Lodi

This development code applies to all land uses, structures, subdivisions, and development within the city of Lodi. Compliance with the requirements of Chapter 17.12 is necessary for any person or public agency to lawfully establish, construct, reconstruct, alter, or replace any use of land or structure.

The provisions of this code shall be minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When this code provides for discretion on the part of a city official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose more stringent requirements than set forth in this code.

The fractional/decimal results of calculations of the number of dwelling units allowed on a parcel based on maximum density requirements, and the number of parcels allowed through subdivision based on a minimum lot area requirement, shall be rounded down to the next lowest whole number.

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this code, the most restrictive requirement shall control, except in case of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of Article 2 and the provisions of Article 3, the provisions of Article 3 shall control.

All land uses, activities, and processes shall be operated and maintained so as to not be injurious to public health, safety or welfare.

General performance standards, height limits, setback measurement, lighting, screening, solid waste, and fence height regulations.

The height of structures shall not exceed the limit for the applicable zoning district in Article 2.

Garages and carports shall be setback at least twenty feet from the street right-of-way.

Exterior lighting fixtures shall not exceed a height of twenty feet... An opaque screen... minimum of six feet... All roll-away containers must be kept out-of-view... Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with height limitations...

The RLD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for the development of single-family detached, two-family, and three-family homes. All interior lots are restricted to single-family homes. Corner lots can have one-, two-, or three-family homes. The maximum allowable residential density is 8.0 dwelling units per acre.

The RMD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for a mix of housing types. Typical residential land uses include single- and multi-family dwelling units, either attached or detached. The allowable residential density ranges from 8.1 to twenty dwelling units per acre.

The RHD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for high-density multi-family dwelling units. The allowable residential density ranges from fifteen to thirty-five units per acre.

The RLD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for the development of single-family detached, two-family, and three-family homes. All interior lots are restricted to single-family homes. Corner lots can have one-, two-, or three-family homes. The maximum allowable residential density is 8.0 dwelling units per acre.

The RMD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for a mix of housing types. Typical residential land uses include single- and multi-family dwelling units, either attached or detached. The allowable residential density ranges from 8.1 to twenty dwelling units per acre.

The RHD zoning district is intended for areas appropriate for high-density multi-family dwelling units. The allowable residential density ranges from fifteen to thirty-five units per acre.

The CC zoning district is applied to areas suitable for a full range of retail, wholesale, and service uses... The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.4.

The GC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a range of community serving commercial, regional retail, and service land uses. The FAR is 0.6.

The O zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for administrative, financial, business, professional, and medical offices. Support commercial uses are also permitted, subject to limitations. The maximum FAR is 0.6.

The CC zoning district is applied to areas suitable for a full range of retail, wholesale, and service uses including retail stores, apparel stores, specialty shops, shopping centers and home furnishings. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) is 0.4.

The GC zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a range of community serving commercial, regional retail, and service land uses. The FAR is 0.6.