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B. Building Orientation and Placement.
1. Buildings shall include articulated frontage design and transparent frontages along a minimum of 50 feet on both sides of the building that defines a corner.
2. Office and administration buildings associated with a redevelopment or reuse of an existing industrial building shall be placed at the corner of a building at the intersection of two public streets for corner lots. The building corner shall include a prominent, vertical structural element (e.g., a tower) that projects no more than 15 feet above the maximum allowable height of the building and that occupies a maximum of five percent of the building roof area. In addition, raised parapets with enhanced decorative treatment such as cornices or crenellations are permitted, not to exceed six feet above the maximum allowable height of the building.
3. The primary entrance to an office or administration building must face the corner or an adjacent public street.
4. Equipment, electrical, and service rooms shall be placed within the footprint of the building (i.e., inside the building) or screened so that they are not visible from the public right-of-way.
C. Facade Design and Articulation.
1. Facades within 30 feet of a front or street side property line shall include windows, doors, other openings, or glazed areas for at least 40 percent of the building wall area located between 2.5 feet above the level of the sidewalk and the underside of the roof structure for portions of the facade within 75 feet of the street -facing main entry.
2. No street -facing facade may run in a continuous plane for more than 90 feet without a window, door, or other opening.
FIGURE 17.B.12.040-1: FACADE DESIGN AND TRANSPARENCY
MAX. 90
J
Min, 40%
Transparency
2.5'
N.T.S
75"
75'
3. All building facades must incorporate window trim and/or window recesses, architectural features, changes in material, changes in texture, or similar design elements that add visual interest to the facade. This includes a varied palette of materials, textures, and colors that emphasize details and changes in plane.
D. Site Design and Aesthetics.
1. Aesthetics. Site elements such as buildings, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, and outdoor recreational spaces must be arranged to emphasize the aesthetically pleasing components of the site (e.g., landscaping and the superior architectural design of office building elements) and to screen less attractive elements (e.g., service facilities, loading Final Code I Beaumont Zoning Code Update I Page 17.B-49
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docks, outdoor storage, equipment areas, and refuse enclosures) through the placement and design of buildings, screen walls, and landscaping.
2. Open Space.
a. An outdoor seating/break area is required for the proposed office area of a building.
b. On -site open space areas shall contain an outdoor seating/break area with seating designed to allow a variety of sitting environments. c. Outdoor seating areas shall provide shade under a suitable structure and wind protection using landscaping or transparent screening structures.
3. Outdoor seating areas shall be easily accessed from the lobby or interior break rooms and placed at the corner of the building or along the side of a building facing a public street.
E. Large Projects. Projects over 80,000 gross square feet must provide the following:
1. Landscaped areas and usable outdoor common open space equal to a cumulative 10 percent of the site area that:
a. Provides gathering space or opportunities for active or passive recreation and benches or other seating.
b. Provides amenities that enhance the comfort, aesthetics, or usability of the space, including but not limited to trees and other landscaping, shade structures, drinking fountains, water features, or public art.
c. Is separated from on -site parking areas by a minimum of six feet. d. May include on -site stormwater treatment areas and landscaped areas.
2. An outdoor seating/break area for every proposed and potential office area of a building.
Outdoor eating areas shall have a minimum dimension of 12 feet. Outdoor seating areas shall:
a. Include tables, seating and covering to provide protection from sun and weather conditions; and
b. Be contiguous with required on -site common open space or provided in a separate area.
F. Parking and Loading. Parking and loading in the Manufacturing Zone shall comply with Chapter
17.C.06 (Parking Requirements) and the following:
1. Parking Location.
a. Surface parking shall be located to the side or to the rear of principal buildings to the greatest extent feasible.
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b. All required passenger vehicle parking spaces shall be separated from any enclosed truck parking area or truck court and shall not require access through any enclosed truck parking area or truck court to reach the parking spaces.
2. Parking Design. Driveways shall not exceed 35 feet in width, except that driveways providing large truck access to truck bays shall not exceed 40 feet in width. All driveways must be located a minimum of 50 feet from the boundary of an abutting residential or open space zone.
G. Interim Uses for Vacant Industrial Structures. Certain industrial properties may be vacant without any immediate plans for site development. In these instances, the properties may be utilized for a defined list of interim uses for a limited time period as specified below. The uses permitted within this Subsection are supplemental to the uses listed in Section 17.B.12.020 (Manufacturing Zone Use Regulations).
1. Permitted Interim Uses. Permitted interim uses include:
a. Cultivated agriculture;
b. Farmers' markets;
c. Temporary uses;
d. Community gardens; and
e. Parks.
2. Other Uses. Other uses intended to be temporary that are allowed by -right on a permanent basis in the associated zone, upon the determination of the Community Development Director.
3. Minor Conditional Use Permit Required. Prior to the establishment of an interim use, a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall be approved.
4. Time Period. The maximum time period for an interim use is five years.
5. Conditions. At a minimum, the conditions should include an agreement between the City and the applicant stipulating timing, installation of permanent improvements and buildings, and/or restoration of the site to its original condition. At the end of five years, the use shall be removed or the site developed in accordance with the full development regulations of any adopted plan.
H. Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors (PLUS). Logistics uses and other similar uses larger than 100,000 square feet in size are subject to the City's Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors (PLUS). Also see Section 17.C.10.160 (Logistics Uses) for additional standards related to logistics uses.
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Chapter 17.B.14 Other Zones and Standards
Sections:
17.6.14.010 Purpose 17.B-52
17.6.14.020 Other Zones Use Regulations 17.B-52
17.B.14.030 Other Zones Development Standards 17.B-54
17.6.14.040 Other Zones Supplemental Standards 17.B-55
17.B.14.010 Purpose
A. Recreation/Conservation (R -C) Zone. The Recreation/Conservation (R -C) Zone is intended to include and recognize the following uses: water course and watershed areas, public and private park lands, cemeteries, natural resource lands, wildlife preserves, and publicly owned dedicated scenic and open space areas. This Zone is also intended to provide for permanent open space in specific areas by limiting projects in areas where natural hazards are present that might endanger the health, safety, and welfare of residents from possible flood, subsidence, erosion, or seismic activity.
B. Public Facilities (PF) Zone. The Public Facilities (PF) Zone includes a range of public uses and activities that serve the public good and welfare. These include, but are not limited to, schools, civic buildings, fire stations, public and private park lands, and similar uses.
C. Specific Plan (SP) Zone. The Specific Plan (SP) Zone applies to areas where the systematic implementation of General Plan goals and policies are desired to ensure a more comprehensive planning effort. Specific plans shall be prepared and amended consistent with Chapter 17.D.10 (Specific Plans).
17.B.14.020 Other Zones Use Regulations
Table 17.B.14.020 -A (Other Zones Use Regulations) sets the land use regulations for other zones. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.E.04 (Definition of Uses). In cases where a land use is not listed in the table, the Community Development Director shall make a determination regarding similar use consistent with Subsection 17.A.04.020.G (Determination of Similar Use). Land uses not listed in the table and not substantially like the uses below are prohibited. Use regulations for the Specific Plan (SP) Zone are separately established through each adopted specific plan.
Table 17.B.14.020 -A: Other Zones Use Regulations
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required "-" = Not Allowed
Use
R -C
PF
Additional Regulations
Residential Uses
Employee Housing
P
n/a
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Table 17.B.14.020 -A: Other Zones Use Regulations
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required "-" = Not Allowed
Use
R -C
PF
Additional Regulations
Commercial Uses
Entertainment and Recreation, Commercial
Sports and Recreation, Outdoors
P
n/a
Lodging Uses
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
C
-
n/a
RV Camper Park
C
-
n/a
Agricultural Uses
Animal Keeping (Secondary Use)
P
See Section 17.C.10.060 (Animal Keeping)
Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses
Cemetery
-
C
n/a
Community Recreation Center
M
P
n/a
Cultural Facility
M
P
n/a
Educational Institutions
College or University
-
P
n/a
School, Public or Private
-
P
n/a
Vocational and Trade School
-
P
n/a
Park
P
P
n/a
Public Safety Facility
P
P
n/a
Public Utility/Service Structures
Public Utility Facility
P
P
n/a
Wind Energy Conversion System
See Section 17.C.10.260 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) Wireless Telecommunication Facility
See Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) Other Uses
Accessory Use
P
P
n/a
Street/Craft Fair and Farmers' Market
-
P
See Section 17.C.10.120 (Farmers' Markets)
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Table 17.B.14.020 -A: Other Zones Use Regulations
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required "-" = Not Allowed
Use
R -C
PF
Additional Regulations
Temporary Use
See Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses)
17.B.14.030 Other Zones Development Standards
Table 17.6.14.030-A (Other Zones Development Standards) establishes the development standards for other zones. Development standards for the Specific Plan (SP) Zone are separately established through each adopted specific plan.
Table 17.B.14.030 -A: Other Zones Development Standards ft = feet I sf = square feet I du = dwelling unit I ac = acres I n/a = not applicable Standard
RC
PF
Lot Area, min
n/a
n/a, except for parcels with
structures: 10,000 sf
Lot Width, min (ft)
n/a
n/a
Lot Depth
See Beaumont Municipal Code Subsection 16.12.080.C
Density (du/gross ac)
n/a
n/a
Floor Area Ratio, max
n/a
1.0 Setbacks, min
Front
Interior Side
Setbacks shall be specified by the Review Authority.
Street Side
Rear
Additional Setbacks
Height, max
n/a
35 ft and 2 stories
20 where property lines adjoin the R-
C Zone
Open Space
Usable open space, public
Usable open space, private
n/a
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17.B.14.040 Other Zones Supplemental Standards
Reserved.
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Chapter 17.6.16 Overlay Zones and Standards
Sections:
17.6.16.010 Purpose 17.B-56
17.6.16.020 Overlay Zones Use Regulations 17.B-56
17.6.16.030 Overlay Zones Development Standards 17.B-61
17.6.16.040 Overlay Zones Supplemental Standards 17.B-62
17.B.16.010 Purpose
A. General Purpose. This Chapter establishes additional standards for defined areas (i.e., overlay zones) that are applied in addition to standards provided in the base zones. The overlay zone standards are intended to ensure that proposed uses and development are consistent with the General Plan.
B. Transit Oriented District (TOD) Overlay. The Transit Oriented District (TOD) Overlay applies to the area around a future Metrolink transit station. The allowed uses and development standards are intended to be conducive to a transit -friendly environment, including a mix of residential and commercial uses within a walkable and transit accessible setting.
C. Higher Density Overlay (HDO). The Higher Density Overlay applies to properties subject to rezoning as identified in the City's Housing Element and mapped on the City's Zoning Map.
D. Housing Sites Overlay (HSO). The Housing Sites Overlay applies to properties identified in the City's Housing Element as housing sites in zones where no minimum density previously applied.
E. Downtown RSF Overlay (D-RSF). The Downtown RSF Overlay applies to RSF-zoned properties located in the Downtown area.
F. Downtown RTN Overlay (D-RTN). The Downtown RTN Overlay applies to RTN-zoned properties located in the Downtown area.
17.B.16.020 Overlay Zones Use Regulations
Table 17.B.16.020 -A (Overlay Zones Use Regulations) sets the land use regulations for overlay zones. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.E.04 (Definition of Uses). In cases where a land use is not listed in the table, the Community Development Director shall make a determination regarding similar use consistent with Subsection 17.A.04.020.G (Determination of Similar Use). Land uses not listed in the table and not substantially like the uses below are prohibited.
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Table 17.B.16.020 -A: Overlay Zones Use Regulations 1
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required I "-" = Not Allowed
Use
Residential Uses
TOD
Additional Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit
P
See Section 17.C.10.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units
and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units)
Caretaker's Unit
P
n/a
Community Care Facility
Small
P
n/a
Large
p 2
See Section 17.C.10.070 (Community Care
Facilities)
Duplex
P
n/a
Elderly and Long -Term Care
P
n/a
Emergency Shelter
C
See Section 17.C.10.100 (Emergency Shelters)
Family Day Care Home
Small
P
n/a
Large
P
n/a
Home Occupation
P
See Section 17.C.10.140 (Home Occupations)
Live -Work Unit
P
See Section 17.C.10.150 (Live -Work Units)
Low Barrier Navigation Center
P
n/a
Multiple Family Dwelling
P
See Section 17.C.10.190 (Multiple Family
Dwellings)
Parolee/Probationer Home
C
See Section 17.C.10.200 (Parolee/Probationer
Home)
Single -Family Dwelling
P
See Section 17.C.10.210 (Single -Family Dwellings)
Single -Room Occupancy (SRO)
Residence
C
See Section 17.C.10.220 (Single -Room Occupancy
Residences)
Supportive Housing
P
n/a
Transitional Housing
P
n/a
Commercial Uses
Animal Care and Services
Animal Hospital
P
n/a
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Table 17.B.16.020 -A: Overlay Zones Use Regulations 1
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required I "-" = Not Allowed
Use
TOD
Additional Regulations
Kennel/Cattery
C
See Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 6.16
(Kennels, Catteries, and Animal Rescue Facilities)
Pet Day Care
P
n/a
Veterinary Clinic
P
n/a
Banks and Financial Institution
Banks and Financial Services
P
n/a
Pawnbroker
M
n/a
Commercial Day Care Facility
P
n/a
Drive -Through Facility
C
See Section 17.C.10.090 (Drive -Through Facilities)
Entertainment and Recreation, Commercial
Entertainment, Indoors
P
n/a
Entertainment, Outdoors
M
n/a
Sports and Recreation, Indoors
P
n/a
Sports and Recreation, Outdoors
M
n/a
Funeral Home, Mortuary
C
n/a
Hospital
P
n/a
Instructional Service
Group
Private
Lodging Uses
P
P
n/a
n/a
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
P
n/a
Hotel
P
n/a
Motel
P
n/a
Maintenance and Repair Services
P
n/a
Medical Support Laboratory
P
n/a
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Table 17.B.16.020 -A: Overlay Zones Use Regulations 1
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required I "-" = Not Allowed
Use
TOD
Additional Regulations
Offices
Business and Professional
P
n/a
Communication Offices/Studios
M
n/a
Medical Office/Clinic
P
n/a
Retail
Convenience Store Markets
P
n/a
General Retail
P
n/a
Grocery Store, Large
P
n/a
Grocery Store, Small
P
n/a
Large Format Retail
P
n/a
Liquor Store
C
n/a
Smoke Shop
C
n/a
Services
General Services, Small
P
n/a
Massage Establishment
C
See Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.44
(Massage Establishments)
Personal Services
P
n/a
Alcohol -Serving and Restaurant Uses
Bars or Cocktail Lounges
Brewery, Winery, or Distillery
Restaurant
Full Service
Limited Service
C
C
P
P
See Section 17.C.10.050 (Alcohol -Serving and
Restaurant Uses)
See Section 17.C.10.050 (Alcohol -Serving and
Restaurant Uses)
Vehicle -Related Uses
Automobile/Vehicle Washing
Fleet -based Service
C
C
n/a
n/a
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Table 17.B.16.020 -A: Overlay Zones Use Regulations 1
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required I "-" = Not Allowed
Use
TOD
Additional Regulations
Gas/Service Station
C
See Section 17.C.10.130 (Gas/Service Stations)
Parking Lot 3
M
n/a
Parking Structure 3
C
n/a
Vehicle Rental
P
n/a
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Minor
Vehicle Sales and Leasing
M
M
n/a
n/a
Manufacturing and Industrial Uses
Custom and Artisan Manufacturing
M
n/a
Recycling Processing and Collection Facility
Collection Facilities
Processing Facilities
C
C
n/a
n/a
Agricultural Uses
Animal Keeping (Commercial Use)
C
n/a
Animal Keeping (Secondary Use)
C
n/a
Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses
Community Assembly
Major
P
n/a
Minor
P
n/a
Community Garden
P
n/a
Community Recreation Center
P
n/a
Cultural Facility
P
n/a
Educational Institutions
College or University
C
n/a
Schools, Public or Private
C
n/a
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Table 17.B.16.020 -A: Overlay Zones Use Regulations 1
"P" = Permitted Use I "M" = Minor Conditional Use Permit required I "C" = Conditional Use Permit required I "-" = Not Allowed
Use
TOD
Additional Regulations
Vocational and Trade Schools
C
n/a
Park
P
n/a
Public Safety Facility
P
n/a
Transit Stations and Facility
C
n/a
Wireless Telecommunication Facility
See Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunication Facilities) Other Uses
Accessory Use
Street/Craft Fair and Farmers' Market
Temporary Use
P
P
n/a
See Section 17.C.10.120 (Farmers' Markets)
See Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses)
Table Notes:
Uses regulations for all other overlay zones besides the TOD overlay zone are provided by the base zone. 2State-licensed facilities require a Conditional Use Permit. 3 Applies to parking lots or structures that are primary uses, as defined in Division 17.E (Definitions).
17.B.16.030 Overlay Zones Development Standards
Table 17.B.16.030.A (Other Zones Development Standards) establishes the development standards for other zones.
Table 17.B.16.030 -A: Overlay Zones Development Standards ft = feet I sf = square feet I du = dwelling unit I ac = acres I n/a = not applicable Standard
TOD
HDO
HSO
D-RSF
D-RTN
Density (du/gross du/ac
ac)
Min: 18
Max: 30 du/ac
du/ac
Min: 20 du ac
Max: 30 du/ac
Min: 11 du/ac
See base
zone
Max: 15 du/ac
Max: 15 du/ac
Floor Area Ratio,
max
1.01 See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
Setbacks
Front
Min: 0 ft
Max: n/a
See base zone
See base zone
Min: 10 ft
Max: 20 ft 2
Min: 10 ft
Max:20ft2
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Table 17.B.16.030 -A: Overlay Zones Development Standards ft = feet I sf = square feet I du = dwelling unit I ac = acres I n/a = not applicable Standard
TOD
HDO
HSO
D-RSF
D-RTN
Interior Side
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
Min: 5 ft
Min: 5 ft
Street Side
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
Rear
See base zone
See base zone
See base zone
Min: 15 ft
Garage abutting
an alley, min: 5 ft
See base zone
Table Notes:
'Applies to nonresidential uses only.
2 The maximum setback may be waived by Community Development Director under the following conditions:
• Common plazas, courtyards, or outdoor amenity areas are located between the street and the building(s); • The building(s) incorporates an entrance design that creates a welcoming entry feature facing the street; or • A larger area is required to preserve existing mature trees or natural features.
17.B.16.040 Overlay Zones Supplemental Standards
A. Transit Oriented District (TOD) Overlay. The following standards apply in the TOD Overlay.
1. Maximum Block Length. Block length is limited to 400 feet measured from curb edge to curb edge. A block length of up to 600 feet shall only be allowed when a mid -block pedestrian connection is provided, or the Community Development Director finds that:
a. The location and configuration of the lot makes a mid -block pedestrian connection infeasible or impractical; and
b. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections are provided throughout the site consistent with applicable pedestrian access requirements in this Title.
2. Culs-de-Sac and Dead -End Streets. Culs-de-sac and dead-end streets are not allowed unless the Community Development Director makes the following findings:
a. Unique physical circumstances exist that prevent a connected a connected street system; and
b. A cul-de-sac or dead-end street is necessary to provide access to lots or buildings in a manner consistent with City standards.
3. Pedestrian Circulation and Access. On -site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.C.02.110 (Pedestrian Access and Circulation).
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B. Higher Density Overlay (HDO). The following applies in the Higher Density Overlay:
1. Owner -occupied and rental multiple family uses are allowed as permitted uses (by right) regardless of the affordability level of the units.
2. 100 percent residential use is allowed.
3. A minimum of 50 percent of the floor area in mixed -use projects must be occupied by residential use.
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Division C: Table of Contents
Chapter 17.C.02
17.C.02.010
17.C.02.020
17.C.02.030
17.C.02.040
17.C.02.050
17.C.02.060
17.C.02.070
17. C.02.080
17.C.02.090
17.C.02.100
17.C.02.110
17.C.02.120
17.C.02.130
17.C.02.140
17.C.02.150
17.C.02.160
17.C.02.170
17.C.02.180
Chapter 17.C.04
17.C.04.010
17.C.04.020
17.C.04.030
17.C.04.040
17.C.04.050
17.C.04.060
17.C.04.070
Chapter 17.C.06
17.C.06.010
17.C.06.020
17.C.06.030
17.C.06.040
General Development Standards 17.C-1
Purpose 17.C-1
Accessory Buildings and Structures 17.C-1
Fences and Walls 17.C-2
Height Exceptions 17.C-4
Lighting and Illumination 17.C-5
Lots and Divisions of Land 17.C-5
Manufactured Homes 17.C-6
Off -Site Improvements 17.C-6
Open Space, Usable 17.C-8
Outdoor Display and Sales 17.C-9
Pedestrian Access and Circulation 17.C-10
Performance Standards 17.C-10
Refuse And Recycling Areas 17.C-12
Screening Standards 17.C-13
Setback Encroachments 17.C-15
Site Preparation and Grading 17.C-16
Street Improvement Standards 17.C-16
Underground Utilities 17.C-16
Landscaping Standards 17.C-18
Purpose 17.C-18
Applicability 17. C-18
Landscape Plan 17.C-19
Landscaping Standards by Use Category 17.C-20
Tree Preservation and Maintenance 17.C-23
Water Efficient Landscape Standards 17.C-25
General Landscaping Standards 17.C-36
Parking Requirements 17.C-40
Purpose 17. C-40
Applicability 17.C-40
General Requirements 17.C-41
Type of Vehicle Parking Allowed 17.C-41
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17.C.06.050
17.C.06.060
17.C.06.070
17.C.06.080
17.C.06.090
17.C.06.100
17.C.06.110
Chapter 17.C.08
17.C.08.010
17.C.08.020
17.C.08.030
17.C.08.040
17.C.08.050
17.C.08.060
17.C.08.070
17.C.08.080
17.C.08.090
17.C.08.100
17.C.08.110
17.C.08.120
17.C.08.130
17.C.08.140
17.C.08.150
Chapter 17.C.10
17.C.10.010
17.C.10.020
17.C.10.030
17.C.10.040
17.C.10.050
17.C.10.060
17.C.10.070
17.C.10.080
17.C.10.090
Number of Parking Spaces Required 17.C-42
Parking Reductions 17.C-47
Transportation Demand Management 17.C-50
Parking Area Development and Design Standards 17.C-51
Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces 17.C-54
Bicycle Parking 17.C-55
Off -Street Loading Requirements 17.C-57
Signs 17.C-60
Purpose 17. C-60
Applicability 17. C-61
Permits and Administration 17.C-63
General Standards for All Signs 17.C-64
Temporary Signs 17. C-73
Signs Permitted in All Zones 17.C-78
Signs in Residential Zones 17.C-78
Signs in Commercial Zones 17.C-80
Signs in Mixed Use and Downtown Zones 17.C-84
Signs in the Manufacturing Zone 17.C-85
Signs in Other Zones 17. C-86
Sign Design Standards 17.C-86
Nonconforming Signs 17.C-91
Sign Enforcement 17.C-92
Severability 17.C-93
Specific to Uses 17.C-94
Purpose 17. C-95
Applicability 17. C-95
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units 17.C-95 Adult -Oriented Businesses 17.C-101
Alcohol -Serving and Restaurant Uses 17.C-102
Animal Keeping 17.C-106
Community Care Facilities 17.C-110
Construction Yard and Equipment Rental, and Vehicle Storage 17.C-110 Drive -Through Facilities 17.C-112
Division C: Citywide Standards
17.C.10.100 Emergency Shelters 17.C-113
17.C.10.110 Energy Storage Facilities 17.C-114
17.C.10.120 Farmers' Markets 17.C-116
17.C.10.130 Gas/Service Stations 17.C-117
17.C.10.140 Home Occupations 17.C-118
17.C.10.150 Live -Work Units 17.C-121
17.C.10.160 Logistics Uses 17.C-123
17.C.10.170 Mini -Storage or Self -Storage 17.C-123
17.C.10.180 Mobilehome Parks 17.C-125
17.C.10.190 Multiple Family Dwellings 17.C-127
17.C.10.200 Parolee/Probationer Home 17.C-137
17.C.10.210 Single -Family Dwellings 17.C-141
17.C.10.220 Single -Room Occupancy Residences 17.C-145
17.C.10.230 Temporary Uses 17.C-147
17.C.10.240 Tire Stores and Tire Repair Facilities 17.C-150
17.C.10.250 Two -Unit Projects 17.C-151
17.C.10.260 Wind Energy Conversion Systems 17.C-152
17.C.10.270 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities 17.C-155 Chapter 17.C.12 Affordable Housing Incentives and Density Bonus Provisions 17.C-166
17.C.12.010 Purpose 17.C-166
17.C.12.020 Definitions 17.C-166
17.C.12.030 Implementation 17.C-166
17.C.12.040 Types of Incentives Allowed 17.C-166
17.C.12.050 Requirements 17.C-167
17.C.12.060 Development Standards 17.C-168
17.C.12.070 Processing of Density Bonus Requests 17.C-169
17.C.12.080 Density Bonus Housing Agreement 17.C-169
17.C.12.090 Changes in State Density Bonus Laws 17.C-170 Chapter 17.C.14 No Net Loss Program 17.C-171
17.C.14.010 Purpose and Authority 17.C-171
17.C.14.020 Requirements 17.C-171
17.C.14.030 Development Standards 17.C-172
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17.C.14.050
Chapter 17.C.16
17.C.16.010
17.C.16.020
17.C.16.030
17.C.16.040
17.C.16.050
17.C.16.060
17.C.16.070
No Net Loss Program Density Bonus Agreement 17.C-173
Nonconforming Buildings, Uses, and Lots 17.C-174
Purpose 17.C-174
Applicability 17.C-174
Continuance and Maintenance 17.C-174
Nonconforming Buildings or Structures 17.C-174
Nonconforming Uses 17.C-176
Nonconforming Lots 17.C-177
Nonconformity with Other Development Standards 17.C-177
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Chapter 17.C.02 General Development Standards
Sections:
17.C.02.010
17.C.02.020
17.C.02.030
17.C.02.040
17.C.02.050
17.C.02.060
17.C.02.070
17.C.02.080
17.C.02.090
17.C.02.100
17.C.02.110
17.C.02.120
17.C.02.130
17.C.02.140
17.C.02.150
17.C.02.160
17.C.02.170
17.C.02.180
Purpose 17.C-1
Accessory Buildings and Structures 17.C-1
Fences and Walls 17.C-2
Height Exceptions 17.C-4
Lighting and Illumination 17.C-5
Lots and Divisions of Land 17.C-5
Manufactured Homes 17.C-6
Off -Site Improvements 17.C-6
Open Space, Usable 17.C-8
Outdoor Display and Sales 17.C-9
Pedestrian Access and Circulation 17.C-10
Performance Standards 17.C-10
Refuse And Recycling Areas 17.C-12
Screening Standards 17.C-13
Setback Encroachments 17.C-15
Site Preparation and Grading 17.C-16
Street Improvement Standards 17.C-16
Underground Utilities 17.C-16
17.C.02.010 Purpose
This Chapter establishes general development standards applicable to all land uses and development in the City of Beaumont.
