Loyalton Municipal Code Ch. 12.08.4 General Use Design

4-1. Purpose and Applicability In addition to the regulations specified in this Part for each of the principal zone districts, the general regulations set forth in this Chapter shall be applicable to each and every such zone, including combining zones. In the event of conflict between the particular regulations set forth in this Chapter, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
4-2. Accessory Uses Accessory uses, as defined in this Part, shall be permitted as appurtenant to any permitted use unless otherwise provided in this Part, provided that no accessory use shall be conducted on any property in any residential zone district unless and until the main building is erected and occupied, or until a use permit is secured.
4-3. Assemblages of Persons and Vehicles No circus, carnival, open-air or drive-in theater, automobile racetrack, religious revival tent, outdoor concerts or similar assemblage of people and automobiles shall be permitted in any zone district unless a conditional use permit is approved by the City Council. 4-4. Convalescence of Immediate Family Members
A. The use of a temporary dwelling to support the convalescence of immediate family members as permitted in this Part is subject to the following requirements: 1. Such usage contemplates and will permit only short-term use of a mobile home or recreational vehicles as temporary dwellings. 2. Size of the temporary dwelling not to exceed 40 feet in length. 3. The convalescent person must be a member of the immediate family of the application, or the convalescent person is the applicant and the temporary dwelling will be occupied by an immediate family member to assist the convalescent person. 4. Applicant must validate the application with a certificate from the physician as to the health condition of the applicant’s immediate family member. 5. Applicant must certify as to inadequate housing arrangement in the main structure. 6. Each permit shall only be for one year, there shall be no extensions granted, however, re-issuance is possible. 7. The temporary dwelling must be removed within 30 days after the convalescing person no longer needs aid.

The director of public works and/or the building inspector must approve the water and sewer hookups. 9. The applicant is responsible for and must seek approval of the county health department as to the living quarters. 10. Each conditional use application must be concurrently with an agreement to pay additional current base rate sewer and water charges. 11. All electrical and telephone wiring and plumbing must be a type allowed by the California Building Code for outside wiring, plumbing and must be approved by the building official subject to limitations by any local utility company requirements. Such services must be approved and permits obtained from the building department prior to occupancy. B. Any variations of the above requirements can only be altered by processing and receiving approval of a conditional use permit.
4-5. Height limitations and Modifications A. Height of buildings and structures shall be measured vertically from the average ground level of the ground covered by the building to the highest point of the roof, but chimneys, stacks, vents, flagpoles, conventional television reception antennas, elevator, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment and similar architectural and mechanical appurtenances shall be excluded in making such measurements.
Height limitations provided in this Part shall not apply to electric transmission lines and towers, except as provided in Part 12.08.37. B. Exceptions to height restrictions required within this Part may be granted by processing a use permit.
4-6. Home Occupations A. A “home occupation use permit” which allows the operation of a business in a home located in a residential zone district, may be issued by the Building Official or Building Official’s nominee, without the necessity of public notice, a public hearing, or City Council action, upon a finding that the following conditions exist: 1. The proposed business activity involves only the use of telephone, internet and mail at the subject premises; 2. The business does not involve shipping, receiving, repacking, or the storage of any materials on the subject premises; 3. The business will not employ any persons at the subject premises who do not occupy the same as their residence; 4. One unlit sign of 1 foot x 1 foot, attached to the building;

No customers, clients, patients, salespersons, or other persons will be visiting the subject premises in connection with the business; 6. There will be no other indications of business activity visible to neighbors or to the public, at the subject site, resulting from the use; and 7. There will not be any other significant negative impact upon the environment, public safety, or public welfare. 8. Require issuance of a business license. B. Any person who is denied a home occupation use permit by the Building Official pursuant to Part A above may apply to the City Council for the same.
4-7. Child and Adult Day Care A. Purpose and intent. The provisions set forth in this Part are intended to enable child and adult day care opportunities throughout the City, to ensure that day care facilities will be compatible with residential uses and to comply with applicable sections of the California Health and Safety Code. B. Permits required.
1. Adult day care facilities serving six or fewer clients on-site at one time and small family day care homes for eight or fewer children are considered residential uses for the purposes of zoning regulation. They may be established in all zones where dwellings are allowed. No conditional use permit is required. 2. Adult day care facilities serving seven to 12 clients on site at one time and large family day care homes for children may be established in any zone where dwellings are allowed, subject to performance standards listed below.
These facilities require written approval by the Planning Director, consistent with the following review procedures:
a. Public notice. Mailed notice of the proposed use shall be given to all property owners within no more than a 100-foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the proposed facility site, no fewer than ten days prior to the Planning Director’s action to approve or deny an application for a day care facility serving seven to 12 adults or nine to 14 children. If no written request for hearing is received by the City within 10 days from the mailing of these notices, the Planning Director may approve the requested use upon submission of all required information and without further notice or public hearing. b. Public hearing. A public hearing shall be required if requested in writing by the applicant or any others.

c. Approval. The Planning Director is authorized to approve day care facilities serving seven to 12 adults or seven to 14 children. In accordance with applicable sections of the California Health and Safety Code, the Planning Director shall approve the use when the Planning Director determines that the proposed facility:
i. Complies with all applicable provisions of the Fire Code regarding health and safety; and ii. Has been issued a day care license from the State of California, Department of Social Services; and
iii. Will satisfy performance standards of this Part relating to noise, traffic and parking.
d. City regulatory authority for family day care homes. In accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, the City cannot deny an application for a large family day care home, but can apply standards of conditions of approval to address concentrations of these types of uses within a neighborhood, traffic control and parking and noise control. Also, in accordance with State law, the City may not impose fees for small or large family day care home applications or business licenses. 3. Day care facilities serving more than 12 adults or more than 14 children require approval by the Planning Director where not otherwise allowed or prohibited. C. Performance standards for day care facilities serving more than six adults or more than 14 children. 1. Noise. Where the day care facility is adjacent to housing in a residential zone, outdoor play and activities shall be prohibited prior to 9:00 a.m. 2. Traffic. Designated delivery and pick-up areas shall not pose any traffic or safety hazards. Operators of day care facilities shall provide carpool- matching services to all clients. 3. Parking: a. Day care facilities with seven to 12 adults or nine to 14 children, 1 on-site parking space is required, in addition to parking required for the residence, except when the Planning Director finds that adequate on-street parking exists for dropping off and picking up clients.
b. Day care centers with more than 12 adults or more than 14 children must provide 2 spaces per facility and one space for each 12-day

care clients (based on the facility’s license), rounded to the nearest whole number, in addition to any spaces required for the residential use.
D. Day care as an accessory use. When day care facilities are accessory to another use requiring an approval, only one application need be filed and acted on.
As accessory uses to schools and churches and where an employer provides on-site childcare to 14 or fewer children for the exclusive use of employees, day care is allowed by right, providing the primary use meets City parking standards.
E. Exceptions. Nothing in this Part shall prohibit applicants from requesting exceptions or variances from the strict interpretation of the Zoning Regulations to the extent allowed by said regulations. The Planning Director may authorize minor exceptions to performance standards upon finding that the modification is in accordance with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Regulations and consistent with the City’s day care policy. F. Nonconforming status. All day care facilities licensed by the State at the time of ordinance adoption (2021) shall be considered legal nonconforming uses, consistent with Chapter 12.8.22, except that nonconforming day care facilities may not be changed to another nonconforming use. 4-8. Mining and Removal of Natural Materials Mining and removal of minerals and natural materials, including materials to be used for commercial purposes, may be allowed in any zone, with the exception of removal of materials for normal construction or underground facilities, or where such removal is primarily for building site grading and land leveling.
4-9. Manufactured Home Park Standards
All manufactured home parks shall be subject to the following requirements, plus other requirements that may be made conditions of use permit approval: A. Minimum lot area: 5 acres B. Minimum recreation space: 10% of the total project site. The minimum size of any single outdoor recreation space shall be 2,500 square feet. C. Minimum yards around the perimeter of the park: 1. Front (abutting any street): 20 feet (landscaped) 2. Side and rear: 10 feet suitably landscaped to provide effective screening.
Fences or wall may be required as condition of approval of use permit as a means to achieve neighborhood compatibility.

D. All areas not used for access, parking circulation, recreation or services shall be completely and permanently landscaped, and the entire site shall be maintained in a neat, clean and sanitary condition. E. All circulation roads shall be at least 25 feet from curb to curb and shall be increased in width by 10 feet for curb parking space on each side of the street on which such curb parking is permitted. All roads and parking spaces shall be permanently paved. Two parking spaces or the equivalent thereof shall be provided for each mobile home site, plus one guest parking space for each 10 mobile home sites. The manufactured home spaces may be provided as tandem parking. F. Each home site shall have a minimum area of 3,500 square feet. In no instance shall the density of the site exceed the density permitted in the base zoning district.
G. The minimum distance between any manufactured homes is 10 feet. The minimum distance between an accessory structure on one site and a manufactured home on an adjacent site shall be 10 feet. H. The City Council may modify the above requirements for an existing substandard park proposed to be enlarged or extended; provided, that the modifications are limited to the extent that the overall improvements in the design or standards of such existing park will result.
4-10. Manufactured Structures
Manufactured structures, including mobile homes, may be located on individual lots for residential (and treated the same as other residential development) or office use, in accordance with state law. A. Structures. Only structures certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as meeting the requirements of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974, or meeting all requirements of the California Building Code, will be allowed.
B. Permanent residential use: 1. Manufactured housing shall be allowed in all zones where single-family residential houses are allowed subject to the same development standards for conventional single-family residential dwellings limited to roof overhang, roofing and siding material restrictions (refer to residential development standards in the base zoning district). 2. Manufactured structures for residential use shall be subject to the same development standards as other residential buildings referenced within the Zoning Code, and may be located only in residential zones. As with all other residential buildings, manufactures structures shall be installed on a solid concrete or masonry foundation, extending a minimum of 12 inches

below grade, and the structure, foundation and anchorage system shall conform to the requirements of the California Building Code. 3. The under-floor area of the structure shall be enclosed with permanent materials conforming to California Building Code requirements for contact with, or separation from, the soil. 4. Roofing and exterior siding materials shall be of types customarily used on conventional dwellings. C. Temporary office use: 1. A manufactured structure may be used as a temporary office, in commercial or industrial zones, for a period not exceeding 1 year, during reconstruction of a damaged structure, or alteration of an existing structure. The City Council may extend the temporary use for an additional 6-month period, provided substantial progress has been made in the permanent construction.
2. Temporary installations may be made with temporary masonry or steel foundations. Adequate anchorage shall be constructed to conform to the California Building Code. 4-11. Accessory and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Accessory and junior accessory dwellings (ADU)_shall be allowed and created in all zones, including mixed use zones, that allow single-family and multiple family residential uses in accordance with California Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342 as may be amended from time to time. The following are limited local regulations applicable to ADUs. A. No ADU may be created without a building permit.
B. Process and timing:
1. Any application for an accessory dwelling unit that meets the

location and development standards contained in this section shall be

reviewed and approved ministerially, without discretionary review or a

public hearing.

