Title 9 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT

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TITLE 9 - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 1. - PLANNING

Sec. 9-1.101. - Purpose and Scope.

This chapter covers the adoption and modification of the City's general and specific plans. This chapter may be cited as the City's "Planning Regulations."

The California Local Planning Law authorizes the City to enact local ordinances for planning purposes. This chapter incorporates by reference those provisions of the California Local Planning Law which are mandated by State law and adopts discretionary provisions.

Sec. 9-1.102. - Definitions.

(a)

The following definitions apply to this chapter:

(1)

"Planning agency" means the California City Planning Commission.

(2)

"Governing body" or "legislative body" means the City Council.

(3)

"Local agency" means the City.

(4)

"Local ordinance" means this chapter.

(5)

"Local Planning Law" refers to Division 1 of Title 7 (commencing with §65100) of the Government Code.

(b)

Except as provided herein, the definitions now, or hereinafter, set forth in the Local Planning Law are incorporated by this reference.

Sec. 9-1.103. - Plan: Requirement.

The Planning Commission shall prepare and the council shall adopt a comprehensive long-term general plan for the physical development of the City and of land outside its boundaries which in the planning agency's judgment bears relation to its planning.

Sec. 9-1.104. - Plan: Contents.

(a)

The general plan shall consist of a statement of development policies and shall include a diagram or diagrams and text setting forth objectives, principles, standards and plan proposals. The general plan shall include the following elements to the extent the element exists in the planning area:

(1)

Land use;

(2)

Circulation;

(3)

Housing;

(4)

Conservation;

(5)

Open-space;

(6)

Seismic safety;

(7)

Noise;

(8)

Scenic highway; and

(9)

Safety.

(b)

The general plan may include the following elements:

(1)

Natural resources;

(2)

Parks;

(3)

Recreation;

(4)

Beaches;

(5)

Playgrounds;

(6)

Recreational community gardens;

(7)

Other recreational areas;

(8)

Parking facilities;

(9)

Aviation and related facilities;

(10)

Public transit facilities;

(11)

Sanitation, drainage and utilities;

(12)

Public buildings;

(13)

Community design standards;

(14)

Standards for elimination of substandard housing;

(15)

Redevelopment;

(16)

Historical preservation; and

(17)

Elements which relate to physical development.

(c)

The general plan and elements shall be consistent with the standards promulgated by State agencies with jurisdiction by law.

Sec. 9-1.105. - Adoption.

The City approved a general plan consisting of elements adopted on the dates indicated:

Sec. 9-1.106. - Plan: Amendments.

(a)

The Planning Commissions shall hold at least one public hearing before approving an amendment to the general plan or any element.

(b)

The Council shall approve, modify or disapprove amendments approved by the Planning Commission following a public hearing. A modification not considered by the Planning Commission shall be referred to the Commission for report and recommendations.

Sec. 9-1.107. - Plan: Amendments: Limitations.

(a)

No mandatory element of the general plan shall be amended more frequently than four (4) times during calendar year, subject to that limitation, an amendment may be made in January, April, July and October, as determined by the City Council, each amendment may include more than one change to the general plan.

(b)

An amendment to a mandatory general plan element which operates to limit the number of housing units which may be constructed on an annual basis shall be accompanied by findings required by law.

( Ord. No. 19-776 , § 2, 9-10-2019)

Sec. 9-1.108. - Plan: Administration.

The Planning Commission shall administer the general plan and shall:

(a)

Make recommendations to the Council concerning reasonable and practical means for putting into effect the general plan and its elements;

(b)

Render an annual report to the Council on the status of the plan and progress in its application;

(c)

Promote public interest in an understanding of the general plan; and

(d)

Consult and advise public officials, agencies, and the public generally with relation to carrying out the general plan.

Sec. 9-1.109. - Plan: Administration: Public Works.

(a)

No real property shall be acquired or disposed of, and no public building shall be constructed if the general plan or a specific plan applies until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition, disposition or work have been reported upon by the Planning Commission as to conformity with the general plan.

(b)

No street shall be improved and no sewers or connections or other improvements shall be laid or authorized in a street for which a specific street or highway plan has been adopted until the Planning Commission has reported on the conformity with such a plan.

(c)

The Planning Commission shall review five-year capital improvement programs prepared by other local agencies for conformity with the general plan.

