The zoning code carries out the policies of the Colusa County General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures, consistent with the General Plan. This zoning code is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of residents, and businesses in the unincorporated County. More specifically, the purpose of this zoning code is to:

(a) Provide standards and guidelines for the continuing orderly growth and development that will assist in encouraging economic growth, protecting the rural and agricultural character, and providing property owners the ability to develop and optimize the use of their land;

(b) Promote the County’s agricultural character and open spaces, including view sheds, cultural and historic resources, forests, hills, and waterways;

(c) Promote proposed development and new land uses that conserve energy and natural resources;

(d) Create a comprehensive and stable pattern of land uses upon which to plan transportation, water supply, waste water, energy, and other public facilities and utilities;

(e) Promote proposed development within established communities that is designed to contribute to the character of the community, through compatible building types and appearance, attractive streetscapes, and appealing pedestrian spaces; and

(f) Promote compatibility between different types of development and land uses. (Ord. No. 765 § 2 (Exh. A) (part))