A.
Purpose. The performance standards in this section are intended
to minimize the potential negative effects that a building, structure
or use could have on its surroundings, and to promote compatibility
with surrounding uses and areas.
B.
Site Maintenance. For all uses and activities, all areas of
a site that are not landscaped, paved or developed shall generally
be kept free of debris, including unused fill or building materials.
Permitted construction activities, as well as outdoor storage uses
that are permitted by this title, shall not be subject to this requirement.
C.
Outdoor Lighting.
1.
All
outdoor lighting on private property shall conform to the following
requirements:
a.
Light fixtures, excluding illuminated signs, shall have a maximum
height of 25 feet above grade, or the height of the nearest main building
on the site, whichever is less. Additional height shall be allowed
where necessary to provide adequate clearance for vehicular circulation,
provided that the light fixture's height is no greater than necessary
to provide this clearance.
b.
All light sources, excluding illuminated signs, shall include appropriate
shielding to direct light away from the sky, surrounding properties
and streets. Reflections or glare outside of the subject property
shall be minimized.
c.
For sites that are within or adjacent to a residential district,
or are separated by a street from a residential district, no light
source shall produce an illumination level in the residential district
greater than one-quarter footcandle at any point measured 25 feet
horizontally from the subject property. This requirement shall not
apply to illuminated signs.
2.
Crime Prevention. The following lighting standards apply to
all new structures, except for single-family homes, accessory structures
on single-family lots, and accessory structures that do not require
a building permit.
a.
Table 26-13-010-1 shows minimum lighting intensities for certain
locations on a site and within a building.
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Table 26-13-010-1: Minimum Lighting Intensity
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Location
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Minimum Intensity
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Exterior building entrances
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4 foot candles
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Parking areas and pedestrian walkways
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1 foot candle
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Elevators, stairwells, and corridors
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0.5 foot candle
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b.
Details of exterior lighting shall be provided on all plans submitted
for city review and approval. Photometric calculations shall be based
on the "mean" light output per the manufacturer's values of the specified
lamp and luminaire photometry data. The details provided for exterior
lighting shall include point-to-point photometric calculations at
intervals of not more than 10 feet at ground level.
c.
Transitional lighting shall be incorporated in exterior areas going
to and from buildings or uses within a site. Transitional lighting
shall be provided for building entrances, recreation/office buildings,
swimming pool areas, laundry and mail rooms, covered breezeways, and
similar areas as determined by the director of development services.
d.
Trees and shrubs shall not interfere with the distribution of lighting
as required by this section.
E.
Air Emissions. No use or activity shall result in the repeated
and consistently intolerable emission of excessive odors, dust, fumes,
smoke or particulate matter, or in emissions that exceed the requirements
or levels enforced by the county's Air Pollution Control District.
F.
Electrical Disturbances. No use or activity shall result in
electrical disturbances that are readily discernible at the exterior
boundaries of the property on which the use or activity is located,
or of the dwelling unit in a dwelling group or multiple-unit building.
G.
Vibration. No use or activity shall generate ground vibration
that is readily perceptible at the exterior boundaries of the property
on which the use or activity is located. The vibrations that ordinarily
occur as the result of an approved construction or demolition activity,
as well as the vibrations ordinarily created by motor vehicles, shall
be exempt from this requirement.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017)
A.
Applicability. No fence shall hereafter be erected, constructed,
altered or maintained except as provided by this section. The requirements
of this section shall apply to all fences and walls in all districts,
excluding the walls of any building, and shall apply regardless of
the construction material used.
B.
Sight Distance Area. No fence shall obstruct the required
sight distance area for an intersection as shown in Figure 17.12.020-1.
Fences may be erected up to 42 inches in height within the sight distance
area provided that the fence is an open fence that is no more than
50% solid. Fences over 30 inches in height, to a maximum height of
42 inches, within the sight distance area shall require administrative
review and approval by the planning division through a development
review permit to confirm the open fence requirement is met and that
the increased height does not create a danger to public health, safety,
and general welfare.
 Figure 17.12.020-1: Sight Distance Areas
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 Figure 17.12.020-5: Fence Opacity
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C.
Fence Height Measurement. Exceptions to the standards of this
section may be granted by the planning commission if warranted for
safeguarding the public health, safety and welfare.
1.
The
height of a fence at any point shall be measured from the base of
the fence directly below that point. If a retaining wall is combined
with a fence or wall, the combined height may reach a maximum height
of 11 feet above grade (7 foot maximum fence with a 4 foot maximum
retaining wall) along the streetside and rear property lines without
a building permit, as shown in Figure 17.12.020-2.
 Figure 17.12.020-2: Fence Height
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D.
Public Areas. Fences that enclose school grounds, public playgrounds
and parks, tennis courts, public swimming pools, museums, or other
public areas may be erected to a height in excess of 7 feet, subject
to development review.
1.
Historic Areas, Designated Landmarks, Museums, and Parks within the
DH-O. Fences that enclose parks and museums within the DH-O,
designated landmarks, and other designated historic sites may be erected
to a height in excess of 7 feet subject to design and material review
by the planning commission acting as the historic advisory commission.
if the fence requires approval of the city council, the planning commission's
action shall only be advisory.
E.
Swimming Pools. Fencing shall be provided around all swimming
pools, spas and similar areas, in accordance with the requirements
of the city building code.
F.
Nonresidential Development. Any nonresidential development
shall meet the following fencing requirements:
1.
The
site shall include a solid fence or decorative masonry wall along
each property line abutting a residential district. The fence shall
be between 6 and 7 feet tall
2.
Where
a street separates the site from a property that is in a residential
district, the site shall include one of the following along the property
line that faces the street:
a.
A solid fence or decorative masonry wall, between 6 and 7 feet tall,
that is located behind any required planting area, and that has a
decorative architectural treatment on any side facing a street, parking
lot or adjoining residential district; or
5.
All
mechanical, electrical and external communication equipment, including
air conditioners, refrigeration units, satellite dishes and microwave
towers, shall be screened from public view. Screening of roof-mounted
equipment shall be architecturally integrated into the building design.
6.
A
building permit is required for any fence over 7 feet in height.
G.
Residential and Mixed-Use Development.
1.
In
all residential districts, the height of a fence or wall is shown
in Table 17.12.020-1, unless authorized in compliance with the requirements
of this subsection. See also Figure 17.12.020-3 for details on placement
and heights of fences and walls.
