Building on your lot in Monrovia

In all zones, no buildings, walls, fences, hedges, shrubs, ground signs or the physical obstruction higher than three feet above grade shall be located in the triangular areas defined by the intersections diagramed in § 17.12.040 (the diagrams are not to scale).

Not more than one room in a dwelling or in an accessory structure shall be employed for the home occupation;

No employees are allowed other than members of the resident family;

It is stored in the rear or side yard and screened from view from the street and alley, or adjacent properties.

No motor vehicle, incapable of movement under its own power, camper shell, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle or similar vehicle shall be parked or stored in a residential or commercial zone unless contained in an entirely enclosed building, or unless the following criteria are met:

It is stored in the rear or side yard and screened from view from the street and alley, or adjacent properties.

The parking or storage pad is paved in conformance with this chapter.

For an application for electric vehicle charging stations that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application.

The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this chapter and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

Only one inspection shall be required and it shall be performed by the Building and Safety Division for electric vehicle charging stations eligible for expedited review.

For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application.

For an application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the Building and Safety Division shall issue a building permit or other non-discretionary permit within three business days following receipt of a completed application.

In case of emergency when a tree is hazardous or dangerous to life or property, it may be removed by order of any member of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Community Services Department (Parks and Tree Division);

Violations of this section by a single-family homeowner shall be punishable as an infraction.

Persons with violations on lots developed with other than single-family homes shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.

If an oak tree is to be cut to the ground, completely extracted, or to be killed or removed, by any other means;

If an oak tree is to be pruned so that more than one-third of the crown, existing foliage, or root system of the tree is removed;

Any oak tree ten inches in diameter or more measured at two feet above the level ground is subject to this section.

Single-family zoned properties with oak trees in the front yard or street-facing side yard.

In the multiple-family, commercial or industrial zones (RM, RM/PUD, RH, RM/RH, NC, HCD, CD/O, C/RS, O/RD/LM, BE, M, P/QP and PD) all oak trees.

Exception: Single-family developed properties where no additional development is proposed shall be subject to division (A)(2)(a) above.

All oak trees on vacant lots.

All oak trees indicated on an oak tree preservation plan.

Violators may also be required to replace the tree(s) with a tree of comparable size, type, and condition as determined by the Development Review Committee.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any animal other than dogs, cats, rabbits, poultry and domestic fowls, on a lot in any zone specified in Title 17 of this code, except as follows:

That such animals shall have a minimum of 400 square feet of usable space for each animal;

That such animals are not kept or fenced within 50 feet of any residence or other structure used for the habitation of human beings (including accessory living quarters, patios and swimming pools), or within 100 feet of any school, hospital, rest home, sanitarium, church or similar institution;

A maximum of ten on two acres or more; the Planning Commission shall have the discretion to increase the maximum number above ten by the procedure for conditional use permits as provided in this code.

Where the rear yard is insufficient to keep such rabbits, fowls, birds and animals, and only where the property has frontage on a dedicated street or private way in excess of 150 feet, such rabbits, fowls, birds or animals may be kept elsewhere on the lot subject to the approval of the Development Review Committee;

Unless licensed as a kennel or cattery pursuant to § 6.28.110, it shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain more than a total combination of four dogs and cats on any lot or premises for any purpose.