The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe site regulations that apply, except where specifically stated, to development in all zones. These standards shall be used in conjunction with the standards for each zone established in Division II, Zone Regulations. In any case of conflict, the standards specific to the zone shall control.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A. 
Applicability.
1. 
Detached Structures. The provisions of this section apply to roofed structures, including, but not limited to, garages, carports, sheds, workshops, gazebos, and covered patios which are detached from and accessory to the main building on the site. These provisions also apply to open, unroofed structures such as play equipment, decks and trellises, that are over 18 inches in height and are detached from and accessory to the main building on the site.
2. 
Attached Structures. The provisions of this section do not apply to accessory buildings or structures attached to the main building, which shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building. Structures with a common wall or roof with the main building shall be considered part of the main building. Allowed building projections into yards and required building separations are stated in Section 17.22.050, Encroachment into Required Setbacks.
B. 
Relation to Existing Structures. A detached accessory building or structure may only be constructed on a lot on which there is a permitted main building to which the accessory building or structure is related.
C. 
Development Standards. Accessory structures shall meet the development standards of the zone in which it is located except as follows:
1. 
Interior Side and Rear Setbacks. Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any rear lot line and five feet from any interior side lot line except as follows.
a. 
Accessory structures that do not contain conditioned space, do not exceed 12 feet in height, are 120 square feet or less, and are located a minimum of five feet behind the street facing façade of the primary structure on site may be located up to three feet from an interior side or rear property line.
2. 
Additional Location Limitation, R-1, R-2, and R-2.5 Zones. In the R-1, R-2, and R-2.5 Zones, accessory structures shall be located in the rear half of the lot.
D. 
Plumbing. Accessory buildings and structures may have plumbing for a washer, dryer, toilet, shower, and/or utility sink.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A. 
Generally. Where a lot is divided by a zone boundary, the regulations applicable to each zone will be applied to the area within the zone, and no use, other than parking serving a principal use on the site, can be located in a zone in which it is not a permitted or conditionally permitted use.
B. 
Exceptions. If more than 60% of a lot (as measured by lot area) is located in one zone, modifications to the provisions of this section may be granted through approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Any lot or parcel of land that was legally created through a recorded deed may be used as a building site even when consisting of an area, width, or depth less than that required by zone regulations.
A. 
Development Standards. Substandard lots shall be subject to the same development standards as a standard lot.
B. 
Reductions Prohibited. No substandard lot shall be further reduced in area, width, or depth, unless such reduction is required as part of a public improvement.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Building projections may encroach into required setbacks according to the standards of Table 17.22.050, Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks, subject to all applicable requirements of the building code. The "Limitations" column states any dimensional, area, or other limitations that apply to such projections.
TABLE 17.22.050: ALLOWED ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS
Projection
Front or Street Side Yard
Interior Side Yard
Rear Yard
Limitations
All projections
No projection may extend closer than 3 feet to an interior lot line or into a public utility easement. Where any allowance of this title conflicts with applicable building codes, the more restrictive shall apply.
Cornices, canopies, eaves, and similar architectural features
Chimneys
Bay windows
3 feet
3 feet
3 feet
Fire escapes required by law or public agency regulation
4.5 feet
3 feet
4.5 feet
Uncovered stairs, ramps, stoops, landings, decks, porches, balconies, and platforms
All elements 3 feet or less above ground elevation
6 feet
3 feet
6 feet
All elements more than 3 feet above ground elevation
4.5 feet 3 feet
4.5 feet
Covered porches and patios
May not encroach
May not encroach
10 feet
Must be unenclosed on 3 sides except for required vertical supports, insect screening, and kickboards not exceeding 1 foot in height measured from ground level measured at the post. Patio projections shall be no closer than 10 feet to the rear property line.
Ramps and similar structures that provide access for persons with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with the provisions of Chapter 17.42, Reasonable Accommodation.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3; Ord. 24-1, 1/17/2024)
Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures shall comply with the standards of this section.
