City of Woodland, CA Chapter 17.84 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES

§ 17.84.010 Purpose and Applicability.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for specific uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted in some or all zones. These provisions are supplemental standards and requirements to minimize the impacts of these uses and activities on surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the public.

B. Applicability. Each land use and activity covered by this chapter shall comply with the requirements of the section applicable to the specific use or activity, in addition to any applicable standard this Zoning Code requires in the zone where the use or activity is proposed and all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

1. Uses that are subject to the standards in this chapter are allowed only when authorized by the base district regulations, except where this chapter establishes a different planning permit requirement for a specific use.

2. When there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and a Use Permit which was granted prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code, the Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) shall prevail.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.020 Accessory Uses.

Accessory uses shall be those customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and shall be clearly incidental to and in support of the permitted use. Accessory uses are typically not greater than 20% of the floor area of the primary structure or use (see "Accessory Use" in Chapter 17.136, Definition of Terms). Unless otherwise noted in Tables 17.28.020-1, Use Regulations - Downtown Zones through 17.44.020-1, Use Regulations - Public and Open Space Zones or in other sections of this chapter, accessory uses are permitted if the principal use is permitted and require a permit if the principal use requires a permit.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024 Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.030 Accessory Dwelling Units.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide reasonable regulations for the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in certain areas and on lots developed or proposed to be developed with single-family residential dwellings, duplexes, and multiple-unit dwellings. Such accessory dwelling units contribute needed housing to the community's housing stock and promote housing opportunities for the persons wishing to reside in the City. In addition, the regulations in this section are intended to promote the goals and policies of the City's General Plan and comply with requirements codified in the State Planning and Zoning Law related to accessory dwelling units in residential areas, including California Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 13.

B. Effect of Conforming Accessory Dwelling Unit. An ADU or JASU that conforms to this section shall:

1. Be deemed an accessory use and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located;

2. Be deemed a residential use that is consistent with the General Plan and the zoning designations for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located;

3. Not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth;

4. Not be considered a new residential use for the purposes of calculating connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service; and

5. Not be required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in Section 17.84.030.C.7, Definitions, below. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17980.12.

C. Definitions.

"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)"

means a residential dwelling unit that is either attached to, or located within, the proposed or existing primary dwelling(s), including attached garages, storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory structure detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling(s) and located on the same lot as the proposed or existing primary dwelling(s), including detached garages and that provides independent living facilities for one or more persons. An accessory dwelling unit also includes:

1. An efficiency unit, as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 17958.1; and

2. A manufactured home, as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 18007.

"Complete independent living facilities"

means permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.

"Efficiency kitchen"

means a kitchen that includes each of the following:

1. A cooking facility with appliances.

a. A food preparation counter or counters that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU; and

b. Food storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.

"Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU"

means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:

1. Is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size;

2. Is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure;

3. Includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure;

4. If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it shall contain an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure to allow bathroom access from the main house, in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling; and

5. Includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in subsection C.3, Definitions.

"Livable space"

means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.

"Living area"

means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.

"Nonconforming zoning condition"

means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.

"Passageway"

means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.

"Proposed dwelling"

means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.

"Public transit"

means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, subways, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

"Tandem parking"

means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.

D. Locations Permitted. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are permitted in all zones that allow for any single-family or multifamily residential uses, including the downtown and corridor mixed-use districts if they allow for any residential use.

E. Approvals. The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs created under this section.

1. Building Permits Required. All ADUs and JADUs require a building permit. The City will review and approve permit applications in accordance with subsection E.4 below.

2. Processing Fee. The City may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the City's ADU ordinance. The ADU-permit processing fee is determined by the Director and approved by the City Council by resolution.

3. Classes.

a. Class 1: Statutorily Regulated. Class 1 ADUs and JADUs are approved under Government Code § 66323. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in subsection F below, it is allowed in each of the scenarios provided in this subsection E.3.a. An ADU and JADU approved under subsection E.3.a.i may be combined with an ADU approved under subsection E.3.a.ii, and ADUs approved under subsection E.3.a.iii may be combined with ADUs approved under subsection E.3.a.iv.

i. Converted Space or Structure on Single-Family Lot. One ADU as described in this subsection E.3.a.i, Converted Space or Structure on Single-Family Lot, and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, where the ADU or JADU:

(A) Is either within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress;

(B) Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling;

(C) Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes; and

(D) The JADU complies with the requirements of California Government Code §§ 66333 through 66339.

ii. Limited Detached on Single-Family Lot. One detached, new-construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under subsection E.3.a.i, Converted Space or Structure on Single-Family Lot, above), if the detached ADU satisfies the following limitations:

(A) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet.

(B) The total floor area is 800 square feet of livable space or smaller.

(C) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in subsection F.2, Height, below.

iii. Converted on Multifamily Lot. One or more ADUs within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages:

(A) If each converted, ADU complies with state building standards for dwellings.

(B) At least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multifamily dwelling structure, and the number of ADUs created under this subsection E.3.a.iii, Converted on Multifamily Lot, may not exceed 25% of the existing multifamily dwelling units.

iv. Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot. No more than two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling if each detached ADU satisfies the following limitations:

(A) The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side yard setback of less than four feet, the City will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU.

(B) The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in subsection F.2, Height.

(C) If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs shall not exceed the number of primary dwelling units on the lot.

b. Class 2: Locally Regulated. Class 2 ADUs are approved under Government Code §§ 66314 through 66322. Except for Class 1 ADUs approved under subsection E.3.a, above, all ADUs are subject to a ministerial Development Review Tier 1 permit, processed according to the requirements in subsection E.4, prior to building permit submittal and the standards set forth in subsections F and G below.

4. ADU and JADU Application Process and Timing.

a. Completeness.

i. Determination in 15 Days. The City will determine whether an application to create or serve an ADU or JADU is complete and will provide written notice of the determination to the applicant within 15 business days after the City receives the application submittal.

ii. Incomplete Items. If the City's determination under subsection E.4.a.i, above, is that the application is incomplete, the City's notice must list the incomplete items and describe how the application can be made complete.

iii. Cure. After receiving a notice that the application is incomplete, the applicant may cure and address the items that were deemed by the city to be incomplete.

iv. Subsequent Submittals. If the applicant submits additional information to address incomplete items, within 15 business days of the subsequent submittal the City will determine in writing whether the additional information remedies all the incomplete items that the City identified in its original notice. The City may not require the application to include an item that was not included in the original notice.

v. Deemed Complete. If the City does not make a timely determination as required by this subsection E.4.a, the application or resubmitted application is deemed complete for the purposes of subsection E.4.c below.

vi. Appeal of Incompleteness. An applicant may appeal the City's determination that the application is incomplete by submitting a written appeal to the City Clerk. The Planning Commission will review the written appeal and affirm or reverse the completeness determination and provide a final written determination to the applicant within 60 business days after receipt of the appeal.

b. No Discretion or Hearing. Ministerial permits for an ADU or JADU are considered and approved without discretionary review or a hearing.

c. Deadline to Approve or Deny Ministerial Approvals. The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot. If the City has not acted upon the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved unless either:

i. The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or

ii. If the permit application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.

d. Denial. If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection E.4.c.

e. Concurrent Review of Demolition. A permit to demolish a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.

5. Application Requirements.

a. Applications for an accessory dwelling unit permit shall be made in writing by the property owner or his or her authorized agent, on forms provided by the Community Development Department, and accompanied by such data and information as may be necessary to fully describe the request including:

i. Name and address of the applicant.

ii. Owner-Builder Acknowledgment and Information Verification Form.

iii. Assessor's parcel number(s) of the property.

iv. Plot Plan (drawn to scale) in sufficient detail to clearly describe:

(A) Physical dimensions of the property.

(B) Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, walls, and fences.

(C) Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed easements, drainage structures, and utilities.

(D) Location, dimensions, and names of all adjacent roads, whether public or private.

(E) Setbacks.

(F) Existing and proposed methods of circulation, including ingress and egress, driveways, parking areas, and parking structures.

v. Floor Plans. Complete floor plans of both existing and proposed conditions shall be provided. Each room shall be dimensioned and resulting floor area calculation included. The use of each room shall be labeled. The size and location of all doors, closets, walls, and cooking facilities shall be clearly depicted. For an attached ADU, the plans must include the primary dwelling as well.

vi. Elevations of all sides of the exterior structures, including all architectural projections and all openings for both the primary residence and the proposed ADU with building dimensions, and material call outs.

vii. Color photographs of the exterior of the primary residence.

F. General ADU and JADU Requirements. The following requirements apply to all Class 1 and Class 2 ADUs and JADUs:

1. Height.

a. Except as otherwise provided by subsection F.1.b and F.1.c below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.

b. A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.

c. A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

d. An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may occupy any level of the primary dwelling unit if it is designed as an integral part of the primary dwelling and a separate ingress and egress is provided. A height of 25 feet or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower shall apply to an ADU attached to a primary dwelling. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection F.2.d, may not exceed two stories.

e. An ADU above a detached structure located contiguous to an alley may be up to 25 feet in height.

f. For purposes of this subsection F.2, height is measured from existing legal grade to the peak of the structure.

2. Fire Sprinklers.

a. Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.

b. The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling.

3. Rental Term.

a. Generally. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.

b. Exception. Notwithstanding the above, if there is no other ADU or JADU on the lot, one Class 2 ADU may be operated as a short-term rental if the lot is in a zone where short-term rentals are allowed, subject to full compliance with the short-term rental regulations in Section 17.84.340 of this Code.

4. No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented. Except as otherwise provided in Government Code § 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the lot and the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).

5. Owner Occupancy.

a. ADUs are not subject to owner occupancy requirements.

b. JADUs.

i. Generally. As required by State law, JADUs are generally subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence.

ii. Exceptions. The owner-occupancy requirement in this subsection F.6.b does not apply in either of the following situations:

(A) The JADU has separate sanitation facilities (i.e., does not share sanitation facilities with the existing primary dwelling unit structure).

(B) The property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.

6. Building and Construction.

a. Subject to subsection F.6.c, all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local Building Code requirements.

b. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.

c. No Change of Occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local Building Code, as described in the California Building Code § 310, except as specified in California Government Code § 66314(d)(8).

7. Certificate of Occupancy Timing.

a. Generally. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU may be issued before the certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling unit.

b. Limited Exception for State-Declared Emergencies. Notwithstanding subsection F.7.a above, a certificate of occupancy for an ADU may be issued before a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling if each of the following requirements are met:

i. The county is subject to a proclamation of a state of emergency made by the California Governor on or after February 1, 2025.

ii. The primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by an event referenced in the Governor's state of emergency proclamation.

iii. The ADU has been issued construction permits and has passed all required inspections.

iv. The ADU is not attached to the primary dwelling.

8. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for a JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder's office and a copy filed with the Director. The deed restriction must include the provisions described in California Government Code § 66333(c) to run with the land and bind all future owners.

a. The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request of the Director, providing evidence that the JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director's determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the JADU is not entirely physically removed but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this Code.

9. Income Reporting. In order to facilitate the City's obligation to identify adequate sites for housing in accordance with Government Code §§ 65583.1 and 66330, the following requirements must be satisfied:

a. With the Building Permit application, the applicant must provide the City with an estimate of the projected annualized rent that will be charged for the ADU or JADU. See § 17.100.130, Building Permit.

b. By January 30 of each year after initial Building Permit issuance, the owner shall report the actual rent charged for the ADU or JADU during the prior year. If the City does not receive the report within the 90-day period, the City shall send a request for information to the owner.

G. Specific ADU Requirements. The following requirements apply only to Class 2 ADUs approved under subsection E.3.b and subsection I.1, ADUs that Do Not Qualify for Ministerial Approval.

1. Maximum Size.

a. The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this subsection G.1, Maximum Size, is 1,000 square feet of interior livable space.

b. An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling shall not exceed 50% of the existing floor area of the primary dwelling.

c. Exception. Application of other development standards such as size based on a percentage of the proposed or existing primary dwelling, FAR, lot coverage, front setbacks, minimum lot size, or open-space requirements for an attached or detached ADU may not require an ADU to be less than 800 square feet of interior livable space.

2. Parking—General Requirement.

a. Generally. One off-street parking space is required per ADU or per bedroom, whichever is less.

b. Parking configuration, if required:

i. The parking space(s), if required, may be located in setback areas or tandem parking on an existing driveway.

ii. Each unenclosed parking space shall be at least eight and one-half feet wide and 18 feet long.

iii. Each parking space that is provided in an enclosed garage shall be at least 10 feet wide and 20 feet long and have at least seven and one-half feet vertical clearance.

c. Exceptions. Parking standards shall not be imposed on an ADU in any of the following circumstances:

i. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, including a public bus stop, bus station or transit station that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.

ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

iii. The ADU is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure.

iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.

v. When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.

vi. When the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided the ADU or the lot satisfies any other criteria listed in parking exception subsections G.2.c.i through v.

d. No Replacement. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.

3. Setbacks.

a. An ADU that is subject to this subsection must conform to a 20-foot front yard setback, or the front setback imposed by the underlying zone, whichever is greater, except as otherwise allowed under subsection G.1.c.

b. An ADU that is subject to this subsection G, Specific ADU Requirements must conform to four-foot side- and rear-yard setbacks.

c. Alley Adjacent ADUs Adjacent to Non-residentially Zoned Property. Side or rear yard setbacks adjacent to an alley or non-residentially zoned property may be zero feet. Parking provided off the alley shall maintain a 24-foot back-out, which includes the alley.

d. Garage and Accessory Building Conversion. No setback shall be required for a legally established, existing garage or accessory building that is converted to an ADU, provided the structure is not expanded. Any expansion of the structure is subject to side and rear setbacks of four feet.

e. Addition Over a Garage. The four-foot minimum side and rear setback requirement of subsection G.3.b shall apply to the newly constructed portion of an ADU constructed above a legally established existing garage.

f. Roof Decks. All roof decks along the project perimeter and abutting residential uses shall be stepped back a minimum of five feet from the roof edge and a minimum of eight feet from the property line and shall include a minimum 42-inch solid rail or parapet, so that they are oriented away from and screened to prevent direct views of abutting residential neighbors. Roof decks facing/adjacent to a right-of-way or alley are not required to be stepped back.

4. Lot Coverage.

a. No ADU subject to this subsection G, Specific ADU Requirements, may cause the total lot coverage of the single-family lot to exceed 50%, subject to subsection G.1.c.

b. Rear Yard Coverage. Except as otherwise provided in subsection G.1.c., an ADU shall not result in more than 30% rear yard coverage as measured from the rear wall of the primary residence to the rear property line (or as measured from the average distance of the rear wall from the rear property boundary if the rear wall does not follow a straight line).

5. Architectural Requirements.

a. Any exterior lighting must be limited to downlights or as otherwise required by the Building or Fire Code.

b. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.

c. The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet.

d. All second-story windows and doors in a second unit that are less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a right-of-way line must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilize frosted or obscure glass.

e. Access stairs, entry doors and decks must face the primary residence or the alley, if applicable.

f. A garage converted to an accessory dwelling unit shall include removal of garage door(s) which shall be replaced with architectural features, including walls, doors, windows, trim and accent details.

g. The architectural treatment of an ADU to be constructed on a lot that has an identified historical resource listed on the California Register of Historical Resources must comply with all applicable ministerial requirements imposed by the Secretary of Interior.

6. Landscape and Screening Requirements. The following shall apply, except as specified in subsection G.1.c.

a. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between the ADU and adjacent parcels when there is direct adjacency of the ADU to an existing primary dwelling on an adjacent parcel in which there is no screening as follows:

i. At least one five-gallon size plant shall be provided for every five linear feet of exterior wall.

ii. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed along a side or rear yard in compliance with fencing standards.

b. All landscaping must be drought-tolerant plants.

H. Fees. The following requirements apply to all Class 1 ADUs and JADUs and Class 2 ADUs that are approved under subsections E.3.a and E.3.b.

1. Impact Fees.

a. For purposes of this subsection, "impact fee" means a "fee" under the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code § 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act, California Government Code § 66477. "Impact fee" here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.

b. No impact fee is required for an ADU or JADU that is 750 square feet or less of interior livable space.

c. Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is larger than 750 square feet of interior livable space must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., the floor area of the primary dwelling, divided by the floor area of the ADU, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling).

d. A JADU or ADU with less than 500 square feet of interior livable space does not increase assessable space by 500 square feet for purposes of Education Code § 17620(a)(1)(C), and is therefore not subject to school fees under Education Code § 17620.

I. ADUs That Do Not Qualify for Ministerial Approval.

1. Any proposed ADU that does not conform to the objective standards set forth herein, and thus does not qualify for ministerial approval may be allowed by the City with a Zoning Administrator Permit in accordance with Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit and Section 17.92.020.D, Zoning Administrator.

2. Findings. Before approval of the Zoning Administrator Permit (see Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) granting the exception, the Zoning Administrator shall find that:

a. The total floor area of the ADU is 1,200 or fewer square feet of interior livable space.

b. The exterior design of the accessory dwelling unit is in harmony with, and maintains the scale of, the neighborhood;

c. The site plan provides adequate open space usable and useful for both the accessory dwelling unit and the primary residence;

d. Where applicable, open space and landscaping provides for privacy and screening of adjacent properties;

e. The location and design of the accessory unit maintains a compatible relationship to adjacent properties and does not significantly impact the privacy, noise, light air, solar access, or parking of adjacent properties; and

f. Windows that impact the privacy of the neighboring side or rear yard have been minimized. Major windows, access stairs, entry doors and decks are generally limited to the walls facing the primary residence or the alley, if applicable.

J. Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.

1. Generally. The City will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, Building Code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.

2. Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs Constructed Before 2020.

a. Enforcement. The City shall delay enforcement of a building standard upon request of an owner of ADU in accordance with the requirements in California Government Code § 66331.

b. Permit to Legalize. As required by State law, the City may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:

i. The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards; or

ii. The ADU or JADU does not comply with the State ADU or JADU law or this Section 17.84.030.

c. Exceptions.

i. Notwithstanding subsection J.2.a above, the City may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if the City makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3.

ii. Subsection J.2.a above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025; Ord. 1749, 2/17/2026)

§ 17.84.040 Adult Businesses.

A. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words and phrases used in this section are defined as follows:

1. "Adult business" — means and includes all of the following types of establishments:

a. "Adult bookstore" — means a business which as a regular and substantial course of conduct offers for sale or rent books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, discs, slides, or other visual representations whose dominant or predominant character and theme is the depiction or description of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section.

b. As defined in this subsection, "regular and substantial course of conduct" shall be construed with reference to all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

i. The proportion of the business' merchandise which depicts or describes specified sexual activity, specified anatomical areas or is a nonprescription, non-contraceptive sex-incitement device; and

ii. The percentage of the business' revenues which are attributable to the sale or rental of merchandise which depicts or specifies sexual activity, specified anatomical areas or is a nonprescription, non-contraceptive sex-incitement device.

c. "Adult entertainment business" is a business where any of the following conditions exist:

i. The business devotes or intends to devote more than 25% of its retail inventory (not as measured by the number of items but rather by the cost to the business owner of the inventory) to merchandise whose dominant or predominant character and theme is specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, hereafter referred to as "sexually explicit."

ii. The business devotes or intends to devote more than 25% of the retail floor area to sexually explicit merchandise.

iii. The business has not segregated or intends not to segregate in one location in the store all sexually explicit merchandise offered for sale, rental and/or viewing from the nonsexual explicit merchandise.

iv. The retail value of sexually explicit inventory offered for sale in each category: (1) books; (2) magazines; (3) Beta video tapes for sale; (4) VHS video tapes for sale; (5) Beta videos for rental; (6) VHS videos for rental; (7) novelties; (8) on-premises viewing of images, films and/or videos; exceeds or is expected to exceed 25% of the total retail value of inventory offered for sale in each category.

v. Gross revenue derived from sexually explicit inventory in any particular category (see subsection A.2.d) of inventory exceeds or is expected to exceed 25% of the total gross revenue from that category. Any invoice or other sale entry which does not thoroughly and completely identify the title and/or name of each item of viewing, sale and/or rental shall be conclusively presumed to be sexually explicit merchandise for revenue percentage determination purposes.

vi. The business advertises either free or paid for advertisements in a manner that identifies the business as having sexually explicit merchandise for sale, rental and/or viewing.

vii. Any business which offers or advertises sexually explicit merchandise in any of the above categories (see subsection A.2.d), and which fails to make available to the City for inspection and copying all records of revenue on request after reasonable notice not less than 24 hours.

viii. Any business that is an adult entertainment use based on any of the above conditions may make an application for an exception. Such an application shall be made to the Zoning Administrator and shall specify all facts supporting the exception and shall have attached to it all supporting documentation.

d. "Adult hotel" — means any hotel or motel which as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides, through closed-circuit television or other media, material which is distinguished or characterizes by an emphasis on matter depicting or describing specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section.

e. "Adult motion picture theater" — means an enclosed building and/or drive-in motion picture theater which is open to the public and which, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, is used for presenting filmed or videotaped materials whose dominant or predominant character and theme are the depiction or display of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this Section for observation by six or more patrons of such use at any one time.

f. As defined in this subsection, "regular and substantial course of conduct" shall be construed with reference to all relevant factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

i. The proportion of the theater's films which depict specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas;

ii. The number of films depicting or displaying specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas which are shown at the theater each week, each weekend, or each month;

iii. The nature of the films which receive top billing on the theater's marquee or in its advertising; and

iv. The proportion of the theater's revenue which is attributable to the showing of films depicting or displaying specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas.

g. "Adult picture arcade" — means any business where, as a regular and substantial course of conduct, coin- or slug-operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion picture machines, projectors, television sets or other image-producing devices are used to display images to five or fewer persons per machine at any one time, and which images have as a dominant or predominant character and theme the display or depiction of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas.

h. As defined in this subsection, "regular and substantial course of conduct" is construed with reference to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:

i. The proportion of the business' movies, shows, pictures and images which have as their predominant theme the display or depiction of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas; and

ii. The proportion of the business' revenue which is attributable to the showing of pictures depicting or displaying specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas.

i. "Bathhouse" — means an establishment which as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides, for a fee or other consideration, access to any kind of bath facility, including showers, saunas, and hot tubs. This definition does not include a bona fide athletic club, health club, school, gymnasium, reducing salon or similar establishment where baths or hydrotherapy are offered as incidental or accessory services.

j. "Modeling studio" — means a business which provides as a regular and substantial course of conduct, for a fee or other consideration, figure models who display specified anatomical areas to be observed, sketched, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise depicted by persons paying such consideration. "Modeling studio" does not include schools maintained pursuant to the standards set by the State Board of Education.

k. "Nude dancing theater" — means any building or structure which as a regular and substantial course of conduct is used for the presentation of live dancing or modeling, the dominant or predominant character and theme of which are the display of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section, and to which the public is permitted or invited.

l. "Sexual encounter center" — means a business which as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides two or more persons, for pecuniary compensation, consideration, hire or reward, with a place to assemble for the purpose of engaging in specified sexual activity or displaying specified anatomical areas. "Sexual encounter center" does not include hotels or motels.

2. "Establishment of an adult entertainment use" — means and includes the opening of such a business as a new business, the relocation of such a business or the conversion of an existing use to any adult entertainment use.

3. "Specified anatomical areas" — means and includes, and is limited to, the following:

a. Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitalia, pubic region, buttocks, and female breasts below the top of the areola; and/or

b. Human male genitalia in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely or opaquely covered.

4. "Specified sexual activity" — means and includes, and is limited to, the following:

a. Actual or simulated genital or anal sexual intercourse;

b. Oral copulation;

c. Bestiality;

d. Direct physical stimulation of unclothed genitals;

e. Masochism;

f. Erotic or sexually oriented torture, beating or the infliction of pain; or

g. The use of excretory functions in the context of a sexual relationship.

5. "Applicant" — means any person who applies for a permit as required by this section.

6. "Chief of Police" — means the City of Woodland Chief of Police or designee.

7. "Clerk" — means the City Clerk.

8. "Nude dancer" — means any person whose live performance in an establishment to which the public is permitted or invited includes the presentation of live dancing or modeling, the dominant or predominant character and theme of which are the display of specified sexual activity or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section.

9. "Permittee" — means any person operating or maintaining an adult entertainment business under a permit issued pursuant to this section.

10. "Person" — means any individual, co-partnership, firm, association, joint stock company, corporation, or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.

B. Location.

1. Adult entertainment establishments are permitted only on the rear half of a lot.

2. No adult entertainment establishment may be permitted:

a. Within 500 feet of all of the following uses:

i. Any religious institutions;

ii. Schools;

iii. Park and recreation facilities;

iv. Community centers;

v. Libraries;

vi. Youth organizations; and

vii. Day care centers.

b. Within 750 feet of a Residential zone, a Downtown zone, a Mixed-Use zone, or a Public or Open Space zone.

c. Within 1,000 feet from any other adult book store or adult motion picture theater.

3. The distance restrictions set forth in this subsection are cumulative, not separate; therefore, adult entertainment uses may be established only on parcels which meet all of the spacing requirements set forth in this subsection.

C. Establishment Permit—Required.

1. It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit to be engaged in, conducted, or carried on, in or upon any premises in the City the operation of an adult entertainment business without first having obtained the appropriate permit as provided in this section.

2. Any person wishing to operate an adult entertainment business must also apply for and obtain a valid business license pursuant to Woodland Municipal Code Section 5.04.040, License Requirements and Exemptions. Any such business license shall be conditioned upon the issuance and maintenance of all permits required by this Section for the operation of an adult entertainment business.

D. Establishment Permit—Application. The application for a permit to operate an adult entertainment business shall set forth the exact nature of the business to be administered, the proposed place of business, and the facilities therefor. A form for the application required by this section shall be obtained from the Chief of Police. The completed application form shall be submitted to the Chief of Police and shall also contain the following information:

1. The full true name and any other names used by the applicant;

2. The two previous residential addresses and business addresses, if any, immediately prior to the present address of the applicant;

3. The applicant's height, weight, color of eyes, and hair;

4. The business, occupation, or employment of the applicant for the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application;

5. The adult entertainment or similar business license history of the applicant; whether such person, in previously operating in this City or another City, County, or State under a license or permit, has had such license or permit revoked or suspended; the reasons therefor and the business activity or occupation subsequent to such action of suspension or revocation;

6. All criminal convictions, except minor traffic violations;

7. The applicant shall be fingerprinted and have his or her photograph taken by the City Police Chief and shall pay such fees therefor as are charged by the Police Chief for such services generally;

8. Such other identification and information as determined by the Police Chief, any other City department of jurisdiction, or any fire protection district or jurisdiction to be necessary to verify the truth of the matters required by this section; and

9. If the applicant is a corporation or partnership, the name of the corporation or partnership shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation or partnership agreement, and the information required by this subsection shall be furnished for the managing director or managing employee, any general partner, and any stockholder owning 20% or more of the stock of an applicant corporation.

