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Where allowed by Division IV (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), single room occupancy facilities (SROs) are subject to the approval of a use permit in compliance with Chapter 19.24, and shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.
A. Location Standards. SROs shall be located within 1/4 mile of a bus stop or transit station.
B. Eligible Parcels. The parcel upon which the SRO is to be established shall conform to all standards of the applicable zoning district.
C. Residential Density. SROs shall not exceed a maximum density of 70 units for each gross acre of land.
D. Overall Project Design and Site Planning.
1. Architecture. The design of an SRO project shall coordinate with and complement the existing architectural style and standards of the surrounding land uses.
2. Outdoor Common Areas. Exterior common areas and/or open courtyards should be provided throughout the project. If common areas are made available, these areas should be designed to provide passive open space with chairs, planters, tables, or small garden spaces to make these areas useful and functional for the tenants. Exterior common areas, including parking areas, shall be illuminated. The exterior lighting shall be stationary and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, in compliance with Section 19.60.050 (Exterior lighting).
3. Parking and Loading. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 19.70 (Parking and Loading Standards).
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2440 §55)
A. Purpose. The purpose of the small-lot subdivision regulations is to allow "small-lot single-family housing development in new and existing neighborhoods to provide compact development and efficient infill."
B. Standards. Small-lot, detached single-family subdivisions may be allowed in the R1 and R2 zoning districts when they are compatible with surrounding development and comply with the following standards:
1. Reduced Lot Area. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 3,500 square feet for an interior lot and 4,000 square feet for a corner lot. Lot sizes may range from 3,500 square feet to a maximum of 4,499 square feet, with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet to encourage a variety of lot sizes and configurations. Lots larger than 4,499 square feet may be allowed but the total number of lots larger than 4,499 square feet shall not exceed thirty percent of the total number of lots to be created by a small lot subdivision.
2. Reduced Setbacks. Table 5-12 shall be used to determine structure setbacks instead of the normal setbacks required for the applicable zoning district.
3. Reduced Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 38 feet for an interior lot and 46 feet for a corner lot.
(Ord. 2440 §56)
Type of Structure
| Setbacks Required | ||
Front | Rear | Side | |
Type of Structure
| Setbacks Required | ||
Front | Rear | Side | |
Main house, with either front porch, alley, or garage in rear (1) | 12 ft. | 10 ft. | 3 ft. |
Main house, without front porch, alley, or garage in rear (1) | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 3 ft. |
Front porches (2) | 10 ft. | N/A | 3 ft. |
Attached garages (3) | 20/15 ft. | 15 ft. | 3 ft. |
Detached garages in rear (1) | N/A | 0 ft. | 0 ft. |
Detached accessory structures | 20 ft. | 0 ft. | 0 ft. |
Notes:
(1) "Garages in rear" shall mean garages behind the primary residential unit.
(2) Front porches shall have minimum dimensions of 4 feet by 8 feet.
(3) Garages with access perpendicular to the street shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line. Garages with access parallel to the street (side entry) may be set back 15 feet from the front property line.
4. Site Coverage. Maximum site coverage shall be 50 percent of the lot area. Usable outdoor open space shall be a minimum of 25 percent of the open space area.
5. Parking. Parking spaces shall be provided and parking areas shall be designed as follows.
a. Four parking spaces shall be provided for each residential unit, two of which shall be in a garage located on-site. The remaining two spaces may be located on a public or private street, or in a parking area adjacent to the street.
b. For residential units with detached garages located behind the primary residential unit, the minimum parking normally required shall be reduced to one enclosed (garage) space and two spaces, covered or uncovered. Tandem parking spaces are permitted. All required parking spaces shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line and/or sidewalk, whichever is closer.
c. Shared driveway access between two adjacent parcels is allowed when the garages are located within the rear of the parcel behind the primary residential unit or recessed so the home's entry elevation retains a dominant visual appearance.
6. Street Widths. Pavement widths for local streets may be reduced from the standards set forth in Title 18R (Design Criteria and Improvement Standards).
7. Design. The design of small-lot subdivisions shall provide for aesthetic quality and appropriate proportions between parcel sizes and street widths.
On-street parking | Minimum width curb-to-curb (feet) | Maximum width curb-to-curb |
No parking | 20 | 22 |
Parking one side | 26 | 28 |
Parking two sides | 32 | 34 |
8. Street Parkway Widths. Street parkway widths may be reduced up to 25 percent by the City for projects that provide innovative design features such as alleys, garages at the rear, front porches above minimum size, and protected tree well pop-outs located in parking aisle. A reduction in the parkway width must not be harmful to the health of the street trees or detrimental for the maintenance of the street.
(Ord. 2185; Ord. 2223; Ord. 2288; Ord. 2397 §16)
A temporary dwelling unit permit may be issued by the Director pursuant to Chapter 19.22.040 to allow a temporary dwelling facility, including a detached mobile or manufactured home which is nonmotorized and not permanently attached to a foundation, to be placed on a legal parcel in all residential zoning districts for the purpose of caring for an ill, convalescent, or otherwise disabled relative or friend, subject to the following:
A. A temporary dwelling facility shall only be allowed on a parcel with an existing main dwelling.
B. Occupancy of the temporary unit shall be limited to a close relative or friend of the occupants of the main dwelling. No more than two people may occupy the temporary unit.
C. No rent shall be charged to the occupants of the temporary unit.
D. The temporary unit shall be no larger than one bedroom and 640 square feet.
E. The temporary unit shall provide complete independent living facilities, including provisions for cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitation, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
F. The initial term of the permit shall be for one year. After the first year, the Director may authorize one year extensions upon verification that the approved occupants continue to reside on the premises in a manner which necessitates extended use of the temporary unit, and upon determining that use of the temporary unit continues to meet the purpose and criteria of this section.
G. The temporary unit shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
H. The temporary unit, authorized in compliance with this section, shall not be considered a separate residential unit for the purpose of calculating development impact fees, including park fees and sewer system connection fees, and determining off-street parking requirements.
I. The temporary unit shall be subject to setback requirements for an accessory structure, except that the Director may require additional site requirements when necessary to mitigate any identified adverse impacts upon neighboring residents.
J. The temporary dwelling unit permit shall expire immediately if the persons requiring care for any reason cease to reside in the temporary dwelling. Following expiration, the temporary dwelling facility shall be removed within 120 days.
(Ord. 2185, Ord. 2494 §56)
A. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to implement General Plan goals of encouraging infill development, while also preserving the privacy of existing residences and the character of the neighborhoods where such lots are created. It is the intent of these regulations to (1) limit the number of flag lots which can be created where a series of similarly-sized large lots could be subdivided with flag lots, thereby significantly raising the density and changing the character of an existing neighborhood, and (2) provide standards for the development of such lots in addition to those which would otherwise apply. Properties suitable for flag lot subdivisions should be larger than average for the neighborhood, and/or of a unique configuration. Retention of existing older housing stock is strongly encouraged in flag lot subdivisions. These regulations are intended to provide greater certainty for both developers and neighbors, and are intended to supplement, not supersede, the flag lot regulations contained in Title 18R.
B. Applicability. For purposes of this section, infill residential flag lots are defined as flag lots created after the adoption of this section which are located in the RS, R1 or R2 zoning districts and which abut existing single-family development. Existing single- family development is defined as one or more residentially zoned lots already developed with single-family dwellings at the time that the parcel map or tentative subdivision map approving the creation of the flag lot is approved and which are not a part of the subdivision which creates the flag lot.
C. Standards. Infill residential flag lots are allowed in the RS, R1 and R2 zoning districts through a parcel map or tentative subdivision map by the Planning Commission when they comply with the standards in this section, in addition to any other applicable City standards:
1. Limitation on Number of Infill Residential Flag Lots. To avoid an over- concentration of infill residential flag lots in any one neighborhood, infill residential flag lots shall not be allowed where approval of a proposed subdivision would result in flag lots comprising greater than 10 percent of the number of lots in the immediate neighborhood. Lots in the immediate neighborhood shall be defined as all lots which would be created by a proposed subdivision plus all residentially-zoned lots lying wholly or partially within 300 feet of the proposed subdivision.
2. Size of Infill Residential Flag Lots. Infill residential flag lots shall be no smaller than the smallest conforming lot in the same zoning district lying wholly or partially within 300 feet of a proposed subdivision, or the minimum flag lot size as required in Chapter 18R.08, whichever is larger. The accessway serving an infill residential flag lot shall not be included when calculating the required area of that lot.
3. Single Story Limitation. New residential units and accessory structures on an infill residential flag lot shall be limited to a single story, no more than 25 feet in height, unless there is existing two-story construction on one or more residentially-zoned lots adjacent to the infill residential flag lot.
