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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)
A. Design Review Required. No building permit shall be issued for any structure, addition or exterior remodel in any airport zoning district until the project has first obtained site design and architectural review approval in compliance with Chapter 19.18 (Site Design and Architectural Review), and this section.
B. Review Authority.
1. Airport Commission or Architectural Committee. Site design and architectural review for projects within the A and AP zoning districts shall be conducted by the Airport Commission or, if appointed, the Airport Architectural Committee. Site design and architectural review for projects within the AM and AC zoning districts shall be conducted by the Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board or Director as established in Chapter 19.18 (Site Design and Architectural Review).
C. Procedure for Review and Decision. In determining whether to approve or conditionally approve the architectural design of a structure, the Airport Architectural Committee shall meet and consult with the Architectural Review Board at a joint meeting. If the Airport Architectural Committee does not approve the architectural design of the structure, the architectural design of the structure shall be considered by the Airport Commission as a whole, which shall either approve, conditionally approve, modify, or disapprove the architectural design.
D. Standards and Criteria. The action of the Airport Commission or the Airport Architectural Committee, if appointed, shall comply with the requirements of the Chico Municipal Airport and Industrial Park Development Plan and the City of Chico Design Guidelines Manual, and shall take into consideration the following additional factors:
1. The compatibility of the structure and grounds with adjacent properties or with future development of adjacent properties;
2. The extent which natural features including trees, shrubs, rocks, and the natural grade of the site are retained;
3. The accessibility and relationship of off-street parking and loading areas with respect to adjacent street and on-site uses;
4. The development of landscaping areas and fencing for the purposes of separating or screening service and storage areas from the street and adjoining building sites;
5. The development of landscaping or mounding to break up large expanses of paved areas, and to separate and screen parking lots from adjoining building sites;
6. The location of on-site lighting to provide for the on-site safety needs without interfering with adjacent uses or aviation uses in the area, or posing any traffic hazard on adjacent streets; and
7. Any other factors relating to the project under consideration that the review authority deems necessary.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2427 §31)(Ord. 2435 §29, Ord. 2439 §178)
In any case in which property is owned by the City of Chico or the Chico Redevelopment Agency, the requirements of a use permit or variance may be met through the lease, license, sale, or other appropriate agreement. If such lease, license, sale, or other agreement provides for a particular use of such property, any use permit or variance required for that particular use shall be deemed to be granted.
(Ord. 2185)
A use existing on the effective date of this chapter under an agreement between the City and the property owner or predecessors in interest, which does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, shall not continue beyond the terms of the agreement, or any termination of the use by any provisions of the agreement, including any provision that provides for termination of the use upon the adoption of this chapter or any amendment to this chapter.
(Ord. 2185)