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Table 17.12.020-1: Fences and Walls in Residential Districts
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Location
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Maximum Height
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Within required front yard setback
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42 inches[1]
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Within interior side or rear yard setback
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7 feet[2]
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Within street side setback
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42 inches[3]
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Within a controlled area vision triangle
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30 inches[4]
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Outside of a required setback
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7 feet[2]
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Notes:
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[1]
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Height can be increased above 42 inches to a maximum height
of 7 feet if constructed outside of the required front yard or at
the point equal to the building's front façade, whichever is
less.
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[2]
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Height can be increased above 7 feet with a building permit.
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[3]
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Fences above 42 inches and to a maximum height of 7 feet without
a building permit must be placed at least 5 feet behind property line,
outside of any public right-of-way easement, and must be landscaped
in this setback area.
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[4]
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See Figure 17.12.020-1 and Section 17.12.020(B)
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 Figure 17.12.020-3: Fence Height and Placement
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2.
Fences,
walls, or combination of fence and wall within the required front
setback area for the underlying zoning district shall not exceed 42
inches. If the fence, wall, or combination of fence and wall is constructed
outside of the required front setback area, or at the point equal
to the building's front façade, whichever is less than the
fence is allowed a maximum height of 7 feet.
a.
For properties within the Downtown Historic Overlay (DH-O), the fence
height shall not exceed 42 inches anywhere in the front yard. The
front yard shall be the area from the front property line to the point
equal to the building's front façade.
3.
A
decorative arch, trellis, or other entry feature along a street frontage
may exceed the height limit shown in Table 17.12.020-1. The decorative
features shall be limited to 10 feet in width and 10 feet in height.
 Figure 17.12.020-4: Decorative Features
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4.
All fences in residential districts greater than 42 inches in height constructed within the street side yard setback adjacent to a public street shall be set back at least 5 feet from any property line that abuts a public street. This setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.12.050.
5.
All
multiple family residential projects shall include a fence or decorative
masonry wall along the rear and side property lines. The fence or
decorative masonry wall shall be between 6 and 7 feet tall.
a.
Development of a single project on more than one parcel shall require
fencing or decorative masonry wall along the project perimeter side
and rear property lines.
6.
For
mixed-use development, the site shall include a solid fence or decorative
masonry wall along each side and rear property line abutting a residential
district. The fence or decorative masonry wall shall be between 6
and 7 feet tall.
a.
Development of a single project on more than one parcel shall require
fencing or decorative masonry wall along the project perimeter side
and rear property lines.
7.
A
building permit is required for any fence or wall over 7 feet in height.
H.
Retaining Walls.
1.
All
retaining walls shall be constructed with split-face masonry, cast-in-place
concrete, interlocking block or a similar material. Retaining walls
shall not be constructed of wood.
2.
Any
retaining wall that is visible from a public street or public open
space shall have a decorative architectural treatment on the wall
face.
3.
A
building permit is required for any retaining wall over 4 feet in
height.
I.
Electric Fences.
1.
In
residential districts that have a minimum lot area of at least 20,000
square feet, electrically charged fences shall be permitted if they
are necessary to contain livestock. Any electrically charged fence
shall be set back at least 20 feet from any lot line unless there
is also a solid fence along the lot line.
2.
In
all other districts, no electrically charged fences shall be permitted.
J.
Barbed or Razor Wire. Fences may be constructed with sharp-pointed
materials, such as barbed or razor wire, only as follows:
1.
In
residential districts that have a minimum lot area of at least 20,000
square feet, fences may be constructed with barbed or razor wire if
they are necessary to control livestock. Any fence that is constructed
with barbed or razor wire shall be set back at least 20 feet from
any lot line unless there is also a solid fence along the lot line.
2.
In
all other residential districts, and on sites that abut a residential
district or are separated by a street from a residential district,
no fences may be constructed with barbed or razor wire.
3.
In
industrial districts, fences may be constructed with barbed or razor
wire if the wire is at least 6 feet above grade.
4.
In
commercial and special purpose districts, fences may be constructed
with barbed or razor wire only upon approval of a use permit. Before
granting the use permit, the planning commission shall find, based
on substantial evidence, that the barbed or razor wire is necessary
in order to provide adequate security for the site and there is no
reasonable alternative.
K.
Temporary Fences. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed
to prohibit the erection of a temporary fence around construction
projects in compliance with the California Building Code and other
applicable provisions of the Oroville Municipal Code.
L.
Permits. Permits shall be obtained for the erection, construction,
alteration and maintenance of fences as specified in the city building
code and this code section.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1763 §§ 4, 5; Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017; Ord. 1820 § 2, 2017; Ord. 1860 § 2, 2022)
A.
Purpose. This section describes the required methods for measuring
the height of structures in compliance with the height limits established
by this chapter, as well as exceptions to those height limits.
B.
Measurement of Height of Structures.
1.
The
height of a structure shall not exceed the height limit for the applicable
zoning district, except as provided otherwise by this section.
2.
The
maximum height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the
finished grade of the site to an imaginary plane located at the specified
number of feet above and parallel to the finished grade, as shown
in Figure 17.12.030-1.
 Figure 17.12.030-1: Maximum Height
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C.
Exceptions to Height Limits. The following exceptions shall
apply to the height limits specified by this chapter:
2.
The maximum height of a wireless telecommunication facility shall be as specified in Section 17.16.170.
3.
Roof-mounted
structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating
fans or similar equipment shall have a maximum height of 5 feet above
the maximum specified for the applicable zoning district. The total
square footage of all structures above the allowed height shall not
exceed 5% of the total roof area of the building to which they are
attached.
4.
Chimneys,
flag poles, receive-only antennas and satellite dishes, and similar
structures shall have a maximum height of 8 feet above the maximum
specified for the applicable zoning district.
5.
Additional
height increases may be allowed subject to a use permit. Before approving
a use permit for increasing the height of a structure, the planning
commission shall find the following, based on substantial evidence:
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
A.
General. No setback provided around any building for the purpose
of complying with the regulations of this title shall be considered
to provide a setback for any other building or structure, unless provided
otherwise in this chapter.
B.
Accessory Buildings. Accessory buildings may be located within setback areas as provided in Section 17.12.090.
C.
Established Rights-of-Way. In any case where the city has
officially established the location of a right-of-way for a street
or alley, the required setback on any portion of the site adjacent
to the right-of-way shall be measured from the nearest edge of the
right-of-way. In no case shall the provisions of this title be construed
as permitting any structure to extend into the right-of-way.
D.
Projections into Setbacks.
1.
