Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.28 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Oroville Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Oroville

§ 17.28.010. Allowed uses in residential districts.

The uses allowed in residential districts shall be as shown in Table 17.28.010-1. These uses include:

  • A. Permitted Use (P). Uses that are shown with a "P" shall be permitted, subject to obtaining a zoning clearance, as provided in Section 17.48.030 , as well as any building permits or other permits required by this Code.

  • B. Administrative Permit Required (AP). Uses that are shown with an "AP" shall be subject to obtaining an administrative permit, as provided in Section 17.48.020 .

  • C. Use Permit Required (UP). Uses that are shown with a "UP" shall be subject to obtaining a use permit, as provided in Section 17.48.010 .

  • D. Use-Specific Regulations (S). Uses that are shown with an "S" shall be subject to permit requirements as provided in the specific regulations for that use. The table indicates where the usespecific regulations are located in this Code.

  • E. Use Not Allowed (—). Uses that are shown with a "—," or that are not listed, shall not be allowed, except as provided in Sections 17.08.090 and 17.48.090 .

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Table 17.28.010-1 Allowed Uses in Residential Districts

Key

  • P Permitted use, subject to zoning clearance

  • A Administrative permit required

  • UP Use permit required

  • S See use-specific regulations for permit requirement

  • Use not allowed

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Allowed Uses in Residential Districts
Key
P Permitted use, subject to zoning clearance
A Administrative permit required
**UP ** Use permit required
S See use-specifc regulations for permit requirement
— Use not allowed
Zoning Districts
Land Use UR-
10		 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-
20		 RR-
10		 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP Use-Specifc
Regulations
Public Assembly
Library or
museum		 — — P P P P P P P P P P —
Meeting facility
—10,000
square feet or
less of gross
foor area		 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Meeting facility
—more than
10,000 square
feet of gross
foor area		 — — — — — — — UP UP UP UP UP —
Park or
playground		 — — P P P P P P P P P P —
School, private
— elementary,
middle or high
school		 — — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
School, public — — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Residential
Animal
keeping,
noncommercial		 P P P P P P P P P P P P §17.16.120
Boardinghouse — — — — — — — — — UP UP UP —
Duplex — — — — — — — — P P P P —
Emergency
shelter		 — — — — — — — — — P P — §17.16.210
Family day
care, large		 S S S S S S S S S S S S §17.16.050
Family day
care, small		 P P P P P P P P P P P P §17.16.050
Home
occupation,
low-impact		 P P P P P P P P P P P P §17.16.040
Home
occupation,		 AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP §17.16.040
Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Land Use UR-
10		 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-
20		 RR-
10		 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP Use-Specifc
Regulations
moderate-
impact
Mobile home
park		 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Multiple-family
dwellings		 — — — — — — — — P P P P —
Residential
care facility—6
units or fewer		 P P P P P P P P P P P P —
Residential
care facility—7
units or more		 — — — — — — — — — UP UP —
Second
dwelling unit		 AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP §17.16.010
Single-family
dwelling,
attached		 — — — — — — — — P P P P —
Single-family
dwelling,
detached		 P P P P P P P P P — — — —
Single-family
manufactured
home not on
permanent
foundation		 P P — — — — — — — — — — —
Single-family
manufactured
home on
permanent
foundation		 P P P P P P P P P — — — —
Single-room
occupancy		 — — — — — — — — — UP UP — —
Temporary use
of mobile
home or
recreational
vehicle as
single-family
dwelling unit		 AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP §17.16.060
Transitional
housing		 — — — — — — — — — UP UP — —
Services
Animal
grooming		 P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP P/UP Note 1,
§17.16.120
Bed and
breakfast		 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Child day care
center		 — — UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP —
Mortuary — — — — — — — — — — — UP —
Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts Zoning Districts
--- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Land Use UR-
10		 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-
20		 RR-
10		 RL R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP Use-Specifc
Regulations
Offce—
professional		 — — — — — — — — — — — P —
Outpatient
services		 — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Substance
abuse
counseling		 — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Temporary
uses		 S S S S S S S S S S S S §17.16.060
Local Food Uses
Agriculture P P P - - - - - - - - - §17.16.100
(Agricultural
uses)
Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales		 AP - - - - - AP AP AP AP AP AP §17.16.220
(Neighborhood
food and
beverage
sales)
Urban
agriculture		 S S - S S S S S S S S S §17.16.230
(Urban
agriculture)
Transportation and Infrastructure
Public safety
facility		 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Solar energy
system, Tier 1		 P P P P P P P P P P P P §17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 2		 - - - - - - - - - AP AP AP §17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Solar energy
system, Tier 3		 - - - - - - - - - - - - §17.16.180
(Solar energy
systems)
Utility building
or substation		 UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP UP
Note 1: Animal grooming is a permitted use with a Home Occupation permit unless more than 3
customers visit the residence in a day, which then triggers a Use Permit:

Note 1: Animal grooming is a permitted use with a Home Occupation permit unless more than 3 customers visit the residence in a day, which then triggers a Use Permit:

(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1763 § 20; Ord. 1775 § 6; Ord. 1778 § 3; Ord. 1784 § 6; Ord. 1804 § IX, 2014; Ord. 1819 § 6, 2017; Ord. 1830 § 5, 2018; Ord. 1850 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1895, 4/21/2026)

§ 17.28.020. Development standards for residential districts.

Development standards for residential districts shall be as shown in Table 17.28.020-1 and Table 17.28.020-2.

Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for UR-10, UR-5, RA, RR-1, RR-20 and RR-10 Districts
Development
Standard		 UR-10 UR-5 RA RR-1 RR-20 RR-10
Lot Area, Minimum 10 acres
1		 5 acres
2		 2 acres 1 acre 20,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft.
Lot Width, Minimum 330 feet 250 feet 150 feet 125 feet 100 feet 80 feet
Height, Maximum
3		 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet 40 feet 35 feet
Setbacks, Minimum
Front 20 feet
4		 20 feet
4		 20 feet
4		 20 feet
4		 20 feet
4		 20 feet
4
Side 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Rear 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet
Site Coverage,
Maximum		 20,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq. ft. 12,000 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 40% or 8,000
sq. ft.,
whichever is
greater		 40% or 6,000
sq. ft.,
whichever is
greater

  • 1 See Section 17.28.020 for additional provisions regarding the measurement of lot area.

  • 2 See Section 17.28.030 for additional provisions regarding the measurement of lot area.

  • 3 Maximum heights apply to main buildings or structures. Height restrictions for accessory structures are in Section 17.12.070 .

  • 4 See Section 17.12.040 for additional provisions regarding setbacks.

Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts
Development
Standard		 RL R-1
5,6		 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP
Lot Area, Minimum
Interior lot 8,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq.
ft.
2		 3,000 sq.
ft.
2		 2,200 sq.
ft.
2		 2,000 sq.
ft.
2		 2,200 sq.
ft.
2
Corner lot 8,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq.
ft.
2		 4,000 sq.
ft.
2		 3,000 sq.
ft.
2		 2,500 sq.
ft.
2		 3,000 sq.
ft.
2
Density, Minimum As specifed
in General
Plan		 As specifed
in General
Plan		 As specifed
in General
Plan		 As specifed
in General
Plan		 As specifed
in General
Plan		 As specifed
in General
Plan
Lot Width, Minimum
Interior lot 80 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 35 ft. 30 ft. 35 ft.
Corner lot 80 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. 45 ft. 40 ft. 45 ft.
Height, Maximum
3		 30 ft. 30 ft. 35 ft. 45 ft. 50 ft. 45 ft.
Setbacks, Minimum
1
Front 20 ft. 15 ft.; 20 ft.
for garages		 10 ft.; 20 ft.
for garages		 10 ft.; 20 ft.
for garages		 10 ft.; 20 ft.
for garages		 10 ft.; 20 ft.
for garages
Side, interior lot 5 feet
4		 5 feet
4		 5 feet
4		 5 feet
4		 5 feet
4		 5 feet
4
Side, corner lot 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4		 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4		 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4		 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4		 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4		 5 ft.; 10 ft.
along any
street
frontage
4
Rear 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
Minimum distance
between detached		 — — 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts		 Table 17.28.020-2
Development Standards for RL, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RP Districts
--- --- --- --- --- --- ---
Development
Standard		 RL R-1
5,6		 R-2 R-3 R-4 RP
buildings in dwelling
group
Site Coverage,
Maximum		 40% 50% 60% 65% 70% 65%
Courtyards, Minimum Width
Enclosed by
buildings on no
more than 2 sides		 — — 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
Enclosed by
buildings on 3 or
more sides		 — — 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.

  • 1 See Section 17.12.040 for additional provisions regarding setbacks.

