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Del Norte County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

20.24 C-1 District

Neighborhood Commercial

20.24.10 Purpose

It is the intent of the county to use this C-1 zone district to recognize those types of commercial uses which have been found to be compatible with residential land uses. These uses by their nature are small, non intensive, quiet and designed to be located within a residential neighborhood. The C-1 zone district is therefore consistent with the residential designation of the county general plan land use element.

(Ord. 2023-007 § 36, 2023; Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.20 Permitted Use

A. Placement of a single-family dwelling, manufactured home, or mobile home B. Accessory dwelling units C. Junior accessory dwelling units D. Child Day Care Home, up to 14 children E. Employee housing, up to six residents as specified in the State Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17000 through 17062.5) F. Community Care Facilities for six or fewer people in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 1566.3.


(Ord. 2023-007 § 37, 2023; Ord. 2023-006 § 3 (part), 2023; Ord. 2000-003 § 2, 2000: Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.30 Uses Permitted With A Use Permit

Uses permitted with a use permit in a C-1 district shall be as follows:

  1. Small retail shops, professional offices, grocery stores and similar uses which, in the opinion of the planning commission, will not be a detriment to the neighborhood in which they are located.
  2. Social halls, fraternal lodges, churches and schools.

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.40 Building Height

The building height limit in a C-1 district shall be the same as the lowest building height limit of any adjoining residential zone district(s).

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.50 Minimum Lot Area

There shall be no minimum lot area in a C-1 district. Care shall be taken that C-1 zone districts are kept as small as possible to ensure compatibility with adjoining residential districts.

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.60 Lot Coverage

Percentage of lot coverage in a C-1 district is up to one hundred percent unless restricted by use permit or setback requirements.

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.70 Yard Setbacks

Front, rear and side yard setbacks are not required in a C-1 district except where the C-1 abuts a residential district. In such cases the setbacks shall be the same as required in the residential district.

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)

20.24.80 Parking

Adequate parking spaces shall be provided in a C-1 district. Unless otherwise specified by use permit, Chapter 20.46 (off-street parking) of this title shall determine the number of required spaces.

(Ord. 79-20 § 4 (part), 1979)