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BUTTE COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL BUFFER NOTIFICATION AND/OR
UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES REQUEST
Butte County requires a 300 foot buffer between neighboring agricultural operations and a residence. This
dimension is based on environmental assessments and studies. The Agricultural Commissioner may
identify unusual circumstances where the 300 foot buffer cannot be met on existing parcels.
Owner or Authorized Agent must complete the form and return with the required site plan to:
Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, 316 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
Name: Phone:
Mailing Address:
E-Mail address
Assessor’s Parcel Number: - - Permit No. ________________
Reason you believe you qualify for the unusual circumstances exception:
Owner or Authorized Agent’s signature Date
UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES DEFINITION:
An exceptional or extraordinary condition where the existing lot size or shape or an existing
improvement (well, septic systems, structures etc.) does not allow for the standard condition of a 300-
foot buffer zone.
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENT: submit 4 copies with this form
Refer to the Site Plan Submittal handout for specific requirements
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Internal Dept. Contact Info:
Env. Health Planning Building Other
Contact Person: Phone:
FORWARD THIS FORM TO PLANNING DIVISION, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR PROCESSING
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For Agricultural Commissioner office use only: (to be completed after submittal)
DISCRETIONARY PERMITS (Planning) MINISTERIAL PERMITS (Building)
Exception Recommended Exception Granted with conditions:
Exception NOT Recommended
Reason/Conditions/Specific setbacks from adjacent agricultural operations:
Agricultural Department Signature: Date: