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Yountville City Zoning Code

Division 2

Zoning Districts, Allowable Uses, Development and Design Standards and Guidelines

§ 17.08.010 Zoning Map.

The Town Council hereby adopts the Zoning Map of the Town of Yountville which designates land use for all lands within the Town limits. The Zoning Map is hereby incorporated into this Zoning Ordinance by reference. A copy of the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map, together with a record of all amendments, shall be kept on file with the Town Clerk and available at the Planning and Building Department.
(Ord. 23-526, 1/16/2024)

§ 17.08.020 Map boundaries.

Boundaries for each land use designation are as shown upon the Zoning Map of the Town of Yountville. This map and all adopted amendments, changes, extensions, legends, symbols, notations, and references shall be a part of Title 17. The general regulations set forth in Chapter 17.04 and the specific conditions for each land use designation, and composite and overlay designations are established and effective upon all lands included within the boundaries of each parcel as shown upon the Zoning Map.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.08.030 Rules governing Zoning Map.

Where the boundaries of any land use designation are not clearly identifiable, the following rules of interpretation shall apply:
A. 
The boundaries shall be deemed to be on street and alley lines whenever it appears to be on the line;
B. 
The boundaries of subdivided property and lots divided by a land use designation that are not indicated by written dimensions shall be determined by the descriptions and documents as recorded by the use permit or other such reference;
C. 
The designation of property indicated by a symbol on the Zoning Map shall apply, in each instance, to the whole of the area within the land use designation boundaries; and
D. 
The regulations applicable to a property shall apply equally to an officially vacated or abandoned abutting street or alley.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.08.040 Establishment of land use designations.

The Zoning Map consists of land use designations established within the incorporated territory of the Town in order to regulate and restrict the use of land and the location, height, and size of buildings hereafter erected, enlarged, altered, moved or maintained.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.08.050 Land use designations.

The following land use designations shall apply to all lands within the Town of Yountville:
Map Designation
Zoning District
Regulations (Chapter)
A
Agricultural
17.16
RS
Single-Family Residential
17.20
RM
Mixed Residential
17.24
RM-2
Mixed Residential-2
17.26
H
Old Town Historic
17.28
MPR
Master Planned Residential
17.32
MHP
Mobile Home Park Residential
17.36
PP
Parks and Playfields
17.44
PF
Public Facilities
17.48
PC
Primary Commercial
17.52
RSC
Residential-Scaled Commercial
17.56
OTC
Old Town Commercial
17.60
RC
Retained Commercial
17.64
PD
Planned Development
17.68
(Ord. 21-501 § 9; Ord. 22-513)

§ 17.08.060 Overlay designations.

The following overlay designations shall apply where specified in the Zoning Map in addition to the base district:
Map Designation
Zoning District
Regulations (Chapter)
C
Creekside Overlay
17.76
AHO
Affordable Housing Overlay
17.80
G
Gateway Overlay
17.84
S
Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay
17.88
RO
Retail Overlay
17.92
MU
Mixed Use Overlay
17.96
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.12.010 General requirements for new development and land uses.

A. 
Allowable Use. The use of land shall be restricted as set forth in the applicable zoning district regulations and as summarized in Table 17.12-1, Use Table. Uses identified in the table as "P", or permitted, are allowable when operated and maintained in compliance with all requirements of Title 17. Uses identified as "UP" shall require issuance of a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200, Use Permits, prior to being established or operated. Uses identified as "AP" shall require issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196, Administrative Use Permits.
B. 
Uses Not Listed. If a use is not identified as permitted or allowed in the applicable zoning district regulations, as summarized in Table 17.12-1 of this chapter, it is prohibited unless a finding is made by the Town Council or the Planning Officer that the use is similar in kind to listed uses. In such instance, the use shall be subject to the "P," "UP," or "AP" designation of the similar use identified.
C. 
Expressly Prohibited. The following uses are expressly prohibited:
1. 
Short-term rental unit; and
2. 
Uses prohibited by State or Federal law.
3. 
Gas stations or fueling stations, as defined by Chapter 17.236; provided, however, that a gas station or fueling station lawfully operating in existence before November 2, 2023 shall be considered a legal nonconforming use and may be continued, subject to the nonconforming use provisions set forth in Chapter 17.232.
D. 
Master Development Plans and Development Agreements. In the case of a site subject to an approved Master Development Plan or development agreement, the land use requirements of the Master Development Plan or development agreement shall apply.
E. 
Multiple Uses on a Single Site. Where a proposed project includes multiple land uses, each shall be considered separately and must comply with the use restrictions in the applicable zoning district.
F. 
Permit Requirements. Any land use permit or other approval required by Title 17 or the Yountville Municipal Code shall be obtained before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation.
G. 
Development Standards. The use of land or new construction shall comply with all applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance. In the case of a site subject to an approved Master Development Plan or development agreement, the land use requirements of the Master Development Plan or development agreement shall be those applicable.
H. 
Conditions of Approval. The use of land and/or structures shall comply with any applicable conditions imposed by any previously granted land use permit or other approval.
Table 17.12-1
Use Table
LEGEND:
Zoning Districts: A: Agriculture; RS: Single-Family Residential; RM: Mixed Residential; H: Old Town Historic; MPR: Master Planned Residential; MHP: Mobile Home Park; PP: Parks and Playfields; PF: Public Facilities; PC: Primary Commercial; RSC: Residential-Scaled Commercial; OTC: Old Town Commercial; RC: Retained Commercial; MU: Mixed Use Overlay; PD: Planned Development
Allowable Uses: P = Permitted Use; UP = Use Permit required; AP = Administrative Use Permit required
Use Type
A
RS
RM
H
MPR
MHP
PP
PF
PC
RSC
OTC
RC
MU
PD
Addnl. Regs.
Agricultural Uses
Agriculture
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural produce/product processing or retail
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural auxiliary structure
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Keeping of chickens
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.04.080
Keeping of bees
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.04.090
Open Space and Recreational Uses
Conservation area
P
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outdoor recreation
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indoor recreation and fitness center
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
 
 
 
 
Residential Uses
Single-family dwelling
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Accessory dwelling unit
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
17.156
Duplex
 
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Multifamily dwellings
 
 
P
UP
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Mobile home park
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mobile home park common facilities
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior mobile home park
 
 
 
 
 
P (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential care facility
 
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Skilled nursing facility
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Congregate housing
 
 
 
 
UP
 
 
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supportive housing
 
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Transitional housing
 
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Agricultural employee housing
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mixed use development
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
UP
UP
 
Live/work unit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
UP
UP
 
Emergency shelter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minor home occupation
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
P
P
P
 
P
P
17.164
Moderate home occupation
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
AP
 
 
AP
AP
AP
 
AP
AP
17.164
Major home occupation
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
UP
UP
17.164
Educational Uses
Small or large family day care home
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Day care center
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assembly Uses
Church/religious institution
 
 
 
UP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Public Facilities
Public facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
P
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
Quasi-public service
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utility facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
 
UP
 
Lodging
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lodging
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
UP (2)
UP (3)
 
UP
 
Eating, Drinking and Entertainment
Full service restaurant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
UP (2)
UP (3)
 
UP
 
Limited service restaurant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
UP
 
Bar or nightclub
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
UP (2)
 
 
UP
 
Wine tasting room
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP (4)
UP
 
 
UP
 
Mobile food vendor
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
 
 
Retail
General retail
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
P
 
 
UP
 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
UP
 
Adult oriented business
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP (6)
 
 
 
 
Exterior display of merchandise
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP (5)
UP
 
 
UP
 
Under-represented retail
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
 
 
Personal Services
Personal service
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
 
 
UP (7)
UP (7)
UP (7)
 
UP (7)
UP (7)
 
Professional Offices and Commercial Services
Professional office
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
 
 
AP (7)
AP (7)
AP (7)
 
UP (7)
UP (7)
 
Medical office
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
UP
 
Banks and financial services
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
UP
 
Food and beverage production
 
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)
 
 
UP (7)
UP (7)
UP (7)
 
UP (7)
UP (7)
 
Misc. Use Categories
Accessory residential uses
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
P
P
P
 
P
P
 
Accessory commercial uses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
P
P
UP
P
P
 
Residential auxiliary structure
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
P
17.112
Commercial auxiliary structure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
17.112
Rooftop pools and decks
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UP
UP
UP
 
 
 
 
17.104
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
 
UP
 
Footnotes:
1.
Allowed on sites zoned with the S (Senior Mobile Home Park) Overlay.
2.
Allowed on the west side of Washington Street only.
3.
Subject to Retained Commercial District limitations.
4.
Not allowed for APNs 036-054-022 (2010 Humboldt Street) and 036-054-023 (2012 Humboldt Street).
5.
Subject to Retail Overlay District (Chapter 17.92).
6.
Property containing use must be at least 100 feet from property line of a residentially zoned parcel and at least 500 feet from a property containing another adult-oriented business.
7.
Use may be authorized in a dwelling unit as a Home Occupation subject to the regulations of Chapter 17.164 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9; Ord. 23-521, 10/3/2023)

§ 17.16.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation A, Agricultural, is intended to permit reasonable use and to encourage the preservation of productive land. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.16.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as A, Agricultural:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.16.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.16.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions apply to parcels on the west side of Washington Street between California Drive and Mulberry Street (APNs 036-330-010 and -011):
A. 
The permitted FAR will be calculated for both parcels, however, only that portion designated as Primary Commercial shall be permitted to be developed with buildings.
B. 
Notwithstanding permitted uses under Sections 17.16.040 and 17.16.050 of this chapter, the portion designated as A, Agricultural shall be utilized for uses agricultural in nature only; and does not include buildings, parking, or permanent storage. Allowable uses include the following: commercial grape vineyard, olive grove, row crops, fruit trees, other plantings and trees, and installation and maintenance of improvements necessary to support the agricultural uses of the property, including pump enclosures, water storage tanks, water and irrigation pipes, and utilities in support thereof.
C. 
Any above-ground structure or utility facility shall require design approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.16.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted under land use designation A, Agricultural.
A. 
Agriculture;
B. 
Agricultural auxiliary structure;
C. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
D. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
E. 
Single-family dwelling;
F. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
G. 
Agricultural employee housing;
H. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
I. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
J. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
K. 
Small or large family day care home;
L. 
Accessory residential uses; and
M. 
Conservation area.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.16.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Agricultural produce/product processing or retail of agricultural products grown on the premises;
B. 
Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
C. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.16.060 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.16-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.16-1
Development Standard
Requirement for A District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Density
1 unit per 10 gross acres, except for employee housing.
 
