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Zoning Ordinances / Regulations
The purpose of the zoning ordinance is to serve the general welfare, safety,
and health of the city and its residents and to recognize specific, sustainable,
and compatible uses for areas within its jurisdiction. In order to be effective
in accomplishing the jurisdiction’s goals and visions, a zoning ordinance /
Table 4‐1.
regulation should coincide with the adopted general plan. Zoning
ordinances / regulations are considered semi‐permanent planning tools
because they can be amended and lands can change their zoning
designation if they go through the proper process. Zoning is not required
by California law.
City and County Planning Tools
Zoning Code Dark Sky
Zoning Code Height Restrictions
Jurisdiction
Planning Tools
Solano County
City of Fairfield
City of Suisun City
City of Vacaville
City of Vallejo
Legend: = The tool exists but does not address land use issue(s) related to military compatibility. = The tool exists but only partially addresses land use issue(s) related
to military compatibility. =The jurisdiction does not employ this tool. = The tool exists and addresses land use issue(s) related to military compatibility.
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Existing Compatibility Tools