704 Permits Required.
- 10-2.3.705 Criteria, Standards, and Procedure for Small Facilities.
- 10-2.3.706 Criteria, Standards and Procedure for Larger Facilities.
- 10-2.3.707 Responsibilities of Property Owners and Supermarkets.
- 10-2.3.708 Modifications to Facility.
- 10-2.3.709 Appeals.
- 10-2.3.710 Modification or Revocation.
- Article 8. Concurrent Sales of Gasoline and Alcoholic Beverages
- Article 9. Inclusionary Housing
- 10-2.3.901 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.902 Definitions.
- 10-2.3.903 Inclusionary Units or Fee Required.
- 10-2.3.904 Number of Inclusionary Units.
- 10-2.3.905 Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees.
- 10-2.3.906 Alternatives.
- 10-2.3.907 Credit for Additional Affordable Units.
- 10-2.3.908 Inclusionary Unit Standards.
- 10-2.3.909 Inclusionary Housing Agreement.
- 10-2.3.910 Adjustments.
- 10-2.3.911 Use of Funds.
- Article 10. Density Bonus Ordinance
- 10-2.3.1001 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.1002 Title.
- 10-2.3.1003 Density Bonus Entitlement and Incentives.
- 10-2.3.1004 Waiver and Reduction of Development Standards.
- 10-2.3.1005 Density Bonus for Child Care Facilities.
- 10-2.3.1006 Density Bonus for Qualifying Commercial Projects.
- 10-2.3.1007 Floor Area Ratio Bonus for Qualifying Transit-Adjacent Projects.
- 10-2.3.1008 Revised Parking Standards.
- 10-2.3.1009 Affordability Requirements.
- 10-2.3.1010 Development Standards and Limitations.
- 10-2.3.1011 Density Bonus Application Procedure.
- 10-2.3.1012 City Review of Density Bonus Application.
- 10-2.3.1013 Density Bonus Housing Agreement.
- 10-2.3.1014 Restricted Units Occupancy and Management.
- 10-2.3.1015. Severability.
- Article 11. Water Efficient Landscaping
- 10-2.3.1101 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.1102 Applicability.
- 10-2.3.1103 Landscape Plan Required.
- 10-2.3.1104 Irrigation Plan Required.
- 10-2.3.1105 Soil Analysis Required.
- 10-2.3.1106 Development Standards.
- 10-2.3.1107 Maximum Water Use.
- 10-2.3.1108 Operation and Maintenance.
- 10-2.3.1109 Self-Certification.
- 10-2.3.1110 Existing Landscaping.
- 10-2.3.1111 Local Agency Responsibilities.
- Article 12. Alcoholic Beverage Sales
- 10-2.3.1201 Title.
- 10-2.3.1202 Findings.
- 10-2.3.1203 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.1204 Applicability of Regulations.
- 10-2.3.1205 Administration.
- 10-2.3.1206 Administrative Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit.
- 10-2.3.1207 Application for Administrative and Conditional Use Permit—Form and Content.
- 10-2.3.1208 Action on Application for an Administrative Use Permit.
- 10-2.3.1209 Administrative Use Permit Compliance Checklist Conditions of Approval.
- 10-2.3.1210 Action on Application for a Conditional Use Permit.
- 10-2.3.1211 Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval.
- 10-2.3.1212 Appeals.
- 10-2.3.1213 Expiration. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.3.1214 Failure to Comply with Conditions.
- 10-2.3.1215 Existing Uses Deemed Approved.
- 10-2.3.1216 Notification to Owners.
- 10-2.3.1217 Change in Liquor License; Substantial Change in Mode or Character of Operation.
- 10-2.3.1218 Deemed Approved Performance Standards.
- 10-2.3.1219 Violations and Penalties.
- 10-2.3.1220 Procedure for Consideration of Violations of Performance Standards.
- 10-2.3.1221 Training Requirements.
- 10-2.3.1222 Transfer or Revocation of ABC Licenses.
- 10-2.3.1223 Illegal Activity.
- 10-2.3.1224 Remedies Cumulative.
- 10-2.3.1225 Severability.
- Article 13. Reasonable Accommodation for Residential Uses
- Article 14. Personal and Commercial Cannabis Activities
- 10-2.3.1401 Title.
- 10-2.3.1402 Findings.
- 10-2.3.1403 Purpose.
- 10-2.3.1404 Definitions.
- 10-2.3.1405 Applicability of Regulations.
- 10-2.3.1406 Administration.
- 10-2.3.1407 Prohibited Activities.
- 10-2.3.1408 Personal Cannabis Cultivation Permitted.
- 10-2.3.1409 Cannabis Delivery-Only Operations Permitted.
- 10-2.3.1410 Operator Permit Required.
- 10-2.3.1411 Application for Operator Permit—Form and Content.
- 10-2.3.1412 Action on Application for Operator Permit.
- 10-2.3.1413 Conditional Use Permit Required.
- 10-2.3.1414 Application for Conditional Use Permit—Form and Content.
