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Commercial, Office, Industrial, & Airport Development
For any non-residential development, the first step is to find the zoning for your property. Zoning
regulates what uses can go where and the development standards to which new development must be built. Development standards refer to the height, lot coverage, parking standards, tree shading or landscaping requirements, and setback requirements that apply within a particular zone. If a proposed project is of a different use or standard than is normally allowed within a particular zone, the applicant may need to request a variance or a special permit. Otherwise, the property may require a zone change. The purpose of establishing zoning designations within a community is to ensure that neighboring land uses are compatible with one another. Residential uses, for example, generally are not compatible with industrial uses.
What Is Your Zoning?
To find out zoning information on your property, you may do one of the following:
- Download the Zoning Map
- Visit Interactive City Map
- Contact the Community Development Department at (530) 879-6800
- Send an email to zoning@chicoca.gov
Allowed Uses and Development Standards by Zoning District
Once you have determined your zoning, click on the link below to access the Allowed Use Table and General Development Standards (e.g., setbacks, minimum lot size) for your property.
- Residential Zones - Refer to Division IV Chapter 19.42
- Office Zones & Commercial Zones - Refer to Division IV Chapter 19.44
- Manufacturing/ Industrial Zones - Refer to Division IV Chapter 19.46
- Airport Zones - Refer to Division IV Chapter 19.48
- What is an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)?
- What land uses are allowed on my property?
- What are my building setbacks?
- Can my property be rezoned?
- Can I subdivide my property?
- How do I determine the location of my property line?
- What are the City’s parking requirements?
- What are the City’s landscaping requirements?
- What are the City’s sign requirements?
What is an Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN)?
An Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) is a 12-digit number that is found on your tax bill or tax receipt. Each parcel of land has its own unique number that identifies the property’s location within the County. If you have a physical address, we can obtain your parcel number for you or you can access it on-line using the Interactive City Map feature of the City’s website.
