20.04 — ZONING REGULATIONS

"Kitchen." Any room, all or part of which is designed and/or used for cooking, refrigeration, storage, and the preparation of food and which contains any combination of facilities of sufficient size for the preparation of meals:

• (1) A cooking appliance;

• (2) A refrigeration facility; and

• (3) One (1) or more sinks.

"Knoll." A small natural round hill or mound.

12. "L" words, terms and land uses.

"Land use decision." A discretionary decision by the city concerning a project, including, but not limited to, the issuance of a land use permit or a conditional use permit, the granting of a variance, the subdivision of property, and the modification of existing property lines.

"Landform grading." Characterized by a variety of shapes including convex and concave forms that mimic stable natural slopes. They are non-linear in plan view, have varying slope gradients, and significant transition zones between human-made and natural slopes resulting in pad configurations that are irregular. (Please see Illustration 3 in the Appendix following this title.) [3 ]

"Landform planting." A landscaping concept which replicates natural landscape

3. Editor's Note: The Appendix: Illustrations is included as an attachment to this title.

patterns found in hillside conditions including irregular visual planes when viewed in cross section, propensity for plant groupings in valleys as opposed to ridges, etc.

"Landscape area." Part of the property exclusively set aside for, devoted to, or developed and maintained predominantly with living plant materials as defined under the term "landscaping." "Landscape area" may also include associated non-living ornamental materials including, but not limited to, mulch, fencing, walls or decorative rock, and paved or decorated surfaces, which are suitably designed, selected, installed and maintained as part of the overall landscape design. Landscape Area does not include elements such as driveways, walkways and hardscape area that is not part of the overall landscape design.

"Landscaping." Living plant materials including native or exotic plant materials including lawn, ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other plant materials. Landscaping may also include synthetic turf and small amounts of accessory decorative outdoor landscape elements (e.g., fountains, decorative rock), all of which are suitably designed, selected, installed, and maintained as part of the overall landscape design to enhance a site.

"Landscaping screen." The planting and continued maintenance of a compact screen of evergreen shrubbery forming a physical barrier or enclosure not less than six (6) feet in height, composed of materials selected from the city's list of acceptable screen landscaping plant materials. Minimum size of materials planted shall be as specified on the city list. An adequate irrigation system is required.

"Level of service (LOS)." A measure of the operational quality of a road or intersection ranging from LOS A (best) to LOS F (worst).

"Liquor stores." A retail store that is primarily devoted to the selling of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.

"Live/work unit." A dwelling unit that is integrated with working space occupied and utilized by a single housekeeping unit in a structure that has been modified and/ or designed to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity. Such unit includes complete kitchen and sanitary facilities in compliance with applicable building standards and working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit. In a Live/Work Unit, areas devoted to residential living does not exceed 50 percent of the total floor area of the unit.

"Loaded street." A street from which a private driveway or driveways takes direct access.

"Loading space." An off-street space or berth that is on the same parcel as the structure(s) it services; abuts a street, alley, or other appropriate means of access; and is used for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle that is being loaded or unloaded with merchandise, materials, or people.

"Local assessment committee (LAC)." A state-required committee of locally appointed representatives, designed to negotiate with the proponents of a proposed hazardous waste facility. The membership, duties, and mission of the Committee are defined by the California Health and Safety Code.

"Loffelstein walls." Retaining wall system based on pre-cast concrete units that stack and interlock by friction to create a gravity style retaining wall.

"Lot." A parcel of land, as shown on a subdivision map or Assessor's Parcel Map, occupied or intended for occupancy by one (1) main building, together with any accessory buildings including the open spaces required of the hillside regulations and having adequate frontage on a public or private street.

"Lot, corner." A lot located at the intersection of two (2) or more streets. A lot abutting on a curved street or streets shall be considered a corner lot if straight lines drawn from the foremost points of the side lot lines to the foremost point of the lot meet at an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five degrees (135°).

"Lot, depth." The horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.

"Lot, double frontage." A lot having frontage on two (2) streets.

"Lot, frontage." That dimension of a lot or portion of a lot abutting on a street except the side dimension of a corner lot.

"Lot, interior." A lot other than a corner or reversed corner lot.

"Lot, key." The first lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot whether or not separated by an alley.

"Lot, reversed corner." A corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear; whether across an alley or not.

"Lot, through." A lot having a frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel dedicated streets, not including a corner or reversed corner lot.

"Lot, width." The horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.

"Lot area." The computed area contained within the lot lines. If there is a recorded subdivision or parcel map, "lot lines" as defined herein shall be located as shown thereon.

"Lot line or property line." Any recorded boundary of a parcel. Types of lot lines are as follows.

• a. "Front lot line." The line separating the narrowest street frontage of the parcel from the street right-of-way, except in those cases where the subdivision or parcel map specifies another line as the front lot line. On through lots or corner lots, the Director shall determine which property line is the front lot line.

• b.

  • "Interior or side lot line." Any lot line other than the front or rear lot lines.

• c. "Rear lot line." The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line; or in the case of an irregularly shaped parcel, a straight line not less than ten (10) feet long entirely within the parcel and most nearly parallel to, and at the maximum distance from, the front lot line.

"Low water flow irrigation." A system of watering plant material using drip/trickle, reduced water emitting devices, low precipitation heads, soaker lines, or other similar mechanisms that restricts the amount of water in gallons per minute to allow for deep percolation into the soil. The low water flow irrigation system, combined with watering practices outlined in this Zoning Code, will reduce water loss through evaporation, wind drift, and overwatering.

"Major alteration to historic structure(s)." Any change or modification to the character-defining, significant physical feature, or visual quality of historic properties as established in § 20.60.040 of this title, such as changes to the exterior of historic structure(s) or changes to architectural details or visual characteristics of the historic structure(s), the cost of which is more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the building valuation prior to alteration as determined by the City Building and Safety Manager.

"Manufactured slope." Human-made slope created by grading that consists wholly of cut or filled material.