The city must determine whether an application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit is complete and provide written notice of this determination to the applicant not later than 15 business days after the county received the application.

The city must either approve or deny the application to create or serve an ADU within 60 days from the date that the city receives a completed application, unless either:

a. The applicant requests a delay, in which case the principal 60-day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay, or

b. The permit application to create an ADU is submitted concurrently with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or multifamily dwelling on the lot.
The city may delay approving or denying on the permit
application for the ADU until the county approves or
denies the permit application to create the new single-family dwelling or multifamily dwelling, but the

application to create and serve the ADU will still be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.

c. If the city denies an application for the ADU, the county
will provide in writing a full set of comments within 60 days to the applicant from the date they received a completed application with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied bythe applicant.

d. When an ADU is constructed within a county subject to a Governor- declared state of emergency issued on or after February 1, 2025, the city shall issue a certificate of
occupancy for the ADU, even if the primary dwelling has not yet received a certificate of occupancy, provided all applicable requirements are met, including verification that the primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by the declared emergency, consistent with Government Code Section 66328. 4-12. Fiscal Impact The City Council at its discretion may require a fiscal impact analysis for new development (except for Streamline Housing Development as defined under California Government Code Section 65913.4) to ensure the City has adequate financial resources to support new development. This potential requirement of the City Council shall not be applicable to nondiscretionary projects, such as streamline housing projects, as provided under California Government Code § 65913.4 and/or other nondiscretionary activities referenced by state law. A Fiscal Analysis report shall enumerate and describe the fiscal impacts of a development. A Fiscal Analysis shall provide fiscal impacts on the City’s general fund, transportation and/or City’s enterprise funds, as applicable; the ability of the City including the fire department. The City will not normally approve a development proposal or zone change where it is reasonably likely that existing City ratepayers and/or taxpayers will have to subsidize services provided to the proposed new development.

4-13. Transmission and Distribution Lines
Transmission and distribution lines both overhead and underground, shall be permitted in all districts without limitation as to height, without the necessity of obtaining a use permit; provided, however, that the routes of all proposed gas, telephone, television cable and electric transmission lines shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval prior to the acquisition of rights-of-way or application to the Public Utility Commission.
4-14. Agriculture and Open Space Lands A. The City shall require an appropriate agricultural buffer (on lands within a development project) from the boundary of an adjacent agricultural use containing Classes I through IV agricultural lands. Alternatively, the City may require an agricultural easement through the purchase of permanent recorded agricultural easements with a 1 acre of development land to 2 acres of conservation easement ratio on lands having equal agricultural value and at risk of conversion as the lands proposed to be converted from agricultural to urban uses on lands within the Loyalton Planning Area. B. The City Council may pursue public use opportunities by enhancing public access to Smithneck Creek during the review of development proposals and flood prevention projects. 4-15. Emergency Shelters and Low-Barrier Navigation Centers Emergency shelters and low-barrier navigation centers shall comply with all objective standards identified in California Government Code § 65583(a)(4), that include, but may not be limited to the following: A. Shall not be located within 300 feet of any other emergency shelter, unless such social service is located within the same building or on the same lot. B. There shall be adequate space inside the structure such that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of-way. C. There shall be a gated and fenced outdoor area. D. Lighting shall be provided for appropriate surveillance subject to approval of the Police Department. E. A management plan is required for all to address management experience, good neighbor issues, transportation, client supervision, client services and food services.
Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City. Minimum standards and practices in the plan shall be as follows: 1. The facility shall be operated by a responsible agency or organization, with experience in managing or providing social services. 2. The facility shall have an identified administrator and representative to address community concerns.

The facility shall provide at least one responsible onsite supervisor at all times for every ten occupants. 4. Residents shall be regularly evaluated by persons experienced in shelter placement and/or management. 5. The program shall identify a transportation system that will provide its clients with a reasonable level of mobility including, but not limited to, access to social services and employment opportunities. 6. Medical assistance, training, counseling and personal services essential to enable homeless persons to make the transition to permanent housing may be provided, with or without meals, as an incident to the operation of such a facility. 7. Referral services shall be provided to assist residents in obtaining permanent housing and income. Such services shall be available at no cost to residents of a shelter. F. The facility shall be maintained in a safe and clean manner and free from refuse or discarded goods. G. Low-barrier navigation center applications shall be processed in accordance with California Government Code § 65664 timelines for action; the City must notify the developer within 30 days if the application is complete under California Government Code § 65493 and then must act on the application within 60 days from the date the application has been deemed complete. 4-16. Single Room Occupancies All the following performance standards must be met for single room occupancies:
A. Minimum size shall be 250 square feet and maximum size shall be 400 square feet in size.
B. A minimum of 10 square feet for each unit or 250 square feet, whichever is greater, shall be provided for a common area.
C. All common area shall be within the structure. Dining rooms, meeting rooms, recreational rooms, or other similar areas approved by the Planning Director may be considered common areas. Shared bathrooms and kitchens shall not be considered as common areas.
D. A single room occupancy management plan shall be submitted to, reviewed, approved and enforced by the Planning Director and shall be approved before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The management plan shall be comprehensive and contain management policies and operations, rental procedures and rates, maintenance plans, residency and guest rules and procedures, security procedures and staffing needs including job descriptions. The approved

management plan shall be in recordable form as approved by the City Attorney and recorded before issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
E. A 24-hour resident manager shall be provided for any single room occupancy use with 12 or more units. F. Each unit shall be provided a kitchen sink serviced with hot and cold water with a garbage disposal and a counter top measuring a minimum of 18 inches wide by 24 inches deep. A complete kitchen facility available for residents shall be provided on each floor of the structure, if each individual unit is not provided with a minimum of a refrigerator and a microwave oven. G. For each unit a private toilet in an enclosed compartment with a door shall be provided. This compartment shall be a minimum of 15 square feet. If private bathing facilities are not provided for each unit, shared shower or bathtub facilities shall be provided at a ratio of one for every seven units or fraction thereof. The shared shower or bathtub facility shall be on the same floor as the units it is intended to serve and shall be accessible from a common area or hallway. Each shared shower or bathtub facility shall be provided with an interior lockable door. 4-17. Development Review A. Purpose, intent and applicability. The purpose of this Part is to establish procedures for the City’s review process for new development within the City. Purpose and intent. Projects which are subject to development review shall require submittal of a complete application, in accordance with information requirements checklists maintained by the City. Application review and process shall be subject to payment of fees in accordance with the City’s Fee Schedule to defray the City’s cost to process applications.
B. Projects subject to development review. Projects subject to development review consist of any development that requires a building permit that involves construction that results in physical changes to property except of signs which are subject to review in accordance with Chapter 12.08.25. Projects that involve construction of a new house on an existing lot, increased floor area to a house, accessory dwelling units, streamline housing and other ministerial review provided for under state law requires preliminary review by the Building Official for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Other small projects, including multiple family housing (less than 5 units), affordable housing in accordance with California Health and Safety Codes § 50106, and other projects are subject to ministerial review. Also projects involving construction of less than 500 square feet of non- residential shall be subject to ministerial review for Zoning Ordinance compliance by the Planning Director and Building Official. Other projects involving larger development shall be subject to discretionary review by the City Council, which includes review for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and other review.

C. Streamline housing development. Certain qualifying housing projects shall be processed in a manner in accordance with California Government Code §§ 65903, 65913, 65943 and 65950. This provision shall remain in effect for the terms prescribed by the California Government Code.
D. Conditions of approval. Decisions pertaining to projects that are subject to development review may include conditions to assure that they are designed to be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
E. Requirements for and compliance with conditional use permits and/or variances.
Conditional use permits and/or variances that involve appearance impacts on the City may also be subject to development review.
F. Ministerial review of projects subject to ministerial review shall comply with all development standards outlined in this Code. Exceptions to objective design standards referenced within each zoning district may be approved as a discretionary project subject to consideration of the City Council. 4-18. Employee Housing Development

A. Purpose, intent and applicability: The purpose of this section is to establish

procedures and standards for the approval and creation of employee housing for

farmworkers.

B. Six or Fewer Employees. Employee housing providing accommodations for six or

fewer employees shall be deemed to be a single-unit structure with a residential

land use and shall be treated the same as a single unit dwelling of the same type in

the same zoning district.

C. Districts Where Agriculture Uses are Allowed. The permitted occupancy in

employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural

employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is

located and may consist of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or

twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household on land

zoned for agricultural uses. Such employee housing shall be considered to be an

activity that in no way differs from an agricultural use.

D. Streamlined Approval for Agricultural Employee Housing Developments. To be

eligible for streamlined approval under this section in accordance with the

provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, an agricultural

employee housing development must meet all of the following requirements:

The development must be located on land designated as agricultural in the

General Plan.

The development must be twelve units or less.

The development must not be located in any of the following areas:

a. Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).

b. A very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section

51178 of the Government Code.

c. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of

the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the

Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section

d. A delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State

Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist.

e. A flood plain as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal

Emergency Management Agency.

The development must meet all applicable requirements of the

Municipal Code, including but not limited to the following:

a. The development must have adequate water and wastewater

facilities;

b. The development must comply with all applicable zoning and land

use regulations; and

c. The development must comply with all applicable building and

safety codes.

