Agenda — Firebaugh City Council, March 17, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

MEETING AGENDA
The City Council / Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 25 / 03-17
Location of Meeting: Andrew Firebaugh Community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh CA 93622
Date / Time: March 17, 2025 / 5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL Mayor Freddy Valdez
Mayor Pro-Tem Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe Perez
Council Member Elsa Lopez
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to access the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center to participate at this meeting, please contact the Deputy City Clerk at (559) 659-2043. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Andrew Firebaugh Community Center.

Any writing or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at City Hall, in the Deputy City Clerk’s office, during normal business hours.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT
Any person or persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. Issues raised during Public Comments are informational only and the Council cannot take action at this time.

All comments should be directed at the Mayor and not at individual Councilmembers or staff members.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed on the calendar are considered routine and are acted upon by one motion unless any Council member requests separate action.

Typical items include minutes, claims, adoption of ordinances previously introduced and discussed, execution of agreements and other similar items.

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Meeting Minutes March 03, 2025

2. WARRANT REGISTER – Period starting February 01, ending February 28, 2025 February 2025 General Warrants #47211 - #47371 $965,308.53 Payroll Warrants #72453 - #72479 $244,116.57
Total $1,209,425.10

3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-05 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FIREBAUGH AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE HOUSNG ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
Certification of posting the agenda:

I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Firebaugh and that I posted this agenda on the bulletin at City Hall on March 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., by Olga Flores, Acting Deputy City Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING

4. ORDINANCE 25-02 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH INTRODUCING ZONING AMENDMDENT 2025-01 WHICH AMENDS CHAPTER 25 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 30 (DENSITY BONUS AND HOUSING GOALS) OF THE FIREBAUGH MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT Recommended Action: Council receives public comment & waives the first reading of Ord. 25-02

NEW BUSINESS

5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH DIRECTING THE

FILING OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRIC NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Resolution No. 25-06.

6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH RENEWING ORDINANCE 22-03 AND POLICY 708 OF THE FIREBAUGH POLICE

DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL AUTHORIZING THE USE MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7070, ET SEQ.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves Resolution No. 25-07.

7. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIRBAUGH TO DISCUSS THE REQUEST OF $200,000.00 FOR A TEST WELL ON WELL #12 OUT OF THE RESERVE WATER FUND.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and gives direction

8. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and gives direction

9. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR VFW HALL.

Recommended Action: Council receives comments and approves fee schedule STAFF REPORTS – Written and enclosed in the agenda packet.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Minutes
The City Council/Successor Agency of the City of Firebaugh Vol. No. 25 / 03-03
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Location of Meeting Andrew Firebaugh community Center
1655 13th Street, Firebaugh, CA. 93622
Date / Time March 03, 2025 / 5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order by Mayor Valdez at 5:30 p.m ROLL CALL Mayor Freddy Valdez
Mayor Pro-Tem Silvia Renteria
Council Member Brady Jenkins
Council Member Felipe Perez
Council Member Elsa Lopez
Others City Attorney Nick Matioan, City Manager Ben Gallegos, Acting Deputy Clerk Olga Flores, Public Workks Director Michael Molina, Finance Director Pio Martin, Police Chief Sal Raygoza, Battalion Chief Hector Marin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Freddy Valdez led the Pledge of Allegiance APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA with Amendment requested by Council Member Lopez to move items #6 and #7 to the front
Motion to approve agenda as amended by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, motion passed by 5-0 vote.

PRESENTATION
None

PUBLIC COMMENT
None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. City Council Regular Meeting on February 03, 2025
b. City Council Special Meeting on February 18, 2025
Motion to approve the consent calendar by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Lopez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

NEW BUSINESS

2. COMMUNITY MEMBER CRAIG KNIGHT REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO ESTABLISH ROD LAKE DAY.

Mayor Freddy Valdez gave direction to City Manager Ben Gallegos to look into establishing a proclamation.

3. COMMUNITY MEMBER CRAIG KNIGHT REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH TO ESTABLISH JOHN BORBOA DAY.

Mayor Freddy Valdez gave direction to City Manager Ben Gallegos to look into establishing a proclamation.

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4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCEPTING

BID AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO UNITED PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR THE P STREET ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-04 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Firebaugh by Council Member Lopez, seconded by Council Member Jenkins, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote

5. PRESENTATION OF DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH AND THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, POST 7380 (VFW), REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1300 “O” STREET, FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2028.

Mayor Freddy Valdez gave direction to City Manager Ben Gallegos to move forward in executing the Memorandum of Understanding

6. REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FIREBAUGH TO APPLY FOR THE STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT.

Public comment received by Chris Guttirez – Asking what type of competition it would be going after the grant, Ben answered it will be country wide.

Motion to approve by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, the motion passed by a 5-0 vote.

7. MAYOR PRO-TEM SILVIA RENTERIA REQUEST THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

FIREBAUGH TO CONSIDER THE CREATION OF A MONUMENT / MEMORIAL TO THE DEDICATED SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OUR POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL.

Mayor Freddy Valdez gave direction to City Manager Ben Gallegos to present some preliminary designs and to reach out to some community organization who would be willing to donate or be involved and report back to council in a month.

STAFF REPORT – Written and enclosed in the agenda packet.  Finance Director, Pio Martin – Nothing to report.
 City Attorney, Nick Matioan – Working on the waiver for the dog shelter.  Acting Deputy City Clerk, Olga Flores – Nothing to report.  City Engineer, Mario Gouveia – Coordinating with Cal Trans in regards to HWY 33, lights and sidewalks are mostly done.
 City Manager, Ben Gallegos – Submitted 2 applications for street projects for Morris Kyle to Landucci , 13th and “O” Street. Alley projects have started.  Public Works Director, Michael Molina – Getting Dunkle ready for baseball season and the fence is coming down at Maldonado this week.
 Battalion Chief Hector Marin- Structure fire on “O” street, thanks to PD and PW for helping out, everyone performed exceptionally.
 Police Chief Sal Raygoza – Working 2024 report for council.  Council Member Perez – Comments from residents asking about road lines, residents asking if they could allow the seniors and disable people to wait inside the building during food distribution during cold or hot weather. The road lines by the church also need painting.
 Council Member Lopez – Her and Ben meet with the Boys and Girls Club along with Wonderful to start fixing the club so the kids can have a place.  Council Member Jenkins – Nothing to add.
 Mayor Pro-Tem Renteria – For next election she would like to start looking into what steps to take to bring a tax for Fire Department.
 Mayor Valdez – Express gratitude to public safety teams and city workers, the structure was destroyed they prevented it from spreading.

COUNCIL MEMBERS AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro-Tem Renteria – would like to add for discussion on agenda 03/17/2025 to start looking into what steps to take to bring a tax for Fire Department for the next election.

ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn at 6:17 pm by Council Member Jenkins, seconded by Council Member Perez, motion passed by 5-0 vote.

AGENDA ITEM NO:

COANCIL MEETING DATE: March 1 2025
SUBJECT: Warrant Register Dated: FEBRUARY 1,2025 - FEBRUARY 28'2025 RECOMMENDATION:

In accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code of the State of Califomia there is presented here with a summary of the demands against the City of Firebaugh covering obligations to be paid during the period of:

FEBRUARY 1,2025 - FEBRUARY 28,2025
Each demand has been audited and I hereby certify to their accuracy and that there are sufficient funds for their payment as of this date.

IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED THE CITY COUNCIL

APPROVE THE REGISTER OF DEMANDS AS FOLLOWS

GENERAL WARRANTS

PAYROLL WARRANTS
T TO CITY COT]NCIL

MEMORANDUM
....# 472rt - #4737r $ 96s.308.53
....# 72453 - #72479 $ 244.116.57
TOTAL WARRANTS fi 1,209,425.10
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47150
Check
Date Name
2127 12025 ENVIOS MICHOACANA
Net
Amount Description
$ (5,000.00) Ck# 047150 Reversed
(6,334.89) CW 047174 Reversed
(3,953.46) Ck# 047174 Reversed
47162 212712025 XAVIER'S AND SARIAHS STYI $ (5,000.00) Ck# 047162 Reversed 47174 2lt2l202s CASCADE FrRE EQUIPMENT C $
$
Check Total: $ (10,288.35)
47211 21312025 ANASTACIO ANTUNEZ $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 472T2 21312025 JULIO BARRIOS $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47213 21312025 CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL $ 5,562.69 SEWER DEPT AIRATOR PARTS/ 47214 21312025 FERNANDO CAMPA $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47215 21312025 MARLIM CONTRERAS $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47216 21312025 CITY OF FIREBAUGH $ 62,539.16 ME CHECK JANUARY 2025 47217 21312025 JESUS GUTIERREZ $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47218 21312025 BRADY JENKINS $ 500.33 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 47219 21312025 SAMPSON LEE $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47220 21312025 ELSA LOPEZ $ 486.86 MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 47221 21312025 SHERRY MARSHALL $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47222 21312025 FELIPE PEREZ $ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 47223 21312025 SALVADOR RAYGOZA $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND 47224 21312025 SILVIA RENTERIA $ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE 4722s 21312025 JACQUELINE TABARES $ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSIIRANCE STIPEND 47226 21312025 NANCY VACA $ 35O.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND $

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47227 21312025 ALFRED VALDEZ 95O.OO MONTHLY SALARY ATTENDANCE

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47228
Check
Date Name
213 12025 ALBERTO VERDUZCO
Net
Amount Description
$ 3OO.OO HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND
47229 21312025 JESUS CHAVEZ $ s7.2s MQ CUSTOMERREFLTND
47230 21312025 LOPEZ MANUEL LOPEZ $ 82.67 MQ CUSTOMERREFUND 47231 2t3t2025 THOMAS QUTROZ ESTATE AD $ 199.05 MQ CUSTOMER REFLIND 47232 21512025 CITY OF FIREBAUGH $ 143,806.71 PAYROLL ENDING OII3II2O25 47233 21712025 AVID WATER
47234 2I7I2O25ALERT-O-LITE,INC.
4723s 2171202s AT&T
47236 2ITI2O25SEBASTIAN
t57.58

36.77 2.07

10.65 78.14

63.86 9.85

27.58 Check Total: $ 386.50

VALVE BOX

CONCRETE
GASKET

GASKET/BOLTAIUT

COUPLING/ELBOWPIPE
GLUE
CLAMP

CONCRETE MIX
$
$
$
s
$
$
$
$
47237 21712025 C&RROYAL SVC INC
CheckTotal: $ 151.36
47238 21712025 CASCADE FIRE EQUIPMENT C $ 1,214.72 FIRE DEPT GEAR $ 987.94 ASPHALT PATCH
962.65 ALL DEPT INTERNET/TELEPHONE

69.95 SEMOR CENTER ALARM

32.41 ENGINE OIL
32,41 ENGINE OIL

4.31 SCREW

82.23 BAR & CHAIN OIL GALLON
$
$
$
$
$
$
47239 21712025 COLLINS & SCHOETTLER
Check Total: $ 2,251.25
47240 21712025 COMCAST BUSINESS $ 195.83 PD INTERNET
47241 21712025 CROWN SHORTLOAD CONCRI $ 482.65 CONCRETE $
$
813.75 CITY PLANNING JANUARY 2025
1,437.50 CITYPLANNING
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47242
Net
Amount
$ 2,954.03
$ 1,515.61
$ 2,106.96
$ 419.3s
$ 1,670.48
Check
Date Name
217 12025 ELECTRIC DRIVES, INC
Description

WATER OPER REPAIR EQUIP

WATER OPER REPAIR EQUIP
Check Total: $ 8,666.43
47243 2/712025 FRESNO OXYGEN $
47244 2ITI2O25GRAINGER,INC
47245 21712025 SINDIA GUARDADO
47246 21712025 HCL MACHINE WORKS
47247 21712025 KERWEST,INC. DBA

45.42 MIXED GASES
tt3.2r Pw-sHoP
541.54 LED/TURNLOCK
262.09 PTILSE START
102.16 GRAY,METAL
$
Check Total: $ 158.63
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 905.79
$ 3OO.OO ryT HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
$ 219.73 FIRE DEPT LABOR
$ 2,244.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
47248 21712025 LAWSONPRODUCTS,INC
Check Total: $ 629.04
47249 2I7I2O25MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL 250.38 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 381.57 PD/FIRE DEPT DISPOSAL
39 964.57 SERVICES PERFORMED JANUARy
Check Total: S 40,596.52
47250 21712025 MIGUEL'S PLUMBING SERVIC] $ 32O.OO UNPLUGGED MAIN SEWER LINE 47251 21712025 MARICELA ORTIZ $ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT 47252 21712025 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 1,2T2.38 TOMA TEK#6759522333-9 $ 13.32 KEY/IGNITION
$
$
$
$
538.07 GLOVES

6.55 SMALL TOOLS

6.55 SEWER SMALL TOOLS

77.87 SEWER SMALL TOOLS
$
$
$
47253 21712025 QUINN COMPANY, rNC

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47254
Check
Date Name
217 12025 MARICELA RODRIGTIEZ
Net
Amount Description
$ 3OO.OO A/F HALL CLEANING DEPOSIT
47255 21712025 STATE FOODS SUPERMARKE]
47263 2II2I2O25 BSK & ASSOCIATES,INC.
3231 PROPANE EXCHANGE

62.45 SENIORS COOKIES

30.35 SENIORS COFFEE
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 125.11
47256 21712025 TECH MASTERMANAGEMEN' $ 5O.OO PD PEST CONTROL 472s7 2171202s UBEO WEST LLC $ 176.07 HP MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 47258 21712025 UBEO WEST LLC 667.18 HP PRINTER BUILDING/ZONINg 47259 21712025 USA BLUEBOOK 3,346.49 SEWER LAB ANAYLSIS 47260 604.27 RNT/LEASE EQUIP U20-2/2
47261 2l712025DATAPATH $ 5,994.09 MONTHLY BILLING FEBRUARY 25 47262 2II2I2O25 BSK ASSOCIATES 1,351.75 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JAN 25 $
$
217 1202s u.s. BANK EQUTPMENT FrNAN $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

85.60 421.60
282.58
s68.60
152.80
8s.60
472.00
257.80
358.60
152.80

60.40 358.60
169.60
152.80

35.20 85.60
152.80
169.60
209.50

LAB ANALYSIS

LAB ANALYSIS
Check Total: $ 4,232.08

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CITY OF FIREBAUGII ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY l,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47264
Check
Date Name
2tr2t2025 CASCADE FrRE EQUTPMENT C $
Net
Amount Description
3,953.46 FIRE DEPT INNOTEX GEAR
47265 2n2t2025 CORELOGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC. $ 238.81 REALQTiEST JANUARY 2025 47266 2II2I2O25 FIRST BANKCARD $
$
$
$
$

60.35 38.00

50.00 947.58
812.s8
BEN.FIREBAUGH RESTAURANT

BEN-MARIA RESTAURANT MEET

BEN-GAS MTNG IN SACRAMENTO

BEN-SHERATON ROOM

BEN-SHERATON ROOM
CHARGES.FEES

STARTER

MOWER BLADE/V BELT
V BELT

SNAP RING/PLUG/SEAL

SEALANT
KEY

V BELT/FREIGHT

SNAP RING/FILTER KIT

V BELT/FREIGHT/SPRING

FUEL FILTER

SEALING/FUEL PUMP

EXTENSION/SPRING
Check Total: $ 1,908.51
47267 211412025 AquaNatural SOLUTIONS $ 7,181.75 MICROBE LIFT DGTT 30GAL 47268 211412025 AVISON CONSTRUCTION, INC $ 198,434,10 HWY33 BEAUTIFICATION PROJ 47269 2lt4l202s BELKORP AG $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

19.82 274.57
rt4.t4
t32.41

10.19 29.37

6.94 134.28

56.04 214.76

30.83 92.26

8.98 Check Total: S 1,124.59
47270 2II4I2O25 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, I1\ $ 1O,OOO.OO GRANT WRITING SERVICES 47271 2II4I2O25 GENERAL CODE $ 995.00 CODE ANALYSIS/COMPOSITION 47272 2II4I2O25 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC. $ 214,44 GLOVES
47273 211412025 MANUELS TIRE SERVICE,INC $
$
Check Total: $ 456.52
402.44 TRUCK TIRE/RADIAL

54.08 HI RLIN
47274 211412025 PrO MARTIN $ 259.00 MEAL PER DIEM CSMFO 2025 PageS ot 77

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY \,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
4727s
Check
Date Name
2II4I2O25 THE SALVATION ARMY
Net
Amount Description
$ 7,402,63 HOT MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTIO
47276 21141202s VESTTS $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
118.17

31.95 44.89

70.45 1 18.17

31.95 44.89

70.4s
118.17
31 .95

44.89 70.45

31.9s

44.89 70.45
118.17
31 .95

44.89 70.4s
t20.20
31 .95

44.89 70.45
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER
COMMI.INITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMLINITY CENTER
SHOOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMUMTY CENTER

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMUMTY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMI-INITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER
COMMT]NITY CENTER
CheckTotal: S 1,476.62
47277 2II4I2O25 A.M. PECHE & ASSOCIATES L $ 2,894.78 WASTEWATER DISCLOSURE REP 47278 2/1412025 CITY AUTO GLASS $ 24O,OO 2O1O CHEVY GLASS REPAIR 47279 2/1412025 D & L REFRIGERATION, LLC
Check Total: $
47280 2/1412025 DEPARTMENT OF ruSTICE
661.09 A/C REPAIR CITY HALL
(661.09) CW 047279 Reversed
2O9.OO COMMUNITY CENTER REPAIR
(209.00) CW 047279 Reversed
149.00 PD HEATER DOWN REPAIR
(149.00) CW 047279 Reversed

66.00 FINGERPRTNTS DECEMBER 2024
14O.OO BLOOD ALCOHOL DECEMBER2OZ4
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 206.00

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 2802025
Check
Number
4728t
Check
Date Name
2 I 1 4 I 2025 DIAMOND LOCKSMITHS
Net
Amount Description
$ 15O.OO COMMLINITYCENTERREPAIR
1,7 25.90 NETWORKING PROGRAMING
276.00 TEMPORARY FENCE RENTAL
376.12 VALVE BOX/ELECTRIC BOX

10.80 FLAT FEE EXPENSES

77.77 CSPA GROUNDWATER CASES
6,695.00 LEGAL SERVICES JANUARY 2025
47282 2t1412025 ERrC COOPER $
47283 211412025 FENCE FACTORY FRESNO $
47284
47285 211412025 GRISWOLD LASALLE COBB DI $
$
$
Check Total: $ 6,783.57
2II4I2O25 FERGUSONWATERWORKS #1 $
47286 2II4I2O25 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.

Check Total: $ 939.03
47287 2n4t2025 LEAGUE OF CA CTTTES SSJVD $ 143.83 SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY 47288 2II4I2O25MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL $ 715.30 WATERTREATMENTPLANT 47289 2IT4I2O25 MIGUEL'S PLUMBING SERVIC] $ 560.00 UNPLUGGED MAIN SEWERLINE 47290 2/T412025 MOORE TWINING ASSOCIATE $ 454.00 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OCT 47291 2/1412025 PACE SUPPLY CORP $ 269.40 BUTTERFLY VALVE 47292 2/141202s STGALA INC 11,347.50 REAP 2.0 DOWNTOWN INFILL 47293 2lt4l202s SNAP-ON 853.00 TORQITE WRENCH
47294 6,136.92 WATER SYSTEM ANNUAL FEES
47295 2II4I2O25 STATE FOODS SUPERMARKE] $
$
Check Total: $ 92.21
875.02 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES

64.01 SEWER SMALL TOOLS

4.95 SENIOR CENTER SUPPLIES

87.26 SENIOR CENTER SUPPLIES

74.23 OIL FILTER/MOTOR OIL

56.07 MOTOR OIL

93.92 BELT
$
$
$
$
2II4I2O25 SWRCB ACCOLINTING OFFICE $
47296 21t412025 USA BLUEBOOK
47297 211912025 AUTOZONE COMMERCIAL (13
S 312.22 SEWER LAB ANALYSIS
$
$
$
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1, 2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47297
Check
Date Name
2lt9/2025 AUTOZONE COMMERCIAL (13 $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Net
Amount

38.86 269.93

57.43 29.6r
(s7.43)

53.33 64.75

49.98 89.78
9t.77
133.06

84.10 20.94
231.17
2s.t3

33.87 83.11
194.36
r24.84

37.23 18.84
Check Total: $ 1,898.88
Description
VALVE

BATTERY
BULBS

DEXCOOL

CREDIT BULB
BI.ILBS

MOTOR OIL

VALVE/OIL
CLPS/\iIOTOR OIL

DOOR HANDLE

MAT ROLL

DOOR HANDLE
FLUID

STEERING FLLIID/PUMP
TOWELS

CRIMPER/CONNECTOR

CARPET CLEANER/FRESHER

SEAT SWITCH

MOTOR OIL/OL FILTER

WIPER BLADE

ADAPTER
47298 2II9I2O25 BSK & ASSOCIATES,INC $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
421.60
169.60
1s2.80
130.00
1s2.80

85.60 463.60
509.80
358.60
8s.60
257.80
1s2.80

85.60 60.40
169.60
1s2.80

60.40 LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB
LAB

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS
Check Total: $ 3,469.40
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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47299
Check
Date Name
2/ 19 12025 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL
Net
Amount Description
$ 5,663.38 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
140,47 4.55 I.INITED SEC BANK-PAYROLL
47300 2/1912025 THE SALVATION ARMY $ 18,001.62 HOT MEAL/FOOD DISTRIBUTION 47301 2119/2025 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
47302 212412025 CAL VALLEY SECURITY
Check Total: $ 1,500.00
A/F HALL 2 GUARDS OIIO4I2
A/F HALL 2 GUARDS OI/1812
A/F HALL 2 GUARDS OII25I2
A/F HALL 2 GUARDS SECTIRITY
A/F HALL 2 GUARDS I2I2I/2
KEY

CURTIS KEYS

TOILET BOWL CLEANER
SHOVEL
GLOVE

PAINT GAL

PAD LOCK/MASTER LOCK

ADAPTER
SHOWEL

PIPE STRAP/ELBOW

ANCHOR SCREWDRILL BIT

HOSE END CAP

POLYTHYL

TREELOCK STRAPPING

SAFETY GLASSES

COBWEB BRUSH

TRIGGER JET
CEMENT

SANDING SPONGE

COUPLER/ADAPTER/TAPE

HOSE CLAMPS
$
$
$
$
$
$
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
300.00
47303 2124/202s DISH
47304 212412025 LAWSONPRODUCTS, INC
47306 2124/2025 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
$ 102.37 SENIOR CENTER CABLE
$
$
552.61 SEWER SMALL TOOLS
1,076.36 WATER SMALL TOOLS
Check Total: $ 1,628.97
47305 212412025 SAN JOAQUIN SAND & GRAVI $ 1,979.72 BASE ROCK $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

4.53 2.15

48.28 57.01

4.96 127.s3
288.79

10.31 57.0r

8.80 24.6t

2.47 13.92

27.t2
t9.19

19.98 2r.43

48.59 2.47

65.03 8.75

Page 9 of 17 ends

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1, 2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47306
Check
Date Name
212412025 THARP'S FARM SUPPLY
Amount

8.81 9.9r
2s8.87

45.5t

98.57 15.35

6.24 4.30

4.63 66.20

23.71 lt.28

28.56 38.24

14.03 34.t1

18.29 6.64

87.78 32.93
2t.26

18.88 30.1 1

9.66 3.23

20.37 39.49

52.36 2.rs
t77.03

42.89 45.39
101.09

26.54 28.43
Check Total: $ 2,295.77
$ 827.58 SEWER LAB ANALYSIS
Description
BOLTS
GLOVE

WWTP-SPRAYER

WHEEL ASSY

STAINLESS NUT/CAP SCREW

SAT'ETY GLASSES

GLASSES

CURTIS KEYS

CHAIN OIL

COUPLING/HOSE
BLADE

TREE ROPE

KNEE BOOT

STUD ANCHORS

CURTIS KEYS

BLADE/BRUSWLYSOL
TAPE
OUTLET

SAFETYVEST

RAZOR TOOTH

CUT OFF WHEEL

BLACK TAPE
CUTTER

FOAM SEALANT

SCREW ASSORT
CLAMPS

PRLINER

COUPLING/HOSE

CURTIS KEYS
GW5 WH ASY

FABULOSO/DUCT TAPE

OIL PUMP

FILTER/DUST GOGGLE
BLADE

GREY PRIMER
Net
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
47307 2124/202s USA BLUEBOOK
$
$
$
117.65 PD-AMAZON RACK SHELF
117.26 PD-MADERA FIREARMS

83.24 PD-TURNERS OUTDOOR
47308 2/2612025 FIRST BANKCARD

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47308
Net
Amount
$ 46.2s
8 s72.27
$ 32.38
$ 91.63
$ 156.13
$ 12s.00
$ 125.00
$ 696.43
$ 450.00
$ 60.96
$ 39s.48
Check
Date Name
2126 12025 FIRST BANKCARD
Check Total: $ 3,069.68
Description

PD-PEOPLEFACTS,COM
PD.AMAZON RADIO S/CORD/PRO

PD-AMAZON HOOK SHELF

PD-CHEWY DOG FOOD

PD-AMAZON RADIO BATTERIES
PD-SERRATO & ASSOC.

PD-SERRATO & ASSOC.

