Chapter 88.31 — OPERATIONAL STANDARDS

A.

Purpose. This chapter provides standards that regulate various aspects of the operation of an approved land use, for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

B.

Applicability. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all development and land uses.

A.

Purpose. This section implements the policies of the noise element of the general plan, and provides standards for noise mitigation that are intended to protect the community health, safety, and general welfare by limiting exposure to the unhealthful effects of noise.

B.

Applicability. No use, activity, or process shall exceed the maximum allowable noise levels established by this section, except for the following noise sources:

1.

Emergencies. Public safety warning devices (e.g., ambulance, fire, and police sirens), sound for alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or the performance of authorized emergency work;

2.

State or Federal Preempted Activities. Any activity regulated by state or federal law;

3.

Public Health and Safety Activities. Construction, maintenance, and/or repair operations by public agencies and/or utility companies or their contractors that are serving public interests, and/or protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare;

4.

Parks. Public agency sanctioned recreational activities and programs conducted in public parks; and

5.

Solid Waste Collection. The authorized collection of solid waste.

C.

Noise Source Standards.

1.

Noise Level Limitations. No use, activity, or process within the city shall generate noise in excess of the levels identified by Tables 3-3 and 3-4, as the noise is measured at the property line of a noise sensitive land use identified in Tables 3-3 and 3-4.

a.

If the measured ambient noise level exceeds the applicable noise level standard in any category shown in Table 3-3, the applicable standards shall be adjusted to equal the ambient noise level.

b.

If the intruding noise source is continuous and cannot reasonably be discontinued or stopped to allow measurement of the ambient noise level, the noise level measured while the source is in operation shall be compared directly to the applicable noise level standards identified in Table 3-3.

Notwithstanding the above requirements, no person shall allow or cause the generation of any noise of a type, volume, pitch, tone, repetition, or duration that would be found to be a nuisance by a reasonable person beyond the boundaries of the property where the noise is generated.

TABLE 3-3. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NOISE LEVEL BY RECEIVING LAND USE

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(1)

Where the location of outdoor activity areas is unknown, the exterior noise level standard shall be applied to the property line of the receiving land use.

(2)

Where it is not possible to reduce noise in outdoor activity areas to 65 dB Ldn/CNEL or less using a practical application of the best-available noise reduction measures, an exterior noise level of up to 70 dB Ldn/CNEL may be allowed provided that available exterior noise level reduction measures have been implemented and interior noise levels are in compliance with this table.

(3)

Subject to an acoustical analysis in compliance with subsection C.2

TABLE 3-4 - NOISE STANDARDS FOR

SHORT-DURATION EVENTS NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS

Notes:

(1)

If the offensive noise contains a steady, audible tone (e.g., a screech or hum), is a repetitive noise (e.g., hammering), or contains speech or music, the maximum allowable sound level shall be reduced by five dB.

2.

Acoustical Analysis Required. Where the director determines that a proposed project may generate noise in excess of any limit established by Table 3-3, and/or where the use may generate noise in outdoor areas in excess of 60 dBA, the land use permit application for the use shall include an acoustical analysis by a qualified professional approved by the director.

a.

Contents. The analysis shall determine the potential for stationary source noise impacts to neighboring land uses, include field measurements to determine more precise locations for existing and projected future

noise levels (based on traffic projections in the circulation element of the general plan or as otherwise accepted by the city), and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

b.

Preferred Mitigation Measures for Receptor Sites. When development is subject to high noise levels requiring mitigation, the following measures shall be considered and preference shall be given where feasible in the following order:

(1)

Site layout, including setbacks, open space separation and shielding of noise sensitive uses with nonnoise-sensitive uses;

(2)

Acoustical treatment of buildings; or

(3)

Structural measures such as constructed of earth berms and/or wood or concrete barriers; provided that no sound wall shall be located adjacent to a public street.

3.

Limitation on Hours of Construction. In order to allow construction schedules to take advantage of the weather and normal daylight hours, and to ensure that nearby residents as well as nonresidential activities are not disturbed by the early morning or late night activities, the city has established the following limits on construction, in compliance with Table 3-5 or as required by conditions of approval.

TABLE 3-5. ALLOWABLE HOURS

OF CONSTRUCTION

4.

Limitation on Truck Deliveries. Truck deliveries to a commercial or industrial parcel adjacent to a conforming residential use shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., unless the Director authorizes other delivery times based on the determination that there is either no feasible alternative, or there are overriding transportation and traffic management benefits to scheduling deliveries at night.

D.

