Lancaster Municipal Code § 17.08.100 Parking and Loading

The automobile parking facilities required by this section shall be provided and permanently maintained unless and until a substitute has been provided which is in full compliance with the provisions of this title.

A. General conditions. All buildings shall have permanently maintained off-street parking and shall apply as follows:

1. No structure or use shall be permitted or constructed unless off-street parking spaces are provided and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section;

2. When a building is enlarged the required amount of parking spaces shall be provided for that enlargement portion, in accordance with the provisions of this section;

3. When there is an increase in the number of bedrooms (to more than one); or

4. When there is an increase in the number of dwelling units.

B. Fractions. Fractional space requirements for a parking space shall be rounded up to the next whole space.

C. Minimum Number of Required Parking Spaces. Except as necessary to comply with requirements to provide electric vehicle supply equipment installed parking spaces or parking spaces that are accessible to persons with disabilities, the following minimum parking standards apply.

1. For sites located within one-half mile of a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, no parking is required, except:

a. Event centers shall provide parking for employees and other workers.

b. Development projects where any portion is designated for use as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other transient lodging (except where a portion of a housing development project is designated for use as a residential hotel, as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code) shall provide parking in accordance with the minimum parking requirements of subsection C.2 (see "Parking Requirements by Use" Table).

c. Development projects for which, within 30 days of the receipt of a completed application, the city finds that based on a preponderance of the evidence in the record that not imposing or enforcing minimum automobile parking requirements on the development would have a substantially negative impact on any of the following:

1. The city's ability to meet its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Section 65584 for low- and very low-income households.

2. The city's ability to meet any special housing needs for the elderly or persons with disabilities identified in the analysis required pursuant to paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 65583.

3. Existing residential or commercial parking within one-half mile of the housing development project.

d. Subsection (c) above shall not apply for the following projects:

1. Housing development projects that dedicate a minimum of 20% of the total number of housing units to very low, low-, or moderate-income households, students, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.

2. Housing development projects that contain fewer than 20 housing units.

3. Housing development projects subject to parking reductions based on the provisions of any other applicable state law.

2. For sites located more than one-half mile from a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, the following number of parking spaces shall be the minimum provided for each new use:

Parking Requirements by Use

Notes:

1. An uncovered parking space shall not include the driveway area for a garage.

2. Parking lots or areas for 10 or more contiguous uncovered vehicle parking spaces shall comply with the requirements of subsection 17.08.090.D (Parking design and performance standards) for design and development of landscaping and surface parking area.

3. Parking for uses subject to conditional use permit shall meet the requirements specified in the permit or as otherwise provided in this title.

4. Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be determined by the director based upon the requirements for comparable uses and upon the particular characteristics of the use.

5. The number of parking spaces required may be reduced, at the discretion of the director, if the builder can sufficiently demonstrate, through research and analysis that the development warrants fewer parking than is required. Such parking reductions may be granted if the development is located near public transit or if the builder pays in-lieu parking fees for future public parking, transportation, or pedestrian and bicycle trail improvements.

6. For multi-family uses, a private owner retains the right to assign parking spaces for tenants and visitors, provided there are enough parking spaces per city code.

D. Accessible Parking. Housing providers shall adhere to the accessible parking regulations of the American Disabilities Act "ADA," Part 20 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations, and the state building code. In accordance to these regulations, housing providers shall establish the following number of accessible parking spaces for multiple-family developments:

E. Parking Design Standards. The following design and development standards shall be met for development in all residential zones.

1. Location of Parking Facilities.

a. Required off-street parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served, unless it can be sufficiently demonstrated that parking from another parcel can adequately serve the project, with a recorded parking agreement between the parcels.

b. Parking facilities other than driveways shall not be located in a required front or street side setback.

2. Access to Parking Facilities and Parking Spaces.

a. Access to Parking Lots. Parking facilities shall be designed to prevent vehicle access at any point other than at designated driveway entrances.

b. Access to Individual Unit Garages. Garages shall be accessed via a minimum 20-foot-length driveway. Garage driveway width shall be minimum 20-foot wide, except for access into tandem garages, or rear-located garages (not alley access), in which the driveway width shall be minimum 12-foot, and shall widen or taper as necessary to allow for adequate vehicle access.

c. Internal Maneuvering and Queuing. Parking facilities shall provide suitable maneuvering room so that vehicles enter the street in a forward direction, except for lots with 4 or fewer residential units.

