§ 1500-20 — Sutter County Zoning Code

1500-20-030 - Location and Use of Parking ¶

A.

Use and Availability. All required off-street parking spaces shall be designed, located, constructed and maintained so as to be fully usable and accessible at all times:

1.

Required off-street parking spaces shall not be used for any purpose that would prevent vehicles from parking in required spaces, except as permitted by Article 16 (Temporary Uses).

2.

Required parking spaces shall not be used for the parking of fleet vehicles or equipment, or for the sale, lease, display, storage or repair of vehicles, trailers, boats, campers, mobile homes, merchandise or equipment.

3.

Driveways and aisle ways shall not be used for any purpose that would prevent vehicle access to parking spaces, or inhibit circulation or emergency service response.

B.

Location Requirements for Parking Spaces.

1.

Except as otherwise permitted herein, all required off-street parking spaces shall be accessible to and located on the same lot as the use and/or development requiring such spaces.

2.

Parking spaces may be located as needed on a single-family residential parcel, provided that no required parking space shall be located within a front or street side setback, unless otherwise allowed in this Chapter. A driveway providing access to a street may be located within a front or street side setback.

C.

Parking on Multiple Parcels. Where parking is provided in a building complex or other project on multiple contiguous parcels, reciprocal parking and access agreements shall be recorded to provide equal use and access to parking for all users within the complex or project.

D.

Off-site Parking. The County may grant an Administrative Permit for off-site parking provided the following conditions are met:

1.

The site on which the parking is located is within a reasonable distance of the use it is serving and is not separated from the use by any feature which would make pedestrian access inconvenient or hazardous.

The site on which the parking is located is owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the party controlling the use it is serving, and a covenant or other binding instrument for the maintenance and continued use of such parking for the duration of the use is recorded.

3.

The site is designed and improved as required by this Chapter.

4.

The parking requirements for existing use(s) at the off-site location are not compromised.

E.

Tandem Parking. Tandem parking shall not be permitted to satisfy off-street parking requirements, except within mobile home parks and for single-family residential use when located outside required front and street side yard setback areas with spaces and access surfaced in accordance with requirements of this Chapter.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-040 - Calculation of Parking Requirements

A.

Minimum Parking Requirements. Unless off-street parking reductions are permitted pursuant to Section 1500-20-070, the number of off-street parking spaces required in Table 1500-20-1 shall be considered the minimum necessary for each use.

B.

Rounding of Quantities. When the calculation of the required number of off-street parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, the total number of spaces shall be rounded to the nearest whole number (0.49 and below round down, 0.50 and above round up).

C.

Mixed-use/Multiple Tenant Building Complex. When more than one use type is conducted on a parcel or within a building complex, the required number of parking spaces shall be the sum of the number of parking spaces required for each individual use type.

D.

Developments with Unknown Tenants. When the type of tenants that will occupy a project are not known at the time of the development entitlement, the amount of parking provided shall be the minimum number of spaces required by Table 1500-20-1 for the most intense use type allowed within the underlying zoning district that can reasonably be accommodated within the entire structure/project, as determined by the

Director. The Director may grant exceptions to this rule where the use or other restrictions ensure adequate parking is provided, or where a parking reduction is approved pursuant to Section 1500-20-070.

E.

Tenants/Uses with Multiple Functions. When an individual tenant has several functions, the amount of parking for the tenant shall be calculated for the primary use type.

F.

Tenants/Uses with Accessory Storage. When a tenant has enclosed accessory storage in excess of 2,000 square feet, the required parking for that portion of the tenant space dedicated to storage shall be calculated as specified in Table 1500-20-1 for the Warehousing, Wholesaling and Distribution use type (in addition to the parking requirements for the primary use of the building).

G.

Use Types Not Listed. When a use type is not listed in Table 1500-20-1, the parking requirement shall be determined based on the parking requirements for use types with similar functional characteristics.

H.

Parking Study. The Director may require preparation of a parking demand study to determine appropriate parking requirements in any of the above or other circumstances where the standards in Table 1500-20-1 do not readily apply to a proposed project or use type(s).

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-050 - Number of Spaces Required by Use Type

Where used to determine required parking in Table 1500-20-1, the following terms shall be defined as:

A.

Square Feet. The gross square feet of building floor area unless otherwise specified.

B.

Employee. The total number of employees on the largest working shift.

