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Santa Paula, CA Municipal Code
SANTA PAULA, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE IV: CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USE
CHAPTER 150: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 151: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 152: MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
CHAPTER 153: [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 154: SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 155: [RESERVED]
CHAPTER 156: ZONING
GENERAL PROVISIONS
REGULATIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
PRESERVATION, CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF TREES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 157: PAY PHONE PERMITS
TITLE XVI: DEVELOPMENT CODE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 156.023 SIMILAR USES PERMITTED.
   (A)   When a use is not specifically listed in the permitted uses section of a zone, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if it is determined by the Planning Director or designee that the use is similar to other uses listed.
   (B)   It is further recognized that every conceivable use can not be identified in this code, and anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this section establishes the Director's authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those listed in the permitted uses section and the Standard Industrial Classification Manual for determining similarity.
   (C)   In determining “similarity” the Director shall make all of the following findings:
      (1)   The proposed use shall meet the intent of, and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan;
      (2)   The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the district in which the use is proposed to be located;
      (3)   The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the city's resident; and
      (4)   The proposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the permitted uses section.
('81 Code, § 17.06.040) (Ord. 704, passed - -78; Am. Ord. 986, passed 5-15-95)
§ 156.024 ADDITIONAL EXCLUDED USES.
   Uses other than those specifically mentioned in this chapter as uses excluded from any zone may be excluded therefrom; provided, such uses are, in the opinion of the City Council, as evidenced by a resolution in writing after a report and recommenda-tion by the Planning Commission, not less obnoxious or detrimental to the welfare of the community than the excluded uses specifically mentioned in any zone.
('81 Code, § 17.06.050) (Ord. 704, passed - -78)
§ 156.025 LAND MAY BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFIC PLAN.
   After a specific plan of streets, lots, and other features of design is adopted in the matter prescribed by law, the land covered by such specific plan may be authorized for uses conforming to such specific plan by reclassification of such land.
('81 Code, § 17.06.060) (Ord. 704, passed - -78)
§ 156.026 ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES PROJECTING INTO REQUIRED FRONT YARD.
   Sidewalk arcades and similar architectural features of commercial buildings may be established and maintained in a required front yard upon the issuance of a conditional use permit.
('81 Code, § 17.06.070) (Ord. 704, passed - -78)
§ 156.027 USE OF MOBILE HOMES AS DWELLINGS.
   A mobile home shall be permitted to be used as a single-family dwelling unit on a lot in the A-1, R-A, and R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4 Zones subject to the following provisions:
   (A)   The mobile home shall be certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974 (42 USC 5401 et seq.).
   (B)   The mobile home shall be placed on a foundation system, pursuant to Cal. Health & Safety Code § 18551.
   (C)   The mobile home shall meet all of the provisions of the zone in which it is placed, including, but not limited to, building setback standards, front, side and rear yard requirements, parking requirements, accessory building regulations, access, and the architectural provisions of § 156.028; provided, however, that only one such mobile home shall be placed on any one lot.
   (D)   A building permit for the placement of the mobile home on the foundation and the construction of any and all accessory buildings shall be obtained from the city.
('81 Code, § 17.06.073) (Ord. 755, passed - -81)
Cross-reference:
   Mobile homes and mobile home parks, see Ch. 152
§ 156.028 REQUIRED ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES OF SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS.
   (A)   All single-family dwelling units, including mobile homes placed on a permanent foundation in accordance with § 156.027, constructed, erected or moved onto a permanent foundation on property in any A-1, R-A or R-1 Zone, shall conform to the following standards:
      (1)   No sheet metal roofs shall be permitted; provided, however, that metal roofs which simulate wood shake and shingle roofs shall be permitted, as shall metal patio roofs.
      (2)   All main buildings or structures shall have eave overhangs of a minimum of 16 inches or a minimum one-foot-high parapet extending above roof level.
      (3)   No metal siding shall be permitted with the exception of metal lap siding.
   (B)   Variances from the provisions of this section may be requested under the provisions of Ch. 16.220.
('81 Code, § 17.06.076) (Ord. 755, passed - -81) Penalty, see § 156.999
Cross-reference:
   Mobile homes and mobile home parks, see Ch. 152
§ 156.029 [RESERVED].
§ 156.030 BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHAPTER.
   Any building or structure for which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter may be completed and used in accordance with the plans, specifications and permits on which such building permit was granted if construction is commenced within 60 days after the issuance of such permit and diligently prosecuted to completion.
('81 Code, § 17.06.090) (Ord. 704, passed - -78)
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