17.C.02.020 Accessory Buildings and Structures
A. Purpose. This Section identifies standards applicable to certain accessory buildings and structures.
B. Requirements.
1. Barbecue Islands. Barbecue islands shall be set back at least five feet from any property line.
2. Storage Containers. Storage containers are only allowed as accessory to agricultural uses, unless otherwise allowed by Section 17.C.10.230 (Temporary Uses).
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3. Swimming Pools and Related Equipment.
a. Setbacks.
(i) Private swimming pools must not be located closer than five feet to any property line or dwelling.
(ii) All related mechanical equipment shall not be located closer than five feet from any property line.
(iii) All other swimming pools shall not be located nearer than 10 feet from any property line or building.
b. Walls. A masonry wall or other sound reducing material as approved by the Community Development Director must be erected on three sides of the mechanical equipment facing adjoining properties to a height of not less than 1.5 feet taller than the equipment.
4. Small Accessory Buildings. Small accessory buildings under 120 square feet must not be located within the front yard setback and are subject to minimum 5 -foot side and rear setbacks, or the underlying base zone side and rear setback requirements, whichever is lower.
17.C.02.030 Fences and Walls
A. Purpose. This Section identifies standards applicable to fences and walls.
B. Fence and Wall Materials.
1. In Single -Family Residential Zones. Fence and wall materials in residential zones may include decorative masonry block, or any other appropriate materials as determined by the Community Development Director.
2. In Multiple Family Residential, Commercial, and Manufacturing Zones. Fence and wall material in multiple family residential, commercial, and manufacturing zones must be masonry or other permanent materials as approved by the Community Development Director. Open work fences facing any public street in commercial zones must be either masonry or metal grill work including, but not limited to, wrought iron. Open work fences in any other situation may, in addition to the above, be open metal mesh, or any other appropriate material as determined by the Community Development Director.
3. Barbed Wire Fences. Barbed wire fences may only be allowed in the Residential, Rural Zone, Recreation/Conservation Zone, and Manufacturing Zone when specifically approved by the Community Development Director and are prohibited in all other zones.
Barbed or similar type wire must not be visible from any facing public street.
C. Fence and Wall Location and Height. Fences and walls, as well as landscaping used as a barrier that functions similarly to fencing, including but not limited to hedges or shrubs, may be erected in any zone, with a maximum height of six feet above the ground level at its highest point, with the following exceptions:
1. Fences greater than 3.5 feet in height may not be placed in the required front setback, either along the front or side property line, unless otherwise allowed in this Section.
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2. On corner lots, the maximum height must not exceed 3.5 feet within the visibility triangle (see Figure 17.C.02.030-1 (Visibility Triangle)). The visibility triangle is formed by lines extended from the face of the curb to their intersection and a line connecting the face of the curb extensions measured 35 feet from their point of intersection. If no curb exists, the edge of the roadway or vehicular travel area shall be used as the point of measurement (also see County of Riverside's "Intersection Sight Distance" Transportation Standard No. 821).
FIGURE 17.C.02.030-1: VISIBILITY TRIANGLE
Property Line — - — • — •
Face of Curb
A— 35'
35'
3. Within residential zones, fencing shall comply with the following:
a. If the principal structure is set back beyond the required front setback, any fence located at any point closer to the front property line than the front plane of the house shall be limited to 3.5 feet in height.
b. Return walls. The return wall is a fence or wall that that generally extends from a side yard or side property line to a house:
(I)
Return walls are subject to the same general height standards as fences and walls.
(ii) The return wall shall be parallel to the front plane of the house and may be offset if the front plane of the house is offset, but it shall not extend in front of the front plane of the house as depicted in Figure 17.C.02.030- 2 (Return Wall).
FIGURE 17.C.02.030-2: RETURN WALL
Primary Dwelling
Parallel to the nearest Return Wall
front plane of the house
Primary Dwelling
Does not extend in front of the
nearest front plane of the house
L,
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a public street must be limited to six feet in height within a five-foot setback area from any public street.
D. Nonconforming Fences. Every fence erected prior to the adoption of this Title which does not conform to the provisions of this Title must be removed, altered or replaced to be in compliance with this Title.
E. Anti -Graffiti Coating Required. Any owner of a block wall victimized by graffiti shall repair or repaint the block wall in a color that matches the existing wall , and apply an anti -graffiti coating within 10 days of the graffiti being applied or within 10 days of notification by the Community Development Director, whichever event comes first.
17.C.02.040 Height Exceptions
The structures and features listed in Table 17.C.02.040 -A (Allowed Projections Above Height Limits) may exceed the maximum permitted building height for the zone in which they are located, subject to the limitations stated and provided that no portion of a structure taller than the building height limit contains habitable areas.
Table 17.C.02.040 -A: Allowed Projections
Above Height Limits
Structures Allowed Above the
Height Limit
Maximum Vertical Projection Above
the Height Limit (ft)
Maximum Coverage and Locational
Limitation
Skylights
1 None
Chimneys and smokestacks
8 None
Decorative features including spires,
cupolas, steeples, bell towers, domes,
obelisks, and monuments
Rooftop open space features including
sun decks, sunshade and windscreens,
trellises, and landscaping
10 o
Limited to a total of 20% of roof area of
the building or structure
Must be set back from the exterior wall
one foot for every foot of projection
above the height limit
Elevator and stair towers (for multi -unit
residential and nonresidential buildings
only)
16 Limited to a total of 10% of roof area
Must be set back from the exterior wall
one foot for every foot of projection
above the height limit
Mechanical equipment
5 Must be set back from the exterior wall
one foot for every foot of projection
above the height limit and screened
consistent with Section C.02.140
(Screening Standards)
Mechanical equipment penthouses
10 Limited to 60% of roof area
Must be set back from the exterior wall
one foot for every foot of projection
above the height limit and screened
consistent with Section C.02.140
(Screening Standards)
City utility infrastructure
Consistent with City standard (e.g., light
pole height) or as required by law or for
public safety
None
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Table 17.C.02.040 -A: Allowed Projections Above Height Limits Structures Allowed Above the
Height Limit
Maximum Vertical Projection Above
the Height Limit (ft)
Maximum Coverage and Locational
Limitation
Fire escapes, catwalks, and open railings
required by law
No restriction
None
Telecommunications facilities, antennas,
microwave equipment, and radio towers
Subject to the provisions of Section 17.C.10.270 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)
17.C.02.050 Lighting and Illumination
Outdoor lighting, light trespass, and illumination requirements indicated in Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 (Outdoor Lighting) apply to all development in the City.
17.C.02.060 Lots and Divisions of Land
Whenever a division of land is proposed, the total number of lots or density permitted must comply with the General Plan, any applicable adopted specific plan, the California Government Code, and the requirements in this Section.
A. Recorded Lots as Building Sites. The following lots may be used as a building site, provided the required setbacks are maintained:
1. A lot shown on an official subdivision map; or
2. A lot shown on a record of survey map properly approved and recorded; or
3. A lot for which a bonafide deed has been recorded prior to the effective date of Ordinance No. 324.
B. Gated Communities. The City will review requests for gated communities during the tentative map process and may approve gated communities if the following findings are made:
1. The gated community shall include pedestrian and bicycle access, connections, and improvements with access points located no more than 600 feet apart; and
2. There is a demonstrated need for public safety or security that will be satisfied by the gate; or
3. There is a demonstrated benefit for private maintenance of infrastructure and facilities located within the gated community.
C. Small Lot Development. Residential projects located on lots less than the minimum lot size as allowed in Division B (Zone Regulations) may be approved with a Major Plot Plan subject to the following standards:
1. Maximum and minimum density must be consistent with the zone, and as may be modified through a density bonus in Chapter 17.C.12 (Affordable Housing Incentives and Density Bonus Provisions);
2. The minimum lot size is 2,000 square feet;
3. The minimum lot width is 25 feet;
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4. The minimum lot depth is 50 feet;
5. The maximum area of the lot occupied by structures is 75 percent; and
6. Setbacks.
a. Side Setbacks. The minimum side setback is three feet. For attached units, a minimum side setback of five feet must be provided at the end of the row of attached units.
b. Rear Setbacks. The minimum rear setback is 10 feet. A minimum rear setback of five feet is allowed for a garage abutting an alley.
c. Other Setbacks. Other setbacks must be consistent with the zone, and as may be modified by Chapter 17.C.12 (Affordable Housing Incentives and Density Bonus Provisions).
17.C.02.070 Manufactured Homes
A. Purpose. This Section indicates the specific requirements for manufactured homes.
B. Applicability. This Section applies to all manufactured homes in the city.
C. Standards. A manufactured home may be installed on a foundation in any zone that allows a conventional single-family dwelling, if it meets the following conditions:
1. The manufactured home shall be certified under the national Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Section 5401 et seq.) and shall bear a California insignia or federal label as required by California Health and Safety Code §18550 (b).
2. The foundation system shall meet the requirements of California Health and Safety Code §18551.
3. The manufactured home shall have a roof overhang of not less than 16 inches with a minimum 12 -inch gable overhang, unless the Review Authority determines otherwise.
4. The manufactured home shall have non-reflecting roofing material and siding material consistent with standards applied to non -manufactured single-family dwellings.
5. A garage shall be provided consistent with the requirements for a non -manufactured single-family dwelling.
6. The manufactured home shall be used only as a single-family residential use and shall comply with all setback and height requirements of the zone in which it is located.
17.C.02.080 Off -Site Improvements
A. Purpose. This Section indicates the specific requirements for off -site improvements.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Title, this Section is not subject to Section 17.D.04.060 (Variances).
B. Applicability.
1. This Section applies to Building Permit applications for:
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a. A new structure, except as described in Subsection 17.C.02.080.B.2; b. An enlargement or addition of more than 300 square feet, or of more than 25 percent of the original area of an existing residence; and c. The relocation of a structure on a lot abutting a public street.
2. This Section does not apply to Building Permit applications for patios, garages, or similar accessory structures accessory to a single-family residence in a single-family residential zone, except that these accessory uses are still subject to the requirements of Subsection
17.C.02.080.F (Street Dedication and Improvements Required).
C. Necessary Improvements. A building or structure must not be built, enlarged, or altered on a lot which abuts a street unless:
1. The necessary right-of-way for street and highway purposes has been dedicated; and
2. The portion of the street and/or right-of-way upon which the lot fronts and adjoins has been improved. The improvement must include the installation of curb, gutter, pavement, and sidewalk as is required on that side of the centerline of the street and/or right-of-way adjoining the lot.
D. Certificate of Occupancy. A Certificate of Occupancy must not be issued for any building or structure without all improvements and dedications completed.
E. Plans and Standards for Improvements. The applicant for the Building Permit shall submit plans prepared by a Registered Engineer for the dedication and improvement to the City Engineer for his review and approval. All street improvements required by this Subsection must be designed in accordance with the standards for streets as set forth in the official standards as approved by the Council.
F. Street Dedication and Improvements Required.
1. A building must not be erected, enlarged by more than 25 percent or moved to any lot or parcel of lots, which abuts or adjoins a street unless the one-half portion of the street adjoining or abutting the developed area has been dedicated and improved in accordance with the official standards as approved by the Council.
2. All of the improvements identified in Subsection 17.C.02.080.C.2 in addition to those required by the City Engineer must be provided.
3. If sidewalks exist on 25 percent or more of the total frontage of the lots in the block on the side of the street adjoining the lot upon which the building or structure is proposed to be built, then a sidewalk must be provided in front of the lot provided that the Council may waive the provisions for sidewalks in front of single-family residences, in the Manufacturing Zone, and in the Recreation/Conservation Zone if appealed by the property owner.
4. The Council may extend the deadline for installation of street improvements for one year after a Certificate of Occupancy is issued provided security acceptable to the City Engineer is provided and a signed agreement, approved between the City and applicant is executed.
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relocation of utilities, including fire hydrants, traffic signals, street lighting, drainage culverts, and of preparation of plans and blueprints.
H. Completion of Improvements. Any person required to make street improvements in compliance with the provisions of this Subsection shall make and construct all improvements in accordance with the standards and specifications and other requirements of the Director of Public Works and/or City Engineer, or upon Council approval, shall file with the City Engineer, a letter of credit, cash, certificate of deposit, or an agreement and note for the obligation secured by a deed of trust on the property, in the amount as the City Engineer shall estimate and determine to be necessary to cover the total costs of all required improvements. The City Engineer may determine the period of time during which the installation of the improvements could be reasonably delayed, provided that the installation or construction of the improvements must not be delayed for a period of more than one year from the date of final inspection of the building without the approval of the Council, as allowed for in Subsection 17.C.02.080.F.4. The City Engineer shall cause a written itemized estimate of the costs of all improvements and the amount of the required security to be given to the owner or applicant required to make the improvements within 30 days after issuance of the Building Permit.
17.C.02.090 Open Space, Usable
A. Purpose. This Section identifies standards applicable to usable open space.
B. Required Minimum Dimensions. Each linear dimension of usable open space shall be a minimum of six feet, except as otherwise allowed by this Section.
C. Qualifying Usable Open Space Types.
1. Private Usable Open Space. Private usable open space typically consists of balconies, decks, patios, fenced yards, and other similar areas outdoor areas that are accessible only to occupants of the residential unit.
2. Common Usable Open Space.
a. Common usable open space typically consists of landscaped areas, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, playgrounds, turf, or other such improvements as are appropriate to enhance the outdoor environment of the entire development, and that are accessible to occupants of all residential units in the development; these can be located at the ground level, on parking podiums, or on rooftops, provided they are adequately landscaped.
b. Enclosed recreation or multi -purpose activity rooms may also be credited as usable open space so long as they are readily accessible to occupants of all residential units in the development.
D. Computation. The computation of usable open space provided shall be as follows:
1. The following areas shall be computed at 1.25 times the area actually devoted to such use (e.g., a qualifying 80 -square -foot private patio described in Subsection 17.C.02.090.D.1.a below would count as providing 100 square feet of usable open space):
a. Private patios, when directly accessible to only one dwelling unit by a doorway to a habitable room or hallway, that are completely enclosed on all sides by a fence which is a minimum of five feet in height;
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b. Balconies and lanais, when directly accessible to only one dwelling unit by a doorway to a habitable room or hallway, that have a minimum width and length of five feet;
c. Swimming pool areas, including any hard surface deck which normally surrounds such pools. Deck area more than 25 feet from the edge of the pool will not be counted as open space under this Subsection; and
d. Recreation activity rooms, provided these rooms are permanently maintained for the use of tenants for various recreation activities. Such activity rooms shall not include lobbies, but may include common steam rooms, saunas, or similar common interior amenities.
2. All other areas meeting usable open space requirements shall be credited with the actual area (square feet) provided.
17.C.02.100 Outdoor Display and Sales
Outdoor display and sales shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards.
A. Temporary Outdoor Display and Sales. The temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise shall comply with Section 17.D.04.040 (Temporary Use Permits).
B. Produce Displays. The outdoor display of fresh produce associated with a grocery store on the same site is allowed, subject to the following standards:
1. The display shall not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation and shall not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas.
2. All produce shall be removed or enclosed at the close of each business day.
C. Permanent or Ongoing Outdoor Display and Sales. The permanent or ongoing outdoor display of merchandise, except for vehicle sales and leasing and vehicle rental, shall comply with the following standards:
1. Relationship to Primary Use. The outdoor display and sales area shall be directly related to a business occupying a principal structure on the same lot.
2. Allowable Merchandise. Only merchandise sold at the business is allowed to be displayed outdoors.
3. Location. The displayed merchandise shall occupy a fixed and defined location, shall not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and shall not encroach upon parking spaces, driveways, pedestrian walkways, or required landscaped areas.
4. Size Limits. Permitted as an accessory use where the outdoor display and sales occupies less than 200 square feet or five percent of the indoor retail space, whichever is less.
Additional area may be allowed with approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit.
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17.C.02.110 Pedestrian Access and Circulation
On -site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided in all zones except for the R -R, R -SF, PF, and R- C zones consistent with the following standards.
A. Internal Connections. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a site to each other, to on -site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on -site open space areas or pedestrian amenities.
B. Paving. For multiple family residential and residential mixed -use projects, paving within required setback areas must be distinct from the adjacent public sidewalk in color, design, or texture.
C. To Circulation Network. Regular connections between on -site walkways and the public sidewalk and other planned or existing pedestrian routes or trails shall be provided. An on -site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk on each street frontage.
D. To Neighbors. Direct and convenient access shall be provided to adjoining residential and commercial areas to the maximum extent feasible while still providing for safety and security. This requirement shall not apply to the M Zone.
E. To Transit. Safe and convenient pedestrian connections shall be ADA-compliant and shall be provided from transit stops to building entrances.
F. Pedestrian Walkway Design.
1. Walkways shall be a minimum of six feet wide except that eight -foot -wide walkways shall be required for multiple family and residential mixed -use projects. Walkway widths may be reduced to the minimum requirements in the currently adopted California Building Code for small lot development (Subsection 17.C.02.060.C (Small Lot Development)).
2. Walkways shall be hard -surfaced and paved with permeable materials.
3. Where a required walkway crosses a driveway, parking area, or loading area, it must be clearly identified using a raised crosswalk, a different paving material, or a similar method.
4. Where a required walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it shall be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four inches high, bollards, or another physical barrier.
17.C.02.120 Performance Standards
A. Purpose. The performance standards identified in this Section regulate the use of a building or land to minimize potential risk to the public from hazards; and ensure that uses and activities are conducted in a manner that protects the public health and safety and do not produce adverse impacts on surrounding properties or the community at large.
B. Applicability. The standards of this Section apply to all uses and properties in all zones, unless otherwise specified. The standards established by this Section are minimum requirements and shall not be construed to prevent the Council, the Planning Commission, or the Community Development Director from imposing, as part of a project approval, specific conditions which may be more restrictive, in order to meet the intent of these regulations.
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C. Measurement of Impacts. Measurements necessary for determining compliance with the performance standards of this Section shall be taken at the property line of the establishment or use that is the source of a potentially objectionable condition, hazard, or nuisance.
D. Property Maintenance. Abandoned vehicles and dilapidated structures are regulated by Beaumont Municipal Code Title 8 (Health and Safety).
E. Electromagnetic Interference. Uses, activities, and processes shall not cause electromagnetic interference with normal radio and television reception, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the lot line of the site in which it is situated. All uses, activities, and processes shall comply with the applicable Federal Communications Commission regulations.
F. Radioactivity. No radiation of any kind shall be emitted that is dangerous to humans.
G. Fire and Explosive Hazards. All activities, processes, or uses involving the storage, use of, transportation, or production of products which, in the raw or finished state, constitute a flammable or explosive material or volatile extraction, shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. All incineration is prohibited except for those substances including, but not limited to, chemicals, insecticides, hospital materials and waste products required by law to be disposed of by burning, and those instances where the Fire Department deems it a practical necessity. Also see Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 (Burning).
H. Glare. Uses, activities, buildings, structures, and processes shall not produce glare perceptible beyond the boundaries of the lot where the use is located. Exterior lighting must comply with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 (Outdoor Lighting).
Heat and Humidity. Uses, activities, and processes shall not produce any emissions of heat or humidity that cause distress, physical discomfort, or injury to a reasonable person, or interfere with the ability to perform work tasks or conduct other customary activities. In no case shall heat emitted by a use cause a temperature increase of more than five degrees Fahrenheit on another property.
J. Noise. Noise standards are established in the Noise Element of the General Plan and Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 9.02 (Noise Control). Additionally, the following standards shall apply.
1. Acoustic Study. An acoustic study shall be required for any proposed project which could create or be subject to a noise that exceeds the levels contained in Tables 10.1 and 10.2 2 in the General Plan.
2. Noise Attenuation Measures.
e. Noise attenuation measures identified in an acoustic study shall be incorporated into the project to reduce noise impacts to satisfactory levels as determined by the Community Development Director.
f. Emphasis shall be placed upon site planning and project design measures. The use of noise barriers shall be considered and may be required only after all feasible design -related noise measures have been incorporated into the project.
3. Public Areas. Recorded background music may be permitted outdoors on public sidewalks and in other public areas subject to the standards of this Title and Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 9.02 (Noise Control).
K. Hazardous Materials. The use, handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous and extremely hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Final Code I Beaumont Zoning Code Update I Page 17.C-11
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Regulations, the California Fire and Building Codes, Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code), as well as the laws and regulations of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the County of Riverside Environmental Health Department.
L. Air Contaminants.
1. Uses, activities, and processes shall not operate in a manner that emits excessive dust, fumes, or particulate matter.
2. Sources of air emissions shall comply with regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency, the California Air Resources Board, and the South Coast Air Quality Management Control District (SCAQMD). Operators of activities, processes, or uses that require "approval to operate" from the SCAQMD, shall file a copy of the permit with the Department within 30 days of permit approval.
M. Odors.
1. No use, process, or activity shall produce odors that are perceptible without instruments at the lot lines of a site. Odors from temporary construction, demolition, and vehicles that enter and leave the subject lot (e.g., construction equipment, trains, trucks, etc.) are exempt from this standard.
2. An odor detected no more than a total of 15 minutes in any one day shall not be deemed to be continuous, frequent, or repetitive.
17.C.02.130 Refuse And Recycling Areas
A. Purpose. This Section establishes standards for refuse and recycling areas consistent with California Public Resources Code §42900 et seq. and §40050 et seq.
B. Applicability. Areas for collecting and loading refuse and recyclable materials are required for any project for which a Building Permit is required, except as follows:
1. Projects that consist of interior improvements only; or
2. Single-family dwellings and other uses which participate in the City's curbside trash and recycling program.
C. Screening. Refuse and recycling areas or bins shall be stored or screened in such a manner that containers are not visible from the right-of-way at the front of the property.
D. Enclosure Plans and Specifications. The applicant for any applicable project shall, as a condition of approval, submit for review and approval site plans and profiles of enclosures. The plans must include the following information:
1. Trash and Recycling Containers. Trash and recycling containers must be shown on the site plan at grade.
2. Enclosure Accessibility. Enclosures must be accessible to solid waste and recycle collection vehicles. The site plan must include a design for truck turn around movements, ingress and egress, and "keep clear" areas.
3. Location. Enclosures must not be placed in front or side setback areas, although the Community Development Director may approve enclosures in the front or side setback when screened from public view as described in Subsection 17.C.O2.13O.C (Screening).
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Trash enclosures shall not be located within any rear setback area that adjoins residential zones or residential uses.
5. Size and Number. Refuse and recycling collection areas and bins shall be adequate in capacity, number, and distribution to accommodate all trash, garbage, recyclables, green waste, organic waste, and any other waste until such items are picked up by the City or its contracted collector.
6. Design. The design must conform to the City's standard specifications, although alternative designs may be approved at the discretion of the Community Development Director. Trash and recycling containers and areas for multiple -family residential, commercial, and manufacturing and industrial uses must be secured.
7. Signs. Signs must be permanently placed on enclosure walls and on trash and recycling containers to distinguish them, including general instructions about which items may be recycled or disposed of as trash must be posted, which must include a prohibition against the disposal of oil, grease, and hazardous waste. The signs must include the name and phone number of the person responsible for the maintenance of the enclosure.
8. Review by Waste Management. Waste Management, or a City -authorized refuse contractor, shall review and approve the location of proposed trash enclosures in parking lots in accordance with Subsection 17.C.06.080.G.3 (Review by Waste Management).
E. Refuse and Debris. Debris, rubbish, and trash, including, but not limited to, discarded old furniture, appliances, boxes, toys, etc.; discarded building materials; and equipment and materials shall not be visible from public rights -of -way at anytime and must not be kept in the setback areas for more than seven days.
F. Trash Receptacles. Trash receptacles must not be stored in any front setback within any residential zone.
17.C.02.140 Screening Standards
A. Purpose. This Section establishes standards for the screening and separation of abutting residential and nonresidential uses, outdoor storage areas, and equipment to minimize visual and other potential impacts on adjacent lots and surrounding areas.
B. Visibility. The visibility of any equipment from the public right-of-way shall be determined by "line -of -sight" and measured from a point that is six feet above the finished surface of the centerline of the public right-of-way (e.g., street).
C. Screening for Manufacturing and Industrial uses Abutting Residential Zones and Uses. A minimum six-foot masonry or solid fence and/or screening landscaping must be provided and maintained on the interior lot lines of any lot that contains a manufacturing or industrial use and adjoins a residential zone or residential use.
D. Screening for Parking Areas.
1. A solid masonry wall a minimum height of six feet shall be required on all common property lines when any parking area for a commercial or manufacturing and industrial use abuts a residentially zoned property, church, school, or park. The wall shall be consistent with Section 17.C.02.030 (Fences and Walls).
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2. Unless sufficiently screened in compliance with Subsection 17.C.O2.14O.D.1, a minimum 3 -foot -tall hedge or wall shall be provided to shield headlight glare from shining onto a public street.
E. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view from any adjacent public street or freeway, existing or planned residential area, or publicly accessible open space area with a solid wall or tight board fence that is:
1. Tall enough to sufficiently screen stored material; and
2. Consistent with this Title; however, the fence or wall may exceed the maximum allowable height consistent with Chapter 17.D.02 (Procedures).
3. Exceptions.
a. Temporary storage of materials reasonably required for construction work on the premises in compliance with a valid Grading Permit or Building Permit. b. Outdoor sales or uses that by their nature provide outdoor storage, such as auto, trailer, and boat dealers, and equipment rental specified as an allowed land use in the applicable zone.
