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Shasta County Unincorporated
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

28 - INTERIM RURAL RESIDENTIAL I-R DISTRICT

17.28.010 - Purpose.

The interim rural residential (I-R) district is to be applied to urban residential or suburban residential areas, on an interim basis, where it is apparent that more intensive urban or suburban development is imminent, or will occur when urban services become available. In these cases, a holding district is needed during the transition period from rural to urban or suburban land uses. This district is consistent with the urban residential (UR) and suburban residential (SR) general plan land use designations and is governed by the conditions described by Policy CO-k of the general plan.

(Ord. 99-4 § 2, 1999: Ord. 94-4 § 25, 1994: prior code § 5.02.130 (A))

17.28.020 - Permitted uses.

The following uses are permitted outright in the I-R district:

A.

One-family residence;

B.

Agricultural uses; provided that, the lot contains one acre of gross area, and

1.

Animal husbandry does not exceed the following number and type of animals per one-half acre:

a.

One horse, mule, steer or similar sized animal, or

b.

Three goats, sheep, swine, llamas, alpacas or similar sized animals, or

c.

Three adult emus, rheas, ostriches or similar sized birds, or

d.

Twenty-five turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits or similar sized animals,

e.

Unlimited fish, frogs, worms or similar sized animals.

2.

Animals shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, as provided in Section 6.04.050, and in a manner as to not become a nuisance, as provided in Section 6.04.060;

3.

The keeping of beehives and the selling of bee products resulting from the keeping of bees in accordance with Chapter 6.08 and applicable state laws;

C.

Sale of agricultural products grown on the premises;

D.

Second one-family residence subject to the provisions of Section 17.88.135;

E.

Supportive housing;

F.

Transitional housing;

G.

One Accessory dwelling unit when the lot has a primary dwelling unit (see Section 17.88.132);

H.

Small family day care home;

I.

Residential care facility serving six or fewer residents.

(Ord. 2003-1 § 12, 2003; Ord. 99-4 § 3, 1999; prior code § 5.02.130 (B))

(Ord. No. 2018-01, § 12, 7-17-2018)

17.28.025 - Uses requiring a zoning permit.

The following uses are permitted in the I-R district if a zoning permit is issued, and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.170 through 17.88.196:

A.

Home occupation with no customer vehicle trips;

B.

Guest house.

(Ord. 99-4 § 4, 1999; Ord. 95-3 § 29, 1995)

(Ord. No. 2018-01, § 12, 7-17-2018)

17.28.030 - Uses requiring an administrative permit.

The following uses are permitted in the I-R district if an administrative permit is issued, and subject to the provisions of Sections 17.88.200 through 17.88.235:

A.

Home occupation with customer vehicle trips;

B.

Large family day care home;

C.

Family care residence;

D.

Bed and breakfast guest facility;

E.

Boardinghouse.

(Ord. 2003-1 § 13, 2003; Ord. 99-4 § 5, 1999; Ord. 95-3 § 30, 1995: Ord. 378-1656 § 1 (part), 1992; prior code § 5.02.130 (C))

(Ord. No. 2018-01, § 12, 7-17-2018)

17.28.040 - Uses requiring a use permit.

The following uses are permitted in the I-R district if a use permit is issued:

A.

Animals in numbers exceeding those permitted in Section 17.28.020 (B)(1);

B.

Dog kennel;

C.

Group home serving seven or more residents;

D.

Golf courses;

E.

Wholesale nursery or greenhouse;

F.

Commercial riding stable or riding academy;

G.

Church;

H.

Day care center;

I.

Residential care facility serving more than six residents.

(Ord. 99-4 § 6, 1999; Ord. 95-3 § 31, 1995; prior code § 5.02.130 (D))

(Ord. No. 2018-01, § 12, 7-17-2018)

17.28.050 - Other permitted uses.

Other uses permitted in the I-R district are:

A.

The uses allowed by, and subject to the provisions of, Sections 17.88.010 through 17.88.110 and 17.88.130 through 17.88.150;

B.

Other uses found to be similar in character and impact to those listed in Sections 17.28.020 and 17.28.040, as determined in accordance with Section 17.94.030.

(Prior code § 5.02.130 (E))

17.28.060 - Site development standards.

The following site development standards apply in the I-R district:

A.

Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area requirement is five acres, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.010;

B.

Yards. The following yard requirements apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.020:

1.

Front, thirty feet,

2.

Side, thirty feet,

3.

Rear, thirty feet;

C.

Maximum Structural Height. The following structural height restrictions apply, except as otherwise provided in Section 17.84.030:

1.

Main building, thirty feet,

2.

Accessory building:

a.

If less than fifty feet from any property line: twenty feet;

b.

If at least fifty feet, but less than seventy feet, from any property line: twenty-five feet;

c.

If at least seventy feet, but less than ninety feet, from any property line: thirty feet;

d.

If at least ninety feet from any property line: thirty-five feet.

D.

Parking. Parking requirements are as specified in Chapter 17.86.

(Ord. 2003-1 § 14, 2003; Ord. 99-4 § 7, 1999; prior code § 5.02.130 (F))