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ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3: FINANCE
TITLE 4: PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 5: PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS, AND CONDUCT
TITLE 6: SANITATION AND HEALTH
TITLE 7: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE 8: BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 9: PLANNING AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1: [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 2: OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
CHAPTER 3: DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
CHAPTER 4: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 5: ZONING
ARTICLE 1: TITLE, PURPOSE, SCOPE, AND ADOPTION OF PLAN
ARTICLE 2: DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE 3: ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
ARTICLE 4: [RESERVED]
ARTICLE 5: SIGN REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 6: HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS AND TABLE
ARTICLE 7: MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
ARTICLE 8: PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
ARTICLE 9: SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 10: LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
ARTICLE 11: SITE OBSTRUCTIONS AT INTERSECTIONS
ARTICLE 12: TREE PRESERVATION AND REGULATION
ARTICLE 13: SCREENING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT/OUTDOOR STORAGE
ARTICLE 14: REFUSE STORAGE AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES
ARTICLE 15: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
ARTICLE 16: FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND SCREEN PLANTINGS
ARTICLE 17: PARKING REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 18: BUILDING MOVING
ARTICLE 19: NOISE ATTENUATION REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE 20: SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS
ARTICLE 21: FIRE RETARDANT ROOFING MATERIALS
ARTICLE 22: HOME SIZE MODIFICATIONS
ARTICLE 23: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
ARTICLE 24: HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
ARTICLE 25: PLANNING COMMISSION AND ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
ARTICLE 26: DESIGN REVIEW DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ARTICLE 27: DESIGN REVIEW, USE PERMITS, ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS AND VARIANCES
ARTICLE 28: AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE 29: INTERPRETATIONS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY
ARTICLE 30: NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
ARTICLE 31: CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
ARTICLE 32: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
ARTICLE 33: SPECIFIC PLANS
ARTICLE 34: SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
ARTICLE 35: DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
ARTICLE 36: ZONING MAP
ARTICLE 37: DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES
ARTICLE 38: LAND USE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 39: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
ARTICLE 40: RESIDENTIAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT
ARTICLE 41: RRMP RODDY RANCH MASTER PLAN DISTRICT
ARTICLE 42: PROHIBITION ON CONVERSION OF SENIOR MOBILEHOME PARKS
TITLE 10: PARKS AND RECREATION
TITLE 11: TENANT PROTECTIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 9-5.514 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (M-1 AND M-2).
   (A)   Maximum sign area. The maximum allowable sign area shall be as follows:
      (1)   Two square feet for each lineal foot of building frontage; and
      (2)   Not to exceed 200 square feet.
   (B)   Signs permitted. The following signs shall be permitted:
      (1)   Wall signs;
      (2)   Ground signs; and
      (3)   Symbols. An additional 25 square feet shall be permitted above the maximum allowable area when reviewed and approved by the Design Review Board.
(Ord. 918-C-S, passed 5-28-96)
§ 9-5.515 ADVERTISING SIGNS.
   (A)   (1)   Subdivision signs. Signs advertising a residential subdivision shall be classified as either “off-site” or “on-site” installations.
         (a)   Definitions.
            1.   “Off-site sign” shall refer to a directional sign representing a subdivision located on a property other than that which the sign is located on.
            2.   “On-site sign” shall refer to a sign identifying a subdivision located on the same property as the sign.
      (2)   Off-site subdivision directional signs.
         (a)   Design standards.
            1.   All off-site subdivision signs must be placed on a city-approved directional sign structure as depicted in Exhibit “A” attached to the ordinance codified in this section and found on file in the office of the City Clerk.
            2.   Each sign structure shall not exceed a height of 12 feet when measured from top of grade. When the sign structure is located adjacent to a residential fence or wall, then the maximum height shall not exceed two feet above the top of the wall.
            3.   Sign structures shall be painted a consistent color scheme, which shall be reviewed and approved by the city's Design Review Board.
            4.   The ground within a three-foot radius of the sign structure shall be paved, covered, or maintained in such a manner as to prevent weed growth under the structure.
            5.   Individual signs on the approved sign structures shall be no greater than 18 inches by 48 inches in size and feature a uniform background color. No more than seven signs shall be allowed on each sign structure and the lowest sign shall be a minimum of two feet above grade.