Noise Receptor Standards. Where noise-sensitive land uses are proposed in areas exposed to existing or projected noise levels in excess of the standards in Tables 3-3 and 3-4, the city shall require an acoustical analysis as part of the environmental review process so that noise mitigation may be included in the project design, so that proposed structures are designed to limit intruding noise in interior rooms to 45 dBA Ldn. At the discretion of the director, the requirement for an acoustical analysis may be waived if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

1.

The development is for less than five single-family dwellings or less than 10,000 square feet of total gross floor area for office buildings meeting facilities;

2.

The noise source in question consists of a single roadway or railroad for which up-to-date noise exposure information is available. An acoustical analysis will be required if the noise source is a stationary noise source, or if there are multiple noise sources that could affect the project;

3.

The projected future noise exposure at the exterior of proposed buildings or outdoor activity areas does not exceed 65 dBA Ldn;

4.

The topography of the area is essentially flat; and

5.

Effective noise mitigation, as determined by the director, is incorporated into the project design. The measures can include, but are not limited to, the use of building setbacks, building orientation, or noise barriers. If closed windows are required for compliance with interior noise level standards, air conditioning or a mechanical ventilation system will be required.

E.

Noise Measurement. In order to determine compliance with the standards in Tables 3-3 and 3-4, exterior noise levels shall be measured at the property line of the noise sensitive land use receiving the noise. Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level meter using the "A" weighted scale at slow meter response. Fast meter response shall be used only for an impulsive noise.

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06)

Outdoor lighting on private property shall comply with the following requirements.

A.

An outdoor light fixture shall be limited to a maximum height of 14 feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less.

B.

Outdoor lighting shall utilize energy-efficient fixtures and lamps; examples include high pressure sodium, hardwired compact fluorescent, or other lighting technology that is of equal or greater energy efficiency.

C.

Lighting fixtures shall be shielded or recessed to reduce light bleed to adjoining properties, by:

1.

Ensuring that the light source (e.g., bulb, etc.) is not visible from off the site; and

2.

Confining glare and reflections within the boundaries of the site to the maximum extent feasible.

Each light fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way, so that no on-site light fixture directly illuminates an area off the site.

D.

No lighting on private property shall produce an illumination level greater than one footcandle on any property within a Neighborhood except on the site of the light source.

E.

No permanently installed lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness, as determined by the director.

A.

Purpose. This section provides performance standards that are designed to minimize various potential operational impacts of land uses and development within the city, and promote compatibility with adjoining areas and land uses.

B.

Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all new and existing land uses, including permanent and temporary uses, unless an exemption is specifically provided. A land use existing on the effective date of this section shall not be altered or modified thereafter to conflict with these standards.

C.

Air Emissions. No operation or activity shall emit excessive smoke, fumes, dust, or particulate matter, or which exceed the requirements or levels specified by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

D.

Combustibles and Explosives. The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code, and California Code of Regulations Title 19, including the provision of adequate safety devices to guard against fire and explosion hazards, and adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment and devices.

E.

Ground Vibration. No ground vibration shall be generated that is perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the property lines of the site, except for vibrations from temporary construction or demolition activities, and motor vehicle operations.

F.

Light and Glare. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the requirements of Section 88.31.030 (Outdoor Lighting).

G.

Liquid Waste. All sewage and industrial waste systems shall comply with all requirements of the county sanitation districts and the city engineer. All industrial wastes not approved for deposit in sewer lines shall be disposed of as required by the city engineer.

H.

Noise. See Section 88.31.020 (Noise Standards).

I.

Odor. No obnoxious odor or fumes shall be emitted that are perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at or beyond the property line of the site.

J.

Radioactivity, Electrical Disturbance or Electromagnetic Interference. None of the following shall be emitted:

1.

Radioactivity, in a manner that does not comply with all applicable state and federal regulations.; or

2.

Electrical disturbance or electromagnetic interference that interferes with normal radio or television reception, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site; or that does not comply with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other applicable state and federal regulations.

A.

Maintenance Standard. Each structure and parcel within the city shall be kept and maintained in a clean, neat, orderly, operable, and usable condition, reflecting common community standards, and in compliance with Municipal Code Section 34-231 (Nuisance Abatement). This requirement applies to buildings, paving, fences, walls, landscaping, water, earth, and any other structures or natural features.

B.

Equipment Storage. No construction equipment or other heavy equipment shall be stored on property within a neighborhood zone or other parcel where outdoor storage is not specifically allowed by the applicable zone.

C.

Use of Setbacks. See Section 88.30.060.E (Limitations on the use of setbacks).

CHAPTER 88.32. - AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 11-O4, § 2, adopted April 18, 2011, amended Ch. 88.32, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Ch. 88.32 pertained to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table.

