§ 15.11 — Glenn County Zoning Code

15.11.140 Temporary Living Quarters ¶

When a building permit has been issued for construction of a new single-family dwelling the building official may permit the use of a travel trailer, recreational vehicle, factory-built home, manufactured home, or mobilehome (hereinafter mobilehome) for temporary living quarters during construction provided the following standards are met:

The building official has determined that all applicable standards and regulations for mobilehome installations as promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of California have been complied with;
Prior to and during such use an adequate supply of drinking water, approved by the health department, shall be available for the occupants and for fire protection on the premises or immediately adjacent thereto;
Prior to and during such use the immediate area around and under the mobilehome shall be kept clean, well-drained and free of construction debris, litter and flammable materials; 4. Prior to and during such use the exterior and exposed parts of the mobilehome shall be kept painted and in good repair;
Prior to such use all the supply connections for plumbing, gas, electricity, sewage, and structural installations related thereto shall be installed to the satisfaction of the building official and the health department and shall be in conformance with applicable provisions of the Mobile Homes Parks Act;
The undercarriage and wheels shall not be removed from the mobilehome. The mobilehome shall be disconnected from all utilities and services and removed from the site, or stored onsite when such storage is permitted by the zoning regulations applicable to the site, prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the dwelling being constructed. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.11.150 Prohibitions ¶

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, remove, improve, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure; or to make any installation, alteration, or repair, or to cause, permit, or suffer the same to be done, of any electrical wiring or devices, appliances, or equipment; or to install, alter, or repair any plumbing or drainage systems or facilities; or to alter, reconstruct or repair any heating, ventilating, comfort cooling or refrigeration systems or equipment; or to store, handle or use hazardous substances, materials and devices, or to maintain fire and explosion hazards or conditions hazardous to life or property in the use or occupancy of buildings or premises in the unincorporated areas of the county, or to cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this title, or any code incorporated by reference within or enforced pursuant to the title. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.11.160 Building Valuation ¶

For the purpose of determining permit fees under the codes adopted wherein the same relate to building valuations, the chief building official shall establish a cost per square foot on buildings using the
“Building Valuation Data” section in the March/April 2002 issue of the “Building Standards” journal, as prepared and published by the International Conference of Building Officials. The fees shall be
increased annually in January according to the rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and
rounded up to the nearest dollar, to meet the inflationary cost associated with labor and materials, and to substantially achieve total cost recovery of the services provided. (Ord. 1199 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1183 §
2, 2006)
15.11.170 Factory-Built Housing And Mobile Homes
For the purpose of determining permit fees for installation of factory-built or manufactured homes or mobilehomes on a foundation, the applicant shall furnish to the building official a copy of the
“Manufactured Home Purchase Order and Federal Disclosure Statement” for the unit, or if purchased from a private party, a written bill of sale for the unit. One-half (1/2) of the total sale price amount
(including accessory costs) plus the full cost of the foundation will be used in computing the total valuation. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
15.11.180 Factory-Built Housing And Mobilehomes
The fees published in Title 25, Mobilehome Parks Act, California Code of Regulations, shall apply when determining permit fees for installation of factory-built or manufactured homes or mobilehomes
without foundation. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
15.11.190 Accessory Buildings
If a property owner constructs any buildings or other structures that are accessory to a factory-built or manufactured home or a mobilehome, the property owner shall secure a permit from the building
department. The fee for the permit shall be as specified in the appropriate code adopted in Chapter 15.11. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)
15.12 Encroachment Permits
15.12.010 Encroachment Permit Required
15.12.015 Indemnification, Defense And Hold-Harmless Condition
15.12.020 Permit Conditions
15.12.030 Security To Guarantee Performance
15.12.040 Reserved
15.12.050 Fees
15.12.060 Annual Permit For Public Utilities
15.12.070 Permit Exceptions
15.12.080 Fee Exemptions
15.12.090 Long-Term And Permanent Encroachments By Adjacent Property Owners
15.12.010 Encroachment Permit Required
It is unlawful to do any of the following acts in any county road right-of-way without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the Public Works Director:
1. Make an opening or excavation for any purpose in any county roadway.
2. Place, change or renew any encroachment in any county roadway.
3. Place or display in, under or over any county roadway any kind of advertising sign or device.
4. Plant, remove, cut, cut down, injure or destroy any tree, shrub, plant or flower growing within any county roadway.
Any person who does any of the acts specified in this section without the authority of a permit is guilty of a misdemeanor and is liable to the county for all expenses and damages caused thereby. (Ord. 1212
§ 2, 2009; 1183 § 2, 2006)
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15.12.015 Indemnification, Defense And Hold-Harmless Condition
Every permit issued under this Division must require the permittee to, and every permittee, regardless of the existence of any such requirement in the permit, must, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless
the County of Glenn and its Board of Supervisors, officers, and employees, to the maximum extent permitted by law, from any loss or liability or damage, including expenses and costs, for property damage,
personal injury, or death sustained by any person as a result of the encroachment or activity for which the permit was issued.
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15.12.020 Permit Conditions
The Public Works Director may establish any permit conditions deemed necessary for the protection of the highway and may supervise any work done under the provisions of such permit. (Ord. 1212 § 2,
2009)
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15.12.030 Security To Guarantee Performance
The Public Works Director may require the applicant to provide a bond or adequate surety in such amount as the Public Works Director deems sufficient to guarantee proper compliance with the conditions
of the permit; but no bond nor adequate surety shall be required of a public agency or public utility unless that public agency or public utility has failed to comply with provisions of a previous permit. (Ord.
1212 § 2, 2009)
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15.12.040 Reserved

