Article 8 — Property Development Standards

This article expands upon the requirements of Title 10, Chapter 2, Articles 2 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), 3 (Development and Land Use Approval Requirements), 4 (Residential Zoning Districts), 5 (Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning Districts), 6 (Special Purpose Zoning Districts), and 7 (Overlay Zoning Districts) by addressing additional details of site planning, project design, and operation to ensure that all development:

• (a) Produces an environmentally desirable character;

• (b) Is compatible with existing and future development; and

• (c) Protects the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, consistent with the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan.

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 21, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023)

• (a) These requirements apply to all proposed development and new land uses, and shall be considered in combination with the standards for each zoning district in Article 2 of this chapter. If there is a conflict, the standards specific to the zoning district shall override these general standards.

• (b) All new or modified structures and uses (including changes in use) shall conform with all of the following standards before construction, change in use, or during normal operations, unless specifically exempted. All existing uses shall comply with the operational standards (e.g., dust and dirt, fumes, glare) as determined applicable by the Director.

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004)

• (a) This section describes the required methods for measuring the height of structures in compliance with the height limits established by these Zoning Regulations and exceptions to the height limits.

• (b) The height of structures shall not exceed the standard for the applicable zoning district, except as otherwise provided by this article.

• (c) The maximum allowable height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the existing grade of the site to the allowed number of feet above grade. See Figure 3-1.

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§ 10-2.803

§ 10-2.804

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Figure 3-1 HEIGHT MEASUREMENT

• (d) The review authority may approve exceptions to the height limits of these Zoning Regulations as follows:

  • (1) Architectural features, including antenna supports (not over three inches in diameter), chimneys, clock towers, cupolas, masts, poles, steeples, and similar structures, but not including freestanding lights, poles, masts, or antennas, may exceed the height limit by up to 10 feet.

  • (2) These features shall not exceed a width of 25 feet or 1/3 of the length of the structure's façade, whichever is less. Signs shall not be included within the additional height allowed. Height exceptions may not be granted for structural features designed or intended to provide floor space.

• (e) Development proposed adjacent to any public or private street or alley intersection shall be designed to provide a corner visibility area for pedestrian and traffic safety. See Figure 3-2.

• (f) A corner cutoff-intersection visibility area is a triangle measured as follows, and may include private property and/or public right-of-way:

  • (1) At corner parcels, the visibility area shall be defined by measuring 25 feet from the intersection of the extension of the front and street side property lines and connecting the lines across the property.

  • (2) At alleys, the visibility area shall be defined by measuring 10 feet from the intersection of the extension of the front and side property lines and connecting the lines across the property.

• (g) Structures, fences, walls, or screening shall not exceed 36 inches in height within the intersection visibility area, unless approved by the Community Development Director by a zoning clearance issued under Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 19 (Zoning Clearance). Hedges within the intersection visibility area must meet the standards set in Section 10-2.805(e) (Hedges).

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Figure 3-2 INTERSECTION VISIBILITY AREA

(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 3, Ord. 855, eff. May 28, 2015, and § 2, Ord. 910, eff. December 10, 2020)

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City of Ojai, CA § 10-2.804

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§ 10-2.804

• (a) This section provides standards for the size of setbacks. These standards provide open areas around structures for: visibility and traffic safety; access to and around structures; access to natural light, ventilation, and direct sunlight; separation of incompatible land uses; and space for privacy, landscaping, and recreation.

• (b) All structures shall comply with the setback requirements of each zoning district, and with any setbacks established for specific uses by this article, except as otherwise provided by this section. Portions of any structure, including eaves or roof overhangs, shall not extend beyond a property line or into an access easement or street right-of-way, without first securing an encroachment permit.

  • (1) Where setbacks have been established for individual vacant parcels by a Specific Plan, an approved subdivision map, or other entitlement, those setbacks shall apply to continuing development within the approved project instead of the setbacks required by these Zoning Regulations.

  • (2) The Commission may authorize uniform setbacks for a specific project that are different from those required by Articles 2 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts) ), 3 (Development and Land Use Approval Requirements), 4 (Residential Zoning Districts), 5 (Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning Districts), 6 (Special Purpose Zoning Districts), and 7 Overlay Zoning Districts), through the approval of a planned development permit Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 23 (Planned Development Permits).

• (c) Setbacks shall be measured as follows:

  • (1) The front setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the front property line of the parcel (or edge of access easement on a private street) to the nearest point of the wall of the structure, except as follows:

    • (A) For flag lots, with a fee ownership strip extending from a street or right-of-way to the building area of the parcel, the area of the required front setback shall be determined by the Director, but shall not be less than the required side setback.

