Loyalton Municipal Code Ch. 12.08.12 Parking

REGULATIONS 12-1. Parking Purpose and Applicability In order to prevent traffic congestion, off-street parking facilities shall be provided incidental to any new building or structure and major alterations and enlargements of existing uses. Off-street parking spaces or areas required shall be in proportion to the need for such facilities created by the particular type of land use. Off-street parking facilities shall also be laid out in such a manner that the facilities will protect the public safety and insulate surrounding land uses from their impact. 12-2. Parking Definitions For purposes of this Chapter or Part, the following words are defined: A. “Parking area, off-street” – An area, building or space, exclusive of street or alley rights-of-way, used for the parking of automobiles. B. “Parking area, public” – An off-street parking area publicly or privately owned available for public use whether free, for compensation or as an accommodation for clients or customers.
C. “Parking space” – Space in the open, within a structure on private property or in a public parking area designed for the parking of one automobile.
D. “Net floor area” – The total floor area excluding public areas, such as hallways, stairs, lobbies and storage or service area.
E. “Gross floor area” – The total floor area including public areas such as hallways, lobbies, washrooms, related storage areas, and service rooms or areas but excluding unfinished dead storage and mechanical areas.
F. “Seats or seating capacity” – Shall refer to the actual seating capacity or an area based upon the number of seats or one seat per 18 inches of bench or pew length. G. “Shopping center” – A group of contiguous retail stores, service facilities and related uses utilizing common facilities such as parking, landscaping, signing and loading areas. This group does not have to be in a single ownership. H. “Place of public assembly” – A location, auditorium, hall or similar facility, publicly or privately owned, developed for the principal purpose of accommodating groups of persons for meetings, exhibitions, shows and other public interest events.

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12-3. Parking Space Requirements To ensure provision of adequate off-street parking, considering the demands likely to result from various uses, combinations of uses and settings, off-street parking shall be provided for new development from added square footage. It is the City’s intent, where possible, to consolidate parking and to minimize the area devoted exclusively to parking and driveways when typical demands may be satisfied more efficiently by shared facilities. For uses not listed, the Planning Director shall determine the parking requirement for uses which are not listed. A. Number of parking spaces required: 1. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided for new development in accordance with the requirements presented in Tables 1 through 6. Table 1. Residential Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Detached accessory dwelling units: A maximum of one parking space may be required per detached accessory dwelling unit. Required parking may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway, or within front or rear setback areas. No parking shall be required for an attached accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit, including replacement parking. Single-Family Detached 2 covered spaces/dwelling unit. Relaxation of this requirement is provided for accessory and junior accessory dwellings, senior and affordable housing in accordance with State law. * Single-Family Attached 2 spaces/dwelling unit. *

Multiple Family Spaces per the bedroom configuration: * 1 space for studio, 1- and 2-bedroom units
1.5 spaces for 3- and above bedroom units
Parking requirements of no more than one space per dwelling for multi-family development that comply with low-income criteria of the State’s housing code. Low-income housing occupied exclusively by very low- or low- income households, as defined by the State, may provide for reduced parking requirements of one car and one bicycle space per dwelling unit. Manufactured Home (outside manufactured home park or subdivision) Same as for Single-Family Detached. *

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Table 1. Residential Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Manufactured Home (inside manufactured home park or subdivision) 2 spaces per dwelling unit + 1 guest space per 4 dwelling units.
Relaxation of this standard is provided for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units. Refer to Part 12.08.4-11.
Residential Care Facilities For (seven or more clients): A large licensed residential care facility shall provide one off-street parking per the greatest number of employees on duty at any one time, as well as a minimum of one off-street parking space for every ten residents for visitors. For smaller care facilities one space per dwelling unit or one space per three beds. Senior housing (not independent living center) Housing occupied exclusively by persons aged 62 or older may provide one half space per dwelling unit or one space per four occupants of a group quarters. Senior Independent Living Center 1 space per dwelling unit. Emergency Shelters, Low- Barrier Navigation Centers and Warming Shelters One off-street parking space per the greatest number of employee on duty, provided that standards do not require more parking spaces than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone.

• Residential Development Parking Design Standards.

A carport or enclosed garage for each dwelling unit shall be provided for all new construction as follows:
a. Single-family: 2 on-site “covered” spaces. b. Duplex, triplex or fourplex: 1 covered and 1 uncovered on-site spaces (except for affordable housing projects as referenced in Table 1),
c. Other multi-family except as provided for affordable housing projects referenced in Table 1 (use of “covered” spaces is optional).
d. Studio or 1-bedroom units: one and one-half on-site spaces per unit. e. Driveway access from street to all on-site parking spaces shall be paved.

