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Title 18 — ZONING›Chapter 18.22 — COMMERCIAL MIXED USE ZONE

Chapter 18.30 — SPECIAL USE STANDARDS

Suisun City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · Suisun City

18.30.010 - Amusement center.

Amusement center, bowling alley, dance hall, and similar places of amusement may be conditionally permitted in the CR, CSF, or CMU district, subject to:

A.

Providing parking as required with ingress and egress designed so as to avoid traffic congestion;

B.

Providing a minimum six-foot masonry wall separating parking areas from abutting residential property; and

C.

Showing that adequate control or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noise and vibration.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.020 - Animal hospital.

An animal hospital shall:

A.

Be located no closer than 200 feet from any residential district, restaurant, hotel or motel, and be required to obtain a conditional use permit. The conditional use permit shall be subject to revocation and/or modification for any condition found by the planning commission to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare;

B.

If a building permit is required, prior to issuance of a permit, the applicant must show that adequate measures and controls shall be taken to prevent a public nuisance, as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards." These measures and controls shall include such items as the provision of additional insulation and ventilation to prevent offensive noise and odor. No incineration of refuse shall be permitted on the premises except on approval of the development services director and fire chief;

C.

Only provide boarding which is medically necessary for the animal. An animal hospital shall not operate as a kennel.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.030 - Bakery or laundry.

A bakery, creamery, laundry, cleaning and dyeing establishment shall:

A.

Provide off-street loading spaces, as required in Chapter 18.42, "Parking and Loading Areas;"

B.

Be entirely enclosed within a building;

C.

Show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noise, vibration, odor, and glaring lights, as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards."

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.040 - Bed and breakfast inns.

In order for a use permit for a bed and breakfast inn to be approved, the following development criteria shall be met:

A.

All standards of the underlying zoning district, including but not limited to, height, lot and yard requirements, and lot coverage shall apply.

B.

One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for each room available for lodging purposes. Tandem parking may be deemed as meeting this requirement.

C.

If more than one person who resides off the premises is employed, one additional off-street parking space for every two such employees shall be provided.

D.

Bed and breakfast facilities shall be subject to all applicable building, fire, health, and safety codes.

E.

No person who is paying rent in exchange for lodging shall occupy a guest room on the premises for more than 14 consecutive nights.

F.

The scale and appearance of bed and breakfast facilities within the RL district shall remain primarily residential in character. All buildings and site improvements shall be similar to, and compatible in design with, the surrounding neighborhood and adjacent residences.

G.

One externally lighted sign shall be allowed on the premises. The sign may be either wall-mounted or freestanding, and shall not exceed six square feet in area. Freestanding signs shall not exceed five feet in height. The development services director shall have authority to review and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the location, size, materials and design of any sign proposed in conjunction with a bed and breakfast facility.

H.

Operation of the facility must comply with all applicable county health department regulations.

I.

The parking requirements of Chapter 18.42, "Parking and Loading Areas," may be fulfilled by arranging for the shared use of an off-site parking facility or participation in a parking assessment district, so long as the parking facilities to be used are located within 300 feet walking distance of the proposed bed and breakfast inn.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.050 - Circuses, fairs, revivals.

Circuses, fairs, revivals, or similar temporary establishments involving assemblages of people and automobiles shall be permitted for a brief duration not to exceed fourteen days and providing a temporary use permit, as defined in Chapter 18.73, is first secured in each case in the CR, CFS, CMU, APS, P, and PQP districts.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.060 - Concrete and asphaltic concrete plants—Construction storage yards.

Concrete and asphaltic concrete mixing plants and construction storage yards incidental to construction or public works projects may be allowed in the APS or CFS district for a limited period provided a temporary use permit is first secured in each case.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.070 - Concrete or asphaltic mixing plant, construction storage yards.

Concrete and asphaltic concrete mixing plants, and construction storage yards incidental to construction on public works projects in all districts shall:

A.

