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Title 17 — ZONING ORDINANCE[[1]]Chapter 17.60 — SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS

§ 17.61

Woodlake Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Woodlake

17.61.010 - Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise defined, the following words and phrases when used in this chapter are defined as follows:

A.

"Canopy structures" shall mean all structures, canopies, temporary carports, membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of plastic, cloth, nylon, aluminum, metal or other similar materials supported by a frame, including, but not limited to, prefabricated canopies available from retail outlets.

B.

"Property" shall mean the real property or parcel of land or real estate as specified.

C.

"Temporary" shall mean a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.61.020 - Standards and Procedures.

Temporary canopy structures shall comply with the following standards and procedures:

A.

Canopy structures shall not be allowed in driveways, front yard setback areas, or side yard setback areas.

B.

Canopy structures shall not exceed a height of seven (7) feet from grade to the highest point of such temporary structure.

C.

Canopy structures shall not be attached to a residence, accessory structure, or other improvement.

D.

Canopy structures shall not be used as carports nor be installed over a driveway or used for vehicle storage.

E.

No parking or storage shall be permitted under temporary canopy structures.

F.

Canopy structures shall be open on all sides.

G.

Canopy structures may only be located in rear yards and shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the side and rear property lines.

H.

Canopy structures shall be located a minimum of eleven (11) feet from residences, accessory structures, or other improvements.

I.

Canopy structures shall not be larger than one hundred fifty (150) square feet.

J.

Canopy structures in residential zones that exist at the time of this ordinance shall be removed immediately or comply with section 17.61.020(F).

K.

Canopy structures are not allowed in Commercial or Industrial zones.

L.

Canopy structures that block visibility to a residence from a public right-of-way for privacy purposes, which otherwise meet the requirements herein, may be permitted for a time that exceeds 72 hours with the approval of the community development director.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.61.030 - Exceptions.

A.

A permit may be issued administratively for a temporary canopy structure for special family or service events. Such exception shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not be approved more than three (3) times per calendar year per property.

B.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect or impair the city's right to determine that any property is being maintained in such a way as to constitute a violation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

17.61.040 - Violations.

A.

Any person who violates any provisions of any ordinance enacted by the city, as amended from time to time, or any person who owns property upon which a violation exists, irrespective of whether that person caused the violation, shall be subject to an administrative fine or penalty up to the maximum amounts set forth by the city and authorized by Government Code Section 53069.4

B.

Each and every day that a violation of any city ordinance exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.

(Ord. No. 650, § 3, 4-28-2025)

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