Butte County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 24. ZONING |
Article II. Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards |
Division 2. Natural Resource Zones |
§ 24-16. Land use regulations for natural resource zones.
A.
Permitted Uses. Table 24-16-1 (Permitted Land Uses in the Natural Resource Zones) identifies land uses permitted in the natural resource zones.
TABLE 24-16-1 PERMITTED LAND USES IN THE NATURAL RESOURCE ZONES [1] [2] Key
P Permitted use, subject to Zoning Clearance
A Administrative Permit required
M Minor Use Permit required
C Conditional Use Permit required
- Use not allowedZone Applicable
RegulationsTM TPZ RC Agricultural Uses Agricultural Processing P M - Animal Grazing P P P Animal Processing - - - Animal Processing, Custom P P - Crop Cultivation P P - Feed Store - - - Intensive Animal Operations - - - Stables, Commercial C - - Stables, Private P P P Stables, Semiprivate P M [4] - Natural Resource Uses Forestry and Logging P P - Mining and Surface Mining Operations C C[4] C Oil and Gas Extraction, including reinjection wells for natural gas C C[4] - Oil and Gas Extraction, storage or disposal of Well Stimulation Byproducts - - - Section
24-167.1Timber Processing P P - Residential Uses Agricultural Worker Housing Center - - - Caretaker Quarters - - - Duplex Home - - - Home Occupations - Major M M [4] M Section 24-162 Home Occupations - Minor A A [4] A Section 24-162 Live/Work Unit - - - Mobile Home Park - - - Multiple-Family Dwelling - - - Residential Care, Large - - - Residential Care Homes, Small P P P Second Units and Accessory Dwelling Units - - - Single-Family Home P P P Short-Term Rental A - - Section 24-172.1 Community Uses Cemeteries, Private C C [4] [5] - Cemeteries, Public M M [4] [5] - Child Care Center - - - Child Day Care, Large - - - Child Day Care, Small P P P Clubs, Lodges and Private Meeting Halls - P [5] - Community Centers - - - Correctional Institutions and Facilities - - - Cultural Institutions - - - Emergency Shelter - - - Golf Courses and Country Clubs - - - Hospital - - - Medical Office and Clinic - - - Office, Governmental - - - Outdoor Education P P P Parks and Recreational Facilities C C [4] C [3] Public Safety Facilities C C [4][5] - Religious Facilities C - - Schools, Public and Private C - - Water Ski Lakes - - - Commercial Uses Adult Businesses - - - Agricultural Product Sales, On-Site - - - Agricultural Product Sales, Off-Site - - - Agricultural Support Services, General - - - Agricultural Support Services, Light - - - Animal Processing, Limited - - - Animal Services C - - Bars, Nightclubs and Lounges - - - Bed and Breakfasts M - - Commercial Recreation, Indoor - - - Commercial Recreation, Outdoor C - Construction, Maintenance and Repair Services - - - Drive-through Facility - - - Equipment Sales and Rental - - - Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site Sales, Small P P - Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site Sales, Medium M M - Firewood Storage, Processing and Off-Site/On-Site Sales, Large C C - Gas and Service Stations - - - Hotel and Motel - - - Heavy Equipment Storage P P - Section 24-173 Hunting and Fishing Clubs C C [4] C Offices, Professional - - - Nursery, Retail - - - Nursery, Wholesale P C [4] - Personal Services - - - Personal Services, Restricted - - - Public/Mini-Storage - - - Recreational Vehicle Parks - - - Restaurant - - - Retail, General - - - Retail, Large Projects Retail, Restricted - - - Vehicle Repair - - - Vehicle Sales and Rental - - - Vehicle Service and Maintenance - - - Wine, Olive Oil, Fruit and Nut, Micro-Brewery and Micro-Distillery Facilities Section 24-175 - - Industrial Uses Composting Facilities - - - Manufacturing, General - - - Manufacturing, Heavy - - - Manufacturing, Light - - - Research and Development - - - Warehousing, Wholesaling and Distribution - - - Transportation, Communication and Utility Uses Aerial Applicator and Support Services - - - Airport-Related Uses - - - Farm Airstrips - - - Freight and Truck Terminals and Yards - - - Recycling Collection Facility, Large - - - Recycling Collection Facility, Small - - - Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy - - - Recycling Processing Facility, Light - - - Reverse Vending Machine - - - Runways and Heliports - - - Telecommunications Facilities See Article 26 (Telecommunication Facilities) Utilities, Major C C [4] C Utilities, Intermediate M M [4] M Section 24-157 Utilities, Accessory A A A Section 24-157 Utilities, Minor P P P Other Uses Accessory Uses and Structures Section 24-156 Notes:
[1]
See Article 42 (Glossary) for definitions of listed land uses.
[2]
Standards in the Zoning Ordinance that apply to specific uses are identified under the column "Applicable Regulations," defined under Section 24-8G.5, and are intended to direct the reader to a section that is related to the use.
[3]
Only passive recreation with limited improvements is permitted. Allowed improvements include informational kiosks, parking areas, and other similar improvements.
[4]
No Conditional Use Permit or minor use permit shall be granted in a TPZ zone until a specific finding has been made that the proposed use is compatible with the growing and harvesting of timber and timber products, see section below.
[5]
Use allowed only if no alternative non-TPZ property available in the project area.
(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4091, § 1, 1-27-15; Ord. No. 4094, § 3, 4-21-15; Ord. No. 4134 , § 1(Att. A), 9-26-17; Ord. No. 4159 , § 1(Att. A), 3-26-19)