            6.   An area measuring 12 inches by 36 inches shall be reserved on each individual sign for advertising copy, which may include the subdivision name, the developer, and a logo. Individual signs shall be allowed various compatible colors on a uniform background and shall be consistent with the marketing colors used to advertise the subdivision.
            7.   A directional arrow measuring six inches by 12 inches shall be shown on each individual sign as depicted in Exhibit “A” attached to the ordinance codified in this section and found on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be located on the side of the sign closest to the street right-of-way.
            8.   Illumination of directional signage shall be prohibited.
            9.   Modifications to the design of the directional sign will require review and approval by the city's Design Review Board.
         (b)   Locations.
            1.   The general location of permitted sites for off-site subdivision signs is shown in Exhibit “B” attached to the ordinance codified in this section and found on file in the office of the City Clerk, and these sites will be indicated on the Master Off-Site Sign Map. Exact sign structure locations on these sites shall be determined administratively by the city so the sign structures create an attractive streetscape. Additional locations may be approved by the Design Review Board if it is determined that they are necessary in order to achieve adequate subdivision identification.
            2.   The written consent of the property owner must be furnished with the city building permit application for the sign structure.
            3.   More than one directional sign structure may be located at any one approved site, subject to Design Review Board review and approval.
         (c)   Administration.
            1.   All existing off-site subdivision signage must be removed within 60 days of Council adoption of the ordinance codified in this section or the city shall have the right to remove nonconforming signs at the expense of either the advertised subdivision's developer and/or the sign company responsible for the sign.
            2.   Each sign structure shall require a city building permit. Individual signs shall be subject to city administrative review and approval before placement on the structures to determine exact locations.
            3.   No more than six individual signs shall be used to advertise a single subdivision except in the case where the subdivision is located a substantial distance from Highway 4 in which case eight signs will be the standard. Exceptions shall be subject to city administrative review and approval. In no case shall a single subdivision be allowed more than one individual sign at each location.
            4.   Individual signs may not be modified to identify a different subdivision without first obtaining administrative approval from the city.
            5.   Sign structures shall be allowed for a period of five years, at which time a renewal may be requested based on the need for the structure to remain.
            6.   Individual signs shall be allowed on the sign structures until the model home complex for the subdivision has been closed.
            7.   It shall be the responsi-bility of each management company to ensure that the sign structures under its control are well-maintained and not allowed to become unsightly. Noncompliance will be reported to the respective management company for correction within 14 days and if the situation is not improved, the city shall have the right to remove the sign structure at the management company's expense.
            8.   A refundable cash deposit in the amount to be determined by the City Engineer but not to exceed $200 per sign shall be posted with the city in order to ensure removal of off-site signage within 14 days of the closing of the subdivision's model home complex. If the signage is not completely removed within the 14-day period stipulated above, the city shall have the right to remove the signage and deduct the cost of removal from the cash deposit. Additional removal costs shall be charged to the developer.
            9.   No more than two building permits for individual sign structures shall be issued to any single sign company. More than two sign structure building permits may be issued to a sign company collaborative that represents a majority of the sign companies that as of June 1, 1990, had subdivision sign structures in the city. Provisions of this division shall expire 90 days after adoption of the ordinance codified in this section.
      (3)   On-site subdivision signs.
         (a)   Design standards.
            1.   One on-site subdivision marketing sign can exceed 50 square feet if it is determined by staff that additional square footage is necessary to assure adequate visibility. The maximum square footage for any additional on-site signage shall not exceed 50 square feet per sign.
            2.   No on-site subdivision sign, except those in a model home area, shall be illuminated unless the sign has an area of not more than eight square feet and is used to advertise individual homes within the model home display area.
            3.   Signs on trailers or similar structures shall not be permitted.
         (b)   Location.
            1.   No on-site signage shall be located in such proximity to any intersection that the sign will interfere with traffic visibility.
            2.   The number of on-site signs allowed shall be determined by the Planning Director or designated representative based on the need for adequate visibility and traffic flow in the subdivision.
         (c)   Administration.
            1.   All on-site subdivision signs shall require approval by the Planning Director or designated representative.
            2.   All on-site signs shall be allowed until the model home complex for the subdivision is closed.
            3.   A refundable cash deposit in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer but not to exceed $200 per sign shall be posted with the city in order to ensure removal of on-site signage within 14 days of the closing of the subdivision's model home complex. If the signage is not completely removed within the 14-day period stipulated above, the city shall have the right to remove the signage and deduct the cost of removal from the cash deposit. Additional removal costs shall be charged to the developer.
