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Chapter 17.05 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS

Paradise Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Paradise

17.05.100 - Purpose.

Zoning and zoning districts are established to promote patterns of land use consistent with the Paradise general plan, and to establish site development regulations and land use performance standards for each zone that are appropriate to and compatible with the purposes of each district and to the land uses allowed therein. They are created to separate incompatible land uses, and to protect residents from adverse effects of other land uses common to other zones.

(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

17.05.200 - Zones established.

The following base zones and combining zones are established as depicted in Table 17.05.200. Zoning map code symbols, chapter numbers of this title, and the general plan land use designations with which each zone is consistent are established and indicated for reference within Table 17.05.200 as follows:

Table 17.05.200

SPECIFIC ZONES ESTABLISHED

Zoning Zone Name Chapter Consistent Map Number General Plan Code Designation

Open-Space/Agricultural Zones

R-C Resource Conservation 17.08 O-S/A; R

AG-10 Agricultural-10 Zone 17.10 O-S/A

AG-20 Agricultural-20 Zone 17.10 O-S/A

Agricultural-Residential Zones

AR-1 Agricultural Residential-1 17.11 A-R

AR-3 Agricultural Residential-3 17.11 A-R; O-S/A

AR-5 Agricultural Residential-5 17.11 A-R; O-S/A

Rural-Residential Zones

RR-1 Rural-Residential-1 17.12 R-R

RR-2/3 Rural-Residential-2/3 17.12 R-R

RR-1/2 Rural-Residential-1/2 17.12 R-R

Town-Residential Zones

TR-1 Town-Residential-1 17.14 T-R

TR-1/2 Town-Residential-1/2 17.14 T-R

TR-1/3 Town-Residential-1/3 17.14 T-R

Multiple-Residential Zone

M-F Multiple-Family Residential 17.17 M-R

Commercial Zones

N-C Neighborhood-Commercial 17.20 N-C; T-C

C-B Central-Business Zone 17.20 C-C; T-C*

C-C Community-Commercial 17.20 T-C; C-S*

Industrial Zones

I-S Industrial Services 17.23 L-I; B-P

Community Facilities/Services Zones

C-F Community-Facilities 17.26 P-I; C-S; R; B-P

C-S Community-Services 17.26 C-S; R; B-P; M-R*

/PD Planned Development Combining 17.29 All designations

/MH Mobile Home Combining 17.31 A-R; R-R; T-R; M-R

  • Note: Possibly consistent, subject to interpretation by the planning commission or the town council.

(Ord. 351, § 2, 2000; Ord. 348, § 1, 2000; Ord. 326, § 1, 1999; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

17.05.300 - Application of zones.

A base zone shall apply to each lot, site or parcel within the town. Portions of a site may have different base zones regulating separate areas of a site as shown on the zoning map, provided that only one base zone shall apply to the same portion of a site. A combining zone may be applied to any site, or portion of a site, in addition to its base zone. (See Chapters 17.29 and 17.31).

(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

17.05.400 - Zoning map.

A.

Zoning districts established by this title shall have the boundaries shown on the zoning map. The zoning map, together with all the legends, symbols, notations, references, district boundaries, and other information thereon, shall be a part of this title and is adopted concurrently herewith. (Government Code Section 65851)

B.

District boundaries and the applicable map code symbol for each district shall be shown on the zoning map in a manner sufficient to indicate the zoning district applicable to all property within the town. Areas subject to a combining zone shall be indicated by the map code symbol for the combining zone suffixed to the map code symbol for the base zone, e.g., RR/MH. (Government Code Section 65851)

C.

Changes in the boundaries of any district shall be made by ordinance adopted pursuant to the provisions of this title, and shall be reflected on the zoning map. Revisions and additions to base map data shown on the zoning map may be done administratively by the planning director or designee when such changes do not affect the designation or interpretation of district boundaries. (Government Code Section 65851)

D.

The zoning map may be prepared in sections as required to adequately portray the district boundaries. The zoning map may include supplemental zoning maps as required by this title. (Government Code Section 65851).

(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

17.05.500 - Interpretation of boundaries.

A.

When a lot or parcel is divided by a district boundary, the regulations applicable to each zoning district shall apply separately to each affected portion of the site.

B.

The following rules shall apply to the determination of district boundaries shown on the zoning map.

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following street lines or other identifiable property or boundary lines, such lines shall be construed to be the district boundary. Where the boundaries are indicated as within street lines, right-of-way, creeks or drainways, or similar features, the centerline thereof shall be construed to be the district boundary.

Where a boundary divides a parcel, the location of the boundary shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map, unless indicated by dimensions.

Map codes or symbols indicating the zoning classification of property shall apply to the whole of the area within the district boundaries.

Where a public street, alley, easement, or right-of-way is vacated or abandoned, the zoning regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply equally to each half of the vacated area.

When there is uncertainty as to the location or meaning of a zoning district boundary or other feature indicated on the zoning map, the planning director or if deemed necessary, the planning commission shall determine the location or meaning.

(Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

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  2. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 2.04 — TOWN MANAGER
  4. Chapter 2.06 — TOWN ATTORNEY
  5. Chapter 2.08 — TOWN COUNCIL
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  7. Chapter 2.12 — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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  13. Chapter 2.32 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  14. Chapter 2.34 — PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  15. Chapter 2.40 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
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  17. Chapter 2.44 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  18. Chapter 2.45 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  19. Chapter 2.46 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  20. Chapter 2.47 — COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM
  21. Chapter 3.04 — ASSESSMENT AND TAX COLLECTION DUTIES
  22. Chapter 3.08 — SIGNATURE AUTHORITY
  23. Chapter 3.12 — INVESTMENT OF FUNDS
  24. Chapter 3.16 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  25. Chapter 3.20 — SALES AND USE TAX
  26. Chapter 3.22 — TEMPORARY TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  27. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  28. Chapter 3.26 — ANIMAL CONTROL PARCEL TAX
  29. Chapter 3.28 — FUNDS
  30. Chapter 3.30 — FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON …
  31. Chapter 3.40 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
  32. Chapter 5.01 — GENERAL LICENSING PROVISIONS
  33. Chapter 5.02 — PURPOSE—BUSINESS LICENSES—FEES
  34. Chapter 5.05 — RETAIL FIREARMS SALES ESTABLISHMENTS
  35. Chapter 5.06 — FAIRS, CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES
  36. Chapter 5.07 — THEATERS, TENT SHOWS AND PLAYHOUSES
  37. Chapter 5.08 — FORTUNETELLING
  38. Chapter 5.09 — OUTDOOR FESTIVALS
  39. Chapter 5.10 — JUNK DEALERS, PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
  40. Chapter 5.11 — VENDING—HAWKING—PEDDLING—SALES
  41. Chapter 5.12 — BINGO GAMES
  42. Chapter 5.13 — SOLICITORS
  43. Chapter 5.15 — KENNELS
  44. Chapter 5.16 — CARDROOMS
  45. Chapter 5.17 — TATTOO ARTISTS AND TATTOOING ESTABLISHMENTS
  46. Chapter 5.18 — MASSEUR/MASSEUSE AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS
  47. Chapter 5.19 — TAXICABS AND RENT CARS
  48. Chapter 5.20 — SOUND TRUCKS AND SOUND-AMPLIFYING EQUIPMENT
  49. Chapter 5.21 — VIOLATIONS
  50. Chapter 5.22 — BUSINESS LICENSE
  51. Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
  52. Chapter 6.08 — DOG LICENSES
  53. Chapter 6.12 — RUNNING AT LARGE—NUISANCES
  54. Chapter 6.13 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS AN…
  55. Article I — RABIES
  56. Article II — DISEASES GENERALLY
  57. Chapter 6.20 — CARE AND KEEPING
  58. Chapter 6.24 — WILD ANIMALS
  59. Chapter 6.28 — KENNELS/PET SHOPS
  60. Chapter 6.32 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  61. Chapter 8.04 — PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT
  62. Chapter 8.05 — UNLAWFUL DUMPING
  63. Chapter 8.08 — MUNICIPAL MSW, RECYCLABLE MATERIAL, AND ORGANIC…
