Chapter 18.18 — AGRICULTURAL EXCLUSIVE (AE) ZONE

The purpose of an AE zone is to protect agriculture as an integral part of the county's economy and lifestyle by limiting incompatible land uses and reserving lands that have a combination of size, water availability, soils and location suited to agriculture as defined in the general plan. The AE zone is consistent with the exclusive agriculture general plan designation, and may be applied to other high quality agricultural lands, or lower quality lands that are an integral part of a ranch or farm operation, provided there are no conflicts with the general plan. The AE zone also provides for uses which support or complement agricultural uses and resource based uses such as mining, provided adverse impacts do not occur to agricultural uses in the vicinity and the siting of the use in the AE zone overrides the necessity of maintaining the land for agricultural uses.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all AE zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.112 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.18.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

The growing and harvesting of tree, vine, field, forage, and any other crops; nurseries, greenhouses, or, hydroponics;

B.

The maintaining, raising, breeding, and management of livestock, poultry, and specialty animals; aquaculture or apiaries;

C.

Agricultural management practices such as grading, soil preparation, erosion control, pest abatement, fertilizing, irrigation, aerial spraying, and other practices customary to the particular agricultural operation;

D.

Buildings and structures accessory to and customarily used in conjunction with an agricultural operation including those for the storage of equipment, supplies, produce, feed, and petroleum products for use by the owner or occupant, equipment repair, storage tanks, irrigation structures, stock watering ponds, or reservoirs;

E.

Storage and associated packaging and shipping of agricultural products accessory to a bona fide agricultural operation in which at least 50 percent of such products were produced;

F.

Processing and associated packaging and shipping of agricultural products accessory to a bona fide agricultural operation in which at least 50 percent of such products were produced, or where the resulting product is consumed or used in the agricultural operation rather than marketed for direct or indirect compensation;

G.

Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural produce grown on the parcel where the agricultural operation is located;

H.

Farm forestry; forest management and fish and wildlife enhancement projects ([section] 18.100.010);

I.

Flood control or ground water recharge projects;

J.

Low intensity recreational uses;

K.

Private energy development, commercial energy exploration;

L.

Residential uses when the parcel is less than 75 acres, one, one-family dwelling and accessory uses. Parcels in excess of 75 acres may have two, one-family dwelling units with accessory uses allowed (section 18.100.010);

M.

Public uses and public utilities, when land is not taken out of production and the use does not conflict with the purpose of the AE zone; and

N.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.010).

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 4, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. No. 348, 7-20-2011; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.18.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit.

Uses permitted with an administrative permit subject to the provisions in Section 18.100.020 or as specified, are as follows:

A.

Assemblage of people;

B.

When the parcel is not at least seventy-five acres, one second dwelling, temporary family care dwelling, guest house or farm employee housing;

C.

The following uses provided the building site is located at least five hundred feet from all land zoned RH, RL, RR, or RT:

Private airstrip accessory to a bona fide agricultural operation.

2.

Sale, rental or repair of agricultural machinery, implements, or equipment.

3.

Storage or sale of farm supplies of all kinds including fertilizer, agricultural minerals and chemicals, feed, or fencing materials.

4.

Agricultural services for the performance of earthwork, animal husbandry, horticultural services; services relating to the transportation of agricultural products including the maintenance and repair of such trucks.

5.

Veterinarian services, kennels.

6.

Commercial agricultural storage facilities.

7.

Commercial energy exploration.

(Ord. No. 348, 7-20-2011; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.18.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

Uses in section 18.18.040 when the criteria in that section are not met:

A.

All other agricultural uses necessary or appropriate to support the agricultural economy of the county when there are no conflicts with the general plan or this title; auction yard; commercial feed lot;

B.

Commercial timber or wood processing facilities;

C.

Above-ground public utilities transmission lines not located within an existing right-of-way; commercial energy facilities;

D.

Public uses that are sensitive uses;

E.

Mining (section 18.100.030); other resource-based industries;

F.

Commercial recreational facilities;

G.

Waste facilities;

H.

Similar uses (section 18.100.030); and

I.

