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PREFACE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
Title 1 ADMINISTRATION
Title 2 TAXES
Title 3 BUSINESS LICENSES*
Title 4 BUSINESS REGULATION
Title 5 BICYCLES
Title 6 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 7 MORALS AND CONDUCT
Title 8 ANIMALS
Title 9 RADIO AND ELECTRONICS
Title 10 PUBLIC SERVICE AND UTILITIES
Title 11 PUBLIC PROPERTY
Title 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Title 13 PARKS AND BOULEVARDS
Title 14 TRAFFIC
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND HOUSING
Title 16 FIRE
Title 17 LAND DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES
Title 18 ZONING
Chapter 18.01 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 18.04 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.06 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.08 COMMERCIAL ZONES
Chapter 18.10 INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.14 PUBLIC AND SPECIAL-PURPOSE ZONES
Chapter 18.16 REGULATORY PERMITS
Chapter 18.18 SCENIC CORRIDOR (SC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.20 PLATINUM TRIANGLE MIXED USE (PTMU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.22 BROOKHURST COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (BCC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.24 SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD CORRIDOR (SABC) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.26 MOBILE HOME PARK (MHP) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.28 FLOODPLAIN (FP) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.30 DOWNTOWN MIXED USE (DMU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.32 MIXED USE (MU) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.34 RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY (RO) OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.36 TYPES OF USES
Chapter 18.38 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
18.38.010 PURPOSE.
18.38.015 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - JUNIOR.
18.38.020 ACCESSORY LIVING QUARTERS.
18.38.025 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING.
18.38.030 ANIMAL KEEPING.
18.38.040 ANTENNAS - PRIVATE TRANSMITTING.
18.38.050 ANTENNAS - RECEIVING.
18.38.060 ANTENNAS - TELECOMMUNICATIONS.
18.38.065 AUTOMOTIVE - SALES AGENCY OFFICE (RETAIL) AND AUTOMOTIVE - SALES AGENCY OFFICE (WHOLESALE).
18.38.070 AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS.
18.38.080 BED & BREAKFAST INNS.
18.38.085 RECREATION - BILLIARDS.
18.38.090 CARETAKER UNITS.
18.38.095 (Repealed by Ord. 6526, February 15, 2022)
18.38.100 CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.
18.38.105 CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE & STORAGE.
18.38.110 CONVENIENCE STORES.
18.38.115 COMMERCIAL CENTERS.
18.38.120 (Repealed by Ord. 6526, February 15, 2022)
18.38.123 Community Care Facilities - Unlicensed and Sober Living Homes.
18.38.125 EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND RECUPERATIVE CARE/MEDICAL RESPITE.
18.38.130 HOME OCCUPATIONS.
18.38.135 FESTIVAL PERMIT.
18.38.140 (Repealed by Ordinance No. 6506 § 30, February 9, 2021)
