CHAPTER 17 - ZONING ORDINANCE#

CHAPTER 17.01 - ADOPTION OF ZONING PLAN#

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CHAPTER 17.02 - PURPOSE OF ADOPTION OF ZONING PLAN#

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CHAPTER 17.03 - NATURE OF ZONING PLAN#

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CHAPTER 17.04 - ESTABLISHMENT AND DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.05 - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.06 - EFFECT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.07 - "U" DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.08 - INDEX MAP#

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CHAPTER 17.09 - SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS#

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CHAPTER 17.10 - DEFINITIONS#

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CHAPTER 17.11 - UNCLASSIFIED OR "U" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.13 - AGRICULTURAL OR "A" DISTRICT#AP

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CHAPTER 17.13A - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT OR "AP" DISTRICT#

17.13A.010 - General description.#

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17.13A.020 - List of uses permitted in an agricultural preserve district.#

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17.13A.030 - List of uses permitted on a parcel only after obtaining a use permit.#

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17.13A.040 - Accessory buildings and uses.#

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17.13A.050 - Minimum parcel area.#

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17.13A.060 - Building height.#

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17.13A.070 - Front yard setback.#

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17.13A.080 - Side yard setback.#

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17.13A.090 - Rear yard setback.#

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17.13A.100 - Contract eligibility.#

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17.13A.110 - Criteria for inclusion.#

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17.13A.120 - Notice of nonrenewal.#

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17.13A.130 - Cancellation.#

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17.13A.140 - Recordation.#

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CHAPTER 17.14 - AGRICULTURE-FOREST DISTRICT OR "A-F" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.14A - TIMBERLAND PRODUCTION DISTRICT OR "TPZ" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.15 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL OR RR DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.16 - SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT OR R-1#

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CHAPTER 17.17 - DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OR R-2 DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.18 - MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT OR "R-3" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.18A - RESIDENTIAL-OFFICE OR "R-O" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.20 - RETAIL COMMERCIAL OR "C-1" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.21 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL OR "C-2" DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.22A - HEAVY COMMERCIAL OR C-3 DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.23 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS OR "I" DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.24 - SPECIFIC UNIT DEVELOPMENT SUD DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.28 - SPECIAL BUILDING SITE AREAS OR "B" DISTRICTS#

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CHAPTER 17.29 - PUBLIC FACILITIES OR "PF" DISTRICT#

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CHAPTER 17.29A - CRITICAL WATER RESOURCE OVERLAY ZONE "CWR"#

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CHAPTER 17.29B - FLOOD HAZARD FH ZONING DISTRICT OR FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE#

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CHAPTER 17.29C - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND PRESERVATION: SPECIAL TREATMENT ST#

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CHAPTER 17.30 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS#

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CHAPTER 17.30A - SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION#

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CHAPTER 17.30B - PROVISIONS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AND COTTAGE INDUSTRY#

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CHAPTER 17 - ZONING CODE#

CHAPTER 17 30C - MINIMUM LOT SIZE#

CHAPTER 17 30D - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES#

CHAPTER 17 30E - APPLICATION PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS#

CHAPTER 17 31 - VARIANCES#

CHAPTER 17 32 - USE PERMITS#

CHAPTER 17 33 - NONCONFORMING USES#

CHAPTER 17 33A - NONCONFORMING LOTS OF RECORD#

CHAPTER 17 34 - HEARINGS AND APPEALS#

CHAPTER 17 35 - AMENDMENTS#

CHAPTER 17 36 - ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL PROCEDURES, PENALTIES#

CHAPTER 17 37 - REPEALING#

CHAPTER 17 38 - VALIDITY#

CHAPTER 17 39 - REFERENCE#

CHAPTER 17 40 - ENACTMENT#

CHAPTER 17 41 - MARIJUANA CANNABIS DISPENSARIES#

CHAPTER 17 43 - COMMERCIAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION REGULATIONS#

CHAPTER 17 43A - WHOLESALE CANNABIS NURSERIES AND RESALE OF AUXILIARY NURSERY PRODUCTS#

CHAPTER 17 43B - DISTRIBUTION REGULATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS#

CHAPTER 17 43C - CANNABIS TESTING FACILITIES REGULATIONS#

CHAPTER 17 43D - CANNABIS NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL#

CHAPTER 17 43E - CANNABIS MICROBUSINESS#

CHAPTER 17 43F - CANNABIS MANUFACTURING#

CHAPTER 17 43G - MITIGATION MEASURES FOR ALL CANNABIS LAND USES#

CHAPTER 17 43H - CANNABIS STOREFRONT RETAIL#

CHAPTER 17 43I - CANNABIS PROCESSING#

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Trinity County Unincorporated City Zoning Code#

CHAPTER 17 13A - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE DISTRICT OR "AP" DISTRICT#

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17.13A.010 - General description.#

Agricultural preserve zoning districts are those areas of the county containing agricultural lands of at least one hundred acres which qualify for inclusion under the California Land Conservation Act (California Government Code, Section 51200 et seq.). Purpose of this zoning district is to preserve and insure the continuing utilization of lands for agricultural production purposes. To obtain the benefits of agricultural preserve zoning the property owner must enter into a contract with the county. Failure to abide by this contract will result in cancellation of the zoning and its benefits as well as severe tax penalties.