PD-LASER PRINTER

PD-DANES CRAFT HAVEN

PD-BLUE FLAME MEETING

PD-LOU GENTILE'S FLOWER

PW-LEAGUE OF CITIES
PW.AMAZON FD RADIO BATTERY

PW-AMAZON FD RADIO BATTERY

PW-AMAZON FD BATTERIES

PW-PACIFIC TENT AND AWNIN

PW-WATER ENVIRONMENT

PW-WALMART DOG FOOD

PW-AMAZON TRASH BAGS
7 20.01 PLANNING GENERAL
725.01 PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL
725.08 5 YEARCIP
725.15D P STREET ALLEY IMPROV
725.16D ANIMAL SHELTER
730.09 SRF WWTP DESIGN
730. 1 O WASTEWATER REPORTING
740.16 WATER REPORTING
47309 212612025 FIRST BANKCARD
47310 212612025 FIRST BANKCARD
47311 212612025 FIRST BANKCARD
Check Total: $ 2,375.00
Check Total: $ 1,431 .02
Check Total: $ 154.64
2s5.t5
1,436.84
3,112.20
7,098.74
510.94
346.00
1,472.63

1.703.63
77 864.00 PIO.DROPBOX.COM

17.04 PIO-AMAZON SHEET PROTECTOR
399,98 PIO-DNH.GODADDY
15O.OO PIO-CSMFO MANAGEMENT
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
675.00
r02.54
t02.t5

23.37 333.55
466.96
407.88
263.55
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

50.74 RITA-COSTCO.COM FLORAL

48.58 RITA-COSTCO FLORAL ARRANG

55.32 RITA-WALMART SNACKS
473T2 212612025 GOUVEIA ENGINEERING, INC.

P
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
age 11 of

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47312
Net
Amount
255.t5
8,537.19
2,740.64

94.30 94.30
3,766.08
104.21
468.83
s74.6t
510.30
237.30

30.19 1,464.75
3,711.23
l 1 1.s6
11 1.56
Check
Date Name
212612025 GOUVEIA ENGINEERTNG, INC. $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 38,808.33
47313 212612025 GOUVEIA ENGINEERTNG, INC. $ rs}.94
765.45
5,799.29
304.50
1,177.50
779.63
779.63
5,360.25
6,427.66

62.72 4,045.52

62.72 62.72
2,608.13
150.94
340.99
1,641.42
970.54
1,328.33
604.80
r,867.43
817.69
Check Total: $ 36,108.80
Description
745.01STREETS GENERAL
745.02C HWY 33 BEAUTIFICATION
7 45.28D CML-5224(026) lJ-L
7 4s .3 sD STPL-s224(028)t zTH
7 4 s .3 8D HSLPL-5224(029) PO SO
74s.40D Q STREET IMPROVEMENT
7 60.07 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
775.17 1502 CLYDE FANNON
775.20 MANCEBO PARCEL MAP
77 5.21 EL SENDERO SUBDIVISION
780.06 LA JOYA COMMONS
780.07 MCDONALDS CON
785,36 SJ VILLAS IMPROVEM
785.37 SHELL BLDG STARBUCKS
7 95.03 CMAQ APPLICATIONS
795.11 STBG APPLICATIONS
710.11 DIR REPORTING
7 2O.OI PLANNING GENERAL
725.15D P STREET ALLEY IMPROV.
730.01 SEWER GENERAL
730.09 SRF WWTP DESIGN
730. 1 O WASTEWATER REPORTING
740.16 WATER REPORTING
745.01STREETS GENERAL
7 45.02C HWY33 BEAUTIFICATION
7 4 s .zsD CML-'224(02 3 )PO S O
7 4 5 .28D CML- s224 (02 6)ALLEY
7 45.3sD STPL-5224(028) 1 2TH ST
7 4 5 .3 8D HSLPL - 5 22 4 (029)
74s.40D Q STREET IMPROVEMENT
755.04C DLINKLE PARK BASKEKET
760.04 A.C.I.P./CAAP
7 60.07 PAVEMENT MANAGMENT
775,20 MANCEBO PARCEL MAP
780.07 MCDONALDS CON
785.36 SJ VILLAS IMPROVEMENT
785.37 SHELL BLDG STARBUCKS
795.10 FAA GRANT APP.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 2802025
Check
Number
47314
Check
Date Name
2/2712025 ARTEMIO ROBERTO GARZA $
Net
Amount Description
13,238.00 CITY HALL RESTROOMS REPAIR
47315 2/2712025 ALERT-O-LITE, INC.
47316 212712025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES
$ 177.94 FTIEL CAP/RAMMER SERVICE
$
$
$

74.32 PD-DESK CABLE GROMMET
99,69 PD OFFICE SUPPLTFS
125.76 PD-CUP MOUNT/GPS
Check Total: $ 299.77
47317 212712025 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES FD-LIQUID IV
FD-MEMORY CARDA4ACHINE

FD-BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

FD-OIL SPILL MAT

FD-SETHOSCOPE
FD.BATTERY

FD-SPEAKER

FD-BATTERY FOR RADIO

FD-TAPE

FD-STAIN REMOVER/LABELS

FD -CARAB INER/KNIFE/EMERGE

FD-FLOOR DOORMAT/CHARGER

FD-GLOVES

FD-DIGITAL CAMERA/CASE

FD-PENS/FILE FOLDERS

FD-GAS LEAK DETECTOWCASH

FD-MOURNING BADGES

PD-CPR/FIRST AID CLASS

FACADE GRANT REPLACEMENT

PD INTERNET AND CELLPHONE

CITY HALL/PWCOTJNCIL CELL

CLEAR LINE/GRANULAR SEWER
ANNUAL FEE I |13124-lll02l
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

42.50 s8.1 8
rr9.78

47.48 55.92
100.70
7 5.57
133.85

15.78 69.07
109.51
106.5s

86.92 t93.42

70.32 t60.23
2t.58
473r8
47319
47320
4732t
47322
47323
212712025
212712025
21271202s
2t27t202s
212712025
2t271202s
Check Total: $
AMERICAN RED CROSS $
ELIZABETH ARANO $
AT&T MOBILITY $
AT&T MOBILITY $
AXCES INDUSTRTAL SUPPLY $
THE BANK OF NEW YORK ME $
7,467.36
342.00
5,000.00
649.39
1,164.49
593.87
1,750.00
47324 212712025 CASCADE FIRE EQUIPMENT C $ 837.63 FIRE DEPT-GEAR

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
Check
Date Name
47332 212712025 CENTRAL VALLEY TOXICOLC $
$
$
Check Total: $ 305.66
47333 212712025 D & LREFRIGERATION, LLC
Net
Amount Description
47324 212712025 CASCADE FIRE EQUIPMENT C $ 404.91 FIRE DEPT-BOOT Check Total: $ 1,242.54
47325 212712025 CINTAS CORPORATION $ 459.92 PWICTTYHALL/SENIORCTR/PW 47326 21271202s CrrY OF FRESNO $ 115.00 RANGEMASTERCOURSEK.GILL 47327 21271202s COMCAST $ 7s2.74 PD INTERNET #981037230 47328 212712025 COMMLTNITYMEDICAL CENT $ 175.00 PD BLOOD DRAWS NOVEMBER 24 47329 212712025 COMCAST BUSINESS $ 271.29 FIRE DEPT INTERNET 47330 212712025 COOK'S COMMUNICATIONS $ 146.77 PD-RADIO BATTERY 47331 212712025 CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS, I $ 1,299.75 ADMIMSTRATION C/W SERVICE $
$
124.72 PD-DRUG SCREENING

97.94 PD-DRUG SCREENING

83.00 PD-DRUG SCREENING
2O9.OO COMMI.INITY CTR-REFRIGERATOR
149.00 PD-HEATER REPAIR
Check Total: $ 358.00
47334 212712025 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMEN $ 444.8I UNEMPLOYMENT J.ZARAGOZA 47335 212712025 ELECTRIC DRIVES, INC. $ 2,905.12 SEWEROPERREPAIREQIIIP 47336 212712025 ELITE TINIFORMS $ 31.42 PD MOURNING BAND/HASH 47337 212712025 EMPOWER SOLAR $ 472.32 SPECIAL INSPEC. NOT PERFORM 47338 212712025 EPPLERTRUCK SERVICE $ 2,557.79 FD-FIRETRUCK ANNUAL INSPEC $ 1 172.56 FD-FIRETRUCK ANNUAL INSPEC
Check Total: $ 3,730.35
47339 212712025 FENCE FACTORY FRESNO $ 276.00 FENCE RENTAL 2II3I25-3112 47340 212712025 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1 $ 1,068.92 WATER DEPT-METERS

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
4734r
Check
Date Name
2127/2025 FIREBAUGH AUTO REPAIR
Net
Amount Description
$ 730.51 PD OIL FILTER/SWITCH
47342 212712025 FRESNO COUNTY TREASUREI $
$
Check Total: $ 240.54
72,24 PROCESSING FEES 1O/I-I2l3
168.30 ACCESS FEES JANUARY 2025

2.38 PW-SHOP
tl3.2t Pw-sHoP
$
$
47343 21271202s FRESNO OXYGEN
47344 2127/2025 GRAINGER, INC.

Check Total: $ 115.59
Check Total: $ 753.30
673.42 BLLAST KIT/PULSE START

79.88 MOGUL SCREW
$
$
47345 212712025 GUTHRIE PETROLEUM, TNC. BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE

BULK DIESEL FUEL

BULK LTNLEADED GASOLINE

BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE
BI.'LK DIESEL FIIEL

FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES

ANIMAL KENNEL SUPPLIES

FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES

SEWERDEPT SUPPLIES

PARKS- SUPPLIES

DUNKLE PARK SUPPLIES

XMAS PARADE SUPPLIES

XMAS PARADE SUPPLIES
DT]NKLE PARK SUPPLIES
$
$
s
$
$
$
1,172.37
2,073.59
1,328.69
r,230.60
r,210.76
2,279.69
Check Total: $ 9,295.70
47346 212712025 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC $ 107.50
380.33
2s2.96
234.15
r,294.73

58.00 333.72
219.31
228.43
47348 212712025 KER WEST, INC. DBA
Check Total: $ 3,785.00
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Check Total: $ 3,109.13
47347 2I27I2O25INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICI $ 1,301.23 941 FORM FEES $
$
$
$
242.00 PUBLICATION PLAN. COM
1,620.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS RECONST
I,12O,OO NOTICE TO BIDDERS RECONST
2O3.OO PROOF PUBLICATION

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Check Check

CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Net
Number
47349
Date Name
212712025 LAWSON PRODUCTS, INC.

Amount Description
$ 113.20 PD MOTOR OIL
47350 2127/2025 LUPE MADRID $ 326.00 POLICE SERVICE REFLTND EVENT 47351 212712025 MID-VALLEYDISPOSAL $ 406.50 WATER TREATMENT PLANT 47352 557.00 R.TABARES FIREARMS/TACTIC
47353 212712025 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CNl $ iOI.OO PD DEPT A. MARTINEZ PHYSICAL 47354 212712025 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $ 5,763.98 FIRE/PD DEPT #3247232548- 47355 212712025 PACE SUPPLY CORP $ 869.20 ZBUTTERFLY VALVES WATER 47356 212712025 PECK'S PRINTERY S 44,06 PLANNING COMMISSIONER NAME 47357 212712025 pITNEy BOWES GLOBAL FINA $ 490.24 LEASE t2130-03129,2025 47358 212712025 PVZAFACTORY $ 176.63 POLICE DEPT ORDER
47359 212712025 PROVOST & PRITCHARD $ 12,410,90 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES JAN25 47360 212712025 QUINN COMPANY,INC $ 2,533.54 GASKET/TANKOIL/FREIGHT $ 3,540.09 WASHEWRING/BEARING/SCREW
Check Total: $ 6,073.63
212712025 NATIONAL TRAINING CONCE] $
4736t 21271202s QUTLL CORPORATTON
47365 2/2712025 STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT

78.81 COMMLINITY CENTER PINESOL
140.35 COMMUNITY CENTER TOILET

11.22 PD-FOIL CERTIFICATE SEALS
275.46 PD TONER
$
$
Check Total: $ 219.16
47362 2/2712025 SAN JOAQUTN VALLEY S 290.00 24126 ANNUAL PERMTTS TO O 47363 2127/2025 SEAL RITE PAVING & GRADIN $ 5OO.OO WATER METER RENTAL REFUND 47364 212712025 SPARKLETTS $ 325.64 ALLDEPTBOTTLEDWATER $
$
Check Total: $ 286.68
47366 212712025 RAQUEL TABARES $ 15O.OO SENIORCENTERCLEANINGDEP

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CITY OF FIREBAUGH ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
WARRANTS FEBRUARY 1,2024- FEBRUARY 28,2025
Check
Number
47367
Check
Date Name
212712025 TORO PETROLEUM CORP
Net
Amount Description
$ 232,68 WHITE MINERAL OIL
47368 212712025 USA BLUEBOOK 32.94 SEWER LAB ANALYSIS
176.99 SEWERLAB ANALYSIS
Check Total: $ 209.93
47369 212712025 MARTHA ALFARO VARGAS $ 5,OOO.OO FACADE GRANT REPLACEMENT 47370 212712025 VESTTS
$
$
139.62

31.95 44.89

70.45 t4t.65

31.9s

44.89 70.45
Check Total: $ 575.85
SHOP

CITY HALL

SENIOR CENTER

COMMUNITY CENTER
SHOP

CITY HALL

SEMOR CENTER

COMMUMTY CENTER
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
47371 212712025 CITY OF FIREBAUGH
Cash Account Total:
$ 65,843.80 ME CHECK FEBRUARY 2025
$ 965,308.53

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FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 17, 2025
To: Firebaugh City Council
From: Kelsey George, Planning Consultant
Subject: Authorization to submit the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the4 2024 Calendar Year

RECOMMENDATION
City council consider approving Resolution 2025-05 that authorizes staff to submit the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2024 Calendar Year.

BACKGROUND
State law (Government Code Section 65400) requires all cities and counties to prepare an Annual Progress Report (APR) detailing their efforts to implement the housing element. The APR must follow the forms and definitions established by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Each year, by April 1, jurisdictions must submit the APR to both HCD and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), covering the previous calendar year (January 1 – December 31).

A key purpose of the APR is to help HCD monitor local jurisdictions’ progress in meeting their assigned Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) throughout the designated 8-year housing cycle. The City of Firebaugh is currently in its Sixth Cycle, spanning the years 2023-2031.

HCD provides an established Excel matrix form for every jurisdiction to fill in the required and applicable information. The information provided in the form ensures that jurisdictions are reporting Housing Element progress in compliance with Government Code Section 65400. The forms are preset by HCD and allows only for the specific information being requested.

The information that is required by the State to be reported includes:
• Housing Development Applications Submitted: A summary of housing development applications received categorized by application status, number of housing units included with the application, income level, tenure, and streamlining or Density Bonus provisions requested
• Building Activity Report: A summary of building permits issued based on housing type, tenure, income level, entitlement approval date, number of units, certificates of occupancy, demolition permits, and density bonus.

Return to Agenda
RESOLUTION 25-05

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF FIREBAUGH, COUNTY OF FRESNO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH

AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE HOUSNG ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 requires that all cities and counties annually report to their decision-making bodies the progress in meeting the jurisdiction’s share of the regional housing needs determined pursuant to Government Code Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(3) through an annual progress report; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 further requires that the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR) be prepared using standards, forms, and definitions adopted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): and
WHEREAS, the APR is due to HCD and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research by April 1 of each year covering the previous calendar year; and WHEREAS, one primary function of the APR is for HCD to track each local jurisdiction’s progress toward meetings its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) each year over the eight-year planning period (2023-2031); and WHEREAS, the City Council of Fireabugh has received and reviewed such report for the 2024 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Housing Element APR was presented to City Council on March 17, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and authorizes its transmittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member ______________, second by Council member _________________, at a regular meeting of the Firebaugh City Council on the 17th day of March 2025, by the following roll call vote:

Resolution 25-05 (Housing Element APR)
Firebaugh City Council

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NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Freddy Valdez, Mayor Olga Flores, Acting Deputy City Clerk

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AYES:
2 3 11 12
Prior
APN+
Current
APN
Street
Addres
s
Project
Name+
Local
Jurisdic
tion
Trackin
g ID
Unit
Categor
y
(SFA,SF
D,2 to
4,5+,AD
U,MH)
Tenure
R=Rent
er
O=Own
er
Very
LowIncome
Deed
Restrict
ed
Very
LowIncome
Non
Deed
Restrict
ed
LowIncome
Deed
Restrict
ed
LowIncome
Non
Deed
Restrict
ed
Moderat
eIncome
Deed
Restrict
ed
Moderat
eIncome
Non
Deed
Restrict
ed
Above
Moderat
eIncome
Certific
ates of
Occupa
ncy or
other
forms
of
readine
ss
(see
instruct
ions)
# of
Units
issued
Certific
ates of
Occupa
ncy or
other
forms
of
readine
ss
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 24
007-400-
35 116 N
Lyon Ave
Del Rio
Building A
BP22-
0141 5+ R 8 4/30/2024 8
007-400-
35 116 N
Lyon Ave
Del Rio
Building B
BP22-
0143 5+ R 8 6/12/2024 8
007-400-
35 116 N
Lyon Ave
Del Rio
Building C
BP22-
0145 5+ R 8 4/15/2024 8
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 1 10
Project Identifier Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy TAB A2 Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA
Allocati
on by
Income
Level
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Total
Units
to Date
(all
years)
Total
Remai
ning
RHNA
by
Income
Level
Deed
Restrict
ed
- - - - - - - - - -
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
1 - - - - - - - - -
Deed
Restrict
ed
64 - - - - - - - - -
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
1 - - - - - - - - -
Deed
Restrict
ed
- - - - - - - - - -
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
- - - - - - - - - -
Above
Moderat
e
229 2 - - - - - - - - - 2 227
443
68 - - - - - - - - - 68 394
5 6 7
Extrem
ely lowIncome
Need
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Total
Units to
Date
Total
Units
Remaini
ng
51 - - - - - - - - - - 51
Total RHNA
Total Units
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).

Income Units*
Low
46 65 -
Moderat
e
66 - 66
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
2 Income Level
Very
Low
102 1 101
Jurisdiction Firebaugh
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Regional Collaboration on HoRegional Collaboration Annually In progress; ongoing Review Annexation Standard Regional Collaboration Dec-26 Not Started Homeless/Unhoused Needs Regional Collaboration Ongoing In progress; ongoing Provision of Adequate Sites Adequate Sites Annually In progress; ongoing Water and Wastewater Servi Adequate Sites Jan-25 In progress Use of Sites in Previous Cycle Adequate Sites Adoption of 6th Cycle Housing Element Complete
Encourage Mixed-Use ProjectAdequate Sites Annually In progress; ongoing HOME Funding
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing In progress; ongoing
Community Development Blo
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing In progress; ongoing
Affordable Housing Incentive
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing In progress; ongoing
Planned Development Zone
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing Not Started
Support Funding for
Farmworker Housing A1
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing Not Started
Extremely Low-Income House
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing Not Started

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Preservation of At-Risk Housi
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Annually In progress; ongoing
Promote and Facilitate Acces
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Annually In progress; ongoing
Replacement Units
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing In progress; ongoing
Housing for a Variety of Need
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Dec-25 Not Started
Environmental Hazard Mitiga
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Ongoing Not Started
Local Labor Program
Affordable Housing Develoment and
Preservation Jun-24 In progress; ongoing
Marketing the City Removal of Governmental Constraints Ongoing In progress; ongoing Zoning Code Amendments Removal of Governmental Constraints Dec-24 In progress Reasonable Accommodations Removal of Governmental Constraints Bi-annually In progress Lot Consolidation Removal of Governmental Constraints Annually In Progress Monitoring of Planning and D Removal of Governmental Constraints Dec-25 In progress Preliminary Applications (SB 3 Removal of Governmental Constraints December 2024; June 2025 In Progress Objective Design Standards Removal of Governmental Constraints Dec-25 Not started Code Enforcement Housing Quality within 6 months of
receiving CDBG funding Not started
Energy Conservation Housing Assistance Jun-25 Not Started Weatherization Housing Assistance Jun-25 Not Started
Housing Choice Vouchers Housing Assistance Jun-25 Not Started Housing Discrimination Moni Housing Assistance Annually Not Started Improve Access to Resources Housing Assistance Jan-26 Not Started Total
Award
Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task
$
Amount
Awarded
$
Cumula
tive
Reimbu
rsement
Reques
ted
Other
Fundin
g
Notes
First Readin $2,500.00 None
Second Rea $500.00 None
Draft Arch. $5,000.00 None
Draft Arch. $5,000.00 None
Draft Arch. $5,000.00 None
lnternal Rev $2,000.00 None
Finalize Arc $3,000.00 None
Planning Co $1,000.00 None
City Counc $1,000.00 None
identifying $5,000.00 None
preliminary $10,000.00 None
Concept an $25,000.00 None
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current
Year
Deed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_v
LowDee
d
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_v
LowNon
e
Deed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_L
owDeed
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_L
owNone
Deed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_M
odDeed
NonDeed
Restrict
ed
A2_4_M
odNone
A2_4_A
bove Total Units 0

Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section $ 65,000.00
Task Status
Current
Year
Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
0 Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
0 Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
0 0
0 Current
Year
Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
0 Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
0 Deed
Restrict
ed
0 NonDeed
Restrict
ed
24 0
24 Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Above Moderate
Total Units

Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low

Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate

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FIREBAUGH CITY COUNCIL

STAFF REPORT
Date: March 17, 2025
To: Firebaugh City Council
From: Kelsey George, Planning Consultant
Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-01 (Housing Element Implementation)
Background
The City of Firebaugh has updated and received certification from the State of California Housing and Community Development Department for the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

This mandatory chapter of the City’s General Plan spans the 2023–2031 period.

The Housing Element includes an Action Plan outlining citywide goals and programs to implement housing policies, developed in compliance with state law. Programs 21 and 25 of the Action Plan identify specific actions to amend the zoning code to facilitate diverse housing types and remove constraints to housing development. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-01 (ZOA2025-01) includes necessary changes to align with these programs.

Proposed Zoning Code Amendments
A summary of the Zoning Code Amendments is provided below. Attached as the Exhibit A is the full text in track changes; Exhibit B provides the full text as it would read once adopted.
• Program 21
o Density Bonus
 Created a FAQ handout for Density Bonus provisions
 Added incentives for child care facilities, parking reductions (per Section 65915, subdivision [p]), and provisions for condominium conversions
 Introduced commercial development density bonuses and updated definitions to align with state standards
 Updated definitions in both chapters to match state definitions o Accessory Dwelling Units
 Exempted non-profits building ADUs from certain standards  Removed minimum lot size requirements and lot coverage standards
 Set a 30-day review period for ADU permits
Return to Agenda
Report to Firebaugh City Council (3/17/25)
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 Revised unpermitted ADU standards per Section 2533.
o Emergency Shelters
 Updated parking standards to one stall per employee, per shift  Added management standards under Section 25.19.13
 Updated definition of Emergency Housing
o Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
 Defined low-barrier navigation centers and added them to permitted uses in C-1, C-2, and C-3 zones
 Added parking standards for newly defined use
o Residential Care Facilities
 Updated definition of Residential facility in section 25-67.3  Expanded allowable zones and adjusted parking requirements o Employee Housing
 Updated definitions for "Employee housing" and "Farm Employee Housing" to clarify in all zones that allow residential use and permitted in the same manner.
 Added that farmworker housing is permitted in M-1 and M-2, since those zones allow agricultural uses.
o Transitional and Supportive Housing
 Updated the permitted uses in R-1 and R-1 TN zone to allow transitional and supportive housing without limiting to 6 or fewer. allowed use if operates as single-family home.
 Updated definitions for supportive housing and transitional housing to match state code definitions
 Added as permitted Use in C-1, C-2, C-3
 Reduced parking requirements for transitional and supportive housing
o Definition of Family
 Updated definition of family by simplifying and making it more inclusive
• Program 25
o SB330
 Created application and Flow Chart
Public Notice and Input:

On or before March 7, 2025, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in the paper of record. At the time this staff report was written, no comments had been received.

Planning Commission
On March 10, 2025, the Firebaugh Planning Commission reviewed the materials associated with ZOA 2025-01 during a regularly scheduled public hearing. The Planning Report to Firebaugh City Council (3/17/25)
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2025-01 (Housing Element Implementation)

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Commission unanimously voted to approved Resolution PZ-25-01 with a 3-0 vote, which recommended approval of ZOA2025-01 to the City Council.

Environmental Findings:

As required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City must evaluate the environmental impacts of any project that is proposed within City limits. An exemption was prepared for the Housing Element Update. It was determined that the Housing Element is exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) subject to Section 15061(b)(3), Section 15262, and Section 15283 of the CEQA Guidelines. The City adopted the applicable CEQA documentation at the time the Housing Element was adopted. No further analysis required.

NEXT STEPS
If approved by City Council, ZOA 2025-01 will be presented to City Council as a consent item for approval. Once approved, the amendments will take effect 30 days thereafter.

RECOMMENDATION
City Council consider approval of an Ordinance, waiving the first reading and introducing ZOA 2025-01, amending Chapter 25 and Chapter 30 of the Firebaugh Municipal Code.

EXHIBIT(S)
A) Zoning Ordinance Amendments (redlined)
B) Zoning Ordinance Amendments (clean)
C) Ordinance 2025-02
City of Firebaugh, CA
Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/FI4072 on 2024-10-21 § 25-15. R-1 ZONE (CONVENTIONAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL). § 25-15.1. Purpose.

The purpose of the R-1 District is to provide living areas within Firebaugh where development is consistent with the Firebaugh General Plan and is generally limited to low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings, and where regulations are designed to promote the following: (1) encourage a suitable environment for family life; (2) provide space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment; (3) a circulation system that is pedestrian-friendly, is properly connected to the community at-large and adjacent residential developments, and provides for alternative forms of transportation; (4) an attractive and unique neighborhood design that ranges from streetscape to the residential dwellings themselves; and (5) the conservation of valuable resources ranging from water to energy.
§ 25-15.2. Subdistricts.

