California · Chapter 06 of 59

Public Controls - Zoning and Building Codes

Zoning, general plans, building codes, CEQA, and subdivision regulations.

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Zoning

Zoning is the division of a city or county into districts with specific allowed uses: residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, mixed-use. Each district has rules on building height, setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and density. Zoning is exercised under the police power.

Gov Code §65800-65912

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