The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe site regulations that apply, except where specifically stated, to development in all zones. These standards shall be used in conjunction with the standards for each zone established in Division
II, Zone Regulations. In any case of conflict, the standards specific to the zone shall control.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Any lot or parcel of land that was legally created through a recorded deed may be used as a building site even when consisting of an area, width, or depth less than that required by zone regulations.
A. Development Standards. Substandard lots shall be subject to the same development standards as a standard lot.
B. Reductions Prohibited. No substandard lot shall be further reduced in area, width, or depth, unless such reduction is required as part of a public improvement.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Building projections may encroach into required setbacks according to the standards of Table 17.22.050, Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks, subject to all applicable requirements of the building code. The "Limitations" column states any dimensional, area, or other limitations that apply to such projections.
TABLE 17.22.050: ALLOWED ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS |
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Projection | Front or Street Side Yard | Interior Side Yard | Rear Yard | Limitations |
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All projections | No projection may extend closer than 3 feet to an interior lot line or into a public utility easement. Where any allowance of this title conflicts with applicable building codes, the more restrictive shall apply. |
Cornices, canopies, eaves, and similar architectural features Chimneys | 3 feet | 3 feet | 3 feet | |
Bay windows | | | | |
Fire escapes required by law or public agency regulation | 4.5 feet | 3 feet | 4.5 feet | |
Uncovered stairs, ramps, stoops, landings, decks, porches, balconies, and platforms | |
All elements 3 feet or less above ground elevation | 6 feet | 3 feet | 6 feet | |
All elements more than 3 feet above ground elevation | 4.5 feet | 3 feet | 4.5 feet | |
Covered porches and patios | May not encroach | May not encroach | 10 feet | Must be unenclosed on 3 sides except for required vertical supports, insect screening, and kickboards not exceeding 1 foot in height measured from ground level. |
Ramps and similar structures that provide access for persons with disabilities | Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.42, Reasonable Accommodation. |
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures shall comply with the standards of this section.
A. Maximum Height. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures are limited to a maximum height as follows:
1. Residential Zones.
a. Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
b. Within Required Street Side Setbacks.
i. Within 10 Feet of the Property Line. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
ii. Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
iii. Other Areas of the Required Street Side Setback. Seven feet.
c. Within Required Interior Side Setbacks. Seven feet.
d. Within Required Rear Setbacks. Seven feet.
2. Non-Residential Zones.
a. Within 10 Feet of Any Street-Facing Property Line, or Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
b. All Other Required Setback Areas. Seven feet.
3. Decorative Features. One entry gateway, trellis, or other entry structure is permitted in the required front or street-facing setback of each lot, provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed 10 feet. Such decorative feature shall not have any solid obstruction that exceeds two feet in diameter between the height of three and 10 feet.
B. Intersection Visibility. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section,
fences, walls, and related structures shall comply with Section
17.22.160, Visibility at Intersections.
C. Materials.
1. Prohibition on Potentially Hazardous Fencing Materials. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, ultra-barrier, electrified, and other hazardous fencing is not permitted unless such fencing is required by any law or regulation of the City, the State of California, Federal Government, or other public agency. Public safety and critical infrastructure facilities are exempt from this standard.
a. Exceptions.
i. Barbed wire/razor wire fencing is prohibited unless used in the A-1, RRA, and RE Zones and used for security purposes in the M-1, M-2, and M-3 Zones. Public safety facilities, such as police stations and fire stations, are exempt.
ii. Electrified fencing is prohibited unless used in the ML, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Zones or used in the A-1, RRA, and RE Zones for animal control. A Conditional Use Permit is required for use in the BP Zone and for ML Zoned property located east of Interstate 80.
iii. Temporary portable electric
fencing utilized for the containment of grazing animals shall be permitted subject to the conditions listed in Chapter
15.11, Electric and Barbed Wire
Fences, of the municipal code.
2. Limitation on Chain-Link Fencing—Non-Residential Zones. In non-residential zones, chain-link fencing shall not be visible from adjacent at-grade public streets, a State highway, or adjacent Residential Zones.
3. Limitation on Concrete Block. Plain, concrete block is not permitted as a fencing material. Concrete block must be finished with stucco (or decorative split-faced block) and capped with a decorative cap.
D. Location. Fencing shall not be located within any public utility easement without written approval from the City Engineer and all affected utility companies.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Open space required by this Code shall be provided in accordance with the following.
A. Configuration.
1. Private open space typically consists of balconies, decks, patios, fenced yards, and other similar areas outside the residential unit.
2. Common open space typically consists of landscaped areas, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, turf, or other such improvements as are appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of the development; these can be located at the ground level, on parking podiums, or on rooftops, provided they are adequately landscaped.
B. Minimum Dimensions.
1. Private Open Space. Private open space located on the ground level (e.g., yards, decks, patios) shall have no dimension less than eight feet. Private open space located above ground level (e.g., balconies) shall have no dimension less than six feet.
