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SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 (Reserved)
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 (Reserved)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (Reserved)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Title 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 14 (Reserved)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 OIL AND GAS CODE*
Title 17 TRAILER PARKS
Title 18 SUBDIVISIONS*
Title 19 (Reserved)
Title 20 ZONING
Chapter 20.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 20.04 DEFINITIONS
Chapter 20.06 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Chapter 20.08 GENERAL CONDITIONS
Chapter 20.09 PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
Chapter 20.10 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS*
Chapter 20.14 PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 20.16 PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Chapter 20.18 OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Chapter 20.20 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Chapter 20.21 ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Chapter 20.22 STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
Chapter 20.23 TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Chapter 20.24 AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
CHAPTER 20.25 SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ACADEMY (AUHS/AURA) SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.26 SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.27 SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.29 SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.30 SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.31 SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.32 SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.33 SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.34 SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.35 SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.36 SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.37 SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.38 SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
CHAPTER 20.39 SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.40 SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.41 SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.42 SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.43 SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.44 SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.45 SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
Chapter 20.46 SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.47 SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.48 SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.49 SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
Chapter 20.50 CONDOMINIUMS
Chapter 20.51 TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT REGULATIONS
Chapter 20.52 SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW*
Chapter 20.56 RECYCLING FACILITIES
Chapter 20.57 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Chapter 20.58 SIGNS*
Chapter 20.64 USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Chapter 20.65 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
Chapter 20.66 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Chapter 20.70 OFF-STREET PARKING*
Chapter 20.72 OFFICIAL PLAN LINES*
Chapter 20.80 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Chapter 20.82 NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES*
Chapter 20.84 VARIANCES
Chapter 20.86 AMENDMENTS
Chapter 20.88 FILING FEES
Chapter 20.98 PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS
Title 21 PUBLIC DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT FEES TO BE PAID BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
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20.66.070   Lot dimensions.
   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))
20.66.090   Building height.
   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))
20.66.170   Lot lines--Front.
   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))
20.66.180   Lot lines--Rear.
   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))
20.66.190   Lot line--Side.
   On a lot with three or more sides abutting a street, all lot liens abutting such street or streets, other than the front lot line or lines, may be side lot lines.
(Ord. 93-03-1152 § 16 (part): prior code § 19.52.200(15) (Ord. 557 § 306(N)(15), 1964))
20.66.200   Mobile homes.
   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)
20.66.210   Temporary uses.
   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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