The requirements in Table 4-11 shall apply to new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, in addition to any applicable development standards (such as landscaping, parking and loading) in Division V (Site Planning and General Development Standards).
A. Site Planning Standards.
Development Feature
| Requirement by Zoning District | |||
A | AC | AM | AP | |
Minimum Lot Area (1) | As necessary to comply with all applicable requirements of these Regulations. | |||
Setbacks Required (2) Front | 20 ft., at least 10 ft. of which shall be landscaped. No vehicle parking shall be allowed within any front setback less than 40 ft. in depth, and parking shall be located a minimum of 10 ft. from the street right-of- way. In the case of a corner parcel, the property owner shall have the option of choosing the yard which shall be the front setback, except that all property adjacent to Airpark Boulevard shall have its front setback on Airpark Boulevard. | |||
Sides, rear | 10 ft. | |||
Site Coverage (3) | 70% | |||
Height Limits (4) | 40 ft. | |||
Notes:
(1) Minimum area for lots proposed in new subdivisions.
(2) Minimum setbacks required for all structures. See Section 19.60.090 (Setback regulations and exceptions) for the measurement of and exceptions to these setback requirements. The Airport Commission, Planning Commission, or Zoning Administrator may modify or eliminate setback requirements through the use permit process (Chapter 19.24).
(3) Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered with structures (see the definition of site coverage in Chapter 19.04). The remaining portions of the site that may not be covered with structures shall be permanently maintained as landscaped open space. The Airport Architectural Committee or Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board may require less coverage and more landscaped open area to provide visual relief or contrast, or to screen incompatible or obtrusive features.
(4) Maximum height of structures. See Sections 19.52.020 (Airport overflight overlay zones) and 19.60.070 (Height measurement and height limit exceptions). The Airport Commission, Planning Commission, or Zoning Administrator may approve higher structures, up to a maximum of 387 feet above mean sea level, through the use permit process (Chapter 19.24).
(Ord. 2427 §30)(Ord. 2435 §28, Ord. 2494 §29)
B. Fences and Walls. A fence or wall of 8 feet or less in height may be located within a required side or rear setback except where the Director determines that the fence would be a hazard because of inadequate sight distance (see Section 19.60.060, Fencing and screening).
C. Electronic and Radio Interference. No use shall emit electrical, electronic, or radio emissions that may interfere with, obstruct, or adversely affect the operation of air navigation aids and radio communications or which in any manner violate regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
D. Design Standards. Proposed projects shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Chico Municipal Airport and Industrial Park Development Plan and the City of Chico Design Guidelines Manual.
(Ord. 2185)