4-19 Residential Care Facilities A. Purpose, intent, and applicability: It is the purpose of this section to implement the applicable state regulations in a manner that allows for the establishment of residential care facilities while preserving the character of the zone in which the uses are located. To protect the public health, safety and welfare, to preserve and protect the integrity of residential neighborhoods, and to ensure this code does not act as a disincentive to or unreasonably restrict the development of residential care facilities shall be assessed, allowed and developed in accordance with the standards set forth in this section. B. Permitted Zones.

Large Licensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be permitted with a Conditional Use Permit in all zones permitting residential uses in the City, subject to the requirements of Chapter 12.08.19.

A large licensed residential care facility that also qualifies as Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing shall be subject only to those restrictions and development standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family or multifamily) in the same zone. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the facility qualifies as “supportive housing” as defined in Government Code Section 65650 (which has a different definition of “target population” than the definition in Chapter 12.08.2 (Definitions), then the facility shall be a use by-right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted and shall be processed as required by Government Code Sections 65650, et seq.

Small Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property. Small Residential Care Facilities, Licensed, and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities are permitted uses in all zones permitting residential uses in the County of Modoc, subject to compliance with the restrictions and development standards for other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family or multifamily) in the same zone.

C. Development Standards. The following development standards shall apply to a large licensed residential care facility:

Development Standards. Unless otherwise indicated below, the large licensed residential care facility must conform to the development standards for the zoning classification in which it is located.

Accessory Dwelling Units. The large licensed residential care facility shall not be located in an Accessory Dwelling Unit unless the primary dwelling unit is used for the same purpose.

Kitchens. The large licensed residential care facility must provide either of the following:

a. Congregate dining facilities; or
b. Kitchens in individual units.

Landscaping. The large licensed residential care facility shall provide minimum landscaped areas in accordance with the landscaping standards for the zoning classification in which it is located.

Signs. The large licensed residential care facility shall comply with section 18.110.070 (Signs).

Lighting. The large licensed residential care facility shall comply with the provisions of the lighting standards for the zoning classification in which it is located. Security night lighting must be shielded so that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.

Parking. The large licensed residential care facility shall provide off-street parking as set forth in Section 18.110.040 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).

Common Areas and Open Space. The large licensed residential care facilities shall include at least three-hundred fifty square feet of indoor or outdoor common areas or open space, plus five square feet per resident. The common area(s) or open space shall be furnished. Appropriate furnishings for indoor spaces include, but are not limited to, such items as lounge chairs, couches, tables with chairs, writing desks, and televisions. Outdoor furnishings include but are not limited to such items as outdoor benches, tables with chairs, barbeques, and shade coverings like arbors, patio covers, garden shelters or trellises. A central dining room shall be provided. The size of the room shall be sufficient to accommodate all of the residents. The minimum room size shall be the product of the proposed maximum number of residents in the facility multiplied by five square feet per resident; however, in no instance shall the central dining room be less than three-hundred fifty square feet.

Management. The large licensed residential care facilities shall have either:

a. A manager who resides on-site; or

b. A number of persons acting as a manager who are either present at the facility on a twenty-four hours basis or who will be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to physically respond within forty-five minutes notice and who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility. The provisions of this Section shall be superseded by any management requirements imposed on the large licensed residential care facilities pursuant to state law.

Security. A designated area for on-site personnel shall be located at the main entrance to the facility for the purpose of controlling admittance to the facility and providing security. Emergency contact information shall be posted on the exterior

of the facility adjacent to the main entrance, as well as on the interior in a location accessible to all residents. 11. Personal Storage. Each resident of the large licensed residential care facility shall be provided with at least one private storage area or private closet, with a lock or other security mechanism, in which to store their personal belongings.

D. Application Procedures. The application for a large licensed residential care facility shall be submitted and processed in accordance with the requirements for residential developments in the zone in which the large Licensed residential care facility is proposed, and with the requirements outlined in Chapter 18.128 (Use Permits). In addition, the application for a large licensed residential care facility shall include the following:

Applicant Information. The name and address of the applicant, including the name and address of the lessee, if the property is to be leased by someone other than the applicant; and the name and address of the owner of the property for which the Conditional Use Permit is requested. If the applicant and/or lessee or owner is a partnership, corporation, firm, or association, then the applicant/lessee shall provide the additional names and addresses as follows and such persons shall also sign the application:

a. Every general partners of the partnership;

b. Every owner with a controlling interest in the corporation; or

c. The person designated by the officers of the corporation as set forth in a resolution of the corporation that is to be designated as the permit holder for the use permit.

Owner Authorization. If the operator of the large Licensed residential care facility is not the legal owner of the property, the operator shall provide written documentation evidencing the owner’s authorization and approval to operate the large Licensed residential care facility at the property.

Parcel Information. The zoning and general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of the site on which the large licensed residential care facility is proposed.

Project Description. A narrative project description of the large licensed residential care facility that summarizes the proposed use and its purpose. 5. Plan, Building Diagram, and Floor Plan. A preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, showing the facility’s building footprint and property lines as well a diagram intended to show:

a. All building(s) to be occupied, including a floor plan for all rooms intended for residents’ use indicating the number of residents per bedroom, the location and number of beds for all residents; and

b. On-site parking, including designations of staff and visitor parking.

Facility Users. The projected number and types of users of the facility, including but not limited to, residents, staff, clients, visitors, and students.

Transportation and Parking. Expected parking demand and vehicular use and the availability of and proximity to public transportation or other means to transport facility users.

Management Plan. A comprehensive Management Plan, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

a. Detailed information on property management policies and operations, including information regarding maintenance and repairs;

b. An explanation of how the large licensed residential care facility, intends to meet the requirements of subsection B.9.

c. An explanation of how the Large Licensed residential care facility, intends to meet the requirements of subsection B.9.

d. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s written resident intake procedures, including rental procedures and rates;

e. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s written termination and eviction procedures;

f. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s resident and guest rules; and

g. If applicable, the large licensed residential care facility’s plan for disposing of medical waste or other bio-waste.

Licensing. Proof of all required licensing from the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Health and Human Services, the California Department of Health Care Services, or other applicable regulatory agency, along with a license and permit history of the applicant(s), including whether such applicant(s), in previously operating a similar use in this or another city, county or state under license and/or permit, has had such license and/or permit revoked or suspended, and the reason therefore.

Similar Facilities. A list of addresses of all other licensed facilities for which a Conditional Use Permit is requested in the State of California owned or operated by the applicant(s) within the past five years and whether such facilities have been found by state or local authorities to be operating in violation of state or local law.

Project Review. The City Council shall review an application for the large licensed residential care facility and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove of the application for the large licensed residential care facility.

Findings and Decision. The City Council shall only approve an application for a large licensed residential care facility if the Council makes all of the findings required pursuant to Chapter 12.08.19 (Conditional Use Permits) and conforms with all provisions of this section.

4-20 Transitional and Supportive Housing

A. Purpose, intent, and applicability: This section establishes the development standards for transitional and supportive housing required by state law.

B. Development Standards for Transitional and Supportive Housing. Transitional and supportive housing, as defined in Health and Safety Code §§ 50675.2 and 50675.14, respectively, constitutes a residential use and are subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district.

C. Development Standards for Supportive Housing, up to fifty units. Pursuant to Government Code § 65651, supportive housing development with up to fifty supportive housing units shall be permitted by-right in all zones where multi-family and mixed-use residential development are permitted provided the development satisfies all of the following requirements:

All supportive housing units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for fifty-five years.

One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. For purposes of this paragraph, “lower-income households” has the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5

At least twenty-five percent of the units in the development or twelve units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet the criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than twelve units, then one hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. 4.

The developer shall provide the information required by Government Code § 65652 to the Planning Department.

Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:

a. For a development with twenty or fewer total units, at least ninety square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.

b. For a development with more than twenty units, at least three percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in Government Code § 65915(c)(3).

Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the city shall, at the request of the project owner, reduce the number of residents required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy for a supportive housing project is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all of the following conditions have been met:

a. The owner demonstrates that it has made good faith efforts to find other sources of financial support.

b. Any change in the number of supportive service units is restricted to the minimum necessary to maintain project's financial feasibility.

c. Any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.

4-21 No Net Loss of Lower Income Housing Units In accordance with the California Government Code § 65915(c)(3), the City shall require replacement housing units on sites identified in the site inventory when any new development (residential, mixed-use or non-residential) occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for the use of lower-income households any time during the previous five years (generally as a condition of project approval). This requirement shall apply to non-vacant sites and vacant sites with previous residential uses that have been vacated or demolished. To comply with California Government Code § 65583.2(c),

to allow residential uses by right for housing developments (which at least 20% of the units are affordable to lower income households on vacant sites that were identified in the two previous housing elements), the vacant sites identified for residential high density development (which are more than 0.5 acres and less than 10 acres) may not be re-zoned or built at less than 13 units per acre, unless replacement sites of equivalent size, zoning and development capacity are established by the City. 4-22 Flood Protection

Areas within the City that are located within the 100-year floodplain (as referenced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) require special consideration for use and development in accordance with the City’s Floodplain Management regulations; Chapter 14 of the City of Loyalton, as may be amended from time to time.

CHAPTER 12.08.5 R-1 – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 5-1. Purpose and Applicability
The R-1 zone is intended to apply to areas of the City designated for low density residential single-family uses in the General Plan. Any new development is subject to development review in accordance with this Part. 5-2. Permitted Uses The following uses are permitted: A. Single-family dwelling and typical ancillary structures such as a detached garage, including manufactured housing subject to the same development standards as single-family dwellings. B. Accessory uses normally incidental to single-family residences where there is a single-family residence on the lot provided that the following conditions are met:
C. Except as modified in this Chapter, accessory structures may be located outside any required setback. 1. No accessory structure shall be permitted outside any required setbacks excepting outside 5 feet of the rear property line. Setbacks for accessory structures on existing substandard lots shall not exceed the average existing setbacks for existing accessory structures located on other substandard lots on the same side of the street where the proposed accessory structure is located.

