Chapter 17.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS

There is adopted, as provided in this title, a zoning ordinance for the city of Woodlake, state of California, which is a part of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The zoning ordinance is adopted to preserve, protect, and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the citizens of Woodlake. More specifically, the zoning ordinance is adopted to achieve the following objectives:

A.

Provide a zoning map and associated regulations to guide the physical development of the city in such a manner as to progressively achieve the general arrangement of the land uses described and depicted in the Woodlake General Plan.

B.

Ensure that new development is logical, desirable, and in conformance with the objectives and policies of the General Plan.

C.

Provide standards for the orderly development of Woodlake; Conserve natural resources.

D.

Maintain and protect the value of property.

E.

Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and recreation.

F.

Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that conform to the General Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses.

G.

Permit the development of residential, office, commercial and industrial land uses in accordance with the general plan to strengthen Woodlake's economic base.

H.

Protect the character of Woodlake's downtown and its residential neighborhoods.

I.

Provide the private sector with a document upon which it can base investment decisions.

J.

Inform the public where certain types of development will occur in the community as well as the development standards to which they will develop.

K.

Coordinate with the County of Tulare in regard to the use of land within Woodlake's general plan planning area, and the standards to which development will conform if it occurs outside the city limits.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

This title shall be known as the "zoning ordinance." The words "code" and "ordinance" as used in this title shall have the same meaning.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The zoning ordinance shall consist of a zoning map designating certain districts and a set of regulations controlling the uses of land; the density of population; the uses and locations of structures; and the height

and bulk of structures. It shall also consist of the open spaces about structures; the appearance of certain uses and structures; the areas and dimensions of sites; the location, size and illumination of signs; the number and design of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities; and the process for approving discretionary land use actions.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

This title is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning and Zoning Law, Title 7 of Government Code Section 65000 of the state of California.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The zoning ordinance is the primary tool used to implement the goals and policies contained within the General Plan. All matters governed by this title shall substantially conform to the purposes, intent or provisions of the General Plan. Any recommendations for zone changes, if found to be not in conformance with the General Plan and its phrasing, shall not be permitted unless it is also found that the General Plan is in error or in need of change. In this situation, the General Plan must also be amended to maintain consistency between the General Plan and the zoning ordinance.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Specific plans are designed to meet the requirements of the State Government Code and the General Plan. All uses, buildings, or structures located within a specific plan area shall comply with the provisions of the applicable specific plan. Where such provisions conflict with the zoning ordinance, the requirements of the adopted specific plan shall take precedence over the zoning ordinance. In instances where the specific plan is silent, the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Design guidelines, which can be adopted by the city council, are intended to supplement the general design and development regulations located in the zoning ordinance. Design guidelines represent the city's preferences and provide examples of appropriate, quality design that positively contribute to the character of the community, but they are not intended to preclude alternatives or restrict imagination. In the event there is a conflict between the zoning ordinance and the design guidelines, the regulations in the zoning ordinance shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.02.090 - Relationship to other titles of the municipal code.

No provision of this title is intended to abrogate, repeal, annul, impair, or interfere with any existing ordinance of the city. Where this title imposes greater restrictions or regulations than are imposed or required by an existing ordinance, deed restriction, covenant, easement or agreement between parties, this title shall control.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Any conflicts between requirements of this title, or between this title and other regulations, shall be resolved as follows:

A.

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title, the most restrictive requirement shall control.

B.

In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards adopted as part of any development agreement or specific plan, the requirements of the development agreement or specific plan shall control.

C.

In the event of any conflict between requirements of this title and other regulations of the city, the most restrictive requirement shall control, as determined by the city.

D.

It is not intended that the requirements of this title shall interfere with, repeal, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other development agreement that existed when this zoning ordinance became effective. This zoning ordinance applies to all land uses and development regardless of whether it imposes a greater or lesser restriction on the development or use of structures or land than an applicable private agreement or restriction, without affecting the applicability of any agreement or restriction. The city will not enforce any private covenant or agreement unless the city is a party to the covenant or agreement. Where a requirement of a private covenant or agreement directly conflicts with a requirement in this title, the city will enforce the requirements of this title.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

To the extent permitted by applicable law, this title shall apply to all property, whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations or organizations; by the United States of America or any of its agencies; by the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any county or city, including the City of Woodlake, or any of its agencies; or by any authority or district organized under the laws of the state, except for exemptions specifically allowed by state and federal law or amendments thereto.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The provisions of this title shall be enforced in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.02.130 - Issuance of permits, certificates, and licenses.

