§ 17.11
Maricopa Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Maricopa
17.11.100 AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS ¶
Intent This section is intended to ensure that automobile dealerships do not create adverse impacts on adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhoods due to insufficient on-site customer and employee parking, traffic generation, including road testing of vehicles, obstruction of traffic, visual blight, bright lights, noise, fumes, or drainage run-off. The following special conditions shall apply to automobile dealerships.
Development Standards All new dealerships shall comply with the provisions of this section in addition to the development standards and permit procedures of the zone district in which itis located.
- a. Minimum Lot Size
The minimum lot size for automobile dealerships shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
- b. Parking
Areas designated for employee and customer parking shall not be used for vehicle storage or display.
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j. Toxic Waste Storage and Disposal Gasoline storage tanks shall meet all applicable State and local health regulations, and shall be constructed and maintained under the same conditions and standards that apply to service stations.
- k. Air Quality (1) Brake washers shall be installed and utilized in all service stalls or areas which perform service on brakes containing asbestos or other materials known to be harmful when dispersed in air.
- (2) Mechanical ventilating equipment shall direct exhaust away from
- , adjacent residential properties. (3) Exhaust systems shall be equipped with appropriate and reasonably available control technology to minimize or eliminate noxious pollutants which would otherwise be emitted.
17.11.110 AUTOMOBILE RENTAL. AGENCIES ©
- Intent
This section is intended to ensure that automobile rental agencies do not create adverse impacts on adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhoods due to insufficient on-site customer and employee parking, traffic generation including road testing of vehicles, obstruction of traffic, visual blight, bright lights, noise, fumes, or drainage run-off.
- Development Standards
a. Washing of Vehicles All washing, rinsing, or hosing down of vehicles and of the property shall comply with the requirements of section 41.260 (Vehicle Repair Facilities) of this Chapter.
b. Repair of Vehicles
No vehicle repair work shall occur on the premises unless all repair work and storage of parts is contained entirely within an enclosed building and the rental agency is otherwise permitted and licensed by the State of California to repair motor vehicles.
c. Storage of Vehicles
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No vehicles to be displayed, sold, rented, or repaired shail be parked or stored on any street or alley. In addition, no rental cars shall be stored or parked within parking areas intended to comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.13 (Parking Regulations), of this Title.
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c. Design Standards
(1) Alterations and modifications may be made to the structures and the site but such alterations shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood. Such alterations and modifications shall also comply with all applicable City provisions, requirements and standards and ordinances.
(2) Additional landscaping may be required to screen parked vehicles from direct view of the neighbors, particularly where such parking is located within a front yard setback.
(3) Any lights used to illuminate the site shall be designed and placed to reflect away from adjoining properties and public thoroughfares.
(4) A non-illuminated identification sign, not to exceed six (6) square feet in area is permitted. !f not attached to the residence, such sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and must blend with the architectural style of the structure and the neighborhood.
d. Kitchen Facilities
(1) There shall be no cooking facilities permitted in guest rooms.
(2) The sale of food or other materials in residential districts is limited to guests who are currently occupying the premises where the use is located and not to the general public.
e. Miscellaneous Standards
(1) The land use shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for
. delivery of materials to or from the premises except for those commercial vehicles normally associated with residential use deliveries.
(2) There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment, nor shall merchandise be visible from outside the home.
(3) The appearance of the structure shall not be altered nor the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by use of colors, materials, lighting, signs, or the emission of sounds, noises and vibrations.
- (4) The use of utilities and community facilities shall be limited to that normally associated with the use of a property for residential purposes.
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f. Penalty for Noncompliance The City Council may void any conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast use for noncompliance with the conditions set forth in the approving permit. Notice of such a pending action shall be given to the permittee prior to any action being taken.
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c. Fences and Walls
When located within or adjacent toa non-residential district, a six (6) foot high solid fence orwall shall be constructed on all such property lines, except within the front yard area where the fence or wall shall not exceed forty (40) inches in height. Materials, textures, colors, and design of the fence or wall shall be compatible with on-site development and adjacent properties. All fences or walls shall provide for child safety with controlled points of entry. .
d. Landscaping
- . On-site landscaping shall be maintained in good physical condition.
e. On-Site Parking On-site parking for home-based day care facilities located within residential zone districts shall require no more than two (2) on-site spaces.
