This chapter establishes standards for specific uses that are permitted or conditionally permitted in several or all districts, and specific site standards that apply to several or all districts.
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A.
Generally. The regulations applicable to each district shall be applied to the area within that district and no use shall be located in a district in which it is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use.
B.
Determination of District Boundary. See subsection 11.1.10.015.B: Zoning Map, for determination of district boundaries. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any district or zone shown upon a zoning map as applied to lots divided by district boundaries, or any part or unit thereof, the following rules shall apply:
1.
In the case of un-subdivided property and where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundaries, unless the same are indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.
2.
Any remaining uncertainty shall be determined by the director pursuant to Section 11.1.10.015: Rules of Interpretation.
3.
Where a public street or alley is officially vacated or abandoned, the area comprising such vacated street or alley shall acquire the classification of the adjoining property.
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All mechanical and electrical equipment, except solar collectors, and antennas shall be screened or incorporated into the building design so as not to be visible. These include, but are not limited to, all roof-mounted equipment, utility meters, cable equipment, telephone entry boxes, backflow preventions, irrigation control valves, electrical transformers and pull boxes. Screening materials shall be consistent with the materials of the building.
A.
Design Requirements. The screen shall exceed the height of the equipment, shall not interfere with the operation of the equipment, and shall utilize materials, colors, and architectural style of screening materials that are architecturally consistent with other on-site development and without giving the appearance of being added on.
B.
Exceptions. Minor use permit approval pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits is required for exceptions to the screening of mechanical equipment where the screening enclosure may substantially increase the visual mass of the roof line of a structure and alternative treatment may be preferable.
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The following performance standards shall apply to development within the city:
A.
Lighting. Lighting shall be provided subject to the following requirements:
1.
Purpose. Parking lots, driveways, circulation areas, passageways, recesses, and grounds contiguous to buildings shall be provided with sufficient illumination levels to make clearly visible the presence of any persons on or about the premises during the hours of business non-operation and shall provide a safe, secure environment for all persons, property, and vehicles on site.
2.
Exterior Fixtures. Lighting fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the character of the surrounding structure(s) and shall be energy efficient. Fixtures shall be appropriate in height, intensity, and scale to the use they are serving.
3.
Outdoor Illumination Levels. This requirement shall not apply to single-unit residential uses, traffic safety lighting, or public street lighting. A minimum of 0.5 foot candle of illumination shall be maintained at the land surface throughout the area to be illuminated. In addition, related business use parking areas shall conform to the standards set forth in Table 11.4.10.020.A: Outdoor Parking Area Illumination Levels by Use (Average Foot Candles).
Table 11.4.10.020.A OUTDOOR PARKING AREA ILLUMINATION LEVELS BY USE (AVERAGE FOOT CANDLES) | |
|---|---|
Land Use | Illumination Level (Average Foot Candles) |
Financial Institution/Bank | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Bar/Restaurant | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Condominium, Apartment, Mixed Use Residential | 1 foot candle |
Meeting Center | 2 foot candles |
Convenience Stores | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Car Wash | 2 foot candles |
Drive-In/Drive-Through Facilities | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Automobile Service Station | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Hotel/Motel | 2 foot candles |
Office | 1 foot candle |
Warehouse | 1 foot candle |
Retail/Commercial | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Fast Food Facilities | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Mixed Use Commercial/Residential | 2 to 3 foot candles |
Pedestrian Courts/Plazas/Walkways | 1 to 2 foot candles |
The electrical or lighting plan shall demonstrate the dispersal of light on the ground surface and compliance with the requirements of this section. Building mounted decorative lights shall not exceed 5 foot-candles measured 5 feet from the light source.
4.
Security Lighting. Security lighting shall be provided in all nonresidential zoning districts at building entrances/exits. Security lighting shall provide a minimum of one foot-candle and a maximum of 2 foot-candles at the ground level of the entrance.
5.
Shielding. This requirement shall not apply to traffic safety lighting, public street lighting, or light trespass into an alley or other public right-of-way. Where the light source is visible from outside the property boundary, shielding shall be required to reduce glare to the greatest degree practicable to prevent light trespass onto an adjacent private property, per subsection 11.6.05.010.L.
