Zoning
Each piece of property within the City of Pinole is part of a designated “zoning district.” These regulations oversee how the land will be used for residential, commercial, or industrial needs and how the land can be used (also known as “land uses” or “uses”) in a given zone. All these zoning regulations are specified in a detailed legislative policy document called the Pinole Zoning Ordinance, which determines if a particular use is either permitted by right (P), conditionally permitted upon issuance of a conditional use permit (C),or Not allowed (N).
The Zoning Ordinance also includes other physical controls for land development such as setbacks, height, parking, etc. For example, zoning regulations might:
- Govern sizes and shapes of buildings
- Limit the number of units or apartments that can exist on a property
- Require the accommodation of car or bicycle parking off of the street
- Set controls on childcare facilities, schools or hospitals
- Specify how late a business can remain open at night
It is important also to review the City’s Specific Plan to determine if additional standards and regulations apply to a particular property.