Nothing in this title shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any part of any building or structure declared unsafe by proper authority.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-7)
No lot, yard, court, parking area or other space shall be reduced in area or dimension so as to make such area or dimension less than the minimum required by this title, and if already less than the minimum required by the ordinance codified in this title, such area or dimension shall not be further reduced.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-14)
All uses described as prohibited uses in the industrial zone (M designation) are also prohibited in all other zones and districts within the City.
When application for a discretionary use permit, rezoning or imposition of an overlay district is made to the City, the same shall not be approved except upon an affirmative showing supported by substantial evidence that the discretionary permit, rezoning or overlay district as mitigated, does not by its nature, design, siting and proximity to other existing uses, zones and districts, detrimentally affect those existing uses, zones and districts or the health, safety and welfare of persons residing, working and conducting businesses therein.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-15)
A.
Purpose. The purpose of planned unit development approval is to allow diversification in the relationships of various buildings, structures, and open spaces in planned building groups and the allowable heights of such buildings and structures, while insuring substantial compliance to the district regulations and other provisions of this title. It is the intent of the ordinance codified in this title that adequate standards related to the public health, safety and general welfare shall be observed without unduly inhibiting the advantages of modern large-scale site planning for residential, commercial or industrial purposes. Where use is made of the planned unit development process, as provided in this section, a building permit shall not be issued for such development or any part thereof until the City Council has approved the plan therefor.
B.
Defined. The development of any parcel or parcels of land may be considered a planned unit development for purposes of this title if the property is owned or its development controlled by a single individual or legally constituted corporation, or if the property is in various ownerships, all parties owning or controlling property in the area to be developed become a party to a legal agreement binding them to abide by the planned unit development plan as approved, such agreement to run with the land as a condition of future sale or lease.
C.
Application. Application shall be made on a form prescribed for this purpose by the City.
(Ord. 84-1 §36-4)
A.
This section shall apply to landscaping or landscaped areas required by the provisions of this title or required by the terms of a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit or coastal development permit issued pursuant to provisions of this title.
B.
Landscaping or landscaped areas shall consist of live plant material, and plants shall be appropriate in number, size and species to achieve the purpose for which such landscaping is intended.
C.
When landscape plans are required by other provisions of this title or required by the terms of a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or coastal development permit, then detailed landscape plans shall be submitted showing the following:
1.
Location, type and size of all plant materials and ground covers or mulch;
2.
Any mounding shown with one foot contour lines;
3.
The constructed layout of the irrigation system, if an irrigation system is required by subsection H of this section;
4.
Details of any screen fences or walls, trellises, retaining walls, planter boxes, flagpoles, pedestrian paths and sitting areas. Such detailing shall include proposed colors and materials.
D.
All landscape plans will be subject to city staff review prior to consideration by the design committee and prior to issuance of a building permit. Landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy, growing condition.
E.
All required landscape areas shall be continuously maintained in a weed-free, litter-free condition and all plant materials shall be continuously maintained in a healthy, growing condition.
F.
All landscaped areas adjacent to paved parking areas and driveways shall be protected from vehicle damage by a six inch high continuous curb or by such other means as may be approved by the City Council.
G.
Provision shall be made for the positive control of soil erosion, and any loose ground cover such as gravel, rock or bark shall not be allowed to scatter outside the landscaped area onto adjacent parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, or streets. The required control may be achieved by installation of a six inch high continuous curb, installation of a redwood header, or by such other means as may be approved by the City Council.
H.
Facilities to provide for irrigation of landscaped areas shall be available within or in close proximity to each individual planter section. In individual landscape planter sections with an area greater than 200 square feet, a permanent irrigation system shall be installed and used. In individual landscape planter sections with an area greater than 750 square feet, a permanent irrigation system with an automatic timing device to regulate time and amount of irrigation is recommended.
I.
The City will encourage the development of landscaped areas wherever possible. Specific encouragement will be given to existing buildings, especially when permits are required.
J.
The foregoing are minimum requirements, and may be supplemented or modified under provisions of a conditional use permit or planned unit development permit, or coastal development permit.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-17.1)
B.
