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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 17 — ZONING

Nevada City Municipal Code Ch. 17.60 P Public Zone

Nevada City Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Nevada City

Cite as: Nevada City Municipal Code Chapter 17.60 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.60.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of the P zoning district is to provide zoning for areas occupied by federal, state, county and city government uses, along with recreation areas and parks, cemeteries. This district is also intended to accommodate quasi-public and public utility uses, along with uses incidental to public services. This zoning district is consistent with all General Plan land use designations.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-0, 1987)

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17.60.020 - Principal permitted uses.

In the P zone, the following are permitted uses:

A. Parks and recreation facilities.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-02, 1987)

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17.60.030 - Conditional uses.

In the P zone, the following are conditional uses:

A. Any public or quasi-public use.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-03, 1987)

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17.60.040 - Height regulations.

In the P zone, height regulations are as approved through the use permit process.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-04, 1987)

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17.60.050 - Development standards.

In the P zone, area, lot width, and yard requirements are as approved through the use permit process.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-05, 1987)

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17.60.060 - Other required conditions.

In the P zone, there are no other required conditions.

(Ord. 87-2 § 4.12-06, 1987)

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