A. 
Maximum Height. Fences, walls, dense hedges, and similar structures are limited to a maximum height as follows:
1. 
Residential Zones.
a. 
Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
b. 
Within Required Street Side Setbacks.
i. 
Within 10 Feet of the Property Line. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
ii. 
Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
iii. 
Other Areas of the Required Street Side Setback. Seven feet.
c. 
Within Required Interior Side Setbacks. Seven feet.
d. 
Within Required Rear Setbacks. Seven feet.
2. 
Non-Residential Zones.
a. 
Within 10 Feet of Any Street-Facing Property Line, or Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet. An additional foot of fencing is allowed provided that all fencing above three feet in height is at least 50% open.
i. 
Exceptions. Pursuant to Section 15.11.130 of the Municipal Code, electric fences must be at least eight feet in height. This height exception only applies to zones where electric fences are permitted either conditionally or by-right under Section 15.11.130.
b. 
All Other Required Setback Areas. Seven feet.
3. 
Decorative Features. One entry gateway, trellis, or other entry structure is permitted in the required front or street-facing setback of each lot, provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed 10 feet. Such decorative feature shall not have any solid obstruction that exceeds two feet in diameter between the height of three and 10 feet.
B. 
Intersection Visibility. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, fences, walls, and related structures shall comply with Section 17.22.160, Visibility at Intersections.
C. 
Materials.
1. 
Prohibition on Potentially Hazardous Fencing Materials. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, ultra-barrier, electrified, and other hazardous fencing is not permitted unless such fencing is required by any law or regulation of the City, the State of California, Federal Government, or other public agency. Public safety and critical infrastructure facilities are exempt from this standard.
a. 
Exceptions.
i. 
Barbed wire/razor wire fencing is prohibited unless used in the A-1, RRA, and RE Zones and used for security purposes in the M-1, M-2, and M-3 Zones. Public safety facilities, such as police stations and fire stations, are exempt.
ii. 
Electrified fencing is prohibited unless used in the ML, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Zones or used in the A-1, RRA, and RE Zones for animal control. A Conditional Use Permit is required for use in the BP Zone and for ML Zoned property located east of Interstate 80.
iii. 
Temporary portable electric fencing utilized for the containment of grazing animals shall be permitted subject to the conditions listed in Chapter 15.11, Electric and Barbed Wire Fences, of the municipal code.
2. 
Limitation on Chain-Link Fencing—Non-Residential Zones. In non-residential zones, chain-link fencing shall not be visible from adjacent at-grade public streets, a State highway, or adjacent Residential Zones.
3. 
Limitation on Concrete Block. Plain, concrete block is not permitted as a fencing material. Concrete block must be finished with stucco (or decorative split-faced block) and capped with a decorative cap.
D. 
Location. Fencing shall not be located within any public utility easement without written approval from the City Engineer and all affected utility companies.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3; Ord. 24-1, 1/17/2024)
A. 
Height. The structures listed in Table 17.22.070, Allowed Projections Above Height Limits, may exceed the maximum permitted building height for the zone in which they are located, subject to the limitations stated and further provided that no portion of a structure more than the building height limit may contain habitable areas or advertising. Additional height above this limit may be approved with a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.38, Use Permits.
B. 
FAR. Increases above the maximum permitted FAR shall only be considered for hotels and hospitals, and only with approval of a use permit, unless otherwise specified for the property in an adopted specific plan. This can be considered when the applicant can demonstrate that the proposed development will: (1) generate low peak-hour traffic; and (2) not create a dominating visual prominence. In each case where an increase in the maximum permitted FAR has been allowed, all other development standards for the site must be met.
TABLE 17.22.070: ALLOWED PROJECTIONS ABOVE HEIGHT LIMITS
Structures Allowed Above the Height Limit
Maximum Vertical Projection Above the Height Limit
Maximum Coverage and Locational Limitation
Skylights
1 foot
None
Chimneys
8 feet
None
Decorative features including spires, cupolas, bell towers, domes, obelisks, and monuments
Rooftop open space features including sun decks, sunshade and windscreens, trellises, and landscaping
10 feet
Limited to a total of 20% of roof area, inclusive of all structures.