18.38.150 LAUNDROMATS.
18.38.155 MARKETS.
18.38.160 MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT - GROUND MOUNTED.
18.38.170 MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT - ROOF MOUNTED.
18.38.180 OIL PRODUCTION.
18.38.190 OUTDOOR DISPLAYS.
18.38.200 OUTDOOR STORAGE.
18.38.205 PLANT NURSERIES.
18.38.210 PORTABLE FOOD CARTS.
18.38.215 RESIDENTIAL USES OF MOTELS, COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE STRUCTURES.
18.38.220 RESTAURANTS - OUTDOOR SEATING AND DINING.
18.38.225 SPECIAL EVENTS - FLAGS AND BANNERS.
18.38.230 SPECIAL EVENTS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
18.38.235 SPECIAL EVENTS - CHRISTMAS TREE LOT AND PUMPKIN PATCHES.
18.38.240 SPECIAL EVENTS - CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES.
18.38.245 SPECIAL EVENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE.
18.38.250 TILE SALES.
18.38.255 TWO-UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLIT.
18.38.260 (Repealed by 6245 § 61, 6/5/12)
18.38.270 VETERINARY SERVICES AND ANIMAL BOARDING.
Chapter 18.40 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.42 PARKING AND LOADING
Chapter 18.44 SIGNS
Chapter 18.46 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Chapter 18.48 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 18.50 SENIOR CITIZENS' APARTMENT PROJECTS
Chapter 18.52 AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Chapter 18.54 SEX-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
Chapter 18.56 NONCONFORMITIES
Chapter 18.58 AFFORDABLE MULTIPLE-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS (Repealed by 6101 § 55, 4/22/08)
Chapter 18.60 PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.62 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS
Chapter 18.64 AREA DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Chapter 18.66 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 18.68 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Chapter 18.70 FINAL PLAN REVIEWS
Chapter 18.72 SPECIFIC PLANS
Chapter 18.74 VARIANCES
Chapter 18.76 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Chapter 18.80 FEES
Chapter 18.90 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.92 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 18.100 HIGHLANDS AT ANAHEIM HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-1 (SP 87-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.102 SYCAMORE CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-1 (SP 88-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.104 THE SUMMIT OF ANAHEIM HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-2 (SP 88-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.106 PACIFICENTER ANAHEIM SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 88-3 (SP 88-3) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Rescinded by 6358 § 7, 2/9/16)
Chapter 18.108 FESTIVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-1 (SP 90-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.110 EAST CENTER STREET DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-2 (SP 90-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.112 MOUNTAIN PARK SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-4 (SP 90-4) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.114 DISNEYLAND RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-1 (SP 92-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.116 ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2 (SP 92-2) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.118 HOTEL CIRCLE SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93-1 (SP 93-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.120 ANAHEIM CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 18.122 BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
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18.38.150   LAUNDROMATS.
   All laundromats shall comply with the provisions of this section.
   .010   No laundromat shall be permitted in any area of the City unless each of the following has been satisfied:
      .0101   A sewer study, including identifying appropriate measures to mitigate sewer deficiencies, has been prepared by a registered professional civil engineer in the State of California for consideration by the City Engineer; and
      .0102   The City Engineer has approved the sewer study and the proposed mitigation measures, which may include construction of new sewer facilities; and
      .0103   The approved mitigation measures have been constructed and a bond or other security has been posted with the City to guarantee said construction prior to the laundromat’s commencing operation.
   .020   The laundromat shall be operated with at least one (1) attendant on-site during all hours of operation.
   .030   Any rear doorways shall remain closed, preventing entry from outside the building after dark, but not preventing emergency exit.
   .040   The restroom facilities located within the laundromat shall remain locked at all times, and access provided to customers only by means of a key provided by the laundromat attendant.
   .050   Signs shall be posted in a conspicuous place, in both the parking lot area and inside the laundromat, notifying patrons that loitering, panhandling and/or the consumption of alcoholic beverages upon the premises is prohibited.
   .060   Window signs shall not be permitted.
   .070   The operator of the business shall be fully responsible for retaining all laundry carts inside the building.
   .080   No video, electronic or other amusement devices or games shall be permitted.
   .090   All vending machines shall be located inside the building and shall be limited to three (3) machines.
   .100   The property shall be permanently maintained in an orderly fashion by the provision of regular landscape maintenance, removal of trash and debris, and removal of graffiti within forty eight (48) hours from time of occurrence.
   .110   Any proposed roof-mounted equipment shall be completely screened from view. This screening information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
   .120   All public telephones on the premises shall be located inside the building.
   .130   Clear windows shall be provided at the entry and along the storefront to provide visibility into the unit. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 27; October 25, 2005.)
18.38.155   MARKETS.
   All markets shall comply with the provisions of this section.
   .010   All markets shall adhere to the following operating conditions.
      .0101   That any loading and unloading of products associated with the commercial center shall occur on-site only, and shall not take place in any required parking area or within the public right-of-way. A plan shall be submitted to the Traffic and Transportation Manager for review and approval of any proposed loading areas.
