Orinda

Offices for all forms of business, for the services of licensed professionals, and for government offices and facilities are permitted in the DO district without a use permit. ... All uses not specifically permitted in this zoning district are prohibited.

Offices for all forms of business... are permitted in the DO district without a use permit. ... The maximum height of a nonresidential accessory structure shall be twelve (12) feet

The PS district shall be the base district for the uses listed in Schedule 17.9.2. Property development standards shall be as required by the closest residential or downtown district base regulations. Emergency shelters subject to additional standards.

public and semi-public use classifications (with the exception of emergency shelters) shall be permitted in all districts on properties consisting of less than two acres.

The initial expiration date of a permit or other approval under this Title shall be one year from the effective date of that approval, unless a different date is specified in writing at the time of the initial approval.

The Zoning Administrator shall review and approve all projects requiring a building permit... A zoning approval will lapse after six months from date of approval, unless a building permit has been obtained.

No use other than an existing use on a preexisting parcel is permitted in an SP district except in accord with an adopted specific plan. ... The minimum area of an SP district shall be ten acres.

The size, height or exterior configuration of a nonconforming structure may not be altered unless the resulting structure conforms to the requirements of this title, except as follows...

The reconfiguration is consistent with the general plan and applicable specific plan; The resulting lots will conform with the city's zoning and building ordinances.

No person may remove or destroy a protected tree without a Category I or Category II permit as provided in Sections 17.21.4 and 17.21.5.

"Tree" means a woody plant with the potential to obstruct a view or sunlight, including but not limited to a tree, shrub, hedge and bush, which exceeds fifteen (15) feet in height.

A satellite antenna is permitted in any zoning district, subject to compliance with the following standards: ... Maximum height 12 feet, roof top prohibited, etc.

A heritage tree is a tree designated by the City Council because of the tree's association with some person or event of historical significance or because of its exceptional size which exceeds fifteen (15) inches in diameter, its condition, or its aesthetic qualities.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means to preserve, protect, perpetuate, enhance and use historic landmarks.

Certain uses have the potential to adversely impact the neighborhood and the zoning district in which they are located. To ensure that such uses conform to the general plan and the purposes of the zoning district in which they are located and to ensure that such uses will not adversely impact their surroundings, obtaining a general use permit prior to commencing the use is required by this Title 17.

An exception is a discretionary permit to deviate from certain quantitative requirements of Title 17.

A wireless communications facility shall not be located in a residential district or in a visually sensitive area unless it is determined by the city that there is no other alternative location for the carrier to provide adequate coverage.

Elevated deck means a deck structure... with a height over six feet above finished grade at any point and a surface area of two hundred (200) square feet or more.

If a commercial use permit is required under Chapter 17.8, the Planning Commission shall approve a permit only if a noticed hearing is held under Chapter 17.42 and findings of fact are made to support each of the following standards: A. The use is of benefit to Orinda residents as well as to visitors; B. The use will promote a diversity and variety of commercial uses and will not contribute to an undue concentration of similar uses; C. The use will not adversely affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic; D. Adequate parking exists, adequate parking will be provided for the use as required under Section 17.16.4 and/or a variance is approved and an in-lieu fee will be paid pursuant to Section 17.33.2.B of the Orinda Municipal Code; E. The use will contribute to a vibrant, active pedestrian environment and an intimate-scale village ambience; F. The use does not create excessive noise, litter or other enforcement problems; G. Considering the scale and design of the exterior and the quality of the goods or services provided, the use is reminiscent of a traditional Main Street environment; H. Under all the circumstances and conditions of the particular case, the use will not have a material adverse effect on the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity.

The following events may occur in any zoning district, on private property or in the public right-of-way, if a temporary event permit is obtained under the provisions of this chapter.