"Markets, large." This use consists of retail establishments that satisfy all of the following criteria: (1) are commonly known as supermarkets and grocery stores; (2) sell general food items such as fresh produce, perishable goods, meats, seafood, packaged food products and beverages, and general household goods, primarily for off-site preparation and consumption; and (3) are larger than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in size. This use class also includes large drug stores that combine services such as a pharmacy along with the retail sale of a variety of items such as packaged food, drinks, refrigerated food and beverages and other similar retail goods. This use class may include accessory banking, bakery, sales of prepared food and beverages for on-site consumption, and pharmacies.

"Mass grading." The movement of large quantities of earth over large areas. Disruption of the majority of the on-site surface terrain is common and often results in a successive pad/terrace configuration. Modification or elimination of natural landforms may result.

"Massage." Any method of treating the external parts of the human body for remedial, health, or hygienic purposes by means of pressure on or friction against; or stroking, kneading, rubbing, tapping, pounding; or stimulating the external parts of the human body, with or without the aid of any mechanical or electrical apparatus or appliances; or with or without supplementary aids, such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powders, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations.

"Massage establishment." A place of business as defined in § 5.220.010 of the City's Municipal Code. This use classification excludes professions listed in § 5.220.030 of the City's Municipal Code.

"Massage therapy." Therapeutic (non-sexual) rubbing or kneading of parts of nonspecified anatomical areas of the body to aid circulation or to relax muscles, provided by a licensed professional.

"Medical services, clinics/offices." Facilities primarily engaged in furnishing outpatient medical, mental health, surgical, and other personal health services by licensed medical practitioners. These include: medical, dental, optical, acupuncture, urgent cares and out-patient care facilities. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under "offices, administrative and professional."

"Medical services, equipments/laboratories." Facilities primarily engaged in furnishing medical and dental laboratory services.

"Medical services, hospitals." An institution, designed within an integrated campus setting for the diagnosis, care, and treatment of human illness, including surgery and primary treatment.

"Minimal grading." Grading that is limited to the individual flat pad areas for residential building sites, with minimal cut and fill. Grading shall be limited to only the required building area and adjoining infrastructure.

"Minor alteration to historic structure(s)." Any change or modification to the character-defining, significant physical feature, or visual quality of historic properties as established in § 20.60.040 of this title, such as changes to the exterior of the historic structure(s) or changes to architectural details or visual characteristics of the historic structure(s), the cost of which does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of building valuation prior to alteration as determined by the City Building and Safety Manager.

"Mixed-use developments." A project that combines both commercial (e.g., retail, office, etc.) and residential uses, where the residential component is generally located either above or behind the commercial portion of the development.

"Mobile home." A structure transportable in one (1) or more sections, designed and equipped to contain not more than two (2) dwelling units to be used with or without a foundation system. "Mobile home" does not include a recreational vehicle, commercial coach, or factory-built housing.

"Mobile home parks." A site that is planned and improved to accommodate two (2) or more mobile homes or manufactured homes used for residential purposes, or a site that is planned and improved to accommodate two (2) or more spaces/lots for mobile homes or manufactured homes, in which each space/lot accommodates a mobile home or manufactured home for residential purposes.

"Moratorium." A temporary halting or severe restriction on specified development activities.

"Mortuary." A commercial establishment that provide services involving the care and preparation of deceased human bodies, other than in a cemetery. This classification does not include the on-site interment of the dead or their remains.

"Motels." A building, or group of buildings, with guest rooms or suites, provided with or without meals or kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for overnight or other temporary lodging. Such rooms or suites are not used as the legal residence or principal dwelling place of the occupant(s), except for one (1) or more caretaker/ manager residential unit(s). Guest units are reached directly from the outside of the building. This use may also include accessory guest facilities (including accessory retail uses, elevators, indoor athletic facilities, swimming pools, and tennis courts).

"Motor vehicles." A vehicle bearing a current license plate used primarily for transporting people on streets and highways. Does not include recreational vehicles or other equipment or vehicles used primarily for purposes other than transporting people on streets and highways.

"Mulch." Shredded or chipped wood from tree branches, tree trunks, uncontaminated wood products, or lumber. This material is often mixed with leaves and grass clippings for optimal effect.

"Multi-tenant." More than one (1) tenant occupying a site or structure where each tenant is operating under a separate lease agreement with the property owner.

"Municipal code." The City of Brea Municipal Code and all amendments.

14. "N" words, terms and land uses.

"Native plants." Plant species occurring naturally and native to a given ecosystem or plant community.

"Natural slope." A slope that is not man-made. A "natural slope" may retain the natural vegetation during adjacent grading operations or it may be partially or completely removed and replanted. A "natural slope" is a slope that has not been graded nor the surface manufactured in any manner other than by natural forces.

"Natural vegetation." Plant materials which are indigenous to the area and exist on a site prior to any construction or earth moving activity.

"Net acreage." See "acreage, net."

"Nonconforming building." A building or structure or portion thereof which was designed, and erected or structurally altered prior to the effective date of these regulations or any subsequent amendments thereto, for a use which does not conform to the use regulations of the district in which it is located but which was a legally permitted use at the time of initial construction.

"Nonconforming lot." A legal parcel of land having less area, frontage, or dimensions than required in the zone in which it is located.

"Nonconforming parcel." Any subdivision of land that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time the parcel was subdivided, but which, due to a subsequently enacted ordinance or law, no longer complies with all the applicable regulations and standards of the zoning district in which the property is located. See Chapter 20.72 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

"Nonconforming structure." Any structure or improvement that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time it was erected, but which, due to a subsequently enacted ordinance or law, no longer complies with all the applicable regulations and standards of the zoning district in which it is located. See Chapter 20.72 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

"Nonconforming use." A use or activity that was lawfully established and in compliance with all applicable ordinances and laws at the time it was undertaken, but which, due to a subsequently enacted ordinance or law, no longer complies with all the applicable regulations and standards of the zoning district in which the use is located. See Chapter 20.72 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Parcels).

"Noxious weeds." Plant species designated as such by the Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of the Interior, or by state law or regulation. Generally, "noxious weeds" will possess one (1) or more of the characteristics of being aggressive and difficult to manage, parasitic, a carrier or host of serious insects or disease. Other characteristics of "noxious weeds" are plants that are non-native, or new, to or not common to the United States or parts thereof. "Noxious weed" species have extensive and costly impacts on human health, safety, commerce, recreation, and general well-being. "Noxious weeds" can adversely affect food production, wilderness values, wildlife habitat, visual quality, forage production, reforestation, recreational opportunities, natural wildfire regimes, and land values.