    • (B) For corner parcels, the measurement shall be taken from the nearest point of the structure to the nearest point of the property line adjoining the street which provides the street address, or provides access to the site, as determined by the Director.

    • (C) The front setback for fences, walls, hedges, and screening shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the front property line of the parcel (or edge of access easement on a private street) to the nearest point of the wall of the primary structure.

  • (2) The side setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the side property line of the parcel to the nearest line of the structure, establishing a setback line parallel to the side property line, which extends between the front and rear yards.

  • (3) The side setback on the street side of a corner parcel shall be measured from the nearest point of the side property line adjoining the street, or the easement for a private road.

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§ 10-2.804

• (4) The rear setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the rear property line to the nearest line of the structure, establishing a setback line parallel to the rear property line. The Director shall determine the location of the required rear setback on a double-frontage parcel.

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Figure 3-3

LOCATION AND MEASUREMENT OF SETBACKS

• (d) The minimum setback requirements of these Zoning Regulations apply to all development and new land uses, except for the following:

  • (1) Fences or walls six feet or less in height above the finish grade of the site, when located outside of the front setback, or not more than three feet in height within a front setback;

  • (2) Decks, earthworks, free-standing solar devices, steps, terraces, and other site design elements that are placed directly upon finish grade and do not exceed a height of 18 inches above the surrounding grade at any point; and

  • (3) Retaining walls less than 36 inches in height above finish grade. Embankments to be retained that are over 48 inches in height shall be benched so that no individual retaining wall exceeds a height of 36 inches.

• (e) Limitations on uses of setbacks.

  • (1) Required setback areas shall not be occupied by structures other than:

    • (A) The fences, walls, and hedges allowed by Section 10-2.805 (Fences, hedges, walls, and screening); and

    • (B) The projections into setbacks allowed by subsection (f), below.

  • (2) Front or street side setbacks, or any other portion of a parcel visible from a public street, shall not be used for the storage of boats, garbage, habitable trailers, junk, scrap, trash, utility trailers, and similar equipment, items, or vehicles. This restriction includes the storage of operable or inoperable vehicles in other than improved parking areas.

  • (3) Required residential parking spaces shall not be located within required setback areas. Temporary (overnight) parking is allowable within required setback areas only on paved driveways, in compliance with Section 10-2.1408 (Development standards).

  • (4) Within a residential zoning district, pavement within a front yard shall be limited to:

    • (A) A driveway no wider than the garage doors it accesses; and

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• (B) A pedestrian walkway not more than five feet wide, unless more pavement is approved through design review (Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 20 (Design Review Permits).

• (f) Attached architectural features and certain detached structures may project beyond the wall of the structure and into the front, side, and rear setbacks, in compliance with the following requirements:

  • (1) Architectural features attached to the main structure may extend beyond the wall of the structure and into the front, side, and rear setbacks, in compliance with Table 3-1.

• (2) Air conditioning, heating, and similar equipment may extend up to 30 inches into side and rear setbacks, but no closer than 36 inches to any property line. (Swimming pool, hot tub, and spa equipment are subject to the requirements in subsection (g) below.)

  • (3) A structure designed with irregular or articulated wall elements may project into the required front and rear setback areas provided that the average distance of the walls from the property lines complies with the setback requirements.

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Table 3-1
ALLOWED PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACKS
Allowed Projection into Specified Setback
Projecting Feature Front Setback Side Setback Rear Setback
Bay windows, and similar 20% of setback (3) 20% of interior 20% of setback
projecting windows setback (2); 40%
of street side
setback (2)
Chimney/fireplace, 6 ft. or 24 in. (1) 24 in. (1) 24 in. (1)
less in breadth
Cornice, eave, awning, roof 30 in. 30 in. (2) 30 in. (2)
overhang
A roof structure without walls 25% of setback to 20% of side 12 ft. in single-
that covers a porch, deck, a maximum of 6 ft. setback; 40% of family districts; 5
balcony, or patio (3) street side setback ft. in multi-family
(3) districts (3)
Deck, balcony, porch, May project to 15
stairway - uncovered, and less ft. in front setback
than 30 in. above grade and to property
line in other
setback areas
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Notes:

• (1) Feature may project no closer than 36 inches to any side property line, except for legal nonconforming structures.

• (2) Feature may project no closer than 24 inches to any property line, except for legal nonconforming structures.

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§ 10-2.804

§ 10-2.805

Notes:

• (3) See Section 10-2.404 (Residential zoning district general development standards), Table 2-3, and the development standards tables (Title 10, Chapter 2, Articles 2 (Zoning Map and Zoning Districts), 3 (Development and Land Use Approval Requirements), 4 (Residential Zoning Districts), 5 (Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning Districts), 6 (Special Purpose Zoning Districts), and 7 (Overlay Zoning Districts)) for allowable setbacks and projections.

