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Fort Jones Municipal Code § 18.16.070 F-2 combining floodplain district
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Sec. 18.16.010. - R-1 district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Corner | Int | Corner |
| Single-family dwellings | No | 7,200 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Accessory buildings, if constructed with or subsequently to the main building or use | No | 40% | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||||
| Second single-family dwelling, when prior to the zoning ordinance a single-family dwelling existed on the rear half of the lot | Yes | 60% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Churches, parks, playgrounds, hospital, public building, schools | Yes | 10,000 | 10,000 | 70 | 60 | 60% | 45 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 20 |
| Home occupations; crop and tree farming | Yes | As noted in the use permit | As noted in the use permit | As noted in the use permit | As noted in the use permit | ||||||
| Supportive and transitional housing | No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Residential care facilities; six or fewer residents | No | 7,200 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Residential care facilities, seven or more residents | No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Farmworker housing, 6 or fewer residents | No | 7,200 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Farmworker housing; 12 units or fewer beds | No | 7,200 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 40% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| 1 sign—not over 4 sq. ft. in area and pertaining only to the sale, lease or rental of the property on which the sign is located | No | 5 |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.010; Ord. No. 2025-1, § 2 (Exh. B), 1-13-2025)
Sec. 18.16.020. - R-2 district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Lot Area |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Corner | Int | Corner | Minimum Lot Area | |
| All uses permitted in R-1 district | No | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district | All specified in the R-1 district |
| Duplex - single structure | No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 50% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | |
| All uses permitted in R-1 district; duplex- single structure | No; No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 50% | 35 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 3,600 1 garage or carport |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.020)
Sec. 18.16.030. - R-3 district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use permit required | Minimum building site (sq. ft.) | Minimum building site (sq. ft.) | Minimum lot width (feet) | Minimum lot width (feet) | Maximum allowable lot coverage by all structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum front yard req. (feet) | Minimum side yard req. (feet) | Minimum side yard req. (feet) | Minimum rear yard req. (feet) | Minimum rear yard req. (feet) | Minimum lot area per family unit (sq. ft.) | Minimum off-street parking space req. |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use permit required | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Maximum allowable lot coverage by all structures | Maximum Allowable height (feet) | Minimum front yard req. (feet) | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Minimum lot area per family unit (sq. ft.) | Minimum off-street parking space req. |
| All uses permitted in R-2 district | No | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 | As per section 18.12.010 |
| Multifamily dwellings, apartments, condos | No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 45 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1,200 | 1 parking per dwelling unit |
| Dwelling groups | Yes | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 35 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1,200 | 1 parking space per dwelling unit |
| Hotel, motel, rooming and boardinghouse; lodge, club, rest home, clinic, single room occupancy unit | Yes | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 45 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1,000 | 1 parking space for each room 1 parking space for each motel unit 1 space for each 6 seats in any assembly hall |
| Professional offices | Yes | 6,000 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 35 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1 parking space for each 200 ft. of gross floor area | |
| Single-family or duplex dwellings | No | 6,000 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 60% | 35 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1,200 | 1 garage or carport per dwelling unit |
| Professional offices, separate or combined with single-family dwelling | No | 6,000 | 6,000 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 35 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 3,600 | 1 space per dwelling unit and 1 space per each 300 sq. ft. of office space |
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
| The following shops and stores: apparel, bars, bakery (retail only), banks, barber, beauty, book, cleaning agencies, confectionary, department, florist, food gift, hardware, jewelry, millinery, newsstands, office buildings, parking lots (approved by town engineer), personal service establishments, photographers, restaurants, shoe repair, variety | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | None—unless combined with a P district. Section 18.16.090 |
| Launderettes, liquor stores, theaters, service stations, public utility uses but not including equipment yards, warehouse or repair shop, retail sales and personal services not within a building. | Yes | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | None-Unless combined with a P district |
| Signs pertaining to any permitted use | Yes | 35 | Use permit | Use permit | Use permit | Use permit | Use permit | ||||||
| Residential uses, hotels, motels | Yes | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 , and the RPO district, section 18.12.010 | ||
| Multifamily dwellings, apartments, condos | No | 7,200 | 7,200 | 70 | 60 | 75% | 45 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 10 | 1 parking space per dwelling unit |
| Supportive and transitional housing | No | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the R-3 district, section 18.12.010 | |
| Emergency shelters | No | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | As specified in the section 18.52 | |
| Low barrier navigation centers | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.030; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 4, § 4.02, 1976; Ord. No. 2025-1, § 2 (Exh. B), 1-13-2025)
Sec. 18.16.040. - M district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses or uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, are similar will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structures | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Corner | Int | Corner | Int | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
| Any uses permitted in the C-2 district, except residential uses, hotel, motel, churches and playgrounds | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 70 | 60 | 100% | 60 | 0 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | None—Unless combined with a P district |
