Title 19 — ZONING[1]

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Title 19 - ZONING[[1]]

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Note— Prior history: Ord. 438

I. - INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS

Chapter 19.02 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE—SHORT TITLE

A.

The purpose of this title is to consolidate and coordinate all existing zoning regulations and provisions into one comprehensive zoning plan in order to designate, regulate and control the location and use of buildings, structures and land for residence, commerce, trade, industry or other purposes; to regulate and limit the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, hereafter erected or altered; to regulate and determine the size of yards and other open spaces and to regulate and limit the density of population; and for such purposes to divide the city into zones of such number, shape and area as may be deemed best suited to carry out these regulations and to provide for the enforcement thereof.

B.

Further, such regulations are deemed necessary in order to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to conserve and stabilize the value of property; to provide adequate open spaces for light and air and to prevent and fight fires; to prevent undue concentration of population; to lessen congestion on streets; to facilitate adequate provisions for community utilities and facilities such as transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements; and to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public, all in accordance with a comprehensive zoning plan.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code 9300.)

The provisions of this title are not intended to interfere with or abrogate or negate any easements, covenants or existing agreements between parties.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.1.)

Whenever the provisions of this title impose a more stringent regulation upon buildings or structures and the use of them or the use of land or premises and require larger open spaces or yards or setbacks imposed or required by other ordinances, rules or regulations, the provisions of this title shall govern.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.2.)

The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the official zoning ordinance of the City of Camarillo.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.3.)

Chapter 19.04 - DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of carrying out the intent of this title, the word "phrase" and "term" included in this chapter shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to them as follows. Headings contained in this title shall not be construed to govern, modify, limit or in any manner affect the scope, meaning and/or intent of any definition thereof. When consistent with context, words used in the present tense include the future tense. Words used in a singular number include the plural and those in the plural number include the singular: "or" includes "and;" "and" includes "or." The word "shall" is mandatory and the word "may" is permissive. "Used" or "occupied" includes "intended, designated, or arranged to be used or occupied."

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5 (part).)

19.04.010 - Abut or abutting.

"Abut" or "abutting" means contiguous or the same as adjoining.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(1).)

"Access" means the place or way by which pedestrians and/or vehicles have safe, adequate and usable ingress or egress to a property or use as required by this title.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(2).)

"Accessory building" means a building or structure which is subordinate to and the use of which is incidental to and detached from the main building, structure or use on the same lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(3).)

"Accessory use" means use incidental and subordinate to the principal use established on the same lot or parcel of land or building site.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(5).)

19.04.031 - Advanced technology.

"Advanced Technology" means advanced technical activities such as the modernization, miniaturization, integration, and computerization of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, laser, chemical, telecommunication, fiber optic, robotic, and other technological applications to enhance productivity improvements in manufacturing, communication, transportation, commercial, and similar economic and national security activities.

(Ord. No. 2007, § 4A, 4-12-2023)

19.04.033 - Agricultural plant nursery, retail.

"Agricultural plant nursery, retail" means a facility engaged in the retail sale of plants, where the majority of the plants for sale are farmed and grown on the premises.

(Ord. No. 1032, § 3, 10-8-2008)

19.04.035 - Agricultural uses.

"Agricultural uses" means use pertaining to the science and art of farming, producing crops or floriculture or horticulture, the working and/or cultivating of the soil.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(6).)

19.04.037 - Agricultural winery.

"Agricultural winery" means a facility used for the growing of grape crops that also ferments and processes grape juice into wine.

(Ord. No. 1032, § 4, 10-8-2008)

19.04.040 - Aircraft.

"Aircraft" means any device used or designed for flight in the air and capable of conveying persons or goods.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(7).)

19.04.045 - Airport.

"Airport" means any area of land or water which is used, or intended to be used, for landing and taking off of aircraft and any appurtenant areas used, or intended to be used, for airport buildings, airport facilities or right-of-way. "Airport" includes heliport or helistop.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(8).)

19.04.047 - Alcoholic beverage establishment, off-sale.

"Off-sale alcoholic beverage establishment" means any business engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises. Typical uses include but are not limited to liquor stores, convenience stores, drug stores, and grocery stores.

(Ord. 1029 § 3, 2008.)

19.04.050 - Alley.

"Alley" means a public or private way primarily reserved for the secondary means of access to abutting property.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(9).)

19.04.055 - All purpose room.

"All purpose room" means a room containing no cooking equipment other than barbecue or similar apparatus for the purpose of preparing snacks for guests, used as incidental to the main use.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(10).)

19.04.060 - Amendment.

"Amendment" means a change in the wording, content or substance of a municipal code or in the zone boundaries of the zoning map which is part of the municipal code when adopted by the city council in the manner prescribed by law.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(11).)

19.04.062 - Amusement machine.

"Amusement machine" means a coin or token operated game of skill and/or similar entertainment or amusement devices, such as, but not limited to, pinball machines, video games, electronic games, mechanical shooting galleries, or muscle testers.

(Ord. 537 § 6, 1982.)

19.04.063 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Urgency Ord. No. 1108, § 3A, adopted March 11, 2015 and Ord. No. 1109, § 3A, adopted March 25, 2015, repealed § 19.04.063, which pertained to antennas and derived from Ord. 730 § 1, 1990.

19.04.065 - Apartment.

"Apartment" means a suite of one or more rooms in a multidwelling occupied or suitable for occupancy as a residence and having kitchen facilities for the exclusive use of only one family, which suite is rented for use by the occupants.

(Ord. 491 § 1, 1981: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(12).)

19.04.070 - Architectural projection.

"Architectural projection" means any projection which extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building used exclusively for ornamentation.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(13).)

An "arcade" is any premises, or a portion thereof, open to the public which contains 13 or more amusement machines as defined in Section 19.04.062. "Arcade" does not include temporary carnivals or fairs for which a permit from the city regulating such activities must be obtained.

(Ord. 827 § 1, 1995: Ord. 537 § 7, 1982; Ord. No. 1114, § 3, 9-9-2015)

"Automobile dismantling" means the dismantling or wrecking of vehicles, including of parts or components thereof, and the storage of dismantled or wrecked inoperative vehicles.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(14).)

19.04.078 - Special event.

A "special event" means an event which occupies any parcel of land or public right-of-way for a period of more than one hour within a twenty-four-hour period, but less than the maximum time limits set forth in Chapter 19.63 and does not utilize any permanent structures except as otherwise permitted in Chapter 19.63 of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. 628 § 1, 1987.)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1111, § 4, adopted Nov. 11 2015, repealed § 19.04.080, which pertained to bachelor apartments and derived from Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(16).

"Basement" means that portion of the building between the floor and ceiling which has more than fifty percent below the natural or finished grade of the exterior ground surface.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(16).)

"Bed and breakfast inn" means an establishment that provides for lodging accommodations and breakfast to overnight guests that also functions as a primary residence for the owner or manager.

(Ord. No. 1032, § 5, 10-8-2008)

"Bedroom" means a room so designed as to be used for sleeping purposes and the storage of clothing.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(17).)

19.04.095 - Beginning of construction.

"Beginning of construction" means assemblage of material and labor as required for work process for completion of construction of buildings or structures. The storage of material alone or excavation of the foundation alone shall not constitute beginning of construction.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(18).)

19.04.097 - Birds, large.

"Large birds" means exotic (nonnative) birds over one pound or greater in weight as determined by the low end of the weight range set forth in Clinical Avian Medicine and Surgery by Harrison and Harrison, kept for domestic use, caged or uncaged, such as macaws, large hookbills, parrots and cockatoos, excluding peafowl. For the purpose of this chapter, all macaws shall be considered large birds.

(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 1993.)

19.04.098 - Birds, medium.

"Medium birds" means exotic (nonnative) birds one-half pound up to one pound in weight as determined by the low end of the weight range set forth in Clinical Avian Medicine and Surgery by Harrison and Harrison, kept for domestic use, caged or uncaged, such as cockatoos, Mexican red-headed parrots, African greys, excluding macaws.

(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 1993.)

19.04.099 - Birds, small.

"Small birds" means exotic (nonnative) birds less than one-half pound in weight as determined by the low end of the weight range set forth in Clinical Avian Medicine and Surgery by Harrison and Harrison, kept for domestic use, caged or uncaged, such as perching birds (e.g., canaries and finches), parakeets, small hookbills, small parrots and domestic songbirds.

(Ord. 781 § 1 (part), 1993.)

19.04.100 - Board and care.

"Board and care" means board and licensed care for the ambulatory aged or infirmed, not involving a physician residing on the premises.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(19).)

"Boardinghouse" means a lodginghouse other than a hotel, motel, or dormitory where for compensation for days, week or greater term, table and board is provided for five or more persons. Meals may be furnished to occasional or transient customers.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(20).)

19.04.110 - Boarding school.

"Boarding school" means schools providing lodging and meals for pupils.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(21).)

19.04.115 - Borrow pit.

For a definition of "borrow pit," see "quarry," Section 19.04.660.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(22).)

19.04.117 - Buffer Area.

"Buffer area" means an area of land which surrounds certain land uses and on which activities are

restricted to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and the environment from existing or potential hazards.

(Ord. 763 § 1, 1992.)

19.04.120 - Buildable area.

"Buildable area" means the portion of a lot or parcel remaining after required yard setbacks have been provided.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5 (24).)

19.04.125 - Building.

"Building" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for a shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(23).)

19.04.130 - Building façade.

"Building façade" means that portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(25).)

19.04.135 - Building height.

"Building height" means the vertical distance from the average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the structure exclusive of chimneys and ventilators.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(26).)

19.04.140 - Building, main.

"Main building" means the principal building or buildings within which is conducted the principal use permitted on the lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(27).)

"Building setback line" means the minimum distance as prescribed by the zone between the property line of a lot or parcel of land or any other reference line as specified at any point on a building or structure related thereto.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(28).)

19.04.150 - Building site.

"Building site" means the ground area of a building or a group of buildings together with all open space as required by this title. The building site may encompass more than one lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(29).)

19.04.155 - Business or commerce.

"Business or commerce" means and includes all kinds of vocations, occupations, professions, enterprises, establishments, and all other kinds of activities and matters, together with all devices, machines, vehicles, and appurtenances used therein, including both profit and nonprofit businesses. Businesses, professions, and trades shall include, without being limited thereto, trades and occupations of all and every kind of calling carried on within the city for the purpose of earning a livelihood or profit in whole or part whether paid for in money, goods, labor, or otherwise, and whether the business has a fixed place of business in the city.

(Ord. 763 § 2, 1992: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(30).)

19.04.157 - Business park development.

"Business park" means a contiguous group of four or more buildings on individual parcels served by common drives and improved with compatible landscape and architectural features.

(Ord. 792 § 1, 1993.)

19.04.160 - Camper.

"Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle to provide facilities for temporary habitation or camping purposes.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(31).)

"Carport" means a permanently roofed structure open on one or more sides, used or intended to be used for vehicular parking.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(32).)

19.04.170 - Cellar.

"Cellar" means the same as basement.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(33).)

19.04.175 - Church.

"Church" means any building, structure or use which is utilized primarily for religious worship and related religious activities.

(Ord. 851 § 9, 1996: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code 9300.5(34).)

19.04.180 - Club.

"Club" means an association of persons for some common purpose, but not including groups organized permanently to render a service which is customarily carried on as a business.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(35).)

19.04.185 - Club, country.

"Country club" means a club organized and operated for social purposes and possessing indoor or outdoor recreational facilities, such as a golf course, tennis courts or similar facilities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(36).)

19.04.187 - Code.

"Code" means and include the Camarillo Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the official zoning ordinance of the city, as it now exists or may hereafter be amended.

(Ord. 851 § 3, 1996.)

"Commercial recreation" includes any place of amusement erected, or maintained, for amusement or entertainment purposes where the public or members are invited or allowed to attend or assemble, except city, county or state park and recreation areas. Although not intended to be specifically limited thereby, examples of commercial recreation are carnivals, side shows, and circuses, wherein are exhibited feats of horsemanship, trained animals, clowns, acrobats or trapeze performers or amusement devices, games or other forms of skill or amusement; bowling alleys, golf courses or private tennis centers, billiard or pool halls, theaters, private stadiums and recreation areas. Commercial recreation shall not include card rooms.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(37).)

"Commission" means the planning commission.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(39).)

19.04.200 - Common wall.

"Common wall" means the wall separating two dwellings in a multiple-family dwelling or condominium.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(38).)

19.04.205 - Communication equipment building.

"Communication equipment building" means buildings housing operating electrical and mechanical equipment necessary for the conduct of a public utility communication business with or without personnel.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(40).)

19.04.210 - Community apartment project.

"Community apartment project" means a project in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment or unit located thereon.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(41).)

19.04.215 - Community center.

"Community center" means a meeting place where people living in the same community may carry on cultural, recreational or social activities and may include outdoor recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts or polo grounds.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(42).)

19.04.220 - Condominium.

"Condominium" means an estate of real property consisting of an undivided interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with the separate interest in space in a residential, industrial or commercial building or such real property, such as a residential apartment, apartment house, office or offices, store or stores. A condominium may include in addition a separate interest in other portions of such real property.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(43).)

19.04.225 - Condominium project.

"Condominium project" means the entire parcel of real property divided or to be divided into condominium, including all structures thereon.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(44).)

"Conforming building" is one which wholly meets the requirements of the building code and zoning ordinance as they pertain to residential, commercial or industrial development.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(45).)

19.04.235 - Convalescent homes.

For a definition of "convalescent homes," see "rest homes," Section 19.04.675.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(46).)

19.04.240 - Core hole drilling.

For a definition of "core hole drilling," see "geological core hole drilling," Section 19.04.345.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(47).)

19.04.245 - Court.

"Court" means an open space on a lot other than a yard, designed to be partially surrounded by dwellings.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(48).)

19.04.250 - Coverage.

"Coverage" means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure regardless of whether such building or structure is intended for human occupancy.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(49).)

19.04.255 - Dairy.

"Dairy" means an establishment or enterprise maintaining more than two cows for the commercial production and sale of milk and/or dairy products.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(50).)

19.04.258 - Day care, large family.

"Large family day care" has the same definition as a large family daycare home, as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78(b).

(Ord. 773 § 1 (part), 1993.)

(Ord. No. 1171, § 3A, 3-25-2020)

19.04.259 - Day care, small family.

"Small family day care" has the same definition as a small family daycare home, as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78(c).

(Ord. 773 § 1 (part), 1993.)

(Ord. No. 1171, § 3B, 3-25-2020)

19.04.260 - Day care facility.

"Day care facility" means providing care for children during daytime hours, including parent cooperative nursery schools, play groups for preschool children, afterschool care for school children, provided such establishment is institutional in character and is licensed by the state or county and conducted in accordance with state requirements.

(Ord. 773 § 1 (part), 1993: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(51).)

19.04.262 - Day spas.

"Day spa" means a spa offering a variety of professionally administered spa services such as facials and massage to clients on a day use basis.

(Ord. 1013 § 4 (part), 2007.)

19.04.265 - Dedication.

"Dedication" means setting aside of land for some public use by an owner or developer and its acceptance by the city or affected agency.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(52).)

19.04.270 - Density.

"Density" means the number of units allowed to be built upon an acre of land.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(53).)

19.04.272 - Department.

"Department" means the department of planning and community development.

(Ord. 736 § 1 (part), 1990.)

19.04.273 - Director.

"Director" means the director of community development or the director's designated representative.

(Ord. 763 § 3, 1992: Ord. 736 § 1 (part), 1990.)

(Ord. No. 1079, § 6, 9-25-2013)

19.04.274 - Disposal.

"Disposal" means the discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any waste so that the waste or any constituent of the waste is or may be emitted into the air or discharged into or on any land or water, including groundwater, or may otherwise enter the environment. Disposal includes the abandonment of any waste or material.

(Ord. 763 § 4, 1992.)

"Dormitory" means a building used partially for sleeping and eating accommodations and where such facilities are related to educational or public institution including religious institutions, fraternities or sororities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(54).)

19.04.278 - Drinking establishment.

"Drinking establishment" means an establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, but does not include a "tasting area" as defined in this chapter. Typical uses include bars, brew pubs, cocktail lounges, taverns and similar uses other than ancillary to restaurant uses where the sale of food is fifty-one percent or more of total sales.

(Ord. 871 § 1, 1997.)

(Ord. No. 1099, § 4(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.04.280 - Drive-in or drive-through restaurant.

"Drive-in or drive-through restaurant" means a restaurant which provides service directly to the motorist either for consumption upon the site or elsewhere, including establishments whose customers may serve themselves.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(55).)

19.04.285 - Dwelling.

"Dwelling" means a building, or portion thereof, designed exclusively for residential purposes and including kitchen facilities for the exclusive use of only one-family, but not including hotels or motels.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(56).)

19.04.290 - Dwelling, multiple.

"Multiple dwelling" means a building, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other with each provided with kitchen facilities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(59).)

19.04.295 - Dwelling, one-family.

"One-family dwelling" means a building designed for occupancy by one-family and containing one dwelling unit and including kitchen facilities designed to serve such family.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(57).)

19.04.300 - Dwelling, two-family.

"Two-family dwelling" means a building designed for occupancy by two families living independently of each other with each unit being provided with separate kitchen facilities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(58).)

"Educational institution" means a public or private institution conducting regular academic instruction at daycare, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, secondary or collegiate levels; and including graduate schools, universities, nonprofit research institutions and religious institutions. Such institution must either: (1) offer general academic instruction equivalent to the standards prescribed by the state board of education; or (2) confer degrees as a college or university of undergraduate or graduate standing; or (3) conduct research or religious instruction. This definition does not include commercial or trade schools. Educational institution, when used in conjunction with regulations pertaining to sexually oriented businesses shall mean any child care facility, or any institution of learning which is attended by minors under the age of eighteen years, whether public or private, which offers instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code or which is maintained pursuant to educational standards set by the laws of the state of California. Educational institutions include day care schools, kindergarten, elementary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools. Educational institution when used in conjunction with regulations pertaining to sexually oriented businesses does not include a vocational or professional institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college or university.

(Ord. 851 § 13, 1996: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(60).)