6.
Height. Light standards shall be limited to maximum height of 20 feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less. The planning commission may allow taller standards in large parking lots that are not adjacent to residential uses or in other special settings upon approval of a minor use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
7.
Recreational Court Lighting. The following standards shall apply to the lighting of outdoor recreational courts:
a.
Type. Fixtures shall be of a type that is rectangular on a horizontal plane. The outside of the fixture, arm, and supporting pole shall be coated with a dark, low reflectance material;
b.
Location. Light fixtures shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the nearest residential property line;
c.
Height. The maximum height of the light fixtures shall be 15 feet measured from the court surface;
d.
Number. Not more than one light fixture for each 900 square feet of court surface is allowed, with a maximum of 8 poles and fixtures for each recreational court;
e.
Supports. Light fixtures shall be supported by an arm extending at least 4 feet from a support pole;
f.
Design. Light fixtures shall be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained so that, with appropriate shielding, the light source is completely cut off when viewed from any point 5 feet or more beyond the property lines of the subject parcel. The incident light level at a property line shall not exceed one foot-candle measured from finished grade to a height of 12 feet. The incident light level upon any habitable structure on an adjoining property shall not exceed 0.05 foot-candles;
g.
Hours of Operation. Recreational court lighting shall not be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays;
h.
Coating of Surface. In the event that an illuminated court surface is visible from another parcel, the court surface shall be treated with a low reflectance, dark-colored coating; and
B.
Noise. The following noise standards are guidelines and performance-based standards only. If an area currently is below the desired maximum noise levels, an increase in noise up to the maximum should not necessarily be allowed. The impact of a proposed project on an existing land use should be evaluated in terms of the increase in existing noise levels and potential for adverse community impact.
1. Normally Acceptable: Conditionally Acceptable: Unacceptable:
Definitions. The following definitions apply to the provisions of this section only.
the specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special noise insulation requirements.
the specified land use may be permitted with the preparation of a noise study and only after detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements and needed noise insulation features are included in the design.
new construction or development should generally not be undertaken because mitigation is usually not feasible to comply with noise element policies.
2.
Outdoor Noise Levels. All new development shall comply with the outdoor noise standards established in Table 11.4.10.020.B.2: Outdoor Noise Levels.
Table 11.4.10.020.B.2 OUTDOOR NOISE LEVELS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Land Use Type | Exterior Noise Exposure (Ldn or CNEL, dB) | ||
Normally Acceptable | Conditionally Acceptable | Unacceptable | |
Residential, Hotel and Motels | 60 | 75 | >75 |
Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Neighborhood Parks and Playgrounds | 65 | 80 | >80 |
Schools, Libraries, Museums, Hospitals, Personal Care, Meeting Halls, Religious Institutions | 60 | 75 | >75 |
Office Buildings, Business Commercial, and Professional | 60 | 80 | >80 |
Auditoriums, Concert Halls, Amphitheatres | — | 70 | >70 |
Industrial, Manufacturing, Utilities and Agriculture | 70 | 85 | — |
a.
Outdoor Noise Levels for Residential Areas. The goal for maximum outdoor noise levels in residential areas is an Ldn of 60 dB. This level is a requirement to guide the design and location of future development and is a goal for the reduction of noise in existing development. This goal will be applied where outdoor use is a major consideration (e.g., backyards in single-unit housing developments and open space areas in multi-unit housing projects). The outdoor standard will not normally be applied to the small decks associated with apartments and condominiums but these will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Where the director determines that providing an Ldn of 60 dB or lower outdoors is not feasible, the outdoor goal may be increased to an Ldn of 65 dB upon approval of a minor use permit, pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.
b.
Transportation Noise Sources. For other non-transportation related noise sources, noise levels outdoors should not exceed the limits in Table 11.4.10.020.B.2: Outdoor Noise Levels, above.
3.
Indoor Noise Levels. All new development shall comply with the indoor noise standards established in Table 11.4.10.020.B.3: Indoor Noise Levels.
