CHAPTER 17.10
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
   17.10.010   Intent and Purpose
   17.10.020   Maintenance of Properties
   17.10.030   Nuisances
   17.10.040   Identification of Front Lot Lines
   17.10.050   Determination of Front Yards and Required Setbacks
   17.10.060   Required Lot Standards Reduced by Public Use
   17.10.070   Maximum Projections into Yards
   17.10.080   Clear Areas
   17.10.090   Right-of-Way Dedication
   17.10.100   Measurement of Building Height
   17.10.120   Fences, Walls, and Hedges
   17.10.130   General Design Compatibility and Enhancement
   17.10.140   Shielding of Roof Appurtenances
   17.10.150    Land Use Intensity and Floor-Area Ratio
17.10.010 Intent and Purpose
   The development standards contained in this Chapter are general in nature and apply to all zoning districts, unless otherwise indicated. These standards are provided as minimum or maximum standards and may be modified by more stringent standards in particular districts and/or due to specific situations. The primary intent of this Chapter is to provide generally acceptable standards of development for Adelanto.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.020 Maintenance of Properties
   All properties within the City shall be kept and maintained in a clean, neat, orderly, operable, and usable condition. This requirement applies to buildings, paving, fences, walls, landscaping, water, earth, and any other structures or natural features.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.030 Nuisances
   Neither the provisions of this Zoning Code nor the granting of any permit provided for in this Zoning Code shall authorize or legalize the creation or maintenance of any public or private nuisance.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.040 Identification of Front Lot Lines
   Occasionally, a lot is adjacent to more than one street. In such cases, the following requirements shall be observed in identifying the front lot line.
   (a)   When a lot exists between two developed lots which both abut the same street, the front lot line shall be on the same street as the existing developed lots on either side.
   (b)   When a lot is adjacent to vacant lots or developed lots which abut either street, the following criteria shall apply:
      (1)   Where one street is of a higher classification than the other, the lot line fronting the street with the lower classification shall be the front lot line.
      (2)   If the lot in question is a corner lot and both streets are of the same classification, the narrower of the two frontages shall be designated the front lot line.
      (3)   The Planning Director shall make the determination when the above criteria cannot be clearly applied to the particular situation as a result of topography or other factors.
   (c)   The front lot line for a corner lot or a reverse corner lot is the lot line which fronts the street with the lower classification. If both streets are of the same classification, the narrower of the two frontages shall be designated the front lot line, except in those cases where the subdivision or parcel map specifies another line as the front lot line.
   (d)   The front lot line for a cul-de-sac lot is that lot line which abuts the cul-de-sac street.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.050 Determination of Front Yards and Required Setbacks
   (a)   Through Lots
      Both frontages of a through lot shall have a minimum setback from both streets of twenty feet (20'), unless the provisions of this Zoning Code allow for reduced non-garage and rear setbacks for shallow lots.
   (b)   Key Lots
      The depth of the required front yard of a key lot shall not be less than the average depth of the street-abutting yards of the adjoining interior and reversed corner lots. The garage portion of the primary structure shall require a minimum front yard setback of not less than twenty feet (20').
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.060 Required Lot Standards Reduced by Public Use
   (a)   Area
      If a portion of a lot or parcel of land is acquired by any means including dedication, purchase, or condemnation, or for any public use including recreation, services, or utilities, that lot or parcel shall be considered conforming as long as the area is reduced to no less than ninety percent (90%) of the minimum required area for the zoning district in which the lot or parcel is located. The Planning Commission shall have the authority to reduce the ninety percent (90%) minimum required area pursuant to all the conditions and procedures relating to Minor Variances found in Chapter 17.140 of this Zoning Code.
   (b)   Width
      If a portion of a lot or parcel is acquired by any means, including dedication, purchase, or condemnation, or for any public use which may include recreation, services, or utilities, that lot or parcel shall be considered conforming as long as the width is not reduced by more than thirty percent (30%). In no case, however, shall a lot less than forty feet (40') in width be considered conforming.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.070 Maximum Projections into Yards
   All required yard areas shall be open and unobstructed from finished grade to the sky, except that projections into yard areas shall be permitted as indicated in Table 10-1. The architectural projections listed in the table must be attached to the principal building existing or planned on the lot.
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
17.10.080 Clear Areas
   (a)   In all zoning districts, a clear corner area for sight visibility purposes shall be provided at the intersection of all streets, alley ways and private driveways in accordance with the following:
      (1)   The following shall be prohibited within the clear sight triangle.
         A.   Monument signs.
         B.   Hedges or shrubbery.
      (2)   The following shall not be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow over 30 inches in height above the nearest street curb elevation within a clear sight triangle:
         A.   Fences and walls.
         B.   Signs.
         C.   Structures.
         D.   Mounds.
         E.   Other visual obstructions.
      (3)   The requirements for clear sight triangles shall not apply to:
         A.   Traffic safety devices.
         B.   Trees trimmed to eight feet above the adjoining curb.
         C.   Utility poles.
         D.   Other government/utility devices.
         E.   Freestanding signs where the lower edge of the sign is eight feet or more above the adjoining curb and the supporting structures are no more the 12" in diameter.