Show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noise, odor, dust, fumes, smoke or vibration as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards;" and

B.

Be so located that traffic generated will not constitute a hazard or nuisance to surrounding property.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.080 - Dancehalls, liquor-serving establishments, places of amusement, or recreation.

No dancehall, roadhouse, nightclub, commercial club, or any establishment where liquor is served, or commercial place of amusement or recreation, or any place where entertainers are provided, whether as social companions or otherwise, shall be established in any district closer than 200 feet to any boundary of any residential district, unless a conditional use permit is first secured in each case.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.090 - Emergency shelter.

In accordance with California Code Section 65583(a)(4), emergency shelters shall be subject to the following provisions:

A.

Distance Separation Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 300 feet of any other emergency shelter.

B.

Occupancy. An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.

C.

Length of Occupancy. Any single resident's stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.

D.

Zone Specific Development Standards. An emergency shelter shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district in which it is located.

E.

Parking Requirements. Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member or one parking space for every ten temporary residents, or as based on the demonstrated need.

F.

Management. An emergency shelter must adequately comply with the management standards:

1.

There shall be space inside the building so that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of-way.

2.

Security shall be provided on-site during hours of operation.

3.

On-site management shall be provided by at least one emergency shelter staff member at all times while residents are present at the shelter.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 809, § 1, 8-20-2024)

18.30.100 - Merchandise display.

Merchandise, whether for sale or rent, shall not be placed in display upon the public right-of-way except by temporary use permit, as defined in Chapter 18.74, and review and approval of the development services director.

  • (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.110 - Minerals or natural materials removal.

Removal of minerals or natural materials, including building and construction materials to be used for commercial purposes, may be allowed for a limited period in any district provided a conditional use permit is first secured in each case.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.120 - Multi-family dwellings.

Multi-family dwellings shall be construed to include, but shall not be limited to, flexible housing forms that may include duplex/duet units, triplex units, fourplex, attached and detached townhomes, green court, and podium-level dwelling types. The city shall not restrict flexible housing forms, provided that all site and architectural design requirements are met as part of the development plan process.

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  • (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.130 - Printing or blueprinting.

A newspaper or commercial printing shop, or blueprinting shop shall:

A.

Be entirely enclosed within a building;

B.

Provide off-street loading space in proportion to the number of truckloads per day, as defined in Chapter 18.42, "Parking and Loading Areas;"

C.

Show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noises or vibration, as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards."

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.140 - Private stables.

The following regulations shall apply to all private stables:

A.

The minimum lot area upon which a horse may be kept is two and one-half acres, up to a maximum of four horses. One additional horse may be kept for each 20,000 square feet by which the parcel of land exceeds two and one-half acres.

B.

Stables shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the side lot lines, and a minimum 60 feet from the front lot line, and a minimum 20 feet from the rear lot line. Paddocks shall be located on the rear half of the lot, and no closer than 40 feet from any dwelling on the same or adjoining property.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.150 - Train or bus station.

A train or bus station shall be located so that generated traffic will not constitute a hazard or nuisance to surrounding property, as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards."

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.160 - Satellite dish antennas.

A.

Residential Zones.

1.

Antenna size, maximum diameter, 12 feet;

2.

Setbacks:

a.

Rear: Five feet.

b.

Side: Five feet.

c.

Street side: Ten feet.

3.

Front yard locations are prohibited.

4.

Height:

a.

Pole-mounts: 15 feet.

b.

Roof-mounts and pole-mounts attached to the structure are subject to review by planning commission.

5.

Number. One satellite dish antenna per lot in addition to normal television and radio antennas.

B.

Commercial Zones.

1.

Installations shall be subject to site plan review by the planning commission, as authorized by this title.

2.

Installation shall not be permitted within front and street side landscaped areas.

3.

Installation shall, by location and design, minimize visibility from adjoining residential properties and rightsof-way.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.170 - Accessory dwelling units.

