§ 24-2. Purpose of the zoning ordinance.

A.

General. The Zoning Ordinance is adopted to implement the Butte County General Plan and to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of Butte County residents.

B.

Specific. The Zoning Ordinance is intended to:

1.

Preserve, protect, and enhance the fundamentally rural character of Butte County.

2.

Protect agricultural lands and associated industries as an important aspect of Butte County's economy.

3.

Protect sensitive environmental resources, including conservation areas, habitat for special-status species, and wetlands.

4.

Protect the county's water resources.

5.

Promote an environmentally sustainable pattern of development.

6.

Promote economic growth and the creation of jobs for Butte County residents.

7.

Allow for residential, commercial, and industrial growth in a manner consistent with Butte County's rural character.

8.

Preserve the quality of life and character of existing residential neighborhoods.

9.

Protect the public from hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, including airport-related hazards.

10.

Promote and support an efficient multi-modal transportation system.

11.

Allow for public services and facilities to adequately serve the county population.

12.

Allow for public participation in government decision-making regarding land use and development in a manner consistent with State law.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)