BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE CONTENTS

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1 BUTTE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE CONTENTS Part 1 Enactment and Applicability Article 1. Purpose and Effect of the Zoning Ordinance Title Purpose of the Zoning Ordinance Relationship to the General Plan Responsibility for Administration Applicability of Zoning Ordinance... 4 Article 2. Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance Purpose Authority Rules of Interpretation Procedures for Interpretation... 8 Article 3. Zones and Zoning Map Purpose Zones and Zoning Map... 9 Part 2 Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards Article 4. Agriculture Zones Purpose of the Agriculture Zones Land Use Regulations for Agriculture Zones Development Standards for Agriculture Zones Article 5. Natural Resource Zones Purpose of the Natural Resource Zones Land Use Regulations for Natural Resource Zones Development Standards for Natural Resource Zones Article 6. Residential Zones Purpose of the Residential Zones Land Use Regulations for Residential Zones Development Standards for Residential Zones i

2 Article 7. Commercial and Mixed Use Zones Purpose of the Commercial and Mixed Use Zones Land Use Regulations for Commercial and Mixed Use Zones Development Standards for Commercial and Mixed Use Zones Additional Standards for the Sports and Entertainment Zone Article 8. Industrial Zones Purpose of the Industrial Zones Land Use Regulations for Industrial Zones Development Standards for Industrial Zones Article 9. Special Purpose Zones Purpose of the Special Purpose Zones Land Use Regulations for Special Purpose Zones Development Standards for Special Purpose Zones Research and Business Park Zone Requirements Planned Development Zone Requirements Article 10. Overlay Zones Purpose of Overlay Zones Airport Compatibility Overlay Zone Chapman Mulberry Overlay Zone Cohasset Overlay Zone Deer Herd Migration Overlay Zone North Chico Specific Plan Overlay Zone Public Housing Overlay Zone Recreation Commercial Overlay Zone Retail Overlay Zone Scenic Highway Overlay Zone Stringtown Mountain Specific Plan Overlay Zone Neal Road Recycling, Energy, and Waste Facility Overlay Zone Unique Agriculture Overlay Zone Watershed Protection Overlay Zone Military Airspace Overlay Zone (-MA) Urban Flood Protection Overlay Zone ii

3 Part 3 General Regulations Article 11. Height Measurement and Exceptions Purpose Height Measurement Maximum Height of Structures Height Limit Exceptions Article 12. Setback Requirements and Exceptions Purpose Setback Measurement Allowed Projections Projections over Property Lines Road Setbacks Residential Setback from Orchards and Vineyards Article 13. Walls and Fences Purpose Measurement of Fence or Wall Height Height Limits Design Amortization of Inappropriate Nonconforming Fences Article 14. Outdoor Lighting Purpose Applicability New Development Time Limitations for Compliance Compliance with Lighting Standards Standards Exemptions Security Lighting Prohibited Lighting Article 15. Recreational Vehicles and Camping Purpose Applicability Permanent Residences Parking and Storage in Urban Residential Zones Camping iii

4 Article 16. Riparian Areas Purpose Applicability Use Regulations Performance Standards Coordination with Other Regulatory Agencies Article 17. Agricultural Buffers Purpose Applicability Agricultural Buffer Setbacks Exceptions to Agricultural Buffer Setback Article 18. Clustered Development Purpose Applicability Application Requirements Development Standards Permitted Uses Clustered Development Open Space Requirements Article 19. Parking and Loading Purpose Applicability On-Site Parking Requirements General Requirements Parking Design Standards Bicycle Facilities On-site Loading Article 20. Signs Purpose Applicability Definitions Signs Allowed Without Permits Permit Requirements Prohibited Signs General Standards Types of Signs Allowed by Zone Standards for Specific Types of Signs Master Sign Program Temporary Signs Nonconforming Signs iv

5 Article 21. Landscaping Purpose Applicability Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance Parking Lot Landscaping Landscape Plans Landscape Standards Irrigation and Water Efficiency Timing of Installation Maintenance Article 22. Nonconforming Uses and Structures Purpose Applicability General Provisions Nonconforming Uses Nonconforming Structures Loss of Legal Status Findings Appeals Article 23. Density Bonuses Purpose Definitions Eligibility Amount of Density Bonus Standards for Affordable Units Donations of Land Incentives Waivers or Reductions of Development Standards Reduced Parking Requirement Housing with Child Care Facilities Application and Review Continued Affordability Density Bonus Housing Agreement Article 24. Land Use Compatibility Standards Purpose Applicability Compliance Procedures Air Quality Electromagnetic Interference Erosion Control v