The appearance of accessory structures should be compatible with the main structure, particularly where visible from the street. D. Home occupations. E. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units. F. Residential care facilities, small and/or unlicensed. G. Employee housing, small (subject to occupancy limitation of the California Health and Safety Code). H. Foster care homes. I. Supportive and transitional housing. J. Gardening, horticulture and family pets. K. Tract sales offices, in conjunction with sale of lots in a subdivision. L. Yard sales. No provision is to be construed as permitting any commercial use. 5-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit Conditional uses requiring use permits in the R-1 zone are as follows: A. Public parks, public schools and public playgrounds. B. Churches, private schools, public buildings and utility substations. C. Golf courses, country clubs and private residential recreation centers. D. Large licensed residential care facilities E. Health care facilities. F. Co-housing. G. Mobilehome parks. 5-4. Design Standards Purpose
Purpose of R-1 design standards/guidelines are as follows: A. To create variety along local streets;
B. To provide variety in building placement and street scenes; C. To provide visual interest and aesthetic diversity; and

D. To create a sense of neighborhood uniqueness. 5-5. Design Standards The following objective design standards apply to all new residential development in the R-1 zone and shall be subject to development review.
A. Minimum and average lot widths. For new subdivision design, minimum lot width must be 60 feet measured at the front yard setback line with a minimum lot depth of 100 feet (see Figure 1). The average lot width shall be 65 feet as measured at the front yard setback line for each block. The City Council may grant a 10% exception to this standard without a variance.
B. Yards. Minimum yards, that are not applicable to new subdivision design shall comply with Figure 3, which shows a minimum 15-foot front yard (except for front of garages, which shall be 20 feet), 10-foot rear yard, 5-foot interior side yard, and 10-foot corner lot side yard fronting the street.
C. Varied lot widths (applied only to new subdivisions): 1. Vary lot widths to provide different amounts of open areas between structures (see Figure 2). 2. Vary placement, shapes and sizes of homes. Figure 1. Minimum Lot Width

Figure 2. Variations in Lot Widths, Setbacks and Garage Placement

D. Maximum building height is 30 feet for 2-story homes; 20 feet for accessory buildings. E. Maximum building coverage is 5%. F. Minimum square footage for primary housing unit. 1,200 square feet of enclosed living area except that 20% of the units in any phase may be a minimum of 1,000 square feet.

G. Off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Chapter 12.08.12. 5-6. Building Design Standards/Guidelines The following objective design standards apply to new development that is subject to development review: A. Varied setbacks (applied only to new subdivisions). Distance between adjoining homes, garages, or between homes and fences, shall be varied to create a pattern of open space and landscaping (see Figure 3).

Figure 3. Required Yards (Building Setbacks)

B. Varied garage placement and orientation (see Figure 5): 1. Garages that are accessed by alleys or shared driveways shall be set back behind the front facade of the residence and shall be integrated with matching materials and colors of the main house (see Figure 4)=Applied only to new subdivisions). 2. The garage shall not be larger than 33% of the living area.
Figure 4. Garages on Alley

C. Garage doors (applied only to new subdivisions):

Garage doors shall be recessed into the walls, a minimum of 6 inches, and not be built flush with the exterior wall of the garage.
2. The garage door shall incorporate matching colors and materials of the main house.
3. For garage doors that face the street, the garage façade shall be recessed back or forward from the main housing unit a minimum of 5 feet. D. Driveways and walkways (applied only to new subdivisions): 1. Direct access shall be provided from the driveway to the main housing unit and to any other separate living areas.
2. Front building setback walkways, driveways or other impervious surfaces shall not exceed 25% of this setback area.

Figure 5. Garage Access and Configuration

E. Façade design elements (applied only to new subdivisions): 1. Long exterior house walls shall be varied with a change in wall plane (pop- outs, projections, etc.) for buildings that exceed 24 feet in length.
2. Each house shall have a defined entry (see Figure 6).

Figure 6. Varied Residence Designs and Defined Entryways

F. Roof Design Objectives (see Figure 7)-(applied only to new subdivisions) 1. Flat roofs are not permitted.
2. Roof-mounted heating and air-conditioning is not allowed. 3. All roofing materials shall be composition roofing, tile, shakes, shingles, or architectural metal roof sheathing with factory applied color coatings. 4. The slope of the main roof shall not be less than 3 inches vertical rise for each 12 inches of horizontal run. 5. All buildings shall have a perimeter roof overhang on all sides extending not less than 12 inches measured from the vertical side of the home, not including rain gutters. Figure 7. Roof and Façade Design Elements

G. Varied structure design (see Figure 8)-(applied only to new subdivisions): 1. The design of residences shall be varied with no adjoining house design having the same design, colors and material.
2. All buildings shall be designed so that exterior walls are wood, stucco, or masonry. Siding shall extend to the ground level (wood excluded) except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation or curb wall is used, then siding need only extend 1.5 inches below the top of the foundation or curb wall. Figure 8. Varied Residence Design on Cul-De-Sac

H. Exterior lighting: 1. Lighting placement, intensity and potential glare shall be provided or described on all building plans. Outdoor lighting fixtures, including lighting shall be cutoff fixtures designed and installed so that no emitted light will break a horizontal plane passing through the lowest point of the fixture (see Figure 9). Cutoff fixtures must be installed using a horizontal lamp position. 2. Outdoor lighting shall be positioned so no direct light extends onto neighboring properties. 3. Lighting fixtures shall be appropriate in height, intensity and scale to the use they are serving. Parking lot lights shall not exceed a height of 21 feet and wall-mounted lights shall not exceed a height of 15 feet, from the adjacent grade to the bottom of the fixture.

Figure 9. Allowed and Not Allowed Outdoor Lighting Fixtures

I. Walls, fences, hedges and pools:

Within public view areas (where visible from the public street), fencing shall incorporate wrought iron or higher appearance design as shown in Figure 10.
2. If wood fencing is used it shall be painted, stained or water sealed and have the front side facing out toward public view. 3. Chain link material may be used along sides and rear of properties where they are not in direct view of public streets. If chain link materials are used in public view areas, it shall be vinyl coated. Where chain link fencing is used for property boundary separation or screening landscaping and

irrigation shall be incorporated into the design in accordance with Figure 11. Figure 10. Wrought Iron Fencing

Figure 11. Chain Link Living Fence

Fences, hedges and shrubs shall not be permitted more than 4 feet in height within the front yards as shown in Figure 3.

All fences within a front yard setback area, or side yard setback area of a corner lot, shall not exceed four feet in height. All fences not within such setback areas shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
6. Outdoor swimming pools and spas located within 10 feet of any side yard, rear yard or structure, shall be set back from said side yard, rear yard or structure a distance equal to the depth of the pool within said 10-foot area, but in no instance shall the setback be less than 5 feet. Pools and spas shall not be located in a required front yard.
J. Open space areas (see Figure 12)-(only applied to new subdivisions): 1. Access through narrow-fenced connections of less than 4 feet wide is not allowed. Figure 12. Residential Connection to Open Space

Figure 13. Trail Connection to Cul-De-Sac

CHAPTER 12.08.6 R-2 – MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 6-1. Purpose and Applicability
The following uses are permitted in areas designated for Medium Density Residential single-family uses in the General Plan. Any new development is subject to development review in accordance with this Part.
6-2. Principal Permitted Uses A. Single-family dwellings, including manufactured housing subject to the same development standards as single-family dwellings. B. Multiple family dwellings including, but not limited to duplex, triplex, fourplex or townhouse housing. Streamline housing and other affordable housing development in accordance with state law, which typically consists of multiple family housing is subject to ministerial review (see Part 12.08.4-18). C. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units (see Part 12.08.4-11). D. Residential care facilities small and/or unlicensed (see Part 12.08.4-7). E. Employee housing (subject to occupancy limitation of the California Health and Safety Code). F. Foster care homes. G. Rooming and boarding houses. H. Supportive and transitional housing. I. Emergency shelter and low-barrier navigation centers (see Part 12.08.4-16). J. Single room occupancy units (see Part 2.08.4-17). K. One detached storage building or shop per lot. L. Patio covers and shade structures. M. Tract sales offices, in conjunction with the sale of lots in a subdivision. N. Public and quasi-public uses of an administrative, recreational, public service or cultural nature including city, county, state or federal administrative centers, courts, libraries, museums, police and fire stations, schools and other public buildings and structures (fairgrounds and civic centers); parks and recreation, public playgrounds,

cemeteries, reservoir, historical sites and monuments, wastewater treatment, airport and corporation yard.
O. Home occupations. P. Yard sales. 6-3. Conditional Uses Requiring Use Permits
Conditional uses requiring use permits in the R-2 zone are as follows:
A. Hotels and motels. B. Private institutions, including day care centers, rest homes, sanitariums, convalescent homes, homes for the elderly and similar operations. C. Guest houses. D. Public and private noncommercial recreation facilities. E. Public and private schools, churches, public parks, public buildings and golf courses. F. Temporary dwelling, for the convalescence of immediate family members (see Part 12.08.4-4). G. Bed and breakfasts, H. Public utility buildings and uses. I. Home occupations, not consistent with the provisions of Part 12.08.4-6. J. Communication towers and support facilities. K. Mobile home parks. L. Social halls, fraternal and social organizations. M. Mortuaries. N. Small animal hospitals, completely enclosed within a building. O. Large residential care facilities (see Part 12.08.4-7). P. Health care facilities. Q. Co-housing.

