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Title 18 — ZONING

Dorris Municipal Code Ch. 18.26 Public Agency, P-a

Dorris Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Dorris

Cite as: Dorris Municipal Code Chapter 18.26 · Text as of 2026-10-02

Sections:

  • 18.26.010
  • Purpose.
  • 18.26.020
  • General plan consistency.
  • 18.26.030
  • Density/intensity.
  • 18.26.040
  • Site development
  • standards.
  • 18.26.050
  • Permitted uses.
  • 18.26.060
  • Accessory uses.
  • 18.26.070
  • Conditional uses.

18.26.010 Purpose.

The P-A zone district is intended to allow projects, activities and facilities deemed neces- sary for the maintenance of the public health, safety and welfare, plus such other public pur- poses consistent with the general plan, includ- ing non-public activities permitted by governmental agencies. Public facilities include any activity undertaken or structures held, used or controlled for public or quasi- public purposes. Such determination shall be made without reference to the ownership of the structure or the realty upon which it is situated. Public facilities do not include telecommunica- tions facilities. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.020 General plan consistency.

This zone district is consistent with the pub- lic agency land use designation. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.030 Density/intensity.

A. One single-family unit per parcel for use as a caretaker dwelling. B. Minimum parcel size: none. C. Maximum lot coverage: one hundred (100) percent. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.040 Site development standards.

A. Setbacks (Minimum). 1. Front (when adjacent to): a. Commercial uses: none. b. Residential uses: ten (10) feet. 2. Rear (when adjacent to): a. Commercial uses: none. b. Residential uses: ten (10) feet. 3. Side (when adjacent to): a. Commercial uses: none. b. Residential uses: fifteen (15) feet plus one foot for every two feet by which the struc- ture exceeds twenty-eight (28) feet. B. Building. 1. Height: seventy (70) feet. 2. Distance between buildings: as required by the California Building Code. C. Lot Dimensions (Minimum). 1. Width: fifty (50) feet. 2. Depth: ninety (90) feet. D. Parking. Parking shall be provided by comparing the proposed use with those uses permitted in other chapters of this title, and applying the parking standard of the use most similar to the proposed use. If this comparison cannot be readily made, the required parking shall be established by the city council. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.050 Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted in the P-A zone district subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required per- mit(s): A. Federal, state, county, or municipal offices or facilities. B. Public and private schools including vocational schools, colleges and campuses.

179-43 (Revised 8-11) 179-43 (Revised 8-11) C. Public parking lots and structures, pub- lic restrooms. D. Parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, swim- ming pools, gymnasiums, ball fields, bocce courts, basketball, tennis and handball courts. E. Hospitals, health clinics and nursing homes. F. Community promotions, chamber of commerce and similar public service events. G. Public utilities, wells, storm drainage basins, power and phone substations. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.060 Accessory uses.

The following uses are permitted in the P-A zone district as an accessory to the primary per- mitted or conditionally permitted use: A. Garage or carport. B. Fences and walls. (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

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18.26.070 Conditional uses.

The following uses are permitted in the P-A zone district upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use. Set- backs and development criteria may be amended during the conditional use permit: A. Water and wastewater treatment facili- ties. B. Telecommunication facilities. C. Buildings and structures taller than specified in Section 18.26.040(B). (Ord. 210 § 3 (Exh. A) (part), 2007)

179-44 (Revised 5-17)

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