Chapter 806.2 — ZONES ESTABLISHED, ZONE MAP ADOPTED
Fresno County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Fresno County
806.2.010 - Zones Established ¶
Fresno County shall be divided into appropriate zones, which directly correspond to the land use designations outlined in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The following zones are established .
TABLE 2-1
| TABLE 2-1 | TABLE 2-1 | TABLE 2-1 |
|---|---|---|
| ZONES | ||
| Zone Map | Zone Name | General Plan Land Use |
| Symbol | Designation Implemented by | |
| Zone | ||
| Agricultural | ||
| AE | Exclusive Agricultural | Agriculture/Irrigated Agricultural, Westside/Eastside Rangeland |
| AL | Limited Agricultural | Agriculture/Irrigated Agricultural |
| A-1 | Agricultural | Variable |
| A-2 | General Agricultural | Variable |
| Residential | ||
| R-A | Single Family Residential Agricultural |
Low Density Residential |
| R-R | Rural Residential | Rural Residential, Foothill Rural Residential, Mountain Urban |
| R-1-A, R-1-AH | Single Family Residential | Low Density Residential |
| R-1-B | Single Family Residential | Low Density Residential |
| R-1-C | Single Family Residential | Medium Density Residential |
| R-1-E, R-1-EH | Single Family Residential | Low Density Residential |
| R-1 | Single Family Residential | Medium Density Residential |
| R-2, R-2-A | Low Density Multi-Family Residential |
Medium High Density Residential |
| R-3, R-3-A | Medium Density Multi- Family Residential |
Medium High Density Residential |
| R-4 | High Density Multi-Family Residential |
Medium High Density Residential |
| T-P | Trailer Park Residential | Variable |
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| Zone Map | Zone Name | General Plan Land Use |
|---|---|---|
Symbol |
Designation Implemented by | |
| Zone | ||
| Commercial | ||
| AC | Agricultural Commercial Center | Agriculture, Regional Commercial, Service Commercial |
| C-P | Administrative and Professional Office |
Office Commercial |
| C-R | Commercial Recreation | Special Commercial |
| C-1 | Neighborhood Shopping Center | Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial |
| C-2 | Community Shopping Center | Community Commercial, Regional Commercial |
| C-3 | Regional Shopping Center | Regional Commercial |
| C-4 | Central Trading | Central Business Commercial |
| C-6 | General Commercial | Service Commercial |
| RCC | Rural Commercial Center | Rural Settlement |
| R-P | Residential and Professional Office | Office Commercial |
| Industrial | ||
| C-M | Commercial and Light Manufacturing |
Mountain Commercial and Mountain Urban, Limited Industrial, General Industrial |
| M-1 | Light Manufacturing | Limited and General Industrial |
| M-2 | General Industrial | General Industrial, Limited Industrial |
| M-3 | Heavy Industrial | General Industrial, Limited Industrial |
| Special Purpose Zones | ||
| O | Open Conservation Land Use | Open Space, Public Lands and Open Space |
| P | Off-Street Parking | Commercial, Industrial, Mountain Commercial, and Mountain Urban |
| R-C | Resource Conservation | Open Space, Public Lands and Open Space |
| R-E | Recreational | Eastside Rangeland, Open Space, Public Lands and Open Space |
| RS | Rural Settlement | Rural Settlement |
| TPZ | Timberland Preserve | Open Space and Public Lands and Open Space |
| Overlay/Combining Zones | ||
| -M | Mountain Overlay | Mountain Residential and Mountain Commercial |
| -NB | Neighborhood Beautification | “Variable” |
| -HB | Highway Beautification | “Variable” |
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806.2.020 - Zone Maps Adopted ¶
The Board hereby incorporates the Official Zone Map (hereafter referred to as the Zone Map) as part of this Zoning Ordinance, which is on file with the Department.
A. Inclusion by reference . The Zone Map together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zone boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the map have been adopted by the Board in compliance with State law (Government Code Sections 65800 et. seq.) and are hereby incorporated into this Zoning Ordinance by reference as though they were fully included here.
B. Zone boundaries. The boundaries of the zones established by Section 806.2.010 shall be shown on the Zone Map as applicable.
C. Relationship to General Plan. The Zone Map shall implement the General Plan.
D. Map amendments. Amendments to the Zone Map shall follow the process established in Chapter 872.6 (Amendments).
E. Zone Map interpretation. The Zone Map shall be interpreted in compliance with Subsection B. (Zone boundaries), above.
806.2.030 – Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements ¶
A. Purpose. Chapters 808.2 through 818.2 determine which land uses are allowed in each zone established by Section 806.2.010 (Zones Established), what permit, or approval is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zone.
B. Permit requirements. Tables 2-2, 2-4, 2-6, and 2-8 within Chapters 808.2 through 819.2 provide for land uses that are:
Permitted subject to first obtaining a Zoning Clearance (Chapter 862.5) and compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance. These are shown as "P" uses in the tables. Structures erected to accommodate any of the land use activities listed as permitted (P) shall require the approval of a Site Plan Review in compliance with Chapter 854.5.
Allowed subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 842.5), and shown as "C" uses in the tables;
Allowed subject to the approval of a Director’s Review and Approval (Chapter 846.5), and shown as "D" uses in the tables;
Allowed subject to the approval of a Site Plan Review (Chapter 854.5), and shown as "SPR" uses in the tables;
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Allowed subject to the approval of a Temporary Use Permit (Chapter 858.5), and shown as “TUP” uses in the tables.
Certain specified land uses are allowed as unclassified uses through an Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 842.5) or Unclassified Director’s Review and Approval (Chapter 846.5).
Not allowed in particular zones, and shown as a "blank" (i.e., empty cell) in the tables.
- C. Obsolete and Deleted Zones. The following Zone Districts are considered obsolete or deleted. Obsolete Zone Districts may exist on the County-adopted zone map but applications to expand areas or propose additional parcels with these districts will not be accepted. Deleted districts have been removed as they no longer exist in unincorporated areas.
The A-1, A-2, AE-5 and R-A Zone Districts are obsolete districts and will not be expanded through the rezoning process.
