Staff recommends rezoning 13 Rancher Airport parcels to prevent small-lot divisions
County staff proposed changing 13 parcels near Rancher Airport from Medium Density Residential to Very Low Density Residential (1-acre minimum) to ensure parcels cannot be subdivided under base zoning in contradiction to airport-compatibility rules.
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Butte County staff told the Planning Commission Sept. 24 that 13 parcels adjacent to Rancher Airport currently zoned Medium Density Residential would be reclassified to Very Low Density Residential with a 1-acre minimum. Mark Mitchell explained the parcels are in the B2 airport-compatibility zone, which imposes a 5-acre minimum under overlay rules, and that the proposed change prevents future owners from dividing property assuming higher densities allowed under the base zone.
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