15. "O" words, terms and land uses.

"Occupancy, change of." A discontinuance of an existing use and the substitution

"Offices, professional." Offices of businesses providing professional services that require periodic contacts with clients and may experience some walk-ins from the general public. Typical uses include, but not limited to, insurance agencies, real estate offices, law offices, architectural firms, consulting firms. This use class also includes offices that do not generally cater to the general public, such as corporate headquarters.

"Oil and hydrocarbon operations." An operation that consists of drilling for, removal of, and storage of, oil and hydrocarbons.

"Open space." The area of a lot which is not occupied by building coverage, parking lot or driveway.

"Open space, common." An outdoor area (does not include driveways/storage areas/ walkways) within a development project that is not individually owned or dedicated for public use, but is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of all residents/tenants of the development project.

"Open space, improved." Open space that is developed for active recreational use with improvements such as, but not limited to, sports fields or turf area, sports courts, concrete or other decking area, playgrounds, and enclosed recreation buildings, all either for general public use or as common open space for a development project.

"Open space, private." An outdoor area (does not include driveways/storage areas/ walkways) within a development project that is reserved for use by the residents/ tenants of a specific unit or portion of the site.

"Outdoor living space." An area on the lot that is kept free and clear of all buildings and is intended for outdoor activities.

"Overlay zoning district, or overlay zone." A supplementary zoning designation that is applied to property in addition to a primary or base zoning district to highlight special regulations applicable to properties within the overlay district.

"Owner/developer/builder." An individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest to seek development of land.

16. "P" words, terms and land uses.

"Pad." The flat buildable area of a lot that does not exceed two percent (2%) crossfall in any direction and does not include any slopes on which a building will be sited.

"Pad edge." That component of a graded pad area defined by either the toe or top of a slope, whether artificially created or existing as a natural slope.

"Parcel."

• (1) A recorded lot or parcel of land under single ownership, that:

  • (a) Abuts at least one public street (with a minimum of twenty (20) feet of frontage) or any numbered or otherwise designated parcel of land; and

  • (b) Was lawfully created as required by the Subdivision Map Act and city ordinances, including this Zoning Code, and is shown on:

• (i)

  • A recorded tract map;

• (ii) A record of survey map recorded in compliance with an approved division of land; or

(iii) A parcel map.

• (2) Types of parcels include the following.

• (a) "Corner parcel." A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two (2) or more streets at their intersection, or upon two (2) parts of the same street forming an interior angle of not more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. If the intersection angle is more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees, the parcel is considered an interior parcel.

  • (b) "Cul-de-sac parcel." A parcel located at any position on the circular portion of a cul-de-sac street, which is a street with a single common ingress and egress and with a vehicular turnaround.

  • (c) "Flag parcel." A parcel having access from the building site to a public street by means of a narrow private right-of-way strip that is owned in fee.

  • (d) "Interior parcel." A parcel other than a corner parcel or a reverse corner parcel. Also a parcel abutting only one street.

  • (e) "Key parcel." An interior parcel, the front of which adjoins the side property line of a corner parcel.

  • (f) "Reverse corner parcel." A corner parcel in which the rear lot line abuts the side lot line of the nearest parcel to its rear.

  • (g) "Through parcel." A parcel that fronts upon two (2) streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the parcel.

"Parcel, substandard." Any parcel that does not meet the minimum dimensions required by the Municipal Code.

"Parcel area." See "acreage, gross" and "acreage, net."

"Parcel coverage." See "site coverage."

"Parcel depth." The average distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.

"Parcel frontage." The length of the defined front lot line measured at the street rightof-way line.

"Parcel map." The subdivision map described by the Subdivision Map Act, Article 3, Chapter 2, which is required to complete a subdivision of four or fewer parcels. See also Chapters 18.04 et seq. (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code.

"Parcel width." The average linear distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the line measuring parcel depth. The width should be measured at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines.

"Parking space." A permanent area for the parking of one (1) motor vehicle designed to meet the minimum dimensions and access requirements established by the city.

"Parking space, covered." A parking space located within a carport, parking structure, or similar structure that provides protection from the elements in the form of a roof but that does not provide full enclosure or a closing and locking door.

"Parking space, garage." A parking space provided within an enclosed structure, with a closing and locking door, whose primary use is the storage of motor vehicles.

"Parking space, off-street." A permanent parking space designed to city standards and not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.

"Parking space, on-street." A parking space designed to city standards and located on a dedicated street right-of-way.

"Parking space, open." A parking space, designed to city standards and located in a designated area , that does not provide any protection from the elements in the form of a carport, parking structure, garage, or other structure.

"Parks, public." Parks owned and operated by a government agency, which may include facilities such as play lots, playgrounds, and non-professional/noncommercial athletic fields, including park and playground equipment, accessory structures, and facilities.

"Party." Twelve (12) or more persons meeting together for social, recreational or amusement purposes.

"Peak period." Those hours of the business day between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. inclusive, Monday through Friday, which is the priority period for reducing workrelated vehicle trips.

"Permit." A ministerial or discretionary permit, license, certificate, or other use entitlement of the city or other permits required by enforcement agencies that may be affected by a particular project, i.e., South Coast Air Quality Management District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, the State of California Office of Permit Assistance.

"Permitted use." Any use of land identified by Division 2 (Zoning Districts, Allowable Land Uses, and Zoning District Standards) as being allowed in a particular zoning district and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district.

"Personal services, general." Commercial establishments providing non-medical services as a primary use and may include incidental sales of products of personal nature. Typical uses include, but not limited to, beauty salons, barber shops, nail salons, dry cleaners, laundromats, tailor shops, spas (including spas that offer nonsurgical and minimally invasive treatments), permanent makeup, tanning salons, tattoo and body piercing, photocopying, and other similar uses.

"Personal services, limited." Establishments providing non-medical services of a very limited and restricted nature as a primary use. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, pawn shops, check cashing, and fortune telling.

"Pharmacies and drug stores." A retail store where the primary business is the filling of medical prescriptions by a licensed pharmacist. Also includes the sale of over-thecounter medicines, medical devices, and supplies (e.g., candy, cards, cosmetics, and other miscellaneous products).