The R-4 District no longer exists in the unincorporated areas and has been deleted from the Zoning Ordinance.
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– CHAPTER 808.2 AGRICULTURAL ZONES
808.2.010 – Purpose of Individual Agricultural Zones ¶
The purposes of the individual agricultural zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.
A. AE (Exclusive Agricultural) Zone.
The AE zone is intended to protect agricultural land and provide for those uses which are necessary and an integral part of an agricultural operation. This zone is intended to protect the general welfare of the agricultural community from encroachments of non-related agricultural uses.
The AE zone shall be accompanied by an acreage designation which establishes the minimum size of parcels that may be created within the zone, including designations of 640, 320, 160, 80, 40, and 20 acres. The AE zone is consistent with the Agriculture, Irrigated Agriculture, and Westside/Eastside Rangeland land use designations of the General Plan.
See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones regarding AE-5.
B. AL (Limited Agricultural) Zone.
The AL zone is intended to protect the general welfare of the agricultural community by limiting intensive uses in agricultural areas which may be incompatible with other less intensive agricultural operations.
The AL zone shall be accompanied by an acreage designation which establishes the minimum size of parcels that may be created within the zone, including designations of 640, 320, 160, 80, 40, and 20 acres. The AL zone is consistent with the Agriculture and Irrigated Agriculture land use designations of the General Plan. See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
C. A-1 (Agricultural) Zone. The A-1 zone is intended to provide for the development of those unincorporated parcels in the County which are not included in other zones. The A-1 zone is consistent with variable land use designations of the General Plan. See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and deleted Zones.
D. A-2 (General Agricultural) Zone. The A-2 zone is intended to protect those parcels requiring more protection than the A-1 zone provides, which do not by their nature require an exclusive or limited agricultural zoning. The A-2 zone is consistent with variable land use designations of the General Plan. See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and deleted Zones.
808.2.020 – Agricultural Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements ¶
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A. Allowed land uses.
Table 2-2 indicates the uses allowed within each agricultural zone and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Article 5 (Land Use and Development Review Procedures).
Agricultural uses represent the principal allowed use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, the agricultural character of each zone may be allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and/or temporary uses.
B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a “blank” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zone. Excludes unclassified uses.
C. Unclassified uses. Certain specified land uses are allowed as unclassified uses through an Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 842.5) or Unclassified Director’s Review and Approval (Chapter 846.5).
D. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in Table 2-2, the provisions of Section 802.1.020 (Rules of Interpretation) shall apply.
E. Site Plan Review required. All construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) shall require Site Plan Review approval in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
F. Applicable regulations. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a Section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other Sections of this Zoning Ordinance may also apply.
G. Compliance with Airport Land Use Policy Plan. All land uses specified as “P” (Permitted use) in the following land use tables that are located on sites within an approach zone of an airport safety zone shall require a Director’s Review and Approval to ensure compliance with the County’s Airport Land Use Commission’s Airport Land Use Policy Plans, as administered by the Fresno Council of Governments.
808.2.030 – Williamson Act Contracts and Specified Agricultural Zones ¶
A. Minimum Parcel Size for Lands Under Contract.
Properties under Contract shall be subject to the County of Fresno’s Interim Guidelines which include a parcel size minimum of 20 acres for prime farmland and 40 acres for non-prime farmland.
Homesite exception parcels shall maintain a minimum parcel size as required by state law (currently 10 acres).
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TABLE 2-2
ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONES
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | AL | A-13 | A-23 | See Section | ||
| Agricultural Uses | ||||||
| Agricultural Accessory Storage, Structures,and Uses |
P | P | P | P | ||
| Agricultural Commercial Center | C | C | 834.4.040 | |||
| Agricultural Processing, Area Products,includingCooperatives |
C | C | ||||
| Agricultural harvesting, curing, processing, packaging, packing, sales, shipping for products produced on-site (i.e., not subject to Section 834.4.390). |
P | P | ||||
| Agricultural processing, packaging, sales, shipping, etc. (products may be from on- or off- site holdings when owned by the same entityas the facility. |
P | P | 834.4.390 | |||
| Animal Raising, Specialty Commercial |
D | D | D | 834.4.050 | ||
| Animal Uses (includes fish and fur bearingin the A-2) |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.050 | |
| Aquaculture (includes Fish Farms, Commercial) |
D | D | D | D | ||
| Cattle Dairies and Feedlot Facilities (DoesNOTexceed a capacityof 500 cattle) |
D | D | 834.4.110 | |||
| Cattle Dairies and Feedlot Facilities (Does exceed a capacity of 500 cattle) |
C | C | 834.4.110 | |||
| CropProduction | P | P | P | P | ||
| Grain Elevators,Commercial | C | C | ||||
| Key to Permit Requirements | Key to Permit Requirements | Key to Permit Requirements | ||||
| --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | ||||
| P | Permitted use | |||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | ||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | ||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | ||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-2 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||||
| AE | AL | A-13 | A-23 | See Section | ||
| Agricultural Uses (Continued) | ||||||
| Hog/Swine Personal Use(4 max.) | P | 834.4.050 | ||||
| Hog/Swine, Sheep, or Goat Feed Lots |
C | C | ||||
| Hog/Swine Ranches | C | C | 834.4.050 | |||
| Horticulture/Greenhouses | P | D | P | D | ||
| Meat Processing,Commercial | C | C | 834.4.230 | |||
| Mushroom Growing | C | C | C | |||
| Mushroom Growing,Incidental | C | C | C | |||
| PoultryRaising,Large | D | D | D | 834.4.290 | ||
| PoultryRaising,Small | P | P | P | 834.4.290 | ||
| Poultry/Rabbit Processing | C | C | ||||
| Stock Yards/Feed Lots | C | C | C | |||
