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Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTSArticle 200 — AGRICULTURE/RURAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

200.03: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS:

Porterville Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-09 · Porterville

Table 200.03 prescribes the development standards for “Agricultural/Rural/Conservation” Districts. Additional regulations are denoted in the right hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Chapter, while individual letters refer to subsections that directly follow the table.

TABLE 200.03: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS -

AGRICULTURAL/RURAL/CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Standard AC RR Additional Regulations
Standard AC RR Additional Regulations
Lot and density standards:
Minimum lot area (acres) 40 2.5 Section 200.03(a)
Minimum lot width (feet) 120 120 Section 200.03(a)
Minimum lot depth (feet) 120 120 Section 200.03(a)
Maximum density (dwelling units/net acre) 0.02 0.25
Building form and location:
Maximum height (feet) 35 35 Section 300.06, “Heights And Height Exceptions”
Minimum yards (feet):
Front 30 30 Section 300.01, “Building Projections Into Yards”
Interior side 30 30 Section 200.03(b); and section 300.01, “Building
Projections Into Yards”
Street side 30 30 Section 200.03(b); and section 300.01, “Building
Projections Into Yards”
Rear 30 30 Section 300.01, “Building Projections Into Yards”
Maximum building coverage (percent of lot) 5 10 Section 200.03(c)

Additional Development Regulations:

(a) Reduced Lot Area, Width, and Depth. Reduced lot area, width, and depth are allowed with cluster development provided the overall maximum density does not exceed the standard. Deed restrictions shall be filed on each property to ensure the overall maximum density is not exceeded through future subdivision or development.

(b) Narrow Lots. For lots less than one hundred (100) feet in width, each side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) percent of the lot width, or five (5) feet, whichever is greater.

(c) Coverage Exception. Greater coverage on individual lots may be allowed with clustered development provided the overall site coverage of the entire development does not exceed the standard.

(Ord. 1866, 11-19-2019)

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