Tehama Municipal Code Ch. 15.48 Setback Lines

A. Building setback lines are hereby established in the unincorporated areas of the county along all public and private streets, roads and highways, including state highways, as follows: fifty feet from the centerline thereof, or twenty feet from the exterior boundaries thereof, whichever setback distance is greater.

B. Wherever conflict occurs between the provisions of this section and the yard provisions of the county zoning ordinance, the most restrictive regulation shall apply.

(Ord. 1761 § 2 (part), 2001)

A. No building, structure, well, solid fence more than three feet high, or other improvements, except open fences, utility poles and lines, driveways and structures appurtenant thereto, and irrigation structures and noncommercial loading chutes and platforms shall hereafter be erected or placed within the building setback lines established by this chapter.

(Ord. 1761 § 2 (part), 2001)

A. Variances in the strict application of this chapter may be granted in cases where unusual hardships may be proved or where unusual conditions exist.

B. Application for a variance shall be made in writing to the Planning Commission, and the variance may be granted by the Board of Supervisors following receipt of a report of findings by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 1761 § 2 (part), 2001)

A. It shall be the duty of the building official and his or her authorized deputies to conduct inspections and investigations related to the regulations of this chapter, and, together with other officers of the county charged in this chapter or otherwise with the enforcement of law, to enforce this chapter and all of the provisions thereof.

B. Any person, firm or corporation whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 1761 § 2 (part), 2001)