3. Parking Space and Facility Dimensions.

a. Individual Unit Garages. Parking spaces within garages shall have minimum dimensions of 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length, clear of any obstructions

b. Carports. Parking spaces within carports shall have minimum dimensions of 9½ feet in width and 19 feet in length, clear of any obstructions.

c. All Other Parking Spaces. Minimum parking space dimensions shall be as follows, except as shown in the following table and figure.

1. Standard parking spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 9 feet in width by 18 feet in length, except for spaces provided at either a 45 or 30 degree layout, in which the spaces shall have a minimum dimension of 8½ feet in width by 18 feet in length.

2. Up to 35% of the spaces in a parking lot may be compact spaces, with minimum dimensions of 8 feet in width by 16 feet in length. For multi-residential uses, this shall only apply to guest parking spaces.

3. Parallel parking spaces shall be 8 feet by 22 feet, except that spaces that are unencumbered at one end may be reduced to 8 feet by 20 feet.

4. The width of a parking space shall be increased by one foot if either side of the space is adjacent to a wall, fence, support column or other structure, except where the obstruction is limited to the front or rear one-third of the parking space.

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4. Curbing. Continuous concrete curbing at least 6 inches high and 6 inches wide shall be provided along the edges of parking spaces adjacent to fences, walls, sidewalks, other structures, and landscaping.

a. Alternative barrier designs may be approved by the director.

b. Parking spaces adjacent along their length to landscaped areas or other similar surfaces shall incorporate a paved extension of the curb measuring 12 inches (for a total of 18 inches) to provide a place to stand while exiting and entering vehicles.

c. Although discouraged, wheel stops may be installed as determined by the director, in the uncommon circumstance where there is no curbing or landscaping that buffer parking spaces from a fence or other structures. The wheel stop shall be located in a manner that prevents a vehicle from colliding into a fence, or other structures.

d. Curb design and installation shall comply with national pollution discharge elimination system (NPDES) standards where applicable.

5. Directional Arrows and Signs (except single-family detached):

a. Parking spaces, aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles.

b. The director may require the installation of traffic signs in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility.

6. Access to Public Right-of-Way. Each vehicular passage of any parking or loading facility to or across a public right-of-way shall comply with the following requirements:

a. No such curb cut may exceed 24 feet in width for single-family residential uses, or 35 feet for multi-family residential uses, unless as approved by a director's review. Curb cut is defined as the flat bottom dimension for the driveway, excluding wings.

b. Wherever feasible, curb cuts serving adjacent uses shall be combined to minimize the number of entrances onto arterial and collector streets.

c. Only one curb cut may be installed for any parking or loading facility, provided that additional curb cuts may be allowed if the city engineer determines that each such additional curb cut is necessary for the efficient operation of the facility and will not significantly affect capacity and traffic safety.

d. Curb cuts for any circular driveway or multiple driveways on the same lot must meet the following requirements:

1. The curb cuts of circular or multiple driveways must be at least 20 feet apart.

2. The combined width of the curb cuts shall not exceed 40% of the lot frontage.

e. Any curb cut on a corner shall be located at the farthest point on the lot from the curb return.

7. Striping and Identification (except single-family residential). Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with 4-inch wide lines painted on the surface of the parking facility. Circulation aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to ensure safe traffic movement. Double-striping outlining of parking spaces is also permitted, using the mid-point of the double-striped area as the measurement of the parking space width.

8. Grade of Parking Facilities. Parking facilities should not exceed a grade of 5%.

9. Parking Lots as a Transitional Use. Parking lots may be permitted in the residential zones as a transitional use, provided:

a. In the RR and R zones:

1. The area used for parking adjoins or is separated only by an alley from property in a multiple-family, commercial, or industrial zone; and

2. Parking shall be limited to an area within 100 feet from the boundary of the qualifying multiple-family, mixed use, commercial or industrial zone.

b. In the MDR and HDR zones:

1. The area used for parking adjoins or is separated only by an alley from property in a commercial or industrial zone; and

2. Parking shall be limited to an area within 100 feet from the boundary of the qualifying multiple-family, mixed use, commercial or industrial zone.

3. An area developed with parking shall have direct vehicular access to an improved public street, highway, alley, or to the qualifying multiple-family, mixed use, commercial or industrial zone.

(Ord. No. 989, § 1, 4-9-2013; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

A. Two-unit projects proposed in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.21 are subject to Chapter 17.41, Article III.