Porches,
outside stairways and balconies may project into minimum rear and
side setbacks not more than 2 feet, and into minimum front setbacks
not more than 6 feet, as illustrated in Figure 17.12.040-1.
2.
Cornices,
eaves, canopies, chimneys, bay windows, water softener tanks, air
conditioners and similar architectural features may project into the
minimum side setback, provided that the structures or equipment shall
not extend or project nearer than 3 feet to the side lot line, as
illustrated in Figure 17.12.040-1.
 Figure 17.12.040-1: Projections into Setbacks
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E.
Fire Escapes. Open fire escapes shall comply with the provisions
of the International Fire Code and state fire regulations.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
A.
Purpose. The regulations in this section are intended to enhance
the appearance of development within the city by providing and maintaining
landscaping for aesthetic and screening purposes, and to provide areas
of improved open space.
B.
Landscaping Required. The following land uses, buildings and
structures shall require the provision of landscaping in accordance
with the requirements of this section:
1.
The
construction or installation of any permanent building or structure
with a gross floor area of more than 120 square feet or 10% of the
gross floor area of existing buildings within the site, whichever
is greater.
2.
The
expansion of an existing permanent building or structure by more than
20% of its original gross floor area. If a building or structure is
expanded more than once over a period of time, this requirement shall
apply as soon as the total, cumulative area is more than 20% greater
than the original area.
3.
The
occupancy of an existing building or structure that previously was
vacant for a continuous period of at least one year. For multiple-tenant
buildings, this requirement shall apply when more than 50% of the
multiple-tenant building's gross floor area has been unoccupied for
one year.
4.
Any
other land uses, buildings and structures specified in this section
or elsewhere in this chapter.
C.
Approval Required. For land uses other than single-family
dwellings and duplexes, the following approvals shall be required:
1.
When
landscaping is required by this chapter or as a condition of approval
for a development permit or other entitlement, landscaping and automatic
irrigation plans shall be submitted in a form and manner approved
by the community development director, and accompanied by any fee
established by resolution of the city council, prior to the issuance
of any building permit. The landscaping plans shall be approved or
disapproved by the community development director following review
of the plans for compliance with the requirements of this section.
2.
Where
the total size of all required landscaping areas exceeds 1,000 square
feet, the required plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect
registered with the State of California or a landscape contractor
pursuant to Section 7027.5 of the Business and Professions Code. If
a landscape contractor prepares the required plans, the same contractor
shall be required to install the improvements. An irrigation consultant
may prepare the irrigation plans pursuant to Section 5645 of the Business
and Professions Code.
3.
No
building permits shall be issued for the site until all required landscaping
and automatic irrigation plans have been approved.
D.
General Regulations.
1.
Plans
and specifications for landscaping, irrigation systems, tree preservation
and slope planting for erosion control shall reflect the use of the
following:
2.
No
more than 10% nonliving ground cover such as rock, bark, chips or
bricks may be used as an accent material or for weed control, but
not as a total landscaping theme or in lieu of living plant material.
E.
Crime Prevention Standards. The following landscaping standards
apply to all new structures, except for single-family homes, accessory
structures on single-family lots, and accessory structures that do
not require a building permit.
1.
Shrubs
located next to pedestrian walkways and other vulnerable areas as
determined by the community development director shall not exceed
3 feet in height at maturity.
2.
Trees
shall be pruned up to 6 feet above ground.
3.
Trees
and shrubs shall be pruned back from windows, doors and walkways.
4.
Decorative
stone, brick, and other masonry material shall be grouted to prevent
removal by hand.
5.
Property
lines shall be defined with landscaping or decorative fencing.
6.
Entrances
to the site and parking lots shall be defined with landscaping, architectural
design, or symbolic gateways.
F.
Landscaping in Residential Districts.
1.
Sites
in residential areas shall provide landscaping in as much of the front
setback as is practical, excluding any areas with paved driveways
or pedestrian paths. In no case shall more than 75% of the front setback
be paved.
2.
Where
a side or rear property line is adjacent to a street, the site shall
include a planting area along the property line with a width of at
least 5 feet. Any fence around the property shall be located behind
the planting area.
G.
Landscaping in Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts.
1.
Sites
in commercial and mixed-use districts shall provide a planting area
along the front and side property lines, except where a driveway or
pathway provides access to the site. The planting area's minimum width
shall be determined based on the gross floor area of buildings on
the site, as follows:
2.
For
any part of the site adjacent to a street right-of-way, if a fence
is located along the property line, a planting area with a width of
at least 6 feet shall be provided between the street and the fence.
3.
If
a building is located within a required planting area, the landscaping
requirements for that planting area may be modified or waived as follows:
a.
If the planting area is adjacent to a street right-of-way, the requirements
may be modified or waived subject to development review.
b.
If the planting area is not adjacent to a street right-of-way, the
requirements shall be waived as of right for any portion of the planting
area that is occupied by a building. In the remainder of the planting
area, landscaping shall be provided as required by this section.
H.
Landscaping in Industrial Districts.
1.
Sites
in industrial districts shall provide a planting area along the front
lot line, except where a driveway or pathway provides access to the
site. The planting area's width shall be determined based on the gross
floor area of buildings on the site, as follows:
2.
For
any part of the site adjacent to a street right-of-way, if a fence
is located along the property line, a planting area with a width of
at least 5 feet shall be provided between the street and the fence.
3.
Where
a site in an industrial district abuts a non-industrial district or
is separated by a street from a non-industrial district, the site
shall provide landscaping as required for a commercial or mixed-use
district.
I.
Landscaping in Parking Lots. All parking lots with 6 or more
spaces shall provide landscaping as follows:
1.
On
all boundaries adjacent to streets, except where a driveway or pathway
provides access to the site, one of the following screening methods
shall be provided:
a.
A variety of plants of sufficient density to provide visual screening.
If the mature height of the plants is greater than 3 feet above grade,
the plants shall be spaced to provide visibility into the site above
this height. The planted area shall have a minimum width of 6 feet.
b.
A decorative masonry wall no more than 3 feet high.
2.
At
least one tree shall be provided within the parking lot for every
10 parking spaces, with a minimum of one tree. If the required number
of trees is a fraction greater than or equal to 1/2, it shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
3.
Trees
within the parking lot shall be planted in tree wells measuring at
least 6 feet by 6 feet and shall be evenly dispersed to the extent
practicable.
4.
All
areas unused for parking, vehicular access, loading or storage shall
be landscaped. Landscaped areas shall be evenly dispersed to the extent
practicable.
5.
