Title 17 — ZONING

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Title 17 - ZONING Chapter 17.02 - GENERAL PROVISIONS Article I. - Zoning Plan Generally

This title is the "zoning plan" for the city, consisting of regulations and maps.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.010 - Purpose.

The purposes of this title are:

A.

To promote and protect the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, convenience and general welfare;

B.

To implement the city general plan, and to facilitate and guide growth in accordance with the general plan; and

C.

To protect the social and economic stability of residential, commercial, industrial, resource production, and recreational activities within the city through the orderly, planned use of the land.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The provisions of this title apply throughout the incorporated portions of the city limits and apply to lands owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the state or local government, or any unit or agency of either of them, to the extent permitted by law, or by the consent of or agreement with the state or local government or unit or agency thereof, that is affected by this title. The provisions of this title apply to public lands as defined in the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent permitted by that act or other federal law, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto or agreements made with the city. The provisions of this title do not apply to federal reservations or to land owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the city. As used in this subsection, "local government" includes, but is not limited to, school districts and special districts.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The zoning plan consists of the establishment of various zone districts to be used within the city limits. Within some, all or none of the districts it shall be lawful, and within some, all or none of the districts it shall be unlawful, to erect, construct, alter or maintain certain buildings, or to carry on certain trades or occupations, or to conduct certain uses of land or of buildings. Within the districts the height and bulk of future buildings shall be limited, and certain open spaces shall be required around future buildings. Each district shall consist of additional appropriate regulations to be enforced, all as set forth in this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

A.

The designations, locations, boundaries and regulations of the zone districts in the zoning plan shall be established by ordinance of the city council. The city council may, by ordinance, incorporate maps or diagrams into the zoning plan by reference when necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes of this title.

B.

The following zone districts are established as principal districts:

1.

Resource zone districts:

MR Mineral resource

HP Habitat protection

OS Open space

F-1 Designated floodway

2.

Residential zone districts:

R-R Rural residential

R-1 One-family residential

R-M One-family mobile home

R-2 Two-family residential

R-3 Multiple-family residential

R-4 Multiple-family residential—Office

MHP Mobile home park

IR Interim rural residential

Commercial zone districts:

C-1 Local convenience center

C-2 Community commercial

C-O Office commercial

C-H Highway commercial

C-R Recreation commercial

C-M Commercial—Light industrial

MU Mixed use

Industrial zone districts:

M-L Light industrial

M General industrial

Special zone districts:

PF Public facility

PD Planned development

U Unclassified

C.

The following zone districts are established to be combined with appropriate principal districts:

B Building site

F-2 Restrictive flood

T Mobile home

SP Specific plan

DR Design review

D.

All of the incorporated territory of the city which is not otherwise zoned is hereby zoned unclassified (U).

E.

Upon expiration of an interim urgency zoning ordinance, the land affected by the ordinance shall be subject to the regulations applicable to the land immediately prior to the adoption of the urgency ordinance, unless the urgency ordinance provides otherwise or is repealed or superseded by another ordinance.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

A.

A series of maps, known as "zone maps," shall be utilized to show the designations and boundaries of each zone district within the city limits, and shall show base data as the development services director or his or her designee deems useful or the planning commission or city council directs. The maps shall be maintained by the planning division.

B.

A series of maps, known as "special zone maps," may be utilized to show certain districts or areas in more detail or in a different arrangement than shown on the zone maps. The maps shall be maintained by the planning division.

C.

The development services director or his or her designee shall revise any of the previously referenced maps to show amendments to the zoning plan, including changes in designations, rezoning of property and clarification of district boundaries made pursuant to Section 17.94.020.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Except as otherwise provided:

A.

No building shall be erected or placed, and no existing structure shall be moved, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building or premises be used, designated, or intended to be used for any purpose, or in any manner other than is included among the uses listed in this title as permitted in the district in which such building, land or premises is located.

B.

No building shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered to exceed the height limit designated in this title for districts in which such building is located.

C.

No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be altered, enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any required open space be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity to the yard, building site and building location regulations specified in this title for the district in which such building or open space is located.

D.

No yard or other open space provided around any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this title shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building, and no yard or other open space on one building site shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for a building on any other building site.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Unless expressly permitted by this Code, or the California Health and Safety Code section 11362.1(a), all cultivation, manufacture, distribution, possession, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transportation, distribution, delivery or sale of marijuana or marijuana products is prohibited within the city.

(Ord. No. 17-257, § 1, 3-21-2017)

Article II. - Definitions

Unless otherwise provided, whenever the words or terms listed in this article are used in this title, they shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this article.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The fee for each permit and environmental review services shall be as set forth by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 07-182 § 4)

"Gross acreage" means the total land area within a lot, including all easements.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.050 - Acreage, net.

"Net acreage" means the total land area within a lot which is usable for yard or building purposes, excluding, but not limited to:

A.

Easements for roads, driveways, improved surface drainages, canals or irrigation ditches (if easements do not exist for drainages, canals or ditches, net acreages shall exclude the actual area of these features), and major utility transmission and gas lines (not including local distribution lines);

B.

The "pole" portion of a flag lot;

C.

A designated floodway.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.055 - Agriculture.

"Agriculture" means the activity of growing and harvesting crops, rearing and managing livestock or bees; the production of plants and animals useful to man. "Agriculture" does not include the processing of agricultural products.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Agricultural processing plant" means a building, facility, area, open or enclosed, or any location for the refinement, treatment, or conversion of agricultural products where physical, chemical or similar change of an agricultural product occurs. Examples of agricultural processing include, but are not limited to, fruit dehydrators, cold storage houses, hulling operations, and the sorting, cleaning, packing, and storing of agricultural products preparatory to sale and/or shipment in their natural form including all uses customarily incidental thereto. "Agricultural processing" shall not include wineries, or manufacturing of secondary products using agricultural products such as commercial kitchens, bakeries, breweries, woodworkings and wood processing plants.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Aircraft" means any mechanical contrivance, known or hereafter invented, for use or designed for flight in the air and requiring registration with the Federal Aviation Administration, or needing an airport, landing strip or helipad for landing, take-off or taxiing.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Airport" means any area of land or water used or intended to be used for the landing and take off of aircraft and appurtenant areas uses or intended to be used for airport buildings, facilities or rights-of-way.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.065 - Alley.

"Alley" means a legal and/or physical access open to public travel, affording a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting lots, and not intended for general traffic circulation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.070 - Automobile wrecking yards.

See "junk yards."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.075 - Barn.

See "building, agricultural."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.080 - Base flood.

"Base flood" means the flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeding in any given year (i.e., the "one hundred (100) year" flood).

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.085 - Bed and breakfast guest facility.

"Bed and breakfast guest facility" means an owner-occupied one-family residence that provides guest rooms, without individual kitchen facilities, for temporary sleeping accommodations for overnight guests. Such use may include meal service limited to the overnight guests.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.100 - Building.

"Building" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of any person, animal or personal property. "Building" does not include any tent, trailer, recreational vehicle or other vehicle.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Agricultural building" means a detached structure designed and constructed to house farm implements or supplies, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of

human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, packaged or sold; nor shall it be a place frequented by the public. "Agricultural building" does not include any structure which is used primarily for the storage of nonagricultural items.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.110 - Building frontage.

"Building frontage" means those building elevations which face upon a road or parking area between the building and the road.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.115 - Building height.

See "structural height."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.120 - Building, primary.

"Primary building" means a building or mobile home in which the principal use is conducted. A building or mobile home containing a dwelling unit or units situated on a building site in a residential district is deemed to be the primary building on that building site.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-223, § I, 5-20-2014)

17.02.125 - Building, residential accessory.

"Residential accessory building" means a detached building subordinate to and located on the same building site as a residence, the use of which is incidental to that of the residential use. "Residential accessory building" does not include any building designed or used for human habitation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.130 - Building site.

"Building site" means land occupied or intended to be occupied by a building or interrelated buildings, together with all open space required by this title, which is located on a lot that has been lawfully created and meets all criteria of the city for the intended use. (Also, see Section 17.84.010 of this title.)

