This title shall be known as the TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE and referred to as the "development code". (Ord. 250, 11-18-2014)

The purpose of this development code is intended to carry out the policies of the town of Yucca Valley general plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the town. It is also the intent of this development code to promote the orderly and beneficial development of the town; promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, comfort, and general welfare; and protect the character, social, and economic vitality of neighborhoods. (Ord. 250, 11-18-2014)

This development code is enacted based on the authority vested in the town of Yucca Valley by the state of California, including, but not limited to:

   A.   Local ordinances and regulations (California Constitution, article XI, section 7).

   B.   Planning and zoning law (Government Code section 65000 et seq.).

   C.   Airport approaches zoning law (Government Code section 50485 et seq.).

   D.   Alquist-Priolo earthquake fault zoning act (Public Resources Code section 2621 et seq.).

   E.   California environmental quality act (Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq.).

   F.   Desert native plants act (Food And Agricultural Code section 80001 et seq.).

   G.   Land conservation act of 1965 (Williamson act) (Government Code section 51200 et seq.).

   H.   Mobilehome parks act (Health And Safety Code section 18200 et seq.).

   I.   Subdivision map act (Government Code section 66410 et seq.).

   J.   Surface mining and reclamation act of 1975 (Public Resources Code section 2710 et seq.).

   K.   Z'berg-Nejedly forest practice act of 1973 (Public Resources Code section 4511 et seq.). (Ord. 250, 11-18-2014)

This development code shall be administered by the town council, the planning commission, the director of community development, the community development department, and any other departments, groups, or individuals identified in this development code in compliance with title 2, "Administration And Personnel", of this code. (Ord. 250, 11-18-2014)

This development code applies to all construction, modifications of existing development, land uses, subdivision of property, and development within the town of Yucca Valley. (Ord. 250, 11-18-2014)