An
approved concrete curb shall be installed around the perimeter of
each landscaped area and shall be at least 6 inches higher than the
finished grade of the parking area. The foundation and design of the
curb shall conform to the requirements of the city engineering design
standards.
6.
At
least 50% of the paved surface shall be shaded by tree canopies within
15 years after obtaining an occupancy permit. The trees to be planted
to develop such a canopy shall be in accordance with the city's master
street tree plan and the requirements of the director of parks and
trees. Plans submitted for development review shall show the estimated
tree canopies after 15 years of growth and the total area in square
feet of the area shaded by tree canopies. To determine the area shaded
by canopies, the following method shall be used:
J.
Time of Installation.
1.
Except
as provided in this section, all required landscaping and irrigation
improvements shall be installed consistent with the approved landscaping
plan prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
2.
On
behalf of the city, the director of parks and trees may execute an
agreement with the owner of a nonresidential property that provides
for phasing the installation of required landscaping and irrigation
improvements over a period of time no longer than 3 years, provided
that:
a.
The property is already developed with a structure that has been
legally used for the conduct of a business; and
b.
The cost of installing the required landscaping will exceed 10% of
the demonstrated cost of all other improvements required by the city
to establish or continue the operation of a business on the property;
and
c.
A landscaping plan has been prepared and approved in accordance with
the requirements of this section, and that plan establishes the approved
phasing sequence and provides a cost estimate for each phase.
3.
The
agreement shall not allow deferred installation of all required landscaping
and irrigation for the full 3 years, and it shall not allow deferred
installation of landscaping along any street frontage.
4.
The
owner shall pay a fee to prepare and record the agreement in an amount
established by resolution of the city council.
5.
A
security shall be provided with the agreement in a form and manner
approved by the city attorney. The amount of the security shall be
150% of the estimated cost of improvements, based on a contractor's
bid or a landscape architect's cost estimate. The security shall be
released after the director of parks and trees has verified that the
required improvements have been installed.
6.
The
owner may request a single extension of the agreement for an additional
period of time not to exceed 2 years. The owner shall submit this
request before the agreement has expired, in a form approved by the
director of parks and trees. The owner shall pay a fee to prepare
and record the extension in an amount established by resolution of
the city council.
K.
Irrigation.
1.
All
landscaped areas shall be served by a permanent irrigation system,
such as an automatic sprinkler or drip irrigation system. The irrigation
system shall include timers and rain shut-off devices to prevent excessive
and unnecessary watering.
2.
The
zoning administrator may waive this section's irrigation requirements
for specified landscape areas if an applicant has demonstrated all
of the following:
a.
The landscaping in the specified areas is composed of drought-tolerant
vegetation, plants that are native to Mediterranean climates or other
plant materials that do not require permanent irrigation to remain
in healthy condition.
b.
The specified areas will receive adequate temporary irrigation to
allow the plants to become established.
c.
There are no considerations of public health, safety or welfare,
including aesthetic considerations, that require installation of a
permanent irrigation system.
L.
Maintenance. Landscaped areas shall be continually maintained
in good condition and shall be kept clean and weeded and trees shall
be pruned in a natural pattern and shall not be topped or pollarded.
Maintenance shall include but not be limited to:
1.
Cultivation
of planting beds, and mowing to maintain grassy areas.
2.
Pruning
of plants as necessary to control and direct growth.
3.
Replacement
of dead or unhealthy plant material in accordance with the approved
landscaping plan.
4.
Fertilization
as needed to ensure proper plant growth.
5.
Repair
or replacement of irrigation system components and irrigation drainage
components, as needed, to maintain the system in good working condition.
M.
Installation and Maintenance Agreement. For land uses other
than single-family dwellings and duplexes, the property owner shall
enter into a written agreement for the installation and maintenance
of landscaping. The agreement shall be in a form approved by the city
attorney and zoning administrator and suitable for recordation with
the Butte County recorder. The agreement shall be binding upon the
property owner and any successors in interest.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1763 §§ 7, 8; Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017)
B.
Permit Required. The removal of any protected tree requires approval of a tree removal permit, as provided in Section 17.48.070.
C.
Removal Without a Permit. If personal injury or property damage
is imminently threatened, the fire chief, the chief of police or the
zoning administrator may authorize the removal of a protected tree
without obtaining the required permit. The removal shall be reported
to the zoning administrator within 5 business days.
(Ord. 1749 § 4)
A.
Purpose. Oroville's native oak trees provide wildlife habitat,
control erosion, maintain water flow and quality, moderate temperatures,
improve air quality, and contribute to the aesthetic character of
the area. The purpose of this section is to preserve Oroville's valuable
native oak trees by protecting them during grading and construction,
minimizing their removal, replacing them when removal is approved,
and monitoring them to ensure that they are maintained.
B.
Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to any
native oak tree on public or private land with the following minimum
diameter at breast height (dbh) (i.e., 4.5 feet from the ground):
C.
Permits Required.
1.
Tree Removal. The city requires a tree removal permit to remove any oak tree that meets the applicability criteria in subsection B (Applicability). The property owner must file a tree survey and an oak tree preservation plan with the community development department before the city will issue a permit. The plan shall describe all efforts to preserve trees to the extent feasible, replace trees that are removed, and maintain replacement trees. In addition, the plan shall address replacing any replacement trees that do not survive.
2.
Grading. Grading projects shall retain oak trees wherever
possible. To receive a grading permit, applicants must address oak
tree preservation in their grading plan by identifying methods to:
a.
Identify trees to be retained, through flagging or other obvious
marking methods, prior to any grading.
b.
Avoid compaction of the root zone and mechanical damage to trunks
and limbs by installing temporary fencing along the outermost edge
of the dripline of each retained tree or group of trees.
c.
Avoid trenching within driplines of retained trees. Any required
utility line poles within the dripline should be installed by boring
or drilling through the soil.
D.
Mitigation Options. An applicant who has received a tree removal
permit shall mitigate the removal by completing one or a combination
of the following options, as well as paying a monitoring fee per tree
as set by the city council.
1.
On-Site Replacement. Where physically feasible, a tree removed under a tree removal permit shall be replaced on the same property, in accordance with the standards in subsection F (Replacement Standards).
2.
In-Lieu Fee. When replacing a tree on site is not feasible,
an applicant granted a tree removal permit may pay an in-lieu fee
as set by the city council.
3.
Off-Site Replacement. When replacing a tree on site is not
feasible, an applicant granted a tree removal permit may plant replacement
trees off site if:
a.
The off-site location is permanently protected under a conservation easement that includes a maintenance plan that meets the requirements in subsection F (Replacement Standards).
b.