4. Site Design and Architectural Review. Residential units and detached accessory structures greater than 120 square feet in size on infill residential flag lots shall be subject to administrative site design and architectural review (Chapter 19.18). Such review shall take into account all applicable standards and design guidelines.
5. Orientation. Each residential unit built on an infill residential flag lot shall be oriented toward either the street or the accessway.
6. Setbacks From Neighboring Properties. Where an infill residential flag lot abuts existing single-family development, the building setbacks established below shall supersede the standard setbacks for the R1 and R2 zoning districts. Setbacks in the RS zoning district shall be the greater of the standard RS district setbacks, or the setbacks established in Table 5-14 below:
Type of Structure | Setback Required |
Residential unit, first story | 15 feet |
Residential unit, second story | 20 feet |
Detached garage, gazebo, greenhouse, patio cover | 10 feet |
Other Accessory Structures | See 19.76.020 |
7. Accessway. A minimum of three feet of landscaping shall be provided between the paved portion of the accessway and any adjacent existing single- family residential development. Drainage from the paved portion of the accessway shall be accommodated onsite. Minimum accessway widths shall be as specified in Title 18R.
D. Planned Development Permit Required if Standards Not Met. The creation and development of infill residential flag lots which do not meet all standards listed above may be allowed with approval of a planned development permit (Chapter 19.28).
(Ord. 2363 §3, Ord. 2494 §57, Ord. 2511, Ord. 2549, §10, Ord. 2580, §16, Ord. 2600)
Where allowed by Division IV (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), community gardens shall comply with the following standards:
A. Operation and Maintenance.
1. Hours of operation shall be limited to between two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset.
2. All plots shall be maintained to manage and remove all rotting produce, pest infestations, and diseases. This provision shall not apply to on-site composting areas.
3. The garden shall be designed and maintained so that water and fertilizer will not drain onto adjacent property.
4. All improvements and activities associated with the community garden shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the water conservation measures of state Assembly Bill 1881.
5. Planting illegal or invasive plants, including marijuana, is prohibited.
6. Animal keeping may be allowed when monitored at all times in compliance with Section 19.76.040.
B. Responsible Party. The property owner, or an agent appointed by the property owner, shall be responsible for preventing, correcting and eliminating all nuisances associated with the use including any nuisances due to lighting, odors, noise, or animal keeping.
C. Permitted Buildings and Structures.
1. The combined area of all buildings shall not exceed 15 percent of the garden.
2. Only the following buildings or structures shall be permitted on the site:
a. Up to two storage sheds of no more than 120 square feet each;
b. Up to two greenhouses of no more than 120 square feet each for plant cultivation; and
c. Benches, bike racks, picnic tables, fences, and garden art;
d. Raised/accessible planting beds, rain barrel systems, compost or waste bins, and seasonal farm stands.
e. Other types of structures may be allowed if approved by the Director.
D. Parking. A minimum of two vehicle parking spaces shall be provided on the lot when there is no on-street parking allowed adjacent to the site. All gardens shall provide parking for at least two bicycles.
E. Composting. Composting biomass waste within a contained area on site is allowed subject to all of the following:
1. Composted materials shall be only those materials generated onsite or contributed by active members of the community garden.
2. Composting areas shall be located at least five feet from property lines.
3. Odors and fly-breeding shall not create a nuisance nor be greater than customarily found at a well-maintained residence.
F. Trash/Recycling Receptacles. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided onsite and screened from adjacent properties by six-foot high solid fencing. Refuse shall be removed from the site regularly to keep the receptacle area and the lot free from litter.
G. Fencing. Fences for community gardens shall be at least fifty percent view- permeable, shall not obstruct the sight distance area, nor exceed six feet in height. Compliant fences may exceed the standard height limits for the front yard area, as established in Section 19.60.060.
H. Accessory Sales of Produce and Plants. Produce or plants raised on the site may be sold on-site as an accessory use to the primary community garden use and in compliance with Chapter 19.20 (Home Occupation Permits).
(Ord. 2440 §57)
Where allowed by Division IV (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), all businesses established or expanded after the adoption of this regulation which sell alcohol as a significant component of the use, including Alcoholic Beverage Establishments, Liquor Stores - Limited Hours, Liquor Stores, Manufacturer Taprooms, Restaurants with Full Bar - Limited Hours, and Restaurants with Full Bar, shall be operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. All servers shall complete responsible beverage service (RBS) training no later than 60 days after the date of hire.
