Lake County Zoning Code § 21-34 Regulations for the Scenic

34.1 Purpose: To protect and enhance views of scenic areas from the County’s scenic highways and roadways for the benefit of local residential and resort development, the motoring public, and the recreation based economy of the County. The following regulations shall apply in all “SC” districts and all uses except single-family residential structures shall be subject to development review as set forth in Article 56.
34.2 Applicability: The following features should be considered when applying the “SC” district:
- (a) Views predominantly possessing two (2) or more of the following characteristics: (Ord. No. 1749, 7/7/1988)
  1. Varied topographic features including uniquely shaped rocks, dominant hills, mountains or canyons.
  2. Vegetative features including significant stands of trees, colorful variety of wildflowers or plants.
  3. Water features including views of Clear Lake, creeks or streams, waterfalls.
  4. Pastoral features such as farms, pasture, vineyards or orchards.
  5. Historical buildings or districts which characterize period architecture or are indicative of past lifestyles.
  6. Provide convenient visual access from a state highway, county roadway, bikeway or trail.
  7. Allow features to remain in view of the traveling public for a reasonable length of time for lasting views or impressions.
- (b) The “SC” combining district shall not be applied to commercial or industrial districts established by this Chapter.