F. Equipment Screening.
1. Ground -Mounted Equipment. Ground -mounted equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning units, landscape irrigation controls, transformers, communication equipment, gas meters, water meters, standpipes, fire sprinkler connectors, tanks and other exterior equipment shall comply with the following standards:
a. Location. Ground -mounted equipment must be located outside the front setback and, when no front setback is required, ground -mounted equipment must be outside the area between the street and the building closest to the street. Where it is infeasible to locate ground -mounted equipment outside the front setback, ground -mounted equipment located in the front yard must be screened from public view as provided for in Subsection 17.C.02.140.F.1.b (Screening) below. b. Screening. Equipment shall be completely screened from view from all public and private streets by dense shrubbery, masonry wall such as split face block or masonry finished to match the building, or other solid screening material utilizing colors and materials which complement the building. Wall and fences must comply with Section 17.C.02.030 (Fences and Walls).
c. No net reduction in the number of on -site trees, and no loss of protected trees, as defined in Section 17.C.04.050 (Tree Preservation and Maintenance), are allowed for the placement of any ground -mounted equipment. d. Height of ground -mounted equipment.
(i)
In commercial and manufacturing zones, the installed height of the transformer, tank, or equipment shall not exceed the height of the building. Equipment exceeding building height may be approved by the Community Development Director if it is proposed at the rear of the building, and the applicant can demonstrate that the equipment will not be seen from the public right-of-way.
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(ii) If adjacent to a residential zone, mixed use zone, or a residential use, the maximum installed height shall not exceed six feet.
e. Generators are not allowed adjoining residential zones or residential use.
2. Rooftop Equipment. All rooftop equipment including, but not limited to, air conditioning units, and mechanical equipment shall be shielded and architecturally screened from view from on -site parking areas, adjacent public streets, and adjacent residential zones as follows:
a. All rooftop equipment shall be placed so that it is screened by a screening wall, parapet wall, equipment well, or other device approved by the Review Authority and not visible from public rights -of -way.
b. Rooftop equipment screening shall match or be complementary in material and color to the exterior building and may include metal panels, parapet walls, or screens constructed of exterior grade plywood or other durable materials.
3. Exceptions. Exceptions may be granted by the Community Development Director where screening is infeasible due to existing development or health and safety or utility requirements.
17.C.02.150 Setback Encroachments
Building projections may encroach into required setbacks according to the standards of Table 17.C.02.150 - A (Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks), subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code. The "Limitations" column states any dimensional, area, or other limitations that apply to such projections.
Table 17.C.02.150 -A: Allowed
Encroachments
into Required Setbacks
Projection
Front or
Street Side
Setback
(max.)
Interior Side
Setback
(max.)
Rear Setback
(max.)
Limitations
All projections
No projection may extend closer than 3 ft to an interior lot line unless a setback of less than 3 ft is required or into a public utility or other easement. Where any allowance of this Title conflicts with applicable Building or Fire Codes, the more restrictive shall apply.
Cornices, canopies, eaves,
and similar architectural
features
3 ft
3 ft
3 ft
Must not be located closer than 3 ft to any
side lot line unless a setback of less than 3
ft is required
Covered porches and
patios
May not
encroach
May not
encroach
10 ft
Must be unenclosed on 3 sides except for
required vertical supports, insect
screening, and kickboards not exceeding 1
ft in height measured from ground level
Fire escapes required by
law or public agency
regulation
4.5 ft
3 ft
4.5 ft
n/a
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Table 17.C.02.150 -A: Allowed Encroachments into Required Setbacks Projection
Ramps and similar
structures that provide
access for persons with
disabilities
Front or
Street Side
Setback
(max.)
Interior Side
Setback
(max.)
Rear Setback
(max.)
Limitations
Must not be located closer than 3 ft to any lot line unless a setback of less than 3 ft is required
Any railing that is part of one of these projections is allowed provided the railing is an openwork design and does not exceed 3.5 ft in height
Reasonable accommodation will be made consistent with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 15.26 (Reasonable Accommodation)
Uncovered stairs, ramps, stoops, landings, decks, balcon es, porches, platforms, and walkways All elements 18 inches
or less above ground
elevation
6 ft
3 ft
6 ft
Walkways 4 ft in width or less may
encroach to the property line
All elements more
than 18 inches above
ground elevation
4.5 ft
3 ft
4.5 ft
n/a
17.C.02.160
Site Preparation and Grading
Site preparation and grading, including the preparation of a preliminary soils report, must be completed in compliance with the most recently adopted version of the California Building Code and City Engineering Standards.
17.C.02.170 Street Improvement Standards
See Beaumont Municipal Code Titles 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) and 16 (Subdivisions) for street improvement standards.
17.C.02.180 Underground Utilities
A. Purpose. This Section includes standards for new utilities and infrastructure to protect public safety and to improve the appearance of the community.
B. Responsibility for Providing New Utility Service and Connections. Any applicant proposing to develop property subject to this Title shall be responsible for furnishing and installing all required utility service and connections as required by the applicable utility provider.
C. New Utility Lines Required to be Underground. All new electrical distribution lines of 34.5 kilovolts or less, and all new telephone, cable television, fiber optic, and similar wires and lines that provide customer services must be installed underground, except for:
1. Utility poles within six feet of the rear lot line used for terminating underground facilities;
2. Temporary utilities while construction is ongoing;
3. Risers and poles as provided by the applicant or owner;
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4. Meter boxes, terminal boxes, and similar equipment;
5. Transformers, except that all transformers shall be located in vaults; and
6. Infill development in R -SF Zone where existing overhead lines serve the area, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.
D. Existing Utility Lines. See Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 12.18 (Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utilities).
E. Electrical Disturbance. Activity that causes electrical disturbance that affects the operation of equipment located beyond the property line is not allowed. Radio, television, and microwave transmitters must be suitably wired, shielded, and controlled so that they do not emit electrical waves or impulses that may affect other electronic devices or equipment. Also see Subsection
17.C.02.120.E (Electromagnetic Interference).
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Chapter 17.C.04 Landscaping Standards
Sections:
17.C.04.010 Purpose 17.C-18
17.C.04.020 Applicability 17.7-18
17.C.04.030 Landscape Plan 17.C-19
17.C.04.040 Landscaping Standards by Use Category 17.C-20
17.C.04.050 Tree Preservation and Maintenance 17.C-23
17.C.04.060 Water Efficient Landscape Standards 17.C-25
17.C.04.070 General Landscaping Standards 17.C-36
17.C.04.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish minimum landscape standards to enhance the appearance of projects, provide shade, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, ensure the ongoing maintenance of landscape areas, and ensure that landscape installations do not create hazards for motorists or pedestrians. All landscaping must be planted and maintained according to Section
17.C.04.060 (Water Efficient Landscape Standards), and the landscape installation and maintenance guidelines in a manner to maximize the growth, health, and longevity of the plantings.
17.C.04.020 Applicability
The standards of this Chapter apply to new and existing projects, as follows, unless identified in Subsection
17.C.O4.O2O.D (Exceptions). Deviations from the development standards of this article may be allowed on a case -by -case basis by with a Major Plot Plan approval.
A. New Projects. New single-family residential, multiple -family residential, mixed -use, commercial, and manufacturing and industrial uses projects.
B. Expansions. Building expansions of 10 percent or more of the existing square footage. Also see Subsection 17.C.16.070.B (Nonconforming Landscaping).
C. Landscaping Changes. This Section applies in the case that an existing nonresidential, mixed -use, multiple -family residential and/or single-family project wants to make changes to existing landscape areas.
D. Exceptions. This Chapter shall not apply to the following:
1. Construction of accessory dwelling units (see Section 17.C.10.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units)); and
2. Construction of accessory structures.
E. Conflict with State Law. Where this Chapter conflicts with state law, state law controls. See especially California Government Code §51182, which sets defensible space requirements for lots in Very High Fire Severity zones.
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17.C.04.030 Landscape Plan
A. Application Requirements.
1. Filing and Review. A conceptual landscape plan demonstrating compliance with the standards of this Chapter shall be prepared, filed, and processed concurrently with any required planning permit or approval in compliance with Chapter 17.D.02 (Procedures) and this Section. If no planning permit or approval is required, a landscape plan shall be submitted as part of a Building Permit, Grading Permit, or other similar application. If applicable, the landscape plan may be combined with the Construction Document Package required by Beaumont Municipal Code Subsection 17.C.04.060.C (Landscape Documentation Standards).
2. Preparation by Landscape Professional. All landscape plans for commercial, manufacturing and industrial, institutional, and residential projects consisting of four or more units, shall be prepared by a California registered landscape architect or licensed landscape contractor. A written statement from the landscape professional must be included on the landscape plan indicating compliance with this Chapter.
B. Alternative Landscape Plan Requirements.
1. Purpose. An applicant may demonstrate that the intent of the landscape requirements of this Chapter can be achieved through an alternative landscape plan.
2. Filing and Review. An alternative landscape plan shall be filed and processed in the same manner as a conceptual landscape plan consistent with Subsection 17.C.04.030.A (Application Requirements); however, an alternative landscape plan must clearly detail the modifications being requested from the standards of this Chapter.
3. Criteria for Approval. The Review Authority may approve a landscape plan, with or without conditions of approval, only after finding that the landscape plan meets one or more of the following criteria (in the case no other applications is required, the Community Development Director shall review and have the authority to approve a landscape plan):
a. Innovative use of plant materials and design techniques in response to unique characteristics of the site or the proposed use;
b. Preservation or incorporation of existing native vegetation and documentation and proposed removal of existing invasive species;
c. Integration of landscaping and pedestrian facilities in a manner that improves access or incorporates pedestrian -friendly design; this may include reduced ground -level planting along the street or within the front setback area if canopy shade trees along sidewalks are provided; and/or
d. Use of additional shade trees to create a greater canopy effect.
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17.C.04.040 Landscaping Standards by Use Category
A. Landscape Standards for Single -Family Residential Uses.
1. Limitation on Impervious Surfaces in Setback Areas.
a. For single-family residential properties, no more than 50 percent of the front setback and street side setback area shall be covered by an impervious surface (e.g., used as a driveway). See Figure 17.C.04.040-1 (Front Yard Coverage) below. b. Deviations from the standard in Subsection 17.C.04.040.A.1.a above may be allowed through a Minor Plot Plan or for small lot projects where these standards preclude the maximum lot coverage from being achieved. Also see Subsection
17.C.02.060.C (Small Lot Development).
2. Areas Required to be Landscaped. The remaining unpaved or pervious portion of the front and street side setback areas not covered in Subsection 17.C.04.040.A.1.a shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained. See Figure 17.C.04.040-1 (Front Yard Coverage) below.
a. At least one-third of the landscaped area must be provided by trees, shrubs, and other plant material. All other landscaped areas must have wood chips, decorative rock, decomposed granite, or other landscaping as approved by the Community Development Director.
b. All landscaping shall be maintained per the Beaumont Municipal Code and as necessary as often to prevent a nuisance. Junk, debris, or other similar materials shall not be stored in the landscaped areas.
FIGURE 17.C.04.040-1: FRONT YARD COVERAGE
I Impervious) Surface
Detached Garage
(Impervious)
Single Family Home
(Impervious)
Frpnt Yard
No more than 50% of the front
yard area shall be impervious
surface.
3. Shade Trees Required. A minimum of two 24 -inch box shade trees are required within the front setback of all single-family residences.
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B. Landscape Standards for Multiple Family Residential Uses.
1. Four or Fewer Units. Multiple family residential properties with four units or fewer must meet the same standards as single-family uses in accordance with Subsection
17.C.04.040.A (Landscape Standards for Single -Family Residential Uses).
2. More Than Four Units. Multiple family residential properties with more than four units must meet the landscape standards for commercial properties in Subsection
17.C.04.040.D.1 (Commercial Use Landscaping Standards). Qualifying projects shall also meet the parking lot landscaping standards in Subsection 17.C.04.040.E (Parking Lot Landscaping Standards).
C. Landscape Standards for Mixed Uses. Mixed use properties are subject to the landscape standards for each type of use proposed at the property as described by this Section as determined by the Community Development Director.
D. Landscape Standards For Nonresidential Uses.
1. Commercial Use Landscaping Standards. The following areas shall be landscaped:
a. Property lines adjacent to residential zones: minimum five feet. b. Front and street side setback areas: minimum 10 feet, unless a smaller setback is allowed consistent with Division B (Zone Regulations) or as follows:
(i)
Areas used for vehicles (i.e., parking and driveways) are excluded from this requirement.
(ii) Where buildings are located at the back of the sidewalk on the property line or within two feet of a property line, no landscaped areas are required; however, the sidewalk must be extended to the front of the building and constructed with materials that match the surface of the existing sidewalk.
2. Manufacturing and Industrial Use Landscaping Standards. The following areas shall be landscaped:
a. Front and street side setback areas, except for the area occupied by necessary driveways and walkways, must be landscaped with trees and other plant materials.
b. Landscaping within required setbacks adjacent to the public right-of-way shall be provided and maintained so that at least one-third of the total landscaped area must be provided by trees, shrubs, and other plant material. c. A landscaped buffer shall be provided along the boundary of property in the Manufacturing Zoned where it abuts a residential or commercial zone.
3. General Commercial and Manufacturing and Industrial Use Landscape Provisions. a. All non -paved areas must be landscaped and maintained to control dust. b. An automatic irrigation system must be provided for all landscaped areas. c. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained within any setback area adjacent to the public right-of-way with a distinct demarcation between asphalt paving and landscaped area.
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d. No other usage or storage is allowed within required landscaped area.
E. Parking Lot Landscaping Standards. The following standards apply to parking areas for multiple family projects with five or more units and nonresidential parking area with 10 or more spaces.
1. Minimum Landscaped Area in Parking Areas.
a. A minimum of 15 percent of the total off-street open parking area shall be landscaped with a mixture of trees, shrubs, ground cover, and other plant material.
b. A minimum of one-third of the required landscaping must be within the interior of the parking facility.
2. Parking Area Landscaping Along the Public Right -of -Way. Along the public right-of-way adjacent to any street front parking there must be a minimum landscape planting area 10 feet wide; however, portions of the right-of-way landscape strip may be reduced to five feet when in the opinion of the Community Development Director the following conditions are met:
a. The total amount of required landscaping, as calculated by applying the 10 -foot width requirement, is met along the same street frontage, or the size, configuration, topography, or other condition on the site would make the 10 -foot requirement impractical.
b. The reduction does not preclude the requirement for adequate shading or screening of the parking area; and
c. The reduction in required width does not impede compliance with any other landscape requirement.
3. Trees Within Parking Areas.
a. Tree planter dimensions. Tree planters shall be a minimum of nine feet by seven feet measured to the inside perimeter of the planter, and shall have no less than 48 square feet of permeable soil planting area. Also see Figure 17.C.04.040-1 (Parking Lot Requirements).
b. Residential parking. Every six contiguous parking spaces require one tree planter. c. Nonresidential parking. Every eight contiguous parking spaces require one tree planter.
d. Tree size. The minimum size tree planted shall be no less than a 24 -inch box tree with at least a one -inch diameter at breast height (DBH). e. Shade requirements for surface parking areas. Shade trees must be installed to provide shade over 30 percent of a vehicle parking area within 15 years. Areas within the parking area that are excluded from the total vehicle parking area shade requirement include:
(i)
The surface parking area covered by solar photovoltaic shade structures, or shade structures;
(ii) Truck loading in front of overhead doors;
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(iii) Truck maneuvering and main access roads and driveways not used as back-up areas; and
(iv) Surfaced areas for vehicle sales and leasing, vehicle repair and maintenance, and vehicle storage.
f. Tree diversity. At least two types of tree species are required to provide diversity. g.
Existing trees. Where trees already exist, the parking lot shall be designed to make the best use of this existing growth and shade wherever it is reasonably possible.
4. Landscaping Adjacent to Paved Areas.
a. All landscaped areas located adjacent to driveways, loading areas, parking lots and sidewalks must be protected along the parking lot side with curbs or wheel stops, or alternative treatments subject to Review Authority approval. b. Parking lot dividers, islands, planters, and planting areas shall be a minimum five feet wide and 10 feet long, except for tree planters, which are regulated in Subsection 17.C.04.040.E.3.a (Tree Planter Dimensions). Alternative tree planter designs, including but not limited to diamond shaped planters, may be approved by the Community Development Director and Public Works Director.
FIGURE 17.C.04.040-1: PARKING LOT REQUIREMENTS
cC_
kH 5' Min
Dividers/Planting Areas
0E-4 5' Min
Islands
Tree Planters
9' Min
c. A six-inch high curb must be constructed around planter islands.
17.C.04.050 Tree Preservation and Maintenance
A. Tree Removal Permit. A person shall obtain a tree removal permit to remove any tree from any property in accordance with Section, unless otherwise exempted in accordance with Subsection
17.C.04.050.B (Exemptions).
B. Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section:
1. Removal of a tree that presents an immediate safety hazard to life or property, as determined by the City Manager, Community Development Director, Chief Building Official, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Fire Marshal, public utility company, or designees;
2. Routine tree maintenance, such as the trimming or thinning of branches;
3. Tree removal performed by the City, public utilities, or other public agencies in public utility easements or public rights -of -way;
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4. Tree removal for fuels reduction purposes on publicly owned land, performed in conjunction with an approved fuel reduction program or activity;
5. Removal of trees felled by natural weather conditions or an act of God;
6. Removal of visibly dead trees;
7. Coniferous and deciduous trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of less than 12 inches;
8. Removal of trees located in the rear yard and
9. Removal of trees as described in Subsection 17.C.04.050.C.9.
C. Approval Findings. The Review Authority shall issue a tree removal permit if any of the following findings apply. The Community Development Director may request the applicant to provide a professional assessment by a registered professional forester or arborist to support the reasons for the proposed tree removal.
1. The tree is infected with an epidemic insect or disease where the recommended control is not applicable and an arborist has recommended removal to prevent transmission;
2. The tree is visibly dying;
3. The tree presents a hazard to health, safety or property that cannot be corrected by pruning, transplanting or other treatments;
4. The tree severely interferes with the growth and development of a more desirable tree;
5. The removal of the tree would substantially increase midday solar access to a solar collector;
6. The tree interferes or is causing extensive damage to utility services or facilities, roadways, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, pavement, water or sewer line, foundations or existing structures;
7. The removal of the tree would be necessary to maintain defensible space around a structure, or for fuels reduction purposes approved by the Fire Department;
8. The removal of the tree would allow for improved enjoyment or quality of a publicly accessible recreation or event site (e.g., improved event circulation or seating, enhanced golf course playability, etc.);
9. The removal of the tree would be necessary for the authorized construction of buildings or structures on the site, and a City -issued grading permit or building permit may serve as the approved tree removal permit in these cases; or
10. Any other reason, which, in the determination of the Community Development Director, would be necessary to maintain public health, safety or welfare, or to avoid damage to buildings or property.
D. Insufficient Reasons for Approval of a Tree Removal Permit. Creation of views, lawns, or similar private amenities shall not be sufficient cause to remove trees.
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17.C.04.060 Water Efficient Landscape Standards
A. Purpose.
1. Establish provisions for water management practices and water waste prevention;
2. Establish a structure for planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and managing water efficient landscapes in new and rehabilitated projects;
3. To reduce the water demands from landscapes without a decline in landscape quality or quantity;
4. To retain flexibility and encourage creativity through appropriate design;
5. To assure the attainment of water efficient landscape goals by requiring that landscapes serviced by potable water not exceed a maximum water demand of 50 percent or 0.50 of its reference evapotranspiration (ETo);
6. To assure the attainment of water efficient landscape goals by requiring that landscapes serviced entirely by recycled water not exceed a maximum water demand of 70 percent or 0.70 of its reference evapotranspiration (ETo);
7. To eliminate water waste from overspray and/or runoff;
8. To achieve water conservation by raising the public awareness of the need to conserve water through education and motivation to embrace an effective water demand management program;
9. To implement the standards of the California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act 2006 and the California Code of Regulations Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7;
10. To promote water conservation within new residential subdivision landscapes by prohibiting the use of natural turfgrass lawns within the front setbacks of new homes and promoting low water use plants and inert materials for a sustainable and marketable landscape design; and
11. To prohibit the new installation of natural turfgrass within medians and parkways within and along City maintained roads.
B. Applicability.
1. This Chapter applies to all of the following landscape projects:
a. New development projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 500 square feet requiring a Building Permit or Plot Plan; sand b. Rehabilitated landscape projects with an aggregate landscape area equal to or greater than 2,500 square feet requiring a Building Permit or Plot Plan;
2. This Chapter does not apply to:
a. Registered local, state or federal historical sites; b. Ecological restoration projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; c. Mined -land reclamation projects that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or
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d. Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.
3. Recognizing the special landscape needs of cemeteries, new and rehabilitated landscapes within a cemetery are subject only to the provisions set forth in Subsection 17.C.04.060.D (Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance).
4. If the local water purveyor has stricter standards than called for in this Title, the project applicant is responsible for contacting the water purveyor to determine what the standards are and for designing the plans to those standards. The City will work with the project applicant to implement the water purveyor standards.
C. Landscape Documentation Standards. An applicant proposing any new or rehabilitated landscape for a project subject to the standards of Subsection 17.C.04.060.B (Applicability) of this Section shall prepare and submit a construction document package (CDs) to the Community Development Director including the following:
1. All project information;
2. A planting plan;
3. An irrigation design plan;
4. A soil management plan; and
5. A Grading Design Plan. The "Riverside County Guide to California Friendly Landscaping" (Landscaping Guide) as may be periodically amended by the Community Development Director is hereby incorporated by reference to assist in designing, constructing, and maintaining a water efficient landscape and efficient irrigation system. It is recommended that an applicant proposing any new or rehabilitated landscape that is designated for recycled water use consult with the appropriate local water purveyor early in the development review process to ensure that future recycled water facilities meet the projected demand and that the aforementioned plans when submitted comply with the applicable standards, approvals, and implementation standards of this Section, the local water purveyor, and any applicable maintenance entity. Water systems for common open space areas must use non -potable water if approved facilities are made available by the local water purveyor. Provisions for a non -potable water system must be provided within the irrigation design plan. Water systems designed to utilize non -potable water must be designed to meet all applicable standards of the appropriate regional water quality control board and the Riverside County Health Department. a. Project information to be located on cover sheet is as follows:
(i) Date;
(ii) Name of applicant and contact information;
(iii) Name of project owner and contact information;
(iv) Project address including parcel and lot numbers;
(v) Total landscape area in square feet;
(vi) Project type (e.g., new or rehabilitated; residential, commercial, or manufacturing and industrial);
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(vii) Water supply (e.g., potable, well, recycled; use of recycled water is encouraged);
(viii) Applicant's signature and date with statement, "I agree to comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping Standards) and submit a complete Landscape Documentation Package";
(ix) Landscape Architect's information, stamp, and signature; and (x) Status of plans, e.g., "plan check set", "bid set", "construction set". b. Planting plan requirements are as follows:
(I) New natural turfgrass lawns are effectively prohibited within the front setback for any new residential subdivisions. New natural turfgrass within medians and parkways within and along City maintained roads are effectively prohibited.
(ii) Plant types must be grouped together in regard to their water, soil, sun, and shade standards and in relationship to the buildings. Plants with different water needs must be irrigated separately. Plants with the following classifications must be grouped accordingly: high and moderate, moderate and low, low and very low. Deviation from these groupings must not be permitted.
(iii) Trees for shade must be provided for residential, commercial, and manufacturing and industrial buildings, parking lots, and open space areas. These trees can be deciduous or evergreen and are to be incorporated to provide natural cooling opportunities for the purpose of energy and water conservation.
(iv) Plants must be placed in a manner considerate of solar orientation to maximize summer shade and winter solar gain.
(v) Plant selection for projects in very high fire hazard areas must address fire safety and prevention. A defensible space or zone around a building or structure is required in accordance with California Government Code §51182. Fire -prone plant materials and highly flammable mulches must be avoided.
(vi) Invasive species of plants must be avoided especially near parks, buffers, greenbelts, water bodies, conservation areas/reserves, and other open space areas because of their potential to cause harm to environmentally sensitive areas.
(vii) All exposed surfaces of non -turf areas within the developed landscape area must be mulched with a minimum three-inch layer of material, except in areas with groundcover planted from flats where mulch depth shall be 1.5 inches.
(viii) Mulching products used on slopes must aid in slope stability. (ix) Turf areas must be used in response to functional needs as defined and in compliance with the water budget.
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(x) Decorative water features must use re -circulating water systems. (xi) Where available, recycled water must be used as the source for irrigation and decorative water features.
(xii) Planting plans must identify and site the following:
(a) New and existing trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf areas within the proposed landscaped area;
(b) A planting legend indicating all plant species by botanical name and common name, spacing, and quantities of each type of plant by container size;
(c) Designation of hydrozones;
(d) Area, in square feet, devoted to landscaping and a breakdown of the total area by landscape hydrozones;
(e) Property lines, streets, and street names;
(f) Building locations, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, and other hardscape features;
(g) Appropriate scale and north arrow;
(h) Any special landscape areas;
(I) Type of mulch and application depth;
(j) Type and surface area of water features;
(k) Type and installation details of any applicable stormwater best management practices; and
(I) Planting specifications and details, including the
recommendations from the soils analysis, if applicable. (xiii) Planting plans must be prepared and have accurate and complete water budget calculations using one MAWA for the entire project and one EAWU formula for each hydrozone:
(a) Maximum applied water allowance (MAWA): Planting plans shall be prepared using the following water budget formula for projects serviced by potable water sources and required not to exceed 50 percent or 0.50 ETo:
MAWA (in gallons) = (ETo)(0.62)[0.5 x LA+0.5 x SLA]
Formula for projects serviced entirely by recycled water sources and required not to exceed 70% or 0.70 ETo:
MAWA (in gallons) = (ETo)(0.62)[0.7 x LA+0.3 x SLA]
Where:
ETo is reference evapotranspiration, local to the project; SLA is the amount of special landscape area in square feet;
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LA is total landscape area (including the SLA) in square feet; and For the purposes of determining the MAWA, average irrigation efficiency is assumed to be 0.71. Irrigation systems must be designed, maintained, and managed to meet or exceed an
average irrigation efficiency of 0.71.
