Gambling & Gaming in Shasta County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Shasta County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Shasta County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Card Room Licensing
A card room can only operate in Shasta County's Community Commercial (C-2) zone district, and even there it needs a discretionary use permit alongside bars and nightclubs. The county requires at least one parking space for every two seats in the play area, plus separate restaurant and bar parking.
Shasta County Card Room Use Permit Rule
Significant RestrictionsShasta County Code Section 17.44.030(B)
17.44.030 - Uses requiring a use permit. The following uses are permitted in the C-2 district if a use permit is issued: A.Auto service station, self-serve and non-self-serve auto wash, auto repair services, excluding auto body and painting businesses, equipment rental;B.Bar, nightclub or cardroom;... (Ord. 2002-2 § 5, 2002; Ord. 99-4 § 29, 1999; Ord. 95-3 § 54, 1995; prior code § 5.02.210 (C))
Gambling & Gaming by City in Shasta County
1 cities in Shasta County have their own gambling & gaming rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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