Mariposa County Unincorporated

Bed and breakfast and vacation rental establishments (residential transient occupancy facilities) shall be considered permitted in all principal zones, except the M-1 and M-2 zones.

The following land uses are prohibited in all zoning districts: Medical marijuana dispensaries; The collective or cooperative cultivation of marijuana; The cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes by person(s) not residing on the property on a permanent basis.

Transitional and supportive housing shall be a permitted use in any zone district in which residential uses are permitted. Transitional and supportive housing shall only be subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zone district.

Special event facilities as defined in Chapter 17.148 of this title are allowed in the MH, MT, MG, MP and GF zones subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section.

Special event facilities as defined in Chapter 17.148 of this title are allowed in the MH, MT, MG, MP and GF zones subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section.

Special event facilities as defined in Chapter 17.148 of this title are allowed in the MH, MT, MG, MP and GF zones subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section.

Special event facilities as defined in Chapter 17.148 of this title are allowed in the MH, MT, MG, MP and GF zones subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section.

Special event facilities as defined in Chapter 17.148 of this title are allowed in the MH, MT, MG, MP and GF zones subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section.

Such uses are also allowed in the AE zone, subject to the limits and standards set forth in this section, except such uses are not allowed on parcels encumbered by a Land Conservation Act (LCA) or Williamson Act contract.

All uses may be considered for structures or buildings included on the List of Historical Resources in Mariposa (or eligible to be on the List of Historical Resources in Mariposa as determined by the Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission, which may require documentation), with the exception of permitted uses, regardless of the primary land use or zone within which the structure is located subject to the following provisions:

All uses may be considered for structures or buildings included on the List of Historical Resources in Mariposa (or eligible to be on the List of Historical Resources in Mariposa as determined by the Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission, which may require documentation), with the exception of permitted uses, regardless of the primary land use or zone within which the structure is located subject to the following provisions:

The purpose of the conditional use permit is to allow the proper integration of uses into the community... Conditional use permits may be issued... upon conditions designated by the planning commission.

The purpose of the use permit determination is to allow the proper integration of uses into a TPA without an adopted specific plan...

Within areas designated as a TPA where specific land use policies have not been developed... the land use regulations of the Rural Residential Zone (RRZ) ... shall apply as interim land use regulations.

Front yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 25% of minimum requirements. Side and rear yard setbacks may be reduced by not more than 40% of minimum requirements, but no closer than 3 feet to any property line. Height of structures may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted height. Sign area may be increased by not more than 10% of maximum permitted area. Parking spaces may be reduced in number by 10% of the required parking but not to exceed three spaces.

The board shall not approve the development agreement unless it finds that the agreement: 1. Is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the general plan and any applicable specific plan; 2. Is compatible with the uses authorized in and the regulations prescribed for, the land use zone(s) in which the real property is located; 3. Is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land use practices; 4. Will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of persons residing in the immediate area nor be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the county as a whole; 5. Will not adversely affect the orderly development or property or the preservation of property values; 6. Is consistent with the provisions of Government Code sections 65864 through 65869.5.

Any conditional use permit or variance shall be null and void if not used and/or fully implemented within three (3) years from date of approval thereof, unless the approval authority finds and stipulates in its original approval that a different time limit is necessary...

It is the policy of the county of Mariposa to provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation in its application of zoning standards and other land use regulations, policies and procedures to ensure equal access to housing.

Accessory dwelling: 'Accessory dwelling' means either an attached or detached dwelling unit which provides potential living facilities for one or more persons. Included are caretaker quarters.

No parcel of real property in a RRZ shall be divided or split into two (2) or more parcels by voluntary transfer, court action or other conveyance where any one (1) of the parcels so created will be less than two and one-half (2 1/2) acres in gross area. No parcel or lot shall be divided below five (5) acres without establishment of a community sewer system.