            4.   It shall be the responsibility of each developer to ensure that the sign structures under its control are well-maintained and not allowed to become unsightly. Noncompliance with this requirement will be reported to the developer for correction within 14 days and if the situation is not improved, the city shall have the right to remove any noncomplying signage at the developer's expense per division (A)(3)(c)3. above.
   (B)   Advertising signs. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the City Council shall have the discretion to enter into any contractual relationship or franchise agreement with any individual or organization for the provision of bus shelters which may feature advertising signs. Such signs shall be exempt from the regulations contained in this chapter, but shall be regulated by the terms of the contractual agreements or franchise. The City Council finds, in adopting this section, that advertising signs are commonly found in bus shelters, and thus are an exception to its other regulations which generally prohibit advertising signs from being displayed in the public right-of-way.
   (C)   Billboards.  BILLBOARD shall mean an outdoor advertising sign that is more than 50 square feet in size.
      (1)   Orientation. Billboards shall be located within 500 feet of a freeway right-of-way line and oriented to be viewed primarily from a freeway.
      (2)   Spacing. No billboard shall be placed within 4,000 feet of another billboard located on the same side of a freeway. The support post for a new billboard shall be placed at least 500 feet from a residential zoning district located on the same side of the freeway as the billboard.
      (3)   Zoning. Billboards shall be permitted in the C-2, C-3, M-1, and M-2 zones.
      (4)   Preservation of development standards. A billboard shall not create site conflicts with other required development standards. This includes but is not limited to site circulation, preservation of on-site parking, and other development standards as required by the municipal code.
      (5)   Use permit required. A use permit is required for a billboard.
   (D)   Realty signs. The provisions of this article shall not be deemed to prohibit the fixing of signs on real property advertising such property for sale or lease when in compliance with the following:
      (1)   For sale and for lease signs.
         (a)   One temporary sign not exceeding four square feet in residential districts and 12 square feet in other districts shall be permitted. However, in commercial districts where a parcel has 100 lineal feet or more fronting on each of two or more streets, one sign of up to 12 square feet placed on each frontage shall be permitted.
         (b)   One accessory sign (rider) not to exceed six inches by 24 inches shall be permitted to be attached to the for sale/lease sign denoting the agent's name, swimming pool, warrant, and the like.
         (c)   A “sold” sign may be attached to the face of the for sale sign when the property has been sold.
         (d)   Such signs shall be removed within one week after the sale or lease of the property.
         (e)   Such signs shall not be located in the public right-of-way.
         (f)   A-frame signs shall not be permitted.
      (2)   Open house signs.
         (a)   Such signs shall be A-frame only and not to exceed four square feet per sign face.
         (b)   Such signs shall be limited to three per sales unit.
         (c)   Such signs may be displayed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to dusk. No sign shall be left overnight.
         (d)   Off-site signs shall be located no further from the property advertised than the closest major thoroughfare intersection, the latter to be determined by the Department of Development Services.
         (e)   Off-site signs shall be located only on private property and then only with the owner's written permission.
         (f)   Such signs shall not be attached to any utility pole, fence, tree, or other vegetation or upon any public right-of-way.
(Ord. 918-C-S, passed 5-28-96; Am. Ord. 2225-C-S, passed 2-28-23)
§ 9-5.516 SERVICE STATIONS.
   (A)   Maximum sign area. The maximum allowable sign area shall be 150 square feet.
   (B)   Signs permitted and prohibited.
      (1)   Signs shall be permitted as provided for in each zoning classification which permits service station uses, except as provided in this article.
      (2)   No sign shall face or be placed in any residential street providing secondary access to such service station use.
      (3)   No sign shall be attached to light standards.
      (4)   Two permanent reader panels for the purpose of designating the price of gasoline shall be permitted.
      (5)   In the event a service station is adjacent to or across from residential uses, the following sign limitations shall prevail:
         (a)   One freestanding sign not exceeding a height of 15 feet shall be permitted. The supports for such sign shall be placed on the major street frontage.
         (b)   Rotating signs shall be permitted subject to the approval of the Design Review Board.
(Ord. 918-C-S, passed 5-28-96)
§ 9-5.517 HISTORICAL SIGNS.