C.

Guest. The maximum number of guests permitted at one time.

D.

Bedroom. Any designated bedroom as well as dens, studies, or other similar rooms that may be used as a bedroom.

Number of Seats. The total number of fixed seats. Where fixed seats provided are either benches or bleachers, such seats shall be construed to be not more than 20 linear inches wide (24 inches wide for dining), but in no case, shall seating be less than determined as required by the International Building Code.

Table 1500-20-1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED BY USE TYPE
Use Types	Number of Required Parking Spaces
Agricultural Use Types
Agricultural Education and Entertainment
Small	1 space per every 2.5 guests (or as determined by Administrative Permit). In addition, 1 space per employee.
Large	1 space per every 2.5 guests (or as determined by use permit). In addition, 1 space per employee.
Agricultural Homestays	1 space per guestroom. In addition, 2 spaces for resident managers.
Agricultural Manufacturing	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Agricultural Processing
Private	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Commercial	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Agricultural Product Sales
Wayside Stand	1 space per 300 sf. of display and sales area, minimum of 2 spaces.
Agricultural Store	1 space per 300 sf. of display and sales area. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Agricultural Supplies and Services
Light	1 space per 1,000 sf. of foor area.
Heavy	1 space per 1,000 sf. of foor area.
Agricultural Truck Yards
Small	1 space per 1.5 trucks/feet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
Large	1 space per 1.5 trucks/feet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
Agriculture
Agriculture, Animal Husbandry	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufcient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use.
Agriculture, Crops and Tree Farms	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufcient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use.
Animal Processing	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Intensive Animal Operations	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufcient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use.
Commercial Stables

Small	1 space per 2 stalls.
Large	1 space per 2 stalls. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Use Permit).
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries and Mills
Small	1 space per 300 sf. of tasting rooms, reception and ofce foor area. In addition, 1 space per 1,500 sf. of production, storage and warehousing foor area. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Administrative Permit).
Large	1 space per 300 sf. of tasting rooms, reception and ofce foor area. In addition, 1 space per 1,500 sf. of production, storage and warehousing foor area. 1 space per 2.5 guests for special events (or as approved by Use Permit).
Open Space and Recreational Use Types
Community Garden	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required.
Campgrounds and Recreational Vehicle Parks	As determined by Use Permit.
Camps and Retreats	As determined by Use Permit.
Conversion of Agricultural Land to Habitat	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Golf Courses and Country Clubs	2 spaces per hole. 1 space per tee for driving range. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area.
Marinas and Boat Launching
Boat Launching	1 space per 3 day users. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area.
Marina	1 space per boat slip or mooring. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of building area.
Parks and Recreation	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Residential Recreation Facilities	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Resource Protection and Restoration	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufcient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use.
Resource Related Recreation	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Shooting Ranges, Indoor	1 space for every 4 persons of the facilities allowed maximum attendance.
Shooting Range, Outdoor	1 space for every 4 persons of the facilities allowed maximum attendance.
Sports Clubs	1 space for every 4 persons of the facilities allowed maximum attendance.
Assembly and Educational Use Types
Community Assembly and Cultural Facilities	1 space per 4 fxed seats or 1 space per 40 square feet of assembly seating area when not fxed seats. Where no assembly seating, 1 space per 300 square feet of foor area.
Religious Institutions	1 space per 4 fxed seats or 1 space per 40 square feet of assembly seating area when not fxed seats. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of classroom and ofce.
Schools and Educational Services
Elementary and Secondary Schools, Public	Nursery/Pre-school: 1 space per staf member plus 1 space per 10 children. Elementary/Junior High: 1 space per staf member plus 2 spaces per classroom. High School: 1 space per staf member plus 7 spaces per classroom.

Elementary and Secondary Schools, Private	Nursery/Pre-school: 1 space per staf member plus 1 space per 10 children. Elementary/Junior High: 1 pace per staf member plus 2 spaces per classroom. High School: 1 space per staf member plus 7 spaces per classroom.
Colleges and Universities	10 spaces per classroom.
Specialized Education and Training	1 space per staf member, plus 1 space per 2 students.
Special Event Facilities
Small	1 space per 2.5 guests (or as determined by Administrative Permit). In addition, 1 space per employee.

