Except as provided for in Section 17.72.080, no portion of the front yard shall be used for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, trailers, campers, airplanes, boats, recreational vehicles, motor homes, parts of any of the foregoing, junk, tent or building materials (with the exception of building materials for use on the premises and stored thereon during the time a valid permit is in effect for construction on the premises).
(Prior code § 19-16.1(b))
A.
It
is hereby determined that it is necessary for there to be adequate
space between buildings on opposite sides of a street, either public
or private, to provide for light, air, open spaces, safe and convenient
access of emergency facilities, and to deter the spread of conflagration,
and the provisions of this Section are for the purpose of insuring
the providing of such space and uniform building setback.
B.
A building
or structure shall not be erected or maintained on a lot which abuts
a street, either public or private, for which there has been dedicated
only a portion of its required width as such required width has been
determined by the Director of Public Works and is shown on the maps
on file in the office of the Director of Public Works or as such required
width is shown on a Street and Highway Element of an Adopted Master
or General Plan approved by the City Council unless such building
or structure is set back from the centerline of such street, either
public or private, a distance equal to the aggregate of the distance
of the depth of the required front yard and 1/2 of the required width
of such street. Under no circumstances shall the distance required
hereunder result in a lot having a buildable width or depth of less
than 40 feet.
(Prior code § 19-16.1(f))
Except where otherwise provided for in this title, every main
building shall face or have frontage upon a public street or permanent
means of access to a street.
A.
Before
any building or structure is hereafter erected or structurally altered
for a multiple residential, commercial or industrial purpose, a plot
plan showing location of the proposed building and development of
the property shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review
and recommendation.
B.
It
shall be the duty of the Commission to see that all requirements of
this title are fully met.
(Prior code § 19-16.2)
A.
One
family dwellings in a 30 foot height district may be increased in
height by not more than 10 feet when two side yards of not less than
15 feet each are provided. Such dwellings, however, shall not exceed
three stories in height.
B.
In
a 30 foot height district, public or semipublic buildings, schools,
hospitals, or institutions may be erected to a height not exceeding
six stories or 75 feet when the required front, side and rear yards
are increased an additional one foot for each four feet in height
of such buildings or structure in excess of 30 feet.
C.
Penthouses
or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks,
ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain
the buildings, and fire or parapet walls, skylights, flag poles, chimneys,
residential radio or TV antennas, or similar structures may be erected
above the height limits herein prescribed, but no penthouse or roof
structure or any space above the height limit shall be allowed for
the purpose of additional floor space.
(Prior code § 19-16.3)
A.
Interpretation
of Provisions—Director's Authority.
1.
It
shall be the duty of the Director, where reasonably necessary, to
interpret the provisions of this chapter to assure adherence to the
City Council's purpose and intent in adopting the provisions contained
in this title. The Director may provide an order, requirement, decision,
determination, interpretation or ruling.
2.
All
such interpretations shall be reduced to written form, and shall be
permanently maintained by the Director.
B.
Appeals of the Director's interpretation shall follow the procedure established in Section 17.112.010.
(Prior code § 19-16.4)
A.
Cornices,
eaves, belt courses, sills, buttresses, fireplaces, windows, fully
screened mechanical equipment, or other similar features may extend
or project into a required side yard no more than four inches for
each one foot of the width of such side yard, and may extend or project
into a required front or side yard not more than 30 inches. Such extensions
shall not be closer to any side property line than 30 inches.
B.
Fire
escapes may extend or project into a front yard or side yard not more
than four feet.
C.
Uncovered
porches, platforms or landing places which do not extend above the
level of the first floor of the building may extend into any required
front or side yard not more than six feet; provided however, that
an openwork railing not more than 30 inches in height may be installed
or constructed on any such porch, platform or landing place.
D.
Fences
on side and rear property lines in industrial zones may be a maximum
10 feet in height; fences on side and rear property lines of commercial
properties may be a maximum eight feet in height; however, in the
front 10 feet of commercial or industrial properties fence height
is restricted to 42 inches unless it is constructed of wrought iron
when it may not exceed six feet in height. All fences over six feet
in height and over 42 inches in front area as allowed by this section
shall require Planning Director approval.
E.
A fence
or wall not more than six feet in height or a hedge maintained so
as not to exceed six feet in height may be located in the side or
rear yards provided such fence, wall or hedge does not extend into
the required front yard.
F.
A fence,
wall, or hedge not to exceed 42 inches may be erected and maintained
in any required front yard. In front yards, a fence or wall up to
48 inches shall be allowed if the material above 24 inches is at least
50% transparent.
H.
A fence,
wall or hedge not to exceed 42 inches may be erected and maintained
in any required front yard.
I.
Trees,
shrubs, flowers or plants shall be permitted in any required front,
side or rear yard.
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J.