Minimum Lot Size
10 acres
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.05
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
 
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowable setback encroachments. See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
20 feet
Side
20 feet
Side (street fronting)
20 feet
Rear
20 feet
Height Limit
Residential Structures: 28 feet
Nonresidential Structures: 30 feet
 
Agricultural Auxiliary Structures
Height limit of 20 feet; 15 feet within 100 feet of a public roadway.
Maximum individual structure size of 2,000 square feet. Larger structures may be authorized by Design Review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188.
 
Minimum Open Space
n/a
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.20.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation RS, Single-Family Residential, is intended to result in residential areas where development is predominately low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.20.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RS, Single-Family Residential:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.20.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.20.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation RS, Single-Family Residential:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Residential auxiliary structures, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
E. 
Residential care facility;
F. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
G. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to the issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
H. 
Small or large family day care homes;
I. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
J. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Supportive housing;
L. 
Transitional housing; and
M. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.20.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
B. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.20.050 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.20-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.20-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RS District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Density
7 units per gross acre
See Chapter 17.160 for density bonuses for affordable housing.
Lot Size
Single-family dwellings: 4,000 sq. ft. minimum; 8,000 sq. ft. maximum
Duplexes: 5,000 sq. ft. minimum
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Single-family dwellings: Lots < 8,000 sq. ft.: 0.30 for living area of home; 0.35 for total building square footage including garage.
Lots > 8,000 sq. ft.: 0.25 for living area of home; 0.30 for total building square footage including garage.
Duplexes: 0.40. On lots >8,000 sq. ft., floor area up to 3,200 sq. ft. is permitted.
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed setback encroachment. See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
20 feet
Side
5 feet
Side (street fronting)
10 feet
Rear
20 feet
Height Limit
Two stories maximum, however no more than 50% of parcels containing single-family or duplex dwelling units in any block1 are permitted to exceed one story in height.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to plate and 28 feet to peak.
See Chapter 17.208 for exceptions to two-story limit per block.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits for auxiliary structures.
Minimum Open Space
n/a
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
Footnotes:
1
Block shall mean both sides of the street lying between intersecting streets. Corner houses shall be counted on both street elevations. In situations where a block face is divided by an intersecting street compared with the opposite block face, the determination of block shall include all parcels to the nearest through street on either side of the intersecting street.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.24.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation RM, Mixed Residential, is intended to encourage development of a variety of housing types. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.24.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RM, Mixed Residential:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.24.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.24.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation RM, Mixed Residential:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Multifamily dwellings;
E. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
F. 
Residential care facility;
G. 
Minor home occupations, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
H. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
I. 
Small or large family day care homes;
J. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
L. 
Supportive housing;
M. 
Transitional housing; and
N. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.24.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
B. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.24.050 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.24-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.24-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RM District
Additional Regulations
Density
8 units per gross acre minimum; 10 units per gross acre maximum
See Chapter 17.160 for density bonuses for affordable housing.
Housing Types
Detached single-family dwellings: Minimum of 50% of total units on-site;
Multifamily dwellings: Minimum of 25% of total units on-site.
May be waived for affordable housing projects as regulated by Chapter 17.160.
Lot Size
Single-family dwellings: 4,000 sq. ft. minimum; 8,000 sq. ft. maximum
Duplexes: 5,000 sq. ft. minimum
Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Single-family dwellings: 0.25
Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of 3,200 sq. ft.
Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum of 4,000 sq. ft.
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowable encroachments into setbacks. See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
20 feet
Side
5 feet
Side (street fronting)
10 feet
Rear
20 feet
Height Limit
Single-family dwellings: Two stories maximum, however no more than 50% of parcels containing single-family dwelling units in any block1 are permitted to exceed one story in height.
Duplexes and Multifamily:
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to plate and 28 feet to peak.
See Section 17.208.020 for exception process to two-story limit.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits for auxiliary structures.
Minimum Open Space
Single-family dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily: 200 sq. ft. min. private open space directly accessible to unit.
Second story units may locate half of private open space at grade level.
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
Footnotes:
1
Block shall mean both sides of the street lying between intersecting streets. Corner houses shall be counted on both street elevations. In situations where a block face is divided by an intersecting street compared with the opposite block face, the determination of block shall include all parcels to the nearest through street on either side of the intersecting street.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.26.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2, is intended to encourage development of a variety of housing types. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)

§ 17.26.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.26.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)

§ 17.26.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation RM-2, Mixed Residential-2:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Multifamily dwelling;
E. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
F. 
Residential care facility;
G. 
Minor home occupations, as regulated by 17.164 of this title;
H. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
I. 
Small or large family day care homes;
J. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
L. 
Supportive housing;
M. 
Transitional housing; and
N. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)

§ 17.26.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupations as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
B. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)

§ 17.26.050 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.26-1 of this chapter, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.26-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RM-2 District
Additional Regulations
Density
10 units per gross acre minimum
20 units per gross acre maximum
See Chapter 17.160 for density bonuses for affordable housing.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Lot Size
Single-Family Dwellings: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
Duplexes: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Lot Coverage
60% lot coverage maximum; lot coverage means the percentage of the total lot area that is occupied by buildings or structures that are roofed or otherwise covered or that are unroofed and have a finished floor.
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Single-Family Dwellings: 0.25
Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of 3,200 sq. ft.
Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum of 4,000 sq. ft.
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing.
See Chapter 17.80 for allowances under the Affordable Housing Overlay if applicable.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowable encroachments into setbacks.
See Chapter 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
20 feet
See Section 17.208.020 for exception process to two-story limit.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits for auxiliary structures.
Side
5 feet
 
Side (street fronting)
10 feet
 
Rear
20 feet
 
Height Limit
Single-Family Dwellings:
Two stories maximum, however no more than 50% of parcels containing single-family dwelling units in any block are permitted to exceed one story in height.
Duplexes and Multifamily:
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to plate height and 28 feet to peak.
 
Minimum Open Space
Single-Family Dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily: 200 sq. ft. min. private open space directly accessible to unit.
Second Story units may locate half of private open space at grade level.
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
(Ord. 22-513 § 1)

§ 17.28.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation H, Old Town Historic is intended to maintain Old Town's historical character and provide for new residential development. To promote the preservation of the historic character of Old Town, maintenance and rehabilitation of older structures is encouraged. Design review approval shall be required for all construction to ensure that new and renovated structures reinforce the character and scale of Old Town. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to these designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.28.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as H, Old Town Historic:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.28.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; subdivision or development of five or more parcels or residential dwelling units shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; new or expanded structures or exterior remodeling shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.28.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted within the land use designation H, Old Town Historic:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
E. 
Residential care facility;
F. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
G. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
H. 
Small or large family day care homes;
I. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
J. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Supportive housing;
L. 
Transitional housing; and
M. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.28.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Multifamily dwellings;
B. 
Major home occupations, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
C. 
Church and religious institution; and
D. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.28.050 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements of Table 17.28-1, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.28-1
Development Standard
Requirement for H District
Additional Regulations
Density
8 units per gross acre maximum
See Chapter 17.160 for density bonuses for affordable housing.
Lot Size
Single-family dwellings: 5,000 sq. ft. minimum; 8,000 sq. ft. maximum
Duplexes: 5,000 sq. ft. minimum; 8,000 sq. ft. maximum
Multifamily: 6,000 sq. ft. minimum; 8,000 sq. ft. maximum
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Single-family dwellings: Lots < 4,000 sq. ft.: Floor area up to 1,000 sq. ft. is permitted.
Lots 4,000-10,000 sq. ft.: 0.25
Lots > 10,000 sq. ft.: Max. floor area of 2,500 sq. ft. is permitted.
Duplexes: 0.40, up to a maximum of 3,200 sq. ft.
Multifamily: 0.40, up to a maximum of 4,000 sq. ft.
See Section 17.100.030 for exemptions from FAR.
See Section 17.100.040 for FAR bonus for affordable housing.
Minimum Setbacks
See Section 17.108 for allowable encroachments into setbacks. See Section 17.112 for setbacks for auxiliary structures.
Front
Primary buildings: 10 feet for buildings up to 15 feet high; 15 feet for buildings 15-18 feet high; 20 feet for building over 18 feet high.
Setback may be reduced to the average front setbacks of existing single-family structures on the same side of the block1 but shall not be less than 10 feet.2
Garages: 18 feet
Side
5 feet for first story and total of 13 feet for both sides. For lots <50 feet wide, 5 feet each for a total of 10 feet both sides.
8 feet for second story and total of 22 feet for both sides. For lots <50 feet wide, 5 feet each for a total of 16 feet both sides.
Side (street fronting)
10 feet for first story.
16 feet for second story.
Rear
15 feet for first story.
20 feet for second story.
Height Limit
Single-family dwellings:
Two stories maximum, however no more than 50% of parcels containing single-family dwelling units in any block1 are permitted to exceed one story in height.
Duplexes and Multifamily:
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak.
Two-story buildings: max. 20 feet to plate and 28 feet to peak.
See Chapter 17.208 for exceptions to two-story limit per block.
See Chapter 17.112 for height limits for auxiliary structures.
Minimum Open Space
Single-family dwellings: n/a
Duplexes and Multifamily:
200 sq. ft. min. private open space directly accessible to unit.
Second story units may locate half of private open space at grade level.
 
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading.
 