Table 11.4.10.020.B.3 INDOOR NOISE LEVELS | |
|---|---|
Land Use Type | Indoor Noise Levels |
Residential | 45 dB1 |
Commercial, Industrial and Office | Evaluated on a case-by-case basis; generally 45 Leq (hourly average or less) |
1 | As required by the State of California Noise Insulation Standards |
a.
Indoor Instantaneous Noise Levels. Interior noise levels in new residential units exposed to an Ldn of 60 dB or greater should be limited to a maximum instantaneous noise level of 50 dBA in the bedrooms. Maximum instantaneous noise levels in other rooms should not exceed 55 dBA. The typical repetitive maximum instantaneous noise level at each site would be determined by monitoring.
4.
Evaluation of Noise Impacts in Existing Residential Areas. The noise environment in existing residential areas shall be protected. The director shall require the evaluation of mitigation measures for projects under the following circumstances:
5.
Noise Study Required. The director may require a noise study to be prepared for all new uses with outdoor noise levels within the conditionally acceptable range in Table 11.4.10.020.B.2: Outdoor Noise Levels above, or uses that, in the director' opinion, may not meet the standards of the noise element. The noise study shall, at a minimum, conform to the following standards:
a.
The analysis shall be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics.
b.
Noise levels shall be documented with sufficient sampling periods and locations to adequately describe local noise conditions and noise sources.
c.
Existing and projected noise levels shall be estimated in terms of Leq and Ldn or CNEL. Levels shall be compared to the existing ambient noise levels.
d.
Mitigation shall be recommended, giving preference to site planning and design rather than noise barriers, where feasible.
e.
Noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented shall be estimated.
6.
Noise Mitigation Measures. The approval body may require a project to incorporate any noise mitigation measures deemed necessary to ensure that noise standards are not exceeded.
C.
Fire and Explosion Hazards. All activities involving the use of, or storage of, flammable and explosive materials shall be operated with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and adequate fire fighting and fire-suppression equipment and devices, as approved by the Orange County Fire Authority. Incineration is prohibited.
D.
Radioactivity or Electrical Disturbance. No use, activity or process, other than wireless communications which are regulated specifically in Chapter 11.4.70: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities shall cause electromagnetic interference with normal radio or television reception in residential districts, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site on which they are situated.
E.
Vibration. No use, activity or process shall produce vibrations that are perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at or beyond the property line of the site on which they are situated.
F.
Smoke, Particulate Matter, Odor and Other Air Contaminants. All uses, activities or processes shall be conducted to prevent the emission of particulate matter or air contaminants that are readily detectable without instruments by a reasonable person beyond the property line of the site on which they are situated. All required permits from the South Coast Air Quality Management District shall be obtained.
G.
Humidity, Heat and Cold. All uses shall be operated so as not to produce humidity, heat or cold which is perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at or beyond the property line of the site on which such uses are situated.
H.
Storm Drainage and Storm Water Runoff.
1.
Prevention of Runoff.
a.
Site grading shall be designed to prevent runoff onto adjacent properties and to eliminate the impacts of runoff on all structures on the site.
b.
On-site drainage systems, (i.e., roof drains, downspouts, french drains, swales, etc.) shall be designed and maintained to prevent runoff onto adjacent properties.
2.
Connection to Public Drainage System Required. On-site drainage systems shall be connected directly to the existing public storm drainage system whenever an underground storm drain exists adjacent to a development site. Connection to a storm drainage system shall be in compliance with any required connection permits of the jurisdictional agency.
3.
Runoff Water Quality. Storm water and urban runoff discharges to the public storm drainage system shall be prohibited for all discharges not wholly comprised of storm water, or allowed by a valid National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. Discharges shall comply with Chapter 9.20: Storm Water Management Program, Chapter 9.25: Fats, Oil and Grease Management and Discharge Control, Chapter 9.30: Sewerage, Chapter 9.35: Water, and Chapter 9.50: Grading of the Municipal Code.
Proposed projects shall be designed to comply with the following requirements, and shall integrate best management practices as required by the city's NPDES permit and to the satisfaction of the city engineer:
a.
Minimize parking lot pollution through retention, infiltration, and good housekeeping.
b.
