Del Norte County Municipal Code § 21.21.40 Building Height
Del Norte County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Del Norte County
Cite as: Del Norte County Municipal Code § 21.21.40 · Text as of 2026-10-02
21.21.10 Intent¶
The district classification is designed to be applied in areas having sufficient services to allow duplexes. Changes of district from low density multiple-family residence to another classification are to be made only where such uses are in accord with the General Plan or adopted specific plan.
For the purposes of Section 21.52.20(A)(4), the low density multiple-family residence district uses listed under the principal permitted use section herein shall be considered as the principal permitted use in the California Coast-al Zone. Variances and adjustments to the district's requirements and standards shall not be considered a principal permitted use for purposes of Section 21.52.20(A)(4).
The regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply in all low density multiple-family residence districts, subject to the provisions of Chapters 21.02 through 21.60.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.20 The Principal Permitted Use¶
The principal permitted low density multiple-family residence use includes:
A one-family residence or one two-family residence (duplex) per building site.
Accessory buildings and accessory uses appurtenant to an approved use.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.30 Uses Permitted With A Use Permit¶
Uses permitted with a use permit shall be as follows:
- Home occupations subject to Section 21.40.330.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.40 Building Height¶
Building height limit shall be thirty (30) feet for primary residences and sixteen (16) feet for detached accessory buildings including Accessory Dwelling Units.
(Ord. 2018-001 (part), 2018: Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.50 Minimum Lot Area¶
Minimum lot area shall be seven thousand two hundred square feet unless otherwise specified by a combining B district (Chapter 21.34) or D district (Chapter 21.36). The number of allowed units shall be determined by the allowable density specified by the land use element of the county General Plan for each building site.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.60 Minimum Lot Width¶
The minimum lot width shall be sixty feet.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.70 Lot Coverage¶
Percentage of lot coverage permitted shall be thirty-five percent.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
21.21.80 Yard Setbacks¶
Side yards shall be a minimum of five feet. Front yards shall be a minimum of twenty-five feet. Rear yards shall be a minimum of twenty feet for a main building, five feet for an accessory building.
(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)
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