"Emergency shelter" has the same meaning as defined by Government Code § 65582, as may be amended from time to time, and means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

(Ord. 977 § 2, 2005.)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

"Employee housing" has the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code § 17008, as may be amended from time to time. "Agricultural employee housing" has the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code § 17008.5, as may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.04.308 - Entertainer.

"Entertainer" means any person who as an employee or independent contractor of a sexually oriented business, or any person who, with or without any form of compensation, performs live entertainment for patrons of a sexually oriented business.

(Ord. 851 § 14, 1996.)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.04.309 - Facility.

"Facility" is defined as all contiguous land and structures, other appurtenances, and improvements on the land used for the treatment, transfer, storage, resource recovery, or recycling of hazardous materials or hazardous waste.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.04.310 - Factory outlet center.

"Factory outlet center" means a shopping center which includes a variety of retail stores and ancillary uses. The individual retail stores are operated predominantly by the companies that either directly manufacture or control the production of the merchandise being sold.

(Ord. 830 § 1, 1995.)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.04.311 - Family.

For a definition of "Family" see Section 19.04.403, "Household."

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(61).)

(Ord. No. 1058, § 2, 9-8-2010)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.04.312 - Farm animal.

"Farm animal" means sheep, cows, steers, burros, jacks, jennies, donkeys, llamas, goats, horses, bovine, mules, rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, rooster, turkeys, swine including miniature pot-bellied pigs, ponies, ducks or similar animal or fowl typically found on a farm.

(Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1992.)

19.04.313 - Farmers market, certified.

A "certified farmers market" means an event for which a special event permit has been issued pursuant to this title, allowing the sale of certain: (1) foodstuff grown by a person holding a certificate issued by the agricultural commissioner of the county in which the foodstuff was grown by such certified person; (2) baked goods that are not a certified farmers market product; and (3) merchandise offered for sale by the permittee.

(Ord. 800 § 1, 1993: Ord. 726 § 1 (part), 1990.)

"Farmworker housing" means housing for persons performing agricultural labor who either work on or are hired from the property.

(Ord. No. 1069, § 3, 1-11-2012)

19.04.315 - Floor area.

"Floor area" includes all floor area within a building exclusive of elevator shafts, light and stairwells.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(62).)

19.04.317 - Foodstuff.

"Foodstuff" as used in this title, means fruits, nuts, vegetables, flowers, plants and honey grown by a person who is a farmer or grower who holds a certificate issued pursuant to law by the agricultural commissioner of a county in California or another authorized official.

(Ord. 726 § 1 (part), 1990.)

19.04.320 - Foster care home.

"Foster care home" means a dwelling occupied by a family which accepts and cares for children as fulltime residents as a part of the family and which children are assigned by an authorized public or semipublic authority.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(63).)

19.04.325 - Frontage.

"Frontage" means that portion of a parcel which abuts and has access to a public or approved private street or highway where access is provided, measured along the public or approved private street or highway or future street line as indicated on the general plan or approved subdivision or division map.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(64).)

19.04.330 - Garage, private.

"Private garage" means an accessory building, or an accessory portion of a main building, enclosed on at east three sides with the fourth being provided with a door for access of the automobile and designed or used for the shelter or storage of vehicles of the occupants of the main building.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(65).)

"Public garage" means a building other than a private garage, enclosed on all sides and used for the care, repair or equipping of vehicles, or where such vehicles are kept for remuneration, hire or sale.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(66).)

"General plan" means the projected growth plan for the city of Camarillo which includes a statement of development policies and includes a diagram and text setting forth objectives, principles and plan proposals and includes the various elements required by the state of California.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(67).)

"Temporary geological exploration core hole" means a test hole or exploratory core hole, used, or intended to be used, exclusively for geographical or geological land exploration preliminary to possible land development exploration for oil, natural gas or other hydrocarbons to be drilled and abandoned within thirty days from the time of commencement of drilling operations.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(68).)

19.04.350 - Governmental facilities.

"Governmental facilities" include federal, state, city or county buildings, or institutions, or other special districts.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(69).)

19.04.355 - Grade, ground level.

"Grade, ground level," is the average of the finish ground level at the center of all walls of a building. In case the walls are parallel to and within five feet of sidewalk, the above ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(70).)

19.04.360 - Gradient.

"Gradient" means the rate of vertical change of the ground surface expressed as a percent figure.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(70).)

"Gross receipts," when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes the total amounts of cash, checks or credit slips actually received from the sale, trade, rental, display or presentation of services, materials or entertainment which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

(Ord. 851 § 4, 1996.)

Guest bungalows are individual living units built on a single parcel of land and operated as part of a private golf course offering independent living as temporary accommodations not to exceed thirty consecutive

days for members of the golf course country club or their guests. The units may include provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, sanitation and parking.

(Ord. 996 § 3 (part), 2006.)

"Hazardous material" means a substance or combination of substances which because of its quantity, concentration, physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may either (a) cause, or contribute to, an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or (b) pose a present or potential hazard to human health or environment due to the manner in which it is transported, utilized or disposed of or otherwise managed.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

"Hazardous waste" is a waste or combination of wastes which because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristic may either (a) cause, or contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or (b) pose a present or potential hazard to human health or environment due to the manner in which it is treated, stored, transported, utilized, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

"Heliport" means any helicopter landing area used, designed or intended to be used for the receiving or discharging of passengers, cargo; also included are any appurtenant facilities for passengers, cargo or for the service or repair, shelter or storage of helicopters.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1986: prior code § 9300.5(72).)

"Helistop" means any helicopter landing area used, designed or intended to be used, including other appurtenant facilities permitted at a heliport, other than shelter for passengers.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(73).)

A home improvement showroom means a facility used to display kitchen and bath fixtures, and home theatre systems to contractors, designers, builders and other individuals for demonstrating various means that home improvement can be designed. Showrooms may offer a range of products for sale associated with kitchen, bath and home theatre systems. Materials sold at the showroom are warehoused and shipped from other off-site warehouse facilities. Showrooms may also include a location for service and repair calls and limited space for on-site retail sales of kitchen/bath and home theatre products.

(Ord. 942 § 1, 2001.)

19.04.380 - Home for the aged.

"Home for the aged" means any institution, boarding home or other place for the reception and care of persons over the age of sixty not related to the proprietor by blood or affinity within the second degree; and when boarding care is provided for three or more such aged persons.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(75).)

19.04.385 - Home occupation.

"Home occupation" means any occupation conducted in the main building on a lot by a member of a family residing therein as an incidental use in connection with the primary residential use thereof.

(Ord. 713 § 1, 1990: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(74).)

19.04.387 - Horizontal mixed-use development.

"Horizontal mixed-use development" means a cohesive development project that provides for the

functional and physical integration of residential and commercial uses in separate structures on the same site.

(Ord. No. 1038, § 3, 6-24-2009)

19.04.390 - Hospital.

"Hospital" means an institution providing physical or mental health service, in-patient or overnight accommodations and medical and surgical care of the sick or injured.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(76).)

19.04.395 - Hospital, animal.

"Animal hospital" means a place where small animals or domestic pets are given medical or surgical treatment and cared for during time of such treatment.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(77).)

19.04.400 - Hotel.

"Hotel" means a building, or portion of a building with access provided through a common entrance, lobby or hallway to six or more guest rooms designed to be rented, hired out or occupied as temporary accommodations with the combined stays by any guest in a hotel not to exceed a total of one hundred eighty days in any one-year period. This one-year period shall be calculated starting from the initial date of registration by the guest in the hotel. The definition of "hotel" shall not include "residential hotel," as that term is defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 50519.

(Ord. 897 § 1, 1998: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(78).)

19.04.401 - Hotel, senior.

"Senior hotel" means a building or buildings designed for senior citizens with access provided through a common entrance, lobby, or hallway to six or more guest rooms designed to be rented or hired out by the day, week, month, or longer period of time, and includes a central dining area where all meals are provided to the guests as part of the rental rate for the rooms, plus other types of facilities or services designed to address the needs for seniors which may include activity rooms and transportation and shall not include any in-room cooking facilities except a microwave and a small under-counter refrigerator and sink.

(Ord. 680 § 1, 1989.)

19.04.402 - Household pets and domestic animals.

"Household pets and domestic animals" means cats, dogs, canaries, parrots, parakeets, pigeons, and other birds, small caged rodents, and nonpoisonous reptiles less than six feet in length which are usually and ordinarily kept as household pets. This definition specifically excludes wild mammals, peafowl, poisonous reptiles, farm animals, reptiles longer than six feet, and similar animals kept for fur, food, or hobby.

(Ord. 781 § 2, 1993: Ord. 767 § 2, 1992: Ord. 523 § 1, 1982.)

19.04.403 - Household.

"Household" means one or more persons living together in a dwelling unit with common access to, and common use of, all living, kitchen and eating areas within the dwelling unit.

(Ord. No. 1058, § 3, 9-8-2010)

"Industrial park" means any planned industrial district in which special attention is given to aesthetic and community compatibility; subdivided and developed according to a comprehensive plan which includes streets and utilities and provides serviced sites for a variety of industry oriented uses.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(79).)

"Individual viewing area" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a viewing area located in a sexually oriented arcade, designed for occupancy by one person; each individual viewing area shall be open to view from the manager's station, but without any means of direct visual or physical access between another individual viewing area. No individual viewing area shall contain booths, stalls, or partitions nor shall an individual viewing area have doors, curtains or portal partitions, unless such individual viewing areas containing booths, stalls or partitioned portions have at least one side open to the manager's station and visible to such manager's station. Each individual viewing area shall be constructed so as to allow twelve inches of open space between the bottom of the stall or partition and the floor. Such open space shall remain unobstructed at all times.

(Ord. 851 § 5, 1996.)

19.04.410 - Junk or salvage yards.

"Junk or salvage yards" means any premises used for keeping or storage of junk, including but not limited to iron and scrap metal, paper, rags, glass, wood, or similar materials or the dismantling or wrecking of automobiles, trucks or machinery or the storage or keeping for sale of parts and equipment resulting from dismantling or wrecking operations on said premises or elsewhere; or the baling of cardboard boxes, paper and paper cartons.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(80).)

19.04.415 - Kennel.

"Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four or more dogs or cats, four months of age or older, are kept, boarded or trained with or without special buildings or runways.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(81).)

"Kitchen" means any space within a building designed and intended to be used for the cooking or preparation of food.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(82).)

19.04.425 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1069, § 4, adopted Jan. 11, 2012, repealed § 19.04.425, which pertained to labor camp housing and derived from prior Code § 9300.5(83); Ord. 347, § 1 (part), adopted 1976.

19.04.430 - Landscaping.

"Landscaping" means the planting and maintenance of a combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, flowers or lawn. The combination or design may include natural features such as rocks and stone. Structural features include, but are not limited to, fountains, reflecting pools, art work, screen walls, fences and benches.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(84).)

19.04.431 - Landscaping, residential.

"Landscaping, residential," includes any combination of trees, shrubs, vines, groundcover, plants, succulents, flowers, cacti and/or lawn which shall cover front and side yard areas which are visible from a public street excluding driveway and walkways. The combination or design may include structural features or natural features such as rock and stone. Structural features include, but are not limited to, fountains, reflective ponds, screen walls, fences and benches. Rock or stone groundcover may be used in combination with plant materials located in the front yard area or in the side yard area visible from the public right-of-way.

(Ord. 829 § 3 (part), 1995.)

19.04.432 - Landscaping, residential irrigation system.

"Landscaping, residential irrigation system," means a manual system consisting of a hose bib and hose sufficient to cover the landscaping area or an inground sprinkler system without a clock or timer, or an automatic irrigation system which operates a series of sprinklers and emitters designed to provide permanent, adequate irrigation coverage for required landscaping. Each such irrigation system shall be designed and used in compliance with the city's water waste ordinance.

(Ord. 829 § 3 (part), 1995.)

19.04.435 - Laundry, self-service.

"Self-service laundry" means any establishment for laundering which uses automatic washers and dryers or extractors where there is no pickup or delivery service and no steam or hand laundry of any type.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(85).)

19.04.437 - Life science.

"Life Science" means interactions with living organisms (e.g., microbes, human beings, animals, and plants) and their products, including all disciplines and methodologies of biology such as aerobiology, agricultural science, plant science, animal science, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, microbiology, synthetic biology, virology, molecular biology, environmental science, public health, modeling, engineering of living systems, and all applications of the biological sciences.

(Ord. No. 2007, § 4B, 4-12-2023)

19.04.440 - Livestock feeding yards.

"Livestock feeding yards" means any area on which livestock are kept for fattening or dairy purposes and are fed by any method other than grazing.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(86).)

A live/work unit is an integrated residence and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a structure, either single-family or multifamily, that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity.

(Ord. 1013 § 4 (part), 2007.)

"Loading space" means an off-street space or berth clear of the driving lane on the same lot or parcel of land with a building or contiguous to a group of buildings for designated temporary parking of commercial vehicles while unloading merchandise or material.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(88).)

"Lodginghouse" means any establishment where for compensation and for definite periods by the week or greater term room and board is provided guests and others for five or more persons but wherein meals are not furnished to guests or to occasional transient customers.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(87).)

19.04.455 - Lot.

"Lot" means a parcel of land of at least sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage, and area, and to provide such yards and other open spaces as required by the zone in which it is located. It shall have frontage on an improved public street or approved private street.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(89).)

"Lot area" means the total area measured in a horizontal plane included within the lot lines of a lot or parcel of land.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(90).)

19.04.465 - Lot, corner.

"Corner lot" means a lot or parcel of land situated at an intersection of two or more streets, which streets have an angle or intersection measured along such lot frontage of not more than one hundred and thirtyfive degrees.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(91).)

19.04.470 - Lot, corner, reversed.

"Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side street line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the lot or parcel of land to its rear, whether across an alley or not.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(92).)

19.04.475 - Lot, cul-de-sac.

"Cul-de-sac lot" means a lot fronting on, or with more than one-half of its lot frontage on the turnaround end of a cul-de-sac street.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(93).)

19.04.480 - Lot depth.

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

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(94).)

19.04.485 - Lot, flag.

"Flag lot" means a lot or parcel of land where the major portion of the lot area is removed from the street with access provided by a narrow portion of the lot twenty feet in width connecting to the public right-ofway.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(95).)

19.04.490 - Lot, interior.

"Interior lot" means a lot or parcel of land, other than a corner lot, with only one frontage on a street.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(96).)

19.04.495 - Lot, key.

"Key lot" means any lot where the side lot line abuts the rear lot line of one or more other lots, and not separated by an alley.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(97).)

19.04.500 - Lot line, front.

"Front lot line" means the line separating an interior lot from a street or a line separating the narrower portion of the lot from the street for a corner lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(98).)

19.04.505 - Lot line, rear.

"Rear lot line" means a lot line which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. For an irregular, triangular, or gore-shaped lot, the rear lot line means a line not less than ten feet in length within the lot which is parallel to the front lot line, or parallel to the cord of a curbed front lot line, and at the maximum distance from the front lot line.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(99).)

19.04.510 - Lot line, side.

"Side lot line" means any lot line not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(100).)

19.04.515 - Lot, through.

"Through lot" means a lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(101).)

19.04.520 - Lot, width.

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

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(102).)

19.04.523 - Low barrier navigation center.

"Low Barrier Navigation Center" has the same meaning as defined in Government Code § 65660, as may be amended from time to time, and means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. "Low Barrier" means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, without limitation, the following:

A.

The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.

B.

Pets.

C.

The storage of possessions.

D.

Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.04.524 - Manage.

"Manage" means to direct administer, or control the use of any project, business, or use.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

(Ord. No. 2008, § 5, 4-12-2023)

19.04.525 - Manufacturing.

"Manufacturing" means the making of goods or products by hand or by machinery.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(103).)

19.04.527 - Martial arts studio.

Martial arts studio means a facility where martial arts, including judo, karate and similar programs are practiced through instruction and training. A martial arts studio includes a training floor area and may also include related office areas and changing rooms.

(Ord. 888 § 1, 1997.)

19.04.530 - Mechanical and electrical equipment, at ground level.

"Mechanical and electrical equipment, at ground level" means an installation on the surface of the ground which through its operation, such as air conditioning, electrical equipment, but not limited thereto, which provides service or convenience to a building or structures.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(104).)

19.04.535 - Mechanical and electrical equipment, roof.

"Mechanical and electrical equipment, roof" means an installation placed upon the surface of the roof of a building or structure which through its operation, such as air conditioning, electrical equipment but not limited thereto, which provides a service or convenience to that building or structure.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(105).)

19.04.540 - Medical clinic.

"Medical clinic" means any facility providing physical or mental health service, and medical or surgical care of the sick or injured, but not including in-patient or overnight accommodations. "Medical clinic" includes health center, health clinic and doctors' offices.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(106).)

19.04.543 - Mini-mart.

"Mini-mart" means a small retail grocery store which may be ancillary to another function.

(Ord. 712 § 1, 1990.)

19.04.544 - Minor.

"Minor" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes any natural person under the age of eighteen years.

(Ord. 851 § 6, 1996.)

19.04.545 - Mobilehome.

"Mobilehome" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped for human habitation, and shall not include a recreational vehicle or commercial coach.

(Ord. 485 § 1, 1981: Ord. 474 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(107).)

19.04.546 - Mobilehome accessory building or structure.

"Mobilehome accessory building or structure" means any awning, portable, demountable or permanent cabana, ramada, storage cabinet, carport, fence, windbreak or porch established for the use of the occupant of the mobilehome.

(Ord. 474 § 2 (part), 1980.)

"Mobilehome lot" means a portion of the land in a mobilehome park or mobilehome subdivision which is designated or used for the occupancy of one mobilehome.

(Ord. 474 § 2 (part), 1980.)

"Mobilehome park" means any area or tract of land where two or more mobilehome lots are rented or leased or held out for rent or lease to accommodate mobilehomes or modular homes used for human habitation.

(Ord. 474 § 1 (part), 1980: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(108).)

"Mobilehome subdivision" means any area or tract of land where two or more lots to accommodate mobilehomes or modular homes used for human habitation are owned separately, rather than rented from the owner of a mobilehome park, and shall include a condominium, stock cooperative, planned unit development or any other form of ownership.

(Ord. 474 § 2 (part), 1980.)

"Modular home" means a dwelling partially or entirely built up of prefabricated standardized components, intended to be erected permanently on a site but capable of being disassembled, moved, and re-erected; not equipped with wheels or licensed or intended for towing on public streets and highways.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(109).)

