Sutter County Unincorporated

Building height is the vertical distance from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the building, to the highest point of the building roof, ridge, or parapet wall.

Where a parcel is covered by two or more zoning districts, the regulations of the parcel shall be consistent with the zoning district as shown on the subject portion of the parcel. If both zoning districts permit a single family residence, only one residence shall be permitted per legal parcel.

Various use type definitions with size and capacity limits.

Accessory uses and structures customarily incidental to and subordinate to the principal uses listed in this section are allowed, subject to the following: 1. Accessory uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal use. 2. Accessory uses shall not be established prior to the establishment of the principal use. 3. Accessory uses shall comply with all applicable dimensional standards of Section 1500-04-000 (Dimensional Standards) and all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.

The following uses are prohibited in all zoning districts where 'Manufacturing, Heavy' is not expressly permitted: 1. Any use that involves the storage, handling, or disposal of hazardous waste, radioactive materials, or explosive materials, except as expressly permitted by this Ordinance. 2. Any use that produces noise, dust, fumes, odors, light, or vibrations that are detectable beyond the property line, except as expressly permitted by this Ordinance. 3. Any use that is not expressly permitted by this Ordinance or that is determined by the Zoning Administrator to be substantially similar to a use that is not permitted in the applicable zoning district.

Minimum Lot Area per General Plan Density; Setbacks front 25 ft, side 10 ft, rear 25 ft; Building height 35 ft; Fences max 7 ft; Airports limited to public use.

non-illuminated historic identification plaques as approved by the Board of Supervisors are permitted... shall not exceed two square feet in size.

In the zone districts within which they are permitted, Large and Small Recycling Collection Facilities ... shall comply with the following criteria:

The storage of such vehicles shall be accessory and incidental to an established and occupied single-family residence.

The following types of temporary uses may be conducted without approval of a Zoning Clearance or Use Permit: ...

Mini-wind energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts. Small wind energy systems are permitted ... in the Agriculture (AG), Ranchette (RAN), Estate Residential (ER), General Commercial (GC), Commercial Industrial (CM), Light Industrial (M-1), General Industrial (M-2) and Public (P) zoning districts.

All parking areas and associated landscaping, lighting and screening shall comply with the design criteria for the applicable zoning district. All parking areas shall be permanently maintained free of weeds, litter and debris.

Bicycle Parking shall be provided in addition to vehicle parking as follows: Multi-family residential use types. One bicycle parking space per every three units.

A minimum of one loading space (dock or parking space) shall be provided for all commercial and industrial use types in excess of 10,000 square feet that require a loading space, plus one additional space for every additional 20,000 square feet of floor area, up to a maximum of four loading spaces required.

Within all Commercial and Employment Districts and all proposed development in the Sutter Pointe Specific Plan Area, no building permit shall be issued for new construction, construction resulting in an increase in occupancy load by 10% or more, or an increase in parking demand by 10% or more unless the owner of the property has dedicated necessary rights-of-way and easements required for street and utility purposes.

The standards in this Chapter apply to signs within all zones and are intended to be maximum standards.

One sign no more than six square feet in area and six feet in height shall be permitted for each street frontage.

When the Development Services Department determines that additional information is required and the application is not made complete within six months of application submittal, the application shall be deemed withdrawn...

Public notification signs ... Sign Size: Minimum: 4 ft tall × 4 ft wide; Maximum: 4 ft tall × 8 ft wide ... Illumination: Not permitted

Any permit granted under this Zoning Code is valid for 24 months from its issuance.