EXHIBIT A
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and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or state inspector, upon demand. i.j. Drainage basins.
j.k. Water well sites.
k.l. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings.
l.m. Model homes, subdivision sales offices and temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of a residential subdivision. m.n. Transitional and supportive housing that operate as a single family residence pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5). (six or fewer persons). n.o. Storage of recreational vehicles, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage.
§ 25-15.4. Conditional Uses.

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Downloaded from https://ecode360.com/FI4072 on 2024-10-21 § 25-17. R-1 (TN) ZONES [SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD)].
§ 25-17.1. Purpose.
a. The purpose of the R-1 (TN) districts is to provide livable and pedestrian-oriented residential areas within Firebaugh where development is consistent with the Firebaugh General Plan and is generally limited to low-density concentrations of single-family dwellings. A key feature of the Traditional Neighborhood Zones is the review of architectural character of new dwellings, and emphasis on careful design to encourage a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood environment. Regulations in the TN Zones are designed to promote the following:

1. An attractive and unique neighborhood design that ranges from streetscape to the residential dwellings themselves which will be designed to promote interaction with the neighborhood, including the use of front porches, and garages set back behind the front plane of the dwelling; and

2. Encourage a suitable environment for family life;

3. Provide space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment;

4. A circulation system that is pedestrian-friendly, is well connected to the community at large and adjacent residential developments, and provides for alternative forms of transportation;

5. The conservation of valuable resources ranging from water to energy. b. A key feature of the R-1 (TN) zones is the review of the architectural character of singlefamily dwellings, to ensure that homes reflect styles that are historic to the San Joaquin Valley.
§ 25-17.2. Subdistricts.

In order to adequately plan for single-family development at various densities, the R-1 (TN) district is further divided into the following subdistricts:
a. R-1 (TN) (single-family residential, 6,500 square foot minimum lot size); b. R-1-5 (TN) (single-family residential, 5,000 square foot minimum lot size); and c. R-1-4.25 (TN) (single-family residential, 4,250 square foot lot size). § 25-17.3. Permitted Uses. [Amended 12-19-2022 by Ord. No. 22-05] The following uses are permitted by administrative approval, subject to development standards contained in this chapter.
a. Single-family dwellings, including conventional stick-built, and mobile homes/modular homes subject to design standards contained in § 25-17.9 of this chapter.

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b. Accessory buildings and structures, including garages, swimming pools, sheds and similar. c. Home occupations, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses). d. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), subject to standards contained in Section 25-41.9 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)).
e. Small day-care homes (for one to eight children), subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses).
f. Residential care facilities that operate as single-family residences that do not provide licensable services pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831. g. Licensed residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses).
h. Employee housing, subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or state inspector, upon demand. i. Drainage basins.
j. Water well sites.
k. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings.
l. Model homes, subdivision sales offices and temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of a residential subdivision. m. Transitional and supportive housing that operate as a single family residence pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5). (six or fewer persons). n. Storage of recreational vehicles, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses). § 25-17.4. Conditional Uses.

25-19.1 Purpose
The purpose of the R-2 and R-3 districts is to provide living areas within Firebaugh where development is consistent with the Firebaugh General Plan and is limited to medium and high density concentrations of multi-family dwellings along with other uses suitable to the intent of the zone, and where regulations are designed to promote the following:
(1) a suitable environment for family life, recognizing that a significant part of the multifamily population is adult, including senior citizens; (2) space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment;
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(3) attractive and unique development projects that encompasses well-designed buildings with ample landscape and off-street parking;
(4) the conservation of valuable resources ranging from water to energy and (5) housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households and to households that have special housing needs.
25-19.2 Subdistricts
In order to adequately plan for multi-family development at various densities, the following sub-districts are established:

R-2 (multi-family residential, one unit per 3,250 square feet of lot area); and R-3 (multi-family residential, one unit 1,500 square feet of lot area).

The R-2 district is consistent with the “Medium Density Residential” and the “High Density Residential” residential designations in Land Use Element of the Firebaugh General Plan; the R-3 district is consistent with the Element’s “High Density Residential” designation.
25-19.3 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 and R-3 zones, subject to development standards contained in this title.
a. Single-family dwellings, duplexes and tri-plexes
b. Multi-family complexes.
c. Employee Housing, subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or State inspector, upon demand.” d. Emergency Shelter.” (R-3 zone only) (see 25-19.13 Special Use Standards) e. Single Room Occupancy Units.”
f. Supportive Housing.
g. Transitional Housing.

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h. Home occupations subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 Special Uses.
i. Small day care homes.
j. Mobile homes subject to design standards contained in Chapter 25-15 Single Family Residential.
k. Residential care facilities that operate as single-family residences that do not provide licensable services pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831..
k.l. Licensed group care homesresidential care facilities (six or fewer persons). l.m. Drainage basins.
m.n. Water well sites.
n.o. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings, except for wireless telecommunications facilities.
o.p. Model apartments and rental offices associated with the development of a multifamily development. p.q. Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site as the permitted use including private garages and carports; storage buildings; garden structures, greenhouses; and recreation rooms, hobby shops and swimming pools. q.r. Temporary apartment rental office and signs consistent with Chapter 25-59 Signs.
r.s. Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of an apartment complex.
25-19.4 Conditional Uses
The following uses shall be permitted upon the granting of a use permit consistent with Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, nonprofit schools and colleges; churches and other religious institutions.

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b. Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, convalescent homes, sanitariums, or rest homes for mental, drug or alcoholic cases. c. Public uses of an administrative, recreational, pubic service or cultural types including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public buildings, structures and facilities; public playgrounds, parks and community centers; d. Rest homes and nursing homes; boardinghouses and rooming houses. e. Emergency shelters (in R-2 zone only)(see 25-19.13 Special Use Standards)
f. Bed and breakfast.
g. Licensed residential care facilities serving more than six persons. 25-19.5 Site Plan Review
No multi-family uses may be established on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 25-53 Site Plan Review. 25-19.6 Development Standards (also illustrated in Exhibit 19-1). a. Unit Density
The maximum unit densities for Firebaugh’s multi-family residential districts are as follows:

District Maximum Unit Density
R-2 one dwelling per 3,250 square feet of lot area.

R-3 one dwelling per 1,500 square feet of lot area. Residential development on parcels larger than ¾ acre shall have a
minimum density of 20 units per acre to ensure
affordability, consistent with State affordability standards, unless it can be demonstrated that affordability can be achieved with a lesser density.

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b. Lot Frontage, Depth and Area
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1. The minimum lot frontage for newly established lots in the R-2 and R-3 zones are as follows:

Corner Lot Interior Lot
65 feet, minimum 60 feet, minimum
Lots on cul-de-sacs or curve-frontage lots must have a minimum width of 40 feet at the street right-of-way.

2. The minimum lot depth for newly-established lots in the R-2 and R-3 zones is 100 feet.

3. The minimum area of all newly-created lots for each of Firebaugh’s multifamily residential districts are as follows:

District Minimum Lot Area
R-2 6,500 square feet, minimum
R-3 7,500 square feet, minimum
c. Building Height
The maximum height of all structures shall be 25 feet (two stories); the maximum height of accessory structures shall be 12 feet.
d. Lot Coverage
District Coverage
R-2 50 percent, maximum
R-3 80 percent, maximum
e. Yard Requirements
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Yard requirements (building setbacks) for structures in the R-2 and R-3 zones shall be as follows:
f. Minimum Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot:

The minimum distance between a structure used for human habitation and another structure (such as another dwelling, detached garage, carport, or storage shed, etc.) shall be ten feet.
g. Building Orientation and Porch requirements (also see Exhibit 19-3) Buildings on a site situated closest to public street(s) shall be oriented with ground floor units facing onto the street, with the front door opening onto a useable porch measuring at least eight feet wide and six feet deep.

Front Yard: 15 feet, minimum;
Side Yards:

Interior side yard: 5 feet, minimum
Corner lot street side: 10 feet, minimum, except 20 feet required where a garage or carport opens to a street.

Rear Yard: 10 feet, minimum
Special Requirements:
(1) Detached accessory structures no taller than 12 feet may have a zero rear or side yard setback if set back behind the front yard setback, and behind the side yard setback on the street side yard of a corner lot.
(2) Architectural features, including eaves, sills, chimneys, cornices, and bay windows may extend up to 30 inches into a required side yard.
(3) No building shall be located closer than 5 feet to an alley. (4) Portable carports are prohibited between a dwelling and any street abutting the lot (5) Garage/Carport Setback: A garage or carport that opens to a public street shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the back of sidewalk or property line, whichever distance is greater.

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Exhibit 19-3: Front Orientation and Porch Requirement
Ground floor units along streets shall be oriented to face the street with the front door opening onto a useable porch.
25-19.7 Fences, Walls and Hedges (see Exhibit 19-4)
a. Front Yards:

Fences, walls and hedges in a required front yard setback area shall not exceed three feet in height, except that a fence or wall may be four feet in height if more than 50 percent of the top one-foot of the structure is see-through (such as wrought-iron).
b. Rear and Side Yards:

Fences, walls, and hedges in the area behind the required front yard setback shall not exceed seven feet in height.
c. Fences on the Street Side Yards of Corner Lots
Fences, walls and hedges within ten feet of the property line along the street side yard of a corner lot shall not exceed three feet in height, except that a fence or wall may be four feet in height if more than 50 percent of the top one-foot of the structure is see-through (such as wrought-iron).

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d. Corner visibility triangle
Street Intersection
No fencing higher than 3 feet shall be placed in the corner area of a lot formed by a triangle with its right angle at corner of the lot adjacent to the street intersection and right angle sides measuring 30 feet long.

Driveway/Street Intersection
No fencing higher than 3 feet shall be placed in triangular areas situated where a driveway intersects a street. The affected area is defined as a triangle where the right angle corner is set at the point where the driveway intersects the property line, and the right angle sides measure ten feet long.
e. Materials such as razor wire and barbed wire are prohibited in residential zones (except for temporary construction yards associated with a development project). f. For non-residential uses, the fencing standards of Chapter 25-21 (C-1 Zone) shall apply.

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Exhibit 19-4: Fencing Standards Shown on Typical Lots
25-19.8 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
a. For multi-family dwellings, a minimum of 1.5 parking stalls per dwelling shall be provided on-site. One stall per unit shall be covered with a carport or garage. All parking spaces, driveways and parking lots shall have a concrete or asphalt surface, consistent with the Firebaugh Improvement Standards.

Parking lots shall be designed to preclude backing on vehicles onto public streets. b. Non-residential uses in this District shall provide off-street parking consistent with Chapter 25-45 Parking and Loading.
25-19.9 Signs
Signs shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-47 Signs.

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25-19.10 Design Guidelines
The following standards shall apply to all multi-family developments. a. The architectural design of multi-family developments to the best extent possible should be compatible with adjacent residential neighborhoods. Compatibility may involve the use of materials, color, scale, roof pitch, and other physical features that would assist in blending the new multi-family development with surrounding residential uses.
b. The architectural design of multi-family developments that are not adjacent to or within existing residential neighborhood shall consider the following design standards:

1. Long, unbroken building facades and box-like building forms are discouraged. Building facades should be varied by alternating building planes, building material, color and building heights (see Exhibit 19-4).

Other approaches to providing attractive multi-family structures could involve alternating the patterns of window and door opening; the use of projections such as balconies, porches and awnings; and changing setbacks and softening the building facade with tree plantings.

2. Setbacks should be varied with individual structures.

3. The roof lines of multi-family structures should be altered to provide a varied horizontal view.

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Exhibit 19-5: Preferred Site Planning Concepts for Multi-Family Design

4. There should only be a maximum of two adjacent multi-family units with identical wall and roof line planes.

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5. It is important that door and window openings be articulated on the face of the multi-family structure. Articulation can include framing, insets or shutters for windows and insets, framing and color for doorways.

6. Materials used for multi-family developments should be durable and of low-maintenance. Where possible, exterior siding should provide a distinctive appearance, such as lap siding, shingle siding, river rock, brick, or flagstone.

7. Stairways should be designed as an integral part of the overall multifamily development. Materials used on the building should be incorporated into the stairway design (see Exhibit 19-6). Stairways should not be a dominant exterior feature on the building but should be sited so that they are not visually prominent.

Exhibit 19-6: Stairways
c. Parking lots and carports or garages should be designed to blend in with the overall multi-family project.

1. Long, unbroken rows of parking spaces are discouraged. Where possible, these rows should be broken by landscaped islands, buildings, or garages.

2. Carports should contain design elements that make the structures visually interesting, such as gabled roofs or articulated support beams.

3. Parking lots should be screened from adjacent properties with a 7-foot solid block wall that is softened with landscaping.

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d. Special design treatment should be given to the entryways and street corners of multi-family projects.

1. The street corners of multi-family projects should be enhanced visually with features like landscaping, walls, lighting, fountains, trellises, signage, public art, etc.

25-19.11 Energy Conservation
a. To the greatest extent possible, buildings should be designed with the greatest building length running east and west to take advantage of passive solar design opportunities (see Exhibit 19-7).
b. All ground-mounted heating/cooling units shall be located on the east side of a building that fronts onto an east/west roadway, and on the north side of a building that fronts onto a north/south roadway (this locational feature will conserve energy).
c. The landscaping plan for the multi-family complex should feature the planting of deciduous trees on the south and west sides of the residential complex (this locational design feature will conserve energy).

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Exhibit 19-7: Energy Conservation
25-19.12 Water Conservation
a. All residential projects that contain more than 2,500 square feet of landscaped area shall comply with the regulations contained in Chapter 17.43 Landscaping, Irrigation and Grading.
b. Not more than fifty percent of the front yard landscaping shall be devoted to turf.

Shrubs planted in the front yard shall be drought-tolerant species (These design features will conserve water).
c. All front yard landscaping shall be provided with an automated irrigation system that employs water-conserving irrigation features.
25-19.13 Special Use Standards
a. Emergency Shelters shall be developed and operated in compliance with the following standards:

1. Adequate external lighting shall be provided for security purposes.

2. The shelter shall provide laundry facilities or services adequate for the number of residents.

3. The development may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents and staff:
i. Central cooking and dining room(s).
ii. Recreation room.

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iii. Counseling center.
iv. Child care facilities.
v. Other support services.

4. Parking and outdoor facilities shall be designed to provide security for residents, visitors and employees.

5. For the purposes of noise abatement in Residential Districts, organized outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

6. The agency or organization operating the shelter shall comply with the following requirements:
i. Temporary shelter shall be available to residents for no more than 6 months with extensions up to 180 days available if the shelter operator determines that no alternative housing is available. ii. Staff and services shall be provided to assist residents to obtain permanent shelter and income. Such services shall be available at no cost to all residents of a provider's shelter or shelters. iii. The provider shall not discriminate in any services provided. iv. The provider shall not require participation by residents in any religious or philosophical ritual, service, meeting or rite as a condition of eligibility.
v. The provider shall have a written management plan including, as applicable, provisions for staff training, neighborhood outreach, security, screening of residents to insure compatibility with services provided at the facility, and for training, counseling, and treatment programs for residents.

7. The shelter must comply with all applicable Federal and State standards. 21-1
C-1 Zone (Neighborhood
Commercial)
Sections
25-21.1 Purpose
25-21.2 Permitted Uses
25-21.3 Conditional Uses
25-21.4 Site Plan Review
25-21.5 Development Standards
25-21.6 Fences, Walls and Hedges
25-21.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
25-21.8 Signs
25-21.9 Landscaping
25-21.10 Special Conditions
25-21.11 Design Standards
25-21.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Neighborhood Commercial district is to provide for the development of small scale, low intensity commercial uses that serve the daily needs of residential neighborhoods that are in close proximity to the shopping center. The design of neighborhood commercial centers shall be of a scale and design that is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. In addition, the design of the center should provide for pedestrian access from surrounding neighborhoods.

The types of permitted and conditional uses that would be allowed in a neighborhood commercial center would be limited to uses that local residents would require on a daily basis including small scale grocery stores, barber and beauty shops, clothes cleaning establishments, banks, restaurants and similar compatible uses.

C H A P T E R 21
Corner Ice Cream Shoppe
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25-21.2 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-1 district.
a. Accessory uses incidental to a permitted or conditionally permitted use existing on the site.
b. Automated teller machine (stand alone or associated with a bank) c. Banks and financial institutions
d. Check cashing services
e. Clubs, lodges and meeting rooms
f. Day care, small and large family
g. Drainage basins
h. Health/athletic clubs
i. Low barrier navigation centers
ij. Mixed Use Developments, subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 Special Uses.
jk. Multiple family dwellings, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. kl. Offices (administrative, business, medical, general, governmental and professional)
lm. Personal Services Businesses. Commercial establishments that provide services of a personal nature, including:
- Barber and beauty shops
- Cleaners
- Locksmiths
- Mail/delivery stores
- Massage and physical therapy businesses practiced by individuals certified by the State
- Laundry (self-serve)
- Music, dance, gymnastics and martial arts studios
- Tattoo shops
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mn. Retail stores and service establishments that supply commodities or services that meet the needs of residents in the community. Permitted uses include:
- Bakeries, retail
- Clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessory stores
- Confectionary (candy) stores
- Convenience grocery stores (except that stores selling alcoholic beverages require a Conditional Use Permit)
- Florists
- Food stores
- Gift shops
- Hardware and home improvement stores
- Health Food stores
- Hobby shops
- Ice cream shops
- Jewelry stores
- Office supply stores
- Pet shops
- Pharmacy/drug stores (except those with a drive thru are not permitted in the C-2 zone)
- Photo studios and photographic supplies, art galleries - Sporting goods stores
- Supermarkets
- Tobacco stores
- Toy stores
- Variety stores
no. Restaurants and cafes, including drive-thru and drive-in restaurants. p. Supportive housing, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. q. Transitional housing provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19, or. Veterinarian offices
ps. Video arcades
qt. Other uses similar in nature and intensity to those permitted, as determined by the city planner
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25-21.3 Conditional Uses
The following conditional uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Churches.
b. Communications buildings and structures, except for wireless telecommunications facilities.
c. Electrical transmission and distribution substations d. Liquor stores and convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages e. Parking lots
f. Service stations
g. Temporary assembly/entertainment uses, including tent revivals, carnivals, circuses
h. Water pump stations
i. Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner subject to granting of a conditional use permit.
25-21.4 Site Plan Review
No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 25-53 Site Plan and Design Review, (or a Conditional Use Permit for uses listed as such). 25-21.5 Development Standards (see also Exhibit 21-1 for a summary of development standards)
a. Site Area, Lot Frontage and Depth
No requirement.
b. Building Height
The maximum height of commercial structures shall be 35 feet/two stories; the maximum height of accessory structures shall be 15 feet.

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c. Yards

1. Front: 10 feet, minimum. Further, parking lots shall be separated by a landscaped setback of at least ten feet from a front property line, and also the side property line for the street side yard on corner lots.

2. Side: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet, or where the site is a corner lot, in which a 10 foot setback is required on the street side yard..

3. Rear: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet.

Exhibit 21-1: Zoning Standards
35ʹ/ 2 stories, max.

Max. Building Height
Fencing
Front, side and rear yard fencing may be up
to 7‐feet high.
7‐foot tall solid masonry fencing is required
along property lines separating a
commercially zoned parcel from a
residentially zoned parcel. Openings
should be provided (as appropriate) to
allow pedestrian connection.

Rear Yard
None, except that a 10 foot setback is
required when the site abuts a
residentially zoned parcel.

Min Parcel Size, Lot Frontage
and Depth: No requirement
Front Yard:
10 feet, minimum.

This area shall be
landscaped.

Landscaping shall be provided
according to standards in Chapter 17‐43
Parking shall be provided
according to standards in Chapter
25‐45
Parking lots shall be set behind a
landscaped space at least ten feet
deep between the parking lot and
all adjacent street rights‐of‐way
Side Yards
No requirement except
that a 10 foot setback is
required when the site
abuts a residentially‐
zoned parcel.

Also a ten foot setback
is required on the street
side yard of a corner lot.

Accessory
structures may be
up to 15 feet high.

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25-21.6 Fences, Walls and Hedges
a. Front, Side and Rear Yards: Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height along any front, side or rear property line. b. Where a property zoned C-1 abuts a residential district, a 7-foot solid block masonry wall shall be constructed between the two uses. Where appropriate, openings should be provided to allow pedestrians to travel between the two uses.

25-21.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
a. Uses in the C-1 District shall provide off-street parking consistent with Chapter

17.45 Parking and Loading.
b. Parking lots constructed in C-1 district shall be designed and constructed so that within five years of construction, 50 percent of the parking lot is shaded by trees. c. Parking lots shall be separated from buildings by raised sidewalks or curbing. d. Parking lots shall be designed to accommodate solid waste pick-up. 25-21.8 Signs
Signs shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-47 Signs. 25-21.9 Landscaping
a. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted on all neighborhood commercial developments to the City Planner for review and approval consistent with the standards in Chapter 25-43 (Landscaping). All setback areas along streets shall be landscaped.
b. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall show a tree-planting scheme in the parking lot that will result in 50 percent of the parking lot being shaded within five years.
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and an automated irrigation system that incorporates water conservation technology, including drip irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, and low-flow irrigation heads.
d. Parking lots should be screened from adjacent public roadways by low walls and/or hedges.
e. Vines and climbing plants should be used on buildings, trellises and perimeter garden walls in order to soften the appearance on the buildings. f. All trash enclosures shall be surrounded by a 6-foot solid block wall and the area around the enclosure shall be landscaped. The gate to the enclosure shall be constructed of metal.
25-21.10 Special Conditions
a. All processes, businesses and services shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, gasoline sales, outdoor dining areas and nurseries. 25-21.11 Design Guidelines
New development in the C-1 zone shall be designed consistent with the guidelines shown in Chapter 25-27 (Commercial Design Guidelines).
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C-2 Zone (Central
Commercial)
Sections
25-23.1 Purpose
25-23.2 Permitted Uses
25-23.3 Conditional Uses
25-23.4 Uses Expressly Prohibited
25-23.5 Site Plan Review
25-23.6 Development Standards
25-23.7 Fences, Walls and Hedges
25-23.8 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
25-23.9 Signs
25-23.10 Landscaping
25-23.11 Special Conditions
25-23.12 Design Standards

25-23.1 Purpose
The C-2 district is intended to help strengthen the vitality and character of Firebaugh’s downtown commercial district by establishing an appropriate list of permitted uses, regulating the size and location of buildings, parking lots, landscaping and other improvements, in a manner that promotes a vibrant pedestrian-oriented shopping environment. In general, new buildings shall front onto the public sidewalk, with on-site parking located to the rear or side of buildings. Large merchandise-display windows are required along the public sidewalk, as opposed to blank building walls.

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25-23.2 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-2 district.
a. Accessory uses incidental to a permitted or conditionally permitted use existing on the site.
b. Automated teller machine (stand alone or associated with a bank) c. Automobile sales (conducted entirely within a building) d. Banks and financial institutions
e. Business, professional and trade schools
f. Check cashing services
g. Clubs, lodges and meeting rooms
h. Day care, small and large family
i. Funeral parlors/mortuaries
j. Health/athletic clubs
k. Hotels/motels
l. Low barrier navigation centers
lm. Mixed Use Developments, subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 Special Uses.
mn. Multiple family dwellings, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. no. Offices (administrative, business, medical, general, governmental and professional)
op. Personal Services Businesses. Commercial establishments that provide services of a personal nature, including:
- Barber and beauty shops
- Cleaners
- Fortune telling, hypnotists and palm reading
- Locksmiths
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- Mail/delivery stores
- Massage and physical therapy businesses practiced by individuals certified by the State
- Laundry (self-serve)
- Music, dance, gymnastics and martial arts studios
- Tattoo shops
pq. Retail stores and service establishments that supply commodities or services that meet the needs of residents in the community. Permitted uses include:
- Bakeries, retail
- Clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessory stores
- Confectionary (candy) stores
- Convenience grocery stores (except that stores selling alcoholic beverages require a Conditional Use Permit)
- Florists
- Food stores
- Furniture stores/mattress shops and upholstery shops
- Gift shops
- Hardware and home improvement stores
- Health Food stores
- Hobby shops
- Ice cream shops
- Jewelry stores
- Office supply stores
- Pet shops
- Pharmacy/drug stores (except those with a drive thru are not permitted in the C-2 zone)
- Photo studios and photographic supplies, art galleries - Sporting goods stores
- Supermarkets
- Tobacco stores
- Toy stores
- Variety stores
qr. Restaurants and cafes (except drive-thru or drive-ins, which are not permitted in the C-2 zone).
rs. Social service and counseling centers
t. Supportive housing, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. u. Transitional housing, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19.

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sv. Veterinarian offices
tw. Video arcades
ux. Other uses similar in nature and intensity to those permitted, as determined by the city planner
25-23.3 Conditional Uses
The following conditional uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Bars
b. Churches.
c. Communications buildings and structures, except for wireless telecommunications facilities.
d. Dancing associated with a restaurant or nightclub
e. Liquor stores and convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages f. Live music associated with a facility that serves alcoholic beverages g. Pawn shops and second hand stores/used goods stores
h. Parking lots
i. Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner subject to granting of a conditional use permit.
25-23.4 Uses Expressly Prohibited
The C-2 zone is designed to foster a pedestrian oriented shopping district in downtown Firebaugh, with uses such as stores, restaurants, offices and gathering places. Towards this end, the zone does not allow automobile-oriented uses that are allowed in other commercial zones, such as auto repair and tire shops and uses with drive-through/drive up windows.