Footnotes:
1
Block shall mean both sides of the street lying between intersecting streets. Corner houses shall be counted on both street elevations. In situations where a block face is divided by an intersecting street compared with the opposite block face, the determination of block shall include all parcels to the nearest through street on either side of the intersecting street.
2
The setback shall be measured from the street facing wall of a primary residential building perpendicular to the right-of-way boundary; no existing building shall be considered to have a setback of less than zero. Should the property line be located within the right-of-way, the right-of-way feature closest to the parcel shall be used for purposes of measurement (e.g., back of sidewalk or edge of pavement).
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.32.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation MPR, Master Planned Residential, is applied to large parcels capable of being developed as an integrated community neighborhood, with appropriate infrastructure, and to smaller sites with sensitive environmental or cultural resources. The MPR district allows flexibility in site planning and development standards to encourage developments that are sensitive to natural resources and surrounding community. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.32.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall apply to all lands designated as MPR, Master Planned Residential:
A. 
All new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a commercial or residential structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title.
B. 
Major modifications to an approved Master Development Plan for a MPR development, including changes in land uses and densities and established lot and street boundaries, shall be processed as an amended application under the provisions of Chapter 17.192.
C. 
Minor modifications to physical features, development regulations or conditions of approval which do not change the character of the MPR development or affect surrounding development and are consistent with the intent of an approved Master Development Plan may be approved by the Planning Officer.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.32.030 Permitted uses.

Only those residential uses shown on the approved Master Development Plan on file at the Town of Yountville shall be allowed. The following uses shall be permitted for lands designated as MPR, Master Planned Residential:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Duplex;
D. 
Multifamily dwellings;
E. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
F. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
G. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
H. 
Small or large family day care home;
I. 
Residential care facility;
J. 
Keeping of chickens, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
K. 
Keeping of bees, as regulated by Chapter 6.04 of this code;
L. 
Supportive housing;
M. 
Transitional housing; and
N. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.32.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
B. 
Congregate housing; and
C. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.32.050 General development standards.

A. 
Allowable land uses, residential densities, floor area ratios and other development standards shall be determined by the Town Council through the adoption of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title. Where the Master Development Plan is silent on a development standard or specific use, the general standards of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply. Where a Master Development Plan does not specify a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR), the maximum FAR is 0.25, exclusive of an FAR bonus granted under Section 17.100.040 of this title for affordable housing.
All improvements in MPR, Master Planned Residential developments shall be consistent with the approved Master Development Plan on file with the Town of Yountville.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.36.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation MHP, Mobile Home Park Residential, has been created to protect mobile home residents from the conversion of existing mobile homes to conventional types of housing. The MHP designation reinforces the Town's policy to provide affordable housing, retain its existing housing stock and safeguard mobile homes from potential economic forces that could encourage their removal.
Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.36.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as MHP, Mobile Home Park Residential:
A. 
Allowable land uses, residential densities, floor area ratios and other development standards shall be determined by the Town Council through the adoption of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title. However, residential densities may not exceed eight dwelling units per gross acre. Where the Master Development Plan is silent on a development standard or specific use, the development standards of Title 17 shall apply;
B. 
All mobile home parks existing on the date of adoption of this title that were legally established in compliance with all applicable regulations at the time of their construction shall be deemed to be conforming uses and as having approved Master Development Plans. In such cases, modifications to the Master Development Plan shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.192 of this title; and
C. 
New or expanded mobile home park common facilities or perimeter park walls shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.36.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted for lands designated as MHP, Mobile Home Park Residential:
A. 
Mobile home park;
B. 
Senior mobile home park on lands designated with the overlay S, Senior Mobile HomePark, as regulated by Chapter 17.88 of this title;
C. 
Mobile home park common facilities;
D. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
E. 
Minor home occupation as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
F. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
G. 
Small or large family day care home; and
H. 
Accessory residential uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.36.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title; and
B. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.40.010 Applicability.

The following design standards and guidelines apply to new or altered residential structures and auxiliary structures. They are intended to guide project design and the design review process and inform applicants about Yountville's unique built environment. These design standards and guidelines supplement the development standards in the Zoning Ordinance and further the goals and policies of the General Plan which encourage high quality design.
Where California law requires that the design of a qualifying residential project be reviewed only against objective standards, the design standards will serve as the criteria for design review approval, as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title. If a qualifying residential project does not meet one or more of the design standards, the Town's existing discretionary design review process is available to allow alternative design approaches deemed appropriate by the review authority.
The design guidelines are subjective criteria mandatory for residential projects not required to be reviewed only against objective standards under State law. Application of design guidelines may be waived through design review approval when deemed appropriate based on the unique conditions of the subject site and its surroundings.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.40.020 Design standards.

The following are design standards, which all residential projects are required to conform with unless waived by design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
Applicable to:
Design Standard
Single-Family and Duplex
Multifamily
Subdivisions
X
 
In subdivisions of three or more lots, proposed lot sizes shall differ from one another by at least 500 square feet. Developments with five to nine lots shall have a minimum of three lot sizes. In developments with 10 or more lots, no one lot size shall comprise more than 25% of the total number of lots.
X
 
Flag lots are prohibited within new development unless authorized through Design Review when consistent with the objectives of the Town Council, including development of affordable housing, and the General Plan.
Garages, Driveways and Parking
X
 
The width of each garage door shall not exceed 12 feet when located in the front half of the lot and visible from the street.
X
 
Multi-car garages are permitted if located on the rear half of the lot or screened from view from adjacent street frontages by building placement, landscaping, and/or fencing in compliance with Chapter 17.136.
X
X
Carports shall be located in the rear half of the lot or screened from view from adjacent street frontages by building placement, landscaping and/or fencing in compliance with Chapter 17.136.
X
 
For single-family houses with attached garages, the width of the house shall be at least five feet greater than the width of the garage along its street frontage. The garage shall be set back at least 10 feet farther than the house from the street.
X
X
In the Old Town Historic District, driveway aprons shall be a solid surface, concrete, or pavers, for the width of the driveway and the length from the existing edge of asphalt street to the right-of-way line or five feet, whichever is greater.
 
X
Parking shall be located behind buildings or in the rear half of the lot.
 
X
Parking lots shall be screened along all street frontage with walls or evergreen landscaping at least three feet in height. Along common property lines and abutting residential uses, walls and landscape screen shall be provided as established in Chapter 17.136.
 
X
Lighting for parking areas shall be designed to confine emitted light to the parking areas and the light source shall not be visible fromadjacent properties. Average illumination at the ground shall be no more than one foot candle, except where an increase in lighting level is recommended by a lighting consultant or qualified professional as necessary for safety.
Street Frontage
X
X
The principal orientation of all buildings shall be parallel to streets they face.
 
X
The street-facing elevation of multiple unit residential buildings shall have at least one street-oriented entrance and shall contain the principal windows of the street-facing unit(s).
X
X
Primary building entrances and associated paths of travel from the adjacent street(s) shall be visible from the adjacent street(s).
X
X
Building facades that face street frontages shall include breaks in their wall plane by incorporating one or more techniques along at least 20% of the entire street-facing facade, such as varying setbacks, recessed or projecting building entries, wall offsets, wall projections or variation in materials.
X
 
A covered porch shall be incorporated into the front elevation for new construction. The minimum required porch shall be at least 72 square feet in area and shall measure at least six feet deep (measured perpendicular to the front wall of the house). Porches shall be unenclosed but may be screened.
 
X
The street frontage of new buildings shall contain one of the following elements:
- One-story or two-story unenclosed porches,
- Roofed balconies supported by brackets or by columns at the ground level, or
- Upper floor loggias recessed within the building.
Building Scale and Massing
X
X
Buildings shall carry the same design in terms of form and massing, roof design, wall and window design, and colors and materials on all building elevations.
 
X
Blank walls (facades without doors or windows) shall be less than 30 feet in length if visible from adjacent street(s).
Roof Forms
X
 
The main roof of the building shall have a minimum pitch of 4 in 12 as shown in Figure 17.40-1.
X
X
Roofs which incorporate multiple ridges, eaves and/or dormers are required. Up to 20% of the area of a structure's roof may be flat.
X
X
Roofing shall be composition shingle, standing seam, other fabricated metal, or tile from natural materials. Concrete tile, wood shake, or tar and gravel roofing is prohibited.
Windows, Doors and Entries
X
X
Only wood-frame windows, vinyl-clad wood windows or powder-coated metal-framed windows colored by the manufacturer are permitted. Bare metal, plastic, or silver-colored aluminum windows or screen frames are prohibited.
X
X
Shutters, if incorporated, shall be the same size as half the adjacent window width.
 
X
Multifamily developments shall include individual front doors and enclosed stairs for access to units above the ground floor.
X
X
Trim surrounds shall be provided at all exterior window and door openings. In lieu of exterior window trim, windows can be recessed from wall plane by a minimum of three inches.
 
X
Where adjacent to residential development, windows, balconies, and similar openings shall be oriented so as not to have a direct line-of-sight into adjacent units or onto private patios or backyards on abutting properties. This can be accomplished through window placement, stepbacks of upper stories, use of clerestory windows, glass block or opaque glass or mature landscaping within the rear or side setback areas.
Exterior Building Materials
X
X
The following exterior materials are allowed: wood (lap siding, board and batten, shingle), cement board, or stucco. Natural brick or stone is allowed as an accent material only, covering no more than 25% of any building facade. T-111 or plywood shall not be permitted.
X
X
Design material changes shall occur at intersecting planes, at inside corners of changing wall planes or where architectural elements intersect such as a chimney, pilaster, or projection, except for the base of buildings, corner boards or gable ends.
Landscaping and Open Space
X
X
A minimum of one tree shall be planted within the front yard setback for new development. This standard does not apply to the MHP, Mobile Home District.
Utilities and Auxiliary Structures
X
X
1. Utilities and refuse storage areas are not permitted in any setback area or front yard;
2. All new electrical, telephone, CATV and similar service wires or cables shall be installed underground. Risers on poles or buildings are permitted;
3. Air conditioners and similar mechanical equipment shall be screened from view;
4. Electrical vaults and meter boxes shall be screened from view from any public right-of-way. Fire pipes and extinguishers must be easily identified; and
5. For multifamily uses, refuse storage areas shall be screened from public and adjacent properties view or located within a building.
 