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Table 2. Institutional Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Cemetery Greater of: Sum of 1 space per 100 sf of indoor assembly space

• 3 spaces per 1,000 sf of office floor area; or 20 spaces per acre of grave sites. College / University / Vocational Technical schools 1 space per 200 sf of floor area (except auditoriums, theaters, gymnasiums and stadiums) + 1/3 space per person times the capacity (persons) of auditoriums, theaters, gymnasiums and stadiums. Hospitals 1 space per 2 beds + parking required for medical offices for out- patient serving areas. Institutional Residential 1 space per 3 beds. Place of Public Assembly:
  Adult Day care 1 space per 300 sf. Places of Public Assembly including Day care / Preschool 1 space per 100 sf or Special Parking Study by Licensed Traffic Engineer or as required by Planning Director. Places of Public Assembly:
  Elementary School 3 spaces per classroom. Places of Public Assembly:
  Middle School 4 spaces per classroom. Places of Public Assembly:
  High School Special Study by Licensed Traffic Engineer or as required by Planning Director. Places of Public Assembly:
  Library or Museum 1/3 space per person times building capacity (in persons). Places of Public Assembly:
  Other Greater of: 1 space per 6 seats in auditorium; or 1 space per 250 sf of floor area. Private Club: No Food Service 1 space per 250 sf of floor area used for assembly. Private Club: With Food Service 1 space per 100 sf of floor area used for assembly. Protective Care: Jail or Prison 1 per 5 cells. Protective Care: Other 1 space per 2 beds.

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Table 2. Institutional Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Public Service: Fire Station 4 spaces per emergency vehicle bay. Public Service: Police Station 1 space per 250 sf. Public Service: Post Office 1 space per 200 sf + 1 space per postal vehicle stored on-site. Public Service: Other 1 space per 300 sf.

Table 3. Commercial Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Agricultural Support / Other Rural Services: Equipment Dealers and Feed Stores 1 space per 300 sf of office + 1 space per 750 sf of other use. Agricultural Support / Other Rural Services: Crop Storage / Packing 1 space per 500 sf of floor area. Alcoholic Beverage Sales:
Package
1 space per 200 sf. Alcoholic Beverage Sales:
Other, See Restaurants and Bars, below See Restaurants and Bars, below. Boarding or Rooming House 1 space per 12 beds. Car Wash 3 spaces + 2 spaces per bay or stall. Commercial Lodging: Full- Service Hotel 1 space per guest room + 2 spaces per 10 guest rooms + 1 space per 100 sf. of meeting space + 1/2 of required parking for accessory retail, restaurant and alcoholic beverage sales uses. Commercial Lodging: Other 1 space per guest room + 2 spaces per 10 guest rooms. Commercial Retail: 0 to 2,000 structure’s square feet of floor area 1 space per 250 sf. Commercial Retail: 2,001 to 5,000 structure’s square feet of floor area – greater of 8 spaces minimum requirement or 1/300.

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Table 3. Commercial Uses Use Required Parking Spaces minimum requirement or space per floor area Commercial Retail: 5,000 plus structure’s square feet of floor area greater of minimum requirement or space per floor area. 17 spaces minimum requirement or 1/400. Gas Stations with Convenient Store 1 space per 200 sf. Heavy Retail: Home Center 1 space per 500 sf of floor area. Heavy Retail: Lumberyard 1 space per 500 sf of office + 1 space per 1,000 sf yard space. Kennel 1 space per 250 sf. Light Automobile Service 4 spaces + 1 space per service bay (pump stations are not counted). Mixed-Use As approved by Special Study. Office: Financial Institutions 1 space per 300 sf. Office: Medical 1 space per 250 sf. Office: Call Center 7 spaces per 1,000 sf. Office: Other 3 spaces per 1,000 sf. Restaurant: Drive-In or Drive-Through 1 space per 60 sf. Restaurants and Bars, with or without Dancing 1 space per 60 sf of dining space + 1 space per 100 sf of kitchen space + 1 space per 100 sf of outdoor dining. Services: Beauty or Nail Salon, Barber Shop, Spa 4 spaces per 1,000 sf. Services: Dry Cleaner 3 spaces per 1,000 sf. Services: Other 3 spaces per 1,000 sf + 1 space per stored company vehicle. Vehicle Sales, Rental and Service 1 space per 400 sf of office + 1 space per 600 sf of showroom + 1 space per 500 sf of service area. Veterinarian 1 space per 250 sf.