2. Common Open Space. Minimum length and width dimension of 15 feet.
C. Usability. A surface shall be provided that allows convenient use for outdoor living and/or recreation. Such surface may be any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing. Slope shall not exceed 10%.
D. Accessibility.
1. Private Open Space. The space shall be accessible to only one living unit by a doorway to a habitable room or hallway.
2. Common Open Space. The space shall be accessible to the living units on the lot. It shall be served by any stairway or other accessway qualifying as an egress facility from a habitable room.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment, and inoperable vehicles or parts outside of a building for more than 72 hours shall conform to the standards of Table 17.22.100, Outdoor Storage Regulations.
TABLE 17.22.100: OUTDOOR STORAGE REGULATIONS |
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Zone | Permissibility of Outdoor Storage |
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AG, RE, and RRA | Permitted as an accessory use where: |
• Occupies less than 200 square feet or 5% of the lot area, whichever is greater. The Director may allow additional area on properties dedicated to agricultural production for agriculture related outdoor storage; |
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulation areas, and landscaped areas; and |
• Screened consistent with the requirements of § 17.22.130, Screening. |
R-1, R-2, R-2.5, and R-3 | Permitted as an accessory use where: |
• Occupies no more than 200 square feet; |
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulations areas, and required landscaped areas; and |
• Screened consistent with the requirements of § 17.22.130, Screening. |
Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones, BP, RP, and POS | Not permitted (all storage must be located within an enclosed building). |
M-L, M-1, M-2, M-3, and PQP | Permitted as an accessory use where: |
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulation areas, and landscaped areas; and |
• Screened consistent with the requirements of § 17.22.130, Screening. |
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
The parking and storage of commercial and recreational vehicles on private property is subject to the following standards.
A. Commercial Vehicles and Equipment. Commercial vehicles, including any self-propelled vehicle over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle rating and/or having more than two axles and possessing a commercial license plate, shall not be parked or stored in any Residential Zone or any street adjoining a Residential Zone except as follows.
1. RE or RRA Zones. Commercial vehicles may be parked or stored in the RE or RRA Zones if kept fully within a garage or barn.
B. Trailers and Equipment. Trailers or equipment used for commercial purposes shall be stored within an enclosed building.
C. Recreational Vehicles.
1. Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before August 23, 1984, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after August 23, 1984, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
2. Paving and Surfacing.
a. Total Area of Surfacing. No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surfaces shall be used for the parking or storage of recreational vehicles in any Residential Zone.
b. Surfacing for Parking in Front Yards. Recreational vehicles located within front yards shall be parked on a paved surface in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.27.090.G, Paving and Surfacing.
c. Surfacing for Parking in Side or Rear Yard. Recreational vehicles located within side or rear yards shall be parked on a paved or improved surface, which may include pavement or turf-stones. All surfaces shall be kept clear of weeds, debris, mud, and vehicle fluids that contaminate soil or groundwater.
3. Secondary Driveway. A secondary driveway for recreational vehicles may be allowed on corner lots outside of the vision triangle of the intersection, with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department. Paving strips may be used on the driveway.
4. Registration. The recreational vehicle shall have a current and valid registration displayed.
5. Dwelling Use Prohibited. No recreational vehicle shall be used for dwelling purposes on any site except as approved.
6. Fluid Collection Systems. Drip pans or other fluid collection systems shall be used on any recreational vehicle that shows evidence of leaky fluids.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Swimming pools, spas, and any body of water having a depth of more than 18 inches and related equipment shall comply with the following standards:
A. Water-Containing Portions of Swimming Pools and Spas. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located as follows:
1. Front Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall meet the minimum front setback and shall not be constructed over public service easements.
2. Street Side Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the street side property line. Where the lot is enclosed by a masonry subdivision perimeter wall, the street side setback is five feet.
3. Rear and Interior Side Setbacks. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the interior side and rear property line.
4. Dwelling Unit Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the exterior wall of any dwelling unit.
B. Filter, Heating, and Maintenance Systems. All filter, heating, and maintenance systems and equipment shall not be located within any required setback adjacent to a public street, or within three feet of an interior side or rear property line, or within 10 feet of the living area of any dwelling unit on an adjacent parcel unless located completely within a soundproof enclosure.
(Ord. 22-21 § 2; Ord. 19-1 § 3)
All electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar distribution lines providing direct service to new development shall be installed underground within the site. This requirement may be waived by the Zoning Administrator upon determining that underground installation is infeasible.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Vegetation and structures located on a property at any corner from intersecting streets may not exceed a height of three feet within the vision triangle formed by drawing imaginary lines between points 30 feet from where the curb lines of the street intersection quadrant meet. Any vegetation or structures obstructing the view of the intersection may be removed pursuant to Section
10.20.050 of Title
10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Municipal Code, as may be amended over time.
FIGURE 17.22.160: VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS |
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)