X
Trash and recycling areas shall be fully enclosed structures with solid roofs and shall conform with all mandated water quality requirements and building codes, including Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility.
 
X
Chain link fencing and gates with wood or plastic slats shall not be used for trash and other utility enclosures.
X
X
All exterior mechanical and electrical equipment shall be screened by landscaping or fencing or incorporated into the design of buildings so as not to be visible from the street. Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, all roof-mounted equipment, air conditioners, heaters, cable equipment, telephone entry boxes, irrigation control valves, electrical transformers, pull boxes, and all ducting for air conditioning, heating, and blower systems.
X
X
Reduced pressure backflow prevention devices are required for connection to the Town's water system and are required to be above ground but shall be screened from adjacent public street(s) by landscaping or fencing while allowing access for annual testing.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.40.030 Design guidelines.

The following are design guidelines, which all non-qualified residential projects are required to conform with unless waived through design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
Applicable to:
Design Guideline
Single-Family and Duplex
Multifamily
Subdivisions
X
 
Lots should be predominately rectilinear in shape and orthogonal to the street. Odd-shaped parcels should be avoided.
X
 
Aggregation of lots is discouraged.
X
 
Varied roof heights and front setbacks are encouraged to give individuality to each structure, especially when there are two or more adjacent lots to be developed.
Driveways, Garages/Carports and Parking
X
 
Garages are encouraged to be located in the rear half of the lot.
X
 
Detached garages and garage doors that do not face the street are encouraged.
X
 
Single-car garages may be located near the front of the lot, though this is discouraged.
 
X
The pattern of circulation, including access drives and pedestrian paths, should provide easy access from the parking lot to residential uses.
 
X
Access drives to off-street parking shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate safety for pedestrians and drivers. In no case shall car movements result in blocking of the street right-of-way. The number of access drives shall be limited to the minimum that will accommodate anticipated traffic.
X
X
To minimize the amount of paved area, sharing of driveways and access to parking lots is encouraged. An easement providing for shared use shall be recorded.
X
 
On-site paving for vehicles should be of a permeable material, where practical.
X
X
For shared driveways exceeding 100 feet in length, turnouts may be needed for vehicles to pass one another.
Roof Forms
X
X
Roofs should incorporate pre-plumbing and pre-wiring in new development for easy installation of solar water heating and photo-voltaic (PV) solar panels, where feasible. Solar panels should be incorporated into roof design and be low-profile, where possible.
Building Exterior Colors and Materials
X
X
Buildings shall have consistent materials, details, and architectural theme on all sides of the buildings. Materials that appear faux or veneer-like should be avoided. Joints or raw edges of materials shall be concealed to create an appearance of authenticity.
X
X
Auxiliary structures that require issuance of a building permit should have consistent exterior material(s) and color(s) with the primary building.
X
X
Mediterranean and Tuscan design styles that include, but are not limited to, the following common characteristics of clay tile, heavy stucco, or plaster, cut and cast stone, wrought iron details, tower-like chimneys, heavy massing, arched openings, and arcades are prohibited.
Windows, Doors and Entries
X
X
Sliding glass doors are discouraged and the use of large picture windows should be limited when these features are visible from the street.
X
 
Double-hung windows should maintain a 1.5:1 height to width ratio or greater.
X
 
Where adjacent to single-family development, windows, balconies, and similar openings should be oriented so as not to have a direct line-of-sight into homes or onto private backyards on abutting properties. This can be accomplished through window placement, stepbacks of upper stories, use of clerestory windows, glass block or opaque glass, or mature landscaping within the rear or side setback areas.
Figure 17.40-1
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.44.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation PP, Parks and Playfields, is applied to areas suitable for public parks, playgrounds and other outdoor recreation uses. Specified parcels are indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.44.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall apply to all lands designated as PP, Parks and Playfields:
A. 
All new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of all structures shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and
B. 
Review by the Parks and Recreation Commission is required before approval of any Master Development Plan or amendment to a Master Development Plan, or design review. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall issue a recommendation on the Master Development Plan, amendment to a Master Development Plan, or design review application, which recommendation may be accepted or rejected by the Zoning and Design Review Board and/or Town Council.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.44.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted for lands designated as PP, Parks and Playfields:
A. 
Those uses shown on the approved Master Development Plan on file at the Town of Yountville, except that uses and facilities legally established in compliance with all applicable regulations at the time of their construction shall be deemed to have approved Master Development Plans and shall be considered legal nonconforming uses as regulated by Chapter 17.232 of this title; and
B. 
Conservation area.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.44.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Outdoor recreation;
B. 
Indoor recreation and fitness center;
C. 
Mobile food vendor;
D. 
Public facilities;
E. 
Quasi-public service;
F. 
Utility facilities; and
G. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.44.050 General development standards.

A. 
Development standards shall be determined by the Town Council through the adoption of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title. Where the Master Development Plan is silent on a development standard, development standards of Title 17 shall apply;
B. 
Landscaping and lighting standards are as established in Chapters 17.124, Water Efficient Landscaping, 17.128, Tree Preservation and Management, and 17.132, Outdoor Lighting, of this title;
C. 
Design standards for walls, fences, and landscape screening are as established in Chapter 17.136 of this title;
D. 
Replacement planting shall be required if existing trees and/or landscaping are dead or damaged so as to necessitate removal; and
E. 
New play structures, exercise equipment, or other outdoor recreation structure shall be aesthetically compatible with adjacent properties. Landscape screening may be necessary to mitigate adverse visual impact when viewed from outside the park or playfield.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.48.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation PF, Public Facilities, is created to accommodate governmental, public utility and public educational facilities, and public services provided by private operators. This designation shall apply to specified parcels as indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to such designated lands.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.48.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as PF, Public Facilities:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.48.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title; and
B. 
The area and frontage of the lot involved shall be sufficient for the specific intended use.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.48.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions shall apply to the parcel on the west side of Highway 29 (that is, APN 034-140-012) as shown on General Plan Figure LU-1:
A. 
Floor Area Bonus. An additional 0.15 FAR bonus allowed in Section 17.48.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan for retail and service-oriented uses upon a finding by the Town Council that the additional FAR bonus will likely increase business diversity and provide community benefits.
B. 
Height Bonus. A third-story height bonus up to a maximum height of 35 feet provided in Section 17.48.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan upon finding by the Town Council that there is a substantial community benefit related to the height bonus. To be considered for a limited third-story height bonus, the project applicant must submit its proposal outlining in detail the specific elements of the project that the applicant believes qualify as a substantial community benefit. The Town Council may provide examples of what might constitute a substantial community benefit by resolution.
To minimize visual impacts of increased height, the Town Council shall require architectural techniques such as modulating building forms, partial upper stories, upper-story step-backs, variation in roof forms and sufficient setbacks from public rights-of-way.
C. 
Street Frontage. For application of design standards applicable to street frontages in Chapter 17.72 of this title, the portion of the parcel facing California Drive shall be considered the property's street frontage.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.48.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the PF, Public Facilities, designation:
A. 
All public facilities operated by the Town of Yountville, the County of Napa, the State of California, the government of the United States, the Napa Valley Unified School District for educational and support functions, any other public district;
B. 
Quasi-public services;
C. 
Emergency shelters as regulated by Chapter 17.172 of this title; and
D. 
Any other use authorized by an agreement approved by the Town Council, including, but not limited to, a development agreement under Chapter 17.216 of this title.
(Ord. 24-529, 6/4/2024)

§ 17.48.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
Skilled nursing facility;
B. 
Congregate housing;
C. 
Utility facilities;
D. 
Rooftop uses, as regulated by Chapter 17.104 of this title; and
E. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 24-529, 6/4/2024)

§ 17.48.060 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.48-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.48-1
Development Standard
Requirement for PF District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.251
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for retail and service-oriented uses subject to Section 17.48.030.A.
There shall be only one additional FAR bonus of up to 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Minimum Setbacks
 
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed encroachments into yards.
See Section 17.178.020 for setback reductions allowed for professional office development.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Front
15 feet
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
See Section 17.48.030.B for available height bonus.
Top Story Floor Area Limit
No more than 40% of the floor area of any building may be on the top floor
Modifications to these requirements may be granted by the Town Council through approval of the Master Development Plan if warranted by site and surrounding conditions and mitigated by design techniques to avoid heavy or bulky forms (such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, variety of roof forms).
Minimum Open Space
Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152 Signs
 
