These standards are intended to provide for the construction
of fences, recreation courts, and other accessory structures, to control
height, size and location of structures, to ensure the compatibility
of development and land uses, to provide for privacy and protection
against hazardous conditions, to preserve neighborhood character,
and to protect access to light and air and privacy of residents.
No accessory structures shall be erected, and no existing structure
shall be moved, altered or enlarged, nor shall any accessory structure
be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose or in any
manner, except in accordance with the permitted uses and development
standards of the district in which such structure is located and this
chapter.
No accessory structure, other than a garage or carport, shall
be permitted in a single-family district, unless there is sufficient
area on the site for the main residential building, 400 square feet
of covered parking, and the accessory structure, and all structures
are in compliance with the development standards for the district.
No accessory building or structure, including any athletic apparatus and children's play equipment, or part of thereof, shall be located within the required setbacks of the district in which such building or structure is located except as otherwise permitted in Chapter 16.130 and this chapter.
On any single-family residential lot, accessory buildings and structures shall be limited to one story; they shall not exceed 15 feet in height; and they shall not exceed the height of the main residential structure, except if otherwise permitted by this Code. (See Chapter 16.130 for measurement of building height.)
On any single-family residential lot, no athletic apparatus, or other
sports related accessory structures, such as basketball backboards,
tetherball poles, etc. and no children's play equipment, such as swings,
slides, jungle gyms, etc., shall exceed 13 feet in height, except
as otherwise permitted by this chapter.
Fencing for sports related activities shall comply with requirements
for recreation courts.
Such apparatus or structure exceeding 13 feet in height, but not more than 15 feet in height, may be allowed only with a special use and development permit pursuant to Chapter 16.306.
On any single-family residential lot excepting in the RR Rural Residential Districts, accessory buildings shall have a maximum floor area of 300 square feet, excepting that an additional 400 square feet may be included for required parking for the primary dwelling unit on lot, and an additional 700 square feet may be included for an accessory second unit, provided such accessory unit is in compliance with Chapter 16.333, Accessory Second Unit.
In the RR Rural Residential Districts, accessory buildings shall be subject to the maximum floor area standard set forth in Chapter 16.007.
For the purposes of this chapter, the height of a fence shall
be measured from the average elevation of the existing grade within
five feet of the fence, or when the fence is located between two properties,
the height of the fence shall be measured from the existing grade
on the higher side of the fence, provided that no fence shall exceed
a height of ten feet measured from grade on the lower side of the
fence, unless a higher fence is required as a condition of a conditional
use permit or Architectural Commission approval of a project.
The maximum height of a fence may vary by an amount not to exceed
six inches to accommodate grade changes, provided, however, that in
no event shall the average height of such fence exceed the maximum
height specified.
Permitted
Fences and Architectural Landscape Features
Fences and architectural landscape features, including but not
limited to planters and similar features, may be constructed and maintained
in any district subject to the following requirements:
Fences and Architectural Landscape Features in Side and Rear Yards
Fences and architectural landscape features no greater than
six feet in height may be constructed in any required interior rear
or side setback and along rear and interior side setbacks behind the
front or street side setback line.
Gates no higher than three feet in height may be constructed within
front and street side setbacks, provided that any gate constructed
on or over a driveway shall be located no closer than 20 feet to the
front or street side property line, or public sidewalk, whichever
is closest to the gate.
Architectural landscape features, excepting fences, that exceed three
feet in height such as posts and lamp fixtures, fountains and other
similar type structures may be located in any front or street side
setback, subject to the following requirements:
A fence exceeding six feet in height may be permitted if required
as a condition of a conditional use permit or Architectural Commission
approval of a project.
A fence greater than six feet but less than eight feet in height
may be permitted in required rear or interior side setbacks with a
special use and development permit provided the fence is constructed
behind the front or street side setback line, and the Director determines
that a height of more than six feet is necessary for privacy or safety
reasons.
Any fence required by any law or statute is exempted from the
regulations and standards of this title, provided such fence does
not exceed the height required by such law or statute.
Fences for Recreation or Athletic Court and Equipment
All fences for outdoor recreation or athletic courts and equipment
shall comply with the standards and restrictions for recreation courts
of this chapter.
A solid masonry wall of not less than six feet nor more than
eight feet in height (except not over three feet in height within
a required front or street side setback) shall be erected along any
property line, not abutting the public right-of-way, which is a District
Boundary Line separating any Single-Family Residential District from
any Multiple Family, Commercial or Industrial District. Such wall
shall be constructed in conjunction with the development of any property
abutting such district boundary line.
Required Fences or Walls Between Different Uses and Areas
The construction of a solid fence separating or screening one use or area from another may be a condition of a conditional use permit or Architectural Commission approval of any project. The design of such fence shall be per a plan approved by the Architectural Commission. (See Chapter 16.136 for fence requirements in conjunction with the development of parking lots.)
