(a) Fences and walls.
(1) Where a multi-unit residential development abuts any R-1 zone, a minimum six-foot-high decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the lot line between the multi-unit development and R-1 zone.
(2) Chapter 21.62 of this title establishes all other regulations applicable to fences and walls.
(b) Open Space - How Calculated. Open space shall be calculated as the total area on a lot remaining after the following areas have been deducted:
(1) That portion of the lot covered by buildings and other structures, as defined in Section 21.200.130;
(2) All areas used to provide parking spaces and access to any parking space (e.g. driveways);
(3) All area included in a required front yard;
(4) Any ground area having a ground slope greater than ten percent; and
(5) Any open area having a width or depth or height of less than ten feet.
(c) Family day care homes, small and large, shall comply with the following applicable standards:
(1) Operators of either a small or large family day care home shall maintain a valid license issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services.
(2) Operators of either a small or large family day care home that are not the owner of record of the property on which the use is being conducted shall obtain property owner authorization in writing prior to commencing the use.
(3) Family day care homes, small and large, shall comply with all applicable requirements of the State of California Health and Safety Code.
(4) Family day care homes, small and large, shall not generate noise that exceeds the noise standards contained in Section 21.70.080 (“Noise and Vibration”) of Title 21 of the city’s Municipal Code and shall also comply with Chapter 9.04 (“Noise - Disorderly Conduct”) of Title 9 of the city's Municipal Code.
(5) Family day care homes, small and large, shall not have publicly visible signs identifying or advertising the use.
(6) Small family day care homes shall be permitted by right and shall conform to the zoning standards in which they are located.
(7) Small family day care homes shall not be required to obtain a city business license.
(8) In addition to the above, operators of large family day care homes shall be required to obtain a large family day care home permit (LDC) in accordance with Chapter 21.103 of this Title.
(d) Other Applicable Regulations. The following chapters of this title apply to all development in residential zones:
21.42 Accessory uses
21.46 Antennas and wireless communications facilities
21.50 Recycling facilities
21.60 Accessory structures
21.64 Height measurements and exceptions
21.66 Landscaping
21.68 Parking and loading
21.72 Property maintenance
21.76 Signs
21.78 Yard requirements and exceptions
(Ord. 651, § 7, 2012; Ord. 612 Exhibit A (part), 2008).