| Wholesale stores and storage, service establishments, light and heavy industrial and manufacturing uses, which, in connection with, there is no appreciable offensive or objectionable odor, dust, noise or other nuisance factor | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 70 | 60 | 100% | 60 | 0 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 1 parking space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor space |
| Industrial or manufacturing uses, which, in the opinion of the planning commission, may be objectionable by reason of the production of offensive odors, dust, noise, bright lights, vibration, or involving the storage or handling of explosives or dangerous materials, and including, but not limited to those uses listed hereunder: Auto wrecking, bituminous paving plants and manufacturing of bituminous paving products, commercial excavation of building or construction materials, concrete batching plants, junkyards, manufacturing or storage of acids, cement, explosives or fireworks, fertilizer, gas, glue, gypsum, inflammable fluids, lime or plaster of Paris, refining or storage of petroleum or its products, salvage or war surplus yards, smelting of iron, tin or other ores. stockyards or slaughter of animals | Yes | 10,000 | 10,000 | 70 | 60 | 100% | 60 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 1 parking space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor space, or each three employees |
| Retail sales and personal service establishment | Yes | 2,500 | 2,500 | 70 | 60 | 100% | 60 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 1 parking space per unit |
| Residential use only when accessory to industrial or commercial uses | Yes | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | As required for principal industrial or commercial use. | ||||||
| Signs—appurtenant to permit use | No | 35 | |||||||||||
| Outdoor advertising signs and structures | Yes | 35 | |||||||||||
| Campground, trailer court, manufactured home park | Yes | 1 acre | 70 | 60 | 60% | 35 | 15 | 15 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 1.5 parking spaces per unit. garage or carport per family unit for attendants' residence |
| Restaurant or coffee shop, limited to groceries and necessary supplies pertinent to the primary use, and where entrance to such is from lobby or court without direct access from the street | Yes | Same as primary use. | Same as primary use. | Same as primary use. | Same as primary use. | Same as primary use. | Same as primary use. |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.070)
Sec. 18.16.050. - P combined parking district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the planning commission are similar, will be allowed | Use Permit Required | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Building Site (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structure | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Side Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Rear Yard Req. (feet) | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
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| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the planning commission are similar, will be allowed | Use Permit Required | corner | int | corner | int | Maximum Allowable Lot Coverage By all Structure | Maximum Allowable Height (feet) | Minimum Front Yard Req. (feet) | corner | int | corner | int | Minimum Off-Street Parking Space Req. |
| All uses in the district with which the P district is combined, provided that if the regulations of this section impose different regulations, the regulations of this district shall control | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | As specified in the district with which the P district is combined | 1 Parking space for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area in retail store and service stations; 1 parking space for each 6 seats in theaters. restaurants, bars and all public assembly places; 1 parking space for each two employees in industrial and manufacturing uses, but not less than 1 space per each 2,000 sq. ft. of gross use area |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.090; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 4, § 4.09, 1976)
Sec. 18.16.060. - F-1 combining floodplain district.¶
| Use Permit Required | |
|---|---|
| All uses in the district with which the F-1 district is combined, provided that if the regulations of this section impose different regulations, then regulations of this district shall control | Only the following uses are allowed in this zone: the growing and harvesting of field crops, vines, vegetable and horticultural specialties, excluding tree crops, the grazing of sheep, goats, horses, mules, bovine animals, and other domesticated quadrupeds; parks, campgrounds, playgrounds, golf courses, athletic fields, exclusive of structures; excavation and removal of rock, sand and gravel; public utility facilities. |
| Yes |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.100; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 4, § 4.10, 1976)
Sec. 18.16.070. - F-2 combining floodplain district.¶
| Subject to the provisions of chapter 18.20 , none but the following uses, or uses which in the opinion of the planning commission are similar, will be allowed | Use Permit Required |
|---|---|
| All uses in the district with which the F-2 district is combined, provided that if the regulations of this section impose different regulations, then regulations of this district shall control | All uses in this zone shall be subject to the following: the bottom of the structural floor of any building will be above the selected flood profile at an elevation determined by the town engineer, or his designate; and structure or building constructed or reconstructed shall be provided with footings and foundation capable of withstanding the effects of rising or flowing water. |
| Yes |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.110; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 4, § 4.11, 1976)
Sec. 18.16.080. - C-1 District.¶
| All uses permitted in C-1 district, excluding emergency shelters. | No | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | As specified in the C-1 district, section 18.12.010 | ||
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| Animal hospital, auto sales and service, automotive body repair, auto body and paint shop, commercial recreation, creameries, dry cleaners, heavy equipment, sales and service, laundry, locker plant, mortuary, nursery, plumbing shop, secondhand sales, sheet metal shop, tire shop, wholesaling | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | None—Unless combined with a P district |
| The following uses when conducted in a building or surrounded by a solid fence of board, masonry, or otherwise suitable material at least 6 ft. high: blacksmith shop, bottling plant, building materials, cabinet shop, cold storage, contractors' yard, feed and fuel yard, food processing, lumber yard, machine shop, outdoor storage and sales, pipe yard, public utility service yard, warehousing. | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | 0—except 10 ft. when adjacent to an R district | None-unless combined with a P district |
| Living quarters included in any commercial building or use | No | 2,500 | 2,500 | 30 | 30 | 100% | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None—unless combined with a P district |
| Signs—pertaining to any permitted use | Yes | 35 | Subject to conditions of use permit | Subject to conditions of use permit | Subject to conditions of use permit | Subject to conditions of use permit |
(Code 1987, § 18.16.030; Ord. No. 26-1976, art. 4, § 4.02, 1976; Ord. No. 2025-1, § 2 (Exh. B), 1-13-2025)
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