  64. Article I — COLLECTION
  65. Article II — MANDATORY REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS
  66. Chapter 8.12 — FELLING, REMOVAL, DESTRUCTION, DAMAGING AND REP…
  67. Chapter 8.16 — FRUIT AND NUT TREES
  68. Chapter 8.20 — DISEASED TREES
  69. Chapter 8.24 — CHRISTMAS TREES
  70. Chapter 8.28 — SOLAR SHADE CONTROL ACT
  71. Article I — STATE LAW ADOPTED
  72. Article II — PARKING ON PROPERTY NOT DESIGNATED AS TRAILER CAMP
  73. Chapter 8.36 — WATER WELLS
  74. Chapter 8.40 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
  75. Chapter 8.44 — FIREWORKS
  76. Chapter 8.46 — PROTECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S RIGHT TO BREATHE …
  77. Chapter 8.47 — VENDING MACHINE SALES OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
  78. Article I — VENDING MACHINE SALES
  79. Article II — TOBACCO SELF-SERVICE DISPLAYS
  80. Chapter 8.48 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE WARNING SIGNS
  81. Chapter 8.55 — DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AREAS PRONE TO FLOOD HAZARD
  82. Chapter 8.56 — STORMWATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
  83. Chapter 8.57 — REGULATION OF BUTANE RESALE
  84. Chapter 8.58 — DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND HAZARDOUS FUEL MANAGEMENT
  85. Chapter 8.59 — REMOVAL OF FIRE DAMAGED DEBRIS FROM PRIVATE PRO…
  86. Chapter 8.61 — INTERIM HOUSING, ACCESSORY BUILDING(S) AND UNOC…
  87. Chapter 8.62 — TEMPORARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN P…
  88. Chapter 8.63 — MANDATORY GOVERNMENT HAZARD TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
  89. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  90. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PROPERTY
  91. Chapter 9.08 — DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
  92. Chapter 9.12 — TOPLESS DANCING
  93. Chapter 9.14 — ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
  94. Chapter 9.16 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE
  95. Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  96. Article II — DEFINITIONS
  97. Article III — ADMINISTRATION OF NOISE CONTROL OFFICE
  98. Article IV — NOISE LIMITS
  99. Article V — PROHIBITED ACTS
  100. Article VI — EXEMPTIONS
  101. Article VII — VARIANCES
  102. Article VIII — ENFORCEMENT
  103. Chapter 9.20 — PICKETING
  104. Chapter 9.24 — AIR GUNS AND SLINGSHOTS
  105. Chapter 9.28 — FIREARMS
  106. Chapter 9.32 — REWARDS
  107. Chapter 9.36 — FALSE STATEMENTS AND WRITINGS
  108. Chapter 9.40 — TRESPASS UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY
  109. Chapter 9.50 — CURFEW
  110. Chapter 9.60 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  111. Chapter 9.70 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  112. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  113. Chapter 10.02 — SPEED LIMITS
  114. Chapter 10.04 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  115. Chapter 10.06 — ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES
  116. Chapter 10.08 — DIAGONAL PARKING
  117. Chapter 10.10 — PARKING ON TOWN PROPERTY
  118. Chapter 10.12 — PRIVATE ROADS
  119. Chapter 10.15 — TRUCK ROUTES
  120. Chapter 10.16 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  121. Chapter 10.20 — PARADES
  122. Chapter 10.24 — WEIGHT LIMITS
  123. Chapter 10.28 — OVERSIZE AND OVERWEIGHT VEHICLES
  124. Chapter 10.32 — THROUGH HIGHWAYS
  125. Chapter 10.34 — SKATEBOARDS AND ROLLERSKATES
  126. Chapter 10.36 — Trip Reduction Programs
  127. Chapter 10.38 — PEDESTRIANS
  128. Chapter 12.04 — GENERAL SETBACK LINE
  129. Chapter 12.08 — STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING—ADDRESSES
  130. Chapter 12.12 — CLOSING OR RESTRICTING USE OF STREETS
  131. Article I — GENERAL
  132. Article II — ENCROACHMENT AND EXCAVATION PERMITS
  133. Chapter 12.15 — REMOVAL OF PHYSICAL ENCROACHMENTS FROM PUBLIC …
  134. Chapter 12.16 — SPRINKLING OR SPRAYING—DISTURBING SURFACE
  135. Chapter 12.20 — IMPROVEMENTS—RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION
  136. Chapter 12.24 — SKATEBOARDING
  137. Chapter 12.25 — PARADISE COMMUNITY PARK
  138. Chapter 12.26 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
  139. Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  140. Article II — NEW SYSTEMS ON NEW PARCELS
  141. Article III — NEW OR EXISTING SYSTEMS ON EXISTING LOTS
  142. Article IV — VARIANCES AND EXEMPTIONS