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Campgrounds" means land or premises used or intended to be used, let or rented for occupancy by campers traveling by automobile or recreational vehicle, or for occupancy by tents or similar quarters.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Caretaker's or night watchman's quarters" means an area not larger than four hundred (400) square feet, designed to be used by one person, either a caretaker or night watchman. within a main building in which an authorized commercial or industrial use exists, and is incidental to the established commercial or industrial use.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.142 - Cemetery.

"Cemetery" means land dedicated for the burial of human remains, and for this chapter including columbariums, crematoriums, mausoleums and mortuaries. A chapel, or similar structure, may be included in a cemetery if used solely for ceremony and respect of those reposed on-site.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.145 - Church.

"Church" means a building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, maintained and controlled by a body organized to conduct religious worship and used primarily for religious worship and related activities. "Church" does not include "school."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.150 - Condominium.

"Condominium" means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property, together with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial or commercial building on the real property, such as an apartment, office or store. In addition, a condominium may include a separate, interest in other portions of the real property.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.152 - Contractor's equipment storage yard.

"Contractors equipment storage yard" means storage of equipment, vehicles, or other materials commonly used in the contractor's type of business; storage of materials used for repair and maintenance of contractor's own equipment; and buildings or structures for uses such as offices and repair facilities related to the contractor's business.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.155 - City.

"City" means the city of Shasta Lake, county of Shasta, state of California.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.160 - City boundary.

"City boundary" means the boundary of the city.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.165 - Day care center.

"Day care center" means any child day care facility other than a small or large day care home, including infant centers and preschools.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.170 - Day care home, large.

"Large day care home" means a home which regularly provides nonmedical care, protection and supervision for seven to twelve (12) children, inclusive, for a period of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away. "Children" includes the children of the licensee and assistant that are under the age of ten, and all other children under the age of eighteen (18).

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.175 - Day care home, small.

"Small day care home" means a home which regularly provides nonmedical care, protection and supervision for six or fewer children, for a period of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away. "Children" includes the children of the licensee under the age of ten, and all other children under the age of eighteen (18).

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.178 - Density.

"Density" means the total number of dwelling units permitted per acre of land.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.180 - Designated floodway—Regulatory floodway.

"Designated floodway—Regulatory floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the one hundred (100) year flood (base flood) without increasing the water surface elevation of the base flood more than one foot at any point.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.185 - Dog kennel.

"Dog kennel" means the ownership, boarding, breeding, training or sale of seven or more dogs at least four months of age, except a veterinary hospital or an animal shelter operated by a governmental agency.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.190 - Duplex.

See "residence, two-family."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.195 - Dwelling, multiple.

See "residence, multiple-family."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.200 - Dwelling, one-family.

See "residence, one-family."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.205 - Dwelling unit.

"Dwelling unit" means one or more habitable rooms, designed to be occupied by one family, with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.210 - Easement.

"Easement" means an area of a lot reserved for use for public utilities or public or private purposes.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.213 - Exploration work for minerals.

"Exploration work for minerals" means the search for minerals by geological, geophysical, geochemical or other techniques, including but not limited to, sampling, assaying, drilling, or any surface or underground works needed to determine the type, extent or quality of the minerals present but does not include "mining" as used in Section 17.12.030B of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.215 - Family.

"Family" means one or more persons occupying premises and living as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit, as distinguished from a group occupying a boarding or lodging house, hotel, club or similar dwelling for group use. "Family" does not include a fraternal, religious, social or business group. "Family" shall be deemed to include domestic servants employed by a family.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.220 - Farm labor quarters.

"Farm labor quarters" means buildings or mobile homes located on land owned by the laborer's employer, inhabited solely by persons and their families while employed in agricultural activities on land owned by the

laborer's employer.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Fence" means a fence shall comply with requirements of Section 17.84.030A of this title and shall not be constructed of the following materials: tires, sheet metal, scrap metal, plastic sheeting or paneling, or other material or junk, as defined, that may be considered a nuisance as defined by this code. Use of barbed or razor wire as fencing is not allowed in residential districts in urban or suburban areas.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Floodproof" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to land or improvements appurtenant to real property, including, but not limited to, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Floor area ratio," also known as FAR, is the gross building area (of all structures on the property) divided by the lot area. An example of how a FAR is applied to a building site is shown below.

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(Ord. No. 14-223, § I, 5-20-2014)

"Forest management" means the application of business methods and forestry principles to the operation of a forest property for the purpose of maintaining forest resources and producing a continuous supply of forest products. Forest management practices include, but are not limited to, site preparation, planting, harvesting, road construction, insect and disease control, inventory and fire protection.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Private garage or carport" means a residential accessory building designed and intended primarily for the storage of private motor vehicles. (Also, see Section 17.88.140 of this title.)

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Group foster home" means a state or county authorized, certified or licensed foster care facility, serving more than six mentally disordered or otherwise handicapped persons or dependent or neglected children, which provides care on a twenty-four (24) hour basis; or such a facility, serving more than six children or adults, which is licensed by the state or county or certified by a state-licensed child placement agency and is institutional or medical in nature.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.245 - Guest house.

"Guest house" means an attached or detached building which provides living quarters for guests and:

A.

Contains no kitchen or cooking facility;

B.

Is clearly subordinate and incidental to the principal residence on the same building site; and

C.

Is not rented or leased, whether compensation be direct or indirect.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.250 - Height.

See "structural height."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Home occupation" means an income-producing activity conducted within a residence or a residential accessory building and carried on only by the inhabitants thereof. Such activity is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for residential purposes and does not change the character thereof. (Also, see Section 17.88.220 of this title.)

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.260 - Hotel.

See "motel."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.265 - Hydropower facility, small.

"Small hydropower facility" means machinery, including related structures and equipment, that generates electricity from turbines powered by water diverted from the natural flow of a creek, stream or river, which may be impounded by a dam or other diversion structure to create a reservoir, and that is capable of producing not more than thirty (30) megawatts of electricity. "Small hydropower facility" includes the site at which the facility is located.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Junk" means fabricated items which are either abandoned or no longer usable for the purpose for which they were made, and which are not presently being restored or repaired; provided, however, that "junk" does not include agricultural machinery, or equipment, or parts thereof in A-1, EA, TL, OS, and U districts. "Junk" does not include old auto bodies used in functional flood-control or erosion projects.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Junk yard" or "wrecking yard" means the use of more than two hundred (200) square feet of the area on any lot or contiguous lots for the storage of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap materials, and/or for the dismantling or wrecking of automobiles or other vehicles or machinery, but not including agricultural machinery or parts thereof in A-1, EA, TL, OS and U districts.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.280 - Junk yard or wrecking yard, screened.

"Screened junk yard" or "screened wrecking yard" means a junk yard or wrecking yard which is screened. A junk yard or wrecking yard shall be deemed screened if no part thereof is visible from any public street or adjoining land under different ownership.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.285 - Kitchen.

"Kitchen" means any room or area intended or designed to be used for the preparation or cooking of food. "Kitchen" does not include a wet bar.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.290 - Large day care home.

See "day care home, large."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.292 - Logging contractor's yard.

"Logging contractor's yard" means any facility, including any building or outdoor area, used to store, service, maintain or repair a logging truck or related heavy logging equipment.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.295 - Lot.

"Lot" means a parcel of land upon which more than one building site may be designated unless applicable zone district regulations provide otherwise.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.300 - Lot, corner.

"Corner lot" means a lot having frontage on two intersecting streets having an angle of intersection of not more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.305 - Lot depth.

"Lot depth" means the average lineal distance between the front and rear lot lines, measured perpendicular to the front lot line.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.310 - Lot, flag.

"Flag lot" means an L-shaped lot in which one arm of the lot, typically thirty (30) feet in width (pole portion), fronts on the street and is used solely as a driveway.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.315 - Lot, interior.

"Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Key lot" means the first lot to the rear of a corner lot, the front lot line of which is a continuation of the side line of the corner lot, regardless of any alley or right-of-way between the corner and key lots.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.325 - Lot line, front.