      .0102   That all trash generated from this commercial retail center shall be properly contained in trash bins located within approved trash enclosures. The number of bins shall be adequate and the trash pick-up shall be as frequent as necessary to ensure the sanitary handling and timely removal of refuse from the property. The Community Preservation Division of the Planning Department shall determine the need for additional bins or additional pick-up. All costs for increasing the number of bins or frequency of pick-up shall be paid by the business owner.
      .0103   No outdoor storage shall be permitted other than for overflow of operable shopping carts. Carts shall be stored within the designed cart storage areas adjacent to the main entrance.
      .0104   For properties with delivery areas adjacent to residential zones or residential land uses, delivery trucks shall turn off their engines during non-permitted hours of delivery. The authorized delivery hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
   .020   All new markets or new construction within an existing market shall incorporate the following requirements into the development of the center.
      .0201   That a plan sheet for solid waste storage, collection and a plan for recycling shall be submitted to the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division for review and approval. The trash storage areas shall be provided and maintained in accordance with approved plans on file with said Department. Said storage areas shall be designed, located and screened so as not to be readily identifiable from adjacent streets or highways. The walls of the storage areas shall be protected from graffiti opportunities by the use of plant materials such as minimum one-gallon size clinging vines planted on maximum three-foot centers or tall shrubbery. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits.
      .0202   That rooftop address numbers (minimum four (4) feet in height, two (2) feet in width and six (6) inches thick spaced twelve (12) to eighteen (18) inches) shall be provided. Said numbers shall be facing the street to which the structure is addressed. Numbers shall be painted or constructed in a contrasting color and shall not be visible from the streets or adjacent properties. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0203   That an on-site trash truck turn-around area shall be provided per City Standard and maintained to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, Streets and Sanitation Division. Said turn-around area shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0204   That the project shall provide for accessible truck deliveries on-site. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans submitted for building permits.
      .0205   Any proposed block walls at the shopping cart storage areas shall be enhanced with vines to minimize opportunities for graffiti.
      .0206   That prior to final building and zoning inspection, the applicant shall:
         .01   Demonstrate that all structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP have been constructed and installed in conformance with approved plans and specifications.
         .02   Demonstrate that the applicant is prepared to implement all non-structural BMPs described in the Project WQMP.
         .03   Demonstrate that an adequate number of copies of the approved Projects WQMP are available onsite.
         .04   Submit for review and approval by the City an Operation and Maintenance Plan for all structural BMPs.
      .0207   That the locations for future above-ground utility devices including, but not limited to, electrical transformers, water backflow devices, gas, communications and cable devices, etc., shall be shown on plans submitted for building permits. Plans shall also identify the specific screening treatments of each device (i.e. landscape screening, color of walls, materials, identifiers, access points, etc.).
      .0208   That building and parking lot lighting shall be decorative. Additionally, lighting fixtures shall be down-lighted and directed away from nearby residential properties to protect the residential integrity of the area. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits. Light fixtures shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Director.
      .0209   That the parking lot serving the premises shall be equipped and maintained with decorative lighting of a minimum 1-foot candle to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and conduct of all person on or about the parking lot. Said lighting shall be directed, positioned and shielded in such a manner so as not to unreasonably illuminate the window areas of nearby residence. (Ord. 6245 § 57; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 22; September 3, 2013.)
18.38.160   MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT – GROUND MOUNTED.
   .010   Ground-mounted mechanical or utility equipment and other such similar equipment shall be screened from view from all public rights-of-way, public property, and adjacent non-industrially zoned properties, as may be seen from a point six (6) feet above ground level on the adjacent non-industrially zoned property.
   .020   The screening shall be provided by architectural building features, fencing or landscaping, where appropriate and as approved by the Planning Department.