E. Establishment Permit—Issuance.

1. Within 60 days after the submission of a complete application with the Chief of Police for an adult entertainment permit, the Chief of Police shall, based on input from other departments/officials, approve or deny the permit. No permit shall be transferable to any other person.

a. Prior to the expiration of such 60-day period, information received as part of the business license application review shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police.

b. The Chief of Police may extend the 60-day period if information sufficient to make a determination has not yet been made available to him or her.

2. The Chief of Police shall issue a nontransferable adult entertainment business permit if the applicant has proven that all the requirements for an adult entertainment business described in subsection A, Definitions, subsection C, Establishment Permit - Required, subsection S, Violation — Penalty, and subsection T, Establishment - Allowed Zones are met, unless the Chief of Police finds:

a. That the operation as proposed by the applicant will not comply with all the applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the building, health, planning, housing, and fire laws of, or applicable to, the City; or

b. That the personnel, or the owners and operators of the adult entertainment business have engaged in unlawful activity, or been convicted of any of the following offenses or convicted of an offense outside the state that would have constituted any of the following offenses if committed within the State:

i. Penal Code § 266i, 314, 315, 316, 318 or 647(b) or any offense requiring the personnel or the owners of an adult entertainment establishment to register under Penal Code § 290.

ii. Any felony offense involving the sale of a controlled substance specified in the California Health and Safety Code § 11054, 11055, 11056, 11057 or 11058.

iii. Any crime or unlawful activity, on the basis of which the Chief of Police reasonably concludes that by reason of the nature of the crime or activity, the applicant's operation of an adult entertainment business would pose a risk of harm to the public.

F. Nude Dancer Permit—Required. It is unlawful for any person to be employed or to act as a nude dancer without having a valid permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, and it is unlawful for any owner, operator, responsible managing employee, manager or permittee in charge of or in control of an adult entertainment business to employ or permit any person to act as a nude dancer who is not in possession of a valid, unrevoked nude dancer permit.

G. Nude Dancer Permit—Application. The form for a nude dancer application shall be obtained from the Chief of Police. The completed form shall be submitted to the Chief of Police and shall set forth the place of business and facilities where the nude dancing shall take place. The application shall also contain the information required by subsection C, Establishment Permit—Required.

H. Nude Dancer Permit—Issuance.

1. Within 60 days after the submission of a complete application for a nude dancer permit, the Chief of Police shall act to approve or deny the permit. The Chief of Police may extend the 60-day period if information sufficient to make a determination has not yet been made available to him or her.

2. The Chief of Police shall issue a nontransferable nude dancer permit if the applicant has proven that all the requirements for a nude dancer permit described in subsection F of this section have been met, unless the Chief of Police finds that the applicant has been convicted of any offenses as set forth in subsection E.2.b.

I. Establishment Permit and Nude Dancer Permit—Deadline. The provisions of this section shall be applicable to persons engaged in the businesses regulated by this section prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, and to persons employed as nude dancers prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, such persons shall file for the permits required by this section within 180 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section. Failure to do so shall make the continued operation of such businesses or the continued employment as a nude dancer a violation of subsection B, Location, and subsection E, Establishment Permit—Issuance.

J. Permit Renewal—Application. If a permittee wishes to renew his or her permit, the permittee shall complete an application form, as required by this section, and submit it to the City no earlier than June 1, nor later than June 15, prior to the expiration of the existing permit. Applications for renewal of establishment permits shall include, where applicable, a list of nude dancers employed by such establishment as of the renewal date. Failure to submit the renewal application during the time specified shall cause the permit to automatically expire on the next succeeding June 30.

K. Permit Renewal—Requirements. The Chief of Police shall renew permits applied for under this section if the permittee has proven that he or she still meets all of the requirements for an adult entertainment business or a nude dancer permit contained in this section, unless the Chief of Police finds that the permittee no longer complies with the provisions of subsection D.2, concerning an adult entertainment business or subsection G, Nude Dancer Permit—Application, concerning a nude dancer.

L. Permit Renewal—Procedure. The procedure for the renewal of a permit shall be the same as set forth in this section for original permit applications; however, no additional background investigation or fingerprinting shall be required.

M. Permit Revocation or Suspension.

1. Grounds for Revocation or Suspension. Any permit issued pursuant to this section may be revoked or suspended by the Chief of Police upon a finding that any of the following grounds exist:

a. A violation of any of the provisions of this section; or

b. The conviction of any offense described in subsection D, Establishment Permit—Application.

2. Procedure.

a. Any City department of jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the Community Development Department, the Building Inspection Department, the Planning Department, or any fire protection district of jurisdiction, may notify the Chief of Police that grounds exist for the revocation of an adult entertainment business or a nude dancer permit.

b. The Chief of Police shall then give the permit holder written notice of the grounds for revocation or suspension. The notice also shall specify a time and place of hearing and shall be given at least 10 calendar days before the time of the hearing. At such hearing, the permit holder shall show cause why his or her permit should not be revoked or suspended.

c. The permit holder may appeal the decision of the Chief of Police to the City Council. If the permit holder does not appeal, the decision of the Chief of Police is final and conclusive on expiration of the time fixed for appeal.

d. Appeal from a decision to revoke a permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be made within 10 calendar days after written or oral notice of the decision of the Chief of Police.

e. If the permit holder requests a hearing within the time set forth in subsection L, Permit Renewal—Procedure the Clerk shall set the matter for a hearing. The permit holder shall be given written notice of the time, date, and place of such hearing by the Clerk at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notice either shall be personally delivered to the permit holder or shall be sent by registered or certified mail.

f. If notice is by registered or certified mail, it shall be deemed delivered on the day following the deposit of the notice in the United States Postal Service.

g. If a hearing has been requested, the council shall receive evidence on the charges contained in the notice to the permit holder. Upon the conclusion of the presentation of the evidence on the charges, the permit holder may present evidence to refute the charges.

h. Upon the conclusion of the presentation of evidence and any closing statements, the City Council may take any of the following actions, which shall be final:

i. If the City Council finds that there has been a violation of any of the provisions of this Section or finds that the permit holder has been convicted of any offense described in subsection D, Establishment Renewal—Application, the City Council may:

(A) Order the revocation of the permit (see § 17.96.150, Revocation of Permit);

(B) Order the suspension of the permit for such time as the City Council deems proper; or

(C) Order the suspension of the permit for such time as the City Council deems proper, with reinstatement of the permit subject to such conditions as may be ordered by the City Council.

ii. If the City Council finds that the evidence does not support any of the charges, the City Council shall order that the charges be dismissed.

N. Compliance with Section. It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit to be engaged in, conducted, or carried on, in or upon any premises in the City, the operation of an adult entertainment business in violation of the terms and conditions of this section.

O. Operation with Revoked Permit. It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit to be engaged in, conducted, or carried on, in or upon any premises in the City, the operation of an adult entertainment business if such person's permit has been revoked.

P. Nude Dancer Compliance with Section. It is unlawful for any person to act as a nude dancer in violation of the terms and conditions of this section.

Q. Inspections. The various City departments of jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, the City Police Chief, the Building Inspection Department, and the Community Development Department, and any fire protection district of jurisdiction, may, at any time, inspect the subject premises and investigate the manner of the operation of the adult entertainment business to ensure that it is operating in compliance with this Section.

R. Change of Business Name or Location. No person granted a permit pursuant to this section shall operate under any name or conduct his or her business at any location not specified in his or her permit. If the business facilities and/or location is changed, a new permit shall be obtained.

S. Violation—Penalty.

1. Any violation of any of the provisions of this section is an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $50.00 for a first violation, $100.00 for a second violation within one year, and $250.00 for each additional violation within one year.

2. Every day that any such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

T. Establishment—Allowed Zones. The establishment of adult entertainment allowed as indicated in the use tables of Chapters 17.24 through 17.48; provided, however, no adult entertainment use may be established in any such zone unless the entire parcel upon which such use is located is outside all of the specified distance requirements set forth in subsection A, Definitions and unless the adult entertainment use complies with all the other regulations imposed within the zone by this title.

U. Conditional Use Permit Required. No person shall operate an adult entertainment use without first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit as provided in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit. Such permit shall be issued by the Planning Commission if the applicant meets the criteria listed below. No other land use permit is required to operate an adult entertainment use, and only the following criteria may be required as conditions to the issuance of this use permit:

1. An application for a Conditional Use Permit has been made in accordance with the procedure set forth in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit.

2. All building height, building site, minimum yard, and off-street parking requirements for uses subject to a use permit have been met. These requirements are set forth in the base zone regulations (Chapters 17.24, Residential Zones through 17.48, Planned Development).

The issuance of the adult entertainment use permit may be conditioned upon the erection of a fence of the type and design which meets the approval of the Planning Commission.

3. The building and lot on which such business is located comply with local and State law concerning signs, building security, design review, occupancy, structure, safety, and landscaping, and that all applicable building, plumbing and fire codes have been met.

4. Hours of operation may be designated by the Planning Commission as additional to the issuance of the use permit if the Planning Commission finds, based on substantial evidence presented to it, that there is a need for regulation of hours due to a specifically identified significant problem linked to the adult entertainment use. When regulating the hours of operation of an adult entertainment use, the Planning Commission shall, whenever possible, designate hours which are consistent with the hours of operation of nearby businesses which are similar in nature. If shorter hours than those of nearby businesses of a similar nature are imposed, the Planning Commission shall:

a. Identify in writing the need for such shorter hours;

b. Make a specific finding, that a less restrictive condition or requirement would not alleviate the problems imposed by the longer hours of operation of such use; and

c. Set forth the period of time after which the permit holder could seek review of the Planning Commission's designation of the hours of operation of said use.

5. All other regulations and provisions of this section have been complied with.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.050 Agricultural Production, Light.

A. Accessory Use Only. Agricultural production is allowed as an accessory use only.

B. Location. Active agricultural uses may not be located within 500 feet of sensitive uses including residential, food production, clean tech, schools, day cares, and other places of assembly.

C. On-Site Retail Sales. Retail sales of agricultural products grown on the premises may be considered with a Zoning Administrator Permit. Review of any temporary structures, access, and parking related to on-site retail sales will be considered in the Zoning Administrator Permit review. See § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit.

D. Permanent Structures. Any on-site permanent structure must be related to the primary use. Permanent structures associated with this use are not permitted.

E. Pesticide Use.

1. Application of all pesticides and chemicals shall follow the State of California guidelines and the County of Yolo Agricultural Weights and Measures permit requirements.

2. Pesticide use is subject to the Agricultural Commissioner of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

3. Pesticide use requires a minimum one-quarter-mile buffer from any school and 50-foot buffer from any other use.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.060 Alcoholic Beverage Sales.

A. Purpose. Establishments which serve alcoholic beverages receive special attention from the City because of their potential to create problems, such as littering, loitering, public intoxication, and disturbances. All establishments selling alcoholic beverages are reviewed by the City. The following provisions provide minimum development standards for alcoholic beverage sales. These standards are designed to provide for the appropriate development of alcoholic beverage sales and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents by further awareness of laws relative to drinking.

B. Public Convenience and Necessity.

1. Any person whose application for an on-sale or off-sale alcohol license is required by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the State of California (ABC) to be subject to a determination of public convenience or necessity (PCN determination) by the City, shall apply to the City for a determination of whether public convenience or necessity would be served by the granting of such license. Refer to the PCN review requirements below in subsection C, Requirements for On-Sale Liquor Establishments.

2. Such application shall be on forms provided by the City and contain such information as required by the City and shall be accompanied by payment of a fee.

3. The PCN application shall include a written statement from the applicant demonstrating, by substantial evidence, that the public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of the license from the ABC. See subsection G, Review of PCN Applications.

C. Requirements for On-Sale Liquor Establishments.

1. Permit Required. Unless otherwise specified, restaurants with alcohol sales, bars, nightclubs, and lounges, and alcoholic beverage retail sales establishments, shall not be established without first securing a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) as required in the applicable base zone.

a. Exceptions. The following uses do not require a Conditional Use Permit:

i. Veterans' clubs and fraternal organizations.

ii. Full-service restaurants, defined as having gross receipts for food constituting 51% of all sales, that do not sell alcohol past 10:00 p.m.

iii. Membership organizations and clubs that are restricted to members and guests only.

iv. Non-profit temporary licenses.

v. One-day on-sale licenses pursuant to California Business and Professions Code § 24045.1.

vi. Hotels or motels that offer complimentary drinks to their guests.

2. Operational Statement Required. Applicants shall submit an operational statement which shall include, but not be limited to the following:

a. Information as to persons doing business under fictitious names, members of partnerships, and officers of corporations or associations.

b. Exhibits that include a site plan and floor plan.

c. An evacuation plan in case of emergency (bars and nightclubs).

d. Hours of operation.

e. Security plan (including efforts to ensure that the parking area is monitored to prohibit loitering and crowding and line control).

3. Development Standards. The following standards apply to all on-sale liquor establishments.

a. Parking Areas. The designated parking area shall be oriented away from residences as much as possible and shall be clearly shown on the site plan.

b. Noise. Noise levels shall be monitored to ensure compliance with all applicable noise standards.

c. Security. The Police Department shall review security measures for each application, and measures shall be based upon the function of the establishment as described in the operational statement. Additional and/or security measures such as reduced hours of operation, security guards, door monitors, alarm systems, may be required if nuisance or related problems are demonstrated to occur as a result of business practices or operations.

d. Loitering. The owner and/or proprietor and/or operator of the establishment is responsible to provide supervision to prevent loitering in the immediate vicinity of the establishment.

e. Tasting Rooms.

i. The tasting room use will be accessory to a restaurant or retail sales facility.

ii. Outdoor dining and seating may be conducted as an accessory use located on the same parcel, on a contiguous adjacent parcel, or on a public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the tenant space subject to a City-issued encroachment permit.

iii. Outdoor dining and seating shall comply with all applicable adopted City design standards. See § 17.84.270, Outdoor Display, Sales, and Dining.

iv. No structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on, adjacent to, or separate from the public sidewalk or right-of-way. Outdoor dining shall remain clear of litter at all times.

v. The hours of operation of the outdoor dining and seating shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. If open later than 10:00 p.m. and/or within 500-feet of a residential use, a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) is required, in compliance with Table 17.84.060.C-1: Separation of Use and Time Standards for On-Sale Liquor Establishments Outside of the Downtown.

vi. Products offered for tasting and sale may include wine, beer, olive oil, cheese, and or other specialty retail products.

vii. Outdoor events would be subject to a City-issued Special Event Permit.

4. Separation of Use and Time Standards Outside of the Downtown. Table 17.84.060.C-1: Separation of Use and Time Standards for On-Sale Liquor Establishments Outside of the Downtown identifies the separation from residential uses and serving time requirements for all on-sale liquor establishments outside of the Downtown zones.

Table 17.84.060.C-1: Separation of Use and Time Standards for On-Sale Liquor Establishments Outside of the Downtown
Use1	Time to Stop Sales or Service of Alcohol	Separation From Residential2
Restaurant, Indoor Dining (should a restaurant seek to stay open after 10:00 p.m. it shall require additional use permit review and be subject to separation standards for a bar)3	10:00 p.m.	N/A
Outdoor Dining (should the outdoor dining be proposed to be open after 10:00 p.m. or be within 500-ft of a residential use or zone, a Zoning Administrator Permit is required)	10:00 p.m.	N/A if closed by 10:00 p.m.; 500 feet if open after 10:00 p.m.
Tasting Room (should a tasting room seek to stay open after 10:00 p.m., or serve alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine, it shall require additional use permit review and be subject to separation standards for a bar)	10:00 p.m.	N/A
Bar	2:00 a.m.	500 feet
Nightclub (whether or not they serve alcoholic beverages)	2:00 a.m.	500 feet

Notes:
1	Subject to base zone requirements and performance standards.
2	Minimum horizontal distance measured between the building, or portion of the building, occupied by the alcohol use, and the closed property line of the planned or zoned residential use, not including a residential portion of a vertical missed-use development or project.
3	Multiple uses on site, as example, a restaurant that becomes a nightclub after a set time, may have separate permit for the specific uses.

D. Requirements for Off-Sale Liquor Establishments.

1. Applicability.

a. New or Expanded Use.

i. Any proposed new establishment or existing establishment that requests to expand their alcohol or business license type(s), reinstate their alcohol or business license(s) after an expiration or revocation, extend their hours of operation, or expand their floor area, shall obtain a Zoning Administrator Permit (see Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) or Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) as provided for in the zone- specific use regulations issued in compliance with the standards of this section.

ii. A modification to an existing establishment shall not be approved when a condition exists that has caused or resulted in repeated activities that are harmful to the health, peace, or safety of persons residing or working in the surrounding area.

2. Development Standards.

a. Concurrent Sale of Fuels and Off-Sale Liquor Establishments. The following additional standards shall apply to the concurrent sale of motor vehicle fuels and beer and wine for off-premises consumption:

i. Only beer and wine may be sold;

ii. The owner of each location and the management at each location shall educate the public regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages, minimum age for purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages, driving with open containers and the penalty associated with violation of these laws. In addition, the owner shall provide health warnings about the consumption of alcoholic beverages. This educational requirement may be met by posting prominent signs, decals, or brochures at points of purchase. In addition, the owner and management shall provide adequate training for all employees at the location as to these matters;

iii. No displays related to alcoholic beverages shall be located within five feet of any building entrance or checkout counter;

iv. Cold beer or wine shall be sold or displayed in the main, permanently affixed electrical coolers only;

v. No advertising related to alcoholic beverages shall be located on gasoline islands; and no lighted advertising for beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages shall be located on the exterior of buildings or within window areas;

vi. Employees selling beer and wine between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. shall be at least 21 years of age; and

vii. No sale of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-in window.

b. General Standards for Off-Sale Facilities.

i. Lighting. The exterior of the premise, including adjacent public sidewalks and all parking lots under the control of the establishment, shall be illuminated during all hours of darkness during which the premises are open for business in a manner so that persons standing in those areas at night are identifiable by law enforcement personnel. Exterior lighting of the parking lot shall be kept at an intensity of at least one foot-candle. However, required illumination shall be placed and/or shielded in a way that minimizes light and glare on adjacent residences or sensitive uses.

ii. Litter and Graffiti.

(A) Trash and recycling receptacles, that meet City design standards, shall be provided by public entrances and exits from the building.

(B) The owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter, and debris from the premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises.

(C) The owners or operator shall remove graffiti within 48 hours.

iii. Location.

(A) No off-sale liquor establishment outside of the Downtown shall be maintained within 500 feet of any other establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold for both off-site and on-site consumption or such consideration points as schools (public and private), established churches or other place of worship, hospitals, convalescent homes, public parks, and playgrounds and/or other similar uses. The distance of 500 feet shall be measured between the nearest entrances used by patrons of such establishments along the shortest route to other establishments, or to the nearest property line of any of the above referenced consideration points.

(B) No off-sale liquor establishment may lead to a grouping of more than four establishments within a 1,000 foot radius.

(C) Establishments shall not be located in areas of undue concentration, or areas of high crime, as defined by the California Business and Professions Code § 23958.4(a)(1) and (2), and as determined by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, unless a determination of public convenience or necessity (PCN) is approved.

iv. Adult Printed Matter. Adult magazines and all printed matter coming within the definition of the California Penal Code § 313 shall be located for sale only behind the counter and shall be stored in racks covered by modest panels.

v. Noise. Noise levels shall not exceed required noise standards.

vi. Display. No beer or wine shall be displayed within five feet of the front door unless it is in a permanently affixed cooler.

vii. Plastic Cup Sales. Paper or plastic cups shall not be sold in quantities less than their usual and customary packaging.

3. Staff Requirements for Off-sale Liquor Establishments. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant licensee to provide all staff with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to comply with their responsibilities under law. The knowledge and skills deemed necessary for responsible alcoholic beverage service shall include, but not be limited to, the following topics and skills development:

a. State laws relating to alcoholic beverages, particularly ABC and penal provisions concerning sales to minors and intoxicated persons, driving under the influence, hours of legal operation, and penalties for violations of these laws.

b. The effects of alcohol on the body, and behavior, including how the effects of alcohol affect the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

c. Methods for dealing with intoxicated customers and recognizing underage customers.

E. Nonconforming Liquor Establishments and Improvements to Nonconforming Liquor Establishments.

1. Existing Uses.

a. Nonconforming. Existing establishments that have been legally established under previous regulations, but do not conform to current law, may continue to operate as a recognized use pursuant to Chapter 17.80, Nonconforming Provisions.

b. Loss of Nonconforming Status. Changes to an existing use that could cause the loss of nonconforming status are, but not limited to the following:

i. When a business closes for six continuous months;

ii. Change of use (e.g., from restaurant to nightclub), or is a single use would like to establish multiple uses;

iii. An increase of floor area (including patio area) for existing use; and

iv. Request to modify manner of operation, change in type of business, or character of operation.

c. When a nonconforming status is lost, any subsequent use must be consistent with current zoning and land use regulations and a new permit is required.

d. Any use wishing to expand that previously did not have a use permit shall obtain a use permit issued in compliance with the standards of this section.

2. Non-Operation. Whenever all of the rights granted by a use permit are discontinued, the following rules to reestablish the use shall apply:

a. One Year or Less. The same or different operator my reestablish the use pursuant to the preexisting use permit and all conditions applicable thereto.

b. More Than One Year. A new permit is required.

F. Existing Establishments Selling Alcoholic Beverages (On-Sale and Off-Sale). Any establishment which becomes lawfully established on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section and licensed by the State of California for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages of on-site and/or off-site consumption, shall obtain a modification of its Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) or Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) when:

1. The establishment changes its type of liquor license within a license classification; and/or

2. There is a substantial change in the mode or character of operations.

G. Review of PCN Applications.

1. Upon receipt of an application for a PCN determination, the application shall be reviewed by the Police Department, Code Compliance staff, Building Division, and any other City departments that the Director believes appropriate for review and comment. The Director may request from the applicant any additional pertinent information regarding the applicant, the proposed license, or the applicant premises.

2. The police chief or designee shall determine whether there are existing problems regarding criminal activity at the applicant premises or in the area surrounding the applicant premises. Also, the police department shall comment on whether issuance of the license would tend to create a law enforcement problem. If the department determines that law enforcement problems exist, or that such problems would be created in the event an alcoholic beverage license is issued, a written report of the problems and a recommendation shall be given to the Director.

3. The Director shall determine whether the applicant premises are located in the appropriate land use designations and have received all required entitlements to permit the type of alcoholic beverages sales described in the application. No PCN shall be approved if the applicant premises are not within the appropriate land use designation or do not have all necessary land use entitlements.

4. The Director, in conjunction with the Code compliance coordinator, shall determine whether there are pending Code enforcement actions regarding the applicant premises. If it is determined that there is a pending or ongoing Code enforcement action involving the applicant premises, no PCN determination may be made by the department until the investigation is completed and all Code issues are resolved.

5. Any other City department that has received a request from the Director to review the application shall file its comments and, if appropriate, its recommendation on the application with the department.

6. The Director shall contact the ABC to determine whether any protests were lodged with the ABC in relation to the applicant's request for a license from the ABC.

7. Based on an evaluation of all timely submitted written findings, comments, and the factors that may be considered, as set forth in § 17.84.060, Alcoholic Beverage Sales, the Director shall make a determination on whether public convenience or necessity will be served by the ABC's issuance of an alcoholic beverage license for the applicant premises and whether to issue or deny a letter of public convenience or necessity.

H. Issuance of a PCN Determination.

1. In all cases in which an applicant applies for a PCN determination, the Director may exercise their discretion to issue or deny issuance of a letter of public convenience or necessity. In exercising their discretion, the Director shall consider the following factors:

a. The type of proposed use by the applicant;

b. Whether the proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community;

c. Whether the use would enhance the economic viability of the area in which it is proposed to be located;

d. The extent of support or opposition to the proposed license from members of the community;

e. The number of licenses within a one-mile radius of the proposed licensed location;

f. The type of licensed premises within a one-mile radius of the proposed licensed location and the extent to which the proposed license would cause a further overconcentration of that particular type of premises in the area;

g. The background and the history of the applicant's operations, including the nature and extent of problems on any premises where he or she has operated a licensed premises in the past;

h. Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude or any offense related to the sale or use of alcoholic beverages;

i. How close the proposed establishment will be to a residential neighborhood, place of worship, or school;

j. Whether there is a history of police or crime-related problems in the area proposed for a license; and

k. Whether the proposed license would enhance recreational or entertainment opportunities in the area.

2. The Director may determine that the PCN will be met and the health, safety or welfare of the community will be promoted only if certain conditions are imposed upon the operations of the licensee. The conditions may cover any matter relating to the privileges to be exercised under the license. If a letter is issued with conditions applied, it shall specifically set forth that the public convenience or necessity is served only if the conditions set forth in the letter are met by the applicant.

3. The Director shall provide a comment period of no less than 10 calendar days prior to final approval of a letter of public convenience and necessity, beginning on the date the public notices are mailed. The purpose of the comment period is to enable the public to bring comments or questions to the attention of the department. If the department receives substantive comments or information which establishes that the application should not be approved administratively, the department shall either deny the application or, if requested by the applicant and upon submittal of the applicable fee, schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider the application.

4. The final PCN determination shall be issued in writing by the Director who will author a PCN determination stating whether the Director finds public convenience and necessity will or will not be served by the issuance of a license from the ABC. The written determination shall be served by mail upon the applicant and the ABC within 15 business days of the decision of the Director.

5. No letter of public convenience or necessity shall be issued by the Director pursuant to this article unless the applicant agrees, in writing, that if the ABC issues a license to sell alcoholic beverages, the license will be subject to all conditions imposed as part of the PCN determination at all times the license is in use and in effect.

I. Expiration—No Transfer of a PCN Determination.

1. A PCN determination in support of the issuance of a license from the ABC is only valid for one year from the date of the Director's action and the PCN determination shall so state. If no license to sell alcoholic beverages has been issued to the applicant for the applicant premises, within one year of issuance of a favorable PCN determination, the City's PCN determination shall be deemed withdrawn without the need for further action by the Director or the applicant, and the applicant must reapply if he or she seeks another PCN determination.

2. Except as provided in California Business and Professions Code § 23958.4, the PCN determination is not transferable to any other applicant or proposed licensee. Unless permitted by California Business and Professions Code § 23958.4, any proposed licensee for the same premises must submit a new application and follow the procedures for issuance of a PCN determination in this section. Nothing in this section precludes the City from protesting the issuance of a license from the ABC pursuant to other sections of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, including, but not limited to, § 23958.

