A. Purpose and Intent.
It is the purpose and intent of this section to allow a homeowner with a property of four and one-half (4.5) acres or greater to utilize their residence for occasional weddings or events within the RR and ER districts. Implementation of the regulations and standards within this section will ensure that wedding/event facilities in the RR and ER districts will be conducted in an orderly manner that will not result in a change to the residential character of the surrounding community.
The standards contained below will be placed on properties authorized to hold wedding/events within the RR and ER Districts, based on the parcel size and proximity to existing improvements.
B. Wedding/Event Facilities - General.
Wedding/event facilities may be allowed on properties of four and one-half (4.5) acres or greater in the RR and ER districts subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 16.52 (Conditional Use Permit), in compliance with, but not limited to, the following standards:
1. Parking.
Adequate on-site parking facilities, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and vehicular ingress and egress, shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 16.34 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards) and Section 16.44.230.C .
2. Number of Days/Hours of Operation.
The director shall impose reasonable restriction on the number of events that can occur during a week, on which days of the week these can occur and the hours of operation. Specific criteria are contained in Section 16.44.230.C.
3. Sanitary Facilities.
The director shall determine the appropriate quantity and location for any for sanitary facilities. All facilities shall be located on-site, and shall comply with accessibility requirements and the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. Additional criteria are contained in Section 16.44.230.C.
4. Security.
Provision for security and safety measures shall be provided, if applicable. Recent contact information shall be maintained on file with the city at all times.
5. Signs.
One externally illuminated monument sign shall be permitted and shall be located at access points to the parcel, subject to the following criteria:
a. Signs are allowed only for frontages adjoining a public street;
b. Monument signs shall not be located closer than five feet from a property line;
c. The maximum sign area shall be twenty (20) square feet per side and not exceed four (4) feet in height;
d. Signs shall be constructed of natural materials;
e. Landscaping shall be provided at the base of the supporting structure equal to twice the area of one face of the sign;
f. The monument sign shall not be illuminated after 10:00 p.m. on evenings when there are no events and shall be turned off at the conclusion of events;
g. Monument signs shall contain an address plate identifying the project or use by specific street address. The address plate shall not exceed four square feet in area. Numbers shall be a minimum of six inches in height. Address plates shall not be calculated against the allowed sign area;
h. Illumination shall be down lit and shall not be allowed to spill over into, or provide glare, to adjacent properties or rights-of-way;
i. On-site directional signage shall be no larger than twelve (12) square feet in area and its design shall be complimentary to the monument sign.
6. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
The facility shall include provisions for solid waste, recycling and/or disposal with specific criteria contained in Section 16.44.230.C.
7. Other Conditions.
The director shall require any other conditions which will ensure the operation of the facility in an orderly and efficient manner and in full compliance with the purpose/intent of this section.
C. Site Specific Development Performance Standards.
1. Days and Hours of Operation.
The site may be used for a maximum of two events per week, unless otherwise modified by the permit approval. No more than two events may occur on sequential dates. All events shall begin after 10:00 a.m. and shall be completed by 12:00 a.m.
2. Noise Levels and Monitoring.
Noise levels generated from events shall be subject to the following criteria:
a. All noise generated by the event use shall conform to the thresholds established for Zone II of Table 3-6, Exterior Noise Standards of section 16.30.090 (Exterior Noise Standards), and shall be subject to the provisions contained therein;
b. Noise levels for events shall not exceed the city's noise standards, either during set up or as part of the event;
c. The applicant shall monitor and ensure that the noise levels shall not exceed City of Murrieta noise standards;
d. Any noise generating activities shall be terminated at 10:00 p.m.
3. Ancillary Structures.
a. If an ancillary structure is provided as part of the project approval, ancillary structures shall be permanent construction, shall be fully enclosed, or enclosable on four sides, and shall have a roof. Ancillary structures shall be complimentary in terms of size, scale, and materials used on the primary structure on the site;
b. Ancillary structures shall be subject to the setbacks for accessory structures in contained in Table 16.08-1, (Residential Zones General Development Standards Requirements by Individual Zoning District) of section 16.08.020 (Residential Districts General Development Standards) with the exception that structures cannot exceed forty (40) feet in height, and be no larger than 7,500 square feet in size.
4. On-site Parking Requirements.
a. All on-site parking areas do not need to be paved; however, they must be stabilized in order to minimize any off-site dust impacts and for compliance with water quality control purposes;
b. Adequate parking must be provided based on maximum occupancy of site. Occupancy will be determined based on the seating capacity of the special event;
c. If buses or limousines are proposed for off-site transport, adequate drop off and pick up locations must be provided on site.
5. Location Requirements.
Any parcel where a facility is proposed shall have access to a paved and maintained public street.
6. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
On-site waste collection shall be located onsite as to not create any off-site noise, odors or nuisances. Solid waste shall be removed from the site within forty-eight (48) hours of any event.
7. Sanitary Facilities.
Any potable sanitary facilities shall not be located any closer than twenty-five (25) feet from an adjacent property with a residential use. Sanitary waste shall be removed from the site within 48 hours of any event, or determined through the minor conditional use permit.
(Ord. 544 § 18, 2019; Ord. 486 § 2, 2014)