57 ORDINANCE NO. 57
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING PORTIONS
OF ORDINANCE NO. 1 , SECTIONS 61 .011 THROUGH
61 .0223 INCLUSIVE, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO;
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NOS. 27, 34, 46, AND 50;
AND ADOPTING A ZONE CODE AND OFFICIAL ZONE MAP.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace has determined
that there is a need to rescind and replace that portion of Ordinance No. 1 ,
(adoption of San Bernardino Code Section 61 .011 through Section 61 .0223
inclusive and any amendments thereto, ) Ordinances Nos. 27, 34, 46 and 50; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has additionally determined that there is a
need to provide a zone ordinance and official map,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 . Recision. Ordinance No. 1 , (adoption of San Bernardino Code
Section 61 .011 through Section 61 .0223 inclusive and any amendments thereto, )
Ordinance Nos. 27, 34, 46 and 50 are hereby rescinded in their entirety.
SECTION 2. Zone Ordinance.
Chapter 1 . GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 2. DEFINITIONS
Chapter 3. DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
Chapter 4. "R-R" - RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Chapter 5. 11R-1 " - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Chapter 6. 11R-2" - DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Chapter 7. 11R-3" - MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
DISTRICT"
Chapter 8. "A-1 " - LIMITED AGRICULTURE RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
Chapter 9. 'IT-C" - TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
Chapter 10. "AP" - ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT
Chapter 11 . 11C-2" - GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Chapter 12. "M-R" - RESTRICTED MANUFACTURE DISTRICT
Chapter 13. "M-2" - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Chapter 14. 'IF-P" - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
Chapter 15. "PUD" - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Chapter 16. SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Chapter 17. MANUFACTURED HOUSES REGULATIONS
Chapter 18. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Chapter 19. OFF-STREET PARKING
Chapter 20. NON-CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
Chapter 21 . USE PERMITS
Chapter 22• DETERMINATION AS TO USES NOT LISTED
Chapter 23. SIGNS-ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
Chapter 24. VARIANCES
Chapter 25. MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING MINOR DEVIATIONS
Chapter 26. AMENDMENTS
SECTION 3. Separability. In the event that any provision of this
ordinance is determined to be invalid by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction,
the remaining sections shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30)
days after its adoption.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall cause the location of copies of this
Ordinance to be posted in three (3) public places designated for such purpose
by the City Council.
SECTION 6. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said
City held on the 28th day of January, 1982, and finally adopted and ordered
posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on the 11th day of February,
1982.
ATTEST:
City C erk of the City of rand Mayor of th y of ran errace
Terra a and of the City C uncil and of t City ncil thereof.
thereof.
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Chapter 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
1.010 Zoning plan adopted.
1.020 Purpose.
1.030 Interpretation.
1.040 Enforcement.
1.050 Legal procedure.
1.060 Applicability of state law.
1.070 Penalties•
1.010 Zoning plan adopted. There is adopted a zoning plan for the City. Said zoning
plan is a districting plan, as provided by law.
1.020 Purpose. The purpose of this title Is to promote the growth of the City in an
orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, comfort and general
welfare.
The zoning, or districting plan effectuated by this title is a part of the master plan and
consists of the establishment of various districts, including all the territory within the
boundaries of the City, within which the use of land and buildings, the space of buildings, and
the height and bulk of buildings are regulated.
No buildings or structures shall be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered In any
manner, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose other than as permitted and in
MR conforncnce with this title and all other ordinances, laws and maps referred to herein.
1.030 Interpretation. When interpreting and applying the provisions of this title they
shall be held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health,
safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Except as specifically herein provided, it is
not Intended by the adoption of the ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way to
impair or interfere with any existing provisions of laws or ordinances, or any rules,
regulations or permits previously adopted or issued, or which shall be adopted or Issued
pursuant to laws relating to the erection, construction, establishment, moving, alteration, or
enlargement of any building or improvement. It is not intended by this title to interfere with
or abrogate or annul any easement, covenant or other agreement between parties. However, in
cases In which this title imposes a greater restriction upon the erection, construction,
establishing, moving, alteration or enlargement of buildings, or the use of any building or
premises in any district or districts that Is Imposed or required by such existing provisions of
law or ordinance, or by such rules, regulations or permits, or by such easements, covenants or
agreements, then in such case the provisions of this title shall control.
1.040 Enforcement. All departments, official and public employees of the City, vested
with the duty or authority to issue permits or licenses shall conform to the provisions of this
title, and shall Issue no permit or license for use, buildings, or purposes in conflict with
the provisions of this title; and any such permit or license Issued in conflict with the
provisions of this title shall be null and void. It shall be the duty of the building inspector
of the City to enforce the provisions of this title pertaining to the erection, construction,
reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure.
1.050 Legal procedure.
A. Any building or structure set up, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged, converted,
moved or maintained contrary to the provisions of this title, and any use of any land, building
or premise established, conducted, operated or maintained contrary to the provisions of this
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title is unlawful and a public nuisance; and the City Attorney shall, upon order of the City
Council, immediately commence action or proceedings for the abatement and.removal and enjoinment
thereof in the manner prescribed by law, and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such
courts, as may have Jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate and remove such building or
structure, and restrain and enjoin any person, firm or corporation from setting up, erecting,
building, maintaining or using any such building contrary to the provisions of this title.
B. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumu►ative and not exclusive.
1.060 Applicabliity of state tan. Except as otherwise provided in this title or other
chapters of the municipal code, the provisions of the Government Code pertaining to zoning and
planning shall be applicable to all matters as If set forth in full herein.
1.070 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee
or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this title is
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more
than five hundred (500) dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail of the county of San
Bernardino for a term not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Such person, firm or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which any violation of this title is committed or continued by
such person, firm or corporation, and shall be punishable as herein provided.
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Chapter 2
DEFINITIONS
2.010 Definitions generally. For the purpose of this title, certain terms used herein
are defined as follows in this chapter.
(1) Abut. "Abut" means contiguous to. For example, two (2) adjoining lots with a common
property line are considered to be abutting.
(2) Access - Access ray. "Access" or "access way" means the place, or way by which
pedestrians and vehicles have safe, adequate and usable ingress and egress to a property or use
as required by this title.
(3) Accessory building. "Accessory building" means a building, part of building, structure
which is subordinate to, and the use of which Is incidental to, that of the main building,
structure or use on the same lot. it does not mean separate living quarters or guest house.
(4) Accessory living quarters. "Accessory living quarter" means the same as "guest house."
(5) Adjusted gross floor area. "Adjusted gross floor area" means, when used to calculate
off-street parking, gross floor area less the aggregate area devoted to indivisible public
access ways (such as corridors, elevators and foyers) and other similar such uses which do not,
as a practical matter, result in higher building occupancy.
(6) Advertising area. "Advertising area" means the total square foot area of all sign
facing (except double signs which shall be computed as one (1 ) face) and includes only that
portion of the supporting structure or trim which carries any wording, symbols, or pictures.
(7) Advertising structure. "f.dvertising structure" means an on or off-site structure of
any kind or character other than the maln business identification signs, erected or maintained
for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster, bill, printing, painting, or other
advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be placed, including statuary for advertising purposes.
(8) Airport. "Airport" means any area which is used or is intended to be used for the
taking-off and landing of aircraft, including helicopters, and appurtenant areas which are used
or are intended to be used for airport building or facilities, including open spaces, taxiways,
and tledown areas.
(9) Alcoholic beverages. "Alcohol lc. beverages" means any spirituous, vinous, malt or other
alcoholic liquor.
(10) Alley. "Alley" mans a public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of
access to abutting property.
(11) Altered. "Altered" mans the same as "structural alterations."
(12) Amendment. "Amendment" mans the changing of boundaries of districts, or by changing
any other provisions thereof by addition, deletion or change in the wording, context or
substance of this title.
(13) Apartment. "Apartment" means a room or set of rooms fitted especially with
housekeeping facilities and used as a dwelling.
(14) Automobile court or motel. "Automobile court or motel" mans a group of two (2) or
more detached or semi-detached buildings containing guest rooms or apartments with auto storage
space serving such rooms or apartments provided in connection therewith, which group is designed
and used primarily for the accommodations of transient automobile travelers.
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(15) Automobile wrecking. "Automobile wrecking" means the dismantling or wrecking of used
motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or
their parts.
(16) Awning. "Awning" means any permanent or removable projection designed for shade,
attached to a building by brackets or other means, but not having any direct connection or
support on the ground.
(17) Basement. "Basement" means a space wholly or partly underground, and having more than
one-half 0/2) of its height, measuring from its floor to its ceiIIng, below the average
adjoining grade. If the finished floor level directly above a basement Is more than six (6)
feet above grade at any point, such basement shall be considered a story.
(18) Billboard. 'Billboard" means any sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service or entertainment conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the premises,
and only incidentally on the premises 1f at all.
(19) Boarding or rooming house. 'Boarding or rooming house" means a dwelling other than a
hotel where lodging with or without meals for six (6) or fewer persons is provided for
compensation but not including rest homes, nursing homes, or boarding schools.
(20) Boarding school. 'Boarding school" means a private institution of learning operated
with or without a profit which offers regular academic instruction at kindergarten, elementary,
secondary, trade school or collegiate levels equivalent to the standards prescribed by the State
Board of Education, in which the students reside on the premises and are provided board and
lodging in conjunction with their schooling.
(21 ) Breezeway. 'Breezeway" means a roofed passageway, open on at least one (1 ) side, where
the roof is in keeping with the design and construction of the main building. Such "breezeway"
shall be considered an inner court created by a roof structure connecting two (2) buildings.
(22) Bullding. "Building" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or by
walls designed for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels or property
of any kind.
(23) Bullding face. 'Building face" means the area of the front building elevation to which
the business is located. If more than one business is located in a single building, then such
area shall be limited to that portion which is occupied by each individual business.
(24) Building, main. "Main building" means a building within which is conducted the
principal use permitted on the lot, as provided by this title.
(25) Building site. 'Building site" means a lot or parcel of land, in single or joint
ownership, and occupied or to be occupied by a main building and accessory buildings, or by a
dwelling group and its accessory buildings, together with such open spaces as are required by
the terms of this title and having principal frontage on a street, road or highway.
(26) Business. 'Business" means the purchase, sale or other transaction involving the
handling or disposition (other than that included in the term "industry," as defined herein) of
any article, substance or commodity for livelihood or profit, including in addition, operation
of automobile or trailer parks, tourist courts and motels, public garages, office buildings,
offices of doctors and other professionals, outdoor advertising signs and structures, public
stables, recreational and amusement enterprises conducted for profit, shops for the sale of
personal services, places where commodities or services are sold or are offered for sale either
by direct handling of merchandise or by agreements to furnish them, but not including dumps and
junkyards. 'Business" means the same as "commerce."
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(27) Business face. 'Business face" means computed square footage of the front face of the
building or store occupied by an individual business, measured by the lineal foot of frontage
multiplied by the height extending from finished grade to the ceiling line of the most upper
story.
(28) Business frontage. Business frontage" means the property lines or lease lines of a
business which abuts on a dedicated street or highway right-of-way line.
(29) Carport. "Carport" means a permanent roofed structure used for automobile shelter and
storage only.
(30) Centerline. "Centerline" means the same as "street centerline."
(31) Child day care. "Child day care" means a service consisting of supervision of six (6)
or more children during daytime hours, who are not members of the same family as the person(s)
providing said supervision, and may include the providing of meals and recreation.
(32) Child home care. "Child home care" means a service provided at a residence consisting
of supervision of five (5) or less children, who are not members of the same family as the
person(s) providing said supervlsion. For purposes of this definition, those children
supervised, pursuant to a foster care agreement, whether written or oral, between the person(s)
providing supervlsion and a private or public agency, shall not be considered members of the
same family as the person(s) providing supervision.
(33) Church. "Church" means a permanently located building commonly used for religious
worship fully enclosed with walls and having a roof and conforming to the provisions of this
title.
(34) City. "City" -eans the City of Grand Terrace.
(35) Civic Center. "Civic center" means any City governmental bul Wing or facility
established for this use by or for service to the residents of the City.
(36) Clinic. "Clinic" means a place for group medical services not involving overnight
housing of patients.
(37) Club. "Club" means an association of persons (whether or not incorporated), religious
or otherwise, for social purpose, but not including groups which are organized primarily to
render a service carried on as a business for profit.
(38) Combining district. "Combining district" means any district In which an addition to
the permitted uses and regulatlons_of the underlying or base district there is another permitted
or combining use with special regulations attached thereto.
(39) Commission or Planning Commission. "Commission or Planning Commission" means the
Planning Commission of the City appointed by the City Council.
(40) Computatlon of time. The word "day" means calendar day. The time in which any act
provided herein is to be done is computed by excluding the first day, and Including the last,
unless the last day is a holiday and then it is also excluded.
(41 ) Condominium. "Condominium" means an estate in real property consisting of an undivided
interest in common in a portion of a parcel of real property together with a separate interest
In space in a residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property, such as an
apartment, office or store. A condominium may include in addition a separate interest in other
portions of such real property. Such estate may, with respect to the duration of its enjoyment,
be either: (a) An estate of inheritance or perpetual estate; (b) An estate for life; or (c) An
estate for years, such as a leasehold or a sublease hold.
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(42) Contiguous. "Contiguous" means the same as "abut."
(43) Copy. "Copy" means any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic
representatives incorporated into a sign.
(44) Council - City Council. The words "Council" or 'City Council" mean the City Council of
the City of Grand Terrace.
(45) Day nursery. "Day nursery" means any group of buildings, building or portion thereof
used primarily for the daytime care of children.
(46) Deck, elevated. "Elevated deck" means an open or partially enclosed structure designed
for seating and elevated thirty inches (3011) or more above the ground floor pad elevation.
(47) Director of Building and Safety/Bullding Officer. "Director of Building and
Safety/Bullding Officer" means the City Engineer of the City of Grand Terrace.
(48) District. "District" means a land area shown or described in the land use zoning map
to which uniform regulations apply.
(49) Driveway. "Driveway" means an access way to a required off-street parking facility. A
driveway shall be paved to a minimum width of ten (10) feet and shall be open and unencumbered
to a height of not less than eight (8) feet. It shall be safe and usable.
(50) Dump. "Dump" means a place used for the disposal, abandonment, discarding, reduction,
burial, incineration or by any other means of any garbage, trash, refuse or waste material.
(51 ) Dwelling, single family. "Single family dwelling" means building designed for, or used
to house not more than one (1 ) family, including all necessary employees of such family, and
having a kitchen facility for only one (1 ) family.
(52) Dwelling, two family or duplex. "Two family or duplex dwelling" means a building
designed or used exclusively for the occupancy of two (2) families, living independently of each
other and having separate kitchen facilities for each family.
(53) Dwelling, multiple. "Multiple dwelling" means a detached building designed and used
for occupancy by three (3) or more families, all living independently of each other and having
separate kitchen facilities for each family.
(54) Easement, public. "Public easement" mans a space on a lot or parcel of land, and so
indica+ed on a subdivision map or in a deed restriction reserved for or used for public
utilities or public uses.
(55) Educational institution. "Educational institution" means public, parochial and other
non-profit institutions conducting regular academic instruction at kindergarten, elementary,
secondary and collegiate levels, and includes graduate schools, universities and non-profit
research institutions. Such Institutions must either: (a) Offer general academic instruction
equivalent to the standards prescribed by the State Board of Education; or (b) Confer degrees as
a college or university of undergraduate or graduate standing; or (c) Conduct research. This
definition does not include schools, academics or institutes, incorporated or otherwise, which
operate for a profit, nor does it include commercial or trade school.
(56) Enclosed structure. "Enclosed structure" mans any roofed structure that is completely
enclosed on all sides.
(57) Family. "Family" means an individual or two (2) or more persons related by blood,
marriage or adoption, or a group of not more than six (6) persons, excluding servants, who are
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not related by blood, marriage or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a
dwelling unit.
(58) Fence. "Fence" means any device forming a physical barrier bewteen two (2) areas.
This includes wire mesh, steel mesh, chalnlink, louver, stake, masonry, lumber and other similar
materials.
(59) Freeway. "Freeway" means a highway with respect to which the owners of abutting lands
have no right of easement or access to or from their abutting lands, or in respect to which such
owners have only limited or restricted easement or access and which is declared to be such in
compliance with the Streets and Highways Code of the State.
(60) Frontage, lot. "Lot frontage" means the line where a lot abuts on a dedicated street
or highway right-of-way line. Frontage is expressed in lineal feet and is measured along such
right-of-way line. Where a future street or highway right-of-way line has been established on
the General Plan or other official plan, frontage shall be measured along that line.
(61 ) Garage. "Garage" means an accessible and usable covered and completely enclosed space
of not less than ten (10) feet by twenty (20) feet per space and used for vehicular and general
storage purposes only. Such garage Is to be so located on the lot so as to meet the
requirements of this title for an accessory building, or if attached to the main building, to
meet all the requirements applicable to the main building.
(62) Garage, pass-through. "Pass-through garage" means a garage with a rear door of a
minimum of seven (7) feet in height and nine (9) feet in width.
(63) Garage, public. "Public garage" mans any premises used exclusively for storage of
vehicles or where such vehicles are kept for hire.
(64) Garage, space. "Garage space" means an accessible and usable uncovered space for the
parking of automobiles off the street. Such space is to be sized and located on the lot so as
to meet the requirements of this title.
(65) General Plan. "General Plan" means the general or master plan for the City.
(66) Grand Opening. "Grand Opening" means that promotional activity used by newly
established business, within thirty (30) days after occupancy, to inform the public of their
location and contribution to the community. Grand Opening does not mean an annual or
occasslonal promotion of retail sales by a business.
(67) Gross floor area. "Gross floor area" means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of
the several floors of the bullding excluding areas used for accessory garage purposes and such......
basement and cellar areas as are devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the
building. Ail horizontal dimensions shall be taken from the exterior faces of walls including
walls or other enclosures or enclosed porches. Whenever the term "Gross floor area" is used in
this title as a basis for requiring off-street parking for any structure, it shall be assumed
that, unless otherwise stated, such floor area applies not only to the ground floor area but
also to any additional stories or basement of such structure.
(68) Guest house. "Guest house" (accessory living quarters) means living quarters within a
detached accessory bullding located on the same premises with the main bullding, for use by
persons employed on the premises or for the temporary use of guests of the occupant of the
premises, such quarters having no separate kitchen facilities and not rented or otherwise used
as a separate dwelling unit.
(69) Guest room. "Guest room" means a room which is designed to be occupied by one (1) or
more guests for sleeping purposes, but not Including dormitories.
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(70) Height, bulldIng. "Bulld)ng height" means the vertical distance from the average level
of the highest and lowest point of that portion of the lot covered by the buIIdIng to the
highest point of the building exclusive of chimneys and ventilators and other exceptions to
building height permitted in the zones.
(71) Highways. "Highways" means a major roadway as delineated on the General Plan.
(72) Home occupatlon. "Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted entirely within
a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and
secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which use does not change the
character thereof, or does not adversely affect the uses permitted In the zone of which it is a
part. Home occupations may be engaged in where permitted; provided the home occupation is
conforming with the purpose, criteria and conditions set forth in this title.
(73) Hospital. "Hospital" mans any building or portion thereof used for the accommodation
and medical care of sick, injured or infirm persons and includes sanitariums, alcoholic
sanitariums and institutions for the cure of chronic drug addicts and mental patients.
(74) Hospital, animal. "Animal Hospital" means a place where animals or pets are given
medical or surgical treatment and are cared for during the time of such treatment. Use as a
kennel shall be only incidental to such hospital use.
(75) Hotel. "Hotel" mans any building or portion thereof containing six (6) or more guest
rooms or suite or rooms used, designed or Intended to be used, let to hire out to be occupied,
for compensation to hire to be paid directly or indirectly.
(76) Industry. "Industry" mans the manufacture, fabrication, processing, reduction, or
destruction of any article, substance or commodity or any other treatment thereof in such a
manner as to change the form, character or appearance thereof, and shall include storage
elevators, truck storage yards, warehouses, wholesale storage and other similar types of
enterprises.
(77) Inoperative Activity. "Inoperative activity" means a business or activity that has
ceased operation at any given location for a period of at least thirty (30) days.
(78) Integrated development. "Integrated development" means a development consisting of
five (5) or more interrelated business establishments using common driveways and on-site parking
facilities.
(79) Interested party. "Interested party" means one who has a direct interest in the matter
under consideration independent of that which he holds in common with the public at large. The
action under consideration must create an actual or potential interference with his interest and
be a protectable legal interest.
(80) Junk. "Junk" is any worn out, cast off or discarded article or material which is ready
for destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some use. Any
article or material which, unaltered or unchanged and without further reconditioning cannot be
used for its original purpose as readily as when new shall be considered junk.
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(81 ) Junkyard. "Junkyard" means any lot, or the use of any portion of a lot, for the
dismantling or wrecking of automobiles or other motor vehicles or machinery, or for the storage
of keeping for sale of parts and equipment resulting from such dismantling or wrecking, or for
the storage of keeping of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap material.
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(82) Kennel. "Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four (4) or more dogs or other
animals, at least four (4) months of age, are kept, boarded or trained.
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(83) Kitchen. "Kitchen" means any area intended or designed to be used or maintained for
the cooking and/or preparation of food.
(84) Land area. "Land area" means all that land within the limits of the boundaries set
forth in any zone change or permit application.
(85) Landscaping. "Landscaping" includes the original planting of suitable vegetation in
conformity with the requirements of this title and the continued maintenance thereof.
(86) Loading space. "Loading space" means on off-street space or berth on the same lot with
a main building or contiguous to a group of buildings for the temporary parking of commercial
vehicles while loading or unloading, and which shall abut a street, alley or other appropriate
means of ingress and egress.
(87) Lot. A "lot," when referred to in this title means: A. A parcel of real property
with a separate and distinct number or other designation shown on a plat recorded in the office
of the county recorder; or B. A parcel of real property delineated on an approved record of
survey, lot split, or subparceling map as filed in the offices of the City and abutting at least
one (1 ) public street; or C. A parcel of real property containing not less area than required
by the use zone in which it is located, abutting at least one (1 ) public street and held under
separate ownership from adjacent property prior to the effective date of this title.
(88) Lot area. "Lot area" means the total area, measured in a horizontal plane, within the
lot lines of a lot.
(89) Lot, corner. "Corner lot" means a lot located at the intersection of two (2) or mire
streets at an angle of not more than one hundred twenty (120) degrees. If the angle is greater
than one hundred twenty (120) degrees, it shall be considered an interior lot.
(90) Lot, cul-de-sac. "Cul-de-sac lot" means a lot fronting on, or with more than one-half
(1/2) its width fronting on the turn-around end of a cul-de-sac street.
(91 ) Lot depth. "Lot depth" means the average horizontal distance between the front and
rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines. The depth of a cul-de-sac
lot shall be measured at the narrowest point.
(92) Lot, interior. "Interior lot" means a lot other than a corner lot.
(93) Lot, key. "Key lot" means any lot where the rear lot line abuts the side lot line of
one (1 ) or more other lots, and not separated by an alley.
(94) Lot IIne. "Lot line" means any line bounding a lot as herein.