The requirements of this chapter are intended to ensure that sufficient off-street motor vehicle parking facilities are provided for all uses and structures, and that parking facilities are properly designed, attractive, and located to be unobtrusive, generally to the rear of the site, while meeting the needs of the specific use or structure.

A.

Off-Street Parking Required. Each new land use and structure, including a change or expansion of a land use or structure shall be provided continuously maintained off-street parking and loading areas in compliance with this chapter. A land use shall not be commenced and a structure shall not be occupied until the improvements required by this chapter are completed and approved by the director.

B.

Parking Required Prior to Occupancy or Use. A new or altered structure shall not be occupied, and a new land use not requiring a structure shall not be established, until all off-street parking and loading facilities required by this chapter are in place and approved by the city.

C.

Maintenance of Required Parking. Off-street parking and loading spaces required by this chapter shall be continuously maintained by the property owner for the use of tenants of the premises, and for callers, clients, customers, employees, and visitors. The continuance and maintenance of the required spaces shall be the obligation of the owner of the property upon which the use or structure is located, as long as the use requiring the spaces continues and the structure exists.

D.

Modification of Parking Requirements Through Discretionary Permit Approval. The review authority may require provision of more off-street parking and loading spaces than otherwise required by this chapter as a condition of approval of a discretionary permit where the review authority determines that the circumstances of the particular case require a different number of spaces than required by this chapter.

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06)

A.

Parking and Loading Spaces to be Permanent. Each parking and loading space shall be permanently and continuously paved, available, marked and maintained for parking and loading purposes for the use it is intended to serve. Parking and/or vehicle storage is not permitted on unpaved commercial or residential lots.

B.

Location of Parking on a Site. Parking and loading spaces shall be located on a site as required by Article 2 (Urban Standards) for the applicable neighborhood, district, or corridor.

C.

Parking and Loading to be Unrestricted. An owner, lessee, tenant, or other person having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit, or restrict authorized persons from using the spaces without the prior approval of the director.

D.

Vehicles for Sale. No motor vehicle or other personal property shall be parked on private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, approved by the city for that use, and the person or business at that location is licensed to sell vehicles or other personal property. However, one automobile or truck, not exceeding oneton capacity, owned by the owner, renter, or lessee of the property may be displayed for the purpose of sale for a maximum of one month.

E.

Reserved.

(Ord. No. 08-O7, § 2, 6-16-08; Ord. No. 2015-O1, § 1, 1-20-15)

Each use shall provide off-street parking in compliance with this section, except as otherwise provided by Section 88.36.080 (Reduction of Parking Requirements).

A.

General Parking Requirements. Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-7 for the applicable land use type; except that proposed development and new land uses within the Downtown District shall instead comply with subsection B.

B.

TOD Specific Plan Parking Requirements. For development located within the TOD Specific Plan, refer to the Specific Plan for parking requirements.

C.

Calculations. If a calculation to determine the number of parking spaces required by this section results in a fractional number of parking spaces, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole space.

D.

Expansion of Structure, Change in Use. When a structure is enlarged, or when a change in its use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter except where the number of additional spaces required is ten percent or less of the number of existing spaces.

E.

Excessive Parking. The city discourages providing more off-street parking spaces than required by this chapter, to avoid the inefficient use of land, unnecessary pavement, and excessive storm water runoff from paved surfaces. The provision of off-street parking spaces for nonresidential land uses in excess of the requirements in Article 2 is allowed only with use permit approval, and only when additional landscaping and pedestrian amenities are also provided to the satisfaction of the review authority.

F.

Nonconforming Parking. A structure with nonconforming off-street parking may be physically changed or undergo a change in use subject to the following provisions.

1.

Residential Uses. No additional parking spaces shall be required; provided, the change does not increase the original floor area by more than 25 percent, nor increase the number of dwelling units, nor eliminate the only portion of the site that can be used for the required or existing parking or access. New open patios are not considered an increase of the original floor area.

Nonresidential Uses. The number of existing parking spaces shall be maintained on the site and additional parking shall be provided in compliance with this chapter for any additional floor area. If the use of the structure is changed to one that requires more parking than the previous use, the difference between the parking spaces required for the previous use and the new use shall be provided.

3.

Waiver by Commission. The commission may waive covered parking requirements when a nonconforming structure is proposed for rehabilitation if the commission determines, in compliance with Section 88.51.040 (Use Permits and Minor Use Permits), that the existing structure location, lot size, or topography renders the requirement unreasonable.

