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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▸Title 17 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 17.01 — SHORT TITLE
- Chapter 17.02 — BASIC PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 17.05 — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.06 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.07 — ZONES
- Chapter 17.08 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION (R-C) ZONE
- Chapter 17.10 — AGRICULTURAL-10 (AG-10) AND AGRICULTURAL-20 (A…
- Chapter 17.11 — AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) ZONES
- Chapter 17.12 — RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONES
- Chapter 17.14 — TOWN RESIDENTIAL (TR) ZONES
- Chapter 17.17 — MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (M-F) ZONE
- Chapter 17.20 — NEIGHBORHOOD-COMMERCIAL (N-C), CENTRAL-BUSINES…
- Chapter 17.23 — INDUSTRIAL-SERVICE (I-S) ZONE
- Chapter 17.26 — COMMUNITY-FACILITIES (C-F) COMMUNITY-SERVICES …
- Chapter 17.29 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING (P-D) ZONE
- Chapter 17.30 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
- Chapter 17.31 — CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
- Chapter 17.32 — TEMPORARY USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.33 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.34 — MOBILE HOME PARK STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.35 — ANIMAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.36 — MOBILE HOME PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.37 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.38 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.39 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 17.40 — RECYCLING MACHINES AND FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.41 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.42 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Chapter 17.44 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENS…
- Chapter 17.45 — ADMINISTRATION Article I. - ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
- Article IV — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Article IX — APPLICATION FOR REQUIRED PERMITS