All development standards shall be continuously met for every project.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
All buildings, structures, yards, and other improvements shall be maintained in a manner which does not detract from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood. Enforcement of property maintenance provisions may be found under section 8.23.050 (Maintenance of Property Causing Nuisance).
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
The parking of vehicles in all residential districts shall be subject to the following provisions:
A. 
Vehicle parking shall be within the enclosed garage, carport, or other required or authorized off-street asphalt or concrete paved parking area.
B. 
All parking areas within public view from the street, public right-of-way, or adjacent properties shall be paved with a permanent paving material. Such area shall be maintained in a usable condition free of potholes and broken sections sufficient to prevent mud and/or dust, without accumulation of loose material or other deterioration. Oil stains and grease should be cleaned from paved areas immediately to prevent discharge entering the storm drain system.
C. 
Vehicles may be stored for extended periods in the side, corner-side or rear yard, provided that:
1. 
There is a principal use of the property to which the vehicle storage would be accessory;
2. 
No living quarters shall be maintained or any business conducted within a parked or stored trailer or vehicle;
3. 
The required parking on the parcel is maintained in addition to the area used for the stored vehicle(s); and
4. 
Such area is screened from view from the street, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties by a fence, wall, or equivalent screening material at least five feet in height.
D. 
Vehicle parking within side and rear yard areas shall be limited to five percent of the total lot area or 500 square feet, whichever is greater, unless constructed pursuant to an approved site plan review.
E. 
Vehicles parked within public view in required or authorized parking areas within the front yard, corner side yard, or side yard shall be parked or left standing for temporary periods of time not to exceed five consecutive days.
F. 
"Vehicles" as used in this section shall include, but not be limited to, commercial vehicles, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motor trucks, semi-trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, campers, mounted shells, boats, or other large portable recreational and commercial equipment.
G. 
No vehicle which exceeds a curb weight of 7,000 pounds or exceeds a width of 80 inches, or exceeds a height of seven feet, or exceeds a length of 25 feet shall be parked on a residential lot unless:
1. 
It is actively involved in making pickups and deliveries;
2. 
In connection with, and in aid to, the performance of a service to, or on, the property where the vehicle is parked, while actively involved in such activity; or
3. 
In conformance with the conditions of approval for a valid home occupation permit.
H. 
No specialized work-related vehicle (e.g., tow truck, stake bed trucks); and no specialized work-related portable equipment (e.g., cement mixers, trailers) shall be parked on any portion of a residential lot unless it is actively involved with the performance of a service to the property where the vehicle is parked.
I. 
No trailer, semi-trailer, boat, or portable recreational equipment (e.g., jet skis or snowmobiles) shall be parked or stored within the front yard, corner side yard, or side yard abutting a street unless:
1. 
It is not a commercial vehicle and is parked for a temporary period of time not to exceed 72 hours;
2. 
It is involved in loading or unloading activity; and
3. 
It is parked in compliance with any other applicable city ordinance.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
The following provisions shall apply to any vehicle, motor vehicle, camper, camper trailer, trailer, unmounted camper, trailer coach, motorcycle, boat, or similar conveyance in all residential districts and to all sites in any other district used for residential occupancy:
A. 
Servicing, repairing, assembling, disassembling, wrecking, modifying, restoring, or otherwise working on any of the above conveyances shall be prohibited unless conducted within a garage or accessory building or in a paved area screened from view from the street and adjoining lots by a legally located fence, wall, or equivalent screening. This type of activity shall be noncommercial in nature (e.g., no home garage "repair shops").
B. 
Storing, placing, or parking any of the above conveyances, or any part thereof, which is disabled, unlicensed, unregistered, inoperative, or from which an essential or legally required operating part is removed, shall be prohibited unless conducted with a garage or accessory building or in an area screened from view from the street and adjoining lots by a legally located view obscuring fence or wall.
C. 
Withstanding the provisions of subsections (A) and (B) above, emergency or minor repairs and short-term or temporary parking of any of the above conveyances when owned by a person residing on the lot may be conducted for an aggregate period of up to 24 hours in any continuous period of 48 hours exclusive of the screening requirements.
D. 
For the purpose of this section, references to types of conveyances shall have the same meaning as defined in the vehicle code of the state, where such definitions are available.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
The following maintenance requirements shall be applicable to all multiple-family residential developments in addition to other general maintenance provisions of this code:
A. 
Buildings and structures.
1. 
Buildings and structures shall not be permitted to deteriorate or remain in an unrepaired or dilapidated condition.
2. 
Building exteriors shall be maintained, painted, or treated to provide for weather protection.
3. 
Damage to structures shall be repaired within 30 days from the date of occurrence.
4. 
Doors, fences, gates, and similar structures shall be kept in proper operating condition, including their locking and latching devices.
B. 
Landscaping, trees, shrubs, groundcover, and irrigation systems.
1. 
Landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in a healthy thriving condition.
2. 
All plant materials shall receive regular maintenance, including, but not limited to, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming.
3. 
Any damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant materials shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of damage.
4. 
