Skip to content

Chapter 18.44 — R ZONE—RECREATION

Sutter Creek Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Sutter Creek

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)

Exceptions & meaning →

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)

Exceptions & meaning →

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:

Driving range;

Clubhouses;

Locker and shower facilities;

Equipment maintenance and storage;

Storage of herbicides and pesticides for maintenance; and

Reclaimed water storage and disposal.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

Exceptions & meaning →

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)

Exceptions & meaning →

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)

Exceptions & meaning →

18.44.040 - Area requirements.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

Exceptions & meaning →

18.44.050 - Buildings—Lot coverage.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

Exceptions & meaning →

18.44.060 - Floor area ratio.

Building floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.50.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

Exceptions & meaning →

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — Sutter Creek Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.