Development
on lots adjacent to a public right-of-way must maintain adequate line
of sight for vehicles and may be subject to line-of-sight visibility
requirements as determined by the City Engineer.
K.
Fence
material may be made of, but not limited to wood, plastic, vinyl,
metal, aluminum, brick, or other stone. Chain link fence material
is prohibited within front and street side yard areas.
L.
Application
for Fence Approval. To obtain City approval, an application, accompanied
by plans, supporting information, and an application fee as established
by City Council resolution must first be submitted to the Planning
Division. The required content of the application, supporting information,
and the plans shall be as determined by the Planning Director.
M.
When
a single-family dwelling, multiple dwellings, institutional uses,
commercial uses, business or other industrial uses are established
or enlarged, in addition to improvements specifically stated in the
foregoing paragraphs, the Planning Commission may require curbs, gutters,
paving, barriers, fences, sidewalks, and similar improvements which
shall comply with the Planning Commission's standards and the standards
of the Director of Public Works established therefor.
N.
When
in this title there is a requirement that a wall, parking space, parking
area, or landscaped area be installed, as to any particular use, or
by reason thereof, it shall be the duty of the owner and of the occupant
of the premises to maintain at all times said wall, parking space
or parking area, or landscaped area in an orderly manner, in good
condition, and in good repair.
(Prior code § 19-16.5; Ord. 1321 § 9, 10/24/16)
A.
Storage,
Residential Zones. All outdoor storage, in any residential zone, which
occupies a volume of more than 60 cubic feet and is visible from any
public street or adjoining property shall be enclosed by a view-obscuring
fence or wall at least six feet high. All gates shall be at least
six feet in height and shall be of view-obscuring construction.
B.
Storage,
Commercial and Industrial Zones. All outdoor storage, in any commercial
or industrial zone, which occupies a volume not more than 60 cubic
feet and is visible from any public street or adjoining property shall
be enclosed by a wall at least eight feet high and comprised of masonry
or decorative block or a material that is architecturally compatible
with other structures on the site, as reasonably approved by the Director
of Community Development and in conformance with the design standards
outlined in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 12-32. All gates
shall be at least eight feet in height and shall be of solid, view-obscuring
construction.
C.
Outdoor
Transitional Staging Area, Commercial and Industrial Zones. Materials
and/or products, or recyclable by-products, associated with the primary
onsite building and/or use, can be temporarily stored within outside
transitional areas.
1.
The
transitional staging area shall not exceed 10% of the total square
footage of the primary building.
2.
A
minimum six foot to a maximum of eight foot high decorative block
wall shall enclose the transitional staging area. The decorative block
wall shall be split face concrete or other decorative material and
shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director
or designee. Chain-link fencing is prohibited.
3.
The
transitional staging area shall be attached to the primary building
and shall not encroach into the parking driveway(s) and/or landscape
areas.
4.
If
deemed necessary by the Community Development Director or designee,
additional irrigated landscape planters shall be provided along the
decorative block wall to further screen views of the wall.
5.
Signs
and/or advertising shall not be permitted on the decorative block
wall.
6.
The
transitional staging area may be used for recyclable goods, transitional
items, and similar materials to be moved off-site on a regular basis,
and not be stored within the outdoor transitional staging area for
a period of time in excess of seven calendar days.
D.
Storage
Location. Outdoor storage shall not be located in any required parking
area, loading area or accessway; in any front or street side yard,
or in any area required to be landscaped.
E.
Storage
Height. Stored materials, merchandise, equipment, or other goods,
excepting neatly stacked lumber in lumberyards, shall be stacked in
outdoor storage areas to a height no greater than that of any wall
or gate enclosing the storage area.
F.
Types
Prohibited. The storage of all material or wastes which might cause
fumes or dust, or which constitute a fire hazard, or which may be
edible by or otherwise attractive to insects or rodents, or which
becomes a nuisance unless said materials or wastes are stored in closed
containers, is prohibited.
G.
Specific
Storage Requirements in C or M Zones. In the commercial and manufacturing
zones, the following regulations shall apply:
1.
No
material, equipment or goods of any kind shall be stored on the roof
of any building.
2.
In
the C Zones, the outdoor storage of merchandise, materials, or equipment,
except vehicles, shall be permitted only when incidental to a permitted
use located on the same lot provided that such storage is located
at the rear of a lot and is confined to an area not to exceed 5% of
the gross floor area of the permitted building or buildings.
3.
Activities
involving the storage of corrosive, explosive, flammable, toxic or
dangerous materials or products shall be conducted in accordance with
all applicable fire and health code provisions.
4.
Surfacing
of Storage Area. All areas utilized for open storage shall be paved
with not less than three inch thick asphalt or concrete.
5.
Landscaping
of Storage Areas. All required walls which are visible from any street
or highway shall be set back a minimum of five feet, with said setback
area to be permanently landscaped.