Vegetation clearance in preparation for construction shall commence no earlier than one month before the start of construction in the dry season and no more than one week before the start of construction in the wet season.
c.
Runoff from the washing of toxic materials from paved or unpaved areas shall not be allowed to enter the storm drain.
4.
Non-permeable Surfaces. No more than 50% of required ground-level common open space areas, and of all required setbacks and yards, shall have non-permeable surfaces. Porous paving and landscaping shall be considered permeable surfaces. Where subterranean parking garages extend to property lines, an alternate area of size equal to at least 50% of the required yard shall have a permeable surface.
5.
National Flood Insurance Program. The provisions of Chapter 9.45: Floodplain Management, of the municipal code and the provisions of 44 C.F.R. Parts 59-77, shall be complied with, in all respects, for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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A. Existing Development Project: Existing Project: Existing Public Facility: Existing Residential Project: New Development Project: New Project: New Public Facility: New Residential Project:a. b. Recycling Area (areas for recycling):
Definitions. The following definitions apply to the provisions of this section only.
any commercial, industrial, or institutional building, or cluster of buildings, constructed prior to January 1, 2010.
any existing development project, existing public facility, or existing residential project, as those terms are defined by this section.
any existing public facility where solid waste is collected and loaded and any improvements for areas of a public facility used for collecting and loading solid waste which was constructed before January 1, 2010.
a residential project which was constructed before January 1, 2010, and which consists of either of the following:
any newly constructed commercial, industrial, or institutional building or cluster of buildings, for which an application for a building permit or other discretionary approval is submitted on or after January 1, 2010.
any new development project, new public facility, and new residential project, as those terms are defined by this section.
any new public facility where solid waste is collected and loaded and any improvements for areas of a public facility used for collecting and loading solid waste which is constructed on or after January 1, 2010.
a newly constructed residential project for which an application for a building permit or other discretionary approval is submitted on or after January 1, 2010, and which consists of either of the following:
A single building having 3 or more dwelling units; or
A residential project consisting of more than one dwelling unit where solid waste is not collected and loaded from each individual unit's curbside but is instead collected and loaded in a location intended to serve more than one dwelling unit.
the interior or exterior space allocated for collecting, storing and loading recyclable material.
B.
New Projects. Any new development project, new residential project, or new public facility for which a building permit is required shall include adequate, accessible and convenient areas for collecting, storing and loading recyclable materials, subject to the following requirements:
1.
No building permit shall be issued for any new project until the recycling area is approved as being in compliance with the provisions of this section by the director.
C.
Recycling Area Standards. The following criteria shall apply to the review of the plans for a recycling area:
1.
Residential Development Minimum Individual and Common Storage Area Requirements.
a.
Multi-Unit Projects. Multi-unit residential projects with 5 or more dwelling units shall provide solid waste and recyclable material storage areas in the following manner:
i.
Individual Unit Storage Requirements. Each dwelling unit shall be designed to include a space with a minimum of 3 cubic feet for the storage of solid waste and 3 cubic feet for the storage of recyclable material; and
ii.
Common Storage Requirements. Table 11.4.10.025.C.1: Residential Development Storage Requirements sets forth the minimum requirements for common solid waste and recyclable material storage areas for multi-unit projects, which may be located indoors or outdoors as long as they are readily accessible to all residents. These requirements apply to each individual structure.
Table 11.4.10.025.C.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STORAGE REQUIREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Dwellings | Minimum Common Storage Area Required (Sq. Ft.) | ||
Solid Waste | Recycling | Total Area | |
Up to 6 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
7-15 | 24 | 24 | 48 |
16-25 | 48 | 48 | 96 |
26-50 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
51-75 | 144 | 144 | 288 |
76-100 | 192 | 192 | 384 |
101-125 | 240 | 240 | 480 |
126-150 | 288 | 288 | 576 |
151-175 | 316 | 316 | 672 |
176-200 | 384 | 384 | 768 |
201+ | Every additional 25 dwellings shall require an additional 48 sq. ft. for solid waste and 48 sq. ft. for recyclables. | ||
2.
