Division 4. Zones

Chapter 17.31
ZONING DESIGNATION PURPOSE

Sections:

17.31.010    Purpose.

17.31.020    Consistency with the Zoning Map.

17.31.010 Purpose.

The non-urban, urban residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use, open space, public/institutional, specific plan, and corridor plan zones are established to achieve the following purposes:

A.    To reserve appropriate areas for the continuation of existing farms and ranches, residential living at a broad range of dwelling unit densities; for office uses, retail stores, service establishments, and wholesale businesses, offering commodities and services required by residents of the City and its surrounding market area; for industrial uses and the protection of these areas from intrusion by dwellings and other inharmonious uses consistent with the Santa Clarita General Plan and with sound standards to preserve public health, safety and welfare.

B.    To minimize traffic congestion and to avoid the overloading of public services and utilities by preventing the construction of buildings of excessive bulk or number in relation to the land area around them.

C.    To facilitate the provision of utility services and other public facilities commensurate with anticipated population, dwelling unit densities and service requirements.

D.    To promote high standards for site planning, architecture and landscape design for development within the City while preserving the City’s historical and natural resources such as oak trees, river areas and ridgelines.

E.    To protect residential and commercial uses from noise, odor, dust, smoke, light intrusion, truck traffic and other objectionable influences and to prevent fire, explosion, radiation, and other hazards incidental to certain industrial activities.

F.    To ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling and to provide sufficient open space around commercial and industrial structures to protect them from hazard and to minimize the impact of commercial and industrial operations on nearby residential zones.

G.    To encourage commercial and industrial uses to concentrate for the convenience of the public and for a more mutually beneficial relationship. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13)

17.31.020 Consistency with the Zoning Map.

The zoning designations contained within this code shall correspond and be consistent with the zoning map as approved by Council ordinance. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13)