Chapter 21.35 — PUBLIC FACILITIES, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE

21.35.020 - Land use regulations.¶

Uses permitted by right and subject to approval of a conditional use permit shall be as listed in Chapter 21.32 (Land Use Regulations in Zoning Districts). Conditional use permit applications shall be processed pursuant to Chapter 21.19 (Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Use Permits).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.35.030 - Development standards.¶

A.

General Development Standards.

1.

Standards. New structures and alterations to existing structures shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the requirements in Table 21.35.030-1 (General Development Standards for Public, Parks, Open Space, and Agricultural Zoning Districts).

2.

Process. Chapter 21.15 (Development Review) is required prior to building permit issuance for any structure, or to relocate, rebuild, or significantly enlarge or modify any existing structure or site.

B.

Additional Regulations. In addition to other sections of the zoning code:

1.

Exceptions and additional regulations are included in Sections 21.35.040—21.35.070 by zoning district; and

2.

See also the development standards in Article 4 (Regulations and Standards Applicable to All Zoning Districts).

Table 21.35.030-1: General Development Standards for Public, Parks, Open Space, and Agricultural Zoning Districts

Development Standards	PF	POS	OS	AG
Minimum Lot Area	5,000 sf	—	—	20 acres
Minimum Lot Width	50 ft	—	—	—
Maximum Lot Coverage	—	50%	—	—
Maximum Density	N/A	1 dwelling unit per lot for all lots 20 acres greater	N/A	2 dwelling units per lot for all lots 20 acres or greater

Height Limit	50 ft	35 ft for primary structure; 15 ft for accessory structures	35 ft	32 ft
Minimum Setback
Front	—	15 ft	—	50 ft
Side - Street	—	10 ft	—	50 ft
Side - Interior	—	10 ft	—	25 ft
Rear	—	20 ft	—	25 ft
Structure Separations	—	10 ft	—	—

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.35.040 - Additional regulations for properties adjacent to residential zoning districts.

A.

Setback Adjacent to Residential Zoning Districts. Unless a larger setback is required by another provision of the zoning code, where a public facilities, parks and open space, open space, or agricultural zoning district property line abuts a residential zoning district, the abutting setback shall be:

1.

Interior Side Setback: Five feet.

2.

Rear Setback: Ten feet.

3.

Interior Side and Rear Setbacks for Buildings Taller than two Stories: Twenty feet.

B.

Modifications. Modifications to the setback requirement may be allowed through a development plan modification (Section 21.16.020). In approving such a request, the review authority shall make the findings required for a development plan modification (Subsection 21.16.020(D)).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.35.050 - Additional development standards and regulations in PF zoning district.

A.

Creation of New Lots. New lots may be created via subdivision map, parcel map, or lot line adjustment to define the boundaries of public and private parks and recreational facilities and open space areas. New lots shall not be created with the intent of creating opportunities for single-family residential land use.

B.

Front and Streetside Setbacks in PF Zoning District. In the PF zoning district where the frontage in a block (on the same side of the street) is partially in a residential zoning district, a front setback of ten feet and a street side setback of five feet is required.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.35.060 - Additional development standards and regulations in POS zoning district.

A.

B.

Permitted and Conditional Uses. Uses permitted by right and subject to approval of a conditional use permit in the POS zoning district shall be as listed in Chapter 21.32 (Land Use Regulations in Zoning Districts). As noted in Table 21.32-1 (Zoning District Use Regulations), the following conditions apply to development of single-family dwellings:

1.

One single-family dwelling shall be allowed on privately owned lots that are twenty acres or larger in area.

Exceptions:

i.

One single-family dwelling per lot is allowed on existing lots that are one acre or larger that were annexed into the city after January 12, 1992;

ii.

On those lots created for open space purposes as part of a subdivision of land zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use, no residential use shall be permitted.

2.

A conditional use permit shall be required for one single-family dwelling per lot on lots less than twenty acres in area, subject to meeting the lot size, width, depth, and grading standards of the R-1 zoning district, given the natural slope, and provided that oak trees, stream courses, and any other significant natural feature will not be adversely affected by development of a single-family dwelling.

a.

Exception: On those lots created for open space purposes as part of a subdivision of land zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use, no residential use shall be permitted.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.35.070 - Additional development standards and regulations in AG zoning district.

A.

Agricultural Buffers. Buffers consistent with Policy LU-2E and Action Item 4 of the general plan may be used as guidelines when considering establishment of a nonagricultural use adjacent to an existing AG-zoned parcel.