• (g) Setback requirements for specific structures.

  • (1) For fences, see Section 10-2.805 (Fences, walls, hedges, and screening).

  • (2) Detached decks, earthworks, freestanding solar devices, steps, terraces, and other site design elements which are placed directly upon finish grade, and which exceed a height of 18 inches above the surrounding grade at any point, shall conform to the setback requirements of these Zoning Regulations for detached accessory structures. (Note: Site design elements less than 18 inches above finish grade are exempt.)

  • (3) Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines. The associated equipment for the above listed facilities shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.

• (h) The minimum distance between residential structures on the same parcel shall comply with Table 3-2.

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Table 3-2
MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN STRUCTURES
Characteristics of Residential Structures Minimum Distance Between Structures (1)
1-story structures 10 ft.
2-story structures 15 ft.
Where one or both walls contain windows Add 5 ft.
(2)
Notes:
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• (1) The height of the taller of two adjoining structures shall dictate the minimum distance requirements of Table 3-2.

• (2) Landscaping shall be incorporated into multi-family residential projects to effectively screen views and provide privacy for adjoining units.

(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 2, Ord. 901, eff. July 22, 2019, and § 22, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023)

• (a) The requirements for fences, walls, hedges, and screening are to ensure that they:

  • (1) Meet public safety standards considering all forms of multi-modal transportation, including, but not limited to, automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians, as defined herein and by City Council resolution;

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• (2) Provide adequate buffering between different land uses;

• (3) Screen outdoor uses and equipment; and

• (4) Are attractively designed.

• (b) The provisions of this section apply to all fences, walls, hedges, and screening, except as provided by this section.

• (c) The following fences, walls, and screening are exempt from the requirements of this section:

  • (1) Fences, walls, or screening required by the City for reasons of public safety, or by the regulations of a State or Federal agency; or

  • (2) Retaining walls that are regulated by Section 10-2.804 (Setback measurement and exceptions).

• (d) The requirements of this section may be modified by the Community Development Director through a minor variance pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 25 (Minor Variances).

• (e) Hedges. As living plants providing environmental benefits and separation, screening, and buffering purposes, hedges shall be regulated under the standards set forth in this subsection, distinct from the requirements applicable to fixed, artificially constructed fences, walls, and screening. Hedges cannot be planted, maintained, or subjected to failed maintenance in a manner that creates any of the following situations:

  • (1) A public safety hazard;

  • (2) A nuisance;

  • (3) Is injurious to the public's health or safety;

  • (4) Encroaches upon the public right-of-way; or

  • (5) Significantly negatively impacts the intersection visibility area required for public safety standards compliance in the judgment of the Community Development Director, as set in Section 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions) and by City Council resolution.

• (f) Fences, walls, and screening shall comply with the following requirements:

  • (1) Fences, walls, and screening shall not exceed the maximum heights shown in Table 3-3.

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Table 3-3
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
Location Maximum Height
Front setbacks 4 ft.
Rear and side setbacks 6 ft.
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Table 3-3
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING
Location Maximum Height
At intersections of alleys, streets, and driveways within 3 ft.
intersection visibility areas; see Section 10-2.803 (Height
measurement and exceptions), Figures 3-2 and 3-2a
At any other location 6 ft.
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• (2) Fence, wall, or screening height shall be measured from finish grade at the base of the fence, wall, or screen to the uppermost part of the fence, wall, or screen; except when there is a difference in the ground level between two adjoining parcels of two feet or more, in which case fence, wall, or screen height shall be measured from the finished grade on the higher side of the fence, wall, or screen, provided no fence, wall, or screen shall exceed a total height of seven feet measured from the higher side of the fence, wall, or screen. For example, an interior side property line with a difference in grade of one foot zero inches would be allowed to construct a six foot fence on the low side, and a six foot fence with a retaining wall of one foot for a total height of seven feet on the high side. In order to build a fence, wall, or screen higher than this allotted height, a minor variance (Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 25 (Minor Variances)) or variance (Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 26 (Variances)) would first be required.

• (3) A fence, wall, or screen including more than one design material shall not exceed the maximum height pursuant to this section. For example, within the front yard area a stone wall two feet in height may include a two foot high wrought iron fence on top of the wall. The combination of design materials shall not exceed the maximum height limit established by this section.

• (4) The maximum height of a fence, wall, or screen may vary by an amount not to exceed six inches to accommodate grade changes, provided that in no event shall the average height of such fence, wall, or screen exceed the maximum height established by this section.