(Ord. No. 1087, § 3(Exh. A), 12-14-2021; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1087, § 3(Exh. A), adopted Dec. 14, 2021, enacted provisions designated as § 17.08.100; however, inasmuch as that section already exists, said provisions have been redesignated as § 17.08.105 at the discretion of the editor.

A. Landscaping in General.

1. Landscape designs shall be consistent throughout a project site. A combination of landscape materials should be arranged in a harmonious manner as an integral part of project design to enhance building design, public view, and interior spaces and provide buffers and transitions as needed. Unrelated and random choice or placement of plant materials shall be avoided; however, variety may be employed to intensify distinction between spaces or to strengthen a sense of place or movement, or to promote energy and water conservation and mitigate erosion.

2. The type, scale and proportion of landscape materials shall be appropriate to the site and/or structures to which they relate.

3. Plant material shall be selected for interest in its structure, texture, color, ultimate growth and water efficiency. Plants that are native or climate adaptive to the high desert area of Lancaster and/or others that will be hardy, harmonious with project design and of good appearance shall be used.

4. Utilize trees and landscaping wherever possible to shade buildings as a means of enhancing energy conservation.

B. Objective Landscaping Standards.

1. Drought-resistant varieties of plants shall be used in accordance with Title 8, Chapter 8.50, Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; Title 8, Chapter 8.30, Residential Landscaping Installation and Maintenance; and Title 15, Chapter 15.48, Specifications for Landscape Development of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

2. Landscaped areas shall be irrigated by an automatic system with separate stations for each hydrozone. The irrigation system shall be designed and equipped to incorporate water conservation techniques, such as drip systems, moisture sensors and anti-drain valves. Sprinkler systems shall be designed to prevent water from falling onto impervious surfaces. The system shall comply with Title 8, Chapter 8.50, landscaping installation and maintenance; Title 8, Chapter 8.30, residential landscaping installation and maintenance of this code.

3. All areas which are not utilized for buildings, sidewalks, vehicle access, or parking, shall be permanently landscaped and maintained.

4. All landscaped planters for interior parking areas shall be completely bordered by a 6-inch concrete curb to prevent runoff.

5. Required Landscaping. The following basic standards shall be observed:

a. All interior areas of parking lots shall be landscaped with a minimum of one shade tree plus one shade tree for each 4 parking spaces along with other required plant materials.

b. The minimum required landscaping for parking lots shall be the percentage shown below of the total area used for vehicle ingress, egress, circulation and parking. Only landscaped areas exclusive of curbs shall qualify toward meeting this requirement and no landscaped area with a dimension of less than 2 feet shall be credited toward meeting the landscape requirement.

c. Where off-street parking areas abut local or collector public streets, such areas shall be separated from an abutting street by a continuous landscaped planter which extends parallel to the street frontage of the parking area. The planter shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width exclusive of perimeter curbs. Up to one-half of the area of this required landscape planter may be counted toward fulfilling the requirements of the required landscaping for lots under 20,000 square feet.

6. All landscaped areas shall be continuously and properly maintained in good condition.

7. At least 25% of all trees installed shall be from a 24-inch box, and no tree shall be less than 15 gallon size. At least 50% of all shrubs shall be of 5-gallon size, and no shrub shall be less than one-gallon size. Ground covers shall be planted at no further apart than 6 inches on center.

8. Multiple family residential developments shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.30.

9. Single family residential developments shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.30.

(Ord. No. 989, § 1, 4-9-2013; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023)

A person shall not use any sign except as specifically permitted in this section and subject to all regulations and conditions set forth in this title. The following signs are permitted in the residential zones except where specific references limit certain uses to the RR, R, MDR or HDR zone.

A. Signs in General.

1. Address. Street numbers of all buildings shall be prominently located and of sufficient size, lighted or illuminated during hours of darkness, to be easily read from the street by public safety personnel in accordance with city standards.

2. Building Identification Signs. One illuminated wall-mounted sign not to exceed 6 square feet in sign area shall be permitted on a lot which contains 3 dwelling units or more, in the MDR and HDR zones only. No such signs may be illuminated by an exposed incandescent lamp and any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited.