TABLE 3-7. PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06; Ord. No. 10-O1, § 10, 3-1-10; Ord. No. 11-O4, § 2, 4-18-11; Ord. No. 11O16, § 5, 10-24-11; Ord. No. 2017-05, § 4, 7-17-17; Ord. No. 2017-14, § 6, 12-18-17; Ord. No. 2020-02, § 3, 2-3-2020; Ord. No. 2023-04, § 3(Exh. A), 10-2-23)

A.

Accessibility Requirements. Special provisions for access by the physically handicapped from public rightsof-way, across intervening spaces, and into structures, including parking facilities specifically designed and located for the use of the disabled/handicapped, shall be required. Standards for the facilities shall be based on the standards of the American Standards Association and/or other applicable guidelines.

B.

Number of Spaces Required. Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the California Building Standards Code, the Federal Accessibility Guidelines, and/or California Code of Regulations Title 24, as applicable. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall count toward compliance with the number of off-street parking spaces required by Section 88.36.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required).

A.

Bicycle Parking. Each multi-family project and nonresidential land use shall provide bicycle parking in compliance with this section.

1.

Number of Bicycle Spaces Required. Multi-family, retail commercial, and office uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of one bicycle space for every 20 motor vehicle spaces up to 100 spaces. One additional bicycle space shall be provided of each additional 100 spaces or fraction. A minimum of two bicycle spaces shall be provided in all cases. Required bicycle spaces shall distributed in locations convenient to building entrances, to serve residents, customers, and employees of the project.

2.

Bicycle Space Design and Devices. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device to adequately secure the bicycle, shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length, with a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance, installed and maintained in compliance with city standards, and shall be conveniently located and generally within close proximity to the primary entrance of the structure it is designed to serve.

B.

Motorcycle Parking. A parking lot with 50 or more auto parking spaces shall provide motorcycle parking spaces conveniently located near the primary entrance of a structure, accessed by the same aisles that provide access to the motor vehicle parking spaces in the parking lot.

1.

Number of Spaces Required. A minimum of one motorcycle parking space shall be provided for each 50 motor vehicle spaces or fraction thereof.

2.

Space Dimensions. A motorcycle parking space shall have minimum dimensions of four feet by seven feet.

A.

Shared On-Site Parking. Where two or more adjacent nonresidential uses have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods, (e.g. a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be allowed through use permit approval. Approval shall also require a covenant running with the land, recorded by the owner of the parking lot, guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained exclusively for the use or activity served for the duration of the use or activity, in compliance with Section 88.36.120 (Designation of Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces).

B.

Reduction by Variance. The review authority may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Section 88.36.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) through a variance approval, based on quantitative

information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces (e.g., sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, information on parking standards required for the proposed land use by other cities, etc.).

C.

Reduced Parking for Restricted Senior Housing Projects. The review authority may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Section 88.36.040 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) for senior housing projects, for persons aged 55 and over, based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces for these types of residential development projects.

D.

Waiver of Covered Parking Requirement for Affordable Housing Units. The review authority may waive the requirement that parking be covered for affordable housing units in compliance with Section 88.32.030 (Types of Bonuses and Incentives Allowed).

E.

Reduced Parking for Mixed Use Projects. The review authority may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Section 88.36.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) for a mixed use project developed in compliance with Section 88.42.120, based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces for these types of residential development projects.

F.

Alternative Parking Arrangements for the Park Once Districts. Alternative parking may be approved by the review authority for a project located in the TOD Specific Plan District that participates in a city park once program (Refer to the City of Azusa TOD Specific Plan), or in another park once district established by the city.

(Ord. No. 11-O16, § 4, 10-24-11; Ord. No. 2017-05, § 4, 7-17-17)

Required parking areas shall be designed and constructed in compliance with this Section.

A.

Location of Parking. Off-street parking shall be located in compliance with the parking placement requirements of Article 2 for the applicable neighborhood, district, or corridor. Required off-street parking shall be located on the same site as the use served, except for:

1.

Mixed use projects developed in compliance with Section 88.42.120; and

Nonresidential parking, which may be located within 300 feet of the site served, provided that the review authority determines that convenient pedestrian access exists between the site and the location of the parking; and

3.

Development that participates in a city park once program.

B.

Access to Parking. Access to parking shall be provided as follows, except for individual single-family dwellings, which are exempt from the requirements of this subsection B. Site design shall minimize the amount of paved surface and driveway length while providing for safe and suitable access for vehicular circulation.

1.

Street Access Points. Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering area so that vehicles exit to a street in a forward direction. Parking lots shall be designed to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives.

2.