"Front lot line" means the lot line abutting a road. In the case of a lot that abuts more than one road, the property owner may choose which road the front lot line is on; except, in a group of developed lots, the front line shall be on the same side as the developed lots.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.330 - Lot line, rear.

"Rear lot line" means the lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line and, in the case of an irregular or triangular shaped lot, a line a minimum of ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot line.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.335 - Lot line, side.

"Side lot line" means any lot line that is not a front or rear lot line.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.340 - Lot, through.

"Through lot" means a lot, other than a corner lot, having frontage on two roads.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.345 - Lot width.

"Lot width" means the lineal distance between the side lot lines, measured at a right angle to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot line.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.350 - Lowest floor.

"Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basement. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage, in an area other than a basement area, is not considered the building's lowest floor, provided that such an enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Manufactured home" means a mobile home as defined in Section 17.02.365 of this chapter.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.357 - Mining.

"Mining" means all or any part of the process involved in the mining of minerals by removing overburden and mining directly from the mineral deposits, open pit mining or minerals naturally exposed, mining by auger method, dredging and quarrying, underground mining and surface work incidental to an underground mine.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Ministorage" means any structure(s) designed or built with compartments to be used for individual storage of household items or business inventory by two or more clients on a lease or rental basis. In no case may storage spaces be used in a retail, wholesale, business or service function, nor shall the storage spaces be used for workshops, hobby shops, manufacturing or similar uses or functions.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.365 - Mobile home.

"Mobile home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped to contain a dwelling unit, to be used without a permanent foundation, and containing more than three hundred twenty (320) square feet of floor space and the mobile home is either certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of the 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 85401 et seq.) or the mobile home complies with all adopted safety criteria established for mobile homes constructed before the effective date of the 1974 Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act. "Mobile home" does not include any automobile, trailer, camp trailer, camper, house car, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or other vehicle defined in the California Vehicle Code, or any factory-built housing as defined in the California Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.370 - Mobile home, duplex.

"Duplex mobile home" means a mobile home designed and equipped to contain two dwelling units.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.375 - Mobile home park.

"Mobile home park" means any area or tract of land where five or more mobile home spaces are rented or leased or offered for rent or lease.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Motel" means one or more buildings containing guest rooms and facilities for temporary or transient sleeping accommodations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.390 - Night watchman's quarters.

See "caretaker's quarters."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.395 - Nonconforming buildings and uses.

"Nonconforming buildings and uses" means those structures, buildings, mobile homes and uses which were lawful when established, but which do not conform to subsequently established zoning requirements.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.397 - Nursery, retail.

"Retail nursery" means the retail handling of any article, substance or commodity related to the planting, maintenance or harvesting of garden plants, shrubs, trees, packaged fertilizers, soils, chemicals or other nursery goods and related products in small quantities to the consumer.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.398 - Nursery, wholesale.

"Wholesale nursery" means the growing, storage and sale of garden plants, shrubs, trees or vines for resale, including incidental retail sales conducted from within a building not exceeding twenty (20) percent of the combined wholesale and retail sales volume during any year.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.400 - Parcel.

See "lot."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.405 - Parking space.

"Parking space" means an accessible and usable space for parking motor vehicles off the street.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.410 - Planning commission.

"Planning commission" means the city planning commission.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Private energy producer" means a person or entity engaged in private energy production, or that owns the means thereof, and is not a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Private energy production" means production of natural gas or electricity from other than a conventional power source, when that energy is not sold directly to members of the public. As used in this section, "conventional power source" includes nuclear energy, any hydropower facility with greater than thirty (30) megawatts of electrical capacity, and combustion of fossil fuels, except when used in cogeneration technology.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Public use" means the use of land owned or possessed by a public entity for public facilities or services, when the land, facility or service is available to members of the public in common with each other, including, but not limited to, public parks, human cemeteries, schools, fire halls, libraries, hospitals and other public buildings and uses. "Public use" includes quasi-public uses such as private nonprofit education facilities, civic oriented facilities and hospitals which are, in each case, compatible in scale and spatial arrangement with the surrounding community. "Public uses" do not include public utilities, airports or churches.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Public utility" means the use of land for public utility purposes by an entity providing pipeline, gas, electrical, telephone, telegraph, water or sewage service that is subject to the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. "Public utility" also includes the use of land for utility purposes, whether or not owned, controlled or operated by a public entity, whose services are performed for or commodities delivered to the public or any portion thereof. Private energy production, transmission relay, repeater, translator, radio and television towers and equipment and cable television facilities are also considered public utilities. "Public utility" does not include airports or television, radio or community television antenna system administration offices or other types of administrative offices or maintenance yards.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Recreational vehicle" means any motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency purposes, and which may be moved upon a public highway without a special permit or chauffeur's license or both. The vehicle may not exceed three hundred twenty (320) square feet in size.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.440 - Recreational vehicle park.

"Recreational vehicle park" means an area or tract of land developed and operated with one or more spaces which are rented or leased for parking and utilizing recreational vehicles on a temporary basis. Some spaces may also be used for tent camping.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.442 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014, repealed former § 17.02.442 in its entirety which pertained to the definition of a family care residence and derived from Ord. No. 97-99 § 1.

"Multiple-family residence" means a building or buildings containing three or more dwelling units, such as an apartment house, apartment hotel or flat.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"One-family residence" means a detached building containing a single dwelling unit, including a mobile home certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974 that complies with all provisions of this code and the city development standards applicable to mobile homes installed on foundation systems and that would be defined as a mobile home if not installed on a foundation system.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.455 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014, repealed former § 17.02.455 in its entirety which pertained to the definition of a senior citizen residence and derived from Ord. No. 97-99 § 1.

"Two-family residence" means a building containing two independent dwelling units under one roof (duplex), including a duplex mobile home certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974 that complies with all provisions of this code and county development standards applicable to mobile homes installed on foundation systems, and that would be defined as a mobile home if not installed on a foundation system.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Residential care facility" means a facility which is state-licensed or county-licensed or certified by a statelicensed child placement agency that provides noninstitutional and nonmedical care for six or fewer children or adults.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Residential facility for the elderly" means a facility, for residents that are sixty (60) years of age or older or are handicapped. Care may include laundry, dietary and nursing services provided nursing services are available no more than eight hours in a twenty-four (24) hour period. General plan residential densities shall apply.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.475 - Restaurant, fast food.

"Fast food restaurant" means any establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods and beverages to the customer in a ready-to-consume state, for consumption either within the restaurant building or for take-out consumption, and whose design or principal method of operation includes serving food and beverages in edible containers or in paper, plastic or other disposable containers.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.480 - Restaurant, standard.

"Standard restaurant" means any establishment whose principal business is the sale of foods and beverages to the customer in a ready-to-consume state, usually for consumption within the restaurant, and whose design or principal method of operation includes one or both of the following characteristics:

A.

Customers, normally provided with an individual menu, are served foods and beverages by a restaurant employee at the same table or counter at which said items are consumed.

B.

A cafeteria-type operation where foods and beverages generally are consumed within the building.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.485 - Restrictive flood zone—Area of shallow flooding.

"Restrictive flood zone," also "area of shallow flooding," means the lowlands adjacent to the designated floodway (regulatory floodway) and subject to unpredictable and indeterminate overflow by floodwaters of a base flood, with approximate average water depths of one foot or more, where a clearly defined channel does not exist.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Retail sales" means the selling of goods, wares or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.495 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014, repealed former § 17.02.495 in its entirety which pertained to the definition of rooming houses or boarding houses and derived from Ord. No. 97-99 § 1.

"School" means a place for systematic instruction in any branch or branches of knowledge, including public, parochial and nonprofit elementary or secondary schools, attendance at which satisfies the requirements of the Compulsory Education Law (Education Code Section 48200 et seq.).

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.505 - Screened junk yard or wrecking yard.

See "junk yard or wrecking yard, screened."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014, repealed former § 17.02.510 in its entirety which pertained to the definition of servant's quarters and derived from Ord. No. 97-99 § 1.