A.

All officials, departments, and employees of the city vested with the authority or duty to issue permits, certificates, or licenses shall comply with the provisions of this title and the rest of the Woodlake Municipal Code and shall issue no permit, certificate, or license that conflicts with the provisions of this title. Any permit, certificate, or license issued in error that is in conflict with the provisions of this title shall upon its issuance be void.

B.

A business license for any new business or for a new location for any existing business activity shall not be issued until the planning director or designee has determined that conduct of the business activity is not in violation of any provision of this title.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.04 - CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY

The following rules shall apply in this title, unless inconsistent with the plain meaning of the context of this chapter:

A.

The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future tense includes the present.

B.

Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and words used in the plural shall include the singular.

C.

In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the heading of a chapter, section, or subsection of this title and the context thereof, such heading shall not be deemed to affect the scope, meaning or intent of such context.

D.

The words "shall," "will," "is to," and "are to" are always mandatory. "Should" is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. "May" is permissive. "Shall not" and "may not" are always restrictive.

E.

The words "zone district," "zoning district," and "zone" shall have the same meaning.

F.

Whenever a number of days are specified in this title, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this title, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days, unless business days are specified. Time limits will extend to the following business day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a day that the city is not open for business, except as otherwise provided for by other state and federal laws, regulations, and agencies.

G.

Whenever a time limit in this title is specified in months, the number of months shall be deemed to be consecutive months.

H.

When a provision of this title refers to a requirement elsewhere, the subject of the cross-reference is assumed to be another chapter, section, or subsection of this title, or another provision within the same section or chapter, unless the title of another document is provided.

I.

The provisions of this title are held to be minimum requirements, except where they are expressly stated to be otherwise.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.04.020 - General terminology of persons and entities.

A.

"Applicant" means the property owner or their authorized agent or contractor who is requesting approval of a project.

B.

"Building official" means the building official of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.

C.

"City" means the City of Woodlake, California.

D.

"City council" and "council" mean the city council of the City of Woodlake.

E.

"City engineer" means the city engineer of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.

F.

"Director" means the community development director of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.

G.

"Planning commission" means the planning commission of the City of Woodlake, duly appointed in accordance with Chapter 2.24 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

H.

"Person" means person, firm, corporation, or organization.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.04.030 - Rules of interpretation.

A.

The director shall have the responsibility and authority to interpret the meaning and applicability of all provisions and requirements of this title.

B.

A request for an interpretation or determination shall be filed with the director and shall include all information required by the city.

C.

The director has the option of forwarding any determination of the meaning or applicability of any provision of this title to the planning commission for consideration and decision.

D.

Any affected person may appeal the interpretation of the director or the planning commission to the city council. If appealed, the city council shall then make the final interpretation.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.04.040 - Rules of measurement.

A.

For all measurements and calculations, the applicant or property owner shall be responsible for supplying drawings accurately illustrating the measurements that apply to a project. These drawings shall be drawn to scale and shall include sufficient detail to allow easy verification upon inspection by the city.

B.

When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement shall be made at the closest or shortest distance between the two (2) objects.

C.

Distances are measured along a horizontal plane unless otherwise specified.

D.

Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest wall of the structure, unless otherwise specified.

E.

When measuring the distance between two (2) land uses, the measurement shall be made from closest lot line to lot line.

F.

When measuring height, the measurement shall be the vertical distance from the highest point to the ground level directly below, unless otherwise specified; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the height of any structure necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the state or an agency thereof.

G.

Where there is a grade difference on either side of a fence or wall, the height of the fence or wall shall be measured on the higher side.

H.

Minimum lot width shall be measured at the front setback line, or from the front property line if there is no required setback, as determined by the zoning of the lot.

I.

Lot depth is measured along an imaginary straight line drawn from the midpoint of the front property line of the lot to the midpoint of the rear property line or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line.

J.

Required building setback area shall be measured as the minimum horizontal distance from the property line of the site or street line to a line parallel thereto on the site; provided, however, where a precise street plan has been adopted by the city council, required front building setback area shall be measured from the precise street plan line.

K.

Where a site abuts on a street having only a portion of its required width dedicated or reserved for street purposes, the site area and required building setback areas shall be measured from a line representing the boundary of the additional width required for street purposes abutting the site.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.06 - ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP

The purpose of this chapter is to establish zone districts and a zoning map to classify, regulate, restrict, and segregate the uses of land and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and to regulate the density of population.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The zoning districts are applicable in all areas of the city.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.06.030 - Establishment of zone districts.