J. Revocation. In the event of a violation of any of the conditions imposed on an applicant or the applicant premises in accordance with this section, the Planning Commission may, after public notice and hearing, revoke any letter of public convenience or necessity issued regarding the applicant or applicant premises. Upon revocation, the applicant shall not continue to sell alcoholic beverages at the applicant premises. The determination of the Planning Commission shall become final 10 days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Council. The revocation shall be reported to the ABC.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.070 Alternate Energy Sources.

A. Purpose. To encourage and promote the use of alternate energy sources by providing solar and wind access protection.

B. Solar Energy Collection Systems.

1. When a solar energy collection system is installed on a lot, any accessory structure or vegetation on an abutting lot shall not be located so as to block the solar collector's access to solar energy. The portion of the solar collector that is protected is that portion which:

a. Is located so as not to be shaded between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. by any hypothetical 12-foot obstruction located on the lot line; and

b. Has an area of not greater than one-half of the heated floor area of the structure, or the largest of the structures, served.

2. This section does not apply to accessory structures or vegetation existing on an abutting lot at the time of the installation of the solar energy collection system, or on the effective date, whichever is later. This section controls any accessory structure erected on, or vegetation planted on, abutting lots after the installation of the solar energy collection system.

3. A copy of the Building Permit for the solar energy collection system shall be kept on file in the Community Development Department and the date the Building Permit is issued shall be the effective date. The solar facility must be completed and have a final inspection, approved by the Building Inspector, within one calendar year from the date the Building Permit is issued. See § 17.100.130, Building Permit.

4. Ground-mounted solar energy collections systems shall be screened from public view and, unless in the Industrial zone, shall be located on the rear half of the property and shall meet applicable setback standards.

C. Clotheslines. It is unlawful to establish any private covenant or restriction which prohibits the installation and/or use of a clothesline in any residential zone.

D. Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS). Wind energy conversion systems shall be permitted in all zones subject to the following requirements:

1. Building Permit Application for a WECS. Building Permit applications (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit) for a wind energy conversion system shall be accompanied by a plot plan drawn in sufficient detail to clearly describe the following:

a. Property line and physical dimensions of the site;

b. Locations, dimensions, and types of existing structures, and uses on site;

c. Location of the proposed WECS;

d. Location of all above-ground utility lines on site or within one radius of the total height of the WECS; and

e. Location and size of the largest structure taller than 35 feet or tree which may potentially grow taller than 35 feet during the lifetime of the WECS within a 500-foot radius of the proposed WECS.

2. General Provisions. Installation of all wind energy conversion systems shall comply with the following requirements:

a. Size. This section covers those WECS whose swept area is 500 square feet or less. For conventional propeller WECS, this would be approximately 25 feet in diameter.

b. Compliance with Uniform Building Code. Building Permit applications (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit) shall be accompanied by standard drawings of the structural components of the wind energy conversion system and support structures, including base and footings. The application shall also include engineering data and calculations to demonstrate compliance of the support structure with seismic and structural design provisions of the Uniform Building Code. Drawing and engineering calculations shall be certified in writing by a California-registered structural engineer. This certification can be supplied by the manufacturer. Where the structural components of an installation vary from the standard design or specification, the proposed modifications shall be certified by a California-registered structural engineer for compliance with the seismic and structural design provisions of the Uniform Building Code.

All equipment and materials shall be used or installed in accordance with such drawings. The above certifications by a California-registered structural engineer shall be deemed to satisfy all applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code.

c. Compliance with National Electrical Code. Building Permit applications (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit) shall be accompanied by a drawing identifying the location of metering, protection and control devices, and transformer equipment in sufficient detail to allow for a determination that the manner of installation will conform to Articles 250 (Grounding), 280 (Lightning Arrestors), 300 (Wiring Methods), 310 (Conductors for General Wiring), 430 (Motors), 445 (Generators), and 450 (Transformers and Transformer Vaults) of the National Electrical Code. The application shall include a statement from a California-registered electrical engineer indicating that the electrical system conforms with good engineering practices and complies with the above articles of the National Electrical Code. All equipment and materials shall be used or installed in accordance with such drawings and diagrams. This certification can be supplied by the manufacturer.

Where the electrical components of an installation vary from the standard design or specifications, the proposed modifications shall be reviewed and certified by a California-registered electrical engineer for compliance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and good engineering practices. The above certification by a California-registered electrical engineer shall be deemed to satisfy all applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code.

d. Rotor Safety. Each wind energy conversion system must be equipped with both manual and automatic controls to limit the rotational speed of the blade below the design limits of the rotor. The application must include a statement by a California-registered engineer certifying that the rotor and over-speed controls have been designed and fabricated for the proposed use in accordance with good engineering practices. The engineer should also certify the compatibility of possible towers with available rotors. The certification can be supplied by the manufacturer.

e. Guy Wires. Anchor points for guy wires shall be located within property lines and not on or across any above-ground electric transmission or distribution line. Guy wires shall be enclosed by a fence six feet high or the WECS shall be set back from the property line the total height of the WECS.

f. Tower Access. Lattice towers capable of being climbed shall be enclosed by a locked, protective fence at least six feet high located not closer than eight feet from the ground. Other towers should have either:

i. Tower-climbing apparatus located not closer than 12 feet from the ground;

ii. A locked anti-climb device installed on the tower; or

iii. The tower shall be completely enclosed by a locked, protective fence at least six feet high.

g. Noise. The WECS shall meet the requirements of the Noise Element of the General Plan.

h. Electromagnetic Interference. A wind energy conversion system shall comply with the provisions of 47 C.F.R., Parts 15 and 18. The wind energy conversion system shall be operated such that no harmful interference is caused. When notified by the City Building Inspector that a wind energy conversion system is causing harmful interference, the operator shall promptly take steps to eliminate the harmful interference.

i. Signs. At least one sign shall be posted at the base of the tower warning of high voltage. The sign shall also include emergency phone number and emergency shutdown procedures.

j. Utility Notification. No wind turbine shall be interconnected with a utility company's grid until said company has been notified in accordance with procedures established by the California Public Utilities Commission.

k. Height. The minimum height of the lowest part of the WECS shall be either 30 feet above the highest structure allowed under the local zoning requirement or potential tree height, whichever is higher, if it is within a 200-foot radius. If an obstruction is within a 201- to 500-foot radius, the lowest part of the WECS shall be 10 feet above it.

l. Setbacks. The WECS shall be located such that the furthest extension of the apparatus does not cross any property lines, except as provided for under subsection D.2.e, Guy Wires.

m. Abatement. If a wind energy conversion system or systems are not maintained in operational condition and pose a potential safety hazard, the owner or operator shall take expeditious action to remedy the situation. The City reserves the authority to abate any hazardous situation and to pass the cost of such abatement on to the owner or operator of the system. If the City determines that the WECS has been abandoned, the system shall be removed within 30 days of written notice to the owner or operator of the system.

n. Liability Insurance. The applicant, owner, lessee, or assignee shall maintain a current insurance policy which will cover installation and operation of the wind energy conversion system at all times. Said policy shall provide a minimum $300,000 property and personal liability coverage.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.080 Animal Keeping.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide development standards for animal keeping and to minimize potential adverse effects related to the keeping of animals on adjoining property.

B. Additional Regulations Related to Animal Keeping. All regulations established in Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 6.08, Domestic Animal Keeping, apply to the keeping of animals in the City and should be consulted together with this section.

C. Noncommercial Animal Keeping.

1. Livestock and Domestic Fowl Prohibited Generally. It is unlawful for any person to maintain within the City, or permit to be kept or maintained upon land belonging to such person, any cattle, horses, swine, sheep, goats, geese, ducks, turkeys, roosters, and other poultry and fame birds, except as specifically permitted under provisions of Woodland Municipal Code Section 6.08, Domestic Animal Keeping.

2. Miniature Pigs. The noncommercial raising of miniature pigs (Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs) shall comply with the standards of Woodland Municipal Code Section 6.08.040.C, and the following standards:

a. In the R-1 Zone. Not more than three miniature pigs on lots of not less than 20,000 square feet.

b. In the N-P, RL-M, and R-M Zones.

i. Not more than one miniature pig on a lot between 7,200 and 19,999 square feet.

ii. Not more than two miniature pigs on lots not less than 20,000 square feet.

c. Any person having charge, care, custody, or control of any miniature pig shall keep such pig exclusively upon his or her own premises.

d. The miniature pig must be kept in an enclosure that is no closer than 30 feet from the front property line, 15 feet from any side or rear property line, and no closer than 35 feet from any dwelling unit other than on the subject lot.

D. Poultry. Crowing fowl are not permitted. Refer to Woodland Municipal Code Section 6.08.030, Keeping of chickens, pigeons, or rabbits.

E. Small Animals. Rabbits, frogs, guinea pigs, parakeets, chinchillas, dogs, cats, or other similar small animals. The raising or breeding shall comply with the following Woodland Municipal Code Section 6.08, Domestic Animal Keeping, and the standards below:

1. A total of not more than four small animals, or a combination thereof, may be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary pen or structure.

2. Animals must be kept and maintained in an enclosed area.

3. The keeping of such animals shall not create a health or nuisance problem.

F. Kennels and Stables.

1. Kennels for dogs and cats, shall be located no closer than 200 feet from any property line, shall provide automobile and truck ingress and egress, and shall provide parking and loading spaces so designed to minimize traffic hazard and congestion.

2. Kennels and stables are subject to all other standards for accessory structures.

3. Proponents shall show that odor, dust, noise, and drainage shall not constitute a nuisance or hazard to adjoining property or uses.

G. Animal Hospital, Commercial Animal Boarding, Kennels, Pet Day Care. Animal hospitals and veterinarian hospitals, and commercial animal boarding and/or pet day care shall be located no closer than 150 feet from any residential district, restaurant, hotel, or motel, in any district and shall show adequate measures and controls are taken to prevent offensive noise and odor. No incineration of refuse shall be permitted on the premises.

H. Wild, Dangerous, Exotic and Prohibited Animals. The keeping of roosters, peacocks, geese, and any animal which requires a permit from the Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to the Fish and Game Code § 2118, is prohibited.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.090 Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Uses.

A. Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair, Minor and Major. In addition to other applicable standards of this section, major and minor automobile/vehicle service and repair uses, as well as another other uses, such as auto dealerships or service stations, that perform auto servicing as an accessory activity, regardless of ministerial or discretionary entitlement, are subject to the following standards:

1. Noise. All body and fender work or similar noise-generating activity shall be conducted within an enclosed masonry or similar building with sound-attenuating construction to absorb noise. Air compressors and other service equipment shall be located inside a building. See also § 17.76.110, Noise.

2. Work Areas. All work shall be conducted within an enclosed building, with the exception of pumping motor vehicle fluids, mechanical inspections and adjustments not involving any disassembly.

3. Vehicle Storage. Vehicles being worked on, awaiting service, or pick up shall be stored within an enclosed building or in a parking lot on the property that is screened in compliance with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards. Unattended vehicles, or vehicle parts, shall not be parked or stored in the street, or any portion of the public right-of-way within the City.

4. Design.

a. Service bay openings are designed to minimize the visual intrusion on surrounding streets and properties

b. Incorporate half screen walls in combination with landscaping to screen vehicles while allowing eye level visibility into a site.

c. A masonry wall at least six feet in height shall be provided along all lot lines adjacent to a Residential zone or a residential use.

d. Additional screening and landscaping may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.

e. The site design, including the location and number of driveways, will promote safe and efficient on-site and off-site traffic circulation.

f. Lighting is designed to be low profile, indirect, or diffused and to avoid adverse impacts on surrounding uses.

g. Any washing area will not have an adverse impact on water supply and quality.

h. Electric vehicle charging stations shall be added to each site consistent with § 17.68.060, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

B. Auto/Vehicle Sales New and Used.

1. Auto sales in an open lot may only be considered as an accessory use to a retail showroom or as part of a dealership complex.

2. No surface parking lot or outdoor display area solely intended for the sale of autos and/or vehicles, that is not accessory to an indoor showroom, is allowed as a primary use on a lot.

3. The Director may approve, with conditions, the temporary overflow storage of autos and/or vehicles associated with a new car dealership as a primary use on a lot if the lot is located within 0.25 miles of the dealership.

4. Used car sales must be associated with a new car dealership, except for large format used car dealerships. A single-use used car lot is not permitted.

5. Automotive servicing or repair is permitted as an accessory use for automobile/vehicle sales and leasing establishments that offer maintenance and servicing of the type of vehicles sold on site.

C. Service Stations. In addition to other applicable standards of this section, service stations and any other commercial use that included fuel pumps for retail sales of gasoline are subject to the following standards.

1. Pump Islands. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any property line to the nearest edge of the pump island. A canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet within this distance.

2. Work Areas.

a. All work shall be conducted within an enclosed building except pumping motor vehicle fluids, checking and supplementing various fluids, and mechanical inspection and adjustments not involving any disassembly.

b. Outdoor work activities are not allowed adjacent to an R-L or N-P zone or a residential use.

3. Abandonment. In the case of abandonment or non-operation of a service station, the primary use must be dismantled and the site cleared within 12 months of the close of the last business day.

D. Automobile/Vehicle Washing.

1. Design.

a. Buildings shall incorporate similar design features as the main building and shall comply with the design standards of the underlying district.

b. Buildings, or structures, including vacuum stations, shall not be located within 30 feet of any public street or within 20 feet of any interior property line of a residential use or residential district. Customer waiting areas and/or carwash offices may be excepted should the Review Authority determine that they will not disrupt the residential area.

c. Vehicle lanes for car wash openings shall be screened from public streets to a height of 40 inches. Screening devices shall consist of building placement, walls and/or berms with landscaping.

d. Vacuum stations shall be screened from view to the extent possible where feasible and be located behind buildings or otherwise screened from view and shall not be located along a street front.

e. Noise generating uses, such as service bays, car wash openings, vacuum stations, outdoor loading areas, garbage storage, and stacking lanes shall be located away from sensitive uses such as residential, day care, or schools.

f. A masonry wall at least six feet in height shall be provided along all lot lines adjacent to a residential district.

g. Additional screening and landscaping may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on adjacent properties.

h. The location and number of driveways will promote safe and efficient on-site and off-site traffic circulation.

i. Lighting is designed to be low profile, indirect, or diffused and to avoid adverse impacts on surrounding uses.

j. The washing facility will not have an adverse impact on water supply and quality.

2. Self Service Drive Through. Self-service car washes are not permitted, unless accessory to a fueling station or car sales, as provided for in the use table. Requirements of subsection E.1, Discretionary Application Review shall apply.

E. Discretionary Application Review. All uses that fall under the Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services land use category and that require a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) or Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) are subject to the following requirements.

1. Findings for Approval. The Review Authority shall only approve a use permit upon making the following findings:

a. The project is designed so that form and scale are harmonious and consistent with the character of the specific site, the adjacent uses and structures, and the surrounding neighborhood.

b. The site design, including the location and number of driveways, will promote safe and efficient on-site and off-site traffic circulation.

c. Service bay openings are designed to minimize the visual intrusion on surrounding streets and properties.

d. Lighting is designed to be low-profile, indirect, or diffused and to avoid adverse impacts on surrounding uses.

e. The washing facility, if proposed, will not have an adverse impact on water supply and quality.

2. Conditions of Approval. Conditions of approval may include limitations on operational characteristics of the use; restrictions on outdoor storage and display, location of pump islands, canopies, and service bay openings; and/or requirements for buffering, screening, lighting, planting areas, parking, or other site elements, to avoid adverse impacts on adjacent lots or the surrounding area.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.100 Bed and Breakfast Lodging.

A. Purpose. This purpose of this section is to establish standards for the location, design, and operation of bed and breakfast lodging uses ("bed and breakfasts").

B. Limitation of Services Provided.

1. A bed and breakfast must include no more than three guest rooms.

2. Provisions for meals and rental of bedrooms shall be limited to registered guests. Separate or additional kitchen for guests are prohibited.

C. Location and Design.

1. Bed and breakfasts establishments shall be located, developed, and operated within a single unit dwelling.

2. In all Residential and Mixed-Use Districts, the exterior appearance of a structure housing a bed and breakfast establishment shall not be altered from its single-family character.

3. No exterior evidence of the use may be visible except that a sign in compliance with standards provided in § 17.72.050, Standards for Permanent Signs may be installed.

4. Required parking for the principal residence and for all required.

5. Guest parking must be provided on site. On-site parking must be designed and located so as not to detract from the residential character of the neighborhood.

D. Operations and Maintenance.

1. Bed and breakfasts must be rented for periods of less than 30 days;

2. The bed and breakfast must be conducted only by the property owner or manager living on the site of the bed and breakfast;

3. The owner shall maintain liability insurance on the property which covers the homestay and guests. The owner shall pay any applicable taxes including occupancy and sales taxes and shall obtain a business license.

4. Management shall be present while guests are on site.

5. The site shall be well maintained and kept free from litter and debris.

6. No exterior noise or activity shall occur outside the normal range of residential uses. All guest events must occur indoors between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

7. A special event permit is required for any group gathering or event.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.110 Beekeeping.

A. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to allow beekeeping in a manner that is respectful of the safety of persons that may be in close proximity to the apiary. Beekeeping can contribute to pollination and better harvests in gardens. By contributing to pollination, urban beekeeping is an important complement to urban food production and to the City's sustainability goals stated in the General Plan.

B. Standards.

1. It shall be the duty of every person on whose property bees are kept to adhere to good management practices and maintain bees in a condition that will reasonably prevent swarming and aggressive behavior.

2. It shall be the responsibility of the person on whose property the bees are kept to provide adequate water for the bees to prevent bees from seeking water in neighboring swimming pools, birdbaths, ponds, or other community bodies of water.

3. A maximum of two beehives per lot on a parcel of land less than 10,000 square feet.

4. A maximum of four beehives per lot on a parcel of land with an area over 10,000 square feet.

5. Beehives are restricted to rear yards.

6. In order to ensure the appropriate height of the honeybee flight path:

a. The beehive entrance will be directed away from the neighboring property and situated behind a solid fence or hedge that is six feet in height running parallel to the property line; or

b. A beehive will be located a minimum of 25 feet away from the neighboring property line.

C. Beekeeping Registration. Beekeeping registration is required prior to establishment of an apiary, as follows:

1. The applicant must submit and the Planning Director must review plans demonstrating compliance with the standards of this section.

2. The applicant must register the apiary with the County of Yolo Agricultural Commissioner to receive notification of pesticide applications, pursuant to § 29101 of the California Food and Agricultural Code.

3. The applicant must submit plans and a signed statement showing and agreeing to compliance with all obligations imposed by this section and holding the City harmless if the owner does not comply.

D. Nuisance. Bees or hives shall be considered a public nuisance and subject to Chapter 17.128, Enforcement, when any of the following occurs:

1. Colonies of bees exhibit defensive or objectionable behavior or interfere with the normal use of neighboring properties;

2. Colonies of bee's swarm;

3. Bees or hives do not conform to this section; or

4. Hives become abandoned by resident bees or by the owner.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.120 Commercial Cannabis Businesses.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to impose zoning restrictions on commercial cannabis businesses in the City as authorized and/or licensed by the State of California pursuant to State law. This section is not intended to, and does not, give any person or entity independent legal authority to operate a cannabis business. Rather, it is intended to impose zoning restrictions regarding cannabis businesses that may operate in the City pursuant to this Zoning Code and State law. This section is in addition to any other business license and regulatory requirements imposed on cannabis businesses by this Zoning Code or other applicable law.

B. Applicability. No part of this chapter shall be deemed to conflict with Federal law, as contained in the Controlled Substances Act, nor to otherwise permit any activity that is prohibited under that Act or any other local, State, or Federal law, statute, rule, or regulation. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to allow any conduct or activity relating to cultivation, distribution, dispensing, sale, or consumption of cannabis that is otherwise illegal under local or State law. No provision of this chapter shall be deemed a defense or immunity to any action brought against any person by the Yolo County District Attorney's office, the Attorney General of the State of California, or of the United States of America.

C. Planning Commission and City Council Review.

1. The Planning Commission shall review all Conditional Use Permit applications (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) submitted pursuant to this section and provide a recommendation regarding approval to City Council.

2. The City Council is authorized to approve up to a maximum of 10 total Conditional Use Permits for cannabis businesses pursuant to this section.

3. In evaluating whether to recommend approval or approve a Conditional Use Permit application (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) for a commercial cannabis business, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors, in addition to all other requirements provided this section:

a. The type of proposed use by the applicant;

b. Whether the proposed use will be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the community;

c. Whether the use would enhance the economic viability of the area in which it is proposed to be located, including adjacent and surrounding properties;

d. Whether the applicant has adequately addressed potential community benefits of the use to offset potential adverse impacts;

e. The extent of support or opposition to the proposed use and location from members of the community, and applicant's plans to ensure strong community relations and compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood;

f. The number of cannabis uses located or proposed to be located within 1,000 feet of the proposed location;

g. The extent to which the proposed use would cause a further overconcentration of that particular type of use in the area;

h. The background and the history of the applicant, including the experience and qualifications of the applicant and those persons involved in the management, oversight and day to day operations of the proposed use, the professional training and certifications of the applicant and/or persons involved in the management, oversight and day to day operations of the proposed use, and the nature and extent of problems on any premises where the applicant has operated a cannabis business in the past;

i. Whether there is a history of police or crime-related problems in the area of the proposed location which may be exacerbated by establishment of the proposed cannabis use; and

j. Whether the proposed license would enhance recreational or entertainment opportunities in the area.

4. The City Council is authorized to approve up to a maximum of six total Conditional Use Permits for commercial cannabis manufacturing, distribution and/or testing businesses pursuant to this chapter. The City Council is authorized to approve up to a maximum of four total Conditional Use Permits for cannabis retailers pursuant to this chapter.

5. The Director is authorized to administer reasonable guidelines and policies, including appropriate application periods for accepting requests for zoning approvals and use permits for cannabis retailers, consistent with this section, and evaluation and scoring criteria that may be used for the selection of cannabis retailers, in the event that the City receives more applications than the number of available Conditional Use Permits. The Director may use such evaluation and scoring criteria for making recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on the proposed uses.

6. The Director or City Council may address additional development and operational standards through conditions on the Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) as it determines necessary or appropriate for the cannabis retailer Conditional Use Permit under consideration, provided that any such conditions shall not conflict with operating requirements that may be applicable pursuant to other provisions of this Zoning Code.

D. General Conditions.

1. No cannabis business may operate in any zone in the City except as expressly permitted by and in conformance with the provisions of this section. No cannabis business may engage in the retail sales of cannabis unless expressly permitted or conditionally permitted pursuant to this section. No temporary cannabis events shall be permitted or conditionally permitted.

2. Any cannabis business permitted by this section must, prior to operating a cannabis business, obtain and maintain at all times a valid license issued by the State of California, as may be applicable, and any other local or regulatory licenses required by this Zoning Code. Any cannabis business operating without a valid license from the State of California shall cease operations until a valid state license is obtained, in addition to any other state and local requirements that may apply.

3. Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code § 26054(b), as may be amended, no cannabis business may be located within a 600-foot radius of a school providing K through 12 instruction, a day care center or a youth center in existence at the time the license is issued. Additionally, no cannabis business may be located within a 600-foot radius of a public park.

a. The City Council may make an exception if there is clear evidence based on considerations such as the separation of sensitive uses by a significant physical barrier, no expressed evidence of public concern, and the potential revitalization of an existing blighted condition, that there will be no public health, safety, or nuisance issues due to closer proximity of cannabis retail uses to an identified sensitive use.

E. Cannabis Manufacturing. Cannabis manufacturing may be permitted, subject to the requirements of this Zoning Code, including all applicable performance standards, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in the use tables of Chapters 17.24 through 17.48 and in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permits.

F. Cannabis Laboratories and Research. Cannabis laboratories and research facilities may be permitted, subject to the requirements of this Zoning Code, including all applicable performance standards, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit as provided for as provided for in the use tables of Chapters 17.24 through 17.48 and in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permits. Cannabis laboratories and research facilities are prohibited from engaging in commercial cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sales of cannabis.

G. Cannabis Distribution Facilities. Cannabis distribution facilities may be permitted, subject to the requirements of this Zoning Code, including all applicable performance standards, and the granting of a Conditional Use Permit as provided for in the use tables of Chapters 17.24 through 17.48 and in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permits.

H. Cannabis Cultivation. Cannabis cultivation is prohibited.

I. Cannabis Retailers.

1. Cannabis retailers may be permitted, subject to the requirements of this Zoning Code including all applicable performance standards, and granting of a Conditional Use Permit as provided in § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit, and subsection C, Planning Commission and City Council Review, of this section, in the Corridor Mixed-Use-West Main (CMU-WM), Corridor Mixed-Use-East (CMU-E), Corridor Mixed-Use-Kentucky (CMU-K), Corridor Mixed-Use-Armfield (CMU-A), Corridor Mixed-Use-Gateway (CMU-G); Corridor Mixed-Use-Flex (CMU-F), Community Commercial Mixed-Use (CCMU), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (NMU), and Regional Commercial-Flex (RC-F), and cannabis retailers are prohibited in all other zones of the City.

2. Delivery Services. In addition to the requirements established in this chapter for cannabis retailers, the delivery of cannabis and cannabis products shall be subject to the following requirements:

a. Commercial delivery to patients at locations outside a permitted cannabis retail facility shall only be permitted in conjunction with a permitted cannabis retail facility that has a physical location and a retail storefront open to the public.

b. A cannabis retail facility shall not conduct sales exclusively by delivery.

c. If delivery services will be provided, the application shall describe the operational plan and specific extent of such service, security protocols, and how the delivery services will comply with the requirements set forth in this chapter and State law.

3. Cannabis retailers may include a cannabis distribution facility as an accessory use to serve the on-site business pursuant to this chapter and shall be subject to the following:

a. The distribution facility shall be appurtenant and incidental to the retail use, both in terms of size and use and shall only be used to support the retail facility that is the primary use on site and, if applicable, other retail facilities owned and operated by the applicant. The distribution facility shall not be used for distribution of cannabis or cannabis products to other cannabis retailers.

b. The distribution facility shall not be predominantly visible to the public from the street frontage adjacent to the cannabis retailer or if the distribution facility is located within a commercial center, the distribution facility shall not be a specific and identifiable use apart from the cannabis retailer.

c. There shall be adequate parking and loading on site to serve both the cannabis retailer and the distribution facility, and spaces for loading associated with the distribution facility shall be located in the rear of the applicable property, outside of view from the street frontage or frontage of the commercial center. Only smaller vehicles, vans, or sprinter vans shall be used for delivery vehicles. Larger trucks, such as CA legal "semi-trucks" or "18-wheelers," and any trucks over five tons are prohibited from delivering cannabis product on site. The location and storage of all vehicles used for the cannabis business shall be provided in a safe and secure manner and meet all security requirements of the City Police Chief and applicable State requirements.

d. Accessory distribution facilities shall comply with all provisions applicable to cannabis distribution facilities as a primary land use.