3. Directory Diagram. A multiple-family residential development consisting of 6 or more dwelling units shall have posted at or near the primary entrance to the building or buildings a brief descriptive directory diagram which clearly indicates the numerical, alphabetical or identification pattern or layout showing the location of each dwelling unit, including floor levels and access patterns. Such diagram shall be of a size to be easily readable by a person with normal vision (text shall be a minimum 12 point font), shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness, and shall be protected from the elements by being placed in a permanent glass or transparent plastic covered device.

4. Project Identification Signs. One wall or monument sign may be permitted for a multiple-family development or project which contains 10 dwelling units or more. Such sign shall not exceed 20 square feet of total sign area or 8 feet in height measured vertically from the average ground level at the base of the sign. If, in the opinion of the director, the project requires more than one such sign and there are more than 25 dwelling units in the project, the director may then approve a second project identification sign of equal area for a particular project. No such signs may be illuminated by an exposed incandescent lamp and any continuous or sequential flashing operation is prohibited.

5. Prohibited Signs. The following signs shall be prohibited in the R zones and may not be included in any sign plan.

a. Any notice, placard, bill, card, poster, sticker, banner, sign, advertising or other device calculated to attention of the public which any person posts, prints, sticks, stamps, tacks or otherwise affixes upon any street, right-of-way, crosswalk, curb, lamppost, hydrant, tree, telephone or lighting system, or upon any fixture in the public right-of-way.

b. Any strings of pennants, banners or streamers, clusters of flags, strings of twirlers or propellers, flares, balloons, and similar attention-getting devices, including noise-emitting devices, with the exception of the following, not intended for advertising use: holiday decorations in season used for an aggregate period of 60 days in any one calendar year, or national, state, or other governmental or institutional flags properly displayed.

c. Any off-premises signs constituting a commercial advertisement that is not located on the site of the business or entity indicated or advertised by the sign including temporary, portable, mobile signs affixed to a wall, structure, or vehicle.

6. Signs for Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit. The planning commission may approve signs it deems appropriate for the use. In cases where the commission does not specifically approve signs, the maximum dimensions that may be authorized in the residential zones are as follows:

a. A sign face area of 25 square feet, or a total sign area of 50 square feet; and

b. A height of 8 feet.

B. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs, such as real estate "for sale" or "for lease" signs may be permitted in the residential zones subject to the following restrictions:

1. Area Permitted. Temporary signs that are posted for less than 90 days shall not exceed 16 square feet in sign area (one-sided) or 32 feet in total sign area (2-sided) as defined in Section 17.04.240. An applicant proposing a temporary sign for more than 90 days shall obtain a temporary sign permit, with the requirement that the sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in sign face area or 64 square feet in total sign area.

2. Height Permitted. Freestanding temporary signs shall not exceed 6 feet in height.

3. Lighting. Temporary signs shall not be lighted.

4. Placement. Temporary signs shall not be placed on public property, including all public right-of-ways, or in any manner than would endanger the public.

5. Prohibited Temporary Signs. All prohibited signs as listed in subsection A.5.

6. Duration. No temporary sign shall be posted for more than 90 days without obtaining a sign permit pursuant to this section. No sign permit for a temporary sign shall be valid for more than a year. Upon written request for an extension, the director may grant an extension for up to one additional year upon finding that the sign is otherwise in compliance with the requirements of this section et seq. and that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the sign has been posted. No additional extensions may be granted. All temporary signs shall be removed within 14 calendar days after the event. The date of the posting shall permanently and legibly marked on the lower right-hand corner of the sign face.

7. Permit Required. Any person who proposes to post or erect a temporary sign for more than 90 days shall file an application for a sign permit with the planning department. The applicant shall also file a statement of responsibility as required in subsection I.

8. Standards for Approval.

a. Within 7 working days, the director or his designated representative shall act upon the application for a temporary sign permit.

b. The action on the application shall be based on character, location and design, including design elements such as material, letter style, colors, sign type or shape, and the provisions of Section 17.08.110 et seq.

c. If the action is to disapprove, the notice of disapproval shall specify the reasons for disapproval.

9. Statement of Responsibility. Each person desiring to post or erect a temporary sign, regardless of duration, shall submit to the planning department, a statement of responsibility in a form approved by the director with a description sufficient to identify the temporary sign, the location of the sign to be posted, and certifying a named individual who is responsible for removing each temporary sign. In the event the responsible individual fails to remove the temporary sign as required by this section, the temporary sign shall be deemed abandoned and may be removed by the city, the cost of which removal shall be payable by the responsible individual.