19.04.560 - Motel.

"Motel" means one or more buildings containing guest rooms or dwelling units with one or more such rooms or units having a separate entrance leading directly from outside of the building or from an inner court or hallway and with automobile space provided in connection therewith. Such facilities are designed or intended to be used, rented, occupied or hired out for temporary accommodations offered primarily to automobile tourists or business representatives with the combined stays by any guest in a motel not to exceed a total of one hundred eighty days in any one-year period. This one-year period shall be calculated starting from the initial date of registration by the guest in the motel. "Motel" includes auto courts, guest bungalows, motor lodges, tourist courts and motor hotels. Utility service to motel units shall be provided through a single master meter and no individual metering of individual units shall be permitted. Guest rooms or dwelling units may include kitchen facilities. The definition of "motel" shall not include "residential hotel," as that term is defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 50519.

(Ord. 996 § 3 (part), 2006: Ord. 897 § 2, 1998: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(110).)

"Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a street or highway, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(111).)

19.04.570 - Net area.

"Net area" means an area of land exclusive of all public streets or alleys or land dedicated or offered for street or alleys.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(112).)

19.04.575 - Net developed area.

"Net developed area" means that portion of a parcel of land which has been improved with a building or structure including all related appurtenances thereto exclusive of public streets or alleys on land dedicated or reserved for such uses.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(113).)

19.04.580 - Nonconforming building.

"Nonconforming building" means a building, or portion thereof, which was lawfully erected or altered and maintained but which because of the application of this title to it, no longer conforms to the regulations set forth in this title applicable to the zone in which such building is located.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(114).)

19.04.585 - Nonconforming use.

"Nonconforming use" means a use which was lawfully established and maintained but which, because of the application of this title to it, no longer conforms to the regulations of the zone in which it is located. A nonconforming building, or nonconforming portion of the building, shall be deemed to constitute a nonconforming use of the land upon which it is located.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(115).)

19.04.587 - Nurseries, plant.

"Plant nurseries" means a place where flowers, trees, or shrubs are grown, usually for transplanting, sale or experiment.

(Ord. 881 § 1, 1997: Ord. 773 § 1 (part), 1993.)

19.04.588 - Nursing homes.

For a definition of "nursing homes," see "Rest homes," Section 19.04.675.

(Ord. 881 § 2, 1997.)

19.04.589 - Owner.

"Owner" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes all of the following:

A.

A sole proprietor, a partnership, a corporation or other legal entity which owns and/or operates a sexually oriented business; or

B.

Any general partner of a partnership which owns and/or operates a sexually oriented business; or

C.

The principal officers of a corporation which owns and/or operates a sexually oriented business.

(Ord. 851 § 7, 1996.)

19.04.590 - Parapet.

"Parapet" means a wall at the edge of the portion of the roof of sufficient height behind which roof top equipment, where provided, would be screened from public view of those at ground level.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(116).)

19.04.595 - Parcel of land.

"Parcel of land" means the same as "lot."

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(117).)

"Private parking area" means an open area, other than a street, used for parking of vehicles and restricted from general public use. Such areas shall have frontage on or access to a dedicated street or alley.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(118).)

"Public parking area" means an area, other than a private parking area or street, used for the parking of vehicles and available for public use either free or for remuneration. Such areas shall have frontage or access to a dedicated public street or alley.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(119).)

19.04.610 - Parking space.

"Parking space" means a readily accessible area, not including driveways, ramps, loading or work areas, maintained exclusively for the parking of one motor vehicle.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(121).)

"Public park or playground" means land acquired or maintained by the city, county, state or federal government or special district for park and recreational purposes for the general public.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(120).)

19.04.620 - Permanent watering system.

"Permanent watering system" means a watering system constructed in a permanent manner which would utilize stationary pipes buried below the surface of the ground to transfer water to bubblers or sprinklers for irrigation purposes.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(122).)

19.04.623 - Plan.

"Plan" shall mean a document containing the location and dimensions of all proposed or existing buildings, parking, landscaping, setbacks, walls and fences; exterior elevations with colors and materials called out; floor plans submitted with square footage; and, exterior dimensions including public improvements adjacent to the parcel.

(Ord. 736 § 1 (part), 1990.)

"Planned development" means the planning, construction, or implementation and operation of any use or structure, or a combination of uses or structures, on a single parcel of land based on a comprehensive and complete design or plan treating the entire complex of land, structures, and uses as a single project.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(123).)

19.04.630 - Poultry.

"Poultry" includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, and other fowl.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(124).)

19.04.635 - Private drive, road.

"Private drive or road" means a way or place in private ownership and use for vehicular travel by the owner and those having expressed or implied permission from the owner but not by other members of the public.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(125).)

19.04.640 - Private school.

"Private school" means a building used for the purpose of elementary or secondary education and having a curriculum essentially the same as ordinarily given in a public school.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(126).)

"Professional office" means an office maintained and used as a place of business, conducted by persons engaged in the recognized professions, and others whose business activities consist principally of services to the persons as distinguished from the handling of commodities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(127).)

"Public utility facility" includes the land, buildings, fixtures of any utility providing service to the public and subject to the jurisdiction of other governmental agencies; and in addition, but not limited thereby, storage and maintenance yards, pump stations, well sites, storage tanks, generating plants, substations, telephone exchanges, and public transportation terminals such as airports, heliports, helistops, railroad bus repair shops, railroad yards and related facilities and roundhouses. "Public utility" does not include public utility transmission lines.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(128).)

19.04.655 - Public utility transmission facilities.

"Public utility transmission facilities" includes gas, water, electrical or telephone transmission, distribution or delivery pipes, lines or conduits, located on poles or underground, railroad tracks and appurtenances.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5 (129).)

19.04.660 - Quarry and borrow pit.

"Quarry and borrow pit" means any place on a parcel of land where topsoil, subsoil, sand, gravel, rock, clay or similar material is removed by excavation.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(130).)

A reception window is the area within the direct line between the satellite antenna and those orbiting satellites carrying desired programming.

(Ord. 634 § 1, 1987.)

19.04.665 - Recreational vehicle.

"Recreational vehicle" means a self-propelled or towed vehicle, privately owned, licensed or unlicensed for street use, such as a travel trailer, tent trailer, dune buggy, or motorhome, but not including aircraft, boats, and motorcycles.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(131).)

19.04.666 - Recycling facility.

"Recycling facility" means a center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials, excluding petroleum, hazardous materials and automobile dismantling.

(Ord. 640 § 1 (part), 1987.)

19.04.667 - Recycling facility—Intermediate.

"Recycling facility—Intermediate" means:

A.

A fixed (not including vehicles) collection facility not to exceed five hundred square feet for the collection of newspapers, glass, plastic, aluminum and bi-metal containers;

B.

A mobile recycling unit as defined by Government Code Section 66787.6(b).

(Ord. 640 § 1 (part), 1987.)

19.04.668 - Recycling facility—Large.

"Recycling facility—Large" means:

A.

A fixed complex, which may include a transfer or processing station, set up for the collection and processing of mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable materials including paper products, glass, plastic, aluminum, bi-metal containers, ferrous and nonferrous metals, wood, organic waste, and green waste but excluding hazardous materials. Processing means the reduction, recovery, conversion, or recycling of solid waste and the preparation of material for shipment, by such means as bailing, briquetting, compacting, composting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding and cleaning;

B.

A mobile recycling unit as defined by Government Code Section 66787.6(b).

(Ord. 777 § 1, 1993; Ord. 640 § 1 (part), 1987.)

19.04.669 - Recycling facility—Small.

"Recycling facility—Small" means:

A.

A fixed (not including vehicles) collection facility not to exceed fifty square feet for the collection of newspapers, glass, plastic, aluminum and bimetal containers;

B.

A mobile recycling unit as defined by Government Code Section 66787.6(b).

(Ord. 640 § 1 (part), 1987.)

"Reportable quantities" are quantities of hazardous materials or hazardous waste which must be reported to any local, state, or federal agency in accordance with local, state or federal law.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

"Regular and substantial portion of the business" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes when applied to a sexually oriented business, a sexually oriented business where one or more of the following conditions exist:

A.

The area(s) devoted to the display of sexually oriented materials equals or exceeds twenty-five percent of the total display area of the commercial establishment; or

B.

The commercial establishment presents any type of live entertainment which is characterized by an emphasis on specified sexual activity or specified anatomical parts, or performers, models or employees appearing in public nude or dressed only in lingerie on any four or more separate days within any thirty-day period; or

C.

At least twenty-five percent of the gross receipts of the commercial establishment are derived from the sale, trade, rental, display or presentation of services, materials, or entertainment which are characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

(Ord. 851 § 8, 1996: Ord. 763 § 6, 1992; Ord. 247 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(132).)

19.04.672 - Research and development.

"Research and Development" means technical research and the design, development and testing of components, improvement of products, and/or processes in advance of product manufacturing.

(Ord. No. 2007, § 4C, 4-12-2023)

"Restaurant in line" means a restaurant in a building which contains four or more uses located in a commercial retail center where similar landscape, architectural features, common accessways and/or

reciprocal parking are provided.

(Ord. 833 § 1, 1995.)

The "restaurants" use category consists of establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and sale of food which accounts for fifty-one percent or more of the business sales and may include ancillary sale of alcoholic beverages (forty-nine percent or less of total sales).

(Ord. 871 § 2, 1997.)

"Rest homes" means premises used for the housing of, and caring for, the ambulatory, aged or infirm, and which premises require license from the state or the county, provided there shall be only incidental convalescent care not including a physician residing on the premises, providing there is no surgery or other similar activity which is customarily provided in sanitariums or hospitals.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(133).)

19.04.680 - Retail store.

"Retail store" means a business selling goods, wares or merchandise directly to the ultimate customer.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(135).)

19.04.685 - Retaining wall.

"Retaining wall" means a wall provided for the purpose of restraining the movement of earth abutting the wall over eighteen inches in height.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(134).)

19.04.690 - Room.

"Room" means an unsubdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit, excluding bathrooms, kitchens, closets, hallways and service porches.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(136).)

19.04.695 - Rooming unit.

"Rooming unit" means any room, or group of rooms, forming a single habitable unit used for living and sleeping, but which does not contain cooking or eating facilities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(137).)

19.04.700 - Sanitarium.

"Sanitarium" means the same as "hospital"

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(138).)

"Satellite dish antenna" means an antenna in the shape of a shallow dish, and appurtenant equipment, for reception of communications (television and otherwise) from orbiting satellites or ground transmitters. This definition includes satellite dish antennas of all sizes, including those satellite dish antennas less than one meter in diameter.

(Ord. 858 § 1, 1996: Ord. 593 § 2, 1985: Ord. 590 § 2, 1985.)

19.04.705 - Schools, public.

"Public schools" means an institution of learning that offers instruction in several branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the Educational Code of the state.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(139).)

19.04.706 - Self-storage facility.

"Self-storage facility" means a system whereby individuals rent containers or units of space within a larger facility or is an individual using a commercial facility to store possessions.

(Ord. No. 2013, § 4(Exh. A), 7-26-2023)

19.04.707 - Senior care.

For a definition of "senior care," see "Rest homes," Section 19.04.675.

(Ord. 881 § 3, 1997.)

19.04.710 - Service station.

"Service station" (sometimes referred to as "automobile service station") means and includes the retail sale of motor vehicle fuel and repairs for motor vehicles including indoor facilities for lubrication, battery and brake service, tire repair, minor adjustment and repair. Service station does not include painting, body work, steam cleaning and major repairs. Service station also does not include mini-marts and/or the retail sale of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage except as permitted under a conditional use permit.

(Ord. 712 § 2, 1990: Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(140).)

19.04.715 - Setback line, front yard.

"Front yard setback line" means a line which defines the depth of the required front yard parallel with the street line or the line established by the general plan or setback ordinance and is removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the front yard in the zone.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(141).)

19.04.716 - Sexually oriented.

A.

Sexually Oriented Arcade. "Sexually oriented arcade" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a commercial establishment, where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors or similar machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, CD ROMs, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

B.

Sexually Oriented Bookstore. "Sexually oriented bookstore" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a commercial establishment which has as a regular and substantial portion of its stock-in-trade, the sale, rental or viewing, for any form of consideration, of any sexually oriented material.

C.

Sexually Oriented Businesses. "Sexually oriented businesses" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes any commercial business establishment which as a regular and substantial portion of its business operates or is operated as a sexually oriented bookstore, sexually oriented video store, sexually oriented theater, sexually oriented motion picture theater, sexually oriented cabaret, sexually oriented arcade, or any other business or concern which as a regular and substantial portion of its business offers to its patrons materials, merchandise, services or entertainment, which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. Sexually oriented businesses also includes any commercial establishment which as a regular and substantial course of conduct provides or allows performers, models, or employees to appear in any public place nude or dressed only in lingerie.

D.

Sexually Oriented Cabaret. "Sexually oriented cabaret" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a nightclub, restaurant or similar business establishment which as a regular and substantial portion of the business includes:

1.

Live performances, which performances are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities; or

2.

Presentation of films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, CD ROMs or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

E.

Sexually Oriented Materials. "Sexually oriented materials" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes any of the following: books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter; photographs, films, sculptures, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, CD ROM's or other visual representations which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. Sexually oriented materials also includes sexual cremes, ointments or other stimulants; marital aids, dildos or vibrators having a shape similar to a penis.

F.

Sexually Oriented Motion Picture Theater. "Sexually oriented motion picture theater" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a commercial establishment where, for any form of consideration, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, CD ROM's, slides or similar photographic reproductions are shown, and in which regularly a substantial portion of the business in terms of total presentation time, is devoted to the showing of such materials which are characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

G.

Sexually Oriented Theater. "Sexually oriented theater" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a theater, concert hall, auditorium or similar establishment which, for any form of consideration, as a regular portion of the business provides live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities.

H.

Sexually Oriented Video Store. "Sexually oriented video store" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes a commercial establishment which has as a regular and substantial portion of its business, the sale, rental or viewing, for any form of consideration, of any sexually oriented material.

(Ord. 851 § 10, 1996.)

"Rear yard or side yard setback line" means the line which defines the width or depth of the required rear or side yard. Such setback line shall be parallel with the property line removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the zone. Where the side or rear yard abuts a street, the distance shall be measured as set forth in the setback line of the front yard.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(142).)

19.04.723 - Single-room occupancy facility.

"Single-room occupancy facility" means a facility with six or more dwelling units where each unit has a minimum floor area of 300 square feet and a maximum floor area of 450 square feet. These dwelling units must have kitchen and bathroom facilities, and must be offered on a monthly basis or longer.

(Ord. No. 1111, § 3, 11-11-2015)

"Site plan" means a plan prepared to scale and dimensioned, showing all of the uses proposed for a specific property; all applicable property development standards of this title; physical features of the site; and any additional information which may be necessary to clearly define the intended use or character of the property.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(143).)

19.04.726 - Siting.

"Siting" means the physical placement and suitability of a location proposed for a facility.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

19.04.727 - Specified anatomical areas.

"Specified anatomical areas" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes any of the following:

A.

Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus or a female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola; or

B.

Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

(Ord. 851 § 11, 1996.)

19.04.728 - Specified sexual activities.

"Specified sexual activities" when used in conjunction with a sexually oriented business, means and includes any of the following:

A.

The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus or a female breast;

B.

Sex acts, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation or sodomy;

C.

Masturbation, actual or simulated; or

D.

Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities described in subsections A through C of this section.

E.

Striptease, or the removal of clothing, or the wearing of transparent or diaphanous clothing, including models who are nude or who are dressed only in lingerie to the point where specified anatomical areas are exposed.

(Ord. 851 § 12, 1996.)

19.04.730 - Stable, commercial or public.

"Commercial or public stable" means a stable for horses, mules or ponies, which are let, hired, used or boarded on a commercial basis and for compensation.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(144).)

19.04.735 - Stable, private.

"Private stable" means a detached accessory building for the keeping of horses, mules or ponies owned by the occupants of the premises and not kept for remuneration, hire or sale.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(145).)

19.04.737 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Urgency Ord. No. 1108, § 3B, adopted March 11, 2015 and Ord. No. 1109, § 3B, adopted March 25, 2015, repealed § 19.04.737, which pertained to stealth mounting and derived from Ord. 911 § 1, 1999.

"Story" means a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or if there is no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above. Story includes all such space with less than fifty percent below grade.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(146).)

19.04.745 - Street.

"Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such or approved private thoroughfare or right-of-way, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenues, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road or any other thoroughfare, except as excluded in this title. "Street" includes all major and secondary highways, traffic collector streets and local streets.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(147).)

19.04.750 - Street centerline.

"Street centerline" means the centerline of a street or right-of-way as established by official surveys. If two or more centerlines appear on an official survey, or in the absence of an official survey, the centerline shall be determined by the city engineer.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(151).)

19.04.755 - Street line.

"Street" line" means the boundary line between the street right-of-way and the abutting property.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(150).)

19.04.760 - Street, local.

"Local street" means any street dedicated as such, serving as the principal means of access to property, which street is not shown as a freeway, major or secondary highway or traffic collector on the general plan of the city.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(148).)

19.04.765 - Street, side.

"Side street" means that street bounding a corner or reverse corner lot and which extends in the same general direction as the line determining the depth of the lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(149).)

19.04.770 - Structural alterations.

"Structural alterations" mean any change in the supporting members of a building or structure such as foundations, bearing walls, columns, beams, floor or roof joists, girders or rafters, or changes in the exterior dimensions of the building.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(153).)

19.04.775 - Structure.

"Structure" means anything constructed or erected on the ground, or requires location on the ground, or is attached to something having a location on or in the ground, but not including fences or walls used as fences six feet or less in height.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(152).)

19.04.780 - Structure, temporary.

"Temporary structure" means a structure which is readily movable and used, or intended to be used, for a limited period.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(154).)

19.04.781 - Supportive housing.

"Supportive housing" has the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.14, as may be amended from time to time, and means 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 their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing will be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone under this code and applicable state law, except that supportive housing shall be a use by right in zones where multifamily and mixed-uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the proposed development satisfies all of the requirements set forth in Government Code Section 65650 et seq.

