Monterey County Unincorporated

The following types of development are subject to Section 21.64.250 (Regulations for the Reduction of Vehicle Trips): any residential development of 25 or more units; any new or expanded commercial, industrial or tourist oriented development which will employ 50 or more persons; any new or expanded commercial, industrial or tourist oriented development of 25,000 gross square feet or more.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a district to allow development in the more remote and mountainous areas... Minimum building site shall be ten (10) acres... Maximum building site coverage: twenty-five (25) percent.

The purpose is to promote a rural atmosphere... Site development standards: building site coverage max 25%. Barns/stables/farm out structures: 50 ft front, 20 ft side/rear, 20 ft from residence, max height 30 ft.

Uses allowed within the 'CP' district are those uses for which the Community Plan specifically provides. Single room occupancy facilities may be considered subject to a Use Permit.

The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply in all 'PQP' Districts subject to the provisions Chapter 21.62.

Uses allowed within the 'SP' district are those uses specifically provided for by the specific plan and, where applicable, adopted development agreement.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a district for the regulation of the location, size, configuration, materials, and colors of structures and fences, except agricultural fences, in those areas of the County of Monterey where the design review of structures is appropriate to assure protection of the public viewshed, neighborhood character, and to assure the visual integrity of certain developments without imposing undue restrictions on private property.

A Site Plan Approval Application shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of permits for the construction of any development in the 'S' District.

No construction of structures, additions, grading, significant vegetation removal, or deposit or removal of material causing the change, alteration, or modification of the landscape or existing development shall be permitted without the approval of the Appropriate Authority.

The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a district to denote that a specific area is subject to policies or ordinances which specify limitations on the number of lots or units which may be created in a given period of time.

Except for building permits to remodel, where the declared value is less than twice the assessed value... no building permit shall be issued, nor any use conducted, until the following improvements are made... grant to the County by deed any portion of the property within Official Plan Lines... Install sidewalk, curb, and gutter...

Major recreational equipment may be parked upon any lot, within 'RES' Districts in the following areas: 1. Inside any enclosed structure... 2. Outside in the side yard or rear yard and screened from view... 3. Anywhere on the premises for active loading/unloading or visitor parking not to exceed 36 hours in any 48-hour period... 4. On a driveway more than 30 feet from the front property line and screened...

All exterior lighting shall be consistent with the Design Guidelines for Exterior Lighting... Signing for all development shall be established pursuant to Chapter 21.60.

The regulations set forth in this Chapter shall apply in all Zoning Districts.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all housing types in any zoning district within the unincorporated non-coastal areas of the County.

The provisions of the Chapter shall apply to all zoning districts and other applicable regulations of this Title.

Outdoor cultivation and outdoor cultivation ancillary uses shall conform to minimum setbacks: 1000 ft from schools/child care/youth centers/playgrounds/drug recovery facilities; 50 ft from public roads; 250 ft from offsite structures; 150 ft from streams. Canopy limited to 2.5% of lot area, max 20,000 sq ft.

Any development identified within the zoning district regulations as being a permitted use requiring an Administrative Permit is subject to the provisions of this Chapter.

Modifications to the setback, coverage, height, building site area, and development standard regulations of this Title may be considered by a variance.

The provisions of this Chapter apply in all zoning districts in the unincorporated areas of Monterey County.