HomeMy WebLinkAboutBurn Down Letter Grisak 068-130-026 Department of Development Services Tim Snellings, Director
Pete Calarco, Assistant Director
7 County Center Drive T: 530.538.7601
Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785
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March 28, 2017
Robert A. Grisak
371 Ward Blvd
Oroville, CA 95966
Subject: Zoning Verification letter for 340 Ward Blvd, Oroville, California 95966
Dear Mr. Grisak:
The above referenced parcel, APN 068-130-026 is currently zoned Very Low Density Residential
(VLDR).
The County of Butte Zoning Code, Chapter 24, indicates a single family home is a permitted use in
the Very Low Density Residential Zone; therefore, replacement of the existing single-family home
located at 340 Ward Blvd is possible if damaged or destroyed. In addition, the VLDR zone permits
an “Accessory Dwelling Unit”, thus the residence located at 344 Ward Blvd conforms to County Code
and may be rebuilt if destroyed. Pursuant to Article 22. Nonconforming Uses and Structures, the
structure at 364 Ward Blvd is, “Legal Pre-existing Non-Conforming” (Grandfathered) because it was
constructed legally prior to need for building permits and prior to the current Zoning Ordinance.
By virtue of present zoning regulations, the two residences (340 and 344 Ward Blvd) conform to the
present VLDR zoning. 364 Ward Blvd is considered a “Legal Pre-existing Non-Conforming use” and
can be replaced within two years with the original footprint, or expanded with a Minor Use Permit,
because it was legally established in compliance with all applicable regulations in effect at the time
it was established (built before building permits).
Should you have any further questions, please contact me between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. Wednesday through Friday, at 530.538.2953 or at tweems@buttecounty.net.
Sincerely,
Tristan Weems
Assistant Planner
Encl.