(95) Lot line, front. On an interior lot the "front lot line" is the property line abutting
a street. On a corner or reversed corner lot, the "front lot line" is the shorter property line
abutting a street. On a through lot or lot with three (3) or more sides abutting a street, the
Commission shall determine which property line shall be the "front lot line."
(96) Lot line, rear. "Rear lot line" means a lot line not abutting a street which Is
opposite and more distant from the front lot line. In the case of an irregular triangular or
goreshaped lot, a line within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot
line, having a length of not less than ten (10) feet. A lot which is bounded on al sides by
streets may have no rear lot i1ne.
(97) Lot line, side. "Side lot line" means any lot I1ne not a front lot line or a rear lot
line.
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(98) Lot of record. "Lot of record" means a parcel of land as shown on the records of the
county assessor at the time of passage of the ordinance.
(99) Lot, pie-shaped. "Ple-shaped lot" means a lot where the side lines approximately
radial to the curve of the street upon which it fronts. The width of the lot measured at
building setback line shall not be less than the required minlmum lot width of the use zone in
which 1t is located.
(100) Lot, reversed corner. "Reversed corner lot" means a corner lot, the side line of which
1s substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear, whether across
an alley or not.
(101 ) Lot, through. "Through lot" means a lot having frontage on two (2) parallel dedicated
streets, not including a corner or reversed corner lot.
The commission shall determine which frontage or frontages shall be considered as the "lot
front" or ►ot frontages for the purpose of compliance with yard and setback provisions of this
title.
(102) Lot width. "Lot width" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines
measured at the required building setback line.
(103) Marquee. "Marquee" means a permanent, roofed structure attached to and supported by
the building and projecting over a public property.
(104) May. The word "may" is permissive.
(105) Mobllehome. "Mobilehome" means the same as "trailer, residential."
(106) Motel. "Motel" means a building or group of buildings used for transient residential
purposes, containing guest rooms or dwelling units with automobile storage space provide!n
connection therewith, which building or group is designed, Intended or used primarily for the
accommodation of transient automobile travelers; including groups designated as auto cabi- s,
auto courts, motor courts, motor hotels and similar designation.
(107) Motor home. "Motor home" means a self-propelled vehicle which is designed to function
as a dwelling unit.
(108) Motor vehicle. "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle which is self-propelled. Motor vehicle
includes motor home and camper unit mounted on a truck body.
(109) Non-contorming building. "Non-conforming building" means a building or portion thereof
lawfully existing on the effective date of this title, which was designed, erected or
structurally altered for a use which does not conform to the uses permitted in the zone in which
it is located, or which does not comply with one or more of the property development standards
of the zone in which it is located.
(110) Non-conforming use. "Non-conforming use" means a use of a building or land existing on
the effective day of this title which does not conform to the uses permitted in the zone in
which it is located.
(111 ) Nursery school. "Nursery school" means the same as "day nursery."
(112) Nursing hone. "Nursing home" means the same as "rest home."
(113) Open uses. "Open uses" mean those uses which do not have to be associated with
buildings or structures for the carrying on of their trade, service or activity, such as, but
not limited to, automobile sales, contractor's storage yards, and equipment rental yards.
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(114) Ordinance - Zoning Ordinance. The words 'ordinance" or "zoning ordinance" mean this
title.
(115) Parcel of land. "Parcel of land" means the same as "lot."
(116) Parking space. "Parking space" means space exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns,
loading areas, office or work area within a building or open parking area for the parking of
vehicles. A parking space shall be accessible and usable for the parking and conform to the
requirements in this ordinance.
(117) Person. "Person" means an individual, firm, co-partnership, Joint venture,
association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver,
syndicate, the Federal or State government, City, county, special district or any other group or
combination acting as an entity, except the City.
(118) Precise Plan. "Precise Plan" means the same as "specific plan."
(119) Property line. "Property line" means the same as "lot line."
(120) Provisions. "Provisions" includes all regulations and requirements referred to in this
title.
(121) Quasi-publle organization. "Quasi-public organization" means any non-governmental,
non-profit organization that is devoted to public service and welfare.
(122) Recreational apparatus. "Recreational apparatus" means any device which may be used
for camping or recreational purposes and which is not currently registered for operation on
public streets.
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Recreational arpara+us includes, but Is not limited to, camper unit or shell, boats,
airplanes, gliders, off-highway vehicles and other devices used for recreational purposes.
(123) Residence. "Residence" means a building used, designed or intended to be used as a
home or dwelling.
(124) Residence club, private. "Private residence club" means a premise on which living and
sleeping accommodations are provided for more than five (5) and no more than thirty (30) persons
living together as a cooperative, non-profit living group.
(125) Restuarant. "Restuarant" means a place which is used for the serving of meals to
guests for compensation and which has suitable kitchen facilities connected therewith,
containing conveniences for cooking an assortment of foods commonly ordered at various times of
the day. The service only of such food as sandwiches or salads shall not be deemed to
constitute a restuarant.
(126) Rest home. "Rest home" means premises operated as a boarding home, and in which
nursing, dietary and other personal services are furnished to convalescents, invalids, and aged
persons. it does not include premises in which persons suffering from a mental sickness,
disease, disorder or ailment or from a contagious or communicable disease are kept, and in which
surgical or other primary treatments are performed, such as are customarily provided In
sanitariums or hospitals or in which no persons are kept or served who normally would be
admlttable to a mental hospital.
(127) Retaining wall. "Retaining wall" means a structure designed and intended to protect
grade cuts or retain the fill or dirt, sand or other grading material.
(128) Rezoning. "Rezoning" means the same as "zone, change of."
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(129) Roof. "Roof" means the external upper covering of a bullding or structure.
(130) Roofline. "Roofline" means the height above finished grade of the uppermost beam,
rafter, ridge board, or purlin of any building.
(131 ) Room. "Room" means an unsubdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit,
excluding bathrooms, closets, hallways and service porches.
(132) Rooming house. See "boarding or rooming house."
(133) Schools, elementary, intermediate, Junior high and high. "Elementary, intermediate,
Junior high and high schools" mean an institution of learning which offers instruction in the
several branches of learning and study required to be taught in the public schools by the
Education Code of the state (See "Educational institutions").
(134) Service stations. "Service station" means a business which services motor vehicles and
is limped to the retail sale of petroleum products and automobile accessories, tube and tire
repairs, battery service, radiator cleaning and flushing, automobile washing, including the
following operations if conducted within a building: lubrication of motor vehicles; brake
servicing; wheel balancing; replacement of water hoses and electrical wires; and engine tuneup,
but excluding: tire recapping, battery repair and rebuilding; body and fender works, engine
overhaul or other similar activities.
(135) Setback Ilne, front yard. "Front yard setback line" means the line which defines the
depth of the required front yard. Such setback line Is parallel with the property Tine, removed
therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the zone.
(136) Setback line, rear yard or side yard. "Rear yard or side yard setback line" means the
line which deflnes the width or depth of the required rear or side yard. Such setback line is
parallel with the property line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for
the yard in the zone. The side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall be measured from
the planned street right-of-way, the same as for the front yard.
(137) Shall. The word "shall" is mandatory.
(138) Side and front of corner lots. For the purpose of this title the narrowest frontage of
a corner lot facing the street is the front, and the longest frontage facing the intersecting
street is the side irrespective of the direction in which -the building faces.
139) Sign. "Sign" means the same as "advertising structure." Any card, cloth, paper, metal,
or painted character visible from outside of a structure for advertising purposes; mounted to
the ground or any tree, wall, bush, rock, fence, or structures, either privately or publicly
owned. Sign shall mean any graphic announcement, declaration, demonstration, display,
illustration, or insignia used to advertise or promote the interest of any person when the same
is placed out-of-doors in view of the general public. This definition shall not include the
display of the American Flag or the Flag of the State of California.
(140) Signs, Area of. "Area of signs" means the area of a sign shall include the entire area
within any type of perimeter or border which may enclose the outer limits of any writing,
representation, emblem, figure or character, together with any other material or color forming
an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the background in which
It 1s placed. The area of a sign having no such perimeter shall be computed by enclosing the
entire area within parallelagrams, triangles or circles in a size sufficient to cover the entire
area and computing the size of such area. In the case of a two sided sign, the area shall be
computed as including only the maximum single display surface which is visible from any ground
position at one (1 ) time. The supports or uprights on which any sign is supported should not be
included in determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights are designed In such a
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manner as to form an integral background of the sign. In the case of any cylindrical sign, the
total area shall be computed on the total area of the surface of the sign.
mom (141 ) Sign, Banner, Flag, Pennant or Balloon. 'Banner, Flag, Pennant or Balloon Sign" means
any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar material used for advertising purposes attached to
or pinned on or from any structure, staff pole, line, framing, or vehicle.
(142) Slgn, Business Directory. 'Business Directory Sign" means a sign located in a
multl-tenant complex which lists each business and address located therein.
(143) Slgn, Business Identification. "Business Identification Sign" means an on-site sign
which identifies the business located thereon.
(144) Slgn, Construction or Contractor. "Construction or Contractor Sign" means a temporary
sign which states the names of the individuals and/or firms connected with the construction of a
project. Such sign may include the name of the project, the address of the business, and the
emergency telephone number.
(145) Signs, Convenience. "Convenience Signs" means a sign not larger than two (2) square
feet which conveys Information such as "restrooms", "no parking", "entrance", and the like, but
does not contain land, trade, advertising or business identification, and 1s designed to be
viewed on site by pedestrians and/or motorists.
(146) Signs, Directional. "Directional Signs" means a sign which contains words such as
"entrance" "enter" "exit" "in" 'but" or other similar words or a sign containing arrows or
characters indicating traffic directions and used either in conjunction with such words or
separately. No directional sign shall contain any advertising or trade name Information. A
subdivision directional sign shall not be Included in this category.
(147) Sign, Flashing. "Flashing Sign" -moans any sign which contains or is illuminated by
lights which are intermittently on and off, which change intensity, or which create the illusion
of motion in any manner.
(148) Sign, Freestanding. "Freestanding Sign" means any sign which is permanently supported
by one (1 ) or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components when
utilizing earth, rock, the ground or any foundation set in the ground as a primary supportive
base, which does not exceed 20 feet in height.
(149) Sign, Future.Tenant identlfication. "Future Tenant identification Sign" means a
temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building.
(150) Slgn, Height of. a. "Height of a Sign" means the greatest vertical distance measured
from the grade at the point the sign supports intersect the ground and any accompanying
architectural features of the sign. However, If the sign is constructed upon any artificial
berm, the height of the sign, as measured from the toe of the slope or berm, shall not exceed
150 per cent of the maximum height allowed by this Ordinance.
(151 ) Sign, interior. "Interior Sign" means a sign inside of any business that cannot be
seen from outside the building in which the business is located.
(152) Sign, Monument. "Monument Sign" means a low profile, less than 8 ft. in height,
freestanding sign incorporating the design and building materials accenting the architectural
theme of the buildings on the same property.
(153) Sign, Hon-eonform}ng. "Non-conforming Sign" means a sign that does not comply with the
provisions of this Ordinance.
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(154) Sign, Off-site. "Off-slte Sign" means a sign which advertises or directs attention to
products or activities that are not provided on the site upon which the sign is located.
(155) Sign, Off-site Subdivision. "Off-site Subdivision Sign" means a sign in accordance
with this Ordinance, which directs traffic to a subdivision within the City of Grand Terrace.
(156) Sign, On-site Subdivision. "On-site Subdivision Sign" means a sign which identifies
the subdivision upon which the sign is located.
(157) Sign, Pedestrian Traffic. "Pedestrian Traffic Sign" means a sign subject to the size
limitations listed in this Ordinance which is other than the main business identification sign,
and which is oriented to pedestrian traffic. Such signs shall not include any advertising
information.
(158) Sign, Political. "Political Sign" means a sign erected prior to an election to
advertise or identify a candidate, campaign issue, election proposltion, or other related
matters.
(159) Sign, Portable. "Portable Sign" means a sign not designed to be permanently attached
to.a structure or to the ground.
(160) Sign, Real Estate. "Real Estate Sign" means a temporary sign advertising the sale,
lease, or rent of the property upon which it is located, and the identification of the firm
handling such sale, lease, or rent.
(161 ) Sign, Revolving. "Revolving Sign" means a sign which all or a portion of may rotate
either on an intermittent or constant basis.
(162) Sign, Roof. "Roof Sign" means a sign erected, constructed, or placed upon or over a
roof or parapet of a building and which is wholly or partly supported by such building.
(163) Sign, Special Event. "Special Event Sign" means a temporary sign which advertises
special events and activities such as grand openings, charitable events, Christmas trees. Such
signs are limited to the provisions listed in the Ordinance.
(164) Sign, Temporary. "Temporary Sign" means a sign erected for a temporary purpose
attracting attention to an activity as provided for within this Ordinance.
(165) Sign, Mall. "Wall Sign" means a sign attached to or erected against the wall of a
buiiding or structure with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall.
(166) Sign, Window. "Window Sign" means a sign painted, attached, glued, or otherwise
affixed to a window, or otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building.
(167) Sign, Vehicle. "Vehicle Sign" means a sign which is attached to a.vehicle and placed
on any property so as to attract attention to a product, activity or business which Is to
addition to the main business identification sign.
(168) Specific Plan. "Specific Plan" means a plan adopted by the legislative body which is
based on the General Plan and including such regulations, programs and legislation as may be
required for the systematic execution of the General Plan.
(169) Stable, private. "Private stable" means a detached accessory building for the keeping
of horses owned by the occupants of the premises and not kept for renumeration, hire or sale.
(170) State. "State" means the State of California.
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(171 ) Story. "Story" means a space in a buIIdIng between the surface of any floor and
surface of the floor next above, or if there Is not floor above, then the space between such
floor and the telling or roof above.
MMS (172) Story, half. "Half story" means a story under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, plates of
which are not more than three (3) feet above the floor of such story.
(173) Street. "Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or
condemned for use as such, other than an alley, which affords the princlpal means of access to
abutting property including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any
other thoroughfare, except as excluded in this title. The word "street" includes all major and
secondary highways, freeways, traffic collector streets and local streets.
(174) Street onterline. "Street centerllne" means the centerline of a street or
rlght-of-way as established by office surveys.
(175) Street line. "Street Ilne" means the boundary line between the street and abutting
property.
(176) Street, local. "Local street" means any street, dedicated as such, serving as the
pr}nclpal means of access to property, which street is not shown as a primary or secondary
highway or traffic collector street on the General Plan.
(177) Street, side. "Side street" means the street bounding a corner or reversed corner lot
and which extends In the same general direction as the Ilne determining the depth of the lot.
(178) Structural alterations. "Structural alterations" means any change in the supporting
members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or celling
joists, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, roof trusses, foundations, piles or retaining walls or
sim) far components.
(179) Structure. "Structure" means anything constructed or bunt over the height of six (6)
feet, any edifice or bulldtng of any kind or any piece of work artificially bunt up or composed
of parts jointed together in some definite manner, which has a required location on the ground
or Is attached to something having a location on the ground except outdoor areas such as patios,
paved areas, walks, swimming pools, tennis courts and similar recreation areas.
(180) Trailer. "Trailer" means any wheeled vehicle designed.for carrying persons or property
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle. Traller Includes, but 1s not Ilmited to, camp trailer,
mobllehome, utility trailer or trailer specially designed to carry motorcycles, alrpianes,
boats, gliders, etc.
(181 ) Trailer park cr ■obilehome park. "Traller park or mobilehome park" means any area or
tract of land where space is rented or held for rent on which residential trailers may be parked
and inhabited.
(182) Trailer, residential. "Residentla) trailer" means a vehicle with or without motive
power, designed and constructed to travel on the public thoroughfares in accordance with the
provlslons of the State Vehicle Code and to be used for human habltatlon. No trailer shall be
used as a place of human habltatlon except in regularly established trailer parks.
(183) Traller space. "Trailer space" means a plot of ground wlthln any trailer park designed
for the accommodation of one residential trailer.
(184) Use. "Use" means the purpose for which land and/or buliding Is or may be occupied or
malntalned.
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(185) Variance. "Variance" means a permit for deviation from the provisions established in
the zone in which the property is located, granted by the commission pursuant to this title.
(186) Yard. "Yard" means any open space, other than a court, on the same lot with a building
or a dwelling group, which is generally open from the ground to the sky, except for the
projections and accessory buildings permitted by this title. No required yard or other open
space around an existing building, or which is hereafter provided around any building for the
purpose of complying with the provisions of this title may be considered as providing a yard or
open space for any other building; nor may any yard or other required open space on an adjoining
lot be considered as providing a yard or open space on a lot whereon a building is to be
erected.
(187) Yard, front. "Front yard" means a space between the front yard setback line and the
front lot line or planned street right-of-way line, and extending the full width of the lot.
The front yard of a cul-de-sac shall be measured from its narrowest depth.
(188) Yard, rear. "Rear yard" means a space between the rear yard setback line and the rear
lot line, extending the full width of the lot.
(189) , Yard, side. "Side yard" means a space extending from the front yard setback line or
from the front lot line where no front yard is required by this title to the rear yard setback
►ine of the rear lot line, between a side lot line and the side yard setback line.
(190) Zone. "Zone" means the same as "district."
(191 ) Zone, change of. "Change of zone" means the legislative act of removing one (1 ) or
more parcels of land from one (1 ) zone and placing them 1n another zone on the land use zoning
map.
(192) Zoning aep. "Zoning map" means the official Rap which describes thereon the several
zoning districts to which the regulations set forth in this title shall apply.
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Chapter 3
DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
Sections:
3.010 Established.
3.020 Designation on zoning map.
3.030 Establishment of regulations within districts.
3.040 District boundary uncertainties.
3.010 Established. Zoning districts are established as follows:
R-R Residential agricultural district
R-1 Single-family residential district
R-2 Duplex residential district
R-3 Multlple-family residential district
A-1 Limited agriculture residential district
T-C Town center commercial district
AP Adm►nistrative E professional office district
C-2 General business district
M-R Restricted manufacture district
M-2 Industrial district
FP Flood plain
PUD Planned unit development
3.020 Designation on zoning map. The designations, locations and boundaries of the
districts established are delineated upon the official zoning map on file with the Engineering
D►vision. This map and all notations and Information thereon, which may be amended from time to
time, are trade a part of this title by reference.
3.030 Establishment of regulations within districts. The following uses w1I1 be allowed,
and the following regulations shall apply in the districts herein established.
3.040 District boundary uncertainties. Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of
any districts shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:
A. Where such boundaries are indicated as approximately following street and alley lines
or lot Imes, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
B. Where any uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission shall determine the location of
boundaries.
.C. Where a public street or alley Is officially vacated or abandoned, the regulations
applicable to the property to which it reverts shall apply to such vacated or abandoned street
or alley.
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Chapter 4
11R-R" - RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
Sections:
4.010 Purpose.
4.020 Permitted uses.
4.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
4.040 Height.
4.050 Building site area.
4.060 Lot coverage.
4.070 Front yard.
4.080 Side yard.
4.090 Rear yard.
4.100 Off-street parking.
4.110 Residential street parking.
4.120 Signs.
4.130 Site plan and architectural review.
4.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "R-R" district is to permit mixed farm and residential
uses by providing an area for people to have parcels of land larger than typical residential
lots where livestock, poultry, small animals may be kept or raised In limited number.
4.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the "R-R" district shall be as follows:
A. One (1 ) single-family dwelling per minimum lot size;
B. General light farming or agricultural crops, including horticulture;
C. Accessory buildings, structures, and uses ancillary to the uses permitted In this
district (This is not to be construed as any commercial use);
D. Crop and tree farming;
E. One (1 ) stand (temporary) for display and sale of products produced on the same
premises, provided the stand shall not exceed (200) square feet. Temporary stand shall be
approved by the Planning Director;
F. Dogs and cats not to exceed two (2) dogs and/or two (2) cats.
4.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit in the "R-R" district shall be as follows:
A. Churches, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utilities, public and quasi-public
buildings and uses;
B. Child day care and day nursery;
C. Other uses determined to be similar uses by the Nanning Commission.
4.040 Height. Maximum allowable height in the "R-R" district shall be thirty-five (35)
feet.
4.050 Building site area. Minimum building site required in the "R-R" district shall be
as follows:
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A. Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet on both interior and corner lots; churches, three
(3) acres.
B. Minimum lot width required: One hundred (100) feet each Interior lot.
4.060 Lot coverage. The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings or structures
subject to all other requirements of this title ►n the "R-R" district shall be sixty (60)
percent.
4.070 Front yard. The minimum front yard required In the "R-R" district shall be
twenty-five (25) feet.
4.080 Side yard. The minimum side yard required in the 'R-R" district shall be as
follows: corner lot line, fifteen (15) feet; Interior lot line six (6) feet one (1) side,
twelve (12) feet other side.
4.090 Rear yard. The minimum rear yard required in the 'R-R" district shall be not less
than 15 feet.
4.100 Off-street parking. The provisions "Off-Street Parking" shall apply in determining
the amount of parking space that shall be provided.
4.110 Residential street parking. The provisions of Ordnance 19 shall apply.
4.120 S►gns. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the "R-R"
district.
4.130 Site Plan and Architectural Review.
A. All new res►dences, including garages shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to
determine acceptability of exterior bullding materials and architectural features pursuant
to Chapter 16 herein.
B. All uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit shall be subject to site plan and
architectural review approval, pursuant to Chapter 16.
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Chapter 5
"R-1" - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
5.010 Purpose.
5.020 Permitted uses.
5.030 Use permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
5.040 Height.
5.050 Building site area - lot width.
5.060 Lot coverage.
5.070 Front yard.
5.080 Side and rear yards except when modified standards are used.
5.090 Off-street parking.
5.100 Residential street parking.
5.110 Signs.
5.120 Site plan and architectural review.
5.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "R-1" district is to stabilize and retain the
residential character and integrity of the district. .
5.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted In the "R-1" district shall be as follows:
A. Single-family residences including private garages; manufactured housing as provided in
Chapter 17; Public Parks;
B. Accessory buildings;
C. Structures and uses normally incidental to single-family residences;
D. Accessory buildings and structures may not be constructed prior to the establishment of
the main building;
E. Dogs and cats not to exceed two (2) dogs and/or two (2) cats.
5.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit in the "R-1" district shall be as follows:
A. Churches, schools, playgrounds, public utilities, public, quasi-public buildings, and
public parks;
B. Decks, elevated;
C. Guesthouses; bathroom plumbing only;
D. Child day care and day nursery.
5.040 Height. Maximum allowable height limit in the "R-1" district shall be thirty-five
(35) feet; accessory buildings twenty (20) feet.
5.050 Building site area - lot width. Minimum building site and lot width required in
the 'R-1" district shall be as follows:
A. Churches, three (3) acres.
B. Residential lots. Each interior lot or parcel shall have a width of not less than
sixty (60) feet at the building setback line, a depth of not less than one hundred (100) feet,
and a net area of not less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
Each corner lot or parcel shall have a width of not less than seventy (70) feet at the
building setback line, a depth of not less that one hundred (100) feet, and a net area of not
less than seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
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Each lot or parcel on a dead-end street, cul-de-sac, or on a curved street where the side
lines thereof are diverging from the front to the rear of such lot or parcel, shall have a width
of not less than sixty (60) feet, measured along the building setback established by the
required front yard for the main building and between the side lines of such I& or parcel,
except for forward facing garages with approval by the Planning Commission.