"Plan review." The procedure by which responsible city departments review development proposals for conformity with applicable provisions of the city code, and all requirements of law.

"Planned residential unit developments." A residential development with two (2) or more dwelling units, together with related land and structures, planned and developed as a whole single development operation or a programmed series of operations in compliance with detailed, comprehensive plans encompassing a circulation pattern and parking facilities, open space, recreational areas, utilities, and building sites, together with a program for provisions, operation, and maintenance of all areas, facilities, improvements, and services provided for common use of the residents within the development.

"Planning commission." The Brea Planning Commission, referred to in this Zoning Code as the "Commission."

"Plant palette." A list of plants or vegetation that is recommended to be planted in the Hillside Residential Zone.

"Playland." A designated area associated with and incidental to a fast-food, drivethrough, or sit-down restaurant that contains climbing bars, slides, swings, or other similar structures for the primary purpose of providing entertainment to children under the care of on-premise customers.

"Porte cochere." An accessory structure open on three (3) sides and attached to the side or front of a dwelling through which cars pass and is established for the convenient loading and unloading of passengers from an automobile.

"Potential historic resource." An improvement, building, structure, feature, site, or other object of aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural, or historic significance to Brea residents, the Southern California Region, the state, or nation which may have the potential for designation in the Brea Historic Resources Register, a State Historic Landmark, and/or National Register of Historic Places.

"Preservation." The identification, study, protection, restoration, rehabilitation, or if practicable, acquisition of historic resources.

"Principal building/structure." The primary or predominant structure on a parcel.

"Principal use." The main purpose for which a site is developed and/or used, including the activities that are conducted on the site a majority of the hours during which activities occur. A site may have more than one primary use.

"Privacy wall." Any wall other than a retaining wall that serves to separate private property from public or common areas.

"Private garage/yard sales." The offering for sale, or the actual sale of goods, merchandise, or wares from residential property where the public is invited on to the property to purchase the items. A garage sale may also include "estate," "moving," "rummage," "yard," or similarly described sales.

"Project." An activity involving the issuance to a person of a certificate, license, permit, or other entitlement.

"Prominent ridge." A ridge location which is visible from a major arterial, secondary or collector street, which is seen as a distinct edge against a backdrop of land. Said ridge locations are designated on the City Map of Prominent Ridges, contained in

Exhibit "A" of Ordinance 948.

"Property owner." The legal owner of the applicable development project who serves as the lessor to an employer or tenant. The property owner shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of § 20.08.050 of this title either directly or by delegating such responsibility as appropriate to an employer or tenant.

"Puddling." The formation of small pools of water or any other liquid due to depressions on the surface that have no outlet.

17. "Q" words, terms and land uses.

"Quasi-public." See "semi-public."

18. "R" words, terms and land uses.

"Re-created ridgeline." In cases when a ridgeline, due to past activities, has been eliminated, a "re-created ridgeline" is the replacement of the eliminated ridgeline through landform grading and berming practices.

"Reception hall." A commercial establishment primarily used to host private events, including banquets, weddings, and similar gatherings and events not open to the general public, and where food and drink service may be provided with or without seated tables. Live entertainment and dancing are permitted in reception halls, provided they are not the primary purpose of the event. Sale and consumption of alcohol are allowed at reception halls with prior approval of a conditional use permit and subject to all requirements of state law.

"Reception window." The area within the direct line of connection between the device that transmits radio waves (such as orbiting satellites and radio towers) and the apparatus designed to receive the transmitting signals.

"Recreation, indoor." Commercial establishments that provide recreation/amusement services in a fully enclosed structure for a fee or admission charge. Typical uses include bowling alleys, billiard/pool halls, family fun centers, trampoline centers, arcades, escape rooms, ice/roller skating and other similar uses.

"Recreation, open space." Any parcel or area of land or water reserved as open space and/or used for passive, low-impact recreation only. Typical uses include walking trails, bike paths, natural parks, interpretive facilities, and viewing area.

"Recreation, outdoor." Commercial establishments that provide outdoor recreation/ amusement services for a fee or admission charge. Typical uses include miniature golf, golf ranges, go-kart racing, swimming pools, water parks, drive-in theaters and any other similar uses.

"Recreational vehicle." A motorized vehicular portable structure without a permanent foundation that can be towed, hauled, or driven; that is primarily designed as a temporary living accommodation for recreational, camping, and travel use; and that may include, but is not limited to, boats, camping trailers, travel trailers, truck campers, and self-propelled motor homes.

"Recycling facility, consumer." A facility that collects, sorts, and processes recyclable materials through usage of "reverse vending machine."

"Recycling facility, processing." A facility used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. "Processing" means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end user's specifications, by such means as sorting, baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning and remanufacturing.

"Registered historical site." A site or area, including structures, objects, and landmarks, that is either listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the State Historic Landmarks, the County Historic Register, or the local historic register.

"Religious assembly." Facilities operated by religious organizations for worship, or the promotion of religious activities, including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, etc., and religious schools; and accessory uses (e.g., convent, monastery, nursery, and parsonage) on the same site, including living quarters for ministers and staff, and child day care facilities where authorized by the same type of land use permit required for the religious facility itself. Other establishments maintained by religious organizations, including full-time educational institutions, hospitals, and other potentially related operations (e.g., a recreational camp) are classified according to their respective land use activities.

"Repair service, major." Service establishments where on-site repair and incidental sales of supplies for large consumer items and business equipment, such as furniture, computers, large appliances and home electronics, conducted within an enclosed building. This classification includes furniture refinishing and repair, but excludes maintenance and repair of vehicles or industrial equipment.

"Repair service, minor." Service establishments where on-site repair and incidental sales of supplies for consumer items and business equipment, such as small household goods, shoes, watches, cameras, jewelry and similar items, conducted within an enclosed building.

"Research and development." Places of business that conduct research, development, and limited production of high-technology electronic, industrial, biological, or scientific products. Typical uses include biotechnology firms and software firms.

"Residential recreational facilities, private." Playground equipment, swimming pools and spas, tennis and other sport courts, and similar facilities and accessory structures that are operated for the residents of a specific residential development and their invited guests, and are not open to the general public. Does not include these facilities for individual homes, which are defined as "accessory uses and structures."

