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shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter.

words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; and the singular number includes the plural and the plural the singular.

are defined in the California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, CFC, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, or California Plumbing Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.

authorized by this section, such terms shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies.

SEC. 202 DEFINITIONS

Section 202 of the California WUI Code is revised to add the following definitions:

CLIMATE. The average course or condition of the weather at a particular place over a

period of many years, as exhibited in absolute extremes, means, and frequencies of given departures from these means ( i.e., of temperature, wind velocity, precipitation, and other weather elements).

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CLIMATIC CONSIDERATIONS. Climate conditions are classified into two categories:

macro- climate and micro-climate. Macro- climate refers to the broad climatic conditions that affect an entire region, establishing the general environmental context for that area. Micro- climate refers to localized climatic variations within a region that result from specific topographical and geographical features. Micro-climatic conditions may vary significantly across relatively small areas and can create distinct environmental conditions for different neighborhoods or communities within the City of Vista, even when those areas are located within the same macro- climatic zone. Climatic consideration should be given to the extremes, means, and anomalies of the following weather elements: 1. Temperatures. 2. Relative humidities. 3. Precipitation and flooding conditions. 4. Wind speed and duration of periods of high velocity. 5. Wind direction. 6. Fog and other atmospheric conditions.

GEOGRAPHY. A science that deals with the earth and its life, especially the description

of land, sea, air, and the distribution of plant and animal life including man and his industries with reference to the mutual relations of these diverse elements. Webster' s Third New California Dictionary

GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS. Geography should be evaluated to determine the

relationship between man-made improvements ( creating an exposure) and factors such as the following: 1. Fuel types, concentration in a mosaic, and distribution of fuel types. 2. Earthquake fault zones. 3. Hazardous material routes. 4. Artificial boundaries created by jurisdictional boundaries. 5. Vulnerability of infrastructure to damage by climate and topographical concerns.

TOPOGRAPHY. The configuration of landmass surface, including its relief (elevation) and

the position of its natural and man-made features that affect the ability to cross or transit a terrain.

TOPOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS. Topographic considerations should be given to the presence of the following topographical elements: 1. Elevation and ranges of elevation. 2. Location of ridges, drainages, and escarpments. 3. Percent of grade ( slope). 4. Location of roads, bridges, and railroads. 5. Other topographical features, such as aspect exposure.

This information becomes an important part of creating an analysis of urban- wildland

areas because topography and slope are key elements ( along with fuel type) that create the need for specific ignition- resistance requirements in this code.

Section 404.5 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

Section 404.6 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

the standard published by the Insurance Services Office, " Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow." Consideration should be given to increasing the gallons per minute to protect buildings and structures of extremely large square footage and for such reasons as: poor access roads, grade and canyon rims, hazardous brush, and response times greater than five minutes by a recognized fire department or fire suppression company. In hazardous fire areas the main capacity for new subdivisions shall not be less than 2,500 – 3,000 gallons per minute, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. If fire flow increases are not feasible, the fire code official may require alternative design standards such as: alternative types of construction that provides a higher level of fire resistance, fuel break requirements, which may include required irrigation, modified access road requirements, specified setback distances for building sites addressing canyon rim developments and hazardous brush areas, and other requirements as authorized by this chapter and as required by the fire code official.

Section 404.8 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

equipment and hydrants shall be clearly identified in a manner approved by the code official to

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identify location and to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions. Each fire hydrant and access to a water supply shall be identified in accordance with one of the following: 1. Where located along a driveway, a reflectorized blue marker, with a minimum dimension of 3 inches ( 73 mm) shall be located on the driveway address sign and mounted on a fire-retardant post. 2. Where located along an access road: a. A reflectorized blue marker, with a minimum dimension of 3 inches (73 mm), shall be mounted on a fire-retardant post. The signpost shall be within 3 feet (914 mm) of said fire hydrant with the sign no less than 3 feet ( 914 mm) nor greater than 5 feet ( 1524 mm) above ground, in a horizontal position and visible from the driveway. b. As specified in the State Fire Marshal' s Guidelines for Fire Hydrant Markings Along State Highways and Freeways, May 1988. 3. Fire department connections shall be identified by a reflective green marker, with a minimum dimension of 3 inches, in the center of the travel lane adjacent the water source, or by other methods approved by the fire code official.

SEC. 405 PREMISES IDENTIFICATION

Section 405 of the California WUI Code is added to read:

approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.

Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers

shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches ( 102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of ½-inch ( 12.7 mm) for residential buildings, 8 inches high with a 1-inch stroke for commercial and multi-family residential buildings, and 12 inches high with a 1-inch stroke for industrial buildings. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

signs. Temporary signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles. Signs shall be of an approved size, weather- resistant, and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs. All new public roads, all private roads within major subdivisions, and all private road easements serving four or more parcels shall be named. Road name signs shall comply with County of San Diego Department of Public Works Design Standard # DS-13.

Sec 405.2.1 Traffic Access Limitations. Signs identifying traffic access

limitations shall be placed at the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation, and no more than 100 feet before such traffic access limitation.

from the roadway from which it originates shall have an address sign installed and maintained listing all street numbers occurring on that easement. The sign shall be located where the

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easement intersects the named roadway. The numbers on the sign shall contrast with the background and have a minimum height of 4 inches and a minimum stroke of ½-inch.

installed at the driveway entrance to a residential multi-family project or a mobile home park, with more than 15 units.

emergency response maps due to new structures, hydrants, roadways, or similar features shall be required to provide map updates in a format compatible with current department mapping services and shall be charged a reasonable fee for updating all response maps.

SEC. 406 EMERGENCY KEY ACCESS.

Section 406 is added to the California WUI Code to read:

Sec. 406 Emergency key access. All central station- monitored fire detection systems

and automatic sprinkler systems shall have an approved emergency key access box on site in an approved location. The owner or occupant shall provide and maintain current keys for any structure for fire department placement in the box and shall notify the fire department in writing when the building is re-keyed.