6.
Walls
exceeding 50 feet in length shall have a minimum of one variation
with a minimum horizontal dimension of two feet for each 50 feet of
wall length.
7.
All
landscaped areas shall be consistently maintained, provided with a
sprinkler system arranged so as to assure complete coverage of the
landscaped area, and enclosed by a minimum six inch high concrete
curb.
H.
Exemptions.
The following uses shall be exempted from the wall and landscaping
requirements:
1.
Automobile
sales, limited to new and used automobiles held for sale or rental
only.
2.
Boat
sales, limited to boats held for sale or rental only.
3.
Mobile
home sales.
4.
Parking
lots, not utilized for storage.
5.
Plant
nursery stock. All stored items other than living stock shall be screened.
6.
Recreational
vehicle sales and rental.
7.
Electrical
substation.
8.
Truck
sales, limited to trucks held for sale or rental only.
I.
Time
Limit for Compliance.
1.
All
outside storage in residential zones outside the confines of the required
fenced or walled area shall be abated within six months from February
11, 1987, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
2.
All
outside storage in commercial and industrial zones outside the confines
of the required wall areas shall be abated within 12 months from February
11, 1987, the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
(Prior code § 19-16.6; Ord. 1237 § 1, 2/11/13)
Any vehicles allowed to be parked, stored or maintained on a
property utilized for residential purposes shall comply with the following
requirements:
A.
Automobiles,
buses, motor homes, motor trucks, vans, campers, camper shells mounted
on a vehicle, trailers, trailer coaches, camp trailers, boats on a
trailer and tent trailers are allowed in a required front yard, side
yard, corner lot rear yard or in a yard clearly visible to a public
right-of-way provided they are:
1.
Fully
operable, completely assembled, supported by inflated tires and not
supported by blocks, jacks or similar supports, except that such vehicle
may be safely leveled to provide the proper flow of propane or other
gas to built-in appliances; and
2.
Currently
registered for operation on public streets; and
3.
Owned
or leased by the residents of the premises; and
4.
Maintained
in a clean and neat way, not significantly damaged nor continuously
under repair; and
5.
Free
from accumulation of debris, junk, trash in or around the vehicle;
and
6.
If
covered, covered with a tarp or covering designed especially for that
type vehicle; and
7.
Not
more than one and one-half (1 1/2) ton capacity, if a motor truck;
and
8.
Except
for automobiles, located entirely on the subject property with no
overhang or encroachment into the public right-of-way; nor into the
area formed by a five foot by five foot triangle as measured from
the point of intersection of the back of the sidewalk (or the public
right-of-way, when no such sidewalk exists) and a side property line
extended to the back of the sidewalk (or the public right-of-way,
when no such sidewalk exists), when such side property line is within
five feet of a driveway or an approved parking space located at an
adjacent lot. This triangle will provide a clear visual line aimed
at increasing the safety of vehicles exiting the adjacent driveway
or parking space; and
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9.
Parked
or stored in an approved residential parking space or an approved
residential driveway except from 7:00 p.m. the day before posted street
cleaning to 7:00 p.m. the day of posted street cleaning time hours;
and
10.
Free of electric, sewer and plumbing hookups except those temporarily
required to provide the vehicle with adequate cleaning and maintenance.
B.
Buses,
motor homes, unmounted campers, camper shells mounted on a vehicle,
camp trailers, boats on trailers and tent trailers are permitted on
such front and side yard areas subject to the following additional
requirements:
1.
Only
if there is no access to the rear yard or no other approved location
can be made available on the property for parking.
2.
Limited
to a maximum capacity of no more than 18 adult persons for bus.
3.
Unmounted
campers are permitted on dollies with lockable wheels, provided that
the lowest portion of said camper does not exceed a height of 12 inches
above the ground.
4.
Site
plan approval is obtained for any area in excess of the residential
driveway, to be used for the parking of such recreation related vehicle(s)
or equipment. Said area shall be paved with concrete or asphalt and
may include the area between the driveway and the nearest property
line within a front yard and/or interior side yard. Said area shall
not be located within the street side yard of a corner lot. Said vehicle
must be oriented in a manner perpendicular to the street unless otherwise
approved through the site plan review process.
5.
If
parked within 10 feet of an adjacent property's residential wall,
the vehicle height shall not exceed the maximum allowed height for
a fence or wall separating that portion of the two properties or,
in the case of a passenger van, the standard height of such a van.
A residential wall is any wall which forms part of a living area,
including bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living and dining areas.
A wall with no windows or doors shall not be considered a residential
wall. In the event that the residential wall is of such length that
the vehicle does not come within five feet measured in a perpendicular
line from the opening of any window or door on the wall, this chapter
shall not apply.
C.
