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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 18 — ZONING ORDINANCE

Sutter Creek Municipal Code Ch. 18.43 Os Zone—open Space

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

Cite as: Sutter Creek Municipal Code Chapter 18.43 · Text as of 2026-10-04

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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18.43.040 - Yard—Front.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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18.43.050 - Yard—Side.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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18.43.060 - Yard—Rear.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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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)

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18.43.080 - Buildings—Lot coverage.

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

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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18.43.090 - Buildings—Maximum area.

Building area shall not exceed three thousand square feet.

(Ord. 333 §2(Exh. A), 2010)

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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)

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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)

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