All pools shall be enclosed by a structure and/or fence not
less than five feet in height measured from the outside ground level
at a point 12 inches horizontal from the base of the fence or wall.
Openings in the fence shall be no larger than 3-1/2 inches. Any gate
or door to the outside shall be equipped with a self-closing device
and a self-latching device located not less than four feet six inches
above the ground. Such fences and gates shall meet City specifications.
Conditions existing as of July 12, 1972, which do not conform
to this section, need to be brought into compliance only upon the
finding, by resolution of the City Council, that a hazard to public
safety exists.
Any recreation or athletic court, without lighting, less than 500
square feet, with fencing or other enclosures no more than six feet
in height, provided such court is not in required front or street
side setbacks. Such a court may be located within interior side and
rear setbacks if not sunk below the existing grade level.
Any recreation or athletic court, without lighting, more than 500
square feet, with fencing or other enclosures no more than six feet
in height from grade level, provided such court is not in required
front or street side setbacks and is no closer than ten feet to interior
rear or side property lines. Courts may be sunk below the existing
grade to meet these requirements.
Recreation
and Athletic Courts Requiring Special Use and Development Permits
In residential districts, outdoor recreation or athletic courts with lights are permitted only with a special use and development permit, pursuant to Chapter 16.306, and subject to the lighting development standards below.
Recreation
and Athletic Courts Requiring Conditional Use Permits
In residential districts the following outdoor recreation and athletic courts are permitted only with a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16.303:
All fencing above the six feet in height shall be constructed of
wire mesh, or similar material, capable of admitting at least 90 percent
of light as measured on a reputable light meter.
In the RR Districts, all courts with fencing more than six feet in
height shall not be located closer than 35 feet from rear or side
property lines; however, any recreation or athletic court located
on a lot adjacent to Mills or Padua Avenues shall not be located closer
than 45 feet to the property lines adjacent to these streets.
No recreation or athletic courts greater than 500 square feet are
permitted within ten feet of any interior rear or side property line,
or landscape, equestrian, or pedestrian easement.
All fencing shall be no more than six feet above grade level, and
no more than 10 feet above court level, except if approved with a
conditional use permit.
Landscaping is required for all recreation and athletic courts greater
than 500 square feet, to screen any fencing, equipment or athletic
apparatus from adjacent properties and all rights-of-way. Such landscaping
shall achieve its screening effect within three years after planting.
Landscaping plans for the area between the sports court and adjacent
properties shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development
for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Any recreation court or athletic court with an impervious surface
of greater than 500 square feet requires a French drain or similar
percolation system to be constructed in conjunction with such court
in order to provide for on-site drainage of run-off into the aquifer.
The plan for this system shall be submitted before the issuance of
a building permit. Said system shall be maintained so as to be functional.
Lighting and light fixtures shall not be more than 14 feet above
grade level, and no more than 18 feet above the court level for sunken
courts, except if otherwise permitted through a conditional use permit.
No court lighting shall be operated before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00
p.m. Such lighting shall be installed with either a timing device
to turn off the court lights at one-hour intervals, or a motion sensor.
All court lighting is subject to review for a 30-day period after installation by the Director of Community Development to determine compliance with the above and Section 16.154.030.
Replacement
Lighting and Fencing for Existing Recreation Courts
For recreation and athletic courts constructed in residential
districts prior to January 9, 1992 any existing fencing or lighting
which was erected in compliance with all applicable ordinances and
codes, but which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter,
may be maintained, repaired and may be replaced subject to approval
of the replacement materials and design by the Director, provided
the height of any replacement fencing does not exceed ten feet in
height and does not exceed the height of the previous fencing, and
the lighting is no more than 14 feet above grade level, no more than
18 feet above the court level for sunken courts, and does not exceed
the height of the previous lighting. A conditional use permit shall
be required for replacement of fencing and lighting, which exceeds
the above heights.
No
portable, collapsible, or permanent shade structure made of canvas,
vinyl, aluminum, wood, or similar materials, used to protect vehicles
or shelter goods, shall be erected, installed, or maintained in any
residential yard area that is not enclosed with a wall, a non-transparent
fence, or continuous row of shrubbery, not less than five feet high.
This section shall not apply to a garage or carport for which a building
permit has been issued.
A
portable or collapsible shade structure used to protect vehicles or
shelter goods may be placed in an interior yard area that is enclosed
with a wall, a non-transparent fence, or continuous row of shrubbery,
not less than five feet high.
All
portable or collapsible shade structures shall be maintained in good
condition, and shall be removed or replaced when deteriorated from
sun or wind.