§ 1500-01-020. Purpose

The purpose of this Zoning Code is to implement the Sutter County General Plan, and to protect and promote the health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of those living, working and visiting the County. The Zoning Code is intended to:

A.

Classify, designate, and regulate the use of buildings, structures and the land within the County pursuant to the vision, goals, policies and programs of the General Plan;

B.

Preserve and enhance the appearance, character, and rural lifestyle of the County and ensure compatible, orderly, efficient, high quality and beneficial growth;

C.

Protect valuable agricultural lands and maintain a viable agricultural industry;

D.

Support appropriate and vibrant economic development and diversification;

E.

Conserve the County's environmental and non-renewable resources;

F.

Protect and enhance the social and economic stability and value of land uses in the County that conform with the General Plan;

G.

Provide an appropriate balance of regulatory certainty and flexibility; and

H.

Facilitate efficient review of development proposals and other requests that are consistent with the General Plan and this Zoning Code.