Other uses as referenced in section 18.100.010, uses permitted in certain zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 4, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.18.060 - Development standards.

Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 18.110:

A.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: Dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet.

2.

Rear, side: Dwellings: fifty feet.

B.

Maximum lot coverage: Ten percent, except parcels five acres or less shall not be subject to the ten percent restriction.

C.

Access, parking, height limits, signs, other: As provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.18.070 - Development standards—Minimum lot size.

Eighty acres, except as provided in Section 18.110.020 and as follows: A. One acre, when all the following criteria are met. Evidence of compliance shall accompany all applications for division.

1.

The proposed one acre minimum lot has situated on it a residential, industrial, or commercial facility which is at least ten years old on the date the application to divide the property is filed, the facility has a minimum current market value of at least ten thousand dollars as determined by the county assessor, and the facility has value as a viable and continuing use. This subsection shall allow for the one-time division of a dwelling from each agriculture operation such that an approximate density of one division per eighty acres is not exceeded.

2.

The existing parcel is at least seventy-five acres, and the proposed one acre minimum lot includes only the confined building site not to exceed five acres. The five acre maximum may be exceeded when it is demonstrated that the physical characteristics of the project site justify a larger parcel size.

3.

It is demonstrated that the division will not interfere with the agricultural viability of the remaining agricultural operation or agricultural operations in the area.

4.

Prior to recordation of the division, an application to apply the M zone to the one acre minimum lot and that portion of the remaining agricultural operation zoned AE which qualifies it for the division must be approved by the county to prohibit the future division of any future dwelling, second dwelling, or farm employee housing pursuant to the one acre minimum provision in this subsection.

B.

Five acres, when all the following criteria are met. Evidence of compliance shall be included with all applications for division.

1.

The existing parcel is at least eighty acres, and the total acreage proposed for division does not exceed ten percent of the existing parcel size.

2.

It is demonstrated that the division(s) will not interfere with the agricultural viability of the remaining agricultural operation or agricultural operations in the area.

3.

It is demonstrated that the land proposed for division is not suited to production due to the physical characteristics of the property and does not meet the criteria for defining highest value or lower value exclusive agricultural land in the general plan.

4.

Prior to recordation of the division, an application to apply the M zone to the five acre minimum lot and every portion of the remaining agricultural operation zoned AE which qualifies it for the division must be approved by the county to prohibit the future division of any dwelling, second dwelling, farm employee housing, or other portion of the property pursuant to the provisions in this section.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Chapter 18.20 - LOW INTENSITY CONSERVATION (LIC) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of the LIC zone is to permit very limited development and those uses which are appropriate given the environmental constraints (such as slope and soil factors) existing in the location to which the LIC zone is applied. The LIC zone is compatible with the public lands and general agriculture general plan designations and may be applied in other rural areas when there is no conflict with the general plan.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all LIC zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.112 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.20.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

Uses in subsections A. though O. of section 18.24.030, excluding uses in section 18.20.050;

B.

One one-family dwelling and accessory uses (section 18.100.010);

C.

Public uses and public utilities, excluding uses in section 18.20.050;

D.

Similar uses (section 18.100.010); and

E.

Other uses as referenced in section 18.100.010, uses permitted in certain zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 5, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.20.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in section 18.100.020.

A.

Assemblage of people; and

B.

Guest house.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 5, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 236-146, adopted Dec. 12, 2017, changed the title of § 18.20.040 from "Uses permitted with and administrative permit" to read as herein set out.

18.20.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

"Assemblage of people, one second dwelling, guest house, temporary family care dwelling, home occupation (18.100.030);

B.

Farm employee housing;

C.

Airport, private airstrip;

D.

Commercial recreational facilities;

E.

Mining (18.100.030);

F.

Commercial wood or timber processing facilities;

G.

Commercial agricultural processing facilities, commercial agricultural storage facilities;

H.

Waste facilities;

I.

Quasi-public uses, and public uses that are sensitive uses; aboveground transmission facilities on land under irrigated cultivation at any time in the last five years;

J.

Similar uses (18.100.030).

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.20.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapter 18.110:

A.

Minimum lot or parcel size: Forty acres.

B.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: Dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet.

2.

Rear side: Ten feet.

C.

Access, parking, height limits, signs, other: As provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Chapter 18.24 - AGRICULTURAL GENERAL (AG) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an AG zone is to designate lands which do not fall within the exclusive agriculture general plan designation, but which are used, or are appropriate, for grazing, dry land farming, and other nonintensive agricultural uses and accessory uses. The AG zone may include irrigated land and nonagricultural uses, including isolated residential and commercial development, although the emphasis is on agriculture. The AG zone is consistent with the general agriculture general plan designation.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all AG zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.112 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.24.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

The forage, and hydroponics;

B.

The maintaining; raising, breeding, and management of livestock, poultry, or specialty animals; aquaculture or apiaries;

C.

Agricultural management practices such as grading, soil preparation, erosion control, pest abatement, fertilizing, irrigation, aerial spraying, and other practices customary to the particular agricultural operation;

D.

Buildings and structures accessory to and customarily used in conjunction with an agricultural operation including those for the storage of equipment, supplies, produce, feed, and petroleum products for use by the owner or occupant, equipment repair, storage tanks, irrigation structures, stock watering ponds, or reservoirs;

E.

Storage and agricultural products operation in which at[sic] produced;

F.

Processing, and associated packaging and shipping, of agricultural products accessory to a bona fide agricultural operation in which such products were produced, or where the resulting product is consumed or used in the agricultural operation rather than marketed for direct or indirect growing and harvesting of tree, vine, field, any other crops; nurseries, greenhouses, or associated packaging and shipping of accessory to a bona fide agricultural least 50 percent of such products were compensation;

G.

Roadside stands for the sale of agricultural produce grown on the parcel where the agricultural operation is located;

H.

Private energy development;

I.

Flood control or ground water recharge projects;

J.

Farm forestry, forest management (18.100.010);

K.

Low intensity recreational uses;

L.

Fish and wildlife enhancement projects (18. 100.010);

M.

Emergency shelter if located within an "urban area" (only within locations where community services are located, such as near Alturas and Cedarville) as identified in the general plan and in compliance with all performance standards of section 18.110.090 of this code (not located within the Cal Pines community area).

N.

Residential uses as follows:

1.

When the parcel is at least 40 acres, single-family dwellings, farmworker housing, and accessory uses when located on or within a ten-mile radius of land engaged in a bona fide agricultural operation in the same ownership when such dwellings are necessary for the use of the owner or occupant and their guests and farm employees;

2.

When the parcel is less than 40 acres:

a.

Single-family dwelling and accessory uses (section 18.100.010);

b.

Residential care home (small); and

c.

Other uses as referenced in section 18.100.010, uses permitted in certain zones.

O.

Public uses, quasi-public uses, and public utilities, excluding uses listed in section 18.24.050;

P.

Similar uses (18.100.010).

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 6, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.24.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in section 18.100.020 or as specified.

A.

Assemblage of people;

B.

When the criteria in section 18.24.030 are not met, residential care home, supportive housing, transitional housing, manufactured home, accessory unit, second-dwelling, guest house, or farmworker housing;

C.

The following uses provided the building site is located at least 500 feet from all land zoned RH, RL, or RR:

1.

Private airstrip accessory to a bona fide agricultural operation.

2.

Sale, rental, or repair of agricultural machinery, implements, or equipment.

3.

Storage or sale of farm supplies of all kinds including fertilizer, agricultural minerals and chemicals, feed, or fencing materials.

4.

Agricultural services for the performance of earthwork, animal husbandry, horticultural services, services relating to the transportation of agricultural products including the maintenance and repair of such trucks.

5.

Veterinarian services, kennels.

6.

Commercial agricultural storage facilities.

Commercial energy exploration.

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 236-146, adopted Dec. 12, 2017, changed the title of § 18.24.040 from "Uses permitted with and administrative permit" to read as herein set out.

18.24.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

Assemblage of people, one second-dwelling, temporary family care dwelling, guest house, farm employee housing, home occupation (18.100.030);

B.

Other uses in section 18.24.040 when the criteria in that section are not met;

C.

