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Butte County Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 24 of County Code)
The purpose of zoning is to specify allowed uses on parcels, development standards and to implement the policies of the General Plan. Various land uses are grouped into general categories or "zones" such as agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, etc. Each piece of property in the County is assigned a zone, or combination of “base” and “overlay” zones, listing the kinds of uses that will be allowed on that land and setting standards such as minimum lot size, maximum building height, and minimum front yard depth.
Butte County Zoning Ordinance (PDF 6.8MB) – This link provides the County’s Zoning Ordinance, with all amendments through April 24, 2018, in one document (see below to download separate chapters).
Summary of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Adopted Since November 6, 2012 (PDF - 1MB)
Table of Contents (PDF - 0.15MB)
Part 1 – Enactment and Applicability (PDF - 0.16MB)
Part 2 – Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards (PDF - 1MB)
Part 3 – General Regulations (PDF - 1.82MB)
Part 4 – Supplemental Use Regulations (PDF - 0.49MB)
Part 5 – Land Use and Development Approval Procedures (PDF - 0.79MB)
Part 6 – Zoning Ordinance Administration (PDF - 0.54MB)
Part 7 – Definitions (PDF - 0.82MB)
Butte County Zoning Map – To access parcel specific information within a zone, please refer to the County’s Parcel Lookup Tool. Explanations of the purpose of each zoning designation, allowed uses and development standards can be found in the Zoning Ordinance itself.
Zoning Ordinance Map (PDF - 8.4 mb)
Overlay Zones – These links (below) provide access to PDF maps showing overlay zones in the unincorporated portion of Butte County. Overlay zones establish standards and regulations that apply to specified areas in addition to the requirements established by the underlying “base” zone. Explanations of the purpose of each zoning designation, allowed uses and development standards can be found in the Zoning Ordinance itself. To access overlay information for specific parcels, please please refer to the County’s Parcel Lookup Tool.
Airport Compatibility Overlay Zones
Deer Herd Migration Overlay Zones
Military Airspace Overlay Zone
Need Help? The Permit Center Planner at the Development Services Department can identify zones and answer questions on the Zoning Ordinance:
Permit Center Planner: 530.522.3701, 7 County Center Drive, Oroville, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Email at: DSPlanning@buttecounty.net.
Go to Butte County General Plan Page.