(d)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1)

The disposition of the remainder of a larger parcel which was acquired and used in part for street purposes;

(2)

Acquisitions, dispositions, or abandonment's for street widening;

(3)

Alignment projects, provided such dispositions for street purposes, acquisitions, dispositions or abandonment's for street widening, or alignment projects are of a minor nature.

Sec. 9-1.110. - Plan: Administration: Zoning.

Zoning regulations shall be consistent with the general plan and specific plans.

Sec. 9-1.111. - Plan: Fees.

A person requesting a general plan amendment shall pay a fee in an amount from time to time established by resolution unless the Commission determines the amendment benefits property other than the applicant's property.

CHAPTER 2. - ZONING

ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL

Sec. 9-2.100. - Short Title.

This chapter shall be known as the City's "Zoning Regulations."

Sec. 9-2.101. - Purpose.

This chapter establishes zones for land within the City. This chapter also preserves, protects and promotes the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare. More specifically, this chapter is adopted to achieve the following objectives:

(a)

To provide a specific means to implement the physical development of the City in such a manner as to achieve progressively the general arrangement of land uses depicted in the General Plan;

(b)

To foster a wholesome, serviceable and attractive living environment, the beneficial development of areas which exhibit conflicting patterns of use; and the stability of existing land uses which conform with objectives, policies, principles and standards of the General Plan;

(c)

To prevent excessive population densities and overcrowding of land with structures;

(d)

To promote a safe, effective traffic circulation system, the provision of adequate off-street parking and truck loading facilities and the appropriate location of community facilities;

(e)

To protect and promote appropriately located commercial and industrial activities to preserve and strengthen the City's economic base;

(f)

To protect and enhance real property values and the City's natural assets;

(g)

To ensure unimpeded development of such new urban expansion that is logical, desirable and in conformance with objectives and policies of the General Plan; and

(h)

To provide and protect open space in accordance with policies of the open space element of the General Plan.

(a)

The chapter shall consist of Zoning Map(s) designating certain districts and the regulations controlling the uses of land.

(b)

No structure shall be erected or altered or used Except as provided in this Chapter.

(c)

This chapter does not apply to the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of City-owned or occupied facilities or public utility distribution and transmission lines, towers and poles and to underground facilities for private gas, water, electricity or telephone and telegraph services by a public utility under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission.

(a)

The provisions of this chapter are minimum requirements unless expressly stated otherwise.

(b)

The Planning Commission shall resolve ambiguities by resolution transmitted to the Council. If approved by the Council, the clarifications shall govern until modified by amendment to this chapter.

The zoning districts established by this chapter are as follows:

Sec. 9-2.105. - Zoning Map(s).

(a)

The zones established by this chapter are depicted on zoning maps showing the boundaries of each zoning district. The zoning is adopted by reference and made part of this chapter.

(b)

Territory annexed to the City shall become a part of a zone upon adoption of a proper ordinance for such purpose. Interim zoning shall be temporary, and the Commission shall recommend a final zoning plan for the annexed territory within five years.

(c)

The regulations applicable to abutting property shall apply when property otherwise exempt from zoning regulations loses its exemption.

Sec. 9-2.106. - Uncertainties in Boundaries.

(a)

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of a zone, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines or lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

In subdivided property or where a zone boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless such location is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.

(b)

If uncertainty exists despite the foregoing, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of the boundaries.

Sec. 9-2.107. - Addition of Permitted Uses.

(a)

The Planning Director or Planning Commission may recommend additional permitted uses to the City Council, if the Commission makes the following findings:

(1)

The addition of the use to the list of permitted uses will be in accordance with the purposes of the district.

(2)

The use has the same basic characteristics as the uses permitted in the district.

(3)

The use reasonably can be expected to conform with the required conditions prescribed for the district.

(4)

The use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

(5)

The use will not create more vehicular traffic than the volume normally created by any of the uses permitted in the district.

(6)

The use will not adversely affect the character of any district in which it is proposed to be permitted.

(7)

The use will not create more odor, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence than the amount normally created by any of the other uses permitted in the district.

(8)

The use will not create any greater hazard of fire or explosion than the hazards normally created by any of the uses permitted in the district.

(b)

Additional permitted uses shall be approved by ordinance adopted in accordance with the procedures in this chapter.

Sec. 9-2.108. - Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms used herein are defined as follows, unless apparent from context:

(a)

"Accessory Building" - A building or structure subordinate to, and customarily incidental to the main building, structure or use on the same site. Except in the case of garden structures, if any accessory

building is attached to the main building by a common wall or a connecting roof, such accessory building shall be deemed to be part of the main building.