6-4. Purpose of R-2 Design Standards A. To create variety along local streets. B. To provide variety in building placement and street scenes. C. To provide visual interest and aesthetic diversity. D. To create a sense of neighborhood uniqueness. 6-5. Design Standards These objective design standards apply to new residential development subject to development review. A. Minimum lot area: 6,000 square feet, and 7,000 square feet for corner lots, but not less than 2,000 square feet of lot area for 4 or less units; 2,500 square feet of lot area for 5 or more units. B. Minimum lot width: 60 feet and 70 feet for corner lots C. Maximum lot depth: 3 times lot width 6-6. Height A. Maximum building height in the R-2 zone is 45 feet, except where otherwise restricted herein for specified accessory buildings. 6-7. Setbacks (yards)
A. Minimum yard requirements in the R-2 zone are as follows:
1. Main building:
a. Front: 20 feet b. Rear: 15 feet or 25 feet if adjacent to an R-1 zone c. Side: 5 feet or 15 feet if adjacent to an R-1 zone. Side setback on a corner lot facing the street shall not be less than 20 feet.
2. Accessory building (does not include accessory or junior accessory dwelling):
a. Front: 35 feet b. Rear: 15 feet, unless otherwise specified herein

c. Side: 5 feet, unless otherwise specified herein. Side setback on a corner lot facing a street shall not be less than 20 feet.
B. Special yards for dwelling groups. The distance between separate buildings of a dwelling group shall be not less than 12 feet. The distance between the front of any dwelling unit in the group and any side lot line shall be not less than 15 feet.
C. Exceptions to the minimum yards established above follow:
1. Cornices, eaves, canopies, bay windows, chimneys and similar architectural features may extend a maximum of 2.5 feet into such yards. Uncovered porches or stairways, fire escapes or landings may extend a maximum of 6 feet into front or rear yards and 3 feet into side yards.
2. Detached accessory buildings shall not be located within 5 feet of any main building, nor within 5 feet of a side lot line, nor encroach on any easement. Accessory buildings attached to main buildings shall be structurally a part thereof and shall comply with main building yard requirements.
3. The rear setback for a detached garage that meets the following requirements shall be as detailed in this Chapter:
a. The height shall not exceed 15 feet. b. The roof pitch and construction materials of the garage shall match that of the dwelling unit. c. The garage walls shall be parallel and/or perpendicular to the property lines.
4. Where more than one-half of the block is occupied with buildings, the required front yard may be reduced to the average of those of the improved sites, but in no case shall be less than 12 feet. 5. If any building is so located on a lot that the front or rear thereof faces any side lot line, it shall be at least 20 feet from such side lot line.
6-8. Lot Coverage A. Maximum building coverage: 70% 6-9. Parking A. Off-street parking shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Chapter 12.08.12.

6-10. Other Objective Design Standards A. Minimum building width: 20 feet B. Minimum roof slope: 3:12 C. Minimum roof eave overhang: 12 inches D. A single detached storage or shop building shall meet the following criteria:
1. The storage or shop building shall conform to the maximum building coverage requirement. 2. The height of the storage building shall not exceed 15 feet. 3. The roof pitch and construction materials of the building shall match that of the dwelling unit. 4. Shall not be located in any required front yard (closest to the front property line) or in front of the primary structure, whichever distance is greater. 5. Consistent with setbacks for the R-2 zone. E. Patio covers and shade structures shall meet the following criteria. Those not meeting these criteria shall meet the yard, height and design criteria for main buildings:
1. Set back a minimum of 10 feet from the rear and side yard property line. 2. Open on at least 2 sides. 3. Maximum height: 12 feet 4. Minimum 6 foot spacing on support posts shall be provided. E. Heating and air conditioning units may be located in the side yard of those lots where a dwelling exists. F. At a minimum, the following landscaping is required:
1. The required front yard shall be landscaped and not used for parking. The only area not landscaped within the required front yard is the driveway access to the required parking area, which shall not exceed 25 feet in width. 2. Landscaping within the front setback area shall include one 15-gallon- sized tree for each 50 feet of frontage, and at least one 5-gallon-sized shrub for each 5 feet of frontage.

In addition to the required trees and shrubs, the landscaped area may also be planted with lawn or ground cover plants. Other decorative, non-plant ground covers may be used as long as they do not exceed 25% of this landscaped area. 4. Where landscaping is provided, adequate irrigation and maintenance thereof shall be provided, including replacement of dead trees, shrubs, vines or other ground cover required pursuant to this Part. G. Recreation areas: Any multi-family project of 15 or more units (exclusive of Senior Housing complexes) shall provide the following recreation area:
1. A defined and fenced play area which may include fixed play equipment, ball courts, swimming or wading pools and similar child play facilities.
2. The play area shall not be less than 500 square feet or 25 square feet for each apartment unit, whichever is greater. H. Fences and hedges: 1. Hedges and shrubs shall not be permitted more than 3 feet in height within 20 feet of the front street corner of corner lots.
2. All fences within a front yard setback area, or side yard setback area of a corner lot, shall not exceed 3 feet in height. All fences not within such setback areas shall not exceed 6 feet in height.
3. Outdoor swimming pools and spas located within 10 feet of any side yard, rear yard or structure, shall be set back from said side yard, rear yard or structure a distance equal to the depth of the pool within said 10-foot area, but in no instance shall the setback be less than 5 feet. Pools and spas shall not be located in a required front yard.

CHAPTER 12.08.7 C-1 – COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 7-1. Purpose and Applicability The C-1 zone is established for the following purposes: A. To retain the community’s existing rural and historic character by allowing for a mixture of compatible commercial and residential uses in the community, as well as promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accordance with the General Plan. B. To strengthen the community’s economic base. C. To protect both retail and commercial development and residential against congestion, particularly in areas where the historic established pattern is mixed-use. D. To set forth regulations for mixed-use development. E. To provide buffer standards for from commercial uses.
7-2. Permitted Uses The following uses and structures shall be permitted in the C-1 zone: A. Retail trade establishments similar to the following: 1. General merchandise stores 2. Food stores 3. Apparel stores 4. Drug stores 5. Liquor stores 6. Eating and drinking places 7. Automotive supplies 8. Automobile dealers (new and used) located not closer than 500 feet to an R-1 zone. 9. Mobilehome and auto sales and services

Automotive service stations, repair garages and tire sales (excluding painting and body work), provided that repairs are conducted within a building.
11. Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers provided that the business is completely enclosed within a building and that no material shall be kept outside the building for storage, advertising or any other purpose. 12. Single-family residential, supportive and transitional housing, and single room occupancy. 13. Mixed commercial with residential uses, not to exceed a maximum of 2 residential units. 14. Bed and breakfast establishments. 15. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.1 16. Supportive housing (less than 50 units). 17. Low barrier navigation centers B. Other commercial and recreational uses as follows: 1. Hotels and motels. 2. Bed and breakfasts. 3. Athletic clubs. C. Residential and mixed-uses as follows: 1. Single-family residential, supportive and transitional housing. 2. Single room occupancy (see Part 12.08.4-17). 3. Accessory and junior accessory dwellings units (see Part 12.08.4-11), when a single-family or other type of residential use is the primary dwelling unit. 4. Mixed commercial, with residential uses not to exceed a maximum of 2 residential units (not including accessory or junior accessory dwelling units). D. Wholesale trade establishments, excluding warehouses, when conducted solely within a building.

1 Permitted with existing or permitted single or multifamily dwelling.

E. Financial, insurance and real estate establishments. F. Service establishments similar to the following: 1. Personal service, barber shop, beauty shop, laundry, dry cleaner and shoe repair. 2. Business services. 3. Professional services. 4. General offices, including government offices. 5. Legal services. 6. Medical and health services. 7. Hotels and motels. 8. Churches and religious institutions. G. Underground public utility facilities. H. Public utility transmission and distribution lines. I. Similar uses to the above, upon receiving a determination of the City Council. 7-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit The following uses and structures may be allowed in areas designated for industrial uses in the General Plan, subject to acquisition of a conditional use permit approved by the City Council: A. Automotive paint and body shops. B. Ambulance services. C. Animal hospitals without outdoor kennels. D. Bottled gas sale and related storage. E. Cabinet shops. F. Hospitals (acute care). G. Household moving and storage services.
H. Pest control services.

I. Building supply stores and yards, and contractor yards. J. Bus depots. K. Equipment sales and rental, involving outdoor storage. L. Drive-in theaters. M. Public and private nursery schools, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges. N. Private clubs and lodges, and fraternal organizations. O. Public playgrounds and parks. P. Private or public golf courses. Q. Public utility facilities, accessory structures and service yards.
R. Truck service stations, including truck terminals.
S. Planned mobilehome parks and R.V. parks. T. Injection wells. U. Commercial storage (storage for resale) of inflammable fluid or gas fuels in a quantity greater than 500 gallons in any container less than 2.5 feet below the surface of the ground. V. Transitional housing. W. Supportive housing (more than 50 units). X. Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed.
Y. Residential care facility, large licensed. Z. Employee housing, small. AA. Health care facility 7-4. Development Standards Subject to Development review A. Commercial site area and configuration: 1. The minimum area of any newly created lot or parcel of land shall be 6,000 square feet except in a Planned Unit Development project.

The minimum lot width and public street frontage of any newly created lot or parcel shall be 60 feet provided the lot width ratio is met, except in a Planned Unit Development project. B. Commercial minimum yard requirements: 1. Front yard. No front yard shall be required, except where the frontage in a block is partially in a residential district, in which case the front yard shall be the same as required in such residential district. Where a public street does not provide for a sidewalk within the right-of-way, a 10-foot setback shall be provided. 2. Side yard. No side yard shall be required, except where the side yard of a lot abuts the side of a lot in a residential district, in which case the side yard shall be not less than 5 feet. 3. Rear yard. No rear yard shall be required, except where the rear of a lot abuts a residential district, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet. 4. Accessory structures. The above-yard requirements shall apply. C. Maximum building height. No building or structure in this zone shall exceed 60 feet in height, except as otherwise permitted with a conditional use permit. D. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 12.08.12. 7-5. Minimum Yard Requirements A. Front yard. No front yard shall be required, except where the frontage in a block is partially in a residential district, in which case the front yard shall be the same as required in such residential district. Where a public street does not provide for a sidewalk within the right-of-way, a 10-foot setback shall be provided. B. Side yard. No side yard shall be required, except where the side yard of a lot abuts the side of a lot in a residential district, in which case the side yard shall be not less than 5 feet. C. Rear yard. No rear yard shall be required, except where the rear of a lot abuts a residential district, in which case the rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet. D. Accessory structures. The above-yard requirements shall apply. 7-6. Maximum Building Height No building or structure in the C-1 zone shall exceed 60 feet in height, except as otherwise permitted with a conditional use permit.

7-7. Business Signs A. Only one single or double-faced freestanding sign designating the use of the premises, facing or adjacent to each street abutting the property. B. The height of any freestanding sign shall not exceed 12 feet measured vertically from the base at ground level to the apex of the sign. C. Signs may be lighted, provided, however, that no sign shall contain visibly moving parts or be illuminated by flashing lights. D. No outdoor advertising signs or structures shall be permitted, except such signs or structures which pertain directly to permitted commercial uses and which are located on or immediately adjacent to such uses.

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CHAPTER 12.08.8 C-2 – HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 8-1. Purpose and Applicability The C-2 zone is established to provide for the location of the facilities and services needed by the traveling public along the County’s major collectors, at intersection with state highways and where they can be reached conveniently and safely. This designation is for future growth. The following regulations shall apply in all C-2 zones:
8-2. Permitted Uses The following highway commercial uses are permitted when serving the needs of the traveling public; when conducted within a completely enclosed building; and when not exceeding a maximum of 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 6,000 square feet of total gross floor area:
A. Food services, such as restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and delicatessens, including drive-in or drive-thru fast-food services and outdoor dining areas.
B. Bus stations.
C. Commercial and residential accessory uses and accessory structures.
D. Real estate sales offices. E. Retail sales of groceries, off-sale beer and wine, sporting goods, bait and tackle, souvenirs, antiques and curios.
F. Hotels and motels, designed not to exceed 15 units. G. Other highway commercial uses, when of a similar character to those listed above.
H. Mixed commercial with residential uses not to exceed a maximum of 2 residential units. However, each primary residential unit may include accessory and junior accessory dwelling units. I. Accessory and junior accessory dwellings units.2 J. Single room occupancy. K. Supportive housing (up to 50 units).

2 Permitted with existing or permitted single or multifamily dwelling.

L. Low barrier navigation centers. 8-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
The following highway commercial uses are permitted when serving the needs of the traveling public; when conducted within a completely enclosed building; when outdoor storage, sales or display does not exceed 15% of the gross floor area; and when not exceeding 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area:
A. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.14-2 with outdoor storage, sales or display; or when exceeding 3,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 6,000 square feet of total gross floor area.
B. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.14-2, which may be objectionable by reason of production or emission of noise, offensive odor, smoke, dust, bright lights, vibration or unusual traffic, or involve the handling of explosives or dangerous materials.
C. Food services, which offer on-sale beer and wine, incidental and accessory to food services, without separate bar area; and off-sale liquor.
D. Fruit and produce stands exceeding 400 square feet in size. E. Hotels and motels, designed to exceed 15 units. F. Park and ride facilities. G. Retail fuel sales, minor auto repair and car washes.
H. Uses which are minor additions or alterations to existing uses or structures permitted by Part 12.08.14-2, limited to an increase of 20% of the use area or gross floor area of the structure(s).
I. Bars, taverns or cocktail lounges, with or without live entertainment.
J. Truck stops, auto/truck service stations and incidental minor auto/truck repair.
K. Public and private campgrounds, R.V. parks. L. Transitional housing. M. Supportive housing (more than 50 units). N. Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed.
O. Residential care facility, large licensed. P. Employee housing, small.

Q. Health care facility. 8-4. Development Standards Subject to Development review A. Minimum lot size: 8,000 square feet B. Minimum average lot widths:
1. Interior lots: 80 feet 2. Corner lots: 100 feet C. Maximum length to width ratio: 3:1 D. Maximum lot coverage: 100% E. Minimum yards:
1. Front yard. None excepting when abutting a residential district where 10 feet from the lot line, or 45 feet from centerline of roadway, whichever is greater shall be required. Yards abutting streets are front yards.
2. Rear yard. None, excepting when abutting a residential district, then 20 feet from the lot line shall be required.
3. Side yard. None excepting when abutting a residential district, then 5 feet from lot line shall be required.
4. Accessory structures. the above-yards shall apply.
F. Maximum height. 2-stories or 30 feet maximum, whichever is less.
G. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 12.08.12.
H. Signs. As provided in Chapter 12.08.25.

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CHAPTER 12.08.9 C-3 – HEAVY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 9-1. Purpose and Applicability The C-3 zone is established to provide areas suitable for heavy retail and service commercial uses, which do not specialize in pedestrian traffic and are more appropriately located away from the central business district. This designation is for future growth.
The following regulations shall apply in all C-3 zones: 9-2. Permitted Uses The following service (heavy) commercial uses are permitted when conducted within a completely enclosed building; when outdoor storage does not exceed 50% of the gross floor area per use and when within a completely screened area on the same lot; and when not exceeding a maximum of 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area:
A. Retail sales of large and bulky household items, such as appliances, carpet and floor covering, furniture, and fireplaces or woodstoves.
B. Installation of auto parts and accessories, such as tire or battery stores, muffler shops and tune-up shops, including incidental retail sales of auto parts and accessories.
C. Commercial trade services with or without incidental retail sales, such as cleaning and dyeing agencies and plants, bottling works, funeral homes, cabinet and carpentry shops, blacksmith, welding and machine shops, and furniture repair and upholstery shops.
D. Construction related sales and services, such as building supply stores with incidental lumber storage yards, general and specialty contractors offices, electrical, plumbing and heating shops, and light equipment rental shops.
E. Mixed commercial with residential uses not to exceed a maximum of 2 residential units, supportive and transitional housing and single room occupancies. F. Sales and services to the agricultural sector, such as farm supply stores, farm implement sales and service shops, agricultural supply cooperatives and commercial irrigation services.
G. Professional construction support services, such as blueprinting, duplicating, printing, drafting, engineering, surveying, planning or architecture services.
H. Laundry, janitorial or facility maintenance services.

I. Entertainment and recreational facilities, such as, but not limited to, indoor theaters, bowling alleys, pool halls, game rooms and amusement enterprises, health clubs, spas, saunas and hot-tub establishments.
J. Other service commercial uses, when of similar character to those uses listed above.
K. Commercial and residential accessory uses and accessory structures. L. Accessory and junior accessory dwellings.3 M. Supportive housing (up to 50 units). N.
Low barrier navigation centers. 9-3 Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit The following service commercial uses are permitted when conducted within a completely enclosed building (excepting auto sales); and when not exceeding a maximum of 12,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 24,000 square feet of total gross floor area:
A. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.15-2 when outdoor storage exceeds 50% of the gross floor area per use or when not contained within a completely screened area; or when exceeding a maximum of 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or a maximum of 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area.
B. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.15-2, which may be objectionable by reason of production or emission of noise, offensive odor, smoke, dust, bright lights, vibration or unusual traffic, or involve the handling of explosives or dangerous materials.
C. Businesses providing retail sales of new or used automobiles with incidental minor and major repair services, and carwashes.
D. Automobile, truck and vehicle service and repair shops and garages providing minor and major repairs, body work and painting; and temporary storage of 10 or fewer vehicles with no repair or dismantling services.
E. Commercial parking lots and taxicab companies, including outdoor storage.
F. Rental or leasing of trucks, trailers and recreational vehicles.
G. Uses which are minor additions or alterations to existing uses or structures permitted by Part 12.08.15-2, limited to an increase of 20% of the use area or gross floor area.
H. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.15-2, which may be objectionable by reason of production or emission of noise, offensive odor, smoke, dust, bright lights,

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vibration or unusual traffic, or involve the handling of explosives or dangerous materials.
I. Open-air retail sales of boats, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, modular homes, factory-built homes, swimming pools, storage tanks, satellite dish antennas and other large and bulky items.
J. Contractors’ heavy equipment storage yards or heavy equipment rental yards.
K. Fuel tank farms, wholesale fuel sales or distributors, including natural gas or propane distributors or wholesalers.
L. Mini storage. M. Transitional housing. N. Supportive housing (more than 50 units). O. Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed. P. Residential care facility, large licensed. Q. Employee housing, small. R. Health care facility. 9-3. Development Standards Subject to Development review A. Minimum lot size: 12,500 square feet B. Minimum average lot widths:
1. Interior lots: 100 feet 2. Corner lots: 125 feet C. Maximum length to width ratio: 3:1 D. Maximum lot coverage: 75% E. Minimum yards:
1. Front yard. 10 feet from lot line, or 35 feet from the centerline of roadway, whichever is greater. Yards abutting streets are front yards.
2. Rear yard. None, or 20 feet from the lot line when contiguous to any residential district.

Side yard. None, or 5 feet from the lot line when contiguous to any residential district.
4. Accessory structures. The above-yards shall apply.
F. Maximum height:
1. Principal structures: 35 feet 2. Accessory structures: 20 feet G. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 12.08.12.
H. Signs. As provided in Chapter 12.08.25.

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CHAPTER 12.08.10 M-1 – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 10-1. Purpose and Applicability The M-1 zone is intended to apply to areas in which manufacturing, heavy commercial uses and large administrative facilities are the desirable predominant uses. The regulations of this Chapter shall apply in all M-1 zones. 10-2. Principal Permitted Uses
A. Principal permitted uses in the M-1 zone are as follows:
1. Administrative, business and professional offices.
2. Agricultural product processing. 3. Agricultural supplies and equipment sales.
4. Alcoholic beverage sales, on-site.
5. Automotive repair.
6. Automobile service stations.
7. Bottling plants.
8. Carpentry and cabinet making shops.
9. Clothing manufactures.
10. Contractor’s yards.
11. Electric component assembly and manufacturing.
12. Equipment rental yards.
13. Fabrication of wood, metal and fiber products.
14. Fire stations.
15. Government vehicle repair/storage yards.
16. Handicraft manufacture.

Light industrial uses within an enclosed building with no noticeable noise, odors or vibrations at the property line.
18. Manufacturing within enclosed buildings of electrical and electronic equipment and of household effects and appliances; and metal working shops. 19. Motor repair.
20. Paint booths.
21. Plumbing shops. 22. Propane sales.
23. Public utility buildings. 24. Pump sales and repair.
25. Research and development facilities.
26. Recycling facilities. 27. Recreational vehicle storage.
28. Restaurants and outdoor eating areas. 29. Storage warehouses. 30. Towing services. 31. Tractor sales equipment yards. 32. Truck storage, repair and distribution centers. 33. Produce stands. 34. Uses which the City Council determines by written findings are similar to the above.
35. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units. 4 36. Low barrier navigation centers. 37. Employee housing, large Supportive housing (up to 50 units).

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Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed;
Residential care facility, large licensed. 10-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
A. Conditional uses requiring use permits in the M-1 zone are as follows:

Airports, heliports and landing strips.
2. Animal hospitals and kennels.
3. Bowling alleys. 4. Catering trucks/food trucks.
5. Churches.
6. Day care.
7. Dry cleaning plants.
8. Dwellings, motels and mobile home parks. 9. Explosives, sale and storage.
10. Flea markets. 11. Health clubs.
12. Manufacturing uses not within an enclosed building.
13. Mini storage.
14. Printing and lithography.
15. Surplus sales.
16. Supportive housing (more than 50 units). 17. Transitional housing. 18. Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed.