B.

View Shed Area—Highway 46 Corridor. Highway 46 is a main entrance into the city and therefore a sensitive view shed area whose appearance contributes to the perception of the city. All buildings, structures, and outdoor activities visible from the Highway 46 corridor shall be reviewed for consistency with general plan policies. Project review should consider landscaping, scale of development, signage, relationship to natural setting, circulation, and architecture for nonresidential buildings.

C.

Development Review. All permitted uses require either a development plan, site plan or plot plan approval as outlined in Chapter 21.15 (Development Review) of this title, except that any level of review specifically called for in this chapter, including no permit required, shall supersede the established thresholds as stated in Chapter 21.15 (Development Review). In addition, Subparagraph 21.17.010(B)3.a. (regarding all necessary infrastructure has been installed) shall not apply to development within the AG zoning district.

D.

Dedication of Public Rights-of-Way. All development projects subject to conditional use permit, development plan, or site plan approval shall offer to dedicate for public street purposes one-half of the planned street or as otherwise determined by the city engineer, consistent with the general plan.

E.

Street Improvements. All development projects within the AG zoning district shall install street improvements unless exempted by the review authority based on a recommendation from the city engineer.

F.

Water Wells.

1.

New wells established exclusively for agricultural uses within the AG zoning district are allowed in accordance with Title 14 of this code.

2.

New wells established exclusively for domestic uses within the AG zoning district are allowed in accordance with Title 14 of this code.

3.

Commercial uses within the AG zoning district shall not be permitted to establish water wells unless approved by the utilities department director or city council.

G.

Residential Development. All residential development and related activities shall comply with R-1 zoning district regulations listed in Chapter 21.33 (Residential Zoning Districts) unless otherwise stated in this chapter.

H. Accessory Structures.

1.

All Accessory Structures. Development standards for accessory structures shall be the same as those listed in Section 21.35.030 (Development Standards) and Table 21.35.030-1 (General Development Standards for Public Facilities, Parks and Open Space, Open Space, and Agricultural Zoning Districts) of this chapter.

2.

Agricultural Accessory Structures. Agricultural accessory structures shall comply with Subsection 21.35.060(H)1. (All Accessory Structures). In addition, all agricultural accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of one hundred feet from any dwelling unit other than those on site, except for existing lots of three acres or less.

I.

Household Pets. All regulations for household pets in Title 8 of the Municipal Code shall apply, except that the maximum number of dogs shall be increased from three to six. Greater than six dogs constitutes a kennel, pet boarding use.

J.

Airport Compatibility. All development within the airport land use area shall comply with the adopted airport land use plan.

K.

Agricultural Preserves. All legal lots of record in the AG zoning district are eligible for agricultural preserve contracts under the Williamson Act (California Land Conservation Act of 1965).

L.

Grading for Agricultural Purposes. All earth-moving activities subject to a grading permit for terracing, roads, or other agricultural purposes, not associated with the construction of buildings or structures, requires plot plan approval.

M.

Access, Parking, and Frontage Requirements. All driveways, parking areas, access, and frontage improvements shall be reviewed by the city engineer and fire chief, who may approve exceptions to Chapter 21.48 (Parking and Loading Regulations).

N.

Sales of Agricultural Products—Temporary. Temporary retail sales of agricultural products, except hay, grain, and feed sales, in the AG zoning district requires temporary use permit (Chapter 21.20) approval subject to the following:

1.

At least fifty percent of all products for sale must be grown on the site of the stand, on adjacent contiguous parcels, or on other agricultural parcels in the county owned or leased by the owner of the site on which the stand is located. The sale of other than agricultural products is limited to handcrafted items, packaged food, and tobacco products, which shall not exceed ten percent of all annual product sales.

2.

Retail sales are conducted for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty days in a calendar year. A temporary stand vacated or unused for a period exceeding sixty days is to be entirely removed from the site.

3.

A minimum of three off-street parking spaces shall be provided.

O.

Crop Production and Processing. Crop production and processing shall be subject to the following:

1.

Setbacks: Two hundred feet from all property lines;

2.

Location: Four hundred feet from all dwelling units other than those on site;

3.

The application shall include a description of all processes and equipment proposed for use on the site, and a description of measures proposed to minimize the off-site effects of dust, odor, or noise generated by the proposed operation.

P.

Conditionally Permitted Uses—Specific Development Standards.