      (4)   Clear sight triangles are right angles that shall be measured as follows:
         A.   The 90 degree angle is formed by the intersection of either:
            1.   The intersection of the edges of two roadways as measured at the edge of their ultimate planned right-of-way; or
            2.   The intersection of the edge of a private driveway or alley and the edge of the ultimate planned right-of-way of an intersecting roadway.
         B.   The two 45-degree angles of a clear sight triangle shall each be located as follows (See Figure 10-1 and 10-2 ):
            1.   30 feet from roadway intersections.
            2.   10 feet from the intersections of alleys or driveways.
Figure 10-1
Figure 10-2
   (b)   No structure or projection shall be permitted within three (3) feet of any lot line except as provided for in Table 10-1 .
[Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
TABLE 10-1
MAXIMUM PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARD AREAS
Feature
Front and Street Side Yards
Rear
Interior Side Yards and Courts
Maximum Projection
Above Height Limit
Maximum Projection Into Yard Area (a)
Maximum Projection Into Rear Yard Area
Maximum Projection Into Side Yard Area (a)
Feature
Front and Street Side Yards
Rear
Interior Side Yards and Courts
Maximum Projection
Above Height Limit
Maximum Projection Into Yard Area (a)
Maximum Projection Into Rear Yard Area
Maximum Projection Into Side Yard Area (a)
Antenna/Satellite Dishes
Not permitted
Allowed - see Chapter 17.80
Not permitted
Awnings
4'0"
4'0"
2'0"
Not permitted
Balconies or Stairways and Stairway Landings
2'6"
2'6"
2'0"
Not permitted
Bay Windows (b)
4'0"
4'0"
2'0"
N/A
Chimneys
4'0"
4'0"
2'0"
Per minimum height above roof established by the UBC
Architectural Projections:
Cornices, Eaves, Porte Cochere, and Roof Overhangs
2'0"
4'0"
2'0"
Not permitted
Decks 30" Above Grade, Not To Exceed First Story or 7'6"
Not permitted
4'0" (c)
2'0"
N/A
Patios, Open (d)
Patios, Enclosed(d)
Not permitted in Front Yard;
4'0" projection permitted into Side Yard
Not permitted
15'0" and minimum 5' from rear lot line
Not allowed
Not permitted
Swimming Pools and Spas
(5,000+ gal.)
Not permitted in front yard (e)
No closer than 5'0" to any property line
Not permitted, except in Street Side Yard
N/A
Barbeque Structures
• Without Sink
• With Sink
Not permitted
Not permitted
No closer than 1'0" to any property line
No closer than 3'0" to any property line
No closer than 1'0" to any property line
No closer than 3'0" to any property line
N/A
N/A
Pool Equipment
(5,000+ gal.)
Not permitted in Front Yard; See note (e) for Street Side Yards
May project any distance into rear yard, provided the following distances are maintained:
• If adjacent to open space, non-residential zoning district, or street, must be at least 5 feet from any property line
• If adjacent to other residence(s), must be at least 10 feet from rear property line, 5 feet from side property line.
2'0"
N/A
HVAC, Mech. Equip., Window-Mounted Air Conditioners
Not permitted
3"0"
2'0"
Not permitted
Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Not permitted
No closer than 5'0" to any property line (f)
No closer than 5'0" to any property line (f)
40'0" in DL Zone.
Solar Energy Conversion Systems
Not permitted
No closer than 5'0" to any property line
No closer than 5'0" to any property line
Not permitted
 
Notes for Table 10-1:
(a)   On a corner lot, projections permitted in a front yard setback also apply to a street side yard.
(b)   Bay windows shall have no livable area, except a bench seat, and shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the length of the wall containing the window.
(c)   For decks in rear yards where the rear yard abuts public open space or permanent private open space that is maintained by the City, a homeowners’ association, or similar entity, the deck may project to within five (5) feet of the rear property line.
(d)   These projections apply to the patio structure itself, and not to any paving or other “flatwork” less than thirty (30) inches above grade that does not require a building permit.
(e)   Pool or spa and associated equipment may project into Street Side Yard, but must maintain five (5) foot separation from side property line.
(f)   In accordance with 17.80.060 (c).
   (c)   Nothing shall be placed or allowed to grow in the clear corner area in a manner which obstructs visibility or threatens vehicular or pedestrian safety, as determined by the City Engineer.
   (d)   Traffic control devices, traffic signs, utility poles, transformers, or pedestals or other traffic control devices or street furniture in excess of thirty (30) inches in height may be located within the clear corner area.
   (e)   Due to roadway geometrics and traffic characteristics, a greater visibility area may be required to minimize visual obstruction to motorist and pedestrians, as determined by the City Engineer.
[Ord. No. 502, Section 5, 4/27/11; Ord. No. 515, Exhibit E, 5/22/13; Ord. No. 528, Exhibit F, 9/10/14.]
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