(b)

"Accessory Use" - A use incidental, related, appropriate and clearly subordinate to the main use of the site or building, but not altering the principal use of the site.

(c)

"Alter" - Any change in the supporting or load-bearing members of a building such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or floor joists.

(d)

"Block" - The properties abutting on one side of a street and lying between two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets and railroad rights of way, unsubdivided lands or watercourses.

(e)

"Breezeway" - A roofed passageway, open on at least two sides, connecting the main structure on a site with another main structure or accessory building on the same site.

(f)

"Building" - A permanently located structure, having a roof, for the housing or enclosure of persons, animals or property of any kind. Mobile homes, travel trailers and other vehicles, even though permanently immobilized, shall not be deemed to be buildings.

(g)

"Building, Main" - A building within which is located the principal use permitted on the lot or site as provided by this chapter.

(h)

"Building Official" - The Building Official of the City.

(i)

"Building Setback Line" - The minimum distance as prescribed by this chapter between any property line and the closest point on the foundation or any supporting post or pillar of any building or structure related thereto.

(j)

"Carport" - An accessory structure or portion of a main structure open on two or more sides designed for the storage of motor vehicles, without full enclosure.

(k)

"Club" - An association of persons for some common nonprofit purpose, but not including groups organized primarily to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business.

(l)

"Commission" means the California City Planning Commission.

(m)

"Director" means the California City Planning Director.

(n)

"Emergency Shelters" - A facility that provides immediate and short-term housing for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less. Supplemental services may include counseling and access to social programs. No individual or household may be denied to emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

(o)

"Family" - An individual, two or more persons who are related by blood, adoption, or marriage, or a group of not more than six persons not necessarily related by blood, adoption, or marriage living together in a dwelling unit.

(p)

"Frontage" - The property line of a site abutting on a street, other than the side line of a corner lot.

(q)

"Grade" - The average elevation of a parcel before structures are constructed.

(r)

"Lot" -

(i)

A single parcel of land for which a legal description is filed of record, or the boundaries of which are shown on a subdivision map, or record of survey map filed in the office of the County Recorder.

(ii)

Includes a part of a single parcel of land when such part is used as though a separate lot for all of the purposes and under all of the requirements of this chapter.

(s)

"Lot Area" - The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.

(t)

"Lot, Corner" - A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets which have an angle of intersection of not more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.

(u)

"Lot Coverage" - That portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure, excepting paved areas, walks and swimming pools, regardless of whether said building or structure is intended for human occupancy.

(v)

"Lot Depth" - The horizontal length of a straight line connecting the midpoints of the front and rear lot lines.

(w)

"Lot, Double Frontage" - An interior lot having frontage on and with access on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

(x)

"Lot, Interior" - A lot other than corner lot or reverse corner lot.

(y)

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

(z)

"Lot Line, Front" -

(i)

In the case of an interior lot, a line separating the lot from the street.

(ii)

In the case of a corner lot, the line separating the narrowest street frontage of the lot from the street.

(aa)

"Lot Line, Rear" - A lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line, or, in the case of an irregular triangular or gore-shaped lot, a line ten feet in length within the lot parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line.

(bb)

"Lot Line, Side" - Any lot boundary line not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

(cc)

"Lot, Reversed Corner" - A corner lot, the street side of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot upon which it rears.

(dd)

"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.

(ee)

"Railroad Right of Way" - A strip of land for the accommodation of rail lines or branch line railroad tracks, switching equipment and signals, but not including lands on which stations, offices, storage buildings, spur tracks, sidings, section gang and other employee housing yards or other uses are located.

(ff)

"Residence" - A structure containing a dwelling unit designed for occupancy by one family or more.

(gg)

"Second Unit Housing" - A type of housing ideal for parents wishing to remain independent such as, a mother-in-law's quarter or guest unit. This is not rental property and is allowed on lots zoned for a single family residence.

(hh)

"Secretary" means the Secretary to the California City Planning Commission.

(ii)

"Sign" - Any letter or symbol made of cloth, metal, paint, paper, wood or other material of any kind whatsoever placed for advertising, identification or other purposes on the ground or on any wall, post, fence, building, structure, vehicle or on any lace whatsoever.

(jj)

"Site Coverage" means the percent of the site area covered by structures calculated by dividing the number of square feet of horizontal area covered by structures, open or enclosed, by the total horizontal area within the property lines of the site.

