Division 2. Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards

Chapter 9.08
ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP

Sections:

9.08.010    Zoning districts established.

9.08.020    Zone Map adopted.

9.08.030    Allowable land uses and permit requirements.

9.08.010 Zoning districts established.

The City of Clovis shall be divided into appropriate zoning districts, which directly correspond to the land use designations outlined in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The following zoning districts are established:

 

TABLE 2-1
ZONING DISTRICTS 

Zone Map Symbol

Zoning District Name

General Plan Land Use Designation Implemented by Zoning District

Residential

A

Agricultural

Agricultural (1 DU/20 acres*)

R-R

Rural Residential

Rural Residential (0 – 0.5 DU/acre)

R-A, R-1-A, R-1-AH,
R-1-MH

Single-Family Residential,
Mobile Home, Single-Family

Very Low (0.6 – 2.0 DU/acre

R-1, R-1-B, R-1-C,
R-1-MH

Single-Family Residential,
Mobile Home, Single-Family

Low Density Residential (2.1 – 4.0 DU/acre)

R-1,
R-1-MD,
R-1-PRD,
R-1-MH

Single-Family Residential,
Single-Family Medium Density,
Single-Family Planned Residential Development,
Mobile Home, Single-Family

Medium Density Residential (4.1 – 7.0 DU/acre) Urban Center

R-2, R-2-A,
R-1-PRD,
MHP

Medium Density Multifamily,
Single-Family Planned Residential Development, Mobile Home Park, Multifamily

Medium-High Density Residential (7.1 – 20 DU/acre) Urban Center

R-3, R-3-A, R-4

Multifamily High Density

High Density Residential (20.1 – 30 DU/acre) Urban Center

R-4

Very High Density Multifamily

Mixed Use Overlay (25 DU/acre or up to 43 DU/acre when specified by GP/SP)

Commercial

C-P

Administrative/Professional Office

Office

C-1

Neighborhood Commercial

Neighborhood Commercial

C-2

Community Commercial

Commercial

C-3

Downtown Commercial

Commercial, Mixed Use

Commercial (Continued)

U-C

Urban Center

Commercial, Mixed Use, Very Low Density Residential (0.6 – 2.0 DU/acre), Low Density Residential (2.1 – 4.0 DU/acre), Medium Density Residential (4.1 – 7.0 DU/acre), Medium-High Density Residential (7.1 – 20.0 DU/acre), High Density Residential (20.1 – 30.0 DU/acre), Very High Density Residential (25.1 – 43.0 DU/acre), Parks

P-C-C

Planned Commercial Center

Commercial – PCC, Urban Center

C-R

Commercial Recreation

Public Facilities/Quasi-Public Facilities

Industrial

C-M

Commercial and Light Manufacturing

Industrial

M-1

Light Industrial

Industrial

M-2

Heavy Industrial

Industrial

M-P

Industrial Park

Industrial

R-T

Research and Technology Business Park

Industrial, Mixed Use/Business Campus

Special Purpose Zoning Districts

O

Open Space Conservation

Parks, Open Space

P-F

Public Facilities

Agricultural, Rural Residential, Very Low Density Residential (0.6 – 2.0 DU/acre), Low Density Residential (2.1 – 4.0 DU/acre), Medium Density Residential (4.1 – 7.0 DU/acre), Medium High Density Residential (7.1 – 20.0 DU/acre), High Density Residential (20.1 – 30.0 DU/acre), Very High Density Residential (25.1 – 43.0 DU/acre), Mixed Use Village, Mixed Use/Business Campus, Office, Industrial, Neighborhood Commercial, General Commercial, Open Space, Public/Quasi Public Facilities, Park, Schools, Water Basin

Overlay/Combining Districts

M-P-C

Master Planned Community

Area Designated by the General Plan or a Specific Plan

M-U

Mixed Use

Mixed Use

*    For the purpose of Table 2-1, DU/acre means dwelling units per acre.

(§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014; § 1(2) (Att. A), Ord. 23-05, eff. August 9, 2023; § 3, Ord. 23-11, eff. November 1, 2023; § 3, Ord. 24-10, eff. July 31, 2024)

9.08.020 Zone Map adopted.

The Council hereby incorporates the City of Clovis General Plan and Zone Map (hereafter referred to as the Zone Map) as part of this Development Code, which is on file with the Department.

A.    Inclusion by reference. The Zone Map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the map, has been adopted by the Council in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65800 et seq.) and are hereby incorporated into this Development Code by reference as though they were fully included here.

B.    Zoning district boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 9.08.010 (Zoning districts established) shall be shown on the Zone Map as applicable.

C.    Relationship to General Plan. The Zone Map shall implement the General Plan.

D.    Map amendments. Amendments to the Zone Map shall follow the process established in Chapter 86 of this title (Amendments).

E.    Zone Map interpretation. The Zone Map shall be interpreted in compliance with subsection B of this section (Zoning district boundaries). (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)

9.08.030 Allowable land uses and permit requirements.

A.    Purpose. Chapters 10 through 18 of this title determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 9.08.010 (Zoning districts established), what permit or approval is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.

B.    General development standards.

1.    Site divided by zoning district boundary. Where a site is divided by one or more district boundaries, the site shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of each district, as applicable.

2.    Zoning of vacated streets and alleys. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the zoning regulations applicable to the abutting property shall apply to the vacated street or alley. If the parcel line is extended to the centerline of the former public street or alley as a result of the vacation, the applicable zoning district boundary shall conform to the new parcel line.

3.    Conflicts between provisions:

a.    In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of Division 3 of this title (Development and Operational Standards), the provisions of Division 3 of this title shall control; and

b.    In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of any specific plan, the provisions of the specific plan shall control. (§ 2, Ord. 14-13, eff. October 8, 2014)