SEC. 503 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL

Section 503.1 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

into or within wildland- urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials required to be ignition- resistant building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions: 1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with Section 504.11. 2. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

SEC. 504 IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

Section 504.3 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

noncombustible material. Gutters shall be provided with an approved means to prevent the accumulation of leaves and debris in the gutter and shall be non-combustible.

Section 504.5 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

within exterior doors, and skylights shall be constructed of any of the following: 1. Multilayered glazed panels with at least two panes of tempered glass complying with Section 2406 of the California Building Code. 2. Glass block. 3. Glazing with a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 257 or UL 9, and shall be exempt from the hose stream test.

Section 504.9 of the California WUI code is revised to read:

the following: 1. Noncombustible construction. 2. Solid-core wood not less than 1¾ inches thick (44 mm). 3. The exterior door shall be constructed of solid core wood that complies with the following requirements: a. Stiles and rails shall not be less than 1 3/8 inches ( 35 mm) thick. b. Raised panels shall not be less than 1¼ inches ( 32 mm) thick, except for the exterior perimeter of the raised panel that shall be permitted to taper to a tongue not less than 3/8 inch (10 mm) thick. 4. Have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 252, UL 10B, or UL 10C.

Windows within doors and glazed doors shall be in accordance with Section 504.8.

Section 504.10.4 is added to the code:

discretionary projects located within High and/or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified in the map adopted by the State Fire Marshal or Fire District. A Fire Protection Plan is also required for large projects ( an occupant load of 100 or more) or where the site has topographic, geographic, and/or combustible vegetation conditions that require detailed review and analysis, regardless of Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as determined by the code official.

SEC. 603 VEGETATION PLAN

Section 603.3 of the California WUI Code is revised to read:

severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Defensible space shall be managed around all buildings and structures in State

Responsibility Areas ( SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4291. Local Responsibility Areas ( LRA) as required in Government Code Section 51182 or as amended by FAHJ or by Section 604.6 Fuel Modification.

maintain the required hazardous vegetation and fuel management: 1. All unincorporated lands designated as a State Responsibility Area ( SRA) or Local Responsibility Areas ( LRA). 2. Land designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by a city or local agency. 3. Land as a Wildland- Urban Interface ( WUI) area in ordinance by a city or local agency.

Section 604.6 of the California WUI Code is added to read:

building that is designed primarily for human habitation or use, or a building designed specifically to house farm animals. Decks, sheds, gazebos, freestanding open-sided shade covers and similar accessory structures less than 120 square feet and 50 feet or more from a dwelling, and fences more than 5 feet from a dwelling, are not considered structures for the establishment of a fuel modification zone. A fuel modification zone shall comply with the following:

a) When a building or structure in a hazardous fire area is located 100 feet or more from
the property line, the person owning or occupying the building or structure shall
maintain a fuel modification zone within 100 feet of the building or structure. See Sec.
604.12 "Home Ignition Zones"
b) The fire code official may increase the fuel modification zone more than the 100 foot
minimum if fuel and/or topography are determined to increase the fire hazard severity.
c) When a building or structure in a hazardous fire area is setback less than 100 feet
from the property line, the person owning or occupying the building or structure shall
meet the requirements in subsection ( a) above, to the extent possible, in the area
between the building or structure and the property line.
d) The code official and the FAHJ may provide lists of prohibited and recommended
plants.
e) The fuel modification zone shall be located entirely on the subject property unless
approved by the FAHJ. This required fuel modification zone may be reduced as
allowed in subsection ( c) above or increased as required by a fire protection plan.
f) When the subject property contains an area designated to protect biological or other
sensitive habitat or resource, no building or other structure requiring a fuel modification
zone shall be located so as to extend the fuel modification zone into a protected area.
g) Improved Property: Property owners shall be permitted to clear all combustible
vegetation within a one hundred ( 100) foot radius of all buildings and structures using
methods, such as mowing and trimming that leave plant root structure intact to stabilize

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soil. Clearing is not limited to these methods and discing, which exposes bare mineral soil, may be used if deemed necessary by the FAHJ. a. Where the distance from the structure to the property line of the parcel on which the building is located is less than the distance required to be cleared, ( 100'), the adjacent parcel owner may be required to establish the required fuel break to achieve the required distance of defensible space if such requirement is approved by the Fire Code Official. h) Unimproved Property: The owner and/or responsible party of any vacant parcel 1 acre or less in size located within the City shall, at all times, maintain the vacant parcel in compliance with the standards in the section. Any parcel that does not comply with the requirements of this section is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. a. All weeds, grasses, or similar ground vegetation shall be cleared or trimmed and maintained at a height not exceeding 4 inches. Vegetation must be maintained through methods such as mowing, thinning, trimming, or by other means that leave the plant root structure intact to stabilize the soil. b. All dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed. c. Vacant parcels that are located adjacent to a roadway shall comply with the defensible space requirements set forth in Section 604.7. d. Vacant parcels that are located adjacent to an improved parcel shall comply with defensible space requirements in Section 604.6 ( g) as measured from the improvement on the improved parcel.

FAHJ may require a property owner to modify combustible vegetation in the area within 20 feet from each side of the driveway or a public or private road adjacent to the property to establish a fuel modification zone. The FAHJ has the right to enter private property to ensure the fuel modification zone requirements are met.

Exception: The FAHJ may reduce the width of the fuel modification zone if it will not impair access.

leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining a building or structure required to establish a fuel modification zone pursuant to Sec. 604.6 shall maintain the defensible space. The FAHJ may enter the property to determine if the person responsible is complying with this section. The FAHJ may issue an order to the person responsible for maintaining the defensible space directing the person to modify or remove non-fire resistant vegetation from defensible space areas, remove leaves, needles, and other dead vegetative material from the roof of a building, maintain trees as required by Sec. 604.3.2, or to take other action the FAHJ determines is necessary to comply with the intent of Sections 604 et seq.

a minimum horizontal clearance of 10 feet for fire resistant trees and 30 feet for non-fire resistive trees. Mature trees shall be pruned to remove limbs to maintain a vertical separation of three times the height of the lower vegetation or 6 feet, whichever is greater, above the ground surface adjacent to the trees. Dead wood and litter shall be regularly removed from trees. Ornamental trees shall be limited to groupings of 2-3 trees with canopies for each grouping separated horizontally as described in Table 604.9.

