It is the intent of this chapter to provide for minor or temporary
special uses and developments which may, unless special consideration
is given and conditions applied, result in an adverse effect on the
environment. Such special consideration and the application of conditions
as provided herein is hereby deemed necessary for the protection of
property values and the public welfare.
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The following uses and developments shall not be initiated or
constructed unless a special use and development permit for said use
or development has been issued by the Director:
A. The commercial use of existing residential structures, or lots containing residential structures, in commercial districts, per Chapter
16.103.
B. Temporary
uses of and/or erection of temporary structures, such as fences, booths,
tents, or parking of trailers, for such activities as carnivals, circuses,
fairs, and religious meetings.
C. The
sale of fruit, trees, and crops grown as an accessory use on the premises
of a dwelling in the RR District.
D. An accessory building or structure, including athletic apparatus or children's play equipment, located within required interior side or rear setbacks in a single-family residential district pursuant to Chapter
16.130, excepting minor structures and equipment which are no more than eight feet in height and screened from view may be permitted in interior setbacks without a special use and development permit pursuant to Chapter
16.130.
E. An accessory building or structure exceeding 15 feet in height, but not more than 18 feet in height, on any lot with single-family residential development pursuant to Chapter
16.133.
F. An athletic apparatus, sport accessory structure or children's play equipment exceeding 13 feet in height, but not more than 15 feet in height on single-family residential lots, pursuant to Chapter
16.133.
G. Fences greater than six feet in height, but less than eight feet in height, constructed on any part of the lot behind the front or street side setback line, pursuant to Chapter
16.133.
H. Recreation and athletic courts with lights subject to the standards for such courts in Chapter
16.133.
I. Antennas, other than vertical or whip antennas, and support structures up to 45 feet in overall height from the ground level, subject to the standards and findings in Chapter
16.100 in addition to the findings of this chapter.
J. Garage
or other opening providing access into a garage in a single-family
district, that has a height of more than eight feet.
K. Barbed wire fences subject to the requirements of Chapter
16.133.
L. The installation and use of mobile recycling units for the collection of recyclable materials. The facilities are subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Commission. Architectural Commission applications will be reviewed per the criteria contained in Section
16.300.040 and the following standards. A SUDP for a mobile recycling unit shall not be effective until the Architectural Commission has approved the plans for the facility and the applicant has submitted plans complying with the Commission's conditions of approval and the following standards:
1. The facility shall be established in conjunction with an existing
commercial use or community service facility which is in compliance
with the zoning, building and fire codes of the City of Claremont.
2. The design, colors, and materials shall be architecturally compatible
with the host use and surrounding development.
3. The facility shall be screened by landscaping or other type of material
from the public rights-of-way.
4. The facility shall accept only glass, metals, plastic container,
and papers.
5. The facility shall use containers that are constructed and maintained
with durable, waterproof and rustproof materials.
6. The facility shall store all recyclable material in containers or
in the mobile unit vehicle, and shall not leave materials outside
of containers.
7. The facility shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable
material. Mobile facility sites, at which trucks or containers are
removed at the end of each collection day, shall be swept at the end
of each collection day.
8. The facility shall not exceed noise levels of 60 dBA as measured
at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property,
or 65 dBA in a Commercial District, or 70 dBA in an Industrial District.
9. Facilities located within 100 feet of a property zoned or occupied
for residential use shall operate only during the hours between 9:00
a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
10. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material
which may be deposited; the facility shall be clearly marked to identify
the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours
of operation, and shall display a notice stating that no material
shall be left outside the recycling enclosure or container.
11. Signs
a. Signs shall be approved by the Architectural Commission prior to
installation of the facility.
b. The facility's signing shall be limited to minor identification signs
and shall be visible only from the surrounding parking lot.
12. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the facility may not
reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required
for the primary host use. If all the following conditions exist a
reduction of up to three spaces may be granted.
13. The facility shall be located so as not to eliminate any of the existing
required landscaping.