Must be set back from the exterior wall one foot for every foot of projection above the height limit.
Elevator and stair towers (for multi-unit residential and non-residential buildings only)
16 feet
Limited to a total of 10% of roof area.
Must be set back from the exterior wall one foot for every foot of projection above the height limit.
Mechanical equipment penthouses
10 feet
Limited to 60% of roof area.
Must be set back from the exterior wall one foot for every foot of projection above the height limit.
Mechanical equipment
5 feet
Must be set back from the exterior wall one foot for every foot of projection above the height limit and screened from view from adjacent at-grade public streets.
Fire escapes, catwalks, and open railings required by law
No restriction
None
Telecommunication facilities, antennas, microwave equipment, and radio towers
Subject to the provisions of §17.30.240, Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A. 
Applicability. The standards of this section apply to all new development and to exterior alterations and additions that involve replacement light fixtures or systems, except as provided below.
1. 
Exceptions. The following outdoor lighting shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.
a. 
Public and private street lighting.
b. 
Athletic Field Lights. Athletic field lights used within a school campus or public or private park.
c. 
Safety and Security Lighting. Safety and security lighting for public facilities.
d. 
Construction and Emergency Lighting. All construction or emergency lighting fixtures provided they are temporary and are discontinued immediately upon completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency.
e. 
Seasonal Lighting. Seasonal lighting displays related to cultural or religious celebrations.
B. 
Prohibitions. The following types of outdoor lighting are prohibited.
1. 
Searchlights. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes.
2. 
Mercury Vapor. Mercury vapor lights.
3. 
Other Light Types. Laser lights or any other lighting that flashes, blinks, scrolls, alternates, or moves (excluding bi-level lighting).
C. 
General Requirements. Outdoor lighting shall be designed to be an integral part of the built environment, reflecting a balance for the lighting needs with the contextual ambient light level and surrounding nighttime characteristics of the community while still employing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. Lighting for commercial installations adjacent to or near residential uses shall be compatible with and not directly illuminate nearby residential uses.
1. 
Maximum Height.
a. 
Within 100 feet of a Residential Zone. 16 feet.
b. 
Other Locations. 25 feet.
c. 
Additional Height. The Planning Commission may allow additional height for activities, uses, or development with unique lighting needs; accentuating historic architectural features of a building; accentuating signage and/or landscape features; or for security purposes.
FIGURE 17.22.080.C: MAXIMUM HEIGHT, OUTDOOR LIGHTING
2. 
Fixture Types. All luminaries shall meet the most recently adopted criteria of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) for "cut off" or "full cut off" luminaries.
3. 
Design of Fixtures. Fixtures shall be appropriate to the style and scale of the architecture. Fixtures on building shall be attached only to walls or eaves, and the top of the fixture shall not exceed the height of the parapet, roof, or eave of the roof.
4. 
Timing Controls. All outdoor lighting in non-residential development shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system and turned off during daylight hours and during hours when the building or, in the case of shopping centers, all buildings, are not in use and the lighting is not required for security.
5. 
Light Trespass. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties. The light level at property lines shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles.
D. 
Supplemental Requirements.
1. 
Multi-Unit Residential Buildings.
a. 
Lighting in parking, garage, and carport areas shall be maintained with a minimum of one foot-candle of illumination at the ground level during the hours of darkness.
b. 
Aisles, passageways, and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least one-quarter foot-candle at the ground level during the hours of darkness.
2. 
Non-Residential Buildings. All exterior doors, during the hours of darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of one-half foot-candle of light.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Open space required by this Code shall be provided in accordance with the following.
A. 
Configuration.
1. 
Private open space typically consists of balconies, decks, patios, fenced yards, and other similar areas outside the residential unit.
2. 