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TABLE 604.9 DISTANCE BETWEEN TREE CANOPIES Required Distances Between Edge of Mature Tree Percent of Slope Canopies (1) 0 to 20 10 feet 21 to 40 20 feet 41 plus 30 feet 1. Determined from canopy dimensions as described in Sunset Western Garden Book Current Edition)

be kept in a healthy state and free of combustible debris and vegetation, including dead or downed trees. A 10-foot firebreak shall be cleared around the perimeter of any orchard, grove, or vineyard. Dead grasses between rows of trees or vines shall be mowed.

parcel of land. a. A 400 square-foot area with one-third portion covered shall be provided per llama. 3. One bovine animal on any one lot or parcel of land 4. Any two of the following on one acre of land plus one animal per one-half acre portion thereof, over one acre: a. Sheep or female goats in a 200 square-foot pen b. Pigs in a 100 square-foot pen with a ten-foot by ten-foot concrete slab subject to the granting of a minor use permit pursuant to Section 18.66.050. c. Notwithstanding the limitations on keeping of pigs generally as contained in the preceding Subsection b, and in addition to the use permitted therein, one pot- bellied pig may be kept or maintained for each parcel or lot, provided that the parcel or lot contains at least 6,000 square feet of land, and subject to the licensing requirements contained in Section 6.06.055, Chapter 6.06, Title 6 of the Vista Municipal Code.

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5. Four adult dogs and four adult cats for each parcel of land plus offspring

under four months of age. 6. All poultry and animals shall be kept and maintained in such a manner as to prevent offensive odors, flies, dust, noise and other nuisances. 7. Failure to maintain poultry and animals in such manner shall constitute a public nuisance and a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 18.82. I. Residential care homes, provided no more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their family, are housed or otherwise cared for on any one building site. J. The following uses, provided a special use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this title: 1. Public stables 2. Borrow pits and quarries for rock, sand, gravel, decomposed granite or soil 3. Cemeteries upon the issuance of a permit pursuant to City ordinance 4. Museums and libraries not operated for profit 5. Residential care homes where more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their family, are housed or otherwise cared for on any one building site, subject to the provisions of Section 18.58.100. 6. Churches 7. Shooting ranges, including pistol, rifle, trap and skeet ranges K. One stand for the display and sale of only those agricultural products raised on the premises, provided such stand does not exceed 100 square feet in area and is not located nearer than 20 feet to any street, and provided further, that such stand may not be located on any separate parcel less than one-half acre in area. L. The following uses, provided a minor use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this title: 1. Raising of chinchillas 2. Clubs and lodges 3. Aviaries 4. Parks 5. Public buildings and uses 6. Radio and television transmitters 7. Recreational facilities 8. Schools 9. Skateboard ramps exceeding six feet in height subject to City Council Policy 300-16 M. Transitional housing for battered/abused women and children. Limited to six or fewer adults with unlimited dependent children. The use must be operated or authorized by a government agency. N. Farm employee housing, provided no such housing is located closer than 50 feet to any side or rear boundary of the lot or parcel of land on which it is located. O. Employee housing P. Supportive housing, subject to development standards applicable to residential uses in the same zone. Prior Code Appendix A 501; Ord. No. 91-37, Amended, 11/12/91; Ord. No. 92-4, Amended, 04/28/92; Ord. No. 93-3, Amended, 02/23/93; Ord. No. 93-26, Amended, 11/23/93; Ord. No. 97-16, Amended, 08/26/97; Ord. 2015-19, Amended 9/22/15; Ord. No. 2023-4, Amended, 02/14/23)

Section 18.08.020 Building Height

In an E-1 zone, no building or structure shall exceed two stories or 35 feet in height, whichever is the lesser.

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Prior Code Appendix A 502)

Section 18.08.030 Front Yards

In an E-1 zone, no building or structure shall be erected or maintained less than 50 feet

from the centerline of the street upon which the building site fronts. Prior Code Appendix A 503)

Section 18.08.040 Side Yards

Every lot and building site in an E-1 zone shall have a side yard on each side of the lot or

building site, and each side yard shall be not less than ten feet in width. Prior Code Appendix A 504)

Section 18.08.050 Rear Yards

Every lot and building site in an E-1 zone shall have a rear yard not less than 20 feet in

depth. Prior Code Appendix A 505)

Section 18.08.060 Building Site Area

Every lot and building site in the E-1 zone shall have a minimum area of one-half acre or

any incremental increase thereto in half-acre increments as specified by the numeral, following the zoning designation E-1, i.e., E-1(l.5), etc. The designation E-1 without any additional numerals designates the minimum half-acre lot size. There shall be no maximum permitted lot size. Prior Code Appendix A 506)

Section 18.08.070 Utilities

In the E-1 zone:
A. Unless stricter provisions are required by other provisions of this title, all electrical

and communication conduit and outdoor conductor service facilities shall be installed underground within the boundaries of any lot or building site for which a building permit for a single-family dwelling is requested. B. No additional poles for such facilities may be installed to provide service for any such lot or building site, except for required replacement of poles which were installed before such date. C. The owner of each such lot or building site shall make the necessary arrangements with each serving utility for the underground installation required hereby. D. Transformers, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed ducts and other facilities necessary and appurtenant to such underground utilities and the adjacent street lighting system may be placed above ground. Prior Code Appendix A 507)

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Chapter 18.10

A-1 Agricultural Zone

half acre or portion thereof for parcels over one acre. a. A 400 square-foot area with one-third portion covered shall be provided per llama. 3. One bovine on any one lot or parcel of land 4. Any two of the following on any one parcel of land subject to the conditions listed: a. Sheep or female goats in a 200 square-foot pen b. Pigs in a 100 square-foot pen with a ten-foot by ten-foot concrete slab subject to the granting of a minor use permit pursuant to Section 18.66.050. c. Notwithstanding the limitations on keeping of pigs generally as contained in the preceding Subsection b, and in addition to the use permitted therein, one pot- bellied pig may be kept or maintained for each parcel or lot, provided that the parcel or lot contains at least 6,000 square feet of land and subject to the licensing requirements contained in Section 6.06.055, Chapter 6.06, Title 6 of the Vista Municipal Code. 5. Four adult dogs and four adult cats for each parcel of land plus offspring