"Shopping center" means a group of three or more businesses which function as an integral unit on a single or contiguous parcel(s) which utilize common off-street parking and access.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.520 - Sign.

"Sign" means any visual device or representation designed or used for communicating a message, or identifying or attracting attention to a premises, product, service, person, organization, business or event. "Sign" does not include such devices visible only from within a building, nor does it include official notices issued by a court, public body or officer, or directional, warning or information signs required by or authorized by federal, state, county or city authority.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.525 - Sign, appurtenant.

"Appurtenant sign" means a sign relating only to goods sold or services rendered on the building site on which the sign is located.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.530 - Sign, building.

"Building sign" means any sign attached parallel to or painted on any exterior wall face of a building.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.535 - Sign, freestanding.

"Freestanding sign" means any sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles or other similar structural components when utilizing earth, rock, the ground or any foundation set in the ground as a primary holding base, and not attached to or enclosed by any building.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.540 - Sign, ground.

"Ground sign" means a sign placed upon a foundation or a slab and not supported by uprights, braces, poles or other similar structural components.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.545 - Sign, outdoor advertising.

"Outdoor advertising sign" means any sign other than an appurtenant sign.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.550 - Sign, roof.

"Roof sign" means any sign erected, constructed and placed on or over the roof of a building or of any architectural feature which visually appears to be the roof.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.555 - Skilled nursing/intermediate care facility.

"Skilled nursing/intermediate care facility" means a facility or a part of a hospital which provides twentyfour (24) hour inpatient care. Twenty-four (24) hour inpatient care may include skilled nursing, physician and pharmaceutical services and an activity program.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.560 - Small day care home.

See "day care home, small."

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.565 - Story.

"Story" means the portion of a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if there is no floor above, then the space between the floor and ceiling above it.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.570 - Street frontage.

"Street frontage" means the portion of a lot fronting on a street.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.575 - Structural alterations.

"Structural alterations" means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or girders.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.580 - Structural height.

"Structural height" means the height of a structure measured from the average finished grade at the base of the structure to the highest point of the structure.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.585 - Structure.

"Structure" means anything constructed or erected, except fences under six feet in height, the use of which requires location on or in the ground or attachment to something located on or in the ground.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.590 - Substantial improvement.

A.

"Substantial improvement" means any repair, reconstruction or modification of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the market value of the structure either (1) before such work is started, or (2) if the structure has been damaged, before the damage occurred. For the purposes of this definition, "substantial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure.

B.

"Substantial improvement" does not include (1) any modification of a structure to comply with existing state or local health, sanitary or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure safe living

conditions, or (2) any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic Places.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Townhouse" means a one-family dwelling unit attached to one or more one-family dwelling units, provided only one dwelling unit is located on a lot. A townhouse may also include an undivided interest in common in a lot that is contiguous to the townhouse lots.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.600 - Trailer.

"Trailer" means any recreational vehicle, van or other vehicle, without motor power, not exceeding three hundred twenty (320) square feet in size, constructed to travel upon public streets and highways, and designed or used for temporary human habitation. "Trailer" does not include mobile home.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.605 - Truck terminal.

"Truck terminal" means any facility designed to serve as a carrier end point for the delivery and receipt of goods, which may include loading docks, storage sheds, management offices, truck storage and employee and customer parking.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Truck yard" means any facility, including buildings and/or outdoor storage, servicing, maintenance and/or repair of two or more vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than ten thousand (10,000) pounds each.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.615 - Use.

"Use" means the purpose for which land or premises or a structure, building or mobile home thereon is designed, arranged or intended, or for which it is or may be occupied or maintained.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.620 - Use, accessory.

"Accessory use" means a use that is subordinate to an existing principal use, is customarily a part of and is clearly incidental and secondary to the principal use, and does not change the character of that use.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.625 - Vehicle trip.

"Vehicle trip" means a one-way trip by a motorized vehicle.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

"Watercourse" means a drainageway which has a defined bed, banks and channel and which carries a flow of water at least periodically.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.635 - Wet bar.

"Wet bar" means a sink and small refrigerator.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.640 - Yard.

"Yard" means an open space, on the same lot with a building, which is unoccupied by any structure and unobstructed from the ground upward by any structure, except as otherwise provided in this title, exclusive of any portion of any court, street, alley, sidewalk or road right-of-way.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.645 - Yard, front.

"Front yard" means a yard measured from the edge of the easement or right-of-way or adopted plan line extending across the front of the lot between the side lot lines and to a depth required by the district in which the lot is situated.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.650 - Yard, rear.

"Rear yard" means a yard extending along the back of the lot between the side lot lines and to a depth required by the district in which the lot is situated.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.655 - Yard, interior side.

"Interior side yard" means a yard along the interior side line of the lot to a width required by the district in which the lot is situated, and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.02.660 - Yard, street side.

"Street side yard" means a yard along a side street, right-of-way or easement to a width required by the district in which the lot is situated, and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.04 - 2040 GENERAL PLAN[[1]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-298, §§ 4.I.—4.III., adopted Aug. 1, 2023, set out provisions intended for use as §§ 17.02.040, 17.02.045, and 17.02.050. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so designated, said sections have been codified herein as Ch. 17.04, §§ 17.04.010—17.04.030 at the discretion of the editor.

The city council establishes the 2040 General Plan Interim Zoning Ordinance, which is hereby incorporated by reference into Title 17—Zoning. The Interim Zoning Ordinance shall be used with other applicable provisions of Title 17 in the review and regulation of all development and use of property within the city limits.

(Ord. No. 23-298, § 4.I., 8-1-2023; Ord. No. 25-307, § 3.I., 9-2-2025)

The city council establishes and adopts the 2040 General Plan "Interim Zoning Overlay Maps" which are hereby incorporated by reference into Title 17—Zoning. These maps and the related zone districts apply to all properties within the city limits of Shasta Lake, consistent with the land use districts as established on the 2040 General Plan Land Use Diagram. The interim zoning overlay maps shall be used as necessary to apply the Interim Zoning Ordinance to the development and use of all property within the city limits.

(Ord. No. 23-298, § 4.II., 8-1-2023; Ord. No. 25-307, § 3.II., 9-2-2025)

The 2040 General Plan Interim Zoning Overlay Districts are hereby created and incorporated by reference into this title. These districts shall apply to all lands within the city, including the principal zoning districts set forth in this title, and which are reflected on the zoning map of the City of Shasta Lake. Any principal zoning district that is not identified on the official principal zone maps of the city on August 31, 2023, shall no longer be applicable. Any lands subject to this title which are not designated in the zoning plan with a principal district designation, shall be subject to the applicable district designation as reflected in the 2040 General Plan Interim Zoning Overlay map(s), and shall also be subject to the development requirements and standards of the most applicable principal zoning district as determined by the development services director. The decision of the development services director may be appealed to the planning commission, as specified in Section 17.94.060 of this title.

(Ord. No. 23-298, § 4.III., 8-1-2023; Ord. No. 25-307, § 3.III., 9-2-2025)

Chapter 17.12 - MINERAL RESOURCE (MR) DISTRICT

The purpose of the mineral resource (MR) district is to protect lands with substantial mineral resources that are currently being mined or likely to be used for mineral extraction. This district is consistent with the mineral resource (M) general plan designation. This district may also be applied to other areas where there are mineral deposits that can be mined commercially, provided there are no conflicts with other general plan policies.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the MR district:

A.

Exploration work for minerals, except as provided in Section 17.12.030B of this chapter;

B.

Agricultural uses, forest management;

C.

Low-intensity recreational uses which require only minor improvements, such as a hunting or fishing club.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted in the MR district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Living quarters for the use of the owner(s), security personnel, or laborers employed on site;

B.

Notwithstanding any provision of Section 17.12.020A of this chapter to the contrary, any mining activity, either underground or open pit, as defined by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (Article 5, Chapter 9, Division 2 (Section 2770, et seq.) of the California Public Resources Code);

C.