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f. Passenger Loading A passenger loading/unloading plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
g. Lighting All fighting shail comply with the provisions of Section 47.12.80 (Light & Glare) of this Title, except that when located within a residential district, lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and public right-of-way, except for passenger loading areas.
h. Hours of Operation For the purposes of noise abatement, day care facilities in residential districts may only operate between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M., seven days a week.
j, Outdoor Activity For the purposes of noise abatement, outdoor activities for day care facilities in residential districts may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
j. State and Other Licensing Requirements - All day care facilities shall be State licensed and shall be operated according to all applicable State and City regulations.
- Performance Standards for Large Family Day Care Facilities Applicants for a large family day care facility, seven (7) to twelve (12) children, shall be required to submit an application to the Planning Department for a large family day care facility. This application, which may be obtained at the office of the Planning Department, requires the applicant's signature to acknowledge that the
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2, Requirements
a. The permittee shall occupy at least one of the dwelling units on the premises.
b. Applications for a permit shall be made by a resident owner of the subject property, or his legal agent having power of attorney to make such application, on which the dependent housing unit is to be located.
c. The applicant must obtain a temporary occupancy permit, pursuant to Section 17.2.90 of this Title.
d. Each year, prior to the anniversary of the approval, the applicant shall submit a letter from an attending physician stating that a medically related reason still exists for the dependent housing unit. If no such letter is submitted, or if no reason still exists for the medical hardship, the temporary structure, and all appurtenances to it, shall be completely removed from the premises.
e. The permittee shail submit written notification to the Planning Department of any proposed change of residency in the temporary dependent housing unit.
Findings. Prior to acting upon an application for a conditional use permit for a temporary dependent housing unit, the City Council shall find that all of the following are true: a. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and all yards, building coverage, setbacks, parking areas and other requirements of this Title are met.
b. The proposed temporary dependent housing unit is clearly subordinate in size, location and appearance to the principal unit.
c. Issuance of the permit shall not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the general vicinity in which the land use is located.
d. The temporary dependent housing unit shall be erected, constructed or installed so as to allow for its feasible removal.
e. The appearance of the temporary dependent housing unit and the method of siting are compatible with the surrounding environment.
- Conditions.
- a. Permitted Structural Types.
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Units constructed to meet the standards of the National Mobilehome Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code).
- b. Floor Area
The floor area of the dependent (temporary unit) shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the floor area of the existing principal dwelling unit; however, in no
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a. The provisions of this section shall apply to all new drive-in, drive-through, fast food, and take-out restaurants and fo fhe expansion of twenty (20) percent or more of the gross floor area or an increase in the number of seats in any existing restaurant that results in a drive-in or drive-through facility.
b. Floor area added for the purpose of compliance with state or local health laws or access requirements of the disabled shal! not be included in floor area calculations of purposes of determining applicability of this section.
Development Standards
- a. Hours of Operation
When located on a site adjacent to or separated by an alley from any residentially zoned property, a drive-in, drive-through, fast food, or take-out restaurant shall not open prior to 6:00 A.M., nor remain open after 12:00 midnight, unless otherwise approved by the City Council.
b: Driveways
(1) Drive-in and drive-through restaurants shail have driveways which shall provide for both ingress and egress, in all instances, and these driveways shall provide stacking space adequate for a minimum of six (6) vehicles waiting for service.
(2) Each drive-through lane shall be separated from the area of vehicle circulation necessary for ingress and egress to any parking space. Each drive-through lane shall be striped, marked, or otherwise distinctly delineated.
c. Parking
A parking and vehicular circulation plan encompassing adjoining streets and alleys shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer.
- d. Refuse Storage Area
On-site outdoor trash receptacle shall be provided at a rate of one (1) trash receptacle for every ten (10) required parking spaces. One outdoor trash receptacle shall be provided on-site adjacent to each driveway exit or as otherwise approved by the Planning Director.
17.11.160 FIREWORKS STAND
- Location
A fireworks stand may be permitted in commercial and industrial zone districts and on property developed in accordance with other provisions of the Municipal Code regardless of the zone district in which said facilities are located, provided the location of the fireworks stand complies with the requirements of Sections 17.11.160.2. and 17.11.160.3. below.
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f. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment, nor shall merchandise be visible from outside the home.
g. The home occupation shall be confined within the main building. A garage shalt be considered as part of the main building.
h. The appearance of the structure shall not be altered nor the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs, or the emissions of sounds, noises, vibrations, dust, electrical interference, fire hazard, glare or any other hazard or nuisance to any greater extent than normally found in a residential area.
i. The use of utilities and community facilities shall be limited to that normally associated with the use of the property for residential purposes:
- The reviewing authority, pursuant to Section 17.2.190 (Revocation of Permits) of this Title, may void any permit for a Home Occupation for noncom pliance with the conditions set forth in the approving permit. Notice shall be given to the permittee prior to any such action taking place.