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Table 3. Commercial Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Warehousing, Mini-Storage 1 space per 300 sf of office; but in no case less than 2 spaces visitor parking + 1 space per caretaker unit.

Table 4. Recreational and Amusement Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Adult Entertainment Uses Greater of 4 spaces per 5 seats; or1 space per 150 sf of floor area. Campgrounds 1 space per camp site + 1 space per 20 camp sites. Indoor Commercial Amusement: Bowling Alley 5 spaces per lane. Indoor Commercial Amusement: Movie Theaters 1 space per 3 seats + 3 spaces per screen. Indoor Commercial Amusement: Skating Rinks 1 space per 100 sf of rink surface. Indoor Commercial Amusement: Other 6 spaces per 1,000 sf. Outdoor Commercial Amusement: Outdoor Arenas 1 space per 3 seats. Outdoor Commercial Amusement: Other Per approved parking study. Indoor Recreation:
Swimming Pool 1 space per 2 persons capacity. Indoor Recreation: Tennis, Racquetball; Handball 2 spaces + 1 space per court + 1 space per 5 courts. Indoor Recreation:
Community Recreation Center 1 space per 400 sf. Indoor Recreation: Other 1 space per 400 sf. Outdoor Recreation: Athletic Fields Greater of: 1 space per 4 seats (spectator); or 30 spaces per athletic field.

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Table 4. Recreational and Amusement Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Outdoor Recreation: Day Camp 1 space per 4 campers. Outdoor Recreation: Driving Range 3 spaces per 4 stations. Outdoor Recreation: Mini Golf 4 spaces per hole. Outdoor Recreation: Golf Course 4 spaces per hole. Outdoor Recreation:
Playgrounds 12 spaces per acre. Outdoor Recreation:
Swimming Pool 1 space per 250 sf of pool. Outdoor Recreation: Tennis Courts 2 spaces per court + 1 space per 250 sf of clubhouse or pro shop. Outdoor Recreation: Other Active Recreation 12 spaces per acre. Outdoor Recreation: Passive Recreation 2 spaces per acre. Areas for use by or for patrons, including tasting rooms and reception areas and office or administration areas 1 space per 300 sf. Production, storage or warehousing areas 1 space per 1,500 sf. Promotional event parking 1 space per 2.5 persons

Table 5. Industrial Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Disposal 5 spaces per 4 disposal vehicles Heavy Industry Per approved parking study

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Table 5. Industrial Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Light Industry: Laboratories, Research and Development, Testing 1 space per 300 sf. Light Industry: Other 1 space per 750 sf. or in accordance with a Special Study prepared by a licensed traffic engineer or as required by the Planning Director Recycling/Salvage Per approved parking study Utilities, Community Per approved parking study Utilities, Neighborhood 1 space (may be grass) Warehousing and Transportation 1 space per 300 sf. of office + 1 space per 1,000 sf. of warehouse + 1 space per loading dock

Table 6. Agricultural Uses Use Required Parking Spaces Agriculture or Forestry 2 spaces per dwelling unit used as a farm residence. Commercial Stables 1 space per 6 stalls. Nursery or Greenhouse:
Wholesale 3 spaces per 1,000 sf of office or sales floor area + 10 spaces per acre of outdoor nursery area. Nursery or Greenhouse:
Retail 1 space per 250 sf. of enclosed floor area + 15 spaces per acre of outdoor nursery area. Wineries (as follows:)

Areas for use by or for patrons, including tasting rooms and reception areas and office or administration areas 1 space per 300 sf. Production, storage or warehousing areas 1 space per 1,500 sf. Promotional event parking 1 space per 2.5 persons. B. Parking calculations:

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The parking requirement is based on the gross floor area of the entire use, unless stated otherwise. 2. When the calculation of required parking results in a fractional number, it shall be rounded to the next highest whole number if the fraction is one half or more; otherwise, it shall be rounded down to the next lowest whole number. 3. Where there has been a reduction in required parking, all resulting spaces must be available for common use and not exclusively assigned to any individual use. In mixed-use projects, required residential parking may be reserved, but commercial parking must be made available for guests or overflow from residences. 12-4. Objective Design Standards for Off-Street Parking Facilities A. Surfacing and marketing: 1. The parking area shall be maintained in good condition at all times and shall be surfaced in a manner to be consistent with the type and level of use so as to provide safe and convenient use.
2. Parking spaces, entrances, exits and circulation directions shall be marked and shall remain discernible at all times. B. Parking dimensions and driveways. The minimum dimensions for off-street parking are provided in Table 7 and illustrated by Figures 11 and 12.
C. Compact cars. For any development, a maximum of 40% of all parking provided may be compact car parking. Such spaces shall be signed or otherwise designated for smaller compact cars. D. Tandem spaced. Tandem spaces may be used for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units in compliance with State law when parking spaces are identified for the exclusive use of occupants of a designated dwelling, required spaces may be arranged in tandem (that is, one space behind the other) E. Landscaping: 1. For parking lots abutting public roads, a minimum 5-foot landscape planter shall be installed abutting the right-of-way, except where driveways are installed.
2. In addition to the street side planter required in Part 1 above, an additional 5% of all parking lot areas shall be landscaped.

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All landscape areas shall be planted and continuously maintained by the owner. A minimum of one tree shall be planted for each twenty parking spaces.
F. Grading and drainage. Parking and driveway facilities shall be prepared, graded and paved in such a manner that all surface waters will drain into a street gutter or storm drainage facility. No more than 700 square feet of paved area may sheet drain across a driveway. Drainage across a public sidewalk is prohibited. Parking spaces shall slope no more than 7% in any direction and no less than 0.5% in the direction of drainage. A maximum of 12% slope in aisle and turn-around areas may be allowed. Swales of less than 1% slope shall be concrete, or shall be engineered to provide stormwater infiltration.
G. Parking for disabled. All parking spaces reserved for the disabled shall be constructed and signed in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Table 7. Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions Angle of Parking Minimum Dimensions Parking Space Depth Parking Space Width (2) Aisle Width (1) 0 (e.g., tandem or parallel parking) 24 ft 8.6 ft 12 ft 30 to 45 19 ft 9 ft 13 ft 46 to 60 21 ft 9 ft 18 ft 61 to 90 18 ft 9 ft 24 ft Notes: (1) After consulting the Public Works Director may require greater aisle widths where slopes or other obstructions are encountered. (2) Each parking space that is adjoined on either side of its longer dimension by a fence, wall, partition, column, post, or similar obstruction, and the obstruction is located less than 14 feet from the access aisle measured along the length of the stall, shall have its minimum width increased by at least 10 inches on the side of the obstruction.

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Figure 14. General Dimensions

Figure 15. Specific Dimensions

12-5. Exceptions to Parking Standards The standards presented in this document are minimum City requirements. Exceptions to parking design may be granted by the Planning Director or City Council in the following instances:
a. Variations due to existing site conditions, such as challenging topography, lot

configuration, or other reasons as long as public safety and convenience has been

met.

b. Parking areas used for periodic uses, such as overflow or event parking may be

surfaced with gravel or its equivalent.

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c. Spaces shall not back directly onto the public street except as by the City Council.

Such spaces shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the property line.

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CHAPTER 12.08.13 P-D – PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE DISICT REGULATIONS 13-1. Purpose and Applicability The planned development or P-D zone is intended to apply to parcels of undeveloped land, which are suitable for, and of sufficient size to contain, a completely planned development.
Planned developments involving the careful application of design are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing and harmonious living and working environment within the City which might not be otherwise possible by strict adherence to the regulations of this Part. A planned development may include a combination of different dwelling types and/or a variety of land uses which are made to complement each other and harmonize with existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity, by design. The P-D designation must meet the required densities in the low and medium density residential designations in the City’s General Plan. The following regulations shall apply in all P-D zones:
13-2. Establishment Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit
A. A planned development is approved through the following process:
1. Submittal of a planned development master plan to the City Council following the hearing and notification requirements for use permits.
2. The detail provided shall be sufficient to show the intended use, density, intensity and plan concepts proposed within the project.
3. Within one year of approval of the planned development master plan and prior to any development, an application shall be submitted to rezone the site (or a portion thereof) of to P-D. The P-D zone change request is submitted with a use permit application for the phase(s) of the project included in the requested P-D zone change area. If the site has been previously zoned P-D, a rezone application is not necessary.
4. Where lots/parcels are to be sold as part of the planned development, a tentative subdivision or parcel map application shall also accompany the use permit and zone change request.
5. If the project is small and the master plan is sufficiently detailed, the use permit approving the master plan may be all that is necessary to authorize project implementation along with a P-D zone change and tentative map application, if applicable.
6. If the project is larger and/or the master plan is general in nature, implementation will require a detailed use permit application along with the