10. Removal of Unauthorized, Non-Maintained or Dangerous Signs.

a. Temporary signs posted for which a statement of responsibility has not been submitted, and a required permit has not been obtained, are subject to immediate removal by the city without compensation. The city may also pursue legal action under Section 17.04.220.

b. Temporary signs which are deemed by the city to constitute a threat to the public health and safety are subject to immediate removal by the city without compensation or prior notice. (Some examples might include signs which are not secured against the wind or were placed in a manner which would interfere with the vision of drivers or pedestrians.) The city's cost of removal shall be payable by the responsible individual.

c. Temporary signs for which a statement of responsibility has been submitted, and a required permit has been obtained, and which do not pose a threat to public health and safety are otherwise posted in violation of Section 17.08.110 et seq. shall be subject to removal in accordance with the following procedures:

1. The city shall provide written notice to the responsible individual for each temporary sign established pursuant to subsection I.

2. The sign in violation of Section 17.08.110 et seq. shall specify the nature of the violation and shall direct the responsible individual to remove or alter such temporary sign.

3. If the responsible individual fails to comply with the notice within 3 working days after such notice is mailed, the sign shall be deemed abandoned, and may be removed by the city.

4. The responsible individual shall pay the city for the cost of the sign removal.

C. Subdivision Sales Signs. Temporary subdivision sales signs, entry signs and special feature signs shall be accompanied by site plan or other pertinent information and approved by the director in order to be permitted in all zones.

1. Subdivision Sales Signs.

a. One freestanding subdivision shall be allowed per street frontage.

b. Sign Area. The sign face shall not exceed 180 square feet per sign face or 360 square feet in total sign area.

c. Height Permitted. Twelve feet measured vertically from ground level at the base of the sign.

d. Location. Each sign shall be located on the subdivision and be oriented to read from the street or highway where the sign is permitted. The distance between subdivision signs shall be a minimum of 500 feet.

e. Lighting. Subdivision signs may be internally or externally lighted. Continuous or sequential flashing is not allowed.

f. Time Limit. Subdivision sales signs shall be maintained only until all the property is disposed of, or for a period of 3 years from the date of issuance of the first building permit. The approved sales sign shall be removed at the end of the 3-year period. The director may extend the permitted time beyond 3 years, if needed by the owner of the property. The owner must make the request in writing.

g. Copy. All copy shall relate exclusively to the subdivision being offered for sale.

2. Subdivision Entry and Special Feature Signs.

a. Such signs are permitted and shall be located within a subdivision to facilitate entry and movement.

b. Sign Area.

1. Subdivision Entry Signs. The sign face shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face or 24 feet in total sign area.

2. Special Feature Signs. The sign face shall not exceed 6 square feet per sign face or 12 feet in total sign area.

c. Height Permitted.

1. Subdivision Entry Signs. Shall not exceed a maximum height of 8 feet measured from the base of the sign.

2. Special Feature Signs. Shall not exceed 6 square feet in sign area or 12 square feet in total sign area.

d. Lighting. Signs shall be unlighted.

e. Time Limit. Shall have the same time limit as subdivision sales signs approved for the same tract and shall be removed at the end of such period.

3. Subdivision Kiosk Signs.

a. Contents of Application. An application for a subdivision kiosk sign shall be filed as a director's review, and shall contain the following information:

1. A scale drawing of the proposed sign;

2. Proposed location of the sign, including distance from adjacent streets and public sidewalks;

3. The proposed colors of the sign.

b. Development Standards. All subdivision kiosk signs shall be of a consistent design and shall comply with the following standards:

1. Height. The overall height of the sign shall not exceed 10 feet, measured form the ground level at the base of the sign.

2. Width. The overall width of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet.

3. Individual Sign Panels. Individual sign panels shall not exceed one foot in width and 6 feet in length. Copy on sign panels shall be limited to the name of the subdivision and/or builder, and a directional arrow.

4. Location. Signs may be located on either public or private property, provided that the appropriate agency or property owner has given their written consent. Signs shall not obscure required line of sight visibility for motorists or pedestrians.

5. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, flags, banner devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to the signs as originally approved. Further, no other directional signs shall be used, including but not limited to posters or portable outdoor advertising signs.

6. Subdivision directional signs may advertise tracts either within the city limits or within that portion of the county which is within the city's sphere of influence.

c. Approval Process.

