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A. Household Pets. Household pets may be kept as an accessory use of residential property, provided they are kept in a humane and sanitary manner and in compliance with the provisions of this section.
B. Dogs. No more than three dogs over the age of three months shall be kept or maintained at any one place of residence, as designated by a single street address number in the City.
C. Bees. The keeping of honey bees is permitted in the RS and R1 zoning districts as a form of small animal keeping subject to the following standards to minimize impacts to nearby residents or the public:
1. A maximum of one hive shall be allowed for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of lot area;
2. Hive(s) shall be registered with the Butte County Agricultural Commissioner;
3. An adequate fresh water supply shall be available for the bees on the subject parcel at all times;
4. The location of the hive(s) shall not be less than 100 feet from any public right-of-way or any occupied structure other than that of the occupant of the subject parcel.
5. All hive(s) shall be located at least six feet above ground, or an adequate flight dispersing barrier, such as a fence or landscaping of at least six feet in height, must be constructed and maintained around the hive(s); and
6. The hive(s) shall be maintained in compliance with state law and kept free of diseases and pests.
D. Offensive Animals. No persons shall keep, maintain, or have in their possession on any property owned or controlled by them any household pets or any other animals in a manner, number, or kind so as to cause damage or hazard to persons or property in the vicinity or to generate offensive dust, noise, or odor.
E. Site Requirements.
1. The number of animals which may be kept on a parcel is limited, as shown in Table 5-10, by the parcel's site area, exclusive of occupied structures and structures required by this section. Animals may be kept within an enclosure anywhere within the site area and are not required to have access to the entire site area.
2. Bulls, cows, goats, hogs, horses, pigs, and sheep shall not be kept within 25 feet of any side property line, nor within 50 feet of any adjacent street or occupied residences; and
3. Small animals shall not be kept within 20 feet of any occupied residences on adjacent parcels and may be kept within 10 feet of the owner’s occupied residence. Roosters shall not be allowed in the RS, R1, and TND zoning districts.
4. Storage of food for animal keeping shall be kept in sealed containers located in a dry, secure environment that prevents disturbance or infestation from stray animals, vermin, insects or any other source of contamination.
(Ord. 2223, Ord. 2358 §16, Ord. 2440 §49)
Land Use | Type of Animal Allowed | Minimum Site Area Required |
Large Animals | Horses, cattle, or hogs | 8,000 sq.ft. per animal |
Sheep or goats | 2,000 sq.ft. per animal | |
Other allowed large animals | 2,000 sq.ft. per animal | |
Small Animals | Poultry, rabbits, miniature pot-bellied pigs, and other similarly allowed small animals | 100 sq.ft. per animal not within 20 feet of occupied residences on adjacent parcels; 10 sq. ft. per animal within 10 feet of owner’s residence. |
(Ord. 2494 §49)
Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs) are subject to the requirements of this section. The intent of these provisions is to ensure that compatibility between the B&B and any adjacent residential zoning districts or uses is maintained and enhanced.
B. Specific Standards. The following standards shall apply:
1. Residential and TND zoning districts. No more than five rooms for rent shall be allowed under a use permit;
3. Architectural Review. Architectural review shall be required if exterior changes are proposed, including, but not limited to, new parking areas.
C. Appearance. The exterior appearance of the structure housing the B&B, located in any residential zoning district, shall not be altered from its original single-family character.
D. Limitation on Services Provided. Meals and rental of bedrooms shall be limited to registered guests. There shall be no separate or additional kitchens for guests.
E. Business License Required. A current business license shall be obtained and posted, in compliance with Chapter 3.32 (Business License Law) of the Municipal Code.
F. Transient Occupancy Tax. All B&Bs shall be subject to the Transient Occupancy Tax, in compliance with Chapter 3.52 (Transient Occupancy Tax) of the Municipal Code
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2358 §17)
This section establishes standards for large family day care homes in compliance with State law, including the limitations on the City's authority to regulate these facilities. These standards apply in addition to all other applicable provisions of these Regulations and any requirements imposed by the California Department of Social Services through its facility licensing. Licensing by the Department of Social Services is required for all large family day care homes.