"Residuals repository." A waste disposal facility specifically restricted to receive only remains from hazardous waste facilities.

"Restaurant."

• (1) "Restaurants, drive-in and walk-ups." Commercial establishments where food or frozen dessert, or beverage or drink is delivered to, or served directly, or sold to patrons for consumption in any automobiles parked within the designated parking areas or at tables/stands in the open/unenclosed areas within the site where the establishment is located. May include outdoor dining/seating area.

• (2) "Restaurant, outdoor dining." Establishments where tables and seating are provided and food and/or beverages are served in outdoor areas, such as an outdoor patio.

• (3) "Restaurant, quick service." Commercial establishments whose primary business is the sale of food and beverages to customers for consumption on-site or off-site, where customers customarily make food orders at a counter and may also pick up food from the counter when ready. Food may be prepackaged rather than made to order. Condiment bars and trash disposal are typically self-service. May include outdoor dining/seating area.

• (4) "Restaurants, sit down." Commercial establishments whose primary business is the sale of food and beverages to customers for on-site consumption, where food is prepared on the premises and food orders are customarily taken and served to patrons by a waiter or a waitress while the patron is seated at a table or dining counter located inside the restaurant or at an outdoor dining/seating area.

• (5) "Restaurants, specialty." Establishments whose primary business is the sale of a single specialty type of food or beverage that is not considered a complete meal (e.g., candy, coffee, ice cream, or yogurt). The sale of other food, beverages, or merchandise is incidental to the sale of the specialty food or beverage, Food and beverages are for customer consumption within the restaurant or restaurant patio area.

"Retail sale, general." Commercial establishments engaged in retail sale of goods not specifically listed under another use classification. All sales and storage are conducted completely within an enclosed building. Typical goods sold include clothing and accessories, stationery, hardware, art, books, flowers, jewelry, groceries, baked goods, household items including electronics, sporting goods, antiques, pet supplies, luggage, etc. Also include second hand merchandise, thrift stores and department stores.

"Retail sales, outdoor." Permanent outdoor sales and rental establishments including auction yards, flea markets, lumber and other material sales yards, newsstands, outdoor facilities for the sale of equipment, and other uses where the business is not conducted entirely within an enclosed structure.

"Retail sales, warehouse stores." Retail stores that emphasize the packaging and sale of products in large quantities or volumes, some at discounted prices, where products are typically displayed in their original shipping containers. Sites and structures are usually large and industrial in character. Patrons may or may not be required to pay membership fees.

"Retaining wall." A wall or terraced combination of walls used solely to retain material or water but not to support or to provide a foundation or wall for a building.

"Reverse vending machine." An automated mechanical device which accepts at least one (1) or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the containers redemption value, as determined by state law. A bulk reverse vending machine is a reverse vending machine that is larger than fifty (50) square feet, is designed to accept more than one (1) container at a time, and issues a cash refund based on total weight instead of by container. These vending machines may accept aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and other containers.

"Review authority." The person, committee, or Council responsible for the review and final determination on a land use entitlement, map, or amendment.

"Ridge." A long, narrow, conspicuous elevation of land.

"Right-of-way." A defined area of land, either public or private, on which a right of passage has been recorded.

"Rock outcropping." Any surface rock or group formation of rocks that are part of and connected to a bedrock formation.

"Running of animals at large." Any animals, except for carrier or homing pigeons, not kept continuously under restraint and/or controlled by leash, in pens, corrals, or buildings.

"Salvage yard." A lot or any portion of the lot where waste/junk, discarded or salvage materials (e.g. scrap metals, secondhand lumber and building materials, etc.) are bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled or handled or stored, including auto wrecking yards, house wrecking yards, used lumber yards and places or yards for storage of salvaged house wrecking and structural steel materials and equipment.

"Satellite dishes/antenna." See "wireless communications facilities"; however these facilities shall be less than three (3) feet or two (2) meters in diameter.

"Screening." A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted vegetation.

"Secretary of the interior's standards for rehabilitation." The guidelines prepared by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior for applying standards for rehabilitation of historic buildings and historic preservation projects.

"Semi-public." A use owned or operated by a nonprofit, religious, or charitable institution and providing educational, cultural, recreational, religious, or similar types of public programs.

"Senior living facility, large." A State licensed facility that meets the definition of Residential Care Facility for Elderly, as specified in § 1569.2 of Cal. Health and Safety Code, subject to regulations of Chapter 3.2 of Cal. Health and Safety Code. Such facility provides care and services on a monthly basis or longer to seven (7) or more persons 60 years of age or older, where varying levels and intensities of care and supervision, protective supervision, personal care, or health-related services are provided, based upon their varying needs, as determined in order to be admitted and to remain in the facility. Senior Living Facilities may include independent living, assisted living, memory living care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community.

"Senior living facility, small." A State licensed facility that meets the definition of Residential Care Facility for Elderly, as specified in § 1569.2 of Cal. Health and Safety Code, subject to regulations of Chapter 3.2 of Cal. Health and Safety Code. Such facility provides care and services on a monthly basis or longer to six (6) or fewer persons 60 years of age or older, where varying levels and intensities of care and supervision, protective supervision, personal care, or health-related services are provided, based upon their varying needs, as determined in order to be admitted and to remain in the facility. Senior Living Facilities may include independent living, assisted living, memory living care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement community.

"Sensitive area." That area of land within two thousand (2,000) feet of the exterior boundaries of a specific off-site hazardous waste facility, unless otherwise specified as being larger.

"Sensitive population." Residential populations and immobile populations and similar facilities one thousand (1,000) feet of the exterior boundaries of a hazardous waste site. The one thousand (1,000) feet shall be measured from subject property lines.

"Sensitive species." Plant or animal species which are susceptible to habitat changes or impacts from activities. The official designation is made by the USDA Forest Service at the regional level and is not part of the designation of threatened or endangered species made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

"Sensitive habitat." The environment in which sensitive species lives or grows.

"Setback." The minimum distance by which structures, parking, or uses on a parcel shall be separated from a street right-of-way or lot line. Setbacks from private streets are measured from the edge of the easement. See also "yard."

"Setback line." A line within a parcel, parallel to and measured from a corresponding lot line, forming the boundary of a required yard and governing the placement of structures, parking, or uses on a parcel.