4. Public notice of a commercial cannabis retail Conditional Use Permit application (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) shall be provided to all properties within a minimum 600-foot radius 10 days prior to any scheduled public hearing date, and the site shall be posted with a highly visible notice.

a. The highly visible notice shall be a minimum of four feet wide by eight feet deep in size mounted on a freestanding sign or posted on the building frontage.

b. The applicant shall be responsible for posting the site consistent with a format provided by the City and shall provide verification of the posting.

5. Cannabis retailers shall be no closer than 500 feet to each other, and no more than two cannabis retailers shall be located within a 1,000-foot radius, except that the City Council may make an exception to this subsection if there is clear evidence based on considerations such as the separation of cannabis retail uses by a significant physical barrier, no expressed evidence of public concern, and potential economic revitalization to the proximate area, that there will be no public health, safety, or nuisance issues resulting from the closer proximity of one cannabis retail use to another.

J. Additional Regulatory Requirements. In addition to complying with all applicable requirements in this section and obtaining a state license for commercial cannabis activities, no commercial cannabis use may operate in the City without first obtaining a cannabis business permit.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.130 Community Gardens.

Community gardens shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following. Community gardens do not include cannabis, which is separately regulated pursuant to § 17.84.120, Commercial Cannabis Businesses.

A. Management. A manager shall be designated for each garden who shall serve as liaison between gardeners and property owner(s) and the City.

B. Hours of Operation. Gardens shall only be tended between dawn and dusk.

C. Buildings and Structures. Accessory buildings, such as sheds, greenhouses, hoop houses, or farm stands are allowed and shall comply with the property development standards of the zone.

D. Equipment. Only household garden tools and equipment, applicators, and products may be used. This includes, but is not limited to, soil preparation, cultivation, planting, application of chemicals, dust control, and harvesting. Pull-behind equipment is prohibited.

E. Operational Plan. The applicant shall submit an operational plan that identifies roles and responsibilities, contact information, and operations.

F. Maintenance.

1. The operator shall be responsible for the overall maintenance of the site and shall remove weeds, debris, and other similar materials in a timely manner.

2. Soil amendments, composting, and waste material shall be managed and shall not attract nuisance flies or support growth of flies.

G. Sale of Produce. Incidental sales of items grown on site are permitted.

H. Composting. Composting is limited to materials generated on site and shall be used on site.

I. Utilities. The land shall be served by a water supply sufficient to support the cultivation practices used on the site.

J. Restrooms. If proposed, restrooms shall be connected to public utilities. Portable restrooms are not permitted.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.140 Crematorium.

A crematorium shall provide adequate analysis to verify that the use meets all standards of the air quality management district, meets the City's Climate Action Plan goals and policies, and will not create harmful odor, particulate, or other environmental impacts to adjacent uses.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.150 Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares, and Residential Care Facilities.

Day care centers, family day cares and residential care facilities shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

A. License. The Operator shall secure and maintain all required licenses, including licensing from the State of California Department of Social Services.

B. Safety. The use shall be subject to applicable building and fire/life safety requirements for the appropriate occupancy type. Conversions of an existing home or building may require improvements.

C. Location. Day care centers, family day cares, or residential care facilities shall be located at least 300 feet from any other day care center, family day care, or residential care facility, unless specifically allowed pursuant to a use permit.

D. Pick Up and Drop Off Plan. A plan and schedule for the pick up and drop off of children, or residents, or clients shall be provided for approval by the Director, for day care centers, large family day cares and large residential care facilities. The plan shall demonstrate that adequate parking and loading are provided to minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets. The plan shall address:

1. Scheduled pick up and drop off times with allowances for emergencies; and

2. Prohibitions of double parking, blocking driveways of neighboring properties, or using driveways of neighboring properties.

E. Screening and Landscaping. A minimum six-foot-high solid wall or fence shall be provided for purposes of screening and securing outdoor recreational areas. Chain metal fencing and barbed wire are prohibited. All other provisions of Chapter 18.18, Landscaping, shall apply.

F. No Drug or Alcohol Use. Residents and staff shall sign an agreement affirming that use of drugs or alcohol on the premises is prohibited and acknowledging that drug or alcohol use will result in termination or eviction.

G. Additional Requirements for Child Day Care Centers.

1. Outdoor Space.

a. Child day care centers for children shall provide a minimum of 75 square feet of outdoor space for each child over two years old. This area must be either owned or leased by the applicant and cannot be shared with other property owners unless written permission is granted by the other property owners.

b. Outdoor use area and play equipment and structures shall not be located in any required front or street side setback.

2. Hours of Operation. Drop off and pick up shall only be within the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be allowed subject to approval of a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit).

3. Noise. Outdoor activities shall not occur before 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Review of activities outside the specified time period may be allowed subject to approval of a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit).

H. Additional Requirements for Large Residential Care Facilities.

1. Large residential care facilities in Residential Low (R-L), Neighborhood Preservation (N-P), and Residential Low-Medium (R-LM) zones shall be limited to a maximum of 12 residents.

2. Large residential care facility buildings in Residential Low (R-L), Neighborhood Preservation (N-P), and Residential Low-Medium (R-LM) zones shall comply with Section 17.56.020, Single-Family and Duplex Design Standards. The building scale and design must be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

3. Large residential care facilities with greater than 12 residents may be allowed in Residential Medium (R-M), Residential High (R-H), Downtown Civic (DX-2), Downtown Transitional (DX-3), Corridor Mixed-Use-West Main (CMU-WM), Corridor Mixed-Use-East (CMU-E), Corridor Mixed-Use-Kentucky (CMU-K), Corridor Mixed-Use-Armfield (CMU-A) Corridor Mixed-Use-Flex (CMU-F), Community Commercial Mixed-Use (CCMU), Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU), and Corridor Mixed-Use-Gateway (CMU-G) zones.

4. Parking spaces must be provided as specified in Table 17.84.030.C-1, Required Parking in the Residential and Nonresidential Zones. For large residential care facilities in Residential Low (R-L), Neighborhood Preservation (N-P), and Residential Low-Medium (R-LM) zones where more than four parking spaces are required, parking spaces beyond four shall be required to be in a garage or screened from public view.

5. Each bedroom shall be limited to a maximum of two residents. Each resident must have access to full bathroom facilities on the same floor as their bedroom.

6. Total common area shall be provided in an amount equal to 50 square feet per resident or 300 square feet, whichever is greater, excluding janitorial storage, laundry facilities, kitchen, and common hallways. Common areas must be usable for gathering and resident activities.

7. Security and safety features shall be included, such as lighting, security cameras, fencing, and defensible space.

8. The owner must maintain the property, including litter control, recycling programs, upkeep of landscaping and shared spaces, and use of durable materials.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.160 Drive-Through Establishments.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure that establishments with drive-through facilities provide adequate on-site maneuvering and circulation, that vehicles do not impede traffic on abutting streets, and that stacking lanes will not have nuisance impacts.

B. Applicability. This section applies to:

1. All new uses that include drive-through facilities; and

2. The addition of, or relocation of, drive-through facilities in existing developments.

C. Location.

1. With the exception of the Corridor Mixed-Use-Gateway (CMU-G) zone, any new drive-through fast food/restaurant in a Mixed-Use zone must be located within 600 feet of an interstate off-ramp or highway.

2. With the exception of the Corridor Mixed-Use-Gateway (CMU-G) zone, a new drive-through may not be located within 500 feet of any existing drive-through facility.

3. Drive through windows may not front directly onto Main Street. Drive-through windows shall be located to the side or rear of the building.

4. Drive in and drive-through entrances and exits shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from any intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest intersecting curbs, and at least 25 feet from the nearest curb cut on an adjacent property. Shorter distances from road intersections may be approved if the City Engineer determines that public safety and/or the efficiency of traffic circulation are not being compromised.

5. Drive-through stacking lanes shall be a minimum 100 feet from any residential lot. The Review Authority may modify or waive this requirement if the property is located in a mixed-use zone and if it determines that the impacts to nearby residences will be minimal.

D. Drive-Through Lane Design and Stacking Requirements.

1. Parts of a Drive-Through Facility. A drive-through facility includes the following parts:

a. Stacking lanes, which are the spaces occupied by vehicles queuing for the service to be provided; and

b. Service areas, which are areas where the point of service occurs. These include menu boards, service windows, gas pumps, and air compressors.

2. Circulation Plan. A pedestrian and vehicular circulation plan shall indicate how drive-through, pedestrian, and vehicular circulation will be designed to allow safe, unimpeded movement of vehicles at street access points and within the travel aisles and parking space areas and provide for pedestrian safety. The plan shall also indicate how vehicles will circulate to and through the drive-through or use drive-up facilities in a manner that will not impede traffic flow on any public right-of-way.

3. Stacking Lane Design and Layout.

a. Stacking lanes must be designed so they do not interfere with on-site parking and vehicle circulation.

b. Stacking spaces must be 11 feet wide by 22 feet long.

c. Stacking lanes must be clearly identified through such means as striping, landscaping, pavement design.

d. Drive through aisles shall not exit directly into a public right-of-way. Aisles shall be integrated with the on-site circulation and shall merge with the driveway.

e. Overflow from a stacking lane shall not spill out onto public streets or major aisles of any parking lot.

f. Drive through lanes shall not be located adjacent to patios and other pedestrian use areas, other than walkways to minimize emissions impact.

g. Drive through aisles shall not intersect pedestrian walkways unless no alternative exists. In such cases, pedestrian walkways shall have clear visibility, emphasized by enhanced paving or markings.

h. The following are minimum required stacking spaces for -uses:

i. Drive-in bank: five spaces.

ii. Drive-in beverage, food sales: 12 spaces with a minimum of six spaces behind the menu board.

iii. Pharmacies: five spaces.

iv. Automatic car wash: three spaces per service position.

v. Gate (house) residential: Under 50 units, one space per 10 units; greater than 50 units, five spaces.

vi. Exceptions or variations may be evaluated based on a drive-through queue analysis, or if requested by the Director to evaluate potential stacking concerns, including multiple lanes.

i. A minimum nine-foot wide escape lane must be designed as part of the drive-through.

4. Speakers for drive-through lanes shall not be audible from adjacent residential uses. Sound attenuation walls, landscaping, or other mitigation measures may be required, as necessary.

5. Entrances to an aisle and the direction of flow shall be clearly designated by signs or pavement markings or raised curbs outside of the public right-of-way.

E. Landscaping and Screening.

1. Each drive-through aisle shall be screened with a combination of decorative walls, trellis structures, or other similar features, and landscape to a height of 36 inches to prevent headlight glare and direct visibility of vehicles from adjacent streets and parking lots.

2. Drive through lanes and wash stall areas shall be screened from public view.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.170 Emergency Shelters, Daytime Service Facilities, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers.

A. Purpose. This section establishes use and development regulations for emergency shelter facilities in accordance with State law and the City's adopted housing element. In accordance with State law, local communities have a responsibility to provide adequate sites for emergency shelters that serve homeless individuals and families. The goal of emergency shelters is to address acute needs of individuals and families by providing basic residential facilities and may include programs that help residents find available social services. Consistent with the findings of the State Legislature, the City recognizes the need for, and the benefit of, temporary housing and services for homeless persons and families. This section is intended to allow for the development of emergency shelter facilities in specific zones, subject to development and operational standards that minimize potential adverse impacts on nearby properties and the community as a whole.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this section:

"Daytime service facility"

means a place or building in which less than 24-hour per day nonmedical care and supervision are provided including the provision of services to meet basic needs and connection to services to assist with housing, counseling, medical care, and other needs.

"Emergency shelter"

means any facility whose primary purpose is to provide temporary shelter with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. Emergency shelter shall include other interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative facilities. Emergency shelters do not include evacuation shelters during emergencies.

"Homeless person"

means:

1. People who are living in a place not meant for human habitation, in emergency shelter, in transitional housing, or are exiting an institution where they temporarily resided if they were in shelter or a place not meant for human habitation before entering the institution.

2. People who are losing their primary nighttime residence, which may include a motel or hotel or a doubled up situation, within 14 days and lack resources or support networks to remain in housing.

3. Families with children or unaccompanied youth who are unstably housed and likely to continue in that state.

4. People who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening situations related to violence; have no other residence; and lack the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.

"Low barrier navigation center"

means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving homeless individuals and families into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.

C. Location of Emergency Shelters. Emergency shelters shall be located a minimum of 300 feet apart from one another. Programs may have multiple buildings on the same parcel.

D. Standards. Emergency shelters, daytime service facilities, and low barrier navigation centers shall comply with the standards of this section.

1. Property Development Standards. Emergency shelters shall conform to all property development standards of the zone in which it is located except as modified by these development standards.

a. The design of the shelter shall comply with the design standards of the base district.

b. Shelter facilities shall comply with all other State and local laws, rules, and regulations that apply including Building and Fire Codes and shall be subject to inspection prior to commencement of operation.

2. Maximum Number of Persons/Beds. The maximum number of beds permitted shall be based on the carrying capacity of the property, up to a maximum of 30 pursuant to Fire/Building Code capacity. Facilities over 30 beds or clients may be considered with a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit). New emergency shelters in the Industrial (I) zone may be considered with a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit). Any pre-existing emergency shelter that was approved and or constructed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Code, shall be considered an allowed use. However, should the existing shelter propose a modification or expansion, a Conditional Use Permit will be required.

3. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements. Parking shall be sufficient to accommodate all staff working at the emergency shelter, provided the standards do not require more parking than for other residential or commercial uses within the zone. At minimum, parking shall be provided in the ratio of one space for each staff member. Staff member may include paid employees, volunteers, and needed service providers. Parking shall be off-street and on-site.

4. Bicycle Parking. The shelter shall provide bicycle parking per § 17.68.070, Bicycle Parking.

5. Size and Location of Exterior and Interior On-Site Waiting and Client Intake Areas. Emergency shelters shall provide 10 square feet of interior waiting and client intake space per bed. In addition, there shall be two offices or cubicles for shelters with fewer than 20 beds. For every additional bed, there shall be an additional 0.1 office, rounded up. At least 25% of the offices, rounded up, shall be private. Waiting and intake areas may be used for other purposes as needed during operations of the shelter.

a. At least one enclosed or screened waiting area must be provided within the premises for clients and prospective clients to ensure that public sidewalks or private walkways are not blocked or used as queuing or waiting area.

b. Any exterior waiting area shall provide consideration for shade, seating, and cover for rain.

6. Provisions of On-Site Management and Safety.

a. On-site management shall be present at all times that the emergency shelter is in operation.

b. The facility shall have on-site security during all hours when the shelter is in operation.

c. Facilities shall provide secure areas for personal property, which shall be screened from public view.

d. Service providers shall establish standards for responding to emergencies and incidents expelling clients from the facility. Re-admittance policies for clients who have previously been expelled from the facility shall also be established.

e. Service providers shall maintain up-to-date information and referral sheets to give clients and other persons who cannot be served by the establishment.

f. Service providers shall establish affirmative measures to discourage loitering at the facility and surrounding properties.

g. Service providers shall provide the City with 24/7 contact information for an individual with the authority to address operational or emergency issues. Staff must be on hand and clearly identifiable in the event that response is needed by Public Safety personnel.

h. Staff members shall be clearly identifiable to the public, clients, and emergency personnel through the use of badges, uniforms, or other identifying measures.

i. Prior to the operation of the emergency shelter and annually thereafter, the shelter shall prepare and file a management plan with the Community Development Department that discusses operational rules and standards, including, but not limited to, standards governing client supervision, client services, food services, and maintenance of surrounding property, and outline all security measures to be taken on site. The plan shall also include a floor plan that demonstrates compliance with the physical standards required by this section.

7. Length of Client Stay. Temporary shelter shall be available to residents for no more than six months (180 days) in any consecutive 12-month period.

8. Lighting. Adequate external lighting shall be provided on pedestrian pathways and parking lot areas for security purposes. The lighting shall be stationary, directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, and of intensity compatible with the neighborhood.

9. Overnight Service Facilities. In addition to the standards in Subsections D.1 through 8 above, all emergency shelters and facilities that provide overnight service are also subject to the following:

a. Hours of Operation. A curfew no later than 10:00 p.m. shall be established and strictly enforced. Clients shall not be admitted after curfew, with exceptions allowed for client work schedules, special event attendance, and after hours' admittance of clients by organizations or public officials.

b. Screening. Any outdoor storage, including, but not limited to, items brought on-site by clients for overnight stays, shall be screened from public view in accordance with the requirements of the zone in which the facility is located. All structures and fences shall be consistent with the standards of this Zoning Code.

c. On-Site Management. The following are considerations for overnight emergency shelter management:

i. A minimum of one staff member shall be awake and on-duty, plus one additional staff or volunteer, on-premises when the facility is open. Facility staff shall be trained in operating procedures and safety plans. The facility shall not employ persons who are required to register as a sex registrant under California Penal Code § 290.

ii. Service providers will continuously monitor waiting areas to inform prospective clients whether they can be served within a reasonable time. If they cannot be served by the provider because of time or resource constraints, staff shall make information available to the client of alternative programs and locations where they may seek similar service.

iii. Service providers shall address when, where, and how often food services, laundry facilities, and access to transportation will be provided to clients.

10. Optional Common Facilities. The shelter may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and staff:

a. Recreation room.

b. Counseling center.

c. Child care facilities.

d. Other support services.

11. Low Barrier Navigation Centers. A Low Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) is a use allowed by right in areas zoned for Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets the following requirements. Applicants applying for consideration as a LBNC shall provide documentation verifying qualification for the designation.

a. Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

b. Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. "Coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Federal Regulations § 576.400(d) or § 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

c. Code Compliant. It complies with Welfare and Institutions Code Chapter 6.5 (commencing with § 8255) of Division 8.

d. Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Title 24 of the Federal Regulations Code § 578.3.

e. In addition to the standards in subsection A, Purpose, and subsection D, Standards that apply to all emergency shelters, facilities that are qualified as low barrier navigation centers are also subject to the following:

i. In accordance with California Government Code § 65943, action on an application shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.

ii. As a low barrier facility, the following shall not present barriers to entry to a facility:

(A) The presence of partners if it is not a population specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.

(B) Pets. Applies to small animals (dog/cat) that are manageable and do not pose a public safety hazard to clients, staff, or other public.

(C) The storage of possessions.

(D) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

12. The design of the shelter shall comply with the City's community design standards.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.180 Firearms Sales.

A. Applicability. This section applies to all uses that conduct retail sale, manufacture, or repair of firearms.

B. Location. All uses that conduct retail sales, manufacture or repair of firearms shall be:

1. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another firearm sales use.

2. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:

a. Schools;

b. Parks and recreation facilities;

c. Community centers;

d. Libraries;

e. Youth organizations; and

f. Day care centers.

C. Design Standards.

1. Exterior areas shall be well lit and include video surveillance;

2. Bars on windows are prohibited; and

3. Advertising and signage on clear windows and doors shall be placed so that law enforcement personnel have clear and unobstructed view of the interior.

D. Operational Requirements.

1. All establishments shall hold and maintain all applicable licenses and permits with the State Department of Justice; and

2. A security plan shall be provided for review and approval by the Director and Chief of Police.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.190 Hazardous Waste Management Facilities.

All hazardous waste management facilities, except household hazardous waste collection centers authorized by the City and the Yolo County Health Department, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the following:

A. Application Content. Applications for hazardous waste management facilities shall include the following:

1. Site Plan. A detailed site plan depicting all buildings, land uses, storage areas, parking areas, driveways, internal and surrounding traffic circulation. Occupancy type and rating for each building or structure shall be identified.

2. Best Management Practices. Demonstrate and certify that they are minimizing the generation of hazardous waste through the use of the best available technology within their manufacturing, and/or product development processes. Applicants shall also demonstrate and certify that facilities will be using the best available control technology in minimizing air emissions and processing hazardous waste. Such demonstration and certification shall be provided prior to the issuance of any Building Permit (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit) or other land use entitlement.

3. Waste Characteristics and Capacity. Identify the amounts (in tons) and types of hazardous waste to be treated and stored; the duration of stored waste on the facility site and the ultimate destination of the waste. The owner-operator shall make this information available on a yearly basis to the City of Woodland. If the application is for a transfer station the applicant shall identify the capacity of the facility to store each type of waste stream, service area(s) of the facility and ultimate disposition of the waste.

4. Air Quality Analysis. An analysis of all anticipated air quality impacts and proposed mitigation measures. The hazardous waste facility shall comply with all applicable State and Federal laws as well as all rules and regulations of the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District.

5. Risk Assessment. A risk assessment which analyzes in detail all probabilities of accidents or spills at the site, including transportation related, or accidents from the point of origin to the facility, and any other risk assessment requested by either the City Manager, Director, Fire Chief, or the City Council. Such analyses shall identify mitigation measures to reduce the identified risks. The risk assessment shall identify the most probable routes for transporting hazardous wastes to and from the facility.

6. Emergency Response Plan. An Emergency Response Plan that indicates at a minimum:

a. That the proposed plan is consistent with any and all applicable County and regional Emergency Response Plans and all City, County, State, and Federal regulatory requirements regarding Emergency Response Procedure.

b. Detailed procedures to be employed at the time of emergency for each type of chemical substances utilized including contingency procedures.

c. Anticipated impacts on local fire, police, and medical services.

d. Names, home, and business addresses, and home and business telephone numbers of all management personnel at the facility, if known, and a detailed description of uncontrolled release and emergency situation reporting procedures.

B. Flooding Information. An analysis of the potential of flooding on the site. Note residual repositories are prohibited in areas of special flood hazards as depicted by FEMA Flood Hazard Maps.

C. Traffic Analysis. Applicants shall submit a traffic analysis which addresses, at a minimum, vehicle-truck trips, effects on nearby intersections, and any special characteristics of the project site. Applicants shall also identify the most likely transportation routes within the City and the County.

D. Closure Plan. The owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility shall, prior to any local land use decision, submit a written Closure Plan to the Yolo County Health Department. The Closure Plan shall be approved the Yolo County Health Department. All revisions to such Closure Plans shall also be submitted to the Yolo County Health Department.

E. Safety. The owner/operator shall demonstrate that the separation between the hazardous waste facility and residential areas is adequate to protect the health, safety, welfare, and property values of residents.

F. Monitoring. At minimum, hazardous waste facilities are subject to the following monitoring requirements:

1. Upon reasonable notice, and for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all standards, conditions, and other requirements which the City is authorized to enforce under its police power, City Officials or their designated representatives may enter the premises on which a hazardous waste facility permit has been granted.

2. The owner or operator of a facility shall report yearly to the Yolo County Department of Health, Environmental Division the amount, type, and disposition of all wastes processed by the facility. Included in the report shall be copies of all manifests showing the delivery and types of hazardous wastes and include a map showing the exact location (coordinates and elevation) of quantities and types of materials placed in repositories or otherwise stored or disposed of on site.

3. The owner or operator of a hazardous waste facility shall immediately send copies of all complaints as to facility operations and copies of all inspection reports made by other local, State, or Federal agencies to the Fire Chief and City Engineer.

4. Owners/Operators of all facilities shall prepare and submit an Annual Emergency Response Preparedness Report to the Fire Department and all other local emergency response agencies. Such report shall be signed by all management personnel at the facility and each person at the facility who has emergency response responsibilities.

5. Owners/Operators of all facilities shall submit an annual Air, Soil, and Groundwater Monitoring Report to the City Engineer.

G. Modifications. Any modifications of the types and quantities of hazardous waste to be managed at the facility which were not included in the approved application for a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) shall be approved by the Fire Chief and City Engineer before such modifications occur at the facility.

H. Contingency Plan. Every hazardous waste facility shall have a contingency operation plan approved by the California Department of Health Services. A copy of the contingency plan shall be maintained at the facility and sent to the Police Department, Fire Department, Engineering Division, and the County Department of Environmental Health.

I. Financial Assurance. Prior to issuance of an "Occupancy Permit" to begin the use of a hazardous waste facility, the applicant shall show proof that it has met all of the financial responsibility requirements imposed by the California Department of Health Services and any other Federal or State agency.

J. Indemnification. The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and render harmless the City, and its City Council and all officers, employees, and agents of the City against and from all claims, actions, and liabilities relating to the land use decision or arising out of the operation of the facility.

K. Enforcement. All costs of compliance with this Zoning Code shall be borne by the facility owner/operator. The City shall employ any and all methods permitted by law to enforce this Zoning Code.

L. Maintenance. The owner/operator shall keep all equipment and buildings in good repair and shall employ technological advances as may be required by the California Department of Health Services, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

M. Findings. The following findings shall be made in writing prior to making a land use decision which will allow the siting of a hazardous waste facility project:

1. The project is consistent with the General Plan;

2. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, general welfare, or property values of the community or nearby residents;

3. The project will not significantly reduce incentives for waste minimization by hazardous waste generators;

4. There are adequate City services available to service the project;

5. The project has met or exceeded each requirement of this Zoning Code; and

6. Any potential impacts identified in the CEQA analysis may be adequately mitigated.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.200 Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations.

A. Purpose. Home occupations and cottage food operations (CFOs) provide the following benefits:

1. Permit home occupations as an accessory use in a dwelling unit;

2. Allow residents to operate small businesses in their homes, under certain specified standards, conditions, and criteria;

3. Act as "incubators" for small business, which leads to increased commercial activity as businesses grow;

4. Encourage telecommuting, and reduced vehicle use;

5. Ensure that occupations are compatible with, and do not have an adverse effect on, adjacent and nearby residential properties and uses; and

6. Ensure the liability of residential areas and the general welfare of the community.

B. Applicability. This section applies to all residential units and properties in the City regardless of their zoning designation. It does not apply to family day cares, which are regulated separately in § 17.84.150, Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities.

C. Zoning Clearance Required, Not Transferable. A Zoning Clearance is required for each home occupation, pursuant to § 17.100.030, Zoning Clearance. A Zoning Clearance to conduct a home occupation at a particular address is not transferable from one party to another, nor may the type of business be modified. A new Zoning Clearance must be obtained for each new home occupation.

D. Operational and Performance Standards.

1. Deviation from Standards. Requested deviation from Operational and/or Performance Standards requires a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) and/or a Development Review Tier 3 Permit (see § 17.100.070, Development Review Tier 3).