The off-site location is appropriate for oak tree plantings, as determined
by the director of parks and trees or designee.
E.
Exceptions to Mitigation Requirements. Mitigation is not required
for trees removed due to poor tree health or because removal furthers
urban forestry or land management practices that support the health
of native plant communities, as determined by the director of parks
and trees or designee.
F.
Replacement Standards. Replacement trees must meet the following
standards.
1.
Replacement Ratio. Each inch in dbh of oak removed shall be
replaced by 2 inches of native oaks, using trees planted at a minimum
size of one gallon. For example, a 6-inch dbh tree may be replaced
by four 3-inch trees or 12 one-inch trees.
2.
Timeframe. A replacement tree shall be planted within 90 days
of the removal of the original tree.
3.
Maintenance. The applicant is responsible for protecting the health of a replacement tree. Replacement trees shall be irrigated in accordance with Oroville Municipal Code Section 17.12.050 (Landscaping standards). A replacement tree that dies within 5 years shall be replaced on a one-to-one basis.
4.
Monitoring. The applicant shall monitor the replacement tree
and report its health status to the community development department
annually, or upon request, for 5 years following planting.
5.
Damage. Purposeful damaging or neglect of a replacement tree
will invalidate the tree removal permit.
G.
Oak Tree Maintenance Fund. The city shall place in-lieu tree-removal
fees in an oak tree maintenance fund to be expended only for the following:
1.
Planting New Trees. Planting oak trees on public and private
property within Oroville. These expenditures may include purchasing
and planting trees, preparing the land for planting, and installing
irrigation improvements. Private property owners may apply to have
an oak tree planted on their property at public expense, provided
the expense does not exceed the in-lieu fee amount.
2.
Maintaining Existing Trees. Caring for and preserving existing
oak trees on public property or easements.
H.
Monitoring. The community development department shall prepare
an annual report that addresses the following topics:
1.
Tree Inventory. The report shall inventory all replacement
trees, including their type and health status, as reported by an applicant.
2.
Fund Accounting. The report shall account for the balance
in the oak tree mitigation fund and summarize the use to which the
fund was put during the preceding year.
I.
Fines. The city may issue a fine for the destruction of an
oak tree in violation of this section. Fines may be as high as the
cost to replace and maintain up to 3 times the number of trees required
by this section. The city shall deposit funds received from fines
in the oak tree mitigation fund.
(Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017)
A.
General Provisions.
1.
In
all districts, any parking lot or other parking area, as defined in
this chapter, shall comply with the standards set forth in this section
and with the city engineering design standards.
2.
All
required parking spaces shall be provided on-site, except as otherwise
provided in this section.
3.
No
owner or tenant shall lease or rent required parking spaces.
4.
If
a required parking space is converted to another use, a replacement
shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section.
B.
New and Expanded Buildings and Uses.
1.
When
a building or structure is erected or a new use is initiated, minimum
off-street parking spaces shall be provided as required by this section.
2.
When
an existing building or structure is enlarged or increased in capacity,
or when a change in an existing use creates an increase in the amount
of parking required, additional parking spaces shall be provided as
follows:
a.
If the increase in building size or structural area is no more than
25%, or if the increase in the amount of parking required by a change
in use does not exceed 25%, then the number of offstreet parking spaces
required shall be based only upon the increased size of the building,
structure, and/or use of the site.
b.
If the increase in building size or structural area exceeds 25%,
or if the increase in the amount of parking required by a change in
use exceeds 25%, then off-street parking spaces shall be provided
for all uses conducted on the site, including the existing and the
increased uses of the site. In addition, the existing parking spaces
shall be brought into compliance with all applicable requirements
of the city building code, including its access standards for persons
with disabilities.
C.
Grading and Drainage.
1.
Parking
spaces and access driveways shall be graded and drained in accordance
with city engineering design standards to alleviate the creation of
flooding and drainage problems for the subject property and any surrounding
properties.
2.
For
parking lots with 6 or more spaces, all runoff from parking and vehicular
circulation areas shall be treated and filtered on-site to remove
sediment and pollutants, using a method approved by the city engineering
design standards, before it is discharged into the storm drain system.
D.
Wheel Stops. Wheel stops with adequate anchorage, including
6-inch concrete curbs and other methods approved by the city engineering
design standards, shall be provided at the front edge of all parking
spaces located adjacent to property lines. Wheel stops shall be inset
from the front edge of the parking space to prevent any vehicle from
overhanging property lines, walkways or landscaping.
E.
Location. No off-street parking space may be placed where
a vehicle would extend into the public right-of-way or obstruct the
sight distance area at an intersection.
F.
Activities Prohibited. No sale, storage, repair work, dismantling
or servicing of any kind shall be permitted in required parking areas,
unless all of the following circumstances apply:
G.
On-Site Parking for Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes. The
following requirements shall apply to all single-family dwellings
and duplexes in residential districts:
1.
Vehicles
shall not be parked or stored in any area other than an enclosed structure,
such as a carport or garage, or a designated surface parking area
that meets the requirements of this section.
2.
A
maximum of 3 vehicles may occupy designated surface parking areas
on a single site. Additional vehicles shall be located in an enclosed
structure.
3.
At
least one required parking space shall be located in an enclosed structure.
A maximum of 2 additional parking spaces in designated surface parking
areas may be counted towards the minimum parking requirement.
4.
Designated
surface parking areas shall comply with the following requirements:
a.
If the designated surface parking area is located within a required
minimum setback, the designated surface parking area shall not occupy
more than 1/2 of the required minimum setback.
b.
The width of the designated surface parking area shall not exceed
30 feet.
c.
The designated surface parking area shall provide unobstructed access
from a street or alley. It shall not be separated from this street
or alley by a vertical curb.
d.
The designated surface parking area shall be paved with surfacing
materials as required by the city engineering design standards.
e.
No portion of vehicles parked in a designated surface parking area
may extend into an adjacent right-of-way.
H.
Location.
1.
For
multiple-family residential uses, required parking area shall be located
no more than 100 feet from any dwelling unit the parking is intended
to serve.
2.
For
all other uses, required parking area shall be located no more than
200 feet from the entrance to the building that the parking is intended
to serve.
I.
Minimum Vehicular Parking Requirements by Use.
1.
The
vehicular parking requirements in Table 17.12.070-1 shall be considered
minimum requirements in all districts, except as provided otherwise
by this section. Parking requirements shall be cumulative whenever
more than one use is present on the site, unless a shared parking
reduction is granted as provided in this section.