M. The installation and use of reverse vending machines for the collection of recyclable materials. The facilities are subject to the review of the Architectural Commission. Architectural Commission applications will be reviewed per the criteria contained in Section
16.300.060 and the following standards. A SUDP for a reverse vending machine shall not be effective until the Architectural Commission has approved the plans for the facility and the applicant has submitted plans complying with the Commission's conditions of approval and the following standards:
1. The facility shall be established in conjunction with a commercial
use or community service facility which is in compliance with the
zoning, building and fire codes of the City of Claremont.
2. The facility shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
3. The facility shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary
use.
4. The facility shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space
per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be
no more than eight feet in height.
5. The facility shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof
and rustproof material.
6. The colors and materials of the facility shall be compatible with
those of the host use.
7. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material
to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone
number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine
is inoperative.
8. The total sign area shall be a maximum of four square feet per facility
exclusive of operating instructions. (Facilities shall be defined
as the total number of machines required in order for the collection
of the different types of recyclable beverage containers.)
9. The sign illumination shall be restricted to the sign copy. No other
surfaces of the facility shall be illuminated.
10. The facility shall be maintained in a clean, litter-free condition
on a daily basis.
11. Operating hours shall be at least the operating hours of the host
use.
12. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the facility may not
reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required
for the primary host use. If all of the following conditions exist
a reduction of up to three spaces may be granted.
a. The facility is located in a convenience zone or a potential convenience
zone as designated by the California Department of Conservation.
b. The applicant submits a parking study finding that existing parking
capacity is not already fully utilized during the time the recycling
facility will be on the site.
c. Alternate locations for the facility have been examined and the proposed
location has been found to be the best.
d. The permit will be reconsidered at the end of one year.
13. The facility shall be located so as not to eliminate any of the existing
required landscaping.
N. Temporary parking lot pursuant to Chapter
16.136.
O. Temporary
outdoor Christmas tree sales, and other seasonable product sales,
such as pumpkins. Such uses may be approved on vacant property or
in parking lots.
P. Temporary outdoor displays, sales, and storage of merchandise, temporary services, and similar activities conducted for a temporary period outdoors or within temporary structures, except as otherwise permitted as incidental outdoor uses in Chapter
16.090. Uses permitted by this subsection shall not be located within the public right-of-way.
Q. The
use of temporary structures, trailers and facilities related to established
uses otherwise permitted by this title. Permits for such uses shall
be valid for no more than three years.
R. Large
family day care homes in a single-family residential dwelling unit
subject to the standards, restrictions, and requirements as specified
below. Large family day care home shall mean that as set forth in
the
Health and Safety Code Section 1597. All applications for a large
family day care home shall be processed and reviewed in accordance
with the provisions in the
Health and Safety Code for large family
day homes. In approving a special use and development permit for a
large family day care home, staff shall impose such conditions as
are deemed necessary to insure the proposed large family day care
home will be in accord with the provisions of this section and the
Health and Safety Code.
1. No large family day care home shall be located within 1,000 feet
of an existing or proposed large family day care home.
2. All large family day care homes shall have adequate on-street parking
located along the home's street frontage, or shall provide off-street
parking for the drop-off and pick-up of children.
3. No off-street parking provided for the drop-off and pick-up of children
at a large family day care home shall require that motor vehicles
back-up directly into a travel lane of a designated major arterial
street.
4. All large family day care homes shall comply with the City's noise standards for residential land uses in Chapter
16.154, Environmental Protective Standards.
5. All large family day care homes shall comply with all regulations
adopted by the State Fire Marshal for large family day care homes
in Title 24 of the
California Administrative Code.
6. Except as noted above, all large family day care homes shall comply
with the development standards of the districts in which they are
located and with other standards and regulations in this title which
are applicable to single-family residential development.
S. Other
special or temporary uses listed as permitted uses subject to a special
use and development permit pursuant to District Development Standards
of this title.
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The petitioner or any other person may appeal any decision of staff or any condition imposed by staff pertaining to a special use and development permit pursuant to Chapter
16.321.
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