Each lot or parcel on a curved street where the side lines thereof are converging from the
front to the rear of such lot or parcel, shall have an average width of nat less than sixty (60)
feet.
Where a minimum area requirement greater than the seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square
feet required is requested and established in the district, it shall be designated by a number
following the district designation symbol, numbers less than one hundred (100) indicating acres,
and numbers more than one hundred (100) indicating minimum square feet of area required per lot.
C. The City Council, upon receipt of a report from the Planning Commission, may, by a
majority vote of Its total members, approve subdivisions with less than the minimum lot widths
and irregularly shaped and oddly located lots, such as those resulting from curved or angular
street layouts, particularly triangular shaped corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more
than four (4) lot lines; provided, however, that in no case shall the minimum frontage be less
than forty (40) feet at the property line.
5.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage by building or structures subject to
all other requirements in the "R-1" district shall be as follows: The maximum allowable
building coverage shall be not more than sixty (60) percent of the net lot area.
5.070 Front yard. Minimum front yard required in the 'R-1" district shall be as follows:
Twenty-five (25) feet from ultimate right-of-way, or as set by the Planning Commission and City
Council if optional design s`a^ddrds are required.
5.080 Side and rear yards except when modified standards are used.
A. Side yard setback requirements are as follows:
(1 ) Initial Construction. Minimum setbacks shall be not less than five (5) feet on
one side and ten (10) feet on the opposite side. The ten (10) foot setback shall
be mandatory on the driveway side of the yard with the following exceptions:
(a) On corner lots, the setback from the ultimate right-of-way,to any structure
shall be fifteen (15) feet;
(b) The ten (10) foat setback shall be mandatory where the sideyard of one lot
abuts the rear yard of the adjacent lot;
(2) Room additions and accessory structures. Minimum setback shall be the same as
required for initial construction. Fireplaces and other appurtenances may
encroach a maximum of two (2) feet;
(3) Patio covers. Minimum setback shall be five (5) feet.
B. Rear yard setback requirements are as follows:
(1 ) Initial construction. Minimum setback shall be fifteen (15) feet from rear
property line.
(2) Room additions and accessory structures. Minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet
from rear property line.
(3) Patio Covers. Minimum setback shall be five (5) feet from rear property line.
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C. Grade of side and rear yard setback. Slopes exceeding five percent (5%) shall not be
permitted within the following areas:
(1) Five (5) feet of the side of the residence provided the narrower side yard
setback.
(2) Ten (10) feet of the side of the residence provided the wider side yard setback.
(3) Fifteen (15) feet of the rear of the residence.
D. All side and rear yard setbacks legally established at the time of adoption of this
section shall be deemed to conform to this section.
5.090 Off-street parking. The provisions of Off-Street Parking regulations shall apply
In determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
5.100 Residential street parking. The provisions of Ordinance 19 shall apply.
5.110 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the 'R-1"
district.
5.120 Site plan and architectural review.
A. All new residences, including garages shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to
determine acceptability of exterior building materials and architectural features pursuant to
Chapter 16 herein.
B. All uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit shall be subject to site plan and
architectural approval, pursuant to Chapter 16..
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Chapter 6
"R-2" - DUPLEX RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
AMWq Sections:
6.010 Purpose.
6.020 Permitted uses.
6.030 Use permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
6.040 Height.
6.050 Building site area - lot width.
6.060 Lot coverage.
6.070 Front yard.
6.080 Side yard.
6.090 Rear yard.
6.100 Distance between main buildings.
6.110 Off-street parking.
6.120 Residential street parking.
6.130 Signs.
6.140 Site plan and architectural review.
6.150 Non-conforming lots.
6.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "R-2" district is to stabilize and maintain the
residential character of the district and permit a suitable environment for family living on a
smaller size scale by permitting a higher density, with two (2) to four (4) families to the lot,
while maintaining Individual privacy, open space and other facilities necessary for good family
living.
6.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the 'R-2" district shall be as follows:
A. Single family dwellings, duplexes or two (2) single family dwellings;
B. Accessory uses, normally Incidental to single family residential use. This Is not to
be construed as permitting any commercial uses.
6.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit in the 'R-2" district shall be as follows:
A. Triplex, four plex, single structure;
B. Churches, schools, parks, playgrounds, public utility and public and quasi-public
buildings and uses;
C. Child day care and. day nursery;
D. Accessory buildings used as guest rooms, bathroom plumbing only.
6.040 Height. Maximum allowable height limit in the "R-2" district shall be thirty-five
(35) feet.
6.050 Building site area - lot width. Minimum building site required and minimum lot
width required in the "R-2" district shall be as follows:
A. Corner lot, seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
B. Interior lot, seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
C. Lot width, corner lot, seventy (70) feet; interior lot, sixty (60) feet at building
setback line.
D. Churches, three (3) acres.
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The City Council upon receipt of a report from the Planning Commission may, by a majority
vote of its total members, approve subdivisions with less than the minimum lot width and depth
on irregularly shaped or oddly located lots, such as those resulting from curved or angular
street layouts, particularly triangular shaped corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more
than four (4) lot lines; provided however that in no case shall the minimum frontage be less
than forty (40) feet at the property line.
6.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings or structures subject to
all other regulations herein in the "R-2" district shall be sixty (60) percent.
6.070 Front yard. Minimum front yard in the "R-2" district shall be twenty-five (25)
feet unless bordering on a major, primary, or secondary street, then as set out in general
regulations building setback lines.
6.080 Side yard. Minimum side yard in the "R-2" district shall be as follows:
A. Interior lat line, five (5) feet, either side, except when abutting R-1 then ten (10)
feet for all uses.
B. Corner lot line, fifteen (15) feet, unless bordering on a major, primary or secondary
street, then as set out in General Regulations and Exceptions building setback lines.
6.090 Rear yard. Minimum rear yard in the 'R-2" district shall be fifteen (15) feet
unless bordering on a major, primary or secondary street, then as set out in General Regulations
and Exceptions building setback lines.
A. Grading of side and rear yard setbacks. Slopes exceeding five (5) percent shall not
be permitted within the following areas:
(1 ) Five (5) feet of the side of the residences provided the narrower side yard
setback.
(2) Ten (10) feet of the side of the residence provided the wider side yard setback.
(3) Fifteen (15) feet of the rear of the residence.
6.100 Distance between main buildings. The distance between main buildings on the same
lot shall be at least ten (10) feet.
6.110 Off-street parking. The provisions of Off-Street Parking regulations shall apply
in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
6.120 Residential street parking. The provisions of Ordinance 19 shall apply.
6.130 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the "R-2"
district.
6.140 Site plan and architectural review.
A. All new single-family residences, duplexes, including garages, carports, and on site
parking shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to determine the acceptability of exterior
building materials and architectural features pursuant to Chapter 16 herein.
B. All uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit shall be subject to site plan and
architectural review approval, pursuant to Chapter 16.
6.150 Non-conforming lots. Where a lot has less than four thousand five hundred (4,500)
square feet of area and was of record at the time the ordinance adopting this section became
effective, said lot may be occupied by a one-family dwelling and accessory buildings only.
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Chapter 7
"R-3" - MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT
Sections:
7.010 Purpose.
7.020 Permitted uses.
7.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
7.040 Height.
7.050 Building site area - lot width.
7.060 Lot coverage.
7.070 Front yard.
7.080 Side yard.
7.090 Rear yard.
7.100 Open area required.
7.110 Off-street parking.
7.120 Residential street parking.
7.130 Signs.
7.140 Site plan and architectural review.
7.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "R-3" district is to stabilize and maintain the
residential character of the district for low density apartment living with substantial space
for cooperatively used facilities and open spaces.
7.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the 'R-3" district shall be as follows
multi-family uses, apartments, duplexes, triplexes, fourplex, group dwellings, public uses,
including public parks and playgrounds.
7.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use in the 'R-3" district shall be as follows:
A. Single family dwellings, when they meet requirements set out in the "R-1" district;
B. Private academic schools teaching accredited subjects;
C. Churches;
D. Child day care and day nursery;
E. Child home care;
F. Apartments more than nine (9) units per acre.
7.040 Height. Maximum allowable height limit in the 'R-3" district shall be forty (40)
feet. Provided however, that on lots abutting R-R, R-1 and R-2 districts a landscaped buffer
open area of twenty-five (25) feet shall be furnished when maximum height limit is proposed.
7.050 Building site area - lot width.
A. Minimum building site area and lot width in the "R-3" district shall be as follows:
(1 ) Corner lot: Seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet in area and sixty
(60) feet in width;
(2) Interior lot: Seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet in area and sixty
(60) feet in width;
B. The City Council, upon receipt of a report from the Planning Commission, may approve
subdivisions with less than the minimum lot widths on irregularly shaped and oddly located lots,
such as those resulting from curved or angular street layouts; particularly triangular shaped
corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more than four (4) lot lines; provided however that
in no case shall the minimum frontage be less than fifty (50) feet.
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7.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage in the "R-3" district shall be as
follows:
Not more than sixty (60) percent of the total area shall be devoted to main and accessory
building area, parking area, driveways and covered patios. The remaining forty (40) percent of
the total lot area shall be devoted to landscaping, lawn, outdoor recreation facilities
incidental to residential development, such as swimming pools, tennis courts, putting greens and
uncovered patios; walkways and fences.
7.070 Front yard. Minimum front yard in the "R-3" district shall be as follows:
Twenty-five (25) feet, unless bordering on a major, primary, or secondary street, then as
set out in General Regulations and Exceptions building setback lines.
7.080 Side yard. Minimum side yard in the "R-3" district shall be as follows:
Ten (10) feet on street side of a corner lot, except that no accessory building shall be
closer than twenty (20) feet to said street; five (5) feet on interior lot line, unless
bordering on a major, primary or secondary street, then as set out in General Regulations and
Exceptions building setback lines.
7.090 Rear yard. Minimum rear yard in the 'R-3" district shall be as follows:
Fifteen (15) feet, unless bordering on a major, primary or secondary street, then as set
out in General Regulations setback lines.
A. Grading of side and rear yard setbacks. Slopes exceeding five percent (5%) shall not
be permitted within the following areas:
(1) Five (5) feet of the side of the residence provided the wider side yard setback.
(2) Ten (10) feet of the side of the residence provided the wider side yard setback.
(3) Fifteen (15) feet of the rear of the residence.
7.100 Open area required. For multiple family uses, not less than two hundred (200)
square feet of open area per family unit shall be provided on the site, which may include
landscaped areas, walkways, recreation areas but not structures, driveways or parking areas.
7.110 Off-street parking. The provisions of off-street parking regulations shall apply
in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
7.120 Residential street parking. The provisions of Ordinance 19 shall apply.
7.130 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the 11R-3"
district.
7.140 Site plan and architectural review. (a) All new residences, Including garages
shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission to determine acceptability of exterior building
materials and architectural features pursuant to Chapter 16 herein. (b) All uses permitted
subject to obtaining a use permit shall be subject to site plan and architectural approval
pursuant to Chapter 16.
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Chapter 8
LIMITED AGRICULTURE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
8.010 Purpose.
8.020 Permitted uses.
8.030 Similar uses.
8.040 Height, yard and area requirments•
8.050 Building site area - lot width.
8.060 Front yard.
8.070 Side yard.
8.080 Interior side yard.
8.090 Rear yard.
8.100 Off-street parking.
8.110 Residential street parking.
8.120 Signs.
8.130 Site plan and architectural review.
8.010 Purpose. The A-1 or Limited Residential Agricultural District is a district to
protect and encourage those uses which are customarily conducted in areas which are permanently
set aside for light agricultural purposes. The following regulations shall apply in the A-1 or
Limited Residential Agricultural District unless otherwise provided In this section.
8.020 Permitted uses.
A. Any use permitted In the R-1 or RR Districts.
B. Single-family dwelling units of a permanent nature, not exceeding one (1 ) per acre and
no n3re than three (3) such units or, each parcel of land. Any such dwelling unit shall be
located at least seventy (70) feet from any enclosure occupied by fowl and/or livestock existing
on adjoining properties.
C. Farms or ranches for orchards, tree crops, field crops, truck gardening, berry and bush
crops, flower gardening, nurseries for producing trees, vines and other horticultural stock,
mushroom farms and other similar enterprises carried on in the general field of agriculture.
(1 ) Where the ranch abuts a residence, subdivision or any other residential
development on one or more of the side or rear property lines, screening shall be
provided on those lines by one of the following methods:
(a) Six (6) foot masonry wall.
(b) Three (3) or more rows of orchard trees to be maintained in good condition.
(c) Dense hedge kept in good condition.
(d) Other screening as approved by the Planning Commission.
(2) Waste water shall be disposed of in a manner that will meet the requirements of
the County Health Department.
(3) No more than twenty-five (25) rabbits and chickens per twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet of area.
(4) Cats and dogs, limited to the keeping of not to exceed four (4) cats and four (4)
dogs, over four (4) months of age.
(5) Small livestock, with the number of goats, sheep, and similar animals limited to
twelve (12) per acre of total ground area, with no more than one (1) male goat,
or
(6) Cattle and horses, including calves and colts over six (6) months of age, with a
maximum number of four (4) animals per acre of total ground area, or
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(7) Hogs, with a maximum number of two (2) per acre of total ground area, the total
number of such animals on any parcel or premises not to exceed five (5) over six
(6) months of age.
(8) Combinations of the above animals, provided the total density on any given parcel
shall not exceed that herein specified.
(9) In no event shall there be any limit to the permissible number of sheep which may
be grazed per acre, where sub grazing operation is conducted on fields for the
purpose of cleaning up unharvested crops, stubble, volunteer or wild growth, and
further, where such grazing operation is not conducted for more than four (4)
weeks in any six (6) month period.
(10 Worm farms.
D. One (1) stand for display and sale of products produced on the same premises, provided
that the floor area of the stand shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet. The location
of said stand shall be approved pursuant to RR District, subject to the parking requirements of
off-street parking.
E. Accessory uses and structures including the following:
(1 ) Private garage
(2) Accessory living quarters
(3) Guest houses - bathroom plumbing only
(4) Recreation room
(5) Greenhouses
(6) Lath house
(7) Stable
(8) Barn
(9) Pen
(10 Corral
F. Buildings and enclosures for fowl and livestock, small or large, placed on any given
parcel of land, shall be erected a minimum of seventy (70) feet from any other place used for
human habitation, public park or school, on adjoining properties, and thirty-five (35) feet from
any "R" District boundary or exterior lot line, including abutting streets. However, this shall
not apply to the pasturing of animals within the above mentioned thirty-five (35) foot
setbacks. Pasturing in this paragraph shall mean the grazing of animals on grasses, stubble and
natural growth.
8.030 Similar uses. Similar uses as provided in Chapter 21 herein.
8.040 Height, yard and area requirements.
A. Mlninum lot area: Each lot or parcel shall be at least one hundred and fifty (150)
feet in width and one (1 ) gross acre (43,560 square feet) in area for uses allowed in this
district, unless the parcel is shown as a lot on a subdivision map of record at the effective
date of the ordinance adopting this section.
(1 ) Where a minimum area requirement greater than the one (1) gross acre required is
requested and established in the district, it shall be designated by a number
following the district designation symbol, numbers. less than one hundred (100)
indicating gross acres, numbers more than one thousand (i.e., 14,000) indicating
square feet.
8.050 Building site area - lot width.
A. Minimum lot width: One hundred fifty (150) feet.
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B. Nlaximum building height: For residential uses, two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or
thirty-five (35) feet.
8.060 Front yard. The minimum front yard required In the "A-1" district shall be
twenty-five (25) feet from the ultimate right-of-way.
8.070 Side yard. The side yard of a corner lot shall be fifteen (15) feet from the
ultimate right-of-way.
8.080 Inferior side yards. Minimum setbacks shall be not less than five (5) feet on one
side and ten (10) feet on the opposite side. The ten (10) feet setback shall be mandatory on
the driveway s i de of the yard.
8.090 Rear yard. The minimum rear yard required in the "A-1" district shall be not less
than fifteen (15) feet.
8.100 Off-street parking. The provisions of "Off-Street Parking" hereinafter set forth
should apply.
8.110 Residential street parking. The provisions of Ordinance 19 shall apply.
8.120 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the district.
8.130 Site plan and architectural review.
A. All new residential residences, including garages shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission to determine acceptability of exterior building materials and architectural features
pursuant to Chapter 16 herein.
B. All uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit shall be subject to site plan and
architectural review approval, pursuant to Chapter 16.
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Chapter 9
'IT-C" - TOWN CENTER DISTRICT
Sections:
9.010 Purpose.
9.020 Intent.
9.030 Reserved.
9.040 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
9.050 Uses permitted subject to City Council approval.
9.060 Prohibited uses.
9.070 Application for zone change.
9.080 Development plan.
9.090 Town center commercial site and architectural development
standards.
9.100 Off-street parking.
9.110 Signs.
9.120 Lighting.
9.130 Loading.
9.140 Trash and storage area.
9.150 Enclosed uses.
9.160 Screening.
9.170 Landscaping.
9.010 Purpose. The "T-C" district is established to provide an area for commercial uses,
to offer a selective range of goods and services, including comparison shopping, restuarant and
take-out food establishments. To provide for the classification and development of parcels of
land as coordinated, comprehensive projects in order to take advantage of superior environment
which will result from large scale community planning.
9.020 Intent. The "T-C" district Is intended to provide an architecturally Integrated
and designed town commercial center situated In a location to serve the community. The
regulations of this district area are intended to allow a diversity of uses, relationship of
buildings and open space in planned groups while insuring substantial compliance with the
spirit, intent and provisions of this code.
9.030 Reserved.
9.040 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to a use
permit in the 'IT-C" district shall be as follows:
A. Alcoholic beverages (on-premises consumption, but only in connection with a bona fide
restaurant);
B. Antique shop;
C. Appliance store;
D. Art studio/gallery;
E. Bakery (retail);
F. Barber shop;
G. Beauty shop;
H. Bookstore;
I. Bowling alley;
J. Branch post office;
K. Clothing and shoe store;
L. Department store;
M. Furniture store;
N. Grocery store/market, gourmet food shop;
0. Hardware store;
P. Liquor store (off-premise consumption)
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Q. Pharmacy;
R. Photo studio/gallery;
S. Restaurant, walk-ups, drive-throughs;
T. Shoe repair
U. Skating rinks;
V. Theater;
W. Hotels or motels;
X. Any other uses that are established by the Planning Commission as similar In nature as
well as uses secondary to the primary use.
9.050 Uses permitted subject to City Council approval. Service stations may be permitted
subject to following the use permit procedure site plan and architectural review approval,
subject to Planning Commission and City Council approval.
9.060 Prohibited uses. Prohibited uses In the "T-C" district shall be as follows:
A. Animal clinics;
B. Appliance repair;
C. Auto repair, fender or paint shop, wrecking or junk, salvage plants, or sales agencies;
D. Beer bars/taverns;
E. Beverage bottling plants;
F. Bicycle shops;
G. Boat and trailer sales;
H. Building materials sales and storage;
I. Cabinet shops;
J. Cold storage and frozen food lockers;
K. ioe production plants;
L. Outdoor sales;
M. Plumbing shops;
N. Printing shops;
0. Rental egjlpment agencies;
P. Residental uses;
Q. Secondhand stores;
R. Television repair;
S. Tire retreading plants;
T. Welding shops;
U. Wholesaling and wholesale activities;
V. Any other uses that are established by the Planning Commission as similar in nature.
9.070 Application for zone change. Upon application for a change of zone to the "T-C"
district, the applicant must provide a "development plan" for the proposed district outlining:
A. The architectural theme;
B. The proposed use of lots within the subject property;
C The type, character, and height of building or structure within that district;
D. The general location of major traffic thoroughfares;
E. The development plan shall be accompanied by the economic justification for all
commercial facilities to be located with the subject property;
F. Minimum acceptable development site shall be thirty (30) acres, however, actual
development may take place in lesser increments.
G. The application for change of zone and the development plan shall be submitted a
minimum of six (6) weeks prior to public hearing.
9.080 Development plan. The development plan and all standards of development, after
approval and adoption as provided herein, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder
and all development within this district shall substantially comply therewith unless said
development plan is amended by ordinance.
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9.090 Town center commercial site development standards. The applicant will be
encouraged to use imaginative and stimulating architectural design in all areas under this
chapter, with special consideration to the separation of vehicular and pedestrian right-of-way;
pedestrian comfort and rest stations; low Intensity lighting; generous landscaping;
architecturally designed fountains, benches, trash receptacles, atriums, architecturally
integrated sign program; decorative paved walkways; and a basic design and theme will be
encouraged.
9.100 Off-street parking. The Off-Street Parking requirements of this ordinance shall
apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
9.110 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply in determining the signing
for subject property.
9.120 Lighting. All lighting, exterior and interior, shall be designed and located so as
to confine direct rays to the premises.
9.130 Loading. All loading and unloading operations shall be performed on the site and
loading platforms and areas shall be screened by a landscape or architectural feature.
9.140 Trash and storage area. All storage of cartons,- containers, and trash shall be
shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6)
feet in height. If unroofed, no such area shall be located within forty (40) feet of any
district zoned for residential use.
9.150 Enclosed uses. Except as provided herein, uses permitted in this district, and
equipment, goods and merchandise, shall be contained entirely within a completely enclosed
structure, except for loading areas.
9.160 Screening. An opaque screen shall be installed and maintained along all district
boundaries, other than streets, where the premises abut areas zoned for residential uses.
Except as otherwise provided, it shall have a total height.of not less than six (6) feet nor
more than eight (8) feet. Where there is a difference in elevation on opposite sides of the
screen, the height shall be measured from the highest elevation. A screen shall consist of one
(1 ), or any combination, of the following types:
A. Walls. A wall shall consist of concrete, stone, brick, tile, or similar type of solid
masonry material a minimum of six (6) inches thick;
B. Berms. A berm shall be not more than twenty (20) feet in width at the base. It shall
be constructed of earthen material and it shall be landscaped;
C. Planting. Plant materials, when used in a manner, so as to provide screening, having a
minimum width of two (2) feet, within eighteen (18) months after Initial installation. Except
as provided in subsection (4) below, plant materials shall not be limited to a maximum height;
D. Intersections. Screening along all streets and boundaries, if provided, shall have a
height of not more than three (3) feet within twenty (20) feet of the point of intersection of:
(1) A vehicular trafflcway or driveway and a street,
(2) A vehicular trafflcway or driveway and a sidewalk,
(3) Two (2) or more vehicular trafflcways, driveways or streets;
E. If planting materials have nat formed an opaque screen within eighteen (18) months
after installation, the Director of Planning shall require that either:
(1) Walls, or
(2) Berms be installed.
