Glenn County Municipal Code § 15.47 FS - Farmland Security Zone

The Farmland Security Zone is to be applied to lands which are covered by a Farmland Security Zone Contract as allowed by the California Land Conservation Act (as amended) for the following purposes:

1. To preserve the maximum amount of the limited supply of agricultural land which is vital for the healthy agricultural economy of the County;

2. To protect the general welfare of the agricultural community from encroachments of unrelated agricultural uses which, by their nature, would be injurious to the physical and economic well-being of the agricultural community;

3. To provide a unique zoning district for the Farmland Security Zone to meet the requirements of the State Law and the landowners under Farmland Security Zone Contracts. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the “FS” Zone:

1. One single-family dwelling for each parcel of land;

2. Second dwelling subject to Chapter 15.175 providing that such second dwelling may only be occupied by relatives of the owner or by employees who work on the property;

3. Accessory buildings to the single-family residence such as garages, carports, greenhouses, gardening sheds, recreation rooms and other structures which are customarily used in conjunction with a single-family residence;

4. Home Occupations as defined in Chapter 15.78;

5. Growing and harvesting of fruit and nut trees, vines, vegetables, horticultural specialties and timber;

6. Growing and harvesting of field crops, grain and hay crops, and the growing of grass for pasture and grazing;

7. Livestock farming, including the raising, feeding, maintaining and breeding of horses, cattle, sheep, goats and similar livestock;

8. Operation of apiaries and dairies. (Refer to dairy standards);

9. Curing processing, packaging, packing, storage and shipping of agricultural products;

10. Accessory buildings or structures required for the storage of any crops, products, equipment or uses lawfully permitted or produced on the premises. Structures such as barns, stables, coops, tank houses, storage tanks, wind machines, windmills, silos, and other farm buildings;

11. Game preserves and hunting clubs, that do not include permanent facilities or buildings;

12. Temporary landing of aircraft engaged in agricultural uses;

13. Seasonal Farmworker Housing which meets the Seasonal Farmworker Housing Standards as set forth in Chapter 15.80 and approved for such use pursuant to Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (Ord. 1263 § 20, 2017; Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The following uses and structures may be permitted in the “FS” zone only if a conditional use permit has first been secured:

1. Irrigation and flood control facilities; public utility and public service structures including electric transmission and distribution sub-stations, gas regulator stations, communications equipment buildings, public service pumping stations and reservoirs over 50 acre feet or over twenty-five (25) feet high;

2. Agricultural labor camps;

3. Injection wells;

4. Confined animal facility. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The following uses and structures may be permitted only if an administrative permit has first been secured:

1. Natural gas wells;

2. Agricultural Homestay Establishment. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The minimum area of any lot or parcel of land shall be seventy-two (72) acres or one-half of a quarter section. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

The maximum building height in the “FS” 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, provided they do not exceed the airport height restriction. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

1. The distance between any accessory building and a dwelling unit shall be determined by the Building Inspection Department.

2. All pens, coops, stables, barns, corrals or other structures housing livestock or poultry shall be located not less than 100 feet from all structures used for human habitation. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

2. Side Yards: The minimum side yards shall be twenty-five (25) feet.

   3. Rear Yard: The minimum rear yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 1183 § 2, 2006)

• 15.47.090 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) 15.48 PDR - Planned Development Residential District