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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE

Sutter Creek Municipal Code Ch. 18.44 R Zone—recreation

Sutter Creek Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sutter Creek

Cite as: Sutter Creek Municipal Code Chapter 18.44 · Text as of 2026-10-04

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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18.44.040 - Area requirements.

The minimum lot area shall be not less than seven thousand square feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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18.44.050 - Buildings—Lot coverage.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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18.44.060 - Floor area ratio.

Building floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.50.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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