Building on your lot in San Rafael

Fencing, vegetation and retaining walls located near a driveway or street intersection shall not conflict with the vision triangle requirements established to assure adequate sight distance is maintained for vehicles and pedestrians, pursuant to the provisions of Section 14.16.295.

Fences and retaining walls not exceeding four feet (4′) in height, may be located within the front or street side yard setback

Minor decorative entryway treatments no taller than eight and one-half feet (8.5′) in height, such as a trellis arch or a lattice arch, are permitted within the front or street side yard

Fences in the front yard or street side yard may be increased by a maximum of two feet (2′) to prevent access to natural or physical hazardous conditions either on the lot or on an adjacent lot

Fences not exceeding seven feet (7′) in height may be located within the required rear yard or interior side yard

Retaining walls not exceeding a height of four feet (4′) in height may be located within the required rear yard and interior side yard.

Fences exceeding seven feet (7′) in height up to nine feet (9′) in height may be located in the required interior side or rear yard where topography or difference in grade between adjoining sites warrants such increase, subject to administrative design review and exception.

A building permit may be required for fences over seven feet (7′) in height and retaining walls over four feet (4′) or walls that support the adjacent hillside or property improvements, as determined by the building code.

The height of an accessory structure shall not exceed a height of fifteen feet (15′) except as permitted through design review.

residential accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of the required side or rear yard areas.

Accessory structures, unconditioned (e.g., not intended for human occupancy) with a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and up to eight feet (8′) in height measured from grade to roof peak;

The following accessory structures may be located within three feet (3′) of the rear and interior side yard property line:

A setback of at least three feet (3′) or a distance equal to one-half (½) the depth of the pool, whichever is greater, shall be provided from the property line.

provision of an unobstructed walkway clearance of at least three feet (3′) between above-grade accessory structures and adjacent buildings or the property line in order to provide access around the primary building:

No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross area of said residence shall be used for such purpose.

Use of a recreational vehicle or garage for a home occupation is prohibited.

The home occupation(s) shall be operated to allow no more than one (1) client at a time on-site.

except that a cottage food operation (as defined in the State of California, Health and Safety Code (HSC) 113758) shall be permitted to have no more than one (1) full-time equivalent employee, not including members of the household.

Such occupation(s) shall be conducted solely by resident occupants in their residence

All home occupations shall be subject to all conditions which are applied in this Title 14 generally, such as off-street parking; and to all other permits required under the city code, such as building permits and business licenses.

One (1) of the two (2) parcels shall not be smaller than forty percent (40%) of the lot area of the original parcel area of the subdivision.

Each of the two (2) parcels shall have a minimum lot size of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.

Any standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two (2) units on either of the resulting parcels or that would result in a unit size of less than eight hundred (800) square feet, shall not be imposed.

No setback shall be imposed for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

Each parcel shall have access to, provide access to, or adjoin the public right-of-way.

Each parcel shall possess easements and/or other necessary property rights required for the provision of public services and facilities.

Within the garage, carport or parking space required by the zone in which the use is located;

In the front yard setback when on the driveway to the garage, carport or parking spaces required by the zone;

In the front yard setback between the existing driveway and the side property line when the distance between the two is no greater than twelve feet (12′) at any point;

In rear yards, interior side yards or other areas not defined as "yards," providing the unit is partially or fully screened as viewed from off-street by a solid fence that conforms to the permitted height limits, vegetation, structures or topography;

Recreational vehicle parking is permitted in areas that are designed and constructed for such purposes under permits approved by the planning commission.

Parking parallel to the front property line is prohibited;

In rear yards, interior side yards or other areas not defined as "yards," providing the unit is partially or fully screened as viewed from off-street by a solid fence that conforms to the permitted height limits, vegetation, structures or topography;

The parking space and connecting driveway shall be surfaced with gravel, concrete, asphalt or similar materials.

The city shall administratively approve an application to install an electric vehicle charging station through the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit.

For outdoor electric vehicle charging stations that are not attached to a building, zoning review and clearance from the planning division shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit. Single-family residences are exempt from this zoning review and clearance.

The solar installation shall not be placed within any required front or exterior side yard setback or within a required landscape area.

Upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan, the building official or his designee shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day or the next day, for an application submitted over-the-counter, or within three (3) business days for applications that have been filed electronically.

shall be permitted by right, subject to issuance of a building permit and ministerial review for compliance with the following standards:

the building official or his designee shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day or the next day, for an application submitted over-the-counter

If a pump or filter or any similar mechanical equipment, including new but not limited to transformers for electric vehicle charging stations and wind energy systems, is located within fifteen feet (15') of any bedroom window on an adjacent lot, a three (3) sided solid enclosure with baffles to screen the equipment from the bedroom, or equally effective measure(s), shall be provided to reduce noise impact.

Every person who owns or is in possession of any land on which there is situated a private swimming pool shall secure the pool from unauthorized entry by an enclosure that meets all of the requirements of the Health and Safety Code 115923.

No pump or filter installation, air conditioning unit or similar mechanical equipment, including new but not limited to transformers for electric vehicle charging stations and wind energy systems, shall be less than five feet (5') from any property line.

It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, or maintain any poultry, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, hares, cows, goats, sheep or other domesticated animals except cats and dogs, or to cause, permit or allow the same to be kept or maintained in any premises within the city without first having obtained any required permits and approvals from the city.

It is unlawful for any person to keep, harbor, or maintain any poultry, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, rabbits, hares, cows, goats, sheep or other domesticated animals except cats and dogs, or to cause, permit or allow the same to be kept or maintained in any premises within the city without first having obtained any required permits and approvals from the city.