   .030   Electrical transformers, backflow prevention devices, and double check detector assemblies shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the property line, except in single-family zones, and shall be screened with live landscaping if located within a required structural setback area abutting any public or private street. The landscaping must fully screen the equipment within one year of planting and shall be fully maintained at all times.
   .040   Site, elevation and landscape plans showing the screening for all new utility devices visible from all public rights-of-way, public property, and adjacent non-industrially zoned properties, as may be seen from a point six (6) feet above ground level on the adjacent non-industrially zoned property, public right-of-way or public property, shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval. Additionally, plans for equipment over eighteen (18) inches in height shall be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager, for line-of-sight visibility at unsignalized street intersections or at the intersection of vehicular and pedestrian pathways. No building permit will be issued without conformance with this subsection.
   .050   Exception. Location and screening requirements for public utility equipment and electric vehicle chargers may be modified by the Planning Director and Public Utilities Director or his or her designee for life safety and/or access reasons, or as otherwise established by guidelines adopted by the City. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 29; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6473 § 25; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6526 § 16; February 15, 2022.)
18.38.170   MECHANICAL AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT – ROOF MOUNTED.
   .010   Roof-mounted mechanical or utility equipment (including but not limited to, compressors, condensers, conduits, pipes, vents, ducts, etc., as found in Title 15 (Buildings and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and in the Uniform Mechanical Code) shall not be visible in any direction (360 degrees) from any public right-of-way, public property or any adjacent property, as may be seen from a point six (6) feet above ground level on such adjacent property, public property, or sidewalk on the opposite side of the street.
   .020   Screening of equipment shall be an integral part of the building design, such that the screening method and materials are not recognizable as a screening device. The screening shall be provided by acceptable, permanent building materials, the same as or similar to those used in the construction of the underlying building, or by acceptable architectural features of the building itself. Wood lattice shall not be used as a screening device. Screening materials shall be the same color as the main building. Permanent, mature landscaping may be one component of the screening, but only if it provides a complete and sufficient year-round screen.
   .030   All equipment screening shall be retained and maintained in good condition.
   .040   Exceptions.
      .0401   Solar energy (i.e., photovoltaic) panels shall not be subject to the screening requirements described in Section 18.38.170. However, accessory power equipment associated with these systems shall be fully screened.
         .01    Residential Structures. Panels shall be installed parallel with the roof surface with no more than an eight (8) inch clearance between the bottom of said panel and the roof.
         .02   Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Structures. Panels shall be installed on the roof surface and screened from view. If visible from any public right-of-way, panels shall be parallel with the roof surface. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 6101 § 30; April 22, 2008: Ord. 6555 § 36; April 4, 2023.)
18.38.180   OIL PRODUCTION.
   Oil Production, as defined in Chapter 18.36 (Types of Uses), including abandonment of wells, is subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.12 (Oil Drilling and Production Regulations) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, and to the following additional provisions. If any regulations contained in this section are inconsistent with any regulations in Chapter 17.12, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
   .010   Maximum Drill Site Area. No drill site shall be larger than two and one-half (2.5) acres, or be of such size or shape that it cannot be contained within a three hundred thirty (330) by three hundred thirty (330) square foot rectangle.
   .020   Maximum Number of Wells. The number of wells that may be drilled shall not exceed one (1) well to each five (5) acres in the leased area.
   .030   Minimum Distance Between Drill Sites. The minimum distance between drill sites shall be one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet. For the purpose of this subsection, the drill site for an oil well existing on December 1, 1965, shall be deemed to be all of the area within one hundred (100) feet from the center of the oil well.
   .040   Minimum Distance Between Drill Sites and Dwellings or Other Structures. No oil well shall be drilled within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any dwelling, nor shall any dwelling be constructed within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any oil well.