Purpose. This section is intended to achieve the goals of the city's housing element and of the California Government Code by permitting accessory dwelling units, thereby increasing housing opportunities for the community through use of existing housing resources and infrastructure.

The following regulations shall apply to all accessory dwelling units in a residential zoning district:

A.

An accessory dwelling unit may be established on any residentially zoned parcels, in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use; and on any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.

B.

Accessory dwelling units are a residential use that shall be consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.

C.

There will be only up to one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot.

D

The accessory dwelling unit can either be attached to and designed to be located within the living area of the existing dwelling or detached from and no less than five feet from the existing single-family dwelling.

E.

The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.

F.

Accessory dwelling units shall be located no closer than four feet from any side or rear property lines, be on the rear 50 percent of the lot and must meet the requirements of Section 18.31 (Standards for Residential Districts), Table 18.31.01 (Development standards in residential zones).

G.

[Reserved.]

H.

An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks.

I.

If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress.

J.

If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.

K.

The accessory dwelling unit shall be architecturally integrated into the existing building design.

L.

Foundation. An accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed on a permanent foundation.

M.

The accessory dwelling unit shall not be placed on top of any easements.

N.

Connection Fees. A local agency is prohibited from requiring a new or separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit if contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(f)).

O.

Parking.

1.

Maximum of one space per unit or one space per bedroom, whichever is less. Tandem parking on an existing driveway is allowed, which may be within setback areas.

2.

No additional parking for accessory dwelling units can be required when:

a.

An accessory dwelling unit is located:

i.

Within one-half mile walking distance of public transit;

ii.

Within an architecturally and historically significant historic district;

iii.

Within an existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure;

iv.

Within an area where off-street parking is required, but no permit is offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;

v.

Within one block of a car share vehicle.

3.

When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking stalls are not required for the demolished parking structure.

P.

Rental.

1.

An accessory dwelling unit may be rented but shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling, unless the requirements of California Government Code Section 65852.26 are met.

2.

The rented unit shall not be leased for any period less than 30 days.

Q.

Recordation of Deed Restriction. An executed deed restriction, on a form provided by the city, shall be submitted to the city prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be recorded prior to final occupancy. The deed restriction shall stipulate all of the following:

1.

That the rented unit shall not be rented for any period less than 30 days at a time; and

2.

That the accessory dwelling shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.

3.

For junior accessory dwelling units, restrictions on size and attributes in conformance with this section.

R.

Ministerial Consideration.

1.

New Construction. If the development services department receives an application to construct an accessory dwelling unit (by either adding on to an existing structure, or constructing a new detached structure), and the proposal meets all of the requirements of this code as determined by Section 18.30.170 (Accessory Dwelling Units), then within 60 days of receipt of a complete application for the accessory dwelling unit, the development services department staff shall ministerially approve the application without a hearing.

2.

No Expansion. If the applicant will not be adding floor area, and instead has submitted a complete application for an accessory dwelling unit entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure, then the director shall, without a hearing, ministerially approve a complete application for a building permit to create an accessory dwelling unit if all of the following apply:

a.

The unit is contained entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (without adding floor area to the existing residence or accessory structure) and doesn't exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling.

b.

The unit is in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use.

c.

On any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.

d.

The unit has independent exterior access from the existing residence.

e.

Fire sprinklers are provided to the same extent that they are required for the primary residence.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 774, § 3, 8-18-2020; Ord. No. 809, § 1, 8-20-2024)

18.30.180 - Stadium or auditorium.

A stadium or auditorium shall:

A.

Have multiple points of access and accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and transit access;

B.

Provide parking as required in Chapter 18.42; and

C.

Show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noise or light as defined in Chapter 18.66, "Performance Standards."

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.190 - Transitional and supportive housing.

A.

Supportive and Transitional Housing, Generally. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583(c) (3), transitional and supportive housing constitute a residential use and are subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district.

B.