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9.170 Landscaping. Landscaping conslsting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover or any
combination thereof, shall be installed and maintained subject to the following standards:
A. Boundary landscaping is required for a minimum depth of fifteen (15) feet along all
-A property lines abutting streets except for the area required for street openings and the area
within fifteen (15) feet on either side of street openings;
B. Internal landscaping equal to at least five (5) percent of the net area of the parcel,
Is required, and a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of such internal landscaping shall be
located in the area devoted to parking;
C. Separation. .Any landscaped area shall be separated from an adjacent vehicular area by
a wail or curb at least six (6) inches higher than the adjacent vehicular area;
D. Intersections. Screening along all street and boundaries, if provided, shall have a
height of not more than three (3) feet within twenty (20) feet of the point of intersection of:
(1 ) A vehicular trafflcway or driveway and a street,
(2) A vehicular trafficway or driveway and a sidewalk,
(3) Two (2) or more vehicular trafficways, driveways or streets;
E. Watering. Permanent watering facilities shall be provided for all landscaped areas;
F. Parking lot signing shall be subject to site development approval;
G. Maintenance. Required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean and healthy
condition. This shall include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter,
fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the regular wa+ering of all plantings.
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Chapter 10
"AP" - ADMINISTRATiVE/PROFESSiONAL DISTRICT
Sections:
10.010 Purpose.
10.020 Permitted uses.
10.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
10.040 Height.
10.050 Building site area - lot width.
10.060 Lot coverage.
10.070 Front yard.
10.080 Side yard.
10.090 Rear yard.
10.100 Off-street parking.
10.110 Trash and storage area.
10.120 Signs.
10.130 Site plan and architectural review.
10.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "AP" district is to provide for C-1, office and
multiple family uses, with yard, open space, and architectural requirements compatible with
those in residential districts, In order that such uses can be located in close proximity to
residential uses.
10.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the "AP" district shall be as follows:
A. Medical, dental offices and clinics;
B. Business, executive and financial offices;
C. Professional offices;
D. Private parking lots and garages;
E. Libraries;
F. Governmental offices and agencies;
G. Branch Post Office;
H. Accessory use or building incidental to allowable use;
I. Schools and studios for arts, crafts, photography, music and dance.
10.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit in the "AP" district shall be as follows:
A. Medical and dental laboratories, but not Including manufacturing of products for
general sale or distributors;
B. Small animal veterinary clinic; provided, however, that:
(1) Treatment of animals is restricted to dogs, cats and other small domesticated
household pets;
(2) There shall be no dog run or outdoor animal holding areas;
(3) Overnight patients shall be limited to five (5) incapacitated and/or emergency
cases and no patient may remain more than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours;
(4) There shall be no boarding, bathing or grooming of pets;
(5) The operation shall be conducted in a completely enclosed and sound controlled
building in such a way as to produce no objectionable noise or odors outside its
walls;
(6) The applicant shall submit to the Planning Commission, and it shall be made a
condition of approval, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has made
arrangements for the proper and adequate disposal of dead animals and refuse,
which shall be kept in closed containers inside the building until removal from
the premises;
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(7 Off-street parking facilities shall have a direct access to the clinic.
C. Mortuaries, nursing homes, rest homes, nursery schools, day care centers, child day
care and day nursery;
D. Clubs, lodges, fraternities, educational, cultural or public service uses, but not
including storage, equipment or repair or warehouses;
E. Restaurants where completely contained within a building (no drive-ins or walk-ups);
F. Retail stores:
(1) Bakery
(2) Barber shop and beauty shop
(3) Book and stationery store
(4) Confectionary store
(5) Clothes cleaning establishments, launderettes
(6) Drug store
(7) Florist or gift shop
(8) Convenience food stores
(9) Hardware/appliance shops
(10 Jewelry store
(11 Clothing shops
(12 Shoe store and shoe repair
(13 Tailor and/or dressmaker
(14 Photographer
G. R-3 uses as provided In Section 7.020.
H. Other uses which the Planning Commission finds are consistent with these sta+ed uses
and which do not create undesirable traffic, parking or congestion in the area, unless
mitigated.
10.040 Height. Maximum allowable height shall be fifty (50) feet. Maximum allowable
height adjacent to residential shall be thirty-six (36) feet, however, one (1 ) foot additional
height shall be approved for every two (2) feet of additional setback.
10.050 Building site area - lot width. Minimum building site and lot width in the "AP"
district shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet; sixty (60) feet in width.
The City Council upon receipt of a report from the Planning Commission may, by a majority
vote of its total members, approve subdivisions with less than the minimum lot width and depths
on irregularly shaped and oddly located lots, such as those resulting from curved or angular
street layouts, particularly triangular shaped corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more
than four (4) lot lines; provided however that in no case shall the minimum frontage be less
than fifty (50) feet at the property line.
10.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage to the "AP" district shall be one
hundred (100) percent less required parking area, landscaping, and setback.
10.070 Front yard. Minimum front yard in the "AP" district shall be fifteen .05) feet.
On corner lots, there shall be a fifteen (15) foot frontage setback along both street frontages.
10.080 Side yard. Minimum side yard in the "AP" district shall be none (0) unless site
borders any "R" district, then any side yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
10.090 Rear yard. Minimum rear yard in the "AP" district shall be none (0) unless site
borders any "R" district, then any rear yard shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
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10.100 Off-street parking. The provisions of Off-Street Parking shall apply in
determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
10.110 Trash and storage area. All storage of cartons, containers, and trash shall be
shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6)
feet In height. If unroofed, no such area shall be located within forty (40) feet of any
district zoned for residential use.
10.120 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the "AP"
district.
10.130 Site plan and architectural review. All site plans and architectural plans, plot
plans and detailed planting plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission as set out in
Chapter 16 herein. A minimum ten (10) percent of the building site shall be landscaped.
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Chapter 11
"C-2" - GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sections:
11.010 Purpose.
11.020 Permitted uses.
11.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
11.040 Height.
11.050 Reserved.
11.060 Lot coverage.
11.070 Yards.
11.080 Off-street parking.
11.090 Trash and storage area.
11.100 Signs.
11.110 Site plan and architectural review.
11.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "C-2" district is to designate and promote the orderly
development of the central business district as a central retail shopping facility for the
entire community.
11.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the 'C-2" district shall be as follows:
Retail stores and personal service establishments within a building, including appliance
stores, bakeries, banks, barber shops, beauty parlors, book stores, department stores, drug
stores, food shops, hardware stores, mortuaries, nurseries, offices, radio stores, professional
offices, restaurants, shoe shops, studios and tailor shops; libraries, branch post offices,
off-premises sale of liquor.
Accessory uses and buildings normally Incidental to allowed uses.
11.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit shall be as follows:
A. Auto repair shops, drive-in establishments;
B. Child day care and day nursery;
C. Clothes cleaning establishments, launderettes;
D. Secondhand sales;
E. Pet shops;
F. Motels, hotels, rest homes;
G. Public garages;
H. New and used car sales lots;
I. Other uses of a similar nature when no more traffic, parking or congestion is created
by such use;
J. Service stations;
K. Restuarants which include on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages in connection
the restaurant.
11.040 Height. Maximum allowable height limit in the "C-2" district shall be fifty (50)
feet.
11.050 Reserved.
11.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage by structures in the "C-2" district
shall be one hundred (100) percent less parking and landscaping requirements.
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11.070 Yards. No yards are specified, except where side abuts on a lot in an "R"
district, then ten (10) feet, unless bordering on a major, primary or secondary street then as
set out in General Regulations and Exceptions building setback lines.
11.080 Off-street parking. The provisions of Off-Street Parking contained in this
ordinance shall apply in determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each
use.
11.090 Trash and storage area. All storage of cartons, containers, and trash shall be
shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6)
feet in height and roofed.
11.100 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the "C-2"
district.
11.110 Site plan and architectural review. All site plan and architectural plans, plot
plans and detailed planting plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission as set out In
Chapter 16 herein.
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Chapter 12
"M-R" - RESTRICTED MANUFACTURE DISTRICT
Sections:
12.010 Purpose.
12.020 Intent.
12.030 Application for zone change.
12.040 Reserved.
12.050 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
12.060 Height.
12.070 Minimum lot area, dimensions and access.
12.080 Front yard.
12.090 Side yard.
12.100 Rear yard.
12.110 Off-street parking.
12.120 Trash and storage areas.
12.130 Signs.
12.140 Site plan and architectural review.
12.150 Fences and walls.
12.160 Outdoor storage areas.
12.010 Purpose. The purpose of the ''M-R" district is to provide for the establishment of
combined commercial and light manufacturing uses.
12.020 Intent. The "M-2" district is intended to provide an architecturally Integrated
and designed commerclal/manufacturing park situated in a location to serve the coMmunity. The
regulations of this district are intended to allow a diversity of uses, relationship of
buildings and open space in planned building groups while insuring substantial conpliance with
the spirit, intent and provisions of this code.
12.030 Application for zone change. Upon application for a change of zone to the 'TA-R"
district, the applicant must provide a "development plan" for the proposed district outlining:
A. The architectural theme;
B. The proposed use of lots within the subject property.
C. The type, character, and height of building or structure within that district;
D. The general location of major traffic thoroughfares;
E. The development plan shall be accompanied by the economic justification for all
commercial facilities to be located with the subject property;
F. The application for change of zone and the development plan shall be submitted a
minimum of six (6) weeks prior to public hearing.
12.040 Reserved.
12.050 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. All of the following uses either
singly or in combination are permitted in the "M-R" district with a use permit:
A. Agricultural products (sales, storage, and processing);
B. Animal hospitals (completely within a building, including runs);
C. Bakery and confectionery, sales, storage, processing;
D. Bicycle shops, sales and repairs;
E. Building materials, retail, wholesale, light assembly, and storage (ail open storage
areas to be enclosed by a six (6) foot high solid masonry wall);
F. Cabinet shops;
G. Cleaners and dyers with supporting facilities;
H. Frozen food lockers;
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I. Contractors' yards (all open s+orage areas to be enclosed by a six (6) foot high solid
masonry wal l);
J. Cosmetic goods, toiletries and pharmaceutical supplies, manufacturing, storage,
distribution and sales;
K. Electrical appliances and power tools, sales, assembly and repairs;
L. Equipment rental services (all open storage areas to be enclosed by a six (6) foot
high solid masonry wall);
M. Fabrication from the following: shell, cellophane, cork, fiber, fur, glass, leather
(finished), gems, paint (mixing only), plastics, rubber (finished), textiles, tobacco,
wood;
N. Furniture, indoor and outdoor, manufacture and sales;
0. Greenhouses and nurseries wholesale and retail;
P. Machine shops (completely within a building and limited to three (3) horsepower
electric motors, excluding drop hammers or automatic screw machines or punch presses);
Q. New and used car sales lots;
R. Picture framing and glazing;
S. Plumbing shops;
T. Precision instrument manufacturing;
U. Printing, blueprinting, and reproduction establishments;
V. Off-premise sales liquor;
W. Public utility buildings and uses;
X. Restaurants including on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages In connection with
the restaurant;
Y. Mechanical auto wash;
Z. Accessory buildings and uses appurtenant to any permitted uses;
AA. Other uses similar in character , when determined by the Planning Commission to be
similar in use and generate no more traffic, noise, odor or dust.
12.060 Height. The maximum building or structural height shall be not more than fifty
(50) feet; provided further, that any roof appurtenances and/or equipment shall be housed within
penthouses or shall be architecturally screened.
12.070 Minimum lot area, dimensions and access. Minimum lot area, dimensions and access
in the "M-R" district shall be as follows:
A. Lot area. Ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
B. Lot dimensions. Minimum width, seventy (70) feet;
C. The City Council upon receipt of a report from the Planning Commission may approve
subdivisions with less than the lot width and lot area requirements, particularly on irregularly
shaped or oddly located lots such as those resulting from curved or angular street layouts,
triangular shaped corner lots, trapezoidal lots, and lots with more than four (4) lot lines;
provided however that in no case shall the minimum frontage be less than fifty (50) feet;
D. Access. A minimum of thirty (30) feet access to any property or parking area shall be
provided unless said requirement is waived by the City Council.
12.080 Front yard. Each lot in the 14-R" zone shall have a front yard extending, except
for access drives and walks across the full width of the subject property of a depth of not less
than fifteen (15) feet; provided that where over fifty (50) percent of the frontage of an entire
block in a IN-R" zone is developed with less than fifteen (15) foot setback, the front yard may
be reduced to that of the predominant setback on the block unless bordering on a major, primary
or secondary street then as set out in General Regulations and Exceptions building setback
lines. Such yards shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as a condition to the use of
the property.
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12.090 Side yard. A side yard shall be required only when the side of the property abuts
a residential zone, in which case the required side yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet, ten
(10) feet of which abutting the residential zone shall be planted with evergreen trees or unless
bordering on a major, primary or secondary street, then as set out in General Regulations and
Exceptions building setback lines.
12.100 Rear yard. A rear yard shall be required only when the rear of the property abut a
residential zone, in which case the required rear yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet, ten (10)
feet of which abutting the residential zone shall be planted with evergreen trees, or unless
bordering on a major, primary or secondary street then as set out in General Regulations and
Exceptions building setback lines.
12.110 Off-street parking. The provisions of Off-Street Parking shall apply In
determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use; except that these
provisions shall be determined by a majority of the Planning Commission to be adequate.
12.120 Trash and storage areas. All storage of cartons, containers, and trash shall be
shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6)
feet in height and roofed.
.12.130 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the IN-R"
district.
12.140 Site Plan and Architectural Review. All architectural plans, site plans and
detailed planting plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission as set out in Chapter 16
herein.
12.150 Fences and walls. When abutting a residential zone or alley which abuts a
residential zone, except for access drives and walks, there shall be a solid masonry wall six
(6) feet in heig'it erected along and 1•,-reftately adjacent to the abutting property line that is
the zone boundary. Said wall shall be three (3) feet in height in any front yard or street side
yard area or where it abuts the front yard area of any adjacent zone.
12.160 Outdoor storage areas. Outdoor areas for storage of materials and equipment shall
be enclosed within a solid masonry wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no storage
shall exceed the height of the enclosure.
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Chapter 13
"M-2" - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
Sections:
13.010 Purpose.
13.020 Permitted uses.
13.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
13.040 Height.
13.050 Building site area - lot width.
13.060 Lot coverage.
13.070 Yards.
13.080 Off-street parking.
13.090 Trash and storage.
13.100 Signs.
13.110 Site plan and architectural review.
13.120 Fences and walls.
13.130 Outdoor storage area.
13.010 Purpose. The purpose of the "M-2" district is to provide exclusively for sound
industrial development, wherein manufacturing and other industries can locate and operate away
from the restricting influences of nonindustrial uses while maintaining an environment free from
offensive or objectionable noise, dust, odor or other nuisances.
13.020 Permitted uses. Uses permitted in the "M-2" district shall be as follows:
A. Wholesale stores or storage, service establishments.
B. Light industrial and manufacturing uses;
C. Public utility uses, except storage of gas;
D. And any other uses, which in the opinion of the Planning Commission are of a similar
nature.
13.030 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. Uses permitted subject to
obtaining a use permit In the 'T9-2" district shall be as follows.
Subject to the conditions of this zone, any manufacturing, assembling, repairing, testing,
processing, warehousing, wholesaling, fabrication, research or treatment of products may be
conducted, other than those which may be obnoxious or offensive by reason of emission of odor,
dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration, electromagnetic disturbance, radiation, or other similar
causes detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, including but not limited to
the following specific uses:
A. Ambulance service firm;
B. Architectural, engineering, research and testing firms and laboratories;
C. Auto trailer, camper and mobile home manufacture;
D. Bakery, wholesale;
E. Battery manufacture;
F. Boat building;
G. Bottling plant;
H. Brewery;
I. Cabinet shop;
J. Carpet cleaning plant;
K. Ceramic products manufacture (using only previously pulverized clay);
L. Cleaning and dyeing plant;
M. Dairy products processing;
N. Electrical, electronic or electromechanical machinery manufacture;
0. Food products processing, manufacturing, canning, preserving and freezing;
P. Furniture manufacture, upholstering, refinishing;
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Q. Garment manufacture;
R. Hospital or medical clinic, industrial;
S. Laundry, industrial;
T. Machine shop;
U. Mail order firm;
V. Metal plating;
W. Metalworking, fabrication or welding firm;
X. Motion picture studios, laboratories and film processing;
Y. Newspaper establishments;
Z. Paint mixing;
AA. Paper, fabrication from;
BB. Photoengraving, photocopying, photoprocessing, blueprinting and printing
CC. establishments;
DD. Plastic, fabrication from;
EE. Prefabrication of products from finished rubber;
FF. Sheet metal shop;
GG. Shoe manufacture;
HH. Sign manufacture;
II. Soap manufacture;
JJ. Telephone exchange, studios, offices and equipment buildings;
KK. Textile manufacture;
LL. Tire rebuilding, recapping and retreading;
MM. Training center, industrial;
NN. Wholesale business, storage buildings and warehouses;
00. Woodworking shop.
13.040 Height. Maximum allowable height limit in the 1tit-2" district shall be fifty (50)
feet.
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13.050 Building site area - lot width.
A. The minimum building site area and width shall be as follows:
(1 ) Building site area: ten thousand (10,000) square feet;
(2) Lot width: one hundred (100) feet.
B. Said requirements shall apply unless waived by the City Council.
13.060 Lot coverage. Maximum allowable lot coverage by structures in the "M-2" district
shall be one hundred (100) percent less required parking, landscaping, subject to all other
requirements herein.
13.070 Yards. No front, side and rear yards are required unless bordering on a major,
primary or secondary street, then as set out in General Regulations and Exceptions building
setback lines.
13.080 Off-street parking. The provisions of off-street parking shall apply In
determining the amount of parking space that must be provided for each use.
13.090 Trash and storage areas. All storage of cartons, containers, and trash shall be
shielded from view within a building or within an area enclosed by a wall not less than six (6)
feet In height and roofed.
13.100 Signs. The provisions of Chapter 23 herein shall apply to signs in the 'M-2"
district.
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13.110 Site plan and architectural review. All architectural plans, site plans and
detailed planting plans shall be submitted to the Planning Commission as set out in Chapter 16
herein.
13.120 Fences and walls. When abutting a residential zone or alley except for access
drives and walks, there shall be a solid masonry wall six (6) feet in height erected along and
immediately adjacent to the abutting property line that is the zone boundary. Said wall shall
be three (3) feet in height in any front yard or street side yard or where it abuts the front
yard area of any adjacent zone.
13.130 Outdoor storage areas. Outdoor areas for storage of materials and equipment shall
be enclosed within a solid masonry wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no storage
shall exceed the height of the enclosure.
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Chapter 14
'IF-P" - FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT
Sections:
14.010 Purpose.
14.020 Definition of terms.
14.030 FP-1 uses permitted.
14.040 Non-conforming uses and structures, FP-1.
14.050 Uses specifically prohibited.
14.060 FP-2 uses permitted.
14.070 Nonconforming uses and structures, FP-2.
14.010 Purpose. The Flood Plain District is intended to be applied to those areas of the
City which under present conditions are subject to periodic flooding and accompanying hazards,
in the interests of promoting health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people of Grand
Terrace. The objective of the Flood Plain District shall be:
A. To prohibit occupancy or the encroachment of any structure, improvement or development
that would obstruct the natural flow of flood waters within a designated floodway on the flood
plain.
B. To keep developments in the remainder of the flood plain above the design flood flow
elevation.
C. To prevent economic loss caused by excessive flooding and to prevent loss of life or
property.
14.020 Definition of terms.
A. Design flood: That flood against which protection Is provided, or eventually will be
provided, by means of flood protective or control works. When a Federal flood control project
survey has been authorized, the design flood will be that established by the cognizant Federal
agency and in all other cases will be determined by the San Bernardino County Flood Control
District.
B. Flood: Any temporary rise in streamflow or water surface level that results in
significant adverse effects in the flood plain. Adverse effects of floods may include damages
from overflow of land areas, effects of temporary backwater or sewers and local drainage
channels, bank erosion or channel shifts, unsanitary conditions or other unfavorable conditions
resulting from deposition of materials in stream channels during flood recessions, rise of
ground water coincident with increased stream flow, and interruption of traffic at bridge
crossings.
C. Flood Plain: The relatively flat area or lowlands adjoining the channel of a stream or
watercourse and subject to overflow by flood waters.
D. Flood Plain Zoning: The flood plain of the design flood shall be subdivided into two
(2) zones for regulation purposes:
0 ) Zone FP-1 (Designated Floodway): The channel of a stream and that part of the
adjoining flood plain designated to reasonably provide for the construction of a
project for passage of the design flood.
(2) Zone FP-2 (Restrictive Zone): That part of the floodway or flood plain within
the overflow limits as determined by the selected flood.
E. Floodway: The channel of a stream and that part of the flood plain inundated by a
flood and, therefore, used to carry flood flow.
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F. San Bernardino County Flood Control District: A district established by act of the
State Legislature, empowered to protect the watercourses of said District and governed by the
Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino acting as ex offlcio governing Board of the
District.
G. Selected Flood: A flood of a recurrence interval determined by the County Planning
Commission or Board of Supervisors, after a recommendation of the Chief Engineer of the San
Bernardino County Flood Control District.
H. Standard Project Flood: A flood that would result from a storm that is considered
reasonably characteristic of the region in which the drainage area is located, giving
consideration to the runoff characteristics of the drainage area and excluding rare combinations
of meteorologic and hydrologic conditions. Such a flood provides a reasonable upper limit to be
considered in designing flood control improvements and flood plain limits.
14.030 FP-1 Permitted Uses. The following uses will be permitted where shown to be
consistent with initial and ultimate confined conditions for Zone FP-1:
A. Flood Control channels, levees, spreading grounds and basins, roads, bridges, and
diversion drains, where plans are approved by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District.
B. Grazing, field crops, truck gardening, berry and bush crops, flower gardening, wildlife
preserves, forest preserve and similar open or agricultural uses.
C. Other uses or enterprises similar to the above if approved by the Planning Commission.
(1 ) Recreation area, parks, playground, fishing lake, golf course, polo field, golf
driving range, baseball and football fields, parking lots, involving the open use
of land, without structures or improvements, where it can be shown that the
natural flow of flood or storm waters will not be obstructed.
(2) Excavation and removal of rock, sand and gravel.
(3) Other uses similar to the above as approved by Planning Commission..
14.040 Non-conforming uses and structures, FP-1. Uses and structures existing at the
effective date of any application of the FP-1 zone, which are inconsistent with the provisions
thereof, will be allowed to remain under the conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission
except that:
A. If any existing structure is damaged In excess of seventy-five percent (75%) of its
reasonable value, by fire, flood, explosion, acts of God or the enemy, it shall be removed
forthwith.
B. The enlargement, expansion, extension or change in use of any structure will not be
permitted.
14.050 Uses specifically prohibited.
A. No fills or excavations will be permitted.
B. No human habitations will be permitted.
C. No storage of floatable substances or other materials will be permitted which, in the
opinion of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, will add to the debris loads of the
stream or watercourse.
D. No improvements or developments shall be permitted that in the opinion of the Governing
Board of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, will obstruct the natural flow of
flood waters or which will endanger life and property.
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14.060 FP-2 Uses permitted. The following uses will be permitted when shown to be
consistent with initial and ultimate conditions for Zone FP-2: j
A. All uses permitted In Zone FP-1.
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B. Orchards, tree crops, nurseries for producing trees, vines and other horticultural
stock, and similar open or agricultural uses.