Irrigation systems shall be kept in proper working order to provide proper amounts of water and proper coverage.
5. 
Landscape screening materials, such as hedges, shall be pruned to maintain their screening ability.
C. 
Parking areas, walkways, and open space.
1. 
All such areas shall be kept clean and free of debris and items of storage.
2. 
Paved surfaces shall be maintained free of potholes, broken or raised sections, and other deterioration.
3. 
Outside lighting fixtures shall be kept in proper working order; inoperative lights shall be repaired or replaced within 30 days of damage or failure.
D. 
Trash enclosures and refuse containers.
1. 
Enclosures and containers shall be kept clean and the vicinity kept free of debris, and gates/doors shall be maintained in proper working order.
2. 
Accumulation of refuse shall not be permitted to exceed the capacity of the refuse containers.
E. 
Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
F. 
Recreational facilities, common use areas, amenities, and other site improvements shall be maintained in a usable condition free from deterioration.
G. 
Lighting shall be maintained in a usable condition free from deterioration.
H. 
Conditions of approval for a project, imposed in conjunction with the development/design review process, which set forth requirements for the development of the site, shall also be subject to ongoing maintenance requirements.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
The parking and storage of recreational vehicles on residential properties, in all residential districts, shall be subject to the provisions of this section.
A. 
Recreational vehicles defined. For the purposes of this section, "recreational vehicles" shall mean a vehicle towed or self-propelled on its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle with provisions for sleeping, cooking and/or sanitation designed or used for temporary dwelling, recreational, or sporting purposes. Examples include, but shall not be limited to, motor home, converted trucks or buses, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, mounted camper, camping trailer, or similar equipment provided that such vehicles are not commercial vehicles or used for commercial purposes.
B. 
Parking limitation. Recreational vehicle parking shall only be permitted within an enclosed garage, carport, or a similar structure, or if outdoors, in an authorized off-street paved parking area. All other parking or storage shall be prohibited.
C. 
Authorized parking areas. Authorized outdoor parking areas shall be limited to the locations and conditions described below.
1. 
Recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in street side, interior side, or rear yard areas, provided that such areas are screened from view from the street, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties by a permanent legally constructed and maintained fence, wall, or equivalent screening material at least six feet in height.
2. 
Recreational vehicles may also be parked within public view in authorized parking areas within the front yard, or corner side yard abutting a street, for temporary periods of time not to exceed 72 hours, not more than two times in a calendar month, directly preceding or following, an outing/trip. except as noted in subsection (D) below.
D. 
Portable recreational equipment. Authorized parking areas for portable recreational equipment shall be limited to the locations and conditions described below:
1. 
Portable recreational equipment may be parked or stored within an enclosed garage or within the side or rear yard areas provided that such areas are screened from view from the street, public right-of-way, and adjacent properties by a permanent legally constructed and maintained fence, wall or equivalent screening material at least five feet in height.
2. 
Portable recreational equipment may also be parked within the front yard, or corner side yard abutting a street, for temporary periods of time not to exceed 72 hours.
E. 
Parking area maintenance. All parking areas within public view from the street, public right-of-way, or adjacent properties shall be surfaced with a permanent paving material. Such areas shall be maintained in good usable condition, free of potholes and broken sections to prevent the accumulation of mud, dust, and weeds, and shall be kept free of debris, dirt, and other loose materials. RV parking are-as shall be kept free of contaminant discharge (oil stains and grease) and any discharge should be cleaned from paved areas immediately to prevent discharge entering the storm drain system.
F. 
Occupancy prohibited. Recreational vehicles shall not be used for the purpose of temporary or permanent living, including, but not limited to, sleeping, cooking, bathing, occupying as a dwelling, or any stay within the vehicle not directly related to its driving except in a designated public campground or other licensed private camping facility, or in conjunction with an active construction site with a temporary use permit.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)
All local feeder trails are located within easements on private property and shall be maintained by the property owner, upon which the easement is located, in a safe and passable manner that does not detract from the use or appearance of the trail and in a manner consistent with the following standards:
A. 
Storage and/or disposal of any materials and equipment within the local feeder trail is not permitted.
B. 
Trail surface and proper grade shall be continuously maintained for safety and access, including removal of excessive size rocks, filling of potholes, removal of weeds, and refilling of ruts caused by erosion or other disturbances. The trail surface shall be continuously maintained with surfacing material consistent with city standards.
C. 
Construction of any structure within or across the trail easement, including buildings, walls and fences, gates, planters, sidewalks, drive approaches or similar structures, or installation of any vegetation or irrigation system or device or obstacles of any kind, is not permitted.
D. 
Vegetation shall be maintained to prevent it from physically obstructing a trail and the use of it.
E. 
Fences and gates between the trail and remainder of the property shall be kept in good repair at all times. This shall not preclude the property owner from replacing a damaged fence/wall with a new fence/wall.
F. 
Drainage swales, curb and gutter, or similar drainage structures shall be kept clean and free of debris, trash, soil, vegetation, or other material in a manner that permits proper drainage.
(Ord. No. 1000 § 4, 2022)