Automobiles,
buses, motor homes, motor trucks, vans, campers/camper shells, camp
trailers, boats and similar recreation vehicles or equipment on trailers,
utility trailers and tent trailers are allowed in required rear yards
and other portions of the property not otherwise regulated by this
section provided they are:
1.
Owned
or leased by the residents of the premises;
2.
Maintained
in a clean and neat way and not significantly damaged nor continuously
under repair;
3.
Not
more than one and one-half (1 1/2) ton capacity, if a motor truck;
4.
Located
entirely on the subject property;
5.
Of
a maximum capacity of no more than 18 adult persons, for buses; and
6.
Unmounted
camper/camper shells are permitted on blocks, jacks or similar supports
provided that the lowest portion of said camper does not exceed a
height of 12 inches above the ground.
D.
This
section shall not be deemed to prohibit the infrequent temporary parking
of any vehicle in a front yard or side yard area for the purpose of
loading and unloading passengers; making pickups or deliveries of
goods, wares, or merchandise from or to any building or structure
located on a residentially-used lot; washing or maintenance of vehicles;
or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual
and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any
building or structure upon such residential lot; nor shall any provisions
of this chapter apply to any vehicle subject to the provisions of
Article 2, Chapter 5, Part 1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code
of the State of California, or any vehicle owned by a public utility
while necessarily in use in the construction, installation, maintenance
or repair of any public utility.
(Prior code § 19-16.8; Ord. 1281 § 13, 9/8/14)
A.
Shipping
containers shall not be permitted on any lot in the City, except as
is expressly provided in this title.
B.
A shipping
container, where expressly permitted by this title, shall comply with
the following regulations:
1.
It
shall not exceed 10 feet in height or 320 square feet in floor area;
and
2.
It
is located at least 10 feet from a required front yard area; and
3.
It
is not visible from any public street or right-of-way; a shipping
container shall not be deemed visible from a public street or right-of-way
if it is screened by a six foot high view obscuring fence, wall, hedge,
or other screening device; and
4.
It
does not occupy any portion of a required yard area, or any portion
of a required off-street parking space or circulation aisle; and
5.
It
has no utility connections of any kind; and
6.
It
is used only for the storage of materials that have been approved
by the County of Los Angeles Building Department or Fire Department;
and
7.
It
has no advertising signs or graphics attached to or painted on the
shipping container; and
8.
It
is properly maintained and painted; and
9.
Not
more than one shipping container is maintained for use on a lot for
each 15,000 square feet or fraction thereof, of lot area of any such
lot upon which a shipping container may be located pursuant to this
title.
C.
The
use of a shipping container which does not meet the requirements of
this section, and/or other applicable provisions of this title, shall
be abated within 90 days from and after the effective date of Ordinance
No. 853[1] by the removal of such shipping container from the lot
upon which it is located.
[1]
Editor's note: Ordinance No. 853, referred to herein, became
effective July 12, 1995.
D.
The use of any shipping container, not in compliance with the provisions of this section, and/or other applicable provisions of this title, shall be deemed, for all purposes, to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement in the manner prescribed by law, including, but not limited to, Chapter 8.36 of the Bellflower Municipal Code.
E.
The
provisions of this section shall not be deemed to prohibit or regulate
the use of a shipping container, the use of which is expressly authorized
pursuant to the provisions of a Uniform Code which is adopted by reference
as a part of the Bellflower Municipal Code.
(Prior code § 19-16.9)
All required landscape areas in the R-2 Medium Density Residential
Zone, R-3 Multiple Residential Zone, CG General Commercial Zone, Town
Center (TC) District or M-1 Light Industrial District by these regulations
or as conditioned, are to be continuously checked and maintained to
the satisfaction of the Director or designee(s) to ensure that the
landscape and irrigation system is operating in optimum condition
including, but not limited to:
A.
Maintain
irrigation lines;
B.
Conduct
valve adjustment and/or repairs;
C.
Conduct
sprinkler head adjustments/repair;
D.
Reset/repair
automatic controllers;
E.
Aerating
and dethatching turf areas;
F.
Replenish
mulch;
G.
Prune
and weed all landscape areas;
H.
Replace
all dead plant material.
(Prior code § 19-16.12; Ord. 1217 § 19, 9/26/11)
The exterior of all buildings and structures in all zones shall
be continuously checked by the owner and/or occupant thereof and maintained
to the satisfaction of the Director so as to ensure the exterior is
not unsightly, that the exterior surface materials are not peeled,
cracked, faded, chipped, or torn, and that there is no missing exterior
surface materials, including, but not limited to, paint, stucco, siding,
shingles and roof shingles. "Exterior" of a building or structure
includes roofings, building walls, doors, garage doors, porches, patios,
awnings, screens, windows, window frames and casements, ledges, fascias,
eaves and any wood or vinyl trim.
(Prior code § 19-16.14; Ord. 1150 § 1 (Exh. 9), 11/26/07)