(kk)

"Street" - A public or private way permanently dedicated or reserved as a primary means of access to abutting property.

(ll)

"Street Line" - The boundary line between street rights or way and abutting property.

(mm)

"Structural Alteration" - Any change in the supporting members of a building such as foundations, bearing walls, columns, beams, floor or roof joists, girders or rafters, or any change in the exterior dimensions of a building excepting those changes which may result from providing minor repairs and building maintenance.

(nn)

"Structure" - Anything constructed or erected which requires a fixed location on the ground, including a building, but not including a fence or wall use as a fence.

(oo)

"Structure, Main" - A structure housing the principal use of site or functioning as the principal use.

(pp)

"Supportive Housing" - Housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing that is provided in single family dwelling, multi-family dwelling units, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses, shall be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as the other single family dwelling, multi-family dwelling units, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses under this Code.

(qq)

"Temporary" - A period not to exceed twelve (12) months.

(rr)

"Transitional Housing" - A development with buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six (6) months. Transitional Housing that is provided in single family dwelling, multi-family dwelling units, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses, shall be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as the other single family dwelling, multi-family dwelling units, residential care facilities, or boarding house uses under this Code.

(ss)

"Use" - The purpose for which a site or structure is arranged, designed, intended, constructed, moved, erected, altered, or enlarged or for which either a site or structure is or may be occupied or maintained.

(tt)

"Use, Conditional" - A use listed as a conditional use in any district in this chapter.

(uu)

"Use, Permitted" - A use listed as a permitted use in any district in this chapter.

(vv)

"Yard" - Open and unoccupied space on a lot.

(ww)

"Yard, Front" - A yard, the depth of which is the minimum required horizontal distance between the front lot line and the line parallel thereto on the lot, which yard extends across the full width of the lot.

(xx)

"Yard, Rear" - A yard, the depth of which is the minimum required horizontal distance between the rear lot line and line parallel thereto on the lot, which yard extends across the full width of the lot.

(yy)

"Yard, Side" - A yard, the width of which is the minimum required horizontal distance between the side lot and a line parallel thereto on the lot, not including any portion of required front yard or required rear yard.

( Ord. No. 14-722 , § 2, 4-1-2014; Ord. No. 15-737 , § 2.A, B, 10-13-2015)

ARTICLE 2. - REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL ZONING DISTRICTS

Sec. 9-2.200. - Purpose.

This Article establishes regulations applying to more than one (1) district.

Sec. 9-2.201. - Street Access to Dwellings.

Every main building shall face, or have frontage, upon a street or have permanent means of access to a street by way of a public or private easement or passageway other than an alley.

Sec. 9-2.202. - Height of Flagpoles and Similar Structures.

No roof structures shall exceed the height limits set forth in this chapter. Flagpoles, chimneys, and smokestacks may extend not more than forty-five (45) ft. above the grade of the property where the structure is located. Radio, television, cellular and other antennae shall not exceed fifty (50) ft. above grade if attached to a main building or eighty (80) ft. above grade if free standing. Flag poles, chimney smoke stacks, antenna, and similar devices shall be subject to site plan review by the Planning Director to assure the device poses no threat to public safety.

(Ord. No. 09-683, 12-2-2009)

Sec. 9-2.203. - Storage in Yards.

No portion of required yards shall be used for permanent storage. No portion of required rear yard shall be used for permanent storage unless the rear yard is enclosed by a six-foot high solid fence. For the purposes of this section "permanent storage" means the presence of structure parts (other than building materials for use on the premises under a valid and subsisting building permit), machinery, vehicles (other than vehicles parked in compliance with the Vehicle Code), farm products or other goods, for a period of forty-eight (48) or more consecutive hours.

Sec. 9-2.204. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 06-637, adopted on Feb. 7, 2006, repealed former § 9-2.204 in its entirety which pertained to temporary structures to aid construction.

Sec. 9-2.205. - Yards.

(a)

Each zone has yard space requirements.

(b)

Required yards shall be measured as the minimum horizontal distance from the property line of the site or street line to a line parallel thereto on the site. Where a precise street plan has been adopted by the City, required front yards shall be measured from the plan line, and no structure or use to extend beyond such line. Where a site abuts on a street having only a portion of its required width dedicated or reserved for street purposes, site area and required yards shall be measured from a line representing the boundary of the additional width required for street purposes abutting the site.