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25-23.5 Site Plan Review
No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 25-53 Site Plan Review, (or a Conditional Use Permit for uses listed as such).
25-23.6 Development Standards
The following standards shall apply to all parcels being developed in the C-2 zone, except that any parcels zoned C-2 that are located outside the downtown planning area (generally bounded by N Street on the west, Fourteenth Street on the south, Q Street on the east, and 8th Street on the north) shall be developed to standards of the C-3 (General Commercial) zone.
a. Site Area, Lot Frontage and Depth
No requirement.
b. Building Height
The maximum height of commercial structures shall be 35 feet/two stories; the maximum height of accessory structures shall be 15 feet. c. Yards (see also Exhibit 23-1)
a. Front: New buildings shall be placed so that at least one half of the property line along a public street shall adjoin a building wall b. Side: None required except that buildings on corner lots shall be placed so that at least half of the side lot line along a public street shall adjoin a building wall.
c. Rear: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet.

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Exhibit 23-1: Building Placement Standards
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25-23.7 Fences, Walls and Hedges
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a. Front, Side and Rear Yards: Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height along any front, side or rear property line. c. Where a property zoned C-2 directly abuts a residential district, a 7-foot solid block masonry wall shall be constructed between the two uses. Where appropriate, openings should be provided to allow pedestrians to travel between the two uses.

25-23.8 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
a. The number of on-site parking spaces required for uses in the C-2 District may be reduced by up to 100% of the parking requirement for the particular use, as shown in Chapter 25-45 Parking and Loading, however where the reduction results in more than 25 spaces, the use shall require a Conditional Use Permit, consistent with Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
b. On-site parking shall be located to the rear or to the side of the building, except parking lots on corner lots shall be located to the rear or the interior side of the building.
c. Parking lots constructed in C-2 district shall be designed and constructed so that within five years of construction, 50 percent of the parking lot is shaded by trees. d. Parking lots shall be separated from buildings by raised sidewalks or curbing. e. Parking lots shall be designed to accommodate solid waste pick-up. 25-23.9 Signs
Signs shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-47 Signs. 25-23.10 Landscaping
a. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted on all developments to the City Planner for review and approval consistent with the standards in Chapter 25- 43 (Landscaping). All setback areas along streets shall be landscaped. b. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall show a tree-planting scheme in the parking lot that will result in 50 percent of the parking lot being shaded within five years.
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technology, including drip irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, and low-flow irrigation heads.
d. Parking lots should be screened from adjacent public roadways by low walls and/or hedges.
e. Vines and climbing plants should be used on buildings, trellises and perimeter garden walls in order to soften the appearance on the buildings. f. All trash enclosures shall be surrounded by a 6-foot solid block wall and the area around the enclosure shall be landscaped. The gate to the enclosure shall be constructed of metal.
25-23.11 Special Conditions
a. All processes, businesses and services shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, outdoor dining areas and nurseries.
25-23.12 Design Guidelines
New development in the C-2 zone shall be designed consistent with the following Design Guidelines.
a. General Concepts
New development in the downtown should reinforce the area’s unique pedestrianoriented shopping environment. Positive design elements that exist in the downtown area include:
• Storefronts located immediately behind the sidewalk;
• Stores with large windows that permit window shopping; • Awnings and arcades that provide shade for pedestrians; • A variety of stores in a small area – facilitating pedestrian shopping; • Off-street parking is located to the rear or to the side of buildings; • Architectural styles that reflect Firebaugh’s history and that of the San Joaquin Valley.
b. Site Planning Concepts
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1. Consistent with standards of the CC zone, new buildings in the downtown must be located along the front property line, at the back of the sidewalk. On-site parking must be located to the rear or to the side of buildings.

2. New development on corner lots must be situated immediately at the corner (rather than the parking lot being located on the corner).

3. Useable open spaces such as courtyards and plazas with outdoor seating, landscaping, water features, etc. are encouraged. Pedestrian corridor access (paseos) should be provided to link rear parking lots to the street. Sidewalk dining is also encouraged (see Exhibit 23-2), as long as a sufficient distance from the curb is maintained (usually eight feet, minimum).

4. Side and rear setbacks should be determined on a case-by-case basis. In most cases it is preferred that downtown buildings be designed to cover the entire lot, with no side yard setbacks.

Exhibit 23-2
Sidewalk dining helps to add life to the downtown streetscape.

6.2 Architectural Design

1. The following urban design elements are considered most desirable for new downtown development or redevelopment (see Exhibit 23-3):
a. Significant wall articulation (e.g. insets, alternating with columns, etc; b. A variety of surface textures, provided that they are appropriate to the particular architectural style of the building;
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c. Large display windows at street level for the display of merchandise and to allow shoppers to see inside the store. Windows must extend across the majority of the wall and a significant vertical distance;
d. Overhangs and arcades or awnings;
e. Regular window placement;
f. Pedestrian-scale signs that compliment the style and character of the individual building.

Exhibit 23-3
Desirable Façade Elements for Downtown Buildings
This graphic displays some of the most desirable elements of good downtown building design
Exhibit 23-4: Display Windows
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Large display windows help to make the downtown a more inviting place. Windows should extend a significant width and height of the wall.

The following design elements are considered undesirable and should be avoided for new downtown development or redevelopment:
a. Large, blank unarticulated walls;
b. Highly reflective surfaces of buildings;
c. Reflective window tinting;
d. A mix of unrelated styles (e.g., rustic wood shingles with polished chrome) on the same building;
e. Highly visible outdoor storage, equipment and loading areas; f. Large, flashy signs that are out of scale and character with the building. g. Contemporary “ultra-modern” styles and materials.

6.3 Building Mass and Scale

1. The height and scale of new development should be compatible with the scale of surrounding development. Scale is the relationship between the size of the structure and the size of adjoining structures. Scale is also the manner in which the proposed building’s size relates to the size of a human being. Large scale building elements can appear overwhelming if situated in a visual environment that is predominantly smaller in scale.

Exhibit 23-5: Building Height and Scale
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The height and scale of new developments should be compatible with the scale of surrounding development

2. The scale of a large building should be “broken up or reduced by creating horizontal emphasis of the building. This can be accomplished through the proper use of window patterns, roof overhangs, the use of trim moldings, awnings, eaves, or other ornamentation, by using a combination of complimentary colors, and through the use of landscaping.

3. Blank solid walls of buildings visible from public view, including bland areas above cantilevered canopies should be avoided. If such walls are necessary for interior or structural reasons, the structure wall shall be treated with some form of articulation such as larger awnings, cornice bands, dentils or similar materials.

4. The facades of adjacent structures should be considered in the design of new buildings to avoid clashes in architectural style and materials.

Exhibit 23-6: Building Compatibility

5. Buildings with flat or oversimplified facades (e.g. straight roof-lines without definition) should utilize parapet walls and/or cornice detailing to give greater stature to the building as well as the entire block on which the structure is located.

Awnings and Pedestrian-scale
signage
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6. Canopies and awnings are desirable elements in the downtown and are encouraged to shelter the openings of each building from sun and rain. New canopies and awnings should be respectful of the style and character of the structure on which they are attached, particularly in terms of materials and colors.

Exhibit 23-7: Window Awnings
Window awnings are a desirable element, when properly scaled.

The highest point of a canopy or its support structure shall not be higher than the midpoint of the space between the second story window sills and the top of the first floor store front window, awning, canopy or transom. Awnings should also be set inside vertical elements on the building such as columns, pilasters or storefronts that are indented.

7. Awnings, trellises and other accessory structures that do not restrict pedestrian or vehicular movement may project into the public right-of-way, subject to clearance requirements specified in the Zoning Ordinance. In general, awnings should be no less than 8 feet above the sidewalk.

Exhibit 23-8: Awnings over the public sidewalk
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8. Existing historically significant buildings should be maintained. Any physical changes shall be done in a manner that is consistent with the original architectural style.

9. For safety, identification and convenience, entrances of buildings and parking areas shall be well illuminated.

10. Rooftop mechanical equipment (e.g. air conditioning units) should be screened from view from the public right of way through the use of parapets, cornices or other treatments. Mechanical equipment should not be mounted on street arcades, in front windows or other visible locations.

Exhibit 23-9: Screening Roof Equipment
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C-3 Zone (General Commercial)
Sections
25-25.1 Purpose
25-25.2 Permitted Uses
25-25.3 Conditional Uses
25-25.4 Site Plan Review
25-25.5 Development Standards
25-25.6 Fences, Walls and Hedges
25-25.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
25-25.8 Signs
25-25.9 Landscaping
25-25.10 Special Conditions
25-25.11 Design Standards
25-25.1 Purpose
The purpose of the General Commercial district is to provide for a wide variety of commercial and service business that cater to the daily needs of Firebaugh and the surrounding area.

New development in this zone will occur in buildings and complexes that exhibit high standards of design, including sites where generous amounts of landscaping, screening of outdoor storage, repair and assembling areas from the public’s view and where the impact of noise, vibrations, and light on surrounding properties are minimized. 25-25.2 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the C-3 district.
a. Accessory uses incidental to a permitted or conditionally permitted use existing on the site.

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b. Auction houses
c. Automated teller machine (stand alone or associated with a bank) d. Automobile and motorized vehicle businesses, including:
- Vehicle sales (autos, trucks, boats, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, tractors, farm equipment), including on-site repair
- Auto supply stores
- Repair of automobiles and trucks, farm equipment, etc. - Car washes
- Vehicle storage yards
- Tire shops
- Vehicle leasing, renting
e. Banks and financial institutions
f. Business, professional and trade schools
g. Cabinet shops, welding/blacksmith shops, signs shops, glass stores h. Check cashing services
i. Clubs, lodges and meeting rooms
j. Contractor storage yards
k. Contractor supply stores
l. Day care, small and large family
m. Drainage basins
n. Feed stores and agricultural supply stores
o. Food/meat lockers
p. Fuel storage
q. Funeral parlors/mortuaries
r. Health/athletic clubs
s. Hotels/motels
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t. Janitorial and maintenance services
u. Low barrier navigation centers
uv. Mixed Use Developments, subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 Special Uses.
vw. Multiple family dwellings, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. wx. Movie theaters
xy. Offices (administrative, business, medical, general, governmental and professional)
yz. Pawn shops/second hand stores
zaa. Personal Services Businesses. Commercial establishments that provide services of a personal nature, including:
- Barber and beauty shops
- Cleaners
- Fortune telling, hypnotists and palm reading
- Locksmiths
- Mail/delivery stores
- Massage and physical therapy businesses practiced by individuals certified by the State
- Laundry (full and self-serve)
- Music, dance, gymnastics and martial arts studios
- Tattoo shops
aabb. Retail stores and service establishments that supply commodities or services that meet the needs of residents in the community. Permitted uses include:
- Bakeries, retail
- Clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessory stores
- Confectionary (candy) stores
- Convenience grocery stores (except that stores selling alcoholic beverages require a Conditional Use Permit)
- Florists
- Food stores
- Furniture stores/mattress shops and upholstery shops
- Garden shops and nurseries
- Gift shops
- Gun shops
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- Hardware and home improvement stores
- Health food stores
- Hobby shops
- Ice cream shops
- Jewelry stores
- Office supply stores
- Pet shops
- Pharmacy/drug stores
- Photo studios and photographic supplies, art galleries - Sporting goods stores
- Supermarkets
- Tobacco stores
- Toy stores
- Variety stores
bbcc. Repair shops for electronics, appliances, upholstery, garden equipment, etc. ccdd. Restaurants and cafes, including drive-thru and drive-in restaurants. ddee. Service stations, subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 (Special Uses).
eeff. Storage buildings, mini storage facilities
ffgg. Social service and counseling centers
hh. Supportive Housing, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. ggii. Taxidermists
hhjj. Towing services
kk. Transitional housing, provided that the use shall be developed in accordance with property development standards of the “R-3” District, Chapter 25-19. iill. Veterinarian offices, kennels, boarding facilities jjmm. Video arcades
kknn. Wholesale businesses
lloo. Other uses similar in nature and intensity to those permitted, as determined by the city planner
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25-25.3 Conditional Uses
The following conditional uses may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Churches.
b. Communications buildings and structures, including wireless telecommunications facilities
c. Electrical transmission and distribution substations d. Liquor stores and convenience markets that sell alcoholic beverages e. Recycling centers
f. Temporary assembly/entertainment uses, including tent revivals, carnivals, circuses
g. Water pump stations
h. Other uses similar in nature and intensity as determined by the city planner subject to granting of a conditional use permit.
25-25.4 Site Plan Review
No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 25-53 Site Plan Review, (or a Conditional Use Permit for uses listed as such).
25-25.5 Development Standards (see also Exhibit 25-1 for a summary of development standards)
a. Site Area, Lot Frontage and Depth
No requirement.

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b. Building Height
The maximum height of commercial structures shall be 35 feet/two stories; the maximum height of accessory structures shall be 15 feet. c. Yards

3. Rear: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet.

Exhibit 25-1: Zoning Standards
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25-25.6 Fences, Walls and Hedges
a. Front, Side and Rear Yards: Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height along any front, side or rear property line. b. Where a property zoned C-3 abuts a residential district, a 7-foot solid block masonry wall shall be constructed between the two uses. Where appropriate, openings should be provided to allow pedestrians to travel between the two uses.

25-25.7 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
a. Uses in the C-3 District shall provide off-street parking consistent with Chapter

17.45 Parking and Loading.
35ʹ/ 2 stories, max.

Rear Yard
None, except that a 10 foot setback is
required when the site abuts a
residentially zoned parcel.

Min Parcel Size, Lot Frontage
and Depth: No requirement
Front Yard:
10 feet, minimum.

This area shall be
landscaped.

Also a ten foot setback
is required on the street
side yard of a corner lot.

Accessory
structures may be
up to 15 feet high.

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b. Parking lots constructed in C-3 district shall be designed and constructed so that within five years of construction, 50 percent of the parking lot is shaded by trees. c. Parking lots shall be separated from buildings by raised sidewalks or curbing. d. Parking lots shall be designed to accommodate solid waste pick-up. 25-25.8 Signs
Signs shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-47 Signs. 25-25.9 Landscaping
a. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted on all neighborhood commercial developments to the City Planner for review and approval consistent with the standards in Chapter 25-43 (Landscaping). All setback areas along streets shall be landscaped.
b. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall show a tree-planting scheme in the parking lot that will result in 50 percent of the parking lot being shaded within five years.
c. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall provide for a minimal amount of turf and shall incorporate a variety of xerophytic plants, mulch to reduce water use, and an automated irrigation system that incorporates water conservation technology, including drip irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, and low-flow irrigation heads.
d. Parking lots should be screened from adjacent public roadways by low walls and/or hedges.
e. Vines and climbing plants should be used on buildings, trellises and perimeter garden walls in order to soften the appearance on the buildings. f. All trash enclosures shall be surrounded by a 6-foot solid block wall and the area around the enclosure shall be landscaped. The gate to the enclosure shall be constructed of metal.
25-25.10 Special Conditions
a. All processes, businesses and services shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure, except for off-street parking and off-street loading areas, gasoline sales, outdoor dining areas and nurseries. 25-25.11 Design Guidelines
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New development in the C-3 zone shall be designed consistent with the guidelines shown in Chapter 25-27 (Commercial Design Guidelines)
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§ 25-27.2 FIREBAUGH CODE § 25-29.2
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§ 25-29. INDUSTRIAL ZONES: M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL); M-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL). § 25-29.1. Purpose.

The purpose of Firebaugh's Industrial Zones is to provide appropriate locations in the community for industrial uses and related activities. Two zones are established: the M-1 Zone is the "Light Industrial" Zone and provides for uses such as light manufacturing, warehousing, storage, service commercial and similar uses. The M-2 Zone is the "Heavy Industrial" Zone and provides spaces for more intensive industrial and manufacturing activities.

Development standards in the Industrial Zones are designed to promote the following:
a. To protect appropriate areas for industrial use from intrusion by residences and other inharmonious uses; b. To provide opportunities for certain types of industrial uses to concentrate in mutually beneficial relationships to each other;
c. To provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern industrial development, including truck parking, off-street parking and loading;
d. To provide industrial employment opportunities for residents of the region; e. To operate in a manner that protects the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring that potential harmful impacts such as noise, vibration, noxious fumes, fire, and explosions, are avoided; and f. To establish standards that result in industrial development that is attractive and functional. § 25-29.2. Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses. [Amended 11-20-2017 by Ord. No. 17-03; 6-4- 2018 by Ord. No. 18-02; 7-15-2019 by Ord. No. 19-03]
The following table lists uses that are permitted and conditionally-permitted in the M-1 and M-2 Zones. Symbols used in the table are as follows:
"P" = The use is permitted in that particular zone
"CUP" = The use is permitted by conditional use permit in that particular zone "-" = The use is not permitted in that particular zone
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Use M-1 Zone M-2 Zone

1. Assembling, cleaning, manufacturing, processing
repairing or testing of products, conducted within
an enclosed structure, or within a screened
outdoor storage area, except for the following uses
listed under 1(a) through (k), which are permitted
only in the M-2 Zone by conditional use permit.

P P
a. Drop forges. — CUP
b. Fertilizer manufacturing. — CUP
c. Animal processing, including
slaughterhouses, reduction, rendering and
glue manufacturing.
— CUP
d. Petroleum products manufacturing,
processing and storage, including oils,
gasoline, natural gas, paints and tar.
— CUP
e. Incinerators. — CUP
f. Metal industries (ores, reduction,
refining, smelting and alloying).
— CUP
g. Paper and paper product manufacturing. — CUP

2. Assembling, cleaning, manufacturing, processing,
repairing or testing of products not listed under
1(a) or (b) that are conducted primarily outdoors.

CUP CUP

3. Agricultural services and industries, including the
following:

a. Food and dairy processing. P P
b. Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing,
processing, extraction, testing,
transportation and distribution.
— CUP, subject to
standards contained
in § 25-41.13
c. Cannabis dispensaries and retail sales.

CUP, subject to
standards contained in
§ 25-41.13
CUP, subject to
standards contained
in § 25-41.13
d. Canneries. P P
e. Cold storage facilities. P P
f. Crop cultivation. P P
g. Grain storage and processing. P P
h. Nurseries. P P
i. Packing houses. P P
j. Veterinary services, livestock and large
animals, including animal boarding.

P P
k. Animal sales yards. CUP P
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Use M-1 Zone M-2 Zone
l. Agricultural exhibits, including sales,
displays, large assembly of people and
livestock.

P P

4. Automobile-oriented uses, including auto
repair, tire shops, painting, upholstery, etc.

P P

5. Concrete batch plants, processing of minerals,
and aggregate and related materials, sand and
gravel storage.

CUP P

6. Dwelling for a caretaker or security guard on
the site of an approved use.

CUP CUP

7. Fuel dealer and service stations. CUP P

8. Airports, heliports/helipads. CUP CUP

9. Farm supply stores. P P

10. Farm Employee Housing (when in conjunction
with an agricultural use)
P P
1011. Lumber yards. P P
1112. Kennels. P P
1213. Mini-storage facilities and storage buildings. P P 1314. Offices. P P
1415. Retail uses conducted as part of, and incidental
to an established manufacturing operation
(such as a candy store on the site of a candy
manufacturing operation).

P P
1516. Research and development operations. P P
1617. Recycling collection and processing facilities. P P 1718. Salvage and wrecking facilities and junk yards. — CUP 1819. Towing services. P P
1920. Trucking, transportation and distribution. P P
2021. Truck stops. CUP CUP
2122. Upholstery shops. P P
2223. Vehicle storage. P P
2324. Warehousing and wholesaling. P P
2425. Equipment rental and sales yards. P P
2526. Building contractor offices and yards. P P
2627. Miscellaneous uses, including:
a. Accessory uses on the site of a
permitted use or conditionallypermitted use.

P P
b. Parking facilities on separate lots. P P
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Use M-1 Zone M-2 Zone
c. Communications equipment buildings
and structures (including wireless
telecommunications facilities), public
utility service yards, gas regulator
stations, pumping stations, storm
drainage reservoirs, public water
wells, electric distribution substations
and transmission line structures.

CUP CUP
d. Private fueling stations located on-site
with a permitted or conditionally
permitted use.

P P
e. Other uses determined to be similar in
nature and intensity to those permitted
in that particular zone, as determined
by the City Planner.

P P
f. Other uses determined to be similar in
nature and intensity to those
conditionally permitted in that
particular zone, as determined by the
City Planner.

CUP CUP
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§ 25-29.6 ZONING § 25-29.9
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No development shall be constructed on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with § 25-53, Site Plan and Design Review (or a conditional use permit for uses listed as such).
§ 25-29.4. Development Standards (see also Exhibit 37-1). a. Site area, lot frontage and depth: No requirement.
b. Building height: The maximum height of structures shall be 50 feet. c. Yards.

1. Front: 10 feet, minimum. Further, parking lots shall be separated by a landscaped setback of at least 10 feet from a front property line, and also the side property line for the street side yard on corner lots.

2. Side: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum side yard shall be 10 feet, or where the site is a corner lot, in which a ten-foot setback is required on the street side yard.

3. Rear: No requirement unless the subject property abuts a residential district, wherein the minimum yard shall be 10 feet.

Exhibit 29-1: Zoning Standards
§ 25-29.5. Fences, Walls and Hedges.
a. Front yards: Fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height, unless the site abuts a residential zone in which case fencing within 10 feet of the front property line shall be no higher than four feet.
b. Rear and side yards: Fences, walls, and hedges shall not exceed seven feet in height. c. Where a property zoned M-1 or M-2 abuts a residential district, a seven-foot solid block masonry wall shall be constructed between the two uses.
d. The outdoor storage of equipment or materials shall be screened from the view of any adjoining public right-of-way with a seven-foot solid block wall, or six-foot chain-linked fence with slats and landscaping.
§ 25-29.6. Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities.

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b. Parking lots constructed in M-1 and M-2 Zones shall be designed and constructed so that within five years of construction, 50% of the parking lot is shaded by trees. c. Parking lots shall be designed to accommodate solid waste pick-up. d. Storage areas shall be surfaced with asphalt/concrete or gravel. § 25-29.7. Signs.

Signs shall be consistent with the requirements detailed in § 25-47, Signs. § 25-29.8. Landscaping.
a. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted on all neighborhood commercial developments to the City Planner for review and approval consistent with the standards in § 25-43 (Landscaping, Irrigation and Grading). All setback areas along streets shall be landscaped. b. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall show a tree-planting scheme in the parking lot that will result in 50% of the parking lot being shaded within five years. c. The landscaping and irrigation plan shall provide for a minimal amount of turf and shall incorporate a variety of xerophytic plants, mulch to reduce water use, and an automated irrigation system that incorporates water conservation technology, including drip irrigation, smart irrigation controllers, and low-flow irrigation heads.
d. Parking lots should be screened from adjacent public roadways by low walls and/or hedges. e. Vines and climbing plants should be used on buildings, trellises and perimeter garden walls in order to soften the appearance on the buildings.
f. All trash enclosures shall be surrounded by a six-foot solid block wall and the area around the enclosure shall be landscaped. The gate to the enclosure shall be constructed of metal. § 25-29.9. Design Guidelines.

New development in the Industrial zones shall be designed consistent with the following guidelines. a. Site design.

1. Industrial development should be designed in a way that fits in with the surrounding development pattern. This refers to:
(a) The size and form of new structures in relationship to existing development. For example, where new buildings and uses are similar to those on adjoining sites, the design should reflect similar setbacks, building heights and form, scale and mass, materials, compatible colors and landscape treatments. The intent is not uniformity, but compatibility; (b) The spatial relationship between structures and street right-of-way; (c) Circulation patterns;
(d) Architectural elements in surrounding development.

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2. New buildings should be oriented toward the adjoining public streets, so that public entrances are a focal point on the building and site layout.

Exhibit 37-2
The front of this industrial site has the appearance of an office and has generous landscaping.

Equipment storage and industrial activities are primarily on the back side of the building.

3. The main public entrance to buildings should feature heightened architectural treatment. For example, if the bulk of an industrial structure is a metal warehouse, the main entrance/office area should feature special architectural design consideration, such as:
(a) Varied setbacks: insets and projections, as appropriate. (b) Siding that is different from the rest of the building (e.g., stucco, brick or at least different colors).
(c) Windows should be framed and/or finished with awnings or similar mechanisms. (d) Other appropriate design techniques.
b. Landscaping and buffers.

1. Care shall be taken to design industrial sites with adequate landscaping and screening, as well as buffering from sensitive nearby/adjacent uses. Methods to buffer projects should include a combination of increased setbacks, walls, landscaping, berms, etc.

2. Projects should present an attractive landscaped frontage along public streets, with significant landscaped setback areas that include attractive combinations of turf, groundcovers, shrubs and trees.

3. Landscaping should include an appropriate combination of turf, shrubs and shade trees, with an emphasis on low-water-use vegetation. Shade trees should be emphasized in paved areas where shading can reduce heat buildup.

4. For beauty as well as graffiti prevention, climbing vines should be used to screen masonry walls, including perimeter walls of trash encloures and other appropriate locations. c. Screening.

1. Buildings, walls and landscaping should be arranged to screen loading and service bays, equipment storage areas, trash enclosures and mechanical equipment.

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pockets or changes in materials. Toward this end, fence or wall runs greater than 50 linear feet shall be articulated with architectural offsets and incorporate landscape pockets.

4. Concrete walls are permitted if faced with masonry or stone, or if the surface is scored or textured.

Exhibit 37-3
Long expanses of screening walls (particularly along public streets) should feature varied setbacks and textures.
d. Parking.

1. Parking areas should not be the dominant visual element of a site. It is generally preferable to locate parking lots along the side or to the rear of buildings. Where this is not possible, parking should be buffered with significant landscaping areas.

2. Parking areas shall be landscaped consistent with Zoning standards and guidelines for parking lot landscaping shown in § 25-27, Commercial Development Design Guidelines. e. Service, delivery and storage areas.