Footnotes:
1
In the PF District, FAR calculations shall be based on the Developable Lot Area, which is defined as the total horizontal area measured in a horizontal plane within the lot lines bordering the property, excluding easements for common driveways and accessways and excluding portions of the lot which cannot realistically be developed with buildings and improved parking areas due to minimal property dimensions, presence of natural features or other similar constraints to development.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation PC, Primary Commercial, is primarily intended to reinforce Washington Street as the main commercial street in Yountville and to promote the economic health and diversity of businesses throughout the Town. This designation shall apply to properties on the west side of Washington Street, including one parcel on the east side of Washington Street, as indicated on the Zoning Map. The following specific rules and regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as PC, Primary Commercial.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as PC, Primary Commercial:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.52.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title;
B. 
Development shall be of an intensity and scale which preserves and enhances Yountville's small-town character, and integrates well with the surrounding areas and natural setting;
C. 
Parking shall be accommodated in ways which limit its visibility and prominence, typically in small lots screened from public view, as established in Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.136, Walls, Fences and Landscape Screening, of this title;
D. 
Development shall contribute to a well-integrated mix of uses that create an attractive, vibrant, and walkable Washington Street experience; and
E. 
Development shall maintain an appropriate balance between the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses to assure a livable community for residents.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions apply to parcels on the west side of Washington Street between Mulberry and Humboldt Streets (APNs 036-330-006, -009; a portion of 036-330-010; and 036-081-004 and -011 as shown on General Plan Figure LU-1):
A. 
Floor Area Bonus. An additional 0.15 FAR bonus allowed in Section 17.52.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan for retail and serviceoriented uses that the Town Council determines will likely increase business diversity and provide community benefits.
B. 
Height Bonus. A third-story height bonus up to a maximum height of 35 feet provided in Section 17.52.060 of this chapter may be granted by the Town Council through approval of a Master Development Plan upon finding by the Town Council that there is a substantial community benefit related to the height bonus. To be considered for a limited third-story height bonus, the project applicant must submit its proposal outlining in detail the specific elements of the project that the applicant believes qualify as a substantial community benefit. The Town Council may provide examples of what might constitute a substantial community benefit by resolution.
To minimize visual impacts of increased height, the Town Council shall require architectural techniques such as modulating building forms, partial upper stories, upper-story step-backs, variation in roof forms and sufficient setbacks from public rights-of-way.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the PC, Primary Commercial, designation:
A. 
Professional office use may be approved at staff level without a public hearing by the Planning Officer and issued an administrative use permit, as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
B. 
General retail;
C. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
D. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
E. 
Accessory residential uses; and
F. 
Accessory commercial uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
Lodging;
B. 
Full service restaurant;
C. 
Limited service restaurant;
D. 
Bar or nightclub;
E. 
Wine tasting room;
F. 
Mobile food vendor;
G. 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales;
H. 
Exterior display of merchandise;
I. 
Personal service;
J. 
Medical office;
K. 
Banks and financial services;
L. 
Food and beverage production;
M. 
Indoor recreation and fitness center;
N. 
Mixed use development;
O. 
Live/work unit;
P. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
Q. 
Utility facilities;
R. 
Rooftop pools and decks, as regulated by Chapter 17.104 of this title;
S. 
Commercial auxiliary structures, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title; and
T. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.52.060 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.52-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.52-1
Development Standard
Requirement for PC District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.25
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for housing uses, professional office uses subject to Section 17.178.010, and retail and service-oriented uses subject to Section 17.52.030.A.
There shall only be one additional FAR bonus of up to 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed encroachments into yards.
See Section 17.178.020 for setback reductions allowed for professional office development.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Front
15 feet
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
See Section 17.48.030.B for available height bonus.
Top Story Floor Area Limit
No more than 40% of the floor area of any building may be on the top floor
Modifications to this requirement may be granted by the Town Council through approval of the Master Development Plan if warranted by site and surrounding conditions and mitigated by design techniques to avoid heavy or bulky forms (such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, variety of roof forms).
Minimum Open Space
Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116 Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152 Signs
 
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.010 Purpose and application.

The land use designation RSC, Residential-Scaled Commercial, is intended to reinforce Washington Street as the main commercial street in Yountville, and to encourage an appropriate transition to adjacent residential neighborhoods. This designation shall apply to specified parcels fronting on the east side of Washington Street, as indicated on the Zoning Map. The following rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as RSC, Residential-Scaled Commercial.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as RSC, Residential-Scaled Commercial:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.56.030 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title;
B. 
Development shall be of an intensity and scale which preserves and enhances Yountville's small-town character and integrates well with the surrounding neighborhood and natural setting. Commercial uses on the east side of Washington Street should be less intense than those on the west side of the street;
C. 
Buildings shall be residential in scale, and generally street-oriented with pedestrian entrances from the street. Building height, massing and size shall be compatible with residential development, and comply with the design standards established in Chapter 17.72 of this title;
D. 
Parking shall be accommodated in ways which limit its visibility and prominence, typically in small lots screened from public view as established in Chapter 17.116, Off-Street parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.136, Walls, Fences and Landscape Screening, of this title;
E. 
Development shall contribute to a well-integrated mix of uses that create an attractive, vibrant, and walkable Washington Street experience; and
F. 
Development shall maintain an appropriate balance between the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses to assure a livable community for residents.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions shall apply to APNs 036-054-022 and -023:
A. 
Lot size shall be a minimum of 10,000 square feet;
B. 
A minimum of two second-story residential rental units shall be required as part of any development proposal. One of these residential units may be owner-occupied subject to the granting of a use permit as provided in Chapter 17.200 of this title; and
C. 
Wine tasting rooms are a prohibited use.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the RSC, Residential-Scaled Commercial, designation:
A. 
Professional office use, subject to issuance of an administrative use permit, as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
B. 
General retail;
C. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
D. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
E. 
Accessory residential uses; and
F. 
Accessory commercial uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
Limited service restaurant;
B. 
Wine tasting room, except as restricted by Section 17.56.030 of this title;
C. 
Mobile food vendor;
D. 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales;
E. 
Exterior display of merchandise;
F. 
Personal service;
G. 
Medical office;
H. 
Banks and financial services;
I. 
Food and beverage production;
J. 
Indoor recreation and fitness center;
K. 
Mixed use development;
L. 
Live/work unit;
M. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
N. 
Utility facilities;
O. 
Rooftop pools and decks, as regulated by Chapter 17.104 of this title;
P. 
Commercial auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title; and
Q. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.56.060 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.56-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.56-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RSC District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.25
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for housing uses, and professional office uses subject to Chapter 17.178.
There shall only be one additional FAR bonus of 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial structures.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed encroachments into yards.
See Section 17.178.020 for setback reductions allowed for professional office development.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Front
15 feet
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum.
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
 
Top Story Floor Area Limit
No more than 40% of the floor area of any building may be on the top floor
Modifications to these requirements may be granted by the Town Council through approval of the Master Development Plan if warranted by site and surrounding conditions and mitigated by design techniques to avoid heavy or bulky forms (such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, variety of roof forms).
Minimum Open Space
Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152, Signs
 
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.010 Purpose and application.

This designation is applied to specified properties that front along North Washington Street, south of Madison Street, as indicated on the Zoning Map. It is intended to reflect Yountville's commercial beginnings, capture the historic character of early Yountville, and recall the small-scale businesses and structures of this period. Maintenance and rehabilitation of existing commercial structures that embody this historic character is encouraged.
It is also the intent of this classification to promote an interesting, attractive environment for pedestrians, and enhance the interface between commercial uses and the street.
The following rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial:
A. 
All new uses listed in Section 17.60.050 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be as regulated by Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title;
B. 
Development shall be of an intensity and scale which preserves and enhances the historic, small-scale commercial character of the district. Building height, massing and size shall be compatible with adjacent development, with smaller building sizes appropriate for the east side of Washington Street, and shall comply with the design standards established in Chapter 17.72 of this title;
C. 
Development shall contribute to a well-integrated mix of uses that create an attractive, vibrant, and walkable Washington Street experience. Buildings shall be generally street-oriented with pedestrian entrances from the street; and
D. 
Parking shall be accommodated in ways which limit its visibility and prominence, typically in small lots screened from public view as established in Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.136, Walls, Fences and Landscape Screening, of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions shall apply to the identified parcels as specified:
A. 
For the existing commercial building located at 6711 Washington Street (APN 036-440-01) which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
1. 
The existing building and its front porch, and the existing front yard shall be preserved and maintained.
B. 
For the existing commercial building located at 6720 Washington Street (that is, APN 036-033-013) which may be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:
1. 
The structure shall not be removed or substantially altered without environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
C. 
For the existing commercial building located at 6770 Washington Street (that is, APN 036-033-001) which has been determined to be eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places:
1. 
The existing building and its front porch shall not be permitted to be demolished, and shall be preserved and maintained;
2. 
The existing "MARKET" lettering on the upper building façade shall be preserved and maintained in a quality consistent with historic documentation; and
3. 
The building shall not be modified in ways that would alter its scale and character.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted for lands designated as OTC, Old Town Commercial:
A. 
General retail;
B. 
Professional office use, subject to issuance of an administrative use permit, as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
C. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
D. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
E. 
Accessory residential uses; and
F. 
Accessory commercial uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
Lodging, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;
B. 
Full service restaurant, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;
C. 
Limited service restaurant;
D. 
Bar or nightclub, allowed on the west side of Washington Street only;
E. 
Wine tasting room;
F. 
Mobile food vendor;
G. 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales;
H. 
Adult-oriented business, provided that the property containing the adult-oriented use is at least 100 feet from the property line of a residentially zoned parcel and at least 500 feet from a property containing another adult-oriented business;
I. 
Exterior display of merchandise;
J. 
Personal service;
K. 
Medical office;
L. 
Banks and financial services;
M. 
Food and beverage production;
N. 
Indoor recreation and fitness center;
O. 
Mixed use development;
P. 
Live/work unit;
Q. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
R. 
Utility facilities;
S. 
Commercial auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title; and
T. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.060 Limitation on ground floor uses.

Ground floor uses for buildings fronting on Washington Street shall be primarily pedestrian-oriented uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.60.070 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.60-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.60-1
Development Standard
Requirement for OTC District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Lot Size
15,000 square feet
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.25
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for housing uses, and professional office uses subject to Section 17.178.010.
There shall only be one additional FAR bonus of 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for allowed encroachments into yards.
Front
10 feet for buildings < 15 feet high;
15 feet for buildings 15-18 feet high;
20 feet for buildings >18 feet high
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
 
Minimum Open Space
Lots > 20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots < 10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152, Signs
 
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.010 Purpose and application.