   .050   Permitted Hours of Operation for Oil Wells Located Near Dwellings and Other Structures. Any site preparation, drilling or operation of any oil well shall be conducted only between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., if at the time of application for a permit to drill, any of the following conditions exist:
      .0501   Twenty-five (25) or more dwellings are located within one thousand three hundred twenty (1,320) feet of the proposed well; or
      .0502   Six (6) or more dwellings are located within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the proposed well; or
      .0503   Any legally established structure used for housing of mentally or physically ill or aged persons, having five (5) or more beds, is located within six hundred sixty (660) feet of the proposed well.
   .060   Site Development Standards.
      .0601   Roads and Excavations. Roads and other excavations shall be planned, constructed and maintained so as to provide stability of fill, minimize disfigurement of the landscape, maintain natural drainage, and minimize erosion.
      .0602   Cut and Fill Slopes. No slope or cut or fill shall have a gradient steeper than one (1) foot rise in one (1) foot horizontal measurement. If it is impractical to provide such gradient, due to the soil condition, the condition of the terrain, or the size or length of the cut and fill required, a steeper gradient may be approved in connection with the conditional use permit, if it is determined that compliance with the requirement is impractical and that the integrity of the neighborhood will be maintained.
      .0603   Enclosure of Drill Sites Required. Prior to commencing drilling operations, the drill site shall be enclosed by a minimum eight (8) foot high solid redwood fence or solid masonry wall, as measured from the highest adjacent grade, except on those sides where a natural or artificial barrier of equal or greater solidity and height exists. Solid redwood board gates shall be installed and equipped with keyed locks, and shall be kept locked at all times when the drill site is unattended. Any and all supporting members of the fence shall be on the interior side of said fence. Following installation, the fence or wall shall thereafter be properly maintained.
      .0604   Landscaping Requirements.
         .01   All excavated slopes, both cut and fill, shall be planted and maintained with grasses, plants and/or shrubs during drilling and production operations to an extent reasonably comparable with the general status of undisturbed surfaces in the vicinity.
         .02   Shrubs shall be planted and maintained along the exterior of the required fence or wall enclosing the drill site. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or prohibit additional site beautification by landscaping or other planting.
      .0605   Off-Street Parking Required. An off-street parking area containing not less than five (5) spaces shall be provided for each well being drilled, and shall be surfaced and maintained in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) of this title.
      .0606   Signs Permitted. No sign that is visible from outside the drill site shall be permitted or allowed to remain any place on the drill site, except for signs required by law, warning signs and/or “no trespassing” signs.
      .0607   Pipelines. All off-site pipelines serving the drill site shall be underground.
      .0608   Sanitary Facilities. Sanitary facilities shall be provided at the drill site and shall be in accordance with the standards of the Orange County Health Department.
   .070   Drilling Standards. The following standards shall apply if, at the time of application for a permit, as required by Chapter 17.12 (Oil Drilling and Production Regulations), any of the conditions described in subsection 18.38.180.050 (Permitted Hours of Operation for Oil Wells Located Near Dwellings and Other Structures) of this section exist.
      .0701   Soundproofing. Any derrick and all drilling machinery that produces noise shall be enclosed with soundproofing material, which shall be maintained in a clean and serviceable condition.
      .0702   Lights. All lights shall be directed or shielded so as to confine direct rays to the drill site.
      .0703   Delivery of Equipment. The delivery or removal of equipment or material from a drill site shall be limited to the hours between seven a.m. and seven p.m., except in case of emergency.
      .0704   Drill Pipe Storage. No drill pipe shall be racked and made up, except between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., except within the derrick.
      .0705   Power Sources. All power sources shall be electric motors or muffled internal combustion engines.
   .080   Production Operation Standards.
      .0801   Underground Installation of Well-Head Equipment Required. All well-head equipment shall be installed in cellars, and no portion of such equipment shall project above the surface of the surrounding ground.
      .0802   Motive Power Location and Soundproofing Requirements. Motive power for production operations shall be located on the drill site, and shall be completely enclosed in a building or buildings insulated with sound-deadening materials. Such buildings shall be of residential appearance, and no portion thereof shall exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.