(b) Estimated annual water use (EAWU): EAWU for a given hydrozone is calculated as follows:
EAWU (in gallons) = (ETo)(0.62)[((PF x HA)/IE) + SLA]
Where:
ETo is reference evapotranspiration;
PF is Plant Factor;
HA is hydrozone area in square feet;
IE is irrigation efficiency (minimum 0.71); and
SLA is the amount of special landscape area in square feet. (c) Landscaping plans must provide EAWU (in the same units as the MAWA) for the sum of all valve circuits in the irrigation hydrozone. The sum of all EAWU hydrozone calculations must not exceed the MAWA for the project;
(d) The plant factor used must be from Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS). The plant factor for low water use plants range from 0 to 0.39, for moderate water use plants range from 0.4 to 0.6, and for high water use plants range from 0.61 to
1.0. (e) The plant factor calculation is based on the proportions of the respective plant water uses and their plant factor, or the factor of the higher water using plant used.
(f) The surface area of a water feature must be included in the high- water use hydrozone area of the water budget calculation and temporarily irrigated areas in the low water use hydrozone.
Landscape concept plans not for construction must be required to provide a complete and accurate MAWA calculation only. (xiv) Planting plans and irrigation design plans (Subsection 17.C.04.060.C.5.c (Irrigation Design Plan Requirements)) must be drawn at the same size and scale.
(g)
(xv) The planting plan and irrigation design plans (Subsection
17.C.04.060.C.5.c (Irrigation Design Plan Standards)) including landscape concept plans must be prepared by a landscape architect licensed or registered by the State of California.
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c. Irrigation design plan standards.
(I) New natural turfgrass lawns are effectively prohibited within the front setback for any new residential subdivisions. New natural turfgrass within medians and parkways within and along City maintained roads is effectively prohibited.
(ii) Irrigation systems must be designed, maintained, and managed to meet or exceed an average irrigation efficiency of 0.71.
(iii) All irrigation systems must be designed to prevent runoff, over -spray, low head drainage, and other similar conditions where water flows off -site on to adjacent property, non -irrigated areas, walks, roadways, or structures.
Irrigation systems shall be designed, constructed, managed, and maintained to achieve as high an overall efficiency as possible. The irrigation system must be designed to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the manufacturer's recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
(iv) Landscaped areas must be provided with a smart irrigation controller which automatically adjusts the frequency and/or duration of irrigation events in response to real time weather conditions unless the use of the property would otherwise prohibit use of a timer. The planting areas must be grouped in relation to moisture control zones based on similarity of water requirements (e.g., turf separate from shrub and groundcover, full sun exposure areas separate from shade areas, top of slope separate from toe of slope). Additional water conservation technology may be required, where necessary, at the discretion of the Community Development Director.
(v) Water systems for common open space areas must use non -potable water if approved facilities are made available by the water purveyor.
Provisions for the conversion to a non -potable water system must be provided within the landscape plan. Water systems designed to utilize non -potable water must be designed to meet all applicable standards of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Riverside County Health Department.
(vi) Separate valves must be provided for separate water use planting areas, so that plants with similar water needs are irrigated by the same irrigation valve. Trees should be placed on separate irrigation valves from other plants (hydrozoned) with either bubblers or drip emitters. All installations shall rely on highly efficient state of the art irrigation systems to eliminate runoff and maximize irrigation efficiency as required by the Landscaping Guide.
(vii) Static water pressure, dynamic or operating pressure, and flow reading of the water supply must be measured. These pressure and flow measurements must be conducted at the design stage. If the measurements are not available at the design stage, the measurements must be conducted at the installation.
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(viii) The capacity of the irrigation system must not exceed:
(a) The capacity required for peak water demand based on water budget calculations within the required water window;
(b) Meter capacity;
(c) Backflow preventer type and device capacity; or
(d) A velocity of five feet per second for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials and seven feet per second for copper and brass materials.
(ix) Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must have matched precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer. (x) Within inert mulched planting areas, the use of point source drip irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone. In 3" organic mulched planting areas where slopes are less steep than 4:1, the use of Emitter Tubing irrigation or point source drip irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone. Low water use plants that require overhead spray may be exempted from this requirement but must be grouped, spaced and hydrozoned
independently on overhead spray. In 3" organic mulched planting areas where slopes are steeper than 4:1, the use of low volume irrigation or point source drip irrigation is required to maximize water infiltration into the root zone. Drip irrigation must be installed under the mulch. If grading conditions require increased stability not obtainable through low volume drip methods then overhead irrigation will be allowed with proper justification at the discretion of the Community Development Director. (xi) Slopes greater than or equal to 4:1 must not be irrigated with an irrigation system with a precipitation rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. This restriction may be modified if the landscape designer specifies an alternative design or technology, as part of the landscape documentation required to be submitted in compliance with this Chapter, and if there is a clear demonstration that no runoff or erosion will occur. Prevention of runoff and erosion must be confirmed during the irrigation audit. (xii) Long -narrow, or irregularly shaped landscaped areas including functional turf areas less than 10 feet in width in any direction must be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or low -volume irrigation technology. (xiii) Overhead irrigation must not be allowed within two feet of any non - permeable surface including DG walking trails, or paths. There are no restrictions on the irrigation system type if the landscape area is adjacent to permeable surfacing or if no overspray and runoff occurs. (xiv) For the purpose of design, overhead irrigation must be limited to the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (nine -hour water window), no more than six days a week.
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(xv) All irrigation systems must be equipped with the following:
(a) A smart irrigation controller as defined in Subsection
17.C.04.060.C.5.c (Irrigation Design Plan Standards) of this Chapter;
(b) A rain sensing device to prevent irrigation during rainy weather; (c) Anti -drain check valves installed at strategic points to minimize or prevent low -head drainage;
(d) A manual shut-off valve must be required as close as possible to the point of connection of the water supply, to minimize water loss in case of an emergency or routine repair;
(e) A mainline pressure regulator when the static water pressure is 15 percent above the recommended operating pressure of the irrigation system;
Pressure regulation within each valve circuit to establish optimal operating pressure per manufacturers' recommendations;
Backflow prevention devices within a lockable cage or enclosure or other anchoring device to prevent theft; and
(h) Risers must not be used in high traffic areas.
(xvi) Dedicated landscape meters must be required for all projects greater than 2,500 square feet except single-family residences. (xvii) Irrigation design plans must identity and site the following:
(a) Hydrozones.
(1) Each hydrozone must be designated by number, letter, or other designation;
(2) A hydrozone information table must be prepared for
each hydrozone;
(3) Each hydrozone must be identified by a low, medium, or high priority designation in the event of a drought or
water budgeting event as determined by the local water
purveyor.
(f)
(g)
(b) The areas irrigated by each valve;
(c) Irrigation point of connection (POC) to the water system; (d) Static water pressure at POC;
(e) Location and size of water meter(s), service laterals, and backflow preventers;
(f) Location, size, and type of all components of the irrigation system, including automatic controllers, main and lateral lines, valves, sprinkler heads and nozzles, pressure regulator, drip and low volume irrigation equipment;
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(g)
Total flow rate (gallons per minute), and design operating pressure (psi) for each overhead spray and bubbler circuit, and total flow rate (gallons per hour) and psi for each drip and low volume irrigation circuit;
(h) Precipitation rate (inches per hour) for each irrigation circuit; (i) Irrigation legend with the manufacturer name, model number, and general description for all specified equipment, separate symbols for all irrigation equipment with different spray patterns, spray radius, and precipitation rate;
Irrigation system details and specifications for assembly and installation; and
(k) Recommended irrigation schedule for each month, including number of irrigation days per week, number of start times (cycles) per day, minutes of run time per cycle, and estimated amount of applied irrigation water, expressed in gallons per month and gallons per year, for the established landscape. (xviii) For each valve, two irrigation schedules must be prepared, one for the initial establishment period of six months and one for the established landscape, which incorporate the specific water needs of the plants and functional turf throughout the calendar year.
(j)
(xix) The planting plans (Subsection 17.C.04.060.C.5.b) and irrigation design plans must be drawn at the same size and scale.
(xx) The planting plan (Subsection 17.C.04.060.C.5.b) and irrigation design plans including landscape concept plans must be prepared by a landscape architect licensed or registered by the State of California. d. Soil management plan standards.
(I) After mass grading, the project applicant shall:
(a) Perform a preliminary site inspection;
(b) Determine the appropriate level of soil sampling and sampling method needed to obtain representative soil sample(s), typically one test per every 25,000 square feet of landscaped area; (c) Conduct a soil probe test to determine if the soil in the landscape area has sufficient depth to support the intended plants; and (d) Obtain appropriate soil sample(s).
(ii) The project applicant shall submit soil sample(s) to a laboratory for analysis and recommendation. The soil analysis may include:
(a) Soil texture;
(b) Infiltration rate determined by laboratory test or soil texture infiltration rate tables;
(c) pH;
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(d) Total soluble salts;
(e) Sodium; and
(f) Soil analysis recommendations.
(iii) The project applicant shall prepare documentation describing the following:
(a) Soil type;
(b) Identification of limiting soil characteristics;
(c) Identification of planned soil management actions to remediate limiting soil characteristics; and
(d) Submit the soil analysis report and documentation verifying implementation of soil analysis report recommendations to the County in accordance with the standards of Subsection
17.C.4.060.E (Compliance/Plan Submittal Process).
e. Grading design plan standards. The landscape documentation submitted must include rough/precise grade elevations prepared for the project by a licensed civil engineer.
D. Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance. This Section must apply to all projects subject to the provisions of this Chapter as set forth in Subsection 17.C.04.060.B (Applicability).
1. Two irrigation schedules must be prepared, one for the initial establishment period of six months and one for the established landscape, which incorporate the specific water needs of the plants and turf throughout the calendar year. The irrigation schedule must take into account the particular characteristics of the soil; must be continuously available on site to those responsible for the landscape maintenance; and must contain specifics as to optimum run time and frequency of watering, and irrigation hours per day. The schedule currently in effect must be posted at the controller.
2. A regular maintenance schedule and certificate of completion must be submitted to the Community Development Director, property owner, and water purveyor. A regular maintenance schedule must include, but not be limited to, routine inspection, adjustments, and repair of the irrigation system and its components; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; weeding in all landscape areas and removing any obstruction to irrigation devices. Repair of all irrigation equipment shall be done with the original equipment manufacturers installed components or equivalent/improved quality components.
3. All model homes that are landscaped must use signs and written information to demonstrate the principles of water efficient landscapes described in this Chapter.
4. Information must be provided to owners of new, single-family residential homes regarding the design, installation, management, and maintenance of water efficient landscapes.
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E. Compliance/Plan Submittal Process. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for the project, the project applicant shall:
1. Submit all landscape documents for review and approval by the Community Development Director. The planting plan, irrigation design plan, and soils management plan must be reviewed by a licensed or registered landscape architect to ensure that all components of the plans adhere to the requirements of this Chapter. The licensed or registered landscape architect shall sign the plans verifying that the plans comply with this Chapter.
Any plans submitted without the signature of a licensed or registered landscape architect must not be accepted for review.
2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final inspection for the project, a regular maintenance schedule and a certificate of completion shall be submitted to the Community Development Director certifying that the landscaping has been completed in accordance with the approved planting, irrigation design, soil management, and grading design plans for the project. The certificate of completion must be signed by a licensed or registered landscape architect and must indicate:
a. Date;
b. Project information: project name; project applicant name, telephone and mailing address; project address and location; and property owner name and mailing address;
c. Prior to backfilling, evidence that the party responsible for irrigation installation conducted a preliminary field inspection of the irrigation system (evidence of field inspection must be attached);
d. The landscaping has been installed in conformance with the approved planting and irrigation design plans;
e. Irrigation audit report performed by a certified irrigation auditor after project installation (audit report shall be attached);
f. The smart irrigation controller has been programmed appropriately according to the parameters of each valve circuit;
g.
The irrigation system has been adjusted to maximize irrigation efficiency and eliminate overspray and runoff;
h. A copy of the approved landscape documentation (Subsection 17.C.04.060.C (Landscape Documentation Standards)), the irrigation schedule (Subsection
17.C.04.060.D (Landscape Irrigation and Maintenance)) and the maintenance schedule (Subsection 17.C.04.060.D (Landscape Irrigation Maintenance)) has been given to the property owner and local water purveyor; and Verification that the maintenance schedule has been provided to the Community Development Director.
3. At a minimum, all landscape irrigation audits must comply with the "Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) Training Manual" (3rd Edition, or most current) and must be conducted by a certified landscape irrigation auditor. Any landscape irrigation auditor performing audits shall maintain a current certification as a CLIA from the Irrigation Association (IA).
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4. The Community Development Director or his/her designee shall have the right to enter upon the project site at any time before, during, and after installation of the landscaping, to conduct inspections for the purpose of enforcing this Chapter.
5. The Community Development Director shall have the discretion to interpret and determine suitable compliance based upon the intent of the Chapter.
F. Landscape Water Use Efficiency Enforcement. The City will rely on water purveyors to enforce landscape water use efficiency standards. The City shall coordinate with local water purveyors and identify programs that enhance and encourage landscape water use efficiency such as:
1. Tiered water rate structure, or
2. Allocation -based conservation water pricing structure, or
3. A rate structure at least as effective as the above options, or
4. Irrigation audits and/or irrigation surveys, or
5. Penalties for water waste.
17.C.04.070 General Landscaping Standards
A. Landscape Components.
1. Required landscaped areas must be planted with a combination of ground covers, shrubs, vines, and/or trees. All proposed landscaping plant types must be consistent with the County of Riverside Guide to California Friendly Landscaping's California Friendly Plan List for Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) Region 4.
2. Landscaped areas may also include incidental features including stepping stones, benches, fountains, sculptures, decorative stones, or other ornamental features, placed within a landscaped setting.
3. Garden areas and other areas dedicated to edible plants are considered landscaped areas and count toward required landscaping.
B. Artificial Turf/Grass. Artificial turf/grass shall be allowed in all landscape areas subject to the following standards:
1. Artificial turf/grass must be aesthetically similar to natural turf.
2. Artificial turf/grass must be maintained to the standards and aesthetics consistent to the time at which it was approved and installed.
3. Artificial turf/grass must have a permeable base and drainage system approved by the City Engineer underneath the synthetic turf.
4. Artificial turf/grass must have an artificial turf fiber blend that reduces heat absorption, has appropriate ultraviolet protection, and has a flammability rating that meets the City of Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code).
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C. Size and Spacing. To achieve an immediate effect of a landscape installation and to allow sustained growth of planting materials, minimum plant material sizes, plant spacing, and minimum planter widths (inside measurements) are as follows:
1. Ground Covers. Ground cover plants other than grass must have a minimum container size of four inches. Areas planted in ground cover plants other than grass seed or sod must be planted at a rate of one ground cover plant per 12 inches on center or less.
2. Shrubs.
a. All proposed shrubs except accent, color, or ground cover planting shall be a minimum five gallons in size. However, a 15 -gallon minimum size shall be required for screening purposes.
b. The minimum planter width for shrubs is three feet.
D. Trees.
1. Street Trees.
a. Applicability. This Subsection applies to street trees located within the public right-of-way. Also see Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 12.20 (Trees), which regulates street trees and trees on private property that project onto streets. b. Permitted plantings. Only trees approved by the Community Development Director or Public Works Director may be planted along a public street, alley, parking strip, public right-of-way, or parkway.
c. Responsibility for maintenance. Owners of a property fronting a public street or alley shall be responsible for the adequate watering of all street trees abutting that property and shall bear the cost of replacement of any street tree that dies. d. Alteration or removal. A person shall not plant, trim, or remove any tree or shrub on any public street or right-of-way without approval of a permit by the Department. Public utility companies and agencies shall be permitted to trim trees to ensure the safe operation of their businesses. e. Prohibitions. The following acts in planting strips or parkway areas are prohibited:
(i) Construction of a tree well with diameter less than four feet or otherwise filling the ground area around a tree so as to shut off light, air, or water from the roots.
(ii) Piling of any building material, equipment, or other substance around any tree so as to cause injury.
(iii) Pouring of any deleterious matter on or around any tree or on the ground or on any lawn in such a manner as to damage the tree.
(iv) Cutting, breaking, defacing, or damaging a tree in any manner whatsoever.
(v) Placing or allowing to remain in any parkway area any vegetation (other than an approved tree) or structure exceeding 1.5 feet in height. (vi) Posting or affixing to any City tree any bill, poster, picture, placard, announcement, notice, advertisement, or sign.
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2. Required Trees. A minimum of one tree shall be located along every 40 feet of street frontage in the following zones:
a. Downtown Mixed Use Zone;
b. Beaumont Mixed Use Zone;
c. Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone;
d. Sixth Street Mixed Use — Residential Zone;
e. Downtown Residential Multiple family Zone;
f. Residential, Traditional Neighborhood Zone;
g. Residential, Multiple Family Zone;
h. Urban Village Zone; and
i. Transit Oriented District Overlay Zone.
3. Tree Size and Spacing.
a. The minimum planting size for trees shall be 15 -gallon with a one -inch diameter at breast height (DBH), and a minimum 24 -inch box size. b. Any tree that cannot be planted in the ground shall be planted in a planter box at least twice the width and depth of the root ball plus one additional foot in container diameter for every four feet of mature tree height. The minimum planter area for trees shall be five feet by five feet. c. Any tree planted along a lot line or adjacent to a structure must be no closer to the lot line or structure than one-half the diameter of the species' drip line at maturity, measured from the center of the tree.
E. Slopes.
1. Cut and fill slopes equal to or greater than three feet in vertical height must be planted with ground cover and must be provided with an in -ground irrigation system to protect the slope from erosion and instability.
2. Cut and fill slopes exceeding 10 feet in vertical height must be planted with approved trees and shrubs in addition to ground cover to protect the slope from erosion and instability.
F. Maintenance.
1. All required landscaping and structural landscape features such as water features, must be maintained in a healthy condition consistent with the approved landscape plans and not create a nuisance consistent with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 (Nuisances). Maintenance includes watering, fertilizing, weeding, cleaning, pruning, trimming, spraying, and cultivating.
2. All landscaped areas in a public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way that is abutting a property must be maintained by the adjoining property owner, unless it is maintained through another mechanism such as a homeowner's association or business improvement district.
3. Landscaping must not obstruct a public street, intersection, sidewalk, or right -or -way either physically or visually as determined by the Public Works Director.
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4. Occupants of a property abutting a public street or alley shall keep private trees from overhanging into the public right-of-way. Trees must be trimmed to maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet above the sidewalk, 14 feet above a curb, 17.5 feet at center in residential areas, and 17.5 feet above the curb at bus stops.
5. All dead, dying, or significantly injured tree(s) shall be replaced. Unless otherwise approved, a replacement tree(s) must be the same size and species as the removed tree.
The minimum size for a replacement tree(s) is no less than a 24 -inch boxed tree with at least a one -inch diameter at breast height (DBH).
G. Irrigation.
1. General. Landscaping shall be designed to prevent irrigation water from flowing over paved surfaces. Techniques include:
a. Offsetting any turf areas from driveways and sidewalks a minimum of 2 feet to prevent overspray from sprinklers;
b. Using a subterranean irrigation system (versus spray irrigation) or drip irrigation system; and
c. Other water conservation techniques.
2. Parking Lots. Parking lots shall have automatic irrigation systems. Trees shall be irrigated with drip emitters, bubbler heads, or subterranean low -volume drip system and shall be irrigated separately from shrubs and ground covers.
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Chapter 17.C.06 Parking Requirements
Sections:
17.C.06.010 Purpose 17.C-40
17.C.06.020 Applicability 17.C-40
17.C.06.030 General Requirements 17.C-41
17.C.06.040 Type of Vehicle Parking Allowed 17.C-41
17.C.06.050 Number of Parking Spaces Required 17.C-42
17.C.06.060 Parking Reductions 17.C-47
17.C.06.070 Transportation Demand Management 17.C-50
17.C.06.080 Parking Area Development and Design Standards 17.C-51
17.C.06.090 Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces 17.C-54
17.C.06.100 Bicycle Parking 17.C-55
17.C.06.110 Off -Street Loading Requirements 17.C-57
17.C.06.010 Purpose
The specific purposes of the parking and loading requirements are to:
A. Require parking spaces and loading spaces for all land uses that are sufficient in number, size, and arrangement;
B. Minimize the negative environmental and urban design impacts of parking lots, driveways, and drive aisles within parking lots;
C. Ensure the provision of adequate off-street bicycle parking; and D. Establish standards and regulations for safe and well -designed parking, unloading and vehicle circulation areas.
17.C.06.020 Applicability
Off-street parking spaces shall be provided and improved consistent with this Chapter as follows:
A. Whenever a building is constructed;
B. Whenever a new use is established; or
C. Whenever an existing building or use is altered, resulting in an increase in the number of required parking or loading facilities; however, Subsection 17.C.16.070.A (Nonconforming Parking) may reduce the amount of additional parking required.
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17.C.06.030 General Requirements
A. When Constructed. Parking and loading facilities required by this Chapter shall be constructed or installed prior to final inspection or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the use that they serve.
B. Existing Parking and Loading to be Maintained. No existing parking and loading area serving any use may be reduced in number or changed in design or location below the requirements for such use, unless equivalent substitute facilities are provided.
C. Accessibility. Parking and loading areas shall be accessible for their intended purpose during all hours of operation.
D. Restriction Regarding Use of Parking Areas. No required parking or loading facilities shall be used for the sale or display of goods or services, the storage of inoperable vehicles, or for repair work, servicing, or the dismantling of vehicles.
E. Truck Parking Prohibited in Residential Zones. The parking of commercial vehicles weighing 6,000 pounds or more shall be prohibited in all residential zones. This restriction shall apply to both on - street and off-street parking.
F. Parking for Special Events or Temporary Uses. Parking areas in any zone may be used for special events or temporary uses with authorization from the property owner or operator of the parking area and the Community Development Director in accordance with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 9.03 (Regulation of Special Events) and Section 17.D.4.040 (Temporary Use Permits), as appropriate.
G. Access Required. A Building Permit shall not be issued for a building or structure on a lot that does not have access on a dedicated and improved street or on a private road acceptable to the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
H. Emergency Access. Dedicated fire lanes to serve as access for fire vehicles and emergency apparatus from a public street shall be provided as set forth below and in compliance with Riverside County Fire Department Access Guideline OFM-01A, and shall be posted as a fire lane.
1. When Required. Fire lanes shall be provided for every facility or building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from an approved access roadway, as measured along an approved route. Extenuating circumstances, increased hazards, and additional fire safety features may affect these requirements. (California Fire Code Section 503.1)
2. Width. Fire lanes must be at least 24 feet wide. An alley can serve as a fire lane if it meets the requirements. Where a center median is installed, the required access road width of 24 feet shall be provided on at least one side of the median. The opposing access road width shall not be less than 16 feet for the single directional exit.
3. Raised Medians. The design and placement of a raised median shall consider turning radius requirements for emergency response vehicles.
17.C.06.040 Type of Vehicle Parking Allowed
A. General. Parking spaces shall be designed consistent with Section 17.C.06.080 (Parking Area Development and Design Standards) unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter.
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B. Disabled Accessible Parking.
1. Parking for disabled persons shall be provided in compliance with the Building Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. Parking spaces for disabled persons shall count toward the number of parking spaces required by this Chapter.
3. A site shall not be considered to have nonconforming parking if the number of off-street spaces provided is reduced to less than required by this Chapter solely because the lot is restriped to comply with accessible parking requirements.
C. Compact Parking Spaces. For parking areas and garages containing 20 or more stalls serving nonresidential uses, up to 10 percent of the total (i.e., required and non -required) stalls may be compact parking spaces.
D. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking is allowed for residential uses when the tandem spaces are assigned to the same dwelling unit and where the tandem parking is a maximum of two cars in depth. Tandem parking may also be approved for nonresidential uses when the tandem spaces are assigned to employees of the same nonresidential establishment or if the applicant demonstrates that tandem parking will not interfere with orderly parking and movement of vehicles consistent with Subsection 17.C.06.040.E (Stacked Parking). Tandem parking may not encroach into the public right-of-way.
E. Stacked Parking. Stacked or valet parking is allowed if an attendant is present, or an automated system is in place to move vehicles. If stacked parking managed by an attendant is used for required parking spaces, an acceptable form of guarantee must be filed with the Community Development Director to ensure that an attendant will be present while the parking lot is in operation.
F. Unbundled Parking from Residential Uses. Unbundled parking is allowed with any dwelling unit other than a detached single-family dwelling and is required for attached single unit and multi- unit projects of 16 units or more, in compliance with California Civil Code §1947.1:
1. All off-street spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees for dwelling units for the life of the dwelling units, such that potential renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying a residential unit at a price lower than would be the case if there were a single price for both the residential unit and the parking space.
2. In cases where there are fewer parking spaces than dwelling units, the parking spaces shall be offered first to the potential owners or renters of three -bedroom or more units, second to owners or renters of two -bedroom units, and then to owners and renters of other units. Spaces shall be offered to tenants first. Non -tenants may lease with a provision for 30 days to terminate the lease.
17.C.06.050 Number of Parking Spaces Required
A. Number of Spaces Required.
1. Each land use is subject to the minimum required number of parking spaces as listed in Table 17.C.06.050 -A (Minimum Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) unless otherwise provided in this Title.
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2. The parking requirement for any use not listed in Table 17.C.06.050 -A (Minimum Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) shall be determined by the Community Development Director based upon the requirements for the most similar comparable use, the characteristics of the proposed use, and any other relevant data regarding parking demand.