(g) Fence, wall and screening design standards.

• (1) To ensure the most direct and safe access routes for pedestrians walking between a neighborhood-serving commercial development and the neighboring dwelling units, an appropriate number of openings in the fences, walls, or screening dividing those land uses shall be provided, subject to the approval of the Director.

• (2) Fences, walls, and screening shall be constructed of attractive, long-lasting materials (e.g., masonry, wood, or stone). Masonry walls shall not consist exclusively of smooth-surfaced concrete masonry units (CMUs); the use of textured or split-face CMUs is strongly encouraged. Walls shall be of a solid masonry construction and be of a decorative design when visible from public rights-of-way.

• (3) The use of chain-link fencing is not permitted, unless a minor conditional use permit is approved pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 24 (Conditional Use Permits).

• (4) The use of barbed-wire or razor-wire fencing is not permitted, unless a conditional use permit is issued pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 24.

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§ 10-2.805

• (5) The height of fences, walls, and screening in intersection visibility areas located on corner lots in all districts shall be limited to the standards in Figure 3-2 of Section 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions) and Table 3-3 of Section 10-2.805 (Fences, walls, hedges, and screening). The maximum height of a wall, fence, or screening may be increased for rear and side areas pursuant to the height limitations of this section, if the Community Development Director determines in writing with justification that no visibility and traffic safety concern is present. The determination shall be provided as part of the Zoning Clearance permitting process for new fences, walls, and screening provided in Sections 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions), 10-2.804 (Setback measurement and exceptions), and this section.

  • (6) Through the Zoning Clearance permitting process for new or replacement fences, walls, or screening, the Community Development Director may approve additional height for a proposed new or replacement fence, wall, or screening in the front setback, if the Community Development Director determines, in writing with justification, that additional height in the front setback, up to six feet is necessary, on a defined, term limited temporary basis, to protect public health and safety, to buffer adjacent conflicting land uses, or to ensure safety and preservation of the public's peace and welfare by ensuring safe confinement of dogs and other animals present on the property.

• (h) Walls required between different zoning districts. Walls shall be provided and maintained between different zoning districts in the following manner:

  • (1) Nonresidential or multifamily.

    • (A) Where a nonresidential or multifamily zoning district adjoins property in a residential zoning district (other than a public right-of-way or the village mixeduse district), a six foot high solid masonry wall shall be constructed on the zone boundary line, subject to the approval of the Director a zoning clearance pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 19 (Zoning Clearances).

    • (B) The Commission may waive or modify the requirement for a zone boundary line wall in compliance with subsection (j) below and the height requirement that would allow the wall(s) to be constructed higher than six feet if the viewshed would not be impacted.

  • (2) Where property in an industrial zoning district adjoins property in a non-industrial zoning district, a solid masonry wall, a minimum of six to seven feet in height, shall be constructed on the zone boundary line, subject to a zoning clearance pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 19 (Zoning Clearances).

• (i) Swimming pools/spas and other similar water features shall be surrounded by a fence, wall, or solid screen in compliance with the City's adopted Uniform Building Code, and such fencing shall comply with the applicable standards of Sections 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions). 10-2.804 (Setback measurement and exceptions), and 10-2.805 (Fences, walls. hedges, and screening).

• (j) This subsection establishes standards for the screening, separating, and buffering of adjoining residential and nonresidential land uses, equipment and outdoor storage areas, and surface parking areas by walls, fences, and screening.

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§ 10-2.805

§ 10-2.806

• (1) General design guidelines.

  • (A) Project design should ensure the highest level of compatibility between adjoining land uses and zoning districts, to minimize the need for screening and buffering.

  • (B) The use of appropriately enhanced setbacks, fencing, landscape plantings, and other design techniques can assist in softening building forms and minimizing the need for screening and buffering as required by this subsection.

• (2) Mechanical equipment, loading docks, and refuse areas.

  • (A) Roof- or ground-mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and exhaust ducts, transformers), loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility services shall be adequately screened from the view from adjoining public streets and rights-of-way, and surrounding areas zoned for residential or open space uses, by fences, landscaping, walls, screening, or other methods pursuant to Sections 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions), 10-2.804 (Setback measurement and exceptions), and 10-2.805 (Fences, walls, hedges, and screening).

  • (B) The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on-site development in terms of colors, materials, and architectural style.

  • (C) Landscaping shall be installed adjacent to the fence, walls or screening, at the discretion of the Director, in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 12 (Landscaping Standards).

• (k) Outdoor building and garden supply areas shall be screened with fencing, landscaping, meshing, walls, screening or similar material to minimize visibility of the storage area from the public rights-of-way.

