Building on your lot in Lompoc

Residential Zones. In residential zones, a detached accessory structure may extend into the interior side and rear setbacks provided no portion of the accessory structure exceeds nine feet in height at the property line, increasing progressively to the maximum height of 20 feet at a point five feet from the property line

provided no portion of the accessory structure exceeds nine feet in height at the property line

with a floor area no more than 120 square feet (and no plumbing or electric), that are exempt from Building Permit requirements in accordance with the California Building Code

a minimum of five feet shall be maintained between a primary structure and a detached accessory structure and between accessory structures on the same lot

The home occupation shall be located entirely within a residence;

There shall be no customers of the business or sales of products on the premises;

Class A CFOs are allowed to engage in direct sale, including up to two customers on-site at one time.

There shall be no employees in connection with the home occupation, within the home at any time, including before or after the work day, other than a member of the resident household;

There may be one full-time equivalent employee (not counting family members or household members).

A home occupation requires the approval of an Administrative Use Permit consistent with Chapter 17.508 and a business tax certificate consistent with Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations).

The following activities are not allowed as a home occupation:

It is unlawful for a person to park or leave standing any recreational vehicle on any public street, park, square, avenue, alley or public way in the City between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on one day and 6:00 a.m. on the next day.

Recreational vehicles parked or left standing as a result of a mechanical breakdown so as to allow the performance of emergency repairs on the vehicle for a period not to exceed 48 hours.

Parking of recreational vehicles with an RV parking permit or RV guest parking permit is allowed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on one day and 6:00 a.m. on the next day on all City streets that are adjacent to a permanent residential dwelling structure; however, permitted recreational vehicles may only park in a location that is both: (1) on the same street as the residence listed in the application for the parking permit; and (2) within 100 feet of the property line of that residence.

If the residence is located on a corner, then the parking permit holder may park the recreational vehicle on either of the streets that form the corner, provided the location is also within 100 feet of the property line of the residence.

The Building Official shall implement an administrative review process to expedite approval of electric vehicle charging stations. Where the application meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standards and there are no specific adverse impacts upon public health or safety, the Building and Safety Division shall complete the building permit approval process, which is nondiscretionary.

The Building & Safety Services Manager/Building Official in consultation with the Fire Marshal shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit, 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 & Safety Services Manager/Building Official in consultation with the Fire Marshal shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit, 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.

Site development plans shall include a survey of trees over six inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), that includes:

For every tree over six inches DBH removed, at least one tree shall be planted on-site.

Where groupings of trees are removed, replanted trees shall replace the total canopy area, in full, upon reaching expected maturity.

Replanting trees as part of this Section shall consist of species identified by the Urban Forestry Division.

On-site replacement requirements for significant trees or groups of significant trees may be modified to ensure compatibility with defensible space or fire safety requirements per the City of Lompoc Fire Department.

Swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a fence or structure of not less than six feet in height and consistent with screening height limits in Section 17.312.040 (Screening), as practical.

All gates, doors, etc., shall be self-closing and self-latching.

The construction, maintenance, or continued existence of a swimming pool without its complete enclosure by a fence or structure, as specific in this Section constitutes a public nuisance consistent with Chapter 17.628 (Property Nuisances).

Swimming pools and any related mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines, and shall not be located within a front setback.

No person shall keep any hive of bees within 600 feet of any residence (not including the residence of the beekeeper), hospital, school, church, office building, store, hotel, apartment house, or any other place of habitation.

No person shall keep, within the City, any cow, calf or goat, within 100 feet of any dwelling other than his or her own.

The keeping of such animals shall be limited to household pets as defined in Section 7013 of the Zoning Ordinance, including small farm animals up to and including those which normally at maturity reach the size of yearling sheep.

No person shall keep, harbor or maintain or cause or allow to be kept, harbored or maintained, more than four dogs over four months of age on any premises other than in a commercial establishment or kennel operating in accordance with City and State regulations and permit and licensing requirements.