Common open space typically consists of landscaped areas, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, turf, or other such improvements as are appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of the development; these can be located at the ground level, on parking podiums, or on rooftops, provided they are adequately landscaped.
B. 
Minimum Dimensions.
1. 
Private Open Space. Private open space located on the ground level (e.g., yards, decks, patios) shall have no dimension less than eight feet. Private open space located above ground level (e.g., balconies) shall have no dimension less than six feet.
2. 
Common Open Space. Minimum length and width dimension of 15 feet.
C. 
Usability. A surface shall be provided that allows convenient use for outdoor living and/or recreation. Such surface may be any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing. Slope shall not exceed 10%.
D. 
Accessibility.
1. 
Private Open Space. The space shall be accessible to only one living unit by a doorway to a habitable room or hallway.
2. 
Common Open Space. The space shall be accessible to the living units on the lot. It shall be served by any stairway or other accessway qualifying as an egress facility from a habitable room.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment, and inoperable vehicles or parts outside of a building for more than 72 hours shall conform to the standards of Table 17.22.100, Outdoor Storage Regulations.
TABLE 17.22.100: OUTDOOR STORAGE REGULATIONS
Zone
Permissibility of Outdoor Storage
AG, RE, and RRA
 
 
 
Permitted as an accessory use where:
• Occupies less than 200 square feet or 5% of the lot area, whichever is greater. The Director may allow additional area on properties dedicated to agricultural production for agriculture related outdoor storage;
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulation areas, and landscaped areas; and
• Screened consistent with the requirements of §17.22.130, Screening.
R-1, R-2, R-2.5, and R-3
 
 
 
Permitted as an accessory use where:
• Occupies no more than 200 square feet;
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulations areas, and required landscaped areas; and
• Screened consistent with the requirements of §17.22.130, Screening.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Zones, BP, RP, and POS
Not permitted (all storage must be located within an enclosed building).
M-L, M-1, M-2, M-3, and PQP
 
 
Permitted as an accessory use where:
• Located outside of all required setbacks, parking and circulation areas, and landscaped areas; and
• Screened consistent with the requirements of §17.22.130, Screening.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
The parking and storage of commercial and recreational vehicles on private property is subject to the following standards.
A. 
Commercial Vehicles and Equipment. Commercial vehicles, including any self-propelled vehicle over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle rating and/or having more than two axles and possessing a commercial license plate, shall not be parked or stored in any Residential Zone or any street adjoining a Residential Zone except as follows.
1. 
RE or RRA Zones. Commercial vehicles may be parked or stored in the RE or RRA Zones if kept fully within a garage or barn.
B. 
Trailers and Equipment. Trailers or equipment used for commercial purposes shall be stored within an enclosed building.
C. 
Recreational Vehicles.
1. 
Location. Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before August 23, 1984, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther. Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after August 23, 1984, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.
2. 
Paving and Surfacing.
a. 
Total Area of Surfacing. No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surfaces shall be used for the parking or storage of recreational vehicles in any Residential Zone.
b. 
Surfacing for Parking in Front Yards. Recreational vehicles located within front yards shall be parked on a paved surface in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.27.090.G, Paving and Surfacing.
c. 
Surfacing for Parking in Side or Rear Yard. Recreational vehicles located within side or rear yards shall be parked on a paved or improved surface, which may include pavement or turf-stones. All surfaces shall be kept clear of weeds, debris, mud, and vehicle fluids that contaminate soil or groundwater.
3. 
Secondary Driveway. A secondary driveway for recreational vehicles may be allowed on corner lots outside of the vision triangle of the intersection, with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department. Paving strips may be used on the driveway.
4. 
Registration. The recreational vehicle shall have a current and valid registration displayed.
5. 
Dwelling Use Prohibited. No recreational vehicle shall be used for dwelling purposes on any site except as approved.
6. 
Fluid Collection Systems. Drip pans or other fluid collection systems shall be used on any recreational vehicle that shows evidence of leaky fluids.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A. 
