When an existing lot is subdivided:
(a) New residential buildings on all such subdivided lots shall have a minimum 5-foot (1524 mm) width clear access pathway, open to the sky, from the public-right-of-way to the new residential building, and any emergency escape or rescue opening. The minimum width pathway shall be maintained through all doors and gates, past gas and electrical meters, and shall not be impeded; except
(b) For lots with an existing building constructed across the entire width of the lot at the front of the lot, new residential buildings at the rear shall have an access corridor with a minimum 5-foot (1524 mm) width and 80-inch (2032 mm) height clear access pathway from the public-right-of-way to the new residential building, and any emergency escape or rescue opening. The minimum width access corridor shall be equipped with fire sprinkler protection complying with California Fire Code Section 903.3, shall be maintained through all doors and gates, past gas and electrical meters, and shall not be impeded.
(Added by Ord. 31-24, File No. 231163, App. 2/16/2024, Eff. 3/18/2024, Oper. 3/18/2024)