Fences shall be subject to the following standards:
A.
In any required front yard, fences shall not exceed three and one-half feet in height except that an entry area or arbor with a maximum height of eight feet may be permitted where: its length is no more than 20 percent of the site frontage, up to a maximum of 10 feet, and its depth is no more than five feet; the structure is part of a fence or constitutes a pedestrian entry; the structure is constructed of wood; and the structure is not located in a required clear-vision area. The height of an entry with a pitched roof shall be measured as the average of its peak and eave. Fences located in the required clear-vision area, as defined by Section 17.60.040 shall not exceed a height of three feet;
B.
In any rear or side yard, fences shall not exceed six feet in height. Fences located within the required clear vision area, as defined by Section 17.60.040 shall not exceed a height of three feet;
C.
For lots abutting the oceanshore, any fence located within a required ocean yard shall not exceed a height of two and one-half feet;
D.
Fences of any height may be located in areas that are not a required yard. Fences over six feet in height shall require a building permit;
E.
All fences or portions thereof, shall be located or constructed in such a way as not to prevent access to abutting properties for building maintenance or fire protection purposes or shall not obstruct significant views of the ocean, mountains, or similar features from adjacent buildings;
F.
The height of a fence shall be measured from the existing grade where the fence is located. The "existing grade" is defined as the surface of the ground, prior to any alterations; and
G.
In residential zones, fences shall not make use of barbed wire or other sharp or otherwise dangerous construction material. In other zones, barbed wire may be permitted where required for security reasons and where no other reasonable alternatives are available.
H.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections A and B, a fence of up to seven feet in height may be permitted in conjunction with a community garden so long as any portion of the fence located within the required clear vision area, as defined by Section 17.60.040 does not exceed a height of three feet.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A.
Structures and buildings accessory to a residential use shall comply with all yard requirements except that accessory structures and buildings may be located in the rear yard where a Type II development permit is issued pursuant to Section 17.14.030 Structures and buildings six feet in height or less do not require a development permit. Structures and buildings accessory to a residential use located in the required rear yard shall comply with the following standards:
1.
The structures or buildings do not have a total area of more than 120 square feet; and
2.
The structures or buildings are not closer than five feet to the rear property line; and
3.
The structures or buildings do not exceed 12 feet in height, measured as the vertical distance from the average exiting grade to the highest point of the roof surface; and
4.
The structures or buildings are located in such a way as to not be detrimental to abutting property and shall not obstruct views from adjacent buildings.
B.
Structures or buildings, more than 120 square feet in size, accessory to a residential use shall not be metal clad (metal roofs are permissible).
C.
Structures or buildings accessory to a commercial, industrial, or institutional use shall comply with all yard requirements.
D.
A guest house may be maintained accessory to a dwelling provided that there are no kitchen facilities in the guest house.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A Type I home occupation, when conducted as an accessory use to a dwelling in a residential zone, shall be subject to the following limitations:
A.
No person, other than members of the family residing in the dwelling, shall be employed on the premises of the home occupation;
B.
The home occupation may be carried out in a dwelling or in an accessory building. However, not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and an accessory structure utilized for the home occupation shall be used to conduct the home occupation;
C.
Any structural alteration, or exterior modification of a dwelling, in order to accommodate a home occupation, shall be reviewed by the design review board in accordance with the procedures of Section 17.70.040. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the proposed modification would have an adverse impact on the residential character of the adjacent area. Where the design review board finds that there would be an adverse impact, the proposed alteration or modification shall be denied;
D.
The home occupation shall be conducted in such a manner as to give no permanent exterior evidence of the conduct of a home occupation, other than a sign as provided by Chapter 17.62;
E.
Retail sales of goods must be entirely accessory to any service provided by the home occupation, e.g. hair care products sold in conjunction with a beauty salon;
F.
Home occupations shall emit no noise, air pollution, waste products, or other effects potentially detrimental to the neighborhood beyond those emanating from a dwelling;
G.
The home occupation shall generate no more than eight vehicle trips a day (Chapter 17.04 defines a vehicle trip as a single one direction vehicle movement to a particular destination);
H.
No exterior storage of materials is permitted;
I.
Commercial vehicle traffic generated by the home occupation shall be limited to two-axle vehicles, except that one round trip by a larger commercial vehicle is permitted in a calendar year.
J.
Any home occupation authorized under the provisions of this section shall be open to inspection and review at reasonable times by code enforcement personnel for the purpose of verifying compliance with the provisions of this section or the conditions of approval.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A Type II home occupation, when conducted as an accessory use to a dwelling in a residential zone, shall be subject to the following limitations:
A.
No more than one person, other than members of the family residing in the dwelling, shall be employed on the premises of the home occupation;
B.
The home occupation may be carried out in a dwelling or in an accessory building. However, not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and an accessory structure utilized for the home occupation shall be used to conduct the home occupation;
C.
Any structural alteration, or exterior modification of a dwelling, in order to accommodate a home occupation, shall be reviewed by the design review board in accordance with the procedures of Section 17.70.040. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the proposed modification would have an adverse impact on the residential character of the adjacent area. Where the design review board finds that there would be an adverse impact, the proposed alteration or modification shall be denied;
D.