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P-D zone change request and tentative map if necessary. As noted in Part A.4 above, implementation of the planned development occurs through the submittal and approval only of the detailed use permit and a tentative subdivision map if lots/parcels are to be sold.
B. The City Council shall provide a recommendation on the planned development applications to the City Council, by forwarding their recommendation to the City Clerk within 10 days of their action. The City Council shall follow the notification, hearing and action requirements for use permits, zone changes and tentative maps as provided in this Part.
C. Approval of the planned development shall only occur when such plan is consistent with the general plan, and any deviation from normal zoning standards is found to not have any negative effect on the neighborhood and will benefit the future residents and users of the project site.
D. To qualify for a planned development, the minimum size of the project shall be 2 acres.
E. The average population density per net acre shall not exceed the maximum population density prescribed by the general plan for the area (20 dwelling units per acre) unless the applicant can demonstrate, by the design proposal and such additional evidence as may be submitted, that the objectives of this Part will be achieved. However, an increase in density may be authorized by the City Council upon receipt of a recommendation from the City Council, of up to, but not exceeding, 25% of the amount prescribed by the general plan.
13-3. Use Permit Application Plan of Detailed Development
Application for use permits for the development of land in existing or proposed P-D zones shall be accomplished by a plan of detailed development. Such plan shall include a map or maps and such written material as may be required to show:
A. Topography of land and contour intervals. B. Proposed access, traffic and pedestrian ways. C. Lot design and easements. D. Areas proposed to be dedicated or reserved for parks, parkways, playgrounds, school sites, public or quasi-public buildings and other such uses.
E. Areas proposed for commercial or industrial uses, off-street parking, multiple and single-family dwellings, and all other uses proposed to be established within the P-D zone. F. Proposed location of buildings on the land, including all dimensions necessary to indicate size of structure, setback and yard areas.

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G. Proposed landscaping, fencing and screening. H. Such other detailed elevations, plans and other information as may be required by the City Council to enable it to evaluate adequately the proposed development.
13-4. Deviation from Regulations A. All uses shall conform to the height, area, width, depth, ground coverage and yard regulations normally required for such uses except where the overall development will be improved by a deviation from such regulations. In all cases each structure shall conform to the precise development plan, which shall be made a part of the approved conditional use permit.
B. The standards (setbacks, building height, design requirements, etc.) to be applied to a project shall be clearly delineated within the application and included in the project development plan. Where specific deviations from required standards have not been approved, and if project standards are not clear within the approved project, the zoning standards most applicable to the project shall be applied.
C. Minor modifications to the approved plan, not exceeding 10% of the most applicable standard, may be approved by the planning director when it can be determined that such modification is consistent with the intent of the approved plan and will have no detrimental effect on adjacent uses and property.
13-5. Delineation on the Zoning Map – Supplemental Regulations
Planned development zones shall be delineated on the Zoning Map by the P-D designation followed by consecutive numbers to indicate the consecutive order of establishment of each such zone, and the approved plans and use permits shall constitute supplemental regulations for such zones.
13-6. Use Permits – Additional Information
Use permits may specify development completion dates and provide authorization for City- initiation of reversion to prior zoning classification, should the project not proceed within a timely manner, or otherwise be inconsistent with the conditions of use permit approval.

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CHAPTER 12.08.14 O-S – OPEN SPACE ZONE DISICT REGULATIONS 14-1. Purpose and Applicability The O-S zone is intended to be applied to properties which are found most properly to be preserved in a natural state and/or to provide open space buffer areas in which uses are restricted to recreational, conservation or light agricultural types, and including accessory and public service uses. The following regulations shall apply in all O-S zones.
14-2. Principal Permitted Uses

Principal permitted uses in the O-S zone are as follows: A. Measures to promote conservation or natural terrain and vegetation, and to reduce fire and erosion hazards. B. Riding and hiking trails, picnic sites. C. Public and private nonprofit riding stables, parks, golf courses, and tennis and swimming clubs. D. Farming and grazing. E. Uses which the City Council determines, by written findings, are similar to the above.
14-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit

Conditional uses requiring use permits in the O-S zone are as follows:
A. Farm dwellings on parcels of 10 acres or more. B. Living quarters for caretakers or watchmen.