(Ord. No. 1077, § 2A., 6-12-2013; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.04.782 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Urgency Ord. No. 1108, § 3C, adopted March 11, 2015 and Ord. No. 1109, § 3C, adopted March 25, 2015, repealed § 19.04.782, which pertained to wireless telecommunications and derived from Ord. 911 § 2, 1999.

19.04.783 - Tasting area.

"Tasting area" means a use, indoors or outdoors, ancillary to a brewery, winery, or distillery at which only the alcoholic beverages produced on-site are offered for consumption or sale.

(Ord. No. 1099, § 3(Exh. A), 12-10-2014)

19.04.785 - Trailer.

"Trailer" means a vehicle without motive power, designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle and to be used for human habitation or for carrying persons and property, and includes a trailer coach.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(155).)

19.04.790 - Trailer park.

"Trailer park" means the same as "mobilehome park."

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(156).)

19.04.795 - Trailer sales.

"Trailer sales" mean any area set aside for the sale, leasing or rental and display of trailers and mobilehomes.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(157).)

19.04.796 - Transitional housing.

"Transitional housing" has the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 50675.2. Transitional housing will be permitted, conditionally permitted or prohibited in the same manner as other

residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone under this code and applicable state law.

(Ord. 977 § 3, 2005.)

(Ord. No. 1077, § 2B., 6-12-2013)

"Treatment" means any method, technique, or process which changes or is designed to change the physical, chemical, or biological character or composition of any hazardous material or hazardous waste or any material contained therein, or which removes or reduces its harmful properties or characteristics.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

19.04.800 - Trucking yard and terminal.

A "trucking yard and terminal" includes motor freight transportation facilities and consists of firms, the primary function of which includes storage of vehicles or the assemblage and distribution of materials in truck load lots in connection with over-the-road hauls and may include incidental or accessory warehousing, repair and service facilities.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(158).)

"Urban dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit established or proposed to be developed in accordance with the standards, procedures, and requirements set forth under Government Code section 65852.21 and this code."

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3A, 12-8-2021)

19.04.802 - Urban lot split.

"Urban lot split" means a subdivision or proposed subdivision of land established in accordance with the standards, procedures, and requirements set forth under Government Code section 66411.7 and this code."

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3B, 12-8-2021)

19.04.805 - Use.

"Use" means the purpose for which land or a building is arranged, designed or intended, or for which either land or building is, or may be, occupied or maintained.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(159).)

19.04.810 - Veterinarian establishment.

"Veterinarian establishment" means an establishment in which veterinarian services, clippings, bathing and other services are rendered to dogs, cats and other small animals and domestic pets, excluding boarding of animals.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(160).)

19.04.812 - Vivarium.

"Vivarium" means a room or portion of a building designed for the keeping and raising of animals or plants under conditions simulating their natural environment exclusively for observation or research by a life science research and development/laboratory principal use.

(Ord. No. 2007, § 4D, 4-12-2023)

19.04.815 - Warehouse.

"Warehouse" means a building where goods or wares are held in storage before distribution to retailers.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(161).)

19.04.817 - Waste.

"Waste" means any discarded material as defined in Health and Safety Code, Section 25124, as the same may be amended or reenacted from time to time.

(Ord. 763 § 5 (part), 1992.)

19.04.819 - Wild bird.

"Wild bird" means hawks, falcons, emus, and other birds which typically live in a wild, not a domesticated, environment regardless of whether such animals may have been subjected to taming or training intended to enable them to live in a domestic, agricultural, or ranching environment. "Wild bird" does not include domestic or livestock animals.

(Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1992.)

19.04.820 - Yard.

"Yard" means an open space other than a court or a lot or parcel of land, unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward; provided, however, that fences, walls, low terraces, decks and other customary yard accessories and furniture may be permitted, subject to height limitations and requirements limiting obstruction of visibility.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(162).)

19.04.822 - Yard, front area.

"Front yard area" means the space between the front lot line or future street line to the front of the structure extending to the side property lines.

(Ord. 784 § 1, 1993.)

19.04.825 - Yard, front.

"Front yard" means a space between the front yard setback line and the front lot line or the future street line and extending the full width of the lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(163).)

19.04.830 - Yard, rear.

"Rear yard" means a space between the rear yard setback line and the rear lot line extending the full width of the lot.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(164).)

19.04.835 - Yard, side.

"Side yard" means a space extending from the front yard, or from the front lot line where no front yard is required by this title, to the rear lot line between the side lot line and the side yard setback line.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(165).)

19.04.837 - Youth animal project.

"Youth animal project" means the raising of no larger than a medium size farm animal such as a goat or sheep for a limited time as part of a recognized youth organization. No pigs, calves, or ponies are permitted as youth animal projects.

(Ord. 767 § 1 (part), 1992.)

19.04.840 - Zone.

"Zone" means an area of land shown on the official zoning map or described in the ordinance within which uniform regulations for the uses and development of land as set forth in this title shall apply. "Zone," "district," and "zone district," means the same.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(166).)

19.04.845 - Zone, change of.

"Change of zone" means the legislative act of removing one or more parcels from one zone and placing them in another zone on the official zoning map of the city.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(167).)

"Zone map" means the official zoning map of the city which is a part of the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(168).)

19.04.855 - Zoning ordinance or ordinances.

"Zoning ordinance or ordinances" means the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city.

(Ord. 347 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9300.5(169).)

Chapter 19.06 - ZONES AND SUBZONES—ZONING MAPS—BOUNDARIES

In order to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of lands and buildings; to regulate and restrict the height and size of buildings; to regulated the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings; and to regulate the density of population, the following classes of use zones and subzones are established:

A.

Use zones.

B.

Subzones of R Zones. Subzones of each of the R zones may be established. The requirements for the parent R zone shall apply to the respective subzones except as to the minimum lot area required per family and as to the minimum lot width. The minimum lot area per family and lot width in each subzone shall be fixed by the use of suffix numbers on the zoning map applicable to the area. The required lot width in any zone shall be determined in accordance with the required lot area for the zone and the applicable width herein specified. In order to increase or decrease the minimum lot size for any zoned land, the zoning symbol or designation of the subzone shall be the same as for the parent zone except that a suffix shall be added indicating the required minimum lot area per family in square feet and the minimum lot width. For purposes of establishing subzones, an acre contains 43,560 square feet. The suffixes for subzones and their meanings are as follows:

The following are some examples of a subzone:

1.

The subzone of the R-1 zone which requires a minimum lot area per family of eight thousand square feet and a minimum lot width of seventy-five feet shall be R-1-8.

2.

The subzone of the R-E zone which requires a minimum lot area per family of five acres and a minimum lot width of one hundred fifty feet shall be R-A-5 Ac.

C.

Additional subzones. Additional subzones may be established for the R-1-8, R-1-9, R-1-10, R-E, R-1-13, R-E-13, R-1-20, R-1-30, R-E-30, R-1-1-Ac., R-E-1 Ac., R-1-2 Ac., R-E-2 Ac., by adding the suffix "Av." to any of said zones. Land classified in any of the Av. subzones may contain lots of a minimum lot area as prescribed in the following table, provided that the average lot area of all the lots so zoned shall not be less than the square footage required by that subzone and provided further that in computing the average, lots which exceed one and one-half times the square feet of the subzone shall be considered for the proposed averaging by the planning commission or city council only if the following findings are made with regard to each such lot:

1.

That the lot contains land area which is usable in that it does not contain excessive grade and would complement the overall project;

That the lot can be adequately served by public facilities;

3.

That the lot can be maintained to prevent flooding and erosion and to insure the welfare of the adjoining property.

The minimum and average lot areas allowed for each subzone classification shall be as follows:

The minimum lot width for any lot within an average subzone established under this provision shall be as provided in this section.

The planning commission or city council, when design requirements or topographical conditions make it desirable, may modify the minimum lot widths as follows:

The minimum lot frontage on a cul-de-sac or knuckle lot may be reduced to not less than forty feet.

2.

The minimum lot frontage for a lot which fronts on a curved street of not more than five hundred-foot radius may be reduced by not more than ten percent.

3.

The minimum lot frontage providing access to not more than one flag lot may be reduced to not less than twenty feet. Consideration shall be given to the length of the access in proportion to the width.

4.

The minimum lot frontage provided for in this section for lots in excess of 43,559 square feet may be increased so that the frontage of the lot shall bear reasonable relationship to the depth of the lot and provide adequate exposure and access.

D.

Subzones for the RPD Zone. Subzones for the RPD zone may be established. The requirements for the RPD zone shall apply to the respective RPD subzones except that the suffix for the RPD designation shall be the maximum number of dwelling units per acre followed by the letter "U." The subzones for the RPD zone may be any number between RPD-1U and RPD-30U. RPD without a suffix subzone number shall allow a maximum of thirty dwelling units per acre.

The following are some examples of a subzone:

1.

The subzone of the R-E-20 which requires a minimum average lot area of twenty thousand square feet shall be R-E-20 Av.;

2.

The RPD residential planned development zone which permits a maximum of twenty dwelling units per acre shall be RPD-20U;

3.

The RPD residential planned development zone which permits a maximum of eight dwelling units per acre shall be RPD-8U.

(Ord. 425 § 1, 1979: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9300.)

(Ord. No. 1178, § 4B, 4-28-2021)

A.

The provisions of this title shall apply to and govern the use or maintenance or keeping of any land or other property in the city.

B.

The city may be divided by the city council into parts, and each such part may be subdivided into units, for purposes of imposing or establishing zones and subzones on land and property. Such parts or units may be zoned and rezoned whenever the city council finds that public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action. The geographical boundaries of each part or unit shall be shown on a map, hereafter referred to as a zoning map. A zoning map shall set forth the zone and subzone classifications applicable to the land and property contained in the zoning map.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.)

The following zone classifications existing prior to the effective date of this title are eliminated and repealed, and on said date any land or property subject to such zone classifications is reclassified to the zone classification:

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.1.)

(Ord. No. 1178, § 4C, 4-28-2021)

The location boundaries of the various zones are established and adopted and are shown delineated and designated on the official zoning map of the city of Camarillo, Ventura County, State of California. Said map, together with all notions, references, boundaries and other information thereon, is attached hereto and made a part hereof and is hereby adopted. The official zoning map shall be kept in the office of the planning department and should be kept current. The revised updated official zoning map, or a replica thereof, shall be presented to the city clerk.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.2(A).)

19.06.050 - Adoption of zoning maps and zone boundaries—Zone boundaries.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zone as shown on the zoning map, the following shall apply:

A.

Where indicated, zone boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines, such 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 the dimension, the boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the map based on the judgment of the planning director which may be appealed or referred to the planning commission.

B.

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

C.

A street, alley, railroad right-of-way, water course, drainage channel or body of water included on the zoning map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either side thereof. Where such street, alley, railroad or railroad right-of-way, water course, drainage channel or body of water serves as a boundary between two or more different zones, a line midway between such street, alley, railroad right-of-way, water course, drainage channel or body of water extending in the general direction of the long dimension thereof, shall be considered the boundary between zones.

D.

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

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.2(B).)

Unincorporated territory may be prezoned by the city for the purpose of determining the zoning that will apply to such property in the event of subsequent annexation to the city. Such prezoning shall be accomplished by the same method as provided for by this title for zoning within the city. Such zoning shall become effective at the same time that the annexation becomes effective. In lieu of prezoning procedures, an interim ordinance may be adopted by the city council as prescribed by law for the purpose of classifying such territory so annexed, after which the planning commission shall recommend to the city council the adoption of the zoning classification for such territory in the manner prescribed in this title.

(Ord. 4023 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.3.)

In the event the city council does not determine or adopt a zoning classification for the territory to be annexed, a zoning classification for the territory shall be classified in the R-E-1 acre zone. Such classification shall be temporary and the planning commission shall recommend to the city council a final zoning plan for the annexed territory. Within one year of the annexation, if no hearing is held, the zoning shall become permanent.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.4.)

Chapter 19.08 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections:

A.

No building, or structure, or lot hereafter shall be used or occupied, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the zone in which it is located, and then only after securing all permits and licenses required by law and ordinance.

B.

No building or structure hereafter shall be erected or altered to exceed the height; to accommodate or house a greater number of families or persons; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, or side yards than is specified herein for the zone in which such building or structure is located, except as provided.

C.

No part of a yard or other open space required about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be included as a part of a yard or other open space similarly required for another building.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.5.)

Any building for which a permit has been issued under provisions of earlier ordinances of the city which are in conflict with this title, and by which substantial construction has been performed by integration of materials on the site before the effective date of Ordinance 403, may nevertheless be continued and completed in accordance with plans and specifications upon which the permit was issued.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.6.)

19.08.030 - Lawful existing lots and buildings.

A.

Where a lot has a width, depth or area less than that required under the property development standards of this title for the zone of which it is a part and was held under separate ownership or was legally of record at the time Ordinance 403 became effective, such lot may be occupied by the uses permitted in the zone subject to the lot area per dwelling unit and yard requirements and such other regulations as apply uniformly to all lots in such zone.

B.

Uses and building. The existing use or uses of all buildings improved or premises not in conformity with the standards or requirements of the zone in which they are located, and which uses are lawfully existing, may continue as nonconforming uses as hereinafter defined and subject to Chapter 19.66 regulating such nonconforming uses.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.7.)

A.

Any use or uses of buildings, improvements or premises existing in violation of any ordinance or law of the city upon the effective date of this title shall not be deemed to have acquired the status of a nonconforming use by reason of the adoption of this chapter or any of the provisions hereof to the extent that such use or uses of buildings, improvements or premises were a violation of any ordinance or law of the city, the same shall be deemed to be a continued violation thereof.

B.

Any variance or permit of any kind and any nonconforming use existing pursuant to any repealed zone classification may continue under the applicable new zone classification but shall not in any manner be extended or enlarged in time or rights.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.8.)

The regulations contained in this title shall not apply to owned or leased property when actually in use by the city.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9301.9.)

A.

Amusement machines as defined in Section 19.04.062 shall be permitted as an accessory use in the R-C, C-N, CPD, L-M, M-1 and M-2 zones subject to the following regulations:

1.

If any wall of the premises where an amusement machine is located is in common with a commercial, office or residential use, such wall shall have a sound transmission class rating of 54 unless the planning and community development department makes a specific finding that the use adjoining the wall would not be adversely affected by noise from the arcade.

2.

At least one responsible adult shall be in attendance at all times that the premises where an amusement device is located is open and shall provide adequate management and control over the activities at the premises.

B.

No owner, operator, manager or employee of the premises where an amusement machine is located shall violate or cause to be violated any of the provisions set forth in this section.

(Ord. 537 § 8, 1982.)

II. - ZONES

Chapter 19.10 - A-E AGRICULTURAL EXCLUSIVE ZONE

The A-E agricultural exclusive zone is intended for the promotion and preservation of agricultural activities on lands capable of procuring and supporting such activities and excluding those activities which, by their development and association, would have detrimental effects upon the use of such areas designated for agricultural purposes.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.)

The permitted uses are farming in all of its branches and including the cultivation and tillage of soil, production, growing and harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodity; and any practice, performance by a farmer or on a farm as an incident to or in conjunction with such farming operation; including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or to carrier for transportation to market. No building, structure or land may be used and no building or structure may hereinafter be used except in accordance with the following provisions, set forth in this chapter. The following uses are illustrative of the types of permitted uses and are not exclusive:

A.

Trees for fruit, nuts or fiber;

B.

Bushes or vines for berries or grapes;

C.

Field vegetable or truck or row crops;

D.

Orchards, vineyards and bushes for fruits or nuts;

E.

Forest land and timber;

F.

Drying of crops: hay, straw and seed;

G.

Storage and wholesaling of crops;

H.

Animal breeding, pasturing and ranching;

I.

The growing and harvesting of flowers, ornamentals and turf;

J.

Apiary; for the purpose of this title, apiary includes one or more hives or boxes occupied by bees (hives or boxes include colonies) and may not be interpreted to include honey houses, extraction houses;

K.

Poultry raising of up to five hundred birds;

L.

Any operation, performance in a permanently fixed structure or establishment on the farm or on a moving packing plant on the farm for the purpose of preparing agricultural, horticultural, egg, poultry, meat, or rabbit or dairy products for market which such operations are done on the premises owned or operated by the same person who produced the products referred to herein and includes all operations incidental thereto;

M.

Park, playground or community center (owned or operated by a governmental agency or a nonprofit farm community organization, or a farm owner for the use of the owner's employees);

N.

Private nonvehicular daytime recreational activities for hiking, riding, fishing and hunting, which do not require structures or improvements such as, but not limited to, fireplaces, paving or swimming pools;

O.

A mobile home used as a temporary dwelling during construction or alteration of the existing residence on the property where inhabitants would be permitted; in which case, such temporary construction may not exceed a time period of six months with the director's approval;

P.

Residence of the owner or owners, or lessees or lessor, of the land upon which the use is conducted, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;

Q.

Day care, small and large family;

R.

Farmworker housing;

S.

Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74;

T.

Agricultural employee housing consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 19.10.120, provided the owner of any employee housing qualifies or intends to qualify for a permit to operate pursuant to Division 13, Part 1 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 773 § 3, 1993; Ord. 512 § 1, 1982; Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.1.)

(Ord. No. 1069, § 5, 1-11-2012; Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), 9-25-2013; Ord. No. 1171, § 3C, 3-25-2020; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

19.10.030 - Uses permitted by conditional use permit.

The following additional uses may be permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 8163.3 of the zoning ordinance:

1.

Nurseries, plants, retail;

2.

Feed lots;

Dairies;

4.

Production of eggs, and hatcheries involving more than five hundred laying birds;

5.

Fur farms;

6.

Electrical distribution substations;

7.

Natural resources, development of, including necessary structures and appurtenances. Development of water resources shall be limited to the following.

a.

The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced shall be used only for the lot on which the well is located,

b.

The drilling and operation of water wells and distribution of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which it serves;

8.

Soil amendment activities to incorporate certain oil field waste into the soil;

9.

Residence in excess of those permitted in Section 19.10.010;

10.

[Reserved.]

11.

Private nonvehicular daytime recreational activities for hiking, riding, fishing, and hunting which such uses require structures or improvements such as, but not limited to, fireplaces, paving or swimming pools;

12.

