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Butte County Development Services — Planning map information

Find zoning maps and official property land-use information.[1]

Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
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Official county Planning map/information function. County zoning applies to its unincorporated jurisdiction; included city maps, federal/state land and third-party reference layers do not transfer planning authority. Map access, inquiry and partial community-map limits remain stated on each service.[1]

Online services & information

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Butte zoning map, overlay maps and Parcel Lookup instructions (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

Official Development Services zoning page publishes a zoning-map PDF, unincorporated overlay-map links and the Parcel Lookup Tool. Use the ordinance for zone meanings and the Permit Center Planner for questions.

Before you start

Availability · Unincorporated overlay-map scope
These links (below) provide access to PDF maps showing overlay zones in the unincorporated portion of Butte County. [3]
Butte Planning project applications and filing guides (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Planning applications can be submitted electronically by email; paper copies can be mailed or delivered when an electronic copy cannot be furnished. Select the relevant project-specific application guide.

Service area: County Planning application information. Confirm jurisdiction for the property and project; incorporated-city authority is not established by this entry. [4]

Before you start

Availability · Planning electronic email and alternative paper submission
Electronic submittals will be accepted by emailing the Development Services Planning Division. If you cannot furnish an electronic copy, you may submit a paper copy via mail or submitted at the Development Services office at: [5]

Fees

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Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

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  1. [1] Butte official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

    Butte official map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    The Permit Center Planner at the Development Services Department can identify zones
  2. [2] Butte official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

    Butte official map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    To access parcel-specific information within a zone, please refer to the County's Parcel Lookup Tool.
  3. [3] Butte official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

    Butte official map information · Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    These links (below) provide access to PDF maps showing overlay zones in the unincorporated portion of Butte County.
  4. [4] Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

    Butte County · View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — service-planning-application-06007
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Electronic submittals will be accepted by emailing the Development Services Planning Division. If you cannot furnish an electronic copy, you may submit a paper copy via mail or submitted at the Development Services office at:
  5. [5] Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

    Butte County · View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — planning-06007-electronic
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    Electronic submittals will be accepted by emailing the Development Services Planning Division. If you cannot furnish an electronic copy, you may submit a paper copy via mail or submitted at the Development Services office at:
  6. [6] Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

    Butte County · View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — planning-form-06007-0
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    PLG-06 Conditional Use Permit and Minor Use Permit Application Guide
  7. [7] Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

    Butte County · View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — planning-form-06007-1
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    PLG-03 Variance and Minor Variance Application Guide
  8. [8] Butte County planning application instructions and forms (opens in a new tab)

    Butte County · View Project Application Forms | Butte County, CA — planning-form-06007-2
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

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    PLG-13 General Plan Amendment-Zone Change-SPA Application Guide
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