Chapter 130.33 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS

This Chapter identifies the use types which require the submittal of landscape plans, subject to the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015), prior to the issuance of a building permit. Additionally, the Chapter contains landscaping standards to comply with the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act: Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (California Government Code 65591—65599).

All ministerial and discretionary development for industrial, research and development, commercial, multi-unit residential, civic, or utility uses shall provide landscaping for the areas of a lot that do not include footprints of buildings or structures, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, decks, patios, gravel or stone walks, other pervious or impervious hardscapes, and other non-irrigated areas designated for non-development (e.g., open spaces and existing native vegetation).

A Water Efficient Landscape Plan, in compliance with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 65591 through 65599 and this Chapter, may be required. The required components of such plan are described in the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015).

A landscape plan, in compliance with the standards contained in the DISM/LDM, or successor document, shall be required prior to the issuance of any building permit subject to the requirements of this Chapter. Plans shall include a site plan, grading plan, planting plan, irrigation design plan, and all other details and specifications necessary for a complete landscape plan review, on an application form provided by the Department.

Sec. 130.33.030 - Exemption.

Commercial uses on agricultural, rural lands and resource zoned land shall be exempt from the requirements of this Chapter; except for the following:

A.

A permanent parking lot located adjacent to a public road shall be subject to landscape standards contained in the adopted Landscaping and Irrigation Standards (Resolution 198-2015).

B.

A permanent paved parking lot shall be subject to the shade requirements contained in the DISM/LDM, or successor document.

CHAPTER 130.34. - OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Sec. 130.34.010 - Content.

This Chapter complies with General Plan Objective 2.8.1, providing standards consistent with prudent safety practices for the elimination of excess nighttime light and glare. Outdoor lighting criteria for lighting practices and systems are contained in the adopted Outdoor Lighting Standards (Resolution 199-2015).

Sec. 130.34.020 - Outdoor Lighting Standards.

All outdoor lighting shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed such that no direct light falls outside the property line, or into the public right-of-way as illustrated in Figure 130.34.020.1 (Light Source Not Directly Visible Outside Property Perimeter) below in this Section.

Figure 130.34.020.1—Light Source Not Directly Visible Outside Property Perimeter

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Sec. 130.34.030 - Exemptions.

The following lighting shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section:

A.

Airport lighting that is required for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during flight, take off, landing, and taxiing. All other outdoor lighting at airport facilities shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter.

B.

Lighting used by law enforcement or other emergency personnel.

C.

Lighting used by public agencies for nighttime public works or road construction projects.

D.

Lighting used for the illumination of the United States flag subject to the requirements for nighttime illumination of the United States Flag Code.

E.

Temporary outdoor lighting that is designed to eliminate glare and minimize light pollution as much as possible in compliance with this Chapter. To qualify for this exemption a completed application form for an Administrative or Temporary Use Permit and a site plan shall be provided demonstrating location of proposed fixtures, manufacturer's specification sheets including lamp type, wattage, initial lumen output and shielding, intended use of lighting, and other information as the Director may require.

F.

Seasonal or holiday type lighting.

G.

Street Lights.

Sec. 130.34.040 - Effect on Existing Outdoor Lighting.

Lighting lawfully in place prior to the effective date of this Chapter may remain in use except as provided below:

A.

Any nonconforming lighting that is replaced, re-aimed, or relocated must meet the standards of this Chapter.

B.

Nonconforming lighting that direct light toward streets in such a manner as to cause potentially hazardous glare to motorists or cyclists shall be either replaced or re-directed so as to meet full-cutoff requirements.

CHAPTER 130.35. - PARKING AND LOADING