Table 1500-20-1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED BY USE TYPE
Large	1 space per 2.5 guests (or as determined by use permit). In addition, 1 space per employee.
Residential Use Types
Agricultural Employee Housing
Dwelling Unit	2 spaces per unit.
Complex	1 space per four beds.
Labor Camp	1 space per four beds.
Caretaker Housing
Agricultural	1 space per unit.
Residential	1 space per unit.
Commercial/Industrial	1 space per unit.
Marina/Boat Launch Facilities	1 space per unit.
Dwelling Units
Single Family	2 spaces per unit (may be tandem).
Accessory Dwelling Unit	No additional spaces required beyond those required for the primary dwelling on the property.
Two Family	2 spaces per unit.
Multi Family	1 space per studio apartment or unit containing one bedroom. 1.5 spaces per unit containing two bedrooms. 2 spaces per unit containing three or more bedrooms. In addition, 1 guest space for each 10 units.
Group Quarters	1 space per guest room.
Guest Cottage	1 space per unit.
Live-Work Residential	2 spaces per unit (may be tandem}.
Mobile Home Park	2 spaces per unit. In addition, 1 guest space per each 5 units. Mobile home park spaces set aside for overnight use only shall be excluded from guest parking requirements.
Community Care and Assistance Use Types
Cold Weather Shelter	As determined by the Director based upon location.
Day Care
Day Care Center	1 space per 400 sf. of foor area. In addition, 1 space per teacher.
Family Day Care, Small	No requirement beyond spaces required for the single-family unit.

Family Day Care, Large	1 additional space per employee not residing in the home beyond spaces required for the single-family unit.
Emergency Shelter	1 space per 8 beds. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of ofce and non-residential foor area.
Extended Care Facility	1 space per every 2 beds.
Residential Care Facility
Small	2 spaces per unit.
Large	2 spaces per facility, plus 1 space for each 2 beds.
Social Services Facility	1 space per 500 sf. of foor area.
Supportive Housing	Parking per type of residential unit.
Transitional Housing	Parking per type of residential unit.
Commercial Use Types
Adult Oriented Businesses	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Animal Sales and Services
Kennels Indoor Outdoor	1 space per 5 kennel spaces. In addition, 1 space per employee.
Veterinary Clinic or Hospital, Small Animal	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Veterinary Clinic or Hospital, Large Animal	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Banks and Credit Unions	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Business Support Services	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Commercial Entertainment and Recreation
Indoor	1 space for every 4 persons of the facilities allowed maximum attendance.
Outdoor	As determined by Use Permit.
Communication Services	1 space per 500 sf. of foor area.
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars and Drinking Places	1 space per 3 fxed seats, plus 1 space per 50 sq. ft. of assembly area.
Restaurant, Fast Food	1 space per 75 sq. ft. of foor area.
Restaurant, Full Service	1 space per 100 sq. ft. of foor area.
Mobile Food Truck	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required.
Funeral and Internment Services	1 space per 40 sf. of foor area of assembly rooms used for services, but in no case less than 10 spaces.
Hospitals	1 space per each bed. In addition, 1 space per 300 sf. of area used for ofce, clinics, testing, research administration, etc.
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast Inn	1 space per guestroom. In addition, 2 spaces for resident managers.
Hotels and Motels	1 space per room. In addition, 1 space per 2 employees.
Maintenance, Repair and Rental Services	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.

Manufactured Home Sales and Rentals	4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 1 space per employee.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary	Use type not permitted.
Medical Ofces and Clinics	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Nightclubs	As determined by Use Permit.
Nursery
Wholesale	1 space per 1,000 feet of storage/display area.
Retail	1 space per 300 sf. of indoor retail sales area, ofce etc. In addition, 1 space per 1,000 sf. of outdoor display area.
Personal Services	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Personal Storage	4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 2 spaces if manager's residential unit provided.
Professional Ofces	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area.
Recreational Vehicle Storage	4 spaces for customer parking. In addition, 2 spaces if manager's residential unit provided.
Recycling Collection Facilities
Small	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required, as long as sufcient usable area is provided to meet the parking needs of all employees, visitors, and loading activities entirely on the site of the use.
Large	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees. In addition, 1 space per 1,000 sf. of indoor/outdoor use area.
Retail Sales
General	1 space per 300 square feet of foor area. Large appliance/furniture stores, 1 space per 500 sf. of foor area.
Outdoor	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display/storage area.
Superstore	As determined by Use Permit.
Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Services
Fuel Stations	1 space per 300 sf. of foor area and 1 space per 4 pump stations. Co-branded uses, such as eating and drinking establishments, shall provide additional spaces as required for each use.
Vehicle Rentals, Sales and Leasing, Light	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor display area.
Vehicle Rentals, Sales and Leasing, Heavy	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor display area.
Vehicle Repairs, Light	1 space per 400 sq. ft. of ofce/sales/waiting space. In addition, 1 space per service bay.

