Palmdale City Council
March 15, 2023

17.34.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................. 3-4

17.35 Land Use Regulations ............................................................................................................ 3-4

17.35.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use ..................................................... 3-4

17.35.020 Allowed Uses – Residential Zones .......................................................................................... 3-5

17.36 Development Regulations .................................................................................................... 3-16

17.36.010 Development Standards – Residential Zones ....................................................................... 3-16

17.37 Supplemental Standards for Single-Family Residential Development ...................................... 3-22

17.37.010 Detached Single-Family Residential Standards .................................................................... 3-22

17.37.020 Zero Lot Line Option ............................................................................................................. 3-31

17.37.030 Residential Sports Courts ..................................................................................................... 3-31

17.38 Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development ....................................... 3-33

17.38.010 Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards. ......................................................... 3-33

17.38.020 Site Design and Access ......................................................................................................... 3-33

17.38.030 Services and Utilities ............................................................................................................ 3-33

17.38.040 Security and Lighting ............................................................................................................ 3-34

17.38.050 Open Space ........................................................................................................................... 3-34

17.38.060 Neighborhood Transitions .................................................................................................... 3-35

17.38.070 Dwelling Unit Requirements................................................................................................. 3-36

17.39 Standards for Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single-Family Zones ................. 3-37

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17.39.020 Approval Process .................................................................................................................. 3-37

17.39.030 Applicability and Criteria ...................................................................................................... 3-37

17.39.040 Standards and Requirements ............................................................................................... 3-39

17.39.050 Specific Adverse Impacts ...................................................................................................... 3-40

17.39.060 Required Affidavit ................................................................................................................. 3-40

17.39.070 Enforcement ......................................................................................................................... 3-41

17.30 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the residential zones is to:

A. Reserve adequate land within the city for residential uses having a range of housing types and dwelling unit densities to serve all economic and demographic segments of the population, in conformance with the General Plan and appropriate standards of public health, safety, welfare, and aesthetics;
A.B. Preserve, protect, and enhance the character of the City’s different residential neighborhoods; B.C. Enhance the quality of life for residents;
C.D. Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling unit; D.E. Protect residential neighborhoods from excessive noise, light and glare, unsightliness, odor, smoke, and other objectionable influences;
E.F. Ensure that the scale and design of new development and alterations to existing development are compatible with surrounding residences and appropriate to the physical and aesthetic characteristics of the surrounding area; and,
F.G. Provide for public and semi-public land uses such as parks, schools, day care, and other community uses that will serve City residents and will complement surrounding residential development.

Additional purposes of each residential zone are provided in the subsequent Chapters.

17.31 Rural Single-Family Residential Zones

17.31.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Equestrian Residential (ER). This zone is intended for rural single-family residential uses, and secondary agricultural/animal-keeping uses. The areas within this designation are rural in nature, expressed through large lots (parcel sizes are commonly 2.5 acres or larger), unimproved dirt roads, and the integration of dwellings into the natural or agricultural landscape. These areas are generally outside of the City Limits, but within the City’s Sphere of Influence. This zone implements the Equestrian Residential General Plan land use designation.

B. Low Density Residential (LDR). This zone is intended for mixed rural/suburban single-family residential uses, at a maximum of one dwelling unit per acre. The LDR zone is appropriate for hillside areas, as a transition between rural and suburban areas and in keeping with the County of Los Angeles land use designations within the Sphere of Influence. Parcel sizes are commonly one acre (or larger), and unimproved dirt roads may be occasionally present. These areas are Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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mostly outside of the City Limits (but within the Sphere of Influence) and are intended to serve as the edge of the urbanized city. This zone implements the Low Density Residential General Plan land use designation.

17.32 Single-Family Residential Zones

17.32.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Single-Family Residential 1 (SFR1). This zone is intended for detached single-family dwellings in a suburban/semi-rural environment, at a maximum of two dwelling units per acre. The SFR1 zone is appropriate to outlying valley areas where large lot subdivisions are desired. Parcel sizes are around 20,000 square feet. These areas are mostly along the edges of developed suburban residential areas, in lower hillside areas where inclines are present, but topography lacks significant slope constraints. This zone implements the Single-Family Residential 1 General Plan land use designation.

B. Single-Family Residential 2 (SFR2). This zone is intended for detached single-family dwellings in a suburban environment, at a maximum of 4.4 dwelling units per acre. The SFR2 zone is intended for the areas between the valley floor and steeper hillside areas (having less than 10 percent slope). Parcel sizes range from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet. This zone is located mostly along the edges of developed suburban residential areas. This zone implements the Single-Family Residential 2 General Plan land use designation.

C. Single-Family Residential 3 (SFR3). This zone is intended for detached single-family subdivisions containing the City’s standard 7,000 square foot minimum lot size (at a maximum of six dwelling units per acre). The SFR3 zone is appropriate in areas with minimal topography, and these places serve as a lower intensity, family-living environment but are still well connected to surrounding neighborhoods and retail areas. These areas constitute most of the City’s developed residential neighborhoods. This zone implements the Single-Family Residential 3 General Plan land use designation.