C. Other uses or enterprises similar to the above if approved by the Planning Commission.
D. The following uses shall be permitted, if the location and development plan is approved
by the Planning Commission:
(1 ) Excavation and removal of rock, sand and gravel;
(2) Recreation areas, parks, playground, fishing lake, golf course, polo field, golf
driving range, baseball and football fields, parking lots;
(3) When the FP-2 zone is combined with one or more other land use classifications,
the provisions of the FP-2 district shall be added to the provisions of the
district to which it is applied (le: C-2-FP-2 means all of the provisions of the
C-2 and FP-2 Districts are applicable.);
(4) Other uses similar to the above approved by the Planning Commission.
14.070 Non-conforming uses and structures, FP-2. Uses and structures existing at the
effective date of any application of the FP-2 zone which are inconsistent with the provisions
thereof, will be allowed to remain, under conditions set out hereinbefore in nonconforming uses
and structures, FP-1.
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Chapter 15
11PUD" - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Sections:
15.010 Purpose.
15.020 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit.
15.030 Application for permit.
15.040 Submittal of preliminary plans.
15.050 Submittal of application.
15.060 Application of subdivision regulations.
15.070 Planned unit development site.
15.080 Site area.
15.090 Residential density.
15.100 Parking requirements.
15.110 Perimeter setback.
15.120 Distance between buildings.
15.130 Building height.
15.140 Coverage.
15.150 Open space.
15.160 Provision and maintenance of common faciities.
15.170 Streets.
15.180 Development in stages.
15.010 Purpose. It is the purpose of planned unit development district to provide a
method by which appropriately located parcels may be developed utilizing more imaginative and
innovative site planning concepts than would be possible through the strict application of
conventional zoning and subdivision regulations. It is intended that these developments will
meet the broader goals of the General Plan by exhibiting excellence in site design, integration
of uses and structures, and protection of the Integrity of neighboring developments. It is
further intended that planned unit developments provide additional alternative living
environments, more efficient use of the land, and additional privately controlled common open
space.
15.020 Uses permitted subject to obtaining a use permit. A use permit shall be required
for all the following uses:
A. Residential. Any mixture of single-family structures and multiple-family structures
including those described as attached, semi-detached, townhouse, cluster, patio, zero lot line,
atrium homes or condominium units;
B. Public parks.
15.030 Application for permit.
A. Fee - Any application for a use permit under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
accompanied by the current fee.
B. Processing - Such application shall be processed by the Planning Commission and
transmitted to the City Council with a recommendation for its approval, conditional approval or
disapproval.
15.040 Submittal of preliminary plans. Prior to submission of an application for a use
permit for a planned unit development plan, the applicant(s) shall submit to the Planning
Director basic site information, including aerial photos where deemed necessary by the Planning
Director, generalized development plans, including lot sizes and open space proposed, existing
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easements, required by the Planning Director to aid and assist the Planning Commission in an
initial consideration of the preliminary "PUD" plan. The preliminary plan may be presented to
the Planning Commission at a regular meeting for discussion by the individual commissioners. No
formal action shall be taken by the Planning Commission regarding the preliminary plan.
15.050 Submittal of application.
A. After completion of preliminary conference(s), the applicants) shall file a request
for a use permit. A professional team approach in the preparation of the planned unit
development plan is required. This team should include, but is not limited to, a registered
architect, registered landscape architect and registered civil engineer.
B. The following shall be submitted:
(1 ) A preliminary title report showing vested ownership and all covenants,
conditions, restrictions and reservations of record;
(2) Statement of intent indicating:
(a) Reason why the subject property is suitable for planned unit development;
(b) Type of residences to be constructed;
(c) Method and time schedule of development and improvement of the property;
(d) Purpose and proposed use of the open space(s) to be provided;
(e) The manner in which the units will be sold (i.e., type of condominium or
cooperative).
(3) Development plans drawn to a scale of not greater than one hundred (100) feet to
the inch, showing the boundaries of the site, topography and a proposed grading
plan shown in contour lines not to exceed five (5) feet; the width, location and
nampes of surrounding streets, proposed street see:+tons and improvements; existing
and proposed sewer lines; existing and proposed surface and improved drainage;
the topography, location, dimensions and uses on adjacent property of all
existing buildings and structures within one hundred (100) feet of the boundary
line of the subject site; the location, dimensions, ground floor area and uses of
all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the subject -site;
landscaping; parking areas, including the size and number of stalls and the
internal circulation pattern; signs, including location, height, copy and colors;
pedestrian, vehicular and service ingress and egress; location, height and
materials of walls and fences; and other specific uses of the site;
(4) Schematic drawings and renderings to scale showing the architectural design of
all buildings and structures including exterior colors, textures, and materials
proposed;
(5) Statistical information including the following:
(a) Total acreage of "site area;"
(b) Height, ground floor area and total floor area of each building;
(c) Number of dwelling units in each building;
(d) Total number of dwelling units in project;
(e) "Coverage" expressed as a percent of the site area;
(f) Area of land devoted to landscaping and/or open space usable for recreation
purposes, and its percentage of the site area;
(6) The sequence of construction of various portions of the development if the
construction is to occur in stages;
(7) A statement as to the source of water and method of sewage disposal;
(8) Landscaping plan(s), showing:
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(a) All mature trees, Indicating those to be retained, removed or relocated;
(b) Special landscape features to be retained or created, such as rocks, walls,
fences, etc.;
(c) Recreation areas and facilities to be provided, if any;
(d) Proposed grading in contour intervals of not less than five (5) feet;
(e) Other landscaping;
(f) The irrigation system proposed;
(g) Name, location and sizes of all plant material proposed.
(9) Other information reasonably required by the Planning Commission for a proper
consideration of the proposal, Including, but not limited to, geological and soil
reports.
15.060 Application of subdivision regulations. Where subdivision of land or air space is
intended, the Subdivision Title of this code shall apply, and tentative subdivision maps shall
be processed concurrently with the use permit application.
15.070 Planned unit development site. A "planned unit development site" is a lot, or
combination of lots, which comprise an area of land under, or committed to, a development plan
which has been filed with the Planning Commission in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
15.080 Site area.
A. The site area shall exclude existing public street rights-of-way and any expansion of
existing street rights-of-way.
B. The site area shall be sufficient to meet the objectives set forth in "the purpose" of
this Chapter and to comply with other provisions of this chapter.
15.090 Residential density. The number of dwelling units per net acre may fall within
five (5) to ten (10) dwelling units per acre.
The lowest density of the applicable range consitutes the density entitlement of projects
which meet, but do not materially exceed, minimum development standards. Density increments up
to the maximum allowed by the applicable range may be approved in order to provide an incentive
for design excellence.
15.100 Parking requirements. Each dwelling unit shall be provided two (2) off-street
parking spaces, one (1) of which shall be covered. In addition, one (1 ) guest space shall be
provided for every four (4) dwelling units. Driveways and open parking spaces shall be
separated from the perimeter boundary of the site by a landscaped area ten (10) feet to width.
15.110 Perimeter setback.
A. General. Where the boundary of a planned unit development Is located adjacent to a
public street, a twenty-five-font (25') setback shall be maintained. Where the boundary is an
interior lot line, a twenty-foot (20') setback shall be maintained.
B. Exception. The required interior setback may be reduced to zero lot line concept If
proposed as a means of providing separation between conflicting uses. Such uses include, but
are not limited to, the following: railroad tracks, industrial and commercial land uses.
15.120 Distance between buildings.
A. General. The minimum distance between buildings shall be twenty (20) feet.
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B. Exception. Minimum distance between buildings may be reduced to ten (10) feet if the
space created is a patio or other private, open space and If only one (1 ) building contains
windows or doors (such as in the case of zero lot line houses). +
15.130 Building height. Building height requirements In the "PUD" district shall be as
follows:
A. Two (2) stories, except in hillside development as provided in subsection (2) of this
section;
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B. In hillside development, a multilevel building may be constructed following the natural
topography in steps, split levels or full story levels; provided no vertical section of the
building contains more than two (2) stories. The plane of a bearing wall may not be used as
such vertical section. In no case shall a vertical section through the building measure more
than thirty-five (35) feet.
15.140 Coverage. Lot coverage is not to exceed sixty (60) percent of the site area
"Coverage" is defined as the land area covered by dwelling units, garages, carports, open
parking areas, driveways and streets, but not including covered balconies, roof overhangs,
uncovered balconies or porches.
15.150 Open space. Not less than forty (40%) percent of the site area shall be devoted to
open space. Open space shall consist of both common open space including, but not limited to,
recreational area and buildings, greenbelts, planters.
15.160 Provisions and maintenance of common facilties.
A. Provision. The provision of common facilities (including, but not limited to, open
space, recreational facilities, parking areas) which area owned and maintained by a mandatory
owners' association is an integral part of the planned unit development concept. The type and
extent of common facilities provided a development shall be sufficient to serve the needs of the
projected residents. In developments with less than twenty (20) units, or less than four (4)
acres in• area, these requirements may be waived If each dwelling unit is detached and takes
access from a dedicated public street.
B. Maintenance. Planned unit developments shall be approved subject to the submission of
legal instruments which set forth a plan or manner of permanent care of open space and community
facilities owned in common. No such instrument shall be acceptable until approved by the City
Attorney as to legal form and effect.
15.170 Streets. Public and private streets within a planned unit development shall be
designed to reflect the nature and function of the street.
A. Public Streets. Public streets to be dedicated to the City shall be constructed in
accordance with City standards.
(1 ) Crowned pavement section shall be used.
(2) Standard vertical curb and gutters shall be used.
B. Private Streets. Streets to be owned and maintained in perpetuity by an owners'
association shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards: I
(1 ) Pavement width shall be thirty-six (36) feet measured from curb face to curb
face. Exception: Pavement width shall be thirty (30) feet, measured from curb
face to curb face, for streets on which parking is restricted. 4
(2) Cul-de-sac radius shall be not less than thirty (30) feet to curbline.
(3) Construction for drainage and pavement shall be to City standards.
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15.180 Development in stages. If the sequence of construction of various portions of the
development is to occur in stages, then the open space and/or recreational facilities shall be
developed, or committed thereto, in proportion to the number of dwelling units intended to be
developed during any given stage of construction as approved by the City Planning Commission.
Futhermore, at no time during the construction of the project shall the number of constructed
dwelling units per acre of developed land exceed the overall density per acre established by the
approved use permit.
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Chapter 16
SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
Sections:
16.010 Site plan and architectural review approval.
16.020 Purpose and authorization.
16.030 Scope of design review.
16.040 Developoment standards.
16.050 Submittal of plans and documents.
16.060 Action by Planning Commission.
16.070 Appeal to City Council.
16.080 Final action.
16.090 Revisions or amendments.
16.100 Time limit.
16.010 Site plan and architectural review approval. No building permit shall be issued
for the construction or addition to any building or structure, or new commercial, industrial,
and office development In the "R-R", "A-1", "R-1", "R-2", "R-391, "A-P", "C-211, "M-211, "M-R",
"PUD" and "T-C" zones until the Planning Commission has first made a finding that the proposed
building or structure is in conformity with both the intent and provisions of this title and
Chapter.
16.020 Purpose and authorization. The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to empower
the Planning Commission with the responsibility for comprehensive site plan and architectural
review in order to achieve the following:
A. To,insure that new development and the alteration or enlargement of existing
development occurs in a canner that is consistent with the intent of this Zone Ordinance and the
General Plan;
B. To preserve the natural beauty of the City and its setting; to prevent the
indiscriminate clearing of property, the destruction of trees and natural vegetation, and the
excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides; and to preserve the natural land forms;
C. To insure that the location and configuration of structures are visually harmonious
with their sites and surrounding sites and structures, and that they do not unnecessarily block
scenic views from other buildings or tend to dominate the townscape, natural landscape; to
create an internal sense of order; and to provide a desirable environment for occupants and the
general community;
D. To protect and enhance public and private investments in the community;
E. To Insure that the architectural design of structures and their materials and colors
are visually harmonious with surrounding development, natural land forms, and appropriate with
the function of the project; and to promote harmonious transitions between different land uses;
F. To insure that plans for the landscaping and open spaces conform with the requirements
of this Chapter, and that they provide a visually pleasing setting for structures on the site,
on adjoining and nearby sites; that they blend harmoniously with the natural landscape, and are
appropriate with the design and function of the structures;
G. To insure that the design and location of signs and their material and colors are
consistent with the character and scale of the building to which they are attached or which are
located on the same site; to insure that signs are visua► ly harmonious with surrounding
development and are consistent with Chapter 23 herein.
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H. To encourage the maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement of existing building and
structures; to encourage the conformance of all signs with Chapter 23 herein; to insure that
access to the property and circulation thereon is safe and convenient for pedestrians, bicycles,
and vehicles.
16.030 Scope of design review.
A. Architectural and site plan approval shall be required on the following developments:
(1) All new commercial, industrial, and office development, including all signs;
(2) Remodeling or renovation of existing commercial, industrial, and office buildings
which result in:
(a) Change of use;
(b) increase of building size;
(c) Need for additional street access;
(d) Increased capacity;
(e) Conversion from a dwelling unit to another use;
(3) All new residential development for which a parcel or tract map is approved;
(4) Multiple residential structures; all multiple residential structure conversions
to condominium, or stock cooperatives;
(5) Construction of single family houses by owner/builder;
(6) Placement of modular homes in R-1 7200.
B. The following developments and improvements are excluded from architectural and site
plan review.
(1) Roof additions to single-family houses;
(2) Remodeling of, or additions to, single-family houses.
(C) Where architectural and site plan review is required the Planning Commission shall
consider the following:
(1 ) The proposed location of the structure on its site in relation to the location of
buildings on adjoining sites, with practical attention to view considerations,
privacy, and topographic constraints on development imposed by site conditions;
(2) The extent to which the site plan minimizes the amount of grading and/or removal
of trees and vegetation in creating a building site, including access drives and
off-street parking areas;
(3) The size or bulk of the proposed building in relation to the existing adjacent
buildings;
(4) The extent to which exposed underframing and utility ducts will be visible;
(5) The proposed building materials and colors to Insure that they are harmonious
with existing development In the vicinity and will not stand out in sharp
contrast with natural earth color or vegetation on the site;
(6) The proposed landscaping, insofar as It is required to prevent erosion, to
protect the privacy of adjoining residents, and to mitigate the visual impacts of
the proposed development;
(7) Details of required irrigation system;
(8) The upgrading of the appearance of- existing development, improvements to existing
buildings and sites may be required as part of the review of applications for
additions or changes to existing development;
(9) The Planning Commission may prepare and adopt a special set of criteria
applicable to design corridors or design districts, or to any particular area or
areas in the City; provided that the criteria are available for public reference
in the Planning Department;
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10) In all cases, special attention should be given to any site located in a design
corridor or a design district, and the policies of the General Plan related
thereto.
16.040 Development standards. The following criteria are established as minimum standards
to be considered by the Planning Commission In reviewing minimum standards prior to the approval
of such plans:
A. That the development, buildings or structures will conserve property values, promote
the direction of building development according to this title, and will not be detrimental to
the character of the zone In which the development is proposed, or to suitability of the zone
for the particular uses proposed, not to the character of buildings already erected In the
district;
B. That the proposed development Indicates adequate consideration for the other existing
or contemplated uses of land In the general area and for the orderly development of the general
area;
C. That the design, functional plan and exterior architecture of the proposed structure
will not be so at variance with either the design, functional plan or exterior architecture of
the structures already constructed or being constructed In the zone district and the immediate
neighborhood of the proposed site as to cause a substantial depreciation of property values in
the neighborhood;
D. That the plans indicate the manner In which adjacent structures are protected against
noise, vibration and other factors which tend to make the environment less desirable and that
such methods are reasonably efficient and satisfactory;
E. That all of the provisions of this Chap+er are complied with;
F. That the following are so arranged that traffic congestion is avoided, pedestrian and
vehicular safety and welfare are protected, and there will be no adverse effect on surrounding
property:
(1) Building, structures and Improvements;
(2) Vehicular, ingress and egress and internal circulation;
(3) Setbacks;
(4) Height of buildings;
(5) Location of service facilities;
(6) Walls and fences;
(7) Landscaping;
(8) Police and fire protection.
G. That the proposed lighting is arranged so as to reflect the light away from adjoining
properties;
H. That proposed signs or outdoor advertising structures will not, by size, location,
color or lighting, interfere with traffic or limit visibility or depreciate that value of
adjoining property or the neighborhood and shall conform to the sign regulations, contained in
Chapter 23;
I . That the proposed landscaping shall be designed to enhance the visual and physical use
of the property, and to screen deleterious uses;
J. That a solid masonry wall with a minimum height of six (6) feet above highest finished
grade shall be provided around the perimeter of the site proposed for development excepting said
wall requirement may be waived in part or total by a majority vote of the total membership of
the Planning Commission or City Council If appealed;
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K. That off-street parking facilities shall be provided In conformance to the requirements
of provisions of Off-Street Parking and shall be designed in such a manner as to provide
convenient access to all buildings;
L. That residential street parking shall be enforced as provided in Ordinance 19;
M. That there shall be provisions for a twenty-five (25) foot landscaped buffer containing
evergreen trees wherever a commercial or Industrial zone abuts a residentially zoned district;
N. That there shall be provisions for trash collection areas within one hundred (100) feet
of each building. Said trash collection areas shall be constructed in accordance with the
standard plans on file in the office of the Building and Safety Director.
' 16.050 Submittal of plans and documents. Applications for site plan and architectural
development review approval shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by this
Chapter and twenty (20) sets of plans Including plot plans, elevations, and landscape plans.
The site plan shall be drawn to scale and shall indicate clearly and with full dimensioning
the following information:
A. Lot dimensions and easements;
B. All buildings and structures - location, size, height, materials, colors, and proposed
use;
C. Yards and space between buildings;
D. Walls and fences - location, height, materials and color;
E. Off-street parking delineated as to location, number of spaces and dimensions of
parking area, internal circulation pattern, and wheel stops;
F. Detailed grading and drainage plans;
G. Access: Pedestrian; vehicular; service; points of ingress and egress;
H. Signs - location, size and height;
1. Loading - location, dimensions, number of spaces, internal circulation;
J. Lighting - location and general nature, hooding devices;
K. Street dedications and improvements;
L. Landscaping, including names, types and sizes of plant materials to be used;
M. Irrigation system indicating type of system, location of water mains, and location and
control valves and hose bibbs;
N. Such other data as may be required to permit the Planning Commission to make the
required findings provided in this Chapter.
16.060 Action by Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve the
application for site plan and architectural development review approval only If:
A. It meets or exceeds the criteria established in this Chapter, and;
B. There have been attached any other conditions necessary to prevent (1 ) detriment to
the health, morals, safety, comfort or the general welfare of the persons residing or working
within the neighborhood of the proposed development or within the City, or (2) injury to the
property or improvements within the neighborhood or within the City, and;
C. The proposed development will be consistent with the latest adopted General Plan, and;
D. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of this section, including guarantees and
evidence of compliance with conditions, are made part of the development approval.
16.070 Appeal to City Council.
A. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed In writing
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within ten (10) days to the City Council by the applicant or any other interested person
accompanied by a processing fee. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office;
B. Any member of the City Council may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission In
writing within ten (10) calendar days. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office;
C. The City Council shall set a date for hearing. Notices shall be given to the
applicant, the Planning Commission and the appellant. The Planning Commission shall submit a
report and meeting minutes to the City Council, setting forth reasons for the action taken by
the Commission;
D. The City Council shall make its own determination as to whether the proposed
development meets the standards outlined In this Chapter and may approve, modify or disapprove
the decision of the Planning Commission. Any significant modification of the proposed
development, not previously considered by the Planning Commission during its hearing, may be,
but is not required to be, referred to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation.
The Planning Commission shall not hold a public hearing on the proposed modification. Failure
to report on the proposed modification within forty (40) days, or such longer period as the
Council may designate, shall be deemed an approval of the proposed modification.
16.080 Final action. The approved plans, with any conditions shown thereon or attached
thereto, shall be dated and signed by the Planning Director. Two (2) copies of such plans and
conditions shall be delivered to the Building and Safety Director, who shall issue a building
permit requiring compliance with the approved plans and conditions.
16.090 Revisions or amendments. Minor alterations to approved plans may be approved by
the Building and Safety Director when construction according to the approved plans is not
feasible and when the deviation from approved plans will, in the opinion of the Building and
10114 Safety Director, fulfill the objectives of the initial apprc.al. Revisions or amendments of an
approved site plan and architectural review of a more significant nature shall be considered
pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Chapter for initial site plan and architectural
review approval.
16.100 Time limit.
A. Any site plan and architectural review approval granted in accordance with the terms of
this title shall expire if not used within one (1 ) year from the date of final approval.
B. Upon application filed prior to the expiration of the approved site plan and
architectural review, the time at which such site plan and architectural review expires may be
extended by the Planning Director for a period not exceeding one (1) year.
C. If the Planning Director denies the application for extension, the applicant may appeal
to the City Council within ten (10) calendar days after denial by the Planning Director by
filing with the City Clerk a letter of appeal accompanied by a processing fee.
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Chapter 17
MANUFACTURED HOUSES REGULATIONS
Sections:
17.010 Purpose.
17.020 Permitted uses.
17.030 Development standards.
17.040 Parking.
17.050 Mechanical equipment.
17.060 Wall height.
17.070 Special standards.
17.010 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations for the placement
of manufactured housing in districts zoned for residential development and designate certain
areas where the placement of manufactured housing is compatible with surrounding houses.
These regulations are intended to insure a compatible Integration of manufactured housing
with conventional-built single family homes.
For the purpose of this section, manufactured housing are those structures certified by HUD
under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act as currently amended.
17.020 Permitted uses. Manufactured housing is a permitted use, as a single family
dwelling, in the R-1 (7200) district and prohibited in all other districts except within an
approved Mobile Home Park.
17.030 Development standards. The following site development standards shall apply to
placement of manufactured housing in the R-1 (7200) zone:
A. Lot area: Minimum lot shall be 7200 square feet;
B. Lot width: Interior lot width shall be 60 feet;
C. Lot width: Corner lot width shall be 70 feet;
D. Lot depth: Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet;
E. Front yard setback: Minimum front yard shall be 25 feet;
F. Rear yard setback: Minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 feet;
G. Side yards: interior side yard setbacks shall be 15 feet;
H. Side yards: Street side of corner lots setbacks shall be 15 feet. All setbacks to be
approved by the Building and Safety Director;
I. Lot coverage: All buildings, Including accessory buildings, shall occupy not more than
sixty percent (60%) of the area of such lot. No construction shall be permitted within
five (5) feet of the rear property line;
J. Floor area: Manufactured housing shall have a minimum floor area of not less than 1100
square feet exclusive of porches, patios, and garages;
K. Date of manufacture: Prior to the placement of a manufactured house on a residential
lot, proof of HUD certification shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Director;
L. Setting: Manufactured housing shall be placed on a foundation approved by the State
Department of Housing and/or approved by the Building and Safety Director. A building
permit is required for the placement of a manufactured house on a residential lot;
M. Exterior: All manufactured housing shall be covered with an exterior non-reflective
surface material customarily used on a conventional house and approved by the Building
and Safety Director. The exterior covering shall extend from the eave line to the
foundation;
N. Roofs: All roofs shall have:
(1 ) Minimum twelve (12) inch overhang;
(2) Minimum pitch of not less than two (2) inches vertical rise for each twelve (12)
inches of horizontal run;
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(3) Roofing materials customarily used for a conventional single family dwelling.