17.11.180 OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (PUBLIC) ¶
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Intent This section is intended to ensure that outdoor recreational facilities, which are open to the public within or adjacent to a residential district, do not adversely impact adjacent residential parcels and are utilized in a manner which protects the integrity of the district, while allowing for the enjoyment of a healthful, recreational activity.
Applicability The provisions of this Section shall apply to all recreational facilities which are owned by a public agency or are open to the public. This includes but is not limited to: golf courses, driving ranges, swimming pools, tennis courts, ball fields, and other similar facilities.
Development Standards a. Outdoor recreational facilities, covered by this Section, shall conform to all applicable property development standards for the district in which the facilities are located except as provided below. (1) When necessary to contain play within the recreational facilities, chain link fences up to twelve (12) feet in height, measured from the adjacent grade, may be permitted, provided that such fences are not located within the front or side yard setback areas.
(2) Fences greater than twelve (12) feet in height, as measured from adjacent grade, may be permitted provided such fence is not located in thesidefront yard setback,or when a finding is made by the Planning Director that such a fence height is necessary to protect adjacent residential streets,
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f. Shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call for repair and ownership;
g. Shall have a maximum sign area of four (4) square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions,
h. Shall be maintained in a clean, titter-free condition on a daily basis; i. Shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation, if operating hours are between dusk and dawn; and
j. All machines shall be clean and not dented, pent or otherwise disfigured.
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a. Development Standards Small Collection Facilities shall comply with the following standards: (1) Shall be established in conjunction with an existing commercial use or public facility which is in compliance with this Title and the building and fire codes of the City;
(2) Shail be no larger than five hundred (500) square feet and occupy no more than five (5) parking spaces, not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers. Occupation of parking spaces py the facility and by the attendant may
. not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the primary land use unless all of the following conditions exist: (a) The facility is located in a convenience zone or a potential convenience zone as designated by the California Department
- of Conservation; :
(b) A parking study shows that existing parking capacity is not fully utilized during the time the recycling facility will be on the site;
(c) The approval will be reconsidered at the end of eighteen (18) months;
(d) A reduction in available parking spaces in an established parking facility may then be allowed as follows: Number of Parking Spaces Maximum Reduction 0- 25 0
26 - 35 4 36 - 49 2 50 - 99 3
, 100 + 4
(3) Shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from any property line and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;
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(2) Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed to facilitate traffic circulation and/or if the facility is not visible from a public right-of-way; and
(3) Authorization by the Planning Director to increase the number and size of signs upon finding that such an increase is compatible with adjacent businesses.
Cc. The facility shall not reduce the landscaping areas which may be required by this Title for any concurrent use or under any permit or approval.
d. Parking
(1) No additional parking spaces will be required for customers of a Small Collection Facility located in the established parking lot of a commercial use.
(2) Mobile Recycling Units shall have an area clearly marked in the parking lot of the commercial use to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the Mobile Unit is scheduled to be present or operating.
- Large Collection Facility A large collection facility is one that occupies more than five hundred (500) square feet in area or is located on a separate parcel, not associated with an existing commercial use, and may have a permanent structure. Large collection facilities shail comply with the provisions of the zone district in which it is located and with the following conditions:
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a. Facility shall be located an appropriate distance, as determined by the City Council, from the property line of any lot zoned or planned for residential use; and
b. Facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way by operating in an enclosed building or within an area enclosed by an opaque fence at least six (6) feet in height with landscaping and shail meet all applicable noise standards in this Title.
C. Setbacks and landscape requirements shall be those provided for the zone district in which the facility is located;
d. Storage
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(1) Allexterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers that are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition.
(2) Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of non-flammable material.
(3) No storage excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, shall be visible above the height of the fencing.
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a. The processing facility shall be located a minimum distance, to be determined by the City Council, from property planned, zoned or occupied for residential use. All operations shall take place within a fully enclosed building or within an area enclosed by a solid wood or masonry fence at least six (6) feet in height.