All other agricultural uses necessary or appropriate to support the agricultural economy of the county when there are no conflicts with the general plan or this title; auction yard; commercial feed lot;

D.

Commercial timber or wood processing facilities;

E.

Above-ground public utilities transmission lines not located within an existing right-of-way; commercial energy facilities;

F.

Public uses that are sensitive uses;

G.

Mining (18.100.030); other resource-based industries;

H.

Commercial recreational facilities;

I.

Airports; waste facilities;

J.

Motel, hotel, mobilehome park, recreational vehicle park, multiple family dwellings, bed and breakfast inn;

K.

Convenience store;

L.

Large community care facilities;

M.

Similar uses (18.100.030).

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.24.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapter 18.110.

A.

Minimum lot size: Three acres, except as follows:

1.

Fifteen acres, when the land is adjacent to land designated exclusive agriculture in the general plan and zoned AE, provided that land in the AE zone conforms to the general plan criteria defining highest value or lower value exclusive agriculture lands.

2.

As a condition of development, the approving body may require a substantial increase in the minimum lot size for the purpose of mitigating impacts to resources and facilitating services, pursuant to the general plan and any applicable specific plan.

B.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: Dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet.

2.

Rear, side: Five feet; except where an AG zone abuts an RH, RL, or RR zone, the yard for farm buildings shall be twenty feet; where an AG zone abuts an AE zone, the yard for dwellings shall be fifty feet.

C.

Access, parking, height limits, signs, other: As provided in Chapter 18.110.

D.

Maximum lot coverage: Ten percent, excluding lots less than five acres.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Chapter 18.28 - LOW INTENSITY (LI) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an LI zone is to permit the integration of development with low intensity agricultural or other resource based uses, and to provide a transition from the LIC or similar zone to the RR zones. The LI zone is compatible with the general agriculture, public land, and rural residential general plan designations.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all LI zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.110 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A.

Cultivation of crops, grazing, incidental agriculture; continuation of existing agricultural and forestry uses, excluding an increase in the intensity of use;

B.

Forest management, fish and wildlife enhancement projects (section 18.100.010);

C.

One single-family dwelling and accessory uses (section 18.100.010);

D.

Low intensity recreational uses when the parcel is 40 acres or more;

E.

Public uses such as parks, reservoirs, low intensity recreational uses, equestrian trails, campgrounds, cross country skiing, hiking and similar nonmotorized off-road experiences, and accessory structures;

F.

Public utilities necessary in the location proposed for the orderly provision of services, which do not occupy more than 0.5 acres, and which do not normally require human habitation for their operation outside of maintenance related activities, including transmission lines, wells, communication structures, and switching stations; but excluding substations, and transmission towers not located in an existing right-of-way;

G.

Private energy development;

H.

Similar uses (section 18.100.010); and

I.

Other uses as referenced in section 18.100.010, uses permitted in certain zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 7, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.28.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit.

Uses permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in Section 18.100.020, are as follows:

A.

Assemblage of people;

B.

Guest house;

C.

Temporary family care second dwelling; and

D.

Commercial energy exploration.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 7, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 348, 7-20-2011; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.28.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

Assemblage of people, one second-dwelling, temporary family care dwelling, guest house, home occupation (Section 18.100.030);

B.

Public uses, quasi-public uses, and public utilities that are sensitive uses or do not meet the criteria in Section 18.28.030;

C.

Large community care facilities;

D.

Commercial recreational facilities;

E.

Commercial energy development;

F.

Mining (Section 18.100.030);

G.

Agricultural support services;

H.

Private airstrip;

I.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.030); and

J.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 7, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.28.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapter 18.110.

A.

Minimum lot or parcel size: Twenty acres.

B.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet.

Rear, side: ten feet.

C.

Access, parking, height limits, signs, other: as provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Chapter 18.30 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an RR zone is to permit residential development while maintaining a rural character, and to reduce residential development impacts on the environment which might occur with more intense development. The RR zone provides for a range of acreages from one to fifteen acres, inclusive. The RR zone is compatible with the rural residential, and to a limited degree, the general agriculture, general plan designations.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in any RR zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.110 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A.