1.

Composting/Green Waste Recycling. Requires conditional use permit (Chapter 21.19) approval subject to the following:

a.

Minimum site area: Twenty acres;

b.

Setback: Minimum one thousand feet from any school or dwelling unit other than those on site and no closer than one mile from any residential zoning district;

c.

Additional Notice. The public notice required for a hearing on a conditional use permit by Chapter 21.26 (Public Hearings and Notice) shall include additional mailed notice to all owners of property located within one thousand five hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of the site.

2.

Livestock Auction/Sales. Requires conditional use permit (Chapter 21.19) approval subject to the following:

Minimum site area: Twenty acres;

b.

Setback: Minimum one thousand feet from any school or dwelling unit other than those on site and no closer than one mile from any residential zoning district;

c.

3.

Sales of Agricultural Products Year-Round. Retail sales of agricultural products year-round, except hay, grain, and feed, in the AG zoning district requires conditional use permit (Chapter 21.19) approval subject to the following:

a.

At least fifty percent of all products for sale must be grown on the site of the stand, on adjacent contiguous parcels, or on other agricultural parcels in the county owned or leased by the owner of the site on which the stand is located. The sale of other than agricultural products is limited to handcrafted items, packaged food, and tobacco products, which are not to exceed ten percent of all annual products sales.

b.

Minimum side and rear setbacks: no closer than one hundred feet to any dwelling unit other than those on site.

c.

A minimum of five off-street parking spaces shall be provided.

Q.

Right to Farm. For nonagricultural land uses occurring near agricultural uses, see Section 21.69.220 (Right to Farm) regarding a person's and/or entity's right to farm.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

Chapter 21.36 - OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS (HOS, HP, MU, PD, L, SPD, SP)

21.36.010 - Purpose and applicability.

A.

Purpose. Overlay zoning districts are created for the purpose of providing tailored regulations for uses and operations in specific geographic area to implement the provisions of the general plan and to comply with various federal or state regulations. The regulations for an overlay zoning district are either in addition to those applicable to the underlying primary zoning district (Section 21.12.010) or establish restrictions.

B.

Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all uses in the primary zoning district and shall be in addition to the regulations for the primary zoning district. Whenever conflicts exist between this chapter and other sections of

the Zoning Code, the most restrictive shall apply.

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.36.020 - Highway-oriented sign overlay.

A.

Purpose and Applicability. It is the intent of the Highway-Oriented Sign (HOS) overlay zoning district to regulate the height and design of pole signs oriented towards highways.

B.

Development Standards. See Subsection 21.52.080(H) (Highway-Oriented Signs).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)

21.36.030 - Historic preservation overlay.

A.

Purpose. It is the intent of the historic preservation (HP) overlay zoning district to encourage the preservation, restoration, and renovation of buildings and/or neighborhoods of architectural significance or interest, consistent with Chapter 21.62 (Historic Preservation).

B.

Applicability. The historic preservation overlay zoning district may be applied to any area containing one or more buildings of historic interest. In determining the boundary of the zoning district, the planning commission shall consider whether or not the buildings or building are historically significant or of interest, if they have sufficient educational value to warrant consideration for museum use, if they can be retained in their original or present use, if they are adaptive to re-use, and/or if they are adaptive to a new use without damage to those architectural elements that contribute to their significance and if preservation or restoration is economically feasible. In determining the boundary to be included in the historic preservation overlay zoning district, the planning commission shall consider the location of the buildings to be preserved, the original building site of the buildings, the present relationship between different buildings of significance or interest, the architectural continuity of the streets on which the buildings are located, the surrounding uses, the visibility of the buildings to the general public, and the encroachment of detrimental uses. In making such determination, the planning commission shall seek to balance the public benefit with any adverse effects to the economic value of adjacent development.

C.

Development Review. The planning commission shall adopt guidelines for the review of new buildings or structures in the historic preservation overlay zoning district. Such guidelines shall consider building spacing, lot coverage, yard limits, setbacks, density of use, bulk, height, materials textures, scale, orientation, the rhythm of the block face, and the general spirit of the area. Applications for any new building or structure in HP overlay zoning district shall be referred to the planning commission for architectural review. The planning commission shall review applications for new structures in the Historic preservation overlay zoning district, and may impose such restrictions or conditions as it deems necessary to comply with the intent of Chapter 21.62 (Historic Preservation).

(Ord. No. 1144 N.S., § 3(Exh. A), 10-1-2024)