1. Locate loading docks, outside storage, and service areas in areas of low visibility such as at the side or at the rear (non-street side) of buildings. The features must be screened from view from public streets, by walls, landscaping, or a combination thereof.

2. With the exception of outside storage areas, when it is not possible to locate loading facilities and service areas on a non-street side of a building, loading docks and doors shall not dominate the building frontage and must be screened from all adjoining public streets.

3. In no case may outside storage areas be located in the front of a building. f. Signs. Sign regulations found in the sign ordinance must be observed; however, the following general design guidelines should be utilized.

1. Signs should be compatible with the design of the building(s) and its architectural style. The design of freestanding signs should feature architectural elements that relate the sign to the buildings they advertise.

2. Stark color contrasts in signs should be avoided. Sign colors should be muted - use of significant quantities of primary colors should be avoided.

3. Freestanding signs shall be monument-style signs as opposed to pole signs.

4. For multitenant buildings or complexes, a coordinated sign design scheme is required. § 25-29.10. Performance Standards.

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b. No use shall be permitted and no process, equipment, or materials shall be employed which are found by the Planning Commission to be injurious to persons residing or working in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, noise, vibrations, illumination, glare or heavy truck traffic, or to involve any hazard of fire, explosion, or to emit electrical disturbances which adversely affect commercial or electronic equipment outside the boundaries of the site. c. No solid or liquid wastes shall be discharged into a public or private sewage disposal system except in compliance with the regulations of the owners of the system, and local, state and federal agencies that regulate disposal of these wastes.
d. In the Industrial Zones, all uses shall be subject to the regulations of local, state and federal air quality agencies.
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Special Uses
Sections
25-41.1 Purpose
25-41.2 Home Occupations
25-41.3 Mixed Uses
25-41.4 Service Stations
25-41.5 Temporary Uses
25-41.6 Caretaker Facilities
25-41.7 Temporary Modular Structures
25-41.8 Recycling/Buyback Centers
25-41.9 Second Residential UnitsAccessory Dwelling Units 25-41.10 Wireless Telecommunication Equipment
25-41.11 Sexually Oriented Businesses
25-41.12 Outdoor Storage Yards
25-41.13 Marijuana cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation and distribution
25-41.9 Second ResidentialAccessory Dwelling Units
a. Purpose and intent. This section is intended to meet the requirements of State law in providing for Accessory Dwelling Units ("ADUs") and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units ("JADUs") as required by and in compliance with Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 66310-663423, (as the Government Codeeither may be amended from time to time). The standards established by this section shall be interpreted and applied consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 66310-663423. If different or conflicting C H A P T E R 41
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requirements or standards exist, the more restrictive requirements or standards shall apply, but only to the extent such requirement or standard does not conflict with the requirements and standards provided in Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 663130-66342.
b. Determinations: ADUs and JADUs are residential uses. ADUs and JADUs that comply with this section are considered accessory uses and accessory buildings and therefore do not exceed the allowable density for the lots upon which ADUs and JADUs are located. ADUs and JADUs that comply with this section are considered to be consistent with the general plan and zoning designations for the lot.

ADUs and JADUs, and the availability to construct ADUs and JADUs, will be counted for purposes of identifying adequate sites for housing in the City's Housing Element.
c. Standards: ADUs and JADUs are subject to the normal requirements of the zoning district where the ADU and/or JADU will be constructed. Unless otherwise stated in this section, the requirements and standards of the Zoning Code (Chapter 25) and the Building and Housing Code (Chapter 8) that apply to the lot and the primary dwelling shall apply to any ADU and/or JADU, including lot coverage, parking, height, setback, open space, landscape, and architectural review, and the requirements and standards that apply to detached dwellings and accessory structures generally.

All ADUs and/or JADUs shall be established and maintained in conformity with the following standards:

1. Zoning:

ADUs and JADUs are allowed on single-family and multi-family lots in all residential zoning districts, including mixed-useall zones where residential uses are permitted. ADUs and JADUs are not permitted in nonresidential zoning districts where residential uses are not allowed. Any covenant, restriction, or condition contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a planned development, and any provision of a governing document that either effectively prohibits or unreasonably restricts the construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on a lot zoned for single-family residential use that meets the requirements of Section 63314-66332 of the Government Code, is void and unenforceable.

2. Construction of ADUs/JADUs:

ADUs may be constructed within or as an addition to an existing or proposed single-family residential dwelling unit, or as a separate free-standing accessory structure, or converted from an existing accessory structure. JADUs may be constructed within an existing or proposed single-family residential dwelling unit, provided the JADU dwelling unit has a separate entrance from the existing residence. ADUs and JADUs must be constructed consistent with development standards of the zone in which the unit is located, and with the requirements of this subsection.

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JADUs shall include, a separate bathroom from the main residence, or access into the main structure containing a bathroom that is not from the main entrance as described in Government Code Section 66333(e)(2). JADUs shall include a cooking facility with appliances, a food preparation counter and cabinetry that are of a reasonable size for food preparation, pursuant to Government Code Section 6633(f). ADUs may be site-built structures, or converted from existing structures, or manufactured homes as defined by Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. Mobile homes, trailers and recreational vehicles are not permitted to be used as ADUs.

3. Number of Units:

One ADU and one JADU are allowed per single family residential lot.

Lots with existing multifamily dwellings may construct up to two eight detached ADUs, however, the number of accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot,
Lots with existing multifamily dwellings may construct or ADUs up to 25% of the number of existing multifamily dwelling units in non-livable space (e.g., storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages) within an existing multifamily dwelling.

On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached accessory dwelling units are permitted.

4. Yards: A second dwelling unitAn ADU shall comply with yard requirements of the subject zone, except that a setback of four feet from the side and rear lot lines is permitted for a detached ADU.

5. Space between buildings: An second detached dwelling unitADU shall be located no closer than 10 feet to any other residential building on the same parcel, and not less than six feet from any accessory building.

6. Building height:

ADU's shall be limited to one story and 16 feet in height for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit.

ADUs shall be limited to a height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height shall be permitted to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

ADUs shall be limited to height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling..

7. Unit size:

For detached ADU's the following size restrictions apply:
(a) One bedroom unit: Unit may contain up to 850 square feet of floor area, maximum.

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(b) Two bedroom unit: Unit may contain up to 1,000 square feet of floor area, maximum.
(c) More than two bedrooms: Unit may contain up to 1,200 square feet of floor area, maximum.

For attached ADU's the maximum permitted size is 50% of the floor area of the primary dwelling unit, up to 800 square feet, maximum.

Notwithstanding the foregoing standards, an ADU (whether detached or attached) shall not be less than 220 square feet in size.

For a JADU the maximum permitted size is 500 square feet of floor area.

Further, a JADU shall not be less than 220 square feet in size.

8. Parking:

There shall be one paved on-site parking space for an ADU, (except as allowed by Government Code Section 65852.2(a) or (d))66322. Additional Pparking is not required for JADUs pursuant to Government Code Section 66334. The required parking space shall be a minimum of nine feet wide and 20 feet deep and constructed to City standards. The space shall be in addition to on-site parking spaces required for the primary dwelling on the lot. The parking space for the ADU may be situated as a tandem parking space within an existing driveway, provided that parking space requirements are maintained for the primary dwelling unit. If additional paved parking is required to accommodate an ADU, it shall not be located within a required front yard, except within a legal driveway that is not wider than necessary to accommodate two parking spaces side by side; however, said parking space may be located within required side or rear yards.

9. Architectural appearance:

The ADU design's scale, appearance and character shall be similar to and compatible in design with shall match that of the primary dwelling unit in terms of siding materials and color, window types, roofing pitch and materials. If attached to the primary dwelling unit, an ADU second dwelling unit shall be attached in a manner that the addition will create the appearance of an enlargement of the primary dwelling unit, and a logical extension of roof and walls of the primary dwelling unit, rather than give the appearance of an add-on unit.

10. Building Code:

An ADU second dwelling unit shall be subject to all applicable building, fire, health and safety codes.

11. Occupancy:

A certificate of occupancy must be issued for the primary dwelling unit before a certificate of occupancy is issued for an ADU or JADU on the lot. Owneroccupancy is not required for ADUs. Owner-occupancy is required for a singlefamily residence with a JADU. The owner of the subject property at the time of the application for a JADU and all future owners of the property shall reside in the single-family residence or JADU. A covenant, in a form approved by the City Attorney, running with the land between the City and the applicant shall be recorded with the Fresno County recorder's office prior to the issuance of any Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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building permits, requiring that the primary or proposed JADU shall be occupied by the owner of the property.

An ADU or JADU may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence (in the case of a single family lot), or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multiple dwelling lot), unless except when built by a qualified nonprofit corporation, as authorized by Government Code section 6634165852.26. Rentals of ADUs and/or JADUs must be for at least 30 days.

12. Access:

In order to preclude the appearance of a duplex unit, access to ADU's and JADU's shall be by an exterior doorway located on the side or rear of the ADU or JADU. In no case shall the entrance be visible from a public street right-ofway.

13. Utilities:

Adequate provisions shall be made for the water and sewer service and drainage generated by the occupancy of the ADU/JADU, as determined by the City Engineer. The ADU/JADU can either have shared or separate services for electric, gas, sewer, and water.

14. Existing dwellings:

An ADU existing on the effective date of the ordinance adding this subsection shall constitute a violation of this subsection unless the ADU meets the standards of this subsection or the ADU qualifies as a permitted nonconforming use under § 25-61 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures) of this title.

Property owners of an unpermitted ADUs and JADUs as described in Government Code Section 66331 built before January 1, 2020, may apply for a permit, and any necessary permits in order to correct non-compliance, and shall not be penalized for non-compliance for the unpermitted structure pursuant to Government Code Section 66332.

15. Connection, Impact, and other Fees:

Except as provided in Government Code Sections 6631365852.2 and 65852.22, ADUs and JADUs are subject to all fees and assessments required by the Municipal Code for new residential construction, including connection fees, capacity charges, and impact fees.

An inspection fee shall be assessed for any inspection to determine if an ADU or JADU complies with applicable building standards.

16. Exceptions:

All of the standards provided in this Section may be relaxed or waived in order to allow construction of an attached or detached ADU that is not more than 800 square feet and not more than 16 feet in height with at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, provided that the ADU is constructed in compliance with all Fire and Building and Housing Code requirements and standards of the Zoning Code. (See Government Code Section 65852.2(c)66321.)
ADUs and/or JADUs described in Government Code Section 65852.2(e)66323 shall be permitted.

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17. Permit process:

The applicant shall submit a building permit application for the construction of an ADU and/or JADU. An application, together with the required fee in compliance with the City's Fee Schedule, shall be filed with the Department and accompanied by detailed and fully dimensioned plans, architectural drawings/sketches, elevations, floor plans, landscape plans, and/or any other data/materials identified in the Department handout for ADU/JADU applications. Following receipt of a completed application, the Planning Director or his designee shall review the application to determine whether it complies with the requirements of this section and ministerially approve a compliant application.

A permit application for an ADU or a JADU shall be considered and approved ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing. The City shall act on the application to develop an ADU or a JADU within 60 days, or 30 days for preapproved standard ADU and JADU plans made available by the City. If the permit application to develop an ADU or a JADU is submitted with a permit application to construct a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or the JADU until the City acts on the permit application to construct the new single-family dwelling. The applicant may request a delay in the time available for the City to act on the application, as provided by State law.
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Auto and Bicycle Parking and
Loading
Sections
25-45.1 Purpose
25-45.2 General Requirements
25-45.3 Number of Parking Spaces Required by Use
25-45.4 Parking Lot Design Standards and Location Criteria 25-45.1 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to provide parking, bicycle and loading regulations for new and expanded development and land uses in Firebaugh. This chapter will also serve to:
provide accessible, attractive, secure, and well maintained parking (auto and bicycle) and off-street loading facilities; provide parking and loading facilities that are designed to reduce traffic congestion; minimize the impact of new development on parking and loading facilities on surrounding properties; ensure the maneuverability of emergency vehicles in parking facilities and provide for loading and delivery services in proportion to the needs generated by the proposed land use which are clearly compatible with adjacent parcels and the surrounding neighborhood.
25-45.2 General Requirements
a. No building shall be constructed or use established unless off-street auto and bicycle parking and loading spaces are provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless otherwise exempted by this chapter. b. When an existing use or building is enlarged and requires additional parking and loading under the provisions of this chapter, said improvements shall be provided on the subject site or the developer shall provide an in lieu parking fee consistent with the provisions in this chapter.
c. For every ten auto parking spaces provided for commercial and industrial uses the project shall provide one bicycle parking space.

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c. For uses not listed in this chapter, the Planning Director shall determine a parking and loading standard for the use based on the operational, size and locational characteristics of the use and the standards that similar cities apply to said use. d. Fractional space requirements shall be rounded up when the fractional number is

0.5 or more and shall be rounded down when the fractional number is less than

0.5. e. In any residential district, all inoperable motor vehicles shall be stored in a garage, carport or outside of the front yard setback area. 25-45.3 Number of Parking Spaces Required
The minimum number of parking spaces (or stalls) required for new uses or buildings or the expansion of existing buildings or uses are detailed below, except that the number of on-site parking spaces required for uses in the C-2 District may be reduced by up to 100% of the parking requirement for the particular use, as shown in Chapter 25-45 Parking and Loading, however where the reduction results in more than 25 spaces, the use shall require a Conditional Use Permit, consistent with Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Residential uses

1. Single family residence: two covered stalls per unit. “Covered” shall mean either a garage or carport.

2. Second residential unitAccessory Dwelling Unit: one uncovered stall per unitSee section 251.41.9(c)(8) for parking standards.

3. Condominium unit
(a). One bedroom: one covered stall per unit
(b). Two or more bedrooms: two covered stalls per unit

4. Specialized housing
(a). Emergency shelters: one stall for every ten bedsper employee (by shift).
(b). Group care housing: two stalls for every two clients; tandem parking is permitted.

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(b). Residential care facilities: one stall for every three beds, plus one stall per employee (byper shift).
(c). Transitional housing: one stall per bedroomfor every three beds plus one stall per employee per(by shift).
(d). Supportive housing: one stall per bedroomfor every three beds plus one stall per employee (byper shift).
(e). Low Barrier Navigation Center: one stall for every three beds plus one stall per employee (byper shift).
(ef). Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units: one stall per bedroom plus one stall per employee (byper shift).
(fg). Labor camps: one stall per living unit
(hg). Nursing homes: one stall for every three beds
(ih). Family and group day care homes: one stall for every three beds

5. Multiple family units: 1.5 stalls per units half of which shall be covered

6. Senior housing: one covered stall per unit

7. Mobile home parks: two covered stall per unit; tandem parking permitted, plus one guest space per two mobile homes.

8. Trailer parks: one stall per trailer pad

9. Motels and hotels: one stall per room.

10. Convalescent home: one stall per three beds
a. Office Uses

1. Medical and dental offices: one stall per 250 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Professional offices, including insurance, specialized consultants, law, travel, real estate, accountants, financial advisors and architects: one stall per 250 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

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c. Personal Services

1. Banks, savings and loan, check cashing, credit unions, and similar offices:
one stall per 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Self-service laundry: one stall for every three machines, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Barber/beauty shops, day spas, massage therapists and hair stylists: two stalls per station, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Funeral home, mortuaries: one stall for every 50 sq. ft. of building area d. General Commercial Uses.

1. Retail stores including clothing, shoes, stationary, sporting goods, kitchen wares, gift shops, book stores and beauty supplies: one stall per 350 sq.ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Convenience stores: one stall per 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Furniture, hardware and applicanceappliance stores: one stall per 600 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Grocery stores: one stall per 300 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

5. Antique and second-hand shops: one stall per 350 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

6. Auto parts: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.
e. Eating and Drinking Establishments

1. Coffee and tea establishments, candy shops and bakeries: one stall per 100 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Restaurants (other than fast food): one stall per four seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

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3. Fast food establishments: one stall per 100 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Donut shops: one stall per 100 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

5. Sandwich shops and delicatessens: one stall per 100 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

6. Sports bars: One stall per three seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

7. Bars: one stall per three seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.
f. Service Commercial Establishments

1. Tire, brake, radiator, and auto repair shops: one stall per 200 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Multi-tenant auto-related shops: one stall per 200 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Full-service car washes: one stall per 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Self-service car washes: one parking stall per bay

5. New/Used-car sales: one parking space for each two employees during the time of maximum employment, plus one parking space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of lot and building area used for the display or storage of automobiles, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces..

6. Oil change shops: one stall per bay, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

7. Service stations: one stall per 300 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

8. Auto glass, upholstery and stereo shops: one stall per 200 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

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9. Paint and body shop: one stall per 200 square feet of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

10. Wholesale establishments: one stall per 600 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.
g. Recreation Uses

1. Health clubs: one stall per 100 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Bowling alleys: one stall per 100 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Dance and martial arts studios: one stall per 100 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Golf courses: 1.5 stalls per tee plus one stall for every four seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

6. Stadiums, arenas, and other outdoor facilities: one stall for every five seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

7. Video arcades: one stall per 100 sq. ft. of builidngbuilding area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

8. Rodeo and equestrian facilities: one stall for every five seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

9. Miniature golf course: 1.5 stalls per tee, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

h. Miscellaneous Commercial

1. Retail nursery/garden shops: one stall for every 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Agricultural Chemicals/Sales: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

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farming: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Farm machinery, sales and service: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.
i. Industrial Uses

1. Manufacturing: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Fabrication: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Mini-storage: two stalls plus one stall for every 250 sq. ft. of building area

4. Warehousing: one stall per 1,000 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

5. Packing house: one stall per 750 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.
j. Institutional Uses.

1. Churches: one stall per four seats, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Schools
(a) Nursery and pre-schools: one stall per classroom plus one stall for every 250 sq. ft. of non-classroom buildngbuilding area, plus one bicycle space per four students.
(b) Elementary and middle schools: one stall per two classrooms plus one stall per staff member, plus one bicycle space per four students.
(c) High schools: three stalls for every two staff members, plus one bicycle space per four students.

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(d) Colleges: one parking space for each employee plus ten parking spaces for each classroom, plus one bicycle space per four students.

3. Libraries, museums and art galleries: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Hospitals: one stall per bed, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces. k. Government

1. Governmental centers: one stall per 400 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

2. Courthouses: one stall per 400 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

3. Public safety buildings: one stall per 400 sq. ft. of building area, plus one bicycle space per ten vehicle spaces.

4. Corporation, transporationtransportation and fuel yards: one stall per 500 sq. ft. of building area

5. Wastewater treatment facilities: one stall per 400 sq. ft of building area

6. Water treatment facilities: one stall per 400 sq. ft. of building area

25-45.4 Parking Lot Design Standards and Location Criteria a. Design Dimensions
Parking lots shall be designed to be consistent with the standards, dimensions and requirements of the details contained in Exhibit 45-1. The construction of parking lots shall be consistent with the improvements standards contained in Firebaugh’s Improvements Manual.

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Exhibit 45-1: Parking Design
b. Circulation
Parking lots shall be designed so that backing into a public street from a parking stall shall be minimized in order to maintain effective traffic flow along the public street.

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Single family dwellings will be exempt from this requirement. The use of alleys to access parking lots shall be encouraged.

Commercial parking lots shall be designed to allow for cross parcel access (to the extent practical) to preclude vehicles from having to travel onto the street to access adjacent parcels.
c. Paving, Slope and Drainage
All parking lots shall be constructed with a 4-inch aggregate base and a 2-inch asphalt or concrete overlay, described in the Firebaugh Improvements Manual. Parking lots shall be sloped so that storm water runoff flows towards public streets or alleys, into on-site landscape planters or bioswales or into pervious hardscape features. d. Curbing and Wheel Stops
Concrete curbing shall be provided around all parking lots and landscape planters consistent with the Firebaugh Improvements Manual. Wheel stops may be provided in parking stalls to ensure that the overhang of a vehicle does not interfere with pedestrian movements along a sidewalk, or damage landscaping adjacent to the parking lot. e. Striping and Symbols
Parking lot stalls and travel lanes shall be clearly marked with painted strips. Parking stalls for handicapped persons shall be stripped and provided with the appropriate symbols and signage that are consistent with the American Disabilities Act (see Exhibit 45-2).

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f. Lighting
All parking lots shall have pole lighting that property illuminates the parking lot but does not cause a nuisance for adjoining properties.
g. Driveways
Driveways from a public street or alley shall have locations and dimensions consistent with the Firebaugh Improvements Manual. For one-way driveways the width of the driveway shall be 15 feet; two-way driveways shall have a minimum width of 25 feet. h. Landscaping (see also Exhibit 45-3)
All parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 25- 43 (Landscaping and Irrigation). Trees shall be planted within all parking lots. Tree species shall be selected that will not cause damage to the parking lot or adjacent sidewalks, driveways or curbing, and will shade more than 50 percent of the parking lot within ten years. Landscape planters between the parking lots and public streets shall be planted with low hedges. As an alternative, a low wall (three feet) may be constructed and shrubs, turf or ground cover may be planted between the wall and the street.

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i. Location Criteria
Parking lots shall be located on the same property as the building they serve, except that parking for buildings in the Central Commercial (C-2) district may be located within 300 feet of the subject property. In the C-2 district, parking lots shall be located at the rear or side of the subject building. Parking lots shall not be located on the corner where two streets intersect.
j. Shared Parking
Where two or more non-residential uses share a single parking lot, the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by a maximum of 20 percent, as long as the total number of spaces is not less than the required for the use requiring the largest number of spaces.

Where non-residential uses share a single parking lot and it can be demonstrated that the uses operate at different times of the day (an evening use versus a day-time use), the required number of parking spaces may be reduced by up to 50 percent of the combined parking requirements of the two uses.
k. Parking in Lieu Fee
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For development in the downtown (generally defined as the area bounded by N Street on the west, Fourteenth Street on the south, Q Street on the east, and 8th Street on the north) the City may establish an in-lieu parking fee, whereby uses that cannot provide required parking on site can pay the City a fee for the City to use to purchase and develop public parking facilities within the area. The fee shall be established based on a study performed by the City Engineer, and adjusted annually.
l. Bicycle Parking
Commercial, industrial and public uses are subject to the following bicycle parking standards:

1. Short-term bicycle parking. If the project will generate frequent visitor traffic (such as fast food restaurants, banks, convenience stores, supermarkets and similar uses) the project shall provide a permanently anchored bicycle rack within 200 feet of the visitors’ entrance, at a ratio of one two-bike capacity rack for each 20 motorized vehicle parking spaces, with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack.

2. Long-term bicycle parking. Buildings with over 10 tenant-occupants or a floor area of 20,000 square feet or more shall provide secure bicycle parking at a ratio of one two-bike capacity rack for each 20 motorized vehicle parking spaces with a minimum of one two-bike capacity rack.

3. Acceptable parking facilities shall be convenient from the street and may include:
(a) Bicycle parking space size (eight feet long, three feet wide) (b) Bike rack type (should be U-lock compatible).
(c) Bicycle parking shall be safe, visible, and convenient. m. Parking Standard Modifications
Parking space requirements may be modified through Firebaugh’s minor deviation process. A reduction of up to 20 percent in a project’s required parking spaces may be approved by the Planning Director if the following findings can be made:

1. That the granting of the minor deviation will not create a safety hazard or lead to a condition where the loading of public vehicles onto public streets will interfere with the free flow of traffic on these streets.

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2. That the granting of the minor deviation will not create a safety hazard of any other condition inconsistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.
n. Handicapped Parking Spaces
Handicapped parking stalls shall be provided per the Uniform Building Code.

Handicapped parking stalls shall be designed consistent with the illustrations shown in Exhibit 45-2.
o. Loading Facilities

1. Commercial, industrial, office, institutional, and public uses exceeding 10,000 square feet in size shall be required to install an off-street loading facility unless the Planning Director finds that due to the operational nature of the use, none or more than one off-street loading space should be required.

2. To the extent possible, loading facilities should be located at the rear or side of the building that they are to serve.

3. Streets and alleys shall not be used as loading or unloading areas, nor shall trucks use streets and alleys for maneuvering trailers into a loading space.

4. Loading facilities, at a minimum, shall have a length of 25 feet, a width of 12 feet, and an overhead clearance of 14 feet. All loading surfaces shall be paved consistent with Firebaugh’s Improvements Manual.

5. Where a loading facility is near or adjacent to a residential district or other noise-sensitive land uses, noise attenuating design measures will be incorporated into the project. These design measures could include increased setback distances, the construction of a 7-foot solid block wall, landscaping or locating the loading facilities away from noise-sensitive land uses.