2.
Where
the application of these standards would result in a fractional number
of spaces, the required number of spaces shall be rounded up to the
next whole number.
3.
For
uses that are allowed but are not specified in Table 17.12.070-1,
if a use permit is required, the parking requirement shall be determined
by the planning commission; in all other cases, the parking requirement
shall be determined by the zoning administrator.
4.
For
the purposes of interpreting these requirements, each 1.5 linear feet
of a bench shall be counted as one seat.
5.
In
all cases where the planning commission or zoning administrator is
responsible for determining the minimum parking requirement, this
minimum shall be based upon the following factors:
a.
The nature of the proposed use.
b.
The similarity of the proposed use to other land uses for which a
parking requirement is specified in this section.
c.
The hours of operation of the proposed use.
d.
Any available data regarding the expected vehicular trip generation
for the proposed use.
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Table 17.12.070-1
Minimum Vehicular Parking Requirements
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Land Use
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Vehicular Parking Requirements
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Public Assembly
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Commercial recreational facility—indoor
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Arcade or amusement center
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Bowling alley
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2 spaces for each lane
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Skating rink
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1 space for each 300 square feet of rink area, plus 1 space
for each 10 fixed seats
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Theater
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1 space for each 5 fixed seats, or 1 space for each 100 square
feet of gross floor area if no fixed seats; exceptions may be provided
for theaters with more than 500 seats, subject to a use permit
|
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Commercial recreational facility—outdoor
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Determined by use permit
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Gym
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Instructional studio
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
|
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Library or museum
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
|
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Meeting facility
|
1 space for each 5 fixed seats, or 1 space for each 100 square
feet of gross floor area if no fixed seats; plus additional spaces
as required by this section for accessory uses, such as offices
|
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Restaurant or café
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1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
|
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School—elementary or middle school
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3 spaces for each classroom
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School—high school
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7 spaces for each classroom
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Residential
| |
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Boardinghouse
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1 space for each bedroom
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Caretaker dwelling unit
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1 space for each dwelling unit
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Duplex
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2 spaces for each dwelling unit
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Emergency shelter
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1 space per 10 adult beds
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Family day care, large
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2 spaces, in addition to those required for the dwelling unit
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Family day care, small
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None beyond requirement for dwelling unit
|
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Home occupation
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None beyond requirement for dwelling unit
|
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Mobile home park
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1 space for each dwelling unit, plus 1 guest parking space for
each 4 dwelling units
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Studio or 1 bedroom
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1 space for each dwelling unit
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2 or more bedrooms—projects with fewer than
14 dwelling units per acre
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2 spaces for each dwelling unit
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2 or more bedrooms—projects with 14 or more
dwelling units per acre
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1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
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Guest parking for multiple-family dwellings
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1 space for each 4 dwelling units
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Residential care facility—6 units or fewer
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Same as requirements for applicable type of dwelling unit
|
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Residential care facility—7 units or more
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1 space for each 3 beds
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Second dwelling unit
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1 space for each dwelling unit
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Single-family dwelling
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2 spaces for each dwelling unit
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Retail
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All "retail" uses listed in Ch. 17.28, except the following:
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
|
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Alcoholic beverage sales—on-premises consumption
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1 space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
|
|
Automobile sales
|
1 space for each 2,000 square feet of site area
|
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Gas station
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As required for individual accessory uses; minimum of 2 spaces
|
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Restaurant or café
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1 space for each 4 seats, including outdoor seating
|
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Mobile home, boat or recreational vehicle sales
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1 space for each 1,000 square feet of site area
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Services
| |
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All "services" uses listed in Ch. 17.28, except the following:
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
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Bed and breakfast
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1 space for each guest room, plus 1 space for any resident manager
|
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Car wash
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2 spaces for each wash bay
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Hospital
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1.1 spaces for each bed
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Hotel or motel
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1 space for each guest room, plus additional spaces as required
by this section for accessory uses
|
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Mortuary
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1 space for each 6 fixed seats, or 1 space for each 100 square
feet of gross floor area if no fixed seats
|
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Personal services
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1 space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
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Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair and Storage
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All "manufacturing, wholesale, repair and storage" uses listed in Ch. 17.28, except the following:
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1 space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; minimum
of 2 spaces
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Mini-storage facility
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1 space for each 3,000 square feet of gross floor area; minimum
of 4 spaces
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Research laboratories
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1 space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
|
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Warehousing
|
1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area used
for storage, plus 1 space for each 300 square feet of other gross
floor area
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Transportation and Infrastructure
| |
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All "transportation and infrastructure" uses listed in Ch. 17.28
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1 space for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area; minimum
of 4 spaces
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J.
Parking Requirements in DH-O Districts. Notwithstanding any
other provision of this section, in downtown historic overlay (DH-O)
districts, the following minimum parking requirements shall apply:
1.
For
single-family residential uses in a DH-O district, no parking spaces
shall be required, provided that all of the following circumstances
exist:
2.
Residential
uses in a DH-O district shall be eligible for the on-street parking
credit described in this section.
3.
In
any RP/DH-O district, all required parking spaces shall be located
within the building's rear setback.
K.
Parking Requirements in the Downtown Parking Assessment District. In the area known as the "Downtown Parking Assessment District,"
as shown on the zoning map, no off-street parking spaces shall be
required.
L.
On-Street Parking Credits. In nonresidential districts, and
for residential uses in a downtown historic overlay (DH-O) district,
the following on-street parking credit shall apply:
1.
Where
the entirety of a marked, on-street parking space or bicycle parking
space is adjacent to a particular site, the on-street parking space
may be counted towards any off-street parking requirement for that
site.
2.
Where
a parking plan includes access driveways or curb cuts that would cause
one or more marked, on-street parking spaces or bicycle parking spaces
to be eliminated, the off-street parking requirement shall be increased
by the number of on-street parking spaces that are to be eliminated.
M.
Multi-Family Housing.
1.
Parking
spaces serving multi-family housing shall be assigned to residents.
Spaces shall be located as near to the resident's unit as possible,
but not marked with their unit number.
2.
Visitor
parking areas shall be clearly designated and labeled.
3.
Parking
areas shall be visible from building windows and doors.
N.
Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements.
1.
All
nonresidential uses and multiple-family residential uses shall provide
at least 2 bicycle parking spaces, or one bicycle parking space for
every 20 required motor vehicle parking spaces, whichever is greater.
2.
In
addition to any requirements in the city engineering design standards,
each bicycle parking space shall provide a securely-anchored, stationary
parking device that is adequate to lock and secure a 6-foot long bicycle.
3.
All
bicycle parking spaces shall be conveniently located to the buildings
that they serve, and pedestrian walkways shall be provided between
the bicycle parking spaces and the nearest building entrance.
4.
For
residential uses that are required to provide bicycle parking, all
required bicycle parking spaces shall be located in permanently covered
areas, either inside or outdoors, that are designed to protect the
bicycle from rainfall.
O.
Reciprocal Access.
1.
In
order to provide for convenience, safety and efficient circulation,
a nonresidential development project may, as a condition of development
review, be required to provide reciprocal vehicle and pedestrian access
between parking areas on the development site and parking areas on
adjacent sites. This requirement shall not be imposed if reciprocal
access is infeasible due to topography or other unusual site conditions.
2.
If
reciprocal vehicle access is required, a non-exclusive access easement,
or an equivalent form of reciprocal access approved by the city attorney,
shall be recorded on both sites.
P.
Shared Parking Reduction.
1.
Where
vehicular parking spaces are shared and cooperatively operated by
more than one use, the parking requirement for those uses may be eligible
for reduction if any of the following circumstances apply:
2.
Any
person seeking a shared parking reduction shall file an application
with the zoning administrator.
a.
The application shall be filed and processed as an administrative permit, in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.48.020 and the requirements of this section.
b.
The applicant shall provide a description of each use that is to
share the parking spaces, including the times of operation for each
use. The applicant shall also specify the proposed number of parking
spaces to be provided.
3.
The
zoning administrator shall grant a shared parking reduction only upon
finding, based on substantial evidence, that there is no substantial
conflict in the principal operating hours of the building or uses
for which the shared parking is proposed and that the proposed shared
parking is conveniently located to the uses to be served. The zoning
administrator may require additional documents, covenants, deed restrictions
or other agreements, in a form approved by the city attorney, in order
to ensure that the parking spaces are maintained and used as approved.
4.
If
a change in use is proposed for an establishment that has received
a shared parking reduction, and this change in use is not explicitly
permitted by the administrative permit granting a shared parking reduction,
the establishment shall do one of the following prior to the change
in use:
5.
In
no case shall a shared parking reduction be granted such that the
number of shared parking spaces to be provided is less than the largest
number of spaces required for any one of the individual uses that
will share the parking spaces.
Q.
Maximum Vehicular Parking. For all land uses other than single-family
dwellings, the following maximum vehicular parking requirements shall
apply:
1.
The
maximum number of off-street vehicular parking spaces allowed as of
right shall be 125% of the minimum number specified in this section.
2.
A use permit may be granted to set the maximum number of off-street vehicular parking spaces at up to 250% of the minimum specified in this section. The exact percentage shall be specified in the permit, which shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.48.020 and the requirements of this section. The permit shall be granted only upon finding all of the following, based on substantial evidence:
3.
A
use permit to allow additional off-street vehicular parking may include
conditions requiring additional landscaping, planting buffers and
other screening that improve the aesthetic quality of the parking
area.
R.
Handicapped Parking. Parking spaces shall be provided in all
parking areas for use by handicapped persons only, as required by
the city building code.
S.
Parking Dimensions and Configuration.
1.
The
minimum dimensions of parking spaces and aisles, and their required
configuration, shall be as shown in the city engineering design standards.
Up to one-third of all required parking spaces may be sized for compact
cars, in accordance with the city engineering design standards.
2.
Parking
and aisle space shall be arranged so as to prevent backing of vehicles
onto public thoroughfares.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1804 § VIII, 2014; Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017)
A.
Loading Spaces Required.
1.
For
all nonresidential uses, the off-street loading space requirements
in Table 17.12.080-1 shall be considered minimum requirements in all
districts.
2.
For
allowed nonresidential uses that are not included in Table 17.12.080-1,
and for uses that may require additional loading spaces as provided
in Table 17.12.080-1, the loading space requirement shall be determined
as follows:
3.
In
all cases where the planning commission or zoning administrator is
responsible for determining the minimum number of loading spaces,
this minimum shall be based upon the following factors:
a.
The nature of the proposed use.
b.
The similarity of the proposed use to other land uses for which a
loading space requirement is specified in this section.
c.
The hours of operation of the proposed use.
d.
Any available data regarding the expected number of deliveries by
truck for the proposed use.
B.
Dimensions of Loading Spaces. Loading spaces shall have a
minimum width of 12 feet, a minimum depth of 40 feet and a minimum
vertical clearance of 14 feet, unless reduced dimensions are approved
by the city engineering design standards.
D.
Screening for Loading Areas. The following screening requirements
shall apply to loading areas:
1.
Loading
areas shall be screened from adjacent streets and properties by a
solid fence, or by evergreen landscaping that restricts visibility
into the loading area. This requirement shall not apply if a loading
area is located where it cannot be viewed from adjacent streets and
properties.
2.
A
fence that provides screening for a loading area shall have a decorative
architectural treatment on its exterior, and shall have a height between
6 and 10 feet.
E.
Prohibited Activities. No sale, storage, repair work, dismantling
or servicing of any kind shall be permitted in required loading areas.
F.
Paving, Grading and Drainage. All loading spaces shall be
paved, graded and drained as required for parking lots in the city
engineering design standards.
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Table 17.12.080-1
Loading Space Requirements
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|---|---|
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Land Use
|
Loading Space Requirements
|
|
Retail or Service
| |
|
Food and beverage sales—15,000 square feet or more of
gross floor area
|
1 space
|
|
Shopping center with less than 30,000 square feet of gross floor
area
|
1 space
|
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Any use with 30,000 square feet or more of gross floor area
|
1 space, plus additional spaces as required by the applicable
authority
|
|
Hotels and motels, hospitals and other facilities with temporary
overnight accommodations and 10 or more beds
|
1 space
|
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Manufacturing, Wholesale, Repair and Storage Uses
| |
|
Any use with 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area
|
1 space
|
|
Any use with 40,000 square feet or more of gross floor area
|
1 space, plus additional spaces as required by the applicable
authority
|
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Utility building or substation
|
1 space
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(Ord. 1749 § 4)
A.
Detached Accessory Buildings.
1.
Height
limits for detached accessory buildings are as follows:
|
Structure
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Maximum Height
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|---|---|
|
Accessory structure
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15′
|
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Accessory structure over 15 feet in height
|
25′1
|
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Garage with 2nd story dwelling unit
|
25′1
|
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Floor Area2
|
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Detached garage
|
700 sq. ft.3
|
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All other accessory structures
|
25% of the floor area of the main structure3
|
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1
|
Development review committee approval shall be required pursuant to Section 17.52.020.
|
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2
|
For the maximum floor area for a second dwelling unit refer to Section 17.16.010(E).