2. Accessory Use Only. The use of the dwelling for home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes.

3. Residential Appearance. There shall be no outward appearance of the home occupation. The residential appearance of the unit within which the home occupation is conducted shall be maintained.

4. Location. All home occupation activities shall be conducted entirely within the residential unit, or within a garage that is reserved for the residential unit. When conducted within a garage, the doors thereof shall be closed, and the area occupied shall not preclude the use of required parking spaces.

5. Maximum Size Per Residence. The home occupation may be conducted in the principal dwelling or accessory structures on the subject property; provided, that the area does not exceed 25% of the total livable area or 500 square feet (including inside storage areas), whichever is less.

6. Structural or Design Modifications. There shall be no external alteration of appearance to the dwelling or accessory structure in which a home occupation is conducted which would indicate a business use. Garage conversions for purposes of the home occupation are prohibited.

7. Number of Home Occupations. In no case shall more than two home occupations be conducted on a single site, and where there are two permitted, the standards of this section apply to each residence and not separately to each home occupation (e.g., only one vehicle related to the home occupations will be permitted on site and the maximum size per residence shall not be increased).

8. Owner Approval. Renters must obtain written approval of the property owner prior to operating a home occupation. This written approval shall be submitted with the business license application. The home occupation business shall terminate upon withdrawal of said approval by the property owner.

9. Employees. A home occupation may employ one full-time equivalent employee other than the residents of the dwelling. All work conducted by employees shall be conducted completely within the home or garage.

10. Clients/Patrons. No customer or client visits are permitted except for personal instruction services (e.g., musical instruction or training, art lessons, academic tutoring). The combined number of clients/patrons that can attend the residence is limited to no more than one per hour, with a maximum of eight per day. There may be no more than three clients/students at any one time. Clients/students' hours of arrival and/or departure shall be staggered so as to not disrupt the surrounding properties.

11. Hours of Operation. Home occupation businesses may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days per week. No patrons shall be received outside of these hours.

12. Number of Vehicles. Only one vehicle, owned by the operator of the home occupation, and not to exceed one ton in capacity, may be used by the operator in conjunction with the home occupation.

13. Commercial Vehicles and Attachments. One commercial vehicle (one ton or less) may be parked on site. No attachments of equipment, machinery, or trailers used for business purposes shall be permitted either on the vehicle or on the site is within public view from the public right-of-way of neighboring properties.

14. Direct Sales Prohibition. Home occupations involving the display or sale of products or merchandise are not permitted from the site except by mail, telephone, Internet, or other mode of electronic communication, unless permitted per Cottage Food Preparation as provided in subsection F, Cottage Food Operations.

15. Advertising on Vehicles. Not more than one vehicle advertising a home occupation shall be permitted.

16. Deliveries. Deliveries other than standard parcel services are prohibited.

17. Signs. Signs association with home occupations are prohibited, as established in Chapter 17.72, Signs.

18. Storage. Storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the operation of a home occupation shall not be visible. Storage must be enclosed within a building. Storage must comply with the current edition of the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code.

19. Showrooms. Showrooms or other display arrangements shall be prohibited.

20. Equipment. No mechanical equipment shall be used that creates visible or audible interference outside the dwelling unit or that creates noise, odor, glare, smoke, dust, or hazardous conditions not normally associated with residential uses.

21. Health Hazards. No home occupation shall be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. Such prohibited uses include those which involve the use of hazardous materials and uses which entail the harboring, training, or raising of animals beyond the standards of § 17.84.080, Animal Keeping.

22. Nuisances. No equipment or process shall be used in a home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odor, electrical interference, or visual blight, and/or which constitutes a nuisance as defined by the City's nuisance ordinance.

23. Access for Inspection Purposes. The City may, at all reasonable times during regular business hours, enter the premises for the purpose of inspection to determine whether the home occupation is in compliance with the conditions of this section.

24. Other Applicable Regulations. Home occupations shall comply with provisions of health code requirements, relevant Uniform Building Codes, applicable regulations of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Division of the Federal Department of Treasury, and all other applicable Federal, State, or local regulations.

E. Prohibited Uses. A home shall not be used for the following:

1. The use of hazardous materials of a type or quantity not normally associated with residential uses;

2. Automobile related activities, including auto repair except for personal vehicles;

3. Small engine repair, including lawn mowers and chainsaws. Woodworking and other similar uses shall be confined to noncommercial, hobby-type related activities;

4. Adult businesses;

5. Animal boarding, care, training, breeding, raising, or grooming, or veterinary services;

6. Automotive/vehicle sales with any on-site storage or sale of vehicles;

7. Barber, beauty, nail salon, with multiple stations, with the exception that a single station is permitted with visits made by appointment for a technician who is certified by the State of California and meets all applicable licensing requirements;

8. Commercial food preparation, food handling, processing, or packaging, other than cottage food preparation;

9. Contractors' storage yards;

10. Firearms manufacture, sales, or repair;

11. Carpentry and cabinet making business;

12. Hotel/motel;

13. Junkyards;

14. Marijuana distribution;

15. Massage establishments, except for a massage technician who is certified by the State of California and meets all other applicable requirements and holds a valid permit issued under Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 5.20, Massage Establishments;

16. Medical and dental offices, clinic, and laboratories;

17. Mini-storage;

18. Mortuaries;

19. Pharmacies;

20. Print shops/copy centers;

21. Restaurant;

22. Retail sales;

23. Tanning salon;

24. Tattoo studios;

25. Towing service;

26. Welding, metal working and machining businesses;

27. Yoga/spa retreat center; and

28. Other uses the Director determines to be similar to those listed above, or which by operation or nature are not incidental to or compatible with residential activities.

F. Cottage Food Operations. A cottage food operation shall obtain an annual registration or annual permit to operate through Yolo County Environmental Health Services prior to commencing operations. Yolo County Environmental Health Services shall review for compliance with the provision of State law related to cottage food operations as described below and as subject to periodic amendment by the State:

1. A "Class A" cottage food operation is a cottage food operation that may engage only in direct sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operation or other direct sales venues described in subsection F.2, below.

2. A "Class B" cottage food operation, which is a cottage food operation that may engage in both direct sales and indirect sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operation, from direct sales venues (see Direct Sale in Chapter 17.136, Definitions of Terms), from off-site events, or from a third-party retail food facility described as an indirect sale (see Indirect Sale in Chapter 17.136, Definitions of Terms).

G. Exemptions. Day care facilities for 12 or fewer persons shall be exempt from this section.

H. Fees. Applicants for new or renewed home occupations/business licenses shall pay all appropriate fees pursuant to the City fee schedule.

I. Penalties. Any violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to enforcement under the applicable provisions of the City's nuisance ordinance.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.210 Hookah Lounges.

Hookah lounges shall be located a minimum 1,000 feet from any other such establishment, public park, child day care, or school and a minimum 500 feet from any residential zone.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.220 Indoor Warehousing, Distribution.

A. Purpose. Warehousing functions to allow the safe storage of goods within a building. The primary function is storage rather than the delivery or distribution of materials, except on a limited basis.

B. Establishment. Indoor warehousing shall be allowed as accessory to a primary use such as manufacturing or to allow storage of pre-packaged agricultural products.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.230 Live/Work.

A. Establishment. Live/work units may be established through the conversion of existing buildings or by new construction, as allowed in the base zone district.

B. Design. Live/work units are flexible in their use and configuration. Four typical models of live/work units are described below:

1. The live-within type has a workplace and living area completely overlapping, such that the demarcation line can be adjusted continuously and on a daily cycle. This is suitable as a business incubator, with double functioning spaces.

2. The live-above type has the workplace below the residential quarters. The separation between the two functions is complete, allowing the commercial section to be independently leased out for limited use.

3. The live-behind type has the workplace in front of the residential quarters, thereby liberating the rear part of the lot for a conventional house. The demarcation between the two uses is complete, allowing the workspace to be leased to a separate entity for limited use.

4. The live-in-front type is a single-family house where the workplace is typically behind the living quarters, along a rear alley. The house is intended to be fully compatible with a conventional house, with freestanding work quarters suitable for restricted uses. The demarcation between the two uses is adjustable to changes in the family life.

C. Uses.

1. The commercial component of live/work units are intended for use by the following, or similar, occupations: accountants, architects, artists and artisans, attorneys, computer software and multimedia related professionals, consultants, engineers, fashion, hair stylists, home-based office, one-on-one instructions. The Director may authorize other uses that may be permitted or conditionally permitted in the base district, using reasonable discretion, as long as such other uses are not precluded by law.

2. In order to protect the health and safety of persons who reside in a live/work unit or in a building which contains one or more live/work units, no work activity shall be permitted nor shall any live/work unit be established on any site that contains those uses which the Director finds would, by virtue of size, intensity, hours of operation, number of employees or the nature of the operation, have the potential to adversely affect others living or working in or nearby the live/work development by reason of dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration or other impacts, or would be hazardous by way of materials, process, product or wastes.

3. The uses as designated and approved on a floor plan shall remain and may not be converted (commercial may not be converted to residential and residential may not be converted to commercial).

4. All work must be conducted inside the building, and the commercial activity may not be conducted in the yard with the exception of meetings or other low intensity uses that do not negatively impact adjacent residential properties.

5. Signage intended to promote on-site commercial uses shall be restricted to two square foot signs permanently affixed to door or wall of the business component.

6. Signage shall be developed in accordance with a master sign plan for the overall development site.

D. Location and Size.

1. A live work unit is typically a single unit, (e.g., studio, loft, one bedroom) consisting of both a commercial/office and residential component. Adequate and clearly defined working space constituting no less than 40% of the gross floor area of the live/work unit is required.

a. The working space must be reserved for and regularly used by one or more live/work unit residents.

b. At least 40 square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each live/work unit. With the exception of in the Downtown zones, where none is required.

2. Residential units are permitted above the commercial component, to the side or in back of the business component, provided that there is internal access between the residential and commercial space.

3. For sites that are designated or developed as high density residential, non-residential uses may occupy up to one-third of the square footage of the building or buildings as long as residential use occupies two thirds or more of the site.

E. Performance Considerations.

1. The commercial use shall not generate vehicular traffic, in excess of normal residential traffic, which will interfere with residential traffic circulation or shall not cause more than three vehicles including vehicles used by customers, vendors, or delivery services to visit the premises per day.

2. The live/work unit shall be required to provide parking in accordance with Chapter 17.76, Performance Standards.

3. No more than one employee (excluding residents of the dwelling unit) shall work or report to work on the premises, and the employment of any persons who do not reside in the live/work unit shall comply with all applicable Building Code requirements.

4. The commercial use shall not generate external noise, odor, glare, vibration, or electrical interference detectable to the normal sensory perception by adjacent neighbors.

5. No explosive, toxic, combustible, or flammable materials in excess of what would be allowed incidental to normal residential use shall be stored or used on the premises.

6. The commercial component shall not detract from, or otherwise be a nuisance to, the residential character or appearance of the dwelling units.

F. Business License. At least one resident in each live/work unit shall maintain at all times a valid City Business License and Zoning Clearance (see § 17.100.030, Zoning Clearance) for a business on the premises.

G. Unit Sale. No portion of a live/work unit may be separately sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living on the premises, or as a residential space for a person or persons not working on the premises.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.240 Manufactured Home Parks, RV/Trailer Parks, and Manufactured Buildings.

A. Manufactured Home Parks. Manufactured (mobile) home parks shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards, in addition to the requirements of Title 25 California Code of Regulations, Division 1 Housing and Community Development, Chapter 2, Mobile Home Parks and Installations:

1. Permit Required. A Conditional Use Permit is required. See § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit.

2. Site Size. The minimum size area for a manufactured home park shall be five acres.

3. Density. The minimum number of manufactured homes within a manufactured home park shall be 50. The maximum density of a manufactured home park is established by zone regulations.

4. Minimum Setbacks. All manufactured homes within a manufactured home park development shall be setback from perimeter property lines consistent with the required setbacks of the underlying base zone.

5. Landscaping. Landscaping pursuant to § 17.64.040, Landscaping, shall be provided.

6. Fencing and Perimeter Walls. A manufactured home park shall be enclosed by a solid decorative masonry wall, erected, and maintained in the following areas:

a. Along the property side of the streetscape setback;

b. Along all interior property lines, except the area within the required street side setback and any area used for pedestrian or vehicle access; and

c. Along all property lines adjoining another private property.

7. Pedestrian and Bicycle Internal Circulation. A manufactured home park shall be designed such that there is an internal pedestrian walkway from the homes to any open space, club house, and project entry and exits. Safe bicycle access shall be provided throughout the site.

8. Internal Roadways. A manufactured home park shall be designed such that access to public roads is provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department, and consistent with applicable standards in Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading.

a. Minimum Width. All roadways shall have a minimum width of 24 feet from curb to curb.

b. Paving. All access roads, defined here as all roadways between points of ingress and egress to and from the manufactured home park to public roads, shall be paved.

c. Design. Roadways shall be designed so that each living unit lot shall front upon a roadway within the development and provide convenient and reasonable traffic circulation. All circulation roads within a manufactured home park shall comply with the following standards.

i. Roads shall be suitable for all utility, fire, and service vehicles;

ii. Roads shall be graded so there will be no depressions in which surface water will accumulate and remain;

iii. Roads shall be sloped to provide proper storm drainage run-off by means of surface or subsurface drainage facility; and

iv. Roads shall be maintained to avoid excessive dust.

9. Off Street Parking.

a. One-Way, One Lane Roadways.

i. Parking shall be prohibited on one-way, one-lane roadways less than 24 feet in width.

ii. Where parking is permitted on one side of the roadway, the roadway shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width.

iii. Where parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway, the roadway shall be at least 34 feet in width.

b. Two-Way, Two Lane Roadways.

i. Parking shall be prohibited on two-way, two-lane roadways less than 34 feet in width.

ii. Where parking is permitted on one side of the roadway, the roadway shall be a minimum of 34 feet in width.

iii. Where parking is permitted on both sides of the roadway, the roadway shall be at least 44 feet in width.

10. Improvement of Existing Manufactured Home Parks. Upon the receipt of an application for the enlargement or extension of a manufacture home park in existence prior to adoption of this Code, the Planning Commission may modify the requirements of this section to the extent otherwise consistent with applicable law provided that doing so will result in an overall improvement in the design standards of the existing park.

B. RV/Travel Trailer Parks.

1. Minimum Setbacks. All parking or camp spaces shall be setback from perimeter property lines consistent with the required setbacks of the underlying base zone.

2. Landscaping. Landscaping pursuant to § 17.64.040, Landscaping, shall be provided.

3. Fencing and Perimeter Walls. An RV/travel trailer park shall be enclosed by a solid decorative masonry wall, erected and maintained in the following areas:

a. Along the property side of the streetscape setback;

b. Along all interior property lines, except the area within the required street side setback and any area used for pedestrian or vehicle access; and

c. Along all property lines adjoining another private property.

4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Internal Circulation. An RV/travel trailer park shall be designed such that there is an internal pedestrian walkway from the homes to any open space, club house, and project entry and exits. Safe bicycle access shall be provided throughout the site.

5. Internal Roadways. An RV/travel trailer park shall be designed such that access to public roads is provided to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department, and consistent with applicable standards in Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading. The requirements provided in subsection A.8, Internal Roadways shall apply.

6. Parking. The requirements provided in subsection A.9, Off Street Parking shall apply.

7. Toilets and lavatories for the exclusive use of the occupants shall be provided on the basis of one toilet for each sex, for each 15 spaces or fraction thereof.

8. A recreational vehicle shall not be located closer than three feet from a property line or lot line.

9. Each space in a travel trailer park shall have direct access to a roadway.

10. All travel trailer parks shall conform to the provisions of the Manufactured Home Parks Act, Title 25, California Administrative Code.

11. A Conditional Use Permit is required. See § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit.

C. Manufactured or Modular Homes in Residential Zones.

1. Standards. A manufactured or modular home shall be allowed provided it:

a. Is to be occupied only for residential purposes;

b. Conforms to all of the residential use development standards for single-family structures applicable to the zone including, but not limited to, building height, access, setbacks, open space, and parking; and

c. Is certified under the National Manufactured Housing Constructed and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and has been constructed after June 15, 1976.

2. Compatibility. A manufactured or modular home shall be compatible in design and appearance with residential structures in the vicinity and shall meet the following standards:

a. A manufactured or modular home shall be built on a permanent foundation system approved by the Building Official.

b. Each manufactured home shall have been manufactured within 10 years of the date of issuance of a permit to install the manufactured home and shall be certified under the National Manufactured Home Construction Safety Act of 1974.

c. It is a double-wide or larger multi-sectional unit with a minimum width of 20 feet.

d. It is covered with an exterior material commonly found on new conventionally-built residential structures in the surrounding area such as stucco, wood, brick, or stone. Metal siding if used, shall be non-reflective and horizontally lapping.

e. The exterior covering material shall extend to the ground. If a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.

f. The roofing material is composition shingles or other materials commonly found on conventionally-built residential structures in the surrounding area.

g. The roof has a pitch of not less than two inches of vertical rise for each 12 inches of horizontal run or what is commonly found on conventionally-built residential structures in the surrounding area.

h. The roof has eaves and gable overhangs of not less than one foot measured from the vertical side of the mobile home or what is commonly found on commonly found on conventionally built residential structures in the surrounding area. The overhang requirement may be waived at the point of connection where an accessory structure is attached to the manufactured home.

i. It has an enclosed garage or a carport if either is commonly found with new conventionally-built structures in the surrounding area. Otherwise a minimum of two paved off-street parking spaces located behind the building setback line is required.

j. The finish floor is a maximum of 24 inches above the exterior finish grade of the lot measured at the foundation.

k. Residential fire sprinklers shall be designed and installed per NFPA 13D, as described in the Woodland Municipal Code, § 8.20.040, Amendments.

D. Commercial Modular Buildings.

1. General Requirements. Commercial modular buildings generally fall under two categories: permanent modular or temporary modular:

a. Permanent modular buildings are usually considered real property, built to the same codes as conventional buildings.

b. Temporary modular buildings are commonly considered personal property or equipment and are not permanently affixed to real estate. Temporary modular buildings are often used as sales offices, classrooms, or for healthcare services.

2. Government Owned Property. City-owned sites (e.g., parks) and buildings used during construction as either offices or to temporarily house offices are excepted from this Section.

3. Underlying Zones. The underlying base zone standards shall apply to modular buildings, including, but not limited to, building height, access, setbacks, open space, parking requirements, etc., or operative plan if applicable.

4. Location.

a. Buildings may be installed on industrial, commercial, and residential districts that are developed with nonresidential districts.

b. Buildings shall not be the primary building on the site.

c. Buildings may not be visible from arterial streets.

5. Design Criteria.

a. Permanent modular buildings shall be reviewed similar to buildings that employ conventional building techniques.

b. Temporary modular buildings shall be compatible in design and appearance with structures in the vicinity and shall meet the following standards:

i. Foundation. A building shall be built on a permanent foundation system approved by the Building Official.

ii. Date of Construction. Temporary modular buildings shall have been manufactured within 10 years of the date of issuance of a permit to install the building on the site.

iii. Roof Overhang. The roof overhang shall not be less than 12 inches around the entire perimeter of the Temporary Modular building as measured from the vertical side of the home. The overhang requirement may be waived at the point of connection where an accessory structure is attached to the building.

iv. Roof Material. Roof material shall consist of material customarily used for conventional buildings, such as tile or composition shingles. If shingles are used, the pitch of the roof shall be not less than three inches vertical to 12 inches horizontal.

v. Siding Material. Siding material shall consist of exterior material customarily used for conventional buildings, such as stucco, wood, brick, stone, or decorative concrete. Metal siding, if utilized, shall be non-reflective and horizontally lapping. Siding material utilized as skirting shall be the same as the material used on the exterior wall surface of the building.

vi. Skirting. The unit's skirting shall extend to the finished grade.

vii. Building Orientation. The building, including the primary entrance, shall face the street.

viii. Landscape and Screening. Commercial modular buildings are subject to the standards of Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading, and Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.250 Mobile Vending and Food Preparation.

Editor's Note: Ordinance 1731 contains the most current version of this section and not Ordinance 1733.

A. Definitions.

"Commissary"

means a food facility that services mobile food facilities, compact mobile food operations, or vending machines where any of the following occur: (1) food, containers, or supplies are stored; (2) food is prepared or prepackaged for sale or service at other locations; (2) utensils are cleaned; (4) liquid and solid wastes are disposed, or potable water is obtained.

"Compact mobile food operation"

means a vending operation where food is sold from an individual or from a pushcart, stand, display, pedal-driven cart, wagon, showcase, rack, or other nonmotorized conveyance.

"Mobile food facility"

means any vehicle or trailer used in conjunction with a commissary or other permanent food facility upon which food is sold or distributed at retail. "Mobile food facility" does not include a "transporter" used to transport packaged food from a food facility, or other approved source to the consumer.

"Mobile vending conveyance"

means any vehicle, trailer, cart, stand, wagon, or other motorized or nonmotorized, moveable facility used for vending food or non-food merchandise.

"Stationary mobile vendor"

means a mobile vendor who vends from a fixed location on private property.

B. Permits Required.

1. Stationary mobile vendors operating on private property shall be subject to the provisions of this section, in addition to the requirements of Chapter 5.44 of the City of Woodland Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the requirement for a Mobile Vendor Permit.

2. The maximum number of Mobile Vendor Permits issued for stationary mobile food facilities or other motorized mobile vending conveyances shall be 13, except as described in subsection C.1.

a. Should all 13 permits for stationary mobile food facilities or other motorized mobile vending conveyances be filled, the Director shall place subsequent applicants that meet City requirements on a permit availability list and shall notify the applicant of this decision and provide him or her with general information regarding the permit availability list. In the event a Mobile Vendor Permit becomes available, the Director shall notify the applicant who has been on the permit availability list the longest and allow him or her a reasonable time to provide the Director with any information necessary to ensure the application is current and otherwise complies with this code. If the applicant does so, he or she shall receive the Mobile Vendor Permit. In the event the applicant does not, the Director shall remove that applicant from the permit availability list and repeat the process until a permit has been issued or all the applicants on the permit availability list have been notified.

C. Mobile Food Facilities for Local Brick-and-Mortar Restaurants.

1. Each legally established restaurant located in a brick-and-mortar location may have one mobile vending conveyance that is owned by the restaurant owner(s), under the same business license, and that substantially has the same business name as the restaurant. Such mobile vending facilities will not be subject to the 13-permit limit on stationary motorized mobile vending facilities allowed in the City jurisdiction.

2. Restaurants that wish to serve as a commissary for more than one mobile vendor must obtain approval by the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department. Any additional stationary mobile food facilities affiliated with an existing restaurant beyond one will be subject to the 13-permit limit per subsection B.2.

3. The affiliated restaurant must be approved by Yolo County Environmental Health and the City as the commissary for the mobile food facility.

D. Sale or Transfer of Mobile Vending Conveyance.

1. In the event that a Mobile Vendor Permit holder for a stationary mobile food facility or other motorized vending conveyance subject to the 13-permit limit sells or otherwise transfers the mobile vendor vehicle to a bona fide purchaser for value, such bona fide purchaser for value may continue to operate the mobile vending conveyance in the same location previously approved through the stationary Mobile Vendor Permit within the City provided the purchaser first complies with all of the provisions and requirements of this section and Chapter 5.44 of the City of Woodland Municipal Code, including having applied for and obtained all required licenses and permits.

2. Within five days of any mobile vendor conveyance sale or transfer, the seller shall notify the City of the sale or transfer and shall provide proof of the sale or transfer as may be required by the City.

3. A bona fide purchaser of a mobile vendor conveyance previously approved through a Mobile Vendor Permit subject to the 13-permit limit on stationary motorized mobile vendors shall provide all necessary updated application documents and information within 90 days of the original owner ceasing operations. A bona fide purchaser pursuant to this section shall not be placed on the permit availability list when applying for a stationary Mobile Vendor Permit to replace the permit of the previous permittee for the purchased vehicle.

E. Application Requirements. In addition to the Mobile Vendor Permit application requirements outlined in Chapter 5.44 of the Woodland Municipal Code, the following will be required for review for mobile vendors subject to this section:

1. Site plan including the parking location address, existing site conditions, major cross streets, and the proposed operation location.

2. The private property owner's written authorization to operate and vend on the private property. The written authorization shall describe the approved location and operation schedule.

3. Any other reasonable information regarding time, place, and manner of proposed vending.

F. Permit Expiration and Renewal. Mobile Vendor Permits for stationary mobile vendors subject to this section shall be subject to the following, in addition to Section 5.44.070 of the City of Woodland Municipal Code:

1. Should a Mobile Vendor Permit subject to the 13-permit limit for stationary mobile vendors expire, the vendor must reapply for a Mobile Vendor Permit. If there are no permits available due to the 13-permit limit for stationary mobile vendors, the vendor will be placed on the permit availability list, as described in subsection B.2.i.

G. Location and Siting Requirements. In addition to the location and siting requirements in Section 5.44.080 of the City of Woodland Municipal Code, the following will be required for mobile vendors subject to this section:

1. Stationary mobile vending facilities may be permitted, subject to the requirements of this code including all applicable operating standards and granting of a Mobile Vendor Permit as provided in Chapter 5.44, in the Corridor Mixed Use-West Main (CMU-WM), Corridor Mixed Use-East (CMU-E), Corridor Mixed Use-Kentucky (CMU-K), Corridor Mixed Use-Flex (CMU-F), Community Commercial Mixed Use (CCMU), Regional Commercial-Flex (RC-F), Regional Commercial (RC), and Industrial Flex (IF) zones. Stationary mobile vending facilities may be permitted in Downtown zones if they are part of an existing brick-and-mortar restaurant located in a Downtown zone and the vendor operates on the same parcel as the restaurant or on a proximate site in an approved location.

2. Stationary mobile vendors are prohibited in residential areas in the City and within 100 feet of properties zoned Residential Low (R-L), Residential Low-Medium (R-LM), Residential Medium (R-M), and Residential High (R-H).

3. Stationary mobile vendors must be accessory to a primary permitted use that has a valid business license on the same lot as their approved location.

4. No more than one stationary mobile vendor shall be allowed per lot, except as allowed in Section 17.84.250 or otherwise approved by the Community Development Director.

5. Adequate access, drainage, sanitation, and other necessary facilities must be provided on the proposed site in a safe and secure matter. The City's Traffic Engineer and Fire Marshall shall review and approve each location prior to operation.

6. Shopping centers or buildings must be at least 50% occupied, as measured by square footage, before a stationary mobile food facility vendor may be approved at the address, or before a permit may be renewed.

