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§ 17.28

Mariposa County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-08 · Mariposa County

17.28.010 Mountain General Zone (MGZ)

The Mountain General Zone (MGZ) as designated on the Mariposa County Land Use Map, is applied to lands characterized by terrain that is less suitable for moderate or high residential densities or intense use, or is remote from established service centers. Due to the requirement for larger parcel sizes, diverse uses with minimum potential for use conflicts are possible within this classification.

  1. Development standards for MGZ. Development standards for the MGZ shall be as follows:

    1. Uses:

      1. Permitted uses: Residential; non-commercial recreation; and those applicable uses listed under Chapter 17.108 of this title.

      2. Administrative use permit uses: Small scale mining in compliance with applicable standards and regulations pursuant to Section 17.108.110.

      3. Conditional uses: Churches, subject to parking standards as required in Section 17.108.120(F) of this title; private schools, except as permitted by section 17.108.060(I); membership or public parks and camps which require no permanent facilities; guest ranches, hunting clubs, public stables and riding trails; and mining, which may include mineral or construction material processing, in conformance with the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and county code.

      4. Prohibited uses: All uses listed in section 17.108.200 of this title and other uses not listed above are prohibited, except similar uses in compliance with section 17.108.120 and 17.108.030 of this title.

    2. Minimum parcel or lot size: No parcel of real property in the MGZ shall be divided or split into two (2) or more parcels by voluntary transfer, court action or other conveyance where any one (1) of the parcels so created will be less than forty (40) acres or a legal quarter-quarter section in gross area.

    3. Density: Two (2) single family residences per forty (40) acres or a legal quarter-quarter section.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 704 Sec. 1 on 3/8/1988 Adopted by Ord. 816 Sec. VII on 11/12/1991 Adopted by Ord. 912 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 1086 Sec. I on 12/20/2011 Amended by Ord. 1114 Sec. III on 12/15/2015

17.32 General Forest Zone (GFZ)

17.32.010 General Forest Zone (GFZ)

17.32.010 General Forest Zone (GFZ)

The General Forest Zone (GFZ) as designated on the Mariposa County Land Use Map, is applied to lands under private ownership located primarily within the boundaries of national forest lands that are best suited for low density residential, timber management, agriculture and mining.

  1. Development standards for GFZ.

    1. Uses:

      1. Permitted uses: Residential, sustained yield timber management; non-commercial recreation, and those applicable uses listed under Chapter 17.108 of this title.

  2. Conditional uses: Employee housing; churches, subject to parking standards as required in section 17.108.120(F) of this title; private schools, except as permitted by section 17.108.060(I); membership or public parks and camps which require no permanent facilities; guest ranches, hunting clubs, public stables, and riding trails; and mining, which may include mineral or construction material processing, in conformance with the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and county code.

    1. Prohibited uses: All uses listed in section 17.108.200 of this title and other uses not listed above are prohibited, except similar uses in compliance with section 17.108.120 and 17.108.030 of this title.

    2. Minimum parcel or lot size: No parcel of real property in the GFZ shall be divided or split into two (2) or more parcels by voluntary transfer, court action or other conveyance where any one (1) of the parcels so created will be less than forty (40) acres or a legal quarter-quarter section in gross area.

    3. Density: Two (2) single family residences per forty (40) acres or a legal quarter-quarter section.

HISTORY

Adopted by Ord. 704 Sec. 1 on 3/8/1988 Adopted by Ord. 816 Sec. VIII on 11/12/1991 Adopted by Ord. 912 Sec. II on 1/7/1997 Amended by Ord. 1086 Sec. I on 12/20/2011 Amended by Ord. 1114 Sec. IV on 12/15/2015 17.36 Mountain Preserve Zone (MPZ)

17.36.010 Mountain Preserve Zone (MPZ)

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Mariposa County Zoning Code
  1. § 17.04
  2. § 17.08
  3. § 17.12
  4. § 17.16
  5. § 17.20
  6. § 17.24
  7. § 17.28
  8. § 17.36
  9. § 17.40
  10. § 17.44
  11. § 17.48
  12. § 17.52
  13. § 17.60
  14. § 17.64
  15. § 17.65
  16. § 17.66
  17. § 17.67
  18. § 17.68
  19. § 17.72
  20. § 17.76
  21. § 17.80
  22. § 17.82
  23. § 17.84
  24. § 17.88
  25. § 17.92
  26. § 17.96
  27. § 17.100
  28. § 17.106
  29. § 17.108
  30. § 17.112
  31. § 17.114
  32. § 17.116
  33. § 17.120
  34. § 17.124
  35. § 17.128
  36. § 17.132
  37. § 17.136
  38. § 17.140
  39. 17.144 Enforcement
  40. 17.146 Reasonable Accommodation
  41. § 17.148

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