Article I. ZONING DISTRICTS AND REGULATIONS  


Appendix 30-1. ZONING PLAN.
§ 30-1.1. Adoption of Zoning Plan.
§ 30-1.2. Purpose of Adoption of Zoning Plan.
§ 30-1.3. Effect of Zoning Plan.
§ 30-2. DEFINITIONS.
Appendix 30-3. ZONING DISTRICTS.
§ 30-3.1. Designation of Districts.
§ 30-3.2. Combining Districts.
§ 30-3.3. Establishment of Districts.
Appendix 30-4. DISTRICT USES AND REGULATIONS.
§ 30-4.1. R-1, One-Family Residence District.
§ 30-4.2. R-2, Two-Family Residence District.
§ 30-4.3. R-3, Garden Residential District.
§ 30-4.4. R-4, Neighborhood Residential District.
§ 30-4.5. R-5, General Residential District.
§ 30-4.6. R-6, Hotel Residential District.
§ 30-4.7. A-P, Administrative—Professional District.
§ 30-4.8. C-1, Neighborhood Business District.
§ 30-4.9. C-2, Central Business District.
§ 30-4.9A. C-C, Community Commercial Zone.
§ 30-4.10. C-M, Commercial- Manufacturing District.
§ 30-4.11. M-1, Intermediate Industrial (Manufacturing) District.
§ 30-4.12. M-2, General Industrial (Manufacturing) District.
§ 30-4.13. PD, Planned Development Combining District.
§ 30-4.14. A, Agricultural Combining District.
§ 30-4.15. B, Special Building Site Combining District.
§ 30-4.16. H, Special Height Combining District.
§ 30-4.17. G, Special Government Combining District.
§ 30-4.18. Y, Special Yard Combining District.
§ 30-4.19. O, Open Space District.
§ 30-4.20. M-X, Mixed-Use Planned Development District.
§ 30-4.21. E, Estuary District.
§ 30-4.22. T, Theatre Combining District.
§ 30-4.23. Multi-family Residential Combining Zone.
§ 30-4.24. Alameda Point.
§ 30-4.25. North Park Street District.
Appendix 30-5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
§ 30-5.1. General.
§ 30-5.2. Rules Governing Use of Zoning Map(s) and Symbols.
§ 30-5.3. Regulations are Minimum.
§ 30-5.4. Relationship to Other Regulations to and to Private Restrictions.
§ 30-5.5. Additional Uses Permitted.
§ 30-5.6. Building Site, Areas and Easements.
§ 30-5.7. Projections from Buildings and Roof Planes, Permitted Encroachments and Treatments of Minimum Required Yards.
§ 30-5.8. Height Exceptions.
§ 30-5.9. Blast and/or Fall-Out Shelter Exceptions.
§ 30-5.10. Corner Lots.
§ 30-5.11. Cul-De-Sac Lots.
§ 30-5.12. Definition of Required Open Space.
§ 30-5.13. Multiple Houses.
§ 30-5.14. Barriers and Fences.
§ 30-5.15. Reserved.
§ 30-5.16. Performance Standards for New Buildings and Uses.
§ 30-5.17. Reasonable Accommodation.
§ 30-5.18. Accessory Dwelling Units.
Appendix 30-6. SIGN REGULATIONS.
§ 30-6.1. In General; On-Premises and Off-Premises Signs.
§ 30-6.2. Definitions.
§ 30-6.3. General Requirements on On-Premises Signs.
§ 30-6.4. Requirements by Sign Type.
§ 30-6.5. Variances Limited to Certain Provisions of Sign Regulations.
§ 30-6.6. Illumination of Signs.
§ 30-6.7. Signs Exempt.
§ 30-6.8. Temporary Signs.
§ 30-6.9. Prohibited Signs.
§ 30-6.10. Abatement of Nonconforming On-Premises Signs.
§ 30-6.11. Removal of Nonconforming Signs.
§ 30-6.12. Special Requirements for Auto Dealerships within Auto Row.
§ 30-6.13. Off-Premises Signs—General Regulations.