(c)

The following are permitted to encroach into required yards:

(1)

Cornices, canopies, eaves, or other similar architectural features not providing additional floor space within the building may extend into a required front, side, or rear yard not to exceed three (3) ft.

(2)

Open, unenclosed, uncovered porches, platforms, or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend into any front, side, or rear yard not more than three (3) ft. ; provided, however, an open work railing, not more than thirty (30) in. in height, may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform, or landing place.

(3)

Fences, walls, hedges, walks, driveways and retaining walls may occupy any required yard or other open spaces, subject to the limitations prescribed in the district regulations, and except the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a fence or wall necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the State or any agency thereof.

(4)

The Commission may waive rear or side yard requirements or allow the maximum building area to be exceeded owner if the following conditions are met:

(a)

The property owner proposes to construct a residential structure which crosses the lot line separating two or more contiguous parcels which the property owner owns provided that it is in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act.

(b)

Rear or side yard requirements are waived only along the lot line which is to be crossed by the residential structure;

(c)

The total building area of the structure does not exceed the sum of the maximum total building areas allowed for the contiguous parcels; and

(d)

The Commission finds the proposed use conforms to zoning requirements and conforms with general and specific plans.

Sec. 9-2.206. - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 06-637, adopted Feb. 7, 2006, repealed former § 9-2.206 in its entirety which pertained to motor home temporary occupancy.

Sec. 9-2.207. - Parking: General.

To prevent traffic congestion and shortage of curb spaces, off-street parking shall be provided incidental to buildings or structures and major alterations and enlargements of existing uses. Off-street parking shall be in proportion to the need created by the land use. Off-street parking shall be laid out to protect the public safety and insulate surrounding land uses from their impact.

For the purposes of tabulating the number of off-street parking spaces, the term "floor area" shall mean the gross floor area of a building and its accessory buildings on the same site measured from the outside wall. Applications for land use permits shall be accompanied by a detailed tabulation of the gross floor area and a calculation of the required number of off-street spaces.

Sec. 9-2.208. - Schedule of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.

(a)

The following off-street parking requirements apply to the residential districts:

(1)

Two (2) covered parking spaces shall be provided for each unit in a district for single family dwellings.

(2)

Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit in a district for multiple family dwellings. The parking spaces must have access by a concrete or asphalt driveway. One parking space for each unit must be covered. Notwithstanding the foregoing:

(i)

One (1) parking space per dwelling unit is required for multi-family housing made available solely to persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older; and

(ii)

An additional one-quarter (.25) parking space per dwelling unit may be required by the Commission for guest parking spaces for developments which include more than 50% of the units as three (3) or four (4) bedroom units.

(iii)

One (1) covered parking space for each bedroom or one parking space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of sleeping area, whichever is greater, is required for boarding houses and private clubs providing sleeping accommodations.

(iv)

Motels and hotels shall have one parking space for each guest room. There shall be one (1) additional parking space for each two employees per shift regularly employed by the motel, or any independent business located within the motel structure. If the motel provides an area for the consumption of food or beverages or provides meeting or assembly halls, the following requirements must be met.

(3)

One (1) covered parking space plus one (1) uncovered guest parking space shall be provided for each dwelling unit in a planned unit development or condominium complex.

(b)

The following off-street parking requirements apply to commercial districts:

(1)

Dental and medical clinics and offices including optometrists and Chiropractors: One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) sq. ft. of floor area, or four (4) parking spaces for each doctor, whichever is greater.

(2)

Major medical facilities and hospitals. One (1) parking space for each two hundred (250) sq. ft. of floor area.

(3)

Sanitariums, charitable and religious institutions providing sleeping accommodations: One (1) parking space for each three (3) beds.

(4)

Group care facilities. One (1) parking space for each three (3) beds.

(5)

For auditoriums, community centers, theaters, churches, libraries, museums, stadiums, clubs and funeral chapels: One (1) parking space for every four (4) permanent seats in the principal assembly area or room, or one (1) parking space for every thirty (30) sq. ft. of floor area, whichever is greater.

(6)

Bowling alleys: Four (4) parking spaces for each alley, plus one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) ft. of floor area used for restaurant and/or cocktail lounge.

(7)

Billiard and/or pool parlors: Two (2) parking spaces for each table.

(8)

Skating rinks: One (1) parking space for each employee, plus one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) sq. ft. of floor area.