Nonresidential Development Minimum Common Storage Area Requirements. Nonresidential structures and uses within all zoning districts shall provide solid waste and recyclable material storage areas. Table 11.4.10.025.C.2: Nonresidential Development Storage Requirements sets forth the minimum storage area requirements. These requirements apply to each primary structure.
Table 11.4.10.025.C.2 NONRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STORAGE REQUIREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Building Floor Area (sq. ft.) | Minimum Storage Area Required (Sq. Ft.) | ||
Solid Waste | Recycling | Total Area | |
Up to 5,000 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
5,001-10,000 | 24 | 24 | 48 |
10,001-25,000 | 48 | 48 | 96 |
25,001-50,000 | 96 | 96 | 192 |
50,001-75,000 | 144 | 144 | 288 |
75,001-100,000 | 192 | 192 | 384 |
100,001+ | Every additional 25,000 sq. ft. shall require an additional 48 sq. ft. for solid waste and 48 sq. ft. for recyclables. | ||
D.
Change in Recycling Area Location. An owner or operator may not modify the design, location or configuration of a recycling area approved by the director or the planning commission, without first consulting the director to determine if any other city approvals are required.
E.
Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosures.
1.
Location and Orientation. All enclosures shall comply with the California Fire Code and shall meet the following requirements unless it is demonstrated that they are infeasible. A building permit shall not be issued for a project until documentation of approval of the location is provided by the director.
a.
Location. No enclosures shall be located within any required front yard or street side yard setback areas unless it is satisfactorily demonstrated to the director that due to originality of design, architectural treatments, and lack of visibility of loading areas, the location meets the intent of this section.
b.
Compatibility with Equipment. Solid waste and recycling enclosures shall be located so that the current equipment used by the city's franchised solid waste collector and recycling collector has sufficient maneuvering areas and, if feasible, so that the collection equipment can avoid backing. The enclosure pad shall have an apron with a minimum width of 10 feet and length of 30 feet. Projects and applicants are responsible for procuring current equipment size and turning radius from the city's franchised solid waste/recycling collector.
c.
Consolidation of Enclosure Areas. All enclosure types shall be consolidated to minimize the number of collection sites and located so as to reasonably equalize the distance from the building spaces they serve. For multi-unit residential projects, there should be a minimum of 1 trash enclosure per 50 units and the enclosure should be located within 100 feet of the residential units. Exceptions may be approved by the director to take into account specifics of the site plan and unit location.
d.
Clear of Obstructions. The area in front of and surrounding all enclosure types shall be kept clear of obstructions, shall not be utilized for parking, and shall be painted, striped, and marked "No Parking."
2.
Materials, Construction, and Design. The materials, construction and design of solid waste and recycling enclosures for single-unit projects shall be subject to director approval. For commercial and multi-unit projects, the various components of solid waste and recycling container enclosures shall be constructed and thereafter maintained as follows:
a.
Enclosure Material. Enclosure material shall be solid masonry or concrete tilt-up with decorated exterior-surface finish compatible to the main structure(s).
b.
Gate Material. Gate material shall be decorative, solid, heavy-gauge metal or a heavy-gauge metal frame with a covering of a view-obscuring material.
c.
Enclosure Pad. Four-inch-thick-minimum concrete pad.
d.
Bumpers. Two inches by 6 inches thick and made of concrete, steel, or other suitable material and shall be anchored to the concrete pad.
e.
Protection for Enclosures. Concrete curbs or equivalent shall protect enclosures from adjacent vehicle parking and travel ways.
f.
Travelways and Area in Front of Enclosure. An adequate base to support a truck weight of 62,000 pounds.
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The following standards apply to swimming pools and hot tubs in all districts:
A.
Lot Coverage.
1.
Residential Districts. The maximum pool or hot tub area, measured at the high water line, shall be no more than 20% of the lot area.
2.
All Other Districts. The maximum pool or hot tub area shall be as approved by the decisionmaking body for any discretionary project, or by the director if no discretionary approval is required.
3.
Rear Yard. No pool or hot tub shall occupy over 60% of the required rear yard. Coverage by a swimming pool or hot tub shall not be considered in measuring maximum lot coverage unless it is enclosed in a roofed structure.
