§ 24-39. Public housing overlay zone.

A.

Purpose. The Public Housing (-PH) overlay zone is intended to support the continued operation of existing public housing facilities and those facilities under the direct ownership, operation, control, or oversight of a governmental or quasi-governmental agency. This overlay zone is intended to support the implementation of the County's Housing Element and to support the County's agricultural labor, special needs, and low- and moderate-income housing communities. The -PH overlay zone supports a mixed-use living environment developed at a scale that is complimentary and accessory to the primary housing purposes of the site. It encourages and accommodates the development of a variety of land uses in addition to housing focused on serving the needs of on-site residents and local community populations with health care, education, recreation, and support services.

B.

Applicability. The -PH overlay zone may be applied to any parcel owned, operated, or otherwise controlled by a governmental or quasi-governmental entity within unincorporated Butte County and may be combined with the Public base zone.

C.

Use Regulations. Permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the -PH overlay zone shall be the same as the base zone, except as specified below.

1.

Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted as-of-right in the -PH overlay zone:

a.

Single- or multiple-family residential dwelling units not exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.

b.

Health clinics and health service facilities supporting the needs of on-site and local community populations served by the public entity.

c.

Education centers and facilities supporting the needs of on-site and local community populations.

d.

Religious facilities supporting the needs of on-site and local community populations.

e.

Housing and administrative offices supporting the needs of on-site and local community populations served by the public entity.

f.

Recreation facilities and structures supporting the needs of on-site and local community populations served by the public entity.

g.

Utility services and infrastructure to include water and waste disposal facilities necessary and sized to accommodate on-site utility needs.

h.

Public transit amenities.

i.

Accessory structures and uses supporting permitted uses.

2.

Minor Use Permit Required.

a.

Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the -PH overlay zone with the approval of a Minor Use Permit.

1.

Multiple-family residential dwelling units exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in height.

2.

Neighborhood Commercial (Article 7, Section 24-21B) uses of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet or less and consistent with the primary use of the site for public housing purposes.

3.

Personal Services uses, as defined under Article VII, Division 1 (Glossary), of one thousand (1,000) square feet or less and consistent with the primary use of the site for public housing purposes.

4.

Community Gardens as defined under Article VII, Division 1 (Glossary) and Animal Keeping subject to the standards for residential zones under Section 24-158 (Animal Keeping).

5.

Other similar uses determined by the Zoning Administrator to be consistent with the purpose and intent of the -PH overlay zone as allowed by Section 24-8 (Rules of Interpretation).

b.

Submittal Requirements. In addition to the submittal materials required by Article V, Division 5 (Conditional Use and Minor Use Permits), applicants shall submit all information and materials as required by the Zoning Administrator to determine compliance with the requirements of the -PH overlay zone.

3.

Use Permit Required.

a.

When Required. Any use that exceeds the limitations for a Minor Use Permit may be allowed within the -PH overlay zone subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.

b.

Submittal Requirements. In addition to the submittal materials required by Article V, Division 5 (Conditional Use and Minor Use Permits), applicants shall submit all information and materials as required by the Development Services Department to determine compliance with the requirements of the -PH overlay zone.

D.

Development and Operational Standards.

1.

Housing Density. Density within the -PH overlay zone shall be as provided under the Medium Density Residential zone, allowing up to six (6) units per acre.

2.

Parcel Size. The minimum parcel size for the -PH overlay zone is five (5) acres.

3.

Other Standards. All other standards (e.g. setbacks, height, parcel coverage) for development and uses within the -PH overlay zone are the same as the development standards that apply to the base zone.

(Ord. No. 4062, § 1, 9-10-13)