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Division II: Zoning Districts and Land Use Regulations

Sacramento Planning and Development Code Division II
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Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.200.100 Agricultural Zone

The purpose of the A zone is to restrict the use of land primarily to agriculture and farming. It is also considered an open space zone. Property in this zone will be considered for reclassification when proposed for urban development that is consistent with the general plan. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.200.200 Agricultural-Open Space Zone

The purpose of the A-OS zone is to ensure the long-term preservation of agricultural and open space land. This zone is intended to prevent the premature development of land to urban uses. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.200.300 Flood Zone

The purpose of the F zone is to conditionally permit specified uses along the Sacramento and American Rivers and their tributaries, and other areas subject to inundation. This is considered an open space zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.200.400 American River Parkway-Floodplain Zone

The purpose of the ARP-F zone is to prevent the loss of life and property by prohibiting the erection of improvements or structures in a designated floodway; to protect the natural features of the American River floodplain; to prevent erosion and siltation; and to preserve valuable open space. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.204.100 Rural Estates Zone

The purpose of the RE zone is to accommodate very low density residential uses. It applies primarily to areas impacted by high noise levels; areas within designated approach or clear zones around airports; areas within identified floodway and floodway fringe areas; and other areas where physical or safety considerations necessitate very low density residential use. This zone is designated as "RE" with a suffix indicating one unit per a minimum number of acres (i.e., RE-1/4, RE-1/2, RE-1/1, RE-1/.5). (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.204.200 Single-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-1 zone is to accommodate low-density residential uses composed of single-unit detached residences and duplex dwellings on corner lots. This zone may also include recreational, religious, and educational facilities as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood. These areas should be clearly defined and without encroachment by uses not performing a neighborhood function. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.204.300 Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-1A zone is to permit single-unit or duplex dwellings, whether attached or detached, at a higher density than is permitted in the R-1 zone. Dwellings that have no interior side yards, such as townhouses and rowhouses, are allowed. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.204.400 Single-Unit or Duplex Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-1B zone is to permit single-unit and duplex dwellings on lots generally located in the central city and in North Natomas. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.204.500 Duplex Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-2 zone is to provide a low density buffer between the R-1 zone and more intense land uses. This zone is intended to permit duplexes and single-unit attached or detached units. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.100 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-2A zone is to permit garden apartments and cluster housing. This zone is regulated to minimize the ground area covered by structures and maximize open space. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.200 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-2B zone is to accommodate broader density flexibility as a transition from the garden-apartment setting to a more traditional apartment setting. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.300 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-3 zone is to accommodate traditional types of apartments. This zone is located outside the central city, serving as a buffer along major streets and near shopping centers. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.400 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-3A zone is to accommodate higher density development in the central city, along major commercial corridors, and in areas near major institutions and public transit facilities. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.500 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-4 zone is to accommodate higher-density development in the central city, along major commercial corridors, and in areas near major institutions and public transit facilities. It permits dwellings, institutions, and limited commercial goods and services serving the surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.600 Multi-Unit Dwelling Zone

The purpose of the R-4A zone is to accommodate higher-density development in the central city, along major commercial corridors, and in areas near major institutions and public transit facilities. It permits dwellings, institutions, and limited commercial goods and services serving the surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.208.700 High-Rise Residential Zone

The purpose of the R-5 zone is to permit dwellings, institutions, and limited commercial goods and services serving the surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.212.100 Residential Mixed Use Zone

The purpose of the RMX zone is to allow a mix of residential and commercial uses as a matter of right, and to preserve the residential character of neighborhoods while encouraging the development of neighborhood-oriented ground-floor retail and service uses. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.212.200 Residential Office Zone

The purpose of the RO zone is to provide a medium-density multiple-family zone, generally located inside the central city and in certain adjacent areas. The zone permits development of office and other commercial uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.100 Office Business Low-Rise Mixed-Use Zone

The purpose of the OB zone is to provide for a low-rise mixed-use employment zone that is intended to permit business, office, institutional, or professional buildings; the sale of goods and services; and lodging and dwellings. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.200 Office Business Mid-Rise Mixed-Use Zone

The purpose of the OB-2 zone is to provide for a mid-rise mixed-use employment zone that is intended to permit business, office, institutional, or professional buildings; the sale of goods and services; and lodging and dwellings. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.300 Office Business High-Rise Mixed-Use Zone