A.

Base zone districts establish the basic land use and property development regulations applicable to all property within the city, as provided in Section 17.02.110. Overlay zone districts provide additional regulations that are to be exercised over certain lands within the overlay zone to meet special community health, safety, welfare, environmental, or development objectives described by the General Plan or a specific plan. Overlay zone district regulations apply in addition to base zone district regulations and other regulations of this chapter.

B.

The base zoning districts are hereby established as follows:

1.

Very Low Density Residential zone, abbreviated R-VL.

2.

Low Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-L.

3.

Medium Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-M.

High Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-H.

5.

Neighborhood Commercial zone, abbreviated as C-N.

6.

Service Commercial zone, abbreviated as C-S.

7.

Mixed-Use zone, abbreviated as MU.

8.

Professional Office zone, abbreviated as PO.

9.

Industrial zone, abbreviated as I.

10.

Public Facilities zone, abbreviated as PF.

11.

Open Space zone, abbreviated as OS.

C.

The overlay zoning districts are hereby established as follows:

1.

Downtown Design overlay zone, abbreviated as DD.

2.

Airport overlay zone, abbreviated as AO.

D.

Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone:

1.

As established by the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, any area designated as a Local Responsibility Area Fire Severy Zone within the city will require development standards to abide by Government Code Section 51182.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

To ensure that comprehensive zoning regulations may be applied uniformly to all incorporated territory upon adoption of this title, a zoning map is hereby established to delineate the location and boundaries of zone districts within the city. The zoning map is incorporated into this title by this reference with the same force and effect as if the boundaries, together with any notations, references, and information shown on the zoning map were specifically stated and described in this title.

B.

The zoning map, together with such additional maps as may be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall be collectively known as the "City of Woodlake Zoning Map."

C.

The official copy of the zoning map shall be kept, maintained, and made available to the public by the Woodlake Community Development Department. The zoning map may be maintained in hard copy and/or electronic formats.

D.

All property within incorporated territory shall be delineated within a zoning district on the zoning map.

E.

The location of zoning districts on the zoning map shall be consistent with the applicable policies and land use designations set forth in the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Whenever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary line between two (2) zoning districts shown on the zoning map, the following interpretations shall control:

A.

Where a zoning boundary line is indicated as following a street, alley, railroad right-of-way, drainage channel, or other watercourse, the center line of such street, alley, railroad right-of-way, drainage channel, or other watercourse shall be the boundary line.

B.

Where a zoning boundary line is indicated as following a lot line or property line, the boundary line shall be construed as following such lot line or property line.

C.

Where a zoning boundary line is not indicated as following a street or alley and does not follow or coincide approximately with a lot line or property line, the zoning boundary line shall be determined by the director utilizing the scale designated on the zoning map.

D.

Where further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission, upon a written application from the owner of the property in question or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of the zoning boundary line in question, giving due consideration to the location indicated on the zoning map, the purposes and objectives of the zoning ordinance, and the applicable policies set forth in the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Changes to the zoning map shall be approved by ordinance of the city council in accordance with Chapter 17.86.

B.

When the director determines that there is a technical error on the zoning map, the zoning map may be corrected to remove the technical error without approval of an ordinance.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Territories proposed for annexation into the city shall be prezoned concurrent with the city council initiation of annexation proceedings, in accordance with Chapter 17.86.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

When a public street, alley, or railroad right-of-way is abandoned, the abandoned territory shall be immediately, and without any further action, included in the zoning district of the adjacent territory.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025; Ord. No. 652, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.08 - LAND USE TABLES

No structure, or any part thereof, shall be erected or enlarged, nor shall any site or structure be used, designated, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than is included among the uses listed in the land use tables in this chapter as permitted, administratively permitted, or conditionally permitted in the zone district in which such structure, land, or site is located, except as otherwise authorized by this title.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the R-VL, R-L, R-M, and R-H zones.

B.

A "P" means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A "C" means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An "A" means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A "T" means the use requires a temporary use permit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone.

C.

Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Residential Uses; and Other Uses. Use of the word "or" can mean either or both uses.

D.

Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified section in the last column of the table.

E.

If two or more land uses are permitted in the same zone, those land uses may coexist on the same site.

Table 17.08.020-1 Residential Zone Use Table

P = Use is Permitted by Right

C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit

A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit

T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit

Blank = Use is Not Allowed

listed in this Residential Zone Use Table

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.08.030 - Commercial, office, and industrial land use table.

A.

The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the C-N, C-S, MU, PO, I, PF, and OS zones.

B.

A "P" means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A "C" means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An "A" means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A "T" means the use requires a temporary use permit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone.

C.

Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Eating and Drinking Establishment Uses; Education, Assembly Uses; Manufacturing and Processing Uses; Office and Medical Uses; Public and Quasi-Public Uses; Recreation Uses; Residential Uses; Retail Uses; Service Uses; Transportation and Storage Uses; and Other Uses.

D.

Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified section in the last column of the table.

E.

If two (2) or more land uses are permitted in the same zone, those land uses may coexist on the same site.

Table 17.08.030-1 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit

A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.08.040 - Addition of a use to land use tables.

Upon an application or on its own initiative and pursuant to Chapter 17.86, the city council may add a use to the land use tables established in this chapter if the council makes all the following findings:

A.

That the addition of the use to the land use table will be in accordance with the purposes of this title and of the zone district or districts in which the use will be permitted.

B.

That the zone district or districts in which the use is to be permitted have similar basic characteristics as the present uses allowed in the district or districts.

C.

That the use will not generate a noticeably greater amount of odor, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence or hazard than the amount normally created by any of the other uses permitted in the district or districts in which the use will be permitted.

D.

That the establishment of the use in the zone district or districts in which it will be permitted will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.12 - VERY LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Very Low-Density Residential (R-VL) zone. The purpose of the R-VL zone is to provide areas that serves as a transition between the urban environment and the surrounding agriculture at a density of 0.1 to three (3) dwellings per gross acre.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

The minimum lot width shall be eighty (80) feet for interior lots and ninety (90) feet for corner lots.

C.

The minimum lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet for lots fronting on a local street and one hundred thirty (130) feet for lots fronting on collector or arterial streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Not more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be allowed on each lot, unless approved as an accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 17.60.030.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-VL zone shall be forty (40) percent of the area of the lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

No main structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The front building setback area shall be a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from the front lot line for lots fronting a local street, and thirty-five (35) feet from the front lot line for lots fronting a collector or arterial street.

C.

The rear building setback shall be a minimum thirty (30) feet from the rear lot line for one-story buildings and a minimum forty (40) feet for multi-story buildings.

D.

The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum ten (10) feet from an interior side lot line for onestory buildings and a minimum fifteen (15) feet from the interior side lot line for multi-story buildings.

E.

The street side building setback area shall be a minimum twenty-five (25) feet from a street side property line where the lot line fronts a local street, and thirty-five (35) feet from the street side lot line where the lot line fronts a collector or arterial street.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum distance between structures shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum structure height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty (40) percent of the width of the lot's street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area faces. In the case of "L" or "U" shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.

B.

On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.

C.

On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot that is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:

A.

The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.

B.

The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.

B.

Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.

C.

Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

B.

Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two (2) covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

C.

Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.

D.

The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least twenty (20) feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.

E.

No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an

enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

F.

All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

G.

No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.

H.

All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.

I.

Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.

J.

Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.12.140 - Usable open space.

There is no open space requirement in the R-VL zone.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.12.150 - Landscaping.

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Standards.

B.

Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area or up to one hundred (100) percent of the yard and setback area may be landscaped with artificial turf and other permeable surfaces.

C.

Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52. The director may grant an exception to this section to avoid planting in inclement weather.

D.

Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the lot frontage along the street.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-VL zone shall conform to the design standards in Section 17.50.110, and the following:

A.

Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.

B.

These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a state or Federal agency, or by the city for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.

C.

Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:

1.

Front and street side yards three (3) feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four (4) feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.

2.

Rear and interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and a maximum of seven (7) feet in height.

D.

Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two (2) adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.

E.

Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

1.

Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and seven (7) feet in height.

2.

Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six (6) feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.

F.

Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:

1.

Front and street side yards:

a.

Chain link;

b.

Concrete/block;

c.

Latticework fencing;

d.

Wood;

e.

Wrought iron.

2.

Rear and interior side yards:

a.

Concrete/block;

b.

Latticework fencing;

c.

Wood.

G.

Special fence and wall requirements.

1.

Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.

2.

Swimming pool enclosure required.

a.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.

b.

Such fences shall have a minimum height of five (5) feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three (3) inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self- closing and self-latching. All gates greater than five (5) feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.

H.

The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.

I.

Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.

2.

Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every one hundred (100) feet.

3.

Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.

4.

Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.

5.

The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.

6.

Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.12.170 - Signs.

Signs placed in the R-VL zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.12.180 - General provisions and standards.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.14 - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Low Density Residential (R-L) zone. The purpose of the R-L zone is to provide residential neighborhoods of mostly, but not exclusively, single-family homes at a density of two (2) to ten (10) dwellings per gross acre.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.020 - Permitted uses.

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.040 - Lot dimensions.

A.

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet for interior lots and sixty (60) feet for corner lots.

C.

The minimum lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet for lots fronting on a local street and one hundred thirty (130) feet for lots fronting on collector or arterial streets.

D.

New subdivisions shall avoid placing the front lot line of new lots along arterial or collector streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.050 - Dwelling units per lot.

Not more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be allowed on each lot, unless approved as an accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 17.60.030.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-L zone shall be forty (40) percent of the area of the lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.070 - Building setback areas.

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The front building setback area shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line to the structures living space and twenty (20) feet from the front lot line to the garage or carport.

C.

The rear building setback shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet from the rear lot line for one-story buildings and a minimum twenty (20) feet for multi-story buildings.

D.

The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum five (5) feet.

E.

The street side building setback area shall be a minimum ten (10) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum distance between structures shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum structure height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.100 - Driveways.

A.

The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty (40) percent of the width of the lot's street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face.

B.

In the case of "L" or "U" shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.

C.

On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.

D.

On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot that is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:

A.

The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.

B.

The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.120 - Other setback standards.

A.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.

B.

Above or below ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.

C.

Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.130 - Off-street parking.

A.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

B.

Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two (2) covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

C.

Required parking spaces may not be provided in within any front, side, or rear building setback area.

D.

The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least twenty (20) feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.

E.

No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

F.

All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

G.

No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.

H.

All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.

I.

Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.

J.

Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

There is no open space requirement in the R-L zone, unless required by Section 17.14.100.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Standards.

B.

Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area or up to one hundred (100) percent of the yard and setback area may be landscaped with artificial turf and other permeable surfaces.

C.

Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52. The director may grant an exception to this section to avoid planting in inclement weather.

D.

Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed forty (40) percent of the lot frontage along the street.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.14.160 - Screening, fences, and walls.

Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-L zone shall conform to the design standards in Section 17.50.110, and the following:

A.

Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.

B.

These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the city for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.

C.

Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:

1.

Front and street side yards three (3) feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four (4) feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.

2.

Rear and interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and a maximum of seven (7) feet in height.

D.

Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two (2) adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.

E.

Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

1.

Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and seven (7) feet in height.

2.

Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six (6) feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.

F.

Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:

1.

Front and street side yards:

a.

Chain link;

b.

Concrete/block;

c.

Latticework fencing;

d.

Wood;

e.

Wrought iron.

2.

Rear and Interior side yards:

a.

Concrete/block;

b.

Latticework fencing;

c.

Wood.

G.

Special fence and wall requirements.

1.

Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.

2.

Swimming pool enclosure required.

a.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.

b.

Such fences shall have a minimum height of five (5) feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three (3) inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five (5) feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self-closing and self-latching. All gates greater than five (5) feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the

enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.

H.

The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.

I.

Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.

2.

Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every one hundred (100) feet.

3.

Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.

4.

Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.

5.

The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.

6.

Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the R-L zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.16 - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Medium Density Residential (R-M) zones. The purpose of the R-M zones is to provide areas for primarily single-family dwellings in an urban setting.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.040 - Lot dimensions.

A.

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet

C.

The minimum lot depth shall be one hundred (100) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet of area.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-M zone shall be determined by the combined building setback requirements, accessory structure limitations, and off-street parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.070 - Building setback areas.

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The front building setback area shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line for livable building space and twenty (20) feet for garages, carports, and other non-livable building space.

C.

The rear building setback area shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet from the rear lot for one-story buildings and a minimum twenty (20) feet for buildings over one-story high.

D.

The side building setback area shall be five (5) feet from an interior side lot line and ten (10) feet from a street-side property line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum distance between structures shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum structure height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.100 - Lot area less than 5,000 square feet.

A.

Notwithstanding Section 17.16.030, lots in the R-M zone may have a lot area of between three thousand (3,000) and four thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (4,999) square feet if all the following standards are met:

1.