Table 1500-20-1: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED BY USE TYPE
Vehicle Repairs, Heavy	1 space per 400 sq. ft. of ofce/sales/waiting space. In addition, 1 space per service bay.
Vehicle Washing	Full Service: 10 spaces or 3 times the internal washing capacity, whichever is greater. Additional space required for drying or vacuum areas and 100 lineal feet for stacking. Self-Service: 4 spaces. Additional space required for drying or vacuum areas and 20 lineal feet in front of each bay for stacking. Automatic Car Wash Service: No parking spaces required. Space required for drying, vacuum and 100 linear feet in front of car wash for stacking.
Industrial Use Types

Equipment and Materials Storage Yards	1 space per 300 sq. ft. of foor area. In addition, 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of yard area.
General Truck Yards
Small	1 space per 1.5 trucks/feet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
Large	1 space per 1.5 trucks/feet vehicles parked. In addition, 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of building area.
Impound and Towing Yards	1 per 300 sq. ft. of ofce area.
Manufacturing
Light	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
General	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Heavy	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Research and Development	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distribution,	1 space per 2,000 sf of foor area.
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Use Types
Aerial Services
Airports and Landing Strips	1 space per hanger/tie-down space.
Heliports	1 space per hanger space/landing pad.
Community Facilities and Services
Major	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Intensive	As determined by Use Permit.
Intermodal Transportation Services	As determined by the Director based upon proposed uses, location and frequency of use.
Parking Facilities	None beyond parking facility itself.
Solar Energy Facilities, Commercial	As determined by Use Permit.
Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
Co-located	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required.
Integrated	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required.
Freestanding	Improved of-street parking spaces are not required.
Resource Extraction Use Types
Mining Operations	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.
Oil and Gas Extraction	1 space per employee based on the shift having the most employees.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-060 - Special Parking Provisions and Substitutions ¶

Disabled Accessible Parking. For multi-family, residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and public uses, California law establishes the required number of disabled accessible parking spaces. Accessible

parking spaces shall be provided, located, labeled, striped and signed as required by the California Building Code, Federal Accessibility Guidelines, and the California Code of Regulations (Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 2-71). Such parking spaces shall count toward compliance with the number of parking spaces required on Table 1500-20-1.

B.

Compact Parking Substitution.

1.

Parking lots with a minimum of 20 parking spaces may substitute standard spaces with compact spaces for up to 25 percent of the total parking spaces required.

2.

Each compact space shall be clearly labeled as "Compact" or "C".

3.

Compact parking spaces shall be reasonably distributed throughout the parking lot and shall be designed consistent with Table 1500-20-2.

C.

Motorcycle Parking Substitution.

1.

Parking lots with a minimum of 50 parking spaces may substitute standard spaces with Motorcycle spaces for up to two percent of the total parking spaces required.

2.

Each motorcycle space shall be clearly labeled as "Motorcycle".

3.

Motorcycle parking spaces shall be reasonably distributed throughout the parking lot and shall be designed consistent with Table 1500-20-2.

D.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking Substitution.

1.

Parking lots may substitute standard parking spaces with spaces designated exclusively for alternative fuel vehicle parking and/or charging. The amount and location of alternative fuel vehicle parking shall be as approved by the Director, but shall typically not exceed five percent of the total parking spaces required.

Each alternative vehicle parking space shall be clearly identified.

3.

Alternative fuel vehicle parking spaces shall be designed as standard parking spaces consistent with Table 1500-20-2.

E.

Company vehicles. Non-residential uses shall provide one parking space for each company vehicle which is parked on the site during normal business hours, in addition to the regular parking requirement. Such space may be located within a building.

F.

Vehicles, Trailers, and Boats within Residential Districts.

1.