"Setback line, front yard." The line which defines the depth of the required front yard. Said setback line is parallel with the street line or, when established by the General Plan, with the highway right-of-way line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the front yard in the zone.

"Setback line, rear and side yard." The line which defines the width or depth of the required rear or side yard. Said setback line is parallel with the property line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the district.

"Shared parking." The approved use of the same off-street parking spaces for two (2) or more distinguishable uses where peak parking demand of the different uses occurs at different times of the day, or, where various uses are visited without moving the motor vehicle, where the division of parking spaces is a net decrease from the combined total of each use's individual off-street parking requirements if required separately.

"Shopping center." A group of not less than fifteen (15) contiguous commercial stores originally planned and developed as a single project.

"Sign." See Chapter 20.42 (Sign Standards) for definitions and standards governing signs.

"Sign area." The area in square feet of the smallest rectangle enclosing the total exterior surface of a sign having but one (1) exposed exterior surface; should the sign have more than one (1) surface, the sign area shall be the aggregate area of all sign surfaces measured as above.

"Sign business." Any sign or structure designed, intended or used for advertising the particular business, product or service located or sold on the same premises as that on which the sign or structure is located.

"Significant feature." The man-made elements embodying style or type of historic resource, design, or general arrangement and components of an improvement, including but not limited to color, texture of building materials, and the type and style of all windows, doors, light, signs, and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement.

"Significant ridgeline." A long, conspicuous, continuous elevated landform that forms a part of the natural backdrop and skyline to the city. Said landform may consist of one (1) or more ridge features each of varying elevations dependent on the characteristics of the ridgeline being evaluated.

"Single-family dwellings." See "dwelling, single-family attached" and "dwelling, single-family detached."

"Single housekeeping unit." The functional equivalent of a traditional family, whose members are an interactive group of persons jointly occupying a single dwelling unit, including the joint use of and responsibility for common areas, and sharing household activities and responsibilities (e.g., meals, chores, household maintenance, expense, etc.) and where, if the unit is rented, all adult residents have chosen to jointly occupy the entire premise of the dwelling unit, under a single written lease with joint use and responsibility for the premises, and the makeup of the household occupying the unit is determined by the residents of the unit rather than the landlord or property manager.

"Site." A parcel or adjoining parcels under single ownership or single control, considered a unit for the purposes of development or other use.

"Site coverage." The percentage of total site area occupied by structures. Site coverage includes the primary structure, all accessory structures (e.g., carports, garages, patio covers, storage sheds, trash dumpster enclosures, etc.) and architectural features (e.g., balconies, chimneys, decks above the first floor, porches, stairs, etc.). Site coverage is measured from exterior wall to exterior wall.

"Site plan." A plan drawn to scale, showing uses and structures proposed for a property as required by the applicable regulations, including lot lines, streets, grades, building sites, reserved open space, and other specific development proposals.

"Slope." An inclined ground surface, the angle of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance. (Please see Illustration 4 in the Appendix following this title.) [4 ]

"Slope face." The slopes located directly below, and leading up to, the crest of a significant ridgeline or prominent landform.

"Slope grade." The relationship (ratio) between the change in elevation (rise) and the horizontal distance (run) over which that change in elevation occurs. The percent of steepness of any given slope is determined by dividing the rise by the run on the natural slope of land, multiplied by one hundred (100).

"Slope, man-made." A manufactured slope consisting wholly or partially of either cut or filled material.

"Slope transition zone." The area where a slope bank meets the natural terrain or a level graded area either vertically or horizontally.

"Specific plan." Under Cal. Gov't Code, Article 8, §§ 65450 et seq., a legal tool for detailed design and implementation of a defined portion of the area covered

4. Editor's Note: The Appendix: Illustrations is included as an attachment to this title.

by a General Plan. A specific plan may include all detailed conditions, programs, regulations, and/or proposed legislation that may be necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation of any General Plan element(s).

"Split level construction." An approach to grading and development of a structure whereby the foundation of the structure is placed on more than one (1) graded pad area.

"Split level roads." Roads which are constructed so as to have two (2) traffic ways, each at a different level within the same right-of-way.

"Stadiums and sports arena complexes." Indoor and outdoor venue for professional sports on a permanent basis that has a capacity of 5,000 or more seats, which is designed, intended, and used primarily for large-scale spectator events including, but not limited to, sporting events, musical performances, or other similar events.

"Standards, development." Standards in this Zoning Code that govern the size of structures and the relationships of structures and uses to each other and to open areas and lot lines. Development standards include regulations controlling minimum parcel area, maximum height, minimum parcel frontage, minimum size of yards and setbacks, maximum parcel coverage, and maximum floor area ratio.

"Standards, performance." Standards in this Zoning Code that govern the operation and maintenance of uses in a particular zoning district. Performance standards include regulations controlling fire and explosive hazards, glare and light, noise, odor, toxic or noxious matter, vibration, and other potential nuisance elements generated by or inherent in uses of land or structures.

"Storage, outdoor." The storage of various materials outside of a structure other than fencing, either as an accessory or principal use.

"Story." That portion of a structure included between the upper surface of any floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a structure included between the upper surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling.

"Street." A public thoroughfare or right-of-way, or approved private thoroughfare or right-of-way determined by the city to be adequate for the purpose of access, which affords the principal means of access for abutting property including avenue, place, way, drive, land, boulevard, highway, road, or any other thoroughfare. The word "street" shall include all major and secondary highways, traffic collector streets, and local streets.

"Structure." As defined in the International Building Code.

"Studios, instruction/service." Small scale facilities, typically accommodating one (1) group of patrons or students at a time. Typical uses include art and music studios, karate/martial arts training studios, photography studios, fitness studios (e.g. yoga, Pilates, aerobics, gymnastics) with no other fitness facilities or equipment.

"Subdivider." An association, corporation, firm, partnership, or person who proposes to divide or causes to be divided real property into a subdivision for oneself or for others; except that employees and consultants of persons or entities, acting in this capacity, are not subdividers. See "developer".

