Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 17 — ZONING›Subtitle I: - Introductory Provisions
Calaveras County Municipal Code Ch. 17.03 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map
Calaveras County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Calaveras County
Cite as: Calaveras County Municipal Code Chapter 17.03 · Text as of 2026-10-04
17.03.010 - Establishment of zoning districts.¶
The county shall be classified into zoning districts, the designation and regulation of which are set forth in this zoning code and as follows.
A. Base Zones. The county is divided into base zoning districts which are established as shown in Table 17.03.010, Base and Overlay Zoning Districts.
B. Overlay Zones. Overlay zoning districts, one or more of which may be combined with a base zone, are established as shown in Table 17.03.010, Base and Overlay Zoning Districts.
TABLE 17.03.010: BASE AND OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
| Zone Symbol | Zone Name |
|---|---|
| Base Zones | Base Zones |
| Resource Zones | Resource Zones |
| GF | General Forest Zone |
| TP | Timber Production Zone |
| A1 | General Agriculture Zone |
| AP | Agriculture Preserve Zone |
| RA | Residential Agriculture Zone |
| Residential Zones* | Residential Zones* |
| RR | Rural Residential Zone |
| R1 | Single-Family Residential Zone |
| R2 | Two-Family Residential Zone |
| R3 | Multiple-Family Residential Zone |
| * Where provided, numerical designators denote the maximum density allowed or minimum parcel size required. | |
| • A number in parentheses following the zoning district indicates the maximum number of dwelling units per acre. | |
| • A number of 999 or less hyphenated from the zoning district indicates a minimum parcel size in acres. | |
| • A number greater than 999 hyphenated from the zoning district indicates a minimum parcel size in square feet. | |
| Commercial Zones | Commercial Zones |
| HC | Historic Center Zone |
| C1 | Local Commercial Zone |
| C2 | General Commercial Zone |
| CP | Professional Office Zone |
| Industrial Zones | Industrial Zones |
| M1 | Light Industrial Zone |
| M2 | General Industrial Zone |
| M4 | Business Park Zone |
| Public and Semi-Public Zones | Public and Semi-Public Zones |
| PS | Public Service Zone |
| REC | Recreation Zone |
| OS | Open Space Zone |
| Overlay Zones | Overlay Zones |
| -AO | Airport Overflight Overlay Zone |
| -EP | Environmental Protection Overlay Zone |
| -DR | Design Review Overlay Zone |
| -X | Parcel Size Limitation Overlay Zone |
| -ME | Mineral Extraction Overlay Zone |
| -PD | Planned Development Overlay Zone |
| -SP | Specific Plan Overlay Zone |
17.03.020 - Official zoning map and district boundaries.¶
The boundaries of the zones established by this zoning code are not included in this zoning code but are shown on the Official zoning map maintained by the county. The Official zoning map, together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zone boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the maps, have been adopted by the board of supervisors and are hereby incorporated into this zoning code by reference, together with any amendments previously or hereafter adopted, as though they were fully included here.
A. Uncertainty of Boundaries. If an uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zoning district shown on the Official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of alleys, lanes, streets, highways, streams, or railroads shall be construed to follow such centerlines.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following lot lines, city or county limits, or extraterritorial boundary lines shall be construed as following such lines, limits, or boundaries.
B. Parcels Containing Two or More Zoning Districts.
For parcels containing two or more zoning districts, the location of the zoning district boundary shall be determined by the planning director.
For parcels containing two or more zoning districts, the applicable regulations for each respective zone shall apply.
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