Automated radio, television transmitter relay signal distribution facilities and associated equipment;

Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

14.

Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter and roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline of the roof and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter in size located in the required side yard or at heights greater than fifteen feet.

(Ord. 858 § 2, 1996; Ord. 773 § 4, 1993; Ord. 593 § 3, 1985; Ord. 590 § 3, 1985; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 444 § 1 1979; Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974; prior code § 9401.2.)

(Ord. No. 1069, § 6, 1-11-2012)

The development standards set forth in Sections 19.10.050 through 19.10.100 shall apply to all developments within the A-E agricultural exclusive zone and no building or structure hereinafter shall be erected which does not provide these standards.

(Ord. 260- § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3 (part).)

19.10.045 - Agricultural performance standards.

All uses within the A-E zone shall operate in accordance with the provisions of the performance standards contained in Chapter 19.54 as it pertains to the management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

(Ord. 763 § 7, 1992.)

The minimum acreage for any A-E zone shall be ten acres. A parcel cannot be divided into parcels of less than ten acres. In the event that a greater required lot area is designated for a particular area in the A-E zone, it shall be indicated by the number expressing the required acres for the lot following the zone symbol, such as A-E (40 acres) and such property shall be hereafter so classified. The planning commission and/or city council can implement this change in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 19.70 of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(a).)

All lots hereinafter created shall comply with the minimum standards set forth in Sections 19.10.070 through 19.10.100 and lots not held under separate ownership or of record shall not be reduced below the ten-acre minimum lot area and the standards set forth in Sections 19.10.070 through 19.10.100.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(b).)

19.10.070 - Setbacks.

A.

Front Yard. The setback for any building used for human habitation shall be fifty feet from the front property line or the ultimate right-of-way line from the adjoining street, whichever is greater.

B.

Side Yard. Each dwelling or structure or accessory structure used for human habitation shall be required to provide a side yard of not less than fifty feet of usable area which shall be maintained in accordance with provisions set forth in this title.

C.

Rear Yard. Each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than fifty feet of usable area which shall be maintained in accordance with provisions set forth in this title.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(c).)

19.10.080 - Placement of buildings and structures.

A.

A building or structure shall not occupy any portion of the required yard except as specifically set forth in this title.

B.

The minimum distance between buildings used for human habitation and agricultural purposes shall not be less than fifty feet.

C.

Structures for the keeping of animals shall comply with all provisions of the law. All hives, pens, coops, corrals or other structures for the housing of beast, fowl or animal shall be located not less than one hundred fifty feet or more from the front property line: or ultimate right-of-way, watercourse or not less than one hundred feet from any interior property line.

D.

No portion of any building or accessory building or structure shall project into the front yard area except for architectural features and other items listed in Sections 19.36.050 through 19.36.150.

E.

A ground-mounted satellite dish antenna may extend into a rear yard; provided, that such antenna is not more than fifteen feet in height, and not less than three feet from any side or rear property line. A satellite dish antenna may also be mounted on a pole attached to the eave to the rear of the residence and shall not exceed fifteen feet in height. A satellite dish antenna less than one meter may also be eave mounted to the rear or side of a residence provided no part of such antenna may project above the ridgeline of the roof or be closer than three feet to any property line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size

pole attached to the eave to the rear of the residence and shall not exceed fifteen feet in height. A satellite dish antenna less than one meter may also be eave mounted to the rear or side of a residence provided no part of such antenna may project above the ridgeline of the roof or be closer than three feet to any property line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size

may be roof-mounted, provided that no part of the dish may project above the ridgeline of the roof nor shall any portion of the dish be less than three feet to any property line boundary. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas located in a side yard, or at heights greater than fifteen feet, may be permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit. All satellite dish antennas shall incorporate a flat black, grey, earth-tone, or background color which blends with adjacent structures and land features, in addition to being of a corrosive resistant material. The antenna shall be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner, and shall conform to applicable city building code regulations.

(Ord. 858 § 3, 1996; Ord. 593 § 4, 1985: Ord. 590 § 4, 1985; Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(d).)

A.

There shall be a minimum of two covered parking spaces provided in a garage for each dwelling used for human habitation. Covered spaces shall be a minimum of twenty feet by twenty feet of interior parking area. The parking for any temporary housing approved under the conditional use permit shall be determined upon review by the planning commission.

B.

Minimum width for access drives shall be twenty feet.

C.

Covered parking spaces shall be paved with a portland cement concrete or other approved noncombustible, nonabsorbent surface.

D.

Additional uses permitted under a conditional use permit shall be subject to the parking standards contained in Section 19.44.010.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(e).)

A.

No wall or fence shall exceed a height of forty-two inches in the front yard area immediately adjacent to the residential structure, nor exceed a height of six feet in any other given yard or create a visual obstruction that would involve health, safety or general welfare.

B.

No screening, hedge or fence shall be permitted in the front yard in excess of forty-two inches nor at an intersection which would create a visual obstruction that would create a public hazard and establish an unsafe condition.

(Ord. 260 § 1 (part), 1974: prior code § 9401.3(f).)

A.

Permitted Size. Farmworker housing may consist of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters, or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household.

B.

Off-street Parking. Two off-street parking spaces must be provided for each single family unit and one parking space must be provided for each three beds in the group quarters such as the barracks and bunkhouses. The parking must be have approved access and paving in accordance with Chapter 19.44.

C.

HCD Permit. The owner must obtain a permit with the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), pursuant to the Employee Housing Act and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, division 1, Chapter 1, sections 800 through 900 to operate the farmworker housing.

D.

Occupancy Review. The property owner must complete and submit to the director of community development a farmworker housing verification form no later than thirty days after receiving a permit to operate from HCD, and annually thereafter, to ensure compliance with state and local regulations on farmworker housing. The verification form must include information regarding the housing type, number of dwelling units or beds, number of occupants, occupants' employment information, and proof that a permit to operate from HCD has been obtained and maintained.

E.

Farmworker Occupancy. The property must be occupied by farmworkers and their families. A declaration of this restriction in a form approved by the city will be recorded by the city and be binding on all future owners. Beginning one year after the issuance of the building permit and annually thereafter, the owner must file an annual report to the department listing the occupants of the farmworker housing and their place of work in order to ensure compliance with this requirement. For the purposes of this section "farmworker" means that the majority of the family income comes from farm work.

(Ord. No. 1069, § 7, 1-11-2012)

19.10.120 - Agricultural employee housing development.

A.

Ministerial Review. A development proponent may submit an application for a development that is subject to a streamlined, ministerial approval process, subject to section, if all of the following requirements are met:

The development is located on land designated as agricultural in the general plan.

2.

The development is not located on a site that is any of the following:

a.

Within the coastal zone, as defined in Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000) of the Public Resources Code.

b.

Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).

c.

Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code, or within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4202 of the Public Resources Code.

d.

A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356, unless the Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixeduses.

e.

Within a delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law (Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901)), and by any local building department under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

f.

Within a flood plain as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, unless the development has been issued a flood plain development permit pursuant to Part 59 (commencing with Section 59.1) and Part 60 (commencing with Section 60.1) of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

g.

Within a floodway as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

h.

Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan.

i.

Lands under conservation easement. For purposes of this section, "conservation easement" shall not include a contract executed pursuant to the Williamson Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 51200) of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code).

j.

Lands with groundwater levels within five feet of the soil surface and for which the development would be served by an onsite wastewater disposal system serving more than six family housing units.

3.

The development is an eligible agricultural employee housing development that satisfies all of the following:

a.

The agricultural employee housing does not contain dormitory-style housing.

b.

The development consists of no more than thirty-six units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household.

c.

Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (i), the agricultural employee housing will be maintained and operated by a qualified affordable housing organization that has been certified pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 17030.10. The development proponent must submit proof of issuance of the qualified affordable housing organization's certification by the enforcement agency. The qualified affordable housing organization must provide for onsite management of the development.

(i)

In the case of agricultural employee housing that is maintained and operated by a local public housing agency or a multicounty, state, or multistate agency that has been certified as a qualified affordable housing organization as required by this paragraph, that agency either directly maintains and operates the agricultural employee housing or contracts with another qualified affordable housing organization that has been certified pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 17030.10.

(ii)

The local government ensures an affordability covenant is recorded on the property to ensure the affordability of the proposed agricultural employee housing for agricultural employees for not less than fiftyfive years. For purposes of this paragraph, "affordability" means the agricultural housing is made available

at an affordable rent, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50053, to lower-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5.

B.

Review.

1.

For developments with fifty or fewer housing units, the city will provide the development proponent with written documentation of which requirements the development does not satisfy and an explanation for the reasons the development does not satisfy the requirements within thirty days.

2.

For developments with more than fifty housing units, the city will provide the development proponent with written documentation of which requirements the development does not satisfy and an explanation for the reasons the development does not satisfy the requirements within sixty days.

C.

Objective Development Standards. Agricultural employee housing developments must comply with all of the following written, objective development standards:

1.

The development must have adequate water and wastewater facilities and dry utilities to serve the project

2.

The development must be connected to an existing public water system that has not been identified as failing or being at risk of failing to provide an adequate supply of safe drinking water.

3.

If the development proposes to include ten or more units, the development must connect to an existing municipal sewer system that has adequate capacity to serve the project, unless the city has adopted a management program for onsite wastewater treatment systems. In the event that the city has adopted a management program for onsite wastewater treatment, those requirements apply to the development.

4.

The property on which the development is located must be either:

a.

Within one-half mile of a duly designated collector road with an average daily trips (ADT) of six thousand or greater; or

b.

Adjacent to a duly designated collector road with an ADT of two thousand or greater.

5.

The development must include off-street parking based upon demonstrated need, provided that the standards do not require more parking for eligible agricultural employee housing developments than for other residential uses of similar size within the city.

(Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

Chapter 19.12 - R-E RURAL EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL ZONE[[2]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), adopted April 28, 2021, repealed the former Ch. 19.12, §§ 19.12.010—19.12.080, and enacted a new Ch. 19.12 as set out herein. The former Ch.. 19.12 pertained to R-E rural exclusive zone and derived from prior code § 9402.2, 9402.3 (f), (j), (k), 1976; Ord. 320 (part), 1976; Ord. 444 § 3, 1979; Ord. 474 § 3, 1980; Ord. 482 § 1, 1980; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 590 §§ 5, 6, 1985; Ord. 593 §§ 5, 6, 1985; Ord. 594 § 2, 1985; Ord. 596 § 2, 1985; Ord. 621 § 1, 1986; Ord. 634 § 2, 3, 1987; Ord. 730 § 2, 1990; Ord. 736 §§ 3, 4, 1990; Ord. 767 § 3, 1992; Ord. 773 § 6, 1993; Ord. 858 § 4, 1996; Ord. 858 § 5, 1996; Ord. 962 §§ 2, 6, 8, 2003; Ord. 963 §§ 2, 6, 8, 2003; Ord. 996 § 1, 2006; Ord. 1012 § 3, 2007; Ord. No. 1032, §§ 6, 7, adopted Oct. 8, 2008; Ord. No. 1069, §§ 8, 9, adopted Jan. 11, 2012; Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), adopted Sept. 25, 2013; Ord. No. 1119, § 3, adopted Jan. 27, 2016; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, adopted April 26, 2017; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, adopted April 12, 2017; Ord. No. 1171, § 3D, adopted March 25, 2020; Ord. No. 1174, § 4B, adopted June 10, 2020.

The R-E (rural exclusive residential) zone is a large lot residential zone, intended to promote and preserve large lot subdivisions which are capable of producing and supporting certain ancillary agricultural uses and the keeping of certain domestic animals for personal purposes. The development standards are intended to ensure orderly development and compatibility between the uses permitted in this zone.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

In the R-E zone, the following uses only are permitted:

A.

Agricultural uses. Land within the R-E zone may be used for the growing of agricultural crops and uses ancillary thereto but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept on the lot or parcel except as otherwise permitted by this title and in accordance with the standards set forth herein;

B.

One-family dwelling of a permanent character placed in a permanent location, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;

C.

[Reserved];

D.

Day care, small family and large family;

E.

Elementary, junior high and high schools offering a full curriculum as required by state law but excluding boarding schools with private colleges being permitted under a conditional use permit;

F.

Farm animals and fowl subject to the limitations of conditions set forth in Section 19.12.170;

G.

Boarding and care of horses including accommodations and living quarters for groom and caretakers located within the same building when the parcel of land comprises ten acres or more;

H.

Fire stations, public buildings and other facilities of federal, state, county and city agencies, excluding detention facilities;

I.

Horticultural and floricultural of all types including nurseries, hothouses, greenhouses, orchards, flower and vegetable gardens, and accessory structures necessary for such use (excluding retail sales);

J.

Movie sets or locations which may contain structures of a temporary nature to be used for photographic purposes in connection with the production of motion pictures and television programs; provided, however, such sets or locations may not be used as a permanent studio or for other similar types of uses;

K.

Petroleum products storage required for agricultural uses on the premises; storage not to exceed one thousand gallons of petroleum products to be stored in a manner approved by the fire department and the community development department;

L.

Pigeons and small birds provided that:

Such birds consist of pigeons, ornamental or song birds, three months of age or older but not including birds kept for commercial purposes or poultry;

2.

The total number of pigeons may not exceed five pigeons for each one thousand square feet of lot area or ten ornamental or song birds for each one thousand square feet of area;

3.

Accessory buildings or structures incidental to such permitted uses may not be located closer than ten feet from any property line nor twenty-five feet from any residential dwelling used for human habitation other than the residence on the same lot;

4.

Such pigeons and birds must be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and may not cause or tend to cause detrimental or injurious conditions to the public health, safety, or general welfare of any human being or animals;

M.

Public parks, playgrounds and athletic fields;

N.

Temporary subdivision office; temporary subdivision office for the limited purpose of conducting sale of lots in the subdivision tract. Such use will be subject to approval by the director and any conditions deemed necessary to insure compatibility with the area in which it is proposed to be placed;

O.

Temporary storage in any building project during construction and sixty days thereafter property in such project may be used for storage of materials, excluding batch plants, used in the construction of the individual buildings in the project and for the contractor's temporary office;

P.

Accessory buildings and structures auxiliary to the principal permitted uses;

Q.

Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63;

R.

Home occupations as set forth in Chapter 19.65;

S.

Accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.12.145;

T.

Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74;

U.

Agricultural Employee housing consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household, or that is approved pursuant to Section 19.10.120, provided the owner of any employee housing qualifies or intends to qualify for a permit to operate pursuant to Division 13, Part 1 of the Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

The following uses may be permitted in the R-E zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in this section and such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit. A permit for any of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient evidence that the use will not be injurious nor detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to the property in the vicinity of the property on which the use will be situated or that said effects can be modified to insure compatibility through conditions of approval:

A.

Animals, fowl not otherwise permitted in this zone excluding livestock feeding pens;

B.

Boardinghouses and rest homes;

C.

Cemeteries, crematoriums and mausoleums;

D.

Churches;

E.

Commercial stables and riding academies;

F.

Community and publicly owned recreational centers, clubhouses and similarly used buildings and structures open to the public;

G.

Day care facilities for more children than allowed;

H.

[Reserved.]

I.

Animals allowed by this chapter in excess of the number authorized by this chapter; and/or reduction of minimum setback and area requirements for animals authorized by this chapter. However, nothing in this chapter authorizes the keeping of animals for commercial purposes;

J.

Golf courses, tennis clubs, swim clubs, including clubhouse and accessory restaurant, pro shop, either publicly or privately owned but not including miniature golf courses;

K.

Public utility buildings and structures;

L.

Schools, colleges and boarding schools and similar establishments for education and training facilities and housing for the accommodating of faculty, students, trainees and other persons associated with such establishments when located on the same parcel or continuous parcels of land upon which a school or establishment is located;

M.

Natural resources, development of, including necessary structures and appurtenances. Development of water resources is limited to the following:

1.

The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced may be used only for the lot on which the well is located.

2.

The drilling and operation of water wells and distribution of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which it serves;

N.

Mobilehome parks and mobilehome subdivisions, in accordance with Chapter 19.18 and state law;

O.

Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

P.

Parking lots, as accessory uses, within one hundred fifty feet of the building, lot, parcel or site they are intended to serve. Publicly owned parking lots are excluded from the conditional use requirement;

R.

Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter and roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline of the roof and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter in size located in the required side yard or at heights greater than fifteen feet;

S.

Buildings containing a height greater than thirty-five feet with a maximum height of seventy-five feet. This provision does not apply to single-family residences;

T.

Guest bungalows in conjunction with a private golf course for the use of guests of members of the country club;

U.

Restaurant within a publicly owned building.

V.

Agricultural plant nurseries, retail in the RE-40 AC Zone, in accordance with the criteria in Chapter 19.62.

W.

Agricultural wineries in the RE-40 AC Zone, in accordance with the criteria in Chapter 19.62.

X.

Bed and breakfast inns in the RE-40 AC Zone, in accordance with the criteria in Chapter 19.62.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), adopted April 24, 2024, repealed § 19.12.035, which pertained to plan review and derived Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), adopted April 28, 2021.

19.12.040 - Property development and performance standards.

A.

The development standards set forth in Sections 19.12.050 through 19.12.160 applies to all developments within the R-E zone and no building or structure may be erected which does not provide these standards. A zoning clearance is required for the construction of any building or structure, or the reconstruction and/or

modification of any building or structure, on any lot in the R-E zone. The proposed colors, textures, materials and architectural design of each proposed building or structure must be internally compatible, and compatible with uses surrounding and adjacent to the subject lot. All requests for zone clearances pursuant to this section must be accompanied by a complete application and site/plot plan. Additional architectural plans and materials as determined by the Director of Community Development, or designee, including, without limitation, floor plans, elevations, and renderings, are required for all proposed construction, reconstruction, or modification of any building or structure.

B.

The Director of Community Development, or designee, will review all zoning clearance applications for consistency with this Title, and must approve or deny all zoning clearance applications accordingly.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021; Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

19.12.050 - Lot area and parcel dimensions.

A.

The minimum lot area for the R-E zone must be ten thousand square feet unless a greater area is designated by the subzone suffix.

B.

The subzone suffix for the R-E zone may designate any lot area between ten thousand square feet and any larger area. The subzone indicates the minimum lot area required and would be indicated by the number following the R-E zone symbol. Any R-E designation without a subzone suffix indicates the minimum lot area of ten thousand square feet.