Supportive Housing, Up to 50 Units. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65651, supportive housing development with up to 50 supportive housing units shall be permitted by right in all zoning districts where multi-family and mixed-use residential development are permitted provided the development satisfies all of the following requirements:

1.

All supportive housing units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.

2.

One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are dedicated to lower-income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lowerincome Californians. For purposes of this paragraph, "lower-income households" has the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

3.

At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.

4.

The developer shall provide the information required by California Government Code Section 65652 to the planning division.

5.

Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:

a.

For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.

b.

For a development with more than 20 units, at least three percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to,

community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.

6.

The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915.

7.

Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

8.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, the local government shall, at the request of the project owner, reduce the number of residents required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy for a supportive housing project is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all of the following conditions have been met:

a.

The owner demonstrates that it has made good faith efforts to find other sources of financial support.

b.

Any change in the number of supportive service units is restricted to the minimum necessary to maintain project's financial feasibility.

c.

Any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 809, § 1, 8-20-2024)

18.30.200 - Warehouse.

A warehouse shall provide parking as required in Chapter 18.42 and shall show that any stored material will not constitute a hazard to surrounding property.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.210 - Clear vision triangle.

At all vehicular intersections with public streets, clear vision shall be maintained as follows:

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A.

Extend curb lines of the two intersecting streets to point A where the lines intersect.

B.

Locate points B and C by measuring 40 feet from point A along the curblines of each intersecting street, where the intersection involves a collector or arterial street; 25 feet for residential street intersections.

C.

The "clear vision triangle," defined by points A, B and C, shall be free of all obstructions between three feet and eight feet in height, except for sign poles and tree trunks no greater than six inches in diameter.

D.

Minor deviations may be permitted by the Planning Commission at the recommendation of the Development Services Director and Public Works Director.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.30.220 - Family day care homes—Large.

A large family day care home shall be allowed in single family residential dwelling zones, upon the issuance of a family day care permit by the Zoning Administrator and in compliance with the following standards:

A.

Notice shall be given to properties within 100 feet of the proposed family day care home at least ten days prior to consideration of the permit.

B.

The permit shall be considered without public hearing unless a hearing is requested by the applicant or other affected party by the hearing deadline date. The applicant or other affected party may appeal the zoning administrator's decision to the city council.

C.

The family day care function shall be incidental to the residential use of the property.

D.

The large family day care home shall not locate within:

1.

Three hundred feet of another such facility with said measurement being defined as the shortest distance between the property lines of any such facilities.

2.

One thousand two hundred feet of another such facility along the same street with said measurements being defined as the shortest distance between front property lines as measured along the same street of any such facilities.

E.

The owner must provide a double-wide driveway which shall be paved to meet city standards and be a minimum of 16 feet wide and 19 feet in depth as measured from the edge of sidewalk to any vertical construction. The driveway shall be available during all hours of operation for the loading and unloading of children. If a garage exists on site, it must be utilized for parking of personal vehicle(s). In the event that less than a two-car garage exists on site, the owner must designate and area on site other than on the driveway so that a total of two personal vehicles can be parked on site, including the garage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the applicant must comply with all other Code provisions as to parking and traffic.

F.

If, in the opinion of the zoning administrator, there is a potential for significant traffic problems, the zoning administrator shall request review of the application by the city traffic engineer. The city traffic engineer may impose accessory requirements for the day care permit in these instances to ensure maintenance of traffic safety levels within the vicinity of the home.

G.

Adequate outdoor play space shall be required and determined on a case-by-case basis. Outdoor play activity shall not be allowed in the front or exterior side yard of the home.

H.

Play area shall be designed and located to reduce the impact of noise on surrounding properties.

I.

A business license will be obtained concurrently within the use permit.

J.

At the city's discretion, an annual review of the permit may be done to determine compliance with state and city requirements and the permit's conditions of approval.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 748, § 4, 5-15-2018)

18.30.230 - Portable storage units.

Portable storage unit:

Any container designed for the outdoor storage of personal property which is typically rented to owners or occupants of residential property for their temporary use on the exterior of the property and which is delivered to the property and removed by vehicle.