| Value-added agricultural uses in addition to agricultural harvesting, curing, processing, packaging, packing, sales, and shipping for productsproduced on-site. |
P | 834.4.390 | ||||
| Commercial establishments for the processing of agricultural products and value-added uses not authorized under the by-right value-added uses above. |
C | 834.4.390 | ||||
| Wineries/Distilleries,Large | C | C | C | |||
| Wineries/Distilleries,Small | D | D | D | 834.4.410 | ||
| Wholesale Limited Winery Distilleryand Brewery |
P | P | 834.4.415 | |||
| Micro Winery, Distillery and Brewery |
P | P | 834.4.415 | |||
| Minor Winery, Distillery and Brewery |
P | P | 834.4.415 | |||
| Agricultural Sales and Service Uses | ||||||
| Agricultural Chemicals, Sales and Service |
C | C | ||||
| Agricultural Auction /Sales Yards | C | C | C | |||
| BuildingMaterials Sales | C | C | ||||
| Commercial Dehydration Operations |
C | C | ||||
| Contactors Storage Yard, Agricultural Services |
D | D | ||||
| Dog Grooming (in conjunction with single-familyresidence) |
D | D | D | D |
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| Farm Equipment and Machinery Sales, Rental, Storage and Maintenance |
C | C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Labor Contractor Services | D | D |
Key to Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use | |
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 |
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 |
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 |
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-2 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||||
| AE | AL | A-13 | A-23 | See | ||
| Section | ||||||
| Agricultural Sales and Service Uses(Continued) | ||||||
| Feed and Farm Supplies Sales | C | C | ||||
| Horticultural Services | D | C | C | C | ||
| Horticultural Services,Accessory | P | D | P | |||
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distribution Sales,and Storage |
C | C | C | |||
| Plant Nurseries | D | 834.4.180 | ||||
| Plant Nurseries,Private | P | 834.4.180 | ||||
| Roadside Agricultural Stands, Permanent |
D | D | D | D | 834.4.370 | |
| Roadside Agricultural Stands, Temporary |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.370 | |
| Stables,Commercial | D | D | D | D | 834.4.050 | |
| Stables,Private | P | P | P | P | 834.4.050 | |
| Veterinary Clinics and Animal Hospitals |
D | D | D | D | ||
| Water Well Drilling/Pump Installation |
P | P | P | P | ||
| Welding and Blacksmith (as part of farm equipment sales and service). |
P | P | ||||
| Residential Uses | ||||||
| AccessoryStructures | P | P | P | P | 834.4.020 | |
| Additional On-Site Dwellings | ||||||
| Accessory Dwelling Units |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.030.B | |
| Second DwellingUnits | D | D | D | D | 834.4.030.C | |
| Child Day Care Home, (up to 14 children) |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.100 | |
| Employee Housing (six or fewer residents) |
P | P | P | P |
Key to Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use | |
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 |
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 |
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 |
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
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- 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
- See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-2 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||||
| AE | AL | A-1 | A-2 | See Section | ||
| Residential Uses (Continued) | ||||||
| Farmworker Housing,Complexes | P | P | P | P | 834.4.160 | |
| Farmworker Housing,Temporary | P | P | 834.4.150 | |||
| Home Occupations,Class I | P | P | P | P | 834.4.190 | |
| Home Occupations,Class II | D | D | D | D | 834.4.190 | |
| Household Pets | P | P | P | P | ||
| Kennels,Private | P | D | P | D | ||
| Manufactured/Factory Built Housing |
P | P | P | P | ||
| Mobile Home, Temporary (If 2nd Residence) |
D | D | D | D | ||
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | ||||||
| Single-FamilyDwelling | P | P | P | P | ||
| Supportive Housing (GC 65650) | P | P | P | P | ||
| SwimmingLessons | C | C | 834.4.360 | |||
| TemporaryUses | TUP | TUP | 858.5 | |||
| Transitional Housing | P | P | P | P | ||
| Nonresidential Uses | ||||||
| Observatories | C | C | C | C | ||
| Public Facilities | D | D | D | D | ||
| Public UtilityFacilities | C | C | C | C | ||
| Key to Permit Requirements | ||||||
| --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | ||||
| P | Permitted use | |||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | ||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | ||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | ||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
- 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed. 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
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TABLE 2-2 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||||
| AE | AL | A-1 | A-2 | See Section | ||
| Communication Facilities | ||||||
| Microwave RelayStructures | D | D | D | D | 834.4.420 | |
| Satellite Dish Antenna | P | P | P | P | 834.4.420 | |
| Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation Uses | ||||||
| Agritourism | P | P | ||||
| Assembly/MeetingFacilities | D | D | D | D | ||
| Golf Courses | C | C | ||||
| Guest Ranches | C | C | ||||
| Historic and Monument Sites | P | P | P | P | ||
| Off Road Vehicles | C | C | ||||
| Philanthropic/Charitable, Agricultural Institutions |
D | D | D | |||
| Racetracks | C | C | ||||
| Schools,Private | D | D | D | D | ||
| Schools,Public | D | D | D | D | ||
| Stables,Commercial | D | D | D | D | ||
| Stables,Private | P | P | P | P | ||
| Other | ||||||
| Airports,Small/Private | C | C | C | C | ||
| Antique Sales | D | D | D | |||
| Interstate Interchange Commercial Centers | C | C | ||||
| Interstate Interchange Impact Areas | D | D | ||||
| Kennels,Boardingand Training | C | |||||
| Kennels, Breeding and Personal, on sites with upto five acres. |
C | |||||
| Kennels, Breeding and Personal, on sites with five or more acres. |
D | |||||
| Kennels,Commercial | C | C | C | C | ||
| Personal/RV Storage | C | 834.4.270 | ||||
| Solar EnergySystem,Private | P | P | P | P | ||
| Surface MiningOperations | C | C | C | C | ||
| TemporaryMill/ChippingFacilities | P | 834.4.380 |
Key to Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use | |
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 |
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 |
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 |
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
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2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
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808.2.040 – Agricultural Zone General Development Standards ¶
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-3, in addition to the general development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3 (Development and Operational Standards).