(9)

Dance halls: One (1) parking space for each thirty-five (35) sq. ft. of dance floor area, plus one (1) parking space for each five (5) fixed seats or for each thirty-five (35) sq. ft. of seating area where there are no fixed seats.

(10)

Banks, savings and loan and other financial Institutions: One (1) parking space for each two hundred (250) sq. ft. of floor area plus five (5) tandem lane spaces for each outdoor teller or teller station.

(11)

General retail stores, except as otherwise specified: One parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area.

(12)

Offices, including all public and professional offices, except as otherwise specified: One (1) parking space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area, with a minimum of four (14) parking spaces.

(13)

Other commercial service establishments, repair shops, wholesale establishments and retail stores which handle only bulky merchandise such as furniture, household appliances, motor vehicles, farm implements and machinery: One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) sq. ft. of floor area.

(14)

Automobile dealerships: One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees during the time of maximum employment, plus one (1) parking space for each (2,000) sq. ft. of lot and building area used for the display or storage of automobiles.

(15)

Self-service laundries and dry cleaners: One (1) parking space for each three (3) washing machines.

(16)

Automobile repair shops: One (1) parking space for each four hundred (400) square feet of floor area.

(17)

Barber shops, beauty salons: Two (2) parking spaces for each barber or beautician, with a minimum of four (4) spaces.

(18)

Restaurants, cafes, soda fountains and similar establishments: One (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) sq. ft. of floor area.

(19)

Manufacturing plants and other industrial uses: One (1) parking space for each employee during the shift of maximum employment, plus one (1) parking space for each vehicle used in conjunction with the use.

(20)

Retail food market and convenience store: One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.

(21)

Nurseries, retail: One (1) parking space for each one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet of site area, plus one (1) loading space for each acre of site area.

(22)

Shopping centers (major): One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area.

(23)

Open uses, commercial and industrial uses conducted primarily outside of buildings: One (1) parking space for each employee on the maximum shift plus additional parking spaces prescribed by the Planning Director.

(24)

Transportation terminal facilities: One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees plus additional parking spaces prescribed by the Planning Director.

(25)

Storage and warehouses: One (1) parking space for each one thousand (1,000) sq. ft. of floor area.

(c)

The following off-street parking requirements apply to educational facilities:

(1)

Kindergarten and Nursery Schools: One (1) parking space for each employee plus one (1) parking space for each ten (10) children.

(2)

Elementary and Junior High Schools: Two (2) parking spaces for each classroom.

(3)

High Schools: One (1) parking space for each employee plus seven (7) parking spaces for each classroom.

(4)

Colleges; Business and Professional Schools and Colleges; Trade Schools: One (1) parking space for each employee plus ten parking spaces for each classroom.

(d)

For a use not specified in this section, the same number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided as are required for the most similar specified use.

Sec. 9-2.209. - Standards for Off-Street Parking Facilities.

Off-street parking shall conform with the following standards:

(a)

The parking space shall be nine (9) ft. by nineteen (19) ft. and parking areas shall have ingress and egress to a street or alley.

(b)

Entrances and exits to parking lots shall be provided at locations approved by the City Engineer.

(c)

All facilities, not open or visited by the public, with access drives and parking spaces directly adjacent to the structure, shall be surfaced with a concrete surfacing, aisles and fire lanes shall be surfaced with at minimum type 2 road base as approved by the Public Works Director.

(d)

Parking areas shall not be located within a required front setback or within a street side setback of a corner lot.

(e)

Open spaces shall be plainly marked by striping.

(f)

In all commercial, quasi-public, industrial, and professional and administrative office districts. One (1) stall for the physically handicapped shall be provided for each fifty (50 parking spaces, or fraction thereof, and shall be located as near as practical to public entrance.

(g)

Parking spaces for "compact automobile" will be permitted not less than fifteen (15) ft. in length and seven and one-half (7½) ft. in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives and shall not exceed 30% of the total required parking spaces.

(h)

Lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites so as to cause no annoying glare.

(i)

In a commercial district where a site adjoins or is directly across the street from a residential zone, a concrete block or masonry wall not less than six (6) ft. in height shall be located on the property line except in a required front yard, in which case the wall shall be three (3) ft. , and suitably maintained.

(j)

The plan for off-street parking facilities shall be accompanied by a detailed landscape plan for parking facilities. The Planning Director shall approve landscaping plans within a parking area and may require additional landscaping if the Planning Commission deems it necessary to improve the aesthetic character of the project.