The Retained Commercial District is intended to allow retention of three existing commercial uses and structures [The French Laundry (6640 Washington Street, APN 036-051-006), Bordeaux House (6600 Washington Street, APN 036-051-003) and Lavender Inn (2020 Webber Avenue, APN 036-053-004)] at their current densities and intensities. Commercial uses existing and legal on March 4, 2014 are acknowledged as fully entitled within the Retained Commercial District and greater flexibility is given to these existing long-term businesses to address their evolving needs.
The district is intended to establish a transitional buffer between commercial uses in the Town's commercial core and the residential uses of the Old Town Historic zoning district.
This designation shall apply to specified parcels fronting on Washington Street and Webber Avenue, as indicated on the Zoning Map. The following rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply to lands designated as RC, Retained Commercial.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall apply to all land designated RC, Retained Commercial:
A. 
Restaurant and lodging uses on parcels where the commercial use existed at the time of establishment of the Retained Commercial District, created March 4, 2014, shall be uses permitted by right as currently used and configured.
B. 
New and expanded uses shall be limited to the existing restaurant or lodging use and accessory uses on each individual parcel and shall not include a broader range of commercial use.
C. 
Existing nonconforming aspects related to minimum parking requirements and maximum FAR are accepted and may be maintained, but any increase in intensity of use or square footage shall conform with current parking requirements.
D. 
All new uses and expanded uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a structure shall require design review approval subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be as regulated by Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.030 Site-specific conditions.

The following conditions shall apply to individual parcels in the RC, Retained Commercial District:
A. 
An FAR of 0.39 may be maintained for legal commercial uses existing on March 4, 2014 for the parcel APN, APN 036-051-006 (6640 Washington Street);
B. 
An FAR of 0.36 may be maintained for legal commercial uses existing on March 4, 2014 for the parcel APN 036-051-003 (6600 Washington Street); and
C. 
An FAR of 0.30 may be maintained for legal commercial uses existing on March 4, 2014 for the parcel APN 036-053-004 (2020 Webber Avenue).
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.040 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted under land use designation RC, Retained Commercial:
A. 
Restaurant and lodging uses on parcels where the commercial use were established as of March 4, 2014 shall be uses permitted by right as currently used and configured.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.050 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following new and expanded uses may be allowed through a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title and subject to the general conditions listed above, and shall be subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title:
A. 
All new commercial uses shall be limited to the specific types of commercial uses that were established as of March 4, 2014, including restaurant and lodging;
B. 
Accessory commercial uses;
C. 
Commercial auxiliary structures; and
D. 
Any other compatible or appropriate use as determined by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.64.060 General development standards.

New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the requirements in Table 17.64-1 below, in addition to the applicable development standards in Divisions 3 and 4 of Title 17.
Table 17.64-1
Development Standard
Requirement for RC District
Additional Regulations
Maximum Lot Size
15,000 square feet
 
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.25 for new development.
Additional 0.15 FAR bonus for housing uses, and professional office uses subject to Section 17.178.010.
There shall only be one additional FAR bonus of 0.15 and it may include a combination of the uses listed herein.
See Section 17.64.030 for allowable FAR for existing commercial uses.
See Section 17.178.040 for alterations to existing commercial buildings.
Minimum Setbacks
See Chapter 17.108 for setback measurement and allowed encroachments into yards.
Front
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side
As determined by Master Development Plan
Side (street fronting)
As determined by Master Development Plan
Rear
As determined by Master Development Plan
Height Limit
Two stories maximum
One-story buildings: max. 15 feet to plate and 20 feet to peak
Two-story buildings: max. 22 feet to plate and 30 feet to peak
 
Top Story Floor Area Limit
No more than 40% of the floor area of any one building shall be on the top floor.
Modifications to these requirements may be granted by the Town Council through approval of the Master Development Plan if warranted by site and surrounding conditions and mitigated by design techniques to avoid heavy or bulky forms (such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, variety of roof forms).
Minimum Open Space
Lots >20,000 sf: min. 20% of gross area
Lots 10,000-20,000 sf: min. 15% of gross area
Lots <10,000 sf: min. 10% of gross area
Open space does not include the area of public sidewalks in the public right-of-way.
Parking
As required by Chapter 17.116, Off-Street Parking and Loading
 
Signage
As allowed by Chapter 17.152, Signs
 
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.68.010 Purpose and application.

A. 
Purpose. The land use designation PD, Planned Development, is intended to:
1. 
Permit mixed land uses that are compatible with the existing community while providing for the orderly development of land and providing benefits to the community that would not be available otherwise;
2. 
Permit a flexible approach to the design and site planning of structures, open space and other physical improvements in order to gain a higher standard of site amenities than is typically provided, preserve significant visual and natural resources, ensure the Town's small-town character and pedestrian-oriented scale are protected, and achieve creative and high-quality design; and
3. 
Advance the policies and programs of the Housing Element of the General Plan that encourage the development of affordable housing in excess of that otherwise required by Chapter 17.160, Affordable Housing, of this title.
B. 
Applicability.
1. 
The PD land use designation may be applied to any land use designation of the General Plan when deemed suitable through the approval process.
2. 
The PD land use designation may be established on any parcel(s) of land having a contiguous area totaling at least two acres and which are deemed suitable for the proposed development.
3. 
Once established, the PD land use designation becomes the designation for the area within its respective boundaries and is specifically associated only with the approved project.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.68.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions apply to all land designated as PD, Planned Development:
A. 
All new uses listed in Section 17.68.030 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title and/or a development agreement as regulated by Chapter 17.216 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a commercial or residential structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be as regulated by Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title.
B. 
Projects that propose the subdivision of land in association with the reclassification of the property to the PD District shall submit a subdivision application in accordance with Title 16, Subdivisions, of this code. The subdivision shall be processed concurrently with the PD approval application except as permitted by a development agreement entered into as regulated by Chapter 17.216 of this title.
C. 
All improvements in PD developments shall be consistent with the approved Master Development Plan on file with the Town of Yountville.
D. 
Major modifications to an approved Master Development Plan for a PD development, including changes in land uses and densities and established lot and street boundaries, shall be processed as an amended application under the provisions of Chapter 17.192 of this title.
E. 
Minor modifications to physical features, development regulations or conditions of approval which do not change the character of the PD development or affect surrounding development and are consistent with the intent of an approved Master Development Plan may be approved by the Planning Officer.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.68.030 Permitted uses.

Only those uses shown on the approved Master Development Plan on file at the Town of Yountville shall be allowed. The following shall be permitted for lands designated as PD, Planned Development:
A. 
Residential auxiliary structure, as regulated by Chapter 17.112 of this title;
B. 
Accessory dwelling unit, as regulated by Chapter 17.156 of this title;
C. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
D. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
E. 
Accessory residential uses; and
F. 
Accessory commercial uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.68.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following uses shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Single-family dwelling;
B. 
Duplex;
C. 
Multifamily dwellings;
D. 
Mixed use development;
E. 
Live/work unit;
F. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
G. 
Small or large family day care home;
H. 
Church and religious institution;
I. 
Lodging;
J. 
Full service restaurant;
K. 
Limited service restaurant;
L. 
Bar or nightclub;
M. 
Wine tasting room;
N. 
General retail;
O. 
Alcoholic beverage retail sales;
P. 
Exterior display of merchandise;
Q. 
Personal service;
R. 
Professional office;
S. 
Medical office;
T. 
Banks and financial services;
U. 
Food and beverage production;
V. 
Public facilities;
W. 
Utility facilities;
X. 
Commercial auxiliary structure; and
Y. 
Any other compatible and appropriate use as determine by the Town Council in its sole discretion.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.68.050 General development standards.

A. 
Allowable residential densities, floor area ratios and other development standards shall be determined by the Town Council through the adoption of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title, except as limited by this section. Where the Master Development Plan is silent on a development standard or specific use, the development standards of this Title 17 shall apply.
B. 
Affordable residential portions of a PD shall be consistent with the density provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay as regulated by Chapter 17.80 of this title and consistent with the intensity standards applicable to the RM Mixed Residential District, Chapter 17.24 of this title.
C. 
Where existing residential land is rezoned to commercial use, the number of required affordable units shall be, at a minimum, equivalent to one-half of the number of full time equivalent (FTE) employees for the commercial use or the number of affordable inclusionary units as required by Chapter 17.160 of this title, whichever is greater. Additionally, all existing units removed as a result of the commercial proposal shall be replaced. Replacement units may be provided on-site or off-site, as authorized by the Town Council.
D. 
Commercial portions of a PD project shall be consistent with the intensity provisions of the Primary Commercial District, Chapter 17.52 of this title or Residential-Scaled Commercial District, Chapter 17.56 of this title.
E. 
Except as specifically modified by the Master Development Plan approval, all development on a PD site other than residential or commercial shall be subject to the regulations of the RSC, Residential-Scaled Commercial District.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.72.010 Applicability.

The following nonresidential and mixed use design standards apply to new or modified non-residential and mixed use structures and auxiliary structures. They are intended to facilitate the design review process and inform applicants about Yountville's unique built environment. These design standards supplement the development standards in the Zoning Ordinance and further the goals and policies of the General Plan which encourage high quality design. It is acknowledged that each property is different, and this condition is considered when applying these standards. All development proposals are considered on a case-by-case basis, which provides flexibility for decision-making based on existing conditions.
The nonresidential and mixed use design standards are subjective design criteria which are mandatory for commercial projects unless waived through design review approval to allow alternative design approaches deemed appropriate for the unique conditions of the subject site and its surroundings.
The district design intent is a description of the valuable design characteristics and elements present in each of the nonresidential zoning districts which should be used to guide new design review applications.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.72.020 District design intent.