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CHAPTER 12.08.15 P-F – PUBLIC FACILITY ZONE DISICT REGULATIONS 15-1. Purpose and Applicability The P-F zone shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to promote and encourage a suitable environment devoted to publicly owned government buildings and facilities, public community centers, libraries and museums, public educational facilities, public school districts facilities, public transit stations, public parking lots and structures, and other such uses directly or indirectly serving the general public.
15-2. Permitted Uses A. The following uses, or uses determined to be similar by the Planning Director, are permitted in the P-F zone:
1. Public agency facilities.
2. Public educational facilities.
3. Public parking lots and structures.
4. Public school districts facilities.
5. Public transit stations.
B. Secondary uses: the following uses are permitted as secondary or subordinate uses to the uses permitted in the P-F zone:
1. Accessory buildings and uses.
2. Cafeterias, concession stands and information kiosks located inside a public agency building.
3. Public agency equipment and storage yards.
4. Concession stands located outside a public agency building.
15-3. Lot Requirements
A. Minimum lot size: none
B. Minimum lot frontage: 35 feet
C. Minimum average lot width: 50 feet

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D. Maximum lot coverage: 90% 15-4. Yard Requirements A. Minimum front yard: 20 feet
B. Minimum side yard: 5 feet
C. Minimum side street yard: 10 feet
D. Minimum rear yard: 20 feet 15-5. Height Limit A. Maximum building height: none
B. Maximum accessory building height: 26 feet
C. Maximum height for fences/hedges/walls:
1. Front and side street yard: 4 feet 2. Side and rear yard: 6 feet 15-6. Minimum Design and Performance Standards
This Part establishes design and performance standards that shall apply to the construction of open space/park and recreation buildings and uses in the PF District.

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CHAPTER 12.08.16 H – HISTORIC COMBINING ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 16-1. Purpose and Applicability The H zone is intended to provide special conditions or regulations for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, or use of places, sites, buildings, structures, and other objects having special character or special historical value, and to protect cultural and archeological sites with potential for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and/or designation as a State or Local Historic Landmark. Such sites may be of local or statewide significance and may have anthropological, cultural, military, political, architectural, economic, scientific, religious or other values.
Within the H zone, all uses of land shall comply with the regulations of the base zoning district and with the additional regulations of the H zone. All uses not otherwise in compliance with any standard, regulation, guideline or setback requirement the base zoning district and this Part shall be subject to administrative review by the City Council prior to any development or issuance of any permit pursuant to this Part.
The H zone shall include the historic area of the City of Loyalton, as shown as “Historic Combining District H” on the Zoning Map and shall also include: A. Sites, structures or buildings or having special character as determined by the City Council which have been officially designated as significant by local, state or federal agencies not otherwise specifically shown on the Zoning Map shall also be subject to the H zone and City Council Review, as appropriate. B. Other sites, buildings or structures having a special character or special historic value. 16-2. Permitted Uses
All uses permitted in the base zoning district shall be permitted in the H zone.
16-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit The alteration of any City cultural resource or site within the H zone shall require a conditional use permit. No feature of any property in the H zone, which gives the property its special historical, archaeological or architectural character, shall be altered or demolished except in accordance with the provisions of such a conditional use permit.
16-4. Exceptions The City Council may waive the submission of or the requirement for a use permit, if the City Council finds that:

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A. All the purposes of this Chapter have been fulfilled by the approval of any other permit required by this Part; or
B. The project involves only interior alterations not materially changing the character of the property; or
C. The project involves only minor exterior alterations not materially changing the character of the property; or
D. The project is a residential accessory use or structure that, in the opinion of the City Council, will not be inconsistent with the purpose of this Chapter.

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CHAPTER 12.08.14 (RESERVED)-Please see new Section 12.08.4-22 regarding Flood Protection

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CHAPTER 12.08.18 B – COMINING (OR SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL USE) ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 18-1. Purpose and Applicability The B zone is intended to provide for specified maximum number of residential dwellings in the C-1 zone. Within the B zone, all uses of land shall comply with the regulations of the C-1 zone and with the additional regulations of the B zone. In no case shall the B zone allow a reduction of a minimum lot size below that required or increase the maximum permitted density above that required in the development standards of the C-1 zone with which it is combined. For the purpose of this Chapter, density shall mean the maximum number of dwelling units permitted per lot. In accordance with state law, an accessory and junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms to Part 12.08.4-11 shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. 18-2. Permitted Uses Residential uses not to exceed one single-family residential use per lot. In accordance with state law, an accessory and junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms to Part 12.08.4-11 shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. .

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