TABLE 2-3
AGRICULTURAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE
| Development Feature | AE | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions required for eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. Minimum Parcel Size 20 acres (or by the stated zone designation: 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, 640 acres, as in AE-20 or AE-640), except as provided for in 822.3.080.F (Homesites). Rezoning to AE-5 is not allowed. 20 acres (or by the stated zone designation: 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, 640 acres, as in AL-20 or AL-640), except as provided for in 822.3.080.F (Homesites). |
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| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
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| Interior | 5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
| Corner | 5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
| Siding on freeways/railroad ROW | 5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. 90 ft. cul-de sac |
5.0 acres or more none; below 5.0 acres 165 ft. 90 ft. cul-de sac |
| Minimum Parcel Depth 5.0 acres or more none. Minimum depth to width ration not to exceed 4:1 5.0 acres or more none. Parcels resulting from the division of sections with less than 640 acres into units of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, or 1/32 of a section shall also be deemed to be equivalent to the corresponding and respective parcel areas required by the acreage designations. The acreage shall be measured from the center of any abutting roadway, stream, railroad,or otherpublic right-of-waythat serve as a boundaryline. |
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| Maximum (Gross) Population Density | 1 DU/based upon zone designation,as in 1/20 or 1/640 |
1 DU/based upon zone designation,as in 1/20 or 1/640 |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. |
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| Front | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Side(each) | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Street side | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Accessory structures | See Section 834.4.020 (Accessory Structures). Exception: Zero- foot setback is 100 ft. frompropertyline. |
|
| Maximum Parcel Coverage(10) | None | None |
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| Development Feature | AE | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions required for eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. Minimum Parcel Size 20 acres (or by the stated zone designation: 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, 640 acres, as in AE-20 or AE-640), except as provided for in 822.3.080.F (Homesites). Rezoning to AE-5 is not allowed. 20 acres (or by the stated zone designation: 20, 40, 80, 160, 320, 640 acres, as in AL-20 or AL-640), except as provided for in 822.3.080.F (Homesites). |
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| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
6 ft. (40 ft. when related to animals) |
None |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| 35 ft. (If exceeding two stories, an emergency exit (door/window no less than two feet wide and having a minimum area of six square feet shall be provided to the uppermost story no more than 28 feet above the finished grade below the opening.) |
35 ft. |
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| Development Feature | AE | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Structure - Maximum Height | 35 ft. (except non-dwelling structures [e.g., silos, water tanks, windmills, and other accessoryfarm structures]) |
35 ft. (except non-dwelling structures [e.g., silos, water tanks, windmills, and other accessoryfarm structures]) |
| Silos, Water Tanks, Windmills, and other Accessory Farm Structures - Maximum Height |
60 ft. | 60 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) | |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
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TABLE 2-3 AGRICULTURAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | A-1 | A-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions required for eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. Minimum Parcel Size 100,000 sq. ft. 100,000 sq. ft. |
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| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
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| Interior | 165 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Corner | 165 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 165 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 165 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 90 ft. | 90 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 170 ft. | 170 ft. |
| Maximum(Gross)Population Density | 1 DUper zone designation | 1 DUper zone designation |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. |
|
| Front | Consistent with the zone in which the use is listed as allowed; or more than one zone, the least restrictive shall apply. |
35 ft. |
| Side(each) | Consistent with the zone in which the use is listed as allowed; or more than one zone, the least restrictive shall apply. |
20 ft. |
| Street side | 35 ft. | |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 35 ft. | |
| Rear | 20 ft. | |
| Accessory structures | See Section 834.4.020 (Accessory Structures). Exception: Zero- foot setback is 100 ft. frompropertyline. |
|
| Maximum Parcel Coverage(10) | None | None |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
Consistent with the zone in which the use is listed as allowed; or more than one zone, the least restrictive shall apply. |
6 ft. from main structure |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| Consistent with the zone in which the use is listed as allowed; or more than one zone, the least restrictive shall apply. |
35 ft. | |
| Accessory Structure - Maximum Height | Consistent with the zone in which the use is listed as allowed; or more than one zone, the least restrictive shall apply. |
35 ft. (except non-dwelling structures [e.g., silos, water tanks, windmills, and other accessoryfarm structures]) |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) | |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
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| Development Feature | A-1 | A-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions required for eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. Minimum Parcel Size 100,000 sq. ft. 100,000 sq. ft. |
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| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
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– CHAPTER 810.2 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
810.2.010 – Purpose of Individual Residential Zones ¶
The purposes of the individual residential zones and the manner in which they are applied are as follows.
A. R-A (Single Family Residential Agricultural) Zone. The R-A zone identifies areas appropriate for lower density development and small-scale agricultural uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-A zone is consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan; see Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
B. R-R (Rural Residential) Zone. The R-R zone identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses, including limited agricultural activities (e.g., greenhouses, fruit and nut trees, and vines), within a semi-rural environment, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-R zone is consistent with the Rural Residential, Foothill Rural Residential, and Mountain Urban land use designations of the General Plan.
C. R-1-A, R-1-AH (Single Family, Low Density Residential) Zones. The R-1-A and R-1-AH zones identify areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses with urban standards, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-1-A and R-1-AH zones are consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan;
D. R-1-B (Single Family, Low Density Residential) Zone. The R-1-B zone identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses with urban standards, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The R-1-B zone is consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
E. R-1-C (Single-Family Residential Medium Density) Zone. The R-1-C zone identifies areas appropriate for conventional single-family uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel, unless within a planned development. The R-1-C zone is consistent with the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
F. R-1-E, R-1-EH (Single-Family Residential Low Density) Zones. The R-1-E and R-1-EH zones identify areas appropriate for single-family residential estate uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel. The standards for both zones are identical except that horses are an allowed use in the R-1-EH zone. The R-1-E and R-1-EH zones are consistent with the Low-Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
G. R-1 (Single-Family Residential Medium Density) Zone. The R-1 zone identifies areas appropriate for conventional single-family uses, with not more than one primary dwelling unit per parcel, unless within a planned development. The R-1 zone is consistent with the Medium Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
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H. R-2, R-2-A (Multi-Family Low Density) Zones. The R-2 and R-2-A zones identify areas appropriate for low density multi-family residential uses, in order to provide for light, privacy, air, safety, and insulation against transmission of sound. The R-2 and R-2-A zones are consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
I. R-3, R-3-A (Multi-Family Medium Density) Zones. The R-3 and R-3-A zones identify areas appropriate for medium density multi-family residential uses. The standards for both zones are identical except that structure heights are limited to a single story in the R-3-A zone. The R-3 and R-3-A zones are consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan.