Residential care facility, large licensed.

B. Special regulations. All manufacturing and fabricating areas shall be enclosed in buildings, and all equipment and materials storage areas adjacent to residential

zones shall be screened by walls, fences or adequate plantings to a height of not less than 6 feet. C. Storage of gasoline and other petroleum products emitting a flammable vapor at less than 100F.
D. Uses which the Building Official determines by written findings are similar to the above.
10-4. Lot Requirements
A. Minimum lot width: 100 feet, except those parcels existing at the adoption of this ordinance with a width less than 100 feet shall not be reduced to less than 60 feet.
10-5. Design Requirements

Design requirements for structures in the M-1 zone are as follows:
A. Compliance with parking and landscaping requirements of Chapter 12.08.17. B. Maximum building coverage of 60% and up to 100% coverage by parking/paved areas in the downtown area. C. The required front yard shall be landscaped and not used for parking. The only area not landscaped within the required front yard is the driveway access to the required parking area, which shall not exceed 25 feet in width. D. When the subject site is immediately adjacent to Residential zones, the following standards shall apply:
1. A solid 6-foot masonry wall shall be placed on the property line, reduced to 3 feet within the required adjacent residential zone front setback area.
2. All exterior lighting shall be designed to reflect away from the adjacent residential area, or down to the ground within the commercial site.
E. All manufacturing and fabricating areas shall be enclosed in buildings, and all equipment and materials storage areas adjacent to residential zones shall be screened by walls, fences or adequate plantings to a height of not less than 6 feet.
F. Required rear and side yards may be used for parking or for outdoor storage when adjacent to a residential zone, as long as such storage does not exceed the height of the required 6-foot wall.
10-6. Site Design
New projects shall be compatible with their surrounding development in intensity, setbacks, building forms, material, color and landscaping as follows:

A. Site design shall respect existing roadway patterns and driveways. New curb cuts shall be aligned with existing driveways and streets, when applicable.
B. Develop transition between projects with different uses and intensities to provide a cohesive visual and functional shift. Create transition by using appropriate setbacks, gradual building height, bulk and landscaping.
C. Integrate perimeter landscaping with the landscaping of adjacent developments.
D. Minimize paved areas for curb cuts and parking on the street frontage of projects to maintain a continuous and attractive streetscape.
E. Preserve natural site features, such as mature trees, views, etc., and incorporate into the site design of the new project.
F. Site design of projects shall be compatible with and protect existing nearby heritage structures and trees.
G. Link on-site walkways to the public sidewalk system outside the project site for ease of pedestrian access.
H. Provide pedestrian links between residential developments and nearby employment and shopping center, schools and parks to encourage pedestrian activities.
10-7. Site Organization
A. Locate site components, such as structures, parking driveways, walkways, landscaping and open spaces to maximize visual appeal and functional efficiency.
Security kiosks and gates shall be located to allow queuing for at least 3 cars.
B. Emphasize the pleasant components of the project such as existing trees and views, and disguise its less-desirable scenes, such as parking areas, loading and service areas through placement and design of structures and landscaping.
C. Siting of noise and odor generating functions on a site shall not create a nuisance for the adjacent properties.
D. Orientation of buildings on a site shall relate to each other and to buildings on adjacent sites for aesthetic organization. The front of one building shall not face the back of another. In these instances, an increased setback between buildings may be required to meet the standards of the California Building Code.
E. Street frontages shall not be dominated by surface parking to encourage pedestrian orientation and a continuous streetscape. Limit paved areas on street frontages to one double row of parking and locate the rest of the parking elsewhere on the site.
F. Where half or more of the parking is located at the rear of a retail/office building, provide main entries in the front and rear of buildings for convenient access.

G. Site design of projects shall have external orientation for a positive street experience. Orient buildings toward public streets and provide view corridors into the project site. View corridors may be provided by controlling the spacing and angles of building on the site and by providing open vistas and plazas.
H. Building façades shall be lively and include windows and main entries which face public streets for a pedestrian friendly environment.
I. Provide convenient and safe pedestrian and automobile access to the site from adjacent streets.
J. Define site boundaries by landscaping and bands of decorative paving to announce entry into the site.
K. Every project shall have a main entry, defined by landscaping and other decorative features. Main entrances to all buildings shall be well defined.
L. Design and locate a project’s internal circulation pattern for maximum ease of movement and a minimum of safety hazards.
M. Consider energy efficiency in the siting of buildings. Shading of structures and parking areas is recommended.
10-8. Open Space
A. Design each project site for maximum utility of open space for ventilation, sunlight, recreation and views for both new and existing buildings.
B. In business parks and strip shopping centers, open space areas are recommended.
C. Open space areas may include benches, art, landscape, water and hardscape features, as approved by the City.
D. Provide direct access to common useable open space from all buildings. Common open spaces shall be useable for recreational purposes (landscaping strips of less than 50 feet in width between buildings does not constitute useable common open space).
10-9. Scale and Character
A. Break up large buildings into groups of smaller segments whenever possible, to appear smaller in mass and bulk. This may require increasing setbacks to comply with the standards of the California Building Code.
B. Adjacent buildings shall be compatible in height and scale.
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D. Buildings shall maintain similar horizontal and vertical proportions with the adjacent façades to maintain architectural unity.
E. Step back upper stories of buildings three stories or taller from public roads and adjacent low scale development to reduce the bulk impact.
F. Maintain the dominant existing scale of an area.
G. Placement of windows and openings on second story additions shall not create a direct line of sight into the living space or the back yard of adjacent properties to maintain privacy.
H. Buildings shall maintain visually interesting activities at the street level by placing active façades with windows and openings on the street side to promote pedestrian activities.
I. Interrupt front façades on large structures by various architectural elements such as trellises, balconies, steps, openings, etc., about every 30 feet to appear smaller in scale.
J. Choose inset, multi-pane windows over a continuous band of single pane windows, to create a sense of scale.
K. Maintain the scale and character of the existing main structure in building additions by retaining similar proportions and rhythm present on the main structures. 10-10. Architecture and Design
A. Maintain diversity and individuality in style but be compatible with the character of the neighborhood.
B. In areas where no prevailing architectural style exists, maintain the general neighborhood character by the use of similar scale, forms and materials providing that it enhances the neighborhood. The scale, forms and materials shall be approved by the City.
C. Develop a comprehensive architectural theme for multi-building complexes. Unify various site components through the use of similar designs, material, and colors.
The designs, material and colors shall be approved by the City.
D. “Corporate architecture” and generic designs are not recommended. Design each project specifically with respect to its own surrounding environment.
E. Buildings shall have three distinct components: base, middle and top. Define each component by horizontal and vertical articulation.
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G. Buildings on corner lots shall demonstrate a strong tie to the public streets. Enhance street corners by special design features, such as celebrated main entrances or landscape features.
H. Include decorative building elements in the design of all buildings. Add more interest to buildings by incorporating changes in wall plane and height, arcades, porticos, trellises, porches, balconies, dormers, windows, openings, etc.
I. Repeat design and decorative building elements in all elevations and the roof as well as the front façade.
J. Windows and openings shall be consistent with the architectural style of buildings and maintain similar proportions and rhythm with those on adjacent buildings.
K. Provide clear windows on street level on retail buildings to create interest for pedestrians.
L. Define building entries by use of human scale architectural elements such as arches, posts, awnings, etc. Orient main entries toward public streets.
M. Awnings and canopies shall be compatible with the building design and shall conform to Chapter 12.08.04.
N. Awnings shall not cover or replace façade articulation by wrapping around buildings in continuous bands. Place awning only on top of doors, windows, and other openings.
O. Design fire escapes and exterior stairs, elevator shafts, and balconies as part of the building, not as separate elements.
P. Exterior remodeling of older buildings being occupied by new tenants is strongly encouraged.
10-11. Accessory Utility Buildings
A. The style, material and color of accessory buildings visible from public streets shall be the same as those of the main building.
B. Accessory buildings shall be proportional to the main structures in size and bulk.
Accessory buildings may not dominate any site areas.
10-12. Roofs A. New roofs shall be consistent in form and shape with the dominant roof form in the neighborhood.
B. Buildings in, or adjacent to, residential neighborhoods, with predominately gabled roofs, shall have gabled roofs to create a residential scale and character.