The following descriptions define the design intent for new nonresidential structures in the applicable zoning districts:
A. 
Residential-Scaled Commercial buildings are intended to provide an appropriate transition between commercial and residential areas. Typically, these buildings are similar in size to single-family houses and other residential buildings. The design standards outlined below intend to encourage the development of multiple, small, pedestrian-oriented buildings that combine to form publicly accessible courtyards and passageways, with parking at the rear of the site.
B. 
Old Town Commercial is a land use classification intended to reflect Yountville's commercial beginnings in the period between 1870 to 1920 and in so doing create a distinct commercial district. To preserve the building and site layouts typical of this period and to avoid development of an auto-oriented commercial strip, new development should be street-oriented and configured in multiple small pedestrian-oriented buildings.
It is also the intent of this classification to promote an interesting, attractive environment for pedestrians, and enhance the interface between commercial uses and the street. The design of new construction and alterations to existing buildings shall enhance the area's appearance as an historic commercial retail area.
C. 
Retained Commercial District buildings should establish a transitional buffer between the Town's commercial core and the residences in the Old Town Historic District. The existing scale of multiple, small, pedestrian-oriented buildings should be retained.
D. 
Primary Commercial buildings on the east side of Highway 29 are intended to reinforce Washington Street as Yountville's commercial main street, while accommodating the needs of merchants, visitors, and residents. Therefore, the design standards outlined herein encourage new commercial buildings that will be compatible with Yountville's small-town character. New buildings should face Washington Street, promote walkability, and create internal courtyards and interior passageways to encourage public use.
E. 
Public Facility buildings are intended to accommodate uses that provide a public service or otherwise benefit the community on a Town-wide scale. The types of buildings in the Public Facility zone vary greatly depending on use. Buildings that directly serve the public, like Town Hall, the Post Office, the Community Center/Library, and the former Yountville Elementary School, form Yountville's civic core and have building styles that reinforce and enhance Yountville's small-town character. Other Public Facility buildings, like the wastewater treatment plant and the water pump station, serve the public indirectly and so these uses are screened and isolated from residential and commercial areas. Historic and legacy uses which predate the Town, like the Veterans Home and Pioneer Cemetery, are also included in the Public Facility designation. New buildings in this designation should, where appropriate, strengthen the cohesion of the civic core or otherwise be sympathetic to existing uses as well as historic and environmental resources.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.72.030 Design standards.

The following are design standards which all nonresidential projects are required to conform with, unless waived by design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title.
A. 
Building Scale and Massing.
1. 
Use massing techniques that mitigate heavy or bulky forms, such as modulating building mass, partial upper stories, setbacks for upper story volume, and varying roof forms.
2. 
Break up the massing of buildings and the scale of long façades to fit the rhythm of the surrounding block.
3. 
Avoid placement of structures or dense landscaping which obstructs public view corridors as defined in the General Plan
4. 
In the Residential-Scaled Commercial District, proposed development should consist of multiple small buildings rather than one large building. If total proposed building square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet, consideration and preference shall be given to multiple buildings. Building size and location should take into account existing trees or similar site conditions which are considered important to the Town's character.
5. 
In the Old Town Commercial District, proposed development should consist of multiple small buildings rather than one large building. If total proposed building square footage exceeds 2,500 square feet in size, consideration and preference shall be given to multiple buildings. Building size and location should take into account existing trees or similar site conditions that are considered important to the Town's character.
6. 
In the Old Town Commercial District, there shall be a combination of different building heights with an emphasis on one-story buildings.
7. 
Blank walls (facades without doors or windows) shall be less than 30 feet in length if visible from adjacent street(s).
B. 
Street Frontage.
1. 
Buildings should be pedestrian oriented, creating an attractive and active sidewalk and street frontage.
2. 
Create or reinforce a well-defined rhythm of intervals of built and open spaces. Pedestrian passageways between buildings should generally be at least 12 feet in width.
3. 
Where possible, provide open spaces adjacent to the sidewalk and design public frontages to support direct engagement with the street to encourage pedestrian activity and informal community gathering.
4. 
Support adjacent sidewalks and public spaces with active ground floor uses and amenities such as seating and public art.
5. 
Create a human-scale environment at street level with architectural detailing that adds variety and rhythm to the facade.
6. 
Give prominence to pedestrian entrances over vehicle access.
7. 
Create focal points and integrated public spaces at prominent corner sites.
8. 
Ground floor façades shall be articulated, with a variety of measures to create a streetscape of interest, such as indentations in plane, change of materials in a complementary manner, façade modulation, and façade elements like transparency, building entries and other architectural details that engage the pedestrian.
9. 
In the Old Town Commercial District, all new construction and expansions of existing structures shall be required to install and maintain pedestrian pathways along the Washington Street frontage in accordance with the Town Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathways Master Plan. Pedestrian pathways shall be interrupted with the minimal number and width of driveways. In consideration of the site limitations along Washington Street, various types of pathways shall be permitted including at-grade paving changes, poured-concrete sidewalks with curb and gutter or other pathway designs that meet the approval of the Zoning and Design Review Board or Town Council.
C. 
Exterior Building Materials and Colors.
1. 
Buildings shall have consistent materials, details, and architectural theme on all sides of the buildings. Materials that appear faux or veneer-like should be avoided, and joints, or raw edges of materials shall be concealed to create an appearance of authenticity.
D. 
Parking and Driveways.
1. 
Locate at-grade parking and vehicular access away from active pedestrian areas wherever possible and screen at-grade parking from public view. Limit the amount of Washington Street frontage that can be used for parking or vehicular access.
2. 
In larger developments, parking should be provided in smaller lots, rather than one large lot.
3. 
Provide bicycle parking near access points and active areas to maximize visibility and convenience.
4. 
Consider measures that maximize the amount of onsite and offsite parking, including valet, tandem, parking structures and other creative solutions provided they take into account neighborhood context, view corridors, setbacks, screening and massing.
5. 
Access drives to off-street parking shall be designed and constructed to provide adequate safety for pedestrians and drivers. In no case shall car movements result in blocking of the street right-of-way. The number of access drives shall be limited to the minimum that will accommodate anticipated traffic.
6. 
To minimize the amount of paved area, the sharing of driveways and access to parking lots is encouraged. An easement providing for shared use shall be recorded.
7. 
Where practical, on-site paving for vehicles should be of a permeable material.
8. 
Lighting for parking areas shall be designed to confine emitted light to the parking areas, and the light source shall not be visible from adjacent properties. Average illumination at the ground shall be no more than one foot candle, except where an increase in lighting level is recommended by a lighting consultant or qualified professional as necessary for safety.
E. 
Open Space.
1. 
Use landscape design to connect a network of open spaces appropriate to the project context. This open space network could include the streetscape and building frontages, spaces between buildings, or a series of planted areas and hardscape intended for outdoor use and pedestrian circulation.
2. 
Encourage interaction between the building's interior uses and exterior public space, including plazas, seating areas and other hardscape areas to support public activities appropriate to the site context and building use.
3. 
Choose plantings that complement the proportions and scale of the building, offer color and interest throughout the year, and are water efficient.
4. 
Locate deciduous trees to complement passive solar strategies, providing shade in summer and allowing sun in the winter.
5. 
Use public art as required by Chapter 17.148 of this title to enhance buildings and publicly accessible spaces.
F. 
Utilities and Auxiliary Structures.
1. 
Locate utility areas away from public areas and adjacent sensitive uses.
2. 
Integrate utilities and service functions into the architectural design. Screen rooftop equipment from view and group roof penetrations to the extent feasible.
3. 
Utilities and refuse storage areas are not permitted in any setback area or front yard.
4. 
All new electrical, telephone, CATV and similar service wires or cables shall be installed underground. Risers on poles or buildings are permitted.
5. 
Electrical vaults and meter boxes must be screened from view and discreetly located. Fire pipes and extinguishers must be easily identified, but discreetly located.
6. 
Refuse storage areas shall be screened from public and adjacent properties view or located within a building. All refuse storage areas shall be maintained to minimize odor and other impacts.
7. 
Trash and recycling areas shall be fully enclosed structures with solid roofs and shall conform with all mandated water quality requirements and building codes, including accessibility requirements for persons with disabilities. Chain link fencing and gates with wood or plastic slats shall not be used for trash and other utility enclosures.
8. 
All exterior mechanical and electrical equipment shall be screened by landscaping or fencing or incorporated into the design of buildings so as not to be visible from the street. Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, all roof-mounted equipment, air conditioners, heaters, cable equipment, telephone entry boxes, irrigation control valves, electrical transformers, pull boxes, and all ducting for air conditioning, heating, and blower systems.
9. 
Reduced pressure backflow prevention devices are required for connection to the Town's water system, and are required to be above ground, but shall be screened from adjacent public street(s) by landscaping or fencing while allowing access for annual testing.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.76.010 Purpose and application.

Hopper Creek constitutes an important physical, environmental, and aesthetic resource and asset to all of the citizens of the Town of Yountville; it should be preserved and enhanced for present and future generations. The creek and its surroundings are subject to periodic flood inundation, causing life and property losses, as well as health and safety hazards.
The overlay designation C, Creekside Overlay, is intended to promote the following: (A) to protect private and public lands from flood damage caused by deposits of debris and other materials collected by flood waters; (B) to protect the riparian cover and wildlife habitat extending along the creek by preventing erosion of the creek's banks and siltation of the creek's waters; (C) to preserve the existing natural and visual character of Hopper Creek and its environs; and (D) to promote the broader social, economic and environmental well-being of the Town.
The following regulations shall apply to the C, Creekside Overlay designation and to any land use designation where C, Creekside Overlay designation is applicable. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply in combination with the land use designations established in Division 2 of this title. The provisions of this chapter shall govern in the event that these regulations impose a greater restriction upon building than those required elsewhere in this title. Any variance from the regulations established for this overlay designation shall be governed by the provisions established in Chapter 17.204 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.76.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall be required for all lands designated as C, Creekside Overlay:
A. 
A setback line on both sides of Hopper Creek which runs parallel and is measured 35 feet from the centerline of the creek and not less than 10 feet from the creek bank shall be referred to as the Hopper Creek setback area;
B. 
No buildings, wall, fence, or other structure shall be erected, constructed, or placed within the Hopper Creek setback area;
C. 
It is prohibited to deposit, excavate or remove any material within the Hopper Creek setback area;
D. 
No native vegetation or tree that has a trunk larger than three inches in diameter measured at ground level shall be removed within the Hopper Creek setback area;
E. 
Conditions may be waived by the Town Council only if determined that the proposed work will not increase any danger of flooding to any part of the Town of Yountville, and that the proposed work will assist in achieving the goals stated in Section 17.76.010 of this chapter;
F. 
The word "structure," as used in this chapter, shall not include an at grade patio and any trail, walk, path or driveway; and
G. 
Any structure that now lawfully exists within the Hopper Creek setback area may be continued as an existing legally nonconforming use; provided however, that in the event that the structure is destroyed or demolished, it may be rebuilt only in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.80.010 Purpose and application.

