Sec. 44-80. - Lighting in multifamily housing.

(a)

Lighting in multifamily housing type occupancies shall be as follows:

(1)

Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity per Section 44-278 at the ground level during the hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by weather and vandalism-resistant covers.

(2)

Open parking lots and carports shall be provided with a maintained minimum of one foot-candle of light on the parking surface during hours of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by vandal-resistant covers. These lighting devices shall be automatically energized during hours of darkness.

(3)

Each residential unit of multifamily housing type occupancies shall have an enclosed parking space with a garage door equipped as in Section 10-336.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)

Secs. 44-81—44-101. - Reserved.

DIVISION 3. - RESIDENTIAL SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Sec. 44-102. - Accessory uses and structures.

(a)

Required setbacks.

TABLE II-3. REQUIRED SETBACKS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

1 On lots with only one side yard, the minimum required side setback for patio covers shall be three feet.

2 Condominiums and townhouses shall have a minimum side yard setback of three feet for patio covers.

3 For side entry garages, setback to be determined by City Council at the time of precise plan or amendment to precise plan approval.

4 Storage sheds requiring building permit per California Building Code (CBC) Section 105.1 must adhere to zoning setbacks. Storage sheds exempt from building permits per the California Building Code Section 105.2 are exempt from zoning setback requirements.

5 The total number of exempt storage sheds allowed on a single family (R-1) lot shall not exceed 480 square feet of total aggregate area.

(b)

Maximum height for an accessory structure.

TABLE II-4. MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES

(c)

Specific accessory structure development standards.

(1)

Balconies or decks for single-family structures.

a.

Outside stairway. There shall be no outside stairway in the R-1 zoning district.

b.

Screen or guardrail. A minimum 36-inch high screen or guardrail shall be constructed of materials compatible with the design of the structure.

c.

Screen wall. A screen wall, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be constructed on both sides (ends) of the balcony or deck for the full depth of the balcony or deck or as required by the conditions of approval. This requirement may be waived by the Community Development Director where it is clear that the balcony will not negatively impact adjacent residential properties.

d.

Maximum size. The maximum size of a balcony or deck shall be 120 feet square feet.

e.

Doors. There shall be no outside doors above the first story except when allowed with an approved balcony or deck.

f.

Enclosure. Balconies or decks shall not be enclosed except by the adjoining residential unit and any required screen walls.

(2)

Patio covers. Patio covers shall not cover more than 50 percent of the required rear yard area.

(3)

Storage sheds. Storage sheds shall not exceed 120 square feet in area. Permanent electrical service shall not be allowed within storage sheds.

(4)

Workshops.

a.

Minimum/maximum. Workshops shall have a minimum area of 120 square feet and not exceed a maximum area of 400 square feet.

b.

Habitable area. Workshops shall not contain any habitable areas and shall not be used for habitation of humans.

c.

Enclosure. Workshops shall be fully enclosed and shall contain at least one door not less than 32 inches in width and may contain no interior walls. If greater than 200 square feet, workshops shall contain a window with a minimum dimension of 24 inches by 36 inches.

d.

Air conditioning and heating units. Workshops shall not have air conditioning and heating units.

e.

Permit. Building permits are required for workshops.

f.

Separation. Workshops shall be located at least ten feet from any portion of a residential structure.

(5)

Canopies.

a.

Location. Canopies are not to be permitted in the front yard area or visible from the public-right-of-way.

b.

Maintenance. Canopies shall be maintained and remain in good condition at all times.

c.

Temporary permitted use. Canopies may be located in a front yard area or be visible from the public rightof-way for up to 72 hours, with a temporary use permit or block party permit.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015; Ord. No. 2016-06, § 13, 5-3-2016)

Sec. 44-103. - Garage/yard sales.

(a)

Number of sales. A resident shall be allowed to hold a maximum of two garage/yard sales at his or her dwelling unit in each calendar year.

(b)

Length of sale. Garage/yard sales shall not extend for more than two consecutive days or three consecutive days on extended national holidays.

(c)

Sales area. Sale areas shall be confined to the garage and driveway area within the front yard. Where no driveway exists, one-half of the property width in the front yard area may be used for the sale of merchandise.

(d)

Hours. Garage/yard sales may only be conducted within the hours of 7:00 a.m. and sunset.

(e)

Permits. A person shall obtain a permit from the community development department prior to having a garage/yard sale.

(Ord. No. 2015-01, § 3, 5-5-2015)