Definitions
Sections
25-67.1 Purpose
25-67.2 Objectives
25-67.3 Definitions

25-67.1 Purpose
Unless the text of this ordinance states otherwise, the following definitions shall be used in the interpretation and construction of this Ordinance. Words and phrases used in this ordinance shall be defined in Section 25-67.3 of this chapter. 25-67.2 Objectives
The objectives of this chapter are as follows:

A. Provide coherent and consistent explanation of the terms used in the Ordinance.

B. Avoid misinterpretation of the regulations, procedures, and standards as put forth in the Ordinance.

C. Introduce a common vocabulary to facilitate communication regarding the Ordinance.

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25-67.3 Definitions
“Abutting” shall mean two or more parcels sharing a common boundary of at least one point.
“Abandoned” shall mean to cease or suspend from developing or maintaining a building or use for a stated period of time.
“Access” shall mean safe, adequate, and usable ingress or egress to a property or use. “Acre” shall mean a measure of land area containing 43,560 square feet. “Accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the singlefamily or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes an efficiency unit and a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
“Accessory Structure” shall mean a structure containing no kitchen or bathroom and located upon the same lot or parcel as the principal use or structure to which it is an accessory. The structure is customary, incidental, and subordinate to the use of the principal building, or the principal use of the land. All accessory structures shall be constructed with, or subsequent to, the construction of the principal structure or activation of the principal use.
“Administrative Agreement” shall mean an agreement duly executed and legally binding between the City of Firebaugh, prepared and signed by the Planning Director, and the applicant for a minor planning request. The agreement will delineate the terms and conditions agreed upon by the two parties.
“Adjacent to” shall mean properties which are next to each other sharing a common property line.
“Adult Day Program” shall mean any community-based facility or program that provides care to persons 18 years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of these individuals on less than a 24-hour basis.
“Aggregate Area” means the total area of all permanent signs on the premises. This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47).
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sheds, corrals, pens, fences, windmills, watering and feed troughs; the storage and use of farm implements, irrigation, and crop-protection equipment; the storage and use of fuels for heating buildings and operating farm equipment or appliances; water and waste water treatment facilities and systems for private uses and structures which are determined by the Planning Director to be necessary, customary, and incidental to the agricultural use of the lot or parcel. Agricultural accessory uses shall not include construction equipment storage yards.
“Agricultural Operations” means the cultivation and tillage of soil, dairying, the production, irrigation frost protection, cultivation, growing, harvesting, and processing of any agricultural commodity, including timber, viticulture, agriculture, horticulture, the raising of livestock, fur-bearing animals, fish, or poultry, and any commercial practices incidental to, or in conjunction with, such agricultural operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or to carriers for transportation to market. "Airport" shall mean any area which is used or is intended to be used for the taking off and landing of aircraft, including helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are used or are intended to be used for airport buildings or facilities, including open spaces, taxiways, and tie-down areas.
“Alley” shall mean a public way permanently reserved as a secondary means of vehicular access to abutting property.
“Alter” shall mean to make any change in the supporting or load bearing members of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or floor joists, which will prolong the life of the structure.
"Amendment" shall mean a change in the working, context, or substance of this chapter, an addition or deletion or a change in the district boundaries or classifications upon the zoning map.
“Amusement Machine” shall mean any mechanical or electronic machine, apparatus, contrivance, appliance, or device which may be operated or played upon the placing or depositing therein of any coin, check, slug, ball, or any other article or device, or by paying therefore either in advance of or after use, involving in its use either skill or chance, including but not limited to a tape machine, card machine, pinball machine, bowling game machine shuffleboard machine, marble game machine, horse racing machine, basketball game machine, baseball game machine, football game machine, an electronic video game, or any other similar machine or device except for a billiard or pool table, music machine, or a merchandise vending machine. “Ancillary Use” shall mean a use incidental to and customarily associated with a specific principal use, located on the same lot or parcel.

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“Animal Hospital” shall mean a facility where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment and are cared for during the time of such treatment; the ancillary use of the premises as a kennel or a place where animals or pets are boarded for remuneration. “Annexation” shall mean the incorporation of a land area into an existing incorporated community with a resulting change in the boundaries of that community. “Antenna” shall mean any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs, or similar devices used for the transmission or receiving of electromagnetic radio frequency waves, including antennas or towers used for transmitting or receiving television, radio, citizen’s band or cellular phone communication. An antenna can be affixed to or supported by a roof or exterior wall of a building or other structure or an antenna can be ground mounted, which is supported by a platform, framework, pole, or other structural system that is affixed to or placed directly on or in the ground. This definition also means associated equipment including, but not limited to cabling, generators, fans, air conditioning units, electrical panels, equipment shelters, equipment cabinets, equipment buildings, pedestals, meters, vaults, splice boxes, and surface location markers. “Anti-Drain Valve (Check Valve)” shall mean a valve located under a sprinkler head to hold water in the system so it minimizes drainage from the low elevation sprinkler heads. "Applicant" shall mean a person who is required to file an application for a permit under this section.
“Application Rate” shall mean the depth of water applied to a given area, usually measured in inches per hour.
“Arbors and Trellises” means ornamental landscape features designed to display and support landscape plantings. They typically consist of an open, lattice-work design constructed of wood, metal, or other lightweight material. “Arcade” shall mean a place of business having four (4) more amusement machines. “Area of Shallow Flooding” shall mean an area designated AO or VO AH Zone on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The base flood depths range from one foot to three feet; a clearly defined channel does not exist; the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate; and, velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
"Assessor" shall mean the county assessor of the County of Fresno. “Automatic Controller” shall mean a mechanical or solid timer, capable of operating valve stations to set the days and length of time of a water application for irrigation.

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“Automated Teller Machine” (ATM) shall mean a computerized, self-service machine used by banking customers for financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers, without face-to-face contact with financial institution personnel. These machines may be located at or within banks, or in other locations. “Awning” shall mean a roof-like cover that is temporary in nature and that projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding a door or window from the elements. “Backflow Prevention Device” shall mean a safety device used to prevent pollution or contamination of the water supply due to the reverse flow of water from an irrigation system.
“Banner” means any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material attached to, or appended on or from any structure, staff, pole, line, or framing upon which there is an advertising message. This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47). “Bar/Tavern” shall mean a business where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site consumption, which is not part of a larger restaurant. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar establishments where any food service is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages. May also include beer brewing as part of a microbrewery, and other beverage tasting facilities. Does not include adult entertainment businesses. “Base Flood” shall mean a flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called the “100-Year Flood”). Base flood is the term used throughout this ordinance.
“Basement” shall mean any area of the building having its floor subgraded - i.e., below ground level on all sides.
“Bed And Breakfast Inn” (B&B) shall mean a building or group of buildings providing fifteen or fewer bedrooms or suites that are rented for overnight lodging, with a common dining area for guests.
“Block” shall mean the properties abutting on one side of a street and lying between the two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets, or nearest intersecting or intercepting street and railroad right-of-way, unsubdivided land or water course. "Breezeway" shall mean a roofed passageway, open on at least two (2) sides, where the roof is structurally integrated with the main building. A fence or wall not exceeding six (6) feet in height may be permitted on one side of said breezeway. “Buildable Area” shall mean the area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard and open space requirements of the zone district have been met.

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“Building” shall mean any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls, for the housing or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels or property of any kind. “Building Face” shall mean the exterior surface of any building, regardless of frontage. “Building Front” shall mean the wall of the business with the primary public entrance.

This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47). "Building, height of" shall mean the vertical distance measured from the adjoining curb level to the highest point of the structure, exclusive of chimneys and ventilators; provided, however, that where buildings are set back from the street line, the height shall be measured from the average elevation of the finished grade at the front of the building. “Building Permit” shall mean the written permission from the City of Firebaugh for the construction, repair, alteration, or addition to a structure. “Bulletin Board” shall mean a permanently constructed sign containing a surface area that may have interchangeable letters, words, or numerals displaying the name of the institution, events conducted upon and/or services offered upon such premises. "Caretakers residence" shall mean a single-family residence on the same property with, or on abutting property owned by the owner of, an open space, commercial or manufacturing use, which residence is occupied by one (1) or more persons charged with the care or protection of facilities used in such open space, commercial or manufacturing use, and which residence is provided to the occupant as compensation for such services and for which he does not pay money or other things of value other than his services. "Carport" shall mean a permanent roofed structure with not more than two (2) enclosed sides used or intended to be used for automobile shelter and storage. See also “Carport, Portable”.
“Carport, Portable” shall mean a portable attached or detached accessory structure used as a roof covering to protect vehicles or shelter goods and which may or may not be fixed to the ground and which is not designed or intended to be permanently affixed on a lot.

Such accessory structures may be erected by the use of poles, ropes, stakes, or a combination of these items. Roof coverings may be constructed of various materials such as canvas, vinyl, metal sheeting or similar materials.
“Cellular” shall mean an analog or digital wireless telecommunications technology that is based on a system of interconnected neighboring cell sites. "Cemetery" shall mean land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead and dedicated for such purposes, including columbariums, crematoriums, mausoleums and mortuaries when operated in conjunction with and within the boundaries of such premises.

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“Church” shall mean a building, together with its accessory buildings and uses, where persons regularly assemble for worship and which building, together with its accessory buildings, and uses, is maintained and controlled by a religious body organized to sustain public worship.
"City" shall mean the City of Firebaugh.
"City manager" shall mean the city manager of the City of Firebaugh. “Club, Lodge, Or Private Meeting Hall” shall mean a permanent, headquarters-type and meeting facilities for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members, including facilities for business associations; civic, social and fraternal organizations; labor unions and similar organizations; political organizations; professional membership organizations; and other membership organizations.
“Co-Location” shall mean the location of two or more wireless communication facilities on a single support structure. Co-location shall also include the location of wireless communication facilities with other facilities, including water tanks, light standards, and buildings.
“Combining Districts” (Overlay Districts) means zones or geographical areas in Firebaugh that may require special regulations or treatment due to unique features, resources or hazards. These districts may be combined with any district identified in this Ordinance.
“Commercial Accessory Structures” means uses and structures incidental and subordinate to the commercial use of the land including: equipment storage areas, trash storage areas and bins; vending machines; required loading and unloading facilities; outdoor tables, benches, umbrellas, fountains, ponds, statues, sculptures, paintings, and other works of art; radio and television antennas, private satellite dish antennas; the storage and use of fuels for fleet vehicles, heating buildings or for the operation of appliances or equipment used within a building; sales offices, showrooms and administrative offices; permitted signs; the storage and use of commercial fleet vehicles as part of the principal use; and other accessory uses and structures which are determined by the Planning and Building Director to be necessary, customary and incidental to the commercial use of the land.
"Commercial Marijuana Operation" or "Marijuana Operation" shall mean any commercial marijuana activity allowed under the “Adult Use of Marijuana Act” (AUMA) and the implementing regulations, as AUMA and the implementing regulations may be amended from time to time, and all uses permitted under any subsequently enacted State law pertaining to the same or similar uses for recreational cannabis.

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“Commercial Marijuana Permit” shall mean the blanket permit to operate deemed to have been granted upon completion of Registration.
“Commercial Recreation Facility – Outdoor” Means facilities for various outdoor recreational activities, where a fee is charged for use. Examples include: amusement and theme parks; fairgrounds; go-cart tracks; golf driving ranges; miniature golf courses; roller skating, hockey, skateboarding; and water slides. May also include commercial facilities customarily associated with the above outdoor commercial recreational uses, including bars and restaurants, video game arcades, etc. "Commission" and "planning commission" shall mean the planning commission of the City of Firebaugh.
“Communications Equipment Building” shall mean a building housing electrical and mechanical equipment necessary for the conduct of a public communication business with or without personnel.
“Communication Tower” shall mean any structure which is used to transmit or receive electromagnetic radio frequency waves or that supports such a device. “Conditional Use” shall mean a use permitted in a particular zoning district only upon showing that such use in a specified location will comply with all the conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use as specified in the Ordinance and authorized by the Planning Commission.
“Convalescent Hospital Or Nursing Home” shall mean any place, structure, or institution providing for skilled nursing and allied professional health care, or for chronic or convalescent care for one or more persons, exclusive of relatives, in which nursing, dietary or other personal services are rendered to convalescents, invalids, or aged persons, who, by reason of advanced age, chronic illness, or physical infirmity are unable to properly care for themselves, but not including persons suffering from contagious or mental diseases, alcoholism, or drug addiction, and in which surgery is not performed and primary treatment, such as customarily is given in hospitals or sanitariums, is not provided.
“Convenience Store” shall mean a retail establishment with not more than four thousand five hundred square feet of gross floor area, offering for sale prepackaged food products, household items, newspapers and magazines, and sandwiches and other freshly prepared foods, such as salads, usually for off-site consumption. “Copy” means any graphic, letter, numeral, symbol, insignia, text, sample, model, device, or combination thereof which relates to advertising, identification, or notification. This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47).
"Council" and "city council" shall mean the city council of the City of Firebaugh.

"County" shall mean the County of Fresno.

"County recorder" shall mean the county recorder of the County of Fresno. “COW” shall mean a “cell on wheels,” which is a wireless telecommunications facility temporarily rolled in or temporarily installed.
"Day" shall mean calendar day.
“Day Care” means facilities that provide nonmedical care and supervision of adults or minor children for periods of less than twenty-four hours. These facilities include the following, all of which are required to be licensed by the California State Department of Social Services:

1. “Child day care center” means a commercial or nonprofit child day care facility designed and approved to accommodate fifteen or more children.

Includes infant centers, preschools, sick-child centers, and school-age day care facilities. These may be operated in conjunction with a school or church facility, or as an independent land use.

2. “Large family day care home” means as provided by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78, a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for seven to fourteen children, inclusive, including children under the age of ten years who reside in the home, for periods of less than twenty-four hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away.

3. “Small family day care home” means as provided by Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78, a home that provides family day care for eight or fewer children, including children under the age of ten years who reside in the home.

4. “Adult day care facility” means a day care facility providing care and supervision for adult clients.
“Dedication” shall mean the setting aside of land for a particular purpose, including roadway, park, or bikepath improvements; utility easements; or access routes for the public.
“Density” shall mean the number of families, individuals, dwelling units , or housing structures per unit of land.

1. Reduce or eliminate standards contained in the Subdivision Ordinance or the City of Firebaugh Standards and Specifications Manual

2. Reduce or eliminate Ordinance requirements, including open space, lot size, setback, or parking standards.

3. Reduce or eliminate any design requirements exceeding Uniform Building Code specifications.
“Developer waiver” means reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development meeting the criteria at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted in Government Code Section 65915. The City shall not provide a waiver to reduce development standards if the waiver or reduction would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5, upon health or safety, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. Additionally, the City shall not provide a waiver to reduce development standards that would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, or to grant any waiver or reduction that would be contrary to state or federal law. “Development” shall mean any man-made changes to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

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“Development Agreement” shall mean a contract duly executed and legally binding between the City of Firebaugh and a developer that delineates the terms and conditions agreed upon by the two parties.
“Disabled Person” means a person who has a medical, physical, or mental condition that limits a major life activity, as those terms are defined in California Government Code section 12926, anyone who is regarded as having such a condition or anyone who has a record of having such a condition. It includes a person or persons, or an authorized representative of a disabled person. The term disabled person does not include a person who is currently using illegal substances, unless he or she has a separate disability. “Disability” shall mean an individual with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone with a record of such impairment. "Drive-in restaurant" shall mean any building or structure in which food and drink are prepared for service to customers within such structure or occupying vehicles outside of such structures and including self-service restaurants for take-out food.

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"Easement" shall mean a space on a lot or parcel of land reserved for or used for public uses.
“Electric Distribution Substation” shall mean an assembly of equipment which is part of a system for the distribution of electric power where electric energy is received at a subtransmission voltage and transformed to a lower voltage for distribution for general consumer use.
“Electric Transmission Substation” shall mean an assembly of equipment which is part of a system for the transmission of electric power where electric energy is received at very high voltage from its source of generation by means of a network of high voltage lines, and where, by a means of transformers, said high voltage is transformed to a lower subtransmission voltage for purposes of supplying electric power to large individual consumers, interchange connections with other power producing agencies or electric distribution substations for transformation to still lower voltages for distribution to smaller individual users.
“Emergency Housing” or “Emergency Shelter” means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless personspeople experiencing homelessness that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person, as defined in Section 50801 of the California Health and Safety Code. Medical assistance, counseling, and meals may be provided.. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. Emergency housing and emergency shelter shall include other interim interventions, including, but not limited to, a navigation center, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
"Employee" means a person who works or performs in and/or for a sexually oriented business, regardless of whether or not said person is paid a salary, wage or other compensation by the operation of said business. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11). "Employee housing" shall mean housing as described, defined, and regulated by the Employee Housing Act, Sections 17000 et seq. of the California Health and Safety Code.

Employee housing for up to six unrelated persons per dwelling is permitted in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type in the same zone, in all zones that allow residential uses. the R-1 (Single Family Residential) zone, and in the RM (Multiple Family Residential) zones, subject to density standards of the particular zone.

In the UR (Urban Reserve) zone, employee housing is permitted for up to twelve (12) units or thirty-six (36) beds. Employee housing is permitted subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or State inspector, upon demand.

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"Employee Permit" shall mean the permit required under this section for every employee or independent contractor working at a Commercial Marijuana Operation or involved in transportation/delivery related services for a Commercial Marijuana Operation. "Essential service" shall mean the erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance by public utilities or municipal departments or commissions of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supplying, or disposal systems including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, but not including buildings reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal departments or commissions, or for the public health or safety or general welfare.
"Establishment" means and includes any of the following: (this definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11):
(a) The opening or commencement of any such business as a new business; (b) The conversion of an existing business, whether or not a sexually oriented business, to any of the sexually oriented businesses defined in this chapter; (c) The addition of a any of the sexually oriented businesses defined in this chapter to any other existing sexually oriented business; or
(d) The relocation of any such sexually oriented business; or (e) The substantial enlargement of any such sexually oriented business. “Exceptional Structure” shall mean any structure or building having pre-eminent historical/cultural, architectural, archaeological, or aesthetic significance. Exceptional structures should be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

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“Family” means one person or two or more individuals living together in a dwelling unit.sharing household responsibilities and activities, which may include, sharing expenses, chores, eating evening meals together and participating in recreational activities and having close social, economic and psychological commitments to each other.
“Farm Employee Housing” (Labor Camp): Means living quarters, including dwellings, sleeping accommodations and dining facilities, maintained for occupancy by persons employed principally in farming and related pursuits on land owned, leased or rented by the owner, lessee or tenant of the site on which the farm employee housing is located; excepting a labor camp and trailer park. Agriculture employee housing complexes for twelve (12) single-family units or thirty-six (36) beds in group quarters are permitted in the M-1 zone and M-2 zone, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code 17008. “Farming” see Agricultural Operations
"Federal" shall mean the Government of the United States of America. "Fence" shall mean any structural device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that not less than fifty (50) percent of the vertical surface is open to permit the transmission of light, air, and vision through said surface in a horizontal plane. (For board or other solid barriers, see "Wall.").
“Flooding” shall mean a general and temporary condition or partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters; the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source. “Flood Boundary And Floodway Map” shall mean the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Federal Insurance Administrative has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the floodway. “Flood Hazard Boundary Map” shall mean the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Federal Insurance Administrative has delineated the areas of flood hazards.
“Flood Insurance Rates Map” shall mean the official map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or Federal Insurance Administrative has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk of premium zones applicable to the community.
“Floodplain” or “Flood-Prone Area” shall mean any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source.

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“Floodway” shall mean the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot. “Floor Area, Gross” shall mean a sum of the gross horizontal areas, in square feet, of the floors of a building, including interior balconies and mezzanines, but not including the horizontal area occupied by any wall, inner court or shaft enclosure. “Focus Structure” shall mean any structure or building having significant historical/cultural, architectural, archaeological, or aesthetic significance. Focus structures are of good to excellent quality and should be considered for local recognition and protection to encourage wide management of this resource.

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“Height of Sign” means the vertical distance from the uppermost point used in measuring the area of a sign to ground level of the foundation of the sign. “Historic Preservation” shall mean the protection, rehabilitation, and restoration of districts, sites, structures, buildings and artifacts significant in American history, architecture, archaeology or culture.
“Historical Structure” shall mean any structure or building having pre-eminent historical/cultural, architectural, archaeological, or aesthetic significance. “Home Occupation” shall mean any use conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for dwelling purposes and does not change the character thereof or adversely affect the uses permitted in the residential district of which it is a part; which creates no additional vehicular or pedestrian traffic, requires no additional parking space, generates no noises audible beyond the site, causes no radio or television interference; where no persons are employed other than domestic help, and no mechanical equipment is used other than that necessary for domestic purposes; no materials, equipment and/or supplies are stored outdoors other than such storage normally associated with the residential use of the property. For purposes of this definition, the storage of a vehicle of not more than one (1) ton capacity shall be deemed as normally associated with residential use the property.
“Homemade foods business” shall mean a business conducted out of a residence where the occupants of the dwelling prepare and package certain types of food, operated in compliance with California Homemade Foods Act (as codified in Government Code section 51035), and the following City standards:
(a) There shall be no employment of help outside the residents of the dwelling, except for one full time employee.
(b) All food preparation in conjunction with a homemade food business must take place in the residence’s existing kitchen.
(c) Prior to granting of a city business license the applicant shall obtain a permit from the Fresno County Environmental Health Department. The City business license shall not be effective until that permit or approval is obtained, and shall automatically expire if the other required permit or approval expires, is disapproved or is revoked.
(d) A copy of the Fresno County Environmental Health Department permit to operate shall be provided to the city planning department within ten working days of the issuance of that permit or approval.

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“Homeless Shelter” shall mean a church, public building, or quasi-public facility that provides emergency or temporary shelter to homeless individuals and/or groups. These accommodations may include temporary lodging, meals, laundry facilities, bathing, counseling, and other basic support services. Also referred to as emergency housing. "Hospital" shall mean any building or portion thereof used for the accommodation and medical care of sick, injured, or infirm persons and including sanitariums, alcoholic sanitariums, institutions for the cure of chronic drug addicts and mental patients. “Hotel” shall mean a structure or portion thereof in which there are individual guest rooms or suites, usually occupied on a transient basis, where lodging with or without meals is provided for compensation.
"Household pets" shall mean animals, birds, or fowl ordinarily permitted in a dwelling and kept only for the company or pleasure provided to the occupants. Household pets shall not include horses, cows, goats, sheep, other equine, bovine, ovine, or ruminant animals, pigs, predatory wild animals, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, game birds and fowl which normally constitute an agricultural use (except pigeons, which shall be deemed household pets). The keeping of household pets or other animals is lawful only in those districts where the use is listed as a permitted use or when any household pets are kept as an accessory use to lawfully maintained residences in other districts. The keeping of any animal not herein described as a household pet shall not be deemed an accessory residential use.
“Housing Development” means one or more groups of residential projects that each has more than five units.
“Immediate Family” Immediate family shall include spouse, parent or step-parent, brother or step-brother or half-brother, sister or step-sister or half-sister, child or stepchild, or grandparents. “Industrial Accessory Structures” means hose uses and structures incidental and subordinate to the industrial use of the land including: loading and unloading facilities and equipment, parking areas and shipping terminals; water and waste water treatment facilities and systems; incidental services swishes cafeterias; storage facilities and garages, sales office, showrooms, and administrative offices; radio and television antennas, private satellite dish antennas; the storage and use of fuels for fleet vehicles, heating buildings or for the operation of appliances or equipment used within a building; the storage of fully operative fleet vehicles, heavy equipment or trucks as part of the principal use; permitted signs; and other accessory uses and structures which are determined by the Planning and Building Director to be necessary, customary and incidental to the industrial use of the land.
“Infrastructure” means facilities and services needed to sustain urban development and activities. Infrastructure includes water and sewer lines, streets and roads, Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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communications, storm drainage improvements, water wells and waste water treatment facilities.
“Institution” shall mean all governmental, religious, and charitable organizations. “Junior accessory dwelling unit” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
“Junk Yard” shall mean a site or portion of a site which waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, cleaned, packed, disassembled or handled, including used furniture and household equipment yards, house wrecking yards, used lumber yards and the like; excepting a site where such uses are conducted with a completely enclosed structure and excepting a motor vehicle wrecking yard as defined in this section. An establishment for the sale, purchase or storage of used cars or salvaged machinery in operable condition and the processing of used or salvage materials as part of a manufacturing operation shall not be deemed a junk yard. “Labor Camp” means living quarters including dwellings, tents, bunkhouses, maintenance of way cars, trailer coaches or other housing accommodations, maintained in connection with any work or place where work is being performed and the site on which they are located, and/or a site set aside and provided for camping of five (5) or more employees by a labor contractor; excepting farm employee housing as defined in this chapter Section.
“Landscaping” shall mean the addition of lawns, trees, plants, and other natural and decorative features to land.
"Loading space" shall mean an off-street space or berth on the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading, and which abuts a street, alley or other appropriate means of ingress and egress.
“Lodge Or Club” means an association of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, for some common purpose, but not including groups organized to render a service carried on as a business.
“Lot, Corner” (see Exhibit 67-1 for illustration of lot types) shall mean a site bounded by two (2) or more adjacent street lines which have an angle of intersection of not more than one hundred thirty five degrees (135˚).
“Lot, Coverage” shall mean the portion of the lot covered by buildings and structures. “Lot, Interior” (see Exhibit 67-1 for illustration of lot types) shall mean a lot other than a corner lot.

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“Lot, Through” (see Exhibit 67-1 for illustration of lot types) shall mean a lot that fronts onto two parallel streets.
“Lot, Key” (see Exhibit 67-1 for illustration of lot types) shall mean the first lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot whether or not separated by an alley. “Lot, Flag” shall mean a lot that typically does not front onto a public street but whose access to a public street is provided by a narrow strip of land upon which an easement for vehicular movement is provided.
“Lot, Reversed Corner” (see Exhibit 67-1 for illustration of lot types) shall mean a corner lot whose side street line is substantially a continuation of the front lot line of the first lot to its rear.
“Lot Line, Front” shall mean the property line dividing a lot from a street. On a corner lot the shorter street frontage shall be considered the front lot line.

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“Lot Line, Rear” shall mean the property line opposite the front lot line. “Lot Line, Side” shall mean any lot lines other than front lot lines or rear lot lines. “Low Barrier Navigation Center” means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.