Queuing. A commercial or industrial use that is designed to provide 20 or more parking spaces shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access driveway for a minimum distance of 20 feet from the street right-of-way, to provide a queuing area for vehicles entering and exiting the parking area.

C.

Access to Adjacent Sites.

1.

Applicants for nonresidential development projects are encouraged, and may be required to provide on-site vehicle access to parking areas on adjacent nonresidential properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the director, guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared access between the properties.

2.

Appropriate shared pedestrian access between adjacent properties, including residential developments, is also strongly encouraged, and may be required.

D.

Parking Stall and Aisle Dimensions. Each parking stall and parking lot aisle shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements in Tables 3-8 and 3-9, and as illustrated in Figure 3-5.

TABLE 3-8. MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS

TABLE 3-9. PARKING AISLE WIDTH

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Figure 3-5 - Parking Lot Dimensions

E.

Tandem Parking. The term "tandem space or stall" in subsections E.1 and E.2 below shall mean a parking stall that is not independently accessible because another stall is located immediately behind it. Tandem parking is allowed only for:

1.

A multi-family residential project, where a maximum of 25 percent of the spaces required for the project may be authorized as tandem through minor use permit approval; or

2.

A single-family dwelling, where one of three required spaces may be tandem.

F.

Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Section 88.34.050.D (Landscape Area Requirements - Parking Areas).

G.

Lighting. The lighting of parking spaces and driveway aisles shall comply with Section 88.30.060 (Outdoor Lighting).

H.

Striping and Identification. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the parking surface. Car pool spaces shall be clearly identified for car pool use only. The striping and identification shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner. Changes to parking space or lot striping shall require the prior approval of a re-striping plan by the director.

I.

Surfacing. All parking spaces and maneuvering areas required by this section, and as shown on the approved plans, shall be graded and well-drained, shall be permanently maintained with dust-free surfacing, and in all zoning districts shall be paved with two inches of asphaltic concrete, or other allweather surfacing as authorized by the city engineer and fire chief (e.g., turf block or other permeable surfacing materials that provide for water infiltration into the ground).

J.

Wheel Stops/Curbing.

1.

Continuous concrete curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located adjacent to fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas, and structures. Individual wheel stops may be provided in lieu of continuous curbing when the parking is adjacent to a landscaped area, and the drainage is directed to the landscaped area, subject to the approval of the review authority.

2.

When provided, wheel stops shall be placed to allow for two feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space.

K.

Structured Parking. Parking structures shall be designed so that, at minimum, the street level is "wrapped" with commercial or residential uses, as allowed by the applicable zoning, so that no parking space is visible from the street.

1.

Where a parking structure faces residential uses, the entire facade of the parking structure shall be wrapped with active use space other than parking or access to parking.

2.

Where upper floor wrapping is not required, the exterior facades of parking structure upper floors shall be designed to approximate the appearance of adjacent commercial structures, as determined by the review authority.

3.

Rooftop parking adjacent to a residential use shall be enclosed by a wall or other appropriate element within an adequate distance, as determined by the review authority, to prevent adverse visual and noise impacts.

L.

Residential Covered Parking Design. Any structure provided to shelter or otherwise cover a vehicle parked on a site that is developed with one or more dwellings shall be of the same architectural style and exterior materials as the primary structures on the site, and shall comply with all applicable setback and parking location requirements of Article 2. A temporary or movable structure or other device for sheltering or covering one or more vehicles shall not be placed on a site in any location visible from a street.

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06)

Each driveway providing site access from a street, alley, or other public right-of-way shall be designed, constructed, and permanently maintained as follows.

A.

Number of Driveways.

1.

Single-Family Dwellings. A parcel with a single-family dwelling shall be allowed only one driveway, unless authorized by minor use permit. The driveway must lead to either a garage or parking space (if the space was the result of an ADU/JADU or Urban Lot Split development). The dedicated parking space is not permitted in the required front setback area and will need to be behind the front façade of the front dwelling.

2.

Multi-Family and Nonresidential Projects.

a.

A parcel with a multi-family or nonresidential project shall be limited to a maximum of two driveways, unless the review authority determines that more than two driveways are required to accommodate the traffic anticipated for the project. In making its determination, the review authority may consider any relevant information (e.g., a traffic analysis) provided by the applicant.

b.

Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be generally limited to the lowest volume street where the impact of a new access will be minimized.

B.

Location of Driveways. Within the TOD Specific Plan District, a driveway shall not access the property across a property line adjacent to a street unless the director determines that no safe access to parking on the rear of the site can be obtained from an alley, the side street of a corner lot, or across adjacent parcels, or that access from a street frontage is required for a parking structure. An allowed driveway shall comply with location requirements established by the city engineer.