(Ord. 1212 § 2, 2009)
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15.12.050 Fees
A. The permittee shall pay the reasonable cost of County supervision of the permitted work to the Public Works Director. Such supervision costs shall be determined, from time to time, by the Board of Supervisors and listed in the Glenn County
Master Fee Schedule.
B. Public Utility Companies:
1. In addition to the encroachment permit fee set forth in the Glenn County Master Fee Schedule, the permittee may be required to pay the actual County costs of providing inspection for and other work related to tree removal and the placement of
underground facilities, including, but not limited to, water lines, sewers, telephone lines, power lines, gas lines, electrical transmission lines, communication lines, pipelines and cables that are placed within the right-of-way limits of the County roads.
The cost of inspection and other related work shall be chargeable to the owner of the utility.

For the purpose of determining permit fees under the codes adopted wherein the same relate to building valuations, the chief building official shall establish a cost per square foot on buildings using the
2. Upon completion of the work, if the County's cost is less than the amount of the deposit, the County shall either refund any amount remaining from the deposit after the County's cost has been deducted or apply the amount remaining to a future
permit. If the County's cost exceeds the amount of the deposit, the permittee shall pay an additional amount to fully compensate the County for its cost.
C. Public Agencies, special districts (as defined by Government Code section 16271(d)) providing public utility services, or any person doing business as a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the State, may
upon request and at the discretion of the Director of Public Works, be invoiced (billed) for the above-referenced fees and charges.
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15.12.060 Annual Permit For Public Utilities
A. Any special district (as defined by Government Code section 16271(d)) providing public utility services, or any person doing business as a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of the State, may obtain a permit
from the Public Works Director, valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance, permitting the following:
1. Trim, brace, or perform such other acts with respect to trees, except removal, growing upon the public highways within the unincorporated areas of the County, or which grow upon private property, to the extent that such trees encroach
upon the public highways, as may be necessary to maintain the safe operation of its business.
2. Conduct emergency repairs.
3. Install an individual service line outside of pavement.
4. Patch paving asphalt concrete pavement, as may be necessary to comply with the safety regulations of the Commission and as may be necessary to maintain the safe operation of its business.
B. Annual permits shall not be issued for any activity which disturbs the surface or subsurface of any county highway, except solely to patch paving asphalt concrete pavement; nor for excavation, tree removal, root cutting, tree destruction, nor for
any activity other than planting, pruning, or bracing trees, or patching paving asphalt concrete pavement. Activities other than planting, pruning, or bracing trees, or patching paving asphalt concrete pavement shall be permitted only pursuant to site
specific permits which authorize a specific project or operation.
C. The Public Works Director may revoke any such annual permit if the permittee fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter, and/or Streets and Highways Code, Division 2, Chapter 5.5, Article 2, and/or the terms and conditions of any permit.
When any such permit is revoked, such person is entitled to a permit only on furnishing a bond as provided in Streets and Highways Code section 1467, as amended from time to time, unless the revocation is reversed by the Board of Supervisors or
a court of law.
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15.12.070 Permit Exceptions
In the case of an emergency by a public utility requiring an immediate encroachment and/or excavation upon a County right-of-way when the Glenn County Public Works Department is not open, the person making the emergency encroachment
and/or excavation shall make application for a permit on the next business day following the encroachment and/or excavation whether the work has been completed or not.
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Adopted by Ord. 1329 on 6/4/2024
15.12.080 Fee Exemptions
A. The following entities are exempt from paying the issuance fee:
1. The United States.
2. The State of California.
3. All departments and agencies of the County.
4. All municipal corporations.
5. All school districts.
6. All special districts organized under state law.
B. The Director may issue a permit without fees in any of the following circumstances:
1. Where the work to be done has been requested by the County in connection with proposed public works, when no inspection of the encroachment work is required.
2. Where the permit is for a long-term encroachment, as described in this Chapter.
3. Where the work is done by entities listed in this section for routine maintenance in the roadway, where there is no excavation in the roadway.
4. When a special event is hosted by a non-profit organization
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15.12.090 Long-Term And Permanent Encroachments By Adjacent Property Owners
A. The Public Works Director has the authority to remove or require removal of all unpermitted encroachments in the right-of-way, regardless of how long the encroachment has been in place.
B. The Public Works Director may issue a permit for any previously unpermitted encroachment that the Public Works Director determines is a long-term encroachment. The Public Works Director may also issue a permit for any permanent
encroachment.
C. Where a property owner has been issued a permit for a long-term encroachment or a permanent encroachment, as authorized by this Chapter, the permit must require the property owner to, and the property owner must, record the encroachment
permit, including the conditions described in Section 15.12.020, with the County Recorder as an encumbrance on the parcel. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, a long-term encroachment permit and its conditions will run with the parcel
and be binding on any successor owner of that parcel. If a permittee fails to record a long-term encroachment permit or permanent encroachment permit as required by this subdivision, that permit will automatically terminate upon any conveyance of
the parcel.