      .0803   Maximum Storage Tank Capacity. The capacity of storage tanks at a drill site shall not exceed a total aggregate capacity of two thousand (2,000) barrels, excluding processing equipment.
      .0804   Well Servicing. No well servicing shall be performed, except between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., if at the time of well servicing or maintenance any of the conditions described in subsection 18.38.180.050 (Permitted Hours of Operation for Oil Wells Located Near Dwellings and Other Structures) of this section exist, except in case of emergency.
      .0805   Oil Removal. Oil produced at the drill site shall be removed therefrom by an underground pipeline or pipelines. Such pipeline or pipelines shall be constructed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the first well in the drill site is completed.
      .0806   Equipment Storage. No material, machinery or vehicle, which is not for immediate use or servicing of an installation, shall be stored on the drill site.
      .0807   Site and Installation Maintenance. The drill site and all permanent installations shall be maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition, and all surfaces of permanent installations within the drill site shall be painted and maintained in a neat and orderly manner.
      .0808   Height of Installation. Except as otherwise specifically permitted herein, no permanent installation at the drill site shall project more than eight (8) feet above the surface of the surrounding ground.
      .0809   Gas Burning. Natural gas shall not be vented to the atmosphere, nor burned by open flare. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
18.38.190   OUTDOOR DISPLAYS.
   This section applies to outdoor displays used in conjunction with home-improvement stores and Markets-Large. A site plan proposing any outdoor display areas shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval. The Planning Director may modify any of the following standards, if the applicant can demonstrate that the intent of the standard is satisfied without adverse impacts on adjacent uses or public streets.
   .010   Outdoor Display Requirements.
      .0101   Markets utilizing these requirements for outdoor display must meet the definition of Markets-Large. The interior size of the home-improvement store utilizing these requirements for outdoor display shall be one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or larger.
      .0102   The display area(s) shall be contained within an area or areas designed for an outdoor display.
      .0103   The sales transaction shall take place within the enclosed building.
      .0104   The display area(s) shall not be located in a parking or pedestrian accessway.
      .0105   All portable materials may only be displayed during business hours.
      .0106   No signage, in addition to that allowed by Chapter 18.44 (Signs), that is visible from a public right-of-way shall be allowed.
      .0107   All portions of the display area(s) shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any public right-of-way.
      .0108   The display area(s) shall be located no further than thirty (30) feet from the main building. (Ord. 5920 § 1 (part); June 8, 2004.)
      .0109   No alcohol or tobacco related products may be displayed or advertised in the outdoor display area(s).
      .0110   All display area(s) shall be maintained free of trash or debris. (Ord. 6601 § 18; January 14, 2025.)
18.38.200   OUTDOOR STORAGE.
   The provisions of this section shall apply to outdoor storage, including but not limited to, vehicles of any kind, boats, trailers, machinery and other equipment or material, or the component parts of such vehicles, boats, trailers, machinery, equipment or material, where such storage would otherwise be visible from an adjacent or nearby non-industrial zone or use, or public right-of-way. It does not apply, however, to uses classified as automotive–car sales and boat & RV sales, provided such outdoor storage is solely for the purpose of displaying vehicles that are immediately available for sale, lease, or rent. It also does not apply to uses classified as Automotive–Parking, provided the vehicles are legally parked and are not parked overnight. Facilities for Oversized and Recreational Vehicle storage as defined within 18.92 are additionally subject to provisions in 18.38.200.150.
   .010   Required Enclosure and Screening. The color and materials of any wall or fence shall be compatible with any on-site buildings.
      .0101   Required Screening where visible from the Public Right-of-Way. The perimeter of any portion of a site upon which any outdoor use of an industrial nature, including storage, is permitted, shall be screened by one of the following:
         .01   Decorative masonry wall or building wall; or
         .02   Any other material as deemed appropriate by the Planning Director with the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
      .0102   Required Screening Adjacent to Residential Properties.