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C. Long horizontal roof lines are not allowed. Interrupt roof line by architectural treatment and features. The maximum allowable unbroken roof line is 30 feet.
D. Vary roof levels and forms on a large building to create diversity and to decrease the apparent scale of the building.
E. Include roofs on all elevations, not just on the front façades of buildings. Roof forms shall express entrances to buildings.
F. Roofs shall be an integral part of building design. False mansard roofs are not allowed.
G. Include architectural elements such as projecting cornices in design of flat roofs to define the edge of the roof.
H. Parapets and roof screens shall be integrated architecturally into building designs.
Placement, material and color of roof screens shall not impact the building architecture or roof form.
10-13. Material and Color
A. Develop a comprehensive material and color scheme for each project to tie in the various parts of the project. Choose variety of colors and materials to add interest to buildings. Colors and materials shall be approved by the City.
B. Avoid large expanses of smooth surfaces such as concrete or glass. Use materials with a sense of scale and texture.
C. Avoid large expanses of highly reflective surfaces and mirror glass exterior walls to prevent heat and glare impacts on the adjacent public streets and properties.
D. Choose high quality materials and paint to prevent degradation and for ease of maintenance.
E. Use wrought iron, cast iron or high-quality wood for decorative features and trims.
Vertical sliding panels (i.e., T-111) are prohibited.
F. Coordinate exterior colors of adjacent structures on the same or adjacent sites.
G. Strong, bright contrasting colors shall be used for ornaments and accent only.
H. Coordinate color and material of building additions with those of the principal structure.
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10-14. Service Facilities
A. Locate service areas and drives away from public streets and nearby residential uses. Place service facilities in the least visible areas.
B. Provide convenient access for all service and emergency vehicles. Separate service drives from other on-site circulation patterns when possible.
C. Fully screen all service facilities from the public street and adjoining properties.
Doors for service facilities shall be recessed and integrated into the overall design of the building.
D. Screening devices shall have a similar design and material to the main structures on the site, and shall be incorporated into the site design of the project.
E. Fences, walls, dense landscaping, berms or any combination of the above, may be used to screen service areas and facilities.
F. In multi-building complexes, service areas shall be combined or located next to each other to minimize the visual and noise impact on the surrounding uses.
G. Service facilities shall be easily accessible for service vehicles and tenants. Service yards shall be located so as to minimize interaction between service vehicles and automobiles.
H. Service facilities shall be separated from pedestrian walkways to increase safety.
10-15. Mechanical Equipment
A. Mechanical equipment shall not be located in any front setback area between the public street and the building.
B. Mechanical equipment shall be located far enough from adjacent properties to not cause noise impacts. Noise level at property line may not exceed 50 dBA in or adjacent to residential areas and 75 dBA in all commercial and industrial zones.
C. Fully screened roof top equipment by parapet walls or a roof well on all 4 sides.
D. Avoid individual screening of a group of equipment on a single roof. Contain all equipment within same roof screen.
10-16. Lighting
A. Light fixture design shall be compatible with the design and the use of the principal structure on the site. Light fixtures shall be equipped with appropriate reflectors and shielded to prevent illumination of the adjacent properties.
B. Incorporate placement of light fixtures into the landscape scheme of the project.
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C. Height of any light poles shall be appropriate for the project and surrounding environment. Height of the light poles shall not exceed that of the main building.
D. Use bollard type luminaries, maximum of 8 feet high for pedestrian areas.
E. Shield light sources to prevent any glare or direct illumination on public streets, adjacent properties or highways. F. All area lights shall be energy efficient type (High Pressure Sodium or equivalent).
G. All on-site pedestrian and automobile traffic areas shall be well lit for safety and security.
10-17. Trash Enclosures
A. All development in this zone district shall provide for adequate storage of trash and recyclable materials in containers in enclosed areas.
B. Trash enclosures shall be conveniently accessible by collection trucks. Access driveways shall be a minimum of 16 feet in width.
C. Enclosures shall not be located in setback, landscaped, or parking areas.
D. Adequate turn around areas for collection trucks shall be provided.
E. A concrete pad in front of and within enclosures to prevent damage to pavement is required.
F. Trash enclosures shall screen trash containers on all four sides. The height of enclosures shall fully screen the containers.
G. A roof shall be provided for trash enclosures when visible from any upper story.
H. The style, material, and color of enclosures shall be similar to those of the main structure.
I. Enclosures shall be made of masonry or wood and match the main building in finish and color. Enclosures may be masonry or wood, painted to match the main building.
J. Steel enclosure gates are required as a minimum standard.
K. When visible from public rights-of-way, redwood slatted cyclone fencing may be acceptable, but depending on the design of the main buildings, wood, concrete or stucco is encouraged.

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10-18. Professional Offices and Buildings
A. Professional office buildings shall have the highest quality architecture and be oriented toward streets.
B. For office buildings, a combination of hardscape such as textured paving, water fountains, and landscaping shall be used to provide strong emphasis to focal points and entrances to the buildings.
C. In multi-building complexes, buildings and offices shall be most visible from a public right-of-way.
D. When there are two or more buildings located on site, buildings shall be oriented toward public streets and provide view corridors into the project site. View corridors may be provided by controlling the spacing and angles of buildings on the site and by providing vistas and plazas.
E. The site boundaries and main entrances shall be defined by both landscaping and decorative paving.
10-19. Fences and Walls
A. All fences and fencing materials require a Fencing Permit approved by the City of Loyalton Planning Department prior to installation. Ty-Vek or like materials, corrugated materials, tin, aluminum, bamboo, hay and other like materials deemed by the City to be unacceptable are prohibited. All fencing material and fence construction shall be approved by the City in accordance with the Loyalton Municipal Code and the California Building Code, prior to construction of the fence.
B. Any masonry and stucco walls require a Building Permit if greater than 3 feet in height.
C. Fences and walls shall be compatible in style and material with the main structures on a site.
D. To avoid the monotony of long, solid walls and fences around the perimeter of projects, variation in height, texture and color is recommended with approval by the City.
E. Signs, lights and other street furniture incorporated into the design of fences and walls are encouraged.
F. Barbed wire fencing may be used for security purposes only. All chain link fencing requires slats.
G. Screening devices shall be made of opaque (solid) materials such as wood or masonry blocks.

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H. Fences and walls used for noise control shall be made of materials most suited for noise reduction, and which minimize reflective sound.
I. Security fencing and gates shall be of an open type to allow for maximum visibility of the secured area. Wrought iron and cast-iron fences are recommended for security fences and gates for all uses.
J. Fencing shall be a maximum of 6 feet in height. Fencing over 6 feet in height, excepting fences listed in Part B above, shall require a Building Permit. All corner lots, including corners on alleys, shall be a maximum of 3 feet in height within the front and exterior side yard setback areas.
K. All fences shall be made of durable and weather resistant materials as approved by the City.
10-20. Setbacks
Minimum yards in the M-1 zone are as follows:
A. Front: 15 feet B. Rear: none, except that where a rear yard abuts a Residential zone, such rear yard shall be not less than 25 feet or a distance equal to the height of the building immediately abutting the required yard, whichever is greater.
C. Side: none, except that where a side yard abuts a Residential zone, such side yard shall be not less than 25 feet or a distance equal to the height of the building immediately abutting the required yard, whichever is greater.
D. Adjacent buildings shall have compatible front setbacks to maintain visual continuity of the streetscape. Setback infill projects in areas with different front setbacks at a distance equal to the average setbacks of buildings on either side not to exceed 50% of the minimum setback requirements of this Municipal Code.
10-21. Height
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CHAPTER 12.08.11 M-2 – HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICT REGULATIONS 11-1. Purpose and Applicability The M-2 zone is intended to provide areas for heavy industrial and manufacturing uses which can locate and operate away from the restrictive influences of non-industrial uses, while maintaining an environment free from offensive or objectionable noise, dust or other nuisances. The following regulations shall apply in all M-2 zones.
11-2. Permitted Uses
The following heavy industrial and manufacturing uses are permitted when conducted within a completely enclosed building, with up to 100% of the gross floor area for outdoor storage of products or materials, within a completely screened area on the same lot; and when not exceeding 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area:
A. Uses permitted in the M-1 and C-3 zones.
B. Wholesale sales, storage and distribution centers when including incidental retail sales on-site.
C. Truck terminals and truck repair.
D. Contractors’ equipment storage yards, and equipment rental yards.
E. Boat manufacturing and repair.
F. Sale of pre-sized rock for ornamental, monument or other uses, when not involving on-site excavation, crushing or sorting of soils or parent material.
G. Industrial and residential accessory uses and accessory structures.
H. One security guard or night watchman quarters when incidental to a commercial or manufacturing use; or an accessory dwelling subject to the requirements of this Part. I. One administrative office when incidental to a commercial or manufacturing use.
J. Other heavy commercial uses when of a similar character to those uses listed above.
K. Accessory dwelling unit.5

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L. Low barrier navigation centers.

M. Employee housing, large.

N. Supportive housing (up to 50 units). 11-3. Permitted Uses Subject to a Conditional Use Permit
The following heavy industrial and manufacturing uses are permitted when conducted within a completely enclosed building; with up to 100% of the gross floor area for outdoor storage of products of materials, when within a completely screened area on the same lot; and when not exceeding 12,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 24,000 square feet of gross floor area:
A. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.11-2 when exceeding 6,000 square feet of gross floor area per use or 12,000 square feet of total gross floor area.
B. Uses permitted in Part 12.08.11-2 which may be objectionable by reason of production or emission of noise, offensive odor, smoke, dust, bright lights, vibration or unusual traffic, or involve the handling of explosives or dangerous materials.
C. Uses which are minor additions or alterations to existing uses, limited to an increase of 20% of the use area or gross floor area of the structure(s).
D. Uses permitted in Parts 12.08.11.02 and 12.08.11.03 when not conducted within a completely enclosed building; when outdoor storage exceeds 100% of the gross floor area; or when exceeding 12,000 square feet of gross floor area. E. Food services, such as cafes and diners when open to the public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
F. Auto wrecking yards, salvage and dismantling yards, and junk yards.
G. Lumber mills/re-saw mills. H. Concrete or asphalt batch plants, rock crushing and stone product yards, sand and gravel plants.
I. Commercial excavation of stone or earth materials such as quarries, gravel pits, or topsoil yards.
J. Processing, slaughtering, or packaging of beast, fish, or fowl such as fish canneries, meat packing plants or slaughterhouses, offal or dead animal disposal, reduction or incineration plants, or tanneries, including incidental commercial feedlots or fat rendering plants.

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K. Manufacturing, mixing or processing of chemicals including, but not limited to, acetylene gas, acid, ammonia, asbestos or explosives.
L. Electroplating establishments.
M. Hazardous or toxic waste disposal operations.
N. Manufacturing, assembly, packaging or processing of materials which incorporates processes involving the pulverization of clays, use of kilns fired by fuels other than electricity or gas, or the refining or rendering of oils or fats.
O. Fuel tank farms, wholesale fuel sales or distributors, including natural gas or propane distributors or wholesalers.
P. Other heavy industrial uses when of similar character to those uses listed in this Part.
Q. Uses expressly prohibited: unless otherwise listed in Parts 12.08.9-02, 12.08.10-2

and 12.08.11-2, uses permitted in any commercial district, or commercial/

manufacturing district are expressly prohibited within the M-2 zone.
R. Supportive housing (more than 50 units).

S. Transitional housing.

T. Residential care facility, small and/or unlicensed.

U. Residential care facility, large licensed.

11-4. Development Standards A. Minimum lot size: 12,500 square feet
B. Minimum average lot widths:
1. Interior lots: 100 feet 2. Corner lots: 125 feet C. Maximum length to width ratio: 3:1 D. Maximum lot coverage: 75% E. Minimum yards:
1. Front yard. 10 feet from lot line, or 35 feet from the centerline of roadway, whichever is greater. Yards abutting streets are front yards.

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Rear yard. None, or 30 feet from the lot line when contiguous to any residential district.
3. Side yard. None, or 30 feet from the lot line when contiguous to any residential district.
4. Accessory structures. The above-setbacks shall apply.
F. Maximum height: 45 feet G. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 12.08.12.

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