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Chapter 20.51 — TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT REGULATIONS

Signal Hill Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Signal Hill

20.51.010 Purpose and applicability of regulations.

A. Purpose. The purpose of these provisions is to provide an opportunity for development of tennis and similar recreational courts as accessory uses in residential districts, to protect the integrity of neighboring residential areas, and to mitigate any deleterious impacts on proximate properties.

B. Applicability. Tennis courts and similar recreational courts may be developed as accessory uses in residential districts when such courts are located on the same lot as the main residential use subject to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 79-10-831 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.700)

20.51.020 Tennis court fencing requirements.

A. Fences up to ten feet in height, as measured from the finished grade outside the court, shall be permitted, when located behind the required setback areas.

B. For court fencing located at least twenty-five feet from all property lines, a fence height of twelve feet shall be allowed.

C. All portions of fencing exceeding six feet in height shall be of an open mesh such as chain link.

D. Windscreens and similar devices shall be prohibited above the six-foot height.

(Ord. 79-10-831 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.710)

20.51.030 Tennis court use restriction.

Residential accessory tennis courts shall be used only by the occupants of the main residential use on the same lot. This condition shall not prevent the use of the courts by invited guests. However, such courts shall not be used as a private club, or for commercial tennis instruction of players other than occupants of the main residential use on the same lot, or rented or used in any way for purely commercial purposes.

(Ord. 79-10-831 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.720)

20.51.040 Landscaping and screening.

All courts visible from the public streets shall be screened by landscaping. Landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the director of the department of planning and community development for approval and must indicate plants of sufficient height and density to screen the court.

(Ord. 85-09-955 § 1 (part); Ord. 79-10- 831 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.730)

20.51.050 Artificial illumination.

Artificial illumination of tennis courts shall be subject to a conditional use permit issued in accordance with provisions of Chapter 20.64.

(Ord. 79-10-831 § 2 (part): prior code § 19.52.740)

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Signal Hill Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 20.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 20.04 — DEFINITIONS
  3. Chapter 20.06 — ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
  4. Chapter 20.08 — GENERAL CONDITIONS
  5. Chapter 20.09 — PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION
  6. Chapter 20.10 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
  7. Chapter 20.14 — PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
  8. Chapter 20.16 — PD-2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
  9. Chapter 20.20 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
  10. Chapter 20.21 — ORANGE AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT
  11. Chapter 20.22 — STORAGE YARDS AND OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
  12. Chapter 20.23 — TRUCKING YARD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  13. Chapter 20.24 — AUTO CENTER ACCESSORY USES
  14. Chapter 20.25 — SP-25 AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES A…
  15. Chapter 20.26 — SP-23 HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRIC…
  16. Chapter 20.27 — SP-22 SUMMERLAND RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  17. Chapter 20.28 — SP-21 THE COURTYARD SPECIFIC PLAN
  18. Chapter 20.29 — SP-20 FREEMAN HEIGHTS RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  19. Chapter 20.30 — SP-10 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
  20. Chapter 20.31 — SP-11 CRESCENT HEIGHTS HISTORIC DISTRICT SPECI…
  21. Chapter 20.32 — SP-12 GATEWAY CENTER NORTH SPECIFIC PLAN
  22. Chapter 20.33 — SP-13 CHERRY AVENUE CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL SPECI…
  23. Chapter 20.34 — SP-14 HATHAWAY RIDGE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  24. Chapter 20.35 — SP-15 CITYVIEW RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  25. Chapter 20.36 — SP-16 VILLAGIO RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  26. Chapter 20.37 — SP-17 CRESCENT SQUARE RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  27. Chapter 20.38 — SP-18 PACIFICWALK RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  28. Chapter 20.39 — SP-19 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC PLAN
  29. Chapter 20.40 — SP-1 TOWN CENTER EAST SPECIFIC PLAN
  30. Chapter 20.41 — SP-7 SPECIAL PURPOSE HOUSING SPECIFIC PLAN
  31. Chapter 20.42 — SP-2 HILLTOP SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  32. Chapter 20.43 — SP-8 SIGNAL HILL VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
  33. Chapter 20.44 — SP-9 BIXBY RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  34. Chapter 20.45 — SP-3 TOWN CENTER WEST SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT
  35. Chapter 20.46 — SP-24 TOWN CENTER NORTHWEST SPECIFIC PLAN
  36. Chapter 20.47 — SP-4 AUTO CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
  37. Chapter 20.48 — SP-5 CALIFORNIA CROWN SPECIFIC PLAN
  38. Chapter 20.49 — SP-6 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN
  39. Chapter 20.50 — CONDOMINIUMS
  40. Chapter 20.51 — TENNIS COURT AND SIMILAR RECREATIONAL COURT RE…
  41. Chapter 20.52 — SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW
  42. Chapter 20.56 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  43. Chapter 20.57 — HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
  44. Chapter 20.58 — SIGNS
  45. Chapter 20.64 — USES SUBJECT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  46. Chapter 20.65 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE
  47. Chapter 20.66 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  48. Chapter 20.70 — OFF-STREET PARKING
  49. Chapter 20.72 — OFFICIAL PLAN LINES
  50. Chapter 20.80 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
  51. Chapter 20.82 — NONCONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS, AND USES
  52. Chapter 20.84 — VARIANCES
  53. Chapter 20.86 — AMENDMENTS
  54. Chapter 20.88 — FILING FEES
  55. Chapter 20.98 — PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS

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