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Del Norte County Municipal Code § 21.25 C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District 21.25.10 Intent 21.25.20 Permitted Use…

Del Norte County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Del Norte County

Cite as: Del Norte County Municipal Code § 21.25 · Text as of 2026-10-02

21.25.10 Intent

It is the intent of the county to use this C-1 zone district to recognize those types of commercial use which have been found to be compatible with residential land uses. These uses by their nature are small, nonintensive, quiet and designed to be located within a residential neighborhood. The C-1 zone district is therefore consistent with the residential designations of the county General Plan or adopted specific plan land use element. Changes of district from neighborhood commercial district 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 neighborhood commercial district uses listed under the principal permitted use section herein shall be considered as the principal permitted use in the California Coastal 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 neighborhood commercial districts, subject to the provisions of Chapters 21.02 through 21.60.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.20 Permitted Use

Placement of a single-family residence, manufactured home, or mobile home.

(Ord. 2000-003 § 3, 2000: Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.30 Uses Permitted With A Use Permit

Uses permitted with a use permit in a C-1 district shall be as follows:

  1. Neighborhood commercial uses which meet the intent as set forth in Section 21.25.10 such as small retail shops, small professional offices, personal service shops or grocery stores.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.40 Building Height

Building height limit in a C-1 district shall be the same as the lowest building height limit of any adjoining residential zone district(s).

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.50 Minimum Lot Area

Minimum lot area in a C-1 district shall be three thousand square feet. Care shall be taken that C-1 zone districts are kept as small as possible to ensure compatibility with adjoining residential district.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.60 Lot Coverage

Percentage of lot coverage in a C-1 district is up to one hundred percent unless restricted by use permit or setback requirements.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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21.25.70 Yards

Front, rear and side yards are not required in a C-1 district except where the C-1 abuts a residential district. In such cases the setbacks shall be the same as required in the residential district.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

21.25.80 Parking

Adequate parking spaces shall be provided in a C-1 district. Unless otherwise specified by use permit, Chapter 21.44 (Off-Street Parking) of this title shall determine the number of required spaces.

(Ord. 83-03 (part), 1983)

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