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Title 18 — Zoning

Chapter 18.62 — O-D PRIMITIVE AREA DISTRICT

Lassen County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Lassen County

§ 18.62.010. Intent.

The O-D district is intended to provide for protection and enhancement of primitive areas and areas of significant natural importance or value within the county, and to ensure that the uses permitted are not subject to intrusion by noncompatible uses. No permanent structures for human habitation or shelter shall be allowed.

(Ord. 467 § 34, 1984)

§ 18.62.020. Applicability.

The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all O-D districts and shall be subject to Chapters 18.102 through 18.108 of this title. (Ord. 467 § 34, 1984)

§ 18.62.030. Uses allowed by right.

Uses allowed by right in an O-D district:

  • (1) Agricultural uses;

  • (2) Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational pursuits;

  • (3) Mineral exploration, but not the removal of minerals, earth, or construction materials;

(4) Timber production and harvesting. (Ord. 467 § 34, 1984)

§ 18.62.040. Uses allowed by use permit.

Uses allowed by use permit in an O-D district:

  • (1) Excavation of minerals, earth or construction materials, whether or not any such excavated minerals, earth or construction materials are intended for use or disposal off site;

  • (2) Hydroelectric power plants. (Ord. 467 § 34, 1984; Ord. 467-R § 2, 1994)

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▸ Contents — Lassen County Zoning Code
Lassen County Zoning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.02 — TITLE
    2. Chapter 18.04 — ADOPTION OF ZONING PLAN
    3. Chapter 18.06 — EFFECT AND PURPOSE OF THE ZONING PLAN
    4. Chapter 18.08 — DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 18.10 — ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS/MAPS
    6. Chapter 18.12 — EFFECT OF ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 18.14 — DEFINITIONS
    8. Chapter 18.16 — A-1 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    9. Chapter 18.18 — A-2 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 18.20 — A-3 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    11. Chapter 18.22 — R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    12. Chapter 18.24 — R-2 LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 18.26 — R-3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    14. Chapter 18.28 — C-H HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    15. Chapter 18.30 — C-L LOCAL CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    16. Chapter 18.32 — C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    17. Chapter 18.33 — C-R COMMERCIAL-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
    18. Chapter 18.36 — C-1 RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT
    19. Chapter 18.38 — C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    20. Chapter 18.39 — B-P BUSINESS PARK
    21. Chapter 18.40 — M-L LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    22. Chapter 18.42 — M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    23. Chapter 18.44 — M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    24. Chapter 18.46 — M INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
    25. Chapter 18.48 — P.U.D. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
    26. Chapter 18.50 — P-C PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
    27. Chapter 18.52 — F-R FOREST RECREATION DISTRICT
    28. Chapter 18.54 — R-S RESORT DISTRICT
    29. Chapter 18.55 — M-R MOUNTAIN RESORT DISTRICT
    30. Chapter 18.56 — O-C-B PUBLIC CAMPGROUND/BOATING/BEACH DISTRICT
    31. Chapter 18.58 — I-1 INSTITUTIONAL USE DISTRICT
    32. Chapter 18.60 — O-H HISTORICAL SITE DISTRICT
    33. Chapter 18.62 — O-D PRIMITIVE AREA DISTRICT
    34. Chapter 18.64 — O-S OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
    35. Chapter 18.66 — E-A EXCLUSIVE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
    36. Chapter 18.68 — U-C UPLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    37. Chapter 18.69 — U-C-2 UPLAND CONSERVATION/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT …
    38. Chapter 18.70 — T-P-Z TIMBER PRODUCTION ZONE DISTRICT
    39. Chapter 18.72 — A-F AGRICULTURAL FOREST DISTRICT
    40. Chapter 18.74 — H-R HYDROELECTRIC DISTRICT
    41. Chapter 18.76 — Y-C AIRPORT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
    42. Chapter 18.78 — AA ACCESSORY ANIMAL COMBINING DISTRICT
    43. Chapter 18.80 — A AGRICULTURAL COMBINING DISTRICT
    44. Chapter 18.82 — A-P AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE COMBINING DISTRICT
    45. Chapter 18.84 — B BUILDING SITE COMBINING DISTRICT
    46. Chapter 18.85 — C CAMPING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY OUTSIDE DESIGNAT…
    47. Chapter 18.86 — D DESIGN COMBINING DISTRICT
    48. Chapter 18.88 — F FLOODPLAIN COMBINING DISTRICT
    49. Chapter 18.90 — G GEOTHERMAL COMBINING DISTRICT
    50. Chapter 18.92 — H HIGHWAY COMBINING DISTRICT
    51. Chapter 18.94 — NH NATURAL HABITAT COMBINING DISTRICT
    52. Chapter 18.96 — P-S PUBLIC SAFETY COMBINING DISTRICT
    53. Chapter 18.97 — P-S-A PUBLIC SAFETY AIRPORT COMBINING DISTRICT
    54. Chapter 18.98 — T TRAILER COURT DISTRICTS
    55. Chapter 18.100 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
    56. Chapter 18.102 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
    57. Chapter 18.104 — PARKING REGULATIONS
    58. Chapter 18.106 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    59. Chapter 18.108 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS
    60. Chapter 18.110 — VARIANCES
    61. Chapter 18.112 — USE PERMITS
    62. Chapter 18.114 — CERTIFICATE OF CONDITIONAL USE
    63. Chapter 18.116 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
    64. Chapter 18.117 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    65. Chapter 18.118 — DESIGN REVIEW
    66. Chapter 18.120 — NONCONFORMING USES
    67. Chapter 18.122 — INTERPRETIVE ACTION
    68. Chapter 18.124 — PROCEDURES FOR PRECISE ZONING AND AMENDMENTS
    69. Chapter 18.126 — ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL PROCEDURES, PENALTIES
    70. Chapter 18.132 — AIRPORT APPROACHES— SUSANVILLE, WESTWOOD, HER…
    71. Chapter 18.134 — AIRPORT APPROACHES—ADIN AIRPORT
    72. Chapter 18.136 — AIRPORT APPROACHES—SPALDING TRACT AIRPORT
    73. Chapter 18.138 — OPEN SPACE ZONING
    74. Chapter 18.142 — DYER MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE (MEASURE V)

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