H. Mobile Vending Conveyance Storage. In addition to the storage requirements detailed in Section 5.44.080(.J) of the City of Woodland Municipal Code, the following shall apply to mobile vendors subject to this section:

1. The approved vending location may be approved as an overnight storage location for stationary mobile vendors, if the permit holder provides verification that the vending conveyance is serviced at the approved commissary daily, subject to the discretion of the Community Development Director.

I. Operating Standards. In addition to the operation requirements detailed in Section 5.44.090 of the City of Woodland Municipal Code, the following will be required for mobile vendors subject to this section:

1. Stationary mobile vendors must have access to approved restroom facilities within 200 feet of the vending site. Restroom facilities must be easily accessible to the food handlers and be supplied with hot water, soap, and towel dispensers. The restroom facility must be listed in the Restroom Agreement on file with the Yolo County Environmental Health Division.

J. Mobile Vending Conveyance Design Standards.

1. Signage must be professional and readable. The use of prohibited or unpermitted signs for mobile vendors is not allowed.

2. No freestanding or banner signs shall be displayed.

3. Mobile vendors shall not have any site furniture, including chairs, tables, shade structures, or other structures outside of the mobile vending conveyance, unless otherwise approved by the Director.

4. Mobile vending conveyances must be self-contained, including any signage, fuel, cooking equipment, shading, and heating and cooling equipment.

5. Mobile vending conveyances must be functioning and operable.

K. Food Preparation and Commissary Requirements.

1. Stationary mobile food facilities must have an approved commissary that is located in the City of Woodland jurisdiction.

2. Existing restaurants may act as commissaries for no more than two mobile food facilities or compact mobile food operations at any time, subject to approval by the Community Development Department Director, the Public Works Department, and by the Yolo County Environmental Health Division.

3. A business that is a commissary for mobile food facilities and/or compact mobile food operations must be in a zone where the food preparation use is permitted.

4. No stand-alone food preparation uses shall be allowed in the Downtown Core (DX-1) zone facing Main Street. Any commissary or other food preparation use must be accessory to the primary use, such as a customer facing restaurant.

5. The Public Works Department must approve the commissary location and determine that the site has sufficient capacity to support the mobile vendor prior to permit application approval.

6. The food preparation use may require site upgrades or increased servicing at cost to the business and/or property owner to support multiple mobile food facilities, catering operations, or other food production operations.

7. The commissary must provide facilities for preparation and packaging of food, potable water supply, liquid waste disposal facilities, waste grease removal, refrigerated/frozen food storage, dry food storage, utensil storage, electrical hook-up, ware washing, restrooms, and truck/cart cleaning, as specified by the Yolo County Environmental Health Department Director.

8. Overnight parking for mobile food facilities or compact mobile food operations must be provided by the commissary, unless an alternative location for the parking of each mobile vendor or sidewalk vendor utilizing the commissary is approved by the Community Development Director.

9. Any stationary mobile vendor with a Mobile Vendor Permit previously approved by the City prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall be entitled to a 90 day period to find a new commissary if the vendor's existing commissary does not comply with the requirements of this section. At the expiration of the 90 day period, existing vendors shall be subject to the same commissary requirements as new vendors.

L. Permanent Food Truck Hub. A food-court style vendor hub, where multiple stationary mobile food facilities are located may be considered in nonresidential zones, subject to a Zoning Administrator Permit at the discretion of the Community Development Director.

1. Food truck hubs shall require permanent infrastructure including dining areas, restrooms, service areas for the vending vehicles, lighting, and landscaping.

(Ord. 1731, 1/21/2025; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.260 Nontraditional Financial Institutions.

A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this section is to establish specific site planning, development, and/or operating standards for nontraditional financial institutions such as loan shops and check cashing businesses. The development standards of this section shall apply to all nontraditional financial institutions in the City, unless specified otherwise.

B. Location Standards. All new nontraditional financial institutions shall be located on an arterial or higher classification of right-of-way.

C. Standards. In addition to the development standards of the underlying zone, the following special standards apply to all nontraditional financial institutions (existing and new):

1. Operation of nontraditional financial institutions shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily.

D. Security. A security plan shall be provided for review and approval by the Director and Chief of Police. The plan shall provide for adequate security including partitions, surveillance, and building access considerations. Bars on windows are prohibited.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.270 Outdoor Display, Sales, and Dining.

A. Temporary Outdoor Display and Sales. The temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise shall comply with § 17.84.370, Temporary Uses, and § 17.100.080, Temporary Use Permit.

B. Produce Displays. The outdoor display of fresh produce associated with an existing food and beverage retail sales establishment on the same site is allowed, subject to the following standards.

1. The display shall not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and shall not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, or required landscaped areas or block pedestrian walkways.

2. All produce shall be removed or enclosed at the close of each business day.

C. Permanent or Ongoing Outdoor Display and Sales. The permanent or ongoing outdoor display of merchandise, except for automobile/vehicle sales and leasing requires Zoning Administrator Permit approval (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) and shall comply with the following standards:

1. Relationship to Main Use. The outdoor display and sales area shall be directly related to a business occupying a primary structure on the subject parcel.

2. Allowable Merchandise. Only merchandise sold at the business is permitted to be displayed outdoors.

3. Display Locations. The displayed merchandise shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved, and defined location and shall not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and shall not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, or required landscaped areas or block pedestrian walkways.

4. Display Appearance. Merchandise displayed outdoors shall be kept in an orderly manner, on racks or shelves intended for the purpose of display and managed throughout the day to ensure displayed items remain neat and orderly. Clothing or other displayed items may not hang haphazardly off window trim or other storefront elements no intended for the purpose of displaying such items. Attention getting signage, not otherwise permitted, and posters are not permitted outdoors.

D. Outdoor Vending Machines Prohibited. Outdoor vending machines other than those for the sale of newspapers are prohibited. Director may grant exceptions for specific vending machines such as those that dispense movies/DVDs, water, and/or online purchase pick up stations.

E. Outdoor Dining. Outdoor dining and seating shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

1. Parking. Where an outdoor dining and seating area occupies less than 500 square feet, additional parking spaces for the associated eating and drinking establishment are not required. Parking shall be provided according to the required ratio in Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading, for any outdoor dining and seating area exceeding 500 square feet as determined by Director.

2. Pedestrian Pathway. A four-foot pedestrian pathway shall be maintained and unobstructed. If there is more than a four-foot-wide pathway provided, outdoor dining may be located outside of the required four feet.

3. Accessory Use. Outdoor dining and seating may be conducted as an accessory use located on the same parcel, on a contiguous adjacent parcel, or on a public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the tenant space subject to a City-issued encroachment permit.

4. Design Standards. Outdoor dining and seating shall comply with all applicable adopted City design standards.

5. Litter. No structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on, adjacent to, or separate from the public sidewalk or right-of-way. Outdoor dining shall remain clear of litter at all times.

6. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation of the outdoor dining and seating shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. If open later than 10:00 p.m. and/or within 500-feet of a residential use, a Zoning Administrator Permit is required. See Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit.

7. Special Event Permit. Outdoor events would be subject to a City-issued Special Event Permit.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.280 Personal Cultivation of Cannabis.

A. Purpose. The purpose and intent of this section is to regulate the personal cultivation of cannabis in a manner that protects the health, safety, and welfare of the community. This section is not intended to interfere with a patient's right to medical cannabis, as provided for in California Health and Safety Code § 11362.5, as it may be amended, nor does it criminalize medical cannabis possession or cultivation by specifically defined classifications of persons, pursuant to State law. This section is not intended to give any person independent legal authority to grow cannabis; it is intended simply to impose zoning restrictions on the cultivation of cannabis when it is authorized by California law for medical or other purposes.

B. Prohibited Locations.

1. Personal cultivation of cannabis, including by a qualified patient or primary caregiver, is prohibited outdoors.

2. No person shall cultivate cannabis indoors in the City, except within a detached, fully-enclosed, and secure secondary structure or primary residential structure that meets the requirements set forth in subsection C, Indoor Cultivation.

C. Indoor Cultivation.

1. Any person within the City may cultivate cannabis inside of any residence or enclosed and secure secondary structure that meets certain requirements specified in this Zoning Code, consistent with State law that permits indoor cultivation of cannabis for medical and nonmedical purposes.

2. All indoor personal cultivation of cannabis shall conform to the following minimum standards:

a. The cannabis is cultivated by either:

i. A qualified patient exclusively for their own personal medical use;

ii. A primary caregiver who cultivates, possesses, stores, manufactures, transports, donates, or provides medical cannabis exclusively for the personal medical purposes of no more than five specified qualified patients for whom they are the primary caregiver, but who does not receive remuneration for these activities except for compensation in full compliance with California Health and Safety Code § 11362.765(c); or

iii. A person 21 years of age or older for that person's personal use, possession, processing, transporting, or giving away without any compensation whatsoever in accordance with this section and State law, as applicable.

b. Indoor grow lights in any structure shall not exceed an aggregate of 1,200 Watts and shall comply with all applicable Building Code regulations. Gas products (including, without limitation, CO₂, butane, propane, and natural gas) or generators shall not be used within any structure used for the cultivation of cannabis.

c. Any detached, fully-enclosed, and secure secondary structure or residential structure used for the personal cultivation of cannabis must have a ventilation and filtration system installed that shall mitigate cannabis plant odors from exiting the interior of the structure and that shall comply with all applicable Building Code regulations, including obtaining all required permits and approvals. The ventilation and filtration system must be approved by the City and installed prior to commencing cultivation within the detached, fully-enclosed, and secure structure or residential structure.

d. A detached, fully-enclosed and secure secondary structure used for the personal cultivation of cannabis shall be located in the rear yard area of a parcel, maintain a minimum 10-foot setback from the rear yard property line and a side yard setback that is equal to the same side yard setback required for the residential lot on which the home sits, and the area surrounding the structure or yard must be enclosed by a solid fence at least six feet in height.

e. Cannabis cultivation occurring within a residence and/or detached structure shall not exceed more than a cumulative total of six living plants at one time and shall occur in a cumulative area totaling no larger than 50 square feet, regardless of how many persons are residing at the premises.

f. Personal cultivation of cannabis shall not inhibit the occupancy of the residence or take place in the kitchen or bathrooms of any structure.

g. Personal cultivation of cannabis shall not take place on any carpeted surface.

h. Cannabis cultivation areas, whether in a detached structure or inside a residence, shall not be readily accessible to persons under 21 years of age.

i. No exterior evidence of cannabis cultivation occurring at the property shall be visible from the public right-of-way.

D. Public Nuisance. Any violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City pursuant to Woodland Municipal Code, Chapter 9.04, Nuisances.

E. Penalty. A violation of this section shall either be a misdemeanor or an infraction at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney. However, notwithstanding anything in this Zoning Code to the contrary, persons violating this section shall not be subject to criminal liability under this Zoning Code solely to the extent such conduct or condition is immune from criminal liability pursuant to the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 (Health and Safety Code § 11362.5) and/or the Medical Marijuana Program (Health and Safety Code § 11362.7 et seq.) as they may be amended. This section does not prohibit the City from abating violations of this section by any administrative, civil, or other noncriminal means. In such cases, a violation of this section may be considered the civil or administrative equivalent of an infraction or misdemeanor as applicable.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.290 Personal Services.

Personal service establishments shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

A. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., excluding massage establishments, or otherwise specified in a use permit.

B. Impacts on Adjacent Properties. Additional review through a Zoning Administrator Permit may be required to evaluate impacts on surrounding properties, subject to the discretion of the Director.

C. Massage Establishments.

1. Massage establishments shall comply with Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 5.20, Massage Establishments.

2. Noncompliant establishments that offer massage in exchange for compensation, including sole proprietorships, shall be prohibited.

3. No exterior window shall be tinted, covered, or obstructed such that visibility into the business is reduced or eliminated.

4. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.300 Personal Storage Facilities.

Prohibition on New Personal Stories Facilities. New personal storage (mini-storage) facilities are not permitted.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.310 Recycling Facilities.

A. General Requirements. All recycling facilities, including reverse vending machines, recycling collection facilities, and recycling processing facilities, shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986 (Public Resources Code § 14500) and the following standards:

1. Security. Recycling facilities shall be secured from unauthorized entry or removal of material and have enough capacity to accommodate materials collected and collection schedule.

2. Maintenance. Recycling facilities, including donation areas, shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and free of litter and any other undesirable materials.

3. State Compliance. Recycling facilities must possess applicable State permits and certifications through the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery.

B. Reverse Vending Machines and Donation Containers. In addition to the requirements subsection A, General Requirements, reverse vending machines shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.

1. Accessory Use. Reverse vending machines and donation containers may be installed as an accessory use to a permitted or conditionally permitted commercial or public use.

2. Location.

a. Reverse Vending Machines.

i. Reverse vending machines shall be located within the interior of the same building as the permitted or conditionally permitted commercial or public use on the site. Machines shall not be located outdoors.

ii. Machines shall not be located within 50 feet of a Residential zone or within 1,000 feet of any business that sells alcohol.

b. Donation Containers.

i. Only one donation container is allowed per commercial center or site. Containers open for 24-hour donations may be located outdoors.

ii. Containers in parking areas shall not result in fewer than the minimum number of parking spaces required for the primary uses on site, as required in Section 17.68.030.

iii. Donation containers shall all be at least 100 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use unless there is a recognized service corridor and acoustical shielding between the containers and the residential use.

iv. Containers must be screened from the public right-of-way by landscaping, decorative fencing, and/or solid building elements that are architecturally compatible and complementary with the buildings on site.

3. Identification. Machines shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, the identity and phone number of the operator or person responsible to call if the machine is inoperative, and a notice stating that no material shall be left outside of the reverse vending machine.

4. Signs.

a. The maximum sign area on a reverse vending machine or donation container is four square feet per machine, not including operating instructions.

b. Containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of acceptable materials, hours of operation, the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative, and a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling machine or container.

5. Trash Receptacle. Operators shall provide a 40-gallon garbage can for nonrecyclable materials adjacent to the reverse vending machine.

6. Maximum Size. Reverse vending machines and donation containers shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eight feet in height.

7. Hours of Operation. Operating hours shall be at least the operating hours of the primary use.

8. Lighting. Donation containers located outdoors shall be placed in a well-lit area to ensure comfortable and safe operations.

9. Material. Reverse vending machines and donation containers shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material. Each machine or container shall be secured from unauthorized removal of material and maintained in good condition. Capacity must be sufficient to accommodate materials collected in the collection schedule.

C. Recycling Collection Facilities. In addition to the requirements subsection A, General Requirements, recycling collection facilities shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.

1. Equipment. No power-driven processing equipment may be used.

2. Items Accepted. Recycling collection facilities shall accept only glass, metals, plastic containers, papers, and reusable items. Used motor oil may be accepted with the permission of the County Health Official and City Fire Marshal. Recycling facilities for tires, concrete, and hazardous chemicals and other industrial materials are not permitted.

3. Location.

a. Recycling collection facilities shall only be established in conjunction with a commercial or community service host facility in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.

b. Facilities shall not be located within 100 feet of a Residential zone or within 1,000 feet of any business that sells alcohol.

c. Facilities shall comply with the setback requirements of the zone, be at least 200 feet from the edge of any four-way intersection, and not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.

d. Attended recycling collection facilities located within 200 feet of a property zoned or occupied for Residential zone shall operate only during the hours between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

e. Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present.

4. Containers. Containers shall be constructed of durable waterproof and rustproof material and secured from unauthorized removal of material and maintained in good condition. Capacity must be sufficient to accommodate materials collected in the collection schedule.

5. Signs and Identification. Signs shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.72, Signs, in addition to the following standards:

a. The maximum sign area shall be 20% of the area of the side of facility or container or 16 square feet, whichever is larger. The Director may authorize increases in the number, size, and nature of additional signs for necessary directional or identification purposes but not for outdoor advertising.

b. The facility shall identify the type of accepted material, hours of operation, the identity and phone number of the operator, and a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling facility.

6. Storage.

a. Materials shall not be left outside of containers when attendant is not present.

b. All exterior storage shall be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition.

c. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Chief.

d. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing.

7. Design and Screening.

a. The Recycling collection facility shall comply with the design standards for the zone, shall not exceed 250 square feet or include more than three parking spaces.

b. Screening shall be in compliance with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards, in addition to the following:

i. In the Industrial zone, all collection and storage shall be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building, or:

(A) Within an area enclosed by an opaque fence at least six feet in height with landscaping;

(B) Located at least 200 feet from a Residential zone or a property occupied by a residential use.

D. Recycling Processing Facilities. In addition to the requirements subsection A above, recycling processing facilities shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.

1. Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size for recycling processing facilities is three acres.

2. Location. Facilities shall not be located within 200 feet of a Residential zone or within 1,000 feet of any business that sells alcohol.

3. Screening. The facility shall be screened from public rights-of-way by a screening wall or be within an enclosed structure.

4. Pavement. The area used for recycling, parking, and/or storage shall be paved and kept clean.

5. Outdoor Storage.

a. Exterior storage of material must be ancillary and shall be in sturdy containers or enclosures that are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition. Storage shall not be visible above the height of the required screen wall.

b. Outdoor storage shall be limited and comply with the Fire Code for pile size, fire apparatus access, and fire hydrant protection.

6. Processing. Processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source-separated recyclable and reusable materials. Processing must take place within a building.

7. Fluids. A processing facility may accept used motor oil and/or used oil filters for recycling from the generator in accordance with California Health and Safety Code § 25250.11. All storage of used motor oil and/or used oil filters must be within a containment apparatus capable of containing all stored oil in the event of a spill or leak. No containment apparatus shall exceed a capacity greater than 55 gallons. All used motor oil and/or used oil filter storage containers shall be located on an approved surface.

8. Batteries. A processing facility may accept used lead-acid batteries in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code § 25215.1. All batteries must be stored inside an enclosed building.

9. Hours of Operation. If the facility is within 500 feet of a Residential District, or an existing home, it may not operate between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

10. Personnel. The facility shall be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open.

E. Enforcement.

1. All uses or changes in the use of the land, and the establishment, installation, operation, and maintenance of any improvement of the land, shall comply with the provisions of this Code and the applicable regulations of all agencies and departments having jurisdiction.

2. This section applies to the establishment and continued use of all recycling facilities. All facilities in existence prior to the effective date of this Code shall comply with the terms of this Code within 120 days from its effective date. Any such use not in conformance after this 120-day period shall be deemed to be a violation of this Code and subject to enforcement in accordance with Chapter 17.128, Enforcement.

3. Should the actual construction deviate from the plan as approved, the Certificate of Occupancy shall be withheld until the construction is in conformance with the approved plan.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.320 Residential Limited Retail.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow for the development of small-scale, neighborhood-serving commercial establishments that can provide convenient, walkable access to important amenities and that can increase the sense of community and value to the surrounding neighborhood. Limited residential use allows for the sensitive conversion of residential space to a compatible nonresidential use.

B. Permitted Types. As provided in the use table in the R-L, R-LM, NP, and R-M Residential districts, limited retail uses include counter-service cafes and coffee shops; delicatessens; bakeries; flower shops; and bike shops and bike repair services, and other similar uses as determined by the Director.

C. Location. Residential limited retail is allowed only on corner lots where facing rights-of-way that are classified as collectors.

D. Permit Required. A Zoning Administrator Permit is required in all Residential zones. See Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit.

E. Design Standards. Limited retail uses are subject to the following standards in addition to those of the underlying base zone:

1. The commercial use must be easily recognizable from the front façade through the use of large windows or an active outdoor use such as produce stands or café seating.

2. Outdoor seating is allowed, but, where abutting an existing residential use, must meet the rear setback and be minimum 10 feet from interior side setbacks.

a. Any outdoor use shall be oriented to minimize impacts on adjacent residences.

b. Noise attenuation shall be provided in the form of fountains or other features that mask or block noise.

c. In a rear or side yard landscaping or architectural landscape features shall be used when needed to screen outdoor areas from adjacent residential uses.

3. Fencing adequate to screen views into adjacent residential properties shall be provided on the subject property.

4. Landscaping shall be installed in addition to fencing to screen and soften impacts on adjacent residential properties.

5. Window coverings or obscured glass shall be provided where a window is visible from an adjacent residential use.

6. The commercial area shall be limited to the ground floor of a residential unit.

7. Drive-throughs are prohibited.

F. Operational Standards.

1. Alcohol sales may be considered through a Conditional Use Permit review process (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit).

2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

3. Amplified music is not permitted outdoors.

4. Lighting shall be shielded to reduce impact to adjacent residential uses.

5. Any outdoor storage of materials or refuse must be enclosed and fully screened from public view.

6. No off-street parking spaces required, in compliance with Table 17.68.030.B-1: Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones.

7. Large delivery trucks are prohibited and no double parking.

G. Findings. The following findings shall be met prior to issuance of the permit required by the base zone:

1. The use must be oriented to serve the immediate neighborhood, promoting health, and facilitating a sense of community between neighbors.

2. The use must complement the residential character of the neighborhood and will not adversely impact adjacent properties.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.330 Short-Term Rental.

A. Purpose. The City Council finds that unregulated transient occupancy uses in residential zones present a threat to the public welfare. The purposes of this section are to:

1. Provide a visitor experience and accommodation as an alternative to the hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast accommodations currently existing in the City;

2. Ensure the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes;

3. Minimize the negative secondary effects of short-term rental use on surrounding residential neighborhoods;

4. Retain the character of the neighborhoods in which short-term rentals occur;

5. This section is not intended to regulate hotels and bed and breakfast inns that do not qualify as short-term rentals; and

6. This section is not intended to provide any owner of residential property with the right or privilege to violate any private conditions, covenants, and restrictions applicable to the owner's property that may prohibit the use of such owner's residential property for short-term rental purposes as defined in this section.

B. Permit Required. A Zoning Administrator Permit is required.

C. Permitted Locations. Short-term rentals must be permitted in accordance with the provisions established in each zone and as provided in this section.

D. Restrictions and Standards. Short-term rentals are subject to the following restrictions and standards:

1. The short-term rental use is permitted in no more than one unit per lot, except for multifamily developments with 15 or more units in which a maximum of 10% of the units may be used for short-term rentals.

2. The Zoning Administrator Permit authorizing the short-term rental use must be in the name of the owner-applicant, who must be an owner of the real property upon which the short-term rental use is to be permitted. One person may hold no more than one short-term rental permit. The permit is not transferable.

3. Short-term rental uses are limited to single-family dwellings existing and constructed as of the date of application for the short-term rental permit.

4. The maximum number of bedrooms used for short-term rental use in the short-term rental dwelling must be no greater than three. The total number of guests staying in the short-term rental dwelling at any one time must be no greater than the number of bedrooms plus two persons, up to a maximum of five persons.

5. Short-term rental dwellings must meet all applicable building, health, fire, and related safety Codes at all times and shall be inspected by the Fire Department before any short-term rental activity can occur.

6. A minimum of two on-site parking spaces must be provided for use by the short-term rental occupants.

7. The owner-applicant must keep on file with the City the name, telephone number, cell phone number, and e-mail address of a local contact person who shall be responsible for responding to questions or concerns regarding the operation of the short-term rental. This information must be posted in a conspicuous location within the short-term rental dwelling. The local contact person shall be available 24 hours a day to accept telephone calls and respond physically to the short-term rental within a reasonable amount of time when the short-term rental is rented and occupied. The City shall post the name and contact information of the local contact person associated with each short-term rental on the City's webpage.

8. The owner-applicant must post "house policies" within each guest bedroom. The house policies must be included in the rental agreement, which must be signed by the renter and must be enforced by the owner-applicant or the owner-applicant's designated contact person. The house policies at a minimum must include the following provisions:

a. Quiet hours must be maintained from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., during which noise within or outside the short-term rental dwelling must not disturb anyone on a neighboring property.

b. Outdoor amplified sound is prohibited.

c. Vehicles must be parked in designated on-site parking spaces and must not be parked on the street overnight.

d. Parties or group gatherings which exceed the maximum number of allowed guests and/or which have the potential to cause traffic, parking, noise, or other problems in the neighborhood are prohibited from occurring at the short-term rental property, as a component of short-term rental activities.

e. Guests must not leave any waste or trash outside the house. All trash containers shall be stored behind a fence and shall not be visible.

9. Weddings, commercial functions, and any other similar events which have the potential to cause traffic, parking, noise, or other problems in the neighborhood are prohibited.

10. The owner-applicant must ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the short-term rental use do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate provisions of this Code or any State law pertaining to noise, disorderly conduct, the consumption of alcohol, or the use of illegal drugs or be subject to fines and penalties levied by the City up to and including revocation of the Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.96.150, Revocation of Permit) for the short-term rental use.

11. The owner-applicant, upon notification that occupants and/or guests of his or her short-term rental use have created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct or committed violations of this Code or State law pertaining to noise, disorderly conduct, the consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs, must prevent a recurrence of such conduct by those occupants or guests or be subject to fines and penalties levied by the City up to and including revocation of the Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.96.150, Revocation of Permit) for the short-term rental use.

12. All advertising for any short-term rental, including electronic advertising on short-term rental websites, must include the number of the Zoning Administrator Permit for the short-term rental use granted to the owner-applicant.

13. The owner-applicant must maintain City business licenses and pay all transient occupancy taxes in accordance with Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 3.12, Transient Occupancy Tax as required.

14. Preference for the review and issuance of a new Zoning Administrator Permit for a short-term rental must be given to current residents of Woodland over nonresident applicants. Applicants whose primary residence is within the City must be reviewed and acted on ahead of other nonresident applications to implement the local preference policy for the Zoning Administrator Permit for short-term rental uses.

15. Applicants for short-term rental permits are required to have owned their homes for a minimum of two years prior to applying for and being issued a Zoning Administrator Permit for a short-term rental use.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.340 Single Room Occupancy Units.

Single room occupancy (SRO) uses, including conversions of existing buildings into SRO housing, shall be subject to Design Review Tier 2 and shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:

A. Maximum Occupancy. Each SRO tenant space shall be designed to accommodate no more than two persons.

B. Minimum Size. An SRO tenant space shall have at least 100 square feet for a single occupant or 150 square feet of floor area for two occupants, excluding a kitchen, closet, and bathroom. No individual unit may exceed 400 square feet.

C. Minimum Width. Each SRO tenant space shall not be less than 12 feet in width.

D. Entrances. All SRO tenant spaces shall be independently accessible from a single main entry, excluding emergency and other service support exits.

E. Cooking Facilities. Cooking facilities shall be provided either in individual units or in a community kitchen. SRO tenant spaces with any type of cooking facility shall have a sink with hot and cold water; a counter with dedicated electrical outlets and a microwave oven or properly engineered cook top unit pursuant to Building Code requirements; a small refrigerator; and cabinets for storage.

F. Bathroom. An SRO tenant space is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink and bathtub, shower, or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom facility is not provided within the SRO tenant space, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Building Code for congregate residences with at least one full bathroom per floor.