J. R-4 (Multi-Family High Density) Zone. The R-4 zone identifies areas appropriate for high density multi-family residential uses. The R-4 zone is consistent with the Medium-High Density Residential land use designation of the General Plan see Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
K. T-P (Trailer Park Residential) Zone. The T-P zone identifies areas appropriate for the accommodation of residential mobile homes and manufactured housing. A T-P zone shall not be less than five acres in size. The T-P zone is consistent with variable land use designations of the General Plan.
810.2.020 – Residential Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements ¶
A. Allowed land uses.
- Table 2-4 indicates the uses allowed within each residential zone and the planning permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Article 5 (Land Use and Development Review Procedures).
- Residential uses represent the principal allowed use, and only those additional uses that are complementary to, and can exist in harmony with, the residential character of each zone may be allowed as accessory, conditionally permitted, and/or temporary uses.
B. Prohibited land uses. Any table cell with a “blank” means that the listed land use is prohibited in that specific zone. Excludes unclassified uses.
C. Unclassified uses. Certain specified land uses are allowed as unclassified uses through an Unclassified Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 842.5) or Unclassified Director’s Review and Approval (Chapter 846.5).
D. Land uses not listed. For land uses not listed in Table 2-4, the provisions of Section 802.1.020 (Rules of Interpretation) shall apply.
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E. Site Plan Review required. Construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) may require Site Plan Review approval in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
F. Applicable Regulations. Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a Section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other Sections of this Zoning Ordinance may also apply.
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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-A | R-R | R-2 | R-3 | T-P | See Section | ||
| R-2-A | R-3-A | ||||||
| Residential | |||||||
| AccessoryStructures | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.020 | |
| Accessory Vending Machines,expanded |
D | D | D | 834.4.400 | |||
| Accessory Vending Machines,regular |
P | P | P | 834.4.400 | |||
| Additional On-Site Dwellings | |||||||
| Accessory Dwelling Units |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.030. B |
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| Second Dwelling Units |
D | D | 834.4.030. C |
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| Child DayCare Center | C | C | C | C | C | 834.4.100 | |
| Child Day Care, (up to 14 children) |
P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.100 | |
| DensityBonus | P | P | 824.3.010 | ||||
| Employee Housing (six or fewer residents) |
P | P | P | P | |||
| Farmworker Housing Complexes |
P | P | 834.4.160 | ||||
| Fraternities/Sororities | D | ||||||
| Home Occupations,Class I | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.190 | |
| Home Occupations,Class II | D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.190 | |
| Household Pets | P | P | P | P | P | ||
| Key to Permit Requirements | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | |||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See | |||||
| Chapter | |||||||
| P | Permitted use | ||||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | |||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | |||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | |||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A,
R-4and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.
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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-A3 | R-R | R-2 | R-3 | T-P | See Section | ||
| R-2-A | R-3-A | ||||||
| Residential(Continued) | |||||||
| Manufactured/Factory Built Housing |
P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.330 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | P | ||||||
| Mobile Home Park Services | D | 834.4.240 | |||||
| Mobile Home Planned Residential Developments |
C | ||||||
| Mobile Home,Temporary | D | D | 834.4.330 | ||||
| Multi-FamilyDwellings | P | P | 834.4.430 | ||||
| Planned Residential Developments |
C | C | C | 834.4.280 | |||
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | P | P | |||||
| Residential Care Homes | D | ||||||
| Single-FamilyDwelling | P | P | P | P | |||
| Single Room Occupancy,Small | P | P | 834.4.340 | ||||
| Single Room Occupancy,Large | C | C | 834.4.340 | ||||
| Supportive Housing (GC 65650) | P | P | P | P | |||
| TemporaryUses | |||||||
| Transitional Housing | P | P | P | P | |||
| 16BNonresidential | |||||||
| BroadcastingStudios | C | C | |||||
| Contractors Storage Yard, Agricultural Services |
D | D | |||||
| Hospitals/Sanitariums | C | C | |||||
| Kennel,Commercial | C | C | |||||
| Kennel,Private | D | D | |||||
| Observatories,upto 3,000 sq. ft. | D | ||||||
| Observatories, 3,001 sq. ft. or greater |
C | ||||||
| Observatories,anysize | C | C | C | C | |||
| Key to Permit Requirements | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | |||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | |||||
| P | Permitted use | ||||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | |||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | |||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | |||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed. 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in
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compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.
- 3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-A3 | R-R | R-2 | R-3 | R-4 | T-P | See Section | |
| R-2-A | R-3-A | ||||||
| Nonresidential(continued) | |||||||
| Public Utility Facilities, Large |
D | D | D | D | D | D | See Article 7 |
| Public Utility Facilities, Small |
P | P | P | P | P | P | See Article 7 |
| Rural Commercial Center | C | 834.4.040 | |||||
| SwimmingSchools,Large | C | C | 834.4.360 | ||||
| SwimmingSchools,Small | D | D | 834.4.360 | ||||
| Agricultural and Open Space Resources | |||||||
| Agricultural accessory storage, structures, and uses. |
P | P | |||||
| Agricultural product sales, produced on-site |
P | P | |||||
| Animal uses, 20,000 sq. ft. orgreater |
P | 834.4.050 | |||||
| Animal Uses, 36.000 sq. ft. orgreater |
P | P | 834.4.050 | ||||
| Beekeeping | P | D | 834.4.070 | ||||
| Commercial Crop Production |
P | P | |||||
| Horticulture/ Greenhouses |
C | C | 834.4.180 | ||||
| Horticulture/ Greenhouses,Private |
P | P | 834.4.180 | ||||
| Key to Permit Requirements | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | |||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | |||||
| P | Permitted use | ||||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | |||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | |||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | |||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.