One single-family dwelling and accessory uses (Section 18.100.010);

B.

Recreational facilities incidental to planned development such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, or clubhouse; low intensity recreational uses when the parcel is 40 acres or more;

C.

Private energy development;

D.

Incidental crop cultivation or grazing, forest management, and fish and wildlife enhancement projects (Section 18.100.010), provided there is no conflict with the residential character of the RR zone;

E.

Public uses and quasi-public uses which serve the immediate area and are compatible in a rural residential setting;

F.

Public utilities necessary in the locations proposed to support residential uses and which are compatible in a rural residential setting. Such uses are generally located and conducted within a building or screened from view and do not occupy more than one-half acre;

G.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.010);

H.

Temporary family care dwelling;

I.

Guest house; and

J.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 8, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.30.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit.

Uses permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in Section 18.100.020, are as follows:

A.

A temporary family care dwelling; and

B.

Guest house.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 8, 7-28-2021; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.30.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

Assemblage of people, guest house, home occupation (Section 18.100.030); bed and breakfast guest facility, 2-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings;

B.

Public uses, quasi-public uses, and public utilities that do not meet the criteria in Section 18.30.030; and

C.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.030).

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 8, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Except as provided in Chapter 18.110.

A.

Minimum lot size: one to fifteen acres, with the minimum lot size to be designated upon establishment of an RR zone, such that RR-5 means the minimum lot size is five acres; except, when no designation is made the minimum lot size shall be fifteen acres or any lesser size that may be established by ordinance of the board of supervisors in connection with an application to develop the property. No lot less than two acres shall be created unless public sewer is available and utilized;

B.

Minimum lot width: RR-1 zone, one hundred twenty feet; all other RR zones, one hundred fifty feet;

C.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: twenty feet,

2.

Rear, side: thirty feet;

D.

Access, parking, height limits, signs, other: as provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A.

Any lot in any zone shall be improved and maintained as follows:

1.

No trash or rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate on any lot or parcel.

2.

It is unlawful to park, store, leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the county for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours, except that two or less such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored if within a building, or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that such vehicles and parts may be stored in a junk yard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

The storage of merchandise, materials, partially or completely dismantled automobiles or salvage materials in any zone shall be enclosed in a sight-obscuring fence of not less than six feet in height, and such storage shall not be placed in a greater height than the enclosing wall or fence. Where such storage qualified as a legal nonconforming use, the property owner and/or proprietor shall have a period of six months from the date of notification of violation of this provision by the planning director to amortize such storage and bring it into conformance with this section.

(Ord. 236-75 (part), 1998)

Chapter 18.32 - RESIDENTIAL-LOW DENSITY (RL) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an RL zone is to provide a lower density residential environment in terms of lot size and dwelling density (consistent with the general plan) than is available in the RH zone. The RL zone is consistent with the urban areas, urban residential, and rural residential general plan designations.

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all RL zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in chapters 18.100 through 18.112 of this title.

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.32.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

One one-family dwelling and accessory uses (Section 18.100.010);

B.

Recreational facilities incidental to a planned development, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, or clubhouse;

C.

Public uses and quasi-public uses which are conducted within a building, primarily serve the immediate area, and are compatible in the residential setting in which they are located; neighborhood park;

D.

Public utilities necessary in the locations proposed to support residential uses and which are compatible in a residential setting. Such uses are generally located and conducted within a building or completely screened from view, do not emit noise, electronic interference or other influences detectable at the property boundary, and do not occupy more than one-half acre;

E.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.010); and

F.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 9, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.32.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in Section 18.100.020.

A.

Guest house.

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 236-146, adopted Dec. 12, 2017, changed the title of § 18.32.040 from "Uses permitted with an administrative permit" to read as herein set out.

18.32.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

Two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, bed and breakfast guest facility, mobile home park, boarding or rooming house which may include housing and affordable housing developments (Section 18 110.080);

B.

Recreational vehicle park, motel, hotel;

C.

Health and large day care facilities;

D.

Professional offices; personal services;

E.

