Chapter 20 — PLANNING AND ZONING

PLANNING AND ZONING

§ 20.24

DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS

§ 20.16 LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS § 20.24.010. Purpose. § 20.24.020. Tables of Site Regulations by § 20.16.010. Purpose and Applicability. Districts. § 20.16.020. Residential Use Classifications. § 20.24.030. Overlay District Regulations.

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• § 20.24.040. Hillside Residential Regulations.

• § 20.24.050. Floor-Area Ratios. § 20.24.060. Setback Areas, Encroachments. § 20.24.070. Setbacks With Daylight Planes. § 20.24.080. Height Limits and Exceptions. § 20.24.090. Usable Open Space. § 20.24.100. Distances Between Structures. § 20.24.110. Fences, Landscaping, Screening.

• § 20.24.120. Refuse Storage Areas. § 20.24.130. Accessory Structures. § 20.24.140. Temporary Buildings. § 20.24.150. Manufactured Homes. § 20.24.160. Commercial Storefront Design. § 20.24.170. Development on Lots Divided by Zoning District Boundaries.

• § 20.24.180. Mechanical Equipment. § 20.24.190. Community Benefits for San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.

• § 20.32.030. General Regulations. § 20.32.035. Message Neutrality.

• § 20.32.040. Temporary Commercial Signs. § 20.32.045. Temporary Noncommercial Signs.

• § 20.32.050. Prohibited Signs.

• § 20.32.055. Signs Exempt from Permit.

• § 20.32.060. Changes to Existing Permitted Signs.

• § 20.32.065. Authority for Review.

• § 20.32.070. Application, Fees, and Accompanying Material.

• § 20.32.075. Allowable Sign Area by Zoning District.

• § 20.32.080. Development Standards by Sign Type.

• § 20.32.085. Allowable Signs by Type and Zoning District.

• § 20.32.090. Master Sign Program Requirements.

• § 20.32.095. Severability.

§ 20.36 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• § 20.28.010. Purpose. § 20.28.020. Citywide General Regulations and Exceptions.

• § 20.28.030. Citywide Parking Space Requirements.

• § 20.28.040. Waterfront (WF) District Parking Regulations and Exceptions.

• § 20.28.050. Parking Area Standards. § 20.28.060. Off-Street Loading. § 20.28.070. Loading Space Requirements. § 20.28.080. Loading Area Standards. § 20.32 SIGNS

• § 20.32.010. Purpose. § 20.32.015. Regulatory Scope. § 20.32.020. Definitions (A-Z). § 20.32.025. Evaluation Standard.

• § 20.36.010. Purpose, Applicability, Exceptions and Enforcement.

• § 20.36.020. Standards.

  • § 20.40

  • HOUSING PROVISIONS

• § 20.40.010. Purpose and Intent. § 20.40.020. Definitions. § 20.40.030. Inclusionary Housing. § 20.40.040. Density Bonus. § 20.40.050. Distribution and Development Criteria of Affordable Units.

• § 20.40.060. Housing for Persons with Disabilities.

• § 20.40.070. Emergency Shelter. § 20.40.080. Housing Provisions.

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§ 20.44 NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS

• § 20.44.010. Purpose and Applicability. § 20.44.020. Status and Continuation of Nonconformity.

• § 20.44.030. Maintenance and Alteration of Nonconformity.

• § 20.44.040. Abandonment of Nonconforming Use.

• § 20.44.050. Restoration of Damaged Structures.

§ 20.48 REMOVAL OF TREES

• § 20.48.010. Purpose. § 20.48.020. Applicability. § 20.48.030. Tree Removal Permission. § 20.48.040. Appeals. § 20.48.050. Emergency Approval. § 20.48.060. Exceptions.

§ 20.52

FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION REGULATIONS

• § 20.52.010. Purpose. § 20.52.020. Definitions (A-Z). § 20.52.030. General Provisions. § 20.52.040. Administration. § 20.52.050. Permit Approval, Variances and Appeals.

• § 20.52.060. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards.

§ 20.56 CAPITAL FACILITIES FEE

• § 20.56.010. Purpose and Authority. § 20.56.020. Description. § 20.56.030. Definitions (A-Z). § 20.56.040. Limited Use of Fees.

§ 20.56.050. Developer Construction of Facilities.

§ 20.58 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM

• § 20.58.010. Purpose. § 20.58.020. Definitions. § 20.58.030. Exemptions. § 20.58.040. Art in Public Places Program Requirement.

• § 20.58.050. Art in Public Places Fund. § 20.58.060. Maintenance and Relocation. § 20.58.070. Implementation Procedures. § 20.58.080. Hardship or Infeasibility Exemption.

§ 20.60 CONDOMINIUM AND OTHER COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS

• § 20.60.010. Purpose. § 20.60.020. Applicability.

• § 20.60.030. Items to Accompany Tentative Map.

• § 20.60.040. Items to Accompany Final Map.

• § 20.60.050. Requirements for Approval, Physical.

• § 20.60.060. Requirements for Approval, Non-Physical.

• § 20.60.070. Application Review and Evaluation.

• § 20.60.080. Provision for Tenants.

§ 20.64 WATER REUSE

• § 20.64.010. Purpose. § 20.64.020. Definitions.

• § 20.64.030. Use and Distribution of Recycled Water.

• § 20.64.040. Requirement for Subdivisions in Recycled Water Area.

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Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history includes portions of Ordinance Nos. 78-07, 79-011, 80-02, 81-05, 81-06, 82-03, 83-05, 83-06, 83-07, 86-05, 87-019, 89-004, 89-09, 90-07, 91-03, 91-04, 91-06, 94-4, 94-011, 96-03, 96-07, 96-013, 97-06, 97-08, 99-06, 01-01, 01-03 and 03-01. Ordinance No. 04-09, which established Chapter 20, Planning and Zoning, was adopted on December 6, 2004.

• A. Purpose. When allowed by Section 20.12.040 (Permitted Land Uses by District), a single-room occupancy residential housing facility (SRO) at a fixed location is subject to the requirements of this section. The provisions of this section are intended to provide opportunities for the development of permanent, affordable housing for small households and for people with special needs in proximity to transit and services and to establish standards for these small units.

• B. Location. A single-room occupancy residential housing facility shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of any other single-room occupancy residential housing, emergency shelter, or other similar program, unless such program is located within the same building or on the same lot.

• C. Development Standards. All SRO facilities shall comply with the following regulations.

  1. Units shall have a minimum floor area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and a maximum floor area of four hundred (400) square feet.

  2. Each unit shall accommodate a maximum of two (2) persons.

  3. Provide for adequate exterior security lighting.

  4. Laundry facilities shall be provided in a separate room at the ratio of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for every six (6) units or fractional number thereof, with at least one (1) washer and dryer per floor.

  5. Cleaning Supply Room. A cleaning supply room or utility closet with a wash tub with hot and cold running water shall be provided on each floor of the SRO facility.

  6. Bathroom. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full bathroom facilities. A partial bathroom facility shall have at least a toilet and sink; a full facility shall have a toilet, sink and bathtub or shower or bathtub/shower combination. If a full bathroom facility is not provided, common bathroom facilities shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code for congregate residences with at least one (1) full bathroom per floor.

  7. Kitchen. An SRO unit is not required to but may contain partial or full kitchen facilities. A full kitchen includes a sink, a refrigerator and cooking appliance. A partial kitchen is missing at least one of these appliances. If a full kitchen is not provided, common kitchen facilities shall be provided with at least one (1) full kitchen per floor.

  8. Closet. Each SRO unit shall have a separate closet.

  9. Code Compliance. SRO units shall comply with all requirements of the California Building Code. All units shall comply with all applicable accessibility and adaptability requirements. All common areas shall be fully accessible.

• D. Off-Street Bicycle Parking Requirements. An SRO facility shall provide a secured bicycle parking area to accommodate one (1) bicycle for every SRO unit.

• E. Operational Standards. An SRO facility with ten (10) or more units shall provide on-site management. An SRO facility with less than ten (10) units may provide a management office on-site.

• F. Tenancy. Tenancy of SRO units shall not be for less than thirty (30) days.

• G. Existing Structure. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility, consistent with the provisions of this section. Any such conversion must bring the entire structure up to current building code standards, including accessibility and adaptability standards.

• A. Purpose. This subsection establishes regulations for gyms and health clubs to protect surrounding properties and public health, safety and welfare.

• B. Performance Standards.

  1. Hours of Operation: Hours of operation in the SC and SPC Districts shall be limited to 6am to 9pm. Extension beyond these hours shall be subject to a Major Use Permit.

  2. Noise Standards: All functions in the space must comply with City noise standards, as per 20.36.020.D, through use of insulation or other means.

• A. Purpose. This subsection establishes permit requirements and required findings for chain stores in the SC District.

• B. Major Use Permit. Notwithstanding permit requirements for the SC District specified in Table 1: 20.12.040, businesses with 100 or more fixed locations are subject to a Major Use Permit to ensure that storefront design and use are consistent with the district purposes and surrounding uses.

• C. Findings. The approving body shall make the following findings when approving a Major Use Permit subject to this subsection:

  1. The proposed use is compatible with the purposes of the SC district (Section 20.12.060.B.1).

  2. The proposed signage and storefront design are compatible with the character of the neighborhood and commercial corridor.