Not more than fifty (50) percent of the proposed lots on a tentative subdivision map may be approved at less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.

2.

Streets shall be constructed to public street standards.

All structures shall be constructed on-site.

4.

Each new subdivision with small lots that is not constructing custom homes shall make available for sale at least three (3) different small lot floor plans with at least two (2) different elevation designs for each floor plan.

5.

The primary frontage of the main structure shall face a public street, primary entryway, circulation walkway, or open space with sidewalks that provide delineated paths of travel.

6.

The primary frontage of the main structure shall include the primary entrance and at least one (1) window.

7.

The width of the garage shall not be greater than sixty (60) percent of the width of the structure.

8.

The building official shall not approve a building permit for a new residence on a lot with a lot area less than five thousand (5,000) square feet until the director has determined that the standards identified in this section are met.

B.

Lots with less than five thousand (5,000) square feet shall have the following minimum dimensions and building setback areas:

1.

The minimum lot depth shall be seventy (70) feet.

2.

The minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet for interior lots and forty-five (45) feet for corner lots.

3.

The minimum front building setback area shall be twelve (12) feet for livable space and eighteen (18) feet for garages.

4.

The minimum rear yard building setback area shall be ten (10) feet for the first story and fifteen (15) feet for the portions of the building that are more than one (1) story high.

The minimum interior side yard building setback area shall be five (5) feet.

6.

The minimum corner side yard building setback area shall be ten (10) feet.

7.

The maximum building height shall be thirty (30) feet.

8.

Lots shall provide for a private, usable open space area of a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet. The open space shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide.

C.

Lots having a lot area of less than three thousand (3,000) square feet, or lots that do not meet the standards in this section may be approved through the planned unit development process per Chapter 17.82.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.110 - Driveways.

A.

The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty (40) percent of the width of the lot's street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face.

B.

In the case of "L" or "U" shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.

C.

On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.

D.

On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot which is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:

A.

The floor area shall be a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet.

B.

The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.

C.

The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.

D.

The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

E.

The plate line height shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet high.

F.

The roof pitch shall be a maximum of 4:12.

G.

The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.130 - Other setback standards.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.

A.

Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley right-of-way.

B.

Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.

C.

Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.

D.

Garages and carports opening on the street side lot line of a corner lot shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the street side lot line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

B.

Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two (2) covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

C.

Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.

D.

The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least twenty (20) feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.

E.

No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

F.

All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

G.

No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.

H.

All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be

stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.

I.

Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.

J.

Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Each lot shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet per dwelling unit. Each open space area shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.160 - Landscaping.

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.

B.

Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area.

C.

Required landscaping is to be installed within six (6) months after occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

D.

Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front yard setback.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-M zone shall conform to the design standards in Section 17.50.110, and the following:

A.

Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.

B.

These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the city for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.

C.

Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:

1.

Front and street side yards three (3) feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four (4) feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.

2.

Rear and interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and a maximum of seven (7) feet in height.

D.

Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two (2) adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.

E.

Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

1.

Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and seven (7) feet in height.

2.

Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six (6) feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.

F.

Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:

Front and street side yards:

a.

Chain link;

b.

Concrete/block;

c.

Latticework fencing;

d.

Wood;

e.

Wrought iron.

2.

Rear and interior side yards:

a.

Concrete/block;

b.

Latticework fencing;

c.

Wood.

G.

Special fence and wall requirements.

1.

Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.

Swimming pool enclosure required.

a.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.

b.

Such fences shall have a minimum height of five (5) feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three (3) inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five (5) feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self- closing and self-latching. All gates greater than five (5) feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.

H.

The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.

I.

Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.

2.

Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every one hundred (100) feet.

3.

Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.

4.

Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.

5.

The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.

Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the R-M zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.16.190 - General provisions, and standards.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.18 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the High Density Residential (R-H) zone. The purpose of the RH zone is to encourage a variety of multi-family residential uses in a density range from ten (10) to twenty-four (24) dwelling units per gross acre.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.030 - Lot area.

A.

The minimum lot area shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.

B.

Existing lots of less than six thousand (6,000) square feet may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.ca

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.040 - Lot dimensions.

A.

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

The minimum lot width shall be fifty (50) feet for interior lots and sixty (60) feet for comer lots.

C.

The minimum lot depth shall be ninety (90) feet.

D.

Lots developed adjacent to an arterial or collector street are to be designed as walled back-on or side-on lots.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be three thousand (3,000) square feet of area for the first dwelling unit and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for each additional unit.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, accessory structure limitations, open space requirements, and off-street parking requirements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.070 - Building setback areas.

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The front building setback area shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line.

C.

The rear building setback area shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet for one-story buildings and shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet for multi-story buildings.

D.

The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from an interior side lot line.

E.

The street-side building setback shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from a street-side lot line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum distance between structures shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The maximum structure height shall be forty-five (45) feet.

B.

Buildings over forty-five (45) feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.100 - Driveways.

A.

The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty (40) percent of the width of the lot's street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face. In the case of "L" or "U" shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.

B.

On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.

C.

On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot which is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:

A.

The floor area shall be a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet.

B.

The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.

C.

The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.

D.

The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.

E.

The plate line height shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet high.

F.

The roof pitch shall be a maximum of 4:12.

G.

The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of twelve (12) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.120 - Other setback standards.

A.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.

B.

Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley right-of-way.

C.

Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.

D.

Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.130 - Off-street parking.

A.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

B.

Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two (2) covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

C.

Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.

D.

The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least twenty (20) feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.

E.

No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

F.

All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.

G.

No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.

H.

All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.

I.

Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.

J.

Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.140 - Usable open space.

A.

Lots with four (4) or less dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum of three hundred (300) square feet per dwelling unit. The open space shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet wide.

B.

Lots with five (5) or more dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area equal to five (5) percent of the lot area. Where multiple lots together make up a single development site, the required open space may be combined into common open space areas that are accessible to all residents of the site.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.150 - Landscaping.

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.

B.

Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area.

C.

Required landscaping is to be installed within six (6) months after occupancy of the residence, apartment or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

D.

Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-H zone shall conform to the design standards in Section 17.50.110, and the following:

A.

Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.

B.

These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the city for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.

C.

Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:

1.

Front and street side yards three (3) feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four (4) feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.

2.

Rear and interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and a maximum of seven (7) feet in height.

D.

Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two (2) adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.

E.

Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:

1.

Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six (6) feet and seven (7) feet in height.

2.

Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six (6) feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.

F.

Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:

Front and street side yards:

a.

Chain link;

b.

Concrete/block;

c.

Latticework fencing;

d.

Wood;

e.

Wrought iron.

2.

Rear and interior side yards:

a.

Concrete/block;

b.

Latticework fencing;

c.

Wood.

G.

Special fence and wall requirements.

1.

Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.

Swimming pool enclosure required.

a.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.

b.

Such fences shall have a minimum height of five (5) feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three (3) inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five (5) feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self-closing and self-latching. All gates greater than five (5) feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.

H.

The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.

I.

Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:

1.

Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.

2.

Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every one hundred (100) feet.

3.

Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.

4.

Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.

5.

The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.

Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the R-H zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.18.180 - General provisions and standards.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.20 - NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) zone. The purpose of the C- N zone is to provide areas primarily for commercial uses and services that serve surrounding, adjacent residential neighborhoods.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.20.030 - Site area.

A.

The minimum site area shall be one (1) acre. The site area may be divided into multiple separate lots of less than one (1) acre each if a reciprocal use agreement for shared street access and parking is recorded in conjunction with the subdivision of the lots.

B.

Existing sites of less than one (1) acre may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet unless a reciprocal use agreement for shared access and parking is recorded.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.20.060 - Building setback areas.

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The minimum front building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

C.

The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street or an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the minimum rear building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

D.

The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the minimum side building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The maximum structure height shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

Structures over forty (40) feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.20.090 - Driveways.

A.

Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of access points on public streets.

B.

New driveways near street corners shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

New developments shall provide a common outdoor, shaded sitting area for use by customers. The size of the shaded sitting area shall be a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet per acre of site area.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.20.120 - Landscaping.

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.

B.

Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than fifteen (15) feet from a lot line adjoining a street, except where the setback area is covered by structures, parking areas, or driveways.

C.

Required landscaping shall be installed prior to final occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.20.130 - Screening, fences, and walls.

A.

The fences in the C-N zone shall conform to the design standards provided in Section 17.50.110.

B.

Fences, walls, and hedges in the C-N zone shall conform to the following standards:

1.

A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and corner side yards where the maximum height shall be three (3) feet. On a reversed corner lot of where the district boundary line is adjacent to a front yard of a neighboring property, the required wall shall be reduced in height to four (4) feet within fifteen (15) feet of a street property line.