C.

Driveway Width and Length.

1.

Single-Family Dwellings. A driveway that accesses the garage of a single-family dwelling from the fronting street shall have a minimum length of 20 feet measured from the back of the sidewalk, or the edge of the right-of-way where there is no sidewalk. A driveway accessing a garage from an alley shall have a minimum length of five feet. The minimum width shall be 12 feet and the maximum width shall be 20 feet.

2.

Multi-Family and Nonresidential Projects. The minimum length of a driveway accessing multi-family parking shall be as required by subsection C.1 for garages with individual access from the fronting street, and shall be 20 feet for a driveway providing access from an alley. The minimum length of a driveway providing access to nonresidential parking shall comply with the queuing requirements in Section 88.36.090.B.2 (Access to parking - Queuing). The minimum width of driveways providing access to multi-family and nonresidential parking spaces shall comply with the requirements for parking lot aisle widths in Table 3-9; provided that the maximum driveway width shall be 26 feet, exclusive of any median divider.

D.

Clearance from Obstruction.

1.

The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three feet from the nearest property line, the centerline of a fire hydrant, light standard, traffic signal, utility pole, or other similar facility. Driveways shall have a minimum overhead clearance of 14 feet in height; except within a parking structure, which may be reduced by the review authority to seven feet, six inches.

2.

Driveways to residential garages must be maintained free of obstructions to allow vehicles to access garage parking stalls. A turning radius of 24 feet shall be used to determine accessibility.

E.

Surfacing. All driveways required by this section, and as shown on the approved plans, shall be surfaced in compliance with Section 88.36.090.I, except that a driveway with a slope of ten percent or greater shall be paved with asphalt or concrete in all cases.

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06; Ord. No. 2017-05, § 4, 7-17-17; Ord. No. 2020-02, § 3, 2-3-20; Ord. No. 2025-05, § 5(Exh. A-1), 8-18-25)

A.

Number of loading spaces required. Nonresidential buildings shall provide off-street loading spaces in compliance with Table 3-10. Requirements for uses not listed shall be determined by the director based upon the requirements for comparable uses.

TABLE 3-10. REQUIRED LOADING SPACES

B.

Standards for Loading Areas. Off-street loading areas shall comply with the following standards. These standards and the requirements of subsection A. may be reduced by the review authority as part of project review and approval, where the review authority first determines that the delivery, operating, and shipping characteristics of the use do not require the number or type of loading spaces required by this Section.

1.

Location. Loading spaces shall:

a.

Not be located in a required front, side, or rear setback;

b.

Be as near as possible to the primary structure and limited to the rear two-thirds of the parcel, if feasible;

c.

Be situated to:

(1)

Ensure that the loading facility is adequately screened from abutting properties and streets;

(2)

Ensure that loading and unloading takes place on-site and in no case faces a public street, or is located within a required setback, adjacent public right-of-way, or other on-site traffic circulation areas;

(3)

Ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on-site; and

(4)

Avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties.

d.

Be located on the same site with the use for which the berths are required.

2.

Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, with 14 feet of vertical clearance.

3.

Accessible from a Street or Alley. Each loading space shall be accessible from a street or alley.

4.

Access Approved by City Engineer. Entrances and exits shall be provided at locations approved by the city engineer.

5.

Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites and installed and maintained in compliance with Section 88.31.030 (Outdoor Lighting).

6.

Screening and Landscaping Required. Loading areas shall be screened from abutting properties and streets with dense landscaping or solid decorative masonry walls with a height subject to the approval of the review authority.

a.

Where a loading area abuts a street or another site, a landscaped strip not less than eight feet in depth shall be planted, and permanently maintained with, plant materials subject to the approval of the review authority, except that within 50 feet of a street intersection, the height of the plant material, other than trees, shall not exceed 36 inches.

b.

The review authority may require additional screening and/or landscaping.

7.

Surfacing. All loading spaces, access driveways, and maneuvering areas required by this section, and as shown on the approved plans, shall be graded and well-drained, shall be permanently maintained with dust-free surfacing, and shall be paved with asphalt, concrete, or other all-weather surfacing approved by the city engineer.

8.

Striping. Loading spaces shall be striped, and identified for "loading only." The striping and "loading only" notations shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner.

9.

Loading Ramps. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions, and overhead clearances, and shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.

10.

Vehicle Repair Prohibited. Off-street loading facilities and areas required by this section shall be maintained for the duration of the use requiring the area, and no repair work or servicing of vehicles, except for emergency service of stalled vehicles, shall be allowed.

(Ord. No. 06-O6, § 1B, 8-7-06; Ord. No. 2020-02, § 3, 2-3-20)

88.36.120. - Designation of Off-Site Parking and Loading Spaces.

A.

Maximum Distance. The maximum distance between sites designated for off-site parking and loading spaces shall be 300 feet in compliance with 88.36.090.A.2.

B.

Covenant, Lease, or Other Agreement Required.

1.

When off-street parking or loading facilities are provided on a site other than the site on which the use or structure to be served by the parking or loading facilities is located, a recordable covenant, easement, or

other agreement, acceptable to the city attorney, shall be recorded in the county recorder's office.

2.

The parties to the covenant, easement, or agreement shall include the owner of the off-site parking spaces and the owner of the subject site, with covenants reflecting the conditions of approval and the off-site parking plan approved by the city.

C.

Facilities Shall Not be Used for Any Other Purpose. The recordable covenant, easement, or other agreement designating the off-street parking or loading facilities and the use or structure to be served, with legal descriptions of both sites, shall also certify that the off-street parking or loading facilities shall not be used for any other purpose unless the restriction is removed by resolution of the commission, in compliance with subsection F., below.

D.

Certificate of Occupancy. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until an attested copy of the recorded covenant, easement, or other agreement has been filed with the director.

E.

Loss of Off-Site Spaces.

1.

Notification to the City. The owner or operator of a business that uses approved off-site spaces to satisfy the parking requirements of this chapter shall immediately notify the director of any change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of any termination or default of the agreement between the parties.

2.

Effect of Termination of Agreement. Upon notification that the agreement for the required off-site parking has terminated, the director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:

a.

Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the director; or

b.

The size or capacity of the use is reduced in proportion to the parking spaces lost.

F.

Commission's Action to Remove Restriction. Upon submission of satisfactory evidence that other off-street parking or loading facilities have been provided in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, or that

the use has ceased, or the structure has been removed or altered so as to no longer require the off-street parking or loading facilities, the commission shall remove the restriction.

(Ord. No. 2020-02, § 3, 2-3-20)

88.36.130. - Commercial, Oversized and Recreational Vehicles on Private Property.

A.

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commercial vehicle means a motor vehicle of a type required to be registered under the California Vehicle Code, or maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation, or profit or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property.

Curb means an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of the gutter and edge of the street.

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the weight specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR) means the weight specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination or articulated vehicle. In the absence of a weight specified by the manufacturer, GCWR shall be determined by adding the GVWR of the power unit and the total unladen weight of the towed units and any load thereon.

Oversized vehicle shall be defined as any vehicle whether motorized or non-motorized, that exceeds 23 feet in length, or 80 inches in width or 96 inches in height regardless of its weight. Any extension caused by any minor, load height or any accessory attached to such vehicle shall be considered part of the measured distance.

Notwithstanding the length, width, and height requirements for an oversized vehicle, the following vehicles shall also be considered oversized vehicles subject to the prohibitions contained in this section:

1.

Buses as defined in the California Vehicle Code;

2.

Trailer coaches as defined in the California Vehicle Code; and

Park means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of, and while actually engaged in, loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

Recreational vehicle shall be defined as a motor home, slide-in camper, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational purposes or emergency occupancy. Recreational vehicle shall also include:

Camping trailer. A vehicular portable unit mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy;

2.

Motor home. A vehicular unit built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van, which becomes an integral part of the completed vehicle, designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy;

3.

Slide-in camper. A portable unit, consisting of a roof, floor and sides, designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck, and designed for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy and shall include a truck camper.

4.

Travel trailer. A portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle and for human habitation for recreational or emergency occupancy or travel trailers carrying off-highway vehicles.

5.

Off Highway vehicles. Vehicles that are subject to the provisions of California Vehicle Code, Section 38010(a), that include, but are not limited to (a) any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, except for any motorcycle which is eligible for a special transportation identification device issued pursuant to Vehicle Code, Section 38088; (b) any snowmobile or other vehicle designed to travel over snow or ice, as defined in Vehicle Code, Section 557; and (c) any motor vehicle commonly referred to as a sand buggy, dune buggy, or all terrain vehicle.

Right-of-way means a corridor or strip of land, either public or private, on which a right of passage has been recorded and over which are built roadways, curbs and parkways.

Semitrailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property, used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon, or is carried by, another vehicle.

Trailer means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and for being drawn by a vehicle. "Trailer" includes a semitrailer when used in conjunction with an auxiliary dolly, if the auxiliary dolly is of a type constructed to replace the function of the drawbar and the front axle or axles of a trailer.

