§ 24-20. Development standards for residential zones.

A.

Foothill Residential (FR Sub-Zones). The FR zone is divided into six (6) sub-zones, each with its own minimum parcel size. All standards that apply to the FR zone in general also apply to each individual sub-zone, except for minimum parcel area as specified in Table 24-20-1 (Parcel Size and Density for Residential Zones).

B.

Parcel Size and Density. Table 24-20-1 (Parcel Size and Density for Residential Zones) identifies the parcel size and density standards that apply in residential zones.

TABLE 24-20-1 PARCEL SIZE AND DENSITY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
	Parcel Area (min.) [4] [5]	Parcel Width (min.) [1] [4]	Residential Density [2]
			Min.	Max. [3]
FR-1	1 acre	65 ft.	-	1 unit per acre
FR-2	2 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 2 acres
FR-5	5 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 5 acres
FR-10	10 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 10 acres
FR-20/FCR-20	20 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 20 acres
FR-40	40 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 40 acres
RR-5	5 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 5 acres
RR-10/RCR-10	10 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 10 acres
VLDR	1 acre	65 ft.	-	1 unit per acre
VLDR-2.5	2.5 acres	65 ft.	-	1 unit per 2.5 acres
VLDCR	1 acre	65 ft.	-	1 unit per acre
LDR	13,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	-	3 units per acre
MDR	6,000 sq. ft.	50 ft.	-	6 units per acre
MHDR	3,500 sq. ft.	35 ft.	-	14 units per acre
HDR	3,500 sq. ft.	35 ft.	14 units per acre	20 units per acre
VHDR	3,500 sq. ft.	35 ft.	20 units per acre	30 units per acre

 

Notes:

[1]

A minimum forty (40) foot parcel width is permitted for cul-de-sac parcels.

[2]

Second units and accessory dwelling units are permitted in all residential zones.

[3]

In the FR, FCR, RR, RCR, LDR and VLDR zones, only one (1) primary dwelling unit and one (1) second unit is permitted per parcel, regardless of parcel size.

[4]

Applies only to the creation of new parcels through the subdivision process.

[5]

Corner parcels may exceed maximum permitted parcel area by up to ten (10) percent.

C.

Structure Setbacks and Height. Table 24-20-2 (Setback and Height Standards for Residential Zones) identifies structure setback and height standards that apply in residential zones.

TABLE 24-20-2 SETBACK AND HEIGHT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES [1]
	Standard by Zone									Additional Standards
	FR/FCR	RR/RCR	VLDR	VLDCR	LDR	MDR	MHD	HDR	VHDR
Primary Structure Setbacks (min.)
Front	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.	20 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	Article 17 (Agricultural Buffers) Article 16 (Riparian Areas) Article 12 (Setbacks Requirements and Exceptions)
Interior Side	10 ft.	10 ft.	See Table 24-20-3	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.
Street Side	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Rear	10 ft.	10 ft.	See Table 24-20-3	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.	5 ft.
Residential Setback from Orchards and Vineyards Located in Residential Zones	-	-	See Section 24-56.1
Accessory Structure Setbacks	See Section 24-156
Separation Between Structures	As required by the California Building Code
Primary Structure Height (max.)	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	35 ft.	Article 11 (Height Measurements and Exceptions)
Accessory Structure Height	See Section 24-156									Article 11 (Height Measurements and Exceptions)

 

Notes:

[1]

Additional setbacks may be required by the Butte County Fire Safe regulations and the Public Resources Code, Section 4290.

TABLE 24-20-3 PRIMARY AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS IN THE VLDR ZONE
Parcel Size (acres)	Side-Yard Setback	Rear-Yard Setback
≥ 1	20 ft.	20 ft.
<1—≥½	15 ft.	15 ft.
<½—≥¼	10 ft.	10 ft.
<¼	5 ft.	10 ft.

 

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13; Ord. No. 4105, § 1, 1-12-16 ; Ord. No. 4132 , § 1(Att. A), 9-12-17; Ord. No. 4134 , § 1(Att. A), 9-26-17)