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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 17 — ZONING

Trinity County Municipal Code Ch. 17 25A - Open Space District or "os" District

Trinity County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Trinity County

Cite as: Trinity County Municipal Code Chapter 17 · Text as of 2026-10-04

17.25A.010 - General description.

The open space zoning district is intended to protect significant or critical wildlife habitat areas or areas which should not be developed due to public health and safety reasons.

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17.25A.020 - Uses permitted not requiring a use permit.

The following list is representative of open space uses, which are permitted on a parcel in the open space zoning district:

A. Management of land and forest for the production and harvest of trees (including tree farming).

B. Habitat enhancement or improvement projects as approved by the Department of Fish and Game or other state or federal agency.

C. Pasture or grazing lands.

D. Other uses found to be similar in nature as determined by the planning commission.

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17.25A.030 - Uses requiring a use permit.

A. Low intensity recreation uses, which require only minor improvements.

B. Mining activities.

C. Developing of public or private roads.

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