Orange County Unincorporated
Zoning districts
4 districts, grouped by category.
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3General provisions
273 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
A farmers' market shall not be subject to section 7-9-117.9, 'Special Gathering.' A temporary Use Permit is required for open air markets that shall be held no more than four (4) times per year. Ongoing open air farmers' markets are permitted subject to the approval of a Site Development Permit and compliance with all applicable requirements of this section.
Signage shall be limited to one (1) temporary sign located on-site not to exceed six (6) square feet in area.
Flower, fruit and vegetable gardening is allowed in all residential districts subject to the following performance and development requirements.
A cannabis dispensary... is expressly prohibited and not an allowable activity within any zoning district within unincorporated areas of Orange County.
The outdoor cultivation of cannabis is prohibited pursuant to the County of Orange Commercial Cannabis Activities and Outdoor Personal Cultivation Prohibition Ordinance.
A home occupation shall be conducted only within the enclosed living area of the dwelling unit. There shall be no signs.
Home occupations permitted as accessory use subject to requirements: no exterior evidence, conducted within enclosed living area, no offensive noise, max one client, no signs, maintain parking.
a maximum of three (3) dogs and a maximum of three (3) cats, over the age of four (4) months is permitted on each lot unless an animal permit issued by the County has been obtained.
Maximum of three dogs and three cats per lot. Crowing fowl only in A1. Pens/cages at least 25 feet from residential windows.
All animal service and confinement areas shall be in an air conditioned and sound-attenuated building.
All animal service and confinement areas shall be in an air conditioned and sound-attenuated building. Facilities for housing of not less than five animals shall be maintained on-site.
The installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with the applicable California Building Code(s) and shall be approved by the Building Official.
The installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with the applicable California Building Code(s) and shall be approved by the Building Official.
A small wind energy system may be installed only on parcels located outside "urbanized" areas, i.e., within the "non-urbanized" area.
Minimum lot size shall be one (1) acre. Maximum tower height shall be eighty (80) feet. Setback at least two times height from property line. No part closer than 30 feet.
Subject to the provisions of this section, the construction, installation, collocation, modification and/or operation of a wireless communications facility or transmission equipment shall be permitted in any district...
In residential or open space districts, or within 100 feet, new facilities require Use Permit. Stealth required in residential/open space, camouflage in commercial/industrial. Max fence height 6 ft, min separation 300 ft.
If compatible with the purpose and intent of the applicable zoning district, heliports/helistops are allowed subject to a Use Permit approved by the Zoning Administrator...
Heliports/helistops allowed subject to Use Permit. In residential areas, no operation between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless otherwise provided.
Drive-through facilities and drive-in/drive-thru restaurants shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards, in any commercial zoning district where they are permitted:
Source documents
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