Title 16 — ZONING›Chapter 16.16 — DISTRICTS GENERALLY
Chapter 16.28 — RECREATION, SCHOOL, CONSERVATION, AND OPEN SPACE RSC
Yreka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Yreka
16.28.010 - Purpose.¶
The RSC zone district is intended to allow a wide variety of public and quasi-public uses, projects, activities and facilities deemed necessary for the maintenance of the public health, safety and welfare, plus such other public purposes consistent with the General Plan, including non -public activities permitted by governmental agencies. Public facilities include any activity undertaken or structures held, used or controlled for public or quasi public purposes. Such determination shall be made without reference to the ownership of the structure or the property upon which it is situated.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
16.28.020 - General Plan Consistency.
This Zone District is consistent with the Open Space Land Use Designation.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
16.28.030 - Site Development Standards.
A.
Setbacks, minimum
Front: Shall comply with the standards of the most restrictive adjacent zone.
Rear: Shall comply with the standards of the most restrictive adjacent zone.
Side: Shall comply with the standards of the most restrictive adjacent zone.
B.
Building
1.
Maximum Height: Shall comply with the standards of the most restrictive adjacent zone.
C.
Parking
1.
See Parking standards, Chapter 16.54.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
16.28.040 - Permitted Uses.¶
The following uses are permitted in the RSC Zone District subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required permit(s):
A.
Public and quasi-public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural nature including city, county, state or federal administrative centers, courts, libraries, police and fire stations, and other public buildings and structures, public playgrounds, parks, open space, community centers, cemeteries, flood control channels, water pumping stations and reservoirs, irrigation and canal rights of way, settling and water conservation recharge basins and parkways.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
16.28.050 - Accessory Structures.¶
The following structures are permitted in the RSC Zone District subject to issuance of a building permit, business license or other required permit(s):
A.
Garage or carport.
B.
Fences, walls in compliance with § 16.46.050.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
16.28.060 - Conditional Uses.¶
The following uses are permitted in the RSC Zone District upon approval and validation of a conditional use permit, in addition to any other permits or licenses required for the use:
A.
Water and wastewater treatment facilities;
B.
Telecommunication facilities;
C.
Commercial softball, soccer, football, or baseball complexes;
D.
Golf courses, driving ranges;
E.
Schools;
F.
Electrical generating facilities and substations.
(Ord. 775 (part), 2004).
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▸Title 16 — ZONING
Overview- Chapter 16.04 — PURPOSE—INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 16.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
- Chapter 16.12 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 16.14 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
▸Chapter 16.16 — DISTRICTS GENERALLY
Overview- Chapter 16.18 — SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R-1 (1-6 Units Per A…
- Chapter 16.20 — MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-2 (1 - 13 Units P…
- Chapter 16.22 — HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3 (1 - 16 Units Per…
- Chapter 16.24 — RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE R-A (One acre minimum)
- Chapter 16.26 — RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE RPO
- Chapter 16.28 — RECREATION, SCHOOL, CONSERVATION, AND OPEN SPA…
- Chapter 16.30 — COMMERCIAL, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CPO