Portable storage units shall be permitted in residential zoning districts only on lots containing dwelling units subject to the following requirements:

A.

Portable storage units shall be permitted for a period not to exceed seven consecutive days within a six month period.

B.

Portable storage units shall not exceed a cumulative gross floor area of 140 square feet for each dwelling unit and shall not exceed a height of eight and one-half feet and a length of 16½ feet.

Portable storage units shall be permitted in commercial, industrial or public/semi-public zoning districts only as accessory uses incidental to a permitted commercial, industrial or public/semi-public principal use.

Portable storage units shall not be located in any required open space, landscaped area, on any street or sidewalk or in any public right-of-way or utility easement, in any location that interferes with vehicular or pedestrian circulation, in any required off-street parking space, in any location that restricts safe ingress or egress of buildings, in any location that hinders access to fire hydrants or utility shut-off valves, or in any location that obstructs a clear sight triangle or clear sight distance.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

ARTICLE III. - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS Chapter 18.31 - STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

[18.31.005] - [Table of development standards in residential zones.]

Table 18.31.01 Development Standards in Residential Zones

Develop-
ment
Standards
RL
(Low-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RM
(Medium-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RH1
(High-
Density
Resi-
dential 1)
RH2
(High-
Density
Resi-
dential 2)
RMU
(Resi-
dential
Mixed-
Use)
Lot Size
Minimum lot
area
3,600 s.f. 1,800 s.f. 1,200 s.f. 800 s.f. 800 s.f.
Maximum lot
coverage
40% of the lot1 80% of the lot1 80% of the lot1 80% of the lot1 80% of the lot1
Minimum lot
width
40 ft. interior;
45 ft. corner
25 ft. None None None
Minimum lot
depth
65 ft. 55 ft. None None None
Setbacks (in feet)
Front 10 min.—
20 max.2
10 min.—
20 max.2
0 min—
15 max.
0 min.—
15 max.
0 min.—
15 max
Side to side,
interior
5 min. 0 min.—
5 max.
0 min.—
5 max.
0 min.—
5 max.
0 min.—
5 max.
Side to front,
interior rear to
front, interior
10 min. 20 min.5 20 min.5 20 min.5 20 min5
Side, corner,
street side
5 min.—
10 max.
5 min.—
15 max.
0 min.—
15 max.
0 min.—
15 max.
0 min.—
15 max.
Rear3 10 min. 5 min.6 5 min.6 5 min.6 5 min.6
Maximum
height limit
35 35 55 55 55
Accessory Dwelling Unit7
New Construction, Conversion and Replacing8, 10
Minimum side
setback,
interior
4 4 4 4 4
Minimum side
setback, street
4 4 4 4 4
Minimum rear
setback
4 4 4 4 4
Maximum
height limit
35
Maximum
height limit
35
35 55 55 55
Accessory Dwelling Unit7
New Construction, Conversion and Replacing8, 10
Minimum side 4 4 4 4 4
setback,
interior
Minimum side 4 4 4 4 4
setback, street
Minimum rear 4 4 4 4 4
setback
Maximum 16 16 16 16 16
height of stand-
alone unit9
Maximum floor Attached 1,000 sq. ft.
area9 Detached 1,000 sq. ft.
Internal 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling
Junior 500 sq. ft.
Front Must be in the rear 50% of the lot
Building A minimum 5-foot distance shall be maintained between a detached accessory
separa- dwelling unit the primary building on the site. A detached accessory structure shall be
tion set back from other structures on the site as required by the building code.

Accessory Structure (in feet)

Minimum side 5 ft. 5 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
setback,
interior
Minimum side 10 ft. 10 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
setback, street
Minimum rear 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft. 5 ft.
setback3
Maximum 20 ft.4 20 ft.4 20 ft.4 20 ft.4 20 ft.4
height of stand-
alone unit
Usable Open Space See Section See Section See Section See Section
18.31.010 18.31.020 18.31.020 18.31.020
Parking See
Chapter
18.42
Water-Efficient Landscaping See
Title 20
Fences and Walls See
Chapter
18.34

Notes:

  • [1 ] Lot coverage includes primary buildings, accessory buildings, covered parking, and covered patios.