C.

Change of Designation of Subzone. The change of designation of subzones may only be altered or modified in accordance with the procedures set forth for zone changes.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Each lot in the R-E zone must contain a minimum lot area and lot dimension based upon the following table:

On a cul-de-sac or knuckle, the minimum frontage must be forty feet.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

19.12.070 - Depth of lot.

Minimum depth of lots must be one hundred feet.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

19.12.080 - Minimum yard requirements.

A.

Front yard must be a minimum of twenty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line, whichever is greater, and such yard must be landscaped and maintained.

B.

Side Yards.

1.

A one-story dwelling must provide a side yard equal to or exceeding the sum of:

a.

Fifteen percent of the width of the lot if the lot is wider than seventy feet; or

b.

Ten feet when the width of the lot is seventy feet or less.

2.

Two-story dwellings must provide a side yard equal to or greater than:

a.

Ten feet on each side for dwellings up to twenty-five feet in height; or

b.

Ten feet on each side plus one additional foot on each side for each foot over twenty-five feet in building height as measured to the highest building line.

3.

Corner lots must have a minimum side yard of fifteen feet on the street side.

C.

Rear yards must be a minimum of twenty feet in depth with a grade not to exceed three percent.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 3, 1-11-2023)

19.12.090 - Off-street parking.

Parking must be provided as set forth in the parking regulations (Chapter 19.44). All garages must be set back a minimum of twenty feet from a property line where vehicle access is provided.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

A.

A fence, wall or hedge, not to exceed six feet in height, may be located or maintained along the side or rear lot lines provided such fence, wall or hedge does not extend into a required front yard or into a side yard along the street side of a reverse corner lot where access to a key lot is adjacent to the rear property line of a reverse corner lot in which case such fence or wall must be limited to three feet in height.

B.

No fence, wall or hedge may exceed three feet in height in any corner cutback area described in this section.

C.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, the director of planning and community development may approve an increase in the height of a wall or fence of up to eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a primary arterial or eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a secondary arterial; provided, that the director finds that the wall and the landscaping surrounding the wall will be:

1.

Compatible with surrounding land uses;

Consistent with the city's general plan;

3.

In compliance with all city ordinances and policies; and

4.

Consistent with and not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

The director may impose conditions on approval of the increased height in order to meet these criteria, or as otherwise necessary to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of this title.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Buildings must not exceed thirty-five feet in height with the exception of antennas or where permitted by conditional use permit.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

All utilities must be placed underground in accordance with provisions of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

19.12.130 - Signs.

Signs may be erected in the R-E zone in accordance with the sign ordinance codified in Title 17.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Accessory buildings may project into required yards to the extent and under the conditions and limitations set forth in this section and elsewhere in the Zoning Ordinance.

A.

Detached accessory buildings, including garages, must not occupy more than forty percent of the required rear yard provided that such building or buildings are not more than fifteen feet in height. Accessory buildings placed on the rear one-third of the lot, may not be used for human habitation, (e.g. unconditioned space). Such buildings may be built to within three feet of the interior lot line and the rear lot line and to within six feet from the main building, but on a corner lot the accessory building must comply with the side yard setback required on the street side.

B.

Covered Patios, Side Yard. A covered, unenclosed patio may project out from a house wall to within thirty inches of the interior side property line with the supporting poles also to within thirty inches of the side property line.

C.

Covered Patios, Rear Yard. A covered patio, attached or unattached, which is enclosed on not more than three sides may extend into the required rear yard provided the distance between the rear property line and the nearest point of the patio is not less than ten feet.

D.

A satellite dish antenna may extend into a rear yard; provided, that such antenna is not more than fifteen feet in height, and not less than three feet from the side or rear property line. A satellite dish antenna may also be eave-mounted on a pole attached to the eave to the rear of the residence and must not exceed fifteen feet in height. A satellite dish antenna less than one meter may also be eave mounted to the rear or side of a residence provided no part of such antenna may project above the ridgeline of the roof or be closer than three feet to any property line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size may be roof-mounted, provided that no part of the dish may project above the ridgeline of the roof nor

should any portion of the dish be less than three feet to any property line boundary. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline and ground mounted satellite dish antennas located in a side yard, or at heights greater than fifteen feet, may be permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit. All satellite dish antennas must incorporate a flat black, grey, earth-tone or background color which blends with adjacent structures and land features, in addition to being of a corrosive resistant material. The antenna must be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner, and must conform to applicable city building code regulations.

E.

Antennas are subject to the following:

1.

An antenna system, either free-standing or attached, may be erected only in the rear yard or outside the required setback of the interior side yards. No portion of an antenna system may extend into any area in front portion of the lot as defined by all area in front of the residence and all area which would be in front of the residence if the front of the residence were extended to each side lot line. No portion of any antenna system may extend over any property line. Guy wires may not be anchored within the area in front of the residence, extending the full width of the lot. Guy wires may be attached to a building on the property or fence on the side or rear property line.

2.

A setback of at least twenty percent of the height of the antenna support structure, when fully extended if retractable, is required between the property lines and any portion of the support structure for ground mounted antennas.

Antennas must not exceed an overall height of seventy-five feet above grade when fully extended.

4.

A ground-mounted antenna system must be surrounded by a secured barrier contiguous to the support structure or a fence around the yard area sufficient to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the yard area where the antenna support structure is located.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

19.12.145 - Accessory dwelling units.

Accessory dwelling units are permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.56 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

A.

Swimming pool equipment pits must not be located closer than two feet to any property line nor within any public utility easement without the expressed consent of that utility company. Any access opening to the pit must not be closer than five feet to any property line.

B.

Private swimming pools must have its water perimeter not closer than five feet to any property or building line.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

19.12.160 - Mechanical equipment.

Mechanical equipment consisting of ventilation, air conditioning equipment or servicing equipment for a swimming pool must not be placed in the side yard area or front yard area of a single-family residential zone.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

The keeping of animals as permitted by this section must conform to the following conditions and limitations:

A.

Household pets and domestic animals for personal purpose subject to the following:

Not more than four dogs and four cats over the age of four months. Nothing in this chapter authorizes the breeding of dogs and cats for commercial purposes. For purposes of this section, more than one litter per year per household, will constitute commercial purposes;

2.

Pigeons and small birds: provided that the total number of pigeons must not exceed five for each one thousand five hundred square feet of lot area, or ten small birds for each one thousand five hundred square feet of lot area;

3.

Medium birds: provided that the total number must not exceed five for each one thousand five hundred square feet of lot area with a maximum of twenty per parcel;

4.

Large birds must not exceed four for each parcel. No peafowl are permitted;

5.

That the number of birds authorized in Section 19.12.170 (A)(2), (3) and (4) combined must not exceed the number authorized in Section 19.12.170(A)(2).

B.

Farm animals are permitted according to the following minimum animal unit area standards:

1.

Small farm animals such as chickens, ducks, or rabbits, are permitted on lots ten thousand square feet or greater in size. Up to twenty-four small animals are permitted per ten thousand square feet of lot area;

2.

Medium farm animals such as miniature potbellied pigs, goats, ponies, or sheep are permitted on lots twenty thousand square feet or greater in size. One medium farm animal is permitted per ten thousand square feet of lot area;

3.

Large farm animals such as horses, mules, llamas, bovine, swine or donkeys are permitted on lots twenty thousand square feet or greater in size. One large farm animal is permitted per twenty thousand square feet of lot area;

4.

Lots of twenty thousand square feet or more and less than two acres are permitted a combination of two animal units (small, medium, or large farm animals) for every twenty thousand square feet of lot area;

Lot of two acres or more are permitted farm animals (small, medium and large farm animals) based on the area standards in subsection B1 through 3 of this section.

C.

Minimum Setback Standards. Farm animals must not be housed, stabled, lodged, kept, maintained, pastured or confined within one hundred feet of any window or door of any dwelling or other structure used for human habitation on neighboring properties.

D.

Youth Animal Project. A youth animal project may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director of planning and community development must find as a condition of approval that the adjoining property owner(s) and the leader(s) of the recognized youth organization (e.g. 4-H, Future Farmers of America) do not object to the project and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. Duration of the youth animal project must not exceed six months and not more than one youth animal project per year per parcel. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

E.

Maintenance Standards. All areas used for the keeping of animals must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition at all times and must not cause detrimental or injurious conditions to the public health, safety or general welfare of any human being or animal. Farm animals must not be kept within the required front yard of any lot.

F.

Keeping of Wild Birds. Wild birds may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provision of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director of planning and community development must find that all other local, state, and federal requirements have been met and that adjoining property owner(s) do not object to keeping the wild bird(s) and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), 4-28-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), adopted April 24, 2024, repealed § 19.12.180, which pertained to plan review process and derived Ord. No. 1178, § 3(Exh. A), adopted April 28, 2021.

Chapter 19.14 - R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

The single-family residential zone is intended to provide single-family homes with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory buildings upon one lot. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this

chapter, any and every new building and premises or land in an R-1 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained within such R-1 zone exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set out in this chapter.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.)

The following uses are permitted in single-family residential zones:

A.

Agricultural uses permitted subject to conditions and limitations; land within the R-1 zone may be used for growing agricultural crops and accessory structures, but no poultry or animals may be raised or kept on said lot or parcel except as are otherwise permitted by this chapter;

B.

One-family dwelling of a permanent character placed on a permanent foundation, including employee housing accommodations for six or fewer employees;

C.

Mobile homes certified under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, installed on an approved foundation;

D.

Accessory buildings and structures auxiliary to the principal permitted uses;

E.

The keeping of household pets and domestic animals for personal purpose, subject to the following:

1.

Not more than four dogs and four cats over the age of four months. Nothing herein authorizes the breeding of dogs and cats for commercial purposes. For purposes of this section, more than one litter per year per household constitutes "commercial purposes,"

2.

Pigeons and small birds: provided that the total number of pigeons may not exceed five for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area, or ten small birds for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area,

3.

Medium birds: provided that the total number may not exceed five for each fifteen hundred square feet of lot area with a maximum of twenty per parcel,

Large birds: provided that the total number may not exceed four for each parcel; no peafowl are permitted,

5.

That the number of birds authorized in Section 19.14.020(E)(2), (3) and (4) combined may not exceed the number authorized in Section 19.14.020(E)(2);

F.

The keeping of the following farm animals only for personal purposes: not more than five poultry and four adult rabbits over the age of four months on any lot. Nothing herein authorizes the keeping of animals for commercial purposes. No roosters, geese, or ducks may be housed, kept, or maintained in the R-1 zone;

G.

Youth Animal Project. A youth animal project may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director must find as a condition of approval that the adjoining property owner(s) and the leader(s) of the recognized youth organization (e.g., 4-H, Future Farmers of America) do not object to the project and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. Duration of the youth animal project may not exceed six months and not more than one youth animal project per year per parcel. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code;

H.

Keeping of Wild Birds. Wild birds may be allowed when a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63. In addition to the requirements contained in Chapter 19.63, the director must find that all other local, state, and federal requirements have been met and that adjoining property owner(s) do not object to keeping the wild bird(s) and that it will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The director may impose conditions on the special event permit to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of Title 19 of this code;

I.

Day care, small family and large family;

J.

Home occupations as set forth in Chapter 19.65;

K.

Lath or greenhouses, private, and horticultural collections for noncommercial purposes;

L.

Public parks, playgrounds and community centers owned by any governmental agency;

M.

Uses customarily accessory or incidental to any of the permitted uses including hobby activities of a noncommercial nature;

N.

Rented rooms in any one-family dwelling for occupancy of not more than two persons in addition to members of the family occupying such dwellings;

O.

Temporary subdivision office; a temporary real estate sales office for the limited purpose of conducting sale of lots in the subdivision tract; such use will be subject to approval by the director and any conditions deemed necessary to insure compatibility with the area in which it is proposed to be placed;

P.

In any building project, during construction and sixty days thereafter, property in the project may be used for the storage of materials used in the construction of the individual buildings in the project and for the contractor's temporary office;

Q.

Special events as set forth in Chapter 19.63;

R.

Second dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.14.135;

S.

Cottage food operations as set forth in Chapter 19.74;

T.

Urban dwelling units as set forth in Section 19.14.170.

U.

Urban lot splits as set forth in Section 19.14.180.

(Ord. 963 § 5, 2003; Ord. 962 § 5, 2003; Ord. 781 § 4, 1993; Ord. 773 § 7, 1993; Ord. 767 § 5, 1992; Ord. 713 § 3, 1990; Ord. 628 § 3, 1987: Ord. 512 § 3, 1982; Ord. 492 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 444 § 4, 1979; Ord. 316 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.1.)

(Ord. No. 1079, § 4(Exh. B), 9-25-2013; Ord. No. 1171, § 3E, 3-25-2020; Ord. No. 1188, §§ 3C, 3D, 12-82021; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023; Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

The following uses may be permitted in the R-1 zone if a conditional use permit is obtained in the manner provided in this chapter and such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit. A permit for any

of these uses may be granted by the planning commission if the applicant produces sufficient evidence that the use will not be injurious or detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or to the property in the vicinity of the property on which the use will be situated or that the effects can be modified to insure compatibility through the conditions of approval:

A.

Animals, birds, and poultry in excess of the number permitted elsewhere in the zone for commercial or private use;

B.

Cemeteries, columbariums, crematories and mausoleums;

C.

Churches;

D.

Day care facilities for more children than allowed;

E.

Elementary, junior high and high schools, boarding, including offering a full curricula as required by state law;

F.

Tennis clubs and swim clubs, golf courses with driving range including pro shop and restaurants but excluding miniature courses and separate driving ranges;

G.

Governmental facilities;

H.

Libraries and museums;

I.

Model experimental dwellings;

J.

Philanthropic and charitable institutions;

K.

Public utility buildings and structures;

L.

Rest, convalescent or nursing homes;

M.

Temporary residence; a mobile home may be used as a temporary residence for such time as the commission may permit during the period of construction of a permanent dwelling on the same lot when the dwelling is not inhabitable, but in no case longer than six months from the date of zone clearances issued for the mobile home;

N.

Water supply, governed by the following:

1.

The drilling and operation of water wells on lots which are principally used for agriculture and are forty acres or larger. The water produced shall be used only for the lot on which the well is located.

2.

The drilling and operation of water wells and distribution of water therefrom by any mutual water company to the persons and properties which it serves;

O.

Parking lots, as accessory uses, within one hundred fifty feet of the building, lot, parcel or site they are intended to serve. Publicly owned parking lots shall be excluded from the conditional use requirement;

P.

Temporary agricultural stands in accordance with Chapter 19.62;

R.

Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter and roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline of the roof and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas greater than one meter in size located in the required side yard or at heights greater than fifteen feet;

S.

Buildings containing a height greater than twenty-five feet with maximum height of seventy-five feet. This provision shall not apply to single-family residences;

T.

Animals not otherwise permitted in this zone.

(Ord. 962 § 2, 2003; Ord. 858 § 6, 1996; Ord. 773 § 8, 1993; Ord. 767 § 6, 1992; Ord. 634 § 4, 1987; Ord. 596 § 4, 1985; Ord. 593 § 7, 1985; Ord. 590 § 7, 1985; Ord. 560 § 2 (part), 1984; Ord. 512 § 10 (part), 1982;

Ord. 482 § 2, 1980; Ord. 444 § 5, 1979; Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.2.)

19.14.040 - Property development and performance standards.

The property development and performance standards set forth in Sections 19.14.050 through 19.14.150 shall apply to all lots and premises in the R-1 zone. Zoning clearance approval shall be required for original installation and any modifications and shall include review and consideration of general siting, roofing materials, exterior siding, and roof overhang, to ensure consistency and compatibility with existing units within the area and the unit or units proposed and assure compliance with applicable standards. The review of applications shall be handled administratively by the director of planning and community development or his designated representative, or may be referred to the planning commission for approval if a question of compatibility exists which cannot be resolved.

(Ord. 492 § 1 (part), 1981: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3 (part).)

(Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), 4-24-2024)

19.14.050 - Lot area and lot width dimensions.

Lot area, per dwelling unit, and lot width requirements in single-family residential zones shall be as follows depending on the subzone designations:

On a cul-de-sac or knuckle the minimum frontage shall be forty feet. All corner lots shall have a minimum width of seventy-five feet.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(A).)

19.14.060 - Depth of lots.

Minimum depth of lots shall be one hundred feet.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(B).)

A.

Front yard shall be not less than twenty feet from the existing or proposed right-of-way line if such street is not dedicated to its full width according to city standards.

B.

Side yard.

1.

One-story dwellings shall have a minimum of five feet or more side yard.

2.

Two-story dwellings shall have a minimum side yard of ten feet.

3.

Corner lots shall have a minimum side yard of ten feet on the street side measured from the existing or proposed right-of-way if such is not dedicated to its full width according to city standards.

C.

Rear yards shall be not less than twenty feet in depth with a grade not to exceed three percent except as follows:

1.

Where the total square footage of the rear yard with a grade not greater than three percent with a minimum dimension of ten feet equals or exceeds twenty times the lot width, in which case the building setback shall be measured from the property line.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(C).)

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the parking provisions. Chapter 19.44. All garages shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet from any property line where vehicle access is provided.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(D).)

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code.

(Ord. No. 2004, § 4, 1-11-2023)

19.14.090 - Fences and walls.

A.

A fence, wall or hedge, not to exceed six feet in height, may be located or maintained along the side or rear lot lines provided such fence, wall or hedge does not extend into a required front yard or into a side yard along the street of a reverse corner lot where access to a residential key lot is adjacent to the rear property line of a reverse corner lot in which case such fence or wall shall be limited to three feet in height.

B.

No fence, wall or hedge shall exceed three feet in height in any corner cutback area described in this chapter.

C.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, director of planning and community development may approve an increase in the height of a wall or fence of up to eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a primary arterial or eight feet on that side of any parcel in this zone adjoining a secondary arterial; provided, that the director finds that the wall and the landscaping surrounding the wall will be:

1.

Compatible with surrounding land uses;

2.

Consistent with the city's general plan;

3.

In compliance with all city ordinances and policies; and

4.

Consistent with and not detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.

The director may impose conditions on approval of the increased height in order to meet these criteria, or as otherwise necessary to assure compliance with the intent and purpose of this title.