   Any sign which may be of historical value, at the request of the Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Zoning Administrator, staff, or an interested citizen, shall be referred to and reviewed by the Civic Historical-Cultural Committee for its recommendation to the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall make the determination of whether the sign is of historical value. If it is determined the sign is of significant historical value to the city, it may be excepted from the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 918-C-S, passed 5-28-96)
§ 9-5.518 TEMPORARY SIGNS.
   (A)   Temporary sign defined.  TEMPORARY SIGN shall mean any sign, handbill, or poster which is placed to advertise or announce a specific event, or which pertains to a particular event or occurrence, or which is not designed or intended to be placed permanently. Examples of temporary signs include, but are not limited to, signs, handbills, or posters relating to garage sales, political candidates or ballot measures, concerts, “swap meets,” and the like.
   (B)   Legislative findings. The Council finds as follows:
      (1)   Aside from this section, temporary signs are not regulated by this article and are therefore not subject to design review or approval as to their size, shape, color, design, or placement. The lack of regulation of temporary signs has in the past led to visual clutter within the community and aesthetic blight. At times, temporary signs pose traffic safety hazards.
      (2)   Property and facilities located within the public right-of-way, such as utility poles, benches, hydrants, bridges, sidewalks, and similar structures, are not by tradition or designation a forum for communication by the general public, and the Council wishes to preserve such structures for their intended purposes, which is the safe, efficient, and pleasant movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the operation of utility systems.
      (3)   The regulations and prohibitions specified in this section are necessary to preserve items located within the public right-of-way for their intended purposes and to prevent the visual clutter, blight, and traffic safety hazards caused by temporary signs therein.
   (C)   Posting prohibited. No person shall paint, mark, write on, post or otherwise affix, erect, construct, maintain, paste, nail, tack, or otherwise fasten or affix any temporary sign on any sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, street lamp post, pole, bench, hydrant, tree, shrub, bridge, or electric light or power or telephone wire pole, or wire appurtenance thereof, or upon any street sign or traffic sign, or upon any other object located within the public right-of-way which is not maintained for the purpose of communications by temporary signs by the general public.
   (D)   Exceptions. This section shall not prevent a public officer or employee from posting notices as required by law, such as notices of street abandonment or notices of proposed assessment district proceedings, as required by the Streets and Highways Code of the state or other statutory authority. This section shall also not prevent the Director of Public Works from issuing an encroachment permit for the erection of banners pertaining to noncommercial and nonpolitical community events, such as parades, fairs, and community celebrations. This section shall also not pertain to structures located within the right-of-way which by tradition or designation are used for the purpose of communication by the general public. Such structures shall include kiosks, bulletin boards, benches upon which advertising is authorized, newspaper racks, and billboards as authorized by this Code.
   (E)   Sign distance. No temporary sign over three feet in height located on private property shall be erected or placed at the intersection of any street or within the segment created by drawing an imaginary line between points 50 feet back from where the curb lines of the intersection quadrant intersect.
 
   (F)   Removal.
      (1)   Temporary signs not prohibited by this section shall be removed within 14 calendar days after the event to which they relate occurs.
      (2)   Any temporary sign posted or otherwise affixed in violation of this section may be removed by officers of the Police, Building Inspection, or Public Works Departments or by the Code Enforcement Officer. Signs removed by city employees shall be taken to the Maintenance Service Center. The employee removing the sign shall immediately attempt to notify the owner of the sign, if such can be ascertained. In cases where a sign contains the name of a printing firm or political candidate, the Department shall also immediately attempt to notify such firm or candidate of the fact of removal, the location of the sign, and the procedure for retrieving the sign.
   (G)   Retrieval of signs. Any person desiring to retrieve a sign removed by the city may do so upon the payment of an administrative fine as specified by resolution. In lieu of paying such administrative fine, such person may retrieve a sign upon signing a promise to appear upon a citation issued to him or her for the violation of this section. If a person wishes to contest the fact that a sign was placed in violation of this section prior to paying the fine or signing the citation, he or she shall have the right to an administrative hearing before the Director of Public Works. If the Director of Public Works finds that the sign was lawfully posted, he shall return the sign without an administrative penalty or the issuance of a citation.
   (H)   Destruction of signs. Any temporary sign removed by the city may be considered abandoned if it is not retrieved within 15 calendar days after the date of such removal and may be disposed of by the city without liability therefor to any person.
(Ord. 918-C-S, passed 5-28-96)
§ 9-5.519 TOBACCO-RELATED SIGNS.