17.040 Parking requirements. There shall be provided on the same parcel not less than two
(2) parking spaces behind the front setback line. Each such parking space shall be not less
than ten (10) feet wide, twenty (20) feet in length, and seven (7) feet high and shall be in a
garage or carport. The required minimum measurements shall not include the exterior walls or
supports of the structure.
17.050 Mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment shall not be permitted in front yards
or within five (5) feet of the portion of the rear property line that abuts an adjoining
.required side yard.
17.060 Mall height.
A. A wall, fence, or hedge of not more than six (6) feet in height is permitted on any
part of a lot except within the required front yard setback on the lot.
B. A wall, fence, or hedge within the required front yard of a lot shall not exceed
thirty-six (36) inches.
17.070 Special standards. Manufactured housing is subject to all specific regulations and
ordinances governing residential development, and to the provisions of Chapter 16.
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Chapter 18
GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Sections:
18.010 General provisions and exceptions.
18.020 Places of amusement.
18.030 Group dwellings.
18.040 Use permit required for certain uses.
18.050 Accessory uses and buildings in any "C" or 1T1" district.
18.060 Public utility distribution.
18.070 Removal or bulk storage of natural materials.
18.080 Height limits - generally.
18.090 Height limits - fences and walls.
18.100 Building site area.
18.110 Yards.
18.120 Building setback lines.
18.130 Application waiting period.
18.140 Temporary Facilities.
18.010 General provisions and exceptions. The regulations specified for this title shall
be subject to the general provisions and exceptions in this Chapter.
18.020 Places of amusement. No theater, circus, carnival, amusement park, open air
theater, race tracks, private recreation centers, or other similar places of amusement involving
large assemblages of people, and no dance hall, roadhouse, nightclub, commercial club, or any
establishment where liquor is served, or corr,-nercial place of amusement or recreation, whether as
social companions or otherwise, shall be established in any district, unless a use permit shall
first have been secured for the establishment, maintenance and operation of such use.
18.030 Group dwellings. Group dwellings, such as: boarding homes, nursing homes, rest
homes, boarding schools, sororities, fraternities, or private residence clubs shall be permitted
only in residential and commercial districts and shall not be established unless a use permit
shall first have been secured for establishment, maintenance and operation of such use.
EXCEPTION: No use permit shall be required for a residential care facility. For purposes of
this section a residential care facility shall be defined as a single-family residence In an
"A-111, "R-R" or "R-1" zone in which twenty-four (24) hour supervised non-medical care is
provided for six (6) or fewer persons.
18.040 Use permit required for certain uses. Whenever any of the following uses are
permitted to any zone, and the building, or that portion of the building which is used for any
of the following uses, 1s located within three hundred (300) feet of any residential zone
boundary, such use shall be permitted only after the granting of a use permit:
A. Book stores;
B. Entertainment establishments;
C. Gift shops;
D. Hobby shops;
E. Novelty shops;
F. Off-premises sale liquor establishments.
18.050 Accessory uses and buildings in any "C" or N" district. Accessory uses and
buildings in any "C" or 'T4" district may be permitted where such uses or buildings are
incidental to and do not alter the character of the premises in respect to their use for
purposes permitted in the district. Such accessory buildings shall be allowed only when
constructed concurrent with or subsequent to the main bullding.
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18.060 Public utility distribution facilities. Public utility distribution and
transmission line towers and poles and underground facilities for distribution of gas, water and
electricity shall be allowed in all districts, without limitation as to height or without
obtaining a use permit therefor; provided however, that all routes of proposed gas, water,
telephone and electric transmission shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its
approval prior to acquisition of a right-of-way thereof.
18.070 Removal or bulk storage of natural materials. The removal or bulk storage of
minerals, earth and other natural materials may be permitted, providing a use permit shall first
be obtained In each case.
18.080 Height limits - generally. Chimneys, cupolas, flag poles, monuments, radio and
other towers, water tanks, church steeples and similar structures and mechanical appurtenances
may be permitted in excess of height limits provided a use permit is first obtained In each
case. Local distribution poles for public utilities may be allowed In all districts to a
greater height than allowed in the district in which they are to be located without receiving a
use permit.
18.090 Height limits - fences and walls. Fences and walls in any district shall be
subject to the following height and location restrictions:
A. Front yard. In required front yards, the maximum height of a solid fence or wall shall
be three (3) feet above the surface of the ground. However, a wrought iron fence may be
erected, not to exceed a maximum height of six (6) feet above the surface of the ground;
B. Side and Rear Yard. In required side and rear yards, including the street sides of
corner lots, the minimum height shall be six (6) feet above the surface of the ground,provided
however that:
(i ) Sig`,+ clearance is rr.alr,talned, in accx"dance with the standards of the City, for
any vehicular access adjacent to said fence or wall;
(2) Where a grade differential exists between building sites In any rear or side
yard, the height of the fence or wall shall be a minimum of six (6) feet above
the highest finished grade, except as required for sight clearance.
18.100 Building site area. Any lot or parcel of land under one (1 ) ownership and of
record thirty (30) days before the effective date of this chapter, and where no adjoining land
is owned by the same person, may be used as a building site even when of less area or width than
that required by the regulations for the district in which it is located.
18.110 Yards.
A. -No structure of any type shall be located within five (5) feet of any alley in any
district.
B. Any Multiple Family Development. No garage shall be located any further than one
hundred (100) feet from the apartment unit which it is designed to serve: provided however,
that the Planning Commission may approve a greater distance if It finds that improved design
results from increasing such distance.
C. Architectural features such as cornices, eaves and canopies shall not extend closer
than three (3) feet to any side lot line.
D. Open uncovered porches, landing places or outside stairways may project no closer than
four (4) feet to any side lal- line, and not exceed six (6) feet Into any required front or rear
yard.
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E. In case an accessory building is attached to the main building it shall be made
structurally a part of and have a common roof with the main building, and shall comply in all
respects with the requirements of this title applicable to the main building.
F. Special yards and distances between buildings in "R-3" districts:
(1) Distance between buildings in any dwelling group - minimum ten (10) feet;
(2) Side yard, providing access to single row dwelling group - minimum ten (10) feet;
(3) Inner court, providing access to double row dwelling group - minimum twenty (20)
feet.
18.120 Building setback lines. The following setbacks shall be required when any land
borders on a major, secondary, collector street, or residential street as planned or to be
designed:
A. Front, side or rear yard abutting any major, secondary, collector, or residential
street measured from property line:
DISTRICT Front Side Rear
R-R Average 25' 15' 15'
R-1 Average 25' 15' 15'
R-2 Average 25' 15' 45,
R-3 Average 25' 15' 15'
A-P 15' 15' 10,
1-2 55' 0' 0'
M-R 15' 0' 0'
M-2 0' 0' 0'
Front yard setbacks where shown above as "average" are required to vary between 22 feet to
28 feet, with an average setback of 25 feet for residential units;
B. Dedication of land required for development of a major, secondary, collector, or
residential street shall be required at time of the subdivision of any land, or where no
subdivision is involved, at time of development. Improvement shall be required as a condition
of any use permit, site plan and architectural review or variance and preceding any change of
land use;
C. Where four (4) or more lots in a block have been improved with buildings (not including
accessory buildings), the minimum required dedication shall be the average of the improved lots,
If less than the aforesaid requirements;
D. On any parcel of land of an average width of less than fifty (50) feet, which parcel
was under one (1) ownership at the time of, or is shown as a lot on any subdivision map filed in
the office of the county recorder prior to the adoption of this ordinance, when the owner
thereof owns no adjoining land, the width of each side yard .may be reduced to ten (10) percent
of the width of such parcel, but in no case to less than three (3) feet;
E. See fire control regulations in adopted Uniform Building Code;
F. No stable, paddock, coop, pen or other enclosure for the maintenance or raising of
animals or fowls shall be established or maintained closer than one hundred (100) feet from the
front lot line or closer than twenty (20) feet to any residence.
18.130 Application waiting period.
A. Where the Planning Commission or City Council of the City denies a permit or approval
listed In this title, the Planning Department shall not accept the denied application again for
a period of six months after the denial.
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B. The Planning Department may sooner consider an application previously denied if the
application corrects the deficiencies upon which the denial was based.
18.140 Temporary facilities. Mobilehomes may be used for temporary caretaker, offices,
business, religious, or uses required by the City for a specified period of time.
A. The owner of the property or authorized representative of the use requiring temporary
facilities shall submit a letter to the Planning Director setting forth in detail the location
of the mobilehome, the length of time such use will be required, together with a statement of
future plans which shall eliminate the necessity for a temporary mobilehome.
B. The temporary mobilehorne installation shall meet all requirements of the Planning
Director, the Building and Safety Director, and the County Environmental Health Department.
C. Application shall be made to the Planning Director for a one (1) year extension thirty
(30) days prior to the expiration of the use.
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Chapter 19
"OFF-STREET PARKING"
Sections:
19.010 Purpose.
19.020 Residential single family dwellings.
19.030 Residential multiple family dwelling units.
19.040 PUD district.
19.050 Commerical and Industrial uses.
19.060 Calculation of parking spaces based on adjusted gross floor area.
19.070 Adjustments to requirements of parking schedule.
19.080 Senior citizen housing.
19.090 Handicapped parking.
19.100 Minimum design standards.
19.110 Off-street loading.
19.120 Landscaping on commercial and industrial.
19.010 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the off-street parking
requirements .for the various land uses.
19.020 Residential single family dwellings. General provisions off-street parking. The
provisions for off-street parking in the R-R, R-1, A-1 districts are: Two parking spaces for
each residence shall be provided on the same parcel of land as the residence. Parking spaces
shall be not less than ten (10) feet wide, and twenty (20) feet in length and shall be in a
garage or carport.
19.030 Residential uuitiple family dwelling units. Off-street parking. The provisions
for off-street parking in the R-2 and R-3 district are: Two parking spaces for each dwelling
unit.
A. One (1 ) parking space shall be enclosed on three sides and shall be a minimum of ten
(10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length.
B. Any parking space not enclosed shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and twenty
(20) feet In length and shall be permanently maintained for the required parking.
C. Guest parking shall be required, shall not be enclosed, and shall be labeled guest
parking. Number of spaces to be approved by Planning Commission.
D. All parking spaces shall be within a reasonable distance from the units which they
serve as determined by the Planning Commission at the time of site plan and architectural review
approval.
E. Guest parking areas shall not be used for boats, campers, or other recreation vehicles.
19.040 PUD district. The provisions of off-street parking in the PUD district are: Two
(2) parking spaces per dwelling unit shall be provided. Guest parking, either on-street or in
common parking areas, shall be provided at a ratio of (1 ) space per four (4) dwelling units.
19.050 Commercial and Industrial uses.
A. The provisions for off-street parking in the A-P, C-2, M-R, and T-C districts unless
specific uses requiring greater or permit a lesser amount are:
(1 ) A-P - One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area, a
minimum of four (4) parking spaces shall be provided;
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(2) C-2 - One (1 ) space per two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area plus
one (1 ) space per employee;
(3) M-R - One (1 ) space for each employee on the largest shift or one (1) parking
space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, which ever is greater,
and one (1 ) parking space for each vehicle operated or kept in connection with
the use;
(4) T-C - Four (4) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area.
B. Off-street parking for the following uses:
(1) A-P and C-2 uses:
(a) Amusement enterprises, commercial recreation, and similar uses: one (1 )
parking space for each four (4) persons using or attending the facility;
(b) Automobile sales, recreational vehicles, nurseries, and similar uses not
entirely enclosed: one (1) parking space for each two thousand (2,000)
square feet of open area devoted to display and sales;
(c) Churches: one (1 ) parking space for each four (4) fixed sets or for every
twenty-five (25) square feet of seating area within the main auditorium
where there are no fixed seats. Twenty-four (24) linear inches of bench or
pew shall be considered a fixed seat;
(d) Hospital: one (1 ) parking space for each four (4) patient beds and one (1 )
parking space for each staff member and employee on the largest shift;
(e) Medical offices, clinics, veterinary hospitals: five (5) spaces for each
doctor or dentist;
(f) Restaurants, night clubs, and other similar places: one (1 ) parking space
for each three (3) seats and for every fifty (50) square feet of floor area
where seats may be placed. A minimum of ten (10) parking spaces shall be
r vlJed;
(g) Skating rinks: one (1 ) parking space for each three (3) fixed seats and for
each twenty (20) square feet of seating area where there are no fixed
seats. Twenty-four (24) linear inches of bench shall be considered a fixed
seat. One (1 ) parking space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of
skating area;
(h) Theaters, auditoriums, and similar places of public assembly: one (1 )
parking space for each four (4) fixed seats and for every twenty-four (24)
square feet of seating area where there are no fixed seats.
19.060 Calculation of parking spaces based on adjusted gross floor area. The Planning
Commission may approve the use of adjusted gross floor area as a basis for the determination of
required parking in those instances where a proposed building design allocates space to uses
(such as elevators, foyers and indivisible corridors) which do not contribute, as a practical
matter, to building occupancy and where, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, the failure
to caculate required parking on the adjusted gross floor area would result in an excessive
number of parking spaces.
A. Parking space requirements. (1) "Space" means a single automobile parking space with
minimum clear dimensions and aisle width as indicated below:
Stall Space (In feet) Parking Angle/Aisle Width (In feet)
Width Length
9.0 19.0 30°/12' 45°/14' 60°/17' 90°/24'
B. Where a garage is not specifically required, open air parking spaces are permitted.
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C. Where there Is more than one (1) type of use, parking requirements shall be the sum
total of the individual types of uses. The Planning Commission may waive this requirement if it
finds that the parking requirements of the different uses do not overlap.
19.070 Adjustments to requirements of parking space schedule.
A. Automobile parking requirements prescribed by this Chapter may be adjusted by the
Director of Planning in the following instances: when adjustment will not create undue impact
on existing or potential uses adjoining the site or in the general vicinity.
B. Joint use parking facilities: For any site with multiple uses, or for adjoining sites,
where the application of this Chapter requires a total 'of 30 or more spaces, the total number of
spaces Initially required by application of the schedule may be reduced by not more than 20
percent where in the judgment of the Director of Panning the joint facility will serve all
existing, proposed, and potential uses as effectively and conveniently as would separate parking
facilities for each use or site.
19.080 Senior citizen housing. The total number of spaces required may be reduced by
fifty (50) percent or more, when in the judgement of the Planning Director such reduction will
be commensurate with the reduced parking demand created by the housing facility.
19.090 Handicapped parking. Parking spaces pursuant to the design requirements of the
handicapped shall be reserved for properly identified automobiles in each parking facility
according to the following:
Minimum Number
Total Spaces of Handicapped
Required Spaces Required
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19.100 Minimum design standards. in the R-2, R-3, A-P, C-2, M-R, M-2, and PUD districts:
A. Each parking space shall be not less than nine (9) feet wide by nineteen (19) feet
long, with adequate provisions for ingress and egress.
B. One-way access drives leading to aisles within a parking area shall be a minimum width
of twelve (12) feet.
C. Where two-way traffic is desired, aisle widths and maneuvering areas shall be a minimum
width of twenty-four (24) feet.
D. The parking area shall be designed so that a car entering the parking area shall not be
required to enter a street to move from one location to any other location within the parking
area or premises.
E. Parking and maneuvering areas shall be so arranged that any vehl,cle entering a
vehicular right-of-way can do so traveling in a forward direction.
F. Where curbs and gutters do not exist and where vehicular access to the private property
Is not restricted by barriers, head-in parking which would necessitate full frontage access to
the street or highway shall not be permitted.
G. All off-street parking facilities shall be designated to limit access to the private
property from streets and highways to a minimum number of standard commercial driveways per the
City's specifications.
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H. All lights provided to Illuminate such parking areas shall be arranged to reflect the
light away from adjoining residential premises and public thoroughfares.
I. Individual parking stalls shall be clearly striped and permanently maintained, arrows
painted on paving shall indicate direction of traffic flow.
19.110 Off-street loading. Minimum specifications for loading spaces.
A. Every hospital, industrial and commercial buildings, where appropriate, shall have and
maintain off-street loading as follows:
Length Width Vertical Clearance
20 feet 12 feet 14 feet
B. One loading space per each five thousand (5,000) square feet of building floor area,
not more than four (4) such spaces per use.
19.120 Landscaping on commercial and industrial. Landscaping consisting of trees, shrubs,
vines, ground cover or any combination thereof shall be installed and maintained according to
the following standards:
A. Boundary landscaping shall be provided in the parking area abutting public streets
except for the area required for street openings five (5) feet in width;
B. Internal landscaping to addition to subsection (1 ) and equal to at least five (5)
percent of the parking area, including driveways, is required and shall be located in the area
devoted to parking;
C. Any landsc_—ped orea shall be separated from any adjacent vehicular area by a wall or
curb at least six (6) inches higher than the adjacent vehicular area;
D. The height of boundary and interior landscaping shall be limited to a height not to
exceed three (3) feet, or in the case of trees, no branch shall be below six (6) feet, when
within fifteen (15) feet of the point of intersection of:
(1 ) A vehicular trafflcway or driveway and a street;
(2) A vehicular trafficway or driveway and a sidewalk;
(3) Two (2) or more vehicular trafflcways, or driveways, or street.
E. Watering. Permanent watering facilities shall be provided for all landscaped area;
F. Maintenance. Required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthy
condition. This includes pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing,
replacement of plants where necessary, and the regular watering of all plant material;
G. Landscaping shall be equally distributed throughout the parking area;
H. Irrigation systems shall be kept in working condition. Adjustments, replacements,
repair and cleaning shall be a part of regular maintenance;
I . All landscaping shall be protected with concrete curbs or other acceptable barriers;
J. Lawn and ground covers are to be trimmed or mowed regularly. All planting areas are to
be kept free of weeds and debris;
K. All plantings are to be kept in a healthy and growing condition. Fertilization,
cultivation and tree pruning shall be a part of regular maintenance;
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L. Parking facility design: Additlonal guidelines for parking facility design, internal
layout, acceptable turning radii and paver:ent slope, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and
other design features may be applied by the Director of Planning when deemed appropriate.
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Chapter 20
NON-CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
Sections:
20.010 Non-conforming use of land.
20.020 Non-conforming use of buildings.
20.030 Non-conforming buildings.
20.040 Exceptions.
20.010 Non-conforming use of land. The lawful use of land existing at the time of the
adoption of this title, although such use does not conform to the regulations herein specified
for the district in which such land Is located, may be continued; provided that no such use
shall be enlarged or increased, nor be extended to occupy a greater area than that occupied by
such use at the time of the adoption of this title, and when any such use ceases the subsequent
use of such land shall be in conformity to the regulations specified by this title for the
district in which such land is located.
20.020 Non-conforming use of buildings.
A. The lawful use of a building existing at the time of the adoption of this title may be
continued, although such use does not conform to the regulations specified for the district in
which the building is located.
B. The non-conforming use of a portion of a building may be extended throughout the
building; provided that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.
C. The non-conforming use of a bullding may be changed to a use of the same or more
restricted nature; provided that in each case a use permit shall first be obtained.
D. If the non-conforTing use of a building and/or operations within a building ceases for
a continuous period of one (1 ) year, it shall be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be
used only in accordance with the regulations for the district in which It is located.
20.030 Non-conforming buildings.
A. No Use Permit Required.
(1) Ordinary maintenance and repairs may be made to any non-conforming building;
provided that no structural alterations and/or additions are made provided that
such maintenance and repairs do not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the fair
market value of said building in any one (1 ) year period.
(2) Any repairs necessary to bring a non-conforming building into compliance with
City codes regardless of whether such repairs exceed fifteen (15) percent of the
fair market value of said building in any one (1) year period; provided that the
total floor area in said building shall not be increased.
B. Use Permit Required.
(1) Ordinary maintenance and repairs to any non-conforming building which exceed
fifteen (15) percent of the fair market value of said building in any one (1 )
year period.
(2) Any structural alterations and/or additions; provided that the total floor area
of said building shall not be increased by more than twenty (20) percent or one
hundred twenty (120) square feet whichever is greater.
(3) As a condition to any use permit granted pursuant to subdivisions (1) and/or (2)
of this subsection, said building shall be brought into conformity with those
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City codes deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
present and/or future inhabitants thereof.
20.040 Exceptions. Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to require any change
in plans, construction or designated use of any building for which a building permit has
properly been Issued, in accordance with the provisions of ordinances then effective and upon
which actual construction has been started prior to the effective date of this title; provided
that in all such cases actual construction shall be diligently carried on until completion of
the building.
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Chapter 21
USE PERMITS
Sections:
21.010 Generally.
21.020 Application.
21.030 Public hearing.
21.040 Action by Planning Commission.
21.050 Appeal to City Council•
21.060 Building permits.
21.070 Revocation.
21.080 Time limit.
21.010 Generally. Use permits, revocable, conditional or valid for a term or period may
be issued for any of the uses or purposes for which such permits are required or permitted by
the terms of their title.
21.020 Application. Application for use permits shall be made in writing by owners of the
property, or lessee, purchaser in escrow or by owner's authorized representative with the
consent of the owner, on a form prescribed by the Planning Commission. The application shall be
accompanied by:
A. Twenty (20) sets of a plot plan drawn to scale, showing the location of property,
boundaries and improvements proposed, all dimensioned;
B. The fee established by the City Council by resolution;
C. A list of all property owners within thre-_ hundred (300) feet of the exterior boundary
lines of the pr;r,e;-ty involved in the application. Such list shall be typed in duplicate upon
gummed labels ready for mailing, and shall be accompanied by a location map.
21.030 Public hearing. A public hearing shall be held within forty-five (45) days after
filing of the application. At least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, the Planning
Commission shall cause notices of the time and place of such hearing to be mailed to all
property owners named in the list required to be filed with the Planning Commission by the
applicant. Failure of any property owner to receive such notice shall not affect the validity
of the hearing.
21.040 Action by Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve the use
permit application only if:
A. The proposed use will not be detrimental (1) to the general health, safety, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the
proposed use or within the City; or (2) injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the City, and;
B. The proposed use will be consistent with the latest adopted General Plan, and;
C. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of this section, including guarantees and
evidence of compliance with- conditions, are made part of the use permit approval.
21.050 Appeal to City Council.
A. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed in writing to
the City Council by the applicant within ten (10) calendar days. The letter of appeal shall be
accompanied by a processing fee. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office;
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B. A City Council Member may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission in writing
within ten (10) calendar days. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office;
C. The City Council shall set a date for public hearing and notices mailed as required.
Notices shall also be given to the applicant, the Planning Commission and the appellant. The
Planning Commission shall submit a report and meeting minutes to the City Council, setting forth
the reasons for action taken by the Commission;
D. The City Council shall make its own determination as to whether the proposed use meets
the standards outlined In Section 20.040 and may approve, modify, or disapprove the decision of
the Planning Commission. Any significant modification of the use permit, not previously _
considered by the Planning Commission during its hearing, may be, but is not required to be,
referred to the Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The Planning Commission
shall not hold a public hearing w the proposed modification. Failure to report upon the
proposed modification within forty (40) days, or such longer period as the Council may
designate, shall be deemed an approval of the proposed modification.
