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§ 15.32

Glenn County Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Glenn County

15.32.050 Site Area

The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land in the FA zone shall be one hundred forty-four (144) acres. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.32.060 Maximum Building Height

The maximum building height in the FA zone shall be:

  1. Thirty-five feet for residential structures;

  2. Fifty feet for agricultural buildings or structures; 3. Exceptions. Water tanks, silos, granaries, barns, pole buildings, electronic towers, antennas and similar structures of necessary mechanical appurtenances may exceed fifty feet in height. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.32.070 Minimum Distance Between Structures 1. The distance between any accessory building and a dwelling unit shall conform to Uniform Building and Fire Codes. 2. All stables, barns, sheds, shelters, paddocks, riding stables and exercise yards for animals shall be located not less than one hundred feet from all property and street right-of-way lines. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.32.080 Minimum Yard Requirements 1. Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be thirty feet. The measurement shall start at the edge of the existing county right-of-way as shown on the adopted Glenn County Circulation Plan. 2. Side Yards. The minimum side yards shall be twenty-five feet.

  1. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard shall be twenty-five feet. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.32.090 Site Plan Review

Prior to or concurrent with the application for a building permit, the applicant shall submit to the agency a complete site plan and all necessary supporting documentation for review by the agency to ensure compliance with all the requirements of the Glenn County Code. (Ord. 1200 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.33 AE - Exclusive Agricultural Zone 15.33.010 Purpose 15.33.020 Sub-Zone And Lot Area 15.33.030 Permitted Uses 15.33.040 Uses Permitted With A Conditional Use Permit 15.33.050 Uses Permitted With An Administrative Permit 15.33.060 Maximum Building Height 15.33.070 Minimum Distance Between Structures 15.33.080 Minimum Yard Requirements 15.33.090 Site Plan Review

15.33.010 Purpose This zoning classification is established for the following purposes: 1. To preserve the maximum amount of the limited supply of agricultural land which is necessary in the conservation of the County’s economic resources and vital for a healthy agricultural economy of the County; 2. To eliminate the encroachment of land uses which are incompatible with the agricultural use of land; 3. To prevent the unnecessary conversion of agricultural land to urban uses; 4. To provide areas for both intensive and extensive agricultural activities. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.33.020 Sub-Zone And Lot Area

The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land for each of the “AE” combining zones shall be as indicated below:

  1. Combining Zone: AE-20 Minimum Parcel Size: 17 acres Combining Zone: AE-40 Minimum Parcel Size: 36 acres Combining Zone: AE-80 Minimum Parcel Size: 72 acres (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006) 15.33.030 Permitted Uses

The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the “AE” zone provided that the performance standards in Division 4, Part 1 are met:

  1. One single-family dwelling or mobile home per each parcel of land; 2. In addition to the residence allowed under paragraph (A) above for each parcel of land, one additional residence or mobile home for each forty (40) acres in “AE-20” and eighty (80) acres in “AE40”; 3. Any use listed within this section which exceeds any development or performance standard required by this zoning code shall require a conditional use permit; 4. Growing and harvesting of any agricultural crop or product;

  2. The use of implements of husbandry including aircraft when used in the growing of crops or raising of animals, except as may be regulated by other laws or regulations; 6. Game preserves and hunting clubs, private or public, but shall not include permanent facilities such s hotels, motels, restaurants, club houses;

  3. Agricultural service establishments primarily engaged in performing agricultural animal husbandry services or horticultural services to farmers; 8. Temporary landing of aircraft engaged in agricultural uses; 9. Livestock farming, including the raising, feeding, maintaining and breeding of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and similar livestock;

  4. Agricultural processing plants and facilities, such as hulling operations, greenhouses, wineries subject to Chapter 15.745, silos, dehydrators, canneries and similar agricultural uses not exceeding the standards in Division 5, Chapter 74;

  5. Accessory buildings such as garages, carports, lath houses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms and similar structures which are customarily used in conjunction with and incidental to a principal use or structure;

  6. Home occupations if a permit is secured pursuant to Chapter 15.78; 13. Storage of materials used for the construction of a building, including the contractor’s temporary office, provided that such use is on the building site or immediately adjacent thereto and provided further that such use shall be permitted only during the construction period and the 30 days thereafter;

  7. Accessory buildings or structures required for the storage of any crops, products, equipment or uses lawfully permitted or produced on the premises; 15. The keeping of fowl and animals shall conform to all other provisions of law governing same. No pen, coop, stable, barn or corral used for fowl and animals shall be kept or maintained within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling or other building used for human habitation, or within one hundred (100) feet of the front lot line of the lot upon which it is located, or within twenty-five (25) feet of the street side of a corner lot, or within one hundred (100) feet of any parcel of land used for a public park, school or similar institution;

  8. Stands for the purpose of displaying and selling agricultural, floricultural or farming products which are grown or produced on the premises, provided that there shall be not more than one stand per lot or parcel of land. The ground coverage of the stand shall not exceed 300 square feet and it shall be set back from the street or highway right-of-way a distance of at least 20 feet. Such stand must be of good frame construction;

ying and selling agricultural, floricultural or farming products which are grown or produced on the premises, provided that there shall be not more than one stand per lot or parcel of land. The ground coverage of the stand shall not exceed 300 square feet and it shall be set back from the street or highway right-of-way a distance of at least 20 feet. Such stand must be of good frame construction;

  1. Windmills, tank houses, buildings or shelters for farm equipment and machinery, water wells, water reservoirs and storage tanks;

  2. Seasonal Farm worker Housing which meets the Seasonal Farm worker Housing Standards as set forth in Chapter 15.80 and approved for such use pursuant to Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. Seasonal Farm worker Housing shall also conform to such public health, building, and fire safety criteria as may be established by resolution or ordinance of the Board of Supervisors. 19. One second dwelling subject to Chapter 15.175. (Ord. 1263 § 8, 2017; Ord. 1253 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

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▸ Contents — Glenn County Zoning Code
Glenn County Zoning Code
  1. § 15.01
  2. 15.02 Definitions
  3. § 15.04
  4. § 15.09
  5. § 15.11
  6. § 15.16
  7. § 15.22
  8. 15.23 Land Divisions
  9. § 15.31
  10. § 15.32
  11. § 15.33
  12. § 15.34
  13. § 15.35
  14. § 15.36
  15. § 15.39
  16. § 15.40
  17. § 15.43
  18. 15.44 M - Industrial Zone
  19. § 15.46
  20. § 15.47
  21. § 15.48
  22. § 15.51
  23. § 15.52
  24. § 15.55
  25. § 15.56
  26. § 15.57
  27. 15.58 Right To Farm
  28. § 15.64
  29. § 15.65
  30. § 15.67
  31. § 15.68
  32. § 15.71
  33. § 15.72
  34. § 15.74
  35. § 15.745
  36. 15.77 Collector
  37. § 15.78
  38. § 15.795
  39. § 15.797
  40. § 15.798
  41. § 15.80
  42. § 15.801
  43. § 15.81
  44. § 15.83
  45. § 15.85
  46. 15.86 Power Generation Facilities 15.86.010 Purpose 15.86.020 …

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