Part I General Provisions | 16.102 Establishment Of Zoning Districts
D. Projects under construction. A structure that is under construction on the effective date of this Zoning Code or any amendment need not be changed to satisfy any new or different requirements of this Zoning Code, so long as construction is completed prior to the expiration of the applicable Building Permit(s), including time extensions.
16.102 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS 16.102.01 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS The City is divided into the zoning districts that are consistent with and implement the General Plan. The zoning districts are described in Parts II (16.200), Districts And Development Types and III (16.300), Use Standards of this Code and are described in Table 16.102-A: Zoning Districts.
16.102.02 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES The boundaries of the zoning districts are established as shown on the map entitled “The Zoning Map of the City of Vallejo” on file in the office of the Planning Division. The map, including all explanatory matter thereon, is made part of the Zoning Code.
16.102.03 ZONING BOUNDARY INTERPRETATIONS Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of any of the district listed in Section 16.102.01, Establishment of Districts as shown on the zoning map or as otherwise established, the following rules shall apply: A. Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Streets, Alleys or Highways. Where zoning district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the centerline or street line of streets, the centerline or alley line of alleys, or the centerline or the right-of-way line of highways, such lines shall be construed to be the zoning district boundaries.
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TITLE 16: ZONING CODE | VALLEJO, CA
B. Where Boundaries Parallel Street Lines, Alley Lines or Highway Right-of-Way Lines. Where zoning district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to the centerlines or street lines of streets, the centerlines or alley lines of alleys, or the centerlines or right-of-way lines of highways, such zoning district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the zoning map. If no distance is given, such dimension shall be determined by the use of the scale shown on the zoning map. C. Where Boundaries Approximately Follow Lot Lines. Where zoning district boundaries are indicated as approximately following lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the boundaries. D. Where Boundaries Divide or Subdivide a Lot or Parcel. Where a lot is divided by a zoning district boundary, the regulations applicable to each district shall be applied to the area within the district, and no use, other than parking serving a principal use on the site, can be located in a zoning district in which it is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use. A property owner may also file an application for a Zoning Map Amendment and if applicable, General Plan Amendment, pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 16.611, Zoning Text and Map Amendments and Chapter 16.612, General Plan Amendments of the Zoning Code, such that regulations applicable to one zoning district are applied to all areas of the lot or parcel. E. Where the Boundary Follows a Railroad Line. Where the boundary of a zoning district follows a railroad line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located midway between the main tracks of the railroad line. F. Where the Boundary Follows a Body of Water. Where the boundary of a zoning district follows a stream, lake or other body of water, the boundary line shall be construed to be at the limit of the jurisdiction of the City unless otherwise indicated. G. Submerged Areas Not Included in a Zoning District. All areas within the corporate limits of the City that are under water and are not shown as included within any zoning district shall be subject to all of the regulations of the zoning district that immediately adjoins with water area. If the water area adjoins two or more districts, the boundaries of each district shall be construed to extend into the water area in a straight line until they meet the other district.
Draft: 01/06/2021
