Building on your lot in Sierra Madre

Walls and fences a maximum six foot in height may be permitted within twenty-five feet of the secondary frontage property line, with the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.60.

Where a retaining wall contains a fill, the height of a protective open work fence or wall of not more than forty-two inches in height may be erected at the top of the retaining wall.

Regardless of the height of the existing retaining wall, an open work fence or wall of not greater than forty-two inches, as defined in subsection (E)(2) of this section, shall be permitted to be placed on top of the existing retaining wall.

Walls and fences within the required front yard setback, as set forth in Sections 17.20.050, 17.24.050 and 17.28.100, shall not exceed a maximum height of forty-two inches.

The wall or fence shall be reduced to forty-two inches within the primary front yard, as required in Section 17.48.130(A).

Walls and fences not in excess of six feet in height are permitted on, or adjacent to, the interior side or rear property lines.

A wall or fence not in excess of six feet in height is permitted on, or adjacent to, the secondary street frontage property line except as follows:

Walls and fences a maximum six foot in height may be permitted within twenty-five feet of the secondary frontage property line, with the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.60.

Single-story detached accessory structures, such as gazebos, workshops, storage sheds and similar uses which measure six hundred square feet or less, and with a maximum height of fifteen feet from finished grade to top of ridge as follows:

Single-story detached accessory structures, such as gazebos, workshops, storage sheds and similar uses which measure six hundred square feet or less, and with a maximum height of fifteen feet from finished grade to top of ridge as follows:

Single-story detached garages, measuring six hundred square feet or less, with a maximum height of fifteen feet as measured from lowest point of adjoining natural or pre-existing grade, or finished grade, whichever is lower, around the perimeter of the garage, to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to a point one-third of the height of a pitched or hipped roof, as shown in Diagram B of Section 17.20.040 (height), may be located a minimum of three feet from the side or rear property line if the detached garage is located behind the primary structure.

For single-story detached carports, which are open on at least two sides, measuring six hundred square feet or less, and with a maximum height of fifteen feet as follows:

May be located five feet from the side and/or rear property lines subject to the approval of an administrative design review permit pursuant to Chapter 17.60.

may be located a minimum of three feet from the side or rear property line if the detached garage is located behind the primary structure.

May be located a minimum of three feet from the side and rear property lines subject to the granting of a minor conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.60.055.

May be located a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines subject to the granting of a minor conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.60.055 (Minor conditional use permits);

That not more than the greater of (i) twenty-five percent of the total floor area of all structures on the property directly associated with the dwelling unit where the home occupation will occur, excluding the garage, or (ii) four hundred square feet will be occupied for the "home occupation."

That not more than fifty percent of the total floor area of all structures on the property directly associated with the dwelling unit where the home occupation will occur, excluding the garage, will be occupied for the "home occupation."

That the home occupation will not generate any pedestrian or vehicular traffic nor impact street parking or public parking facilities.

Applications for home occupations may qualify for ministerial review if the application satisfies the following elements:

If an application for a home occupation does not satisfy all of the elements of Section 17.85.040, it may qualify for discretionary review if the applicant can demonstrate that the home occupation conforms to the purpose and intent of the Section 17.85.010 provisions, and the following criteria:

That no more than one annual business license issued in connection with a home occupation permit per dwelling unit will be active at any one time.

The two parcels created by an urban lot split must be of approximately equal lot area provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than forty percent of the lot area of the original parcel.

In no instance shall any resulting parcel be smaller than one thousand two hundred square feet in area.

No development may include more than two residential housing units under this chapter and no more than four residential housing units under this code.

The subdivision shall not result in a new parcel with an average width that is less than the average width of the original parcel, unless this requirement would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting parcels or that would result in a unit size of less than eight hundred square feet.

An urban lot split may only subdivide one existing parcel and shall create no more than two new parcels.

All lot lines shall be contiguous to existing zoning boundaries.

All parcels created pursuant to this chapter shall have access to, provide access to, or adjoin the improved public right-of-way.

An urban lot split may not subdivide a parcel in a way that bisects an existing structure, unless the structure will be demolished or the structures meets building code safety standards and subdividing line is sufficient to allow separate conveyance.

Under Government Code Section 66411.7(a)(3)(A), only parcels located within single-family residential zones are eligible for urban lot splits, including parcels located in the following zones:

No recreational vehicles, trailers intended for use on streets, or any vehicle commonly stored on trailers (including boats and jet skis) that are visible from any public right-of-way may be stored within fifteen feet of the front property line.

The storage of one trailer on any lot of record is permissive provided such trailer is not used for living or sleeping purposes while on the premises, is not connected to any sewer or water facility and is not located in any required front or side yard.

While loading property onto or unloading property from the vehicle;

While loading property onto or unloading property from the oversized recreational or commercial vehicle;

The storage of one trailer on any lot of record is permissive provided such trailer is not used for living or sleeping purposes while on the premises, is not connected to any sewer or water facility and is not located in any required front or side yard.

The applicant may submit the permit application and associated documentation by personal, mailed, or electronic submittal.

The director shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of permit applications for electric vehicle charging stations.

Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the building department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review. Such an inspection will be scheduled within two business days of a request for such an inspection.

Upon the building department's determination that the application for a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit is complete, the building department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit within three business days.

Prior to the removal or substantial trimming of any protected tree, the applicant must obtain a permit and pay all accompanying fees.

No protected tree shall be removed or substantially trimmed, except as authorized by Chapter 12.20 (Tree Preservation and Protection).

Where the facility is enclosed by a solid fence or wall of six feet in height (Note: On sloping terrain, the solid fence or wall may deviate a maximum eight inches above or below the six-foot height).

Every applicant for a permit to install, alter, or repair a swimming pool, spa or hot tub system or part thereof, shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose, the character of work proposed to be done

In such case, the facility shall be located no closer than five feet to the property line.

B. Side or Rear Property Lines. Five feet from the side or rear property line.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep to maintain or suffer or permit to be kept or maintained, upon premises owned or controlled by him/her or it in the city, any hive of bees within two hundred feet of any dwelling house other than that occupied by the owner or person in control of such bees.

It is declared to be a nuisance and it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to keep on any premises owned or controlled by him/her or it more than twenty-four in number of any one kind or combination of:

or to keep the fowl or hares or rabbits or other small animals within one hundred feet of any street.