3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-4 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit | Permit | Requirement by Zone2 | Requirement by Zone2 | Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-A3 | R-R | R-2 | R-3 | R-4 | T-P | See Section | ||
| R-2-A | R-3-A | |||||||
| Agricultural and Open Space Resources(Continued) | ||||||||
| Hog/Swine Ranches | C | C | ||||||
| Plant Nurseries | C | C | ||||||
| Plant Nurseries,Private | P | P | ||||||
| PoultryRaising,Large | C | C | 834.4.290 | |||||
| PoultryRaising,Small | D | D | 834.4.290 | |||||
| Stables,Commercial | C | |||||||
| Stables,Private | P | P | ||||||
| Wholesale Limited Winery Distilleryand Brewery |
P | 834.4.415 | ||||||
| Micro Winery, Distillery and Brewery |
D | 834.4.415 | ||||||
| Minor Winery, Distillery and Brewery |
C | 834.4.415 | ||||||
| Landscaping/limited agriculture - Millerton Specific Plan Area (tertiary treated irrigation water) |
C | 834.4.440 | ||||||
| Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation | ||||||||
| Clubs and Lodges | C | C | C | |||||
| Country Clubs and Golf Courses |
C | C | C | C | C | |||
| Libraries,Public | D | D | D | |||||
| Places of Worship | C | C | C | C | C | |||
| Schools,Private | D | D | D | D | D | |||
| Schools,Public | D | D | D | D | D | |||
| Schools, Motorcycle Safetyand Training |
D | 834.4.320 | ||||||
| Recreational Vehicle Park | C | |||||||
| Communication Facilities | ||||||||
| Microwave Relay Structures |
D | D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.420 | |
| Satellite Dish Antenna | P | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.420 | |
| Key to Permit Requirements | ||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | ||||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | ||||||
| P | Permitted use | |||||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | ||||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | ||||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | ||||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
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Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review). For the R-2, R-2-A, R-3, R-3-A, R-4 and T-P a Site Plan Review shall be required. A single-family residence in the R-2 and R-2-A is excepted from this requirement.
3 See Section 806.2.030.C for Obsolete and Deleted Zones.
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TABLE 2-4-1 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1, | ||||||
| R-1-B, | R-1-A | R-1-AH | R-1-E | R-1-EH | See Section | |
| R-1-C | ||||||
| Residential | ||||||
| AccessoryStructures | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.020 |
| Additional On-Site Dwellings | ||||||
| Accessory Dwelling Units |
P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.030.B |
| Second Dwelling Units |
D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.030.C |
| Child DayCare Center | C | C | C | C | C | 834.4.100 |
| Child Day Care, (up to 14 children) |
P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.100 |
| DensityBonus | P | 824.3.010 | ||||
| Employee Housing (six or fewer residents) |
P | P | P | P | P | |
| Farmworker Housing Complexes |
C | C | C | C | 834.4.160 | |
| Farmworker Housing, Temporary |
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| Home Occupations,Class I | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.190 |
| Home Occupations,Class II | D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.190 |
| Household Pets | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Key to Permit Requirements | Key to Permit Requirements | Key to Permit Requirements | ||||
| --- | --- | --- | ||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | ||||
| P | Permitted use | |||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | ||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | ||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | ||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
- 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed. 2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
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ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1, | R-1-E | ||||||
| R-1-B, | R-1-A | R-1-AH | R-1-EH | See Section | |||
| R-1-C | |||||||
| Residential(Continued) | |||||||
| Manufactured/Factory Built Housing |
P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.330 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | |||||||
| Mobile Home Park Services | 834.4.240 | ||||||
| Mobile Home Planned Residential Developments |
|||||||
| Mobile Home,Temporary | 834.4.330 | ||||||
| Multi-FamilyDwellings | |||||||
| Planned Residential Developments |
C | C | C | C | C | 834.4.280 | |
| Residential Care Homes | |||||||
| Single-FamilyDwelling | P | P | P | P | P | ||
| Supportive Housing (GC 65650) | P | P | P | P | P | ||
| TemporaryUses | |||||||
| Transitional Housing | P | P | P | P | P | ||
| 17BNonresidential | |||||||
| BroadcastingStudios | |||||||
| Contractors Storage Yard, Agricultural Services |
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| Hospitals/Sanitariums | |||||||
| Kennel,Commercial | |||||||
| Kennel,Private | |||||||
| Observatories,upto 3,000 sq. ft. | |||||||
| Observatories, 3,001 sq. ft. or greater |
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| Observatories,anysize | C | C | C | C | C | ||
| Key to Permit Requirements | |||||||
| --- | --- | --- | |||||
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter | |||||
| P | Permitted use | ||||||
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 | |||||
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 | |||||
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 | |||||
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
- 1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
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TABLE 2-4-1 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1, | R-1-E | ||||||
| R-1-B, | R-1-A | R-1-AH | R-1-EH | See Section | |||
| R-1-C | |||||||
| Nonresidential(continued) | |||||||
| Public Utility Facilities, Large |
D | D | D | D | D | See Article 7 | |
| Public Utility Facilities, Small |
P | P | P | P | P | See Article 7 | |
| Rural Commercial Center | 834.4.040 | ||||||
| SwimmingSchools,Large | C | C | C | C | C | 834.4.360 | |
| SwimmingSchools,Small | D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.360 | |
| Agricultural and Open Space Resources3 | |||||||
| Agricultural accessory storage, structures, and uses(private use). |
P | P | P | P | |||
| Agricultural product sales, produced on-site |
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| Animal uses, private 20,000 sq. ft. orgreater |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.050 | ||
| Animal Uses, 36.000 sq. ft. orgreater(private use) |
P | P | P | P | 834.4.050 | ||
| Beekeeping | 834.4.070 | ||||||
| Commercial Crop Production |
C | C | C | C | |||
| Horticulture/ Greenhouses |
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| Horticulture/ Greenhouses,Private |
P(3) | P(3) | P(3) | P(3) | 834.4.180 | ||
| Landscaping/limited agriculture - Millerton Specific Plan Area (tertiary treated irrigation water) |
C | C | C | 834.4.440 |
Key to Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use | |
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 |
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 |
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 |
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
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2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
3 Crop production for personal use only shall be limited to hay crops, orchards, pasture crops, row crops, and vineyards. Storage of petroleum products only for use of the occupants of the premises, but not for resale or distribution.