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under four months of age. 6. Bees 7. Two roosters on any one lot or parcel of land. 8. All poultry and animals shall be kept and maintained in such a manner as to prevent offensive odors, flies, dust, noise and other nuisances. 9. Failure to maintain poultry and animals in such manner shall constitute a public nuisance and a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 18.82. J. Processing for market of crops raised on the premises, or on other property owned or leased by the processor. K. One stand for the display and sale of only those products produced on the premises, or on other property owned or leased by the vendor, as permitted by this title; provided, that it does not exceed an area of 200 square feet, and is located not nearer than 15 feet to any street or highway. L. Farm employee housing, provided no such housing is located closer than 50 feet to any side or rear boundary of the lot or parcel of land on which it is located. M. Residential care homes, provided no more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their family, are housed or otherwise cared for on any one building site. N. The following uses, provided a special use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this title: 1. Packing or processing plants for farm crops, provided no such plant is situated closer than 50 feet to any site or rear boundary of the lot or parcel of land on which it is located. 2. Farm labor camps on lots or parcels of land with a minimum area of four acres, provided no such camp is situated closer than 50 feet to any side or rear boundary or the lot or parcel of land on which it is located. 3. Public stables 4. Residential care homes where more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their family, are housed or otherwise cared for on any one building site, subject to the provisions of Section 18.58.100. 5. Borrow pits and quarries for rock, sand, gravel, decomposed granite or soil 6. Cemeteries upon the issuance of a permit pursuant to City ordinance 7. Churches 8. Rescue missions and temporary revival churches 9. Shooting ranges, including pistol, rifle, trap and skeet ranges O. The following uses, provided a minor use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this title: 1. Raising of chinchillas 2. Clubs and lodges 3. Aviaries 4. Parks 5. Public buildings and uses 6. Radio and television transmitters 7. Recreational facilities 8. Schools 9. Skateboard ramps exceeding six feet in height subject to City Council Policy 300-16 P. Transitional housing for battered/abused women and children. Limited to six or fewer adults with unlimited dependent children. The use must be operated or authorized by a government agency. Q. Employee housing R. Supportive housing, subject to development standards applicable to residential uses

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in the same zone.

Prior Code Appendix A 601; Ord. No. 91-37, Amended, 11/12/91; Ord. No. 92-4, Amended, 04/28/92; Ord. No. 93-3, Amended, 02/23/93; Ord. No. 93-26, Amended, 11/23/93; Ord. No. 97 -16, Amended, 8/26/1997 ; Ord. No. 2015-19, Amended, 9/22/15 ; Ord. No. 2017-17, Amended, 10/24/17; Ord. No. 2020-1, Amended, 01/14/20; Ord. No. 2023-4, Amended, 02/14/23)

Section 18.10.020 Building Height

In an A-1 zone, no building or structure shall exceed two stories or 35 feet in height,

whichever is the lesser. Prior Code Appendix A 602)

Section 18.10.030 Front Yards

In an A-1 zone, no building or structure, except a stand or fence, shall be erected or placed

less than 60 feet from the centerline of the street upon which the building site fronts. Prior Code Appendix A 603)

Section 18.10.040 Side Yards

Every lot and building site in an A-1 zone shall have a side yard on each side of the lot or

building site, and each side yard shall be not less than 15 feet in width. Prior Code Appendix A 604)

Section 18.10.050 Rear Yards

Every lot and building site in an A-1 zone shall have a rear yard not less than 25 feet in

depth. Prior Code Appendix A 605)

Section 18.10.060 Building Site Area

Every lot and building site in the A-1 zone shall have a minimum area of one acre or any

incremental increase thereto in one-half-acre increments as specified by the numeral following the designation A-1, i.e., A-1(1.5), A-1(2), A-1(2.5), A-1(3), A-1(3.5), etc. The designation A-1 without any additional numeral designates the minimum one-acre lot size. There shall be no maximum permitted lot size. Prior Code Appendix A 606)

Section 18.10.070 Utilities

In the A-1 zone:
A. Unless stricter provisions are required by other provisions of this title, all electrical

and communication conduit and outdoor conductor service facilities shall be installed underground within the boundaries of any lot or building site for which a building permit for a single-family dwelling is requested. B. No additional poles for such facilities may be installed to provide service for any such lot or building site, except for required replacement of poles which were installed before such date. C. The owner of each such lot or building site shall make the necessary arrangements with each serving utility for the underground installation required hereby.

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D. Transformers, terminal boxes meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed ducts, and other facilities necessary and appurtenant to such underground utilities and the adjacent street lighting system may be placed above ground. Prior Code Appendix A 607)

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Chapter 18. 12

Open Space Zoning Districts

Sections:

18. 12. 010 Purpose of Provisions
19. 12. 020 Open Space Zone - Designation and Adoption
20. 12. 030 Open Space Zone - Permitted Uses
21. 12. 040 Open Space Zone - Lot Area
22. 12. 050 Open Space Zone - Building Height
23. 12. 060 Open Space Zone - Setbacks
24. 12. 070 Open Space Zone - Residential Structures Permitted When
25. 12. 080 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Designation and Adoption
26. 12. 090 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Permitted Uses
27. 12. 100 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Lot Area
28. 12. 110 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Building Height
29. 12. 120 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Setbacks
30. 12. 130 Variances from Provisions
31. 12. 140 Changing Natural Features
32. 12. 150 Building Site Conformity Required
33. 12. 160 Permit Application Procedure
34. 12. 170 Landscaping
35. 12. 180 Zone Changes
36. 12. 190 Environmental Impact Report
37. 12. 200 Conflict of Provisions
38. 12. 210 Utilities

Section 18. 12. 010 Purpose of Provisions

It is the intent of this chapter to preserve, in its natural state, land in the vicinity of the

unchannelized portions of Buena Vista Creek, Agua Hedionda Creek and their major tributaries, as determined by the City Planner, other bodies of water, undeveloped floodplains, areas of seismic activity, areas of unstable soil, areas of unique geologic formation, areas of geologic hazard, areas of agricultural use, historic sites, and other areas of interest in order to protect the health, safety and aesthetic sense of the public and to preserve these areas undisturbed for future generations. Prior Code Appendix A 650; Ord. No. 2012- 3, Amended 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 12. 020 Open Space Zone - Designation and Adoption

Areas zoned for open space shall be designated by the letter " O" on the zoning map.