Table 17.C.06.050 -A: Minimum
Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Land Use Classification
Minimum # of Spaces
Residential, Commercial, Mixed -
Use, Manufacturing, and Other
Zones
Downtown Zones
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit
See Section 17.C.10.030 (Accessory Dwelling
Accessory Dwelling Units)
Units and Junior
Boarding or Rooming House
1 per guest room, plus 2 per manager's
unit
0.5 per guest room, plus 1 per
manager's unit
Caretaker's Unit
1 per unit
1 per unit
Employee Housing
1 space per 2 beds
n/a
Family Day Care Home
Small
Same as required for underlying
residential use
Same as required for
underlying residential use
Large
1 per employee on the largest shift;
plus an area for loading and unloading
children
1 per employee on the largest
shift; plus an area for loading
and unloading children
Elderly and Long-term Care
1 per every 3 beds; plus 1 space per
employee on the largest shift
1 per every 5 beds; plus 1
space per employee on the
largest shift
Emergency Shelter; Community
Care Facility; Low Barrier
Navigation Center;
1 space per employee or agency vehicle used in connection with the use
Home Occupation
Same as required for underlying residential use (e.g., single-family dwelling)
Live work Unit
Single-family and duplex parking requirements for residential component; plus 1 space for the commercial component
Mobile Home Park
See Section 17.C.10.180 (Mobilehome Parks)
Multiple Family Dwelling
Studio and 1 -bedroom (up to
1,100 sf)
1 per unit; plus 15% of total spaces for
guest parking 1
1 per unit; plus 10% of total
spaces for guest parking 1
2 -bedroom (up to 1,100 sf)
1.5 per unit; plus 15% of total spaces
for guest parking 1
1.25 per unit; plus 10% of
total spaces for guest parking
1 3 or more bedrooms and/or
1,101 sf or larger
2 per unit; plus 15% of total spaces for
guest parking 1
1.5 per unit; plus 10% of total
spaces for guest parking 1
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Table 17.C.06.050 -A: Minimum
Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Land Use Classification
Minimum # of Spaces
Residential, Commercial, Mixed -
Use, Manufacturing, and Other
Zones
Downtown Zones
Parolee/Probationer Home
Same as required for underlying residential
dwelling), plus 1 per manager's unit
use (e.g., single-family
Single -Family Dwelling; Duplex
Less than 900 sf and 2
bedrooms or fewer
1 per unit i
1 per unit i
Over 900 sf or over 2
bedrooms
2 per unit"
1.25 per unit 1
Single -Room Occupancy (SRO)
Residence
0.5 per unit
0.33 per unit
Supportive Housing; Transitional
Housing
Same as required for underlying
residential use
Same as required for
underlying residential use
Commercial Uses
All Commercial Uses
1 per 400 sf of floor area, except as specified
below
Animal Care and Services
Animal Hospital;
Kennel/Cattery; Pet Day Care;
Veterinary Clinic
1 per employee; plus 2 spaces
1 per 2 employees; plus 1
customer space
Banks and Financial Institutions
1 per 200 sf gross floor area
1 per 400 sf gross floor area
Commercial Day Care Facility
1 per every 7 children
1 per employee plus 1 per
every 15 children
Entertainment and Recreation, Commercial
Entertainment, Indoors;
Entertainment, Outdoors
1 per 3 seats
1 per 6 seats -
Sports and Recreation,
Outdoors
Determined by Community
Development Director
Hospital
1 per 1.5 beds
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast
Establishment
1 per guest room in addition to required
residential use
spaces for non -transient
Hotel
0.5 per guest room
Motel
0.7 per guest room
RV Camper Park
1 per RV space; plus 1 per employee
n/a
Offices
Business and Professional;
Communication
Offices/Studios
1 per 300 sf gross floor area
1 per 600 sf gross floor area
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Table 17.C.06.050 -A: Minimum
Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Land Use Classification
Minimum # of Spaces
Residential, Commercial, Mixed -
Use, Manufacturing, and Other
Zones
Downtown Zones
Medical Office/Clinic
1 per 300 sf gross floor area
1 per 600 sf gross floor area
Services
1 per 300 sf gross floor area
1 per 600 sf gross floor area
Alcohol -Serving and Restaurant Uses
Bars or Cocktail Lounge; Brewery,
Winery, or Distillery
1 per 200 sf gross floor area
Restaurant (Limited Service and
Full Service)
1 per 250 sf of gross floor area
Vehicle -Related Uses
All Vehicle -Related Uses except as
specified below
1 per 400 sf
Commercial Fueling Facility; Fleet -
based Service
1 per 1,000 sf gross floor area within any building
Gas/Service Stations
1 per 200 sf gross floor area of
accessory uses such as retail or food
service
0.75 per 200 sf of accessory
uses such as retail or food
service
Parking Lots; Parking Structures;
Vehicle Storage
None
Tire Store and Tire Repair
Facilities; Vehicle Repair and
Maintenance
3 per service bay
Vehicle Sales and Leasing
1 per 1,000 sf of showroom plus 1 per 400 sf of retail or office Manufacturing and Industrial Uses
All Manufacturing and Industrial
Uses except as specified below
1 per 2,000 sf of floor area; plus 1 per 300 sf of office area, except as specified below
Advanced Manufacturing; Custom
and Artisan Manufacturing
1 per 500 sf
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Mini -Storage or Self -Storage
1 per 5,000 sf of storage unit area; plus 2 employee parking spaces Agricultural Uses
All Agricultural Uses
Determined by Community Development Director
Public, Institutional, and Utility Uses
All Public, Institutional, and Utility
Uses except as specified below
1 per 400 sf of floor area, except as specified below
Cemetery; Community Garden;
Park;
Determined by the Community Development Director
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Table 17.C.06.050 -A: Minimum
Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces
Land Use Classification
Minimum # of Spaces
Residential, Commercial, Mixed -
Use, Manufacturing, and Other
Zones
Downtown Zones
Community Assembly
1 per 5 permanent seats and/or 1 per
100 sf of assembly seating area Where
temporary seats are used
1 per 5 permanent seats
and/or 1 per 200 sf of
assembly seating area
Community Recreation Center;
Cultural Facility
1 per 400 sf of floor area open to the
public
1 per 200 sf of floor area open
to the public
Educational Institutions
College or University
2 per classroom plus 1 per 300 sf of assembly area
Schools, Public or Private
1 per classroom; plus 1 per 400 sf of office
Vocational and Trade Schools
2 per classroom plus 1 per 300 sf of assembly area
Public Safety Facility; Public
Utility/Service Structures
1 per employee; plus 1 for each agency vehicle used in connection with the use
Other Uses 2
All Other Uses
None
Table Notes:
At least one covered space per unit. A driveway space measuring a minimum of 8' x 18' shall count as an off-street parking space.
2 Other uses as defined in Section 17.E.04.080 (Other Uses)
3. Exceptions Neara Major Transit Stop. No minimum number of spaces are required within a one-half mile of a major transit stop in accordance with California Public Resources Code §21155 unless the findings at California Government Code §65863.2 are made.
4. Maximum Number of Spaces Allowed in Downtown.
a. For newly constructed developments in downtown zones, no more than 125 percent of the minimum required parking may be provided. b. When the parking requirement is zero, a maximum of five spaces may be provided.
c. The maximum parking limit does not apply to primary uses that are parking lots or parking structures, any shared parking areas, or any City facilities. d. Exceptions to the maximum number of parking spaces allowed parking limit may be approved with a Major Plot Plan.
B. Calculation of Required Spaces.
1. Parking Ratios. The number of required parking spaces shall be calculated according to the following rules:
a. Floor area. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area is assumed to be gross floor area, unless otherwise
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stated. Any portion of floor area that is used for automobile parking shall not be counted in calculating the floor area for required parking. b. Employees. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees shall be based on the maximum number of employees that occurs in a typical week.
c. Bedrooms. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to bedrooms, any rooms having the potential of being a bedroom and meeting the standards of the California Building Code as a sleeping room shall be counted as a bedroom.
d. Students or clients. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to students or clients, the number is assumed to be the number of students or clients at the state -certified capacity or at Building Code Occupancy where no state certification is required.
e. Seats. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to seats, each 24 inches of bench -type seating at maximum seating capacity is counted as one seat. For places of meeting or assembly that do not include fixed seating, seven square feet shall equal one seat.
2. Sites with Multiple Uses. If more than one use is located on a site, the number of required parking and loading spaces shall be equal to the sum of the requirements calculated separately for each use, unless a lower amount of parking is required or allowed consistent with Subsection 17.C.06.060.A (Shared Parking), this Chapter, or this Title.
3. Parking Requirements for Ancillary Uses. For accessory or ancillary uses, no additional parking may be required as determined by the Community Development Director.
Examples of this case include a coffee or snack shop within an office or hotel development.
4. New Building Without Tenants. If the type of tenant that will occupy a nonresidential building, or the nonresidential portion of a mixed -use building, is not known at the time the new building is being proposed, the number of parking spaces required for the nonresidential use shall be the parking generally required for the use classification (e.g., commercial uses) as identified in Table 17.C.06.050 -A (Minimum Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) unless otherwise determined by the Review Authority.
5. Queuing Area. The number of parking spaces required by Table 17.C.06.050 -A (Minimum Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) does not include queuing space that may be required for vehicles and customers waiting in vehicles for service, pump stations, auto service bays, or similar uses.
17.C.06.060 Parking Reductions
A. Shared Parking.
1. Purpose. Buildings or sites with multiple uses shall have reduced parking requirements reflecting different peak parking demands and/or the capture of trips within the building or site due to the mix of on -site uses.
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2. Parking Reductions For Sites With Two Uses. The amount of the parking reduction is calculated by taking the sum of the minimum parking requirements for the two uses with the highest parking requirement based on Table 17.C.06.050 -A (Minimum Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) and multiplying that sum by the percentage in Table
17.C.06.060 -A (Parking Reductions for Sites with Two Uses) for that combination of uses.
The Review Authority may approve further reductions consistent with 17.C.06.060.H (Other Parking Reductions).
Table 17.C.06.060 -A: Parking Reductions for Sites with Two Uses First Use
Second Use
Multiple
Family
Public,
Institutional,
or Civic
Food, Beverage,
Lodging,
Recreation, or
Entertainment
Retail
Office
Other
Commercial
Multiple Family
n/a
Public, Institutional,
or Civic
10%
n/a
Food, Beverage,
Lodging, Recreation,
or Entertainment
10%
20%
n/a
Retail
15%
25%
25%
n/a
Office
30%
25%
30%
20%
n/a
Other Commercial
20%
25%
25%
20%
20%
n/a
B. Off -Site Parking. The required number of on -site parking spaces may be reduced through the provision of off -site parking in compliance with the following:
1. Location. Required parking must be located within one -quarter mile of the project site.
2. Access. Access between the on -site use(s) or the subject site and the off -site parking area must be provided through pedestrian, bicycle, and/or transit facility connections (e.g., sidewalks, multi -use paths, bicycle lanes, transit stops). Adequate signage must be installed to direct users to off -site parking areas as determined necessary by the Community Development Director. Off -site parking may also be shared parking.
3. Agreement. A parking agreement shall be provided in a form acceptable to the City Attorney which identifies the location of the off -site parking spaces, guarantees the continued availability of the off -site parking spaces, and sets forth the ongoing responsibilities of the parties involved. The parties to the agreement shall include the owners and lessees of the off -site parking spaces and the owners and lessees of the subject site, and a copy of any such agreement shall be provided to the City. The City shall not be required to be a party to any such agreement, but each agreement shall grant the City the right (but not the obligation) to enforce the agreement's terms and shall include a provision requiring that the City be notified immediately of any termination or default of the agreement. Any termination or default of the agreement between parties shall result in revocation of the on -site parking reduction approval by the City unless a new
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alternative parking arrangement is approved by the City within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the Community Development Director.
C. Designated Car Sharing Parking. Required parking spaces may be substituted with designated carshare vehicle parking spaces, and the required number of parking spaces may be reduced, consistent with the following:
1. Carshare Parking Designation. A maximum of 20 percent of the required parking spaces may be designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.
2. Reduction Allowed.
a. Parking areas with 50 or fewer parking spaces. A five percent reduction in the required parking shall be allowed where five percent of the required spaces are designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.
b. Parking areas with 51 or more parking spaces. A 10 percent reduction in the required parking shall be allowed where 10 percent of the required spaces are designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.
D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Parking Spaces. Each electric vehicle (EV) charging parking space exceeding the minimum requirement in Section 17.C.06.090 (Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces) shall count as two required parking spaces, for up to a maximum of five additional EV parking spaces corresponding to a parking requirement reduction of 10 spaces.
E. Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking exceeding the minimum requirements in this Chapter may reduce the number of required vehicle parking spaces by up to five percent, provided the bicycle parking complies with the following:
1. Three bicycle spaces may substitute for one vehicle space; and
2. Bicycle spaces must comply with the standards in Section 17.C.06.100 (Bicycle Parking).
F. Motorcycle Parking. Motorcycle parking may substitute for up to five percent of the required number of vehicle parking spaces. Each motorcycle space must be at least four feet wide and seven feet deep and be able to accommodate two -wheeled motorized vehicles, including scooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles.
G. Parking Reductions to Accommodate Enclosures or Recycling Receptacles for Existing Development. To encourage recycling, the Community Development Director shall have the authority to reduce the number of required motor vehicle parking spaces provided for existing land uses in order to accommodate enclosures or recycling receptacles, provided that the enclosures meet the design specifications in Subsection 17.C.O2.13O.D (Enclosure Plans and Specifications). If there is insufficient space to construct a combined trash and recycling enclosure, the Community Development Director shall have the authority to allow recycling receptacles to be located adjacent to existing trash receptacles. Also see Section 17.C.02.130 (Refuse and Recycling Areas).
H. Other Parking Reductions. Required parking for any use may be reduced at the discretion of the Review Authority, if any of the following findings are met:
1. The site is developed, and it would be infeasible or impractical to provide additional parking;
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2. Special conditions including, but not limited to, the nature of the proposed operation; proximity to transit service; transportation characteristics of the persons residing, working, or visiting the site; or other circumstances will reduce parking demand at the site;
3. The use will be adequately served by proposed on -site parking or other approved off -site parking;
4. A parking use analysis is provided to support the proposed parking arrangement; or
5. Parking demand generated by the project will not exceed the capacity of the supply of on -street parking.
Maximum Parking Reduction. No development may be granted a cumulative parking reduction greater than 50 percent for nonresidential uses or greater than 15 percent for residential uses.
17.C.06.070 Transportation Demand Management
A. Applicability.
1. Residential. This Section applies to single-family and multiple -family projects with 20 or more units (excluding elderly and long-term care, emergency shelters, community care facilities and similar uses, and affordable housing projects with greater than 50 percent of units below market rate).
2. Commercial, Manufacturing, and Industrial. Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 10.42 (Transportation Demand Management Requirements) applies to commercial and manufacturing and industrial projects as specified in that Chapter.
3. Other. The Community Development Director may apply this Section to any other land use found to have a significant impact to vehicle miles traveled during environmental review.
B. TDM Plan Requirements. The project applicant shall submit a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan consistent with the procedures described in Beaumont Municipal Code Section 10.42.060 (Filing procedure and evaluation).
C. Trip Reduction Measures.
1. Required Trip Reduction Measures. The following trip reduction measures must be incorporated into all TDM plans.
a. Provide the following information to employees or residents on an annual basis:
(i) Carpooling/vanpooling information;
(ii) Transit schedules and route information;
(iii) Information on air pollution and alternatives to single -occupancy vehicle trips;
(iv) Bicycle route and facility information, including local bicycle maps, locations of nearest outdoor bicycle parking or enclosed bicycle storage, and bicycle safety information; and
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(v) Information on walking and biking to work, pedestrian and bicycling safety, and all-weather walking shoes.
b. At least one measure from Subsection 17.C.06.070.C.2 (Supplemental Trip Reduction Measures).
2. Supplemental Trip Reduction Measures.
a. On -site bicycle repair station above that required by Section 17.C.06.100 (Bicycle Parking).
b. Active transportation gap closure (e.g., constructing segments of pedestrian paths or bicycle lanes to connect the project site to existing or planned pedestrian or bicycle infrastructure network).
c. Funding toward local transit, pedestrian, or bicycle facilities or infrastructure above that required through impact fees or mitigation requirements. d. Transit pass subsidies for residents.
e. On -site car share.
f. On -site bicycle share or micromobility (e.g., bicycle, scooter, or other lightweight small/personal vehicle) program participation for residents.
D. Enforcement. The City shall enforce this Section in the same manner as Beaumont Municipal Code Section 10.42.090 (Enforcement and penalties.).
17.C.06.080 Parking Area Development and Design Standards A. Location of Parking. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, all required parking spaces shall be located on the same site as the use they serve.
1. Residential Parking. Vehicles on private property used for residential purposes shall be parked only in paved parking spaces or in driveways that comply with the following:
a. The driveway must provide access to required parking spaces; and b. The required spaces must not block access to parking for other residential units.
2. Parking in Setbacks. Front, side, and rear setbacks must not be used for off-street parking of vehicles, boats, or trailers or loading spaces unless on a surface approved by the Community Development Director or City Engineer.
B. Limitations on Reversing. Each automobile parking stall shall be so located that no automobile is required to back onto any public street or sidewalk to leave the parking stall, parking bay, or driveway except from a lot in low density residential zones.
C. Size and Dimensions of Parking Spaces and Maneuvering Aisles. Parking spaces shall meet the minimum size and dimensions established in Table 17.C.06.080 -A (Parking Space Minimum Dimensions). Screening walls, roof support posts, columns, or other structural members shall not intrude into the required dimensions for parking spaces. Maneuvering aisles shall meet the minimum size and dimensions established in Table 17.C.06.080 -B (Maneuvering Aisle Minimum Dimensions).
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Table 17.C.06.080 -A: Parking Space Minimum
Dimensions
Type of Parking Space
Angle
Width (feet)
Length (feet)
Standards
0°
9 18
45°
19 12.75
90°
19 9
Compact
0°
8 15
45°
16 8
90°
16 8
Parallel
n/a
10 22
Tandem
n/a
10 38
Motorcycle
Any
4 8
Accessible
Any
Compliant with California Building Code
1A minimum width of 10 ft and a minimum length of 20 ft, measured from the interior walls of the garage, must be provided in a residential garage containing four or fewer parking spaces and where the individual garage does not include circulation elements, such as driveway aisles.
Table 17.C.06.080 -B: Maneuvering Aisle Minimum Dimensions Angle of Parking
Width (feet)1
One -Way
Two -Way
Parallel
12 16
0-45 degrees
12 22
46-60 degrees
18 22
61-90 degrees
24 24
1 Modified dimensions may be approved by the City Engineer depending on the number of compact spaces present.
FIGURE 17.C.06.080-1: SIZE AND DIMENSIONS OF PARKING SPACES AND MANEUVERING AISLES
Angle of
Parking
Aisle
Width
24'
Aisle
ompact
18'
9'
Standard
0 to
Im
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D. Required Improvements. All parking areas and access driveways shall be accessed via an improved surface consistent with Public Works Department specifications.
E. Striping and Marking.
1. Space Outline. All parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with striping consistent with Public Works Department specifications.
2. Maneuvering Areas. All aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines as necessary to provide for safe movement.
3. Compact Spaces. All compact spaces shall be clearly marked as such.
4. Assigned Parking. Lots developed with multiple uses and a shared parking area shall not assign parking spaces to individual tenant spaces or uses, except that parking spaces for residential uses in a mixed -use project shall be assigned to residential occupants.
F. Bumpers, Curbs, and Wheel Stops. A permanent curb, bumper, wheel stop, or similar device at least six inches high and thick shall be installed along the front edge of each parking space to protect buildings and landscaping from vehicular damage. If such protection is provided by a wheel stop, the stopping edge shall be placed no closer than two feet from the edges of the required sidewalks, planter, or landscaped areas and from any building. The two feet beyond the wheel stop may be paved, landscaped with ground cover, or used as additional sidewalk width.
No walkway used for a wheel stop may be less than six feet wide.
G. Circulation and Safety.
1. Visibility. Visibility shall be ensured for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists entering individual parking spaces, circulating within a parking facility, and entering or leaving a parking facility.
2. Public Service Vehicles. Parking lots shall be designed so that sanitation, emergency, and other public service vehicles can provide service without backing up unreasonable distances or making other dangerous or hazardous turning movements.
3. Review by Waste Management. Waste Management shall review and approve the location of proposed trash enclosures in parking lots in accordance with Subsection
17.C.02.130.D.8 (Review by Waste Management).
H. Landscaping. Parking area landscaping shall be provided consistent with Chapter 17.C.04 (Landscaping Standards).
Lighting. Parking area lighting shall comply with Section 17.C.02.050 (Lighting and Illumination).
J. Alternative Parking Area Designs. An applicant may submit an alternative parking area design to the Community Development Director. The City Engineer and Review Authority may approve the alternative design if the applicant demonstrates the alternative design achieves at least one of the following:
1. Environmental design and green building objectives, including but not limited to achieving certification under the LEED Green Building Rating System or equivalent;
2. Reduces or eliminates a public safety hazard; or
3. Brings substandard parking spaces into greater compliance with current City standards.
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K. Maintenance. Parking lots, including landscaped areas, driveways, and loading areas, shall be maintained free of refuse, debris, or other accumulated matter and shall always be kept in good repair.
17.C.06.090 Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and EV-capable parking spaces may be provided in any area designated for the parking or loading of vehicles and must be provided for all new buildings, additions or alterations of existing residential buildings, and in all new or renovated parking facilities serving existing multiple -family or nonresidential buildings. All such spaces shall count toward the number of parking spaces required by this Chapter.
A. Required EV Charging Stations. The total number of required EV charging spaces shall be provided in compliance with the California Green Building Code.
1. Exceptions. Exceptions to the total number of EV charging spaces may be made on a case - by -case basis by the Community Development Director and the Chief Building Official consistent with the currently adopted California Green Building Code.
B. Size. The size of EV charging station parking spaces and EV-capable parking spaces shall be as specified in Section 17.C.06.080 (Parking Area Development and Design Standards). EV supply equipment shall not reduce the size of the parking space.
C. EV Charging Station Standards. EV charging stations shall be allowed within any zone subject to all applicable requirements of the Beaumont Municipal Code and California Green Building Code in addition to the following:
1. The EV charging station shall be protected as necessary to prevent damage by automobiles.
2. Installation of mechanical equipment shall not conflict with existing infrastructure and will not result in pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazards.
3. The EV charging station shall have complete instructions and appropriate warnings posted in an unobstructed location next to each EV charging station.
4. EV Stations for Public Use. EV charging stations for public use must be visible from the right-of-way and illuminated during nighttime business hours. a. The EV charging station may be on a timer that limits the use of the station to the normal business hours of the use(s) that it serves to preclude unauthorized use after business hours.
b. The following information shall be posted at a public EV charging station:
(I) Voltage and amperage levels;
(ii) Hour of operations if time limits or tow -away provisions are to be enforced by the property owner;
(iii) Usage fee;
(iv) Safety information; and
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(v) Contact information for reporting when the equipment is not operating or other problems.
5. Existing parking spaces that must be removed to accommodate required EV charging spaces shall not be required to be replaced.
17.C.06.100 Bicycle Parking
A. Short -Term Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking must be provided consistent with this Section; however, if the California Green Building Code or other standards require additional bicycle parking or imposes more restrictive standards, the standard requiring the most bicycle parking and imposing the more restrictive standards shall control.
B. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required. Bicycle parking shall be provided, consistent with this Table
17.C.06.100 -A (Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces). Short-term parking spaces generally serve shoppers, customers, messengers, guests, and other visitors to a site who generally stay for a short time. Long-term bicycle parking spaces generally serve employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.
Table 17.C.06.100 -A: Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Use
Number of Bicycle Parking
Spaces (min.)
Long -Term Spaces
(min.)
Short -Term Spaces
(min.)
Single-family residential
uses
None
Multiple -family residential
uses
1 per 2 units
85%
15%
Restaurant uses
1 per 1,500 sf of leasable floor area
25%
75%
Retail, services, office, and
financial institution uses
1 per 5,000 sf of leasable floor area
25%
75%
Manufacturing and
industrial and research and
development uses
1 per 20,000 sf
75%
25%
Lodging uses
1 per 10 guest rooms
50%
50%
Parking structures
1 per 25 vehicle parking spaces
To be determined by the Review Authority
All other uses
To be determined by the Review Authority
C. Bicycle Parking Standards
1. Size and Accessibility. Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from vehicle parking spaces.
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2. Standards for Short -Term Bicycle Parking.
a. Location. Short-term bicycle parking must be located outside of the public right- of-way and pedestrian walkways and within 50 feet of a main entrance to the building it serves. In the case of a commercial center, bicycle parking must be located within 50 feet of an entrance to each anchor store. Bicycle parking shall be visible from the street or from the main building entrance, or a sign must be posted at the main building entrance indicating the location of the parking. b. Anchoring and security. For each bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely anchored object shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel can be secured with a high -security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such object may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces. c. Large bicycles. Five percent of the short-term parking spaces shall be at least three feet by 10 feet per parking space to accommodate large bicycles such as cargo, recumbent, tandem, and electric bicycles, and bicycles with trailers.
3. Standards for Long -Term Bicycle Parking.
a. Location. Long-term bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves.
(i)
In parking garages, long-term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the facility.
(ii) If not located on the ground floor, long-term bicycle parking must be accessible by an elevator with interior dimensions of at least 80 inches by 54 inches.
b. Covered spaces. 100 percent of the required long-term bicycle parking for multiple -family residential uses shall be covered. At least 50 percent of the required long-term bicycle parking for other uses must be covered. Covered parking can be provided inside buildings, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.
c. Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be in at least one of the following facilities:
(I) An enclosed bicycle locker;
(ii) A fenced, covered, locked or guarded bicycle storage area; (iii) A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard or visible from employee work areas, or within a secure/restricted bicycle storage room; or
(iv) Other secure area approved by the Community Development Director. d. Electrical outlets. Electrical outlets must be provided for electric bicycle charging. e. Large bicycles. Five percent of the long-term parking spaces shall be at least three feet by 10 feet per parking space to accommodate large bicycles such as cargo, recumbent, tandem, and electric bicycles, and bicycles with trailers.
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17.C.06.110 Off -Street Loading Requirements
All uses requiring the receipt or distribution by vehicles or trucks of material or merchandise shall provide off-street loading and unloading areas to handle the volume of truck traffic and loading requirements.
The loading space(s) shall be maintained during the existence of the building or use it is required to serve.
No loading space which is provided for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this Section shall be eliminated, reduced, or converted in any manner below the requirements established in this Section, unless equivalent facilities are provided elsewhere, conforming to this Title.
A. Number of Loading Spaces Required. At a minimum, loading spaces shall be provided in compliance with Table 17.C.06.110 -A (Required Loading Spaces).
1. Multi -tenant buildings. The gross floor area of the entire building shall be used in determining spaces for multi -tenant buildings. A common loading area may be required if each tenant space is not provided with a loading area. Drive-in roll -up doors for multi - tenant manufacturing and industrial projects may be substituted for required loading areas.
2. Reduction to number of loading spaces required. The Community Development Director may waive the loading space requirement upon finding that the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that, due to the specific nature of the use and building, such loading space will not be necessary.
