Series 200 — BASE DISTRICTS›Article 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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