- 10-2.3.1415 Additional Findings for Action on Application for Conditional Use Permit.
- 10-2.3.1416 Conditional Use Permit Conditions of Approval.
- 10-2.3.1417 Appeals.
- 10-2.3.1418 Operator Permit Term/CUP Expiration.
- 10-2.3.1419 Conditional Use Permit Modification and/or Revocation.
- 10-2.3.1420 Violations and Penalties.
- 10-2.3.1421 Remedies Cumulative.
- 10-2.3.1422 Severability.
- Article 15. Qualified Senate Bill 9 Properties
- Article 16. Objective Standards for Emergency Shelters and Navigation Centers
- Article 17. Ministerial Reviews Pursuant to State Law
PART IV
ADMINISTRATION
Sections
- Article 1. Planning Agency
- 10-2.4.101 Composition of Planning Agency.
- 10-2.4.102 Responsibilities of City Council.
- 10-2.4.103 Responsibilities of Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.104 Responsibilities of Design Review Commission.
- 10-2.4.105 Creation and Responsibilities of Zoning Administrator.
- 10-2.4.106 Responsibilities of the Community Development Director.
- Article 2. Applications
- Article 3. Notices and Hearings
- Article 4. Decisions and Permit Review, Modification and Revocation
- 10-2.4.401 Time for Taking Action.
- 10-2.4.402 Decision.
- 10-2.4.403 Findings.
- 10-2.4.404 Improvements for Traffic.
- 10-2.4.405 Refiling After Denial.
- 10-2.4.406 Effective Date.
- 10-2.4.407 Lapse of Approval. Revised 10/25
- 10-2.4.408 Transfer to Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.409 Transfer to City Council.
- 10-2.4.410 Transfer to Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.411 Request for Modification of Discretionary Permits or Entitlements.
- 10-2.4.412 City-Initiated Review, Modification or Revocation of Discretionary Permits or Entitlements.
- 10-2.4.413 Revocation.
- Article 5. Appeals
- Article 6. Conditional Use Permits
- Article 7. Special Use Permits
- Article 8. Minor Use Permits
- Article 9. Variances
- Article 10. Planned Development (P-D) Permits
- 10-2.4.1001 Purpose.
- 10-2.4.1002 Application.
- 10-2.4.1003 Comments by Design Review Commission.
- 10-2.4.1004 Notice and Public Hearing by Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.1005 Findings.
- 10-2.4.1006 Recommendation by Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.1007 Notice and Public Hearing by City Council.
- 10-2.4.1008 Decision.
- 10-2.4.1009 Permit Amendments.
- Article 11. Hillside Planned Development (H-P-D) Permit
- Article 12. Design Review
- 10-2.4.1201 Purpose.
- 10-2.4.1202 Applicability.
- 10-2.4.1203 Application.
- 10-2.4.1204 Notice and Public Hearing.
- 10-2.4.1205 Project Scope for Purposes of Design Review Authority.
- 10-2.4.1206 Design Review Authority.
- 10-2.4.1207 Ministerial Design Review.
- 10-2.4.1208 Objective Design Review.
- 10-2.4.1209 Discretionary Design Review.
- 10-2.4.1210 Appeal.
- Article 13. Amendments (Rezoning)
- 10-2.4.1301 Purpose.
- 10-2.4.1302 Initiation of Amendment Proposal.
- 10-2.4.1303 Notice and Public Hearing.
- 10-2.4.1304 Recommendation by Planning Commission.
- 10-2.4.1305 Transfer to City Council.
- 10-2.4.1306 Notice and Public Hearing by City Council.
- 10-2.4.1307 Decision by City Council.
- 10-2.4.1308 Prezoning.
- 10-2.4.1309 Interim Ordinances.
- Article 14. Development Agreements
- Article 15. Enforcement
- 10-2.4.1501 Conformance with Chapter.
- 10-2.4.1502 Enforcement Responsibility and Authority.
- 10-2.4.1503 Penalty for Violation.
- 10-2.4.1504 Public Nuisance.
- 10-2.4.1505 Injunction.
- 10-2.4.1506 Revocation.
- 10-2.4.1507 Cumulative Remedies.
- 10-2.4.1508 Enforcement of Conditions; Fee.
- 10-2.4.1509 Interpretation, Purpose and Conflicts.
- 10-2.4.1510 Judicial Review.
- Article 16. Reasonable Accommodation Application
- 10-2.4.1601 Purpose.
- 10-2.4.1602 Application.
- 10-2.4.1603 Notice and Public Hearing.
- 10-2.4.1604 Findings.
- 10-2.4.1605 Review with Other Discretionary Permits.
- 10-2.4.1606 Decisions.
- 10-2.4.1607 Appeals.
- 10-2.4.1608 Nonconforming Status.
- 10-2.4.1609 Confidentiality.
- 10-2.4.1610 Urgent, Temporary and Unforeseen Need.
- Article 17. Community Benefit Agreements