(k)

Off-street parking facilities shall be located on the same site as the use for which the spaces are required or on an adjoining site or a site separated only by an alley from the use for which the spaces are required.

( Ord. No. 21-784 , § 3, 2-9-2021)

(a)

The Planning Commission Council may grant an exception to the number of spaces required when the joint users of a parking facility have divergent needs with respect to daytime versus nighttime use, or weekdays versus Saturdays or Sundays.

(b)

Conditions for allowing shared parking are:

(1)

The buildings and uses shall be within three hundred (300) ft. of the nearest point by walking distance within a parking facility to the building or use.

(2)

The applicant shall show there is no conflict in the principal operating hours of the buildings or uses.

(3)

A shared parking agreement between the principal parties and the City shall be entered into which restricts the shared parking area to parking use only.

Sec. 9-2.211. - Off-Street Loading Facilities Required.

(a)

In commercial and manufacturing zones, and multiple residential zones, there shall be located on the site of each building or structure, off-street loading for vehicles.

Where, in the opinion of the Planning Director, a practical difficulty is involved relating to site size, existing development or access, the Planning Commission may grant an exception to any portion of the requirements necessary to achieve the intent of this section.

(b)

One (1) off-street loading berth shall be provided if the gross floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) sq. ft., and one (1) additional berth shall be provided for each additional ten thousand (10,000) sq. ft. No offstreet loading berths shall be required for buildings of less than five thousand (5,000) sq. ft. of gross floor area. The loading area, aisles and access drives shall be fully hard surfaced with asphaltic concrete of

minimum thickness of two (2) in., over four (4) in. of untreated rock base. Lighting shall be deflected away from abutting residential sites to prevent annoying glare.

(c)

The location of off-street loading facilities shall be approved by the Planning Director.

Sec. 9-2.212. - Site Plan Review.

(a)

A site plan shall be approved by the Planning Director for a multi-family residential use of four (4) units or more, private club use, commercial use, church use or manufacturing use.

(b)

An application for site plan review shall be filed with the Planning Director. The Planning Director shall review the proposal to determine whether it satisfies the requirements of this section. The Planning Director's decision shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission by any interested party prior to the issuance of any building permit for the property.

(c)

The application for a site plan review shall contain the following:

(1)

Name and address of the applicant;

(2)

Name(s) and address(s) of the property owner(s);

(3)

Assessor's parcel number(s);

(4)

A plan drawn at the scale specified by the Planning Director, including the following:

(i)

Topography and proposed grading;

(ii)

Location of existing buildings and structures with required setbacks;

(iii)

Location of proposed buildings and structures with required setbacks;

(iv)

Location of all existing and proposed utilities, including water, natural gas, electrical and drainage facilities;

(v)

Exterior elevations showing the height of the building, the location of doors, windows, chimneys, mechanical equipment and the types and colors of materials proposed;

(vi)

Dimensions of the existing and proposed buildings or structures or other information (e.g., seating capacity) of the proposed buildings allowing the Planning Director to determine parking needs in accordance with the requirements set out in the City Zoning Ordinance;

(vii)

Layout of proposed parking lot, including location of parking spaces, internal circulation pattern, ingress and egress points and location of trash enclosures;

(viii)

Dimensions of parking stalls and aisles;

(ix)

Location of landscaping and irrigation system, including identification of plant materials to be used; and

(x)

Location of on-site and off-site lighting.

(d)

The site plan shall be approved if application shows the site will be developed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall improve the property shown in the application in conformance with the approved site plan.

Sec. 9-2.213. - Accessory Uses.

Accessory uses are permitted in each zoning district.

Sec. 9-2.214. - Barrier Walls and Fences.

(a)

Where a lot in a commercial district, community medical center (CMC) district, or industrial district adjoins or is located across a street or alley from a residential district, a concrete block wall, masonry wall, stucco wall six (6) feet minimum in height shall be located on the rear or side property line common to such Districts.

(b)

Storage of materials and equipment attendant to a permitted use shall be within an area screened by concrete block wall, masonry wall, stucco wall, or fence six (6) feet minimum in height as may be approved by the Planning Director.

(c)

A use not conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure on a site across a street or an alley from a Residential District shall be screened by an ornamental solid wall or screen fence not less than six (6) feet in height if found by the Planning Commission to be unsightly.