6 Fire and Explosion Hazards Heat Light and Glare Radioactivity Vibrations Outdoor Storage in Residential Zones Liquid, Solid, and Hazardous Wastes Noise Enforcement Part 4 Supplemental Use Regulations Article 25. Supplemental Use Regulations Purpose Accessory Uses and Structures Alternative Energy Structures Animal Keeping Child Care Facilities Drive-Through Facilities Emergency Shelters Permanent Home Occupations Large Retail Projects Live/Work Units Kennels Marijuana Dispensaries Mobile Home Parks Oil and Gas Extraction Storage or Disposal of Well Stimulation Byproducts Prohibited Outdoor Displays and Sales Public/Mini Storage Recycling Collection Facilities Residential Generator Noise Second Units Heavy Equipment Storage in the VLDR (Very Low Density Residential) Zone Heavy Equipment Storage in the RCR (Rural Country Residential) and FCR (Foothill Country Residential) Zones Temporary Uses Winery, Olive Oil, Fruit and Nut, Micro-Brewery and Micro-Distillery Production Facilities Special Events Facilities Article 26. Telecommunication Facilities vi

7 Purpose Applicability Exemptions Permits Required Application Submittal and Review General Requirements Standards for Zones Standards for Types of Facilities Co-Location Facilities Terms of Approval Performance Securities Facility Removal Part 5 Land Use and Development Approval Procedures Article 27. Permit Application and Review Purpose Review and Decision-Making Authority Application Preparation and Filing Application Fees Initial Review of Application Project Evaluation and Staff Reports Environmental Review Applications Deemed Withdrawn Article 28. Zoning Clearances Purpose Applicability Review Authority Review and Action Public Notice and Hearing Conditions of Approval Article 29. Administrative Permits Purpose Applicability Review Authority Application Submittal, Review, and Action Public Notice and Hearing Conditions of Approval Post-Decision Procedures Article 30. Reserved vii

8 Article 31. Conditional Use and Minor Use Permits Purpose Applicability Review Authority Application Submittal and Review Public Notice and Hearing Findings Conditions of Approval Post-Decision Procedures Annual Inspection Article 32. Variances and Minor Variances Purpose Applicability Review Authority Application Submittal and Review Public Notice and Hearing Findings Conditions of Approval Precedent Post-Decision Procedures Article 33. Reasonable Accommodations Purpose Applicability Review Authority Application Submittal and Review Criteria for Decision Conditions of Approval Post-Decision Procedures Article 34. Post-Decision Procedures Purpose Effective Date of Permits, Approvals, and Legislative Actions Signature Required Performance Guarantees Changes to an Approved Project Time Limits and Extensions Resubmittals Certificates of Occupancy Permits to Run with the Land Permit Revocation or Modification viii

9 Part 6 Zoning Ordinance Administration Article 35. Administrative Responsibility Purpose Planning Agency Board of Supervisors Planning Commission Zoning Administrator Department of Development Services Article 36. Public Notice and Hearings Purpose Notice of Hearing Scheduling of Hearing Hearing Procedure Recommendation by Planning Commission Decision and Notice Effective Date of Decision Article 37. Appeals and Calls for Review Purpose Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction Filing and Processing of Appeals Calls for Review Judicial Review Article 38. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Purpose Initiation Application Planning Commission Hearing and Action Board of Supervisors Hearing and Action Findings and Decision Effective Dates Article 39. General Plan Amendments Purpose Initiation Application Planning Commission Hearing and Action Board of Supervisors Hearing and Action Findings and Decision Effective Dates Timing of Amendments ix

10 Article 40. Development Agreements Purpose Applicability Review Authority Application Submittal and Review Public Notice and Hearings Planning Commission Action Board of Supervisors Action Findings Conditions of Approval Content of the Development Agreement Recordation Effect of Development Agreement Periodic Review Modification or Termination Article 41. Lot Line Adjustments Purpose Application Required Exceptions for Minimum Setbacks Exceptions for Minimum Parcel Size Part 7 Definitions Article 42. Glossary Purpose Definitions x