2. Pets.

3. The storage of possessions.

4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
“Manufacturing” shall mean a process that involves and/or produces basic metals, building materials, chemicals, fabricated metals, paper products, machinery, textiles, and/or transportation equipment, where the intensity and/or scale of operations may cause impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Also manufacturing processes involving and/or producing: apparel; food and beverage products; electronic, optical, and instrumentation products; ice; jewelry; and musical instruments. Light manufacturing also includes other establishments engaged in the assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing processes and the materials used are unlikely to cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community.
“Marijuana Business Operator” shall mean the Commercial Marijuana Operation Business Owner and any other person designated by the Marijuana Operation Business Owner as responsible for the day to day Marijuana Operations. “Marijuana Operation Business Owner” shall mean the owner(s) of the Marijuana Operation. For corporations and limited liability companies, Business Owner means the President, Vice President, and any shareholder owning a 10% or greater share of the corporation or company. For partnerships, Marijuana Operation Business Owner means all general partners and managing partners.
“Marijuana Ordinance” shall mean the ordinance adopting this section, and including the terms of this section, which may be commonly referred to as the City’s “Commercial Marijuana Ordinance”.
"Marijuana Premises" or “Site” shall mean the actual building(s), and/or designated units/suites, as well as any accessory structures, parking areas, or other immediate surroundings, and includes the entire parcel of property.

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“Marijuana Premises Owner” shall mean all owners of the Premises where Marijuana Operations are occurring.
“Massage Establishments” means any establishments wherein massage is given engaged in or carried on or permitted to be given, where the body is rubbed or there is any manipulation of the body or similar procedure given.
“Mean Sea Level” means, for purposes of the National Flood Insurance Program, the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929 or other datum, to which base flood elevations shown on a community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map are referenced. “Median Island” shall mean a barrier placed between lanes of traffic flowing in opposite directions.
“Medical Buildings” means clinics or offices for doctors, dentists, oculists, chiropractors, osteopaths, chiropodists, or similar practitioners of the healing arts; including accessory laboratories and a prescription pharmacy but not including offices for veterinarians. “Medical Marijuana Dispensary” means any facility or location, whether fixed or mobile, where medical marijuana is made available to, distributed by, or distributed to one or more of the following: (1) a qualified patient, (2) a person with an identification card, or (3) a primary caregiver. All three of these terms are defined in strict accordance with California Health and Safety Code sections 11362.5, and 11362.7, et seq. seq. Unless otherwise regulated by this Code or applicable law, a “medical marijuana dispensary” shall not include the following uses: a clinic licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, a health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, a residential care facility for persons with chronic life-threatening illness licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.01 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, a residential care facility for the elderly licensed pursuant to Chapter 3.2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, a residential hospice, or a home health agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 8 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, as long as any such use complies strictly with applicable law including, but not limited to, Health and Safety Code sections 11362.5 and 11362.7 et seq.” Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are prohibited in all zones in Firebaugh. “Mile” shall mean a linear measurement equal to 5,280 feet, or 1.6 kilometers. “Minor Deviation” shall mean a reduction of a zoning standard by up to 20% that can be processed administratively.
“Minor Planning Request” shall mean the temporary use of a structure or land, a deviation from a development standard of a district, addition of uses to a conditional use list, site plans for existing land uses, where the existing building is being expanded by Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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less than 25 percent of the area of the building or use, or other minor planning requests that might be added to this chapter by the Planning Commission. “Mixed Use Project” shall mean a project that combines both commercial and residential uses, where the residential component is typically located above or behind the commercial.
“Mobile Home” shall mean a structure, transportable in one or more sections that is built on a permanent chassis and is designed to be used as a single family dwelling unit with or without a foundation. Mobilehome does not include a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, commercial coach, or factory-built home.
“Mobilehome Park” shall mean a, area or parcel of land where three or more mobilehomes or mobilehome sites are rented or leased or held out for rent or lease for human habitation. Mobilehome parks may contain accessory facilities: including recreation facilities; meeting rooms; parking lots for boats, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles; administrative offices and other accessory structures associated with mobilehome parks.
“Monopole” shall mean a structure composed of a pole or tower used to support antennas or related equipment. A monopole also includes a monopine, monopalm and similar monopoles camouflaged to resemble faux trees or other faux objects attached on a monopole (e.g. water tower).
“Motel” shall mean a structure or portion thereof or a group of attached or detached structures containing individual guest rooms, suites or dwelling units, usually occupied on a transient basis and usually with garage attached or parking space located in proximity to each unit, where lodging is provided for compensation. “Motor Vehicle Wrecking Yard” shall mean a site or portion of a site on which the dismantling or wrecking of vehicles, whether self-propelled or not, or the storage, sale or dumping of dismantled or wrecked vehicles or their parts is conducted. The presence on a site of two (2) or more motor vehicles which have not been capable of operating under their own power for thirty days or more or, in the case of vehicles not self-propelled, which have not been towable or from which parts have been removed for reuse or sale, shall constitute prima facie evidence of a motor vehicle wrecking yard. “Mural” shall mean a permanent picture painted directly on an exterior wall or on panels affixed to exterior walls.
“Mural Project Permit” shall mean a permit issued by the City of Firebaugh to a private party authorizing the painting of a mural within the City of Firebaugh. “Neighborhood” shall mean an area of a community with characteristics that distinguish it from other community areas and which may include distinct ethnic or economic Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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characteristics, schools or boundaries defined by physical barriers such as major highways, railroads, or natural features such as rivers. “Noise” means any undesired audible sound.
"Non-Commercial and Recreational Marijuana Activity" shall mean all uses not included within the definition of Commercial Marijuana Operation, including the personal use, cultivation, or consumption of marijuana, whether medical or recreational. “Non-Conforming, Use” shall mean a non-conforming use is a use of a structure or land that was lawfully established and maintained prior to the adoption of the Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance but which, does not conform with the current use regulations for the district in which it is located.
“Non-Conforming, Structure” shall mean a non-conforming structure is a structure that was lawfully erected prior to the adoption of the Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 246, 1965) but which does not conform with the standards of coverage, setbacks, height or distance between structures prescribed in the regulations for the district in which the structure is located.
"Nudity or State of Nudity" means: (a) the appearance or display of human bare buttock, anus, male genitals, female genitals, or the areola or nipple of the female breast; or (b) a state of dress which fails to opaquely and fully cover a human buttock, anus, male or female genitals, pubic region or areola or nipple of the female breast. “Nuisance” shall mean an interference with the enjoyment and use of property. “Nursery School” shall mean the use of a site or portion of a site for an organized program devoted to the education or day care of five (5) or more pre-elementary school age children other than those residing of the site.
“Nursing Home” shall mean a structure operated as a lodging house in which nursing, dietary and other personal services are rendered to convalescent, invalids, or aged persons not including persons suffering from contagious or mental diseases, alcoholism or drug addiction and in which surgery is not performed and primary treatment, such as customarily is given in hospitals and sanitariums, is not provided. A convalescent home or a rest home shall be deemed a nursing home.
“Occupancy Frontage” means a single lineal dimension measured horizontally along the front of a building which defines the limits of a particular occupancy at that location and which has direct pedestrian access through an exterior wall which is visible from the public right of way. This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47). “Off-premises signs and billboards” means any sign not located on the same lot or project site as the use, product, or service it advertises.

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“Open air use,” means a use (such as vehicle sales) where merchandise or products are displayed or dispensed in the usual course of business from an open lot and not within an enclosed structure. This definition pertains to “Signs” (see Chapter 25-47). “Open Space” means any parcel or area of land or water essentially unimproved and set aside, dedicated, designed or reserved for public or private use or enjoyment, or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or neighboring such open space.
"Operator" means and includes the owner, permit holder, custodian manager, operator or person in charge of any permitted or licensed premises. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11). “Outdoor Advertising Structure” shall mean a structure of any kind or character erected or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any outdoor advertising sign may be placed, located on a site other than the site on which the advertised use is located or on which the advertised product is produced.
“Overlay Zone” shall mean a zone applied in combination with other zone districts in order to impose additional restrictions or to allow greater variety than is possible with the underlying zone.
“Parcel Map” shall mean the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into four or fewer lots or parcels of land for sale, lease or financing. Commercial and industrial parcel maps may contain more than four lots.
"Pedestrian access" means a doorway which has been designed for the primary use of the patrons or customers of that commercial use.
“Pennant” means series of lightweight plastic, fabric, or other materials, suspended from a rope, wire, or string designed to move in the wind. Pennants shall not include banners as defined in this chapter or individual flags mounted on a single pole. “Permitted Use” shall mean any use or activity allowed in a zoning district and subject to the development standards applicable to that zoning district. "Permitted or "Unlicensed Premises" means any premises that requires a license and/or permit that is classified as a sexually oriented business. "Permittee and/or Licensee" means a person in whose name a permit and/or license to operate a sexually oriented business has been issued, as well as the individual listed as an applicant on the application for a permit and/or license.

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“Person” shall mean any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, city, county, or district, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11). “Pitch” (or peak) shall mean the highest point as in the highest point of a roof. "Planned unit development" shall mean a residential, commercial, or industrial development which is designed and built as a planned unit pursuant to the provisions of the "P", Planned Unit District, Chapter 25-39.
“Plat” shall mean a map representing a tract of land, showing the boundaries and location of individual properties and streets; a map of a subdivision or site plan. "Police Chief" shall mean the Police Chief of the City of Firebaugh or his or her designee.
“Porch” shall mean a roofed open area, which may be glazed. “Pre-Zoning” means to delineate the zoning of an unincorporated territory prior to annexation by the City.
“Projecting Sign” shall mean a sign that projects from and is supported by a wall or a façade of a building and are also referred to as marquee signs. "Public Building Regularly Frequented By Children" means any building owned, leased or held by the United States, the state, the county, the city, any special district, school district, or any other agency or political subdivision of the state or the United States, which building is used as a library, community center, children's center, or any other use having special attraction to children, or which building is often visited by children for social activities unaccompanied by their parents or other adult custodian This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11). "Public Park" or "Recreation Area" means public land which has been designated for park or recreational activities including, but not limited to a park, playground, nature trails, swimming pool, reservoir, athletic field, basketball or tennis courts, open space wilderness areas, or similar public land within the city which is under the control, operation, or management of the city park and recreation authorities. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11). “Public Hearing” shall mean a meeting announced and advertised in advance and open to the public, with the public given an opportunity to testify and participate. “Railroad Right-Of-Way” shall mean a strip of land for the accommodation of main line or branch line railroad tracks, switching equipment and signals, but not including lands Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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on which stations, offices, storage buildings, spur tracks, sidings, section gang and other employee housing, yards or other uses are located.
“Rain Sensing Device” shall mean a system which automatically shuts off an irrigation system during periods of rain.
"Reader board" means a sign indicating the name, address and type of business of the businesses within a building.
“Reasonable Accommodation” means providing disabled persons flexibility in the application of land use and zoning regulations and procedures, or even waiving certain requirements, when necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities. It may include such things as yard area modifications for ramps, handrails or other such accessibility improvements; hardscape additions, such as widened driveways, parking area or walkways; building additions for accessibility; tree removal; or reduced off-street parking where the disability clearly limits the number of people operating vehicles.

Reasonable accommodation does not include an accommodation which would (1) impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the City or (2) require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the City’s land use and zoning program. “Record Drawings” means a set of reproducible drawings which show significant changes in the work made during construction and which are usually based on drawings marked up in the field and other data furnished by the contractor. “Recreational Area” means an active play area, including sport fields, school yards, picnic grounds or other areas where sport, outdoor or recreational activities take place. “Recreational Vehicle” shall mean a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer, with or without motor power, designed for human habitation for recreational purposes with a living area less than 220 square feet.
“Recyclable Material” means reusable material including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials. Recyclable material may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance with Section 25250.11 and 25143.2(b) (4) of the California Health and Safety Code.
“Recycling Collection Facility” shall mean a center for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase, of recyclable materials from the public. Such facility shall not complete any processing except limited bailing, batching and the sorting of recyclable material and shall be classified as either a “small collection” or “large collection” facility. “Recycling Facility” shall mean a center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A certified recycling facility or certified processor means a Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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recycling facility certified by the Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. Recycling facilities are either collection facilities or processing facilities. “Recycling Large Collection Facility” shall mean a collection facility which occupies an area of more than 200 square feet and may include a mobile unit, bulk reverse vending machine or a grouping of reverse vending machines, a kiosk type unit which may include a permanent structure, or an unattended container placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
“Recycling Processing Facility” shall mean a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of material for efficient shipment, or to an end-user’s specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, impacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning and remanufacturing.
“Recycling Small Collection Facility” shall mean a collection facility which occupies an area of not more than 200 square feet, and may include a mobile unit, bulk reverse vending machine or a grouping of reverse vending machines, a kiosk type unit which may include a permanent structure, or an unattended container placed for the donation of recyclable materials.
“Registration” shall mean completion of the requirements of this section to open a Commercial Marijuana Operation in the City.
"Religious Institution" means any church, synagogue, mosque, temple or building which is primarily for religious worship and related religious activities, as identified on the latest equalized tax roll. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11).
“Residential Facility” or “Residential Care Facility” means any family home, group care facility, or similar facility determined by the director, for 24-hour non medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual as defined by the California Health and Safety Code Section 1502(a)(1). The operation of such a facility is considered a residential use as per California Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831. .
“Responsible Party” shall mean the Marijuana Operation Business Owner, Operator, manager(s), and any employee having significant control over the Marijuana Operations.

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"Restaurant" shall mean any building or structure in which food and drinks are prepared for service to customers within such structure.
“Rest Home” shall mean a residential facility for six or more elderly or infirm persons, all of whom are independently mobile and do not require confinement or regular nursing or medical care on the premises. Rest home differs from a “convalescent hospital” in that it is expected to provide comfort, safety, social participation, and the maintenance of health and activity, but does not provide skilled nursing care for the ill. "Retail store" shall mean a business selling goods, wares, or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer.
“Rezone” means to change the zoning classification on a parcel of land from one zone district to another.
“Revocation” means to rescind a planning decision made by the Planning Director, Planning Commission or City Council, based on findings that supported non-compliance of certain conditions of approval.
“Right-Of-Way” shall mean a strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to be occupied or occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line, sanitary storm sewer and other similar uses.
"Roof line" shall mean the highest point of a parapet wall or the main roof structure or a highest point of a parapet wall other than such architectural features as cupolas, pylons, projections or minor raised portions of the roof.
"Room" shall mean an unsubdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit, excluding bathroom, kitchen, closets, hallways, and service porches. “Satellite Dish Antenna” shall mean a satellite earth station consisting of a receiving component of a disc or similar configuration whose purpose is to receive television signals from orbiting satellites or other sources and a low-noise amplifier whose purpose is to magnify television signals.
"School" means any public or private educational facility including, but not limited to nursery schools, preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, primary schools, intermediate schools, junior high schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational schools, secondary schools, continuation schools, special education schools, junior colleges, and universities. School includes the school grounds, but does not include the facilities used primarily for another purpose and only incidentally as a school. "Secondhand store" shall mean a retail business which sells used merchandise.

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“Second Residential Unit” shall mean a second residential unit, or granny flat is either a detached or attached dwelling unit that which provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the primary residence. "Semi-Nude" shall mean a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region and areolae of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
“Sensitive land uses” means residences and residential neighborhoods, child day care facilities, cemeteries, religious institutions, schools, boys' clubs, girls' clubs, or similar existing youth organizations, or public parks, or any public building regularly frequented by children. This definition pertains to “Sexually Oriented Businesses” (see Zoning Ordinance Section 25-41.11).
“Service Station” shall mean a facility which supplies gasoline and diesel fuel to motor vehicles, and including grease racks or elevators, wash racks or pits, tire repairs, battery servicing and repairing, ignition service, sales of motor vehicle accessories and other customary services for automobiles, but excluding painting and body work. “Senior Household” means those units that have at least one person occupying the residential unit that is at least 55 years of age or older. “Setback Line” means that line that is the required minimum distance from the street right-of-way line or any other lot line that establishes the area within which the principal structure must be erected or placed.
“Setback”: See “Yard, Front”, “Yard, Rear”, or “Yard, Side”. "Sexually oriented businesses" means those businesses defined as follows:
(a) "Adult arcade" means an establishment where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or similar machines, or other image producing machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are regularly available or used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas." (b) "Adult Bookstore", "Adult Novelty Store" or "Adult Video Store" means a commercial establishment which (1) has as a significant or substantial portion of its stock-in-trade or (2) derives a significant or substantial portion of its revenues or (3) devotes a significant or substantial portion of its interior floor or display space or (4) devotes a significant or substantial portion of its business activities or employees' time, or advertising, to the sale, rental or viewing for any for any form of consideration, of any one or more of the following:

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(1) Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations which are characterized by the depiction of description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas"; (2) Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection with "specified sexual activities."
(3) An establishment may have other significant or substantial business purposes that do not involve the offering for sale, rental or viewing of materials, depicting or describing "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas", and still be categorized as adult bookstore, adult novelty store, or adult video store. Such other business purposes will not serve to exempt such establishments from being categorized as an adult bookstore, adult novelty store or adult video store so long as one of its significant or substantial business purposes is offering for sale or rental, for some form of consideration, the specified materials which depict or describe "specified anatomical areas" or "specified sexual activities." (c) "Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, "bottle club", or similar commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, which regularly features: (a) persons who appear nude or in a state of nudity or seminude; (b) live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified anatomical areas", or by "specified sexual activities", or (c) films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
(d) "Adult motel" means a motel, hotel or similar commercial establishment which:
(a) offers public accommodations, for any form of consideration, and which regularly provides or makes available to patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" and which advertises the availability of this sexually oriented type of material by means of a sign visible from the public right-of-way, or by means of any off-premises advertising including, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets or leaflets, radio or television, or (b) offers a sleeping room for rent for a period of time less than ten (10) hours; or (c) allows a tenant or occupant to rent or sub-rent the sleeping room for a time period of less than ten (10) hours.
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depicting or describing "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" are regularly shown for any form of consideration. (f) "Adult theater" means a theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial establishment which, for any form or consideration, regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or live performances which are characterized by exposure of "specified anatomical areas" or by "specified sexual activities." (g) "Nude Model Studio" means any place where a person, who appears in a state of nudity or displays "specified anatomical areas" is provided for money or any form of consideration to be observed, sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured, photographed, or similarly depicted by other persons. This term does not include a modeling class operated by a proprietary school, licensed by the State of California; a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation; by a private college or university which maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation; or in a structure which has no sign visible from the exterior of the structure and no other advertising that indicates a nude person is available for viewing, where in order to participate in a class a student must enroll at least three (3) days in advance of the class, and where no more than one nude model is on the premises at any one time. (h) "Regularly Features or Regularly Shown" with respect to an adult cabaret, adult theater, or adult motion picture theater means at least three (3) times within any thirty (30) day period; or carried on as part of the business's routine scheduling of events or activities and not so infrequently as to constitute a single, rare or unusual event or occurrence.
(i) "Significant or Substantial Portion" means such a percentage of its activities, space allocation, revenues, advertising targeting, stock in trade, floor or display space, business receipts, revenues, or other business undertakings as to indicate to a reasonable person that a sexually oriented portion of the business is one of its important activities, though not necessarily its only or even primary activity; for this purpose, evidence that 25% or more of its revenues are derived from such sexually oriented activities or materials, or that 25% or more of its interior floor space or display space is devoted to such sexually oriented activities or materials, or that 25% or more of its actual stock in trade regularly displayed and immediately available for use, rental, purchase, viewing or perusal is comprised of such sexually oriented materials, all as defined in Section 17.65.02 of this Chapter, Definitions, shall be evidence that a "significant or substantial portion" of the business is devoted to such uses.
“Sewer” means any pipe or conduit used to collect and carry away sewage from the generating source to the waste water treatment facility.

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"Shall" is mandatory; and "may" is permissive.
"Shopping center" means a group of two or more commercial uses planned and designed to function as an integral unit on a single parcel of contiguous parcels and which utilize common off-street parking and access, landscaping, loading facilities and points of ingress and egress.
“Sign, A-Frame”: See “Sandwich Board Sign”.
“Sign, Alley-Side” shall mean a sign placed on the wall of a building that faces onto or abuts a public alley.
“Sign, Animated” shall mean a sign with action or motion, whether by flashing lights, color changes, wind, rotation, movement of any parts of the sign or letters or parts of the sign structure, or other motion.
“Sign, Awning” shall mean a sign applied to an awning or canopy that is attached to a building (see Exhibit 67-2 for illustration of sign types). “Sign, Canopy”. See “Awning Sign”.
“Sign, Changeable copy” shall mean a sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. A sign on which the only copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication of time or temperature shall be considered a “time and temperature” sign and not a changeable copy sign for purposes of this chapter.

Exhibit 67‐2: Selected Sign Definitions
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“Sign, Directional” (see Exhibit 67-2 for illustration of sign types) means signs giving only information and direction to the viewer and containing no advertising message; “Sign, Directory” shall mean a sign typically used to list individual businesses in a multitenant complex or center. “Sign, Externally illuminated” shall mean a sign which has light cast on its surface from an artificial exterior source installed for the purpose of illuminating the sign; “Sign, Internally illuminated” means any sign whose illumination originates from within the structure of the sign and the source of which is not visible from the exterior of the sign.
“Sign, Nonconforming” means any sign which was lawfully erected or maintained prior to the time of adoption of this title.
"Sign, Pedestrian oriented" shall mean a sign which is specifically located and designed to be viewed from a pedestrian right-of-way.
"Sign, Political " means a sign advertising a candidate for political office, a political party or a measure scheduled for an election.
"Sign, Portable" shall mean a sign which is capable of being carried or moved by manual or mechanical means from one location to another and which is not affixed to the ground, a structure, or a vehicle.
“Sign, Sandwich Board” (see Exhibit 67-2 for illustration of sign types) shall mean a portable sign with advertising messages mounted on two surfaces with two edges connected and the other two edges spread so that the two faces read from different directions;
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“Sign, Special events” means any sign advertising specific temporary events, such as carnivals, festivals, exhibits, and parades, but not including promotional sales or grand opening signs.
"Sign, Subdivision" or "multiple housing entrance sign" shall mean a sign identifying the name of a subdivision or multiple housing projects and consisting of letters or symbols attached to a wall or a fence or freestanding sign located within the boundaries of a recorded and developed subdivision or multiple housing projects. “Sign, Temporary” (see Exhibit 67-2 for illustration of sign types) shall mean a sign designed to be used for short periods of time, as opposed to a permanently-mounted sign such as a freestanding sign or wall sign.
“Sign, Wind” means any display of streamers, pennants, whirligigs or similar devices made of flexible lightweight material, strung together or attached in such a manner as to move by wind pressure.
“Sign, Window” (see Exhibit 67-2 for illustration of sign types) shall mean a sign mounted within or on a window.
"Sign area,” means the geometric area of a sign including all elements such as board or frames, perforated or a solid background, ornamental embellishments, arrows or other sign media. The area of individual signs shall be measured as follows (see also Exhibit 67-3):
(a) Sign Faces Counted: Where a sign has two faces containing sign copy, which are oriented back to back and separated by not more than twenty-four inches at any point, the area of the sign shall be measured using one sign face only. (b) Wall Mounted Letters: Where a sign is composed of letters individually mounted or painted on a building wall, without a border or decorative enclosure, the sign area is that of the smallest area of a rectangle within which all letters and words can be enclosed.
(c) Three-Dimensional Signs: Where a sign consists of one or more threedimensional objects such as balls, cubes, clusters of objects, or sculptural or statute-type trademarks, the sign area shall be measured as the area of the smallest rectangle within which the object(s) can be enclosed, when viewed from a point where the largest area of the object(s) can be seen.

Exhibit 67-3: Sign Area Measurement
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"Sign copy" means any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign face and/or its structure with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject matter.
"Sign face" means the panel surface of a sign which carries the advertising or identification message.
"Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign.

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"Site plan" shall mean a plan, prepared to scale, showing accurately and with complete dimensioning, all of the uses proposed for a specific parcel of land. See Chapter 25-53 for requirements.
"Site plan review" shall mean the review by the commission or its authorized agent of a site plan and other studies to assist the commission or agent to determine the manner in which the applicant intends to make use of his property. “Site Depth” (see Exhibit 67-4 for illustration of Site Width and Depth) means the horizontal distance between the front and rear property lines of a site measured along a line midway between the front side property line.
“Site Width” (see Exhibit 67-4 for illustration of Site Width and Depth) means the horizontal distance between the side property lines of a site measured at right angles to the depth at a point midway between the front and rear property lines.

Exhibit 67-4: Site Width and Depth
“Slimline Monopole” shall mean a single, slim antenna pole not exceeding 1.5 feet in diameter at the base of the antenna or pole and one foot in diameter at the top of the antenna or pole.

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"Slope" shall mean a natural or artificial incline, as a hillside or terrace. Slope is usually expressed as a ratio. For example, a horizontal distance of one hundred (100) feet with a rise of fifty (50) feet would be expressed as a 2:1 slope. (See also "grade" and "top and toe of slope.")
“Social Rehabilitation Facility” means any residential facility that provides social rehabilitation services for no longer than 18 months in a group setting to adults recovering from mental illness who temporarily need assistance, guidance, or counseling. “Specific Plan” shall mean a plan for a designated area within the city, based on the general plan, but containing more detailed regulations and programs as provided in Section 65450 and following of the California Government Code. "Specified Anatomical Areas" as used in this Chapter means and includes any of the following:
(a) Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areolae; or
(b) Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
"Specified Sexual Activities" as used in this Chapter, means and includes any of the following
(a) The fondling or other intentional touching of buttocks for purpose of sexual arousal, or fondling or other intentional touching of human genitals, pubic region, anus, or female breasts.
(b) Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy;
(c) Masturbation, actual or simulated;
(d) Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence; (e) Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in sub-sections a through d of this subsection.
“Stable” shall mean a detached accessory structure including but not limited to a corral or paddock for the keeping of one (1) or more horses owned by the occupants of the premises, and which are not kept for remuneration, hire or sale. "State" shall mean the State of California.