(Ord. 594 § 3, 1985: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(E).)

Building height shall not exceed twenty-five feet in height with the exception of antennas or where permitted by conditional use permit.

(Ord. 596 § 5, 1985: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(F).)

All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with the provisions of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(G).)

19.14.120 - Signs.

Signs may be erected in the R-1 zone in accordance with the sign regulations, Title 17.

(Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(H).)

19.14.130 - Accessory buildings.

Accessory buildings may project into required yards to the extent and under the conditions and limitations set forth herein and elsewhere in the zoning title:

A.

Detached accessory buildings, including garages, shall not occupy more than forty percent of the required rear yard provided that such building or buildings are not more than fifteen feet in height. Accessory buildings placed on the rear one-third of the lot which are not used for human habitation (e.g. unconditioned space), may be built to within three feet of the interior lot line and the rear lot line and to within six feet from the main building where no fire wall is provided, or to within four feet of the main building when a fire wall is provided on one wall surface parallel to one another with there being a minimum separation of one foot between the eaves of the main building and the accessory building; however, an accessory building for a corner lot shall observe the stated side yard setbacks required for the street side.

B.

Covered Patios, Side Yard. A covered, unenclosed patio may project out from the wall to within thirty-six inches of the interior side property line with the supporting poles also to within thirty-six inches of the interior side property line.

C.

Covered Patios, Rear Yard. A covered patio, attached or unattached, which is enclosed on not more than three sides may extend into the required rear yard provided the distance between the rear property line and the nearest point of the patio is not less than ten feet.

D.

A ground-mounted satellite dish antenna may extend into a rear yard; provided, that such antenna is not more than fifteen feet in height, and not less than three feet from any side or rear property line. A satellite dish antenna may also be mounted on a pole attached to the eave to the rear of the residence and shall not exceed fifteen feet in height. A satellite dish antenna less than one meter may also be eave mounted to the rear or side of a residence provided no part of such antenna may project above the ridgeline of the roof or be closer than three feet to any property line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size may be roof-mounted, provided that no part of the dish may project above the ridgeline of the roof nor shall any portion of the dish be less than three feet to any property line boundary. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas located in a side

roperty line. In addition, a satellite dish antenna less than one meter in size may be roof-mounted, provided that no part of the dish may project above the ridgeline of the roof nor shall any portion of the dish be less than three feet to any property line boundary. Roof-mounted satellite dish antennas which project above the ridgeline and ground-mounted satellite dish antennas located in a side

yard, or at heights greater than fifteen feet, may be permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit. All satellite dish antennas shall incorporate a flat black, grey, earth-tone, or background color which blends with adjacent structures and land features, in addition to being of a corrosive resistant material. The antenna shall be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner, and shall conform to applicable city building code regulations.

E.

Antennas are subject to the following:

1.

An antenna system, either free-standing or attached, shall be erected only in the rear yard or outside the required setback of the interior side yards. No portion of an antenna system shall extend into any area in front portion of the lot as defined by all area in front of the residence and all area which would be in front of the residence if the front of the residence were extended to each side lot line. No portion of any antenna system shall extend over any property line. Guy wires may not be anchored within the area in front of the residence, extending the full width of the lot. Guy wires may be attached to a building on the property or fence on the side or rear property line.

2.

A setback of at least twenty percent of the height of the antenna support structure, when fully extended if retractable, is required between the property lines and any portion of the support structure for ground mounted antennas.

3.

Antenna systems shall not exceed an overall height of seventy-five feet above grade when fully extended.

4.

A ground-mounted antenna system shall be surrounded by a secured barrier contiguous to the support structure or a fence around the yard area sufficient to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the yard area where the antenna support structure is located.

(Ord. 963 § 9, 2003; Ord. 962 § 9, 2003; Ord. 858 § 7, 1996; Ord. 821 § 1, 1994; Ord. 730 § 3, 1990; Ord. 634 § 5, 1987; Ord. 593 § 8, 1985; Ord. 490 § 8, 1985; Ord. 547 § 1, 1983: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(I).)

19.14.135 - Accessory dwelling units.

Accessory dwelling units are permitted subject to the procedures and regulations in Chapter 19.56 (Accessory Dwelling Units).

(Ord. 963 § 10, 2003: Ord. 962 § 10, 2003.)

(Ord. No. 1119, § 4, 1-27-2016; Ord. No. 1140, § 4, 4-12-2017; Ord. No. 1139, § 4, 4-26-2017)

19.14.140 - Swimming pools.

A.

Swimming pools may be located in the side or rear yard and shall have its water perimeter no closer than three feet to any property line or building line.

B.

Swimming pool equipment shall be located a minimum of three feet from any side or rear property line and outside any public easement unless permission is granted by the appropriate utility. Pool equipment shall be enclosed with a solid wall or fence to reduce the sound level.

(Ord. 375 (part), 1977: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(J).)

No ventilation nor air conditioning mechanical equipment shall be placed in the front or side yard area.

(Ord. 375 (part), 1977: Ord. 317 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 9403.3(K).)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2019, § 4(Exh. A), adopted April 24, 2024, repealed § 19.14.160, which pertained to plan review process and derived from Ord. 962 § 11, 2003; Ord. 963 § 11, 2003; Ord. No. 1174, § 4C, 6- 10-2020.

The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for the construction of new dwelling units and for implementing urban dwelling unit requirements set forth in applicable law, including without limitation, Government Code sections 65852.21, et. seq., as may be amended from time to time.

A.

Ministerial Review Process. An application for a new dwelling unit will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing. An application for development of an urban dwelling unit will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing, if it meets all the requirements set forth in this section and those set forth under Government Code section 65852.21. The community development director is authorized to develop the forms and procedures for such applications. If any portion of this section conflicts with Government Code section 65852.21, then Government Code section 65852.21 will govern.

B.

Location Requirements. An application for development of an urban dwelling unit must meet all the following location requirements:

1.

The subject parcel must be located in an R-1 zone and be within or partially within the urbanized area, as designated by the US Census Bureau.

2.

The subject parcel must not be located in an area designated in Government Code sections 65913.4(a)(6) (B) through (K). This includes certain farmland, wetlands, very high fire hazard severity zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, lands identified for conservation, and habitats for protected species.

3.

The subject parcel must not be located within a historic district or property, as set forth in Government Code section 65852.21(a)(6).

C.

Limitation on Demolition and Alterations. A proposed urban dwelling unit must not involve demolition or alteration of:

1.

Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

2.

Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power.

3.

Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

D.

Limitation on parcels withdrawn from rental market. A proposed urban dwelling unit must not involve property withdrawn from rental market under Government Code section 7060 and following, within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.

E.

Two Urban Dwelling Unit Limitation. No more than two urban dwelling units may be developed on an underlying parcel.

F.

Affidavit. The applicant for an urban dwelling unit must sign an affidavit stating that the applicant will occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the occupancy of the urban dwelling unit. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in

Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. This affidavit is required to be recorded in accordance with subsection K.44.a.i.

G.

Residential Use Requirement. Urban dwelling units must be limited to residential uses. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

H.

Short-Term Rental Limitation. Urban dwelling units developed under this section may not be rented for a term shorter than thirty days.

I.

Sales Limitation. Urban dwelling units may not be sold separately apart from the underlying parcels.

J.

Fees.

1.

New dwelling units and urban dwelling units will be subject to applicable development fees as established by resolution. The amount of fees to be paid will be those in effect at the actual time of payment of such fees. Applicant must pay the applicable development fees before the parcel map is approved and ready to be recorded (if part of a lot split), or the grading/encroachment/sewer permit is ready to be issued, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise required by law.

2.

Applicant must pay park impact fee per Chapter 16.52 of this code (if not part of a lot split), to be calculated by, and paid directly to, the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District before the issuance of a zone clearance.

3.

Applicant must pay school facilities fees as determined by the school districts and the city prior to building permit issuance in accordance with city and/or state regulations.

K.

Development Standards. A proposed new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must comply with the following development standards:

1.

Permits.

a.

Encroachment permits must be obtained from the city for all work within the city right-of-way, as well as any work that would impact the city's right-of-way.

b.

Grading and sewer permits must be obtained from the city for all applicable project work.

c.

All necessary permits must be obtained from Caltrans or Ventura County for all work within the Caltrans, or Ventura County right-of-way, as well as any work that would impact Caltrans' or Ventura County right-ofway. A copy of the Caltrans and/or Ventura County permits must be submitted to the department of public works.

d.

A consent for offsite construction must be obtained from adjacent property owners for any improvements within the adjacent properties.

e.

All other permits as required under Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of this code.

2.

Improvements.

a.

Buildings must not be located within existing or new easements.

b.

Developer must submit design and calculations and obtain permit and inspection for all development perimeter and retaining walls from building and safety.

c.

Any existing public improvements adjacent to the limits of the project found to be damaged during the construction of the project must be removed and reconstructed.

d.

A Slurry Seal (Type II) over the full width of the street must be applied, if the existing street is in moratorium and the street is cut for project utility installations. Traffic signs and pavement markings on public streets must conform to the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), latest edition.

e.

Curb, gutters and on-site paving/hardscape must be constructed to meet existing city and Ventura County design standards.

f.

Frontage landscaping must be designed such that it will not obstruct a motorist's line of sight above three feet nor below seven feet within the corner cutoff area of an uncontrolled intersection, or within the sight triangle of a controlled intersection.

3.

New Driveways and Access.

a.

There may be no ingresses or egresses to the parcels except for those shown on the tentative parcel map for the lot split (if applicable).

b.

Any such ingresses or egresses must have a width in accordance with the existing city and Ventura County design standards.

c.

The driveway must be located at least ten feet away from the beginning of the street curb return, if no stop signs exist. However, if there is a stop sign, then the driveway must be located at least fifty feet away from the limit line of the existing stop sign.

d.

Driveway approaches must be constructed or relocated and if an existing driveway approach is removed, the sidewalk, curb and gutter must be constructed.

e.

A single driveway approach width must have a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of twentyseven feet with the total combined width of all driveways not to exceed forty percent of the property frontage.

f.

In addition to the standards set forth in this subsection, driveways must comply with Section 19.44.160.

g.

All entrances must be surfaced and improved as to include necessary pave-out to join existing pavement in accordance with existing city standards.

h.

No new access from an arterial street is permitted in connection with a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit if there is an alternative access possible from a non-arterial street.

4.

Grading.

a.

All grading must conform to Chapter 16.04 of this code.

b.

Grading improvement plans and supporting reports and calculations must be prepared and submitted to the public works department for review and approval. Grading improvement plans must be submitted on standard city title block sheets of twenty-four by thirty-six inches to a standard engineering scale representative of sufficient plan clarity.

c.

The site must be raised as needed to provide standard clear cover and standard slopes for sewer, water and storm drains.

5.

Soils.

a.

A soils and geologic study as required by Chapter 16.38 of this code and in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. 88-57 (and all subsequent amendments) must be prepared and submitted to the public works department for review and approval. The study must include, without limitation, fault trenching, slope stability, liquefaction, hydroconsolidation and seismically-induced settlement testing and analysis (contact the public works department for guidelines). The recommendations of the soils and geologic study must be incorporated into the project.

b.

Any restricted use zones must be shown on the grading plan.

c.

All proposed parcels and building pads must be individually certified as geotechnically suitable for their intended use.

6.

Drainage.

a.

The applicant must prepare and submit a hydrology and hydraulics study for the project to the city engineer for review and approval. The study must include, without limitation, the hydraulic analysis for the sizing of the required storm drain system. Appropriate facilities for proper drainage within the development must be provided and constructed as directed and approved by the city engineer.

i.

All areas must be graded in such a manner that there will be no undrained depressions.

ii.

All storm drain facilities must be designed to convey the Q50 storm runoff.

iii.

Building pads must be protected from the Q100 storm and the overflow path must be shown on the hydrology map.

b.

Provide Water Surface Pressure Gradient (WSPG) calculations using WSPG Program for all pipes eighteen inches or larger.

c.

No storm drain facility may be located in conflict with buildings and structures, which obstruct the storm drain's function and maintenance.

d.

Concrete swales must be constructed behind retaining walls and at slopes.

e.

Flowline and cross fall slopes throughout the development must be designed and constructed in the following manner:

i.

Concrete gutters must have a minimum flowline slope of one-half percent.

ii.

Asphalt areas must have a minimum of one percent cross fall slopes.

iii.

Landscaping must have a minimum flowline slope of one percent and a minimum cross fall slope of two percent.

f.

Each lot must drain to an approved drainage facility. Cross lot drainage must be minimized.

g.

The development must be protected from offsite drainage, and any water concentration and/or increase as a result of the construction of the development must be conveyed by means of adequate facilities to the existing storm drain system designed to convey the development's runoff.

h.

The applicant must provide storm water acceptance deeds on any and all lots subject to runoff water from adjacent lots or properties.

7.

Stormwater Quality.

a.

Development must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Ventura County Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004002; Order No. 2010-0108.

b.

A Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) is required for projects that disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development. Before the city issues a grading permit, the applicant must submit a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP) on the form provided by the city for the stormwater program manager's and city engineer's review.

i.

The SWPCP must be developed and implemented in accordance with requirements of the Ventura County Municipal Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No. CAS004002; Order No. 2010-0108.

ii.

The SWPCP must identify potential pollutant sources that may affect the quality of discharges to stormwater and must include the design and placement of recommended BMPs to effectively prohibit the entry of pollutants from the construction site into the storm drain system during construction. Suggested BMPs can be downloaded from the California Stormwater BMP Handbook for Construction at www.cabmphandbooks.com.

c.

The project construction plans must incorporate best management practices (BMPs) applicable to the development for the review and approval of the city engineer. Suggested construction BMPs are listed in the California Stormwater BMP Handbook for Construction, which can be downloaded at www.cabmphandbooks.com.

d.

No architectural copper should be used that is exposed to stormwater runoff. This area drains to a watershed that has been listed by the state water resources control board as being impaired for copper per Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Resolution No. 2006-012.

e.

All exterior metal building surfaces, including roofs, must be with rust-inhibitive paint to prevent corrosion and release of metal contaminants into the storm drain system prior to occupancy.

f.

Landscape areas must be designed and maintained with efficient irrigation to reduce runoff and promote surface filtration and minimize the use of fertilizers and pesticides which can contribute to urban runoff pollution.

g.

If applicable, decorative fountains and ponds must be designed with no connection to the storm drain system. The discharge of non-stormwater from fountains and ponds must not be allowed to drain to the storm drain system.

h.

Air-conditioning condensate flows must be segregated to prevent introduction of pollutants and must be directed to pervious areas for percolation where possible.

i.

All property areas must be maintained free of litter/debris.

j.

There must be no pressure washing of driveway or building site.

k.

If applicable, waters from salt-chemistry pools or spas, filter waste and acid-wash or other cleaning waste water are prohibited and illegal to discharge to either the storm drain system or to the sewer system. Water from fresh-water swimming pools may be discharged to the storm drain system as long as the discharge meets the city's municipal stormwater permit requirements. There must not be any swimming pool drains directly connected to the storm drain system.

l.

The applicant is responsible for maintaining and operating all on-site private improvements.

8.

Water and Fire Protection.

a.

The water conservation measures must be complied with per city of Camarillo Municipal Code Chapter 14.12.

b.

Before the city issues the grading permit, and before the city issues a water will serve letter, a lot split and new dwelling unit or urban dwelling units must satisfy the project's water demand offset requirement per City of Camarillo Resolution 2016-90. A water supply study (WSS) must be submitted to the public works department that identifies the amount of water required for the uses approved and entitled by the city, and the sources that will provide one hundred percent of the identified water demand. The WSS must include a description of the entitled project and the estimated water demand for the entitled uses.

c.

Before the city issues any building permits, a WSS update must be submitted to the public works department to demonstrate that the approved water conservation measures (WCMs), which satisfy the water demand offset requirement, are implemented, and before the city issues any certificate of occupancy, a lot split and a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must demonstrated that the approved WCMs, which satisfy the water demand offset requirement, are one hundred percent operational and provide the specified water reductions. The water demand offset requirement must be met and confirmed by the public works department and community development department.

d.

In order to provide for reasonable fire protection during the construction period, passable vehicular access to all buildings must be maintained. Adequate fire hydrants with required fire flow must be installed before structural framing as recommended by the fire department and Camarillo Water Division.

e.

Any water well(s) located on such property must be indicated on the improvement plans. Pumping performance and well history to the city. Such water well(s) must be offered to the city. If the water quality or location of the well(s) is such that the city deems the well(s) unusable, the well(s) must be destroyed according to CMC Chapter 14.08 or, at the city's discretion, a security of an amount equal to the charges of such destruction must be provided to the city to insure proper destruction of the well(s) at a future date.

f.

An easement for water line and access purposes must be prepared, reviewed and recorded for those private water lines that encroach from one parcel into the other parcel.

g.

Water System.

i.

All water system facilities, appurtenances, and water systems must be designed to meet all requirements set forth in the water purveyor's or the city of Camarillo's Water Design Standards, whichever is more restrictive.

ii.

Only one water service lateral with one water meter, between the public water main line and the public right-of-way line, will be permitted for each legal parcel. One new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must connect to this water service lateral and water meter. The addition of a water sub-lateral connection for a second dwelling unit must connect to the water lateral on the parcel outside of the public right-of-way.

iii.

A hydraulic analysis of the existing and proposed water system must be provided to the public works department to determine if the facilities are adequate to provide domestic and fire flow service demands.

iv.

The existing public water facilities must be upgraded to meet applicable requirements and water demands of the project.

v.

The separation between water and other utilities (i.e. sewer, storm drain, etc.) must be designed and constructed in accordance with the city of Camarillo's existing water standards.

vi.

An encroachment permit will be required for water service lateral and meter construction within the public street right-of-way. Certificates of insurance and traffic control plans will be required for work within the public street right-of-way.

h.

Water Will-Serve Letter. An unconditional water will-serve letter must be provided to the public works department from the water purveyor indicating that adequate water supply is available to service the project. No pre-grading or grading permits, map recordation or building permits will take place until a water will-serve letter is issued.

9.

Sanitary Sewer.

a.

Backflow prevention control devices must be provided as required by the Ventura County Department of Environmental Health.

b.

An easement for sewer line and access purposes must be prepared, reviewed and recorded for those private sewer lines that encroach from one parcel into the other parcel.

c.

