Building on your lot in Kerman

Fences, walls, and hedges shall be consistent with the clear vision triangle provisions established in Section 17.20.030 (Clear vision triangle).

Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed forty-two inches in height in any required front yard area, in compliance with Chapter 17.24 (Fences, Walls, and Hedges).

Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height in any rear or side yard, except where a six-foot block wall is required.

The maximum height of residential accessory structures shall be twelve feet, unless otherwise regulated in this zoning code.

Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum rear setback distance of five feet.

Detached structures one hundred twenty square feet or less shall have a minimum side setback distance of five feet, except in those side yards that have a ten-foot or greater setback requirement as established in Chapter 17.10 (Residential Zones).

Swimming pools shall have a minimum of five feet setback from any living quarters and adjoining property line.

The total area of the main residence structure used for the operation and conduct of the business shall not exceed two hundred fifty square feet or fifteen percent of the total floor area of the residence, whichever is smaller.

The use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic or parking demand more than that customarily associated with the residential zone in which it is located.

Employees not residing within the home occupation residence shall not be allowed to physically report to the home occupation residence for business activities.

A home occupation permit is required to engage in a home occupation.

The home occupation shall be conditionally approved until the applicant submits to the department evidence of a valid business license for the home occupation pursuant to Section 5.04.020 (License — Required — Compliance).

Commercial kitchens are prohibited.

Recreational vehicles may be stored within a required rear or side yard subject to the following conditions:

Recreational vehicles, boats, and boat trailers shall not be stored within the required front yard of any parcel within a residential zone.

A solid fence or hedge at least seven feet in height shall be constructed to screen recreational vehicle storage areas located within a required side or rear yard.

Recreational vehicles exceeding twelve feet in height shall not be parked or stored on a residentially zoned parcel.

No person who owns or has possession or control of a vehicle, including but not limited to a recreational vehicle, camper, fifth-wheel trailer, boat or trailer, shall park or leave the vehicle standing on a public street, way or any public parking facility within the city for a period of seventy-two hours or more

shall not be reparked or returned to any location within one-half mile of the location where such recreational vehicle, camper, fifth-wheel trailer, boat or trailer was first parked sooner than forty-eight hours following the time that the recreational vehicle, boat or trailer is first moved.

Recreational vehicles shall not be connected, either on a permanent or temporary basis, to any utility services, such as electrical (including extension cords), water, or sewer connections for the purposes of living or sleeping for any period of time, unless explicitly permitted by a planning permit.

For each new dwelling unit, install two Level 2 EV ready spaces.

For dwelling units with only one parking space, install one Level 2 EV ready space.

New accessory dwelling units constructed on the lot are required to include the installation of two Level 2 EV ready spaces.

For multifamily buildings with less than or equal to twenty dwelling units, ten percent of all parking spaces shall be provided with a Level 2 EV capable space.

For multifamily buildings with less than or equal to twenty dwelling units, twenty-five percent of all dwelling units with parking spaces shall be provided with a Level 2 EV ready space.

For multifamily buildings with more than twenty dwelling units, five percent of the total number of parking spaces shall be equipped with Level 2 EVSE.

A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the city’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.

Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentation.

The building division shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

The building division shall issue a building permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business days for electronic applications upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.