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TABLE 2-4-1
ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES (Continued)
| Land Use1 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 | Permit Requirement by Zone2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-1, | R-1-E | |||||
| R-1-B, | R-1-A | R-1-AH | R-1-EH | See Section | ||
| R-1-C | ||||||
| Agricultural and Open Space Resources(Continued)3 | ||||||
| Stables,Private | P(3) | P(3) | P(3) | P(3) | 834.4.050 | |
| Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation | ||||||
| Clubs and Lodges | ||||||
| Country Clubs and Golf Courses |
C | C | C | C | C | |
| Libraries,Public | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Places of Worship | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Schools,Private | C | C | C | C | C | |
| Schools,Public | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Communication Facilities | ||||||
| Microwave Relay Structures |
D | D | D | D | D | 834.4.420 |
| Satellite Dish Antenna | P | P | P | P | P | 834.4.420 |
Key to Permit Requirements
| Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| P | Permitted use | |
| C | Conditional Use Permit required | 842.5 |
| D | Director’s Review and Approval required | 846.5 |
| TUP | TemporaryUse Permit required | 858.5 |
| Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes:
1 See Article 7 for definitions of the land uses listed.
2 For any land use listed as permitted (P), a Director approved Site Plan Review Permit may be required for all construction activities (e.g., additions, alterations, construction, reconstruction, or remodeling) in compliance with Chapter 854.5 (Site Plan Review).
3 Crop production for personal use only shall be limited to hay crops, orchards, pasture crops, row crops, and vineyards. Storage of petroleum products only for use of the occupants of the premises, but not for resale or distribution.
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810.2.030 - Residential Zone General Development Standards ¶
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-5, in addition to the general development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 3 (Development and Operational Standards).
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE
| Development Feature | R-A | R-R |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 36,000 sq. ft. | 2.0 acres (or by zone designation: 5.0 acres) |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
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| Interior | 130 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Corner | 130 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 130 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 160 ft. | 165 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 90 ft. | 90 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 170 ft. | 170 ft. |
| Maximum(Gross)Population Density | 1 DU/36,000 net sq. ft. | 1 DU/parcel |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: In the RR District front yard setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or other game areas |
|
| Front | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Side(each) | 15 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Street side | 25 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 25 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Accessorystructures | See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures) | |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 30% | None |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
6 ft. from main structure* | 6 ft. from main structure* |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| 35 ft. | 35 ft. | |
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | 12 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050.G (Fences, Walls, and Hedges – Residential Standards) |
See Section 822.3.050.G (Fences, Walls, and Hedges – Residential Standards) |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) | |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.
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TABLE 2-5
RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | R-1-A, R-1-AH | R-1-B |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 20,000 sq. ft. | 12,500 sq. ft. 18,500 sq. ft. (Within the Fig Garden Neighborhood Plan and only when designated Low DensityResidential) |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
||
| Interior | 110 ft. | 80 ft. |
| Corner | 110 ft. | 90 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 110 ft. | 95 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 130 ft. | 100 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 80 ft. | 60 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 130 ft. 130 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 150 ft. (Parcels backing on freeways or railroad rights-of- way) |
110 ft. 120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 150 ft. (Parcels backing on freeways or railroad rights-of- way) |
| Maximum(Gross)Population Density | 1 DU/20,000 net sq. ft. | 1 DU/12,500 net sq. ft. |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or othergame areas. |
|
| Front | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Side(each) | 10 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Street side | 25 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 25 ft. | 25 ft. |
| Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Accessorystructures | See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures) | |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 30% | 35% |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
6 ft. from main structure* | 6 ft. from main structure* |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| 35 ft. | 35 ft. | |
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | 12 ft. | 12 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050.G (Fences, Walls, and Hedges – Residential Standards) |
See Section 822.3.050 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges) |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) |
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| Development Feature | R-1-A, R-1-AH | R-1-B |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 20,000 sq. ft. | 12,500 sq. ft. 18,500 sq. ft. (Within the Fig Garden Neighborhood Plan and only when designated Low DensityResidential) |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | R-1-C | R-1-E, R-1-EH |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 9,000 sq. ft. | 37,500 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
||
| Interior | 70 ft. | 150 ft. |
| Corner | 80 ft. | 150 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 85 ft. | 150 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 90 ft. | 160 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 50 ft. | 100 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 110 ft. 120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 130 ft. (Parcels backing on freeways or railroad rights-of- way) |
200 ft. |
| Maximum(Gross)Population Density | 1 DU/9,000 net sq. ft. | 1 DU/37,500 net sq. ft. |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100(Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or othergame areas. |
|
| Front | 25 ft. | 50 ft. |
| Side(each) | 7 ft. | 15 ft. |
| Street side | 15 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 20 ft. | 35 ft. |
| Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Accessorystructures | See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures) | |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 40% | 30% |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
6 ft. from main structure* | 6 ft. from main structure* |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| 35 ft. | 35 ft. | |
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | 12 ft. | 12 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) | |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
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structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | R-1 | R-2, R-2-A |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 6,000 sq. ft. | 6,600 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
||
| Interior | 60 ft. | 60 ft. |
| Corner | 65 ft. | 65 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 70 ft. | 70 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 80 ft. | 80 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 40 ft. | 40 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 100 ft. 120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 130 ft. (Parcels backing on freeways or railroad rights-of- way) |
100 ft. 120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 130 ft. (Parcels backing on freeways or railroad rights-of- way) |
| Maximum (Gross) Population Density | 1 DU/6,000 sq. ft. | 1 DU/2,175 sq. ft. (Parcels with less than 4,000 sq. ft. –no more than 1 DU) (Parcels with more than 4,000 sq. ft., but less than 6,000 sq. ft.– no more than 2 DU’s) |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or othergame areas. |
|
| Front | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Side(each) | 5 ft. | 5 ft |
| Street side | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
| Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
| Accessorystructures | See Section 834.4.020(AccessoryStructures) | |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 40% | 50% |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
6 ft. from main structure* | 10 ft. for main structures** 6 ft. for accessorystructures |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
|
| 25 ft. | 35 ft. (R-2) 20 ft.(R-2-A) |
|
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | 12 ft. | 12 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) | |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) | |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) |
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| Development Feature | R-1 | R-2, R-2-A |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | ||
| Minimum Parcel Size | 6,000 sq. ft. | 6,600 sq. ft. |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
|
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure.
** Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure. Ten ft. (minimum space for structures placed side to side), 15 ft. (minimum space for structures placed rear to side, front to side, with entries or exits into space), 20 ft. (minimum space for structures placed front to rear, rear to front, with entries or exits into space), and for structures placed front to front arranged about an interior court allowing a 10-foot wide driveway in the interior court, the driveway being access to the parking area or structure, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without the driveway, the space shall be 25 feet.
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | R-3, R-3-A |
|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor eachNEWLY CREATEDparcel. | |
| Minimum Parcel Size | 7,500 sq. ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
|
| Interior | 60 ft. |
| Corner | 65 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 70 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 110 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 45 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 110 ft. 120 ft. (Parcels facing on streets shown on the Circulation Element) 150 ft.(Parcels backingon freeways or railroad rights-of-way) |
| Maximum (Gross) Population Density | 1 DU/1,500 sq. ft. (with both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems) (As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems, but not less than 1 DU/1,500 sq. ft.) Exceptions noted in Section 820.3.040.B |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. Note: Front yard setbacks are required for areas constructed primarily/specifically for tennis courts or othergame areas. |
| Front | 15 ft. |
| Side(each) | 5 ft. |
| Street side | 10 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 10 ft. |
| Rear | 15 ft. |
| Accessory structures | Must meet standards above if standards in Section 834.4.020 (AccessoryStructures)cannot be met. |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 50% (As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems,but not more than 50%) |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
10 ft. for main structures* 6 ft. for accessorystructures |
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | R-3, R-3-A |
|---|---|
| Main Structure - Maximum Height | Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
| 40 ft. (R-3) 20 ft.(R-3-A) |
|
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | 12 ft. |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
*Where an accessory structure is used for garage purposes and where the garage is located within the area defined by the projection of the side lines of any main structure, and where vehicular access to the garage faces any main structure and falls entirely or in part, within that area, the garage shall be located not less than 25 feet from the main structure. Ten ft. (minimum space for structures placed side to side), 15 ft. (minimum space for structures placed rear to side, front to side, with entries or exits into space), 20 ft. (minimum space for structures placed front to rear, rear to front, with entries or exits into space), and for structures placed front to front arranged about an interior court allowing a 10-foot wide driveway in the interior court, the driveway being access to the parking area or structure, the minimum space shall be 30 feet. Without the driveway, the space shall be 25 feet.
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TABLE 2-5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONE (Continued)
| Development Feature | T-P |
|---|---|
| Minimum dimensions requiredfor each NEWLY CREATEDparcel. | |
| Minimum Parcel Size | 3 acres (Each trailer space shall have a min. area of 1,500 sq. ft. Each nonconformingtrailer space shall have a min. area of 1,000 sq. ft.) |
| Minimum Parcel Width/Frontage: |
(Note: Each trailer space shall have a min. width of 30 ft. and there is no required depth) |
| Interior | 110 ft. |
| Corner | 110 ft. |
| Reversed Corner | 110 ft. |
| Sidingon freeways/railroad ROW | 130 ft. |
| Curve lots/cul-de-sacs | 80 ft. |
| Minimum Parcel Depth | 130 ft. |
| Maximum (Gross) Population Density | 1 DU/2,400 sq. ft. (with both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems) (As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems, but not less than 1 DU/2,400 sq. ft.) |
| Setbacks Required | These are minimum setbacks required for primary structures. See Section 822.3.100 (Setback Regulations and Exceptions) for setback measurement, allowed projections into setbacks, and exceptions. |
| Front | 15 ft. |
| Side(each) | 5 ft. |
| Street side | 10 ft. |
| Reversed corner(street side) | 10 ft. |
| Rear | 10 ft. |
| Accessory structures | Must meet standards above if standards in Section 834.4.020 (AccessoryStructures)cannot be met. |
| Maximum Parcel Coverage | 50% (As determined by the Health Department upon the basis of soil analysis tests for parcels without both community water supply and public sewage disposal systems,but not more than 50%) |
| Minimum Distance Between Structures on the Same Parcel |
10 ft.* |
| Main Structure - Maximum Height (whichever is less) |
Maximum height of structures without discretionary approval. See Section 822.3.060 (Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions) forpossible increase in height limit. |
| 35 ft. | |
| AccessoryStructure - Maximum Height | N/A |
| Antennae, Vertical | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
| Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 822.3.050(Fences,Walls,and Hedges) |
| Landscaping | See Chapter 826.3(LandscapingStandards) |
| Off-Street Parking | See Chapter 828.3(Parkingand LoadingStandards) |
| Satellite Antennae | See Section 834.4.420 (Wireless Telecommunication Facility Standards) |
Final Zoning Ordinance
February 2024
2-44
FRESNO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE - DIVISION 6, ZONING ORDINANCE
| FRESNO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE - DIVISION 6, ZONING ORDINANCE | FRESNO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE - DIVISION 6, ZONING ORDINANCE | FRESNO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE - DIVISION 6, ZONING ORDINANCE |
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| Chapter 810.2 Residential Zones |
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| Development Feature T-P Signs See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
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| Development Feature | T-P | |
| Signs | See Chapter 830.3(Signs) |
Notes:
*10 ft. (minimum space for trailers or other structures placed side by side or end to side), 10 ft. (minimum space for trailers or other structures placed end to end, excepting where the trailers or other structures abut a roadway serving as access to and within the trailer park, in which case the minimum space for trailers or other structures shall be 36 ft.) Where residential trailers are located near any allowed structure other than another residential trailer, regardless of the side or end relationships, the minimum space between the trailer and the structure shall be 10 feet.
Final Zoning Ordinance
February 2024
2-45
FRESNO COUNTY ORDINANCE CODE - DIVISION 6, ZONING ORDINANCE
Chapter 812.2
Commercial Zones