For the purpose of determining permit fees under the codes adopted wherein the same relate to building valuations, the chief building official shall establish a cost per square foot on buildings using the
D. A "long-term encroachment" means an encroachment immediately adjoining that parcel, where the encroachment has been in existence for so long, and is of such a nature, that the encroachment is not dangerous to users of the right-of-way.
E. A "permanent encroachment" means an encroachment, other than a utility, installed by the owner of either the servient parcel or the nearest adjacent parcel at the location of the encroachment, that is intended to remain in the right-of-way for an
indefinite period.
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15.13 Site Plan Review
15.13.010 Site Plan Review Permit
15.13.020 Applicability
15.13.030 Application
15.13.040 Public Hearing And Notice
15.13.050 Findings Required For Approval
15.13.060 Permit Issuance And Appeal Period
15.13.010 Site Plan Review Permit

Site plan review permits, revocable, and conditional may be issued for any of the uses or purposes for which said permits are required or permitted by the terms of this Title. The director may impose such conditions as he/she deems necessary to secure the purposes of this Title, Code, or other County standards, and may require tangible guarantees or evidence that such conditions are being, or will be, complied with. Site plan review shall include, but not be limited to, a review of the following: Traffic and circulation, building arrangement, setbacks, walls and fences, noise emissions and control measures, off-street parking, grading, drainage, landscaping, lighting, signs, public services and utilities, development and performance standards and the interrelationships of these elements. The site plan review permit is a ministerial permit. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.13.020 Applicability

A site plan review permit shall be required as follows:
1. Any use, structure or sign requiring a site plan review as specifically provided in the applicable zoning district regulations of this Title.
2. Any use requiring a site plan review as specifically required by the director, Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors as a condition of approval of any permit.
The director shall waive the submission of or the requirement for a site plan review permit if the Director finds that:
1. All the purposes of development review have been fulfilled by the approval of any other permit required by this Title; or
2. The project involves only interior alterations not materially changing the character of the use of the property; or
3. The project involves only minor exterior alterations not materially changing the character of the use of the property; or
The use is proposed in an existing building and is listed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located; or 5. The use is a single family residence as the principle or primary use as listed as a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.13.030 Application The site plan review permit application shall be accompanied by any applicable fee in an amount to be set by the Board of Supervisors, and plans showing the details of the proposed use to be made of the land or building, and any other pertinent information required by the planning authority staff as provided in Chapter 15.13. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.13.040 Public Hearing And Notice 1. No public hearing is required. However, public comment may be accepted and reviewed by the Director. 2. The Approving Authority for site plan review permits is the director. 3. The director may cause notice to be given on any application as provided in Section 65091 of the Government Code. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.13.050 Findings Required For Approval The Approving Authority shall only approve or conditionally approve a site plan review permit if all of the following findings are made:

That the proposed use is an allowed use in the district where located.
That the site for the project is adequate in size, shape, location, and physical characteristics to accommodate the type of use and level of development proposed.
That there are adequate public or private services, including but not limited to fire protection, water supply, and sewage disposal. (as well as storm drainage) 4. That the project is in conformance with the applicable provisions and policies of this Title, the Glenn County General Plan and any approved zoning or land use study or plan. 5. That the streets, highways and pedestrian facilities are reasonably adequate to safely accommodate the specific proposed use. 6. That no violation of the Glenn County Code currently exists on the property, unless the purpose of the permit is to correct the violation, or the permit relates to a portion of the property which is sufficiently separate and apart from the portion of the property in violation so as not to be affected by the violation from a public health, safety or general welfare basis. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.13.060 Permit Issuance And Appeal Period 1. Upon completion of review of a site plan review permit the Director shall either: 1. Make such findings as are required by Section 15.13.050 and approve the application; or 2. Notify the applicant of those changes and modifications required for approval of the application; or 3. Deny the application if the Director finds that: 1. The application cannot be conditioned by adequate requirements to insure compliance with applicable regulations, or 2. The application cannot reasonably be modified to conform to the applicable regulations. 2. Site plan review permits shall be effective upon issuance, unless within ten (10) calendar days of a decision by the Director, the decision is appealed as provided for in Section 15.05.010. In case an appeal is filed, the site plan review permit shall not have any force or effect until a decision is made by the Approving Authority on such appeal. 3. Site plan review permits shall not have any force or effect until the permittee acknowledges receipt thereof and has agreed in writing to each and every term and condition thereof. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.14 Lot Line Adjustments 15.14.010 Requirements 15.14.020 Approval Of Lot Line Adjustments 15.14.030 Application Requirements 15.14.040 Documents To Be Recorded 15.14.010 Requirements A parcel map shall be prepared and submitted for processing, approval and recording for all lot line adjustments not meeting the requirements of Section 66412(d) of the Government Code. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.14.020 Approval Of Lot Line Adjustments 1. For lot line adjustments described in Section 66412(d) of the Government Code, the director shall review the application for conformity with local zoning and building ordinances. 2. The director shall not approve any lot line adjustment unless all of the following findings are made: 1. That the lot line adjustment will not result in the abandonment of any street or utility easement of record, provided, however, that if the lot line adjustment results in the transfer of property from one owner to another owner, the deed to the subsequent owner shall expressly reserve any street or utility easement of record; 2. That the lot line adjustment will not result in the elimination or reduction in size of the access to any resulting parcel, or that the application is accompanied by new easements to provide access which meet all the requirements of this title regarding access to parcels in the location and of the size as those proposed to be created; and 3. That the lot line adjustment conforms to all local zoning and building ordinances. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.14.030 Application Requirements For lot line adjustments described in Section 66412(d) of the Government Code, the following items shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the director:

ding access to parcels in the location and of the size as those proposed to be created; and 3. That the lot line adjustment conforms to all local zoning and building ordinances. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.14.030 Application Requirements For lot line adjustments described in Section 66412(d) of the Government Code, the following items shall be submitted by the applicant for approval by the director:

Completed application form with the required attachments and the appropriate application fees as adopted by the board of supervisors;
Tentative lot line adjustment map showing existing and proposed lot or parcel lines and the dimensions and locations of any existing buildings, wells and on-site sewage systems and their distances from the proposed property lines. The map shall be of the size and form necessary to clearly show the existing and proposed lot or parcel lines to the director. The map shall show the proposed parcel sizes after adjustment;
Copies of the deeds for the existing parcels or lots; and 4. Preliminary title report, issued within the last ninety days. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.14.040 Documents To Be Recorded 1. After approval by the director, the lot line adjustment shall not become valid until a deed with a description prepared by a licensed land surveyor or a registered civil engineer (licensed to practice land surveying) describing the land to be transferred or the entire parcel after the lot line adjustment is recorded. The description shall contain a basis of bearings, if applicable, and a note describing the purpose of the deed. The note shall include a statement describing how the parcels are being changed, adjusted or modified and that no additional parcels are being created by this deed. The description shall be approved by the county surveyor prior to recording.

When required by Section 8762 of the Land Surveyor’s Act, a Record of Survey Map shall be prepared and recorded. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.15 Certificate Of Compliance 15.15.010 Requirements 15.15.010 Requirements

A certificate of compliance may be requested and issued only as provided in Section 66499.35 of the Subdivision Map Act and as provided in this title.
The determination necessary for the issuance of a certificate of compliance shall be made by the director. The application for a certificate of compliance shall be accompanied by a fee established by the board of supervisors. In addition, the applicant shall pay the cost of recording the certificate.
A recorded final map or parcel map shall constitute a certificate of compliance with respect to the parcels of real property described therein.

(Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.16 Reversion To Acreage 15.16.010 Reversion To Acreage