Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 3 Yards

The intent of this Chapter is to establish special requirements for yards within San Joaquin County, in order to assure light, air, privacy, and open areas appropriate to the use, location, and impact of structures.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

The yard standards are set forth in the regulations for each zone.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

(a) Architectural Features. All yards shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) Fire Escapes. Fire escapes shall not extend or project into any front, side, or rear yard more than four (4) feet.

(2) Stairways and Balconies. Open, unenclosed stairways, or balconies not covered by a roof or canopy, shall not extend or project into a required rear yard more than four (4) feet, and such balconies and stairways shall not extend into a required front yard more than thirty (30) inches.

(3) Porches. Uncovered and unenclosed porches, platforms, or landing places which do not extend above the level of the first floor of the building shall not extend into any required front, side, or rear yard more than six (6) feet; however, any open work railing, not 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 the California Building Code, may be located in the required rear yard, provided that no portion of said patio cover shall be within three (3) feet of the rear or side property lines.

(5) Eaves, Roof Overhangs, and Similar Features. Eaves, roof overhangs, and other similar architectural features may extend into any required front, rear, or side yard up to:

(A) Thirty (30) inches maximum, but in no case closer than thirty (30) inches to the property line, for side, front, or rear yards of ten (10) feet or less;

(B) Four (4) feet maximum for a side, front, or rear yard over ten (10) feet; except that such features may extend up to ten (10) feet into a side, front, or rear year in areas zoned commercial.

(6) Fireplaces, Air Conditioning Units, Water Softening Units. Fireplace structures, air conditioning units, and water softening units may extend into the required yard areas to a maximum distance of thirty (30) inches, but in no case closer than thirty (30) inches to the property line.

(b) Pools and Spas. Pools and spas shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from any side or rear property line. On corner lots, no pool or spa shall be located closer than the minimum depth required for the street side yard.

(c) Carports and Garages. Where a lesser setback would be permitted by other Sections of this Title, carports and garages, or vehicular entrances to structures, shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any public roadway.

(d) Accessory Buildings in Rear Yard. Single-story accessory buildings, except second unit dwellings, located in the rear one-third (⅓) of a parcel may be located within three (3) feet of the rear or side property line, provided such single-story accessory building is at least ten (10) feet from any dwelling on an adjacent lot.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)