b. Setbacks from property lines shall be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located, but, if the set back is less than twenty-five (25) feet, the facility shall be buffered by a landscape strip at least ten (10) feet wide along each property line;
C. When located within five hundred (500) feet of property planned, zoned or occupied for residential use, hours of operation shall not be between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility shall be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open,
d. Noise levels shall not exceed sixty-five (65) dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property, and shail not exceed seventy (70) dBA at any point;
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e. Sign criteria shall be those specified in Chapter 17.14 (Sign Regulations) of this Title. In addition, the facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and hours of operation;
f. Any containers or enclosures provided for after hours donation of recyclable materials shall be at least fifty (50) feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use; shall be of sturdy, rustproof construction, shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected, and shall be secured from unauthorized entry or removal of materials;
g. The facility shall be administered by on-site personnel during hours of operation; ;
h. Donation areas shall be kept free of. litter and any other undesirable material. The containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. Facility shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycling containers;
i. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration or odor above ambient level may be
. j. detectablePower-driven on neighboringprocessing properties;shall be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding and sorting or source-separating recyclable materials, and repairing of reusable materials;
k. A light processing facility shall be no larger than forty-five thousand (45,000) square feet and shall have no more than an average of two (2) outbound truck shipments of material per day and may not shred, compact or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers,
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- Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms mean.
- a. Living Area means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
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b. Local Agency means the City of Maricopa Cc. Second Unit means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated. A second unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2) Amanufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
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- Development Standards
The following standards shall apply to all second units.
a. The lot shall be zoned either “R-A” or “R-1 b. The lot must contain a primary dwelling unit either existing or proposed to be constructed concurrent with the second unit;
Cc. The maximum allowable lot coverage shall not be exceeded;
d. The maximum building height for a second dwelling unit shail be one (1) story, not to exceed eighteen (18) feet. No second unit shall be higher than the main dwelling on the same parcel;
e. The second unit shall be subject to the minimum required front, side, and rear yard setbacks of the zone district in which the property is located;
f. The second unit may be attached or detached to the primary residence, but shall be architecturally compatible with the main dwelling and the surrounding neighborhood;
g. A second unit shall have adequate water supply and sewer service; h. The entrance to an attached second unit shall be separate from the entrance to the primary unit, and
i. Second units shall be subject to all development fees including, but not limited to, public facilities impact fees, park fees and assessment districts, where so permitted.
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17.11.220 SERVICE STATIONS ¶
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This section is intended to ensure that service stations do not result in adverse impacts on adjacent land uses, especially residential uses. The traffic, glare, and uses associated with service stations, particularly those which are open twentyfour (24) hours a day, may be incompatible with adjacent land uses. To protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the City and its residents, these special regulations shall be imposed on the development and operations of service stations.
- Applicability
A service station shall comply with the provisions of this section in addition to the property development standards and the permit procedures for the zone district in which it is to be located. The provisions of this section and this Title, as applicable, shail apply to all new service stations and to all existing service stations at such a time as those existing stations may come before the City for an expansion of twenty-five percent (25%) or greater in floor area, a remodeling, or any other development that would cost more than fifty percent (50%) of the value of the improvements on the parcel at the time of remodeling, excluding land value.
Minimum Development Standards
- a. Minimum Street Frontage Each parcel shall have a minimum street frontage of one hundred (100) feet on at least one abutting street.
b. Setbacks No building or structure, except canopies as provided below, shall be located within thirty (30) feet of any right-of-way line, or within twenty (20) feet of any interior parcel line.
Cc. Gasoline Pumps Gasoline pumps shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet from any property line.
d. Canopies Canopies shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from any property line.
e. Walls
Service stations shall be separated from adjacent property, which is zoned or used for residential purposes, by a decorative masonry wail of not less than six (6) feet in height, as approved by the Pianning Director. Materials, textures, colors, and design of all walls shali be compatible with on-site development and adjacent properties. No wall higher than forty (40) inches in height shall be constructed within five (5) feet of a driveway entrance or vehicle access way which opens onto a street or alley. The wall shall be
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that is clearly visible from the gasoline service area or cashier station, and shall be maintained on a regular basis.
- k. Telephones
At least one public telephone shall be provided at each service station ina location that is easily visible from public rights-of-way.
I. Vending Machines
Coin-operated vending machines may be permitted within or abutting a structure for the purpose of dispensing items commonly found in service stations, such as refreshments and maps.
- m. Location of Activities
All repair and service activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed service building, except as follows:
(1) The dispensing of petroleum products, water, and air from pump islands.
(2) Replacement service activities such as wiper blades, fuses, radiator caps, and lamps.
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(3) The sale of items from vending machines placed next to the main building in a designated area not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
(4) The display of merchandise offered for customer convenience on each pump island, provided that the aggregate display area on each island shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet and that the products shail be enclosed in a specially designed case.