3. Additional loading spaces required. Additional loading spaces may be required to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded, or stored on public streets. Such requirement shall be based on the anticipated frequency of truck deliveries.
Table 17.C.06.110 -A: Required Loading Spaces
Total Square Feet of Building Space (Gross
Floor Area)
Loading Spaces Required
Commercial and Manufacturing Buildings
Less than 6,000
0 6,000 -15,000
1 15,001- 40,000
2 40,001 and over
3 Over 100,000
Adequate number as determined by the Community
Development Director
Hospitals and Institutions
Less than 10,000
0 10,000 - 50,000
1 50,001-100,000
2 100,001 and over
3 Other Uses
Hotels/Motels
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B. Maneuvering Area. Sufficient space shall be provided for turning and maneuvering vehicles such that vehicles may enter and exit the site in a forward direction.
C. Location and Orientation.
1. Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the same site with the use for which the loading spaces are required.
2. Off-street loading facilities shall be designed and located so that loading vehicles are not parked in required setbacks, driveways, or required parking spaces, and do not otherwise obstruct vehicular movement during loading activities.
3. No loading spaces shall be closer than 30 feet to any property in a residential zone unless completely enclosed within a building, or a uniformly solid fence or wall, or any combination thereof, not less than eight feet in height.
4. No permitted or required loading space shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of any street intersection.
5. Loading areas shall be located inside of buildings or on non -primary street frontages, alleys, parking areas, and/or at the rear or side of building.
6. Buffer and additional standards for certain uses (e.g., some warehousing and distribution uses) are required in accordance with California Government Code §65098.
7. Exceptions. The location requirement may be modified or waived where the Review Authority finds that:
a. The intended use of the property or the location of or shape of the site and/or existing development warrant an adjustment to or waiver of these standards; b. That street -facing loading areas will exhibit architectural treatment, or will be enhanced with landscaping, in such a way as to minimize visual and noise impacts; and
c. There are specific features of the site and design of the building such that strict application of the location requirement is impractical.
D. Size and Dimensions. Each on -site loading space required by this Section shall meet the minimum dimensions established in Table 17.C.06.110 -B (Truck/Loading Space Minimum Dimensions), excluding driveways and areas for maneuvering. On -site loading spaces shall also provide a minimum clearance of 14 feet in height. These minimum requirements may be modified if the Community Development Director finds that the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that due to the nature of the proposed use, such size will not be needed.
Table 17.C.06.110 -B: Truck/Loading Space Minimum Dimensions Angle
Width (feet)
Length (feet)
0°
12 50
45°
17 44
50°
14 50
90°
12 50
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E. Screening. All loading zones and truck parking areas shall be screened from view by a minimum of an eight -foot -high hedge, vine -covered fence, or wall and landscaping.
F. Bumpers. Bumper rails shall be provided in loading areas where needed for safety or to protect property.
G. Paving. Loading areas, aisles, and access driveways shall be paved so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be graded and drained to dispose of surface water.
H. Use of Required Loading Spaces. Loading areas shall be accessible for their intended purpose during all hours of operation. No repair work or servicing of vehicles shall be conducted in a loading area. Space allocated to any off-street loading space shall not be used to satisfy the space requirements for any off-street parking facility.
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Chapter 17.C.08
Sections:
17.C.08.010
17.C.08.020
17.C.08.030
17.C.08.040
17.C.08.050
17.C.08.060
17.C.08.070
17.C.08.080
17.C.08.090
17.C.08.100
17.C.08.110
17.C.08.120
17.C.08.130
17.C.08.140
17.C.08.150
Signs
Purpose 17.C-60
Applicability 17.C-61
Permits and Administration 17.C-63
General Standards for All Signs 17.C-64
Temporary Signs 17.C-73
Signs Permitted in All Zones 17.C-78
Signs in Residential Zones 17.C-78
Signs in Commercial Zones 17.C-80
Signs in Mixed Use and Downtown Zones 17.C-84
Signs in Manufacturing Zones 17.C-85
Signs in Other Zones 17.C-86
Sign Design Standards 17.C-86
Nonconforming Signs 17.C-91
Sign Enforcement 17.C-92
Severability 17.C-93
17.C.08.010 Purpose
A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Chapter to make the City attractive to residents, visitors and commercial, manufacturing and industrial and professional businesses while maintaining economic stability and vitality through an attractive signing program.
B. Recognition of Needs; Goals. The City recognizes the need for signs as a means to identify businesses and other necessary and beneficial activities within the community. The City finds that signage is an important design element of the physical environment. Provisions consistent with the goals and objectives of the community are necessary to ensure that the special character and image that the community is striving for can be attained while serving business and other needs in the community. The City is striving to provide an economically stable and visually attractive community through high quality site planning, building designs, landscaping and signage. 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 a more attractive place to live, work and shop.
C. Interests Served. The City enacts this Chapter to serve many important governmental, City and community interests, which include but are not limited to: community aesthetics and the promotion of the visual appeal of the City, promotion of economic activity, and the promotion of safety for motorists and pedestrians.
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D. Authority. The City enacts this Chapter in compliance with the authority granted by the State Legislature and codified as California Government Code §65850, and federal laws, including such provisions requiring the display of specified signs or information.
E. Objectives. The objectives of this Chapter are:
1. To provide a reasonable system of controls for signs, to ensure the development of a high quality visual and functional environment;
2. To encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance;
3. To preclude potential traffic and safety hazards through good signing;
4. To regulate signs in a manner consistent with the General Plan;
5. To regulate signs in a manner consistent with the free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and the liberty of speech and related provisions of the California Constitution; and
6. Recognize that commercial and residential areas within the City have different regulatory needs due to their inherent characteristics and may require different sign regulations based on the respective land uses, and that aesthetic impacts based on sign size, illumination, and placement may create a greater public nuisance in residential neighborhood areas than in commercial areas.
17.C.08.020 Applicability
A. Purpose. This Chapter applies to all signs within the City regardless of their nature or location, unless otherwise specifically exempted in Subsection 17.C.08.020.E (Signs Exempt from Sign Permits).
B. Message Neutrality. It is the City's policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner, which is content neutral as to noncommercial signs and viewpoint neutral as to commercial signs.
Notwithstanding the remaining sections in this Chapter, this Chapter shall in all instances be administered and enforced to be consistent with the law established by the Supreme Court in Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015) 576 U.S. 155. The Community Development Director is authorized to grant administrative variances as necessary to ensure that this chapter is administered in a manner consistent with Reed v. Town of Gilbert. Furthermore, no enforcement of this Chapter shall occur without the Community Development Director's review and approval that such enforcement would not be impermissibly content based and would be consistent with federal and state constitutions and laws.
C. Picketing and Protesting. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person from holding a sign while picketing or protesting on public property that has been determined to be a traditional or designated public forum, so long as the person holding the sign does not block ingress and egress from buildings, create a safety hazard by impeding travel on sidewalks, in bike or vehicle lanes, or on trails, or violate any other reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions adopted by the City.
D. Preservation of Existing Rights and Duties. This Chapter does not abrogate or supersede any easements, covenants, or other existing agreements that are more restrictive than the provisions of this Chapter.
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E. Signs Exempt from Sign Permits. Subject to the qualifications and conditions stated in this Section, the following signs are exempt from the application, permit, and fee requirements of this Chapter. However, the exemption from the sign permit requirement does not exempt the proposed sign from California Building Code permitting in Beaumont Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), including but not limited to building, electrical, plumbing, and grading permits. The following the signs are exempt from sign permits:
1. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs in compliance with this Chapter, except for special event signs or other temporary signs where this Chapter specifically indicates that a permit is required.
2. Permanent Window Signs. Permanent window signs not exceeding four square feet and limited to business identification, hours of operation, address and emergency information only.
3. On -site Directional Signs. Directional signs, on -site, not to exceed three square feet in sign area.
4. Residential Identification Signs. Residential building identification signs used to identify individual residences and not exceeding two square feet.
5. Official and Legal Notices. Official and legal notices issued by the court, public body, person or officer in performance of his public duty or in giving any legal notice.
6. Authorized by Law or Authority. Directional, warning, identification, or informational signs or structures required or authorized by law or by Federal, State, County or City authority.
7. Public Utility Signs. Signs of public utility companies, indicating danger or which serve as an aid to public safety, or which show location of underground facilities or public telephones.
8. Construction Safety Signs. Safety signs on construction sites.
9. Paper Signs. Paper signs and similar signs which are rotated on a regular basis, shall have a fastening device for a more permanent look.
10. Signs Not Readable from the Public Right -of -Way. Signs not readable from the public right-of-way, including:
a. Signs or displays located entirely inside of a building, within a courtyard, open-air pedestrian space or similar open area and not visible from the building's exterior; and
b. Signs intended to be readable from within a parking area or City park but not readable beyond the boundaries of the lot upon which they are located or from any public right-of-way.
11. Historic Signs. Historic plaques, memorial signs, or tablets either attached to or cut into the surface of buildings, provided that no such sign exceeds two square feet in area.
F. Sign Permit Required. A sign permit shall be required prior to the placing, erecting, moving or reconstructing of any sign in the City, unless the subject sign is expressly exempted from the permit requirement by this Chapter or other applicable law. Signs requiring a permit shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
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17.C.08.030 Permits and Administration
A. Enforcement Authority. The Community Development Director is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. The Community Development Director may designate one or more representatives of the Department to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Permits When Required. No sign may be constructed, mounted, or displayed in the City unless the same is duly permitted in compliance with this Chapter, or is exempt from permitting, either in accordance with this Chapter or by other applicable law. In addition to the requirements of this Chapter, all signs constructed, mounted or displayed within the City must also satisfy all applicable safety codes (building, electrical, plumbing, grading, etc.) and all applicable requirements of other bodies of law. All Sign Permits shall be filed and reviewed consistent with this Chapter and Division
17.D (Administration and Procedures).
C. Sign Programs. Sign Programs may modify the rules stated herein as to sign size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation or other non -communicative aspects of signs, but may not override or modify any of these standards by more than 20 percent unless a Variance is approved consistent with Section 17.D.04.060 (Variances). All the provisions of this Chapter shall automatically apply to and be deemed a part of any Sign Program approved after the date on which this provision is initially adopted. All Sign Programs shall be filed and reviewed consistent with this Chapter and Division 17.D (Administration and Procedures).
D. Regulatory Interpretations. All regulatory interpretations of this Chapter are to be exercised in light of the City's message neutrality policy and message substitution policy. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this Chapter, or whenever a sign does not qualify as a structure as defined in the California Building Code, then the Community Development Director shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the application based on the most similar sign type that is expressly regulated by this Chapter.
1. This Chapter is not intended to, and does not, restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint, or message.
2. Any classification of signs in this Chapter that permits speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign owner, or otherwise, shall also be interpreted to allow noncommercial messages on the sign.
3. No part of this Chapter may be construed to favor commercial messages over noncommercial messages.
4. To the extent any provision of this Chapter is ambiguous, the terms shall be interpreted not to regulate on the basis of the content of the message. All regulatory interpretations of this Chapter are to be exercised in light of the City's message neutrality policy and message substitution policy.
5. Where a particular type of sign is proposed in a permit application, and the type is neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by this Chapter, or whenever a sign does not qualify as a structure as defined in the California Building Code, then the Community Development Director shall approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the application based on the most similar sign type that is expressly regulated by this Chapter.
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6. Whenever the application of this Chapter is uncertain, the Community Development Director may refer the matter to the Planning Commission for determination consistent with Section 17.A.04.020 (General Interpretation).
E. Variances. Applications for a Variance from the terms of this Chapter shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission according to Section 17.D.04.060 (Variances); however, Variances shall be considered without reference to the proposed content, copy, or message of the proposed sign (other than the onsite/offsite distinction for commercial messages).
17.C.08.040 General Standards for All Signs
A. Rules for Non -Communicative Aspects of Signs. All rules and regulations concerning the non - communicative aspects of signs, such as location, size, height, illumination, spacing, orientation, etc., stand enforceable independently of any permit or approval process.
B. Message Substitution Policy. Subject to the landowner's consent, any noncommercial message may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any duly permitted or allowed commercial message or any duly permitted or allowed noncommercial message, provided that the sign structure or mounting device is legal without consideration of message content. Such substitution of message may be made without any additional approval or permitting. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this Chapter. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech, or any favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message. This provision does not create a right to increase the total amount of signage on a lot; it does not allow the substitution of an offsite commercial message in place of an onsite commercial message, and it does not affect the requirement that a sign structure or mounting device be properly permitted and maintained.
C. Prohibited Signs. The signs described in this subsection are prohibited, unless some other more specific provision in this Chapter or other applicable law makes them allowable, either by permit or exemption from the permit requirement.
1. Sign Types.
a. Roof signs;
b. Portable signs;
c. Light bulb strings and exposed tubing, except for temporary uses such as Christmas tree lots;
d. Any sign animated by any means, including fixed aerial displays, balloons, pennants, kites, spinners, including strings of flags, streamers, tubes, or other devices affected by the movement of the air or other atmospheric or mechanical means except as allowed under Section 17.C.08.050 (Temporary Signs) and Subsection 17.C.08.020.E (Signs Exempt from Sign Permits); e. Stuffed, inflated, or air -activated animals or characters used as signs; f. Exposed raceways; and
g. Billboards, except for relocated billboards. See Subsection 17.C.08.040.C.2 (Location Restrictions).
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2. Location Restrictions. Except where specifically authorized in this Chapter, signs must not be placed in the following locations or manner:
a. Within, on, or projecting over public property including City rights -of -way, or within five feet of City rights -of -way, except as specifically provided in this Chapter;
b. Off -site commercial signs on permanent structures;
c. Signs, posters and advertisements attached to any public utility pole, structure or streetlight, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, statue, memorial or other location on public property, except those signs approved as part of a special event permit on City property or banner signs permitted by the City on light poles within the City;
d. Tacked, painted, pasted, or otherwise affixed, to the walls of any building, barn or shed, accessory structure, or on trees, poles, posts, fences, ladders, or other structures that are visible from a public right-of-way; e. Any location that obstructs the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device or which by reason of shape, color, or position interferes with or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or device; f. Any sign which is placed in a manner that would prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door, window, vent, or any exit way required by the Building Code, or by Fire Department regulations (currently in effect); Signs mounted, attached, or painted on a trailer, boat, or motor vehicle when parked, stored, or displayed conspicuously on private premises in a manner intended to attract attention of the public for the purpose of advertising or identifying the business premises unless such vehicles are purposefully incorporated into the design of the sign and the sign has either been issued a permit by the Community Development Director or is nonconforming. This provision excludes signs indicating the name of the owner or business that are permanently painted or wrapped on the surface of the vehicle, adhesive vinyl film affixed to the interior or exterior surface of a vehicle window, or signs magnetically attached to motor vehicles or rolling stock that are actively used in the daily conduct of the business; however, vehicles must be operable, legally registered, and parked in a lawful or authorized manner. h. Painted, attached, or mounted on fuel tanks, storage containers, solid waste receptacles or their enclosures, and similar structures, except for a manufacturer's or installer's identification, appropriate warning signs and placards, and information required by law; and
i. Areas where a sign would cover the architectural features of a building, such as dormers, insignias, pilasters, soffits, transoms, trims, or another architectural feature.
g.
J.
Within the visibility triangle area described in Section 17.C.02.030 (Fences and Walls).
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3. Display Restrictions. Signs with the following display features are prohibited:
a. Any sign or lighting device, whether on the exterior of a building or on the inside of a window which is visible beyond the boundaries of the lot, or from any public right-of-way, with intermittent, flashing, rotating, blinking, or strobe light illumination;
b. Any sign with an exposed light source (e.g., lightbulb) unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter;
c. Any sign which emits sound, odor, smoke, laser or hologram lights, or other visible matter, including any sign that uses motion picture projection; and d. Any sign in which the sign body or any portion of the sign rotates and/or revolves, moves up and down, or any other type of action involving a change in position of the sign body or any portion of the sign, whether by mechanical or any other means. Barber poles no larger than three feet high and 10 inches in diameter, and clocks, are excepted from this restriction.
D. Rules of Measurement for Signs.
1. Sign Area Measurement. Sign area is measured as follows:
a. Signs on background panel. Where the sign copy is mounted, affixed, or painted on a background panel or distinctively painted, textured, or constructed surface, the sign area is measured as the sum of the smallest rectangle(s) that will enclose both the sign copy and the background, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040-1 (Signs on Background Panel).
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-1: SIGNS ON BACKGROUND PANEL
Sign width
SIG
Sign width
DI ARY
SIGN
Tenant A
Tern B
Tenant c
Sign width
S�
GN,
Sign
height
Sign
height
b. Signs with individual letters. Where the sign has individual letters or graphics mounted against a wall, fascia, mansard, parapet, or other building surface that has not been distinctively painted, textured or constructed as a background panel, the sign area is measured as a sum of the smallest rectangle(s) that will
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enclose each word and each graphic in the total sign except for the descending elements of lower case letters, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040-2 (Signs with Individual Letters). Where any individual type letters or symbols are separated by more than 36 inches from each other, those letters or symbols shall be calculated separately. Sign area for individual letters or graphics shall be counted as 75 percent of the area enclosing the sign copy.
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-2: SIGNS WITH INDIVIDUAL LETTERS
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c. Irregular shaped signs. Sign area for irregular shaped signs is determined by dividing the sign into the smallest squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, or arcs that enclose each word or graphic in the sign, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040-3 (Irregular Shaped Signs).
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-3: IRREGULAR SHAPED SIGNS
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d. Multi face signs. The sign area for multi -face signs, as shown in Figure
17.C.08.040-4 (Multi -Face Signs), are measured as follows:
(I)
Two face signs. Where the interior angle between the two sign faces is 45 degrees or less and the sign faces are less than 42 inches apart, the sign area is measured as the area of one sign face only. Where the angle between the two sign faces is greater than 45 degrees, the sign area is the sum of the areas of the two sign faces.
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(ii) Three- or four face signs. The allowable sign area is measured as 50 percent of the sum of the areas of all sign faces.
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-4: MULTI -FACE SIGNS
≤ 45 > 45'
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LL
CO
CJ
LL
Sign Area = A
Face B
7 Sign Area =
(A+B+C)+2
Sign Area = A + B
Face B
Face D
Sign Area =
(A+B+C+D)+2
2. Sign Height Measurement.
a. Freestanding signs. Sign height for freestanding signs is measured as the vertical distance from the finished grade to the top of the sign.
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-5: FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT
Sign height
measured from
finished grade
to top of sign
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(i)
Higher than adjacent grade. Where the grade at the base of a sign is higher than the grade of the adjacent road right-of-way, sign height is measured from the base of the sign, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040-6 (Freestanding Sign Height, Higher Than Adjacent Grade).
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-6: FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT, HIGHER THAN
ADJACENT GRADE
(ii) Lower than adjacent grade. Where the grade at the base of a sign is lower than the grade of an adjacent road right-of-way, the height of the sign is measured from the top of curb elevation, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040- 7 (Freestanding Sign Height, Lower Than Adjacent Grade). The portion of the sign below the grade at the edge of the right of way shall not be included in determining the sign's overall height.
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-7: FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT, LOWER THAN
ADJACENT GRADE
b. Wall signs. The height of building -mounted signs is the vertical distance measured from the base of the wall on which the sign is located to the top of the sign or sign structure, as shown in Figure 17.C.08.040-8 (Wall Sign Height).
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-8: WALL SIGN HEIGHT
Sign
Height
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3. Building Frontage. Projections and recesses on a building wall may not exceed 10 feet for a continuous building frontage.
E. Sign Illumination.
1. Internal Illumination. Internally illuminated signs include single- or two-color LED signs, signs constructed with pan channel letters, or indirect halo illuminated channel letters (i.e., a reverse panel channel letter sign) on an unlit or otherwise indistinguishable background on a freestanding sign or building wall.
2. External Illumination.
a. Externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. b. The light source for externally illuminated signs shall be arranged and shielded to substantially confine all direct light rays to the sign face and away from streets and adjacent properties as illustrated in Figure 17.C.08.040-9 (External Illumination).
FIGURE 17.C.08.040-9: EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION
Sign
face
3. Single -Color or Two -Color LED Signs.
a. Single -color or two-color LED signs are exempt from the sign area limitations for wall signs and window signs established in this Chapter. b. Any individual single -color or two-color LED sign must not exceed four square feet in area.
c. Single color or two-color LED signs are not allowed in residential zones. d. Single -color or two-color LED signs must be turned daily at the close of business or 10:00 p.m., whichever occurs last.
4. Electronic Message Signs.
a. Each display shall appear for a period of at least eight seconds. Displays shall not be animated, appear in incremental stages or move across the changeable copy sign face. The sign shall remain blank (no message or display) for at least one second between separate images.
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b. Electronic message signs must not flash, blink, flutter, include intermittent or chasing lights, or display video messages (i.e., any illumination or message that is in motion or appears to be in motion).
c. Night-time brightness.
(i) Automatic control. Electronic message signs must be equipped with photocell technology to control and vary the intensity of light output depending on the amount of ambient light that is present to prevent overly bright luminance at night. Automatic controls must limit night luminance to a maximum of 100 nits when the display is set to show maximum brightness in 100 percent full white mode.
(ii) Manufacturer certification. The applicant shall include with the Building Permit application a written certification from the sign manufacturer that the nighttime luminance has been factory pre-set not to exceed the standard in Subsection 17.C.08.040.E.4.c.i (Automatic Control), and that this setting is protected from end -user modification by password - protected software or other method as deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official.
d. Electronic message signs must be set to a maximum lighting intensity of 0.6 foot- candles as measured using a foot-candle meter placed 100 feet from the sign.
Each sign shall have a redundant system for controlling sign brightness, including an automatic light sensing device or photocell that will adjust the brightness as ambient light conditions change, and a backup system based on local sunrise and sunset times.
F. Changeable Copy Signs.
1. Changeable copy signs shall only be allowed as an integrated component of marquee signs, wall signs, and monument signs consistent with this Chapter. This does not apply to any signs required by law.
2. Changeable copy signs may be non -illuminated or internally illuminated.
G. Legal Nature of Signage Rights and Duties. As to all signs attached to property, real or personal, the signage rights, duties and obligations arising from this Chapter attach to and run with the land or other property on which a sign is mounted or displayed. This provision does not modify or affect the law of fixtures, sign -related provisions in private leases regarding signs (so long as they are not in conflict with this Chapter unless stricter than this Chapter), or the ownership of sign structures.
H. Owner's Consent. No sign may be displayed without the consent of the legal owner of the property on which the sign is constructed, mounted or displayed. For purposes of this policy, owner means the holder of the legal title to the property and all parties and persons holding a present right to possession, control or use of the property.
I. Signs Related to Inoperative Establishments. Signs promoting activities or establishments which are no longer in operation shall be removed from the premises or the sign copy shall be removed or obliterated within 45 days after the premises has been vacated or the use abandoned. Any such sign not removed within the specified time shall constitute a nuisance and shall be subject to removal under the provisions of this Code.
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J. Construction.
1. Every sign and all parts, portions, and materials shall be manufactured, assembled and erected in compliance with all applicable state, federal, and city laws and regulations, including but not limited to the permitting requirements contained in Beaumont Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) relating to buildings and construction.
K. Motorists' Line of Sight. All sign locations shall be safe for traffic sight purposes. A sight distance study may be required with each monument or pylon sign being proposed when located next to any right-of-way, sidewalk, driveway, or as designated by the Community Development Director.
L. Roof Signs. Roof signs may be used only in the event no other signing alternatives are available.
Roof signs may be issued a permit by the Community Development Director if architecturally designed and built into the roof structure. Such design shall be compatible in design and materials with the building.
M. Billboard Policy.
1. Prohibition. The Council finds that the City already has a sufficient number of billboards to satisfy the community's needs for offsite commercial messages, and that any new or additional billboards, which by their very nature cause serious aesthetic harm, would negatively impact the appearance of Beaumont. For these reasons, the City completely prohibits the construction, erection or use of any billboards, other than those which legally exist in the City, or for which a valid permit has been issued and has not expired, as of the date on which this provision is first adopted, except for the relocation of existing billboards in compliance with this Section.
2. Relocated Billboards. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, upon entry into a relocation agreement with the City in compliance with California Business and Professions Code §5412, the owner of an existing billboard within the City may convert a static copy billboard to an electronic billboard, subject to approval of a permit application in compliance with Chapter 17.D.04 (Permits and Approvals) and subject to the requirements of Chapter 8.50 (Outdoor Lighting) of the Beaumont Municipal Code. Such agreements may be approved by resolution of the Council upon terms that are agreeable to the City, in compliance with administrative guidelines, as adopted by a Council resolution. The execution of a relocation agreement shall not operate to change the status of any billboard as a nonconforming use for the purpose of this Code.
N. Maintenance.
1. All signs shall be maintained by any property owner, lessor, lessee, manager, agent, or other person having lawful possession or control over a sign, building, structure, or lot of land, in a condition or state of equivalent quality to which it was approved or required by the City.
2. All signs together with their supports and appurtenances must be maintained in good structural condition, in compliance with applicable Building Codes, and in conformance with this Chapter. Maintenance of a sign includes annual cleaning; replacement of flickering, burned out or broken light bulbs or fixtures; repair or replacement of any faded, peeled, cracked, or otherwise damaged or broken parts of a sign; replacement of broken or removed components of the sign; and any other activity necessary to restore the sign
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so that it complies with the requirements and contents of the Sign Permit issued for its installation and the provisions of this Chapter.
3. Required landscaped areas contained by a fixed border, curbed area, wall, or other perimeter structure must receive regular repair and maintenance. Plant materials that do not survive after installation in required landscape areas are required to be replaced within three months.
4. The Chief Building Official is authorized to order the repair, maintenance, or removal of any sign or sign structure that has not been maintained and is dangerous or in disrepair, or which is erected or maintained contrary to the requirements of this Section.
5. Any owner of a sign who has been notified by the City to repair, maintain, or remove the sign shall complete such action within 30 days of notification. Failure to maintain a sign constitutes a violation of this Chapter and will be subject to enforcement action, in which case the Chief Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is determined to be in disrepair or dangerous.
6. Any owner of a sign victimized by graffiti shall remove, repair, or repaint sign(s) in a color that matches the existing sign , and apply an anti -graffiti coating within 10 days of the graffiti being applied or within 10 days of notification by the Community Development Director, whichever event comes first.