1. Approval Authority. Application shall be reviewed and approved by the planning department.

2. Building Permit. The applicant shall obtain all necessary construction permits from the public works department.

3. Separate Agreement. The city may, at its discretion, enter into an agreement with a private entity for the purpose of erecting and maintaining subdivision kiosk signs. Such agreement shall be consistent with the provisions of this section, but may also establish other requirements not specifically addressed by this section.

(Ord. No. 989, § 1, 4-9-2013; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023; Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

A. Purpose. This section provides regulations for the installation, construction and placement of fences on private residential property. For the purpose of this zoning code, the term "fence" includes fences, hedges, walls or other structures with the functions and characteristics of a fence.

B. Placement of Fences and Walls.

1. Fences and walls shall be located behind the property line and behind any utilities or shall be located at least 12 feet behind the face of the curb, or as indicated on any recorded property documentation depicting the location of said utilities.

C. Measurement of Fence and Wall Height.

1. Fence height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the finished grade from the base of the fence to the top edge of the fence material.

2. Where the ground elevation within 6 feet of the base of a fence differs from one side of the fence to the other (as when a fence is placed at the top of a slope or on a retaining wall), the height shall be measured from the side with the highest natural grade. (See Section 17.28.030).

D. Fence Height Limits.

E. Consideration for Additional Height. A fence or wall may be constructed to a height in excess of the limits established by subsection 17.08.130.D. with a director's review. The director's review may increase the maximum height regulations not to exceed 25% of the amount specified in Section 17.08.130.D. The director's review shall require that the applicant make the following findings, in addition to the findings required for a director's review listed in Chapter 17.32:

1. The issuance of the permit is reasonably necessary, by reason of unusual or special circumstances or conditions relating to the property, for the preservation of valuable property rights or the full use and enjoyment of the property.

2. The fence will not create a safety hazard to pedestrians or vehicular traffic.

3. The appearance of the fence is compatible with the design and appearance of other existing buildings and structures within the neighborhood.

4. The orientation and location of the fence is in proper relation to the physical characteristics of the site and the surrounding neighborhood.

5. The fence will be of sound construction.

F. Fencing for New Production Homes. Fencing for new production homes shall be a masonry wall, adjacent to the rear and side yards, up to 6 feet in height. For the purposes of this standard, "new production homes" means homes that are being, or are proposed to be, constructed as part of a residential subdivision that includes 3 or more lots. The director may approve alternative fencing materials that provide comparable aesthetics and durability.

G. Fencing for Multifamily Development. Fencing for multifamily developments shall be a masonry wall, tubular steel fence, or comparable material, up to 6 feet in height. For the purposes of this standard, "multifamily development" means properties which contain multiple buildings each comprised of three or more primary units, in the MDR and HDR zones.

H. Subdivision Perimeter Walls. A masonry wall within a minimum height of 5 feet and a maximum height of 6 feet shall be constructed along the perimeter of a subdivision except where the perimeter coincides with the front lot line of a lot or accessway. Acceptable materials include brick, stone, or decorative concrete masonry unit (CMU) or pre-cast concrete composed of integrally colored concrete that replicates the appearance of brick, stone, stucco and CMU fences. Painted concrete block is not an acceptable material. Design alternatives shall be approved by the Director.

I. Prohibited Fence Materials. The use of chain link, barbed wire, razor wire, electrical fence, glass and other similar objects of a hazardous characteristic shall not be permitted for residential uses.

J. Temporary Fencing. A temporary fence may be installed for vacant properties with an approval of a Director's Review subject to time limits, materials, and other conditions of approval. Temporary fencing materials may include chain link.

(Ord. No. 989, § 1, 4-9-2013; Ord. No. 1070, § 4(Exh. A), 1-14-2020; Ord. No. 1106, § 4(Exh. A), 10-10-2023; Ord. No. 1130, § 4(Exh. A), 5-27-2025)

The intent of this requirement is to properly illuminate the site without producing an adverse impact on neighboring property. Exterior lighting of the building and site shall be provided, maintained and utilized during the hours of darkness in accordance with the following requirements:

A. Outdoor Lighting in General.

1. Lighting shall be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards, and all exposed accessories shall be compatible with the building design.

2. Lighting shall be placed to provide adequate illumination for security and safety.

3. Lighting used to illuminate the premises shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

4. Lighting shall be designed and located in a manner that prevents glare onto adjacent properties.

(Ord. No. 989, § 1, 4-9-2013)