"Subdivision." The division, by any subdivider, of any unit or portion of land shown on the latest equalized county assessment roll as a unit or contiguous units, for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing, whether immediate or future. Property shall be considered as contiguous units, even if it is separated by roads, streets, utility easement, or railroad rights-of-way. "Subdivision" includes the following, as defined in Cal. Civil Code § 1351, a condominium project; a community apartment project; or the conversion of five (5) or more existing dwelling units to a stock cooperative.

"Subdivision development plan." Specific development plans for an approved tentative map, including plot plans, building elevations, grading plans and landscape plans applicable to individual lots within said tentative map.

"Subdivision map act, or map act." Cal. Gov't Code, Division 2, Title 7, commencing with § 66410 as presently constituted, and any amendments to those provisions regarding the subdivision of real property.

"Super slopes." Manufactured slopes that exceed forty-five (45) vertical feet in height. "Super slopes" serve three (3) beneficial purposes:

• (1) Allow for landscaping opportunities in hillsides while preserving off-site views within a hillside community;

• (2)

  • Create a visual break between terraced rows of housing units; and

• (3) Help conform to natural topography by blending manufactured slopes with the height of adjacent natural slopes.

"Supportive housing." This use class consists of housing that has the same meaning as defined in § 65582(g) of the Cal. Gov’t Code and as they may be amended.

"Swale." Open channels possessing a dense cover of grasses and other herbaceous plants through which runoff is directed during storm events. Above ground plant parts (stems, leaves, and stolons) retard flow and thereby encourage particulates and their associated pollutants to settle. The pollutants are then incorporated into the soil where they may be immobilized and/or decomposed.

"Swimming pools." See "accessory uses and structures."

"Swimming pools, private." A water-filled enclosure, permanently constructed or portable, having a depth of more than twenty-four (24) inches below the level of the surrounding land, or an above-surface pool, having a depth of more than twenty-four (24) inches, designed, used, and maintained as an accessory use for swimming and bathing by not more than three (3) owner families and their guests and intended for non-commercial use.

20. "T" words, terms and land uses.

"Temporary structure." A structure without any foundation or footings that will be removed when the permit for the activity, or use for which the temporary structure was erected, has expired.

"Temporary uses/activities." See § 20.62.060 (Temporary Use Permits).

"Tenant." Any person who occupies a site or structure for a fixed period of time, usually through a lease agreement with the property owner.

"Tennis courts, private." One (1) or more tennis courts designed and maintained for the sole and exclusive use of the residents/tenants of a specific unit or portion of the site and their invited guests.

"Terracing." The method separating and elevating one (1) development area above another development area by a slope.

"Toe of slope." That portion of intersection created by the bisection of a horizontal plane by a transverse plane with a deflection angle less than ninety (90) degrees.

"Top of slope." That portion of intersection created by the bisection of a horizontal plane by a transverse plane with an angle of impose greater than ninety (90) degrees.

"Topography." The surface relief of slope of any given area of land.

"Traffic safety visibility areas." A triangular area on a corner parcel formed by measuring thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection of the front and street side property lines, and connecting the lines across the property.

"Trailer." A vehicle without motive power, designed so that it can be drawn by an automotive vehicle, for the transporting of personal property, not including trailers used for human habitation, such as recreational vehicles.

"Transit facility." A facility that serves as stations for taxi, bus, freight, truck or other transit systems that primarily provide for the movement of goods and/or people. Facilities that serve as product distribution facilities where the materials, products and/or goods to be moved/transferred are stored entirely within a building is not included in this use classification.

"Transitional housing." This use class consists of housing that has the same meaning as defined in § 65582(j) of the Cal. Gov’t Code and as it may be amended.

"Transportation demand management (TDM)." The implementation of programs, plans, or policies designed to encourage changes in individual travel behavior. TDM can include an emphasis on alternative travel modes to the single occupant vehicle (SOV) such as carpools, vanpools, and transit, reduction or elimination of the number of vehicle trips, or shifts in the time of vehicle commutes to other than the peak period.

"Trip reduction." Reducing the number of work-related trips taken between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. inclusive, Monday through Friday in single-occupancy vehicles.

"Two-unit development." This use class consists of two (2) new units or the addition of one (1) new unit and one existing unit developed under the provisions of Chapter 20.56, each with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities, on a single lot. This classification excludes a single-family dwelling unit with an Accessory Dwelling Unit, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Junior, or a duplex.

21. "U" words, terms and land uses.

"Unloaded street." A street on which no front entrance or driveway of a home is located.

"Use." The purpose for which land or a structure is use, arranged, designed, or intended, or for which the land or structure is or may be occupied or maintained. See also "accessory use, principal use", and "temporary use."

"Utilities." Manned or un-manned facilities that provide the public with electricity, gas, water, communications, sewage collection or other similar service. Antennas for telecommunications systems are not included.

"Valet parking." A parking service provided to accommodate users of an establishment in which an attendant on behalf of the establishment takes temporary custody of the vehicles of the guests or patrons visiting the establishment and moves, parks, stores and/or retrieves such vehicles.

"Valve." A device used to control the flow of water in an irrigation system.

"Variance." Permission to depart from provisions of this Zoning Code when, due to special circumstances applicable to the property, strict application of the requirements deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity which is subject to identical zoning regulations. See § 20.62.070 (Variances).

"Viewshed." Areas of development that can be viewed from arterial roads, freeways, major collector roads and public gathering places such as major shopping centers, etc.

"Visual dominance." Any object as viewed from a public area or public right-of-way that supersedes the presence of all other elements in the area shall be considered to be visually dominant.

"Wall." A barrier intended to mark a boundary that presents a continuous surface except where pierced with doorways, gates, or decorative masonry. A wall is usually constructed of brick, concrete, concrete block, stucco, or a combination of these materials.

"Water conserving landscape." A combination of landscaping and irrigation techniques which reduce the demand for water that is required to maintain a given landscape. The primary techniques include:

• (1)

  • Use of water conserving plants.

• (2) Reduction of turf (grass) to location where it provides functional benefits.

• (3)

  • Grouping of plants in hydrozones.

• (4) Water efficient irrigation system and techniques to meet plant needs.

"Window." An opening that is in a wall of a structure; designed to allow light and/or ventilation into the structure; enclosed by casement or sash; and containing glass or other similar transparent or semi-transparent material.

"Wireless cable." Any antenna used to receive television signals by a line of sight connection from a ground mounted transmitting radio tower.