Inoperable/unregistered Vehicles, Trailers, and Boats. Any vehicle, trailer, or boat which is inoperable and/or without current registration shall be stored behind a six-foot-high fence or entirely within an enclosed structure and shall not be parked or stored in any required front or street side yard within a residential zoning district.

2.

Commercial Vehicle Parking. Commercial truck tractors or trailers weighing five tons or more are prohibited on any street or parcel within a residential zoning district. Exceptions may be made for Truck-Tractor Parking in ER, RAN and R-1 districts subject to approval of a Use Permit in accordance with Section 150006-030.

3.

Recreational Vehicle or Boat Parking/Storage. Recreational vehicle or boat parking/storage shall occur consistent with the following standards:

a.

Within a city sphere of influence, Rural Community or Rural Planned Community as designated by the General Plan, recreational vehicle or boat parking/storage is prohibited in required front and street side yards. However, recreational vehicle or boat parking/storage is permitted outside of required front and street side yard setback areas and within interior side and rear yards when screened by a solid six-foot minimum tall fence, wall, and/or landscape barrier.

b.

On any parcel zoned AG, RAN, ER, R-1 and located outside a city sphere of influence, Rural Community or Rural Planned Community as designated by the General Plan, the parking/storage of one licensed

recreational vehicle or boat may occur in an unscreened and unfenced front or street side yard setback in a designated parking area surfaced consistent with Section 1500-20-080 B and located outside of a public right-of-way or public utility easement.

Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions.

1.

All parking areas shall be designed so that the parking spaces are permanently maintained and have suitable maneuvering space and access to and from a public street or alley. The dimensions of parking spaces and drive aisles shall be consistent with the design standards in Table 1500-20-2, as illustrated on Figure 1500-20-1.

2.

Truck aisles. Access aisles for multiple-axle trucks in commercial and industrial use types shall be a minimum of 40 feet. Truck movement templates shall be included with any discretionary approval to indicate turning conditions.

3.

Enclosed parking spaces. Enclosed parking spaces (i.e. residential garages) shall be at least ten feet in width and 20 feet in length for a single vehicle. The width shall increase by ten feet for each additional vehicle.

Table 1500-20-2: PARKING SPACE AND DRIVE AISLE DIMENSIONS
Parking S T	Minimum Stall Dimensions		Minimum Width Drive Aisle With Parking
pace ype	Width	Length	One-Way	Two-Way
Parallel	10 ft.	24 ft.	12 ft.	20 ft.
45-Degree	9 ft.	18 ft.	16 ft.	20 ft.
60-Degree	9 ft.	18 ft.	19 ft.	20 ft.
90-Degree	9 ft.	18 ft.	20 ft.	27 ft.
Compact	8 ft.	16 ft.	20 ft.	25 ft.
Motorcycle	4 ft.	8 ft.	Same as vehicle aisle	Same as vehicle aisle

B.

Surfacing and Striping.

1.

Within a City Sphere of Influence, Rural Community, and all Industrial and Commercial Districts including the Employment Corridor and Non-agricultural Uses within FPARC.

a.

Surfacing of Residential Use Types. Required parking and circulation areas for residential use types shall be surfaced with either four inches of Class 2 aggregate base or seven inches of Butte Rock base with a ¾- inch maximum grading requirement and such areas shall be paved with two inches of asphalt concrete with ½-inch grade requirement. Equivalent base rock and paving materials may be approved by the Director and may require evaluation of soil capabilities (R value) and anticipated traffic loading (traffic index).

b.

Surfacing of Commercial and Industrial Use Types. Required parking and circulation areas for commercial and industrial use types shall have paved surfacing based upon the recommendations of a geotechnical analysis for pavement thickness. At a minimum, these use types shall have 3½ inches of asphalt concrete over eight inches of class 2 aggregate base over six inches of aggregate subbase.

Outdoor storage areas shall be graveled with a minimum of four inches of Class 2 aggregate base or as determined necessary by the Director based on the operational impacts of the use type proposed.

c.

Striping. All parking spaces shall be delineated and separated by a painted divider.

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Figure 1500-20-1: Parking Dimension Standards

2.

Agricultural, Open Space and Recreation, Special Event, and Resource Extraction or Residential use types located outside a City sphere of influence or Rural Community.

a.

Surfacing. Required parking and circulation areas shall be all-weather and usable for the purpose for which they are provided, but are not required to be paved, unless as conditioned as part of a discretionary approval. Non-paved surfacing materials and improvement requirements shall, at a minimum, be four inches of either Class 2 aggregate base or Butte Rock. All such parking spaces and accessways shall have a ½ inch grading requirement.