General Requirements.
1. 
In accordance with the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911), any project for which an application for a Building Permit is submitted after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title, shall include adequate, accessible areas for collecting and loading refuse and recyclable materials. These regulations apply to refuse and recycling areas not accessible to the public, and which are used exclusively by the tenants/owners of the development site.
2. 
In accordance with the California Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code Sections 40050 through 40063) and the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code Chapter 8.08, areas for recycling shall be adequate in capacity, number and distribution to serve the development where the project occurs. These areas shall be located within, or as close as possible to, planned or existing exterior collection areas/enclosures.
B. 
Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all development except as follows:
1. 
Any project for which a Building Permit is not required from the City Building Department;
2. 
All commercial and multi-unit activity that requires only an over the counter permit;
3. 
All permits not related to the interior improvement of the building excluding new structures; and
4. 
Single-unit dwellings and other uses which participate in the City's curbside recycling program.
C. 
Size and Location. Refuse, including organic waste and fats, oils, and grease, and recycling collection areas shall be sized and located as provided below. Additional storage area and alternative designs may be required based on the types and quantities of materials to be generated by the proposed land use and the mode of collection. Additional design requirements may be applied for the purposes of preventing stormwater pollution discharges.
1. 
Size and Number. Refuse and recycling collection areas shall be adequate in capacity, number, and distribution to accommodate all trash, garbage, recyclables, green waste, organic waste, and any other waste until such items are picked up by the City or its contracted collector.
2. 
Location.
a. 
Refuse and recycling collection areas shall be located outside required yard and setback, parking or landscaped areas, or any other area required by the Municipal Code to be constructed or maintained unencumbered according to fire codes and other applicable building and public safety laws.
b. 
Enclosures shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any structure, 25 feet from any public street, 15 feet from the edge of pavement of a private street and, in commercial areas, 25 feet from any residential zoned property line.
c. 
Collection areas shall be no more than 250 feet from each living unit within a residential development.
D. 
Storm Drain Inlets. Storm drain inlets shall not be placed in the driving path of the collection vehicle. Drains installed in the exterior collection area, or beneath containers, must be connected to a grease removal device prior to discharging to sanitary sewer and the collection area shall be protected from the rain by a roof over the collection area. Storm drain inlets shall not be installed inside of the enclosure, or within the drainage area of the exterior collection areas.
E. 
Security and Function Design Measures.
1. 
Enclosure Required. Exterior collection areas must be within an enclosure that meets the following standards.
a. 
Minimum Height. Five feet.
b. 
Design. The enclosure shall be designed to architecturally integrate with the adjacent building structure(s).
c. 
Access. A pedestrian access and separate access for primary collection shall be provided.
d. 
Enclosure Materials. Exterior collection areas must be within an enclosure constructed of solid concrete or masonry wall.
i. 
Concrete curbs, bollard, or wheel stops shall be installed or constructed inside the enclosure to prevent bins from damaging the enclosure.
2. 
Enclosure Gates. The primary collection access point must be screened with a gate a minimum of five feet in height, made of steel or approved equivalent and detached from masonry, which is locked continuously except on collection days.
a. 
Enclosure gates must have a four-inch clearance off the finished pad or apron and surrounding curbs.
b. 
Gates in the opened position shall not infringe on the traffic aisles and open to at least 135 degrees when secured open.
c. 
Hardware should be of enough strength to accommodate repetitive swinging.
d. 
Gated opening for ingress/egress of bins must be a minimum of 16 feet wide with no posts in the middle, place gate posts outside this span to avoid reducing the span.
e. 
Gates must always remain closed except when being services by waste hauler.
f. 
Gate doors shall be provided a means to secure the doors both opened and closed, e.g., cane bolt with sleeve and slide latch between doors and sleeve in pavement. The bolts should be a minimum one-half inch in diameter and the sleeves for both should be a minimum of one inch or double the size of the bolt to allow flexibility.
3. 