Public uses, quasi-public uses, and public utilities that do not meet the criteria in Section 18.32.030 provided they are compatible in a residential setting;

F.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.030); and

G.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 9, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.32.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapters 18.110.

A.

Minimum lot size and width:

1.

Ten thousand square feet, with a minimum width of seventy-five feet, when public water and sewer, or only public sewer, are available and utilized,

2.

Fifteen thousand square feet, with a minimum width of one hundred feet when only public water is available and utilized,

3.

Three acres, with a minimum width of one hundred fifty feet, when neither public water or public sewer is available or utilized. Lots created by division may be granted an exception by the planning commission, acting on a finding by the county health officer that a lesser size is adequate to accommodate the proposed water system and sewage disposal system without endangering any person. If granted, the minimum lot size shall not be less than fifteen thousand square feet with a minimum lot width of one hundred feet;

B.

Minimum yards:

Front, side street: dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet,

2.

Rear, side: five feet;

C.

Maximum building height: fifty feet;

D.

Maximum lot coverage: sixty percent;

E.

Access, parking, signs, other: as provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.32.070 - Conservation of values.

A.

Any lot in any zone shall be improved and maintained as follows:

1.

No trash or rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate on any lot or parcel.

2.

It is unlawful to park, store, leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the county for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours, except that two or less such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored if within a building, or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that such vehicles and parts may be stored in a junk yard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

The storage of merchandise, materials, partially or completely dismantled automobiles or salvage materials in any zone shall be enclosed in a sight-obscuring fence of not less than six feet in height, and such storage shall not be placed in a greater height than the enclosing wall or fence. Where such storage qualified as a legal nonconforming use, the property owner and/or proprietor shall have a period of six months from the date of notification of violation of this provision by the planning director to amortize such storage and bring it into conformance with this section.

(Ord. 236-75 (part), 1998)

Chapter 18.36 - RESIDENTIAL-HIGH DENSITY (RH) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an RH zone is to promote the health, safety and general welfare by providing sufficient space in appropriate locations for residential development of all densities to meet the varying housing needs of the existing and expected future population, and to provide appropriate space for public and quasi-public uses and other private uses necessary to serve the needs of the nearby residents, when such uses are compatible with residential uses. The regulations applicable to the RH zone are necessary to protect residential areas against fire, explosion, toxic and noxious substances, radiation, and other hazards, and against offensive noise, odors, vibrations, smoke, electronic interference and other objectionable influences.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all RH zones, and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.110 of this title. The regulations in the AR zone shall combine with the RH zone in every location in which the RH zone is applied.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.36.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

One single-family dwelling and accessory uses, or one two-family dwelling when the minimum lot size is met;

B.

Recreational facilities incidental to a planned development, such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, or clubhouse;

C.

Public utilities necessary in the locations proposed to support residential uses, when compatible in a residential setting. Such uses are generally located and conducted within a building or completely screened from view, do not emit noise, electronic interference, or other influences detectable at the property boundary, and do not occupy more than 0.5 acres;

D.

Public uses and quasi-public uses which are conducted within a building, primarily serve the immediate area, and are compatible in the residential setting in which they are located; neighborhood park;

E.

Day care center for adults and children (small);

F.

Multiple-family housing with a maximum density of 13 units per acre when both public water and sewer service is provided in accordance with the general plan (Section 18.110.090) and which may include housing and affordable housing developments (Section 18.110.080);

G.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.010); and

H.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 10, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.36.040 - Uses permitted with an administrative permit.

A.

Guest house.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 10, 7-28-2021; Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 236-146, adopted Dec. 12, 2017, changed the title of § 18.36.040 from "Uses permitted with an administrative permit" to read as herein set out.

18.36.050 - Uses permitted with a use permit.

A.

Guest house, temporary family care dwelling, home occupation (Section 18.100.030);

B.

Two-family dwellings, multiple-family dwellings, bed-and-breakfast guest facility, apartments, boarding or rooming house, mobile home park, any other residential use;

C.

Recreational vehicle park, motel, hotel;

D.

Health care and large day care facilities;

E.

Professional offices, personal services;

F.

Other public uses, quasi-public uses and public utilities necessary to support residential uses and which are compatible in a residential setting;

G.