3.

All Other Use Types and Areas within the County.

a.

Surfacing. Required parking and circulation areas shall generally be paved with asphalt, concrete or another approved all-weather, hard, non-eroding surface. Non-paved surfacing materials may be used when approved by the Director or as part of a discretionary approval, based upon the nature of the use, frequency of parking and vehicle traffic, level of heavy vehicle use, and fire access requirements. Non-

paved surfacing materials and improvement requirements must be durable and dustless, as approved by the Director.

b.

Striping. All parking spaces shall be delineated and separated by a painted divider. The striping requirement for non-paved surfaces may be waived by the Director or as part of a discretionary approval.

C.

Drainage. Required parking and circulation areas shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water accumulated within the area in accordance with County standards as determined by the Director. Best management practices to reduce runoff pollutants shall be incorporated.

D.

Access and Traffic Flow. Access to parking areas and curb cuts for driveways shall be approved by the Director to ensure an efficient and safe traffic flow into the parking areas and along public streets. Parking areas for commercial, industrial, and multiple family residential uses, not including duplexes and single family residences, shall be designed so that vehicles are not permitted to back out of the parking area onto a public street.

E.

Dead-end Aisles. Parking lot design should avoid use of dead-end aisles unless warranted in special circumstances where other design alternatives cannot be reasonably accommodated. When used, 90degree angle stalls are required and the aisle shall have a minimum five-foot backing area at its terminus.

F.

Curb Stops. A permanent curb, bumper, wheel stop or similar device at least six inches in height shall be installed in all paved parking areas adjacent to sidewalks, planters and other landscaping areas, parking lot fixtures and buildings and walls to protect these improvements from vehicular damage. The stopping edge of such protected bumper shall be placed no closer than two feet from the above noted improvement.

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Figure 1500-20-2: Curb Stops and Clearance

G.

Vehicle Overhang. Vehicular overhang is permitted, provided no vehicle shall overhang into a sidewalk which would reduce the unencumbered width of a sidewalk to less than four feet. A vehicle is permitted to

overhang into a landscaped area by two feet, provided that the required landscaped area is extended by the amount of the overhang.

H.

Lighting, Landscaping and Screening. All parking areas and associated landscaping, lighting and screening shall comply with the design criteria for the applicable zoning district.

I.

Maintenance. All parking areas shall be permanently maintained free of weeds, litter and debris.

Passenger loading areas shall be located at the point(s) of primary pedestrian access from the parking area to the adjacent building, or buildings, and shall be designed in such a manner that vehicles waiting in the loading area do not impede vehicular circulation in the parking area.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-20-110 - Improvements ¶

A.

Public Right-of-Way Dedication and Improvements. Within all Commercial and Employment Districts and all proposed development in the Sutter Pointe Specific Plan Area, no building permit shall be issued for new construction, construction resulting in an increase in occupancy load by 10% or more, or an increase in parking demand by 10% or more unless the owner of the property has dedicated necessary rights-of-way and easements required for street and utility purposes and provisions have been made for their improvement. The public improvements shall be made for that portion of streets which such lot fronts and adjoins. Such dedications and public improvements shall be at no cost to the county.

For land zoned other than Commercial and Employment Districts within the Rural and Rural Planned Communities identified in the General Plan, no building permit shall be issued for new construction, construction resulting in an increase in occupancy load of 10% or more, or an increase in parking demand of 10% or more unless the owner of the property offers for dedication, only, necessary rights-of-way and easements required for street and utility purposes.

Single-family residences shall be exempt for any additions or alterations. All Agricultural Districts shall be exempt from the requirements of this section. Reconstruction after a fire or natural disaster, including flood or earthquake shall also be exempt.

For the purposes of this section, the words "provisions have been made for their improvement" shall mean all the required public improvements are in place in conformity with the requirements of the County's

adopted improvement standards.