  • [2 ] Garage shall not be closer than 15 feet to the front property line.

  • [3 ] Garage setback shall be no closer than three feet to the rear property line.

  • [4 ] A secondary dwelling shall not exceed 20 feet in height, except when the unit is attached to the primary

  • unit, the maximum height shall be that established for the primary dwelling in the underlying zoning district.

  • [5 ] For courtyard and green court site plans, and to allow for paseos and other pedestrian pathways, where

  • included in the site design.

[6 ] No required maximum to allow for parking lots and courtyards, as relevant to the design of the dwelling units.

[7 ] For junior accessory dwelling units and internal ADUs, no setbacks and height required, other than that of the primary dwelling.

[8 ] Conversion and replacing applies only to existing, permitted accessory dwelling units.

[9 ] The following exceptions apply:

• A height 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multi-family dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

• A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multi-story dwelling.

• A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling.

10 The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area.

11 Please refer to section 18.30.170 H., I., J.

• H. An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks;

• I. If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress;

• J. If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 774, § 3, 8-18-2020; Ord. No. 809, § 1, 8-20-2024)

18.31.010 - Usable open space in the medium-density residential zone.

A.

For the RM district, the following types of usable open space are recommended for multi-family units:

1.

To provide access to planned or existing spaces and facilities that accommodates family needs and active play areas for kids, and/or passive open space areas (such as walking trails) within one-quarter-mile of 90 percent of the multi-family units.

2.

Each multi-family unit should also have access to a combination of private open space (balconies or small patios, for example) and publicly accessible open space (common greens, community room, pool area, etc.).

B.

The method of computation of usable open space provided for multi-family units should be as follows:

1.

Private patios, when directly accessible to the dwelling unit to which it is appurtenant; such patios shall be completely enclosed on all sides by a fence which is a minimum of three feet in height.

2.

Balconies and lanais, when directly accessible to the unit to which they are appurtenant; such balconies and lanais must have a minimum dimension of five feet.

3.

Swimming pool areas, including the hard-surface deck, which normally surrounds such pools.

4.

Indoor recreation activity rooms, provided these rooms are permanently maintained for the use of tenants for various recreation activities. Such activity rooms shall not include lobbies, but may include common steam rooms, sauna baths, or the like.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.31.020 - Usable open space in the high-density residential (RH1 and RH2) and residential mixed-use zones.

A.

For the RH1, RH2, and RMU districts, the following types of usable open space are recommended for multi-family units:

1.

To provide access to planned or existing spaces and facilities that accommodates family needs and active play areas for kids, and/or passive open space areas (such as walking trails) within one-quarter-mile of 90 percent of the multi-family units.

2.

Each multi-family unit should also have access to a combination of private open space (balconies or small patios, for example) and publicly accessible open space (common greens, community room, pool area, etc.)

B.

The method of computation of usable open space provided should be as follows:

The following areas should be computed at one and one-quarter times the area actually devoted to such use:

a.

Private patios, when directly accessible to the dwelling unit to which it is appurtenant; such patios shall be completely enclosed on all sides by a fence which is a minimum of five feet in height.

b.

Balconies and lanais, when directly accessible to the unit to which they are appurtenant; such balconies and lanais must have a minimum dimension of five feet;

c.

Swimming pool areas, including the hard-surface deck, which normally surrounds such pools.

d.

Indoor recreation activity rooms provided these rooms are permanently maintained for the use of tenants for various recreation activities. Such activity rooms shall not include lobbies, but may include common steam rooms, sauna baths or the like.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Chapter 18.32 - STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

[18.32.010] - [Table of development standards in commercial zones.]

Table 18.32.01 Development Standards in Commercial Zones

[18.32.010]-[Table of development standards in commercial zones.]
Table 18.32.01 Development Standards in Commercial Zones
Development
Standards
CR
(Commercial
Retail)
CSF
(Commercial
Services
and
Fabri-
cating)
O
(Business
and Office)
CMU
(Commercial
Mixed-Use)
Lot Size
Minimum Lot Area 2,400 sf 7,500 sf 2,500 sf 2,500 sf
Maximum Lot
Coverage
100% 80% 80% 100%
Minimum Lot
Width
40 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft. 40 ft.
Minimum Lot
Depth
60 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 60 ft.
Setbacks (in feet)
Front 0 10 0 min—
10 max
Side, interior 0 See standards below 0 min—
10 max
Side, corner, street
side
0 See standards below 0 min—
15 max
Side adjacent to
residential
20 varies2
Side adjacent
to non-
residential
0 0 min—
10 max
Rear3 10 10 10 15 min
Maximum Height
Limit
45,
3 stories1
45,
3 stories1
45,
3 stories1
45,
3 stories1
Parking and
Loading
See
Chapter 18.42
Water-
Efficient
Landscaping
See
Title 20
Fences and Walls See
Chapter 18.34
Signs See
Chapter 18.44
Notes:
1 May be exceeded with a Conditional Use Permit.
2 Side setback must be at least the minimum side setback of the adjacent residential zone on each
relevant side.
3 May be located at back of sidewalk if adjacent to nonresidential use or up to 20 feet, if located adjacent
to residential.

Notes:

1 May be exceeded with a Conditional Use Permit.

2 Side setback must be at least the minimum side setback of the adjacent residential zone on each relevant side.

3 May be located at back of sidewalk if adjacent to nonresidential use or up to 20 feet, if located adjacent to residential.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Chapter 18.33 - STANDARDS FOR CIVIC/PARK/OTHER DISTRICTS

[18.33.010] - [Table of development standards in civic/park/other zones.]

Table 18.33.01 Development Standards in Civic/Park/Other Zones

[18.33.010]-[Table of development standards in civic/park/other zones.]
Table 18.33.01 Development Standards in Civic/Park/Other Zones
Development
Standards
APS
(Agricultural
(Production Sales)
P (Park) P/QP (Public/
Quasi-Public)

Lot Size

Lot Size
Minimum Lot Area 2 acres Refer to level of service
standards
Determined by use, after
required setbacks and
parking have been
satisfied.
Maximum Lot Coverage 40% 80% 80%
Minimum Lot Width 100 ft. 75 ft. 75 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth 250 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft.
Setbacks (in feet)
Dwelling Front 20
Nonresidential Front 10 20 0 min — 20 max3
Dwelling Side adjacent
to residential
10
Nonresidential Side
adjacent to residential
30 20 0 min — 20 max4
Dwelling Side adjacent
to nonresidential
10
Nonresidential adjacent
to nonresidential
20 10 0 min — 20 max
Dwelling Rear3 15
Nonresidential Rear 20 15 0
Maximum Height Limit 50 35, 2 stories1 Determined by adjacent
use5
Parking and Loading See
Chapter 18.42
Water-
Efficient Landscaping
See
Title 20
Fences and Walls See
Chapter 18.34
Signs See
Chapter 18.44
Notes:
1 May be exceeded with a Conditional Use Permit.
2 Side setback must be at least the minimum side setback of the adjacent residential zone on each
relevant side.
3 May be located at back of sidewalk if adjacent to nonresidential use or up to 20 feet, if located adjacent
to residential.
4 Minimum side setbacks shall be at least the minimum adjacent residential setbacks.
5 When adjacent to a residential zone, height(s) of PQP building(s) may not exceed maximum height limit

Notes:

1 May be exceeded with a Conditional Use Permit.

2 Side setback must be at least the minimum side setback of the adjacent residential zone on each relevant side.

3 May be located at back of sidewalk if adjacent to nonresidential use or up to 20 feet, if located adjacent to residential.