Outdoor Storage to Be Screened. A screen fence of seven feet or more shall enclose the perimeter of any parcel(s) used for outdoor storage of equipment and materials or that portion of the parcel(s) used for such where the equipment or materials are on a parcel which abuts a residential district, except as provided in this subsection. The screen fence is to be Cyclone, with diagonal redwood slats.
1.
For purposes of this subsection, the term "storage" shall be defined as any keeping, accumulating, or retention of non-fixed equipment or materials for any purpose, except sale in the regular course of business, for a period longer than two weeks.
2.
Vehicles used or sold in the regular course of business shall not be considered equipment subject to this requirement.
3.
This requirement shall only be applied to a parcel when it is developed for the first time in a permitted use or in conjunction with the issuance of a discretionary permit by the City.
(Ord. 84-1 §32-17.2)
A.
An accessory building may be erected detached from the principal building or may be erected detached from the principal building or connected therewith by a breezeway or similar structure.
B.
An accessory building attached to the main building shall be made structurally a part of and have a common wall with the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building.
Unless so attached, an accessory building in an R district shall be located at least 10 feet from any dwelling existing or under construction on the same lot.
Except as otherwise provided in this title, any accessory building not used for residential purposes may be located on an interior lot line on the rear half of any lot; provided, that an unpierced solid masonry wall shall be constructed on each such interior lot line in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code; and further provided, that a gutter or other device to prevent drainage onto the adjacent lot is installed thereon. If no such wall and gutter system is provided, such accessory building shall not be closer than five feet to any lot line. No accessory building closer than five feet to any property line shall exceed 10 feet in height at the exterior line.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-1(a), (b))
A.
Unless otherwise permitted in the district in which an automobile service station is located, service station activities shall be limited to the sale of motor vehicle fuels and lubricants, tires, batteries, accessory items and other similar services for motor vehicles. Servicing of motor vehicles shall be limited to lubrication; non-mechanical washing; replacement of spark plugs, lamps, fan belts and batteries; the repair or replacement of tires and tubes; and other similar minor repairs. Major mechanical repairs shall not be allowed. All such allowed servicing shall be done in an enclosed building; however, minor adjustments and replacement of minor parts (e. g., replacing a windshield wiper blade) shall be permitted while a vehicle is being serviced at a pump island.
B.
Unless otherwise permitted as a principal use in the district in which an automobile service station is located, no product shall be sold other than those products pertaining directly to the service of automobiles with petroleum products and other accessories such as tires and batteries. The sale or rental of equipment such as lawn mowers, concrete mixers, automobiles, trucks, trailers, garden equipment or spare parts not installed on the premises, and the conduct of any other commercial enterprise not directly related to the necessary operation of an automobile service station, shall be prohibited. No special service such as upholstery or convertible top replacement shall be conducted on the premises.
C.
Except for identifying signs and one price sign or readerboard at least 15 feet from each exterior property line, no outdoor signing or advertising material shall be permitted.
D.
All interior property lines of all service stations, used car sales lots and parking lots may be required by the City Council to be fenced or screened with a visual barrier such as an evergreen hedge, solid fence or masonry screen wall, when, in the opinion of the Council, the character of adjacent property requires such protection.
E.
Any area that is required for unobstructed intersection visibility by an ordinance of the City shall be developed and maintained as a landscaped area. Except as otherwise permitted, the height of any structure or any plant material therein shall not be greater than 30 inches above the adjacent sidewalk.
F.
The entire length of all exterior property lines not required for ingress to or egress from permitted driveways on any service station site or on any parking lot or used car sales lot with a total capacity in excess of 25 vehicles shall be provided with a landscaped barrier of living plant material not less than four feet in average width.
G.
All landscaped areas shall be continuously maintained in a litter-free, weed-free condition and all plant material shall be continuously maintained in a healthy, growing condition.
H.
Maximum building height of service stations shall be 25 feet.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-1(c)—(j))
A.
All requirements normally required for single-family dwellings, except for architectural review (in any zoning district) shall apply to mobile homes or manufactured housing.
B.
Architectural standards that are to be applied to a mobile home or manufactured house shall deal with roof overhang, roofing materials and siding materials.
C.
Sanitary regulations prescribed by the State, City and/or County, together with all amendments thereto subsequently adopted and as may otherwise be required by law, shall be complied with.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-2)
Dwelling groups in those districts where permitted shall conform to all of the following conditions and requirements:
A.
