Chapter 3 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES: LOT AND STRUCTURE REGULATIONS

9-5-301 - Intent. ¶

The intent of this Chapter is to regulate the size and width of individual lots, but not zones; the location and height of structures on lots; and the physical character and intensity of lot usage within the industrial zones consistent with the policies and principles of the General Plan.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-302 - Planned Developments. ¶

The provisions of this Chapter may be modified pursuant to Chapter 15 of Division 8, Planned Development Zone.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-303 - Lot Area. ¶

Lots within the industrial zones shall have the minimum areas set forth in Table 9-5-3.1.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-304 - Lot Width. ¶

Lots within the industrial zones shall not have a width less than that set forth in Table 9-5-3.1.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-305 - Yard Dimensions. ¶

Unless otherwise specified, buildings and structures shall meet the setback requirements specified in Table 9-5-3.1. (See Table 4.1 of the Master Plan.) Said setback requirements and the following exceptions shall replace the chapter concerning yards and the provisions concerning yard dimensions in the development title (Chapter 3 of Division 10).

(a)

Side and Rear Setback Exceptions. Buildings on lots zoned or designated on the Master Plan for industrial use shall maintain a forty-five degree (45°) clear setback when adjacent to lots zoned or designated on the Master Plan for residential use.

(b)

Setback Exceptions for Specified Streets. The minimum setback from I-205 and Patterson Pass Road shall be as specified in the Master Plan.

(c)

Setback Exceptions for Off-Street Parking Areas.

(1)

The minimum setback for off-street parking areas adjacent to streets shall be ten (10) feet, except that in the I-P zone the minimum setback shall be twenty (20) feet.

(2)

The minimum setback for off-street parking areas adjacent to lots zoned or designated on the Master Plan for residential use shall be ten (10) feet.

(3)

The minimum side and rear setback for off-street parking areas in the I-P zone shall be five (5) feet.

(d)

Setback Exceptions for Other Specified Structures.

(1)

Fire Escapes. Fire escapes shall not extend or project more than four (4) feet beyond the setback line.

(2)

Stairways and Balconies. Open, unenclosed stairways, or balconies not covered by a roof or canopy, shall not extend or project more than four (4) feet beyond the side or rear setback line, and shall not extend or project more than thirty (30 the front setback line.

(3)

Porches. Porches, platforms or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building shall not extend or project more than five (5) feet beyond the setback line; however, any open work railing, no more than thirty (30) inches in height, may be installed or constructed on any such porch, platform or landing place.

(4)

Patio Covers. Patio covers, as defined by Chapter 49 of the Uniform Building Code, may be located within three (3) feet of the rear or side property line.

(5)

Eaves, Roof Overhangs and Similar Features. Eaves, roof overhangs and other similar architectural features may extend or project up to:

(A)

Thirty (30) inches beyond the setback line, provided said architectural feature is no closer than thirty (30) inches to the property line where the setback requirement is ten (10) feet or less;

(B)

Ten (10) feet beyond the setback line, where the setback requirement is more than ten (10) feet.

(6)

Fireplaces, Air Conditioning Equipment, Water Softener Units. Fireplaces, air conditioning units and water softening units may extend or project up to thirty (30) inches beyond the setback line, provided said structure is no closer than thirty (30) inches to the property line.

(7)

Pools. Pools shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from any side or rear property line.

(e)

Setback Exceptions for Specified Land Uses or Features.

(1)

Power Line Easements. Dwelling units shall maintain a minimum setback of twenty-five (25) feet from the Rio Oso-Tesla powerline easement. Commercial or industrial structures shall maintain a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the Rio Oso-Tesla powerline easement.

(2)

Wetlands. Buildings and structures shall maintain a minimum setback from wetlands in accordance with the setback requirements for wetlands specified in the Wetlands Management Plan.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-306 - Height. ¶

Buildings and structures in industrial zones shall not exceed the maximum building heights specified in Table 9-5-3.1, except as provided below:

(a)

Penthouse or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building;

(b)

Skylights and chimneys;

(c)

Flagpoles; and

(d)

Church towers/steeples.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-307 - Building Coverage. ¶

The percentage of the total area of any lot which may be occupied by buildings and structures in the industrial zones shall not exceed that set forth in Table 9-6-3.1.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-308 - Access.

All principal uses within the industrial zones of Specific Plan III shall have access to a City maintained road, a road maintained by the City, or a privately maintained road with public access. Within other areas of Mountain House, all principal uses in the industrial zones shall have access to a City maintained road. Flag lots are not permitted in the industrial zones.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

9-5-309 - Minimum Dimensions of Corner Lots.

Corner lots shall have minimum widths of one hundred (100) feet, except within the Specific Plan III area, where there shall be no required minimum lot width.

TABLE 9-5-3.1 LOT AND STRUCTURE STANDARDS

Zoning District	Minimum Lot Size (square feet)	Minimum Lot Width (feet)	Maximum Building Height (stories)	Maximum Building Coverage (Percent)	Depth:Width Ratio5

I-P	10,000	100 (N/A1)	3 (5, 2)	60	3:1
I-L	10,000	100	2	60	3:1
I-G	10,000	100	2	60	3:1

SETBACK REQUIREMENTS**

Zoning District	Arterial Street (feet)	Collector and Local Streets (feet)	Side Setback (feet)	Rear Setback (feet)
I-P	20 (-3)	20 (-3)	- (-4)	-
I-L	20	20	-	-
I-G	15	15	-	-

See Sections 9-5-303 through 9-5-309 for exceptions and modifications.

** Unless otherwise specified, setbacks shall be measured from the planned ultimate right-of-way width of the roadway, as shown on the Master Plan or on any applicable Specific Plan.

1

Applies within Specific Plan III area of Mountain House.

2

Structures in Mountain House Business Park area are 5 stories.

3

Applies to side and rear setback within Specific Plan III area only; front setback within Specific Plan III area is 10′.

4

Streetside sides of corner lots within Specific Plan III area of Mountain House shall be set back 15′.

5

There is no depth to width ratio in the Specific Plan III area.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

DIVISION 6. - AGRICULTURAL ZONES

CHAPTER 1. - AGRICULTURAL ZONES: INTENT AND ORGANIZATION

9-6-101 - Title and Intent.

Division 6 constitutes the agricultural zones. The intent of this Division is to prescribe use, lot, and structure regulations for agricultural zones within the City of Mountain House, consistent with the Land Use portion of the General Plan. The names and intents of the agricultural zones are as follows:

(a)

AU Zone. The Agriculture-Urban Reserve (AU) Zone is intended to retain in agriculture those areas planned for future urban development in order to facilitate compact, orderly urban development and to assure the proper timing and economical provision of services and utilities. This zone also is intended to implement the Agriculture-Urban Reserve land use category of the General Plan.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

CHAPTER 2. - AGRICULTURAL ZONES: USE REGULATIONS