For the purposes of this section, the word "public improvement" shall mean the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and street paving in the public right-of-way as are required by the Development Services Department on that side of the centerline of the street which adjoins such lot. Public improvement shall also mean the installation of, and/or the extension of, water and sewer lines as provided for in the General Plan. Such public improvement shall be constructed under permits issued by and to standards established by the Development Services Department. The existence of scenic, historic, or cultural resources on site may require the approval of an alternative improvement plan on a case by case basis. If public improvements are required as a condition of a building permit, the work to complete the public improvement shall be subject to the plan check and inspection fees as established by the Board of Supervisors. Also, the term "new construction" shall not include replacement of, additions to or alterations to existing structures. Further, the term "occupancy load" shall be as defined within the Uniform Building Code.

e required as a condition of a building permit, the work to complete the public improvement shall be subject to the plan check and inspection fees as established by the Board of Supervisors. Also, the term "new construction" shall not include replacement of, additions to or alterations to existing structures. Further, the term "occupancy load" shall be as defined within the Uniform Building Code.

Road widths and utility easements are established in the General Plan to adequately protect the traveling public and property owners entering and exiting public thoroughfares as well as providing sufficient paving width to appropriately accommodate emergency vehicles which may be called upon to respond to calls for service to properties that are improved with structures of sufficient value to make likely the owner's desire to protect their worth. Utility easements are required and sized in order to facilitate appropriate service to those same properties consistent with having sufficient and appropriate services available to the land and public improvements situated thereon. Additional right-of-way appropriate to maintain the paved portions and afford adequate parking are also established in the General Plan. Installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and water and sewer services similarly implement related General Plan policies and enhance various protections available to the land and structures subject of the referenced building permit as well as those persons who will use them by affording safe pedestrian access, drainage, protection from errant vehicles, fire safety, and appropriate sanitary and public health provisions.

B.

Privately-owned improvements. For any proposed private road, drainage facility, hydrant, or other facility as may be proposed in an industrial zone (M-1 or M-2) or the Employment Corridor (EC) zone only, the applicant shall submit and obtain County approval of plans and specifications for the construction of private road improvements. Private roads shall be designed to meet the Sutter County Design/ Improvement Standards for industrial/commercial roads, in effect at the time of improvement plan approval, or such standards included as a condition of approval for the parcel or subdivision map. The privatelyowned road shall be located in accordance with the approved plans. Intersections with the public right-ofway shall be improved as required by the Director of Public Works to provide safe and efficient access to and egress from the private road. Private roads shall include signage as required by County standards identifying the road as not publicly owned or publicly maintained.

New private roads shall provide access to the frontage of all parcels and structures in the development and shall meet the requirements of California Fire Code. Any restrictions, posts, gates, or other physical barriers or constrictions shall be approved by the County prior to installation.

The applicant shall be responsible for constructing private improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications approved by the County.

If any proposed private improvements will be shared among more than one parcel, a maintenance agreement for such improvements shall be recorded and shall be binding upon all heirs, assigns or successors in interest.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

Article 21 - Signs Chapter - 1500-21

1500-21-010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish sign regulations that:

Support economically viable businesses;

Provide fair and equitable treatment of sign users;

Preserve and enhance the visual quality of Sutter County;

Prevent excessive and confusing sign displays;

Control signs in a constitutional manner;

F.

Minimize hazards to pedestrians and motorists; and

G.

Safeguard life, health, property, and the public welfare.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-21-020 - Applicability

The standards in this Chapter apply to signs within all zones and are intended to be maximum standards.

(Ord. of 6-28-2022)

1500-21-030 - Sign Measurements

Sign Area.

1.

Freestanding Signs. The area of the display face and other communicative elements of the sign. Does not include embellishments such as the monument base, framing or decorative roofing, provided there is not advertising copy on such embellishments.

2.

Wall Signs. The entire face of the sign, including all structures framing the sign. Where individual letters or logos are used, the sign area shall consist of the area within a rectangle or square drawn completely around the letters or logo.

3.

Double Faced Signs. If a sign is double faced, only one face (the bigger if applicable) shall be used to calculate area as long as there is less than 24 inches between faces. Otherwise, each face shall be used to calculate area.

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Figure 1500-21-1: Sign Area—Double Faced Signs

B.

Freestanding Sign Height.

1.

Height Measurement. The distance from the grade adjacent to the sign to the highest point of the sign, or any structural or architectural components of the sign.

2.

Grade Differential. When the grade at the edge of the adjacent right-of-way is higher than the site on which the sign is placed, that portion of the sign below the grade at the edge of right-of-way shall not be included in determining the sign's overall height.

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Figure 1500-21-2: Sign Height