Building on your lot in West Sacramento

Other Areas of the Required Street Side Setback. Seven feet.

provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed 10 feet.

Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet.

Within Required Interior Side Setbacks. Seven feet.

Within Required Rear Setbacks. Seven feet.

Within 10 Feet of the Property Line. Three feet.

Within Five Feet of a Separated Sidewalk. Three feet.

Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any rear lot line and five feet from any interior side lot line except as follows.

Accessory buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any rear lot line and five feet from any interior side lot line except as follows.

may be located up to three feet from an interior side or rear property line.

No more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit may be used in the conduct of the home occupation.

No customer or client visits are permitted except for personal instruction services (e.g., musical instruction or training, art lessons, academic tutoring) which may have up to two students at one time.

No customer or client visits are permitted except for personal instruction services (e.g., musical instruction or training, art lessons, academic tutoring) which may have up to two students at one time.

No employees or independent contractors other than residents of the dwelling shall be permitted to work at the location of a home occupation except as otherwise allowed for cottage food operations.

The following specific businesses are not permitted as home occupations:

Recreational vehicles parked on residential lots which were of record on or before August 23, 1984, must be parked at least five feet from the sidewalk, street right-of-way, or property line, whichever is farther.

Recreation vehicles parked on residential lots created after August 23, 1984, may not be parked in a required setback adjacent to a public street.

A secondary driveway for recreational vehicles may be allowed on corner lots outside of the vision triangle of the intersection, with the approval of an encroachment permit from the Community Development Department.

Recreational vehicles located within front yards shall be parked on a paved surface in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.27.090.G, Paving and Surfacing.

Recreational vehicles located within side or rear yards shall be parked on a paved or improved surface, which may include pavement or turf-stones. All surfaces shall be kept clear of weeds, debris, mud, and vehicle fluids that contaminate soil or groundwater.

Paving strips may be used on the driveway.

No more than 350 square feet of paved or improved surfaces shall be used for the parking or storage of recreational vehicles in any Residential Zone.

No recreational vehicle shall be used for dwelling purposes on any site except as approved.

Applications, including supporting documentation, may be submitted electronically. 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.

The building division shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. The building division shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

An owner is not precluded by this chapter from taking action, in the event of an emergency, which action would otherwise violate the terms of this chapter, if such action is necessary to minimize a dangerous condition.

Move, remove, cut down, poison, set fire to or permit fire to burn in proximity to or perform or fail to perform any act which results in the unnatural death or destruction of a landmark or heritage tree;

Trim or prune any branch of a landmark or heritage tree which is five inches in diameter or greater.

All filter, heating, and maintenance systems and equipment shall not be located within any required setback adjacent to a public street, or within three feet of an interior side or rear property line, or within 10 feet of the living area of any dwelling unit on an adjacent parcel unless located completely within a soundproof enclosure.

The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the street side property line.

The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the interior side and rear property line.

The outside wall of the water-containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the exterior wall of any dwelling unit.