Truck tractor means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section, "load" does not include items carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load carrying space for these items does not exceed 34 square feet.

r means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load, other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and the load so drawn. As used in this section, "load" does not include items carried on the truck tractor in conjunction with the operation of the vehicle if the load carrying space for these items does not exceed 34 square feet.

Unladen weight means the weight of a vehicle equipped and ready for operation on the road including the body, fenders, oil in motor, radiator full of water, with five gallons of gasoline or equivalent weight of other

motor fuel; also equipment required by law, and unless exempted under California Vehicle Code Section 661, any special cabinets, boxes or body parts permanently attached to the vehicle, and any machinery, equipment or attachment which is attendant to the efficient operation of the body or vehicle.

Vehicle means a device by which any person or property may he propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

B.

Application. These regulations shall apply only in Neighborhood districts and sub-districts as defined in this article.

C.

Regulations. The following regulations shall apply to the parking and/or storage of commercial, oversized and recreational vehicles:

1.

No commercial vehicle, oversized vehicle, or recreational vehicle shall have graffiti while parked or stored on a street or alley within a commercial or residential districts, including on residential and commercial properties within those districts. The registered owner of the commercial vehicle, oversized vehicle, or recreational vehicle is responsible for the removal of graffiti upon being provided 48 hours' written notice by the city. Failure of any person to so remove graffiti shall constitute an additional violation.

2.

Parking and/or vehicle storage is not permitted on unpaved commercial or residential lots except where it is either associated with loading and unloading goods or material when delivered to the property or where the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on the property.

3.

No trailer, truck tractor, or oversized vehicle may be parked on private property, except:

a.

While loading or unloading goods or materials when delivered to the property; and/or

b.

When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on the property.

4.

Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private property, subject to the following:

a.

A maximum of one recreational vehicle may be parked and/or stored in a front yard setback or a residential driveway, provided that all of the following are met: (1) The entire recreational vehicle fits over a paved surface; (2) The recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored behind a public sidewalk, where applicable; (3) The recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored behind the property line and does not encroach into a public parkway containing a sidewalk; and (4) Where there is no sidewalk the recreational vehicle is parked at least eight feet from the face of the curb, or eight feet from the beginning of the paved street.

b.

Notwithstanding limitations on paved surfaces in front yard setbacks, a paved surface used for the lawful parking and/or storage of a recreational vehicle shall combined with existing lawful driveways shall generally not exceed 40 percent of the total width of the front yard setback. Installation of more than one driveway or combined driveways may be permitted subject to the submittal and approval of a temporary use permit and shall be in accordance with section 88.36.100. Driveway locations and ultimate widths shall be established as part of the temporary use permit.

c.

Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on side yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less than three feet from the residential structure over the entire length of the recreational vehicle.

d.

Recreational vehicles may be parked and/or stored on rear yards, as long as the entire recreational vehicle is parked and/or stored on a paved surface and there is a clearance of not less than three feet from all parts of the residential structure.

e.

Recreational vehicles parked or stored in front yard driveways must be parked perpendicular to the front yard property line and where possible facing forward for safer egress into the public right-of-way.

f.

Recreational vehicles parked and/or stored in a front yard driveway must be registered and operational. Recreational vehicles shall be maintained clean and in repair and shall not leak any fluids (oil, coolant, etc.). No person shall dump or dispose of any recreational vehicle waste except in certified waste disposal canisters.

g.

Recreational vehicles that are stored on property may be protected with an appropriate cover. An appropriate cover shall be a snap-up cover or snug zip-up cover made of canvas, polyester, vinyl or other weather resistant material, customized to fit over the recreational vehicle. No recreational vehicle shall be parked or stored anywhere on the property under a temporary accessory structure (i.e., canopy, tent, tarp, or similar structure).

h.

Recreational vehicles may be temporarily connected to an electrical outlet only while parked within the private property for a period not to exceed 72 hours and for the sole purpose of loading and unloading the recreational vehicle and getting it ready for a trip.

5.

Commercial vehicles may be parked and/or stored on private residential property, subject to the following:

a.

Commercial vehicles may not exceed gross weight of more than 6,000 pounds, unless:

i.

While loading and unloading goods or materials when delivered to the property; and/or

ii.

When the vehicle is parked in connection with providing services to or on the property.

b.

Commercial vehicles may not exceed eight feet in total outside width, or seven feet in height (including any load thereon), or 21 feet in length in total bumper to bumper length.

(Ord. No. 08-O7, § 3, 6-16-08; Ord. No. 2016-O2, Exh. B, 5-16-16)

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