  • 2 The number of dwelling units constructed on a site shall not exceed the density permitted by the applicable general plan land use designation, except in cases where state law provides an exemption from this requirement, including second dwelling units and density bonus units.

  • 3 Maximum heights apply to main buildings or structures. Height restrictions for accessory structures are in Section 17.12.070 .

  • 4 Where a side setback area provides access to a dwelling group, the minimum required side setback shall be 12 feet.

  • 5 For sites in R-1 districts with less than the minimum lot area, the maximum site coverage shall be 2,000 square feet, except that in the South Oroville neighborhood area depicted in Figure 17.28.020-01, maximum lot coverage shall be 50%.

  • 6 For existing R-1 zoned lots in the South Oroville area depicted in Figure 17.28.020-01 which do not meet minimum lot dimension or area requirements, the following shall apply:

    • Interior Side Yard Setbacks for Main Structure: Minimum of 3 feet, with an aggregate of minimum of 8 feet (e.g., if one side yard is 3 feet, the other must be a minimum of 5 feet).

Rear Yard Setbacks for Main Structures: 15 feet.

Attached garages accessed from the street must be set back from the main building façade by at least 3 feet.

Single-Car garages with tandem parking may be used to meet on-site parking requirements.

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(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1763 § 21; Ord. 1769 § 8; Ord. 1870 §§ 1,2, 2022)

§ 17.28.030. UR-10—Urban reserve ten acres.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall

apply in a UR-10 district:

  • A. Intent. To retain land for the future growth of the city that may also be used for residential and agricultural purposes.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in UR-10 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards.

    1. The development standards in UR-10 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

    2. In UR-10 districts, the lot area shall include detention basins, as well as the area between any lot line and the centerline of an adjacent street right-of-way.

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.040. UR-5—Urban reserve five acres.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in a UR-5 district:

  • A. Intent. To retain land for the future growth of the city that may also be used for residential and agricultural purposes.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in UR-5 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards.

    1. The development standards in UR-5 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

    2. In UR-5 districts, the lot area shall include detention basins, as well as the area between any lot line and the centerline of an adjacent street right-of-way.

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.050. RA—Agricultural residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RA district:

  • A. Intent. To provide areas within the city where development is limited to provide areas conducive to agricultural uses.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RA districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RA districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.060. RR-1—Rural residential one acre.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RR-1 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide an environment conducive to rural living by limiting development to low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings on large parcels of land.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RR-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RR-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.070. RR-20—Rural residential 20,000 square feet.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RR-20 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide an environment conducive to rural living by limiting development to low density concentrations of single-family dwellings on large parcels of land.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RR-20 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RR-20 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.080. RR-10—Rural residential 10,000 square feet.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RR-10 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide an environment conducive to rural living by limiting development to low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings on large parcels of land.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RR-10 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RR-10 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.090. RL—Large-lot residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RL district:

  • A. Intent. To provide living areas within the city where development provides for low density concentrations of single-family dwellings or mobile homes.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RL districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RL districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.100. R-1—Single-family residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an R-1 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide living areas within the city where development is limited to low densities, either as part of a conventional subdivision or in other forms such as a cluster development, and where regulations are designed to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family living; provide open space for community facilities needed to complement urban residential areas; and provide opportunities for housing in varied types and styles.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in R-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in R-1 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.110. R-2—Medium-density residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an R-2 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide living areas within the city where development provides for medium-density concentrations of dwelling units in varying housing types and styles.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in R-2 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in R-2 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.120. R-3—High-density residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an R-3 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide living areas within the city where development provides for high-density concentrations of dwelling units in various types and styles of housing.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in R-3 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in R-3 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.130. RP—High-density residential/ professional.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an RP district:

  • A. Intent. This district is intended to provide opportunities for the location of professional offices in close relationship to one another and to residential neighborhoods.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in RP districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in RP districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1749 § 4)

§ 17.28.140. R-4—Urban-density residential.

In addition to all other provisions of this title, including, but not limited to, the development standards in Chapter 17.12 and the development review requirements in Chapter 17.52 , the following provisions shall apply in an R-4 district:

  • A. Intent. To provide living areas within the city where development provides for very high-density concentrations of dwelling units in various types and styles of housing.

  • B. Use Regulations. The allowed uses in R-4 districts shall be specified in Section 17.28.010 .

  • C. Development Standards. The development standards in R-4 districts shall be as specified in Section 17.28.020 .

  • (Ord. 1763 § 22)