A. Permit Procedures. Permit processing for large family day care homes shall be subject to the following:
1. Permit Requirement. A large family day care home shall require the approval of a non-discretionary large family day care home permit by the Director.
2. Criteria for Approval. A large family day care home permit shall be issued if the Director determines that the proposed large family day care home will comply with the standards in this section; and
3. Administrative Use Permit. Director may approve an administrative use permit, in compliance with Chapter 19.25, authorizing operation of a large family day care home which does not comply with and/or cannot be operated in compliance with the standards in this section.
B. Location, Site Planning, and Operational Standards.
1. No large family day care home shall be located within 300 feet of another.
2. Parking standards:
a. Where the large family day care home is located on a parcel having less than 22 feet of legally permitted on-street parking along the frontage of the parcel, or is located within a preferential parking area, the home shall provide one additional parking space. The driveway of a large family day care home may serve to meet the required off-street parking spaces and/or the drop off area.
b. The driveway parking spaces may be in tandem with the on-site garage spaces, in compliance with Chapter 19.70 (Parking and Loading Standards). Any home located on a four-lane arterial street shall be provided with adequately designed off-street drop-off and pick-up areas to ensure that vehicles exiting the site may do so in a forward manner.
c. One additional parking space shall be provided for each employee.
4. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector devices and comply with all standards established by the City Fire Department.
5. In order to protect adjacent residential dwellings from noise impacts, a large family day care home within any residential zoning district may only operate up to 14 hours per day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and may only conduct outdoor activities between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
6. Each home shall be inspected by the City for compliance with the Uniform Housing Code and any regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal which are applicable to large family day care homes.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2243; Ord. 2358 §18; Ord. 2397 §14, Ord. 2440 §50, Ord. 2519 §31)
Any retail trade or service use providing drive-in or drive-through facilities shall be designed and operated to effectively mitigate problems of air pollution, congestion, excessive pavement, litter, noise, and appearance in the following manner:
A. Pedestrian walkways should not intersect the drive-through drive aisles, but where they do, they shall have clear visibility, and be emphasized by enhanced paving or markings.
B. Drive-through aisles shall have a minimum 15-foot interior radius at curves and a minimum 12-foot width. Each drive-through entrance and exit shall be at least 100 feet from an intersection of public rights-of-way, measured at the closest intersecting curbs, and at least 25 feet from the curb cut on the adjacent property, unless otherwise approved by the Director. Also, each entrance to an aisle and the direction of flow shall be clearly designated by signs and/or pavement markings or raised curbs outside of the public right-of-way.
C. Each drive-through aisle shall provide sufficient stacking area at a minimum of 20 feet per vehicle in advance of the service window or automated teller machine (ATM), to accommodate a minimum of four vehicles for pharmacies, banks, and financial services or six vehicles for all other drive-through uses.. In lieu of this standard, an interior traffic study which models vehicular queuing may be prepared for City staff review. The stacking area shall not interfere with other on-site circulation and parking facilities.
D. The provision of drive-through service facilities shall not justify a reduction in the number of required off-street parking spaces.
E. All service areas, trash storage areas, and ground-mounted and roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from ground-level view from adjacent properties or public rights-of-way.
F. Menu boards shall not exceed 24 square feet in area, with a maximum height of 6 feet, and shall face away from public rights-of-way. Outdoor speakers shall be located at least 50 feet from any residentially zoned parcel. Noise levels measured at the property line of a drive-in or drive-through facility shall not increase the existing ambient noise levels in the surrounding area.
G. Each drive-through aisle shall be include a combination of landscaping, low walls, and/or berms to prevent headlight glare and to reduce visibility of vehicles from impacting adjacent streets and parking lots.
H. An 8-foot-high solid decorative wall shall be constructed on each property line that is adjoining a residentially zoned parcel. The design of the wall and the proposed construction materials shall be subject to architectural review.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2440 §51, Ord. 2494 §50)
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