(d)

Storage of materials and equipment sites is permitted only within an area surrounded and screened by a solid wall or fence or compact evergreen hedge (with solid gates where necessary), not less than six (6) feet in height.

(Ord. No. 05-625, 5-17-2005)

Sec. 9-2.215. - Manufactured Units and Commercial Modular Unit.

(a)

Definitions.

(1)

"Manufactured home" means a mobile home or manufactured house certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and constructed in full compliance with the National Mobile Home construction and Safety Standards Act intended for occupancy by a single-family installed on a permanent foundation in conformance with applicable zoning regulations.

(2)

"Commercial modular unit" means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, which is required to be moved under permit.

(b)

Permitted locations.

(1)

Manufactured homes are a permitted use, as a single-family dwelling in all Residential zoning districts, and within a permitted mobile home park.

(2)

Commercial modular units are a permitted use in all other zones, subject to the development standards set forth herein.

(c)

Site Development Standards.

(1)

Site development standards for manufactured homes and modular units shall comply with the standards of the underlying zone district, and other applicable provisions of the Zoning Code.

(2)

Each manufactured home or modular unit shall have a permanent foundation sufficient to support all loads of and on the structure including wind and seismic loads pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18551 and appropriate parts of the Code of Regulations. The distance between the ground floor and grade shall be not less than eighteen (18) inches nor more than twenty-four (24) inches, provided, a variance may be granted to allow floors more than twenty-four (24) inches above grade. The floor may not be more than twenty-four (24) inches above grade if a basement is present. Ventilation of two (2) square feet shall be provided for each twenty-five (25) lineal feet of foundation, and one (1) square foot of ventilation shall be provided within five (5) lineal feet of each corner.

(3)

Except in a mobile home park, each manufactured home or modular unit to be constructed on a lot permitting a single family dwelling shall have a detached garage measuring not less than four hundred (400) square feet with a minimum 3/12 roof pitch or a carport where permitted by development standards. Access to such area shall be provided by means of an asphalt or concrete driveway.

(4)

Each single family dwelling, each manufactured home unit and each accessory structure, except minor structures excluded by the California Building Code and patio enclosures and awnings, shall have a roof with a minimum pitch of three (3) inches vertically for each twelve (12) inches horizontally provided, room additions which are physically constrained to a flatter slope shall have the maximum available slope consistent with approved roofing, provided further, the Building Official may allow less roof pitch or eave width when necessary to accommodate a recognized architectural style. Roof eaves shall not be less than sixteen (16) inches.

(d)

Certifications. Prior to the installation of a manufactured home or modular unit, all requisite certifications shall be submitted to the Building Official in conjunction with the application for a building permit.

(e)

Building permit. A building permit issued by the Building Official is required for the placement of a manufactured home or modular unit.

( Ord. No. 16-740 , § 4, 6-7-2016)

ARTICLE 1. - GENERAL

Sec. 9-6.101. - General.

This Chapter describes how the City will keep, invest and disburse money collected for the construction of subdivision improvements.

Sec. 9-6.102. - Definitions.

The following terms are defined for the purposes of this Chapter, unless otherwise apparent for context:

(a)

"Subdivision Deferred Improvement Tracts" or "SDI Tracts" are twenty-nine (29) tracts within the City subject to a deferred improvement agreement and identified as tract numbers 2898, 2967, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070, 3071, 3080, 3081, 3139, 3140, 3186, 3187, 3188, 3192, 3193, 3194, 3195, 3196, 3197, 3198, 3243, 3245, 3279, 3280, 3281, 3282, 3288, 3353.

(b)

"Subdivision Deferred Improvement Lots" or "SDI Lots" are lots within Subdivision Deferred Improvement Tracts.

(c)

"Subdivision Deferred Improvement Agreements," "Deferred Improvement Agreements," or "SDI Agreements" means agreements calling for payments by owners of SDI Lots to finance the subsequent construction of certain improvements for SDI Tracts.

(d)

"Subdivision Deferred Improvements," "Deferred Improvements," or "SDI Improvements" means the improvements described in the SDI Agreements.

(e)

"SDI Advisory Committee" means the committee created to advise the City on compliance with this Chapter.

(Ord. 98-552, § 2)

ARTICLE 2. - PRESERVATION OF SDI FUND

Sec. 9-6.201. - Establishment of SDI Fund.

Money paid by SDI Lot Owners under the SDI Agreements for the construction of SDI Improvements shall be deposited into the SDI Fund.