Similar uses (Section 18.100.030); and

H.

Other uses as referenced in Section 18.100.010, Uses Permitted in Certain Zones.

(Ord. No. 236-149, § 10, 7-28-2021; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.36.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapter 18.110.

A.

Minimum lot size and width:

1.

Six thousand square feet, with a minimum width of fifty feet, when public water and sewer, or only public sewer, are available and utilized,

2.

Fifteen thousand square feet, with a minimum width of one hundred feet, when only public water is available and utilized,

3.

Three acres, with a minimum width of one hundred fifty feet, when neither public water or public sewer are available or utilized. Lots created by division may be granted an exception by the planning commission, acting on a finding by the county health officer that a lesser size is adequate to accommodate the proposed water system and sewage disposal system without endangering any person. If granted, the minimum lot size and width shall not be less than fifteen thousand square feet with a minimum lot width of one hundred feet;

B.

Minimum yards:

1.

Front, side street: dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet,

Rear, side: five feet;

C.

Maximum height: buildings: two stories, not to exceed fifty feet; other structures: fifty feet;

D.

Maximum lot coverage: sixty percent;

E.

Access, parking, signs, other: as provided in Chapter 18.110.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The AR zone shall by this reference overlay and combine with the RH zone in every area in which the RH zone is applied, and the provisions of the AR zone shall apply to the keeping of animals in the RH zone.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A.

Any lot in any zone shall be improved and maintained as follows:

1.

No trash or rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate on any lot or parcel.

2.

It is unlawful to park, store, leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the county for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours, except that two or less such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored if within a building, or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that such vehicles and parts may be stored in a junk yard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

The storage of merchandise, materials, partially or completely dismantled automobiles or salvage materials in any zone shall be enclosed in a sight-obscuring fence of not less than six feet in height, and such storage shall not be placed in a greater height than the enclosing wall or fence. Where such storage qualified as a legal nonconforming use, the property owner and/or proprietor shall have a period of six

months from the date of notification of violation of this provision by the planning director to amortize such storage and bring it into conformance with this section.

(Ord. 236-75 (part), 1998)

Chapter 18.40 - RURAL TOWN (RT) ZONE

Sections:

The purpose of an RT zone is to provide for a combination of residential, commercial and agricultural uses that are compatible in a low density town setting. The RT zone is typically applied to the established unincorporated communities which lack well defined commercial and residential areas, and which historically have relatively stable or declining population and economic bases. The RT zone may also be applied to new mixed use development, provided there are no conflicts with the general plan. The RT zone is consistent with the urban areas and rural residential general plan designations.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all RT zones and shall be subject to the provisions and limitations set out in Chapters 18.100 through 18.110 of this title.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.40.030 - Uses permitted.

A.

Livestock grazing, cultivation of crops, continuation of existing agricultural uses;

B.

One one-family dwelling and accessory uses (18.100.010); or one two-family dwelling when the minimum lot size is met;

C.

Bed and breakfast guest facility;

D.

New and used retail sales, including limited ranch supply store when conducted within a building. An area not to exceed one-half the gross ground floor area may be used for outdoor storage and retail sales provided a six foot high screening fence is erected between the use and any existing residential uses on an adjacent lot;

E.

Service station, provided a six foot high screening fence is erected between the use and any existing residential use on an adjacent lot located within one hundred feet;

F.

Restaurant, restaurant with drive-in service, fast-food restaurant; any food establishment where alcoholic beverages may be consumed incidental to food service, excluding a bar or lounge operated in conjunction with a food establishment;

G.

Personal services, professional offices;

H.

Care facilities for not more than twelve clients;

I.

Public uses and quasi-public uses primarily conducted within a building when similar to other uses in this section, such as offices, churches, community hall, or lodges;

J.

Public utilities necessary in the locations proposed to support residential uses and other rural town uses when such uses which are compatible with the setting. Such uses are generally located and conducted within a building or screened from view, do not emit noise, electronic interference, or other influences detectable at the property boundary, and do not occupy more than one-half acre;

K.

Small recycling collection facility when accessory to an appropriate commercial or public use in this section, such as retail sales or automobile fuel service;

L.