Mills and other facilities, buildings or structures related to or used in connection with the storing, transportation, processing or refining of mined materials or products derived therefrom.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following other uses are permitted in the MR district:

A.

The uses allowed by and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.12.020 and 17.12.030 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.12.050 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the MR district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is twenty (20) acres, or as specified by use permit, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this chapter.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. Maximum permitted structural height is forty-five (45) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

E.

Reclamation Plans. All approved mining activities shall be accompanied by a reclamation plan for the rehabilitation, reuse and erosion control of the mined area. The reclamation plan shall be in accordance with Chapter 18.04 of the Shasta County Code.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.14 - HABITAT PROTECTION (HP) DISTRICT

The purpose of the habitat protection (HP) district is to protect lands having significant wildlife habitat values. This district is consistent with the natural resource protection-habitat (N-H) general plan designation and the N-H-RB-C general plan designation for the Day Bench area. This district may also be applied to other areas that have important wildlife habitat characteristics, provided there are no conflicts with other general plan policies.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the HP district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

A mobile home, in lieu of a one-family residence, provided the parcel is forty (40) acres or larger in size; otherwise the T district must be combined;

C.

Forest management;

D.

Habitat enhancement or improvement projects, as approved by the Department of Fish and Game;

E.

Low-intensity recreational uses which require only minor improvements, such as a hunting or fishing club;

F.

Agricultural uses;

G.

Sale of products grown on the premises.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.14.030, which pertained to uses requiring administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part).

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. B), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.14.040, which pertained to uses requiring a use permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part); and Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

17.14.050 - Other permitted uses.

The following other uses are permitted in the HP district:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Section 17.14.020 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.14.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the HP district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is one acre if one of the following criteria is met, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title:

1.

In all habitat areas except the Day Bench area, the maximum residential density may not exceed one dwelling per the acreage indicated on the zoning map; except the density may be doubled if the development is clustered and other habitat protection features are incorporated into the project to the degree necessary to reduce the negative impacts on wildlife created by the additional density to the level of impact created by not utilizing the clustering alternative. The clustered lots must be sited to reduce the impacts on critical wildlife habitat components, such as watering sites and thermal areas.

2.

In the Day Bench area the maximum residential density may not exceed one dwelling per five acres. Residential clustering, along with other habitat protection criteria, is required to the degree necessary to mitigate the impacts from development to below a level of significance.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty-five (35) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story, not to exceed twenty (20) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.16 - OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT

The purpose of the open space (OS) district is to protect as open space, lots, or portions of lots, that are (A) most properly kept as open space, (B) needed as a greenbelt or buffer along significant river and creekside corridors or around important natural features, or (C) kept in open space for health or safety reasons. This district is consistent with the natural resource protection-open space (N-O) general plan designation. This district may also be applied to other areas to protect significant river or creekside corridor habitat areas or other important natural areas, or to properties where development should be limited due to health or safety reasons.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the OS district:

A.

Forest management;

B.

Low-intensity recreational uses which require only minor improvements, such as a hunting or fishing club;

C.

Agricultural uses.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.16.030, which pertained to uses requiring administrative permit, and derived from Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the OS district if a use permit is issued:

A.

One-family residence, or mobile home in lieu of a one-family residence;

B.

Golf course;

C.

Playground;

D.

Commercial riding stable.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following other uses are permitted in the OS district:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

17.16.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the OS district:

A.

Minimum Lot Size. Minimum lot size is twenty (20) acres if designated in the general plan as natural resource protection-open space (N-O). If applied as a greenbelt or buffer, the lot size shall be as shown on a recorded parcel or final map, use permit or specific plan, or shall otherwise be indicated on the zoning map.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet;

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty-five (35) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story, not to exceed twenty (20) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.22 - DESIGNATED FLOODWAY (F-1) DISTRICT

The purpose of the designated floodway (F-1) district is to maximize the use of land located within the designated floodway in a manner consistent with the need to protect life and property, and to minimize environmental damage to riparian and aquatic habitats. This district is consistent with all general plan land use designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.22.020 - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted outright in the F-1 district:

A.

Flood control channels or works, if undertaken or constructed by a federal or state agency, the city or the county water agency;

B.

Crop farming, truck gardening, orchards, viticulture, livestock grazing and other similar agricultural uses conducted in a manner which will not increase flood levels within the community during the occurrence of a base flood discharge;

C.

Public roads, bridges and diversion drains, and public utility transmission towers, poles, lines and underground pipelines, when constructed and installed so that the flood levels will not increase within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge;

D.

Low-intensity recreational uses not involving landfill or excavation of natural materials, when conducted in a manner which will not increase flood levels within the community during the occurrence of a base flood discharge;

E.

Private erosion or flood control projects, including prevention or reduction of erosion or flooding by a land owner on his property within the district, provided an agreement with the Department of Fish and Game is first obtained pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1600) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code;

F.

Fish and wildlife protection or enhancement projects conducted or approved by a federal or state agency, the city or the county water agency.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.22.030 - Uses requiring a use permit.

The following uses are permitted in the F-1 district if a use permit is issued pursuant to Section 17.22.040 of this chapter:

A.

Construction of levees, dikes or similar structures for flood control;

B.

Excavation of natural materials and landfill projects, except on any designated stream subject to subsection D of this section;

C.

Public utility uses other than those permitted under Section 17.22.020 of this chapter, except offices and service yards;

D.

Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other development, provided that certification by a registered professional engineer or architect is obtained demonstrating that encroachments will not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.22.040 - Findings.

No use permit for the F-1 district shall be approved unless the approving authority makes the following findings, in addition to those required by Section 17.92.020 of this title:

A.

The proposed project will not endanger life, will not impair the ability of the designated floodway to carry and discharge the waters of a design flood and will not increase flood levels within the community during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.

B.

Any domestic water supply system or sewage disposal system to be installed or used in connection with the proposed use is designed to prevent infiltration of or discharge into floodwaters.

C.

The applicant has entered into an agreement with the Department of Fish and Game pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 1600) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

In the F-1 district, every use permit application shall include plans and specifications for all proposed construction and such other information as the development services director or his or her designee may require. Encroachments permitted pursuant to subsection D of Section 17.22.030 of this chapter shall conform to the requirements of Sections 17.70.040 and 17.70.050 of this title, restrictive flood (F-2) district.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

No natural riparian vegetation, including vegetation naturally occurring along a watercourse, but not including vegetation declared by law a public nuisance, shall be removed from any portion of the F-1 district adjacent to the Sacramento River or any stream designated a floodway by the State Reclamation Board, except by a federal or state agency, the city or the county water agency.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

No residential density shall be credited to portions of lots within the F-1 district that are within a residential general plan designation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.26 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (R-R) DISTRICT

The purpose of the rural residential (R-R) district is to provide rural residential living environments, usually located in and around rural communities, town centers and urban centers. This district is consistent with the rural residential A (RA) general plan designation and, if combined with an NRA-S, or NRA-WI or WII district, the natural resource protection-recreation (N-R) general plan designation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-R district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

Agricultural uses, provided:

1.

Animal husbandry provided the minimum parcel size for livestock (farm animals) listed is one acre and the total number of animals shall not exceed the numbers listed per acre:

a.

One horse, pony, mule, burro, cow, llama, camel or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

b.

Three goats, sheep, or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

c.

Two swine per one acre;

d.

Two adult emus, rheas, ostriches or similar sized birds per one acre subject to a use permit, the total number of chicks permitted shall be determined by the use permit.

2.

No minimum parcel size is required for the following animals but the total number permitted shall not exceed the number listed per acre:

a.

Twenty-five (25) turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, or similar sized animals per one-half acre;

b.

Unlimited fish, frogs, worms, or similar sized animals.

3.

Animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, as provided in Section 6.08.010 of this code, and in a manner that does not become a nuisance, as provided in Section 6.08.020 of this code.

4.

The keeping of beehives and the selling of bee products resulting from the keeping of bees in accordance with Chapter 6.08 of the Shasta County Code and applicable state laws.

