Chapter 18.06 - Establishment of Zoning Districts, Adoption of Zoning Map

Sections:

18.06.010 - Purpose of Chapter
18.06.020 - Zoning Districts Established
18.06.030 - Zoning Maps Adopted
18.06.040 - Zoning District Regulations

18.06.010 - Purpose of Chapter

This Chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the Town, determines how the zoning districts are applied on the Zoning Map, and provides general permit requirements for development and new land uses.

18.06.020 - Zoning Districts Established

Truckee shall be divided into zoning districts which implement the General Plan. The zoning districts shown in Table 2-1 are hereby established, and shall be shown on the official Zoning Map (Section 18.06.030).

18.06.030 - Zoning Maps Adopted

The Council hereby adopts the Town of Truckee Zoning Map (hereafter referred to as the "Zoning Map"), which is on file with the Department.

A. Inclusion by reference. The Zoning Map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries, and other information on the maps, has been adopted by the Council in compliance with Government Code Sections 65800 et seq., and is hereby incorporated into this Development Code by reference as though it were fully included here.

B. Zoning district boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 18.06.020 (Zoning Districts Established) shall be shown upon the Zoning Map.

C. Relationship to General Plan. The Zoning Map shall implement the General Plan, specifically including the Land Use Diagram.

D. Map amendments. Amendments to the Zoning Map shall follow the process established in Chapter 18.160 (General Plan, Zoning Map, and Development Code Amendments).

E. Zoning Map interpretation. The Zoning Map shall be interpreted in compliance with Section 18.03.020.D (Zoning Map Boundaries).

TABLE 2-1

ZONING DISTRICTS

18.06.040 - Zoning District Regulations

A. Purpose. Chapters 18.08 through 18.20 determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 18.06.020 (Zoning Districts Established), what land use permit is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.

B. Determination of allowable land uses and permit requirements. The uses of land allowed by this Development Code in each zoning district are identified in Chapters 18.08, 18.12, and 18.16, together with the type of land use permit required for each use.

1. Permit requirements. Tables 2-2, 2-3, 2-6, 2-7, and 2-9 provide for land uses that are subject to all applicable provisions of this Development Code, and:

a. Permitted subject to first obtaining:

(1) A Zoning Clearance (Chapter 18.72), for projects involving:

(a) For non-residential projects, a change in land use, new structures or additions, with a gross floor area of less than 7,500 square feet;

(b) For non-residential projects in the Downtown Residential and Downtown Commercial and Manufacturing zoning districts, a change in land use, new structures or additions to existing structures, with a gross floor area of less than 5,000 square feet;

(c) For residential projects, a change in land use, new structures or additions to existing structures with ten or less residential units; and

(d) A change in land use, new structures, additions to existing structures, new improvements, or additions to existing improvements with site disturbance (grading, impervious surfaces, and/or the removal of natural vegetation) of less than 26,000 square feet.

(2) A Development Permit (Chapter 18.74) for projects involving:

(a) For non-residential projects, a change in land use, new structures or additions to existing structures, with a gross floor area of 7,500 square feet or more;

(b) For non-residential projects in Downtown Residential and Downtown Commercial and Manufacturing zoning districts, a change in land use, new structures or additions to existing structures located within the Downtown Study Area, with a gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more;

(c) For residential projects, a change in land use, new structures or additions to existing structures with eleven or more residential units; and/or

(d) A change in land use, new structures, additions to existing structures, new improvements, or additions to existing improvements with site disturbance (grading, impervious surfaces, and/or the removal of natural vegetation) of 26,000 square feet or more.

These are shown as "P" uses in the tables;

b. Allowed subject to the approval of a Minor Use Permit (Chapter 18.76), and shown as "MUP" uses in the tables;

c. Allowed subject to the approval of a Use Permit (Chapter 18.76), and shown as "UP" uses in the tables.

All uses shall also obtain Building and/or Grading Permits, where required by the Municipal Code.

2. Uses not listed. Land uses that are not listed in the tables or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 18.03.020.E (Rules of Interpretation - Allowable Uses of Land), or Section 18.02.030 (Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements).

C. Standards for parcels with multiple zoning districts. The following standards apply to the proposed development, use, or subdivision of parcels that are or may be designated with more than one zoning district.

1. Existing parcel in multiple zoning districts. Where an existing parcel is zoned in two or more zoning districts, each portion of the parcel in a separate district shall be developed/used in compliance with the requirements of the applicable district.

2. Parcels proposed for merger. Where a Lot Line Adjustment or Tentative Map application proposes the merger of two or more parcels, so that a single parcel would be covered by two or more zoning districts, the application for adjustment or map approval shall be accompanied by an application for rezoning the lot into a single zoning district, in compliance with Chapter 18.160 (General Plan, Zoning Map, and Development Code Amendments). The Director may waive this requirement for a rezoning application where the Director determines that the site is appropriately designated in two zoning districts.

D. Conflicts between provisions. Rules for resolving conflicts between different Development Code provisions may be found in 18.03.020.G (Rules of Interpretation - Conflicting Requirements).