Protection from Bins and Vehicles. To prevent damage to the enclosure from bins or vehicles, the enclosure shall have bollards, painted to match adjacent wall (façade) color inside the enclosure, or interior concrete curbing, a minimum of six-inch-high and six-inch-deep, or wheel stops set a minimum of six inches from each wall.
4. 
Covers. The refuse and recyclable materials in exterior collection areas shall be protected from the rain by a roof over the collection area or by use of covered receptacles/containers within the collection area. Lids must always remain closed except when loading or unloading.
F. 
Screening. An exterior collection area shall be fully screened from public view by an eight-foot-wide planter around the perimeter of the collection area walls/fence, except for the access point(s). Landscaping within this planter shall be consistent with the West Sacramento Landscape Development Guidelines.
1. 
Existing development proposing less than 50% increase in the gross floor area shall not be required to provide this landscaping.
2. 
The Zoning Administrator may waive the requirement, or reduce the required size, or require a landscaped area of equivalent square footage be installed in a different location on the property or require that existing landscape area(s) be brought up to current standards, including compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (Chapter 13.04, Article XII).
G. 
Access Requirements. The storage area for refuse and recyclable materials must be accessible to pedestrians (both residents and/or employees) of the development site and to refuse and recycling haulers. Vehicle access requirements are as follows:
1. 
Driveways or travel aisles leading to exterior collection areas or enclosures shall be a minimum of 16 feet in width and paved in accordance with this title's paving requirements.
2. 
Where driveways do not extend from street to street, a turnaround area for collection vehicles shall be provided. Minimum turning radius for collection vehicles at 26/46.
3. 
Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed paved access for collection vehicles and provide a minimum of 15 feet vertical clearance. In loading areas, minimum overhead vertical clearance shall be 25 feet for loading operations.
4. 
A concrete apron or pad, having a minimum size of 10 feet wide by 20 feet long, shall be constructed in front of each exterior collection area or enclosure or at the point of pick-up by the collection vehicle. The purpose of this pad is to prevent damage to the surrounding asphalt paving. The pad shall have a level surface (no slope) and shall be paved with concrete.
a. 
The Zoning Administrator may waive the requirement for, and/or size of, the concrete apron or pad provided the property owner can demonstrate that the existing asphalt located at the access and servicing areas of the refuse and recycling enclosure has withstood on-going, regular use without appreciable degradation. The property owner may also be required to enter into a private road agreement with the City as a condition to providing service.
H. 
Signage.
1. 
Signs shall be posted on each container for recyclable material, identifying which material shall be disposed of in that container.
2. 
One sign identifying each outdoor refuse and recycling area is required. Each sign shall not exceed four square feet and shall be posted on the exterior of the area adjacent to the access point. The sign shall also notify the public that unauthorized collection and/or scavenging is prohibited.
I. 
Exceptions. The Zoning Administrator shall have the authority to approve exceptions, or consider modified design standards, to the requirements of this section, for new development projects and projects involving the expansion or retrofit of an existing development. The property owner/applicant must first prove that he/she cannot meet the requirements for the refuse and recycling collections areas as set forth in this section and any other applicable section.
1. 
Reasons for Exceptions. Exceptions may be approved for reasons, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. 
The requirement to provide adequate space for refuse and recyclable materials storage and collection would necessitate the conversion or removal of required parking spaces or required landscaping, or would conflict with some other essential site improvement required by the City;
b. 
The nature of the proposed development justifies the provision of less recyclable materials storage and collection space than mandated by this chapter; or
c. 
Construction of the full enclosure with the landscaping buffer would reduce the vehicular access aisle to less than acceptable width. Cost alone is not a valid reason for granting an exception.
2. 
Required Findings. Exceptions from any provision of this section may be approved if the following findings can be made:
a. 
That the exception from these requirements will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare nor result in a nuisance; and
b. 
That the project will provide adequate capacity, number and distribution of collection areas to serve the new or existing development.
J. 
