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Title XI — DEVELOPMENT CODEChapter 11.05 — AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS

Chapter 11.10 — SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS

Yuba County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · Yuba County

11.10.010. - Purpose.

Special purpose zoning districts are established to accommodate unique uses or development types or to address special development conditions.

(1)

Special purpose zoning districts are base zoning districts intended for a very specific application such as but not limited to public facilities.

(2)

Public Facilities (PF). The purpose of the PF district is to:

a.

Provide for the location of properties which are used for, or are proposed to be used for public purposes or for specified public utility purposes.

b.

Allow for quasi-public facilities that serve County residents and visitors and enhance the quality of life within the County.

(3)

Plan Area: Specific Plan (SP) or Community Plan (CP). The purpose of the SP and CP districts are to:

a.

Identify the opportunity to create specific plans and/or community plans within the County, along with the requirements and process for review and action.

b.

As provided in this title, specific plans and community plans function as unique base zoning district(s) for purposes of master planning areas of the County due to unique conditions, issues, goals, needs, or other factors.

c.

Any future specific plans or community plans shall be consistent with the County's General Plan and relevant state law.

(4)

Sports and Entertainment (SE). The purpose of the SE district is to:

a.

Regulate the allowable uses of the property designated as sports/entertainment pursuant to Measure R.

b.

Regulate allowable uses of the raceway and flea market on Simpson Lane.

c.

Provide for the development of a sports and entertainment district.

d.

The development of ancillary and supportive uses that will enhance the function and sustainability of the primary entertainment venues and facilities may be permitted.

(Ord. No. 1624)

11.10.020. - Land use regulations.

Table 11.10.020 prescribes the land use regulations for special purpose districts. The table also notes additional use regulations that apply to various uses. Section numbers in the right hand column refer to other sections of this Code.

TABLE 11.10.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT
Land Use Classifcation PF SE1 Additional Regulations
Residential Use Classifcations
Caretaker Residence P - See Section
11.32.090
Public and semi-public use classifcations
Cemetery C -
Colleges/trade schools M -
Community assembly M -
Community garden/urban agriculture M(4) -
Cultural institutions P -
Outdoor and large scale cultural institutions M -
Day care centers M -
Detention facility C -
Elderly/long-term care M -
Emergency shelter Z - See Section
11.32.100
Essential/emergency service facilities M -
Government ofces P -
Hospitals/clinics (See subclassifcations below)
Clinic P -
Hospital C -
Park and recreation facilities; public (See subclassifcations below)
Passive recreation P -
Active recreation M -
Parking: public or private Z -
Schools M -
Commercial Use Classifcations
Animal care: sales and services (See subclassifcations below)
Veterinary services M -
Bars and drinking establishments - P(2)
Entertainment and recreation (See subclassifcations below)
Campground - Z(2) See Section
11.32.070
Indoor entertainment and recreation - P
Outdoor entertainment - Z
Outdoor sports and recreation - Z
Temporary uses and special events See Section
11.32.310
Food and beverage sales (See subclassifcations below)
Farmers market Z - See Section
11.32.130
Lodging (See subclassifcations below)
Hotels and motels - P See Section
11.32.150
Restaurants (See subclassifcations below)
With drive-thru - P(2) See Sections
11.32.090
and
11.32.180
Without drive-thru - P(2)
Industrial Use Classifcations
Recycling facilities (See subclassifcations below)
Recycling processing facility C - See Section
11.32.240
Transportation, communications and utilities use classifcations
Airports and helicopters C -
Communications facilities See Section
11.32.300
Transportation passenger terminals M -
Major utilities C -
Minor utilities P P(2)
Renewable energy systems (See subclassifcations below)
Personal hydro energy system P -
Personal solar energy system P P
Large solar generation facility - - See Section
11.32.270
Small solar generation - -
Personal wind energy system P P See Section
11.32.280
Large wind generation facility - -
Small wind energy system - -
Agricultural and extractive use classifcations
Resource protection and restoration P(3) -
Specifc Limitations:
1. All uses within the Highway 65 SE district must be consistent with Measure R "Yuba County Raceway Measure.".
2. When associated with a permitted sports and entertainment facility.
3. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department.
4. Community gardens/urban agriculture: as an interim land use on vacant property.
Key To Permit Requirements
Principally permitted use P Conditional
use permit
required
C
Zoning clearance required Z Surface
mining
permit
required
SMP
Administrative use permit required A See
numbered
footnote for
additional
limitations
(#)
Minor conditional use permit required M As outlined
in additional
regulations
section
*
Use is not
allowed
-

(Ord. No. 1624)

11.10.030. - Development Regulations.

Table 11.10.030, Development Regulations—Special Purpose Districts, prescribes the development standards for public facilities and sports and entertainment districts. Additional regulations are denoted in the right-hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Code. The numbers in the "#" column refer to the numbers in Figure 11.10.030: Development Regulations—Special Purpose Districts. Development Regulations for SP and CP districts are established in the applicable Specific Plan or Community Plan.

Figure 11.10.030: Development Regulations—Special Purpose Districts

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TABLE 11.10.030: DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS—SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICTS
Standard PF SE Additional
Regulations
#
Lot and density standards
Minimum lot area (acres) N/A 1
Maximum foor area ratio (FAR) 0.5 0.25
Building form and location standards
Maximum Height (ft.) N/A N/A 11.19.050
Height
Exceptions
Minimum setbacks (ft.)
Front 0, 20
adjacent to
residential
district or use
0, 20
adjacent to
residential
district or use
11.19.090
Setbacks and
Yards
Side 0, 10
adjacent to
Residential
district or use
0, 10
adjacent to
Residential
district or use
11.19.090
Setbacks and
Yards
Rear 0, 10
adjacent to
Residential
district or use
0, 10
adjacent to
Residential
district or use
11.19.090
Setbacks and
Yards
Parking and loading 11.25 Parking
and Loading

(Ord. No. 1624)

11.10.040. - Supplemental Regulations.

(a)

Highway 65 Sports and entertainment district. Development of the SE designated property located along the west side of Highway 65 shall meet all requirements stipulated within Measure R, any requirements stipulated in current or future adopted memorandum of agreements or development agreements with the County, and any associated environmental documents for development within the Highway 65 SE district.

(Ord. No. 1624)

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