Glenn County Municipal Code § 15.38.050 Site Area And Configuration

This zoning classification is established for the following purposes:

A. To provide areas where all utilities are available for multiple residential development; B. To ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for each dwelling unit; C. To promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accord with the general plan. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The placement of the R-M zone is to be limited to the unincorporated areas of the county which have sanitary sewer systems and a piped water system, or which are located within an established service area of a governmental district or utility company which can offer such services. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the R-M zone:

A. Single-family detached dwellings limited to;

1. Single family dwelling that replaces an existing single family unit on a one for one basis,

2. Single family dwelling on an existing lot of 6,000 square feet or less, or

3. Single family dwellings that are part of a housing development with the majority of units affordable to extremely low, very low, and/or low income household; or

4. Single family dwellings in a project will provide housing for seniors, persons with a disability, agricultural workers, homeless persons, or persons at risk of homelessness.

B. Multifamily dwellings and apartments, including owner- and renter- occupied units;

1. Sites identified in the Housing Element to accommodate lower income units shall permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential uses by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households. "By right" has the same meaning as "use by right" as defined by Government Code Section 65583.2(i);

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

D. Home occupation if a permit is secured pursuant to Chapter 15.78;

E. 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 thirty days thereafter;

F. One second dwelling subject to Chapter 15.175. (Ord. 1263 § 18, 2017; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY

Amended by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024

The following uses and structures may be permitted only if a conditional use permit has first been secured:

A. Boardinghouses and rooming-houses; B. Planned mobilehome parks; C. Convalescent hospitals; D. Rest homes; E. Public and private nonprofit nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; F. Churches and religious institutions, private clubs and lodges, public playgrounds and parks, private or public golf courses; G. Government buildings and properties; H. Public utility buildings and public service or utility uses (transmission and distribution lines excepted), including but not limited to reservoirs, storage tanks, pumping stations, telephone exchanges, power stations, transformer stations, service yards and parking lots. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

A. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land shall be five thousand square feet net if served by public sewer and public water facilities except in a planned unit development project. B. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land shall be twenty thousand square feet net if served by either a public sewer or a public water facility except in a planned unit development project. C. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land shall be forty thousand square feet net if served with a septic tank and a well except in a planned unit development project. D. The minimum lot width and public street frontage of any lot or parcel of land shall be fifty feet provided the lot width ratio is met, except in a planned unit development project. E. Lots which are less than ten acres in size shall conform to a 3:1 length to width ratio. (Ord. 1200 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

No lot or parcel of land shall be improved or developed to have more than one dwelling unit per the square footage shown below:

A. Two thousand square feet if served by public sewer and water facilities or as specified by the county health department; B. One thousand five hundred square feet within a planned unit development project. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. Minimum density. A minimum density of 10 units per acre is required.

2. Maximum density. A maximum density of up to 22 units per acre is allowed.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024

A. Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be twenty feet. B. Side Yard, Corner Lot. On corner lots, the side yard which is contiguous to the street shall not be less than ten feet in width, except that a garage or carport having an entrance fronting on the street shall be set back at least twenty feet from the street property line. C. Side Yard, Interior. The minimum side yard shall be five feet. D. Side Yard, Accessory Buildings. The side yard of any accessory building shall be the same as that required for the main building. E. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard shall be twenty feet. F. Rear Yard, Accessory Buildings. An accessory building shall be located not less than five feet from the rear property line. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY

Renumbered by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024 15.38.090 Maximum Building Height

The maximum building height in the R-M zone shall be:

A. Fifty-five feet for any structures; B. Fifteen feet for any accessory structures. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY

Renumbered by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024 15.38.100 Minimum Distance Between Structures

The distance between any accessory building and a dwelling unit shall conform to Uniform Building and Fire Codes. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY Renumbered by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024 15.38.110 Walls And Fences A. Walls or fences shall be required for all conditional uses. The size and materials shall be determined by the planning commission in conformance with the character of the neighborhood in which the use is to be situated. B. A solid wall or fence not less than six feet in height shall be built and maintained on the side of property which abuts a low density residential zone, commercial zone or industrial zone; provided, that such a fence has not already been provided by the adjacent property. This provision shall be met before a certificate of occupancy permit may be issued for such use by the building official. C. Within a required front yard, or side yard on a corner lot, a fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed three feet in height. A fence or wall within said area may be allowed to a height of four feet provided that the additional one foot height is not of a solid material. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY Renumbered by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024 15.38.120 Maximum Lot Coverage The maximum lot coverage shall be 40% of the total lot area. HISTORY Renumbered by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024 15.38.130 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.

