Chapter 17.08 — REGULATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT OR "PO" DISTRICT

To establish areas for professional office uses consistent with the intent of the Lakeport general plan. The PO district also provides for multifamily residential uses subject to the issuance of a use permit. (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

All uses permitted within this district shall be subject to the performance standards as set forth in Chapter 17.28 and architectural and design review guidelines set forth in Chapter 17.27 . (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

• A. Professional offices and uses.

• B. Governmental administrative offices. (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)

• A. Those uses permitted in the R-2 and R-3 districts with a zoning permit.

• B. Temporary offices.

• C. Wireless facility minor modification, collocation, small wireless facility subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 17.41 .

• (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999; Ord. 821 § 1(part), 2003; Ord. 923 § 12, 2019)

• A. Multifamily dwellings and condominiums.

• B. Residential accessory uses and accessory structures.

• C. Private swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar recreation amenities.

• D. Small family day care licensed for eight or fewer persons.

• E. Church and school facilities.

• F. Public parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities.

• G. Small scale commercial uses ancillary to an office.

• H. Wireless facility, wireless facility substantial modification subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 17.41 .

• I. Mixed use–residential in conjunction with an office use.

• J. One single-family dwelling or manufactured home if it is to replace a previously existing residence which has suffered damage or destruction which exceeds fifty percent of its market value.

• K. Commercial cannabis testing subject to the regulations set forth in Chapter 5.34 . (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999; Ord. 821 § 1(part), 2003; Ord. 915 § 2, 2018; Ord. 923 § 13, 2019)

• A. Maximum Permitted Density for Residential Uses. One thousand five hundred square feet per dwelling unit.

• B. Minimum Lot Size.

  1. Six thousand square feet for an interior lot.

  2. Six thousand five hundred square feet for a corner lot.

• C. Minimum Lot Length. Eighty feet.

• D. Minimum Average Lot Width.

  1. Interior lot: sixty feet.

  2. Corner lot: sixty-five feet.

• E. Maximum Length to Width Ratio. Three to one.

• F. Maximum Lot Coverage.

  1. One story: sixty percent.

  2. Two story: fifty-five percent.

  3. Three story: fifty percent.

• G. Minimum Yards.

  1. Front yard: fifteen feet from the lot line, twenty feet required to garage/carport.

  2. Rear yard: ten feet from the lot line.

  3. Side yard: five feet from the lot line and ten feet for two-story structures. Additional stories may require additional setback area. See Section 17.08.070 .

  4. Accessory uses: the above setback yards shall apply.

• H. Maximum Height.

  1. Principal structure: thirty-five feet. Height limit may be increased subject to obtaining a use permit.

  2. Accessory structures: fifteen feet.

(Ord. 796 Att. A (part), 1999)

• A. Multifamily residential construction and mixed-use projects involving multifamily housing shall be constructed to the objective design and development standards for multifamily dwellings as adopted by the city of Lakeport by resolution of the city council. If an applicant proposes a project that does not comply with the objective design and development standards for multifamily dwellings, the project will be deemed incomplete and the applicant shall be subject to architectural and design review by the Lakeport planning commission in compliance with Section 17.27.020 .

• B. Parking. See Chapter 17.23 .

• C. Signs. As provided in the sign ordinance.

• D. All dwelling units must be at least fifteen feet in width or diameter (excluding eaves) and shall contain the following minimum gross floor area, exclusive of parking areas, open porches and patios:

  1. Studio: four hundred fifty square feet;

  2. One-bedroom: six hundred fifty square feet;

  3. Two-bedroom: eight hundred square feet;

4. For each additional bedroom in excess of two: one hundred square feet.

(Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999; Ord. 934 § 2, 2022)

• A. Development of professional use/office shall fit the building site's natural conditions including preservation of natural topography and significant vegetation. The site's components shall be interrelated and located so that there is efficient operation and flow for all uses. Parking shall be located away from public ways and separated by landscaping. Exterior lighting must be subdued and should enhance the building design and landscaping.

• B. Conversion. Exterior alterations related to the conversion of a residential structure to a professional use or office shall be subject to architectural and design review.

• (Ord. 796 Att. A(part), 1999)