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Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE›Chapter 18.04 — PURPOSE

Chapter 18.43 — OS ZONE—OPEN SPACE

Sutter Creek Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Sutter Creek

18.43.010 - Regulations designated.

The following regulations apply in the OS open space zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.015 - Purpose.

The open space district is designed for the protection and preservation of oak woodland habitat and a broad range of wildlife species; oak woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife habitat mitigation; and passive recreational uses such as hiking and picnicking.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the OS zone shall be:

A.

Environmental preservation;

B.

Environmental mitigation;

C.

Trailhead parking at preserve entrances;

D.

Hiking trails;

E.

Information booths; and

F.

Buildings for storage of equipment and materials necessary for the maintenance of on-site trails, information booths, signage, and mitigation areas.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.030 - Buildings—Height limitations.

Building height for the OS zone shall be limited to two stories and shall not exceed twenty-five feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.040 - Yard—Front.

There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.050 - Yard—Side.

There shall be a side yard of not less than twenty-five feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.060 - Yard—Rear.

There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.070 - Buildings—Required distance between.

There shall be a minimum distance of one hundred feet between buildings.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.080 - Buildings—Lot coverage.

Building lot coverage shall not exceed one percent of the lot area.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.090 - Buildings—Maximum area.

Building area shall not exceed three thousand square feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.100 - Lot—Minimum width.

There shall be a minimum lot width of not less than one hundred feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.43.110 - Lot—Minimum depth.

There shall be a minimum lot depth of not less than one hundred feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

Chapter 18.44 - R ZONE—RECREATION

18.44.010 - Regulations designated.

The following regulations apply in the R recreation zone unless otherwise provided in this title.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.44.015 - Purpose.

The recreation district is designated for recreation uses and associated amenities that serve residents and visitors.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.44.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses permitted in the R zone shall include:

A.

Gold course;

B.

Athletic fields, excluding stadiums;

C.

Tennis, racquetball, and other similar facilities;

D.

Swimming facilities;

E.

Riding stables;

F.

Public parks; and

G.

Accessory facilities and uses, including:

1.

Driving range;

2.

Clubhouses;

3.

Locker and shower facilities;

4.

Equipment maintenance and storage;

5.

Storage of herbicides and pesticides for maintenance; and

6.

Reclaimed water storage and disposal.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

18.44.025 - Conditional uses.

Accessory facilities and uses that are permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit in the R zone shall be;

A.

Bars;

B.

Restaurants; and

C.

On-site sales and rental of sports equipment.

D.

One residential caretaker unit per permitted use.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 373, §22, 2023)

18.44.030 - Buildings—Height limitations.

Building height for the R zone shall be limited to three stories and shall not exceed thirty-five feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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▸Contents — Sutter Creek Zoning Code
Sutter Creek Zoning Code
  1. Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE
  2. ▸Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE
    Overview
    1. ▸Chapter 18.04 — PURPOSE
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.06 — PROCEDURES
      2. Chapter 18.10 — General Provisions
      3. Chapter 18.12 — ZONES
      4. Chapter 18.13 — RR ZONE—RESIDENTIAL RANCHETTE ZONING DISTRICT
      5. Chapter 18.14 — RE ZONE—RESIDENTIAL ESTATE
      6. Chapter 18.15 — RL ZONE—RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY
      7. Chapter 18.16 — R-1 ZONE—ONE FAMILY DWELLING
      8. Chapter 18.20 — R-2 ZONE—TWO FAMILY DWELLING
      9. Chapter 18.28 — R-3 ZONE—MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
      10. Chapter 18.29 — PS ZONE—PUBLIC SERVICE
      11. Chapter 18.30 — MH COMBINING ZONE—MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMBINING
      12. Chapter 18.32 — C-1 ZONE—LIMITED COMMERCIAL
      13. Chapter 18.36 — C-2 ZONE—COMMERCIAL
      14. Chapter 18.38 — DTC ZONE—DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
      15. Chapter 18.39 — MU ZONE—MIXED USE
      16. Chapter 18.40 — I-1 ZONE—LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
      17. Chapter 18.41 — I-2 ZONE—HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
      18. Chapter 18.42 — PD COMBINING ZONE—PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMBINING
      19. Chapter 18.43 — OS ZONE—OPEN SPACE
      20. Chapter 18.44 — R ZONE—RECREATION
      21. Chapter 18.45 — DESIGN STANDARDS
      22. Chapter 18.46 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
      23. Chapter 18.47 — SPECIAL EVENTS
      24. Chapter 18.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING
      25. Chapter 18.49 — TELECOMMUNICATION AND ELECTRICAL GENERATING TO…
      26. Chapter 18.50 — SITE PLANS
      27. Chapter 18.52 — VARIANCES
      28. Chapter 18.54 — ZONE CHANGES
      29. Chapter 18.56 — ZONING UPON ANNEXATION
      30. Chapter 18.58 — ACCOMMODATIONS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
      31. Chapter 18.60 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
      32. § 18.060
      33. Chapter 18.61 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
      34. Chapter 18.62 — DENSITY BONUSES
      35. Chapter 18.66 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
      36. Chapter 18.68 — ENFORCEMENT

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