G. Closet. Each SRO tenant space shall have a separate closet.

H. Common Area. Common area shall be provided in an amount equal to 50 square feet per tenant or 300 square feet, whichever is greater. Common area shall exclude janitorial storage, laundry facilities and common hallways.

I. Tenancy. SRO tenant space cannot be used for short-term rental and each tenancy must be for 30 days or more.

J. Responsible Party. The property owner or owner's agent/master leasing agent is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of the SRO. Tenants shall enter a rental agreement with the owner or owner's agent.

K. Large Single Room Occupancy Housing. Large SROs have seven or more tenants. Along with meeting the general SRO requirements, large SRO housing must meet the following criteria through the Conditional Use Permit process:

1. Facility Management. An SRO Facility with seven or more tenants shall provide full-time on-site management.

2. Tenant Entry Space. At least 100 square feet in area of interior common space shall be provided as a ground floor entry area that provides a central focus for tenant social interaction and information.

3. Management Plan. A management plan shall be submitted with the permit application for all SRO projects. At minimum, the management plan shall include the following:

a. Security/Safety. Proposed security and safety features such as lighting, security cameras, defensible space, central access, and user surveillance;

b. Management Policies. Management policies including desk service, visitation rights, occupancy restrictions, and use of cooking appliances;

c. Rental Procedures. All rental procedures, including weekly and monthly tenancy requirements;

d. Staffing and Services. Information regarding all support services, such as job referral and social programs; and

e. Maintenance. Maintenance provisions, including sidewalk cleaning and litter control, recycling programs, general upkeep, and the use of durable materials.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.350 Smoke Shops.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish specific standards for smoke shops, to ensure that smoke shops are appropriately located and operated so as not to pose a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare, and to limit potential adverse impacts on sensitive uses located in surrounding neighborhoods.

B. Location. All new smoke shops shall be located consistent with the following standards:

1. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another smoke shop.

2. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:

a. Schools;

b. City Facilities:

i. Parks and recreation facilities;

ii. Community centers;

iii. Libraries;

c. Youth organizations or facilities used primarily for youth events; and

d. Day care centers.

3. Located a minimum of 250 feet from any business involving an on-premises sale of liquor or alcoholic beverages, excluding restaurants and grocery stores/supermarkets.

4. Located a minimum of 500 feet (250 feet if separated by a major street or arterial) from any residential zone.

C. Advertising and Display of Tobacco Products. Tobacco retailers shall comply with local, State and/or Federal laws regarding sales, advertising, or display of tobacco products, including posting a sign prominently near the cash register or other point of sale, the legal age to buy tobacco products and checking the identification of all purchasers to ensure they are of legal age.

D. Access to Merchandise. Products shall be secured so that only store employees have immediate access to the tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia. Self-service displays are prohibited.

E. Exchange of Tobacco Products.

1. No minor person may sell or exchange tobacco products.

2. No minor person shall be given or sold tobacco products.

F. Standards. In addition to any conditions imposed by the Review Authority, retail sales of tobacco products, smoking products, and vaping supplies that require a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) shall comply with the following development standards:

1. All smoke shops shall be consistent with Woodland Municipal Code § 9.28.230, Smoking, and Woodland Municipal Code § 9.28.240, Limitations to tobacco products and e-cigarettes, Woodland Municipal Code § 9.28.250, Tobacco-free and e-cigarette-free zones at City parks and recreation facilities, and Woodland Municipal Code § 9.28.260, Adoption of the Yolo County Code relating to tobacco retail permits, of the Woodland Municipal Code.

2. Smoke shops shall comply with all applicable local, State, and Federal laws regarding the advertising, display, or sales of tobacco products, smoking products, and vaping supplies. This includes, but is not limited to, the requirements of Woodland Municipal Code § 9.28.240, Limitations to access to tobacco products and e-cigarettes, and § 9.28.260 Adoption of Yolo County Code relating to tobacco retail permits.

3. Only store employees shall have immediate access to the tobacco products, smoking products, vaping supplies, and tobacco/smoking paraphernalia. It is unlawful for any person, business, or smoke shop to sell, permit to be sold, offer for sale, or display for sale any tobacco product, smoking product, or vaping supply by means of self-service display or by means other than vendor-assisted sales.

4. Smoke shops shall not sell or transfer a tobacco product, smoking product, vaping supply, or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia to another person who appears to be under the age of 27 years, without first examining the identification of the recipient to confirm that the recipient is at least the minimum age under State law, to purchase and possess the tobacco product, smoking product, vaping supply, or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia.

5. Smoke shops shall not permit any person who is younger than the minimum age established by State law for the purchase or possession of tobacco products, smoking products, vaping supplies, or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia, and to engage or participate in the sale of tobacco products, smoking products, vaping supplies, or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia.

6. No person, business, smoke shop, or other establishment shall sell or offer for sale cigarettes, vaping supplies, or other tobacco or smoking products not in the original packaging provided by the manufacturer and with all required health warnings.

7. No permit may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing at a location that is licensed under state law to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises (e.g., an "on sale" license issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) and no license may be issued to authorize tobacco retailing at any location offering food for sale for consumption by guests on the premises.

8. Litter and trash receptacles shall be conveniently located inside and outside the establishment, and trash and debris shall be removed from the receptacles on a daily basis.

9. The exterior of the establishment, including all signs, accessory buildings and structures, shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of written notice from the City.

10. Loitering in the public right-of-way, parking area, and in front of the property and adjacent properties shall be prohibited.

11. The establishment shall conspicuously post the following interior sign stating: "We ID everyone under 27 years of age for tobacco sales." The dimensions of this sign shall be at least eight inches by 11 inches. If the predominant language of the establishment's clientele is not English, then a sign shall also be posted in that language.

G. Training Requirements.

1. Each person who sells tobacco products, smoking products, vaping supplies, or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia shall successfully complete a responsible tobacco retailing training. The program shall be completed within 60 days of assuming the position that involves sale of tobacco products, smoking products, vaping supplies, and/or tobacco/smoking paraphernalia and shall be periodically completed again not less than once every three years.

2. Records of successful completion of responsible tobacco retailing training shall be maintained on the premises and shall be presented to City and Yolo County Sheriff's Department representatives upon request.

H. Existing Tobacco/Smoking/Vaping Product Retailers. Any smoke shop legally established prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code shall not be required to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) and shall not be considered a legal nonconforming use subject to abatement, unless a modification of the approval for the use is sought and the modification is not considered minor subject to § 17.100.110, Minor Modification. Any existing smoke shop that has been discontinued for a period of 180 days or more shall require a Conditional Use Permit, prior to reestablishing retailing of tobacco/smoking products. See Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.360 Telecommunication Facilities.

A. Overview. The following outlines the development permitting process as it applies to facilities described in this Zoning Code. Wireless telecommunications facilities which are generally considered to have minimal impacts or which are exempt from local review by state or Federal statutes have been classified as exempt under this section and are not regulated when in compliance with the development standards set forth in this Zoning Code. Other wireless telecommunications facilities which have the potential to create impacts have been categorized to allow for additional review. Unless listed below as exempt or prohibited, no wireless telecommunications facility shall be constructed without first undergoing the specific review process and obtaining the prescribed approval as set forth below.

1. Prohibited Telecommunications Facilities. The following telecommunications facilities shall be prohibited:

a. Public carrier telecommunications facilities located within designated habitat areas and habitat restoration areas. The City shall make available for public review a map identifying any such areas.

b. More than one monopole or tower within 1,000 feet of any other existing monopole or lattice tower(s), unless visual impacts are negligible and the applicant can demonstrate that the site is a technical necessity to meet demands of the geographic service area and the applicant's Citywide network.

c. Telecommunications facilities where the combined electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF) exceeds the State or Federal standard.

d. Telecommunication facilities within urban reserve areas or undesignated planning areas or within areas zoned or designated on the General Plan land use map for residential uses or on sites containing existing or planned public or private school facilities; or within 500 feet of areas so designated or zoned, except as follows:

i. Areas zoned commercial, subject to Conditional Use Permit review procedures (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) and a determination that all aspects of the proposed facility, including support facilities, are completely concealed (i.e., completely incorporated into the site architecture or designed in a manner that is not identifiable as a wireless facility by the casual observer; this exception does not provide for mono-pines or similarly "stealth" facilities) from view and remain at least 100 feet from areas zoned or designated on the General Plan land use map for residential uses or on sites containing existing or planned public or private school facilities.

ii. Telecommunications facilities located on public or private school sites, supported and/or initiated by the applicable school district or governing entity, subject to the review procedures as set forth in subsection A.3, Director Review, or subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit, are satisfied and provided the facilities meet the location and design standards set forth in this section, except historic properties and sensitive habitat areas.

iii. Telecommunications facilities within the public right-of-way (PROW) or on City-owned property (including parks), provided the applicant procedures set forth in subsection A.3, Director Review, or subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit, are satisfied and provided the facilities meet the location and design standards set forth in this section, except historic properties and sensitive habitat areas.

2. Compliance Review. The following facilities are exempt from discretionary review under this section, subject to Design Review Tier 1 to ensure compliance with development requirements set forth below:

a. Interior and exterior facilities accessory to the residential use of the site including television antennas, satellite dishes, and amateur radio facilities meeting all requirements set forth below:

i. No more than one satellite dish exceeding 36 inches in diameter per parcel.

ii. Satellite dishes shall not extend above the peak of the roof or parapet.

iii. Antennas shall meet applicable height requirements.

iv. Antennas and dishes shall meet applicable setback requirements.

b. Flush-mounted panel antennas in employment zones which meet the following standards:

i. The lowest part of the panel shall be at least 20 feet above grade.

ii. The panel and connections shall not project out more than 18 inches from the building surface it is mounted to.

iii. Panels, connections, and supports shall be treated to match the color scheme of the building.

iv. Panels and connections shall not project above the mounting façade.

v. The structure is not a historic site or a potentially historic resource.

vi. Ground-mounted support equipment cabinets or buildings shall be screened. The specific design is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site and may require fencing, walls, landscaping, or both.

vii. Exterior electrical lines serving the equipment cabinet or building shall be undergrounded.

viii. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

c. Telecommunications facilities, including support facilities, concealed from public view (i.e., not visible) or fully integrated into the site architecture of nonresidential structures to be constructed or renovated.

i. The structure is not a historic site or a potentially historic resource.

ii. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

d. Public safety facilities include transmitters, repeaters, and remote cameras. Public safety facilities are to be located, preferably, on existing public structures such as buildings, towers, bridges, and light poles and shall be treated to match the supporting structure.

e. Telecommunications facilities accessory to other public equipment for data acquisition such as irrigation controls, well monitoring, and traffic signal controls.

f. Facilities erected and operated for emergency situations. Emergency facilities shall be removed at the conclusion of the emergency or shall be replaced by public safety facilities.

g. Mobile facilities when placed on a site for less than 24 consecutive hours.

h. Facilities specifically exempted under Federal or State law including work subject to Pub. L. No. 112-96 § 6409, as follows:

i. The modification of an existing wireless tower or base station for the co-location of new transmission equipment or removal or replacement of existing transmission equipment, provided that such modification does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such tower or base station from the dimensions approved as part of the existing use permit for such tower or base station.

ii. For purposes of this subsection, "substantially change the physical dimensions" shall be defined in Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 1.6100(b)(7) and any subsequent rulings and interpretations by the Federal communications Commission (FCC). This shall refer to a single change, or a series of changes over time (whether made by the same or different entities) viewed against the initial approval for the tower or base station, unless otherwise specified by the FCC.

iii. Additional application information. Any application for a wireless telecommunications facility under this subsection A.2.h, shall include:

(A) A signed statement by a certified engineer, licensed and qualified in California, attesting that the work that will be performed will not trigger discretionary review under this subsection. Such statement shall be submitted in addition to all other application information required under this section.

(B) A detailed description of the proposed modifications to the existing facility.

(C) A photograph or description of the wireless tower or base station as originally constructed, if available, and a photograph of the existing wireless tower or base station, and a graphic depiction of the wireless tower or base station after modification, showing all relevant dimensions.

(D) A description of all construction that will be performed in connection with the proposed modification.

Nothing in this section prevents the City from imposing such other conditions on the grant of the permit consistent with obligations imposed with respect to the initial installation or with respect to facilities similar to those proposed by application. Any facility installed under this subsection shall require a development permit.

3. Director Review. The following telecommunications facilities shall be subject to review by the Director, including Design Review Tier 2, provided they meet the development requirements set forth below and meet the location and design standards set forth in subsection B, Location and Design Standards for Nonexempt Facilities. Facilities that fail to meet the development requirements as set forth below shall be elevated to the review procedures as set forth in subsection A.4, Zoning Administrator Review, or, at the discretion of the Director, may be elevated to the review procedures as set forth in subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit.

a. Modification of an existing wireless tower or base station for the co-location of new transmission equipment or removal or replacement of existing transmission equipment provided the following standards are complied with:

i. The telecommunications facility has been constructed and is operating in accordance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

ii. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

iii. The new array does not increase, by more than 15% any of the following: height or width in any direction of the wireless tower, or the area required for structures required to support the wireless tower, such as guy wires as approved and constructed through the discretionary permit process; provided that in no event shall the height exceed the maximum height permitted under the City's regulations.

iv. The new array does not increase, by more than 15% any of the following: the height or area encompassed within any structure or object enclosing the wireless tower, such as a fence or line of bushes.

v. The new array does not increase, by more than 15%, the existing antenna array's depth, circumference, or horizontal radius from the wireless tower in any direction.

vi. The panel array is the second or third grouping on the structure containing the existing telecommunications facility.

vii. A microwave dish greater than 36 inches in diameter is not being proposed as part of the array.

viii. The combined EMF for all arrays does not exceed applicable state or Federal standards.

ix. The new array will meet the conditions of any existing use permit.

x. The new array does not require major modifications to the structure containing the existing telecommunications facility.

xi. Ground-mounted equipment shall be screened from public view. The specific design is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site and may require fencing, landscaping, or both.

xii. The telecommunications facility is not subject to Pub. L. No. 112-96 § 6409.

b. Any mobile antenna when placed on a site for more than 24 hours but less than 30 days, which meets the following standards:

i. Antenna vehicle/trailer shall be located only on an improved surface.

ii. Parking and access for support personnel shall be on an improved surface.

iii. Day and night safety marking shall be provided.

iv. The antenna vehicle/trailer and support parking shall not be located within a public right-of-way.

c. Roof-mounted facilities on nonresidential structures that are not entirely concealed from public view, which meet the following standards:

i. The facility and related equipment shall be screened from view or architecturally integrated into the building design so that only support brackets and panels are visible from the opposite side of the right-of-way in front of the building.

ii. Panels shall match the color scheme of the building façade.

iii. Ground-mounted equipment cabinets/buildings shall be screened from public view. The specific design is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site and may require fencing, landscaping, or both.

iv. Shall not exceed the allowable height limit for the zone.

v. The structure is not a designated historic site or a potentially historic resource.

vi. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

d. Flush-mounted antennas in commercial zones, which meet the following standards:

i. Placement of the panel shall not interfere with or encroach upon vehicular or pedestrian accessways.

ii. The panel and connections shall not project out more than 18 inches from the building surface it is mounted to.

iii. Panels, connections, and supports shall be treated to match the color scheme of the building.

iv. The structure is not a designated historic site or a potentially historic resource.

v. Ground-mounted support equipment cabinets or buildings shall be adequately screened. The specific design is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site and may require fencing, landscaping, or both.

vi. Exterior electrical lines serving the equipment cabinet or building shall be undergrounded.

vii. Panels shall not protrude above the roofline.

viii. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

e. Antenna arrays mounted on existing billboards, water towers and other similarly scaled structures.

i. Placement of the new array shall not exceed applicable height requirements.

ii. The proposed array fits within the three-dimensional envelope of the existing structure to with the array will be attached.

iii. The new array does not require substantial modifications to the existing structure to which the array will be attached.

iv. The original structure was erected and is operated in accordance with the conditions of the original use permit.

v. The co-location request does not include microwave transmitters exceeding 36 inches in diameter.

vi. The combined EMR for all arrays does not exceed state or Federal standards.

vii. May be subject to annual review as provided for in this Zoning Code.

f. Telecommunications facilities, excluding towers, on publicly owned or publicly utilized lands (including City-owned land such as parks, general facilities, and utility apparatus) or on existing utility, signal or lighting structures within the public right-of-way, easement, or City-owned land which meet the following standards:

i. Facilities shall meet the requirements of subsection B, Location and Design Standards for Nonexempt Facilities, except as follows:

(A) Low power facilities to meet the needs of the immediate neighborhood may be proposed on existing light towers in public parks.

ii. Antennas placed on signal or street light poles shall not exceed two feet in length or six inches in diameter.

iii. Permits for telecommunication facilities proposed in the PROW shall be issued in a manner consistent with applicable law regarding the physical use and occupation of the PROW and only to applicants who have met all the conditions and requirements of this section and who establish a right to enter the PROW. The applicant must state the basis for its claimed right to enter the PROW, subject to independent confirmation by the City. If the applicant has a certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) issued by the California Public Utilities Commission, it shall provide a copy of its CPCN. If the applicant is asserting a right to enter the PROW to close a significant gap in coverage, it shall provide evidence of the coverage gap and evidence that the site selected is the least intrusive means of closing that gap.

iv. Antennas and all support equipment shall be treated to match the supporting structure.

v. Telecommunication facility installations located above the surface grade in the PROW, including, but not limited to, those on streetlights, traffic signal standards, or joint utility poles, shall consist of small equipment components that are compatible in scale and proportion to the structures they are mounted on and compatible with the neighborhood in which they are located. Antennas should generally be located on existing structures, such as street light poles or joint utility poles, and be visually compatible with the existing structure and surroundings. All equipment, including antennas, shall be the smallest and least visually intrusive equipment feasible. Equipment shall be painted or otherwise coated to be visually compatible with the support structure and shall be subject to the issuance of a license or other special form or written agreement with the City.

vi. Proposals for telecommunication facilities shall not exceed 40 feet in height. This standard may be modified upon finding that cumulative visual impacts are not significant and that the telecommunication facility is necessary to provide services not possible with location on an existing tower or structure in the service area. Independent review of the request, at the applicant's cost, may be required by the Director.

vii. Accessory equipment, excluding required electrical meters, shall be placed in an underground vault or entirely within the proposed pole. However, applications proposing to place accessory equipment within the pole, instead of underground vaults, shall be subject to design review and approval. If it is determined that the proposed telecommunication facility with accessory equipment in the pole is not acceptable, accessory equipment shall be placed in an underground vault. Factors that may be considered in evaluating whether to permit placement of accessory equipment within the pole instead of in an underground vault are aesthetics, such as whether placing equipment in the pole would result in a larger, more visually obtrusive telecommunication facility, and public safety, such as whether the proposed facility would visually obstruct pedestrian, bicycle, or vehicular traffic. An applicant contesting undergrounding bears the burden of establishing that undergrounding is not feasible. If it is determined that undergrounding is not feasible, such accessory equipment shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations and shall be visually screened or camouflaged. All wall and landscaping materials shall be selected so that the resulting screening will be visually integrated with the architecture and landscape architecture of the surroundings.

viii. Telecommunication facilities in the PROW or on City-owned property in or within 500 feet of residential, school, or mixed-use zones shall be subject to the review procedures as set forth in subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit.

ix. The City retains the right to deny an application for this type of telecommunication facility based on aesthetic or land use impacts.

4. Zoning Administrator Review. The following telecommunications facilities shall be reviewed in accordance with § 17.92.020.D, Zoning Administrator, provided they meet the development requirements set forth below and meet the location and design standards set forth in subsection B, Location and Design Standards for Nonexempt Facilities. Facilities that fail to meet the development requirements as set forth below shall be elevated to the review procedures as set forth in subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit.

a. Replacement of previously approved towers not authorized under the provisions of the existing permit, provided that such modification does not substantially change (by more than 10%) the physical dimensions of such tower or base station from the dimensions approved as part of the existing use permit for such tower or base station consistent with subsection A.2.h.ii definition of "substantial change" (unless otherwise exempt from discretionary review pursuant to subsection A.2.h, Work, subject to Pub. L. No. 112-96 § 6409.

i. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

b. Additions and/or expansions of legal nonconforming uses, including co-locations, which do not meet the criteria for exempt facilities under subsection A.2.h, Work, subject to Pub. L. No. 112-96 § 6409. At the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, such applications may be elevated to the Planning Commission for review and approval.

i. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

5. Conditional Use Permit. The following telecommunications facilities shall be reviewed in accordance with § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit, provided they meet the development requirements set forth below and meet the location and design standards set forth in subsection B, Location and Design Standards for Nonexempt Facilities.

a. Telecommunications facilities within historic districts, on sites or buildings designated historic or potentially historic resources.

i. A site-specific historic evaluation may be required by the City and shall be paid for by the applicant if the proposed project site or building is over 50 years old.

ii. The facility must comply with the applicable development regulations of the land use zone and all other applicable regulations pertaining to the preservation of historical sites.

iii. Construction of the facility must not result in a reduction in required parking provided on the site.

iv. The facility must be concealed from public view or integrated into the site architecture so as not to be noticed or identified as a telecommunication facility by the casual observer.

v. Must be reviewed by applicable historical preservation commission prior to final action by City.

vi. Limited to building mounted facilities.

b. Wireless telecommunications facilities on publicly owned lands not otherwise subject to local land use zoning, but lying within the local jurisdiction, when the wireless telecommunications facility is not solely maintained or operated for the primary public use of the site.

c. Monopole facilities, single carrier wireless towers, and lattice tower in any nonresidentially zoned area, subject to the following standards:

i. Shall be subject to periodic review as identified in this Zoning Code.

ii. Monopoles and lattice towers shall be located and designed to minimize visual impacts. Towers located in high visibility locations shall incorporate "stealth" design techniques to camouflage the tower to the maximum extent feasible as art/sculpture, clock tower, flag pole, tree or any other appropriate and compatible visual form.

iii. Monopoles and lattice towers shall be located on the rear half of the parcel, unless aesthetic benefit is achieved through an alternative location, as determined by the Planning Commission.

iv. New private monopoles and lattice towers shall not be located in any land developed or zoned for any residential and/or school zone/use, pursuant to subsection A.1, Prohibited Telecommunication Facilities.

v. Monopoles and lattice towers shall generally not be permitted within 1,000 feet of an existing tower or facility. This standard may be modified upon finding by the Planning Commission that cumulative visual impacts are not significant and that the tower is necessary to provide services not possible with co-location on an existing tower or structure in the service area. Independent review of the request, at the applicant's cost, may be required by the Planning Commission.

vi. Monopoles and lattice towers shall be designed at the minimum functional height. Tower height shall generally not exceed the maximum height for buildings in the zone in which it is located by more than 12 feet. This standard may be modified upon a finding by the Planning Commission that cumulative visual impacts are not significant and that the height is necessary to provide services not possible with a tower meeting the height standard. Independent review of the request, at the applicant's cost, may be required by the Director. If no maximum building height is established in this Zoning Code, the height of the tower shall be reviewed for the visual impact on the surrounding land uses and the community.

vii. As a condition of approval for all monopoles and lattice towers, the applicant shall provide the City with a written commitment that it will allow other service providers to co-locate antennas on towers where technically and economically feasible. Support structures and site area for telecommunication facilities shall be designed and of adequate size to allow at least one additional service provider to co-locate on the structure, including sufficient area available for ground mounted equipment.

viii. Ground-mounted equipment shall be under ground or screened from public view, including, but not limited to, decorative fencing and/or landscaping. If the Planning Commission determines that screening is not adequate, it may require that equipment be placed underground.

ix. Parking and access shall be on an improved surface, subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.

x. The project site (the parcel on which the facility or lease area is located) is operating in compliance with all prior approvals including approved landscape plans, site plan and design review approvals, and/or conditions of existing use permit.

d. Towers located on property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the City (or wireless facilities on publicly/City-owned property or PROW within 500 feet of residential/school buffer) provided prior written acknowledgement and pre-authorization for such antenna or tower is approved by the City.

i. Shall be subject to development requirements as set forth in subsection A.3.f, Facilities, excluding towers, on publicly owned or publicly utilized lands, and subject to subsection A.5.c, Monopole facilities, single carrier wireless towers, and lattice tower in any nonresidentially zoned area.

e. Other telecommunications facilities not listed as exempt, permitted, or prohibited shall comply with the following minimum physical standards and other requirements as deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission:

i. Adequate access shall be provided.

ii. Facility shall be concealed or designed as a stealth facility to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission.

iii. No reduction in parking below that required by this Zoning Code.

iv. Concurrent review and approval by the City and the County.