   (A)   Window signs, freestanding signs, shingle signs, temporary signs, awning and canopy signs, business opening signs, portable off-site signs, wall signs, gasoline service station signs and commercial logo flags which advertise or promote tobacco products are prohibited when located within 1,600 feet of an elementary or secondary school, public playground or playing field when visible from the public street or sidewalk. No part of this ordinance shall be construed to regulate messages which do not propose or infer a commercial message.
   (B)   No sign, banner, flag or any other display which advertises or promotes tobacco products shall be permitted on any city-owned facility.
   (C)   In order to allow the terms of this ordinance to become known to the persons affected by it, this ordinance shall not be formally enforced by use of the provisions contained in it until 1-2-00.
(Ord. 961-C-S, passed 9-14-99)
ARTICLE 6: HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS AND TABLE
§ 9-5.601 HEIGHT AND AREA REGULATIONS.
   The following chart and text are adopted as the city’s basic height and area regulations. First find the appropriate zoning district on the left hand side of the table. Read across the chart opposite the specific zone in question and the height or area requirement for that zone, or a letter, will appear in the appropriate column. If a letter appears in any cell, it refers to the, requirement listed in the footnotes following the table.
(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94; Am. Ord. 930-C-S, passed 7-29-97; Measure K Initiative, adopted 11-8-05Am. Ord. 1003-C-S, passed 2-25-03; Am. Ord. 1064-C-S, passed 12-13-05; Am. Ord. 2089-C-S, passed 6-24-14; Am. Ord. 2169-C-S, passed 6-25-19; Am. Ord. 2211-C-S, passed 4-26-22; Am. Ord. 2224-C-S, passed 2-14-23; Am. Ord. 2235-C-S, passed 11-28-2023; Am. Ord. 2237-C-S, passed 11-28-2023)
Note: Click TABLE 9-5.601 to view in printer-friendly, PDF.
HEIGHT, AREA & SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR PRIMARY STRUCTURE
Zone
Maximum Height Feetb
Minimum Building Site Sq. Ft.
Minimum Lot Width in Feet
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Density Allowed (Units per Gross Developable Acre)
Maximum Density Allowed Units Per Gross Developable Acred
Front Yard Minimuma, k
Minimum Side Yard Required in Feete
Minimum Rear Yard Required in Feet
Corner
Interior
Corner
Interior
HEIGHT, AREA & SETBACK REGULATIONS FOR PRIMARY STRUCTURE
Zone
Maximum Height Feetb
Minimum Building Site Sq. Ft.
Minimum Lot Width in Feet
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Density Allowed (Units per Gross Developable Acre)
Maximum Density Allowed Units Per Gross Developable Acred
Front Yard Minimuma, k
Minimum Side Yard Required in Feete
Minimum Rear Yard Required in Feet
Corner
Interior
Corner
Interior
RE
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
RR
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
CIH
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL INFILL HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS DOCUMENT
IH
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INNOVATIVE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT OBJECTIVE STANDARDS IN § 9-5.3850
R-4
35
6,000
65
60
40%
NA
4 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
20 ft.
R-6
35
6,000
65
60
40%
NA
6 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
20 ft.
R-10
45
6,000
65
60
40%
NA
10 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
10 ft.
R-20
45
20,000
70
70
40%
NA
20 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
10 ft.
R-25
45
20,000
70
70
50%
20 du/acre
25 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
10 ft.m
R-35
45
20,000
70
70
50%
25 du/acre
35 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
10 ft.m
PBC
35
20,000
65
60
35%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
0 ft.
C-0
35
20,000
65
60
35%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
10 ft.
C-1
35
20,000
65
60
35%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
10 ft.
C-2
35
20,000
65
60
35%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
10 ft.
C-3
70
20,000
65
60
35%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
10 ft.
MCRj
45
6,500
65
60
50%
NA
20 du/acre
f
f
5 ft.
10 ft.
RTCj
50
2,500
25g
25g
100%
NA
20h
0i
0i
0 ft.
0 ft.
RTR-10
45
3,500
45
45
50%
NA
12
15
10
5 ft.
15 ft.
RTR-20
45
20,000
100
100
50%
NA
20
15
10
5 ft.
10 ft.
WF
45
6,500
60
60
60%
NA
0
0
0
0 ft.
0 ft.
M-1
45
40,000
100
100
50%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
0 ft.
M-2
70
40,000
100
100
50%
NA
0
f
f
0 ft.
0 ft.
