Title 12 — ZONING REGULATIONS›Chapter 2 — ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 12.04
Nevada County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Nevada County
12.04.030 Minimum Parcel Size (2) 15,000 s.f. 7,000 s.f.¶
.E.4.C
Footnotes:
(1) Setbacks for residential units may be reduced on parcels less than three (3) acres subject to Section 12.04.140G.
(2) The minimum parcel size and road frontage required for subdivisions and boundary line adjustments is that shown on the table. Where exceptions pursuant to Section 12.04.030, clustering or a Planned Development is utilized, minimum parcel size and road frontage can vary if adequate provisions are made for the appropriation of water and disposal of sewage consistent with this Code and the protection of public health, safety and welfare. (See Section 12.04.050)
(3) For arterial and collector roads, the front yard and exterior side yard setbacks shall be ten (10') feet from the existing or ultimate right-of-way, whichever is greater, with a mean average of twenty (20') feet. (See Section 12.04.140.F.)
(4) Significant landscaping shall be incorporated into this setback.
(Ord. 2441. (Adopt. 09/12/2017, Eff. 10/12/2017)); Ord. 2427. (01/24/2017); Ord. 2366. (08/13/2013); Ord. 2339. (07/12/2011); Ord. 2253. (10/23/2007); Ord. 2090. (07/09/2002); Ord. 2037. (10/03/2000); Ord. 2533. (12/05/2023))
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