Title 16 — ZONING›Chapter 16.30 — COMMERCIAL, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CPO
Chapter 16.78 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUSES
Yreka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Yreka
16.78.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of providing a housing density bonus or incentives is to contribute to the economic feasibility of low income and moderate income housing in housing developments proposed within the City.
(Ord. No. 837, § 1, 5-1-2014)
16.78.020 - Applicability.¶
When a developer enters into an agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65915 consisting of at least one of the following:
A.
Five percent of units restricted to very low-income households; or
B.
Ten percent of the total units of a housing development restricted to low-income households; or
C.
Ten percent of the total for-sale of a common interest housing development restricted to moderate-income households; or
D.
The project donates at least one acre of land with the appropriate general plan, zoning, permitting, and approvals and access to public facilities needed for such housing to the city for very low-income units; or
E.
The project is restricted to seniors.
The developer shall be eligible for housing density bonuses and incentives as listed in Government Code Section 65915.
(Ord. No. 837, § 1, 5-1-2014)
16.78.030 - Application and approval.¶
Any person requesting a housing density bonus, incentives, or concessions shall apply for a development agreement. A housing density bonus, incentives, or concessions shall be granted by approval of the development agreement which shall specify the density bonus and/or incentives, and any conditions attached to the approval of such bonus, incentive and/or concession.
(Ord. No. 837, § 1, 5-1-2014)
16.78.040 - Planning Commission recommendation.¶
Prior to Council action on a development agreement providing a housing density bonus or incentives, the Commission, if applicable, shall consider the development agreement and make a recommendation to the Council.
(Ord. No. 837, § 1, 5-1-2014)
16.78.050 - Determination of housing density bonus or incentives.¶
The project developer may specify the requested housing density bonus or incentives; however, the City may agree to provide a housing density bonus or incentives other than those requested, so long as such housing density bonus or incentives meet the requirement set forth in the California Government Code.
(Ord. No. 837, § 1, 5-1-2014)
Chapter 16.100 - CANNABIS FACILITY REGULATION
Footnotes:
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 885, § 3, adopted Oct. 21, 2025, amended Ch. 16.100 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 16.100, § 16.100.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. 817, adopted Oct. 6, 2011.
16.100.010 - Cannabis facility regulation.
A.
Definitions
a.
All definitions in Section 5.30.020 shall apply in this chapter as if stated herein.
B.
Allowed uses:
a.
Medicinal non-storefront retailer (delivery only)
C.
Allowed Zones:
a.
C2, CH, and M1 zones only, not within any historic district
D.
Prohibited uses:
a.
All other commercial cannabis activity.
b.
Medicinal non-storefront retailer (delivery only), outside of C2, CH, and M1 zones, or within any historic district regardless of zoning.
E.
Regulation of allowed uses:
a.
All commercial cannabis activity shall comply with regulations set in Chapter 5.30 "Cannabis Business Activities."
b.
All commercial cannabis activity shall comply with regulations set in Chapter 16.46 regarding outdoor lighting, fencing and height limits.
c.
Prefabricated exterior storage containers or truck trailers shall not be permitted for cannabis business activities.
Ord. No. 885, § 3, 10-21-2025)
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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
▸Chapter 16.30 — COMMERCIAL, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CPO
Overview- Chapter 16.32 — COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD C-1
- Chapter 16.34 — COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN C-2
- Chapter 16.36 — COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY (CH)
- Chapter 16.38 — COMMERCIAL TOURIST CT
- Chapter 16.40 — LIGHT INDUSTRIAL M-1
- Chapter 16.42 — HEAVY INDUSTRIAL M-2
- Chapter 16.44 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.45 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 16.46 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 16.47 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 16.48 — MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
- Chapter 16.50 — BED AND BREAKFAST INNS
- Chapter 16.52 — SITE PLAN REVIEW
- Chapter 16.54 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFFSTREET LOADING FACIL…
- Chapter 16.56 — WATER CHANNELS
- Chapter 16.57 — REZONING AND ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
- Chapter 16.58 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 16.59 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES, AND STRUCTURES
- Chapter 16.60 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- Chapter 16.64 — AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 16.72 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 16.78 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES/RESIDENTIAL DENS…