21.060 Building permits. No building permit shall be issued in any case where a use
permit is required by the terms of this title until ten (10) days after the granting of such use
permit by the Planning Commission, or after granting of such use permit by the City Council in
the event of appeal and then only in accordance with the terms and conditions of the use permit
granted.
21.070 Revocation.
A. Any use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this title shall be revoked If
any of the conditions or terms of such permit are violated, or if any law or ordinance is
violated In connection therewith.
B. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on any proposed revocation after giving
written notice to the permittee at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall submit its
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall act thereon within thirty (30) days
after receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
21.080 Time limit.
A. Any use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this title shall expire if not
used within one (1) year from the date of final approval.
B. Application may be made to the Planning Director for a one (1) year extension on new
construction only. No morn than one (1 ) extension shall be allowed.
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Chapter 22
DETERMINATION AS TO USES NOT LISTED
Sections:
22.010 Purpose.
22.020 Application.
22.030 Determination.
22.010 Purpose. In order to insure that the zoning regulations will permit all similar
uses in each zone, the Planning Commission, upon its own initiative or upon written request
shall determine whether a use not specifically listed as a permitted use or a conditional use in
any district shall be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use in any one or more districts
on the basis of similarity to uses specifically listed. The procedures of this section shall
not be substituted for the amendment procedure as a means of adding new uses to the list of
permitted or conditional uses.
22.020 Application. Application for determination of similar uses shall be made in ,
writing to the Director of Planning and shall include a detailed description of the proposed use
and such other information as may be required by the Director of Planning to facilitate the
determination.
22.030 Determination. The determination of the Planning Commission shall be rendered in
writing and shall be transmitted to the City Council within fifteen (15) days of the
determination. The decision of the Planning Commission shall become final within fifteen (15)
days of determination, unless an appeal Is filed.
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> Chapter 23
SIGNS-ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
Sections:
23.010 Purpose.
23.020 Objectives.
23.030 Definitions.
23.040 Planning and building and safety review required.
23.050 Application.
23.060 Review.
23.070 Zone enforcement officer.
23.080 Interpretation.
23.090 Variances.
23.100 Appeal.
23.110 Exempt signs.
23.120 Prohibited signs.
23.130 Signs relating to inoperative activities.
23.140 Enforcement, legal procedures, and penalties.
23.150 Construction and maintenance.
23.160 Regulations.
23.170 Signs permitted in all zoning districts.
23.180 Signs permitted in agriculture zones.
23.190 Signs permitted in R-R and R-1 zones.
23.200 Signs permitted in R-2, R-3 zones, and residential PUD zones.
23.210 Signs permitted in commercial zones.
23.220 Signs permitted in industrial zones.
23.230 Desion standards.
23.240 Intent - non-conforming signs.
23.250 General requirements - non-conforming signs.
23.260 Amortization requirements.
23.270 Historical signs.
23.010 Purpose. The City of Grand Terrace recognizes the need for signs as a means to
identify businesses within the community. However, the City also recognizes that signing
becomes an important design element of the physical environment. Provisions consistent with the
goals and objectives of the community are necessary to insure that the special character and
image, the community is striving for, can be attained. The City of Grand Terrace is striving to
provide an economically stable and visually attractive community through high quality site
planning, building design, landscaping and signing. As a planned architectural feature, a sign
can be pleasing and can harmonize with the physical character of its environment. Proper
controls can achieve this goal and will make the City of Grand Terrace a more attractive place
to live, work and shop.
It is the purpose of this Chapter to crake our City attractive to residents, visitors and
commercial, Industrial and professional businesses while maintaining economic stability through
an attractive signing program.
23.020 Objectives. The objectives and basis for the various sign regulations contained in
this Chapter are: (1 ) to direct persons to various activities and enterprises, in order to
provide for the maximum public convenience; (2) to provide a reasonable system of controls for
signs, to insure the development of a high quality visual environment; (3) to encourage signs
which are well designed and pleasing to appearance and to provide incentive and latitude for
uniformity of signs in commercial and industrial developments, good design relationship, and
spacing; (4) to encourage a desirable urban character which has a minimum of overhead clutter;
(5) to enhance the economic value of the community and each area thereof through the regulation
of such things as size, number, location, design and illumination of signs; (6) to encourage
signs which are compatible with adjacent land uses; (7) to reduce possible traffic hazards
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through good signing; and (8) to protect the general public health, safety and welfare of the
community.
23.030 Definitions. The following are definitions of terms contained in this chapter.
A. Advertising structure: An on or off-site structure of any kind or character other than
the main business identification signs, erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes,
upon which any poster, bill, printing, or other advertisement of any kind whatsoever may be
placed, including statuary for advertising purposes.
B. Area of signs: The area of a sign shall include the entire area within any type of
perimeter or border which may enclose the outer limits of any writing, representation, emblem,
figure or character, together with any other material or .color forming an Integral part of the
display or used to differentiate such sign from the background In which It is placed. The area
of a sign having no such perimeter shall be computed by enclosing the entire area within
parallelograms, triangles or circles In a size sufficient to cover the entire area and computing
the size of such area. In the case of a two sided sign, the area shall be computed as including
only the maximum single display surface which is visible from any ground position at one (1 )
time. The supports or uprights on which any sign Is supported should not be included in
determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights are designed in such a manner as to
form an integral background of the sign. In the case of any cylindrical sign, the total area
shall be computed on the total area of the surface of the sign.
C. Banner, flag, pennant or balloon: Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar
material used for advertising purposes attached to or pinned on or from any structure, staff
pole, line, framing, or vehicle.
D. Building face: The area of the front building elevation In which the business is
located. If more than one `usiness is located in a single building, then such area shall be
limited to that portion which is occupied by eacl� Individual business.
E. Business directory sign: A sign located In a multi-tenant complex which lists each
business and address located therein.
F. Business identification: An on-site sign which identifies the business located
thereon.
G. Construction or contractor sign: A temporary sign which states the names of the
individuals and/or firms connected with the construction of a project. Such sign may include
the name of the project, the address of the business, and the emergency telephone number.
H. Convenience sign: A sign not larger than two (2) square feet which conveys information
such as "restrooms", "no parking", "entrance", and the like, but does not contain land, trade,
advertising or business identification, and Is designed to be viewed on site by pedestrians
and/or motorists.
I . Copy: Any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations
Incorporated into a sign.
J. Directional signs: A sign which contains words such as "entrance", "enter", "exit",
"In", "out", or other similar words or a sign containing arrows or character indicating traffic
directions and used either In conjunction with such words or separately. No directional sign
shall contain any advertising or trade name information. A subdivision dlrectlonal sign shall
not be Included in this category.
K. Director of Building and Safety/Building Officer: Shall mean the City Engineer of the
City of Grand Terrace.
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L. Director review: A method of review by the Planning Director to determine conformance
with applicable ordinance regulations.
M. Flashing sign: Any sign which contains or Is illuminated by lights which are
intermittently on and off, which change Intensity, or which create the Illusion of motion in any
manner.
N. Freestanding sign: Any sign which is permanently supported by one (i ) or more
uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components when utilizing earth, rock, the
ground or any foundation set in the ground as a primary supportive base, which does not exceed
20 feet in height.
0• Future tenant identification sign: A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a
site or building.
P. Grand opening: That promotional activity used by newly established businesses, within
thirty (30) days after occupancy, to inform the public of their location and contribution to the
community. Grand opening does not mean an annual or occasional promotion of retail sales by a
business•
Q. Height of a sign: The greatest vertical distance measured from the grade at the point
the sign supports intersect the ground and any accompanying architectural features of the sign.
However, If the sign is constructed upon an artificial berm, the height of the sign, as measured
from the toe of slope or berm, shall not exceed 150 per cent of the maximum height allowed by
this chapter.
R. Inoperative activity: A business or activity that has ceased operation at any given
location for a period of at least 30 days.
S. Interior sign: A sign inside of any business that cannot be seen from outside the
building in which the business is located.
T. Monument sign: A low profile, less than 8 ft. in height, freestanding sign
incorporating the design and building materials accenting the architectural theme of the
buildings on the same property.
U. Non-conforming sign: A sign that does not comply with the provisions of this chapter.
V. Off-site sign: A sign which advertises or directs attention to products or activities
that are not provided on the site upon which the sign is located.
W. Off-site subdivision sign: A sign in accordance with this chapter, which directs
traffic to a subdivision within the City of Grand Terrace.
X. On-site subdivision sign: A sign which identifies the subdivision upon which the sign
Is located.
Y. Pedestrian Traffic sign: A sign subject to the size limitations listed in this
ordinance which .is other than the main business identification sign, and which is oriented to
pedestrian traffic. Such sign shall not include any advertising information.
Z. Political sign: A sign erected prior to an election to advertise or identify a
candidate, campaign issue, election proposition, or other related matters.
AA. Portable sign: A sign not designed to be permanently attached to a structure or to the
ground.
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BB. Real estate sign: A temporary sign advertising the sale, lease, or rent of the
property upon which it Is located, and the identification of the firm handling such sale, lease,
or rent.
CC. Revolving sign: A sign which all or a portion of may rotate either on an intermittent
or constant basis.
DD. Roof sign: A sign erected, constructed, or placed upon or over a roof or parapet of a
building and which Is wholly or partly supported by such buildings.
EE. Roof: The external upper covering of a building or structure.
FF. Sign: Any card, cloth, paper, metal, or painted character visible from outside of a
structure for advertising purposes; mounted to the ground or any tree, wall, bush, rock, fence,
or structures, either privately or publicly owned. Sign shall mean any graphic announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, Illustration, or Insignia used to advertise or promote the
Interest of any person when the same is placed out-of-doors in view of the general public. This
definition shall not include the display of the American Flag or the Flag of the State of
California.
GG. Special event sign: A temporary sign which advertises special events and activities
such as grand openings, charitable events, Christmas trees. Such signs are limited to the
provisions listed In this chapter.
HH. Temporary sign: A sign erected for a temporary purpose attracting attention to an
activity as provided for within this chapter.
11. Wall s_Ian: A sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure
with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall.
JJ. Window sign: A sign painted, attached, glued, or otherwise affixed to a window, or
otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building.
KK. Vehicle sign: A sign which is attached to a vehicle and placed on any property so as
to attract attention to a product, activity or business which is in addition to the main
business identification sign.
23.040 Planning and Building and Safety review required. Planning and Building and Safety
review shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving or reconstructing of any sign in
the City, unless expressly exempted by this chapter. Signs requiring review shall comply with
the provisions of this Chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
23.050 Application. An application for sign review shall be made on forms as prescribed by
the Directors of Planning and Building and Safety. Such an application shall be filed with the
Directors of Planning and Building and Safety with applicable plans as set forth by the
Directors. Said application shall be accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by City
Council Resolution.
23.060 Review. The purpose of Planning and Building and Safety Review is to help insure
compliance with the provisions of this chapter. After receipt of a sign application, the
Director of Planning or a designated representative shall render a decision to approve, approve
with modification, or deny such sign request within ten (10) working days. Such a review shall
Insure that any sign proposal is in conformance with this Chapter and Is consistent with Its
intent and purpose.
23.070 Zone Enforcement Officer. It shall be the duty of the Zone Enforcement Officer or
his deputy to enforce all provisions of this Chapter.
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23.080 interpretation. The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to abrogate any
.easements, covenants or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the provisions
of this Chapter.
Whenever the application of this Chapter is uncertain due to ambiguity of its provisions,
the question shall be referred to the Planning Commission for determination. The Planning
Commission shall then authorize signing which best fulfills the intent of this Chapter.
23.090 Varlanees. Applications for a variance from the terms of this Chapter shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission according to the variance procedures as set forth In
Chapter 24 herein.
23.100 Appeal. A decision of the Planning Director may be appealed within ten (10) days of
such decision to the Planning Commission. Such appeal shall be made on the forms prescribed by
the Planning Department, fees paid in accordance with the fee resolution. The subm►ssion of the
application and fees shall constitute the filing of the appeal. The Planning Commission shall
review such appeal at a regularly scheduled meeting according to the schedule of meetings and
deadlines for submission of applications. The Commission shall either uphold, reverse, or
modify the decision. If anyone is aggrieved or affected by the decision of the Planning
Commission, they may then appeal such decision to the City Council within ten (10) days from the
decision of the Planning Commission. The appeal shall be submitted in accordance with the above
appeal provisions. The City Council shall review such appeal and either uphold, reverse, or
modify the Commission decision.
23.110 ExeaQt slgns. The following signs shall be exempt from the application, permit, and
fee requirements of this Chapter. An electrical or building permit may, however, be required:
A. Permanent window signs not exceeding three (3) square feet and limited to business
identification, hours of operation, address and emergency informtlon only.
B. Real estate signs for residential sales not exceeding four (4) square feet in area or
five (5) feet In height, provided it is unlit and is removed within fifteen (15) days after the
close of escrow or the rental or lease has been accomplished.
C. Contractor of construction sign: One (1 ) directory sign shall be permitted on the
construction site for all contractors (may include bank, reactors, subcontractors, etc. ) not
exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet unless legally required by goverment contracts to be
larger. No sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall be located no less than
ten (10) feet from any property line. Such sign shall be removed upon completion of the
project.
D. Future tenant identification sign: Future tenant identification signs may be placed on
vacant or developing property to advertise the future use of the property and where this
information may be obtained. Such signs shall be limited to one (1 ) per parcel and to a maximum
of thirty-two (32) square feet In area and eight (8) feet in overall height. Further, such
signs shall be placed no less than ten (10) feet from any property Tine. Any such sign shall be
removed upon completion of such project.
E. Real estate signs for sale of industrial or commercial property: One (1 ) sign per
street frontage not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area to advertise the sale, lease,
or rent of such property. No such sign shall exceed eight (8) feet in overall height and shall
not be located closer than ten (10) feet from any property line. Where a property has in excess
of 600 lineal feet of frontage, an additional sign for every 600 lineal feet is allowed.
F. Interior signs within a structure not visible from offslte or from outside of building.
G. Memorial tablets, plaques, or directional signs for churches or community historical
resources, Installed by a recognized church, historical society, or civic organization.
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H. Convenience signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
I. Residential building identification signs, other than street numbers used to identify
individual residences and not exceeding two (2) square feet.
J. Official and legal notices issued by court, public body, person, or officer in
performance of his public duty or giving any legal notice.
K. Directional, warning, or informational signs or structures required or authorized by
law or by Federal, State, County or City authority.
L. Official flags of the United States of America, the State of California, other states
of the United States of America, counties, municipalities, and other nations; flags of
internationally and nationally recognized organizations.
M. Signs of public utility companies indicating danger or which serve as an aid to public
safety, or which show locations of underground facilities or public telephones.
N. Safety signs on construction sites.
0. Time and temperature signs that convey time and temperature only and not exceeding
twelve (12) square feet nor eight (8) feet in height.
23.12D Prohibited Signs: All signs not expressly permitted are prohibited in all zones,
including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Roof signs.
B. Flashing signs (except In time and temperature signs).
C. Animated signs.
D. Revolving signs.
E. Vehicle signs (when used on property to identify a business).
F. Portable signs (except where permitted in this Chapter).
G. Off-site signs (except temporary subdivision directional signs as provided for in this
Chapter).
H. Signs on the public right-of-way (except where required by a governmental agency).
I. Signs blocking doors or fire escapes).
J. Light bulb strings and exposed tubing (except for temporary uses such as Christmas
tree lots).
K. Banners, flags, pennants and balloons (except for special events as provided for in
this Chapter).
L. Advertising structures (except as otherwise permitted in this Chapter).
23.130 Signs Relating to Inoperative Activities: Signs pertaining to activities or
businesses which are no longer in operation shall be removed from the premises or the sign copy
shall be removed or obliterated within sixty (60) days after the premises have been vacated.
Any such sign not removed within the specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall be
subject to removal under the provisions of this chapter.
23.140 Enforoewnt, legal procedures, and penalties: Enforcement, legal procedures, and
penalties shall be in accordance with the enforcement procedures established by Chapter 1
herein. The owner shall be notified to abate illegal signs by the City Zone Enforcement
Officer. Failure to comply will result in issuance of a citation for zoning violation and will
be enforced as such. Additionally, illegal signs within the public right-of-way may be
summarily abated by the City and held, pending notification of the owner by the City. The owner
may obtain said sign from the City upon payment to the City of any storage and removal charge
that may have been incurred by the City.
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23.150 Construction and Maintenance:
A. Construction: Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials shall be manufactured,
assembled, and erected in compliance with all applicable State, Federal, and City regulations
and the Uniform Building Code.
B. Maintenance: Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials shall be maintained and
kept in proper repair. The display surface of all signs shall be kept clean, neatly painted,
and free from rust and corrosion. Any cracked, broken surfaces, malfunctioning lights, missing
sign copy, or other unmaintalned or damaged portion of a sign will be repaired or replaced
within thirty (30) days following notification by the City. Non-compliance with such a request
will constitute a zoning violation and will be enforced as such.
23.160 Regulations. Signs permits may be issued for signs included under this Chapter,
provided the signs are in compliance with all other applicable laws and ordinances.
23.170 Signs permitted in all zoning districts. The following signs may be permitted in
any zoning district subject to the provisions listed:
A. Convenience signs: On-site signs which are necessary for public convenience or safety,
but which are not exempt, may be approved by the Director of Building and Safety or his
designee. Signs containing information such as "entrance", "exlt", or direction arrows shall be
designed to be viewed from on-site or from an area adjacent to the site by pedestrians or
motorists while parking their automobile. Signs that convey advertising, products, or business
identification shall not be considered a convenience sign.
B. Political signs: Political signs having to do with any issue, ballot measure, or
candidate in any municipal, State, or Federal election, or political statements and expressions
shall be permitted subject to the following provisions and any other applicable provisions
within this chapter.
(1) Any person, party, or group posting political signs In the City shall abide by
the provisions herein set forth.
(2) All political signs shall be placed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the
election and shall be removed not later than ten (10) days following the date of
the election.
(3) A political sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet In total area for one
side. No signs shall be placed in a manner that would obstruct visibility of
pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
(4) All political signs shall not exceed an overall height of six (6) feet from the
finished grade.
(5) No political signs shall be lighted either directly or indirectly.
(6) No political sign shall be placed or fixed to a tree, fence, or utility pole and
shall not be posted on any public property or in the public right-of-way.
(7) No political sign shall be posted in violation of any provisions of this Chapter,
further, the Zone Enforcement Officer or his designee shall have the right to
remove all signs placed contrary to the provisions of this section.
(8) A City permit must be issued for all political signs (candidates or Issues). To
erect signs, persons or parties must file sign location plans with the City
within three (3) days after erection. A permit fee of $10.00 (non-refundable)
and a deposit of $3.00 per sign for the first five (5) signs and $1.00 for each
additional sign (refundable upon evidence of removal). Each sign must be
identifiable as to group or person placing said sign.
C. Special event signs: Special event signs may be approved for a limited period of time
as a means of publicizing special events, such as grand opening, new management, inventory sale
for public or charitable events, and Christmas tree lots. To apply for approval of special
event signs, the applicant shall submit a letter to the Planning Director which describes the
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proposed sign by means of a sketch and the display dates. The Planning Director shall review
the request within ten (10) working days after receipt and shall make a determination to
approve, approve with modification, or deny the request. Such special event signs shall be
limited to the following provisions:
(1 ) No more than one special event sign shall be permitted per activity and shall be
either a wall, window, or ground sign with the use of flags, banners, and
pennants.
(2) All special event signs shall be a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet and
shall be posted below the roof or shall be no higher than eight (8) feet in the
case of a ground sign.
(3) Special event signs shall be limited to forty-five (45) days per calendar year.
D. On-site subdivision signs:
(1 ) One (1 ) temporary on-site subdivision sign, not to exceed sixty-four (64) square
feet total for two (2) sides, or thirty-two (32) square feet for one (1 ) side,
and a total overall height of fifteen (15) feet may be permitted on each main
street frontage of the property being subdivided, not to exceed two (2) signs for
all phases of any subdivision (interior streets of the subdivision are not
recognized as main street frontage).
(2) Such sign shall be for the identification of a subdivision, prior information,
and the developer's name, address, and telephone number.
(3) Such signs shall be removed within ten (10) days from the date of the final sale
of the land and/or residences or within twelve (12) months, whichever comes
first. Extensions of the twelve (12) months time can be approved by the Planning
Director in cases of hardship.
(4) Signs shall be maintained in good repair at all times.
(5) A cash deposit of $500 per sign shall be deposited with the sign application to
insure compliance with this Chapter and re-oval of such sign. Said deposit shall
be refunded to the applicant upon sign removal by the applicant. If the City is
forced to remove any sign, then the cost of removal shall be deducted from
deposit.
E. Off-site subdivision directional sign:
(1 ) Panel and sign structure design shall be approved by Director of Planning,
pursuant to City Council resolution setting forth design criteria.
(2) A sign structure shall be located not less than 600 feet from an existing or
previously approved sign site. Further, each sign may only contain the name of
the subdivision and a directional arrow.
(3) The placement of each sign structure shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director.
(4) All signs are to be placed on private property or City right-of-way with written
consent of the property owner or City Encroachment Permit obtained and filed with
the Department of Building and Safety prior to Issuance of permit.
(5) A sign location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each directional sign
and shall be submitted to the Planning Department and Department of Building and
Safety prior to the issuance of a sign permit. .
(6) Any such sign approved for a particular subdivision within the City shall not be
changed to advertise another subdivision without approval of the Planning
Director.
(7) There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers, devices, display boards, or
appurtenances added to the signs as originally approved. Further, no other
directional signs may be used, such as posters or trailer signs.
(8) All non-conforming subdivision directional signs associated with the subdivision
in question must be removed prior to the issuance of a new sign permit.
(9) No subdivision signs shall be erected advertising tracts located outside the City
limits.
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10) Said signs shall be allowed until subdivision is sold out or for a period of
twelve (12) months, whichever comes first. Extensions of this twelve (12) month
time limit can be approved by the Director of Planning in cases of hardship.
11) All subdivision signs shall be subject to provisions established by City Council
resolution.
23.180 Signs permitted In the agricultural zones
A. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall or One per street 25 square Below roofline
Identification ground frontage, a feet. for wall signs
maximum of two and 4 feet for a
per parcel ground sign.
REMARKS:
(1) Shall identify only the address and the agricultural product grown on the
premises, services provided, or owner.
(2) Unilluminated.
B. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Name Plate Wall One per parcel 2 square Below roofline
or building. feet
REMARKS:
(1) Shall identify the name and/or address of the occupant.
23.190 Signs permitted in the single family residential zones
A. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Name Plate Wall One per parcel 2 square Below roofline
feet
REMARKS:
(1 ) Shall Identify the name of occupant.
B. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
institutional Wall One per use 20 square Below roofline
signs and feet
Monument One per use 24 square 6 feet from
Sign feet finished grade
REMARKS:
(1) To identify the Institution, and;
(2) Can incorporate changeable copy to indicate special events and time
of services.
C. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Neighborhood Wall or Two per 24 sgaure 6 feet for wall
identification monument development feet sign and 4 feet
f
monument sign.
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REMARKS:
(1) Copy shall be limited to the name and address of development.
(2) Allowed only if home owners association exists and will assume
maintenance responsibilities.
(3) Maintenance is the. responslbiJlty of the appropriate community
association.
D. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
School Identi- Wall One per use 20 square Below roofline
fication and feet
Freestand- One per use 13 feet
ing sign from finished
grade.
REMARKS:
(i) Name and address of school only.
(2) To be located no closer than 5 feet from the property line.
(3) To identify the school and to display activities and special events
with changeable copy.
23.200 Signs permitted in multi-family zones
A. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
NAME NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Apartment Wall or One per street 12 square A wall sign shall
identification monument frontage with a feet not project above
(12 units or maximum of two the roofline and
less). .per development in no case shall
exceed 20 feet
above finished
grade, and a
monument sign
shall not exceed
6 feet In height.
REMARKS:
(1) Signs shall harmonize with the scale and design of the development.
(2) Indirect lighting only.
(3) Monument signs shall be placed no closer than 5 feet to the property line.
B. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
AREA NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Apartment Wall or One per street 24 square A wall sign shall
identification monument frontage with a feet not project above
(more than 12 maximum of two the roofline and
units). per development. in no case shall
exceed 20 feet
above finished
grade, and a i
monument sign
shall not exceed
6 feet In height.
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REMARKS:
(1 ) Signs shall harmonize with the scale and design of the development.
(2) Indirect lighting only.
(3) Monunment signs shall be placed no closer than 5 feet to the
property line.
23.210 Signs permitted In the coewnercial zones
A. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
AREA NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall One per street. 10% of the Not to project
identification frontage and/or building above the roof
(individual main parking lot, faoe not to and in no case be
parcels and a maximum of exceed higher than 20
buildings). three (3) per 150 square feet from
and business. feet. finished grade.
Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet.
frontage, a feet
maximum of two
(2) per business.
REMARKS:
(1) A combination of monument and wall signs may be used, however only a maximum
of 3 signs may be used.
(2) Walls signs and monument signs shall be architecturally designed to be
compatible with the development.
(3) Monument signs shall be placed entirely on the subject property and shall not
overhang onto adjoining private or public property.
B. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
AREA NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall One per business 10% of the Not to project
identification frontage and/or building above the roof
(multiple re- main parking lot, face, not and In no case
tall tenants a maximum of to exceed be higher than 20
E shopping 3 for any one 150 square feet from
centers) and business. feet. finished grade.
Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet.
(Shopping frontage, not feet.
Centers to exceed
Only) two (2) per
development.
REMARKS:
(1 ) Wall signs are limited to business identification only.
(2) Monument signs may contain the theme name of the center and/or major tenant
identification.
(3) All shopping centers shall develop a coordinated sign program for all tenants
and uses.
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C. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall Two (2) per 10% of the Not to project
Identification building face of the above the roof
(multiple structure nor be higher
professional where sign than 20 feet
tenants). is to be above finished
placed not grade.
to exceed
150 square
and feet
Monument One (1 ) per com- 24 square Up to 3 feet.
and plex/property. feet.
Directory Three (3) per 12 square Not to exceed
building feet. 3 feet above
finished grade.
REMARKS:
(1) Wall signs shall be limited to building identification only, no tenant
identification.
(2) Monument signs shall be limited to identifying the name of the professional
complex.
(3) Directory signs shall be placed on the wall at main entrance and shall be
limited to listing the tenants name and suite number.
D.(1 ) CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Service Monument One per street 24 square Up to 8 feet.
Station Identi- frontage, not feet for the
fication and to exceed a I.D. sign,
pricing. total of four 12 square
per station. feet for
price sign.
D.(2) Special Wall or One for each 2 square If mounted on a
Service ground island, not to feet. wall or pole of
signs. exceed a total the.canopy, it
of four per shall be no
station. higher than 8
feet. Ground
signs shall not
exceed 3 feet in
height.
REMARKS:
(a) The monument sign shall be designed to include the identification of the
station and gasoline prices. No other.price signs are allowed. Prices must
be posted.
(b) Special service signs shall be limited to advertising special sales or
services.
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D.(3) CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Special Window Two (2) 6 square A ground sign
Advertise- or per station. feet. shall not exceed
ment. ground 6 feet in height,
a window sign
shall not exceed
6 feet in height.
REMARKS:
(a) Special advertisement shall be limited to advertising special sales or
services.
E. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Pedestrian Wall, One per 6 square Not to exceed 6
Traffic window, business feet. feet above
signs canopy finished grade.
REMARKS:
(1 ) Such sign shall contain only the identification of the business for pedestrian
traffic and shall be allowed only where the Building and Safety Department
finds such signs are necessary for said purpose.
F. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Temporary Window N/A 5% of the Not to exceed
Signs window area 6 feet above
finished grade.
REMARKS:
(1 ) Such signs shall be limited to temporary messages such as sales. No business
ldentiflcatlon is permitted In this category.
G. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Regional The provisions for this kind of signing shall be developed as the
Shopping need arises.
Center.
22.220 Signs permitted In the industrial zones
A. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall One (1 ) per 10% of the Not to project
ldentiflcatlon street frontage building above the
(single tenant, and/or main face, not roofline or
single parcel). parking lot, to exceed parapet of the
not to exceed 150 square roof, and in no
two (2) per feet. case be higher
business. than 20 feet
above finished
and grade.
Monument One (1 ) per 24 square Up to 8 feet.
street front- feet.
age, not to
exceed two (2)
per business.
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REMARKS:
(1 ) Wall signs shall be limited to identification of business and address.
(2) A combination of wall and monument signs may be used; however, such signs
shall not exceed three (3) per business.
B. CLASS SIGN MAXIMUM MAXIMUM MAXIMUM
TYPE NUMBER SIGN AREA HEIGHT
Business Wall One (1 ) per 10% of the Not to project
Indentiflcatlon street parking building above the
(multi-tenant area frontage, face, not roofline and
sites). not to exceed to exceed in no case
two (2) per 150 square exceed 20
and business. feet. feet.
Monument One (1 ) per 36 square Up to 8
(Business street frontage feet. feet.
directory) or parking area,
not to exceed
two (2) per
or development.
Monument One (1) per 24 square Up to 8
street frontage feet. feet.
or parking area
not to exceed
two (2) per
development.
RE"M1;ARKS:
(1 ) 'Kali signs shall identify the individual businesses and be located at the main
pedestrian entrance or parking area.
(2) The business directory monument sign shall list only the address and names of
the onsite activities.
(3) The business directory monument sign shall be located either adjacent to the
parking area or the main entrance to the development.
(D) A monument identification sign may be permitted in lieu of the directory sign
to Identify the development.
23.230 Design standards. The following Design Standards shall be adhered to for all
signing:
A. Architectural style: Each sign shall be designed with the intent and purpose to relate
to the architectural style of the main building or buildings upon the site, and to the extent
not Inconsistent with such style, that the sign will be compatible with the style or character
of existing improvements upon lots adjacent to the site. Signs located on commercial sites, but
in a predominantly residential area, shall consider compatibility with such residential area.
B. Relationship to Buildings: Signs located upon a Jot with only one main building
housing the enterprise which the sign identifies shall be designed to incorporate at least one
of the predominantly visual elements of such building, such as type of construction materials,
color, or other design detail. Each sign located upon a Jot with more than one main building,
such as a shopping center or other commercial or industrial area developed in accordance with a
common development plan, shall be designed to incorporate at least one of such predominantly
visual design elements common or similar to all such buildings or the buildings occupied by the
"main tenants" or principal enterprises. The Director of Planning may condition his approval of
a sign to require more than one such visual element to be incorporated into the design of the
sign where such element or elements is/are necessary to achieve significant visual relationship
between the sign and the building or buildings.
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C. Relationship to other signs: Where there is more than one monument sign located upon a
lot, all such signs shall have designs which are well related to each other by the similar
treatment or incorporation of not less than four of the following six design elements:
(1) Type of construction material as used in the several sign components, such as
cabinet, sign copy, supports.
(2) Letter style of sign copy.
(3) Illumination.
(4) Type of method used for supports, uprights, or structure on which sign is
supported.
(5) Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area.
(6) Shape of entire sign and its several components.
D. Sign Dimensions: The dimensions of the sign cabinet, if any, or other configuration of
the dimensions of the sign area of each sign shall be proportional to and visually balanced with
the size of the building.
E. Landscaping: Each monument sign shall be located In a planted landscaped area which is
of a shape, design, and size (equal to at least the sign area) that will provide a compatible
setting and ground definition to the sign. The planted landscaped area shall be maintained on a
reasonable and regular basis.
F• Illumination and motion: Monument signs shall be non-moving-stationary structures (in
all components) and illumination, if any, shall be maintained by artificial light which is
stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times (non-flashing).
G. Sign copy: Sign copy shall Include minimal Information only. The use of subordinate
information such as telephone numbers, lists of products, pictures of products, etc. are
discouraged. The name of the use or business shall be the dominant message of the sign.
23.240 Non-conforming signs - Intent. It Is the intent of this section to recognize that
the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of
this Chapter is as Important as is the prohibition of new signs that would violate these
regulations.
23.250 General requirements - Non-conforming signs
A. A non-conforming sign may not be:
(1) Changed to another non-conforming sign nor have its copy changed or altered
(except billboards).
(2) Structurally altered to extend Its useful like.
(3) Expanded.
(4) Re-established after a business has been discontinued for sixty (60) days.
(5) Re-established after damage or destruction of more than 50% of Its value, as
determined by the Building and Safety Officer or his designate.
B. No new slan shall be approved for a site, structure, building or use that contains
non-conforming signs unless said non-conforming signs are removed or modified to conform with
the provisions of this Chapter.
23.260 Amortization requirements: Every sign or advertising structure which does not
comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall be amortized in accordance with the following
schedule:
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VALUE TIME PERIOD
Signs under $250 180 days
Signs $250-$500 1 1/2 years
Signs $500-$1,000 2 years
Signs over $1,000 5 years
The value of a non-conforming sign shall be determined by the Building and Safety Officer i
or his designate in accordance with the latest material valuation schedule.
Time periods for amortization of non-conforming signs shall begin from December 1, 1979 j
Any sign which becomes non-conforming, either by reason of amendment to this Chapter or by
annexation to the City, shall also be subject to the provisions of this Chapter. The period of
time in which such sign must be abated shall commence upon the effective date of such amendment
or annexation.
23.270 Historical signs: Signs which have historical significance to community, but do
not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, may be allowed to remain provided that the
Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. The sign has historical significance for the community.
B. The sign does not create nor cause a traffic hazard.
C. The sign does not create a visual nuisance to the character of the community.
D. The sign is properly maintained and structurally sound.
E. The sign does not adversely affect adjacent properties.
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Chapter 24
VARIANCES
Sections:
24.010 Justification.
24.020 Application.
24.030 Public hearing.
24.040 Action by Planning Commission.
24.050 Appeal to City Council.
24.060 Building permit.
24.070 ReVOCatlon.
24.010 Justification. Where practical difficulties, unnecssary hardships and results
Inconsistent with the general purpose of this title may result from the strict application of
certain provlslons thereof, variance may be granted as provided in this section, provided this
procedure may not be used to change the use of land.
24.020 Application. Application for variance from the strict application of the terms of
this title may be made in writing by owners of the property, or lessee, purchaser In escrow.
The application shall be accompanied by:
A. Twenty (20) sets of a plot plan drawn to scale, showing the location of the property,
boundaries and Improvements proposed, all dimensioned;
B. Fee established by the City Council by resolution;
C. A plan of the details of the variance requested and evidence showing that all of the
following conditions apply:
(1) That any variance granted shall be subject to such conditions as will assure that
the adjustment thereby authorized shall not constitute a grant of special
privilege Inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity
and district in which the subject property is situated;
(2) That because of special circumstances applicable to subject property, Including
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of this
title is found to deprive subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties In the vicinity and identical zone classification.
D. Two (2) lists of all property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the exterior
boundary lines of the property Involved in the application. Such Ilst shall be typed In
duplicate upon gummed labels ready for mailing, and shall be accompanied by a location map.
24.030 Public hearing. A public hearing shall be held within forty-five (45) days after
the filing of the application. At least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing the Planning
Commission shall cause notices of the time and place of such hearing to be malted to all
property owners named in the list which is required with the Planning Commission by the
applicant. Failure of any property owner to receive such notice shall not affect the validity
of the hearing.
24.040 Action by Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall approve the variance
application only If:
A. The strict application of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance depr►ves the property
of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under Identical zoning
classification. Any variance shall be conditioned, If necessary, to prevent the granting of a
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special privilege Inconsistent with the limitations on other property In the vicinity and under
Idential zoning classifications, and;
B. The proposed varlance will be consistent with the latest adopted General Plan, and;
C. The proposed variance does not allow any land use which Is not in conformity with the
use regulations specified for the district In which the land Is located, and;
D. Conditions necessary to secure the purposes of this Section, including guarantees and
evidence of compliance with conditions, are made part of the variance approval.
24.050 Appeal to City Council.
A. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed In wrlting to
the City Council by the applicant within ten (10) calendar days. The letter of appeal shall be
accompanied by a processing fee. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office.
B. Any member of the City Council may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission In
writing within ten (10) calendar days. The letter shall be filed with the City Clerk's office.
C. The City Council shall seta date for public hearing and shall give notice as set forth
above. Notices shall also be given to the applicant, the Planning Commission and the
appellant. The Planning Commission shall submit a report and meeting minutes to the City
Council setting forth the reasons for the action taken by the Commission.
D. The Council shall make its own determination as to whether the proposed variance meets
the standards outlined In Section 24.040 and may approve, modify, or disapprove the decision of
the Planning Commission. Any significant modification of the variance not previously considered
by the Planr'ng Commission during its hearing, may be, but is not required to be, referred to
the Planning Cor..mission for report and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall not hold a
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public hearing on the proposed modification. Failure to report upon the proposed modification
within forty (40) days, or such longer period that the Council may designate, shall be deemed an
approval of the proposed modification.
24.060 Building permit. No bullding permit shall be issued upon a variance permit untlI
ten (10) calendar days after the granting of such variance by the Planning Commission, or in the
event of an appeal within said ten (10) day period, until said appeal is finally concluded. No
building or zoning permit shall be issued except in accordance with and subject to the terms and
conditions of the variance granted.
24.070 Revocation.
A. Any variance granted in accordance with the terms of this title shall be revoked If not
used within one (1 ) year from the date of approval.
B. Any variance granted 1n accordance with the terms of this title may be revoked If any
of the conditions or terms of such permit are violated, or if any law or ordinance is violated
in connection therewith.
C. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on any proposed revocation after giving
written notice to the permittee at.least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall submit its
recommendations to the City Council. The City Council shall act thereon within thirty (30) days
after receipt of the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
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Chapter 25
MODIFICATIONS INVOLVING MINOR DEVIATIONS
Sections:
25.010 Justification.
25.020 Application.
25.030 Action by Planning Director.
25.040 Findings.
25.050 Building permit.
25.060 Appeal.
25.070 Revocation.
25.010 Justification. Where practical difficulties, unnecessary hardships and results
inconsistent with the general purpose of this title may result from the strict application of
certain provisions thereof, modifications involving minor deviations may be granted as provided
in this Section by the Planning Director, provided this procedure shall not be used to change
the use of land.
25.020 Application. Application for Modification Involving Minor' Deviations from the
strict application of the terms of this title may be made in writing by owners of the property
or purchasers in escrow. The application shall be accompanied by:
A. Five (5) sets of plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the location of the property,
boundarles and proposed improvements, all dimensioned;
B. Fee established by the City Council by resolution;
C. A plan of the details of the deviation requested.
The Planning Director shall, notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, when in
the public interest, without notice or public hearing may approve, conditionally approve, deny
or, refer to the City Planning Commission requests to modify the following requirements of this
title.
A. Required street improvements, provided that improvements are guaranteed by approved
financial arrangements;
B. Parking and loading space requirements as set forth in this title;
C. Street setback requirements;
D. Yard requirements;
E. Area requirements excluding lot area requirements;
F. Height requirements.
25.030 Action by the Planning Director. The City Planning Director shall cause to be made
such investigation of facts bearing on the application as will provide necessary information to
assure that the action on each such application is consistent with the justification of this
Chapter and shall make these facts part of the case record. No application shall be regarded as
having been filed until the fee has been paid.
25.040 Findings. The City Planning Director shall have the authority subject to the
procedures set forth in this Section, to grant modifications involving minor deviations upon
making all the following findings:
A. That the granting of such modifications will not be materially detrimental to other
properties in the area or the permitted use thereof.
B. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to
the property or to the intended use that do not apply to other properties In the same zone or
vicinity.
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C. That the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance deprives such property of
privileges enjoyed by other propertles in the vicinity or In the same zone.
D. That the granting of the modification does not constitute a special privilege
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties In the vicinity or zone in which the
property is located.
E. That the granting of the modification is compatible with the objectives, policies,
general land uses and programs specified In any adopted General Plan.
F. That the lawful conditions stated In approval are deemed necessary to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare, which conditions may include:
(1) A bond to assure the removal of a structure within a specified period of time.
(2) A time period within which the proposed structure shall be erected.
(3) Requiring street dedications and street Improvements (or the posting of bonds or
other collateral) to conform to the Master Plan of Highways.
(4) Regulations of points of vehicular ingress and egress.
(5) Requiring landscaping and the maintenance thereof.
(6) Requiring the surfacing of off-street parking and loading areas, subject to
specifications.
(7) And such other conditions as will make possible the development of the City in an
orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purpose set
forth in this title. Any approval under this Section shall be subject to the
terms of the conditions designated in connection therewith.
25.050 Building permit. No building permit shall be issued upon a Modification Involving
Minor Deviation until a letter has been received by the Planning Director from the applicant
that no appeal is contemplated, or in the ev nt of an appeal, unti► said appeal Is finally
concluded. No building permit shall be issued except in accordance with and subject to the
appeal. The Planning Director decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission pursuant to
appeal procedures shown for variance.
25.060 Appeal. The Planning Director's decision may be appealed to the Planning
Commission pursuant to Section 24.050 A. and C.
25.070 Revocation.
A. Any Modification Involving Minor Deviation in accordance with the terms of this title
shall be revoked If not used within one (1 ) year from the date of approval.
B. Any Modification Involving Minor Deviations in accordance with the terms of this title
may be revoked if any of the conditions or terms of such permit are violated, or If any law or
ordinance Is violated in connection therewith.
C. The Planning Commission shall hold a hearing on any proposed revocation after giving
written notice to the permittee at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and shall submit its
recommendations to the City Council. The City Council shall act thereon within thirty (30) days
after the receipt of the Planning Commission's recommendations.
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Chapter 26
AVE NDMENTS
Sections:
26.010 Generally.
26.020 Initiation.
26.030 Public hearings.
26.040 Action by Planning Commission.
26.050 Action by City Council.
26.060 Building permit.
26.010 Generally. This title may be amended by changing the boundaries of districts, or
by changing any other provision thereof whenever the public necessity and convenience and the
general welfare require such amendment by following the procedure of this Chapter.
26.020 Initiation.
A. An amendment may be Initiated by the verified petition of one 0 ) or more property
owners affected by the proposed amendment, or by Resolution of Intention by the City Council, or
by Resolution of Intention by the Planning Commission.
B. Initiation by the verified petition of one (1 ) or more property owners affected by the
proposed amendment shall be accompanied by:
(1) Twenty (20) sets of the plot plan drawn to scale, showing the location of
property, boundaries and improvements proposed, all dimensioned;
(2) The fee established by the City by resolution;
(3) A list of all property owners within three hundred (300) feet of the exterior
boundary lines of the property involved in the application. Such list shall be
typed in duplicate upon gummed labels ready for mailing, and shall be accompanied
by a location map.
26.030 Public hearing.
A. The Planning Commission shall hold one (1 ) public hearing on any proposed amendment and
may give notice thereof by at least one (1) publication in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City at least ten (10) calendar days prior to such hearing.
B. in case the proposed amendment consists of a change of the boundarles of any district
so as to reclassify property from any district to any other district, the Planning Commission
shall give additional notice of the time and place of such hearing and of the purpose thereof by
mailing a notice not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the first such hearings to the
owners of property within a radius of three hundred (300) feet to the exterior boundarles of the
property proposed to be changed. The Planning Commission shall give additional notice of the
time and place of such hearings and of the purpose thereof by posting said notices in three (3)
official public places.
C. Such notice shall contain a statement setting forth a general description of the
property involved in the proposed change of district, the time and place at which the public
hearing on the proposed change will be held, and any other information which the Planning
Commission may deem necessary.
26.040 Action by Planning Commission. The Planning Commission, after examination of the
proposed amendment, shall make recommendations of its findings to the City Council. The
Planning Commission shall recommend approval only If It finds:
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A. The proposed amendment will not be (1 ) detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the
proposed amendment or within the City, or; (2) Injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the City;
B. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the latest adopted General Plan.
26.050 Action by City Council.
A. A report of the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission shall be
transmitted to the City Council after the final public hearing. Upon receipt of such report
from the Planning Commission recommending approval of the proposed amendment, the City Council
shall set the matter for public hearing. Upon receipt of such report from the Planning
Commission, recommending denial of the proposed amendment, the City Council shall not be
required to take any further action, unless the applicant, within ten (10) calendar days after
the action of the Planning Commission, files a written appeal of the action with the City
Clerk. The letter of appeal shall be accompanied by a processing fee.
B. Any member of the City Council may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission in
writing within ten (10) calendar days. The letter shall be flied with the City Clerk's office.
C. The City Council shall set a date for public hearing and mail notices as set forth
herelnabove. Notices shall also be given to the applicant, the Planning Commission and the
appellant. The Planning Commission shall submit a report and meeting minutes to the City
Council setting forth the reasons for action taken by the Commission.
D. The City Council shall make its own determi na+Ion as to whether the proposed amendment
meets City standards and may approve, modify or disapprove, the recomrpndation of the Planning
Commission. Any significant modification of the amendment, not previously considered by the
Planning Commission during its hearing, may be, but is not required to be, referred to the
Planning Commission for report and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall not hold a
public hearing on the proposed modification. Failure to report on the proposed modification
within forty (40) days, or such longer period as the Council may designate, shall be deemed an
approval of the proposed modification.
26.060 Building permit. The Building and Safety Officer shall not issue any building
permit for the construction of any building, structure, facility or alteration, the construction
of which or the proposed use of which would constitute a violation of this title.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of
said City at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 11th day of
February, 1982, and that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Grant, Petta, Nix, and Rigley;
Mayor Tillinghast.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
-City Clerk the City of Grand/Terrace
and of the ty Council there .
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE )
I, MYRNA ERWAY, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full , true, and correct copy of
Ordinance No. 57 of said City, and that the same has not been amended or
repealed.
DATED: February 11 , 1982.
City Cler of the City of Gran Terrace
and of t City Council there f.