2.

The director may allow fence and wall heights to be increased to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.

3.

The outdoor storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence seven (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.

4.

No fence or wall that is more than four (4) feet tall and less than sixty-six (66) percent open shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the C-N zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

All businesses, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.

B.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H, zone district unless there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment.

C.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.22 - SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Service Commercial (C-S) zone. The purpose of the C-S zone is to provide areas primarily for commercial service uses that serve multiple neighborhoods, the city, and the region.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

The minimum site area for new lots that are created by subdivision map or parcel map shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.

B.

Existing sites of less than five thousand (5,000) square feet may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet unless a reciprocal use agreement for shared access and parking is recorded.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.050 - Coverage.

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

The minimum front building setback shall be ten (10) feet.

C.

The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street an R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the rear building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

D.

The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except that where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district the minimum side building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet deep.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.080 - Height of structures.

A.

The maximum structure height shall be forty (40) feet.

B.

One-story or two-story buildings over forty (40) feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.090 - Driveways.

A.

Wherever possible developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.

B.

New driveways near street corners shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.100 - Off-street parking.

A.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

B.

Parking areas shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any front or street side lot line. The area between the lot line and parking area shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.110 - Usable open space.

There is no minimum requirement for usable open space.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.120 - Landscaping.

A.

Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.

B.

Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than ten (10) feet from a lot line adjoining a street, except where the setback area is covered by structures, parking areas, or driveways.

C.

Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.22.130 - Screening, fences, and walls.

A.

Fences in the C-N zone shall conform to the design standards provided in sections 17.50.110 and 17.50.120.

B.

Fences, walls, and hedges in the C-N zone shall conform to the following standards:

1.

A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and street side setback areas. Where the required wall abuts the side lot line of a neighboring residential property, the required wall shall be reduced in height to four (4) feet within fifteen (15) feet of a street property line.

2.

The director may require fence and wall heights to be increased to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.

3.

The outdoor storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence with a minimum height of seven (7) feet minimum, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.

4.

No fence or wall that is more than four (4) feet tall and less than sixty-six (66) percent open shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the C-S zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

No business, service, or process that is not a part of the main use of the site shall be conducted outside a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.

B.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district.

C.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Chapter 17.24 - MIXED USE ZONE

This chapter shall apply to all land within the Mixed Use (MU) zone. The purpose of the MU zone is to provide either residential or commercial uses or both residential and commercial uses in a well-planned, mixed-use environment.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum site area shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum lot frontage shall be forty (40) feet, except that where there is a recorded reciprocal use agreement for shared common access and parking areas, no minimum frontage is required.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.24.060 - Building setback areas.

A.

No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.

B.

There is no required front building setback area.

C.

The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street, or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PF, or OS zone district then the rear building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.

D.

The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PF, or OS zone district then the side building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The minimum distance between a structure used solely for residential purposes and another structure shall be ten (10) feet, except as provided by the building code. This section shall not apply to a building with a mix of residential and non-residential uses.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

The maximum structure height shall be fifty (50) feet.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.

B.

New driveways near street corners shall be located a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the city engineer.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

A.

In the Mixed-Use zone, new parking spaces shall not be located between the main building and a public street.

B.

Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.24.110 - Usable open space.

New commercial developments with a site area over one (1) acre shall provide a common outdoor, shaded sitting area for use by customers. The size of this area shall be a minimum of two hundred fifty (250) square feet per acre of site area.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.24.120 - Landscaping.

A.

Areas not covered by structures or hardscape shall be landscaped.

B.

Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.24.130 - Screening, fences, and walls.

A.

The fences in the MU zone shall conform to the design standards provided in Section 17.50.110.

B.

Fences, walls, and hedges in the MU zone shall conform to the following standards:

1.

A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and corner side yards where the maximum height shall be four (4) feet.

2.

The Director may allow fence and wall heights to be increased in order to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.

3.

The open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence seven (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

Signs placed in the MU zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.24.150 - General provisions and standards.

A.

All businesses, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.

B.

Mixed Use zone districts shall be designed to provide and encourage walking within the commercial uses

and between the commercial uses and the residential uses within the MU zone and other nearby residential uses. At a minimum, this shall be accomplished with a minimum six (6) foot-wide pedestrian path of travel between site entrances and the public sidewalk.

C.

Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district, except that where there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment no minimum distance is required.

D.

Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)