B. Location and Design Standards for Nonexempt Facilities.

1. The following standards are applicable to all telecommunication facilities except exempt facilities identified in subsection A.2.h:

a. If technological improvements or developments occur that allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment, the service provider may be required to replace or upgrade an approved telecommunication facility upon application for a new permit in order to minimize the facility's adverse impacts on land use compatibility and aesthetics. This provision would only apply to the specific site where the application for modification is requested.

b. All telecommunication facilities shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the California Building Standards Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as other restrictions specified in this section and other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code.

c. Design Standards. All telecommunication facilities shall:

i. Utilize state of the art stealth technology as appropriate to the site and type of facility. Specifically, all telecommunication facilities shall employ and maintain camouflage design techniques to minimize visual impacts and provide appropriate screening. Such techniques shall be employed to make the installation, operation, and appearance of the facility as visually inconspicuous as possible and to hide the installation from predominant views from surrounding properties. Where no stealth technology is proposed for the site, a detailed analysis as to why stealth technology is physically and technically infeasible for the project shall be submitted with the application.

ii. Antennae and support structures, where utilized, must be monopole type. Monopole support structures shall not exceed four feet in diameter unless technical evidence is provided showing that a larger diameter is necessary to attain the proposed tower height and that the proposed tower height is necessary.

iii. In the case of existing structures, telecommunication facilities shall be located in a manner so as to minimize visual impacts from surrounding properties and public rights-of-way.

iv. All flush-mounted antenna(s) and support structures shall be painted to be architecturally compatible with the building on which it is located or painted to minimize the visual impacts where the structures extend above the roof line and minimize visual impacts from surrounding properties. The specific color is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site.

v. Accessory equipment must be designed and screened from public view. The specific design is subject to City review based on a visual analysis of the particular site and may include decorative fencing and/or landscaping. If landscaping is required, landscape plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.

vi. Support structures and site area for telecommunication facilities shall be designed and of adequate size to allow at least one additional service provider to co-locate on the structure, including sufficient area available for ground mounted equipment, subject to the specific design standards and aesthetic considerations of the specific telecommunication facility location and Conditional Use Permit requirements in subsection A.5, Conditional Use Permit.

vii. All proposed fencing shall be decorative and compatible with the adjacent buildings and properties within the surrounding area and shall be designed to limit and/or allow for removal of graffiti.

viii. Placement of ground mounted equipment shall not substantially hinder the future development potential of any property.

d. Height. All telecommunication facilities shall be designed to meet the minimum functional height required.

i. Unless this section imposes a more restrictive height limitation on a specific type of facility, facility height shall not extend more than 12 feet beyond the maximum allowable building height for the zone, except as otherwise allowed in this section. If a maximum building height has not been established in this Zoning Code, the height of the facility shall be reviewed for the visual impact on the surrounding land uses and the community.

ii. If the facility is not attached to a building, the height of the facility shall be reviewed for the visual impact on the surrounding land uses and the community.

iii. The height of a telecommunication tower shall be measured from the natural, undisturbed ground surface below the center of the base of said tower to the top of the tower itself or, if higher, the tip of the highest antenna or piece of equipment attached thereto.

e. Setbacks. The following setback requirements shall apply to all telecommunication facilities except facilities in the public right-of-way and on City-owned property:

i. All facilities shall comply with the required building setbacks for the zone in which the site is located. However, in no instance shall the facility (including antenna equipment) be located closer than five feet of any property line. Additional setback requirements may be established in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit for those antennae exceeding the height limit for the zone.

ii. Facilities shall not be located within the required front yard area of any parcel, unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission.

iii. The Planning Commission may reduce setbacks through the Conditional Use Permit process (see § 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) upon determination that aesthetic impacts would be reduced and/or open space improved.

f. Landscaping.

i. Landscaping, wherever appropriate, shall be used as screening to reduce visual impacts of telecommunication facilities. Any proposed landscaping shall be visually compatible with existing vegetation in the vicinity.

ii. Existing landscaping in the vicinity of a proposed telecommunication facility shall be protected from damage during and after construction. Submission of a tree protection plan may be required to ensure compliance with this requirement.

iii. Off-site landscaping may be required to mitigate off-site impacts, subject to willing property owners. Additional landscaping may also be required in public rights-of-way to obscure visibility of facilities from passing motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

iv. When required, a landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect shall be submitted at the Building Permit stage for review and approval by the Community Development Department.

g. Signage. A permanent, weather-proof identification sign must be placed on the gate of the fence surrounding the telecommunication facility or base shelter or, if there is no fence, on the facility itself. The sign must identify the facility operator(s), type of use, provide the operator's address, and specify a 24-hour telephone number at which the operator can be reached so as to facilitate emergency services.

h. Access. Parking and access to and for the maintenance of telecommunication facilities shall be on an improved surface and no required parking for the primary use shall be lost due to placement of the pole and support facilities unless otherwise permitted by the Planning Commission. A minimum of one parking space shall be provided and calculated separately from the required parking for the primary use, for maintenance of the telecommunication facility. Required fire access shall be maintained.

i. Lighting and Placement. Facility lighting shall comply with the local requirements of the City. Towers shall not be artificially lighted, unless required by the FAA or other applicable public safety authority. If lighting is required, the governing authority may review the available lighting alternatives and approve the design that would cause the least disturbance to the surrounding views.

j. Noise. In general, noise levels shall comply with the applicable State and local guidelines. In no instance shall noise levels produced by the facility or appurtenant equipment exceed 65 dBA as measured at the site property line. Back-up generators shall only be operated during power outages and for testing and maintenance purposes. Testing and maintenance shall only take place on weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

2. Management.

a. Periodic Review. The City may conduct a periodic review of the telecommunications facility to consider whether or not the facility is conforming with the (including the co-location) conditions of its discretionary approval or appropriate permits. The City shall consider whether or not the facility is conflicting with emerging land uses approved under the applicable master or Specific Plan. If the City concludes that adverse impacts to emerging land uses can be reduced through the use of new technology, or through the retirement of the current facility, the carriers shall work with the City to develop a plan for achieving these mitigating goals. The City may impose a condition limiting the duration of any permit for a telecommunications facility located on property zoned other than industrial only after making findings of fact that such a condition is warranted. As part of such condition, the City shall specify the development threshold which could trigger termination of the permit following a duly noticed public hearing.

b. Abandonment. If any telecommunications facility is not operated for a continuous period of six months, the service provider shall notify the Zoning Administrator. A telecommunications facility shall be considered abandoned and shall be removed by the facility owner within the next six months and the site restored back to its original setting. The City may, at its discretion, require the posting of a performance surety to cover the cost of the removal of abandoned facilities.

c. Public Health and Safety (EMF and RF). No telecommunications facility or combination of facilities shall generate, at any time, EMF, or radio frequency radiation (RF) in excess of the FCC adopted standards for human exposure, as amended over time.

3. All telecommunications facilities must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency of the Federal government with the authority to regulate such facilities. If such standards and regulations are changed, the property owner or responsible party shall bring such facilities into compliance with such revised standards and regulations within six months of the effective date of such standards and regulations, unless a more stringent compliance schedule is mandated by the controlling agency. Any violation of this subsection shall constitute grounds for revocation of any permits and/or approvals granted under this section (see § 17.96.150, Revocation of Permits). Such violations shall also constitute grounds for abatement and removal of the telecommunications facility by the City at the property owner's expense.

4. If it is found that wireless telecommunications facilities are or will be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of persons working or residing near such facilities, then the service provider(s) shall be solely responsible for the removal, adjustment, or replacement of the facilities. In no case shall the facility remain in operation if it is found to create a hazard to health, safety, or welfare. A facility shall not be found to create a hazard to health, safety, or welfare as a result of EMF or RF emissions from the facility so long as it meets all then current standards established by the FCC, or other Federal agency having jurisdiction.

C. Findings for Approval for Telecommunications Facility Applications.

1. The proposal meets or exceeds the criteria of this Zoning Code and is consistent with the General Plan and applicable land use designations.

2. That the site for the intended use is adequate in size, shape, topography, accessibility, and other physical characteristics to accommodate the use and required provisions of this Zoning Code.

3. The proposal for the telecommunications facility is in its design and appearance is consistent or compatible with the development and design of the surrounding structures and neighborhood.

4. That the proposed use will be organized, designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be compatible with the character of the area as intended in the General Plan or any Specific Plan.

5. That adequate streets and highways exist to carry the type and quantity of traffic anticipated to accommodate access for maintenance and/or service vehicles.

D. Appeals. Any person dissatisfied with the decision to either approve or deny a development permit for the construction or modification of a wireless telecommunications permit, excluding exempt facilities, may file an appeal in accordance with the procedures set forth in Division II: Administration and Procedures, as applicable. Staff decisions regarding exempt facilities may be appealed in the same manner as a decision of the Zoning Administrator as set forth in § 17.92.020.D, Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)

§ 17.84.370 Temporary Uses.

This section establishes standards for uses that are intended to be of limited duration of time and that will not permanently alter the character or physical facilities of the site where they occur.

A. Temporary Uses Not Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. The following types of temporary uses may be conducted without a Temporary Use Permit (see § 17.100.080, Temporary Use Permit). Other permits, such as Building Permits, may be required (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit)

1. Yard Sales. Sales of personal property conducted by a resident of the premises may be conducted in accordance with the following standards.

a. No more than two garage/yard sales shall be conducted on a site in any calendar year.

b. No single sale event shall be conducted for more than two consecutive weekends. Each weekend that sales are conducted constitutes a single sale event.

c. Yard sales shall be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

d. Personal property sold at a sale must not include secondhand goods obtained for purposes of resale.

e. Only temporary signs conforming to the standards in Chapter 17.72, Signs are permitted. The temporary signs shall not be posted earlier than one day prior to the sale event.

f. The display of property for sale shall be located at least five feet from the property line.

2. Non-Profit Fund Raising. Fund raising sales for up to three days per event is permitted on a site by a non-profit organization, not to be conducted more frequently than three times per year per site.

3. Temporary Construction Office Trailers. On-site temporary construction offices during the period of construction. Screening may be required by the Director.

4. Sales Office and Model Homes. Model homes with sales offices and temporary information/sales offices in new residential developments are subject to the following requirements.

a. Time Limits.

i. Temporary Sales Office. A temporary information/sales trailer may be used during the construction of the model homes for a maximum period of six months or completion of the first phase of development, whichever occurs first.

ii. Model Homes. Model homes established and operation for a term period of four years or until completion of the sale of the lots or units, whichever comes first.

b. Return to Residential Use. Prior to the sale of any of the model homes as a residence, any portion used for commercial purposes shall be converted to its intended residential purpose.

5. Live Music. Temporary live music performances that do not require a Temporary Use Permit (see § 17.100.080, Temporary Use Permit) include:

a. Non-amplified music performances, indoor or outdoor.

b. Indoor amplified music performances accessory to a commercial use, provided the temporary use complies with the Performance Standards of Chapter 17.76, Performance Standards.

6. Mobile Vendor Services. Mobile vendor services as described in § 17.84.240, Manufactured Home Parks, RV/Trailer Parks, and Manufactured Buildings are exempt from the requirements of this section.

7. Special Events Exempt. Special events, as defined and regulated by Woodland Municipal Code § 12.40.010, Special Events, are exempt from the requirements of this section.

B. Temporary Uses Requiring a Temporary Use Permit. The following temporary uses may be permitted pursuant to § 17.100.080, Temporary Use Permit, subject to the following standards. Additional or more stringent requirements may be established through the Temporary Use Permit process.

1. Seasonal Sales. The annual sales of holiday related items such as Christmas trees, pumpkins, and similar items may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:

a. Time Period. Seasonal sales associated with holidays are allowed up to a month preceding and one week following the holiday. Christmas tree sales are allowed from Thanksgiving Day through December 31.

b. Goods, Signs and Temporary Structures. All items for sale, as well as signs and temporary structures, shall be removed within 10 days after the end of sales, and the appearance of the site shall be returned to its original state.

c. The property shall not be used in such a manner as to create a nuisance due to noise, dust, litter, or other factors.

d. The City reserves the right to shut down a temporary seasonal sales operation if the operation is posing safety concerns, has become a nuisance, or has violated any requirements of this subsection. All costs associated with the removal and/or abatement shall be paid for by the property owner.

2. Construction Uses. Temporary structures and uses incidental to the construction of a building or a group of buildings, including, but not limited to, construction staging of materials and equipment that is not located on the approved development site.

3. Promotional Sales and Other Events. These are events that do not qualify as a Special Event requiring review by the Special Events Committee pursuant to Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 12.40, Special Events. Temporary short term special events shall not exceed a total of seven days in any one calendar year may be permitted in accordance with the following standards:

a. Location. Events are limited to nonresidential zones.

b. Number of Events. No more than four events at one site shall be allowed within any 12-month period.

c. Parking. The available parking shall not be reduced to less than 66% of the minimum number of spaces required by Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading.

d. Time Limit. When located adjacent to a Residential zone, the hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

e. Temporary Outdoor Sales. Temporary outdoor sales, including, but not limited to, grand opening events, and other special sales events, are also subject to the following standards:

i. Temporary outdoor sales shall be part of an existing business on the same site.

ii. Outdoor display and sales shall be located on a paved or other approved hard surfaced area on the same lot as the structure(s) containing the business with which the temporary sale is associated.

iii. Location of the displayed merchandise shall not disrupt the normal circulation of the site, nor encroach upon driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas, or obstruct sight distances or otherwise create hazards for vehicle of pedestrian traffic.

4. Temporary Prefabricated Storage, Shipping or Cargo Containers. Containers may be allowed on a temporary basis in nonresidential areas for longer than 96 hours, but no longer than 90 days, for construction related purposes subject to Development Review Tier 1 (see § 17.100.050, Development Review Tier 1: Minor), for review of placement, and a Temporary Use Permit (see § 17.100.080, Temporary Use Permit), subject to the following provisions.

a. Containers must be removed upon the project completion.

b. Anticipated time frame for removal of the containers must be provided and approved by Director. An extension of duration may be permitted by the Director subject to conditions of approval.

c. No stacking of containers is allowed.

d. Containers must be placed on private property and shall in no way obstruct the public right-of-way or visibility.

e. Containers shall be accessible for periodic fire/life safety inspection. Each container requires additional ground area in the parcel, adjacent to the container, equal or greater than one-half the area of corresponding container.

f. Containers must comply with the Building Code.

5. Temporary Uses Related to Recycling. In Commercial and Mixed-Use zones, temporary uses related to recycling, including donation boxes, require approval of the Director. Recycling uses are also subject to the requirements of § 17.84.310, Recycling Facilities.

6. Temporary and Transitional Container Uses. Uses such as coffee kiosks, shipping container eateries/beer gardens, and other low barrier entry, transitional and temporary uses may be considered subject to a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) and a Development Review Tier 3 Permit (see § 17.100.070, Development Review Tier 3). The Director may elevate the application to the Planning Commission if the Director finds the proposal warrants public review.

a. Such uses are intended to activate underutilized parcels as more permanent projects are completed over time.

b. Such uses are subject to the standards of § 17.84.240.D, Commercial Modular Buildings.

c. Transitional temporary uses must adhere to all development and design standards of the base zone and all Building, Fire and Health Code requirements.

7. Temporary Uses Requiring a Zoning Administrator Permit. The Zoning Administrator may consider uses on a temporary basis that are not specifically listed in the use table. Other temporary uses may be allowed with the approval of a Zoning Administrator Permit (see § 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) provided they are not intended to extend longer than six months and they are determined to not impact neighboring uses or otherwise create significant impact. The Director may elevate any temporary use application to the Planning Commission if the Director finds the proposal warrants public review.

C. Performance and Review Standards. The following apply to all temporary uses:

1. Approval of a business license, Zoning Clearance (see § 17.100.030, Zoning Clearance), and any permits as required by this or any other section of this Zoning Code.

2. Written permission of the owner and/or operator of the property.

3. Time frame for the temporary use, event start, hours of operation, and event end.

4. Submittal of a site plan to identify the location of the proposed temporary use and any activities or storage or display of goods, parking, access.

5. Signage proposed in compliance with Chapter 17.72, Signs.

6. The temporary use shall not interfere with driveways, corner sight requirements or sidewalk access.

7. Goods shall be displayed in a neat and orderly fashion.

8. Temporary uses shall not create a nuisance, excessive noise, glare, odor, particulates, or impacts to public health and safety that would negatively affect adjacent properties and uses.

9. Evidence of the temporary use shall be cleaned and removed by close of business on the last day the approved license is valid.

10. Conditions of Approval as necessary related to size, location, hours of operation, etc., to ensure that a temporary use will not conflict with General Plan policies.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.84.380 Two-Unit Projects.

A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to allow and appropriately regulate two-unit projects in accordance with California Government Code § 65852.21.

B. Definition.

"Two-unit project"

means the development of two primary dwelling units or, if there is already a primary dwelling unit on the lot, the development of a second primary dwelling unit on a legally subdivided lot in accordance with the requirements of this section.

C. Application.

1. Only individual property owners may apply for a two-unit project. "Individual property owner" means a natural person holding fee title individually or jointly in the person's own name or a beneficiary of a trust that holds fee title. "Individual property owner" does not include any corporation or corporate person of any kind (partnership, LP, LLC, C Corp, S Corp, etc.) except for a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code § 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by § 214.15).

2. An application for a two-unit project must be submitted on the City's approved form. Only a complete application will be considered. The City will inform the applicant in writing of any incompleteness within 30 days after the application is submitted.

3. The City may establish a fee to recover its costs for adopting, implementing, and enforcing this section of the Zoning Code, in accordance with applicable law. The City Council may establish and change the fee by resolution. The fee must be paid with the application.

D. Approval. An application for a two-unit shall be approved or denied ministerially by the Community Development Director within 60 days from the date the City receives a completed application.

E. Requirements. A two-unit project must satisfy each of the following requirements:

1. Map Act Compliance. The lot must have been legally subdivided.

2. Zone. The lot is in a single-family residential zone which includes:

a. R-L, N-P and R-LM zones; the R-3, R-4, and R-5 single-family residential zones in the Spring Lake Specific Plan; and the R-4 and R-5 single-family zones in the Southeast Area Specific Plan.

3. Lot Location.

a. Prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, or land that is zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by the voters.

b. A wetland.

c. Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, unless the site complies with all fire-hazard mitigation measures required by existing building standards.

d. A hazardous waste site that has not been cleared for residential use.

e. Within a delineated earthquake fault zone, unless all development on the site complies with applicable seismic protection Building Code standards.

f. Within a 100-year flood hazard area, unless the site has either:

i. Been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and issued to the local jurisdiction; or

ii. Meets Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program.

g. Within a regulatory floodway, unless all development on the site has received a no-rise certification.

h. Land identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan, habitat conservation plan, or other adopted natural resource protection plan.

i. Habitat for protected species.

j. Land under conservation easement.

4. Not Historic. The lot must not be a historic property or within a historic district that is included on the State Historic Resources Inventory. Nor may the lot be or be within a site that is designated by ordinance as a City or County landmark or as a historic property or district.

5. No Impact on Protected Housing. The two-unit project must not require or include the demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:

a. Housing that is income-restricted for households of moderate, low, or very low income.

b. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its policy power.

c. Housing, or a lot that used to have housing, that has been withdrawn from rental or lease under the Ellis Act (California Government Code §§ 7060 through 7060.7) at any time in the 15 years prior to submission of the urban lot split application.

d. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years. The applicant and the owner of a property for which a two-unit project is sought must provide a notarized statement as to this fact with the application for the parcel map.

6. Quantity. A lot that is not created by an urban lot split may have a two-unit project under this section.

7. Unit Size.

a. New dwelling units are subject to the development standards applicable in the zone where they are to be constructed.

b. A primary dwelling that was legally established on the lot prior to the two-unit project and that is larger than 800 square feet is limited to the lawful floor area at the time of the two-unit project.

c. A primary dwelling that was legally established prior to the two-unit project and that is smaller than 800 square feet may be expanded to 800 square feet after or as part of the two-unit project.

d. Exception. One or both primary dwelling units may be expanded if able to meet lot coverage and setback requirements as established in Chapter 17.24, Residential Zones.

8. Height Restrictions.

a. On a lot that is larger than 2,000 square feet, a new primary dwelling may be 30 feet in height if the rear setback is 20 feet or the side setback is five feet, otherwise, no new primary dwelling unit may exceed 16 feet in height, measured from grade to peak, or tallest point, of the structure.

b. On a lot that is smaller than 2,000 square feet, no new primary dwelling unit may exceed two stories or 22 feet in height, measured from grade to peak of the structure. Any portion of a new primary dwelling that exceeds 16 feet in height as measured from grade to peak or tallest point, must be stepped back by an additional seven feet; no balcony deck or other portion of the second story may project into the step-back.

c. No rooftop deck is permitted on any new or remodeled dwelling or structure on a lot with a two-unit project.

9. Demolition Cap. The two-unit project may not involve the demolition of more than 25% of the existing exterior walls of an existing dwelling unless the site has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

10. Lot Coverage. Structures shall not cover more than 50% of the total lot area. This lot coverage standard is only enforced to the extent that it does not prevent two primary dwelling units on the lot at 800 square feet each.

11. Open Space. A minimum of 30% of the required rear yard shall be open space. This open space standard is only enforced to the extent that it does not prevent two primary dwelling units on the lot at 800 square feet each.

12. Setbacks.

a. No setback is required for an existing legally established structure or for a new structure that is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing legally established structure.

b. Dwellings must be at least four feet from the interior side and rear property lines.

c. Dwellings must be at least 15 feet from a corner street side setback.

d. A front yard setback of at least 25 feet shall be maintained from the front of a new or existing dwelling unit to the required rear yard area of another dwelling unit.

e. Dwellings must be at least 25 feet from the front property lines. Exceptions are as follows:

i. Front yard setbacks of 20 feet are permitted for houses where garages or carports are set back 25 feet. Front yard setbacks of 20 feet are allowed for garages equipped with roll up doors or carports.

f. The front setback area must:

i. Provide adequate line of sight visibility from driveways, corners, and intersections;

ii. Be at least 50% landscaped with drought-tolerant plants, with vegetation and irrigation plans approved by a licensed landscape architect; and

iii. Allow for vehicular and fire-safety access to the front structure.

13. Parking. Each new primary dwelling unit must have at least one off-street parking space per unit unless one of the following applies:

a. The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either:

i. A corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours;

ii. The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods; or

iii. A site that contains:

(A) An existing rail or bus rapid transit station, or

(B) A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service.

b. The site is located within one block of a permanent car-share pick up or drop off vehicle location.

14. Accessibility. All dwellings and structures built or substantially remodeled on the lot must be ADA accessible. "Substantially remodeled" means that more than 10% of the existing floor area is the subject of a Building Permit (see § 17.100.130, Building Permit) or that the existing floor area, including non-livable space, increases by more than 10%. Pedestrians shall have a clear path of travel a minimum of four feet wide and ADA compliant from the principal building entrances to the street.

15. Architecture. See § 17.56.020, Single-Family and Duplex Design Standards,

16. Landscaping.

a. All required street front and street-facing side setbacks, except areas used for parking, exit and entry, shall be landscaped.

i. Required landscape areas shall be planted with a combination of ground covers, shrubs, vines, and trees. No more than 25% of the required landscaped area may be turf and shall not be used in areas less than 10 feet wide.

ii. Required landscape areas may include paved, gravel, or bark surfaces, provided they do not cover more than 30% of the required landscape area.

iii. Garden area and other areas dedicated to edible plants are considered landscaped areas and count toward required landscaping.

b. To the extent possible, existing mature trees on the site shall be preserved whenever it is possible and practical to do so. The project shall comply with the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance.

c. A landscape plan shall be provided with each submittal and shall at minimum include:

i. Property lines and public utility easements; structures, streetlights, transformers, trash enclosures, utilities.

ii. Grading, including finished planter elevations, grade differentials with adjacent properties, retaining walls, on-site drainage features.

iii. Proposed planting list including botanical and common names, quantities of each species, container sizes, spread and height of plant at maturity, rate of growth (fast, moderate, slow).

iv. Distance of trees to all structures. Large trees (40 feet to 90 feet in height at maturity) shall not be planted closer than 15-feet to any structure. Medium sized trees (30 feet to 40 feet in height at maturity) shall not be planted closer than 10 feet to any structure.

d. All landscaping must be drought-tolerant tolerant and shall be suitable for the local climate. All new landscaping shall comply with the City's Water Conservation Ordinance, California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, and the CalGreen Code.

e. Automated irrigation system shall be installed to provide coverage of all irrigated landscaped areas and shall have automatic rain shut-off valves.

f. Deciduous shade trees are permitted around the east, west, and south sides of residences to help reduce cooling loads during summer and allow solar gain during the winter months.

g. Landscaping and/or architectural treatments shall be provided to screen views of service elements that include storage areas, trash enclosures, mechanical equipment transformers, HVAC, and other similar elements. Screening shall either be landscaping a minimum of three feet high or architectural screens designed to match building features.

h. Pedestrian walkways and paths of travel shall not be combined with, or be part of driveways unless textures, patterns, and colors are provided to designate separate pedestrian paths.

i. There shall be a clear transition between the City sidewalk or public property, and the development property. This is to be achieved through changes in pavement textures, landscaping, and front fencing.

i. Fencing in the required front setback, or five feet from the corner side yard setback, shall not exceed three feet six inches, in compliance with § 17.64.030, Fences, Walls, and Hedges. Chain-link fencing is prohibited.

j. When next to a side or rear property line of an adjacent property, a solid six-foot-high wood or masonry fence shall be provided on the property line as a buffer.

k. Landscaping that is required to help achieve screening of views into an adjacent property shall be planted along the rear or side property line to achieve a 75% summer opacity and 60% winter opacity within three years of planting. At minimum, four medium to large size shrubs at maturity shall be planted per 50 linear feet of buffer. Shrubs shall be a minimum five gallon in size.

l. All landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

17. Nonconforming Conditions. A two-unit project may only be approved if all nonconforming zoning conditions are corrected, consistent with § 17.80.040, Nonconforming Uses.

18. Utilities. Each primary dwelling unit on the lot must have its own direct utility connection to the utility service provider.

19. Building and Safety. All structures built on the lot must comply with all local Building Code requirements.

20. Separate Conveyance.

a. Primary dwelling units on the lot may not be owned or conveyed separately from each other.

b. Condominium airspace divisions and common interest developments are not permitted within the lot.

c. All fee interest in the lot and all the dwellings must be held equally and undivided by all individual property owners.

21. Regulation of Uses.

a. Residential Only. No nonresidential use is permitted on the lot.

b. No Short-Term Rentals. No dwelling unit on the lot may be rented for a period of less than 30 days.

22. Owner Occupancy. Unless the lot was formed by an urban lot split, the individual property owners of a lot with a two-unit project must occupy one of the dwellings on the lot as the owners' principal residence and legal domicile.

23. Notice of Construction.

a. At least 30 business days before starting any construction of a two-unit project, the property owner must give written notice to all the owners of record of each of the adjacent residential parcels, which notice must include the following information:

i. Notice that construction has been authorized;

ii. The anticipated start and end dates for construction;

iii. The hours of construction;

iv. Contact information for the project manager (for construction-related complaints); and

v. Contact information for the Building and Safety Department.

b. This notice requirement does not confer a right on the noticed persons or on anyone else to comment on the project before permits are issued. Approval is ministerial. Under State law, the City has no discretion in approving or denying a particular project under this section. This notice requirement is purely to promote neighborhood awareness and expectation.

24. Deed Restriction. The owner must record a deed restriction, acceptable to the City, that does each of the following:

a. Expressly prohibits any rental of any dwelling on the property for a period of less than 30 days.

b. Expressly prohibits any nonresidential use of the lot.

c. Expressly requires the individual property owners to state that they intend to live in one of the dwelling units on the lot as the owners' primary residence and legal domicile for at least three years from the date of approval by the City.

25. Specific Adverse Impacts.

a. Notwithstanding anything else in this section, the City may deny an application for a two-unit project if the building official makes a written finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the project would have a "specific, adverse impact" on either public health and safety or on the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact.

b. "Specific adverse impact" has the same meaning as in Government Code § 65589.5(d)(2): "a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete" and does not include: (i) inconsistency with this Zoning Code or General Plan land use designation; or (ii) the eligibility to claim a welfare exemption under Revenue and Taxation Code § 214(g).

c. The Building Official may consult with and be assisted by planning staff and others as necessary in making a finding of specific, adverse impact.

(Ord. 1722, 6/18/2024; Ord. 1733, 2/4/2025; Ord. 1744, 10/7/2025; Ord. 1743, 10/7/2025)