17.C.08.050 Temporary Signs
A. Purpose. The Council finds that the proliferation of temporary signs is a distraction to the traveling public and creates aesthetic blight and litter that threatens the public's health, safety, and welfare. In addition to the purpose provisions of Section 17.C.08.040 (General Standards for All Signs), these regulations ensure that temporary signs do not create a distraction to the traveling public by eliminating the aesthetic blight and litter caused by temporary signs. These standards and requirements ensure that temporary signs do not create aesthetic clutter or a distraction to the traveling public.
B. General Standards.
1. Permits. No permits are required for the installation and placement of any temporary signs.
2. Design and Construction. Temporary signs must be of sufficient weight and durability to withstand wind gusts, storms, etc. and must be professionally crafted.
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C. Noncommercial Temporary Signs. Noncommercial temporary signs are not considered either on - site or off -site and are subject to the following regulations:
Table 17.C.08.050 -A: Noncommercial
Temporary Signs
Signs
Sign
Quantity
Maximum
Size of Any
One Side 1
Maximum
Area of All
Signs
Combined
Maximum
Height
Placement
Time Limitations
Residential Zones
and Legal
Residential Uses
Not
Limited
10 sf
20 sf
6 feet
At least 5 ft from
the public right-
of -way and shall
not obstruct
pedestrian traffic
or line of sight for
vehicle traffic
Period not to exceed 60
days
Any time a temporary
noncommercial sign is
removed, it shall not be
replaced by the same or
other temporary sign for a
period of not less than 90
consecutive days
Commercial
Zones and Legal
Commercial Uses
Manufacturing
Zone and Legal
Manufacturing
Uses
Commercial
Zones and Legal
Commercial Uses
Commercial
Not
limited
16 sf
64 sf
8 ft
At least 5 ft from
thepublic right -
g
of way and shall
not obstruct
pedestrian traffic
or line of sight for
vehicle traffic
Period not to exceed 60
days. Any time a
temporary noncommercial
sign is removed, it shall
not be replaced by the
same or other temporary
sign for a period of not less
than 90 consecutive days
Manufacturing
Zone and Legal
Manufacturing
and Industrial
uses
Table Notes:
1 Measured one side only.
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D. Commercial Temporary Signs. Commercial temporary signs distinguish between on -site and off - site and are subject to the following regulations:
Table 17.C.08.050 -B:
Commercial
Temporary Signs
Signs
Max. Sign
Quantity
Max.
Area 1
Max.
Height
Placement
Time Limitations
Additional
Regulations
Real Estate Signs for
Sale, Lease, or Rent
(On residential
properties)
1 sign per
lot
8 sf
5 ft
At least 5 ft from
the property line
Shall be removed
within 15 days of the
sale, rental, or lease
of the property
Total display
faces allowed: 2
Real Estate Signs for
Sale, Lease, or Rent
(On manufacturing
and industrial,
commercial or
agricultural
properties)
1 sign per
street
frontage 2
32 sf
8 ft
At least 10 ft
from the property
line; may be
displayed in a
window
n/a
On -Site Temporary
Window Signs
Displaying a
Commercial Message
(In commercial zones,
and for commercial
uses in the
Manufacturing Zone
when approved as
part of a Sign
Program)
n/a
30%, but in
no event
shall
window
signs
exceed
150 sf per
street
frontage 3
20 ft in
height
above
finished
grade on
one-story
buildings
First floor only on
multi story
buildings; at least
5 ft from the
public right of
way
45 days
n/a
Garage and Yard Sale
Signs
3 3 sf
n/a
Placed on private
property, and at
least 5 ft from the
public right -of - permitted
way and not on
utility poles
Erected on the day of
the event as
and
removed at sunset of
each such day
n/a
Construction Signs (In
any zone)
1 sign per
project
32 sf 4
8 feet
Set back a
minimum of 10 ft
from any
property line
Removed at the
earliest of issuance
of certificate of
occupancy,
certificate of
completion, or final
inspection check off,
or their functional
equivalent or upon
abandonment of
project
n/a
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Table 17.C.O8.O5O-B:
Commercial
Temporary Signs
Signs
Max. Sign
Quantity
Max.
Area 1
Max.
Height
Placement
Time Limitations
Additional
Regulations
Future Tenant
Identification Signs
(Lots 10 acres)
1 sign for
every 600
ft of street
frontage
64 sf 1
15 ft
Placed at least 10
ft from any
property line;
placed along the
freeway at 1,000 -
ft min. intervals
n/a
Commercial Flags and
Banners (For real
estate sales and
leasing with an
approved residential
subdivision sales office
or a commercial sales
or leasing office, or a
manufacturing and
industrial sales or
leasing office)
6 15 sf
15 ft
Displayed in the
immediate
vicinity of the
sales/leasing
office; at least 5 ft
from the public
right-of-way
Residential
subdivision office:
Flags may be
maintained as long
as a valid operating
permit for the sales
office remains in
effect;
Commercial office or
manufacturing sales
or leasing office:
Flags may be
maintained until 75%
of the spaces have
been leased
Flags shall be
maintained in
good condition;
torn oh wore
flags shall be
replaced
Commercial Flags (On
commercial,
manufacturing and
industrial, or
agricultural properties
1 acre)
6 60 sf 1
30 ft
Placed at least 5
ft from the public
right-of-way
n/a
n/a
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Table 17.C.08.050 -B:
Commercial
Temporary Signs
Signs
Max. Sign
Quantity
Max.
Area 1
Max.
Height
Placement
Time Limitations
Additional
Regulations
On site Subdivision
Commercial Signs 6
2 6
32 sf 1
15 ft
On each primary
street frontage of
the property
being subdivided
7; at least 5 ft
from the public
right-of-way
Must be removed
within 10 days from
the date of final sale
of the land and/or
residences
$500.00 cash
deposit per sign
must be
deposited with
the City prior to
sign placement 8
On -site Temporary
Subdivision
Commercial
Directional Signs 6
6 600 sq in
15 ft
Must be located
at least 600 ft
from an existing
sign or previously
approved sign
site; at least 5 ft
from the public
right-of-way
The placement of
each sign
structure shall be
reviewed and
approved by the
Community
Development
Director
Must be removed
within 10 days from
Y
the date of final sale
of the land and/or
residences
Signs must be
grouped on a
two-sided sign
structure
May only
contain the
name of the
subdivision and
a directional
arrow
Signs approved
for a particular
subdivision shall
not be changed
to advertise
another
subdivision
$500.00 cash
deposit per sign
must be
deposited with
the City prior to
sign placement 8
Table Notes:
Per display face.
2 Exception: Where a property has more than 600 linear ft of street frontage, 1 additional sign is permitted for each 600 linear ft of street frontage.
3 On multi -story buildings, only the windows on the first floor may be counted. 4 Unless a larger sign is required by another body of law, in which case the smallest sign conforming to the law shall be used.
5A sign permit is required.
6 Cannot exceed 2 signs for all phases of any subdivision.
Interior streets of the subdivision are not recognized as a primary street frontage. 8 If the City is forced to remove any signs, then the cost of removal shall be deducted from the deposit. Additional costs incurred by the City resulting from the removal of illegal signs shall be charged to the developer.
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E. Temporary Signs for Special Events.
1. A special event sign is a sign associated with a single event or series of events that occur on an infrequent or sporadic basis, and takes place at a specific location in which the public is encouraged or invited to watch, listen, participate, or purchase goods and/or services, including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Commercial sales, including grand openings and pre- and post -holiday sales; b. Arts and craft shows, trade shows, antique shows, and other similar events; c. Carnivals, fairs, festivals, circuses, and similar activities; d. Outdoor shows, concerts, and exhibitions;
e. Community events; and
f. Annual events.
2. Special event signs shall be permitted when they comply with this Subsection. Applicants for a special event sign shall submit a letter to the Community Development Director that describes the proposed event by location, area and time duration. The application shall be processed in the same manner, and subject to the same appellate procedures, as an application for a Sign Permit. Special event Sign Permits are subject to the following regulations:
1: 1 1- . • .
Sign Criteria
Limitation
Sign Quantity
1 (may be in the form of a banner or pennant)
Max. Area
50 sf in area (measured one side)
Max. Height
10 ft
Zone
Any zone
Time Limitation
Taken down with 7 days of the event
Sign Permit Required
Yes
Location
At least 5 feet from the public right-of-way
17.C.08.060 Signs Permitted in All Zones
Special Event Signs. See Subsection 17.C.08.050.E (Temporary Signs for Special Events) for applicable standards.
17.C.08.070 Signs in Residential Zones
A. All Residential Zones. The following signs shall be permitted in all residential zones:
1. Commercial temporary signs in compliance with Subsection 17.C.08.050.D (Commercial Temporary Signs); and
2. Noncommercial temporary signs per Subsection 17.C.08.050.C (Noncommercial Temporary Signs).
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B. Rural Residential (R -R) Zone. The following signs shall be permitted in the Rural Residential (R -R) Zone:
1. Signs for produce sales, subject to approval of a Sign Program in compliance with Section
17.D.04.080 (Sign Programs); and
2. Identification signs in compliance with Subsection 17.C.08.020.E.4 (Residential Identification Signs).
C. Single -Family Residential Zone (R -SF). Identification signs in compliance with Subsection
17.C.08.020.E.4 (Residential Identification Signs) shall be permitted in the Single -Family Residential (R -SF) Zone.
D. Multiple Family Residential Zone (R-MF). The following signs shall be permitted in the Multiple Family Residential (R-MF) Zone:
1. A maximum of two signs indicating the name of the multiple family dwelling, apartment or dwelling group.
a. Height. Such signs may include monument signs not exceeding six feet in height and/or wall -mounted signs.
b. Area. The total area of each sign shall not exceed four square feet for less than 12 units, or 12 square feet for 12 or more units.
c. Roof or eave line. Signs attached to the wall of the building shall not extend above the roof or eave line.
d. Projection. Such sign may project 12 inches maximum from the building face. e. Illumination. Identification signs may be illuminated, either internally or externally; provided that all lights are directed away from public rights -of -way and adjacent properties.
2. An illuminated directory sign shall be provided at each entrance of all multiple -family complexes with more than 12 dwelling units. Directory signs shall provide a diagrammatic representation of the complex in compliance with the requirements of the Fire Department.
E. Traditional Neighborhood Residential (R -TN) Zone. The R -SF Zone sign standards shall apply to single-family dwellings, and the R-MF Zone sign standards shall apply to multiple family dwellings.
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17.C.08.080 Signs in Commercial Zones
The standards and provisions contained in this Section shall be applicable to all commercial zones.
A. Commercial Zones, Commercial Complex. Permitted signs in commercial zones within a commercial complex shall include:
Table 17.C.08.080
-A: Commercial
Zones, Commercial Complex
Sign Type
Sign Quantity
Max. Area
Max. Height
Additional Regulations
Wall Signs
1 per wall face of
the establishment
1, 2
1 sf per each
linear foot of the
unit or building's
primary frontage
p Y g
Max 100 sf per
sign
Shall not project
any portion above
the roof eave line
or parapet of the
wall upon which it
is mounted
Signs shall not occupy more than 70%
of the storefront/unit width
If the sign contains a logo, the logo shall
be max 3 ft in height
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from
any right-of-way
Monument Signs
1 Additional signs
may be permitted
on lots having
more than one
frontage and the
signs are located
at least 300 ft
apart
30 sf 3
6 ft
Signs shall be placed in a landscaped
area or planter of at least 250 sf
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from
any right-of-way, sidewalk or driveway
Pylon Signs
1 i
1 additional sign
permitted for each
secondary street
frontage with at
least 300 ft of
length (up to a
max. of 3 signs)
100 sf 3
20 ft
Where pylon signs are placed on both
major and secondary street frontages,
each such sign shall be placed as near
to the middle of the street frontage as
practical or at a major driveway
entrance to the commercial complex
from the street frontage
Signs shall be placed in a landscaped
area or planter of at least 250 sf. Signs
shall be a min. of 5 ft from any right-of-
way, sidewalk, or driveway.
Service and
Delivery Signs
1 per use or
occupancy
2 sf
n/a
Unlighted
Sign placed on the rear of the building
for service and delivery purposes
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from
any right-of-way
Commercial
Directional Signs,
On -Site
2 per drive
approach
10 sf per sign
4 ft
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from
any right-of-way
Window Signs
See Subsection 17.C.08.020.E.2 (Permanent Window Signs
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Table 17.C.08.080
-A: Commercial Zones, Commercial
Complex
Sign Type
Sign Quantity
Max. Area
Max. Height
Additional Regulations
Under Canopy
Signs
1 per frontage for
each use or
occupancy
4 sf
n/a
Min. 8 ft from the bottom of the sign to
the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from
any right-of-way
Freeway -facing
Signs
See Table 17.C.08.080 -B (Commercial Zones, Freeway -facing Signs for Shopping Center of Commercial Complex)
Table Notes:
If used to display a commercial message, the sign must qualify as on -site. 2 Provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one establishment. 3 May identify separate establishments/businesses or uses in the commercial complex.
B. Freeway -facing Signs. Freeway -facing signs are permitted for a shopping center or commercial complex in commercial zones subject to the following requirements:
Table 17.C.08.080 -B:
Complex
Commercial Zones, Freeway -facing Signs for Shopping Center or Commercial Gross Floor Area 1
Max. Area
Max. Height
More than 250,000 sf 2
300 sf
60 ft
Less than or equal to
250,000 sf
150 sf
60 ft
Additional Regulations
Freeway -facing signs, including freeway -facing electronic message center signs, are subject to Planning Commission approval.
If the sign is a billboard or relocated billboard, the sign shall be subject to the requirements of Subsection 17.C.08.040.M (Billboard Policy).
Freeway -facing signs will be permitted when they satisfy all of these criteria:
• The proposed sign is located upon the property upon which the use identified is located;
• The proposed sign is located in the vicinity of a freeway interchange and within 300 feet of the freeway right-of-way and 600 feet of the intersecting street right-of-way, but at least 5 ft from any right-of-way;
• The following findings must be made, without consideration of message content of the proposed sign:
- The elevation of the freeway in relation to the elevation of the abutting properties justifies the height requested, and is the minimum necessary.
The number and spacing of freeway signs will not cause unnecessary confusion, clutter, or other unsightliness in the general location.
The use identified, as well as its type, size and intensity, justifies the size, design and location of the sign requested.
The needs of the traveling public for identification and directional information justifies the sign requested.
Table Notes:
Gross floor area of a shopping center or commercial complex.
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2 When the sign display area is used for commercial speech, the copy must qualify as onsite as to the shopping center or commercial complex.
C. Commercial Zones, Not Commercial Complex. Permitted signs in commercial zones for uses not part of a commercial comp ex shall include:
Table 17.C.O8.O80-C:
Commercial
Zones, Not
Commercial Complex
Sign Type
Sign Quantity
Max. Area
Max. Height
Additional Regulations
Wall Signs
1 per wall face of
the establishment
i, z
1 sf for each
linear ft of the
unit or building's
primary frontage
Max 100 sf per
sign
Shall not project
any portion
above the roof
eave line or
parapet of the
wall upon which
it is mounted
Signs shall not occupy more than 70% of the
storefront/unit width
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Service and
Delivery
Signs
1 sign per use or
occupancy
2 sf
n/a
Unlighted
Sign placed on the rear of the building for
service and delivery purposes
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Directional
Signs, On-
Site
2 per drive
approach
10 sf per sign
4 ft
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Window
Signs
See Subsection 17.C.08.020.E.2 (Permanent Window Signs) Under
Canopy
Signs
1 per frontage for
each use or
occupancy
4 sf
n/a
Min. 8 ft from the bottom of the sign to the
nearest grade or sidewalk.
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Exceptions
Certain exceptions to the sign standards applicable to commercial uses not located within a commercial complex may be approved by the Planning Commission including the allowance for a freestanding sign(s) when the following findings can be made by the Planning Commission, without consideration of proposed message content (other than the onsite/offsite distinction in the case of commercial messages):
• The site is subject to limited visibility and additional signing is necessary for a reasonable level of advertising exposure; and
• The type of establishment or the configuration of the site necessitates additional signage.
Table Notes:
If used to display a commercial message, the sign must qualify as on -site. 2 Provided there are not more than four wall signs for any one establishment.
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D. Automobile Service Station Signs. Automobile service station signs shall be permitted in commercial zones subject to the following requirements:
.. -
Sign Type
Sign Quantity
Max. Area
Max. Height
Additional Regulations
Identification /
Price Monument
Sign
1 per service
station
30 sf
6 ft
Must include all price advertising as required by
state law
Elevated signs may be used subject to Planning
Commission approval (without consideration of
message content) where vision impairments
exist; however, elevated signs shall be designed
with appropriate vision spaces and shall not
exceed 15 ft in overall height
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Identification
Pylon Sign
1 per service
station 1
100 sf
40 ft
Must be situated so as to be directed toward
and permanently viewable from the freeway
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Special Service
Sign
2 per pump
island
4 sf per sign
g
n/a
Special service signs shall be limited to such
items as self -serve, full serve, air, water, cashier
Must be non -illuminated
Must be permanently affied to the pump island
they identify
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Wall Signs
Wall signs for automobile service stations shall be permitted subject to the provisions set forth in Section 17.C.08.100 (Signs in the Manufacturing Zone).
Commercial
Directional Signs,
On -Site
2 per drive
approach
10 sf per sign
4 ft
Signs shall be located a min. of 5 ft from any
right-of-way
Window Signs
See Subsection 17.C.08.020.E.2 (Permanent Window Signs) Table Notes:
1 Located contiguous to a freeway and where a freeway exit serves the street from which the service station takes direct access.
E. Theater Marquee Signs. Theater marquee signs shall be permitted in commercial zones subject to the following requirements:
1. Size. The size of a theater marquee sign shall be determined by the number of screens.
Each screen shall be permitted a maximum of 10 square feet for each sign face area. A theater marquee sign may not total more than 100 square feet of sign face area.
2. Sign Quantity.
a. Part of an integrated shopping center. A maximum of one theater marquee sign shall be permitted per street frontage, exclusive of any freeway, for a theater that is part of an integrated shopping center.
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b. Not part of an integrated shopping center. A maximum of one theater marquee sign shall be permitted for a theater not considered to be part of an integrated shopping center.
3. Height. Theater marquee signs shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
4. A maximum of one wall -mounted theater marquee sign shall be permitted at the main entrance to the theater.
F. Electronic Message Signs. In addition to the sign illumination standards of Subsection
17.C.08.040.E.4 (Electronic Message Signs), electronic message center signs shall be permitted in commercial zones subject to the following requirements:
1. One electronic message center sign may be permitted in a commercial complex with a minimum of 25,000 square feet of floor area. No electronic message center sign shall be located closer than 2,500 feet to another electronic message center sign. A Conditional Use Permit shall be required whereby the Planning Commission will determine the size and height of the sign.
2. The sign may display only noncommercial messages or onsite commercial messages, related to those establishments that are part of the complex or the merchandise or activities available on the lots which are part of the commercial complex. The sign shall not be used as a billboard.
3. The sign shall be reviewed for traffic safety purposes by the Public Works Director and shall comply with any and all safety standards as prescribed by the State of California.
Such reviews shall not consider message content.
17.C.08.090 Signs in Mixed Use and Downtown Zones
A. Mixed or Multiple Use Zones. In any zone where both residential and nonresidential uses are allowed, whether such zones are now existing or created in the future, the signage rights and responsibilities applicable to any particular use shall be determined as follows: residential uses shall be treated as if they were located in the residential zone where that type of use would be allowed as a matter of right, and nonresidential uses shall be treated as if they were located in a zone where that particular use would be allowed, either as a matter of right or subject to a conditional use permit or similar discretionary process.
B. Downtown Mixed Use Zone Supplemental Sign Standards. In addition to Subsection
17.C.08.090.A (Mixed or Multiple Use Zones) above, the following sign standards apply to properties in the Downtown Mixed Use Zone that front Sixth Street between Veile Avenue and Palm Avenue, and that front Beaumont Avenue between Fifth Street and Seventh Street, as described in the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
1. Wall Signs.
a. A wall sign shall not exceed 60 percent of the width of the leased frontage with a maximum size of 75 square feet.
b. One wall sign is allowed for each wall face of the establishment, with up to a maximum of four wall signs per establishment.
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c. A wall sign shall not project above the roof, eave line, or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
2. Awning Signs. Awning signs shall be placed on the awning flap, and the flap must be at least eight inches in height.
3. Under Awning or Under Canopy Signs. One under awning or under canopy sign is allowed on each frontage for each use or occupancy.
4. Projecting Signs.
a. Projecting signs shall not exceed 10 square feet.
b. Project signs must be hung perpendicular to and project no more than six feet from the face of the building.
5. Monument Signs.
a. One monument sign may be allowed per establishment or commercial complex. b. Monument signs shall not exceed 30 square feet in size or six feet in height.
6. Blade Signs.
a. Blade signs shall not exceed five feet in width.
b. Blade signs may not exceed roof height by more than the height of the first level for multi -story buildings, or no more than twice the building's height for single - story buildings.
7. Pylon Signs. Pylon signs shall not exceed 75 square feet and shall be approved by the Planning Commission.
8. Additional Signs. Additional signs as described in the Downtown Revitalization Plan may be allowed.
17.C.08.100 Signs in the Manufacturing Zone
The following signs shall be permitted in the Manufacturing Zone:
A. Wall Signs. One wall sign is permitted for each wall face of the establishment, up to a maximum of four wall signs. If said signs display commercial images or messages, they shall qualify as onsite commercial messages. In no case shall the total sign area of any unit or building exceed one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of the unit's or building's primary frontage. In no event shall the area of any one wall sign exceed 100 square feet. Wall signs shall not occupy more than 70 percent of the storefront or unit width. A wall sign may not project any of its height above the roof, eave line, or parapet of the wall upon which it is mounted.
B. Monument Signs. One monument sign not to exceed 30 square feet in sign area may be permitted. The monument sign structure shall not exceed six feet in height. Additional monument signs may be permitted on lots having more than one frontage if the signs are located at least 300 feet apart. Monument signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet and shall be located a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk, or driveway.
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C. Pylon Sign. One pylon sign not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area will be permitted to identify separate business or uses in manufacturing and industrial complexes. The pylon sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height. Pylon signs shall be placed in a landscaped area or planter of not less than 250 square feet. Pylon signs shall be a minimum of five feet from any right-of-way, sidewalk, or driveway.
D. Commercial Directional Signs, On -site. A maximum of two on -site directional signs per drive approach each not to exceed a total of 10 square feet in area and four feet in height.
17.C.08.110 Signs in Other Zones
A. R -C (Recreation -Conservation) Zone. Signs in the R -C Zone shall be limited to commercial temporary signs in compliance with Subsection 17.C.08.050.D (Commercial Temporary Signs) and the following signs for commercial recreation uses.
1. One monument sign for each street frontage, limited to five feet in height and 32 square feet in size.
2. Building mounted signage not exceeding 10 percent for any building wall.
B. Specific Plan Zone.
1. Permitted Signs in the Specific Plan Area (SPA) Zone —Exempt Signs. The SPA Zone permits a variety of residential and supporting commercial and other supporting land uses. Signs which may be erected without permits as provided for in Subsection
17.C.08.020.E (Signs Exempt from Sign Permits) are permitted in the SPA Zone consistent with the respective land use.
2. Signs Subject to Permits. Provisions and standards for signs shall be established within a specific plan for land uses contained therein. The specific plan shall establish a project - wide sign program and shall make provisions for the development and review of Sign Programs consistent with Section 17.D.04.080 (Sign Programs) for each nonresidential land use component of the specific plan.
17.C.08.120 Sign Design Standards
The design standards set forth in this section apply to all signs in the City of Beaumont.
A. Sign Design Standards for All Signs.
1. Applicability. The standards established in this Section apply to all permanent signs.
These standards complement the mandatory sign regulations established in Section
17.D.04.070 (Sign Permits).
2. Use a Brief Message. Signs must be designed with a brief message because the fewer words used, the more effective the sign. A sign with a brief message is quicker and easier to read, looks cleaner, is more effective in conveying its message, and is more attractive.
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3. Use Simple Fonts. Simple, easy -to -read fonts must be utilized in signs to enhance their readability. Signs that include very intricate font styles are generally difficult to read and reduce a sign's ability to communicate effectively.
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4. Emphasize One Line of Text. Signs with more than one line of text must emphasize one line over the others to enhance the message conveyed.
5. Limit the Number of Fonts to Two. The number of fonts used in a sign must be limited because the use of more than two font styles makes the sign harder to read. The primary purpose of a sign is to quickly convey information to motorists and pedestrians.
6. Provide Contrast between Background and Letters/Symbols. Signs must be designed with high contrast between the sign's letter/symbol color and its background color to be most effective. Signs with little contrast in the hue (shade or tint) and/or intensity (brightness) between the background and letter/symbol colors are difficult to read.
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7. Sign Color. Sign colors should be compatible with the building architecture. Within shopping centers, sign color should complement the color scheme for the center. Too many different colors compete with the sign's content for a viewer's attention and makes the sign less effective.
8. Sign Materials. Sign materials must be durable and weather resistant.
9. Graphic Relief. Signs must utilize individual lettered business and logo design, or where appropriate, sign copy, logo, and/or decorative embellishments in relief on the face of the sign to enhance readability and project a positive image of the business or use. Signs must be designed to provide three-dimensional relief, i.e., be raised above, or set below the sign background.
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10. Proportion, Scale, and Rhythm of Sign Placement. Signs must be placed consistent with the proportions and scale of building elements within a building's facade:
a. A large sign may fit well on a large, plain wall area, but could overpower the finer scale and proportion of if placed above a small storefront. b. Signs must establish rhythm, scale, and proportion on a facade where these elements are weak in the building design. On buildings with plain facade, signs must establish or continue appropriate design rhythm, proportion, and scale. c. The proportion of letter area to sign background area must be carefully considered. Letters must not appear to occupy more than 70 percent of the sign's background area. Signs where the letters take up too much of the background area are harder to read. Generally, large letters are not necessarily more legible than smaller ones.