The home occupation shall be conducted in such a manner as to give no permanent exterior evidence of the conduct of a home occupation, other than a sign as provided by Chapter 17.62;
E.
Retail sales of goods must be entirely accessory to any service provided by the home occupation, e.g. hair care products sold in conjunction with a beauty salon;
F.
Home occupations shall emit no noise, air pollution, waste products or other effects potentially detrimental to the neighborhood beyond those emanating from a dwelling;
G.
The home occupation shall generate no more than eight vehicle trips a day (Chapter 17.04 defines a vehicle trip as a single one direction vehicle movement to a particular destination);
H.
No exterior storage of materials is permitted;
I.
Commercial vehicle traffic generated by the home occupation shall be limited to two-axle vehicles, except that one round trip by a larger commercial vehicle is permitted in a calendar year.
J.
Any home occupation authorized under the provisions of this section shall be open to inspection and review at reasonable times by code enforcement personnel for the purpose of verifying compliance with the provisions of this section or the conditions of approval.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A microwave receiving dish greater than 30 inches in diameter may only be placed in a rear yard, on the ground, and must be screened by landscaping.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
Amusement devices are permitted only as an accessory use to commercial uses and tourist accommodations. Such amusement devices shall conform to the following requirements:
A.
No more than four amusement devices are permitted at any business location. For the purpose of this section, business location is defined as a building, or portion of a building, where a business having amusement devices is operated pursuant to a city business license and where that business does not have direct access by means of an opening to another business in that building. Where a business does have direct access to another portion of a building using an access other than a common corridor, the businesses shall be considered one business location for the purposes of this section.
C.
All amusement devices must be confined to a business location and may not be placed in portions of buildings that have common entry or exit areas, halls or walkways, restrooms, or similar public areas.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
Accessory dwellings, where permitted by the zone, shall conform to the following standards:
A.
No more than one accessory dwelling shall be provided on a lot.
B.
The accessory dwelling shall contain an area of no more than 600 square feet.
C.
New dwellings that contain an accessory dwelling, or the exterior modification of an existing dwelling necessary to create an accessory dwelling, shall be subject to the design review requirements of Chapter 17.70.
D.
An accessory dwelling shall be provided with one additional off-street parking space in addition to the two off-street parking spaces required for the dwelling.
E.
A manufactured dwelling shall not be used as an accessory dwelling.
F.
An accessory dwelling shall not be provided in conjunction with a duplex, triplex, or multiple-family dwelling.
G.
An accessory dwelling shall not be permitted on a lot that contains a guest house.
H.
An accessory dwelling to be provided in conjunction with a dwelling that is used as a home occupation shall be reviewed as a conditional use.
I.
A new detached accessory dwelling shall comply with the setback requirements of the zone in which it is located. The provisions of Section 17.72.030(A) are not applicable to an accessory dwelling.
J.
The property owner shall annually submit a notarized sworn statement that the accessory dwelling has been rented exclusively for periods of 30 calendar days or more.
K.
The accessory dwelling shall remain in the same ownership as the primary dwelling. The accessory dwelling shall not be sold as separate real or personal property.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A.
Portable storage containers may be placed on property used for single-family or two-family residential purposes upon compliance with all of the following:
1.
No more than one portable storage container shall be located on a single lot or parcel of land.
2.
No other type of container or shipping container is located on the same lot or parcel of land.
3.
Portable storage containers shall not remain on lots or parcels of land longer than 16 consecutive calendar days and no more than 16 calendar days per calendar year.
B.
The manager may approve an extension of up to 74 days beyond the initial 16 days by issuing a development permit, upon determining both of the following:
C.
Portable storage containers shall comply with the following setbacks:
1.
If a portable storage container is placed in the required front yard, then the portable storage container shall be located only in the area primarily used for vehicular ingress and egress and must have a minimum 10-foot setback from the edge of the curb. If no curb exists, the portable storage container shall have a minimum 10-foot setback from the edge of the pavement. However, notwithstanding the above setbacks, in no case shall a portable storage container extend into the public right-of-way.
2.
If a portable storage container is placed in the required rear or side yard, no setback shall be required except that no portable storage container shall encroach upon adjacent property.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)
A.
Portable storage containers may be placed on property used for multifamily residential or nonresidential purposes upon compliance with all of the following:
B.
The manager may approve an extension by issuing a development permit for up to three months beyond the initial period authorized under subsection (A)(3), upon determining all of the following:
C.
Portable storage containers shall comply with the following setbacks:
1.
If a portable storage container is placed in the required front yard, then the portable storage container shall be located only in the area primarily used for vehicular ingress and egress and must have a minimum 10-foot setback from the edge of the curb. If no curb exists, the portable storage container shall have a minimum 10-foot setback from the edge of the pavement. However, notwithstanding the above setbacks, in no case shall a portable storage container extend into the public street right-of-way.
2.
If a portable storage container is placed in the required rear or side yard, no setback shall be required except that no portable storage container shall encroach upon adjacent property.
(Ord. 24-05, 6/5/2024)