Willows City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
10 DESIGNATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
§ 18.10.010 Districts.
The several classes of general districts hereby established and into which the city is or may be divided are designated as follows:
R-1 | Single-Family Residential District |
R-2 | Two-Family Residential District |
R-3 | High Density Residential District |
R-P | Multiple Residence-Professional Office District |
E | Entryway District |
CC | Central Commercial District |
CG | General Commercial District |
CH | Highway Commercial District |
ML | Light Industrial District |
MH | Heavy Industrial District |
OS | Open Space District |
AG | Agriculture General District |
PF | Public Facilities District |
(Ord. 632-91 § 2.01, 10-22-1991; Amended during 2009 recodification)
§ 18.10.020 Combining district.
In addition to the foregoing classes of districts, certain combining districts are established and are designated as follows:
A | Agricultural Combining District |
F | Frontage Combining District |
PD | Planned Development Combining District |
(Ord. 632-91 § 2.02, 10-22-1991; Amended during 2009 recodification)
§ 18.10.030 Zoning map.
The classes of district and certain combinations thereof as designated in WMC § 18.10.010 and § 18.10.020 and the regulations pertaining thereto are hereby applied to the land areas of the city, as delineated on the zoning map of the city of Willows, and the land areas designated thereon shall be subject to the provisions and regulations of this title. Said zoning map shall constitute WMC § 18.10.090.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.01, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.040 Regulations adopted.
The specific regulations as herein set for governing the use of land and improvements in each separate district and the general regulations as set forth in Chapters 18.110, 18.115 and 18.120 WMC which are applicable to the separate districts are hereby adopted and declared to be in effect upon all lands included within the separate districts as the same are delineated on the zoning map.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.02, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.050 Boundaries.
Where uncertainty exits as to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on said zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
(1)
Lands not included within the boundaries of any district on the zoning map shall constitute R-1 districts, and the lands hereafter annexed to the city shall constitute R-1 districts unless prezoned or until classified otherwise by amendment of the zoning map.
(2)
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines, such street and alley lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(3)
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
(4)
In unsubdivided property and where a district 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 zoning map.
(5)
A symbol indicating the classification of property on the zoning map shall in each instance apply to the whole of the area within the district boundaries.
(6)
Where a public street, alley or parcel of land is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply equally to such vacated or abandoned street or alley.
(7)
Where on land ownership is divided by a district boundary, the total ownership may be placed in either district if a variance is granted.
(8)
In case further uncertainty exits, the planning commission, upon written application or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of such boundaries.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.03, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.060 Provisions as minimum requirements.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this zoning ordinance, unless otherwise stated, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion and protection of the public safety, health and general welfare.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.04, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.070 Relationship to other regulations and to private restrictions.
(1)
When conflict may occur between the regulations of this title and any building code or other regulations effective within the city, the more restrictive of any such regulations shall apply.
(2)
It is not intended that this title shall interfere with or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement now in effect; provided, however, that where this title imposes greater restrictions than are imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations, or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall apply.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.05, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.080 Amendment to zoning map.
The aforesaid classes of districts and certain combinations thereof may be established by ordinance insofar as the locations and boundaries thereof are set forth and indicated by written description or on various zoning amendment maps which may hereafter be filed and adopted and which show the designations. Said maps and all notations, references, data and other information shown thereon shall become a part of this title and subject hereto. All such written descriptions or maps shall be designated as subsections of WMC § 18.10.090.
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.06, 10-22-1991)
§ 18.10.090 Zoning map and amendments.
The zoning map of the city of Willows constitutes this section. The map shall be entitled "Zoning Map City of Willows, July 2000, Ordinance No. 664-00."
(Ord. 632-91 § 3.07, 10-22-1991; Ord. 664-00, 6-27-2000)