C.

Sale of agricultural products grown on the premises.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.26.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part); and Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the R-R district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Animals in numbers exceeding those permitted in Section 17.26.020(B)(1) of this chapter;

B.

Group foster home;

C.

Dog kennel;

D.

Large animal veterinarian;

E.

Golf course;

F.

Wholesale nursery or greenhouse;

G.

Commercial riding stable or riding academy;

H.

Bed and breakfast guest facility, subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.270 of this title;

I.

Church;

J.

Temporary development sales office and contractor's yard;

K.

Pet cemetery;

L.

Reserved.

M.

Logging contractor's yard.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014; Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. B), 9-3-2019)

17.26.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the R-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 through 17.88.150 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.26.020 and 17.26.040 of this chapter; as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.26.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the R-R district;

A.

Residential Density and Minimum Building Site. Unless part of a community plan area where residents prefer a certain minimum parcel size, lands in this district shall not be assigned maximum densities or minimum parcel sizes prior to the evaluation of site-specific data involving the criteria indicated in this section. Specific parcel size requirements should be applied only after collection and analysis of the data required to accurately make these recommendations. The data shall be provided by the property owner or agent.

1.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum residential density shall be determined by the following criteria:

a.

The maximum density for land exceeding a thirty (30) percent slope is one dwelling unit per ten acres;

b.

The maximum density for land not exceeding a thirty (30) percent slope is one dwelling unit per two acres;

c.

Adequate water quality and quantity is proven, to the satisfaction of the city, to be available for the new uses; and that existing reasonable and beneficial water uses in the vicinity will not be adversely affected;

d.

City sewage disposal capability is proven for each new building site, as required by applicable city standards;

e.

All other city development standards are met.

2.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title, shall be two acres.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty-five (35) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story, not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

Chapter 17.28 - INTERIM RESIDENTIAL (I-R) DISTRICT

The Interim Residential (I-R) district is to be applied to rural or suburban residential areas, on an interim basis, where it is apparent that more intensive suburban or urban development is imminent, or will occur when urban services become available. In these cases, a holding district is needed during the transition period from rural to suburban or urban land uses. This district is consistent with the suburban residentrial (SR) and urban residential (UR) general plan designations and is governed by conditions described by General Plan Policy LU-s.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the I-R district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

Agricultural uses, provided:

1.

Animal husbandry provided the minimum parcel size for livestock (farm animals) listed is one acre and the total number of animals shall not exceed the numbers listed per acre:

a.

One horse, pony, mule, burro, cow, llama, camel or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

b.

Three goats, sheep, or similar sized animal per one-half acre;

c.

Two swine per one acre;

d.

Two adult emus, rheas, ostriches or similar sized birds per one acre subject to a use permit, the total number of chicks permitted shall be determined by the use permit.

2.

No minimum parcel size is required for the following animals but the total number permitted shall not exceed the number listed per acre:

a.

Twenty-five (25) turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, or similar sized animals per one-half acre;

b.

Unlimited fish, frogs, worms, or similar sized animals.

3.

Animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, as provided in Section 6.08.010 of this code, and in a manner as to not become a nuisance, as provided in Section 6.08.020 of this code.

4.

The keeping of beehives and the selling of bee products resulting from the keeping of bees in accordance with Chapter 6.08 of the Shasta County Code and applicable state laws.

C.

Sale of agricultural products grown on the premises.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.28.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part); and Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the I-R district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Animals in numbers exceeding those permitted in Section 17.28.020(B)(1) of this title;

B.

Dog kennel;

C.

Group foster home;

D.

Golf courses;

E.

Wholesale nursery or greenhouse;

F.

Commercial riding stable or riding academy;

G.

Bed and breakfast guest facility, subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.270 of this title;

H.

Church.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014; Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. B), 9-3-2019)

17.28.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the I-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to applicable provisions of Chapter 17.88;

B.

Upon issuance of a use permit, other uses found to be consistent with the stated purpose of the I-R district and that are similar in character and impact to those uses listed in Sections 17.28.020 through 17.28.040.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.28.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the I-R district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is five acres, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title;

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Side, thirty (30) feet;

3.

Rear, thirty (30) feet;

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story not to exceed fifteen (15) feet;

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.30 - ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) DISTRICT

The purpose of the one-family residential (R-l) district is to provide for fully serviced, urban-sized lots used exclusively for one-family residences and selected related uses. This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and suburban residential (SR) general plan designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-1 district:

A.

One-family residence, except mobile homes on foundation systems are subject to subsection B of this section;

B.

A mobile home certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) and installed on a foundation system and meeting other adopted development standards, in lieu of a frame-constructed dwelling, provided a certificate of compatibility is issued;

C.

Recreational facilities incidental to a planned residential development, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.;

D.

Accessory dwelling units which meet the requirements of Chapter 17.81.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

17.30.030 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.30.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the R-1 district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Golf course;

B.

Church.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.30.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the R-1 district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 and 17.88.140 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.30.020 and 17.30.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

17.30.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the R-1 district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. Provided that the residential density permitted by the general plan, including any permitted density bonus, is not exceeded, the following minimum building site requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title:

1.

Interior lot, six thousand (6,000) square feet;

2.

Corner lot, seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, twenty (20) feet; except that houses constructed with garages having a swing driveway, with the entrance facing the side property line, may have a minimum fifteen (15) foot setback;

2.

Side, five feet on one side and twelve (12) feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum side yards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side);

3.

Rear, fifteen (15) feet;

4.

Interior yard space, fifteen (15) percent of the lot area, or nine hundred (900) square feet, which-ever is less, is required for an interior yard for each lot. This may include all of the open area from the required front yard setback line to the rear property line which has a minimum dimension of ten feet by fifteen (15) feet and

shall be completely open from the ground to the sky, except for a patio or pergola, or a roof or balcony overhang not exceeding thirty (30) inches.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story not to exceed twenty-two (22) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title. For each newly constructed one-family residence, each required parking area shall be covered. Each covered parking space shall be a minimum of ten feet in width and twenty (20) feet in depth of unobstructed area. This does not include areas for washers, dryers, water heaters, stairways, supporting columns or steps.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

Chapter 17.32 - ONE-FAMILY MOBILE HOME (R-M) DISTRICT

The purpose of the one-family mobile home (R-M) district is to provide fully-serviced, urban-sized lots for mobile homes and one-family residences, and selected related uses. This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and suburban residential (SR) general plan designations.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-M district:

A.

Mobile home, or a one-family residence in lieu of a mobile home;

B.

Recreation facilities incidental to a planned residential development, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.;

C.

Accessory dwelling units which meet the requirements of Chapter 17.81.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.32.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the R-M district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Large day care home;

B.

Temporary development sales office;

C.

Golf course;

D.

Church.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.32.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the R-M district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 and 17.88.140 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.32.020 and 17.32.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

The following site development standards apply in the R-M district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. Provided that the residential density permitted by the general plan, including any permitted density bonus, is not exceeded, the following shall apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title:

1.

Interior lot, six thousand (6,000) square feet;

2.

Corner lot, seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Front, twenty (20) feet;

2.

Side, five feet on one side and twelve (12) feet on the opposite side. (Note: The minimum side yards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side);

3.

Rear, fifteen (15) feet;

4.

Interior yard space: fifteen (15) percent of the lot area, or nine hundred (900) square feet, which-ever is less, is required for an interior yard for each lot. This may include all of the open area from the required front yard setback line to the rear property line which has a minimum dimension of ten feet by fifteen (15) feet and shall be completely open from the ground to the sky, except for a patio or pergola, or a roof or balcony overhang not exceeding thirty (30) inches.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty (30) feet;

Accessory building, one story not to exceed fifteen (15) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Chapter 17.34 - TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) DISTRICT

The purpose of the two-family residential (R-2) district is to provide fully serviced urban-sized lots for either one-family or two-family (duplex) residences and selected related uses. This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) general plan designation.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.34.020 - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-2 district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

Two-family residence;

C.

Recreational facilities incidental to a planned residential development, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.;

D.