         .01   A solid masonry wall totaling not less than eight (8) feet in height, shall be required along, and adjacent to, any side or rear property line abutting any residential zone boundary; provided, however, said wall shall not be required adjacent to any lot zoned "T" Transition, which is under a resolution of intent to any non-residential zone, or any alley abutting any such zone boundary.
      .0103   Required Screening Adjacent to Nonresidential Properties.
         .01   A solid masonry wall or view-obscuring material fence such as vinyl or chain link fence interwoven with slats or building walls of not less than six (6) feet in height.
   .020   Location. Outdoor storage shall not be located in any required setback area. Where storage is established as an accessory use to a primary industrial use, it shall be confined to the rear of the main structure(s), or the rear two-thirds of the site, whichever is the more restrictive. When it is located adjacent to residential zones, it shall be at least fifteen (15) feet from the property line. This provision does not apply to facilities exclusively for Oversized and Recreational Vehicle Outdoor Storage.
   .030   Gates. All access gates shall be constructed with a solid and view-obscuring material to provide effective sight screening. Gates with chain link and interwoven slats shall be prohibited. All gates for access to the property shall swing inwardly or slide sideways. The gates shall be kept closed when not in use, except that the gate may be kept open during business hours, if the interior or contents of the storage yard cannot be seen from non-industrial areas or public streets. The gates shall be subject to approval by the City Traffic and Transportation Manager and the Fire Department.
   .040   Surface Conditions. The storage area shall be properly graded and a layer of crushed angular rock at least three-inches thick, or a layer of concrete or approved asphaltic material or similar substance shall be placed over the entire surface, or as approved by City staff. Additional limitations may be imposed if vehicles, such as trucks or forklifts, are regularly used in this area.
   .050   Maintenance. The storage area shall be kept free and clear of weeds and debris of all kinds, both inside and outside the fence or wall. Any graffiti shall be removed within twenty four (24) hours of occurrence. All required shrubs and vines planted shall be maintained as shown on plans submitted and approved by the Planning Services Division. Shrubs and vines that are diseased, damaged and /or dead shall be replaced in a timely manner.
   .060   Height of Storage. All outdoor storage shall be below the height of the enclosing fence or wall except for facilities exclusively for Oversized and Recreational Vehicle Outdoor Storage when not visible to the public right-of-way.
   .070   Vehicles and Parking. All required parking spaces shall be maintained and kept open for parking. All vehicles shall be parked or stored in an orderly manner. Required parking spaces and access ways may not be used for storage. Fire lanes shall be posted with "No Parking Anytime."
   .080   Liquids. All gasoline, oil or other liquids shall be drained and removed from any unregistered vehicle located in the storage area.
   .090   Salvage Yard. No storage shall take place in such a fashion that it constitutes a junkyard or salvage yard, unless a junkyard or salvage yard has been approved as a use on the parcel.
   .100   Vacant Parcels. No storage shall occur on any vacant parcel, except as may be permitted for outdoor storage yards.
   .110   Temporary Storage of Building Materials. Building materials for use on the same premises may be stored on the parcel during the time that a valid building permit is in effect for construction.
   .120   Hazardous Materials. No hazardous materials may be stored in a location exposed to rain. Hazardous materials storage shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
   .130   Prohibited Activity. No outdoor maintenance, repair or painting of materials and vehicles stored outdoors shall be allowed. No exterior public address systems shall be permitted.
   .140   Security. Rooftop address numbers for the police helicopter shall be indicated on plans submitted for building permits if a building is proposed. The letters shall be a minimum size of four feet in height and two feet in width. The numbers shall be painted or constructed in a contrasting color to the roofing material. The numbers should face the street to which the structure is addressed. Numbers are not to be visible from ground level.
   .145   Landscaping. Where visible from public view, the wall or fencing, other than gates, shall further be screened by fast-growing non-deciduous vines and/or shrubbery to prevent visibility into the outdoor area in accordance with Section 18.46.120. Non-deciduous trees of a size of not less than twenty-four (24) inch box, shall be planted on maximum twelve (12) foot centers along and adjacent to the entire fence within the required street setback area. Additionally, layered landscaping shall be utilized in the required setback area. Any parking area visible from a public right-of-way or a freeway shall be screened from view by landscaping or architectural devices to a height of thirty-six (36) inches.