The open space zone shall be adopted according to the provisions of Chapter 18. 80 of this title. Prior Code Appendix A 651)

Section 18. 12. 030 Open Space Zone - Permitted Uses

In the O zone, only the following uses are permitted as are hereinafter specifically

provided and allowed: A. Public buildings and uses B. Parks

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C. Community gardens D. The following uses, provided a minor use permit is obtained in accordance with provisions of this title: 1. Museums and associated facilities, only within Guajome Regional Park. 2. Botanical gardens and associated facilities, only within Brengle Terrace Park. Prior Code Appendix A 652; Ord. No. 92- 4, Amended, 04/ 28/ 92; Ord. No. 2012- 3, Amended 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 12. 040 Open Space Zone - Lot Area

There is no minimum lot area for the O zone, except as specified by Section 18. 12. 020

G). Prior Code Appendix A 653)

Section 18. 12. 050 Open Space Zone - Building Height

In the O zone, no building or structure shall exceed two stories in height or 35 feet,

whichever is the less. This limitation shall not apply to City projects approved pursuant to Section 18. 04. 160 where the portion of the project exceeding 35 feet is incorporated into existing theatrical facilities located at Brengle Terrace Park. Prior Code Appendix A 654; Ord. No. 2007- 17, Amended, 9/ 11/ 07)

Section 18. 12. 060 Open Space Zone - Setbacks

In the O zone, no building or structure shall be located closer than 50 feet to a public or

private right- of-way, lot boundary or zone line. Prior Code Appendix A 655)

Section 18. 12. 070 Open Space Zone - Residential Structures Permitted When

Where it is determined by the Planning Commission and City Council that there is no

danger to public health or safety and where it will not circumvent the intent of the open space zone or the intent of the open space element of the general plan, residential structures may be permitted through the use of an open space residential overlay zone. Prior Code Appendix A 656)

Section 18. 12. 080 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Designation and Adoption

The open space residential overlay zone shall be designated " O- R" on the zoning map. It

shall be used only in conjunction with the open space zone and shall be adopted separately from any action occurring to zone property as an open space zone and shall be adopted in accordance with provisions of Chapter 18. 80. Prior Code Appendix A 657)

Section 18. 12. 090 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Permitted Uses

In the O- R zone, the following uses are permitted:
A. Agriculture
B. One single- family dwelling on each lot or building site with private garage
C. Swimming pools
D. Radio and television antennas

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E. Guesthouses F. Residential care homes, provided no more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their family, are housed or otherwise cared for on any one building site. G. The following uses, provided a minor use permit is obtained in accordance with the provisions of this title: 1. Aviaries 2. Parks 3. Schools H. No other uses are permitted, including those normally permitted by special use permit; however, only those uses listed in this subsection may be permitted by special use permit: 1. Churches I. Transitional housing for battered/ abused women and children. Limited to six or fewer adults with unlimited dependent children. The use must be operated or authorized by a government agency. Prior Code Appendix A 658; Ord. No. 93- 3, Amended, 02/ 23/ 93; Ord. No. 2012- 3, Amended 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 12. 100 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Lot Area

The minimum lot area in the O- R zone shall be two and one- half acres or any larger

increments in one- half acre increments as specified by the numeral following the zoning designation O- R, i. e., O- R( 3), O- R( 3. 5), etc. The designation O- R without any additional numeral designates the minimum two and five- tenths acre lot size. There shall be no maximum permitted lot size. Where a stable and/ or other farm buildings are constructed, the minimum lot area shall be in accordance with Section 18. 12. 020 ( G), unless a larger minimum is set pursuant to this section. Prior Code Appendix A 659)

Section 18. 12. 110 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Building Height

In the O- R zone, no building or structure shall exceed two stories in height or 35 feet,

whichever is the lesser height. Prior Code Appendix A 660)

Section 18. 12. 120 Open Space Residential Overlay Zone - Setbacks

In the O- R zone, no building or structure shall be located closer than 50 feet to a public

or private right- of- way, lot boundary or zone line. Swimming pools and guesthouses shall maintain setbacks from other buildings as required by Section 18. 58.270. Prior Code Appendix A 661)

Section 18. 12. 130 Variances from Provisions

A. Variances from the provisions of this chapter may not be granted which would in any way circumvent the intent of this chapter as defined by Section 18. 12. 010 or the intent of the open space element of the general plan. B. All variances shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 18. 74 of this title and Section 65911 of the California Government Code; and, in addition, the Planning Commission, by resolution, shall fully and completely explain the reasons for such decision, outlining the criteria reviewed and information evaluated which would be sufficient cause for the granting of such variance. This resolution shall also address itself to the pertinent provisions of

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this title and the open space element of the general plan and shall fully explain how the granting of the variance will not violate the intent of such documents. C. Exception. In the case of building setbacks and lot area reduction, the following criteria shall be used in addition to that indicated in Subsections A and B of this section: 1. No variance for a setback reduction shall be granted that would allow any structure or building to be constructed closer than 35 feet to any public or private right-of-way, lot boundary or zone line. 2. No variance reducing lot size shall be granted that would allow more than three percent reduction of the minimum required lot area. Prior Code Appendix A 662)

Section 18. 12. 140 Changing Natural Features

A. No grading, cutting or filling shall be permitted in the O or O- R overlay zone that

moves more than 30 cubic yards of earth in each acre, or that would create a cut or fill of over three feet in height or depth, or that would significantly alter the natural terrain so as to circumvent the intent of this chapter. The determination of significance shall be made by the Director of Planning. B. No natural body of water or creek or streambed shall be in any way modified, channelized or diverted in the O or O- R overlay zone, except in time of declared state or national emergency, or in accordance with plans and specifications for public improvements approved by the City Council where they will not circumvent the intent of the open space zone or the resource conservation and sustainability element of the general plan. Prior Code Appendix A 663; Ord. No. 2012- 3, Amended 2/ 23/ 12)

