Title 18 — ZONING›Chapter 18.24 — ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
§ 18.30
Redding Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Redding
18.30.010 - Purpose. ¶
The specific purposes of the "rural lands" district are to:
A.
Maintain and enhance the areas which have significant agricultural value;
B.
Protect areas from development that are constrained by relatively extreme topography or are in outlying rural areas as identified in the general plan;
C.
Implement and provide appropriate regulations for the "residential, one-dwelling-unit-per-five-acre" and larger (5 a/u) general plan classifications.
(Ord. 2343 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 2310 § 3 (part), 2003; Ord. 2301 § 3 (Att. A (part)), 2002)
18.30.020 - Land use regulations.
Schedule 18.30.020-A below prescribes the land use regulations for the "RL" Residential Districts. The regulations for the district are established by letter designations as follows:
"P" designates permitted use classifications.
"L" designates use classifications that are permitted, subject to certain limitations prescribed by the additional use regulations contained in this chapter.
"S" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site development permit by the board of administrative review.
"Sd" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a site development permit by the director.
"U" designates use classifications that are permitted after review and approval of a use permit by the planning commission.
Use classifications are defined in Chapter 18.60, Use Classifications. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character. Use classifications not listed or not substantially similar to the uses in the schedule below are prohibited. The schedule also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses.
Schedule 18.30.020-A: Use Regulations—"Rural Lands" District
| Use Classifcations | "RL" | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Uses | ||
| Single Family | P | |
| Family Day Care, 6 or fewer | P | |
| Residential Care, Limited | P | |
| Supportive Housing Facilities | P | |
| Transitional Housing Facilities | P | |
| Residential Cannabis Cultivation | L19 P | See Chapter 6.12 |
| Public and Semipublic Uses | ||
| Cemetery | U | |
| Park & Recreation Facilities | S | |
| Public Safety Facilities | S | |
| Religious Facilities | S | Use permit required if over 10,000 sq. ft. |
| Residential Care, Senior | S | Must demonstrate provision of high level of care and services |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Care, General | S | Must demonstrate provision of high level of care and services |
| Schools, Public or Private | U | |
| Commercial Uses | ||
| Bed and Breakfast Establishments |
Sd | See Section 18.43.060 |
| Commercial Recreation | U | |
| Utilities, Major | U | |
| Utilities, Minor | P | |
| Retail Cannabis Sales | — | Not permitted |
| Commercial Cannabis Cultivation | — | Not permitted |
| Industrial Uses | ||
| Cannabis Microbusinesses, Distribution, Manufacturing, Processing, Testing, and Storage |
— | Not Permitted |
| Agriculture and Extractive Uses | ||
| Crop and Animal Raising | Sd | |
| Goat Grazing for fre fuel management |
Sd | |
| Mining and Quarrying | U | See Chapter 18.44 |
| Nurseries | Sd | |
| Accessory Uses and Structures | See Section 18.43.020 |
|
| Temporary Uses | See Chapter 18.17 |
|
| Nonconforming Uses | See Chapter 18.46 |
|
| L19 Indoor cannabis cultivation permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 6.12:Cannabis Activity.;hn0;(Ord. 2343 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 2310 § 3 (part), 2003; Ord. 2301 § 3 (Att. A (part)), 2002) |
(Ord. No. 2438, § 1, 9-1-2009; Ord. No. 2584, § 7, 3-20-2018; Ord. No. 2606, § 4, 6-18-2019) 18.30.030 - Site development regulations and performance standards.
Schedule 18.30.030-A of this section prescribes the development regulations for rural lands.
Schedule 18.30.030-A: Development Regulations for Rural Lands
| Lot Dimensions—Density/Intensity of Use | "RL" | Additional Regulations (Letters refer to standards immediately below the table.) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum lot area | 1 acre | See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconforming parcels) |
| Minimum lot width (feet) | 150 | See Section 18.46.080 (Nonconforming parcels) |
| Base density: Units per gross developable acre or lot area per unit |
(1) | |
| Minimum yards: (feet) | 25 | |
| Front | 20 | |
| Side | 20 | |
| Corner side | 20 | |
| Rear | ||
| Maximum building height (feet) | 40 | See Section 18.40.080 |
| Other Standards | ||
| Accessory uses and structures | See Section 18.43.020 |
|
| Setbacks from creeks and riparian areas | See Chapter 18.48 |
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| Tree preservation | See Chapter 18.45 |
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| Walls and fences | See Section 18.40.180 |
(1)
Calculation of Allowable Units. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on any single parcel shall be computed by deducting areas of slopes over twenty percent and any areas subject to flooding from a one-hundred-year-storm event and multiplying the remainder (gross developable acreage) by the density multiplier in Schedule 18.30.030-B. Increases over the base density in the "RL" district are allowed for cluster development that leaves a minimum percentage of the otherwise developable portion of the site as open-space per Schedule 18.30.030-C. The percent increase in base density is determined on the basis of the percentage of the total developable site area retained as open-space.
Schedule 18.30.030-B establishes the density regulations and Schedule 18.30.030-C addresses density increase.
Schedule 18.30.030-B: Density Regulations—
Residential Uses
| Residential Uses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Districts | Gross Developable Acres per Unit |
Density Multiplier |
| RL-5 | 5 | 0.2 |
| RL-2 | 2 | 0.5 |
Schedule 18.30.030-C: Density Increase
| Schedule 18.30.030-C: Density Increase | |
|---|---|
| % of Base Density | Percent of Total Site Retained as Open-Space |
| 125% | 50—59 |
| 150% | 60—69 |
| 200% | 70 and greater |
A.
Cluster Development Standards. Cluster development standards are established by Chapter 17.54 of the city's subdivision ordinance. Cluster development is also appropriate in the "PD" planned development overlay district.
(Ord. 2343 § 2 (part), 2005: Ord. 2310 § 3 (part), 2003; Ord. 2301 § 3 (Att. A (part)), 2002)
Chapter 18.31 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS: "RE" RESIDENTIAL ESTATE, "RS" RESIDENTIAL SINGLEFAMILY, AND "RM" RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY
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