HPD
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
PD
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
RRMP
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ARTICLE 41 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TOD
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
H
70
SAME AS C-0 ZONEk
OS
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
S
TO BE DETERMINED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
SH
SAME AS UNDERLYING BASE ZONE
T
SAME AS UNDERLYING BASE ZONE
 
a   Where 40% or more of the frontage (excluding reversed frontage lots) in a block has been improved with buildings, the minimum required front yard for main buildings shall be the average of the improved lots if less than the front yard requirements, but not less than six feet from the property line.
b   Height shall mean the vertical distance from the average level of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the structure, excluding below ground basements, to the topmost point of the roof. Exceptions to the specified height limitation shall include the spires, belfries, cupolas and domes of churchesreligious facilities (e.g., churches, mosques, temples), monuments, water towers, fire and hose towers, observation towers, distribution and transmission towers, lines and poles, chimneys, smokestacks, flag poles, radio towers, excluding wireless communications facilities subject to § 9-5.3846, equipment penthouses encompassing less than 20% of total roof area and less than eight feet in height, and parapets less than 30 inches in height, unless otherwise governed by this chapter.
c   Minimum lot area in all zones shall not apply to the condominium parcelization of a larger project where land is being divided for individual building envelopes.
d   Maximum density allowed is defined in the city General Plan as per the maximum developable gross acreage definition found in this chapter.
e   For at least 25% of the lots in a given subdivision, one side yard of an interior lot shall be 10 feet in width and the other side yard can be five feet. The 10-foot side yard area shall remain as unrestricted open area. This shall also apply to all two-story single-family residential lots. On any parcel of land of an average width of less than 50 feet, which parcel was under one ownership or is shown as a lot on any subdivision map filed in the office of the County Recorder prior to April 11, 1950, when the owner thereof owns no adjoining land, the width of each side yard may be reduced to 10% of the width of such parcel, but in no case to less than three feet.
f   Front yard and street side setbacks shall be reserved for landscaping only, excluding access and egress driveways and shall be determined on a graduated scale based upon type of street and land use as follows:
      (1)   Non-residential uses.
         Arterial street: minimum 30-foot setback with 30-foot landscaping on all frontages.
         Collector street: minimum 25-foot setback with 25-foot landscaping.
         Local street: minimum 20-foot setback with 20-foot landscaping.
      (2)   Single-family detached and two-family dwelling uses.
         Arterial street: minimum 30-foot setback with 30-foot landscaping on all frontages.
         Collector street: minimum 25-foot setback and landscaping for front yard and 10-foot street side yard setback with landscaping
         Local street: minimum 20-foot front yard setback with 20 foot of landscaping and 10-foot street side yard setback with landscaping.
      (3)   Multi-family dwelling uses.
         Arterial street: minimum 15-foot setback with 15-foot landscaping on all frontages.
         Collector street: minimum 15-foot setback with 15-foot landscaping.
         Local street: minimum 10-foot setback with 10-foot landscaping.
\g   New construction with frontage in excess of the minimum lot width shall reflect the pattern of building widths in facade design.
h   Within the area bounded by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, “I” Street, Second Street, and “E” Street, residential density may be increased to 45 dwelling units per acre provided:
      (1)   The residential use is part of a mixed use development with the entire first floor devoted to commercial use;
      (2)   The proposed development provides public amenities as described in § 4 (relating to residential use in RTC); and
      (3)   The project has received use permit approval from the Planning Commission.
i   Buildings in the RTC district shall be placed on the property line except for:
      (1)   Setbacks to accommodate outdoor dining and plazas, provided that such setbacks do not exceed a depth of one-third of the lot depth;
      (2)   Courtyards, promenades, and plazas located on any portion of the site; and
      (3)   Where a setback is necessary to maintain the uniform setback of building facades.
j   The first floor of a building shall extend from property line to property line except:
      (1)   In setback areas for outdoor dining, plazas; and
      (2)   For required vehicular or pedestrian access.
k   Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter for yard requirements, in any residential district the front of any garage shall be not less than 20 feet from the exterior property line on which such garage faces.
l   For projects that consist of attached single-family dwellings (townhomes), in which each dwelling occupies its own lots, the minimum lot area is 1,800 square feet and the minimum required interior side setback is zero.
m   Where a multi-family dwelling abuts a lot that is zoned RR, RE, R4 or R6, a minimum rear yard of 20 feet shall be provided.
 
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