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“Stock Yard” means an enclosed area where animals are temporarily held for concentrated feeding or display preliminary to slaughtering, shipping or resale. “Storm Water Runoff” means water flowing from impervious surfaces and entering Firebaugh’s storm water drainage system, which is a series of curbs and gutter, drop inlets, storm drainage pipes, basins and waterways.
"Story" shall mean a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or if there be no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above.
“Street” shall mean a thoroughfare, dedicated as such or acquired for public use as such, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting land. “Street, Arterial” shall mean a street with signals at important intersections and stop signs on side streets, and which collects and distributes traffic to and from collector streets. “Street, Collector” shall mean a street that collects traffic from local streets and connects with minor and major arterials.
“Street, Cul-De-Sac” shall mean a street with a single common ingress and egress and with a turnaround at the end; non-through streets that serve local neighborhoods. “Street, Dead End” shall mean a street with a single common ingress and egress. “Street, Local” shall mean a street designed to provide vehicular access to abutting property and to discourage through traffic; narrow streets that serve local neighborhoods. "Structural alteration" shall mean any change in the supporting members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles, or retaining walls, or similar components. “Structure” means any object constructed, installed, or placed on real property by man, including, but not limited to buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead lines. “Structure, Accessory” shall mean a detached subordinate structure located on the same site with the main structure or main use, the use of which is customarily incidental to that of the main structure or the main use of the land.
“Structure, Main” shall mean a structure housing the principal use of site or functioning as the principal use.
"Structure, temporary" shall mean a structure which is readily movable and used or intended to be used for a period not to exceed ninety (90) consecutive days.

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“Subdivision” means the division of a lot, tract or parcel of land into five or more lots or parcels of land for sale, lease or financing.
“Substantial Damage” means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the “start of construction” of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred “substantial damage”, regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

1. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations or state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions, or;

2. Any alteration of a “historic structure” provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure’s continued designation as a “historic structure”. "Substantial Enlargement of a Sexually Oriented Business" means an increase in the floor areas occupied by the business as the floor areas existed on the affected date of this ordinance.
“Supportive Housing” means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to an onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community as defined in subdivision (gd) of Section 6558253260 of the California Government Code.(of the Health and Safety code) and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. This housing may include apartments, single-room occupancy residences or single-family homes.
"Swimming pool" shall mean any permanent structure containing a body of water intended for recreational uses, and shall include wading pools. “Target Households” means Very low income, low income, or senior citizen households. “Telecommunications tower” shall mean a freestanding mast, pole, monopole, guyed tower, lattice tower, free standing tower or other structure designed and primarily used to support wireless telecommunications facility antennas.
"Temporary subdivision sign" means a sign erected and maintained within the boundaries of a recorded subdivision and indicating the name of the subdivision, the name of the Firebaugh Zoning Ordinance
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contractor and/or subdivider, the name of the owner and/or agent, and giving information regarding directions, price or terms concerning the sale or lease of parcels within the subdivision.”
“Tent Revival” shall mean a religious meeting or series of meetings which are often evangelistic in nature and are conducted within a non-permanent structure such as, but not limited to, a collapsible shelter of canvas or other material stretched and sustained by poles.
"Transfer of Ownership or Control of a Sexually Oriented Business" means and includes any of the following:
(a) The sale, lease or sublease of the business; or
(b) The transfer of securities which constitute a controlling interest in the business, whether by sale, exchange or similar means.
“Transitional Housing” means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call require for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some a predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months.” as defined in subdivision (j) of Section 65582 of the California Government Code. “Travel Trailer” shall mean a vehicle other than a motor vehicle, which is designed or used for human habitation and which may be moved upon a public highway without a permit or chauffer’s license or both, without violating any provision of the California Vehicle Code.
“Trip” shall mean a single or one-way vehicle movement either to or from a subject property or study area.
“Trip Generation” means the total number of trip ends produced by a specific land use or activity.
"Truck service station" shall mean an occupancy which provides especially for the servicing of trucks, with incidental operations similar to those permitted for "automobile service station."
“Urbanization” means the development of land for non-agricultural purposes, including but not limited to, residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional land uses. “Use” shall mean the purpose for which land or structures thereon is designed, arranged or intended to be occupied or used or for which it is occupied, maintained, rented or leased.

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“Utility Infrastructure” means pipelines for water, natural gas, and sewage collection and disposal; and facilities for the transmission of electrical energy for sale, including transmission lines for a public utility company. Also includes telephone, telegraph, cable television and other communications transmission facilities utilizing direct physical conduits.
“Utility Pole” means any pole or tower owned by any utility company that is primarily used to support wires or cables necessary to the provision of electrical or other utility services regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission. “Vacancy Rate” means the number of uninhabited dwelling units that are available and suitable for occupancy expressed as a ratio to the total number of housing units. “Variance” means permission to deviate from the literal requirements of the development standards of a zone district.
“Very Low Income Household” means those units targeted for this category of household that shall be affordable at a rent that does not exceed 30 percent of 50 percent of the Fresno County median income.
“Veterinary Clinics, Animal Hospitals, And Kennels” means office and indoor medical treatment facilities used by veterinarians, including large and small animal veterinary clinics, and animal hospitals. Kennels and boarding operations are commercial facilities for the keeping, boarding or maintaining of four or more dogs four months of age or older, or four or more cats, except for dogs or cats in pet shops. "Warehousing" shall mean a building or buildings used for the storage of goods, of any type, when such building or buildings contain more than five hundred (500) square feet of storage space, and where no retail operation is conducted. Also see "wholesaling." “Watercourse” shall mean a lake, river, creek, stream, wash, arroyo, channel, or other topographic feature on or over which waters flow at least periodically. Watercourse includes specifically designated areas in which substantial flood damage may occur. “Wireless telecommunications facility,” “facility” or “facilities” shall mean any facility that transmits and/or receives electromagnetic waves. It includes, but is not limited to, antennas and/or other types of equipment for the transmission or receipt of such signals, telecommunications towers or similar structures supporting such equipment, related accessory equipment, equipment buildings, parking areas, and other accessory development. The term “wireless telecommunications facility” does not apply to the following:
a. Emergency medical care provider-owned and operated telecommunications facilities.

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b. Mobile services providing public information coverage of news events of a temporary nature.
d. Any wireless telecommunications facilities exempted from this Code by federal law or state law.
“Wireless telecommunications services” shall mean the provision of services using a wireless telecommunications facility or a wireless telecommunications collocation facility, and shall include, but not limited to, the following services: personal wireless services as defined in the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 at 47 U.S.C. §332(c)(7)(C) or its successor statute, cellular service, personal communication service, and/or data radio telecommunications.
“Yard” means an open space on the same site as a structure other than a court unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. “Yard, Front” (see Exhibit 67-5 for illustration of yard types) shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the site or lot between the front lot line and the nearest line or point of the main structure.
“Yard, Rear” (see Exhibit 67-5 for illustration of yard types) shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the side of a lot between the rear lot line and the nearest line or point of the main structure.
“Yard, Side” (see Exhibit 67-5 for illustration of yard types) shall mean a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the nearest line or point of the main structure.

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“Zoning” means the division of a municipality into districts, and the regulation within those districts of the height, appearance, and bulk of buildings and structures; the area of a lot which may be occupied and the size of required open spaces; the density of population; and the use or buildings and land for commercial, agricultural, industrial, residential or other purposes. The term “zoning” shall be synonymous with the term “classification” and the term “zone” shall be synonymous with the term “district”.

Front
Yard
Rear Yard
Side
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§ 30-1.1. Definitions. [Ord. No. 2015-01]
Whenever the following capitalized terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the respective meanings set forth in this section or as provided by Section 65915 of the State Government Code as amended from time to time.
a. DENSITY BONUS – shall mean a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable gross residential density as of the date of application by the applicant to the city, or, if elected by the applicant, a lesser percentage of density increase, including, but not limited to, no increase in density.

The amount of density increase to which the applicant is entitled shall vary according to the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the percentage established in Government Code Section 65915.shall mean a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and the land use element of the general plan as of the date of application. Density bonus percentages may range from 5% to 35% depending upon the percentage of low-income, very low-income, moderateincome housing units or large family housing units proposed for construction by a housing developer.
b. DEVELOPER INCENTIVES/CONSESSIONS means a reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission as provided in Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements and in the ratio of vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required that results in identifiable and actual cost reductions, to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Government Code Section 65915.– shall mean the following:

1. Reduce or eliminate standards contained in the subdivision ordinance or Firebaugh's Improvements Manual.

2. Reduce or eliminate residential zone district requirements, including open space, lot size, setbacks, or parking standards.

3. Reduce or eliminate any design requirements exceeding Building Code specifications. [Amended 12-5-2022 by Ord. No. 22-04]
c. “DEVELOPER WAIVER” means reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development meeting the criteria at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted in Government Code Section 65915.

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e.f. LARGE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD UNIT – shall mean a dwelling that contains at least four bedrooms.
f.g. LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD – shall mean a household earning an income between 50% and 80% of the Fresno County median household income.
g.h. "SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS – shall mean those residential units that have at least one occupant that is at least 55 years of age or olderhave the same meaning as defined in as defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the State Civil Code. h.i. TARGET HOUSEHOLDS – shall mean lower-income households or senior citizen households.
i.j. VERY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD – shall mean a household earning an income between 30% and 50% of the Fresno County median household income. § 30-1.2. Density Bonuses: Purpose and Intent. [Ord. No. 2015-01] a. The purpose and intent of a density bonus is to contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of affordable housing in proposed developments by offering incentives to developers consisting of density bonuses or other concessions of equal financial value, in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918. is to encourage developers to construct affordable housing for "target households" as defined by the Government Code. Firebaugh can approve a density bonus if a housing developer agrees to construct a certain percentage of units for target householdsqualifying development and agrees to maintain their affordability for a specific time period.
b. Section 65915 of the State Government Code states that when an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development in Firebaugh, the City shall provide the applicant incentives or concessions for the production of housing units, consistent with the provisions of this chapter and Section 65915 of the State Government Code. r. § 30-1.3. Application and Fees. [Ord. No. 2015-01]
An application for a density bonus shall be made to the Planning Department on a form prescribed by the Department. The application shall be accompanied by a fee set by resolution of the City Council.
§ 30-1.4. Density Bonus Requirements. [Ord. No. 2015-01] a. Government Code Section 65915 indicates that when an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development, the density bonus requirements are triggered when the residential development sets aside the following:

1. at least 10% of the total units as affordable to low-income households; or

2. at least 5% of the total units as affordable to very low-income households;

3. at least 10% of the total units as affordable for moderate-income households in a common interest for sale development; or
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4. at least 10% of the total units of a housing development for transitional foster youth, as defined in Section 66025.9 of the Education Code, disabled veterans, as defined in Section 18541, or homeless persons, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.); or

5. at least 20% of the total units are for lower income students in a student housing development that meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65915; or

6. . at Further, a density bonus request may be made when at least 10% of the units are designed as large family household units or all units are reserved for senior citizens, or for a mobile home park restricted to senior citizen residents; or.

7. a density bonus can be requested when a housing development includes a childcare facility in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915; or

8. a density bonus can be requested for a condominium conversion in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915; or

9. a density bonus for commercial development can be requested, given the application includes the proposed partnered housing agreement and the proposed commercial development bonus, as defined in Section 30.1.6 and reasonable documentation that each of the standards included in Section 30.1.6 has been met; or

10. Finally, a density bonus can be requested when a developer of affordable housing provides a site of at least one acre for the development of housing for target groups; .and

1.11.Finally, a parking reduction for a housing development can be requested pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (p), given the application includes a table showing parking required by the zoning regulations, parking proposed under Section 65915, subdivision (p), and reasonable documentation that the project is eligible for the requested parking reduction.
b. Development concessions or incentives that may be provided by the City of Firebaugh include a reduction in site development standards; a modification of zoning code requirements (including a reduction in setbacks, square footage requirements, or parking spaces; or architectural design requirements which exceed the minimum building standards); approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction with the housing project if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development, and if such nonresidential uses are compatible with the project; or other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the city of Firebaugh which result in identifiable cost reductions. The number of incentives will be based on the following project affordability factors or as per Government Code Section 65915 as amended from time to time:

1. For projects with at least 5% very low income, 10% lower income, 10% moderateincome units, or 10% large family units, or 20% of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development, shall receive one incentive or concession. is required.

2. For projects with at least 10% very low income, 1720% lower income, 20% moderate income units, or 20% large family units, shall receive, two incentives or concessions. are required.

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3. For projects with at least 15% very low income, 3024% lower income, 30% moderate income units, or 30% large family units, shall receive, three incentives or concessions are required.

4. For projects with at least 16% very low income households or at least 45 % for persons and families of moderate income in a development in which the units are for sale shall receive three incentives or concessions.

3.5. For projects with 100% lower income households that meet the criteria of subparagraph (G) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 of the Government Code. If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet. c. A project that receives a density bonus and concession or incentive must retain affordability of the units for at least 30 55 years.
§ 30-1.5. Density Bonus Requirements for Land Donations. [Ord. No. 2015-01] If an applicant for a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or some other type of residential development application donates land to Firebaugh where very-low income housing can be developed; the developer shall be entitled to a minimum of 15% increase above the allowable residential density under the zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan. § 30-1.6. Commercial Density Bonus
a. The following definitions shall apply to commercial density bonus:

1. "Commercial development" means a development project for nonresidential uses.

2. "Commercial development bonus" means a modification of development standards mutually agreed upon by the City and a commercial developer and provided to a commercial development eligible for such a bonus under Section 30.1.6(c). Examples of a commercial development bonus include an increase in floor area ratio, increased building height, or reduced parking.

3. "Partnered housing agreement" means an agreement approved by the City between a commercial developer and a housing developer identifying how the commercial development will provide housing available at affordable ownership cost or affordable rent consistent with Section 30.1.6(c). A partnered housing agreement may consist of the formation of a partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or other entity recognized by the State in which the commercial developer and the housing developer are each partners, members, shareholders, or other participants, or a contract between the commercial developer and the housing developer for the development of both the commercial development and the housing development.
b. When an applicant proposes to construct a commercial development and has entered into a partnered housing agreement approved by the City, the City shall grant a commercial development bonus mutually agreed upon by the developer and the City. The commercial development bonus shall not include a reduction or waiver of fees imposed on the commercial development in order to provide for affordable housing. c. The requirements for commercial development bonus are as follows :

1. The housing development shall be located either: (a) on the site of the commercial development; or (b) on a site within the City boundaries that is within one-half mile City of Firebaugh, CA
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2. At least thirty percent (30%) of the total units in the housing development shall be made available at affordable ownership cost or affordable rent for low-income households, or at least 15 percent (15%) of the total units in the housing development shall be made available at affordable ownership cost or affordable rent for very lowincome households.

3. The commercial developer must agree either to directly build the affordable units; donate a site consistent with subparagraph (c)(1) above for the affordable units; or make a cash payment to the housing developer for the affordable units. d. Any approved partnered housing agreement shall be described in the City's Housing Element annual report as required by California Government Code Section 65915.7, subdivision (k). § 30-1.76. Report and Findings. [Ord. No. 2015-01]
a. Report and Findings. The Planning Department shall prepare a report on the density bonus application. The Department shall provide a recommendation based on the following density bonus requirements.

1. The housing development qualifies for a density bonus based on the requirements outlined in Government Code Sections 65915 to 65918, or for large family household units.

2. The applicant has provided to the City the legal instrument that will ensure that "target households" will remain affordable for at least 30 years.

3. The application has selected developer incentives or concessions. § 30-1.87. Action of the Planning Commission. [Ord. No. 2015-01] a. Following the Planning Commission's review of the Planning Department's report on the applicant's request for a density bonus, the Commission shall take action on the density bonus application based on the regulations contained in Government Code Sections 65915 to 65918.

The Commission can recommend to the City Council approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the density bonus. Denial of a density bonus application shall require findings consistent with those in Government Code Sections 65915 to 65918.

1. The Commission's recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council.

2. The Commission's decision shall not be based on a finding that the housing project will be occupied by "target households" and that this condition may have an adverse impact on the neighborhood or community.

3. Within 10 days of adopting a resolution on the density bonus, the Planning Department shall forward the Commission's recommendation to the City Council and shall transmit a copy of the Commission's resolution to the applicant. § 30-1.98. Action of the City Council. [Ord. No. 2015-01] a. The City Council shall consider the Planning Commission's recommendation and shall take action on the density bonus application. The Council can approve, approve with modifications, or deny the density bonus application. One of the following actions shall be initiated:

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1. Any modification of the proposed density bonus by the City Council, which is based on information not considered by the Planning Commission, shall cause the density bonus City of Firebaugh, CA
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2. The Council's decision shall not be based on a finding that the housing project will be occupied by "target households" and that this condition may have an adverse impact on the neighborhood or community.
§ 30-1.109. Density Bonus Housing Agreement. [Ord. No. 2015-01] Agreements, contracts, or other instruments between the City and the developer shall be required to ensure that "target households" shall remain affordable for the period of time agreed to by the City and the developer. Said agreement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and shall be recorded with the Fresno County Recorders Office. § 30-1.110. Density Bonus Calculations. [Ord. No. 2015-01] The base density of a property for which a density bonus is being requested shall be determined by the greatest number of units allowed by the specific zoning range, specific plan, or land use element of the general plan applicable to the projectproperty's zoning. The actual amount of the density bonus that may be granted for a particular project is set on a sliding scale, based upon the percentage of affordable units provided at each income level, as provided by Government Code Section 65915. shown in subsection 30-1.11, Density Bonus Chart, Table 30-1.11. § 30-1.11. Density Bonus Chart. [Ord. No. 2015-01]
Table 30-1.11 Density Bonus Calculation Chart
Affordable Units
Provided with project
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units (before bonus))
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allowed for Very
Low Income
Units
Density bonus
allowed for Low
Income Units
Density bonus
allowed for
Moderate
Income or Large
Family Units
Density bonus
allowed for Land
Donation
Density
bonus
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Senior units
5% 20% — — 20%
6% 22.5% — — — 20%
7% 25% — — — 20%
8% 27.5% — — — 20%
9% 30% — — — 20%
10% 32.5% 20% 5% 15% 20%
11% 35% 21.5% 6% 16% 20%
12% 35% 23% 7% 17% 20%
13% 35% 24.5% 8% 18% 20%
14% 35% 26% 9% 19% 20%
15% 35% 27.5% 10% 20% 20%
16% 35% 29% 11% 21% 20%
17% 35% 30.5% 12% 22% 20%
18% 35% 32% 13% 23% 20%
19% 35% 33.5% 14% 24% 20%
20% 35% 35% 15% 25% 20%
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Density bonus
Affordable Units Density bonus allowed for
Provided with project allowed for Very Density bonus Moderate Income Density bonus Density bonus (percentage of total Low Income allowed for Low or Large Family allowed for Land allowed for units (before bonus)) Units Income Units Units Donation Senior units 21% 35% 35% 16% 26% 20%
22% 35% 35% 17% 27% 20%
23% 35% 35% 18% 28% 20%
24% 35% 35% 19% 29% 20%
25% 35% 35% 20% 30% 20%
26% 35% 35% 21% 31% 20%
27% 35% 35% 22% 32% 20%
28% 35% 35% 23% 33% 20%
29% 35% 35% 24% 34% 20%
30% 35% 35% 25% 35% 20%
31% 35% 35% 26% 35% 20%
32% 35% 35% 27% 35% 20%
33% 35% 35% 28% 35% 20%
34% 35% 35% 29% 35% 20%
35% 35% 35% 30% 35% 20%
36% 35% 35% 31% 35% 20%
37% 35% 35% 32% 35% 20%
38% 35% 35% 33% 35% 20%
39% 35% 35% 34% 35% 20%
40% 35% 35% 35% 35% 20%
Notes:

1. All density bonus calculations resulting in fractions are rounded up to next whole number

2. No affordable units are required for senior housing units to receive a density bonus City of Firebaugh, CA
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and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or state inspector, upon demand. j. Drainage basins.
k. Water well sites.
l. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings.
m. Model homes, subdivision sales offices and temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of a residential subdivision. n. Transitional and supportive housing that operate as a single family residence pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5).
o. Storage of recreational vehicles, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage.
§ 25-15.4. Conditional Uses.

2. Encourage a suitable environment for family life;

3. Provide space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment;

4. A circulation system that is pedestrian-friendly, is well connected to the community at large and adjacent residential developments, and provides for alternative forms of transportation;

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b. Accessory buildings and structures, including garages, swimming pools, sheds and similar. c. Home occupations, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses). d. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), subject to standards contained in Section 25-41.9 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)).
e. Small day-care homes (for one to eight children), subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses).
f. Residential care facilities that operate as single-family residences that do not provide licensable services pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831. g. Licensed residential care facilities serving six or fewer persons, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses).
h. Employee housing, subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or state inspector, upon demand. i. Drainage basins.
j. Water well sites.
k. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings.
l. Model homes, subdivision sales offices and temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of a residential subdivision. m. Transitional and supportive housing that operate as a single family residence pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(a)(5).
n. Storage of recreational vehicles, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camping trailer, boat or boat trailer storage, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses). § 25-17.4. Conditional Uses.

The following uses shall be permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit consistent with § 25-51, Conditional Use Permits.
a. Public and quasipublic uses of an educational or religious type including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, nonprofit schools and colleges; churches and other religious institutions. b. Licensed senior citizen housing facilities.
c. Licensed large family day-care facilities (for nine or more children). d. Licensed residential care facilities serving more than six persons, subject to standards contained in § 25-41 (Special Uses).
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R-2 and R-3 Zones (Multiple
Family Residential)
Sections
25-19.1 Purpose
25-19.2 Subdistricts
25-19.3 Permitted Uses
25-19.4 Conditional Uses
25-19.5 Site Plan Review
25-19.6 Development Standards
25-19.7 Fences, Walls and Hedges
25-19.8 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
25-19.9 Signs
25-19.10 Special Conditions
25-19.11 Design Standards
25-19.12 Energy Conservation
25-19.13 Water Conservation
25-19.1 Purpose
The purpose of the R-2 and R-3 districts is to provide living areas within Firebaugh where development is consistent with the Firebaugh General Plan and is limited to medium and high density concentrations of multi-family dwellings along with other uses suitable to the intent of the zone, and where regulations are designed to promote the following:
(1) a suitable environment for family life, recognizing that a significant part of the multifamily population is adult, including senior citizens; (2) space for community facilities, including parks, schools, churches and other facilities that will complement the residential environment;
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(3) attractive and unique development projects that encompasses well-designed buildings with ample landscape and off-street parking;
(4) the conservation of valuable resources ranging from water to energy and (5) housing that is affordable to low- and moderate-income households and to households that have special housing needs.
25-19.2 Subdistricts
In order to adequately plan for multi-family development at various densities, the following sub-districts are established:

R-2 (multi-family residential, one unit per 3,250 square feet of lot area); and R-3 (multi-family residential, one unit 1,500 square feet of lot area).

The R-2 district is consistent with the “Medium Density Residential” and the “High Density Residential” residential designations in Land Use Element of the Firebaugh General Plan; the R-3 district is consistent with the Element’s “High Density Residential” designation.
25-19.3 Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 and R-3 zones, subject to development standards contained in this title.
a. Single-family dwellings, duplexes and triplexes
b. Multi-family complexes.
c. Employee Housing, subject to the issuance of a permit by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development as provided in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17030. The permit shall be prominently displayed in the housing unit and shall be provided to any peace officer, City inspector or State inspector, upon demand.” d. Emergency Shelter.” (R-3 zone only) (see 25-19.13 Special Use Standards) e. Single Room Occupancy Units.”
f. Supportive Housing.
g. Transitional Housing.

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h. Home occupations subject to the requirements detailed in Chapter 25-41 Special Uses.
i. Small day care homes.
j. Mobile homes subject to design standards contained in Chapter 25-15 Single Family Residential.
k. Residential care facilities that operate as single-family residences that do not provide licensable services pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1568.0831..
l. Licensed residential care facilities (six or fewer persons). m. Drainage basins.
n. Water well sites.
o. Utility facilities, including electrical substations, elevated pressure tanks, and communication equipment buildings, except for wireless telecommunications facilities.
p. Model apartments and rental offices associated with the development of a multifamily development. q. Incidental and accessory structures and uses located on the same site as the permitted use including private garages and carports; storage buildings; garden structures, greenhouses; and recreation rooms, hobby shops and swimming pools. r. Temporary apartment rental office and signs consistent with Chapter 25-59 Signs.
s. Enclosed temporary construction materials storage yards associated with the development of an apartment complex.
25-19.4 Conditional Uses
The following uses shall be permitted upon the granting of a use permit consistent with Chapter 25-51 Conditional Use Permits.
a. Public and quasi-public uses of an educational or religious type including public and parochial elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools and colleges; nursery schools, nonprofit schools and colleges; churches and other religious institutions.

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b. Public and private charitable institutions, hospitals, convalescent homes, sanitariums, or rest homes for mental, drug or alcoholic cases. c. Public uses of an administrative, recreational, pubic service or cultural types including city, county, state or federal administrative centers and courts, libraries, museums, art galleries, police and fire stations and other public buildings, structures and facilities; public playgrounds, parks and community centers; d. Rest homes and nursing homes; boardinghouses and rooming houses. e. Emergency shelters (in R-2 zone only)(see 25-19.13 Special Use Standards) f. Bed and breakfast.
g. Licensed residential care facilities serving more than six persons. 25-19.5 Site Plan Review
No multi-family uses may be established on any lot or site in this district until a site plan has been submitted and approved consistent with Chapter 25-53 Site Plan Review. 25-19.6 Development Standards (also illustrated in Exhibit 19-1). a. Unit Density
The maximum unit densities for Firebaugh’s multi-family residential districts are as follows: