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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)
Where allowed by Division IV (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), gas stations require use permit approval in compliance with Chapter 19.24, and shall be constructed and operated in the following manner:
A. New Gas Stations. New gas stations shall comply with the following standards, in addition to the standards contained in Subsection B (Modification or Expansion of an Existing Gas Station), below:
1. A maximum of two gas stations shall be allowed at each intersection.
2. The minimum site area shall be 15,000 square feet.
3. The minimum frontage shall be 100 feet on each street.
4. Pump islands shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line to the nearest edge of the pump island; however, a canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 10 feet within this distance. When the property line is a street right-of-way line, at least 3 feet in width along the line shall be landscaped. Additionally, the cashier location shall provide direct visual access to the pump islands and the vehicles parked adjacent to the islands.
5. There shall be no more than two vehicular access points to or from adjacent public rights-of-way.
6. There shall be a minimum distance of 30 feet between curb cuts along a street frontage.
7. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in compliance with the following regulations, as well as those outlined in Chapter 19.68 (Landscaping Standards):
a. Landscaping shall cover a minimum of 10 percent of the gas station site area, exclusive of required setbacks.
b. A minimum 5-foot-wide, inside dimension, and 6-inch-high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the front property lines, except for openings to facilitate vehicular circulation to adjacent properties, and along side and rear property lines adjoining residentially zoned properties. Where adjoining a periphery wall, trees planted not more than 16 feet apart shall be included in the planter areas which shall be a minimum of 6 feet wide, inside dimension.
c. An on-site planter area of not less than 200 square feet shall be provided at the corner of two intersecting streets. Landscaping shall not exceed a height of 30 inches at this location.
d. Additional landscaping may be required by the Zoning Administrator or if applicable the Board, to screen the gas station from adjacent properties.
8. All exterior light sources, including perimeter, and flood, shall be energy-efficient, stationary, and shielded to ensure that all light is directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. All canopy lights shall be fully recessed. Lighting shall not be of a high intensity so as to cause a traffic hazard, be used as an advertising element, or adversely affect adjacent properties, in compliance with Section 19.60.050 (Exterior lighting).
9. Openings of service bays shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjacent properties.
10. A gas station which adjoins property in a residential zoning district shall provide a 6-foot-high decorative masonry wall along the common property line, compatible with on-site development and adjacent properties, subject to architectural review.
B. Modification or Expansion of an Existing Gas Station. Any modification or expansion of an existing gas station shall comply with all of the following standards:
1. All activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, except as follows:
a. The dispensing of petroleum products, water, and air from pump islands;
b. The provision of emergency service of a minor nature; and
c. The sale of items via vending machines which is subject to Section 19.76.120.
2. No vehicle may be parked on sidewalks, parkways, driveways, or alleys;
3. No vehicle may be parked on the premises for the purpose of vehicular sales;
4. All on-site signs shall be in compliance with Chapter 19.74 (Signs);
5. No used or discarded vehicle parts or equipment, or disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles shall be located in any open area outside of the main structure;
6. Noise from bells, loudspeakers, or tools shall be in compliance with Section 19.60.080 (Noise) and shall not be audible from residentially zoned parcels between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and before 10: 00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m. on Sundays and nationally recognized holidays;
7. Gas stations may receive used motor oil for subsequent recycling and removal, subject to approval by the City Fire Department; and
8. Where an existing gas station adjoins property in a residential zoning district, a 6-foot-high decorative masonry wall may be required along the common property line as a condition of use permit approval for any on-site improvement, expansion or modification, if such a condition is necessary for land use compatibility.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223, Ord. 2440 §52)
A guest house may have direct access to the main dwelling but shall not provide any required housing features of the main dwelling. A guest house is intended to provide temporary(30 days or less) quarters within a detached residential accessory structure, located on the same premises with the main dwelling, for use by guests of the occupants of the premises, and shall not be rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate the placement, size, use, and allowance of guest houses within the City.
B. Development Standards. The location and construction of guest houses shall comply with the following standards:
1. Only one guest house shall be allowed on a single parcel of record;
2. The guest house shall:
a. Not be provided with separate metered utilities or a separate address;
b. Not contain more than one bathroom;
c. Not contain a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including a microwave oven, hot plate, or toaster oven;
d. Not exceed 250 square feet of livable floor area;
e. Not exceed the allowable site coverage for the zoning district;
f. Not be separately rented or leased from the main dwelling, whether compensation is direct or indirect;
g. Be designed to ensure visual harmony, consistency, and compatibility with the main dwelling on the site and with other residential structures in the area; and
h. Not exceed 15 feet in height or be more than one story. A use permit approved in compliance with Chapter 19.24 may authorize a greater height when the guest house is proposed over a one-story structure, including a detached garage, and when the guest house will provide visual harmony, consistency, and compatibility with the main dwelling.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2440 §53, Ord. 2494 §52)
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