17.13A.020 - List of uses permitted in an agricultural preserve district.#

A. Agricultural packing plant.

B. Animal husbandry.

C. Apiary.

D. Aviary.

E. Dairy.

F. Grazing.

G. Forestry.

H. Hog Ranch.

I. Nursery.

J. Orchard.

K. Poultry farm.

L. Row and field crops.

M. Vineyard.

N. Other uses found to be similar in nature as determined by the planning commission.

17.13A.030 - List of uses permitted on a parcel only after obtaining a use permit.#

A. Cattle feed yard.

B. Farm labor quarters.

C. Hydroelectric power generating facilities for commercial use.

D. Kennel, breeding.

E. Labor camp.

F. Slaughterhouse.

G. Tent Camp.

17.13A.040 - Accessory buildings and uses.#

The following accessory uses are deemed to be compatible with agricultural uses provided they do not significantly detract from the use of the property for, or inhibit, agricultural uses:

A. Accessory buildings and uses normally incidental to the uses permitted.

B. Single-family dwelling.

C. Temporary labor camps, less than one year in duration, accessory to harvesting or planting operations.

D. Recreational use such as walking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, or hunting.

(Ord. No. 315-806, § 1, 1-28-14)

17.13A.050 - Minimum parcel area.#

The minimum acreage to be considered for an agricultural preserve district shall be one hundred contiguous acres. Parcels within an agricultural preserve shall not be less than forty acres, or a quarter-quarter section.§

17.13A.060 - Building height.#

The maximum building height shall be forty feet.§

17.13A.070 - Front yard setback.#

The front yard setback shall have a minimum depth of twenty feet.§

17.13A.080 - Side yard setback.#

Each side yard shall have a minimum setback of twenty feet.§

17.13A.090 - Rear yard setback.#

The rear yard setback shall be a minimum of twenty feet.§

17.13A.100 - Contract eligibility.#

Land zoned as agricultural preserve may qualify for property tax benefits conferred through a "land conservation contract" as provided by this section and the California Land Conservation Act.

Chapter 17.13A - Land Conservation Act#

17.13A.110 - Criteria for inclusion.#

The following criteria must be met before land is included in a "land conservation contract." Each parcel proposed for inclusion in a contract shall meet these criteria individually rather than collectively (i.e., merger of parcels may be required prior to inclusion):

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There shall be a capital outlay for agricultural capital improvements affixed to the land in the minimum total sum of twenty thousand dollars, excluding applicant's residence and original cost of land. The value of such capital improvements shall be made on the basis of replacement cost. Not more than twenty-five percent of such capital outlay may consist of breeding stock.

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Each parcel shall lie within an agricultural preserve. Parcels considered for contract shall not be less than forty acres, or a quarter-quarter section.

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The gross income derived from such agricultural land must be at least fifty percent of its estimated agricultural (production of food or fiber for commercial purposes) capabilities. Said estimated capabilities to be determined by the board of supervisors with assistance from appropriate advisory agencies. This clause refers to the qualifications of the applicant, and does not affect the findings of the county assessor.

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The applicant shall furnish supporting information concerning the land's agricultural capabilities and use, including gross annual income and expenses, inventory of livestock, capital improvements and such other information as the county may deem necessary in making its determination of eligibility and the payments the landowner should receive under the contract.

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Each application shall be signed by all owners and security holders of record.

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All contracts and each renewal thereof will be for a term of ten years. Each contract shall be automatically renewed annually on the renewal date, so long as notice of non-renewal has not been filed by either party.

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The initial date and the renewal date for all contracts shall be July 1.

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All applications for contract shall be submitted prior to October 1 of the year preceding the year in which the landowner desires to effectuate the contract. If the application is approved and the contract is signed prior to the lien date in any year, the contract shall be effective as of July 1 of that year. If approval is obtained upon or after the lien date, the contract shall be effective as of July of the succeeding year.

17.13A.120 - Notice of nonrenewal.#

If either the landowner or the county desires in any year not to renew the contract, that party shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the contract upon the other party in advance of the annual renewal date of the contract. Unless such written notice is served by the landowner at least ninety days prior to the renewal date or by the county at least sixty days prior to the renewal date, the contract shall be considered renewed for ten years.

17.13A.130 - Cancellation.#

Failure to utilize land zoned agricultural preserve consistent with the intent of this title as determined by the county shall be grounds for cancellation of the contract. Cancellation of the contract by the property owner shall be in accordance with the following procedures:

A sum equal to the tax savings for each and every year the contract has been in effect, plus a compounded interest component to be determined by an announced rate which has the same yield rate for long term United States Government Bonds as published by the Federal Reserve Board for each year, rounded to the nearest one-quarter percent or an amount equal to seventy percent pursuant to Chapter 7, Article 5, Paragraphs 51283 and 51283.3 of the California Government Code, whichever is greater, shall be provided to the county prior to cancellation of the contract.

17.13A.140 - Recordation.#

All contracts, cancellations of contracts, and notices of non-renewal of the contracts

shall be recorded with the county recorder.