Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 19.36 Yards

Yards shall be measured perpendicular to the property line or from a future street or highway line as shown on the general plan or setback ordinance.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(A).)

Yard provisions shall apply to both main and accessory structures.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(B).)

No required yard or other open space surrounding existing building or any building hereinafter erected shall be considered as providing a yard or other open space for any other building on an adjoining lot or building site.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(C).)

A. Garage doors shall not project beyond a lot line when open or being opened.

B. Except as otherwise specified in individual residential zones, no accessory building in excess of fifteen feet in height shall occupy any part of the required rear yard.

C. In case of reverse frontage, no accessory building shall be erected closer than six feet to the line of the abutting lot to the rear thereof.

D. Mechanical equipment consisting of ventilation or air conditioning equipment shall not be placed in the front or side yard area, unless an administrative minor modification is approved in accordance with Chapter 19.68.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(D).)

Detached accessory buildings including garages or open parking spaces may occupy not more than forty percent of the required rear yard provided that such building is not more than fifteen feet in height and the walls of such building are located not less than six feet from the nearest wall of a main building on the same lot or a wall on a contiguous lot.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(1).)

Detached accessory buildings on the rear one-third of a lot not used for human habitation may be built to within three feet of the interior lot line and the rear lot line but on a corner lot the accessory building shall observe the stated side yard setback requirement on the street side.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(2).)

Breezeways connecting a main building to an accessory building may be permitted. Such breezeways shall remain open on one side and shall not be considered part of the main building.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(3).)

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 patio at the nearest point is not less than ten feet.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(4).)

A covered unenclosed patio may project out from a house 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.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(5).)

Eaves, cornices, canopies, belt courses, sills, buttresses, and other similar architectural features may project into a required front yard not more than four feet and may extend into the required side or rear yard not more than four inches for each one foot of width of such required side or rear yard.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(6).)

Chimneys and fireplaces may project into required yards not more than two feet provided that such chimney or fireplace shall not be closer than three feet to any side line on the lot or parcel line. Where more than one building is located on the same lot or parcel, such chimney or fireplace shall not be closer than three feet to a line midway between the main walls of such buildings.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(7).)

Open, unenclosed stairways, or balconies not covered by roofs or canopies may extend into required rear yards not more than four feet and into required front yards not more than two and one-half feet.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(8).)

Uncovered porches, platforms or landings which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building may extend into required front and rear yards not more than six feet except that an openwork railing not more than thirty-six inches in height may be installed or constructed on such porch, platform or landing without affecting this provision.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(9).)

Openwork fences, hedges, guard railings or other landscaping or architectural devices for safety or protection around depressed ramps may be located in required yards provided that such devices are not more than three and one-half feet in height.

(Ord. 821 § 9, 1994: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(10).)

A. Outdoor swimming pools, spas and the equipment for such may be located only in the side or rear yard areas.

B. All types of outdoor swimming pools, in-ground spas, and the equipment for such must be located at least three feet from any property line or building line.

C. All outdoor swimming pools, spas and the equipment for such may not be located in any utility easement unless permission is granted by the appropriate utility.

D. Outdoor pool and spa equipment shall be enclosed with a solid wall or fence to reduce the sound level, the design of which is to be approved by the director of planning and community development or his designee.

(Ord. 784 § 2, 1993: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9501(E)(11).)

A. Residential Landscaping Required. Notwithstanding any other provision in the city's official zoning ordinance to the contrary, all front yards and all street-side yards visible to the public right-of-way of each developed lot which is classified in the residential zone shall have constructed and installed thereon residential landscaping including an irrigation system as defined by Section 19.04.431 and Section 19.04.432.

B. Maintenance. Upon the installation of the required residential landscaping and irrigation system serving same, as required by Section 19.36.160A, the owner or other persons entitled to occupancy of the lot upon which such residential landscaping and irrigation system is located shall maintain the residential landscaping in a trimmed, primarily weed-free, and healthy condition with an irrigation system in an operable condition in accordance with the water waste ordinance.

C. The entire front yard area, including the minimum required front yard setback, shall be properly maintained in a neat and clean manner and kept free and clear of all automotive parts, trash, debris, trash storage receptacles, and inoperable vehicles.

D. Parking of vehicles shall be allowed only on approved surfaces in accordance with Chapter 19.44.

E. Side and rear yards which abut a public right-of-way and are visible from the public right-of-way shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner and kept free and clear of all automotive parts, trash, debris and inoperable vehicles.

F. Exceptions to landscaping and irrigation.

1. Front Yard Areas. Front yard areas shall be maintained with residential landscaping and an irrigation system therein except for those portions of the required front yard area within which are located improvements expressly permitted pursuant to the city's official zoning ordinance, such as driveways, walkways and fences.

2. Side Yard Areas. Side yard areas visible from the public right-of-way shall be maintained with residential landscaping and an irrigation system except for those portions of the side yard area within which are located improvements expressly permitted pursuant to the city's official zoning ordinance. These improvements may include paved driveways which serve as access off a public or private street to an off-street parking space located on the lot where the side yard area is located.

3. Time Period of Installation of On-Site Landscaping and Irrigation. Each lot classified in the residential zone shall install on-site landscaping and irrigation not later than one calendar year following the adoption of this section or one calendar year from the date of occupancy of the residential unit, whichever occurs later. Date of occupancy is established as the date when a permanent utility service is provided to the current occupant.

(Ord. 829 § 2, 1995: Ord. 784 § 3, 1993.)