Maintenance. Maintenance of each enclosure area and any bins and containers shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner shall be responsible for keeping the area clean and free of litter, rodents and insects. Enclosures that are damaged to the point of non-use will result in a service interruption if the hauler cannot access the containers and shall be repaired within 90 days.
K. 
Regular Collection. The property owner is responsible for arranging the regular collection or pick-up of refuse and recyclable and/or organic materials stored in the container area. Materials shall not be allowed to accumulate such that a visual or public health or safety nuisance is created.
L. 
Unauthorized Collection Prohibited. Unless otherwise provided by contract, recyclable materials which have been segregated from other waste materials and placed at the designated collection and storage location, shall not be removed by anyone other than the authorized recycling agent/hauler. Violation of this provision shall be punishable as a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
A. 
Screening of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment. All exterior mechanical and electrical equipment shall be screened or incorporated into the design of buildings so as not to be visible from adjacent at-grade public rights-of-way and/or adjacent Residential Zones. Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, all roof-mounted equipment, air conditioners, heaters, utility meters, cable equipment, telephone entry boxes, backflow devices, irrigation control valves, electrical transformers, pull boxes, and all ducting for air conditioning, heating, and blower systems. Screening materials shall be consistent with the exterior colors and materials of the building. Exceptions may be granted by the Zoning Administrator where screening is infeasible due to health and safety, structural limitations, or utility requirements.
B. 
Outdoor Storage Areas. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view from any adjacent public street or freeway; existing or planned residential area; or publicly accessible open space area with a solid masonry wall a minimum of six feet in height.
1. 
Screening walls shall be high enough to sufficiently screen stored material. Fences and walls shall not exceed the maximum allowable fence heights unless allowed pursuant to approval of a modification.
FIGURE 17.22.130.B: SCREENING OF OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
C. 
Other Outdoor Activity Areas. Where the Zoning Administrator finds that an outdoor use without screening would have a detrimental effect, the outdoor use shall be screened from view from any public street or freeway; existing or planned residential area; or publicly accessible open space area.
D. 
Maintenance. Screening walls shall be maintained in good repair, including painting, if required, and shall be kept free of litter and advertising. Graffiti shall be removed within two days of notice of its placement. Where hedges are used as screening, trimming or pruning shall be employed as necessary to maintain the required and the maximum allowed height.
E. 
Types of screening material should be consistent with the style of the building. Plastic tarps are not permitted as screening material.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3; Ord. 24-1, 1/17/2024)
Swimming pools, spas, and any body of water having a depth of more than 18 inches and related equipment shall comply with the following standards:
A. 
Water-Containing Portions of Swimming Pools and Spas. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located as follows:
1. 
Front Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall meet the minimum front setback and shall not be constructed over public service easements.
2. 
Street Side Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the street side property line. Where the lot is enclosed by a masonry subdivision perimeter wall, the street side setback is five feet.
3. 
Rear and Interior Side Setbacks. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the interior side and rear property line.
4. 
Dwelling Unit Setback. The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the exterior wall of any dwelling unit.
B. 
Filter, Heating, and Maintenance Systems. All filter, heating, and maintenance systems and equipment shall not be located within any required setback adjacent to a public street, or within three feet of an interior side or rear property line, or within 10 feet of the living area of any dwelling unit on an adjacent parcel unless located completely within a soundproof enclosure.
(Ord. 22-21 § 2; Ord. 19-1 § 3)
All electrical, telephone, cable television, and similar distribution lines providing direct service to new development shall be installed underground within the site. This requirement may be waived by the Zoning Administrator upon determining that underground installation is infeasible.
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)
Vegetation and structures located on a property at any corner from intersecting streets may not exceed a height of three feet within the vision triangle formed by drawing imaginary lines between points 30 feet from where the curb lines of the street intersection quadrant meet. Any vegetation or structures obstructing the view of the intersection may be removed pursuant to Section 10.20.050 of Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Municipal Code, as may be amended over time.
FIGURE 17.22.160: VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
(Ord. 19-1 § 3)