B. The business shall provide sufficient staff to control any queue which forms outside the businesses. The queue shall be managed to allow free passage on sidewalks adjacent to the business at all times.
C. The business shall take action to prevent nuisance activities associated with the sale of alcohol, including: disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, excessive littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests.
D. The exterior of the business, including the adjacent right-of-way, shall be kept clean. Any litter, detritus, or other mess outside the business shall be cleaned promptly by the business, in no case later than 9 a.m. the following morning.
E. Any music being played outside the business shall comply with the City's noise ordinance.
F. The business shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
G. The sale and service of alcohol shall be subject to special restrictions on certain days and at certain times of the year as determined and set forth by council resolution.
H. Alcoholic beverages to be consumed on-site shall be served in standard sizes that are consistent with the industry.
(Ord. 2461 §6, Ord. 2504 §6, Ord. 2600)
A. Purpose. The purpose of the disaster recovery structure permit process is to allow for:
1. The expedient response to the immediate need for temporary housing of evacuees and displaced persons of the Camp Fire, and individuals supporting the response effort to the Camp Fire; and
2. The temporary installation, use and/or expansion of nonresidential structures (e.g., temporary private school classrooms, temporary commercial buildings, etc.) to address the needs of evacuees and displaced persons of the Camp Fire, and individuals supporting the response effort to the Camp Fire.
B. Permit Required.
1. A permit may be issued by the Director pursuant to this chapter to allow for installation and use of temporary dwelling structures and temporary nonresidential structures.
2. A permit issued under this chapter shall be for up to a maximum of five (5) years, upon the request of the applicant and property owner, and upon determination by the Community Development Director. The applicant may seek an extension of a permit term, however, such extension shall not extend the term of use beyond five (5) years or by April 16, 2024.
3. Temporary disaster recovery structures may include use of manufactured or modular homes, manufactured or modular structures, or recreational vehicles. This chapter allows the use of existing structures, or the installation of manufactured or modular homes, manufactured or modular structures, or recreational vehicles as described herein. The Building Official and Fire Marshal shall determine compliance with the California Building Standards and may approve or deny any building permit accordingly.
4. Residential Purpose. Permits for temporary disaster recovery structures to be used for residential purposes shall be issued for legal parcels only in residential, commercial, and industrial zoning districts, or other alternative zones (PQ, Public/Quasi Public Facilities; OS2, Secondary Open Space) deemed appropriate. Permits for housing may be issued for new or existing structures.
5. Non-Residential Purpose. Permits for temporary disaster recovery structures to be used for non-residential purposes may be issued in commercial and industrial zoning districts, on sites presently used or approved for assembly use (e.g., churches) or other alternative zones (PQ, Public/Quasi Public Facilities; OS2, Secondary Open Space) deemed appropriate.
C. Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to all temporary dwelling structures:
1. Temporary disaster recovery structures shall be subject to the following:
a. The California Building Standards Code. All requirements under the California Building Standards Code shall be complied with unless otherwise exempted or excepted. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes in compliance with the California Building Standards Code.
b. A density requirement determined by the Director at time of permit issuance. For group/assembly uses, an occupancy limit shall be specified in the permit. The number and density of temporary nonresidential and temporary dwelling structures, either individual, single-family units, or multi-bed/multi-tenant structures permitted on a parcel shall be determined through the Disaster Recovery Permit process.
c. The setbacks for temporary structures shall be the same as the building setbacks for the base zoning district in which the structures are located or as determined by the Director.
d. For proposals that include group quarters or multiple temporary dwelling structures with five (5) or more units on a single residential or non-residential property, at least one person designated as a facility manager shall be on-site at all times. The manager may be someone that lives onsite and not necessarily a paid onsite manager.
e. The number of bathrooms and showers required on site shall be determined through the building permit process and shall be consistent with the California Building Standards.
f. Each temporary unit shall provide the number of automobile and bicycle parking spaces required by Table 1-1. Upon good cause shown and in order to address site specific issues, the Director may require a greater or lesser number of spaces identified in Table 1-1 and impose conditions upon the temporary permit. Where underlying zoning requires a lesser parking requirement, such requirement shall prevail.
