San Fernando Municipal Code § 106-188 Exceptions to setback depths

(a) For the purposes of this article, on existing lots of record less than 100 feet in depth may have a front and rear setback equal to 20 percent of the depth of the lot of record.

(b) On existing lots of record less than 50 feet in width may have a side yard equal to ten percent of the width of the lot but not less than three feet.

(c) In the commercial zone, a land parcel constituting initial platted lots of record and comprising 7,000 square feet or less may have a street right-of-way setback depth equal to the average setback depth of the immediately adjoining buildings abutting the same street.

(d) Any one side or rear setback depth, whichever is applicable, may be varied on an existing nonconforming permitted structure in a residential district to an average side or rear setback depth found for similar located structures on lots within the block. Where applicable average depth is less than the existing setback depth, the given setback depth for the present structure shall govern. Where no applicable average depth is found for similarly located structures on lots within the block, established setback depth for the district shall govern. Total area of the proposed structural expansion may not exceed 50 percent of the total surface area of one side of the existing structure, nor shall the proposed structural expansion when completed result in having a detrimental effect on the adjoining property's fire safety and enjoyment of light and air.

(e) Where an existing easement depth from the property line is greater than the required setback depth from the property line for a principal or accessory structure, the easement depth shall prevail as the required setback for the principal or accessory structure.

(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)

Building projections may extend into, and other encroachments may be located in, required yards according to the standards of Table 106-189 and are subject to all applicable requirements of the building code. The "limitations" column states any other limitations that apply to such structures when they project into required yards.

TABLE 106-189: ALLOWED BUILDING PROJECTIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS

(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)

(a) Access to streets.

(1) Every structure shall be constructed upon, or moved to, a legally recorded parcel with a permanent means of access to a public street, in compliance with city standards.

(2) All structures shall be properly located to ensure safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, and parking.

(3) Parcels located on a private street, which were legally established before the effective date of this title, are exempt from the required compliance with the latest adopted city standards for private streets.

(b) Pedestrian access. All multiple-family residential, non-residential, or mixed use developments shall provide a minimum of one pedestrian walkway of no less than four feet in width, from each adjoining street frontage connecting said street with either the main building entrance or common pedestrian corridor.

(c) Access to accessory structures. Accessory structures and other on-site architectural features shall be properly located to ensure that they do not obstruct access to main structures or accessory living quarters.

(Ord. No. 1732, § 3(Exh. A), 5-5-2025)