Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the agricultural exclusive (AE) district is to provide for the preservation and protection of important agricultural lands that are being used for the commercial production of agricultural commodities, and that constitute economic units. For the purposes of this section, an economic unit shall mean land that is capable of sustaining agricultural operations under normal management by generating agricultural income sufficient to cover all expenses, and that is large enough to make efficient use of all required labor and equipment. It is intended that the AE district shall:

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the AE zone as provided by Section 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. The maximum density for single-family dwellings in the AE zone shall be one unit per parcel of the minimum lot area required by subsection C of this section (Minimum Parcel Size), except where additional units are approved pursuant to Sections 17.56.230 (Single-family dwellings, density), or 17.56.200 (Secondary dwellings).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the AE zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the farm (F) zone is to provide areas for the conduct of commercial agricultural operations that can also accommodate necessary services to support agricultural uses, together with residential land uses at low population densities.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the F zone as provided by Section 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. The maximum density for single-family dwellings in the F zone shall be one unit per parcel of the minimum lot area required by subsection C of this section (Minimum Parcel Size), except where additional units are approved pursuant to Sections 17.56.230 (Single-family dwellings, density), or 17.56.200 (Secondary dwellings).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the F zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The forestry (FOR) zone is intended to designate portions of the mountainous areas of Placer County where the primary land uses will relate to the growing and harvesting of timber and other forest products, together with public and commercial recreational uses.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the FOR zone as provided by Section 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the FOR zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements.

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the open space (O) district is to protect important open space lands within Placer County by limiting allowable land uses to low intensity agricultural, fish and wildlife habitat, and public recreational uses, with structural development being restricted to accessory structures necessary to support the primary allowed uses, and critical public facilities.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the O zone as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the O zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent.

State Law Requirements. In addition to the provisions of this section, the requirements of California Government Code Section 51100 et seq. shall also apply to all timberland production zones.

Requirements for Establishment of Timberland Production Zoning. Owners of timberland not included on state Lists A or B (California Government Code Section 51110 and Section 51110.1, respectively) may request rezoning of property to the TPZ district as follows, and as provided in Section 17.60.090 (Ordinance amendments and rezonings):

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the TPZ zone as provided by Section 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables).

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the TPZ zone, except where otherwise provided by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the water influence (W) district is to identify areas suitable for the development and operation of water-oriented, public and private recreational and commercial uses and facilities, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the W zone district pursuant to Section 17.06.050 (Land use and permit tables), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter, provided that each proposed use is also allowed in the zone district immediately adjacent to the subject site that is inland of the water body to which the W district is applied.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the W zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Zone District Special Standards. Proposed commercial uses shall be designed and constructed so that they will not be located over the water measured at the high water line.

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the commercial planned development (CPD) zone district is to designate areas appropriate for mixed use development projects, office parks, and other similar developments, where excellence in site planning and building design are important objectives.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the CPD zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter. See also subsection C of this section for permit requirements where a proposed site is to be subdivided.

Permit Requirements for Property to be Subdivided. Subdivision in the CPD zone requires approval of a conditional use permit in addition to a subdivision map as set forth in Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions). In cases where the CUP is approved for the overall subdivision of a shopping center/office park, individual uses proposed later are subject to zoning clearance (Section 17.06.040) instead of the permit requirements shown in subsection B of this section. Conversion of existing structures within the CPD zone district to condominium ownership shall occur only after a CUP is first approved and all requirements of the CUP and any applicable portions of Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) are satisfied.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the CPD zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The general commercial zone district is intended to provide areas for the continued use, enhancement, and new development of retail, personal service, entertainment, office and related commercial uses that will attract patrons from all areas of the community and region. The C2 district will be located mainly along major transportation corridors.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the C2 zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the C2 zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The heavy commercial (C3) zone district provides areas for intensive service commercial uses primarily of a nonretail nature, some of which require outdoor storage or activity areas. Limited retail and office uses are allowed to the extent that they are compatible with the heavy commercial uses.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the C3 zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.050 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the C3 zone, except where otherwise provided by Articles 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The highway services district provides areas for commercial uses and services oriented toward the traveling public. Such areas are located along major traffic corridors at principal intersections.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the HS zone district as provided by Section 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the HS zone, except where otherwise provided by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The purpose of the mixed use community district ("MU district") is to provide a balanced mix of residential and employment opportunities to create focal points of activity in the form of mixed use centers, nodes, or corridors. The MU district is intended to provide neighborhood-scaled pedestrian-oriented mixed use centers and corridors with a range of residential, retail, service, and office uses that are compatible with adjacent development. The MU district supports service, commercial, employment, and housing needs of established and growing communities. The MU district standards create efficient use of land and public services, foster a mix of housing and employment opportunities, provide transportation options and reduce reliance on the automobile, provide business services close to major employment centers, and ensure compatibility of mixed use developments with the surrounding area.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the MU district as provided by Section 17.06.050, subject to the land use permit and minimum lot area shown for each use, applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the MU district, except where otherwise provided by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The neighborhood commercial district is intended to provide areas for small-scale, day-to-day convenience shopping and services for residents of the immediate neighborhood, which encourages pedestrian and bicycle access, and which is planned and designed to be compatible with surrounding residential areas.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the C1 zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.

Minimum Parcel Size. Each parcel proposed for development or a new land use, and each new parcel proposed in a subdivision shall comply with the following provisions and Section 17.54.040 (Minimum parcel size). New parcels proposed in a subdivision shall also satisfy all applicable provisions of Chapter 16 of this code (Subdivisions).

Residential Density. Allowed density for multifamily residential development shall be established by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation.

Site Development Standards. The following requirements shall apply to all new development in the C1 zone, except where otherwise provided by Article 17.54 (General Development Standards) or 17.56 (Specific Use Requirements) for a particular use or situation. Proposed buildings and structures shall be designed and constructed to satisfy the following setback, site coverage, and height limit requirements:

Purpose and Intent. The office and professional district is intended primarily for the development and operation of professional and administrative offices and personal services, rather than retail trade. New development in such areas is intended to be planned and designed so as to be relatively compatible with residential uses.

Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The following land uses are allowed in the OP zone district as provided by Sections 17.06.030 et seq. (Allowable land uses and permit requirements), subject to the land use permit shown for each use, any applicable specific standards, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.