TABLE 1-1 – PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Vehicle
| Bicycle
| |
One single-family temporary housing unit (per parcel) | 1 space per temporary housing unit | None required |
Multiple temporary housing units (per parcel) | 1 space per temporary housing unit, plus 1 space per on-site staff person | 1 space per 4 temporary housing units |
Group quarters (including multiple beds in a single temporary unit to be occupied by individuals) | 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of common sleeping area, plus 1 space per on-site staff person | 1 space per temporary housing unit |
Nonresidential structures | – Office/retail: 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of floor space of office or area open to public; – Warehousing: 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of floor space of warehousing or 1 space per on-site staff person; – Medical: 1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of floor space of medical facility, and 1 space per on-site staff person. | 1 space per vehicle parking space (new) |
g. Pedestrian and vehicular surfacing shall be provided as determined by the Building Official and/or Public Works Director.
h. Water and wastewater service shall be available on the site proposed for temporary dwelling structures as provided below.
1. Water - Water shall be provided on site by the California Water Service Company (Cal Water), unless an alternative water source is approved by the Building Official that complies with provisions of the California Building Standards. To protect the public water system, the appropriate approved backflow device shall be required.
2. Wastewater - To protect public health, connection to the wastewater system is required, except as specified below in 19.76.210C(1)h(3) below for existing on-site sewage systems. The Director of Public Works will determine the appropriate connection requirement. A sewer application shall be submitted to the City, providing details relating to the temporary dwelling structure design and connection for disposing of wastewater. Wastewater connection fees shall be waived for any temporary dwelling structures under this ordinance. However, monthly sewer service fees shall apply in accordance with the municipal fee schedule.
3. Existing On-Site Sewage Systems - To protect public health, an existing on-site sewage disposal system that has been approved by the Butte County Environmental Health Division to be intact, adequately sized, and functioning, may be utilized. Other methods of sewage disposal approved by the Butte County Environmental Health Division may also be utilized.
i. Electrical services shall be available on the site proposed for temporary dwelling structures unless an alternate source is approved by the Building Official and is in accordance with any applicable provisions of the California Building Standards. All temporary or permanent electrical service shall be located on the subject site.
j. Temporary dwelling structures shall not be used as vacation rentals with terms of less than thirty (30) days.
k. Other requirements as conditioned by the Director to address site specific issues.
D. Permit Process. The following process shall apply to all temporary structures subject to this Chapter:
1. Application. Applicant shall file a written application. Applicant shall indicate the specific limited duration of time for which the permit is requested, and acknowledge requested use is for stated limited duration.
2. Bond required. Prior to issuance of a permit, a bond or other acceptable surety as determined by the Public Works Director shall be posted as a surety that the site will be cleaned up and restored to its original condition or equivalent. The property owner shall acknowledge responsibility to ensure before expiration of the permit that all units and structures shall be vacated, and the site restored to its original site condition or equivalent as determined by the Public Works Director.
3. Notice. At least ten (10) calendar days prior to taking action on any temporary unit permit, the Director shall notify, by mail, all persons or entities as follows:
a. Small Lots, projects with four (4) or less temporary dwelling units: mailing to all tenants and owners of real property as shown on the County's latest equalized assessment roll, directly abutting or adjacent to the subject parcel.
b. Large Lots, projects with five (5) or more temporary dwelling units: mailing to all tenants (unit addresses) and owners of real property as shown on the County's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500-foot radius of the subject parcel.
c. Nonresidential Disaster Recovery Permits: Noticing shall be subject to the Director's determination, but shall include one of the following:
1. On properties abutting nonresidential zoning districts: mailing to all tenants and owners of real property as shown on the County's latest equalized assessment roll, directly abutting or adjacent to the subject parcel.
2. On properties abutting residential properties: mailing to all tenants (unit addresses) and owners of real property as shown on the County's latest equalized assessment roll, within a 500-foot radius of the subject parcel.
4. Director's Action. No public hearing shall be held or oral testimony provided on the consideration of a permit. Written comments must be received by the Director prior the time and date specified in the notice, and shall be considered by the Director in consideration of the permit and conditions placed on such permit. The Director's decision to approve or deny a temporary permit shall be in writing. An appeal of the Director's decision to approve or deny a temporary dwelling unit permit or temporary use permit may be appealed to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of the decision in accordance with the City's appeal process set forth in Chico Municipal Code Chapter 2.80.
E. Term of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be valid until April 16, 2024, unless otherwise extended by the City Council, or until such later date as established by the City Council.
(Ord. 2524 §2 (part), Ord. 2526 §2 (part), Ord. 2580 §17)
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