Zoning (Ordinance) Updates

Zoning and subdivision regulations are contained in Title 20 "Zoning" of the City's Mill Valley Municipal Code.  The "Zoning Code" primarily governs the development and use of property in Mill Valley, and also establish the procedures by which the City reviews and makes decisions on applications for residential and commercial design review, conditional use permits and variances. Various pieces of the Zoning Code are updated through ordinance updates, which are reviewed by Planning Commission and adopted through City Council.  These updates are primarily based on the City's General Plan policies and programs, and assist in clarifying zoning and land use regulations and procedures.

2021 Updates

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Two-Unit Projects Allowed in Single Family Zone Ordinance and Addendum to Single Family Design Guidelines

2018 Updates

  • Wireless Telecommunications Final Ordinance (PDF)Staff Report (PDF)

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance. Modifications to MVMC 20.90 to address Junior ADUs; modify Floor Area square footage bonus and establish regulations for those ADUs created with Floor Area Bonus and/or exceptions to the development standards

 July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Staff Report (PDF)Attachments (PDF)

 2017 Updates

  • Second Units/Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): establishes regulations based on new state laws regarding ADUs.
  • Green Building: establishes new green building regulations (Tier 1 CalGreen) for new construction and major remodels.

2016 Updates

  • Affordable Housing Ordinance: Comprehensive update to Chapter 20.80 "inclusionary housing regulations" to include inclusionary housing requirements, impact fees, and establishing an affordable housing trust fund.  

 2015 Updates