Similar uses (18.100.010).

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.40.040 - Use permitted with an administrative permit, subject to the provisions in section 18.100.020.

A.

Assemblage of people;

B.

Guest house.

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 236-146, adopted Dec. 12, 2017, changed the title of § 18.40.040 from "Uses permitted with an administrative permit" to read as herein set out.

A.

Assemblage of people, one second-dwelling, guest house temporary family care dwelling, home occupation (18.100.030);

B.

Multiple-family dwellings, recreational vehicle park, mobilehome park, motel, hotel, boarding or rooming house;

C.

Care facilities for more than 12 clients;

D.

Public utilities that do not meet the criteria in section 18.40.030; public uses and quasi-public uses such as fire hall, equipment yards, police station, hospital, or parks;

E.

Automobile or equipment sales, repair, or service;

F.

Bar, lounge, or any establishment where a principal activity is the on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages rather than food service (includes a bar or lounge operated in conjunction with a food establishment);

G.

Outdoor new and used retail sales, outdoor storage, mini-storage;

H.

Small recycling collection facility not accessory to an appropriate use;

I.

Residential care facility (small);

J.

Supportive housing consistent with requirements of the county's general development standards, chapter 18.110;

K.

Transitional housing consistent with requirements of the county's general development standards, chapter 18.110;

L.

Manufactured homes (18.100.050-1);

M.

One accessory unit when the lot has a primary dwelling unit (18.100.010-6);

N.

Similar uses (18.100.030).

(Ord. No. 236-146, 12-12-2017; Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

18.40.060 - Development standards.

Except as provided in Chapter 18.100:

A.

Minimum lot size and width:

1.

Six thousand square feet, with a minimum width of fifty feet, when public water and public sewer, or only public sewer, are available and utilized.

2.

Fifteen thousand square feet, with a minimums width of one hundred feet, when only public water is available and utilized.

3.

Three acres, with a minimum width of one hundred fifty feet, when neither public water or public sewer is available. Lots created by division may be granted an exception by the planning commission, acting on a finding by the county health officer that a lesser size is adequate to accommodate the proposed water system and sewage disposal system without endangering any person. If granted, the minimum lot size shall not be less than fifteen thousand square feet with a minimum lot width of one hundred feet.

B.

Minimum yards:

Front, side street: Dwellings and nonfarm buildings: twenty feet; farm buildings: ten feet.

2.

Rear, side: Five feet, except (1) where the zone abuts an RH, RL, or RR zone, the yard for farm buildings shall be twenty feet, and (2) where the zone abuts an RH, RL, or RR zone or a RT zone with an existing or approved dwelling, the yard for commercial buildings and uses shall be ten feet.

C.

Access, parking, signs, other: As provided in Chapter 18.100.

D.

Maximum structure height: buildings: two stories not to exceed fifty feet; other structures: fifty feet.

E.

Maximum lot coverage: sixty percent when any dwelling or residential use is located on the lot.

(Ord. 236-73 Exh. A(part), 1991)

A.

Any lot in any zone shall be improved and maintained as follows:

1.

No trash or rubbish shall be allowed to accumulate on any lot or parcel.

2.

It is unlawful to park, store, leave or to permit the parking, storing or leaving of any licensed or unlicensed motor vehicle of any kind or part thereof, which is in a wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, inoperative or abandoned condition, whether attended or not, upon any private property within the county for a period of time in excess of seventy-two hours, except that two or less such vehicles or parts thereof may be stored if within a building, or placed behind an opaque screening fence; and except that such vehicles and parts may be stored in a junk yard or automobile wrecking yard lawfully established pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

B.

The storage of merchandise, materials, partially or completely dismantled automobiles or salvage materials in any zone shall be enclosed in a sight-obscuring fence of not less than six feet in height, and such storage shall not be placed in a greater height than the enclosing wall or fence. Where such storage qualified as a legal nonconforming use, the property owner and/or proprietor shall have a period of six months from the date of notification of violation of this provision by the planning director to amortize such storage and bring it into conformance with this section.

(Ord. 236-75 (part), 1998)