Section 18. 12. 150 Building Site Conformity Required

No residential building of any size, or any nonresidential structure or structures totaling more than 1, 500 square feet in area shall be permitted on any lot or building site in the O or O- R overlay zone if such lot contains less area than the minimum prescribed area for that use, even though such lot or building site existed prior to designation as an O or O- R overlay zone or was made substandard through dedication of public right-of-way. Prior Code Appendix A 664)

Section 18. 12. 160 Permit Application Procedure

Prior to the granting of any permit for the construction of any building or structure or prior

to the granting of any grading permit, an application for such permit shall be reviewed and approved as provided in Chapter 18. 64. Prior Code Appendix A 665)

Section 18. 12. 170 Landscaping

All buildings in the O and O- R overlay zones shall be screened from public or private

rights-of-way and surrounding zones by landscaping with the location, size and species of such landscaping to be approved by the Director of Planning as part of the application procedures as provided by Section 18. 12. 160. All landscaping must be served by a permanent watering system. Prior Code Appendix A 666)

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Section 18. 12. 180 Zone Changes

Any zone changes from the O or O- R overlay zone shall not be considered until five

years from the date of the original change to the O or O- R overlay zone, except by unanimous resolution of the City Council that the area considered no longer meets the intent of this chapter and that there is sufficient open space in the city without including the area being considered to satisfy the action plan of the open space element of the general plan. Prior Code Appendix A 667)

Section 18. 12. 190 Environmental Impact Report

Any zone change from O or O- R overlay zone to any other zone shall be accompanied

by an Environmental Impact Report. Prior Code Appendix A 668)

Section 18. 12. 200 Conflict of Provisions

In the event of conflicting provisions between this chapter and any other resolutions,

ordinances or codes of the City, this chapter shall take precedence. Prior Code Appendix A 669)

Section 18. 12. 210 Utilities

In the O or O- R overlay zone: A. Unless stricter provisions are required by other provisions of this title, all electrical and communication conduit and outdoor conductor service facilities shall be installed underground within the boundaries of any lot or building site for which a building permit for a single-family dwelling is requested. B. No additional poles for such facilities may be installed to provide service for any such lot or building site, except for required replacement of poles which were installed before such date. C. The owner of each such lot or building site shall make the necessary arrangements with each serving utility for the underground installation required hereby. D. Transformers, terminal boxes, meter cabinets, pedestals, concealed ducts, and other facilities necessary and appurtenant to such underground utilities and the adjacent street lighting system may be placed above ground. Prior Code Appendix A 670)

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Chapter 18. 14

SP Scenic Preservation District Overlay Zone

Repealed by Ordinance 2012- 3, 2/ 28/ 12.

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Chapter 18. 15

BPO Biological Preserve Overlay Zone

Sections:

18. 15. 010 Purpose of Provisions
19. 15. 020 Zoning Map Symbol - Boundaries Established
20. 15. 030 Application of Chapter Provisions
21. 15. 040 Permitted Uses
22. 15. 050 Application and Hearing Procedures
23. 15. 055 Prohibited Uses and Acts
24. 15. 060 Conflict of Provisions

Section 18. 15. 010 Purpose of Provisions

It is the intent of the biological preserve overlay zone, hereinafter referred to by the

BPO" designation, to accomplish the following objectives: A. Protect valuable natural resources that remain within undisturbed portions of the city in accordance with the provisions of the Multiple Species Conservation Plan; B. Ensure that any development that occurs within the areas covered by the BPO minimizes disturbance to sensitive natural habitats and is fully mitigated within the city, as feasible; and C. Enhance or improve natural resources within the BPO by focusing mitigation opportunities within these areas, where feasible, and promoting projects that will enhance or improve degraded habitats, functions, or values. Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 15. 020 Zoning Map Symbol - Boundaries Established

Land included in the biological preserve overlay shall be designated on the official zoning map of the city with the symbol "( BPO)" following the basic underlying zoning designation. Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 15. 030 Application of Chapter Provisions

In any zoning district where the zone classification symbol is followed by the ( BPO)

symbol, such as O ( BPO), the additional requirements, limitations and standards contained in this chapter shall apply. The ( BPO) overlay symbol may be combined with any zoning district. Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 15. 040 Permitted Uses

The following uses are permitted in the biological preserve overlay zone:
A. Biological mitigation or sensitive habitat creation and/ or habitat enhancement

projects and associated infrastructure. B. Public trails C. Public buildings and uses, only those critically needed to protect public health, safety and welfare, as determined by the City Council. Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

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Section 18. 15. 050 Approval of Projects within the BPO Zone

A. Development of any project in the biological preserve overlay zone that does not involve the construction of permanent structures shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. Any such project on city owned land shall require review and approval in accordance with Section 18. 04. 160. In consideration of such project, the decision making body shall find that the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan. B. Development of any new or expanded structure or building requiring a building permit in the biological preserve overlay zone shall require review and approval of the City Council at a public hearing held in accordance with Chapter 18. 04. Approval of any structure or building project by the City Council must include the following findings: 1. Such structure or building is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and does not substantially degrade sensitive natural environmental resources. 2. Such structure or building as necessary to protect or enhance public health, safety and welfare. 3. There is no feasible alternative to locating such structure or building within the biological preserve overlay zone. C. Development of any structure or building requiring a building permit proposed to replace an existing structure or building in kind and on the same footprint within the biological preserve overlay zone shall require review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. Any such structure proposed to expand beyond the current footprint or occupy a new site within the biological preserve overlay zone shall require review and approval in accordance with subsection " B." Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 15. 055 Prohibited Uses and Acts

A. With the exception of areas within Buena Vista Park, it shall be unlawful for any person to be present on land within the biological overlay zone between the period beginning one hour prior to sunset and ending one hour after sunrise unless the person is: 1. A City employee or an officially recognized City agent who is performing authorized services for the City; 2. A member of a law enforcement or emergency agency engaged in actions within the course and scope of their work; 3. A researcher engaged in biological or habitat study which has been approved in writing by the City; or 4. An employee or agent of a utility or governmental agency with an easement that applies to the biological overlay zone who is performing actions authorized by that easement. B. Except for authorized actions taken by persons pursuant to clauses 1 through 4 above, it shall be unlawful for any person within the biological preserve overlay zone to: 1. Assemble, build, construct, erect, occupy or use any structure, product, or item designed to be placed on, suspended from, or attached to any ground, rocks, vegetation, fences, poles, or fixtures. 2. Assemble, build, construct, erect, occupy, or use any type of bed, habitation, or shelter. 3. Cut, trample, crush, or sever any live or dead vegetation or grade or shift any rocks or land for any purpose, including creating a resting place. 4. Raise, capture, or remove any biological material, vegetation, or animal.