• (l) Zoning clearance required for new or replacement fences, walls, or screening. Prior to the installation of any new or replacement fence, wall, or screening, the property owner or representative must apply to the City for a Zoning Clearance under Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 19 (Zoning Clearances). A Zoning Clearance for a fence, wall, or screening shall be a ministerial permit issued by the Community Development Director upon a finding that a proposed fence, wall, or screen complies with all applicable provisions of Sections 10-2.803 (Height measurement and exceptions), 10-2.804 (Setback measurement and exceptions), this section, and the Ojai Municipal Code. Existing legal nonconforming fences, walls, and screening may be repaired, but not replaced, in compliance with the requirements of Section 10-2.1315.

• (m) The Community Development Director shall promulgate an application form for this permit, which shall include a requirement that each applicant for a fence, wall, or screening demonstrate having provided written notice to all adjoining property owners of the proposed fence, wall, or screening.

• (n) The City Council establishes a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee for this permit, subject to change by City Council resolution.

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 3, Ord. 910, eff. December 10, 2020, and § 23, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023)

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City of Ojai, CA § 10-2.806

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§ 10-2.807

All land uses shall be operated and maintained so as to not be injurious to public health, safety, or welfare, and to comply with the following standards:

• (a) Uses, activities, or processes shall not generate or emit any visible dust, gasses, or smoke, except as necessary for the heating or cooling of structures, and the operation of motor vehicles, farming equipment and gardening equipment on the site.

• (b) All lighting of landscaping, parking areas, structures, or similar facilities shall be in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 16.5 (Exterior Lighting Standards). In addition, for all such lighting except holiday accent lighting, lights shall not blink or flash.

• (c) Tivoli lights (e.g., small accent string lights) may be installed on structures and within the landscaped areas, subject to the approval of the Director or Commission through the design review process (Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 20 (Design Review Permits).

• (d) Uses shall not generate ground vibration perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the property lines of the site, except those associated with motor vehicles in "regular working order."

• (e) Uses shall not generate or emit any obnoxious odor or fumes that are perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the property lines of the site, except those associated with motor vehicles in "regular working order."

• (f) The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 1).

• (g) Uses, activities, or processes shall not emit dangerous radioactivity, or electrical disturbance or electromagnetic interference with normal radio or television reception or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property lines of the site.

• (h) All storage of appliances, furniture, and other similar equipment or materials shall be within a permanent structure and completely screened from public view, except for temporary storage during construction or remodeling under an active building permit.

• (i) Liquids shall not be discharged into a public or private body of water, sewage system, watercourse, or into the ground, except in compliance with applicable regulations of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the City adopted National Pollution Discharge Elimination Standards (NPDES).

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004; as amended by § 4, Ord. 825, eff. September 28, 2013, and § 24, Ord. 941. eff. November 10, 2023)

• (a) This section provides standards which recognize the City's support for and compliance with the California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991 (Public Resources Code Sections 42900 through 42911 as amended).

• (b) The requirements of this section apply to new multi-family and non-residential development, or modifications to existing development that increase gross floor area by 25% or more.

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§ 10-2.809

• (c) Solid waste and recyclables storage areas shall be provided in the number, dimensions, and types required by the local waste hauler. Additional storage areas may be required, subject to the approval of the Director.

• (d) Storage areas shall be fully enclosed by a six foot high masonry wall or other solid enclosure that is architecturally compatible with adjacent structures. Gates are required to be solid and in continual working order. Landscaping shall be provided to soften and screen the enclosure in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 2, Article 12 (Landscaping Standards).

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 25, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023)

• (a) All existing and proposed on-site utility facilities (including cable television, electric, natural gas and telecommunication lines) intended to serve a new structure shall be installed underground from the utility company distribution line to the structure, except for equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, including surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts.

• (b) The applicant is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall make the necessary arrangements with the affected utility companies for facility installation. The review authority may waive the requirements of this section if topographical, soil, or any other conditions make underground installation unreasonable or impractical.

• (c) Underground utility lines may be installed within street rights-of-way or along any lot line. When installed within street rights-of-way, their location and method of installation shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.

• (§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004, as amended by § 26, Ord. 941, eff. November 10, 2023)

All uses shall be subject to the applicable provisions of these Zoning Regulations, including the procedures identified in the following: Article 12, Landscaping Standards; Article 14, Parking and Loading Standards; Article 16, Sign Standards; Article 20, Design Review Permits; Article 22, Temporary Use Permits; Article 24, Conditional Use Permits; Article 25, Minor Variances; Article 26, Variances.

(§ 3, Ord. 771, eff. February 13, 2004)

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