§ 30-6.14. Off-Premises Directional Signs.
§ 30-6.15. Off-Premises Signs—Abatement Schedule.
§ 30-6.16. Conflicts with other Provisions.
Appendix 30-7. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACE REGULATIONS.
§ 30-7.1. Intent.
§ 30-7.2. Accessory Parking Spaces Required.
§ 30-7.3. Continuation of Off-Street Parking Spaces.
§ 30-7.4. Increasing Nonconforming Off-Street Parking.
§ 30-7.5. Measurement Standards.
§ 30-7.6. Schedule of Required Minimum and Maximum Off-Street Parking Space.
§ 30-7.7. Separate or Combined Use of Facilities.
§ 30-7.8. Location of Parking Spaces and Prohibited Parking Areas.
§ 30-7.9. Parking Dimensions and Access.
§ 30-7.10. Landscaping.
§ 30-7.11. Design Review.
§ 30-7.12. Reduction in Parking Requirements for Existing Facilities.
§ 30-7.13. Reductions in Parking Requirements.
§ 30-7.14. Off-Street Loading Space.
§ 30-7.15. Bicycle, Motorcycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
§ 30-7.16. Surface Improvements of Parking Areas.
§ 30-7.17. Illumination of Parking Areas.
§ 30-7.18. Use and Extension of Non-Conforming Driveways and Perimeter Landscaping.
§ 30-7.19. Adjustments for Senior and Affordable Housing Developments.
Appendix 30-8. CONVERSION TO MULTIPLE HOUSES.
§ 30-8.1. General.
§ 30-8.2. Permitted Conversions.
§ 30-8.3. Other Conversions.
§ 30-8.4. Applications.
§ 30-8.5. Procedure.
§ 30-8.6. Relocation.
§ 30-8.7. Critical Ratio.
§ 30-8.8. Expiration.
§ 30-8.9. Fees.
§ 30-8.10. Costs.
§ 30-8.11. Final Information.
Appendix 30-9. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITY.
§ 30-9.1. In General.
§ 30-9.2. Definitions.
§ 30-9.3. Permitted in C-2 Districts With Conditional Use Approval.
§ 30-9.4. Not Permitted in Certain Areas.
§ 30-9.5. Visibility.
§ 30-9.6. Discontinuance of Nonconforming Adult Entertainment Activity.
Appendix 30-10. CANNABIS
§ 30-10.1. Commercial Cannabis Uses.
§ 30-10.2. Personal Cultivation of Cannabis.
Appendix 30-11. FIRING RANGES.
§ 30-11.1. Permitted Use.
Appendix 30-12. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BARS AND LIQUOR STORES.
§ 30-12.1. Definitions.
§ 30-12.2. Location of Bars.
§ 30-12.3. Permits Required.
§ 30-12.4. Location of Liquor Stores.
Appendix 30-13. HAZARD PREVENTION ZONES.
§ 30-13.1. Definitions.
§ 30-13.2. Hazard Prevention Zones.
§ 30-13.3. Prohibited Uses.
§ 30-13.4. Procedure.
§ 30-13.5. Appeals.
Appendix 30-14. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS.
§ 30-14.1. General.
§ 30-14.2. Findings and Declarations.
§ 30-14.3. Definitions.
§ 30-14.4. Development Standards.
§ 30-14.5. Issuance of Permits.
§ 30-14.6. Fees.
§ 30-14.7. Nonconforming Antennas.
Appendix 30-15. WORK/LIVE STUDIOS.
§ 30-15.1. Purpose.
§ 30-15.2. Applicability.
§ 30-15.3. Definitions.
§ 30-15.4. Development Standards.
§ 30-15.5. Additional Requirements.
§ 30-15.6. Findings Required.
Appendix 30-16. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
§ 30-16.1. Purpose.
§ 30-16.2. Findings.
§ 30-16.3. Definitions.
§ 30-16.4. Inclusionary Unit Requirements.
§ 30-16.5. Exemptions.
§ 30-16.6. Alternatives.
