84.0610 Exotic Animals. — Yucaipa Zoning Code

(a) The keeping of exotic animals as defined in Division 12 and as determined by the County Veterinarian shall be permitted as an accessory use to single dwelling unit, subject to the following regulations.
(b) Requirements

(1) Prior to giving notice, the reviewing authority shall request that the County Veterinarian submit a statement regarding the particular animal’s mature behavior and personality characteristics. Notice given to adjacent property owners shall include a description of the type of animal and its behavior characteristics.

(2) Any action to approve a request for a Special Use Permit for an exotic animal shall not be effective until written evidence is received by the Community Development Director that the following conditions have been met.

(A) The applicant has applied for and obtained a permit from the Public Health Department.

(B) The applicant has applied for and obtained a permit from the State Department of Fish and Game.

Any action to approve a request for an exotic animal Special Use Permit shall include the following conditions, in addition to any conditions deemed appropriate by the reviewing authority.

(1) The keeping of the animal must comply with all City Code requirements, including setbacks from property lines and other dwellings.

(2) The keeping of the animal must comply with all applicable federal and state requirements.

(3) No more than two exotic animals over the age of six months may be kept as an accessory use to a single dwelling unit, unless a Conditional Use Permit for a menagerie or zoo has been approved.

(4) Each exotic animal must have sufficient area to be maintained and exercised in a normal healthy manner as determined by the County Veterinarian.

(5) Each permit shall specify the periodic renewal period and inspection requirements.

84.0615 Home Occupations/Cottage Industry.

(a) Home occupations and cottage industries are commercial uses which are accessory to a residential land use where such a use will clearly not alter the character or the appearance of the residential environment. Home occupations and cottage industries shall be permitted as accessory uses to a residential land use, subject to a Home Occupation Permit and to the following conditions. Home occupation and cottage industry standards are divided into three groups of provisions.

(1) General standards applying to both home occupations and cottage industries
(2) Home occupation standards for properties within land use districts which allow residential uses
(3) Cottage industry standards for land use districts which require a minimum parcel size of 2.5 acres where the lot size is at least one acre
(b) General Standards

All home occupations and cottage industries shall adhere to the following standards.

(1) Pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be limited to that normally associated with residential districts.
(2) The home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for the delivery of materials to or from the premises beyond those commercial vehicles normally associated with residential uses.
(3) The home occupation shall be confined to an enclosed structure.

(4) The appearance of the structure shall not be altered, nor the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, or signs, or the emission of sounds, noises, and vibrations. The uses of utilities and community facilities shall be limited to that normally associated with the use of property for residential purposes.

(5) If the operation is to be operated by a tenant of the property, notarized written permission from the property owner for the use of the property for home occupations shall be submitted.

(6) All required permits from other agencies and departments shall be submitted with the Home Occupation Permit application.

(7) Noise emanations shall not exceed 55 dBA as measured at the property lines at all times.

(8) Any activity producing glare shall be carried on so that direct or indirect light from the source shall not cause glare onto an adjacent parcel.

(9) Chemicals, solvents, mixtures, or materials which are corrosive, toxic, flammable, an irritant, a strong sensitizer, or other similar materials used in home occupation shall be used and stored in accordance with regulations of the San Bernardino County Department of Environmental Health Services, Hazardous Materials Division.

(10) Parking shall comply with the parking requirements specified by Division 7, Chapter 6 of this Code. One additional parking space shall be provided for each non-resident employee.

(11) Motor vehicle repair or service will not be allowed as a home occupation use.

(12) Public advertising (e.g., handbills) shall only list a phone number, home occupation operator’s name, post office box, and description of business. Location information shall be limited to community name only. Business address or location should not be included in any public advertising.

(13) A non-illuminated identification sign, not to exceed 6 square feet in area and stating the business name and telephone number, shall be permitted. If not attached to the residence, such a sign shall not exceed six feet in height and must blend with the architectural style of the structure and the neighborhood.

Home occupations are allowed on any property that is within a land use district that allows residential uses, subject to a Home Occupation Permit and the following provisions.

(1) All employees, partners, or operators of the home occupation shall be members of the resident family and shall reside on the premises.

(2) Up to 25% or 250 square feet, whichever is greater, of the total floor area of the dwelling unit and related accessory structures, may be used for storage of materials and supplies related to the home occupation.

(d) Cottage Industry Standards

Cottage industries are allowed on properties that are at least one acre in area within land use districts that allow residential uses and which require a minimum lot area of 2.5 acres or greater, subject to a Home Occupation Permit and the accordance with the following conditions.

(1) All employees, partners, or operators of the home occupation, except two, shall be members of the resident family and shall reside on the premises.

(2) Up to 35% of the total floor area of the dwelling unit and related accessory structures or 500 square feet,

whichever is greater, of the home may be used for storage of materials, supplies, and equipment related to the cottage industry.

(3) Operating hours of a home occupation shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

(4) Direct sales of products or merchandise shall be limited to seven customers per week.