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§ 15.57

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

15.57.010 General

All undeveloped land areas shall be maintained in permanent vegetative cover, or alternatively be landscaped with a combination of materials to control runoff. All yards shall be landscaped such that there shall be no accumulation of silt, mud or standing water causing unsightly or hazardous conditions, either within the yard or on adjacent properties, public roads or sidewalks. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.57.020 Standards

Standards for Uses Permitted in the R-M, Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. The following recommended landscaping standards shall be required unless an alternative landscaping plan is approved or waived by the review authority which meets the intent of this chapter.

  1. Minimum required landscaping per parcel: All development shall include an area or areas of the parcel for landscaping to serve as a visual screen and/or provide an increased aesthetic environment; except where street frontages are occupied by existing development;

  2. The front of the lot shall be landscaped with a minimum of a ten-foot wide planted area, starting at the edge of the county road right-of-way, unless curb, gutter and sidewalk are provided, in which case a five-foot wide planted area shall be adequate. However, landscaping shall not obstruct traffic or reduce sight distance at any driveway or intersection, unless because of the location or design of existing development, or appropriate site planning would make adherence to this standard result in development inconsistent with the purposes of subsection A. In such case, an alternative landscape plan may be approved by the review authority. The landscaping may be interrupted by building entrances or exits and driveways;

  3. When abutting any residential district side yard:

    1. The side of the lot shall be landscaped with a minimum of a five-foot wide planted area but not so as to obstruct traffic or reduce sight distance at any driveway or inter-section; or 2. A six-foot-high wooden fence or masonry wall shall be constructed at the side lot line(s), but shall not exceed three feet in height within any required front yard.

  4. When abutting any residential district rear yard:

    1. The rear of the lot shall be landscaped with a minimum of a five-foot-wide planted area when abutting any residential use or district; or

    2. A six-foot high wooden fence or masonry wall shall be constructed at the rear lot line.

  5. Where a parking lot contains five or more spaces and is visible from a street, not less than five percent of the parking lot, excluding the area of the landscaped strip, required by subsection A of this section shall be landscaped. Such landscaping shall be distributed through the parking lot and shall not be concentrated in any one area. Landscaping shall be computed on the basis of the total amount of parking and driveways provided (except spaces provided for enclosed vehicle storage areas);

  6. For landscaping required for parking lots in subsection E of this section, protective measures including, but not limited to, concrete curbing, railroad ties or decorative rock shall border all landscaped areas;

  7. Existing or indigenous plant materials that meet the requirements of this section maybe counted as contributing to the total landscaping required when located within the proposed use area; 8. Minimum plant size: Unless otherwise specifically indicated elsewhere all plant materials shall meet the following minimum standards as indicated in Table A:

Table A Minimum Plant Size

Plant Material Type: Plantingin Areas AbuttingResidential Propertyor Street: All Other Plantings:
CanopyTree
Single stem 2 1/2 inch caliper 1 1/2 inch
Multiple stem 10 feet(height) 6 feet
Understorytree 1 1/2 inch caliper 4feet
Evergreen tree 5feet(height) 3feet
Shrubs
Deciduous 5 gallon container 1gal.
Evergreen 5 gallon container 1gal.
(Note:plant sizes for indigenous species maybe reduced upon approval of the Director).
  1. Irrigation required: All landscaping shall be provided with a drip irrigation system or in-ground sprinkler system. If all plant materials are indigenous or drought-resistant, a temporary or portable irrigation system may be provided.
  • (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.57.030 Plan Required

A landscape plan, either as an overlay of the proposed site plan or a separate drawing, shall be submitted to the planning authority for review and approval by the director. The following information shall be included in the plan:

  1. The location of all landscaped areas with the proposed shrubs, trees and other plant materials clearly labeled with information on size, type and spacing;

  2. The location of existing trees and shrubs, including any riparian vegetation, large oak trees, etc., and indicating those existing trees, shrubs or other indigenous species that are to be included as part of the landscape plan;

  3. A description and layout of the proposed irrigation system;

  4. Any additional information or materials required by the director. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

15.57.040 Final Inspection

No use shall commence nor occupancy permit issued (building finaled) until:

  1. The landscape plan has been implemented and approved as required herein; or

  2. The applicant has entered into an agreement and posted bonding as required in section 15.57.050 of this section for that portion or portion(s) of the landscaping plan determined incomplete. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

  • 15.57.050 Bonding Required

    1. Where the department determines that the applicant has failed to implement an approved landscape plan according to the provisions of section 15.57.030, the applicant shall be required to enter into an improvement/maintenance agreement with the county planning authority and provide financial assurance for completion of the required landscaping within one year. The financial

assurance may take the form of a certificate of deposit, letter of credit, bond or other financial assurance acceptable to the director;

  1. Such financial assurance shall be set at one hundred fifty percent of the costs necessary to cover all landscape improvements as indicated on the approved landscape plan; and

  2. Such agreement shall provide for maintenance of plantings utilizing acceptable horticultural practices, and for replanting of new material where a required planting has not survived the first year after planting. (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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