4 Minimum side setbacks shall be at least the minimum adjacent residential setbacks.

5 When adjacent to a residential zone, height(s) of PQP building(s) may not exceed maximum height limit

of residential zone. When adjacent to a nonresidential zone, height of PQP building(s) to be determined by use, but heights over 45 feet (four stories) must be approved by a CUP.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

Chapter 18.34 - FENCES AND WALLS

18.34.010 - Fence and walls by zoning district.

A.

The height of side and rear yard fences, hedges, or walls behind the front setback line in any residential district shall not exceed six feet.

B.

Fence and wall height by zoning district are shown in Table 18.34.01.

Table 18.34.01 Height Limits by Zoning District

Fence and wall height by zoning district are shown in Table 18.34.01.
Table 18.34.01 Height Limits by Zoning District
Zone Location Height Materials1
RL, RM2 Front yard 3 ft. max. if solid 4 ft.
max if 50% or more
open
Metal, wood, hedge,
stucco. Stone and brick
permitted for posts.
Side yard 6 ft. max if 5 ft. setback
provided 3 ft. max. if
within 5 ft. setback 6 ft.
max. on interior side
yard
Metal, wood, hedge,
stucco. Stone and brick
permitted for posts.
Rear yard 6 ft. max. Wood
RH1, RH2,2RMU Perimeter 6 ft. max. Metal, wood
Service areas 6 ft. max. Metal, masonry,
concrete block, brick
CR, CSF, CMU, O Front yard Not permitted4
Side yard Not permitted4
Rear yard Not Permitted4
Service areas 8 ft. max storage areas4 Metal, masonry,
concrete block, brick
APS Residential uses defined by RL, Commercial uses defined by CR
OS, P To demarcate use areas 3 ft. max.
Service areas 6 ft. max. Metal, masonry,
concrete block, brick
PQP To demarcate use areas 3 ft. max Hedge, wood, brick,
stone, stucco
Service areas 6 ft. max. Metal, masonry,
concrete block, brick
1 Chain link fence is not permitted in any residential district.
2 Fencing for front and corner side yards in single-family residential districts, and perimeter fencing in
multi-family districts (other than soundwalls) must be permeable to allow visibility into the yard from
exterior vantage points to promote security. Permeable fencing must be a minimum of 50 percent open.
Refer also to standards for specific conditions in Section
18.34.050 and soundwall standards in Section
18.34.060.
3 Refer also to Section
18.34.020 for fences and walls around storage areas and Section
18.34.030 for
requirements for outdoor sales, storage, or rental lots.
4 Refer to Subsection
18.34.050(E), chain-link fence standards.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 805, § 1, 10-3-2023)

18.34.020 - Fences and walls around storage areas.

Outdoor storage yards, corporation yards or light industrial uses may be enclosed by a fence or walls not to exceed eight feet in height. The fence shall be of solid construction to adequately screen the enclosed area from view.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.34.030 - Outdoor sales, storage, or rental lot.

Outdoor sales, storage, and rental lots shall show that adequate measures and controls will be taken to prevent offensive lights, noise, odors, and dust and shall have a minimum six-foot-high solid-board fence, or equal, separating the lot from abutting residential uses. Where these activities are approved subject to a conditional use permit, the development services director or planning commission may require additional screening as deemed to be appropriate.

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

18.34.040 - Measuring fence and wall height.

A.

Fence and wall height shall be measured from the ground level beneath the fence or wall to the top of the fence or wall.

B.

Where fences are installed on sloping property, the height of the fence can be measured from the ground level on the uphill slope or the highest parcel to the top of the fence, as shown in Figure 18.34.01.

C.

Where a fence or wall rests on a retaining wall, the overall combined height may not exceed ten feet, as measured from the ground level at the bottom of the retaining wall to the top of the fence or wall, as shown in Figure 18.34.01.

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Figure 18.34.01

(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)

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