§ 24.07

• A. In_all_ I zones the required setbacks shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall.

• | consist predominantly of drought tolerant, low maintenance plant materials and shall be irrigated by automatic sprinklers. Al] landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a clean and healthy and thriving condition, free of weeds, trash and debris.

  • B. All ground mounted mechanical equipment, including heating and air conditioning units and trash receptacle areas, shall be completely screened from surrounding properties by use of a parapet, wall or fence, or shall be enclosed within a building. Exposed gutters, downspouts, vents, louvers, and other similar elements shall match the surface to which they are attached unless they are used as part of the design theme.

  • C. All_ utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the architectural elements of the site so as not to be exposed except where necessary. Pad-mounted transformers and/or meter box locations shall be included in the site plan with an appropriate screening treatment. Power lines and overhead cable shall be installed underground where possible. me _)E% {

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  • D. Lighting. All light sources shall be shielded in such a manner that no light is visible from streets or adjoining properties. Iliuminators shall be integrated within the architecture of the building. Freestanding lamp posts shall be no taller than 18 feet. The intensity of light at the boundary of any I zone shal] not exceed seventy-five (75) foot lamberts from a source of reflected light. All exterior lighting shal? be low pressure sodium. ee ee ee ae eee coerce eee O See

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• E. Electrical Disturbance, Heat and Cold, Glare. No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which creates changes in temperature or direct glare, detectable by the human senses without the aid of instruments, beyond the boundaries of the site. No use shall be permitted which creates electrical disturbances that affect the operation of any equipment beyond the boundaries of the site.

• F, Fire and Explosion Hazard. Al} storage of and activities involving inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety and fire fighting devices to the specifications of the Uniform Fire Code and the Fire Chief. All incineration is prohibited. Adequate emergency sprinklers and smoke detectors shall be installed in all new construction and upon expansion or change of an existing use.

• G. Noise. No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which creates noise level which exceeds five decibels (as defined in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970) above the ambient level of the area measured at the property Tine.

• H. Odor. No use shall be permitted which creates odor in such quantities as to be readily detectable beyond the boundaries of the site.

• I. Radioactivity. In all I zones, the use of radioactive materials shall be limited to measuring, gauging, calibration devices, and medical x-ray diagnostic equipment.

• J. Vibration. No use except a temporary construction operation shall be permitted which generates inherent and recurrent ground vibration perceptible, without instruments at the boundary of the lot on which the use is located.

• K. In_ any I zone the conversion of a project to condominium ownership shall meet all the requirements of the zone to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the existing development. In no case shall the requirements of the Fire Code, Sign Ordinance, and Screening standards be waived. Specific City Council waiver shall be required where the zone requirements except as noted herein, cannot be met.

• L. Air Pollution. There shall be no emission on any site, for more than one minute in any hour, of air contaminants which, at the emission point or within a reasonable distance of the emissions point, are as dark or darker in shade as that designated as No. I on the Ringelman Chart as published in the United States Bureau of Mines Information Circular 7718.

• M, Outdoor Storage Areas shall be entirely enclosed by solid masonry walls not less than six (6) feet in height to adequately screen view from the external boundaries of the property.

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• N. Testing. Whenever there is a question of conformance with the performance standards of this Section, the property owner or operator shall engage the services of a certified testing firm if required by the Planning Director. Copies of all such tests shall be furnished to the Planning Director.

• 0. Energy Conservation. Buildings shall be located on the site to provide adjacent buildings adequate sunlight for solar access. Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption requirements, and may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following conservation measures:
  • 1, Cogeneration; 2. Eave coverage for windows; 3. Double glazed windows; 4, Earth berming against exterior walls; 5. Green houses; and 6. Deciduous shade trees. 7. All new construction and remodeling shall be preplumbed for solar hot water heating.

• A. In any I zone, accessory structures shall not be located in front of the main building.

• B. In any I zone, accessory structures shall meet all of the setback requirements for main buildings.

• C. In any I zone, porches, steps, architectural features such as canopies or eaves, and chimneys, balconies or stairways may project not more than four (4) feet into any required yard area.

• D. In any I zone, accessory structures shall be no taller than fifteen (15) feet in height.

• A. In any required front or side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed thirtysix (36) inches in height.

• B. In any required rear or interior side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

No sign or outdoor advertising structure shall be permitted in any I zones except as provided in Section 24.15.

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The Mobile Home Park Zone, is intended for the exclusive development of mobile home parks. All mobile home parks shall be developed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. 24.09.120 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES: MHP ZONE

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