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A. Every lot shall have a minimum width and depth not less than that prescribed in the district under consideration. Each dimension is minimum only. One or both shall be increased to attain the minimum lot area required.
B. Where a lot has a minimum width or depth less than that prescribed by this title and the lot was of record under one ownership on May 7, 1964, the lot may be used subject to all other property development standards of the district in which such lot is located.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): prior code § 19.52.080 (Ord. 557 § 306(B), 1964))
All buildings designed or erected after May 7, 1964, and existing buildings which may be reconstructed, altered, moved or enlarged shall comply with the height regulations and exceptions of the district in which they may be located. The provisions of Section 20.04.102, Building Height, shall apply.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): prior code § 19.52.100 (Ord. 557 § 306(D), 1964))
The determination of which lot line shall be considered the front lot line shall be based upon existing and anticipated surrounding developments, existing and proposed street classifications, and any particular circumstances related to the proposed development.
A. On interior lots, the front lot line is the lot line abutting the street.
B. On lots with more than one street frontage, the front lot line shall be that which is adjacent to the street with the higher designation, as provided in Chapter 20.72, Official Plan Lines, of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. Where all abutting streets have the same designation, the narrowest street frontage in residential districts including the CR district shall be considered the front lot line. In all other districts, the largest street frontage shall be considered the front lot line.
C. Where exceptional circumstances related to the size, shape, topography or intended use of the property exists which cause compliance with the front lot line determination of subsection B of this section to result in poorer overall project design, the planning commission upon request or upon its own initiative may select an alternate front lot line.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): Ord. 88-01-1001 § 1: prior code § 19.52.200(13) (Ord. 557 § 306(N)(13), 1964))
In the case of an irregular, triangular or gore-shaped lot, the rear lot line shall be a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, having a length of not less than ten feet. A lot which is bounded on all sides by streets may have no rear lot line.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): prior code § 19.52.200(14) (Ord. 557 § 306(N) (14), 1964))
All mobile homes on permanent foundations shall comply with the following development standards:
A. Permanent foundation systems shall be installed pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code.
B. Units shall be built to the specifications of the National Housing and Construction Standards Act and shall display an insignia of approval from the California Department of Housing and Urban development pursuant to Section 18550(b) of the California Health and Safety Code.
C. Units shall have roofs with a pitch of not less than two inches rise for each twelve inches of horizontal run, and consisting of shingles or other roofing materials customarily used for conventional single-family residences, as approved by the director of the department of planning and community development.
D. A unit may be required to have porches and eaves, or roof with eaves when, in the opinion of the director of the department of planning and community development, it is necessary to make it compatible with other dwellings in the area.
E. Units shall be covered with an exterior siding material customarily used on conventional dwellings and approved by the director of the department of planning and community development. Exterior material shall extend to the ground except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): Ord. 85-09-955 § 1 (part); Ord. 82-2-888 § 4)
Temporary uses listed in this title may be permitted subject to review and approval of the planning director upon filing of a temporary use permit application, plot plan, and payment of fees as may be determined by resolution of the city council, at least thirty days prior to the event. Any approval of a temporary use shall be in writing and shall include:
A. Finding that the use will not be detrimental to the community and to property in the vicinity;
B. Such conditions and/or improvements as are deemed necessary to effectuate the purposes of this code which may include the posting of a bond or other security approved by the city attorney, in an amount determined by the approving authority to guarantee the restoration of the property to its original or otherwise satisfactory condition;
C. A specific time limit for removal of the temporary use and the restoration of the property involved to its former or otherwise satisfactory condition. Temporary uses shall be permitted for a time period not to exceed forty-five days except circuses, carnivals and fairs may exceed forty-five days subject to Section 20.66.215, and temporary construction trailers may be permitted for a period not to exceed six months unless extended by the planning director.
(Ord. 97-05-1217 § 1: Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): Ord. 88-11-1020 § 3: Ord. 85-09-955 § 1 (part); Ord. 81-3-866 § 1: prior code § 19.52.200(18) (Ord. 557 § 306(N)(18), 1964))
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