McLainberg Development Code

Land use regulations, zoning standards, and development procedures • Last amended April 17, 2026

About the Development Code

The McLainberg Development Code (DC) is the comprehensive land use and development regulatory document for the City of McLainberg. It implements the City's adopted General Plan by establishing zoning districts, land use regulations, development standards, and permit procedures. The Code was comprehensively updated in 2018 and is amended as needed to address changing conditions and state law requirements.

How to Use This Code

To determine what is allowed on a specific property: (1) Identify the zoning district using the Zoning Map; (2) Review the allowed uses in Chapter 4; (3) Check the development standards in Chapter 5; (4) Determine the required permit in Chapter 8. For complex projects, contact Community Development.

Legal Disclaimer

This online version of the Development Code is for reference only. In the event of any inconsistency between this version and the officially adopted Development Code on file with the City Clerk, the official adopted document controls. For certified copies, contact the City Clerk at (555) 760-4010. This Code is subject to amendment by the City Council following required public hearings.

Development Code Index

Chapter 1
General Provisions and Purpose
Purpose • Authority • Applicability • Consistency
Chapter 2
Definitions
Defined terms used throughout the Development Code
Chapter 3
Zoning Districts and Map
District descriptions • Zoning Map • Boundary interpretation
Chapter 4
Land Use Regulations by District
Permitted uses • Conditional uses • Use tables
Chapter 5
Development Standards
Setbacks • Height • Lot coverage • Parking • Landscaping
Chapter 6
Subdivisions
Map Act compliance • Tentative maps • Final maps • Lot line adjustments
Chapter 7
Environmental Review
CEQA procedures • Categorical exemptions • EIR requirements
Chapter 8
Permits and Procedures
Ministerial permits • CUPs • Variances • Design review
Chapter 9
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Continuation • Expansion limits • Discontinuance • Restoration
Chapter 10
Variances and Appeals
Variance findings • Appeal process • Decision authority

Recent Development Code Amendments

Ordinance Subject Adopted Effective Chapter
2026-04Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards Update (SB 9 Compliance)March 18, 2026April 17, 2026Ch. 4
2025-13EV Charging Standards for New DevelopmentNovember 4, 2025December 4, 2025Ch. 5
2025-09Downtown Specific Plan Design Guidelines UpdateAugust 5, 2025September 4, 2025Ch. 5
2025-05Parking Reduction Near Transit — TOD Overlay StandardsApril 1, 2025May 1, 2025Ch. 5
2024-10Streamlined Ministerial Approval for 100% Affordable HousingSeptember 3, 2024October 3, 2024Ch. 8
2024-06Short-Term Rental Development StandardsMay 7, 2024June 6, 2024Ch. 4
2023-09Cannabis Business Land Use RegulationsAugust 1, 2023August 31, 2023Ch. 4