Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 20 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Division II — MENDOCINO COUNTY COASTAL ZONING CODE
Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 20.388 Rv—rural Village District
Mendocino County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mendocino County
Cite as: Mendocino County Municipal Code Chapter 20.388 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 20.388.005 - Intent.¶
This district is intended to preserve and maintain the character of the rural atmosphere and visual quality of existing coastal rural villages; to provide a variety of community-oriented neighborhood commercial services; and to provide and allow for mixed residential and commercial activities.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.010 - Principal Permitted Uses for RV Districts.¶
The following use types are permitted in an RV District:
(A) Coastal Residential Use Types.
Family Residential: Single-family;
Vacation Home Rental.
(B) Coastal Agricultural Use Types.
Light Agriculture;
Row and Field Crops;
Tree Crops.
(C) Coastal Open Space Use Types.
Passive Recreation.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.015 - Conditional Uses for RV Districts.¶
The following use types are permitted in the RV District upon the issuance of a coastal development use permit:
(A) Coastal Civic Use Types.
Administrative Services: Government;
Alternative Energy Facilities: On-site;
Ambulance Services;
Cemetery Services;
Clinic Services;
Community Recreation;
Cultural Exhibits and Library Services;
Day Care Facilities/Small Schools;
Educational Facilities;
Fire and Police Protection Services;
Group Care;
Lodge, Fraternal and Civic Assembly;
Major Impact Services and Utilities;
Minor Impact Utilities;
Religious Assembly.
(B) Commercial Use Types.
Administrative and Business Offices;
Animal Sales and Services: Household Pets;
Animal Sales and Services: Veterinary (Small Animals);
Automotive and Equipment: Gasoline Sales;
Automotive and Equipment: Repairs, Light;
Automotive and Equipment: Repairs, Heavy;
Commercial Recreation: Indoor Entertainment;
Commercial Recreation: Indoor Sports and Recreation;
Construction Sales and Services;
Cottage Industries;
Eating and Drinking Establishments;
Food and Beverage Preparation: Without Consumption;
Food and Beverage Retail Sales;
Laundry Services;
Medical Services;
Neighborhood Commercial Services;
Personal Services;
Recycling Centers;
Repair Services: Consumer;
Retail Sales: General;
Wholesaling, Storage and Distribution: Miniwarehouses;
Wholesaling, Storage and Distribution: light;
(C) Visitor Accommodations and Services Use Types.
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation;
Hostel;
Hotel;
Inn;
Motel;
Visitor-oriented Eating and Drinking Establishments;
Visitor-oriented Retail Sales.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.020 - Minimum Lot Area for RV Districts.¶
(A) Within water and sewer service areas: Six thousand (6,000) square feet.
(B) Within water or sewer service areas: Twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
(C) Not in a water or sewer service area: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.025 - Maximum Dwelling Density for RV Districts.¶
(A) Within water and sewer service areas: One (1) single-family dwelling per six thousand (6,000) square feet.
(B) Within water or sewer service areas: One (1) single-family dwelling per twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
(C) Not in a water or sewer service area: One (1) single-family dwelling per forty thousand (40,000) square feet.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.030 - Minimum Front and Rear Yards for RV Districts.¶
Twenty (20) feet each.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.035 - Minimum Side Yards for RV Districts.¶
Six (6) feet each.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.040 - Building Height Limit for RV Districts.¶
Thirty-five (35) feet.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.045 - Maximum Lot Coverage for RV Districts.¶
Fifty (50) percent.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.050 - Minimum Lot Width for RV Districts.¶
Sixty (60) feet wide.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.055 - Maximum Lot Depth for RV Districts.¶
Three (3) times the width.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
Sec. 20.388.060 - Special Development Regulations.¶
Development in Westport, Caspar, Little River, Albion, Elk, Manchester, Anchor Bay and Gualala shall be subject to the development criteria in Section 20.504.020.
(Ord. No. 3785 (part), adopted 1991)
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