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.

16.102.01 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. 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.

TABLE 16.102-A: ZONING DISTRICTS

ZONING DISTRICT CLASS

Residential Districts

Mixed-Use Districts

Commercial Districts

Office and Medical Districts

Industrial Districts

Other/Special Districts MAP SYMBOL DISTRICT NAME GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION

RR

RLD

RMD

RHD

NMX

DMX

WMX

NC

WC

CC

RC

O

M

IL

IG

PROS

RCN

PS

PD

SP

rural residential

residential Low Density residential medium Density residential high Density Neighborhood mixed use Downtown mixed use

Waterfront mixed use

Neighborhood Commercial Waterfront Commercial

Central Corridor Commercial Primarily single-family Primarily single-family mix of housing types/medium Density Primarily multi-family Neighborhood Corridor business, Limited residential District-Downtown/Waterfront, Central Corridor District-Downtown/Waterfront, Parks, Open space and recreation, Central Corridor Primarily single-family, Neighborhood Corridor retail/Entertainment, business/Limited residential Central Corridor, District-North Gateway, business/ Limited residential

regional Commercial Office

medical

Limited Industrial

General Industrial retail/Entertainment, business/Limited residential business/Limited residential

business/Limited residential, Public facilities and Institutions business/Limited Industrial, Public facilities and Institutions Industrial

Parks, recreation and Open space Parks, recreation and Open space resource Conservation resource Conservation Wetland

Public and semi-Public Public facilities and Institutions

Planned Development

specific Plans: -hiddenbrooke -mare Island -solano360 -White slough Varies and Includes: Primarily single family District-mare Island District-solano 360 business/Limited residential Primarily multi-family Neighborhood Corridor

Varies

H. District Regulations Apply to Schools, Parks, etc. Any areas shown on the zoning map as park, playground, school, cemetery, water, street or right-of-way, shall be subject to the zoning regulations of the zoning district in which they are located. In case of doubt, the zoning regulations of the most restricted adjoining zoning district shall govern. I. Where property has not been included in a zoning district—Annexations.

1. In every case where property has not been specifically included within a zoning district, the matter shall be brought to the Planning Commission on the application of the Planning Division for establishment of a zoning district at the time any development is proposed or upon sooner discovery that the property is not included in a zoning district. 2. Where territory is proposed to be annexed to the City, and it has not been previously pre-zoned, the territory shall be pre-zoned by the Planning Commission on application of the Planning Division prior to the proposed annexation.