B.
Location. The minimum distance from a lot line to the nearest point of a pool or hot tub shall be as follows:
District | Front and Street Side Lot Line | Rear and Side Lot Line (not along street) |
|---|---|---|
Residential | 50 ft. – Front 10 ft. - Street Side | 4 ft. |
All Other Districts | As approved by the planning commission pursuant to a minor use permit | |
C.
Enclosures for Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs.
1.
Swimming Pools. All swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a protective fence in compliance with the provisions of the California Building Code.
2.
Hot Tubs. Hot tubs shall be either enclosed or screened to prevent noise and other disturbance to adjacent properties. When a hot tub is located in a required rear or side yard in a residential district, landscaping between 6 and 8 feet in height shall be provided between the hot tub and fence separating adjacent properties to provide a privacy buffer. This requirement may be waived by the director if there is a large setback from the property line, fencing taller than 6 feet, a structure enclosing the hot tub, or other feature that acts as a privacy buffer.
D.
Filter and Heating Systems. All swimming pool and hot tub filtration and heating systems shall be set back a minimum of 1 foot from any property line and a minimum of 10 feet from any adjacent dwelling unit, or 8 feet with sound attenuation approved by city staff. All filtration and heating systems shall comply with SBMC Title 7: Noise, Section 7.15.035: HVAC Equipment.
E.
Public Pool and Semipublic Pool. A conditional use permit shall be obtained pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits before the construction of any public pool. All public and semipublic pools shall meet all of the requirements of the state and local health departments, building codes, and the provisions of this zoning code.
F.
Permanent Wading Pools. Permanent wading pools are not permitted in any required setback area and shall not be located or maintained in a manner contrary to the public health and safety of the people residing in the area.
G.
Engineer's Statement. A written statement from a civil engineer registered in the State of California that certifies that construction of the pool will not have a detrimental effect on any neighboring structures, shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
H.
Elevated Swimming Pools. All elevated swimming pools, constructed on the ground, may not be higher than 4 feet.
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All electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar distribution lines providing direct service to a development site shall comply with all undergrounding requirements specified in Title 9, Public Property, Public Works and Building Regulations, Section 9.55: Underground Utilities and Title 10: Subdivisions, of the municipal code.
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A.
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for development or redevelopment of any use or building on any property abutting streets and highways shown in the "Circulation Element of the General Plan" until the streets and highways are dedicated to the city to their ultimate right-of-way width and length abutting the subject property. Full improvements shall be constructed by the developer to the specifications contained in Title 10: Subdivisions, and Chapter 9.55: Underground Utilities, of the municipal code and to the requirements of the city engineer.
Exception. If at the time of development it is impractical, in the opinion of the city engineer, for the required improvement to be provided, the owner of the subject property shall deposit a faithful performance bond with the city in an amount as determined by the city engineer, sufficient to insure the construction of the improvements.
B.
Establishment of Centerlines. The centerline of any street or highway shown on the circulation element may be established by resolution of the planning commission and becomes effective upon affirmation by city council.
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The following installation standards shall apply to solar energy systems.
A.
Solar Collectors.
1.
Roof-mounted collectors shall be placed in the location least visible from public streets without reducing the operating efficiency of the collectors, unless they are integrated into the design of the structure as an architectural element.
2.
Wall-mounted and ground-mounted collectors shall be screened from public view.
3.
Collectors shall be mounted at the same angle or as close as possible to the pitch of the roof.
B.
Appurtenant Equipment. Appurtenant equipment, plumbing, and related fixtures, shall be installed in the attic, where feasible, or shall be screened from public view. See also Section 11.4.10.015: Mechanical Equipment Screening.
C.
Accessory Fixtures. Large accessory fixtures which generally require exposure (e.g., storage tanks) shall be screened through architectural features that harmonize with other elements of the structure, shall not be located in any required front or side yards, nor be visible from any public right-of-way.
D.
Exterior Finishes. Exterior surfaces shall have a matte finish and shall be color coordinated to harmonize with roof materials or other dominant colors of the structure.
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