  143. Article V — WASTEWATER DISCHARGE—FAILED SYSTEMS AND CORRECTIVE…
  144. Article VI — ABANDONMENT
  145. Article VII — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  146. Chapter 13.08 — WATER WELLS
  147. Chapter 13.12 — OVERHEAD UTILITY REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUND INSTA…
  148. Chapter 15.01 — FACTS AND FINDINGS
  149. Chapter 15.15 — SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  150. Chapter 15.16 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  151. Chapter 15.36 — LANDSCAPE MATERIALS
  152. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  153. Chapter 16.01 — SHORT TITLE
  154. Chapter 16.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  155. Chapter 16.03 — DEFINITIONS
  156. Chapter 16.04 — RESPONSIBILITIES
  157. Chapter 16.05 — MAPS REQUIRED
  158. Chapter 16.06 — ACCESS EASEMENT WIDTHS/CUL-DE-SAC LENGTH REQUI…
  159. Chapter 16.07 — SUBDIVISION OF FIVE OR MORE LOTS
  160. Chapter 16.08 — SUBDIVISIONS OF FOUR OR FEWER PARCELS
  161. Chapter 16.09 — DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
  162. Chapter 16.10 — CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
  163. Chapter 16.11 — SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
  164. Chapter 16.12 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  165. Chapter 16.13 — PARCEL MERGERS
  166. Chapter 16.14 — CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS OF MAPS
  167. Chapter 16.15 — ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
  168. Chapter 16.16 — SEVERABILITY
  169. Chapter 16.17 — ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, AND LEGAL PROCEDURE
  170. Chapter 16.18 — PRIOR REGULATIONS
  171. Chapter 16.19 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  172. Chapter 17.01 — SHORT TITLE
  173. Chapter 17.02 — BASIC PROVISIONS
  174. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
  175. Chapter 17.05 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
  176. Chapter 17.06 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  177. Chapter 17.07 — ZONES
  178. Chapter 17.08 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION (R-C) ZONE
  179. Chapter 17.10 — AGRICULTURAL-10 (AG-10) AND AGRICULTURAL-20 (A…
  180. Chapter 17.11 — AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) ZONES
  181. Chapter 17.12 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONES
  182. Chapter 17.14 — TOWN RESIDENTIAL (TR) ZONES
  183. Chapter 17.17 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-F) ZONE
  184. Chapter 17.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL (N-C), CENTRAL-BUSINES…
  185. Chapter 17.23 — INDUSTRIAL-SERVICE (I-S) ZONE
  186. Chapter 17.26 — COMMUNITY-FACILITIES (C-F) COMMUNITY-SERVICES …
  187. Chapter 17.29 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING (P-D) ZONE
  188. Chapter 17.30 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  189. Chapter 17.31 — CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
  190. Chapter 17.32 — TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
  191. Chapter 17.32.1 — NEEDLE AND SYRINGE EXCHANGE
  192. Chapter 17.33 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
  193. Chapter 17.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK STANDARDS
  194. Chapter 17.35 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
  195. Chapter 17.36 — MOBILE HOME PROVISIONS
  196. Chapter 17.37 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  197. Chapter 17.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
  198. Chapter 17.39 — NONCONFORMING USES
  199. Chapter 17.40 — RECYCLING MACHINES AND FACILITIES
  200. Chapter 17.41 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW
  201. Chapter 17.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  202. Chapter 17.44 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENS…
  203. Article I — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
  204. Article II — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS/ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
  205. Article III — VARIANCES
  206. Article IV — SITE PLAN REVIEW
  207. Article V — TEXT AMENDMENTS, REZONES AND PREZONES
  208. Article VI — EFFECT OF DENIAL OF APPLICATION
  209. Article VII — APPEALS
  210. Article VIII — ENFORCEMENT
  211. Article IX — APPLICATION FOR REQUIRED PERMITS

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