The overlay designation AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay, is intended to encourage the provision of affordable housing to lower-income households by allowing substantial increases in density.
The following regulations shall apply to the AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay designation and to any land use designation where the AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay designation is applicable. The following specific rules and regulations established in this chapter shall apply in combination with the land use designations established in Division 2 of Title 17.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.80.020 General conditions.

A. 
An AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay, may be applied to all or a portion of a site that is deemed suitable by the Town Council for the development of affordable housing.
B. 
The Town Council may approve the following densities, as an alternative to those allowed under Section 17.160.030 of this title for projects with an Affordable Housing Overlay proposing to construct 10 or more dwelling units of which 25% or more will be reserved for lower-income households and will be rented or sold at levels that do not exceed 80% of area median income:
Minimum Percent Affordable
Density Bonus
25%
100%
40%
110%
55%
120%
70%
130%
85%
140%
100%
150%
C. 
Calculation of Density Bonus.
1. 
The density bonus units shall not be included when determining the number of housing units that are to be affordable.
2. 
For purposes of calculating a density bonus, a fraction of a unit shall be rounded up to the nearest whole unit.
D. 
Additional Incentives and Concessions. The Town may provide incentives and concessions to projects on sites designated AHO that qualify for a town density bonus in order to make such units economically feasible. Possible assistance includes the following:
1. 
Direct financial aid (e.g., Housing Opportunity Fund, Community Development Block Grant funding) in the form of a loan or a grant to subsidize or provide low-interest financing for on-or off-site improvements, land purchase, or construction costs;
2. 
Waived, reduced or deferred building permit and/or development impact fees;
3. 
Priority consideration during the review process;
4. 
Concessions or waivers from development regulations in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918 (State Density Bonus Law); or
5. 
A request for approval of incentives and/or concessions pursuant to this subsection shall be made along with applicable related planning application requests for the project as regulated by Division 5 of Title 17.
E. 
AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay. When the AHO, Affordable Housing Overlay is applied to all or any portion of a site with land use designation PC, Primary Commercial, and new development is proposed for which a Master Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 17.192 of this title is required, the Master Development Plan shall require construction of 3.5 affordable housing units per gross acre for low-income households either on site or on an off-site location not already designated for such in the Housing Element. This requirement shall be accompanied by and may be adjusted in accordance with a nexus study demonstrating the need therefor.
(Ord. 22-512 § 1)

§ 17.84.010 Purpose and application.

The overlay designation G, Gateway Overlay, is intended to provide special land use and site development criteria for designated properties at the primary entry point to the Town. For the purposes of this chapter, the intersection of Washington Street and California Drive is considered to be the primary entry point to the Town. In recognition that the primary entry point establishes an important initial impression of the Town, it is the intent of this designation to ensure that development that occurs at the entry area be of the highest quality design and execution, and that it reflects the historical character of the Town.
This designation shall apply to the specified parcels/areas indicated on the Zoning Map.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.84.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall be required on lands where the designation G, Gateway Overlay, is shown on the Zoning Map:
A. 
All new development proposals will be subject to the Master Development Plan review process as established in Chapter 17.192 of this title;
B. 
New commercial buildings and structures are required to be residential in scale, consistent with the design standards and guidelines of Chapter 17.72 of this title;
C. 
The owner, lessee or property manager of a property with this overlay designation shall keep the exterior of all buildings and structures in good condition and free from deterioration; and
D. 
Signs shall follow the provisions established in Chapter 17.152 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.84.030 Uses requiring a use permit.

All new and expanded uses within the designation G, Gateway Overlay, shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title, Master Development Plan review as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title, and all new structures and alterations to existing structures are subject to design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title. The following uses may be permitted by a use permit:
A. 
Residential uses including single-family and multifamily dwelling units, as allowed in the underlying land use designation;
B. 
Commercial uses as allowed in the underlying land use designation;
C. 
Accessory uses which are subordinate to and complementary to the primary use; and
D. 
Residential uses combined with commercial uses, including residential uses over commercial uses as allowed in the underlying land use designation.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.88.010 Purpose and application.

The overlay designation S, Senior Mobile Home Park, is intended to promote the retention of mobile home parks for occupancy by senior residents as a source of local affordable housing.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.88.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall be required on lands where the overlay designation S, Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay, is shown on the Zoning Map:
A. 
Mobile home units in a mobile home park in the Senior Mobile Home Overlay zone shall be occupied only consistent with the definition in Chapter 17.236 of this title so that at least 80% of spaces and mobile home units are rented and occupied by at least one person who is age 55 or older. The age restriction stated herein is an occupancy requirement and does not apply to or affect ownership of mobile home units.
B. 
The signage, advertising, park rules and regulations, and leases for spaces or units shall state the park is a senior park or "housing for older persons," which at a minimum is consistent with the definition in Chapter 17.236 of this title.
C. 
Senior mobile home park owners and/or their management personnel shall submit biennial verification of occupancy to confirm their status as a senior mobile home park through survey or affidavit, in a form to be determined by the Planning Officer, which shall be consistent with the survey or affidavit that satisfies the Federal Fair Housing Act regulations, and which the Planning Officer shall review and certify.
D. 
Failure to submit the verification required by this section or failure of the verification to confirm that the senior mobile home park meets the occupancy requirement above shall constitute a violation of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, subject to enforcement in the manner and form provided for in the Yountville Municipal Code.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.92.010 Purpose and application.

The overlay designation RO, Retail Overlay, is intended to provide special land use and site development criteria for designated properties within the core business area of the Town along Washington Street. For the purposes of this chapter, the application of this overlay designation is considered to generally encompass both sides of Washington Street from Humboldt Street to California Drive. In recognition that this area along Washington Street is the primary retail commercial area of the Town, it is the intent of this designation to: (A) ensure that additional retail opportunities are preserved to facilitate a balance of retail and other commercial uses; and (B) to maximize active uses in the core area and in so doing create pedestrian activity and interest.
This designation shall apply to the specified parcels/areas indicated on the Zoning Map.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.92.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions shall be required on lands where the overlay designation RO, Retail Overlay, is shown on the Zoning Map:
A. 
All new development proposals will be subject to the Master Development Plan review process as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title;
B. 
No inn room or lodging use shall be permitted on the first-floor portion of buildings with exposure to or access from Washington Street. Where inn or lodging use presently exist on the first-floor street frontage of any property within the Retail Overlay designation, upon the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that existing use shall be considered a legal nonconforming use subject to all the provisions of Chapter 17.232 of this title;
C. 
Inn room or lodging use is conditionally permitted on the second floor and/or on the first floor if not a part of the street frontage portion of a building, subject to provisions of Chapter 17.56 of this title;
D. 
Where an interpretation is necessary to determine whether a portion of an existing or proposed building within the overlay designation constitutes the "first floor street frontage" portion of the building, the intent of this overlay designation to preserve the street frontage area of buildings for retail and other non-inn or lodging uses which facilitate active pedestrian access and activity, shall guide such interpretation;
E. 
Alterations and additions to existing buildings and structures will be permitted provided that the changes are consistent with regulations of the underlying zoning district and with the design standards of Chapter 17.72 of this title, and the regulations for impact on adjacent uses as established in Chapter 17.144 of this title;
F. 
Development applications shall be accompanied by detailed architectural and landscape architectural plans rather than design concept plans or schematics. Plans shall clearly define all site improvements, floor plans shall indicate specific uses for the first-floor street frontage portion of proposed buildings, exterior building materials, colors and details, landscape plant materials, irrigation systems, signage, lighting and other hardscape features in sufficient detail to determine what the as built appearance of the proposed development will be;
G. 
The owner, lessee, or property manager of a property within this overlay designation shall keep the exterior of all buildings and structures in good condition and free from deterioration; and
H. 
Signs shall follow the provisions established in Chapter 17.152 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.96.010 Purpose and application.

The overlay designation MU, Mixed Use Overlay, is intended to provide opportunities for mixed-use development, including live-work, office, service, and under-represented retail uses in addition to required residential uses, either within existing structures or in redeveloped buildings that reflect the character of the Old Town Historic District. For the purposes of this chapter, the application of this overlay designation encompasses parcels on the east side of Washington Street between Creek and Pedroni Streets. In recognition that this area along Washington Street is an extension of the primary retail commercial area of the Town but is also part of the Old Town Historic neighborhood, it is the intent of this designation to: (A) continue the attractive, walkable, and active Washington Street experience; (B) provide additional opportunities for small-scale commercial uses; and (C) integrate these commercial uses in a way that complements the existing character of Old Town.
This designation shall apply to the specified parcels/areas indicated on the Zoning Map.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.96.020 General conditions.

The following general conditions are required on lands where the designation MU, Mixed Use Overlay, is shown on the Zoning Map:
A. 
All new uses and expanded uses listed in Section 17.96.040 of this chapter shall require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title; new development proposals shall require approval of a Master Development Plan as regulated by Chapter 17.192 of this title; expansion or exterior remodeling of a commercial or residential structure shall require design review approval as regulated by Chapter 17.188 of this title; and all commercial operations shall be as regulated by Chapter 17.144, Regulations for Impact on Adjacent Uses, of this title; and
B. 
The proposed commercial or nonresidential use shall conform to the design standards established in Chapter 17.72 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.96.030 Permitted uses.

The following uses shall be permitted under land use designation MU, Mixed Use:
A. 
Minor home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title;
B. 
Moderate home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title and subject to issuance of an administrative use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.196 of this title;
C. 
Residential accessory uses; and
D. 
Commercial accessory uses.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)

§ 17.96.040 Uses requiring a use permit.

The following nonresidential uses require a use permit as regulated by Chapter 17.200 of this title:
A. 
Mixed use development;
B. 
Live/work unit;
C. 
Under-represented retail;
D. 
Commercial auxiliary structures; and
E. 
Major home occupation, as regulated by Chapter 17.164 of this title.
(Ord. 21-501 § 9)