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Title 18 — ZONING

Madera County Municipal Code Ch. 18.81 Suo—second Unit Overlay District

Madera County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Madera County

Cite as: Madera County Municipal Code Chapter 18.81 · Text as of 2026-10-04

18.81.010 - Land use regulations.

Land use regulations are:

A. Permitted Uses. In addition to the uses permitted in the underlying zoning district, a second single family residence shall be allowed on lots of one acre or larger subject to the following conditions and requirements:

  1. The second single family residential unit is not for sale or rent;

  2. The lot contains an existing single family dwelling unit that is owned and occupied by the applicant as his or her principal residence;

  3. The second dwelling shall be of similar materials, color and design of that of the existing dwelling;

  4. The second unit shall be occupied by members of the immediate family (i.e., parent(s), children) of the occupant(s) of the principal residence;

  5. The lot shall be sufficient (size, water, sewer, service, etc.) to accommodate two single family dwellings.

(Ord. 525HH § 20(part), 2008: Ord. 525C § 14(part), 1993).

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18.81.020 - Structure location regulations.

(See also Sections 18.98.010 through 18.98.090.) Structure location regulations are:

A. Setback from edge of right-of-way: as stated in underlying zoning district;

B. Side yard offset: as stated in underlying zoning district;

C. Rear yard offset: as stated in underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525HH § 20(part), 2008: Ord. 525C § 14(part), 1993).

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18.81.030 - Structure height regulations.

(See also Sections 18.98.100 through 18.98.130.) Structure height regulations are:

A. Principal building height: as stated in underlying zoning district;

B. Accessory building height: as stated in underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525HH § 20(part), 2008: Ord. 525C § 14(part), 1993).

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18.81.040 - Lot dimension regulations.

(See also Section 18.100.010.) Lot dimension regulations corresponding to the requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525HH § 20(part), 2008: Ord. 525C § 14(part), 1993).

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18.81.050 - Off-street parking requirements.

Two parking spaces minimum per dwelling (see also Chapter 18.102). Off-street parking requirements corresponding to the requirements of the underlying zoning district.

(Ord. 525HH § 20(part), 2008: Ord. 525C § 14(part), 1993).

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