Yuba County Municipal Code Ch. 11.74 Land Use Regulation Table

Table 11.74 prescribes the land use regulations for each zone district. 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. Additional development regulations by zone district and use may apply as outlined in Chapter 11.04, Zones and Districts.

NOTE: Table 11.74 is comprised from each of the zoning district tables in Division II, Zoning and Overlay Districts. In case of conflict between Table 11.74 and the land use regulation tables in Division II, the tables in Division II shall apply.

Key To Permit Requirements

Agricultural Districts

1. When located within an existing legally permitted single family residence. 2. Recreation and entertainment uses directly related to agricultural and natural resource uses such as but not limited to equestrian and rodeo facilities. 3. Wholesale nursery operations only. 4. Livestock and Farm Equipment Auctions only. Limited to 2 events per year not to exceed 3 days per event. Additional events allowed through approval of a TUP. 5. Agricultural vehicles and equipment only and must be associated with on-site agricultural operation or business. 6. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. 7. When it will not impact on-site or adjacent agricultural operations.

Rural Community Districts

1. Uses that are typically associated with rural communities such as but not limited to equestrian facilities and shooting/archery ranges as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 2. Wholesale nursery operations only. 3. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. 4. When located within an existing legally permitted single family residence. 5. Permitted on parcels that are at least 5 acres in size unless a waiver is approved.

Residential Districts

1. Community gardens/urban agriculture: as an interim land use on vacant property.

Commercial and Mixed Use Districts

1. Standards for review of multifamily housing are required to be objective, in compliance with Senate Bill 35. 2. When located within an existing legally permitted residence. 3. Permitted when conducted entirely within a building. Outdoor kennels and dog runs require approval of a minor conditional use permit. 4. NMX properties located outside of a mixed-use corridor as identified in the general plan or that do not front on an urban arterial or collector road requires approval of a minor conditional use permit. 5. Only allowed within mixed-use corridors identified in the General Plan or properties that front on an urban arterial or collector road. 6. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. 7. Community gardens/urban agriculture: As an interim land use on vacant property.

Industrial Districts

1. All uses within the IC district must be consistent with Measure R. 2. Employee/workforce housing 16 to 40 units per acre and support services related to a permitted employment generating use. 3. Wholesale only. In addition, in the IL district must be conducted inside a building. 4. All repair, bodywork, and/or painting must be conducted inside a building. 5. When ancillary to a permitted or conditionally permitted use. 6. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. 7. Community Gardens/Urban Agriculture: As an interim land use on vacant property. 8. Recycling collection only permitted when associated with an approved recycling processing facility.

Special Purpose Districts

1. All uses within the Highway 65 SE district must be consistent with Measure R. 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.

Natural Resources Districts

1. Only when there is a pre-existing legally permitted residence or approved caretakers unit. 2. Only those types of entertainment and recreation uses that are compatible with the natural resources designation as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 3. Only when associated with or will not negatively impact a permitted mining, extraction, timber operation, or other permitted use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. 4. Copies of any easements or land development restrictions shall be submitted to the Planning Department. 5. Less than 3 acres requires approval of a zoning clearance. Over 3 acres requires approval of an administrative use permit. A finding must be made that the harvesting of tree is necessary for the health and maintenance 6. Single-unit dwellings are allowed as a "compatible use" as defined in Government Code Subsection 51104(h) of the Timber Production Act and shall not be used as a mechanism to further subdivide timber lands. 7. General industrial and intensive industrial uses not ancillary to a permitted mining operation when a finding can be made that the use will not be detrimental to the adjacent mining operations or is inconsistent with the airport overlay zone.

(Ord. No. 1624)