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Title 17 — ZONING

Chapter 17.11 — AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL (AR) ZONES

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

17.11.100 - Purposes.

The agricultural residential (AR) zones are intended for land areas that are planned or are existing residential areas characterized by larger parcels and accessory agricultural land uses, including raising of livestock and other forms of agricultural production. The agricultural residential-1, agricultural residential-3, and the agricultural residential-5 zones are consistent with the agricultural-residential (A-R) land use designation of the Paradise general plan. The agricultural residential-3 and agricultural residential-5 zones are also consistent with the open-space/agricultural land use designation of the Paradise general plan.

(Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

17.11.200 - Permitted and conditional uses.

In the agricultural residential zones, the following land uses are permitted 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 indicated by the letter "S" are permitted uses with town approval and issuance of a site plan review. Uses identified with the letter "A" are permitted land uses upon town approval and issuance of an administrative permit.

AR-1 AR-3 AR-5 Uses
— C C Agricultural building
P P P Agricultural employee housing, limited residential
— C C Agricultural processing
S S S Agricultural services
A A** A** Animal production/livestock
C C C Bed and breakfast
— C C Campground
— C C Cemetery
— C S Commercial composting
C C C Community care facility
P P P Community care facility (limited residential)
P P P Crop production
P P P Dwelling, accessory
A A A Dwelling, secondary
C C C Educational facility
C S S Electric generation (limited)
P P P Family daycare home
P P P Guidance services (limited)
C C C Guidance services (general)
P P P Horticulture
C S P Kennel (indoor)
— C C Kennel (outdoor)
P P P Open space
C C C Park and recreation
C C C Religious assembly
C C C Safety service
P P P Single-family residence
— C S Stable (commercial)
A P P Stable (private)
C C C Two-family residence*
C C C Utility service (major)
P P P Utility service (minor)
  • Density not applied if lot larger than three (3) acres.

** Use is permitted in association with an established on-site residence, or owner's residence on an adjoining property, and is subject to all applicable minimum requirements set forth in Chapter 17.35 Animal Regulations.

(Ord. No. 648, § 2, 9-9-2025, eff. 10-9-2025; Ord. No. 611, § 4, 10-12-2021; Ord. No. 594, § 3, 4-14-2020; Ord. No. 564, § 2, 11-7-2016; Ord. No. 496, § 1, 3-9-2010; Ord. No. 467, § 1, 8-14-2007; Ord. No. 460, § 2, 4-10-2007; Ord. 436, § 3, 6-14-2005; Ord. No. 392, § 2, 2003; Ord. 375 §§ 4, 5, 2002; Ord. 370 § 1, 2001; Ord. 349 §§ 4, 5, 2000; Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

17.11.300 - Accessory uses.

Agricultural residential uses include the following accessory uses, activities and structures, which are to be constructed after, or in conjunction with the principal permitted uses of the property (example: a residential garage can be constructed on a lot only if a dwelling is also on the lot, or a building permit for the dwelling is issued on or before the day a building permit for the garage is issued):

A.

Private garage and carport;

B.

Recreational activities and facilities for use by the residents on the site;

C.

Cabanas, gazebos, porches, patios and incidental household storage buildings;

D.

Radio and television antennas, and solar collectors;

E.

Home occupations complying with Chapter 17.33;

F.

Keeping of dogs, cats, potbelly pigs or similar small domestic animals as household pets. (Refer to Chapter 6.28 of this code);

G.

Guest house;

H.

Composting.

(Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

17.11.400 - Site development regulations.

The following site development regulations apply within the agricultural residential zones:

Regulation Requirement
AR-1 AR-3 AR-5
Minimum lot area (gross) 1 acre 3 acre 5 acre
Minimum site area per dwelling None None None
Minimum lot width 130 feet 150 feet 150 feet
Minimum street frontage width 30 feet 40 feet 60 feet
Front yard setback
Public street (from centerline) 50 feet 50 feet 50 feet
Private road (from centerline) 30 feet 30 feet 30 feet
Side and rear yard setback 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Maximum height above grade 35 feet 35 feet 35 feet

(Ord. 348 § 2(part), 2000)

17.11.500 - Other provisions.

A.

Animals. On any site of less than five (5) acres in gross area, the keeping of livestock animals other than domestic household pets is subject to Chapter 17.35.

B.

Home occupations. Refer to Chapter 17.33.

C.

Mobile home provisions. Refer to Chapter 17.36.

D.

Sign regulations. Refer to Chapter 17.37.

E.

Large family day care home. Refer to Chapter 17.43 for applicable land use regulations.

(Ord. 370 § 2, 2001; Ord. 362, § 4, 2001)

Chapter 17.12 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) 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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