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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.08 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION (R-C) ZONE

Paradise Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Paradise

17.08.100 - Purpose.

The resource conservation (R-C) zone is intended for areas planned and deemed suitable to remain in their natural, primarily undeveloped state or to be used for open space and agricultural purposes. This zone classification can also be assigned to land areas that are planned and devoted to recreation use. The resource-conservation zone is consistent with the open-space/agricultural or the recreational land use designations of the Paradise general plan.

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

17.08.200 - Permitted and conditional uses.

In the R-C zone the following land uses are permitted uses where indicated by the letter "P" and are uses permitted subject to town issuance of a conditional use permit where indicated by the letter "C." Uses where indicated by the letter "S" are permitted uses with town approval and issuance of a site plan review permit; and by the letter "A" are permitted uses with town approval and issuance of an administrative permit.

permit.
P/C/S Uses
A Agricultural building
P Animal production/livestock
C Campground
S Commercial composting
C Commercial recreation (outdoor)
P Commercial timber harvesting
P Crop production
P Dwelling, accessory
S Electric generation (limited)
P Family daycare home
P Horticulture
P Open space
S Park and recreation
S Stable (commercial)
P Stable (private)
P Utility service (minor)

(Ord. No. 611, § 2, 10-12-2021; Ord. 436, §§ 1, 2, 6-14-2005; Ord. 344, § 2, 2000; Ord. 302, § 4, 1998; Ord. 250, § 2(part), 1995; Ord. 214, § 2(part), 1992)

17.08.300 - Site development regulations.

The following site development regulations apply within the resource conservation zone:

Regulation Requirement
Minimum lot area (gross) 5 acres
Minimum lot width 150 feet
Minimum street/road frontage width 40 feet
Minimum front yard setback
Public street 50 feet from centerline
Private street 30 feet from centerline
Minimum side and rear yard setback 10 feet from property line
Maximum height above grade 35 feet

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

Chapter 17.10 - AGRICULTURAL-10 (AG-10) AND AGRICULTURAL-20 (AG-20) ZONES

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▸Contents — Paradise Zoning Code
Paradise Zoning Code
  1. ▸Title 17 — ZONING
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.01 — SHORT TITLE
    2. Chapter 17.02 — BASIC PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
    4. Chapter 17.05 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
    5. Chapter 17.06 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
    6. Chapter 17.07 — ZONES
    7. Chapter 17.08 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION (R-C) ZONE
    8. Chapter 17.10 — AGRICULTURAL-10 (AG-10) AND AGRICULTURAL-20 (A…
    9. Chapter 17.11 — AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) ZONES
    10. Chapter 17.12 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONES
    11. Chapter 17.14 — TOWN RESIDENTIAL (TR) ZONES
    12. Chapter 17.17 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-F) ZONE
    13. Chapter 17.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL (N-C), CENTRAL-BUSINES…
    14. Chapter 17.23 — INDUSTRIAL-SERVICE (I-S) ZONE
    15. Chapter 17.26 — COMMUNITY-FACILITIES (C-F) COMMUNITY-SERVICES …
    16. Chapter 17.29 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING (P-D) ZONE
    17. Chapter 17.30 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
    18. Chapter 17.31 — CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
    19. Chapter 17.32 — TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
    20. Chapter 17.33 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
    21. Chapter 17.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK STANDARDS
    22. Chapter 17.35 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
    23. Chapter 17.36 — MOBILE HOME PROVISIONS
    24. Chapter 17.37 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    25. Chapter 17.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
    26. Chapter 17.39 — NONCONFORMING USES
    27. Chapter 17.40 — RECYCLING MACHINES AND FACILITIES
    28. Chapter 17.41 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW
    29. Chapter 17.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
    30. Chapter 17.44 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENS…
    31. Chapter 17.45 — ADMINISTRATION Article I. - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
    32. Article IV — SITE PLAN REVIEW
    33. Article IX — APPLICATION FOR REQUIRED PERMITS

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