San Joaquin County Municipal Code Ch. 9 710M - Other Zone Lot and Structure Regulations

The minimum lot area by industrial zone shall be the same as that specified in the development title. For purposes of referral, minimum lot area requirements are included in Table 9-710.2M.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

The minimum lot width in the M-X and P-F zones shall be as provided in Table 9-710.2M.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

Unless otherwise specified, buildings and structures shall meet the setback requirements specified in Table 9-710.2M. Said setback requirements and the following exceptions shall replace the chapter concerning yards and the provisions concerning yard dimensions in the development title (Chapter 9-1010 and Section 9-710.4, respectively).

(a) Side and Rear Setback Exceptions. Buildings on lots zoned P-F, or designated P on the Master Plan, 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 Off-Street Parking Areas.

(1) The minimum setback for off-street parking areas adjacent to streets shall be ten (10) feet in the P-F zone.

(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.

(c) 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) inches beyond 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.

(d) Setback Exceptions for Specified Land Uses or Features.

(1) Power Line Easements. Buildings shall maintain a minimum setback of ten (10) feet from the Rio Oso-Tesla powerline easement.

(2) Mountain House Creek Corridor. Buildings shall maintain a minimum setback of fifty (50) feet from the Mountain House Creek Corridor.

(3) 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.

(4) Wastewater Storage Ponds and Sludge Basins. Wastewater storage ponds and sludge basins shall be setback from property lines a minimum of twenty (20) feet.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

Buildings and structures in the P-F and M-X zones shall not exceed the maximum building heights specified in Table 9-710.2M, except as provided below. (See Table 4.1 of the Master Plan.) Said exceptions shall be limited by any ordinance relating to airports, and shall serve to replace the chapter on height limits for special structures and the general provisions on building height in the development title (Chapter 9-1005 and Section 9-710.5, respectively).

(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. 3813 (part), 1994)

The maximum building coverage for the P-F and M-X zones shall be as provided in Table 9-710.2M.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

In the M-X zone, corner lots shall have a minimum width and depth of sixty-five (65) feet.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

LOT AND STRUCTURE STANDARDS*

Setback Requirements**

* See Sections 9-710.3M through 9-710.7M 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.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994; Ord. 4276, § 16, 2005)