The purpose of the OB-3 zone is to provide for a high-rise mixed-use employment zone that is intended to permit business, office, institutional, or professional buildings; the sale of goods and services; and lodging and dwellings. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.400 Employment Center Zone

The purpose of the EC zone is to provide a flexible zone for employment-generating uses in a pedestrian-friendly setting with ample open space. The EC zone also provides for a variety of supporting uses, including retail, residential, and light industrial. The close proximity of supporting uses allows for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and rideshare-connection opportunities, which collectively help reduce dependence on the automobile. Consequently, parking needs are reduced and shared parking opportunities increase. The EC zone was developed specifically for North Natomas, but may be applicable to other areas of the city if the site is appropriate for a flexible, mixed-use, employment-generating complex. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.500 Shopping Center Zone

The purpose of the SC zone is to provide a wide range of goods and services to the community. However, general commercial uses that are incompatible with a retail shopping center are prohibited. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.600 Limited Commercial Zone

The purpose of the C-1 zone is to provide for certain offices, retail stores, and commercial service establishments that are compatible with residential developments. This zone is intended to be applied to small lots that are surrounded by a residential neighborhood. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.700 General Commercial Zone

The purpose of the C-2 zone is to provide for the sale of goods; the performance of services, including repair facilities; office uses; dwellings; small wholesale stores or distributors; and limited processing and packaging. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.800 Central Business District Zone

The purpose of the C-3 zone-also known and referred to as the central business district (CBD)-is to provide for the most intense residential, retail, commercial, and office developments in the city. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.216.900 Heavy Commercial Zone

The purpose of the C-4 zone is to provide for warehousing, distribution activities, and commercial uses that have minimal undesirable impact upon nearby residential areas. Minimal light manufacturing and processing are permitted. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.220.500 Manufacturing-Industrial Park Zone

The purpose of the MIP zone is to achieve a nuisance-free environment for light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution in an industrial park setting in accordance with the policies of the general plan, community plans, and the planned unit development guidelines adopted for each industrial park. The MIP zone classification shall be used in conjunction with a planned unit development designation established in accordance with chapter 17.452. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.220.600 Manufacturing, Research and Development Zone

The purpose of the Manufacturing, Research and Development (MRD) zone is to accommodate innovative technology businesses and related support services, while allowing flexibility for transitional uses in areas where existing uses may be incompatible with planned development. The regulations of this zone are intended to achieve a high-quality, nuisance-free environment for manufacturing, assembly, research and development type land uses in accordance with the policies of the general plan, community plans, and any applicable development guidelines adopted for the area, and may be applied primarily to areas designated in the general plan for mixed uses, employment, or industrial uses. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.220.700 M-T Industrial and Transit-Area Zone

The purpose of the M-T zone is to allow commercial and industrial uses to continue to operate near light rail stations in areas that were historically zoned for commercial and industrial uses, while simultaneously encouraging the area to transition to a community that relies less on driving and more on walking, bicycling, and transit use. To this end, the M-T zone permits uses that increase transit ridership, such as high-density housing and job-intensive office and retail uses, and limits low-density auto-oriented uses. (Ord. 2020-0006 § 5)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.224.100 Hospital Zone

The purpose of the H zone is to provide primarily for medical-type uses, such as hospitals and convalescent homes, and for group care facilities for physically- and mentally-challenged persons. Offices, laboratories, and pharmacies are also permitted. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.224.200 Sports Complex Zone

The purpose of the SPX zone is to ensure the proper development and use of land and improvements to achieve a sports complex that, at a minimum, accommodates the design requirements of professional and amateur sports; and accommodates events, exhibitions, and performances that provide for the education, information, recreation, culture, or entertainment of Sacramento area residents and visitors, in accordance with the specific land use policies of the city general plan, community plans, and the planned unit development (PUD) guidelines. A conditional use permit is required for each use in this zone. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.224.300 Transportation Corridor Zone

The purpose of the TC zone is to regulate land uses within, above, and below public agency transportation corridors to ensure that development is consistent with the general plan, and to provide uniform standards for the development of ground rights and air rights within the corridor. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

Sacramento Planning and Development Code 17.224.400 Highway Commercial Zone

The HC zone is for establishments offering accommodations or services to motorists, and for certain other specialized non-merchandising activities. The HC zone is ordinarily located in areas along federal and state freeways or other highways or major streets. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)
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