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Carmichael Creek NPA

Sacramento County Zoning Code
Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance

Section titled “Sacramento County Zoning Code Carmichael Creek Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance”

Adopted April 6, 1988
NPA 5-34-1
Adopted by ZMA #4780 (County-Initiated Rezone)

534-10. PURPOSE.

Section titled “534-10. PURPOSE.”

It is the purpose of the Board of Supervisors in adopting this Neighborhood Preservation Area Ordinance to preserve and protect the unique semi-rural residential character of the neighborhood described in Exhibit “A” and to further the purposes of the Carmichael Community Plan.

534-11. APPLICABILITY.

Section titled “534-11. APPLICABILITY.”

The provisions of this Article shall apply to those properties described in Section 534-16. Unless otherwise specified in this Article, provisions of Title I, II, III of this Code shall apply.

534-12. EXHIBITS.

Section titled “534-12. EXHIBITS.”

Section 534-16, described as property regulated by this Section and adopted by Ordinance, is incorporated herein and made a part of this Article.

534-13. PERMITTED USES.

Section titled “534-13. PERMITTED USES.”

Those uses provided for by the underlying land use zones as defined in Section 201-02, Table I of this Code shall be permitted and conditionally permitted in the area described in Section 534-16.

534-14. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

Section titled “534-14. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.”

The uses, conditions, and development standards applicable to the underlying zone shall be applicable to the property described in Exhibit “A”.

534-15. FINDINGS.

Section titled “534-15. FINDINGS.”

During the public hearings on this ordinance, the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors determined that:

  1. The area described in Section 534-16 is largely developed with single-family residential uses, which include agriculture, rural and open space.
  2. The residential neighborhoods located in the area described in Section 534-16 are a long standing use in the area and have established boundaries and cohesion typical of such neighborhoods.
  3. It is in the best interest of the residents of the area described in Exhibit "A" and the County of Sacramento that the semi-rural residential character of the existing neighborhoods be preserved, protected and maintained, by restricting development not consistent with the existing zoning designations.
  4. The area described in Section 534-16 is of adequate size for development of projects pursuant to the terms of this ordinance, and the regulations contained herein will not constitute the granting of a special privilege nor deprivation of property rights.
  5. This ordinance is consistent with the intent of the Carmichael Community Plan goals and objectives for preserving as much of the semi-rural open space as possible.

534-16.

Section titled “534-16.”

Map of the Carmichael Creek NPA