Accessory dwelling units which meet the requirements of Chapter 17.81.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.34.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. No. 14-233, § I, adopted May 20, 2014.

The following uses are permitted in the R-2 district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Townhouses;

B.

Temporary residential development sales office and contractor's yard;

C.

Group foster home;

D.

Golf course;

E.

Church;

F.

Bed and breakfast guest facility subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.270 of this title;

G.

Residential facility for the elderly serving no more than fifteen (15) people;

H.

Skilled nursing/intermediate care facility serving no more than fifteen (15) people.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 14-233, § I, 5-20-2014)

17.34.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the R-2 district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 through 17.88.150 of this title;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.34.020 and 17.34.040 of this chapter, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following site development standards apply in the R-2 district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. Provided that the residential density permitted by the general plan, including any permitted density bonus, is not exceeded, the following minimum building site requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title:

1.

Interior lot, six thousand (6,000) square feet;

2.

Corner lot, seven thousand (7,000) square feet.

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, twenty (20) feet;

2.

Side, five feet on one side and twelve (12) feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum side yards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side);

3.

Rear, fifteen (15) feet;

4.

Interior yard space: at least twenty (20) percent of the lot area is required for an interior yard. This may include all of the open area from the required front yard setback line to the rear property line which has a minimum dimension of ten feet by fifteen (15) feet and shall be completely open from the ground to the sky, except for a patio or pergola, or a roof or balcony overhang not exceeding thirty (30) inches.

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main building, thirty (30) feet;

2.

Accessory building, one story not to exceed twenty-two (22) feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

E.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outdoor trash storage and collection facilities are required to be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

F.

Townhouses. Yard and building site standards may vary for townhouses if a use permit is issued, provided the minimum building site is not less than three thousand (3,000) square feet.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, 3-5-2019)

Chapter 17.36 - MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) DISTRICT

The purpose of the multiple-family residential (R-3) district is to provide for higher density residential development in areas which have the services and facilities necessary for higher density residential uses. This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and urban residential high (URH) general plan designations.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the R-3 district:

A.

Multiple-family residences;

B.

Two-family residences;

C.

Condominiums;

D.

Accessory buildings and uses commonly found in multifamily or condominium developments, including garages, carports, laundry facilities and rental and administrative offices;

E.

Recreational facilities incidental to a planned residential development, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.;

F.

Existing one-family residence that was lawfully established at the time of construction.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.36.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part); Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part); and Ord. No. 19-273, § 3, adopted Mar. 5, 2019.

The following uses are permitted in the R-3 district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Residential facility for the elderly;

B.

Group foster home;

C.

Roominghouse or boardinghouse;

D.

Private club, fraternity, sorority or lodge, except those for which the chief activity is a service customarily carried on by a business;

E.

Golf course;

F.

Church;

G.

Day care center;

H.

Parking for commercial uses, if abutting or opposite an alley from a commercial district;

I.

Bed and breakfast guest facility, subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.270 of this title;

J.

Skilled nursing/intermediate care facility.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.36.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the R-3 district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 17.88.

B.

Upon issuance of a use permit, other uses found to be consistent with the stated purpose of the R-3 districts, and that are similar in character and impact to those listed in uses listed in Sections 17.36.020 through 17.36.040.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.36.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the R-3 district:

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is eight thousand (8,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum residential density of twenty (20) units per acre is permitted.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width in the R-3 district is as follows:

Interior lot, seventy-five (75) feet;

2.

Corner lot, eighty (80) feet.

D.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Front, twenty (20) feet;

2.

Side, five feet on one side and twelve (12) feet on the opposite side. (Note: the minimum side yards required for any lot created prior to June 7, 1978 are five feet on each side);

3.

Rear, ten feet.

E.

Courtyard. There shall be provided on each lot, for interior yard space, an area equal to at least twenty (20) percent of the lot which shall be separated from areas of automobile circulation. For the purposes of this district, interior yard space includes all of that area between the front yard setback and rear yard property line which has a minimum dimension of ten feet by fifteen (15) feet. Up to twenty-five (25) percent of the interior yard may be used for a deck.

F.

Minimum Distance Between Main Buildings. The minimum distance between main buildings is as follows:

1.

Buildings end-to-end, ten feet;

2.

Buildings rear-to-end, fifteen (15) feet;

3.

Buildings front-to-rear or rear-to-rear, twenty (20) feet;

Buildings front-to-front, when arranged around an open court, thirty (30) feet.

G.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title:

1.

Main buildings, forty-five (45) feet;

2.

Accessory buildings, one story not to exceed fifteen (15) feet.

H.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

I.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

J.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

K.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outdoor trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry wall or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

L.

Recreational Vehicle Storage. One space per four residences, located in a fenced and gated area, shall be provided for recreational vehicle parking.

M.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or a use permit shall submit a site plan which indicates how the standards listed in this section will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of the permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 17-262, § 2, 8-15-2017)

Chapter 17.37 - MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL— OFFICE (R-4) DISTRICT

The purpose of the multiple-family residential— office (R-4) district is:

A.

To encourage the assembly of existing small lots for the purpose of redevelopment, in accordance with the provisions of the redevelopment plan;

B.

To encourage the development of new multiple-family residential and/or office uses together with facilities and services appurtenant thereto; and

C.

To establish site development standards which provide for visually appealing development, protect property values, and protect the integrity of residential areas adjacent to the district.

This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and the urban residential high (URH) general plan designations.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.37.020 - Permitted uses.

A.

Multiple-family residences.

(Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)

17.37.030 - Uses requiring a use permit.

The following uses are permitted in the R-4 district if a use permit is issued, all site development standards specified in Section 17.37.040 are met, and a finding is made that the project will not reduce the potential of the site to meet the minimum residential density required by the City of Shasta Lake General Plan:

A.

Offices, including administrative, executive, business, editorial, professional, and medical offices.

B.

Offices, including administrative, executive, business, editorial, professional, and medical offices;

C.

Condominiums (residential or office).

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part): Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)

A.

Minimum Building Site. The minimum building site requirement is eight thousand (8,000) square feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010 of this title.

B.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum density of thirty (30) units per acre is permitted.

C.

Minimum Lot Width. The minimum lot width requirement is as follows:

1.

Interior lot, seventy-five (75) feet.

2.

Corner lot, eighty (80) feet.

D.

Yards. The minimum yard required along a street right-of-way shall be ten feet. The minimum building setback from the rear property line shall be ten feet. The minimum side yard setback shall be five feet per story. The minimum distance between buildings shall be twenty (20) feet, except the minimum distance between principal buildings and accessory buildings shall be ten feet.

E.

Single-Family Residential Buffer. Adjacent to legal conforming single-family residential areas, unless separated by a street or natural features such as topography or drainages, a buffer building setback shall be provided which shall be a minimum of the height of the proposed building, as measured from the finished ground level to the highest roof peak. However, the buffer shall be no less than twenty (20) feet for multiple-family residential use and thirty (30) feet for office uses.

F.

Interior Yard Space. Each dwelling unit shall contain an interior yard or deck space of at least one hundred forty-four (144) square feet in size. This interior space shall be directly accessible from the unit served and completely separate from any area required for automobile circulation, landscaping, or front yards. All such yard or deck areas shall be provided with fencing or railing suitable for outdoor activity. Yard areas may encroach into required side and rear yards; however, decks may not.

G.

Maximum Building Height. No principal buildings shall exceed four stories or forty-five (45) feet in height, as measured from the finished ground level to the top plate of the fourth story. No accessory building or other structure shall exceed one story or twenty (20) feet in height.

H.

Access. Parking areas shall be served by no less than two access points to any one street unless unusual circumstances demonstrate the need for only one access point.

I.

Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas. All off-street parking, loading and drives shall meet the requirements specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations.

J.

Lighting. All parking areas, driveways and walkways shall meet the requirements specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title, Lighting.

K.

Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures of a maximum height of one foot above the trash container and of sufficient size shall be provided to accommodate all trash and waste stored on the premises. All freestanding trash enclosures shall be constructed of solid masonry material or concrete tilt-up with decorative exterior surface finish compatible with the main structure(s). Split-face concrete block, stucco, or similar finish is recommended. However, where the enclosure is not visible from a public street or single-family residential area, the enclosure may be constructed of chain-link fencing with slats and properly screened with landscaping. Trash enclosures incorporated into the building shall be designed to be constructed of the primary material of the building.

L.

Landscaping. Landscaping requirements shall be based on the minimum standards specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title, except;

1.

A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross land area shall be landscaped.

2.

Shade trees shall be planted in the parking lot(s) at a ratio of one tree for every four spaces and must be located within seven and one-half feet of a parking space or driveway aisle. The shade tree standard is not applicable to covered parking.

M.

Fences. All fences shall be a minimum of block post spaced six feet on-center with solid wood insert. A landscaped earthen berm or combination of landscaped earthen berm is also acceptable, where appropriate. The maximum height of the fence, berm, or combination thereof, shall be six feet. Office uses

shall have a solid masonry concrete wall or planted berm six feet in height, constructed along any lot line abutting an R-1 district, except for interior side lot lines where at a point twenty (20) feet nearest the front lot line, the wall or berm shall be only three feet high.

N.

Signing. Multiple-family residential uses shall be limited to one monument sign along each street the project abuts with a maximum height of five feet. Office uses shall be limited to one monument sign with a maximum height of five feet, or one building surface mounted sign. All signs shall be indirectly lit. Monument signs are limited to two faces and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size per face. Building surface mounted signs shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet in size. The general appurtenant sign standards, except where modified herein, shall apply as specified in Section 17.84.060 of this title, Signs.

O.

Maintenance Program. Continued good appearance depends on the extent and quality of maintenance. Materials and finishes shall be selected for their durability and wear, as well as for their appearance. Measures need to be identified for protection against weather, neglect, damage, and abuse. The provisions

for washing and cleaning buildings and structures, and control of dirt and refuse, shall be included in the design. Configurations that tend to catch and accumulate leaves, dirt and trash shall be avoided.

P.

Development Plans. An applicant for a use permit shall submit development plans which indicate how the site development standards listed in this section will be met and how the minimum residential density described within the City of Shasta Lake General Plan will not be diminished by the project. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. The approval shall occur as set forth in the approved use permit.

(Ord. 99-119 Att. B (part); Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. 17-262, § 2, 8-15-2017; Ord. No. 22-293, § III, 5-17-2022)

Chapter 17.38 - MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) DISTRICT

The purpose of the mobile home park (MHP) district is to provide for the coordinated development and maintenance of mobile home parks. This district is consistent with all residential general plan designations, provided the residential densities of the applicable general plan designation are met.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

The following uses are permitted outright in the MHP district:

A.

Mobile home parks meeting the development standards of Section 17.38.060 of this title;

B.

Residential mobile homes placed in an approved mobile home park;

C.

Accessory uses commonly found in mobile home parks, including a car garage or carport space, storage facilities, laundry facilities, recreational vehicle parking, maintenance equipment storage areas, space rental and administrative office and other accessory uses commonly found in mobile home parks;

D.

Common recreation areas and facilities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, etc.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Editor's note— Ord. No. 19-275, § 2(Exh. C), adopted Sept. 3, 2019, repealed § 17.38.030, which pertained to uses requiring an administrative permit, and derived from Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part).

17.38.040 - Uses requiring use permit.

The following uses are permitted in the MHP district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Mobile home park or expansion of a mobile home park not meeting the development standards of Section 17.38.060 of this chapter;

B.

Accessory structures or uses other than those identified in Section 17.38.020 of this chapter;

C.

Convenience store;

D.

Golf course.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

Other uses permitted in the MHP district are those found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.38.020 and 17.38.040 of this chapter; as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030 of this title.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))

17.38.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the MHP district:

A.

New Mobile Home Parks or Expansions. All new mobile home parks or expansions to existing mobile home parks shall be developed to the standards set forth in this section, unless a use permit is issued which provides an exception to the standards.

B.

Minimum Lot Size. Each mobile home park shall be at least one acre in size.

C.

Minimum Mobile Home Space Size. The minimum space size for each mobile home shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet.

D.

Maximum Residential Density. The maximum residential density is as provided by the general plan land use designation.

E.

Yards. The following yard requirements shall apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020 of this title:

1.

Mobile home park exterior:

a.

Front yard, ten feet,

b.

Street side yard, ten feet,

c.

Interior side and rear yard, none required;

2.

Mobile Home Spaces (Park Interior). No mobile homes shall front on a public street:

a.

Front yard, ten feet,

b.

Side yard, five feet on one side and twelve (12) feet on the other side,

c.

Rear yard, ten feet.

F.

Maximum Structural Height. The maximum structural height is thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030 of this title.

G.

Walls and Landscaping. A solid masonry wall, concrete wall or block posts supporting solid wood inserts, six feet in height, shall be erected completely around the park. The wall shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from all abutting exterior streets. The exterior yard areas shall be landscaped as specified in Section 17.84.040 of this title.

H.

Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting requirements are as specified in Section 17.84.050 of this title.

I.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86 of this title.

J.

Recreational Vehicle Parking. The requirement for recreational vehicle parking is one space per four mobile home spaces, located in a fenced and gated area.

K.

Outdoor Trash Storage. All outside trash storage and collection facilities shall be enclosed by a solid masonry or view-obscuring fence at least one foot higher than the trash container.

L.

Vehicular Access and Circulation. Vehicle access and circulation requirements are as follows:

1.

Main Entrance. The main vehicular entrance to a mobile home park shall consist of two ten-foot travel lanes for ingress and two ten-foot travel lanes for egress, separated by a landscaped median a minimum of ten feet in width.

This entrance will extend to the intersection with the first cross street that connects with the park's internal circulation network. If a twenty (20) foot wide secondary access is provided, the main access may be reduced to not less than a twenty-four (24) foot wide undivided access.

2.

Vehicular Circulation.

a.

Except as provided in subsection (L)(1) of this section, all streets shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width, curb-to-curb, if guest parking is allowed on one side of the street; or a minimum of twenty-eight (28) feet in width, curb-to-curb, if no parking is allowed on the street.

b.

All turning and cul-de-sac radii shall meet the city fire safety standards.

c.

All streets shall be constructed and paved in accordance with city standards.

d.

No fencing, landscaping or other material impediment to visibility more than two-and-one-half feet above curb level shall be installed or maintained at the intersection of any street.

M.

Open Space and Recreation.

1.

Common landscaped open space and recreation land shall be provided in the park as follows:

a.

Common open space shall comprise sixteen (16) percent of the gross mobile home park acreage, if the park provides a common recreation center which possesses a total floor area of not less than twenty-five (25) square feet per lot for the first one hundred fifty (150) lots and fifteen (15) square feet per lot thereafter, but in no case less than two thousand (2,000) square feet.

b.

Common open space shall be twenty (20) percent of the gross mobile home park acreage, if the park does not provide a common recreation center as described in subparagraph (a) of subsection (M)(1) of this section.

Park walkways, at least ten feet wide and leading to open space and recreation facilities, may count as part of the recreation area.

3.

Recreation areas shall be provided at locations convenient to park residents and the park service centers.

4.

Recreation areas may include space for common buildings and common use facilities, such as indoor recreation areas, swimming pools, outdoor courts for games and similar recreation facilities.

N.

Other Standards. The mobile home park standards of the California Department of Housing and Community Development shall be met, except where the standards of the ordinance codified in this title are more restrictive.

O.

Development Plan. An applicant for either a building permit or use permit shall submit a site plan which indicates how the standards listed in this section or in the use permit conditions will be met. This submittal shall be made on a form prescribed by the development services director or his or her designee. If only a building permit is required for the use, then the director's approval shall be obtained prior to issuance of the permit. If a use permit is required, then the director's approval shall occur as set forth by the terms and conditions of the use permit.

(Ord. 97-99 § 1 (part))