3. Single family dwellings that are part of a housing development with the majority of units affordable to extremely low, very low, and/or low-income household; or 4. Single family dwellings in a project will provide housing for seniors, persons with a disability, agricultural workers, homeless persons, or persons at risk of homelessness.

B. Multifamily dwellings and apartments, including owner- and renter-occupied units;

1. Sites identified in the Housing Element to accommodate lower income units shall permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential uses by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households. "By right" has the same meaning as "use by right" as defined by Government Code Section 65583.2(i);

• C. Emergency shelters, including low barrier navigation centers;

D. Residential care facilities;

• E. Accessory buildings and uses such as garages, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms, and similar structures which are customarily used in conjunction with and incidental to a principal use of structure;

F. Home occupation if a permit is secured pursuant to Chapter 15.78;

• G. 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 thirty days thereafter;

H. One second dwelling subject to Chapter 15.175. and

• I. Commercial and services uses on up to 50 percent of the site, provided that such uses are in conjunction with a multifamily residential use or multi-unit residential use on at least 50 percent of the site at the minimum permitted density. Commercial and service uses include:

  1. Retail sales of food, dry good, pharmaceuticals, flowers, bait and tackle, art and craft supplies and studios, books and magazines;

  2. Personal services such as barber and beauty shops, laundromats and cleaners, health clubs or dance studios;

  3. Minor repair services such as jewelry, shoe and small appliance repair shops;

  4. Food services such as cafes, coffee shops, and delicatessens, including outdoor dining areas subject to Chapter 15.745;

  5. Professional services such as tax consultants, real estate sales and law offices;

  6. Medical services such as nurse practitioner, general practitioner and dentist offices;

  7. Other local commercial uses when of similar character to those uses listed above;

  8. Commercial and residential accessory uses and accessory structures; and

  9. Public buildings, public service, and public utility uses, except reservoirs, pumping stations, power stations, service yards, and transformer stations.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024

• 15.381.040 Uses Permitted With A Conditional Use Permit

The following uses and structures may be permitted only if a conditional use permit has first been secured:

A. Planned mobilehome parks;

• B. Commercial and services uses on up to 50 percent of the site, provided that such uses are in conjunction with a multifamily residential use or multi-unit residential use on at least 50 percent of the site at the minimum permitted density. Commercial and service uses include:

  1. Convalescent hospitals;

  2. Boardinghouses and rooming-houses;

  3. Uses permitted in Section 15.381.030 when operating other than between the hours of six a.m. to ten p.m., or with outdoor storage, sales or display;

  4. Public and private nonprofit nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges;

  5. Churches and religious institutions, private clubs and lodges, public playgrounds and parks, private or public golf courses;

  6. Government buildings and properties;

7. Public utility buildings and public service or utility uses, including but not limited to reservoirs, storage tanks, pumping stations, power stations, transformer stations, and service yards. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024

• 15.381.050 Site Area And Configuration

1. The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land shall be four thousand square feet net and shall be served by public sewer and public water facilities except in a planned unit development project.

2. The minimum lot width and public street frontage of any lot or parcel of land shall be fifty feet provided the lot width ratio is met, except in a planned unit development project.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 1327 on 4/23/2024

• 15.381.060 Minimum Building Site Area

No lot or parcel of land shall be improved or developed to have more than one dwelling unit per the square footage shown below:

1. One thousand seven hundred forty square feet if served by public sewer and water facilities or as specified by the county health department;