"Wireless communication facilities - major." A wireless communication facility that does not meet the definition of a wireless communications facility, minor. Such facility typically is ground-mounted, and/or is mounted in any manner on property or buildings owned by the city or in right-of-ways over which the city has regulatory authority, shall also be considered as a wireless communications facility, major.

"Wireless communication facilities - minor." A wireless communication facility that is building-, facade-, or wall-mounted, and does not exceed the height of the parapet wall or roof line of the building, including a roof-mounted facility which is concealed or is of a small diameter and does not exceed the maximum height of the district. A wireless communication facility that is mounted in any manner on property or buildings owned by the city or in right-of-ways over which the city has regulatory authority, pursuant to a master agreement with the city, shall be considered a wireless communications facility, minor.

"Wireless communication facilities - stealth." A stealth facility is any telecommunications facility which is designed to blend into the surrounding environment, and is visually unobtrusive. Examples of stealth facilities may include architecturally screened roof-mounted antennas, facade mounted antennas painted and treated as architectural elements to blend with the existing structure. Also known as "concealed telecommunications facilities."

"Worksite." A building, or grouping of buildings, located within the jurisdiction which are in actual physical contact or separated solely by a private or public roadway or other private or public right-of-way, and which are owned or operated by the same employer (or by employers under common control).

24. "X" words, terms and land uses.

25. "Y" words, terms and land uses.

"Yard." An open space on a developed parcel that, except as otherwise provided for in this Zoning Code, is unoccupied or unobstructed from the ground upwards; except for allowed projections. See § 20.30.060 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions). When a yard dimension is given, it represents the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line from which the distance shall be measured and a line parallel to the lot line.

• (1) "Front yard." The open space on a developed parcel extending across the full width of the front of the parcel, the depth of which extends from the rear of the public right-of-way to the most distant forward-facing facade of the dwelling and its attached garage or carport. When applied to a multi-family dwelling, these standards shall be applied to the dwelling, garage, or carport closest to the public right-of-way by which access to the site is taken.

• (2) "Rear yard." The open space extending across the full width of the rear of a parcel, the depth of which is the horizontal distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel to the rear lot line.

• (3) "Side yard." The space between the principal structure and the side lot line, extending from the front yard to the rear yard; the measured distance of the yard shall represent the shortest distance between the side lot line and that portion of the principal structure nearest the line from which the measurement is taken.

26. "Z" words, terms and land uses.

"Zoning code." That portion of the Brea Municipal Code entitled Title 20, as it may be amended from time to time.

"Zoning districts." A portion of the city within which certain uses of land and structures are defined, and regulations are specified.

"Zoning map." The map or maps that are a part of this Zoning Code and that delineate the boundaries of zoning districts. (Ord. 1241, 8-15-2023; Ord. 1247, 3-19-2024; Ord. 1250, 5-21-2024; Ord. 1254, 3-18-2025; Ord. 1269, 12/2/2025; Ord. 1276, 6/16/2026)

CHAPTER 20.04 ZONING REGULATIONS

• A. For purposes related to the orderly development of the city, and in order to carry out the provisions of this title, the city is hereby divided into the following zones:

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Symbols Zone Name
HR Hillside Residential Zone
R-1 Single Family Residential Zone
R1-H Single Family Residential Hillside Zone
R-1 (5,000) Single Family Residential Zone (5,000 square foot lots)
R-2 Multiple Family Residential Zone
R-3 Multiple Family Residential Zone
C-P Commercial, Administrative and Professional Office Zone
C-N Neighborhood Commercial Zone
C-C Major Shopping Center Zone
C-G General Commercial Zone
C-M Commercial Industrial Zone
C-RC Commercial Recreation Zone
M-P Planned Industrial Zone
M-1 Light Industrial Zone
M-2 General Industrial Zone
MU-18 Mixed-Use 18 Zone
MU-50 Mixed-Use 50 Zone
PRO-NOS Parks/Recreation/Open Space – Natural Open Space Zone
PRO-P/R Parks/Recreation/Open Space – Parks/Recreation Zone
PD Precise Development Zone
PF Public Facilities Zone
WD Wall Design Overlay Zone
E Equestrian Overlay Zone
O Oil Production Zone
P-C Planned Community Zone
FP Flood Plain Overlay Zone District No. 1
SGS Special Geological Studies Zone

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Symbols Zone Name
SP Specific Plan

• B. No parcel of land or lot in any zone shall hereafter be used for any purpose except as specifically permitted in the zoning classification applied to such parcel or lot pursuant to this section or hereafter permitted by any other provisions of this title.

• (Ord. 425, 10-14-1968; Ord. 965, 4-4-1995; Ord. 1241, 8-15-2023; Ord. 1274, 6/16/2026)

The zones listed above and the boundaries of said zones are shown on the Official Zoning Map which is made an integral part of this zoning code. All notations, references and other information shown on the Official Zoning Map shall be as much a part of this zoning code as if the matters and information were described herein.

(Ord. 425, 10-14-1968; Ord. 999, 9-16-1997; Ord. 1011, 5-5-1998; Ord. 1080, 11-2-2004)

• A. Where indicated zone boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines, said lines are determined to be the boundaries of the zone. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the Official Zoning Map. In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale shown on said map.

• B. A street, alley, railroad or railway right-of-way, water course, drainage channel or body of water, included in the zoning map shall, unless otherwise indicated, have no zoning and shall not be used or improved for other than the purpose for which they exist.

• C. In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement was the boundary between two (2) zones, the new zone boundaries shall be at the new property line and the vacated portion of the street, alley, right-of-way, or easement shall take the zone of the property abutting same and the new zoning boundary shall be at the new property line.

• D. If after the adoption of the above rules, uncertainty exists as to any zone boundary, the Commission shall, upon letter of request or upon its own motion, interpret the map and determine said boundary, and said determination shall be final and made a permanent public record.

• (Ord. 425, 10-14-1968)

The city may prezone unincorporated territory adjoining the city for purposes of determining the zone that will apply to such property in the event of subsequent annexation to the city. The procedure for prezoning shall conform to the provisions of § 20.404.020 of this title. Such zoning shall become effective at the same time that annexation of said property becomes effective. (Ord. 425, 10-14-1968)