The area requirements for buildings in a dwelling group shall be the same as required in the zoning district in which such buildings are first permitted.
B.
Each lot upon which a dwelling group is located shall front on either a street or public right-of-way at least 30 feet wide.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-3)
Home occupation uses, as described in Chapter 18.04 of this title, shall be allowable with the issuance of a home occupation permit. Home occupations shall be conducted solely by resident occupants in their residence; provided, that not more than one-quarter (1/4) of the area of the floor of such residence shall be used for such purposes; that no such use shall require internal or external alterations or involve construction features or the use of mechanical equipment not customary in dwellings; that the entrance to the space devoted to such use shall be from within the dwelling. The City Planner of the City of Sand City is authorized to issue home occupation permits necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. No commercial or professional identification sign shall be permitted.
(Ord. 16-01 § 7)
Community buildings, private clubs, lodges, social or recreational establishments may engage in retail sales for guests only; provided, that:
A.
There shall be no external evidence of any commercial activity, nor any access to any space used for commercial activity other than from within the building group.
B.
That there shall be no harm to adjacent existing or potential residential development due to excessive traffic generation or noise or other circumstances.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-5)
A.
A temporary tract office may be permitted within a residential subdivision or planned residential development at a location and under such conditions as may be approved by the City Council at the time of approval of a tentative map or planned unit development permit. Any such office use shall cease when all dwelling units, or commercial or industrial lots, in the subdivision or development have been sold.
B.
A building yard may be permitted within the boundaries of a subdivision or planned unit development which is under construction. The building yard shall be located within the subdivision unit or in that portion of the planned development which is currently under construction, unless another location is approved by the issuance of a conditional use permit.
C.
The use of any building yard shall be prohibited when construction ceases or is interrupted for a period of 30 days or longer. Upon completion of construction within the subdivision unit or portion of the planned development, the building yard site will be completely cleaned; all building materials and equipment, trash, debris, signs and sign supports, and temporary electrical service will be removed.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-6)
Public utility distribution and transmission lines, both overhead and underground, shall be permitted in all districts, without the necessity of obtaining a conditional use permit therefor; transmission line plans shall be submitted to the Council for approval prior to acquisition of rights-of-way therefor. Undergrounding of utilities will be required wherever feasible. All uses permitted pursuant to this section shall be consistent with coastal zone regulations.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-7)
All salvage or wrecking operations and similar types of operations shall be subject to review by the City Council. In addition, all such operations shall be conducted entirely behind a Cyclone fence with diagonal redwood slats not less than seven feet high. The City Council may require, among other special conditions, a planted barrier.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-8)
The City Council may grant a conditional use permit for a multiple family residence in an R-2 district under the following circumstances and not otherwise:
A.
A single property owner owns two or more adjacent lots of record, but such lots are smaller than the minimum required lot size in the district in which they are located, or that only one lot is owned, but such lot is substantially larger than the minimum required lot size in the district in which it is located; provided in either case, that more efficient site planning and development will be required by such conditional use permit than would have been possible without it.
B.
That all existing buildings located on the property to which such conditional use permit applies shall be brought into complete conformity with all such building and other sections of the City building code or shall be removed prior to issuance of any building permit for new construction.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-9)
A drive-in restaurant, refreshment stand or sidewalk cafe shall be so located and designed that no customer service can be conducted to or from a public sidewalk or street. The customer service window or counter shall abut a patio area confined by a planter or fence. Such patio area shall be of adequate size and be properly equipped, in the opinion of the City Council, so as to provide appropriate and desirable space for the on-site consumption of food and beverages sold on the premises. Such space shall be adequate to accommodate the peak customer load as anticipated by the owner or operator. Upon a finding by the City Council that the area provided in accordance with and approved under this section is inadequate, the Council shall require its reasonable expansion. Site shall provide automobile and truck ingress and egress and parking and loading spaces so designed as to minimize traffic hazard and congestion. All such parking and loading areas shall be fenced in such a manner as to prevent wastepaper and other debris from blowing on- to any adjacent public or private property. Proponent shall show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent the use from becoming a nuisance to adjoining property or uses.
(Ord. 84-1 §33-10)