Biggs, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 8 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
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Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Biggs
Share of Biggs's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 50.08%
- Multi-family
- 2.07%
- ADU
- 50.08%
- Two-family
- 17.71%
- Retail
- 11.62%
- Eating & drinking
- 11.62%
- Office
- 1.27%
- Hotel / motel
- 1.27%
- Industrial
- 10.35%
- Storage & warehouses
- 11.62%
Biggs, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
C-G General Commercial | - | 3.7 ac | Standards & uses → |
D-MU Downtown Mixed Use | - | 3.6 ac | Standards & uses → |
M-1 Light Industrial | - | 12.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
M-2 General Industrial | - | 47.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
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What should developers know about Biggs zoning?
Biggs is a small Butte County agricultural town, and its zoning reflects a modest, rural footprint. With just 8 districts, the developable picture is straightforward: Single Family Residential (R-1) is the dominant residential zone at roughly 187 acres, followed by Medium Density Residential (R-2) at about 90 acres, with only a small High Density Residential (R-3) district at around 5 acres. The largest single designation is Public Quasi Public (P-Q) at roughly 228 acres, which captures the civic, institutional, and utility land typical of a small town. The overall pattern is clear: Biggs is a low-density, single-family community where housing growth would most naturally extend the existing R-1 and R-2 fabric.
The non-residential side is anchored by industrial land disproportionate to the town's residential base. General Industrial (M-2) covers roughly 47 acres and Light Industrial (M-1) about 13 acres, together giving Biggs more industrial-zoned land than its small population might suggest - useful context for agricultural processing, storage, or light-manufacturing users. Commercial activity is concentrated in a compact General Commercial (C-G) district and a Downtown Mixed Use (D-MU) district, the latter signaling a small, walkable town center where storefronts and residential can coexist.
Development is governed by ten building-control categories - FAR, density, coverage, pervious-surface, lot-width, height, and full setbacks - so even in a small town the dimensional envelope is defined per district. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Biggs zoning: frequently asked questions
What is the development character of Biggs?
Small-town and agricultural. Biggs has only 8 zoning districts, with Single Family Residential (R-1) the dominant residential zone at roughly 187 acres and Medium Density Residential (R-2) at about 90 acres. Growth here naturally extends the existing low-density residential fabric rather than introducing significant density.
Does Biggs have a downtown core?
Yes, a compact one. The Downtown Mixed Use (D-MU) district defines a small, walkable town center where commercial storefronts and residential uses can coexist, complemented by a General Commercial (C-G) district. These are the focal points for any retail, service, or mixed-use activity in the town.
Why does a town this small have industrial zoning?
Biggs carries General Industrial (M-2) at roughly 47 acres and Light Industrial (M-1) at about 13 acres - a meaningful industrial base relative to its size. In an agricultural community, this land typically supports crop processing, storage and warehousing, equipment, and light manufacturing tied to the surrounding farm economy.
Where can higher-density housing go in Biggs?
Options are limited. High Density Residential (R-3) is a small district of about 5 acres, with Medium Density Residential (R-2) at roughly 90 acres providing the main step up from single-family. For added units on existing lots, state ADU law applies and is often the most practical path in a town with little high-density land.
What is the Public Quasi Public (P-Q) district in Biggs?
The Public Quasi Public (P-Q) district is the largest single designation at roughly 228 acres and covers civic, institutional, and utility uses - schools, government facilities, and similar public land. It is generally not a development opportunity in the conventional sense, but it frames where the town's public infrastructure sits.
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