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5. Urinate or defecate in any location except within a City- provided

bathroom with operating plumbing. 6. Use matches, use a lighter, use a generator, ignite a flame, smoke a combustible product, start or maintain a fire, or cook or heat food. 7. Leave any type of personal property or trash unattended which the person owns, possesses, or controls, unless deposited in a City-provided trash receptacle. 8. Use or occupy any building or improvement of any nature, unless approved or authorized by the Vista Planning Commission or City Council pursuant to Section 18. 15. 040. 0 or Section 18. 15. 050, and only if used or occupied in the intended manner during City- approved operating hours. C. The prohibitions in this Section do not apply to an owner of private land subject to a biological preserve overlay zone, but any such owner must satisfy all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and covenant agreements that otherwise apply to the conduct of the owner or the owner's use of the land subject to the biological preserve overlay zone. Ord. No. 2019- 2, Added 1/ 22/ 19)

Section 18. 15. 060 Conflict of Provisions

In the event of conflicting provisions between these zoning standards and any standards

required by the zoning district where development will occur, the zoning standards prescribed by this chapter shall take precedence. Ord. No. 2012- 3, Enacted 2/ 28/ 12)

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Chapter 18. 16

Q Qualified Development Overlay Zone

Repealed by Ordinance 2012- 3, 2/ 28/ 12.

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Chapter 18. 18

MHP Mobile Home Park Zone

Sections:

18. 18. 010 Purpose of Provisions
19. 18. 020 Zone Established
20. 18. 030 Application of Zone
21. 18. 040 Designation of Zone
22. 18. 050 Application Conditions
23. 18. 060 Zone Removal Procedure
24. 18. 070 Permitted Uses
25. 18. 080 Application Procedure
26. 18. 090 Development Standards

Section 18. 18. 010 Purpose of Provisions

The purpose of the MHP zone is to provide appropriate locations where mobile home

rental parks of all sizes may be established, maintained and protected. The regulations of this zone are designed to promote and encourage an orderly residential environment with appropriate physical amenities such as open areas, landscaping and parking, and protection of tenants from unmitigated displacement due to change of use. Prior Code Appendix A 730; Ord. 2012- 3, Amended Chapter Title 2/ 28/ 12)

Section 18. 18. 020 Zone Established

There is established within the city, a class of zone known as the " mobile home park zone" or the " MHP zone." Prior Code Appendix A 731)

Section 18. 18. 030 Application of Zone

The MHP zone classification may apply to property on which a mobile home park is

constructed after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter; however, the City may place the mobile home park zone on a park existing prior to said effective date, subject to proper rezoning hearings and procedures. Prior Code Appendix A 732)

Section 18. 18. 040 Designation of Zone

The classification mobile home park zone shall be designated by the letters MHP. The

MHP zone may be applied where allowed by the General Plan. Prior Code Appendix A 733)

Section 18. 18. 050 Application Conditions

A. Any application for mobile home park zone, except those initiated by the City,

may follow subsequently any application for a mobile home park site plan as set forth in this chapter and may be processed and adopted following approval of such site development plan.

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B. If a mobile home park site development plan is accompanied by a rezone

application to the MHP zoning classification, the matters may be acted upon concurrently. C. If a rezone application is not submitted with the application for a site development plan for a mobile home park project, a special use permit application shall be required pursuant to Sections 18. 74. 120 through 18. 74. 230 through 18. 74. 230 et seq. of this zoning title. Prior Code Appendix A 734)

Section 18. 18. 060 Zone Removal Procedure

A. The removal of the mobile home park may be accomplished by the procedures

outlined in Chapter 18. 80. B. In addition to the requirements of such chapter, the applicant for a rezone of the MHP zone shall submit the following additional evidence: 1. That the property for which the rezone is being requested is not being used for a mobile home park, and it would be better for the community not to have a mobile home park on the property; or 2. For property containing a mobile home park, that a phase- out plan is submitted and approved as a condition of the rezone. This phase- out plan shall indicate the timing and manner in which the existing mobile home units shall be disposed of or relocated. This provision shall also require plans to mitigate impacts on qualified lower income residents describing the programs or other means that will be employed to assist them; 3. All requirements of Article II of Chapter 18. 70 are considered and satisfied in conjunction with the application for removal of the MHP zone. Prior Code Appendix A 735)

Section 18. 18. 070 Permitted Uses

The following uses are permitted in a MHP zone: A. Mobile home parks with a maximum density as allowed by the General Plan designation of the site. B. A one- family or two- family mobile home on each designated mobile home lot or space within a mobile home park. Two-family mobile homes shall be authorized only in medium density, medium- high density, high density and very high density areas as shown on the General Plan. C. Accessory uses; provided, however, such uses are limited to awnings, portable, demountable or permanent cabanas, ramadas, storage cabinets, fences or windbreakers,

carports, garages and porches. D. Parks, playgrounds, riding and hiking trails, golf courses, lakes, stables and riding rings; other similar recreational buildings, structures and facilities, clubhouses, laundries, community centers and similar uses; provided, that all such uses are designed for and limited to use by residents of the mobile home park and their guests and; provided further, that such uses are not authorized on the individual mobile home lots within mobile home parks. E. Public utility and public service uses and structures. F. Condominium or stock cooperatives provided that the subdivision map is waived by the City Council. G. Churches subject to the granting of a special use permit, pursuant to the provisions of this title. H. Residential care homes, provided no more than six persons, exclusive of the owner or manager and their families, are housed or otherwise cared for on any building site. I. One dog and one cat per mobile home lot or space. Prior Code Appendix A 736, Ord. No. 2012- 12, Amended 10/ 9/ 12)