Sewer System.

i.

Private sewerage system design, including connections to the district system, must be submitted to the district for approval.

ii.

The private sewer system must meet the sewer purveyor's or the Camarillo Sanitary District (District) Standards, whichever is more restrictive.

iii.

Only one sewer service lateral, between the public sewer main line and the public right-of-way line, will be permitted for each legal parcel. A new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit must connect to this sewer lateral. The addition of a sewer sub-lateral connection for a second dwelling unit must connect to the sewer lateral on the parcel outside of the public right-of-way.

iv.

An analysis of the existing and proposed sewer system must be provided to the public works department to determine if the existing facilities are adequate to provide service demands.

v.

The existing public sewer facilities must be upgraded to meet applicable requirements and sewer demands of the project.

vi.

The separation between sewer and other utilities (i.e. water, storm drain, etc.) must be in accordance with the Camarillo Sanitary District Standards.

vii.

Sewer permits will be required for any connections to the district sewer system including connections to the private sewer lateral.

viii.

An encroachment permit will be required for sewer lateral construction within the public street right-of-way. Certificates of insurance and traffic control plans will be required for work within the public street right-ofway.

d.

Sewer Will-Serve Letter. An unconditional sanitary will-serve letter must be provided to the public works department from the sewer purveyor indicating that adequate sewer conveyance and treatment capacity are available to service the project.

10.

Utilities.

a.

Existing Utilities.

i.

The underground utility (in-lieu) fee for the existing overhead utilities adjacent to the project boundary property line must be paid.

ii.

All underground irrigation, water, and other pipes or openings which are encountered during construction of site improvements must be removed.

b.

New utilities must be placed underground in the following manner:

i.

Southern California Edison Company, Frontier Communications (telephone), and Spectrum must be contacted to make a determination of the requirement for the aboveground structures necessary to serve and to be constructed for this project.

ii.

Easements for these structures outside of the public right-of-way must be provided and screening for these structures must be provided.

iii.

All utility lines and stub connections to property lines of each lot must be installed underground before any paving is placed.

c.

All necessary encroachment permits must be obtained before construction of the project begins. This includes, without limitation, city of Camarillo, Southern California Edison Company, Southern California Gas Company, Frontier Communications (telephone), Spectrum, Ventura County, Ventura County Watershed Protection District and Caltrans.

d.

Trenching for conduit and miscellaneous substructures, necessary for the installation of cable television and electronic gear, must be provided.

e.

Any transformers must be installed, such that their locations do not interfere with other improvements. Locations of transformers must be coordinated with Southern California Edison Company, public works department and community development department.

11.

Flood Control.

a.

The applicant must obtain all necessary permits from Ventura County Watershed Protection District (VCWPD) for any connections, alterations or construction that may impact the VCWPD facilities, as well as any work that would affect VCWPD existing storm drain system.

b.

A copy of any applicable VCWPD permit must be submitted to the department of public works.

c.

Those portions of the project, which are located within a "special flood hazard area" (SFHA), must conform to all provisions and requirements of CMC Chapter 16.34 relating to flood damage protection in order to remove the existing and proposed buildings from the SFHA.

i.

Reports must be prepared and a conditional letter of map revision and a letter of map revision submitted to FEMA for review and approval for removal of the buildings from the SFHA.

ii.

The final building pad elevations must be above the surrounding water surface elevations in conformance with CMC Chapter 16.34.

12.

Plans.

a.

Grading improvement plans and erosion control plans for the development must be submitted to the public works department for review and approval. These plans must include proposed site improvements, proposed drainage facilities as required by the development design, sewer system, water supply system, and a plan showing the layout of all underground utilities proposed to be installed.

b.

All grading improvement plans must be on twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches drawing size. Originals must be inked on four mil Mylar. No "cut and paste," "sticky-backs," "zip-a-tone," "kroy lettering," or other tape will be permitted on final originals.

c.

The landscape plan must be coordinated with the grading plans to avoid conflicts of trees with BMP's for stormwater quality, storm drains, water lines and sewer lines.

d.

"As-built" grading improvement plans must be submitted to the public works department.

13.

Pre-Construction Meeting. Before commencing work, the developer must schedule a pre-construction meeting with the city public works inspector, city storm water inspector, Ventura County Watershed Protection District inspector, Caltrans inspector and city landscape supervisor.

14.

Issuance of Approvals. No permanent building construction may be commenced until the public works department approves final grading and improvement plans, the community development department issues a zone clearance, and building and safety issues a building permit.

15.

Site Maintenance. The site must be cleared of trash and deleterious materials.

16.

Materials Disposal Limitation. There will be no burning or burying of materials at any time during the development or agricultural burning before development.

17.

Special District Boundaries. Proceedings must be initiated to adjust any special district boundaries that may traverse the development. The subject property's current title report will reflect any applicable special districts.

18.

Responsibility.

a.

Before commencing work, the owner/applicant must designate in writing an authorized representative with complete authority to represent and act for the owner/applicant. Said authorized representative must be present at the site of the work at all times while work is actually in progress. During periods when work is

suspended, arrangements acceptable to the city engineer must be made for any emergency work which may be required.

b.

In the absence of the owner/applicant or authorized representative from the project site, required decisions will be made by the city engineer. If warranted, the city engineer will order completion of work to protect the general public. If such orders are not acted upon immediately by the authorized representative, the city may complete the work or have such work completed at the owner/applicant's expense.

c.

The owner/applicant must be responsible for all actions of his contractors and subcontractors until the improvements have been completed and as-built.

19.

Archaeological Areas of Significance. A certificate stating that this development will not interfere with any areas of archaeological significance must be provided. If archaeological or historical artifacts are uncovered during land modification activities, the site must be preserved until a qualified archaeologist is consulted for proper disposition of site and a concurrence received from the department of public works/engineering and the department of community development.

20.

Maintenance. The applicant must agree to provide maintenance of any common areas, parking area, driveway approaches, private walkways/hardscape, private trees, landscaping, irrigation, private sewer, private water and private storm drain facilities, and private BMP's, at the development.

21.

Legal Lot. Applicant must submit verification that existing property is a legal lot at time of filing application.

22.

Bathroom and Kitchen. New residential units must provide at least one full bathroom that includes a shower, toilet, and sink, and must provide a kitchen that includes the following: A cooking facility with appliances (which must include, at minimum, a sink and a refrigerator); and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets.

23.

Setbacks.

a.

No setback is required for an existing structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure, relative to existing lot lines. Setback to new lot lines created under a lot split must comply with the provisions of this code.

b.

All new urban dwellings and attached garages must comply with all of the following building setbacks requirements:

i.

A minimum of four feet from the side and rear property lines.

ii.

A minimum of twenty feet from the front property line for lots that have primary frontage along a street, provided that driveway parking must accommodate a full car length of twenty feet from the edge of the public right-of-way.

iii.

Any newly created lot that is located behind the lot that has primary frontage on the street must provide a minimum front yard setback of ten feet.

24.

Parking. The size of the garage space must comply with Section 19.44.150 and must comply with the following:

a.

One fully enclosed garage space per new urban dwelling unit must be provided.

b.

Parking for a new dwelling unit must comply with Chapter 19.44.

c.

If the garage is attached to a new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit, it must be attached to the unit it serves and must provide direct access into the dwelling from the garage.

d.

Garage doors must be automated roll up.

e.

A detached garage must provide minimum rear and side yard setbacks of four feet; minimum front yard setback of twenty feet where the front yard has primary frontage along the street; or a minimum front yard setback of ten feet where the lot is located behind a lot that has primary frontage along the street.

f.

A minimum separation of six feet must be provided between a detached garage and any other detached garage or dwelling.

g.

All new garages that do not directly face the street, or where the garage is located more than fifty feet from the street in which the lot takes access from, must provide a minimum back up space or turnaround space from the entrance into the garage of twenty-six feet.

h.

Any new garage must be designed to comply with at least one of the following criteria:

i.

The garage doors of an attached garage must not extend across more than forty percent of the street facing façade of any new dwelling.

ii.

The garage is attached to a dwelling through a breezeway or other portion of the primary structure, and is located in the rear of the lot.

iii.

The garage is detached from the dwelling and located within the rear of the lot.

iv.

The garage is designed with side-on entry, with a window facing the street.

No additional parking is required for a new urban dwelling unit if the parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code, or there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.

25.

Attached Building Standard. An application will not be rejected solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures provided that the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance. However, dwellings on the same lot are prohibited from having separate ownership. The project must conform to all requirements of Title 18 of this code.

26.

Trash, Recycling, and Water Heater Areas.

a.

Trash disposal and recycling storage areas must be placed in a location that does not interfere with circulation, parking or access to the building and must not be visible from the street in accordance with

CMC Chapter 9.04.

b.

Trash storage areas and water heaters within the garage must not be located within the minimum dimensions of the garage area, as set forth in CMC Chapter 19.44.

c.

All new dwelling units or urban dwellings must have, as part of the fence design, a gate to the side or rear yard with a minimum width of thirty-six inches to accommodate trash and recycling containers, as well as a minimum thirty-six-inch-wide concrete walk to the street.

27.

Landscaping Requirements.

a.

Every lot must have one street tree installed per street frontage; corner lots must have one tree planted in the front yard and two trees planted in the sideyard for a total of three trees.

b.

That a detailed landscaping, irrigation plan, and specifications prepared by a registered architect or by a registered landscape architect must be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit for all green areas, including required street trees. Installation of the landscaping must be completed prior to occupancy.

c.

Landscaping and irrigation must be in compliance with the city's Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines and Chapter 14.14, Water Efficient Landscapes, of the Camarillo Municipal Code.

d.

The applicant must install landscaping and irrigation in all front yards and parkways, including street trees in accordance with the approved landscape plans prior to occupancy.

e.

Landscape plans must be at a minimum scale of 1" = 20'; except that slope planting plans may be at 1" = 30' minimum scale.

f.

That any tree within five feet of any public sidewalk, or other public improvement, must be provided with a root barrier consistent with existing city standards.

g.

All landscape plan check fees must be paid at the time of submittal of landscape plan.

h.

All trees are to be double-staked per City Standard S-2.

28.

Walls. The final architectural drawings must include a provision for the detail of party walls and include the reference for a test number that assures a minimum fifty STC (Sound Transmission Class).

29.

Lighting. All exterior light fixtures must match the architectural style of the dwelling and be directed from shining onto adjoining properties.

30.

Other R-1 Zoning Standards. New dwelling units and urban dwelling units, must comply with existing R-1 zone standards, provided that the standards do not conflict with state law related to urban dwelling units.

31.

Deed Restriction.

a.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any new urban dwelling unit, the applicant must record a deed restriction with the Ventura County Recorder's Office that:

i.

Applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the occupancy of the urban dwelling unit.

ii.

A rental of any unit created pursuant to this section be for a term longer than thirty days.

iii.

Urban dwellings must be used for residential purposes only.

iv.

Urban dwellings on the same lot must not be sold separately.

v.

The deed restriction is binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.

32.

Air Quality. The applicant must meet all regulations of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District and must be in compliance with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) in connection with development of any new dwelling unit or urban dwelling unit.

33.

Construction Activities. Site preparation and construction activities must be limited to between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m., and not on Sundays or holidays, in accordance with the city's noise ordinance.

34.

Business License Requirement. All persons doing business in the city in connection with construction must have a current business license tax certificate before commencing construction.

35.

Deposits or Security. Any deposit or security required by any ordinance, resolution or policy must be delivered to the city in a form acceptable to the city. The community development director or the public works director is authorized to review, approve, and release any such deposits or securities in the amounts as set forth under Sections 18.65.110 and following.

L.

Exception for Development Standards Related to Urban Dwelling Units. Any objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least eight hundred square feet in floor area must be set aside. Objective zoning, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot urban dwelling units. Objective zoning, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot units:

1.

Building setbacks; and

2.

Separation between structures.

M.

Denial Based Upon Adverse Impacts. The city may deny a proposed urban dwelling unit if the building official or its designee makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

N.

Final Decision. For the purposes of this section, decisions of the community development director, public works director, building official, or their designee, is final.

O.

Expiration of Approval. If construction has not commenced or is not diligently pursued within twelve months from the date approval, any approval will automatically expire on that date.

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3E, 12-8-2021; Ord. No. 2018, § 4(Exh. A), 2-14-2024; Ord. No. 2030, § 4(Exh. A), 5-142025)

The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for implementing urban lot split requirements set forth in Government Code sections 66411.7, et. seq., as may be amended from time to time.

A.

Ministerial Review Process. An urban lot split parcel map application will be reviewed ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing, if it meets all the requirements set forth in this section and in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 18.26 of this code, all ordinances, policies, resolutions and standards of the city in effect at the time of approval, and Government Code section 66411.7. The community development director or city engineer is authorized to develop the forms and procedures for such applications. If there is any conflict, then Government Code section 66411.7 will govern.

B.

Location Requirements. An urban lot split parcel map application must meet all the following location requirements:

1.

The subject parcel must be located in an R-1 zone and be within or partially within the urbanized area, as designated by the US Census Bureau.

2.

The subject parcel must not be located in an area designated in Government Code sections 65913.4(a)(6) (B) through (K). This includes certain farmland, wetlands, very high fire hazard severity zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones, special flood hazard areas, regulatory floodways, lands identified for conservation, and habitats for protected species.

3.

The subject parcel must not be located within a historic district or property, as set forth in Government Code section 65852.21(a)(6).

C.

Limitation on Demolition and Alterations. A proposed urban lot split must not involve demolition or alteration of:

1.

Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

2.

Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power.

3.

Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

D.

Limitation on Parcels Withdrawn From Rental Market. A proposed urban lot split must not involve property withdrawn from rental market under Government Code section 7060 and following, within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.

E.

Two Residential Unit Limitation. No more than two residential units may exist or be proposed on each lot created through an urban lot split. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are counted toward this maximum number of units.

F.

Short-Term Rental Limitation. A residential unit located on an urban lot split approved under this section may not be rented for a term shorter than thirty days.

G.

Compliance with the Subdivision Map Act. Urban lot splits must conform to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 (commencing with Section 66410)) and Title 18 of this code, except as expressly provided in this section.

H.

Dedication and Off-Site Improvements. A dedication of rights-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the parcels being created cannot be required as a condition of issuing a parcel map.

I.

Easements and Access to Rights-of-Way. Urban lot splits must meet the following requirements:

1.

Fire Department and Quasi-Public Utility Easements. When a new landlocked parcel is created, a ten-footwide easement must be provided over the front parcel to the rear parcel for access to the public right-ofway, providing quasi-public services and facilities, maintenance of utilities, and fire department access.

2.

Private Access Easement. When a new landlocked parcel is created, a ten-foot-wide private access easement must be provided over the front parcel to the rear parcel for access to the public right-of-way.

3.

Sewer Lateral, Water Lateral and Drainage Easements. When a new landlocked parcel is created, ten-footwide easements must be provided over one of the parcels being created for private sewer lateral, water lateral and/or drainage that may cross over the shared property line in favor of the other parcel being created.

4.

Existing easements must be shown and called out on the parcel map.

5.

Proposed easements with locations and widths must be shown on the parcel map labeled with a reference to be recorded by separate instrument.

6.

New easements may be in the form of a deed restriction until one of the created parcels is sold at which time an easement document must be recorded.

7.

No new access from an arterial street will be permitted if an alternative access is possible from a nonarterial street.

J.

Owner Occupancy. The applicant for an urban lot split must sign an affidavit stating that the applicant will occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

K.

Residential Use Requirement. All uses allowed on a site subdivided as an urban lot split must be limited to residential uses. This does not apply to an applicant that is a "community land trust," as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation

Code or is a "qualified nonprofit corporation" as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

L.

Nonconforming Zoning Conditions. Nonconforming zoning conditions are not required to be made conforming before approving an application.

M.

Prior Urban Lot Split.

1.

The parcel being subdivided may not have not been established through prior exercise of an urban lot split. In addition, neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel may have used the urban lot split process as provided for in this section.

2.

No parcel may be further subdivided into a condominium or airspace subdivision after any such urban lot split.

N.

Lot Size Requirements. The urban lot split must meet all of the following size requirements:

1.

Both newly created parcels must be no smaller than one thousand two hundred square feet; and

2.

Both newly created parcels must be of approximately equal lot area, which for purposes of this paragraph means that one parcel may not be smaller than forty percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.

O.

Fees.

1.

Urban lot splits will be subject to applicable development fees as established by resolution. The amount of fees to be paid will be those in effect at the actual time of payment of such fees. Applicant must pay the applicable development fees before the parcel map is approved and ready to be recorded, or the grading/encroachment/sewer permit is ready to be issued, whichever occurs first, unless otherwise required by law.

Applicant must pay an in-lieu of park land dedication fee to the Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District in accordance with Chapter 18.30 of the Camarillo Municipal Code prior to recordation of the final map.

P.

Development Standards. A proposed urban lot split must comply with the following development standards:

1.

Urban Dwelling Unit Requirements. Any proposed urban dwelling unit at a parcel subject to such urban lot split must also comply with all applicable development standards as set forth in Section 19.14.170.K of this code.

2.

Legal Lot. Applicant must submit verification that existing property is a legal lot at time of filing application.

Q.

Exception. There is an exception from the objective zoning, objective subdivision, and objective design standards set forth in subsection (P) if application of such standards would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units or that would physically preclude either of the two units from being at least eight hundred square feet in floor area, must be set aside. Such standards will be set aside in the following order until the site can contain two, eight hundred square foot units:

1.

Building setbacks; and

2.

Separation between structures.

R.

Denial Based Upon Adverse Impacts. The city may deny a proposed urban lot split if the building official or its designee makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

S.

Final Decision. For the purposes of this section, decisions of the community development director, public works director, building official, or their designee, is final.

(Ord. No. 1188, § 3F, 12-8-2021; Ord. No. 2018, § 4(Exh. A), 2-14-2024; Ord. No. 2030, § 4(Exh. A), 5-142025)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1174, § 4A, adopted June 10, 2020, repealed § 19.14.190, which pertained to city council appeal and derived from Ord. 962 § 14, 2003; Ord. 963 § 14, 2003; Ord. No. 1153, § 4(F), 5-252018.