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3
|
Development review committee approval shall be required to exceed these limitations pursuant to Section 17.52.020.
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2.
All
attached or detached single-family dwellings, or other accessory buildings
shall be compatible with the materials and architecture of the main
dwellings on the property. All proposed structures shall be compatible
with the character of the neighborhood's surrounding environment and
natural environments and shall not unnecessarily impact the privacy,
views or desirability of adjoining properties.
3.
Detached
accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 50% of the required
minimum rear setback for main buildings.
4.
Required
minimum setbacks for detached accessory buildings are as follows:
a.
Accessory buildings shall not be located in the required minimum
front setback for main buildings.
b.
One detached accessory building with no more than 120 square feet
of gross floor area may be constructed in a required minimum side
setback. For all other detached accessory buildings, the side setback
requirements for main buildings shall apply.
c.
A detached accessory building may be constructed on the rear lot
line, provided that the rear lot line abuts an alley. In all other
cases, the accessory building shall have a required minimum rear setback
of 5 feet.
5.
A
detached accessory building shall be set back at least 6 feet from
the foundation of the main building.
B.
Attached Accessory Buildings. Attached accessory buildings
shall be allowed in all districts. Private garages, carports and other
accessory buildings may be attached to and have a common wall with
the main building, or may be connected by a breezeway subject to the
development standards in this section.
C.
Swimming Pools. Swimming pools, including lap pools, hot tubs,
spas and related equipment, are subject to the following requirements:
1.
Swimming
pools and related uses shall maintain a 5-foot setback from all property
lines. All mechanical equipment associated with swimming pools and
related uses shall be enclosed, covered, or shielded so that it is
not visible from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
2.
Swimming
pools and related uses are not included in site coverage unless covered
by a roof structure.
3.
All
swimming pools and related uses shall be fenced as required by the
city building code.
(Ord. 1749 § 4; Ord. 1762 § 1; Ord. 1770 §§ 1, 2)
A.
Purpose. This section contains development regulations to
reduce the perception and incidence of crime in Oroville. These regulations
are based upon the principles of crime prevention through environmental
design (CPTED). Development that incorporates CPTED principles help
prevent crime by delineating private and public spaces, enhancing
visibility, controlling property access, and ensuring adequate property
maintenance. CPTED principles work in combination with other crime
prevention strategies, including "target hardening" and police activity.
B.
Design Standards for New Structures.
2.
General Standards. All new structures subject to the requirements
of this section shall comply with the CPTED standards located in the
following Development Code sections:
3.
Multi-Family Residential Standards. All new multi-family residential
structures shall comply with the following standards:
a.
Building Entrances and Windows.
i.
Common building entrances shall automatically lock upon closing.
ii.
No more than 4 apartments may share a single entrance.
iii.
No more than 2 points of entrance may be provided to common
areas within a building.
iv.
Building entrances shall be visible from adjacent streets or buildings.
v.
Windows shall be provided on all sides of a building.
vi.
Buildings shall be oriented so that the windows and doors of one
unit are visible from another.
b.
Property Identification.
i.
All buildings and residential units shall be clearly identified using building numbers that comply with the standards in Section 17.20.050(A) (Building Numbers).
ii.
Where possible, individually locking mailboxes shall be located next
to the unit which they serve.
c.
Other Standards.
i.
Balcony railings and patio enclosures shall be kept as low as possible
using opaque materials. Railing heights and construction features
shall comply with California Building Code.
ii.
Recreation areas (playgrounds, pools, tennis courts, club houses)
shall be positioned to be visible from units' windows and doors.
iii.
Elevators and stairwells shall be in locations that are clearly
visible from windows and outside doors.
C.
Incentives for New and Existing Development. Development projects that incorporate CPTED features that exceed the minimum requirements in this section are eligible for an incentive. See Section 17.26.010 (Incentives for community benefits).
D.
Design Review. To approve design review for a proposed project,
the city must find that the project complies with the requirements
in this section and incorporates crime prevention design principles
to the satisfaction of the chief of police.
E.
Security Plans.
(Ord. 1819 § 3, 2017)
A.
Applicability. This section shall apply to projects meeting
any of the following definitions:
1.
A
project for which a building permit is required for a commercial,
industrial, or institutional building, or a residential building having
5 or more living units, where solid waste is collected and loaded
and any residential project where solid waste is collected and loaded
in a location serving 5 or more living units.
2.
Any
new public facility where solid waste is collected and loaded.
3.
Any
improvements to existing areas used for collecting and loading solid
waste that requires a building permit.
4.
Any
expansion, alteration, or new construction of an existing development
which increases the gross floor area by 25% or more.
B.
General Requirements. All projects, as defined in this section,
shall include adequate, accessible, and convenient enclosed areas
for collecting and loading recyclable materials and solid waste.
C.
Design.
1.
Collection
areas shall be enclosed by a solid-walled enclosure that is faced
with stucco, split-block masonry or a similar finished surface and
designed to be architecturally compatible with existing/proposed structures
and surroundings.
2.
Enclosures
shall have a minimum wall height of 6 feet.
3.
Gates
for refuse collection areas shall consist of a pre-manufactured solid
material, such as metal or a similarly durable material.
4.
All
collection areas shall be on concrete slabs.
5.
The
gate shall be an appropriate size to allow adequate access of the
containers by the city's collection contractor.
6.
The
enclosure and solid waste and recycling containers shall be of a sufficient
size and/or number to provide adequate storage for solid waste and
recyclable materials generated by the development.
7.
Containers
shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material which may
be deposited.
8.
Enclosures
or the containers placed therein must provide protection against adverse
environmental conditions, such as rain.
D.
Location.
1.
New Construction. Receptacles for collecting and loading recyclable
materials and solid waste shall be housed in the same enclosure.
2.
Existing Development. If the existing development has an existing
trash enclosure, then the required recycling receptacles shall, to
the extent possible, be located inside the trash enclosure. If it
is not possible to locate the required recycling receptacles in the
existing trash enclosure, the recycling receptacles shall be located
adjacent to the existing trash enclosure.
3.
Enclosures
shall be located to the rear of a building where possible.
4.
Enclosures
shall be located and designed for ease of access by service vehicles
and tenants, and in such a way as to minimize conflicts with circulation,
parking, and other site uses.
(Ord. 1820 § 2, 2017)
