Sonoma County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. SONOMA COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS |
Article 90. Local Area Development Guidelines. |
§ 26-90-020. Applicability.
(a)
Applicable Areas. The provisions of this division apply within the boundaries of the following local areas of the LG (Local Guidelines) combining zone in the Zoning Database:
(1)
Canon Manor West (LG/CMW).
(2)
Glen Ellen (LG/GE1), (LG/GE2).
(3)
Highway 116 Scenic Corridor (LG/116).
(4)
Penngrove Main Street (LG/PNG).
(5)
Russian River Corridor (LG/RRC).
(6)
Sebastopol Road Urban Vision Plan (LG/SVP).
(7)
The Springs, Highway 12 (LG/SPR).
(8)
Taylor/Sonoma/Mayacamas Mountains (LG/MTN).
(b)
Applicable Projects. Within the LG zone, provisions of this division apply to the following types of projects:
(1)
Discretionary Projects. This division applies to each proposed development and new land use that is subject to a discretionary land use permit under this Development Code; and
(2)
Ministerial Projects. This division applies to each building permit or other ministerial permit, unless an exemption is contained in the section herein specific to that local area.
The table below summarizes the permit requirements of each area:
Local Area Development Guideline Exempt
ProjectsDesign Review Permit
Planning Clearance Ministerial Projects (building permits) for exterior modification or new structures Discretionary Projects (use permits, subdivision, design review as otherwise required by code) Public
ProjectsBuilding Permit for new dwelling or sewer/water connection Canon Manor West No No Yes Glen Ellen Subarea 1 Yes Yes Glen Ellen Subarea 2 No Yes Highway 12/
The SpringsYes Yes Yes Hwy 116 Discretionary projects not visible from hwy No Yes Yes Penngrove Main Street Yes Yes Yes Russian River Corridor Dwellings of 3 or less units Yes Yes Sebastopol Road Urban Vision Plan Yes Yes Yes Taylor/Sonoma/Mayacamas Mountains -Accessory structures not requiring a building permit
-Ag structures
-Ag employee housing
-Structures not visible from public roadsYes Yes (c)
In the event of conflict. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Division and other requirements of this Development Code, the provisions of this Division shall control.
(Ord. No. 6057, § III(a), Exh. A, 2-4-2014)