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Section 18. 18. 080 Application Procedure

All applications for mobile home parks shall be processed as follows: A. All applications shall include a site development plan showing all aspects of the mobile home park, including elevations or standards for mobile home structures, floor plans and other data as may be required by the Director of Planning. B. Subsequent to the completion of the environmental review process and the finding that the application is complete, the Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on the site development plan and shall recommend conditional approval or denial of the plan to the recommends denial, the action is final andCity Council. If the Planning Commission conclusive unless the decision is appealed to the City Council by the applicant, a council member or anyone who testifies at the hearing, either orally or in writing, or has submitted an accompanying document for the site plan for a MHP rezone which is required to be approved by the City Council. Any such appeal must be filed in the office of the Director of Planning within 15 days of the date of the action of the Planning Commission. C. If the Planning Commission recommends approval for a site development plan or if the action of the Planning Commission is appealed, or the site plan accompanied a rezone, the City Council shall hold a hearing de novo on the site development plan and shall site development plan. Such action shall be final andconditionally approve or deny the conclusive. D. In conditionally approving the site development plan, the Planning Commission and/ or the City Council shall use the development criteria in this chapter as a minimum standard. Additional conditions may be added as deemed reasonable and necessary and, in any case, will include the architectural, landscaping and site development plan conditions. E. The notice required for site development plans by Chapter 18. 64 is not required for a mobile home park site development plan if it is included in the notice of zone change and if the site development plan application does not include a zone change. If the site development plan application does not include a zone change, special notice of each hearing shall be sent by mail to all property owners who otherwise would have received notice of a site development plan under the provisions of Chapter 18. 64. Such notice shall be mailed a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing. F. All actions of the Planning Commission or the City Council shall be by resolution, except rezoning of property, which shall be by ordinance. Prior Code Appendix A 737)

Section 18. 18. 090 Development Standards

All mobile home parks shall conform to the standards of this section. Any criteria may be modified by the Planning Commission and/ or the City Council, upon the finding that the requirement does not meet the intent of this title; provided, however, in no case may density be increased beyond that permitted by the General Plan or may area requirements be waived or lessened for any park, including expansions of existing parks. A. Area Regulations. There is a minimum area of one acre for any mobile home park, provided, however, that any mobile home park of less than five acres must be located in an area with a General Plan density of medium- high density, high density or very high density, or as may be approved by specific plan. B. Density. The total density of the park shall not exceed that allowed by the underlying General Plan designation. 1. If the density regulations of any specific plan require less density than the General Plan, the specific plan requirements shall apply.

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C. Perimeter. 1. Design Compatibility. Every mobile home park shall be designed and developed in a manner compatible with and complementary to existing and potential residential developments in the immediate vicinity of the project site. 2. Protection from Adverse Conditions. Site planning on the perimeter shall give consideration to protection of the property from adverse surrounding influences, as well as protection of the surrounding areas from potentially adverse influences within the development. 3. Fences and Walls. Each mobile home park shall be entirely enclosed at its exterior boundaries by appropriate decorative screening or landscaping material. D. Location. A mobile home shall comply to the following requirements for setbacks and separations. a) Within mobile home parks. 1. The minimum distance required for the separation of a mobile home from any other mobile home shall be ten feet from side to side, eight feet from side to front or rear, and six feet from rear to rear, or front to front, or front to rear. A mobile home shall be located a minimum of three feet from all lot lines. Exception: A three foot setback is not required from a lot line bordering a roadway. 2. In mobile home parks, or portions, thereof, constructed prior to September 15, 1961, no mobile home shall be located closer than six feet from any permanent building or another mobile home. 3. Mobile home projections, including eave overhangs, may intrude into the required setback area to within three feet from adjacent lot lines not bordering a roadway. Projects shall not extend beyond a lot line bordering a roadway. b) Mobile homes outside mobile home parks shall comply to local requirements for the setback and separations of single family dwellings. C) When a mobile home has projections including eave overhangs, the projections may intrude into the distance required for separation or setback provided that a minimum of six feet separation is maintained between the edge of the projection. A minimum of three feet shall be maintained from the mobile home projection and the adjacent lot line or property line. d) Outside of mobile home parks, mobile homes shall not be required to have greater separation between mobile homes than other single family dwellings within the local enforcement agency' s jurisdiction. Note: Authority cited: Sections 18300 and 18610, Health and Safety Code, Reference: Sections 18300, 18610 and 18613, Health and Safety Code. E. Off-Street Parking. 1. Each mobile home site shall have thereon a paved space suitable for providing automobile shelter with space for at least two automobiles for each mobile home or, if a two- family mobile home here is used, two spaces for each family. 2. Recreation and laundry areas shall have sufficient parking facilities to accommodate one automobile for every ten mobile home sites that is more than 150 feet distant from the facility. F. Recreation Areas. At the option of the developer, either: 1. A common recreation area shall be provided that may contain community clubhouses, swimming pools, shuffleboard courts or similar open recreational enterprises, the minimum size of the recreational area shall be at least 200 square feet per mobile home site. The Planning Commission may permit decentralization of the recreation facilities in accordance with principles of good planning; provided, that the total recreation area meets the above- stated minimum of 200 square feet from the required minimum size;

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2. The private recreation area may be provided on each mobile home site by

increasing the site area a minimum of 200 square feet from the lot size of Subsection F of this section; or 3. A combination of subdivisions 1 and 2 of this subsection; provided, that not less than 200 square feet of area is provided for each mobile home space. G. Awning and Accessories. Awning and accessories shall be installed in accordance with existing City ordinances. H. Effect of PRD Permit on Standards. If a PRD permit is granted in conjunction with a mobile home park, standards may be modified by conditions of such permit. Prior code Appendix A 738; Ord. No. 91- 39, Amended, 11/ 26/ 91)

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