§ 21.02.040. Nature of Zoning Ordinance.

The Zoning Ordinance consists of the establishment of various districts, regulations and permit processes for the unincorporated territory of the County of Monterey.

The zoning districts list the uses which are allowed or may be allowed subject to discretionary permit processes. Those listed uses and other uses which are consistent with the Monterey County General Plan and applicable area plans may be allowed subject to appropriate permits. Other uses are prohibited. Further, the districts provide the regulation of structural height, bulk, and setbacks, as well as prescribing other site development amenities and requirements such as parking, landscaping, and lighting control.

This Title is not intended and shall not be construed as authorizing the County of Monterey, through the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator or Director of Planning, acting pursuant to this title, to exercise its power to grant or deny a permit in a manner which will take or damage private property for public use without the payment of just compensation therefor.

(Ord. No. 5135, §§ 90, 91, 7-7-2009; Ord. No. 5218, § 20, 6-28-2013)