(5) Motor vehicle products displayed along and within three (3) feet of the front of the building. Such display areas shail be limited to five (5) feet in height and not more than ten (10) feet in length.
n. Refuse Storage and Disposal , Trash areas shall be provided and screened on at least three sides from public view by a solid decorative wall not less than five (5) feet in height. Permanent opaque panel gates shail be installed on all openings to the trash area.
(1) All trash shail be deposited in the trash area and the gates leading thereto shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use.
(2) Refuse bins shall be provided and placed in a location convenient for customers.
(3) | Trash areas shall not be used for storage. The premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times and all improvements shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable
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. (1) Repianting existing landscape areas;
(2) Installing new landscape areas;
(3) Painting of structures;
(4) Upgrading or installing trash enclosures;
(5) Striping parking spaces;
(6) installation of signs in conformance with adopted sign provisions in Chapter 17.14 of this Title;
(7) Resurfacing vehicle access and parking areas; and
(8) installation of missing street improvements.
- Converted Service Stations:
The conversion of service station structures and sites to another use may require upgrading and remodeling including, but not limited to removal of all gasoline appurtenances, removal of canopies, removal of pump islands, removal of overhead doors, additional landscaping, missing street improvements or modification of existing improvements to conform to access regulations, and exterior remodeling.
17.11.230 SIDEWALK CAFES ¶
- Intent
This section is intended to regulate the establishment and operation of sidewalk cafes that can enhance the pedestrian ambiance of the City, and to ensure that they do not adversely impact adjacent properties and surrounding neighborhoods.
2. — Applicability
A sidewalk cafe shall comply with the provisions of this section in addition to the ; property development standards and permit procedures for the zone district in which it is located.
Minimum Development Requirements
- a. Accessory Use
A sidewalk cafe shall be conducted as an accessory use to a legally established restaurant or other eating and drinking establishment.
b. Enclosure
Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with a sidewalk cafe, but there shall be no permanent roof or shelter over the sidewalk cafe area without written approval from the City Engineer. Awnings shall be adequately secured, and shall comply with the provisions of the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code adopted by the City.
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17.11.250 SWIMMING POOLS AND RECREATION COURTS (PRIVATE) ¶
Intent This section is intended to ensure that the construction of swimming pools and recreational courts within residential districts is consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood.
Applicability The provisions of this section shall apply to the construction of swimming pools or recreational courts located on individual residential lots as accessory uses to primary residential use of the same lot.
Permit Required for Accessory Use Swimming pools and recreational courts may be permitted as an accessory use to a primary residential use, subject fo securing a City building permit.
Swimming Pools a. Swimming pools shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the rear property line and five (5) feet from the side property lines as measured perpendicularly to the edge of the swimming pool coping. Encroachment of up to two (2) feet into this setback area may be granted by the Building Official upon review and approval of stamped engineering calculations demonstratingthat such encroachment will not compromise the structural integrity of any surrounding buildings or structures.
b. A swimming pool shall not, in any circumstance, be located within a side yard setback area of the street side of a reverse corner lot, nor shall a swimming pool be located within a front yard set back area.
c. Swimming pool equipment shall not be located within a street side yard setback area nor in a front yard setback area.
d. Swimming pools shail not be located closer than ten (10) feet to any building; unless stamped engineering calculation, reviewed and approved by the Building Official, demonstrate that placement of a swimming pool closer than ten (10) feet to any building will not compromise the structural integrity of that puilding and/or that building foundation.
e. Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs shall comply with "Special Use and Occupancy" requirements of the latest City adopted addition of the Uniform Building Code.
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- Recreational Courts a. The maximum height of fences enclosing recreational courts shall be ten (10) feet.
b. Recreational courts shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from the side property line, fen (10) feet from the rear property line, and fifty (50) feet from the front property line.
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d. Enclosure
Repair facilities, performing body and fender work, or similar noise-generating activities, shall be conducted within a fully enclosed structure. All painting shall occur within a fully enclosed booth that meets all requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Section 17.12.30 (Air Quality) of this Title.
e. Litter
The premises shalt be kept in a neat and orderly condition at ali times and all improvements shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and appearance. No new, used, or discarded automotive parts, equipment, or permanently disabled, junked or wrecked vehicles may be stored outside of a building.
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f. Storage
Exterior parking area shall be used for employee and customer parking only, and not for the repair or finishing work or long term (over one week) storage of vehicles. No vehicles to be repaired shall be parked or stored on any street or alley. :
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g. Hazardous Materials
Any handling, treatment, storage, or use of hazardous materials shall be subject to the requirements of Section 17.10.110 (Hazardous Materials Management) of this Title.
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