FIGURE 17.C.08.120-4: EXAMPLES OF SIGNS WITH GOOD PROPORTION, SCALE,
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11. Complementary Sign Design. Where there is more than one sign for a business (e.g., single tenant buildings) or group of businesses (e.g., multiple tenant buildings, commercial centers, or business or manufacturing and industrial parks), all signs must be designed to ensure consistency of sign design and be complementary to one another in the following ways:
a. Type of construction materials used in the sign body, sign copy, sign base, supports, etc.);
b. Letter size and style of copy;
c. Method and design of sign support (wall mounting or monument base); d. Configuration of sign area; and
e. Proportion of sign copy area to background.
12. Artistry and Innovation. The use of artistry and innovation in sign design will make the sign stand out and draw attention to the use or activity it is advertising. It can also improve the overall appearance of a building or neighborhood.
13. Sign Scale. Signs must be designed and placed relative to who the intended viewer will be. Signs intended to be read by pedestrians (i.e., usually read from a distance of 15 to 20 feet) must be smaller in scale than a vehicle -oriented sign which is designed to be viewed from a much greater distance. In general, the closer the sign's viewing distance, the smaller the sign needs to be.
14. Freestanding Signs. Freestanding signs must incorporate the materials and architectural features used in the building(s) they serve. Freestanding signs are most effective when placed perpendicular to approaching vehicular traffic.
B. Monument Sign Design Standards.
1. Applicability. Monument signs must comply with the standards provided in this Subsection.
2. 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 incorporated of not less than four of the following six design elements:
a. Type of construction materials as used in the several sign components (such as cabinet, sign copy, supports);
b. Letter style of sign copy;
c. Illumination;
d. Type or method used for supports, uprights or structure on which sign is supported;
e. Sign cabinet or other configuration of sign area; and f. Shape of entire sign and its several components.
3. 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.
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4. 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).
17.C.08.130 Nonconforming Signs
A. Purpose. This Section establishes regulations for nonconforming signs that were lawful before the adoption or amendment of this Chapter, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently in compliance with the current regulations. These provisions provide for the orderly termination of nonconforming signs to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to bring nonconforming signs into conformity with the goals and policies of the City's adopted General Plan. In recognition of these declarations, it is the intent of this Chapter to:
1. Prevent the expansion of nonconforming signs to the maximum extent feasible;
2. Establish criteria under which nonconforming signs may be continued or modified; and
3. Provide for the correction or removal of nonconforming signs in an equitable, reasonable, and timely manner.
B. Applicability. Nonconforming signs may be maintained and modified only in compliance with the provisions of this Section. Illegal signs, such as signs installed without a required building permit, are not considered to be nonconforming signs.
C. Modification.
1. No nonconforming sign shall be altered in any manner, reconstructed, or moved without being made to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Chapter. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the normal upkeep or repair of any sign, nor the painting or repainting of the face of the sign, during its lawful existence.
2. In no event will the degree of nonconformity of any sign or type of signage on any lot be increased.
D. Removal or Replacement of a Nonconforming Sign.
1. Removal of a nonconforming sign, or replacement of a nonconforming sign with a conforming sign, is required when:
a. The use of the sign and/or the property on which the sign is located has been abandoned, ceased operations, become vacant, or been unoccupied for a period of one year or more. For the purposes of this Section, rental payments or lease payments and taxes shall not be considered as a continued use. b. A nonconforming sign has been damaged to the extent of more than 50 percent of the appraised value of the sign structure or is temporarily or permanently removed by any means, including a natural disaster.
2. It shall be the duty of the owner of any nonconforming sign and the duty of the owner of any premises upon which a nonconforming sign is located, to remove the sign or to bring sign into conformance, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
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any means, including a natural disaster, shall be removed or rebuilt, repaired, or replaced only in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
E. Maintenance. Nonconforming signs are required to be maintained in good condition in compliance with the sign maintenance provisions of Subsection 17.C.08.040.J (Construction).
Maintenance of nonconforming signs shall be consistent with applicable state law. Nothing in this Chapter affects an existing sign or the right to its continued use for the purpose used at the time this Chapter takes effect, nor the right to make any reasonable repairs or alterations within the existing sign envelope.
17.C.08.140 Sign Enforcement
A. Any violation of this Chapter shall be deemed to be a continuing violation until the violation has been corrected.
B. Violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a nuisance and a Code violation.
C. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the City Attorney, upon the direction of the Council, may commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to obtain an injunction prohibiting the construction, erection, maintenance or display, or requiring the removal, of any sign that is in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter. In any such action, the City shall be entitled to recover its costs and its reasonable attorney's fees.
D. The owner or other person entitled to possession of a sign which is removed, stored, and/or destroyed in compliance with any provision of this Chapter shall be liable to the City for the cost of the removal, storage, and/or destruction of the sign, and the City may recover the same through an action commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction together with the City's court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
E. Any illegal sign within the public right-of-way is found and declared to be a public nuisance, and such sign may be abated by the City as follows:
1. If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign is known, notice of the City's intention to remove and destroy the sign, stating the date after which sign will be removed and destroyed, shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession by certified mail, return receipt requested at least 10 days before the date.
If the address of the owner or other person entitled to possession is not known, the notice shall be affixed in a conspicuous place on said sign at least 10 days before the date. The notice shall also set forth the provisions of this Section.
2. The owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign may, before the removal date stated in the notice, file a written request for hearing with the Department. The request shall identify the sign and its location, state the name and address of the owner or other person entitled to possession and set forth in detail the legal basis as to why the sign should not be removed and destroyed. If such a request for hearing is filed, the Planning Commission shall hear the matter at a regularly scheduled meeting held not more than 30 days thereafter. After the hearing, the Planning Commission shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the Planning Commission shall be rendered within 10 days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. Unless a notice of appeal is filed as provided
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for in this Chapter, the decision of the Planning Commission shall become final ten days after mailing.
3. The owner or other person entitled to possession may file a notice of appeal with the City Clerk within 10 days after the date of mailing of the Planning Commission's decision. If a timely notice of appeal is filed, the matter shall be heard by the Council at a regular meeting scheduled not more than 30 days thereafter. After hearing, the Council shall determine whether or not the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way. The written decision of the Council shall be rendered within 10 days after the hearing and a copy of the decision shall be mailed to the owner or other person entitled to possession within seven days thereafter. The decision of the Council becomes final 10 days after mailing.
4. Unless the owner or other person entitled to possession of the sign, on or before the removal date stated in the notice described in this Section, files a written request for hearing with the Department, the City may, at any time after said date, remove and destroy the sign. If a written request for hearing is filed then upon any final decision of the Planning Commission or the Council determining that the sign is an illegal sign within the public right-of-way, the City may remove and destroy the sign.
5. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter to the contrary, any illegal sign within the public right-of-way which constitutes a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic may be removed immediately and stored by the City, at the expense of the owner, or other person entitled to possession, pending completion of the notification and hearing procedures set forth in this Section.
17.C.08.150 Severability
If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Chapter is held invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any other section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Chapter which can be given effect without the invalid portion. In adopting this Chapter, the Council affirmatively declares that it would have approved and adopted this Chapter even without any portion, which may be held invalid or unenforceable.
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Chapter 17.C.10 Specific to Uses
Sections:
17.C.10.010 Purpose 17.C-95
17.C.10.020 Applicability 17.C-95
17.C.10.030 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units 17.C-95
17.C.10.040 Adult -Oriented Businesses 17.C-101
17.C.10.050 Alcohol -Serving and Restaurant Uses 17.C-102
17.C.10.060 Animal Keeping 17.C-106
17.C.10.070 Community Care Facilities 17.C-110
17.C.10.080 Construction Yard and Equipment Rental, and Vehicle Storage 17.C-110
17.C.10.090 Drive -Through Facilities 17.C-112
17.C.10.100 Emergency Shelters 17.C-113
17.C.10.110 Energy Storage Facilities 17.C-114
17.C.10.120 Farmers' Markets 17.C-116
17.C.10.130 Gas/Service Stations 17.C-117
17.C.10.140 Home Occupations 17.C-118
17.C.10.150 Live -Work Units 17.C-121
17.C.10.160 Logistics Uses 17.C-123
17.C.10.170 Mini -Storage or Self -Storage 17.C-123
17.C.10.180 Mobilehome Parks 17.C-125
17.C.10.190 Multiple Family Dwellings 17.C-127
17.C.10.200 Parolee/Probationer Home 17.C-137
17.C.10.210 Single -Family Dwellings 17.C-141
17.C.10.220 Single -Room Occupancy Residences 17.C-145
17.C.10.230 Temporary Uses 17.C-147
17.C.10.240 Tire Stores and Tire Repair Facilities 17.C-150
17.C.10.250 Two -Unit Projects 17.C-151
17.C.10.260 Wind Energy Conversion Systems 17.C-152
17.C.10.270 Wireless Telecommunication Facilities 17.C-155
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17.C.10.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for specific uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted in several or all zones. These provisions are supplemental standards and requirements to minimize the impacts of these uses and activities on surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the public.
17.C.10.020 Applicability
Each land use and activity covered by this Chapter shall comply with the requirements of the section applicable to the specific use or activity, in addition to any applicable standard this Title requires in the zone where the use or activity is proposed and all other applicable provisions of this Title.
A. The uses that are subject to the standards in this Chapter shall be located only where allowed by the zone, specific plan, and/or overlay zone use regulations.
B. The uses that are subject to the standards in this Chapter are allowed only when authorized by the planning permit required by Division 17.B (Zone Regulations) except where this Chapter establishes a different planning permit requirement for a specific use.
17.C.10.030 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with California Government Code §66310 et seq.
B. Applicability.
1. Locations Permitted. ADUs and JADUs are permitted on all lots zoned for single-family or multiple family residential use that contain an existing or proposed dwelling (see Division B (Zone Regulations)).
2. Ministerial Review Required. All ADU and JADU applications shall be reviewed ministerially without discretionary review or public hearing in accordance with California Government Code §66317(a).
3. Accessory Use. ADUs and JADUs are deemed accessory uses and do not count toward the allowable density for the lot on which they are located.
4. Relationship to Other Regulations. Where this Section does not address a particular standard or procedure, other provisions of this Title apply to the extent they do not conflict with this Section or state law.
C. State -Exempt ADU and JADUs. The following ADUs and JADUs must be permitted subject only to the requirements in this Subsection and Building Code and health and safety requirements, and not subject to any other standards, consistent with Government Code §66323.
1. Single -Family Detached ADUs and JADUs. One detached ADU subject to the following standards:
a. Maximum size of 800 square feet;
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b. Maximum height complies with Subsection 17.C.10.030.G.3 (Maximum Allowed Height); and
c. Minimum 4 -foot side and rear setbacks.
2. Single -Family Converted ADUs and JADUs. One ADU and one JADU converted from existing or proposed space subject to the following standards:
a. Must have exterior access and setbacks sufficient for fire and safety; and b. An expansion of up to 150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the structure may be added to accommodate ingress and egress for a converted ADU; or
c. The converted JADU must comply with the standards in Subsection 17.C.10.030.H (Additional Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Standards).
3. Multiple Family Detached ADUs. Up to two detached ADUs on a lot that has a proposed multiple family dwelling or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multiple family dwelling, provided the total number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing units on the lot subject to the following standards:
a. Maximum height complies with Subsection 17.C.10.030.G.3 (Maximum Allowed Height); and
b. Minimum 4 -foot side and rear setbacks. If the existing multiple family dwelling has side or rear setbacks of less than four feet, no change to the existing multiple family dwelling may be required to alter the existing dwelling to provide a four - foot setback.
4. Multiple Family Converted ADUs. One ADU converted from non -livable space within an existing multiple family dwelling unit for up to 25 percent of the multiple family dwelling units. "Livable space" is as defined by California Government Code §66313(e).
5. Short -Term Rental Use Prohibited. State exempt ADUs and JADUs may only be rented for a term that is 30 days or longer.
D. Number of Unit Types Allowed.
1. Single -Family Dwellings. On lots with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, up to one attached ADU, one detached ADU, and one JADU shall be allowed.
2. Multiple Family Dwellings. On lots with existing or proposed attached multiple family dwellings, the following shall be allowed:
a. Existing Multiple Family Dwelling.
(i)
Up to eight detached ADUs, provided the total number of ADUs does not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
(ii) Conversion of areas not used as livable space, as defined by California Government Code §66313(e), within the existing main structure to one or more ADUs, provided that the maximum number of such ADUs shall not exceed 25 percent of the number of multiple family units, and each ADU complies with Building Code standards.
b. Proposed Multiple Family Dwelling. Up to two detached ADUs.
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E. Permit Process, Timing, and Fees.
1. Permits Required. ADUs and JADUs shall require a Building Permit only.
2. Permit Process and Timing.
a. The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days of receipt of a complete application, unless the ADU application uses plans preapproved by the City in compliance with Subsection 17.C.10.030.E.2.c below.
If the City has not acted upon the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved unless the following:
(i) The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60 -day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or
(ii) If the application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or multiple family dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multiple family dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU shall be considered ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
b. If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must describe, in writing, a full set of comments listing the items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant. Notice of denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60 -day time period established by Subsection 17.C.10.030.E.2.a. c. The City shall act on an application to create a detached ADU within 30 days if the ADU uses building plans that have been preapproved by the City.
3. Impact and Utility Fees. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit for an ADU or JADU, the applicant shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Impact Fees.
(i) The City shall not impose impact fees on a JADU, regardless of size, or an ADU less than 750 square feet in size.
(ii) For ADUs of 750 square feet or larger, impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary unit. The fee shall be calculated as follows: the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, multiplied by the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling.
(iii) "Impact fee" means a fee as defined in California Government Code §66000(b) and fees specified in §66477 but does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service. b. Utility Fees and Connections.
(i)
Within Existing Structures. The City shall not require installation of a separate direct connection between an ADU or JADU contained within an existing structure and the utility.
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(ii) With New Single -Family Homes. A separate utility connection directly between the ADU or JADU and the utility shall be required, with payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge applicable to a new single-family dwelling.
(iii) All Other Detached ADUs. The City shall require installation of a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and be charged a connection fee and/or capacity charge. Connection fees and capacity charges shall be proportionate to the burden imposed by the ADU on the water or sewer system based upon either its square footage or number of plumbing fixtures.
4. Nonconforming Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures. The City shall not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, Building Code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU in compliance with California Government Code §66322(b).
F. General ADU and JADU Standards.
1. Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but neither may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling unit, nor shall the lot containing the ADU or JADU be subdivided, unless the property was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation and all provisions of California Government Code §66340 et seq. are met.
2. Short -Term Rental Use Prohibited. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days.
3. No Minimum Parcel Size. There is no minimum parcel size required to establish an ADU or JADU.
4. Minimum Unit Size. The minimum size of an ADU or JADU is 150 square feet ("efficiency unit" per California Health and Safety Code §17958.1).
5. Fire Sprinkler Requirements. ADUs and JADUs shall not be required to include fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.
6. Existing Nonconforming Conditions. An ADU or JADU shall not be required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with California Health and Safety Code §17980.12.
7. Rental Data. The owner of the lot on which an ADU or JADU is located will be requested to participate in the City's monitoring program through periodic surveys to determine rent levels of ADUs and JADUs for the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation reporting.
8. Removal. If an ADU or JADU is removed or converted to another use after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the ADU or JADU, any deviations from development standards (e.g., setbacks, parking) or exemptions granted specific to the ADU or JADU use (e.g., reduced or exempt fees) must be brought into compliance with the standards and regulations in effect at the time. Upon approval of the reversion request by the City, any applicable deed restriction to the ADU or JADU shall be rescinded from title.
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G. Additional Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards.
1. Maximum Size.
a. Detached ADUs.
(I) Single -Family Detached ADUs. The maximum unit size of a detached ADU is 850 square feet for a studio or one -bedroom unit and 1,200 square feet for an ADU with two or more bedrooms.
(ii) Multiple Family Detached ADUs. No maximum unit size. b. Single -Family Attached ADUs. The total floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling; however, this standard shall not prevent an attached ADU from being less than 800 square feet. c. Converted ADUs. There is no maximum unit size for ADUs created from the conversion of existing space; however, the following standards shall apply. (I)
Single -Family Converted ADUs. Must be created within the proposed or existing space of a single-family dwelling. ADUs created from the conversion of an existing accessory structure may add up to 150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the structure to accommodate ingress and egress.
(ii) Multiple Family Converted ADUs. Must be created within existing non - livable space.
2. Setbacks.
a. Front setbacks shall be those established by the applicable zone, provided that the setback requirement does not preclude an ADU of at least 800 square feet. If the applicable zone's minimum front setback standard would preclude an ADU of up to 800 square feet, the ADU may be located partially or wholly within the front setback.
b. Minimum side and rear setbacks shall be four feet or the setback for the applicable zone, whichever is less.
c. If a detached ADU would be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure, the ADU may maintain the same setbacks as the existing structure.
3. Maximum Allowed Height.
a. Detached ADUs. Detached ADUs are allowed to be 16 feet in height except as follows:
(i)
Accessory to a multi -story multiple family dwelling. Up to 18 feet if the ADU(s) are accessory to an existing or proposed multi -story multiple - family dwelling
(ii) Within % mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high -quality transit corridor as defined in California Public Resources Code §21155. 18 feet. An additional two feet in height is allowed to accommodate a roof pitch that is aligned with that of the primary dwelling unit.
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b. Attached ADUs. 25 feet or the height limitation of the zone, whichever is lower, but no higher than two stories if attached to the primary dwelling.
4. Parking.
a. One off-street parking space must be provided for each ADU, except as provided below. The parking space may be provided as tandem parking and may be located in setbacks, but not in the front setback unless on the driveway. Uncovered parking spaces are permitted.
b. When a garage, carport, covered, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with construction of an ADU or is converted to an ADU, those off- street parking spaces shall not be required to be replaced. c. Parking for an ADU shall not be required in the following situations:
(i) The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit. (ii) The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic zone.
(iii) The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure.
(iv) When on -street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
(v) When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.
(vi) When a permit application for an ADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multiple family dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other criteria of this Subsection.
5. Design. The following standards may only apply to the extent allowed by state law. a. Entrances. The main entrance to an attached ADU may not be located on the front of the primary unit.
b. Second story units. New second -story windows in an ADU that are 25 feet or less from a property line must incorporate at least one of the following:
(i)
The proposed second -story window of the ADU shall be positioned so that the window sill is at least five feet above finished floor; or (ii) The proposed second -story window of the ADU must utilize frosted or obscured glass in the glazing portion of the window (i.e., glass that is patterned or textured so that objects, shapes, and patterns beyond the glass are not easily distinguishable).
c. When a garage is converted to an ADU, the garage door must be removed and replaced with either windows or a door (provided the door does not face the street if it is an attached ADU). Windows and doors must be of the same size, proportion, and spacing as the primary dwelling unit.
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H. Additional Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Standards.
1. Maximum Size. The maximum JADU size is 500 square feet. JADUs must be created within the walls of a single-family residence, including attached garages. JADUs may not be constructed within an accessory structure or expanded beyond the dimension of the existing of proposed single-family dwelling.
2. Owner -Occupancy. JADUs are subject to an owner -occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property shall reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence.
However, this owner -occupancy requirement does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
3. Interior and Exterior Access. JADUs must have an entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the single-family dwelling unit. If the JADU does not have a separate bathroom, the JADU shall have an interior entry to the main living area of the single-family dwelling unit.
4. Efficiency Kitchen Required. JADUs must include an efficiency kitchen with all of the following:
a. A cooking facility with appliances.
b. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
5. Parking Not Required. Parking shall not be required for a JADU.
6. Deed Restriction. A deed restriction must be recorded against the lot containing the JADU with the Riverside County recorder's office prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy for the JADU. The deed restriction shall run with the land and may be enforced against future property owners. The deed restriction must state that the JADU may not be transferred or sold separately from the primary dwelling and must include a restriction on the size and attributes of the JADU that conforms with this Section. The form of the deed restriction shall be provided by the City.
17.C.10.040 Adult -Oriented Businesses
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish reasonable and uniform regulations regarding the location of adult -oriented businesses, which will permit the location of adult -oriented businesses in certain areas but which will also reduce or prevent neighborhood blight, maintain property values, and reduce the incidence of unlawful activity by preventing the concentration of adult -oriented businesses or their close proximity to incompatible uses.
B. Applicability. This Section applies to:
1. New adult -oriented businesses;
2. The conversion of an existing use to an adult -oriented business;
3. The relocation of any adult -oriented business; and
4. The substantial expansion of an adult -oriented business, meaning a 25 percent increase in the floor area occupied by the adult -oriented business as such floor area existed on the effective date of this Section.
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C. Location and Distance Regulations.
1. An adult -oriented business or its substantial expansion shall not be allowed:
a. Within 1,000 feet of any school, public park or recreation area, religious institution, or other adult -oriented business; or
b. Within 600 feet of any residential zone or use; or
c. Within 300 feet of any commercial zone.
2. The distance between any two adult -oriented business premises shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the closest exterior wall of each business.
3. The distance between any adult -oriented business premises and any school, public park or recreation area, residential use, residential or commercial zone, or religious institution shall also be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the closest exterior wall of the adult -oriented business premises to the closest property line of a school, public park or recreation area, residential use, residential or commercial zone, or religious institution.
D. Signs. In addition to the sign regulations contained in Chapter 17.C.08 (Signs), the following restrictions shall apply to all premises used for an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, or sexual encounter establishment:
1. Except as provided in this Section, only one sign shall be allowed on the premises. The sign shall be flush with the building and shall not extend above the height of the doorway of the main entrance of the business.
2. Additional signs or signs not in conformity with the above restrictions shall be allowed only upon the approval of the Planning Commission or the Council.
E. Other Regulations. Adult -oriented businesses must comply with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.60 (Adult -Oriented Businesses).
17.C.10.050 Alcohol -Serving and Restaurant Uses
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to provide regulations for eating and drinking establishments to expand dining area into outdoor spaces in a safe, well designed, and attractive manner.
B. Outdoor Dining.
1. Review and Approval Procedures.
a. New or modified outdoor dining areas on private property may be approved with a Minor Plot Plan in accordance with Section 17.D.04.020 (Plot Plans). b. In cases where a Conditional Use Permit is required for an eating and drinking establishment, an existing establishment with an approved Conditional Use Permit may add or modify an outdoor dining area with approval of a Minor Plot Plan. No amendment to the approved Conditional Use Permit shall be required. c. Written permission from the owner of the subject property shall be required as part of the application for outdoor dining.
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d. Applications for new or modified outdoor dining areas are also subject to review and approval by the Fire Department.
2. Location and Siting Requirements. Outdoor dining and seating may be conducted as part of a legally established eating and drinking establishment that is located on the same lot subject to the following standards:
a. Dining areas may be located within outdoor areas adjacent to an enclosed restaurant, such as existing private sidewalks and walkways, patios, etc. b. A minimum five-foot wide path of travel shall be maintained along all pedestrian walkways from parking areas and public sidewalks to all public building entrances. c. A minimum two -foot setback shall be required between an outdoor dining area barrier and any adjacent parking space(s).
d. An outdoor dining area shall not be separated from the restaurant by any vehicular drive aisle.
e. Outdoor dining areas may be located within, and may replace, existing off-street parking spaces that abut the restaurant establishment and are located on privately owned parcels; however, no existing accessible parking spaces required per Title 24 of the California Building Standards Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act may be removed to accommodate outdoor dining areas. The required number of parking spaces must be provided consistent with allowed reductions in Subsection 17.C.10.050.B.3 (Allowed Reductions to Required Parking Spaces).
f. Outdoor dining areas shall not be located within required loading zones or stormwater treatment areas and shall not obstruct access to utilities. g. Outdoor dining areas, including permanent canopies, pergolas, or similar shade structures are subject to the setback standards of the applicable zone, with encroachments allowed consistent with Section 17.C.02.150 (Setback Encroachments).
h. Outdoor dining areas shall be subject to all emergency access regulations of the California Fire Code.
3. Allowed Reductions to Required Parking Spaces. The required number of parking spaces may be reduced by up to 15 percent to accommodate new or expanded outdoor dining areas in existing parking areas, provided that the size of the outdoor dining area is 800 square feet or less. Exceptions include:
a. Mixed use zones and commercial zones. The total required parking as specified in Section 17.C.06.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) may be reduced by up to 30 percent to accommodate new or expanded outdoor dining areas in existing parking areas.
b. Multi -tenant commercial properties with shared parking. Allowed reductions to required parking to accommodate outdoor dining shall be based on the total parking requirement for all uses and establishments on the subject property, not solely on the parking requirement for the restaurant(s) proposing to add or expand outdoor dining areas.
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4. Design Standards.
a. Barriers. Outdoor dining areas shall be delineated by a substantial and durable barrier that separates the dining area from vehicular drive aisles and parking spaces. The following standards apply:
(i) Materials. Barriers should be made from high -quality materials such as wood or iron railings and fencing, planter boxes, and decorative concrete barriers.
(a) Materials and design of barriers and associated amenities should be consistent with the design and appearance of the restaurant and complementary to the character and design of the
surrounding district.
(b) Barrier materials must be painted or covered in siding or other finished materials approved by the Department.
(c) Chain link fencing, corrugated metal, unfinished wood materials, stanchions, retractable belts, screens, and small landscape planters are prohibited.
(ii) Barrier height. Solid portions of barriers for outdoor dining areas shall be no more than three feet in height.
(a) Transparent, shatterproof glass (e.g., plexiglass) may be placed above a three-foot solid barrier, up to a total maximum height of six feet.
(b) If the outdoor dining area has a permanent shade or roof structure, plexiglass or other transparent materials may extend to the height of the ceiling.
(iii) If barriers are movable, they must be well secured and designed to support weight leaning against them.
(iv) Barriers must have one opening for emergency access, with a minimum width of 36 inches, for every 20 linear feet of barrier. (v) Barriers adjacent to parking spaces shall be marked with reflective material, such as tape or plastic reflective strips.
b. Shade structures, tables, chairs, and other amenities. Permanent overhead shade structures may be allowed for outdoor dining areas. The design and location of any permanent overhead shade structure shall complement the main restaurant and shall be subject to review and approval by the Department. All permanent overhead shade structures require a Building Permit and must comply with the following standards.
(I) Materials. Permanent overhead shade structures shall be durable and made from high -quality materials such as wood or metal. Plywood, corrugated metal, and corrugated polycarbonate are prohibited as materials for roofing or shade structures. Tables and chairs should be of a high -quality and visually appealing material such as wood or metal.