   .150   Oversized and Recreational Vehicle Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage of oversized or recreational vehicles with or without an on-site office or caretaker office/dwelling unit, may be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit provided such use meets the following requirements:
      .1501   No vehicle shall be used for lodging or sleeping accommodations while stored on the premises.
      .1502   The use is compatible with surrounding land uses.
      .1503   The use is located on a property that is:
         .01   Not located within the SC (Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone);
         .02   Irregularly shaped, which may cause it to be constrained by accessibility, visibility, or easements, or which may make it unsuitable for conventional types of development.
         .03   Either not located adjacent to any residential zone or is shown to be sufficiently buffered and/or screened from such zone;
      .1504   The use complies with the following site standards:
         .01   Minimum Lot Area. The minimum lot area for Oversized and Recreational Outdoor Storage facilities shall be within an integrated single development having a minimum overall site area of One and a Half (1.5) acres;
         .02   Permitted Encroachments within Minimum Required Setback Areas. Subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, the use may expand into the minimum setback requirements described in the underlying zone development standards. Any encroachment that conflicts with the California Building Code, as adopted by the City, shall not be permitted.
         .03   Landscaping and Screening. All landscaping and screening shall comply with Chapter 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening) with the exception of the provisions contained in this section. Non-deciduous trees of a size not less than twenty-four (24) inch box, shall be planted on maximum twelve (12) foot centers along and adjacent to the entire fence within the required street setback area. Additionally, layered landscaping shall be utilized in the required setback area.
            .010   Required Enclosure and Screening. Facilities for Oversized and Recreational Vehicle Outdoor Storage shall be enclosed to provide effective site screening from adjoining properties and public rights-of way as follows:
               .01   Required Screening where visible from the Public Right-of-Way. Any vehicular storage visible from a public right-of-way or a freeway shall be screened from view by a solid masonry wall, planted with vines so as to prevent graffiti, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than eight (8) feet in height, except where an access gate is required. Any access gates shall be constructed of view-obscuring material to provide effective sight screening. All stored Oversized and Recreational Vehicles shall be shall not be visible above the wall.
               .02   Required Screening Adjacent to Residential Properties. A solid masonry wall, planted with vines so as to prevent graffiti, landscaped earthen berm, or any combination thereof, totaling not less than eight (8) feet in height, shall be required along, and adjacent to, any side or rear property line abutting any residential zone boundary; provided, however, said wall or berm shall not be required adjacent to any lot zoned "T" Transition, which is under a resolution of intent to any non-residential zone, or any alley abutting any such zone boundary. Further, any access gates shall be constructed of view-obscuring material to provide effective sight screening.
               .03   Required Screening Adjacent to Nonresidential Properties. The perimeter of any portion of a site upon which any outdoor use of Oversized and Recreational Vehicle storage is permitted shall be enclosed to a height of not less than six (6) feet, either by a solid masonry wall, or view-obscuring material fence such as vinyl or chain link fence interwoven with slats or building walls, which incorporate live plants with adequate growing area, planted along and adjacent to said wall(s) or fence.
               .04   Required Screening of Parking Areas. Any parking area visible from a public right-of-way or a freeway shall be screened from view by landscaping or architectural devices to a height of thirty-six (36) inches. (Ord. 5920 1 (part); June 8, 2004: Ord. 5998 § 28; October 25, 2005: Ord. 6245 § 58; June 5, 2012: Ord. 6286 § 23; September 3, 2013: Ord. 6438 § 5; June 19, 2018: Ord. 6473 § 26; December 3, 2019: Ord. 6526 § 17; February 15, 2022: Ord. 6570 § 18; March 19, 2024.)
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