§ 30-16.7. Incentive.
§ 30-16.8. Compliance Procedures.
§ 30-16.9. Requirements for Inclusionary Units.
§ 30-16.10. Continued Affordability.
§ 30-16.11. Limited Uses of Fees.
§ 30-16.12. Adjustments, Waivers.
§ 30-16.13. Community Improvement Project Areas.
§ 30-16.14. Enforcement.
Appendix 30-17. DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE
§ 30-17.1. Purpose.
§ 30-17.2. Findings.
§ 30-17.3. Definitions.
§ 30-17.4. Density Bonus Application.
§ 30-17.5. Density Bonus Standards.
§ 30-17.6. Development and Housing Unit Types.
§ 30-17.7. Specified Housing Unit Type, Criteria, and Standards.
§ 30-17.8. Design, Distribution and Timing of Development of Affordable Housing Units.
§ 30-17.9. Requests for Incentives or Concessions.
§ 30-17.10. Incentives or Concessions Defined.
§ 30-17.12. Waivers of Development Standards that Physically Preclude Construction.
§ 30-17.13. Requests for Reduced Parking Ratio.
§ 30-17.14. Compliance.
§ 30-17.15. Reserved.
§ 30-17.16. Affordable Housing Unit Agreement.
§ 30-17.17. Reserved.
§ 30-17.18. Affordable Housing Unit Agreements for Rental Units.
§ 30-17.19. Administrative Fee.
§ 30-17.20. Violation of Affordable Housing Cost.
Appendix 30-18. UNIVERSAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN.
§ 30-18.1. Purpose.
§ 30-18.2. Definitions.
§ 30-18.3. Scope, Application, and Exemptions.
§ 30-18.4. New Construction Requirements.
§ 30-18.5. Waivers.
§ 30-18.6. Enforcement and Annual Reporting.
Appendix 30-20. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.
§ 30-20.1. General.
§ 30-20.2. Use Permit.
§ 30-20.3. Nonconforming Buildings with Conforming Residential Uses.
§ 30-20.4. Changes to and Restoration of Nonconforming Buildings and Uses.
§ 30-20.5. Restoration of Destroyed Residential Buildings.
§ 30-20.6. Certification of Nonconforming Use.
§ 30-20.7. Large Format Retail.
Appendix 30-21. VARIANCES, USE PERMITS: PROCEDURE.
§ 30-21.1. Variances.
§ 30-21.2. Administrative Variance.
§ 30-21.3. Use Permits.
§ 30-21.4. Administrative Use Permit.
§ 30-21.5. Application.
§ 30-21.6. Hearings.
§ 30-21.7. Notice of Public Hearing.
§ 30-21.8. Limitation on New Application.
§ 30-21.9. Termination Due to Inaction.
§ 30-21.10. Time Extensions.
§ 30-21.11. Reports to Planning Board.
§ 30-21.12. Design Review Coordination.
Appendix 30-22. AMENDMENTS AND PROCEDURES.
§ 30-22.1. General.
§ 30-22.2. Initiation.
§ 30-22.4. Public Hearing.
§ 30-22.5. Action by the Planning Board.
§ 30-22.6. Action by the City Council.
§ 30-22.7. Abandonment of Proceedings.
Appendix 30-23. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
§ 30-23.1. Required.
§ 30-23.2. Application.
§ 30-23.3. Issuance.
Appendix 30-24. DUTIES OF OFFICIALS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
§ 30-24.1. Duties of Officials.
§ 30-24.2. Enforcement.
§ 30-24.3. Penalties.
§ 30-24.4. Reference.
Appendix 30-25. APPEALS OR CALLS FOR REVIEW.
§ 30-25.1. Purpose and Authorization for Appeals and Calls for Review.
§ 30-25.2. Final Decisions and Time Limits for Appeals and Calls for Review.
§ 30-25.3. Reserved.
§ 30-25.4. Initiation of Appeals and Calls for Review.
§ 30-25.5. Procedures for Appeals and Calls for Review.
§ 30-26. Fees.