Zoning Code Amendment - Short-Term Rental Ordinance (ZCA25-0005)
Summary
SCH Number
2026080439
Public Agency
Butte County
Document Title
Zoning Code Amendment - Short-Term Rental Ordinance (ZCA25-0005)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
County-initiated zoning code amendment of Butte County Code, Chapter 24, Article IV, Division 1, Section 24-172.1 "Short-Term Rental Ordinance". The proposed zoning code amendment intends to remove requirements that would restrict the use of some parcels from the use of a residential dwelling as a short-term rental. The current ordinance has been in effect for over 6 years, and it has been determined that review and update/amendment is appropriate based on the changes over the last 6 years. The updates proposed will provide more flexibility and updated terms.
The amendments include the following sections of the ordinance: Definitions, Applicability, Minor Use Permit Process, Administrative Permit Renewal Process, Short-Term Rental Restrictions, Reporting Requirements, and Standards (including occupancy limits).
Contact Information
Name
Mark Michelena
Agency Name
Butte County Development Services
Job Title
Principal Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville, Paradise, Unincorporated Area
Counties
Butte
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
State Highways
32, 70, 99, 149, 181
Railways
UPRR
Airports
All
Schools
All
Waterways
All
Township
19N
Range
4E
Section
7
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
This Zoning Code Amendment is county-wide, for any zone that allows a residential dwelling
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Common-Sense Exemption dictates that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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