17.33 Residential Neighborhood Zones

17.33.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Residential Neighborhood 1 (RN1). This zone is intended for a low-density mix of attached and detached residential dwelling units allowing a maximum of 10 dwelling units per acre. The RN1 zone is appropriate in residential areas within a short distance of employment and retail areas.

The RN1 zone is reserved for areas which are or will be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this level of development. This zone implements the Residential Neighborhood 1 General Plan land use designation.

B. Residential Neighborhood 2 (RN2). This zone is intended for grouped housing such as small-lot single-family residential, townhouses, condominiums, and apartments with on-site recreation and open space allowing a density range of 10 to 20 dwelling units per acre. The RN2 zone is appropriate in existing residential neighborhood areas or planned developments within a short distance of Village Centers. The RN2 zone is reserved for areas which are or will be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this level of development. This zone implements the Residential Neighborhood 2 General Plan land use designation.

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C. Residential Neighborhood 3 (RN3). This zone is intended for “missing middle” or middle-density housing such as walkups, garden apartments, and rowhouses allowing a density range of 20 to 30 dwelling units per acre. Although single-family attached and detached housing types are allowed in this zone, this housing type will likely be at the lower end of the density range. The RN3 zone is appropriate in existing residential neighborhoods or planned developments within a short distance of Village Centers. The RN3 zone is reserved for areas which are or will be served by adequate infrastructure and services needed to support this level of development. These neighborhoods provide a transition in scale and intensity between lower-intensity residential neighborhoods and more dense neighborhoods or mixed-use areas. This zone implements the Residential Neighborhood 3 General Plan land use designation.

D. Residential Neighborhood 4 (RN4). This zone is intended as a high-intensity, walkable neighborhood with multi-family residential uses allowing a density range of 30 to 50 dwelling units per acre. RN4 areas are situated near commercial, civic and recreational uses in Downtown Palmdale, near Avenue Q, and the future multimodal transit station. These areas are compact and therefore allow a larger number of residents to live near one another, within easy walking distance of parks, schools, shops, transit, and employment. These neighborhoods also act as a buffer between lower-intensity residential neighborhoods and intense mixed-use areas. This zone implements the Residential Neighborhood 4 General Plan land use designation.

17.34 Mobile Home (MH)

17.34.010 Purpose and Intent
The Mobile Home (MH) zone applies to areas of the city appropriate for the exclusive and orderly planned development of mobile home parks and subdivisions. The purpose of the zone is to establish appropriate regulations and standards in accordance with Section 18000 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. This zone falls within the RN1 and RN2 General Plan land use designations.

17.35 Land Use Regulations

17.35.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

A. Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions).

For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses).

B. Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

C. Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Ordinance, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

2. Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

5. Not Permitted (-).A land use shown with a “-” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

6. Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

7. Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

17.35.020 Allowed Uses – Residential Zones
The land use permissions, as established in Table 17.35.020-1. Allowed Uses – Residential Zones, shall be applicable to all new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominately permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits).

Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

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In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Specific Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

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Table 17.35.020-1. Allowed Uses – Residential Zones
Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing - - - - - - - - -
Aerospace Services - - - - - - - - -
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and
Storage - - - - - - - - -
Animal Husbandry and Production - - - - - - - - - Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic A A A A A A A A A See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic - - - - - - - - - Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses A A A A A - - - - Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet
or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Keeping).

Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock A A A A A - - - - Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet
or greater. See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal
Keeping).

Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry
and Beekeeping A A A A A - - -
Permitted only on lots 20,000 square feet
or greater, provided that said birds are
kept or maintained for the private use of
members of the family residing on the
premises. Excludes roosters and peafowl.

See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping).

Aquaculture - - - - - - - - -
Crop Production MUP - - - - - - - -
Farmstands A - - - - - - - -
Garden/Greenhouse, Private A A A A A A A A A
Horticultural Production MUP - - - - - - - -
Kennels, Private/Hobby MUP MUP MUP - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Commercial/Public CUP CUP - - - - - - -
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
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Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Automobile and Vehicle Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Fueling Station - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Travel Center - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Major - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Minor - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Rental - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Sales, New - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Sales, Used - - - - - - - - -
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles
and Equipment - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Towing/Impounding - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.040 (Vehicle Towing/Impounding)
Vehicle Washing & Detailing - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.180 (Vehicle Washing and Detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Bar/Nightclub/Lounge - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine
Bar/Microdistillery - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Café/Bakery - - - - - - - - -
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts
Center - - - - - - - - -
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Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Indoor (Accessory) - - - - - - - - -
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Outdoor (Accessory) - - - - - - - - -
Regular outdoor events as an accessory use
require an MUP. Sporadic events require a
TUP (See PMC Section 17.98.020
(Temporary Uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.100 (Outdoor Dining)
Outdoor Entertainment - - - - - - - - -
Restaurant, Bona Fide - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out - - - - - - - - - Restaurant, Drive-Through - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive-Through Restaurants and Services)
Film, Research and Development
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Film Production & Post Production - - - - - - - - - Research & Development - - - - - - - - -
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space - - - - - - - - - Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without
tasting room or > 10,000 sf - - - - - - - - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with tasting
room and <10,000 sf - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.010 (Commercial Vehicle Parking)
Construction and Materials Yards - - - - - - - - - Food or Beverage Manufacturing - - - - - - - - - Hazardous Materials Facility - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage,
Wholesaling, and Distribution - - - - - - - - - Manufacturing, Outdoors - - - - - - - - -
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Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Mining/Resource Extraction - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Section 17.67.070 (Mining and
Quarry Special Standards) and PMC
Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and
Reclamation)
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory)
Outdoor Storage (Primary) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory)
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP - - - - - - - If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If
over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC
Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and
Special Event Permits). See also PMC
Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses).

Salvage Yards - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Salvage Yards) Temporary Buildings or Storage
Facilities (Temporary and Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Lodging
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Bed and Breakfast MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP - - -
Lodging - Extended Stay - - - - - - - - -
Lodging - Hotels - - - - - - - - -
Lodging - Motels - - - - - - - - -
Lodging - Timeshares - - - - - - - - -
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Civic/Government MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP -
Cultural Institutions CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - Hospital - - - - - - - - -
Public Service Facility MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP - Social Service Facilities - - - - - - MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.040 (Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities)
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Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Athletic Fields, Unlighted P P P P P P P P -
Athletic Fields, Lighted CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - Campground CUP CUP - - - - - - -
Cemeteries, Crematories, or
Mausoleums CUP CUP CUP - - - - - -
College/University - - - - - - - - -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Indoor - - - - - - - - -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Outdoor CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - - - - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross
sf) P P P P P P P P - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, 5,001 sf - 12,000
sf (gross sf) MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, > 12,000 sf
(gross sf) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Family Day Care Center CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - See PMC Section 17.92.060 (Family Day Care Center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf - - - - - - - - - Instructional Services, > 5,001 sf - - - - - - - - - Open Space, Natural P P P P P P P P -
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P P P P P - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Retreat Center CUP CUP - - - - - - -
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park CUP CUP - - - - - - - Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - Tutoring Facilities - - - - - - - - -
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf - - - - - - - - - Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf - - - - - - - - -
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Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Residential Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
(Accessory)

A A A A A A A A -
See PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory
Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit Standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing P P - - - - - - -
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s Units (Accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home P P P P P P P P P
Cottage Food Operation (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP - See PMC Section 17.91.040 (Cottage Food
Operation
Cottage Industry (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A,

MUP A, MUP -
Emergency Shelters - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.94.020 (Emergency Shelters)
Group Residential Home - - - - - CUP CUP CUP -
Home Occupation (Accessory) A A A A A A A A A
Live/Work - - - - - - - - -
Model Home (on-site) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park - - - - - - - - CUP See PMC Section 17.91.050
(Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks) and

17.91.060 (Manufactured/Mobile Home
Park Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small P P P P P P P P -
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP - See PMC Section 17.91.070 (Residential Care Facilities, Large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached - - - - P P P P -
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached P P P P P P P P -
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex - - - - P P P P -
Multi-Family Dwelling,
Triplex/Quadplex - - - - P P P P -
Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units - - - - - P P P - Manufactured/Mobile Home - - - - - - - - CUP
Single-Room Occupancy - - - - - - CUP CUP -
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Residential Zones
Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Sober Living Home - - CUP CUP CUP - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.080 (Sober Living Home)
Supportive Housing CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP -
Transitional Housing CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP -
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) T T T T T T T T T See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Adult-Oriented Business - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.010 (Adult- Oriented Businesses)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Large - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.020 (Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Small MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP -
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Animal Sales and Services - - - - - - - - -
Auction Sales, Indoor - - - - - - - - -
Auction Sales, Outdoor - - - - - - - - -
ATM (Accessory) - - - - - - - - -
Bail Bonds - - - - - - - - -
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan
Institutions - - - - - - - - -
Building Materials Sales and Services - - - - - - - - - Business to Business Support Services - - - - - - - - - Check-Cashing Businesses - - - - - - - - -
Convenience Market - - - - - - - - -
See PMC Sections 17.92.030 (Convenience
Markets) and PMC Section 17.92.020
(Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive Through Restaurants and Services)
Farmer’s Market (Temporary) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Food Preparation, Commercial - - - - - - - - -
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading - - - - - - - - - Funeral Homes and Mortuaries - - - - - - - - -
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Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf - - - - - - - - -
General Retail 5,001 sf - 25,000 - - - - - - - - - General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 - - - - - - - - - Grocery Store - - - - - - - - -
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial CUP CUP - - - - - - - Permitted only on lots of 20,000 square
feet or greater. See PMC Section 17.92.080
(Kennels/Boarding, Commercial).

Kiosk/Outdoor Vending - - - - - - - - -
Laundromat - - - - - - - - -
Massage Establishment, Accessory
(Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.090 (Massage Establishment (Accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone - - - - - - - - - Medical Services, Extended Care - - - - - - - - - Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic - - - - - - - - - Medical Services, Urgent Care - - - - - - - - - Microblading/Permanent Makeup - - - - - - - - - Neighborhood Market - - - - - - - - -
Nursery/Garden Center CUP CUP - - - - - - -
Office, Processing - - - - - - - - -
Office, Professional/Administrative - - - - - - - - - Office, Service - - - - - - - - -
Outdoor Display - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.110 (Outdoor Display)
Pawnshop - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.130 (Pawnshops) Personal Services - - - - - - - - -
Pet Daycare - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.140 (Pet Daycare) Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop - - - - - - - - - Smoking Lounge - - - - - - - - -
Smoke Shop - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.150 (Smoke Shop) Swap Meet, Indoor - - - - - - - - -
Swap Meet, Outdoor - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.160 (Swap Meet, Outdoor)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.170 (Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office
(Temporary) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Veterinary Hospitals CUP CUP - - - - - - - See PMC 17.92.190 (Veterinary Hospitals) Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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Use ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3/RN4 MH Specific Use Regulations Airports and Heliports - - - - - - - - -
Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems
(CSWES) (Accessory) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.010 (Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES))
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Major - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities)
Communications, Facilities within
Buildings - - - - - - - - -
Freight/Trucking Facility - - - - - - - - - Light Fleet-Based Services - - - - - - - - - Parking Lots & Structures - - - - - - - - - Passenger Transportation Facilities - - - - - - - - - Recycling Collection Facility, Large - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, Small - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Light - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine - - - - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Sanitary Landfills - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.010 (Sanitary Landfills)
Small Residential Wind Generator
Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.020 (Small
Residential Wind Generator Systems
(SRWGS))
Solar Energy System (Primary) - - - - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.030 (Solar Energy System (Primary))
Utilities, Major CUP CUP - - - - - - -
Utilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP -
Utility Yard - - - - - - - - -
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17.36 Development Regulations

17.36.010 Development Standards – Residential Zones
Table 17.36.010-1 (Development Standards – Single-Family Residential) and Table 17.36.010-2 (Development Standards – Multi-Family Residential) describe the development standards for the residential zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the righthand column.

Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

Table 17.36.010-1. Development Standards – Single-Family Residential Residential Zones - Single-Family Residential Development Standards Standards ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3 Additional Regulations Lot and Density Standards1
Net Density (units/acre)
Minimum 0 0 0 0 0 6 10 20 Applies to new development only Maximum 0.4 1 2 4.4 6 10 20 30
Minimum Net Lot
Size per Dwelling
Unit (sf) (for new SFR
lots)
80,000 40,000 20,000 10,000 7,000 3,800 1,900 1,250

Minimum Lot Width
per Dwelling Unit (ft)
(for new SFR lots)
1 150 100 100 80 60
40; 50 for corner
and reverse corner
lots
30; 40 for corner
and reverse corner
lots
20; 30 for corner
and reverse corner
lots
• Lots siding onto a railroad right-of-way shall
increase the minimum required lot width by
an additional 40 feet.
• Attached Single-Family
Homes/Townhomes: A minimum lot width
of 30 to 40 feet may be necessary for
townhomes with double loaded attached
garages in front, and to comply with
parking location and design requirements.

Minimum lot width may be reduced to 20
feet if garages are single-car wide, detached
and/or accessed from an alley.
• Small-Lot Detached Single-Family Homes:

A lot width of 35 feet may be necessary for
small-lot single-family homes with attached
double loaded garages in front and to
comply with parking location and design
requirements. Lot width may be reduced to
30 feet if garages are single-car wide,
detached and/or accessed from an alley.

Minimum Lot Depth
per Dwelling Unit (ft)
(for SFR new lots)1
200 200 100 100 100 75 55 45
Where a lot directing backs onto a railroad
right-of-way, the minimum lot depth shall be
130 feet.

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Residential Zones - Single-Family Residential Development Standards Standards ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3 Additional Regulations Maximum Unit Size
per Dwelling Unit (sf)
(for SFR)
- - - - - 3,500 sf2,400 2,0003,000 1,8002,500 Inclusive of attached garage space.

Maximum Lot
Coverage (% of lot) 20 30 30 40 50 60 75 NA See PMC Section 17.17.050 (Floor Area and Lot Coverage).

Building Form and Location
Maximum Height
(ft)/Stories - Primary
Structure
35/2
stories 35/2 stories 35/2 stories 35/2 stories 35/2 stories 35/2.5 stories 40/3 stories 50/4 stories • Projects must comply with both stories and
overall height maximums. See PMC Section

17.17.030 (Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project above
the maximum height by five feet.

Architectural features include rooftop stair
access and elevator shafts, mechanical
equipment, or other rooftop amenities, as
approved by the Director.

Maximum Height
(ft)/Stories -
Accessory Building
40/2
stories 40/2 stories 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story Minimum Distance
between Structures
(both between main
structures and
accessory structures)
See PMC Section 17.82.050 (Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed-Use Zones) Lot Setbacks -
Minimums (ft) Applies to individual lots within a development site.

Front (primary
frontage)3 35 25 20 15 15 10 5 5
• For new single-family attached and
detached dwelling units, front-loaded
garages shall be set back at minimum 20
feet from the property line.
• For RN3, front-loaded parking is not
allowed.

Street Side (corner
lots)2 35 25 20 15 15 10 5 5
Interior Side 25 20 15
5 ft minimum
on one side of
the dwelling
unit, and 10 ft
minimum
required on the
garage side
5 ft minimum on
one side of the
dwelling unit,
and 10 ft
minimum
required on the
garage side
5 5 5
• Only applies to detached single-family
dwellings and the ends of attached single-
family dwellings.
• Where a railroad right-of-way is located
along the side setback of a lot, the
minimum side setback for the habitable
residential structure(s) on the lot shall be
50 feet.

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Residential Zones - Single-Family Residential Development Standards Standards ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3 Additional Regulations Interior Side - Zero
Lot Line/Common
Wall
Developments
- - - - -
10 ft minimum on
one side of the
dwelling unit, and
no setback
required on the
opposite side
10 ft minimum on
one side of the
dwelling unit, and
no setback
required on the
opposite side
10 ft minimum on
one side of the
dwelling unit, and
no setback
required on the
opposite side
See PMC Section 17.37.020 (Zero Lot Line
Option).

Rear 45 40 30 20 20 15 15 15
Where a railroad right-of-way is located
along the rear setback of a lot, the minimum
side setback for the habitable residential
structure(s) on the lot shall be 50 feet.

Alley (when
present) 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Garage Frontage
Maximum Parking
Frontage on a Public
Street (for new
residential
development)
-
The garage portion(s) of any new primary single-family residential structure shall be designed to comply with at least one of the following criteria:

1. The garage doors shall not extend across more than 40% of the street facing facade of the primary residential structure.

2. The garage is attached to the primary residential structure through a breezeway or other portion of the primary structure, and is located in the rear of the lot.

3. The garage is detached from the primary residential structure and located within the rear of the lot.

4. The garage is designed with a side-on entry, with decorative windows facing the street.

5. The garage doors shall not extend across more than 50% of the street facing facade of the primary residential structure, and shall comply with at least one of the following criteria:
a. The entire area above the garage is developed as a habitable space. Any garage bays that are in excess of 40% of the street facing facade shall be recessed at least two feet from the rest of the garage; or
b. Any garage bay that is in excess of 40% of the street-facing facade shall be recessed at least 10 feet from the rest of the garage door facade. A decorative trellis a minimum of eight feet in depth shall be provided above the entire width of the recessed garage bay; or c. The habitable portion of the house or a covered porch shall project a minimum of six feet in front of all garage doors.

6. Other alternative designs as reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission.
60% 60% -
For RN1 and RN2 SFR: Applies to new
development. Garage doors that face the
street shall not occupy more than the stated
percentage of the width of any street-facing
building facade. This limitation does not
apply to frontages along alleys.

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Residential Zones - Single-Family Residential Development Standards Standards ER LDR SFR1 SFR2 SFR3 RN1 RN2 RN3 Additional Regulations Open Space Standards
Minimum Usable
Open Space (sf per
unit)
- - - - -
300 sf total per
unit, of which 150
ft must be private
200 sf total per
unit, minimum 100
sf of private open
space required for
ground-level units
and 60 sf of
private open space
for upper-level
units
200 sf total per
unit; minimum 100
sf of private open
space for ground-
level units and 60
sf of private open
space for upper-
level units
• Setback areas are not considered usable
open space unless they are at least 20 feet
wide. Minimum private open space is 6 feet
in either direction.

• See PMC Section 17.38.050 (Open Space).

Maximum front yard
paving A maximum of 40 percent of the required front yard setback, excluding the driveway, shall be covered with impervious surfaces.

Minimum Required
Landscaping See PMC Section 17.39.030 (Detached Single-Family Residential Standards) See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements)
Other Standards
See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.37 (Supplemental Standards for Single-Family Residential Development), Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), Division 10 (Environmental Management), and the City of Palmdale Multi- Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (Adopted by Ordinance 1594)

Notes:

1. The lot depth to width ratio shall not exceed 3:1.

2. For lots of record, created and recorded prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance for which the alternate section was specifically allowed, the front yard setback may include the landscaped parkway located between the edge of the sidewalk and the property line.

Table 17.36.010-2. Development Standards – Multi-Family Residential Residential Zones – Multi-Family Residential Development Standards Standards RN2 RN3 RN4 Additional Regulations
Lot and Density Standards
Net Density (units/acre)
Minimum 10 20 30 Applies to new development only
Maximum 20 30 50
Minimum Development Project Site Area (sf)
(for new lots) 10,000 10,000 20,000
Minimum Development Project Site Width (ft)
(for new lots) 60 60 100
Minimum Development Project Site Depth (ft) (for
new lots) 100 100 100
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Residential Zones – Multi-Family Residential Development Standards Standards RN2 RN3 RN4 Additional Regulations
Building Form and Location
Maximum Height (ft) - Primary Building 40/3 stories 50/4 stories 60/5 stories • Projects must comply with both stories and overall
height maximums. See PMC Section 17.17.030
(Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project above the
maximum height by five feet. Architectural features
include rooftop stair access and elevator shafts,
mechanical equipment, or other rooftop amenities, as
approved by City staff.

Maximum Height (ft) - Accessory Building 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story Maximum Height Adjacent to Single-Family Zoned
Property
Starting from the third floor up, step back each subsequent floor by 15 ft for every two floors. See PMC Figure 17.38.060-1 (Transitions to Lower Density Building Types).

See PMC Section 17.38.060 (Neighborhood Transitions).

Minimum Distance between Structures (both
between main structures and accessory structures
(excluding Accessory Dwelling Units))
See PMC Section 17.82.050 (Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed- Use Zones)

Development Site Setbacks (ft)
Front - Minimum 15 15 15
Front - Maximum1 25 25 25
Street Side - Minimum 15 10 10
Street Side - Maximum1 25 20 20
Interior Side - Minimum
5 ft; 10 ft abutting single-
family residential zoned
property
5 ft; 10 ft abutting single-
family residential zoned
property
10 ft; 15 ft abutting
single-family residential
zoned property

Rear - Minimum
15 ft; 20 ft abutting single-
family residential zoned
property
15 ft; 20 ft abutting
single-family residential
zoned property
15 ft, 20 ft abutting
single-family residential
zoned property

Parking Frontage
Maximum Parking Frontage on a Public Street (%
of frontage) (for new residential development) 30 30 30 • Applies to both surface parking and parking garage
frontages. Applies to new development and/or major
additions or renovations (as defined in PMC Chapter

17.16 (Definitions)).
• See Figure 17.36.010-1 (Maximum Parking Frontage
Along a Primary Street)
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Residential Zones – Multi-Family Residential Development Standards Standards RN2 RN3 RN4 Additional Regulations
Open Space and Storage Standards
Minimum Usable Open Space (sf per unit)
200 sf total per unit,
minimum 100 sf of private
open space required for
ground-level units and 60
sf of private open space
for upper-level units
200 sf total per unit;
minimum 100 sf of
private open space for
ground-level units and 60
sf of private open space
for upper-level units
150 sf total per unit; a
minimum of 50% of the
units must have 60 sf of
private open space
• Setback areas are not considered usable open space
unless they are at least 20 feet wide. Minimum private
open space is six feet in either direction.
• See PMC Section 17.38.050 (Open Space).

Minimum Front Yard Landscaping 30% of the Minimum Required Front Yard Area shall be landscaped, of which half must be planted with live plant material See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements) Minimum Required Landscaping 10% of the lot, of which half must be planted with live plant material Includes required setbacks. Excludes areas devoted to
parking, driveways, and walkways. See PMC Section

17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements).

Minimum Required Storage Space 125 cubic ft of private enclosed storage space within the garage, carport, or immediately adjacent to the dwelling unit
Other Standards
See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.38 (Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development), Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), Division 10 (Environmental Management), and the City of Palmdale Multi- Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (Adopted by Ordinance No. 1594) Notes:

1. If a development provides publicly-accessible plazas or forecourt, and there is clear visibility between the sidewalk and building entrance, the maximum setback may be waived for up to 40 percent of the building frontage. Entry courtyards, plazas, entries, or outdoor eating areas must be located adjacent to the property line and buildings shall be built to the edge of the courtyard, plaza, or dining area.

Figure 17.36.010-1. Maximum Parking Frontage Along a Primary Street

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17.37 Supplemental Standards for Single-Family Residential Development New single-family structures, and alterations to existing single-family structures, shall comply with the supplemental standards in this Section.

17.37.010 Detached Single-Family Residential Standards
A. Purpose. The following detached single-family residential design standards are intended to ensure that single-family detached homes are well-designed while allowing for flexibility and creativity. A broad range of configurations are allowed including cluster homes, cottages, auto courts, and other configurations that meet the allowed density requirements and development standards of the applicable zone.

B. Applicability. This section shall apply to allowed construction or installation of all detached single- family residential structures, additions thereto, and all accessory structures including but not limited to garages, guest houses, and second dwelling units, except as otherwise authorized by State law or PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards).

C. Site Planning Standards

1. Access and Connectivity
a. Private Street Placement. Where a private street serves more than one lot and would abut existing single-
family zoned properties, it shall be placed where it
would abut the least number of existing single-family
zoned properties. Private street access on corner
development sites shall be located as far as possible
from intersections. Where a private street serves lots
on both sides of the private street, the private street shall be double-loaded with lots on either side.
b. Turnaround Areas. Dead-end private streets longer than 150 feet shall provide a vehicle turnaround area of adequate size and dimension to accommodate maneuvering of emergency vehicles as required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. c. Sound Barrier Walls. If a development has sound barrier walls, it shall provide frequent pedestrian and bicycle connections between the community and surrounding areas at distances no more than 600 feet apart.

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d. External Connectivity. Streets within any proposed
subdivision or building site shall be aligned with
existing and planned streets in the surrounding
area to create a continuous street pattern. All
streets in any subdivision or development site shall
connect to other streets and to existing and
planned streets outside the proposed subdivision
or development to the extent feasible. Any cul-de-
sac or other dead-end street longer than 300 feet
shall be connected to other streets by a pedestrian path. If a development is gated, it shall provide frequent pedestrian and bicycle connections between the gated community and surrounding areas at distances no more than 600 feet apart. e. Pedestrian Pathways/Sidewalks. New development shall be required to provide pedestrian pathways/sidewalks connecting to the public sidewalk and other planned or existing pedestrian routes or trails. A pedestrian pathway/sidewalk shall connect the primary common building entry or entries to the public sidewalk on each street frontage. Pedestrian pathways/sidewalks, a minimum of five feet wide, shall be provided from the public right-of- way to all primary common entryways and common areas, guest parking, and centralized trash enclosures (if provided). This is not applicable to a typical single-family detached residential subdivision.

2. Street and Pathway Landscaping
a. Private Street and Pathway Landscaping. All publicly-accessible private streets and pathways shall provide a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover in a minimum five-foot-wide planting strip. Trees shall be planted at a minimum of one tree for every 35 feet of linear street/path. Shrubs and groundcover shall cover at least 30 percent of the planting strip.

3. Parking
a. Parking Location
i. Required parking shall be provided on each lot, or within a common parking area (e.g., common guest parking lots or common parking within auto court developments), or in a combination of the two.
ii. Curb cuts and driveways providing access to parking shall be provided from an alley or secondary/private street, rather than from the public right-of-way, whenever such alley or secondary/private access is feasible.
iii. Parking is not allowed in the front setback area for individual lots and building sites, except within approved driveways.
b. Garage Design
i. A fully enclosed two-car garage with a clear and free minimum interior dimension of 20 feet in width and 22 feet in length shall be provided, except on lots having a width of 50 feet or less, a fully enclosed tandem garage with a clear and free minimum interior dimension of 12 feet in width by 44 feet in depth may be provided. All garages shall be constructed in compliance with the City Building & Safety Division requirements.

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ii. Detached garage structures shall be designed using at least two of the same exterior finish materials and/or colors used on the principal structure and shall be provided with decorative sectional roll-up doors constructed of durable material, such as wood or metal.

Doors constructed of plywood sheeting shall not be allowed. The roof material shall be the same as the principal structure.
iii. When the width of the driveway exceeds 20 feet (as measured five feet in front of the garage), a decorative driveway, which may consist of paver treatments, colored and stamped concrete, decorative concrete finishes, or other treatments as approved by the Director, shall be required.

Figure 17.37.010-1. Example Residential Auto Court Site Plan

4. Services and Utilities
a. Utilities. All new utility boxes and equipment and utility connections shall be undergrounded pursuant to PMC Chapter 12.04 (Underground Utilities) unless otherwise prohibited by the utility provider (e.g., water backflow prevention device that must be placed above ground) or the City Engineer grants an exemption following his/her determination that such undergrounding is not practicable.
b. Utility Hookups. Utility hookups and an area to accommodate installation of a clothes washer and dryer shall be provided within the primary structure or within an enclosed accessory structure.
c. Location of Above-ground Utilities and Service Areas. All above-ground utilities and equipment (e.g., electric and gas meters, fire sprinkler valves, irrigation backflow prevention devices, etc.), shall be integrated into building and landscape design and located to minimize

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impact on the pedestrian experience and neighboring properties by adhering to the below standards:
i. Utilities and equipment shall be located on non-primary street frontages, alleys, parking areas, and/or at the rear or side of buildings.
ii. Utilities and equipment shall not be located within the front or street side setback area of the lot or development site.
iii. Utilities and equipment shall be fully screened from view (see PMC Section 17.37.010.C.4.d (Service, Utility, and Equipment Screening) below).
iv. Air-Conditioning Equipment. No new roof-mounted air conditioning equipment or evaporative coolers visible from the public right-of-way shall be allowed. Push through air conditioning units or evaporative coolers may be allowed on any side or rear elevation, as long as they are not visible from any public right-of-way. Air conditioning equipment shall be ground-mounted, set back a minimum of five feet from any side or rear property line and shall not be located within the required front yard setback. v. Refuse and Recycling
a.) Single-family residential development projects shall not necessitate communal or shared trash and recycling areas/containers. In such cases, no enclosure structure shall be required; however individual trash and recycling containers shall be stored in such a manner that containers are not visible from public view from the front of the property. Containers may be placed in public view for purposes of collection only on the scheduled collection day and shall be removed from public view following said collection.
b.) For cluster homes, cottages, and auto courts, common refuse and recycling containers and collection areas shall be adequate in capacity, number, and distribution to accommodate all waste generation of the site. The number of containers and collection areas shall be reviewed by the local disposal service and approved by the Director. Common refuse and recycling collection areas shall be located inside of enclosures located along alleys, in parking areas, or at the rear or side of buildings and shall be fully screened from view per the screening standard in PMC Section 17.37.010.C.4.d (Service, Utility, and Equipment Screening) below.

Communal refuse collection areas shall be prohibited on primary frontages (the front lot line as defined by PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions)). d. Service, Utility, and Equipment Screening. Screening of common refuse collection areas, utilities, and equipment shall meet the following standards:
i. Screening shall be equal to or higher than the height of the equipment to be screened. ii. Screening materials shall consist of a primary exterior finish material used on other portions of the residential units.

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e. Mailboxes. If mailboxes are clustered,
they shall meet the following standards:
i. The clustered mailbox unit(s) and any
associated shelters shall be designed
using exterior finish materials and
colors used on the surrounding
residential units.
ii. Group mailboxes shall be illuminated
with lights and fixtures similar to
those used externally throughout the
development and shall be in
compliance with PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting). iii. Design and location of group mailboxes shall conform to Unites States Postal Service requirements.

D. Building and Facade Design Standards

1. Foundation. All dwelling units shall be placed on permanent foundations in accordance with City Building and Safety Division requirements.

2. Accessory Structures. Accessory structures over 120 square feet such as detached garages, porches, pergolas, and other similar structures shall be architecturally compatible with the primary residential structure by incorporating at least two of the same colors, materials, design elements, or roof materials. Attached solid patio covers with a 3:12 pitch or greater shall substantially match the existing roof material and color. If a pitch less than 3:12 is proposed, the roof shall only be required to match the color of the primary structure roof. If open lattice is proposed, it shall match the existing trim color of the primary structure.

3. Architectural Variability. For all developments involving four or more contiguous lots, there shall be multiple “distinctly different” front facade designs. No more than two houses shall be of the same front facade design as any other house directly adjacent along the same block face and side of the street. Mirror images of the same configuration do not meet the intent of “distinctly different.” “Distinctly different” shall mean that a single-family dwelling’s elevation must differ from other house elevations in the following (see PMC Section 17.37.010.D.4 (Facade Modulation and Articulation) below):
a. Number of stories (optional);
b. Modulation strategies - at least one;
c. Articulation strategies - at least one; and,
d. Variation in materials - different material palette, with a different primary material.

The number of required different front facade designs shall be in accordance with Table

17.37.0101 (Architectural Variability).

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Table 17.37.010-1. Architectural Variability
Total number of Dwelling Units Minimum Number of Facade Designs 4 - 8 2
9 - 20 3
21 - 30 4
31 - 40 5
41 - 60 6
61 - 100 7
>100 8

4. Facade Modulation and Articulation
a. Modulation. Residential units shall employ at least two of the following building modulation strategies:
i. Varied roof forms, including but not limited to changes in roof height, offsets, change in direction of roof slope, dormers, parapets, etc.;
ii. Use of balconies, front porches, overhangs, or covered patios; and/or, iii. Projections, offsets, and/or recesses of the building wall at least one foot in depth, including but not limited to bay windows, chimneys, brackets, and cornices. b. Articulation. All building elevations that face a street or a cluster driveway shall employ varied facade articulation of wall surfaces. Facades shall incorporate at least three of the following features, consistent with the design style, which provide articulation and design interest:
i. Variation in texture or material, provided all exterior wall textures and materials are consistent with the overall architectural style of the dwelling; ii. Building base (typically bottom three feet) that is faced with a stone or brick material, or is delineated with a channel or projection;
iii. Railings with a design pattern and materials such as wood, metal, or stone which reinforces the architectural style of the building;
iv. Decorative trim elements that add detail and articulation, such as door surrounds with at least a two-inch depth, decorative eave detailing, belt courses, etc.; v. Decorative window elements such as, lintels, shutters, window boxes, etc.; and/or, vi. Increased roof overhangs at least 18 inches deep.

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5. Side and Rear Elevations
a. In no case shall any side or rear elevation be a solid blank wall with no articulation. b. Side facades facing a private street or cluster driveway shall include details which are compatible with those on the front facade, with similar types and treatments of roofs, windows, shutters, planter boxes, and other architectural elements.

6. Building Entries
a. Orientation
i. Dwelling units that abut a public right-of-way shall orient the primary entryway toward the public street. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by the Director for projects where the project site is located on a Regional or Crosstown street, provided the facade facing the public street is designed with similar details and treatments to those of the front facade.
ii. Dwelling units located in the interior of a development shall orient the primary entryway toward and be visible from a private street, pedestrian pathway, or open space that is connected to a public right-of-way or private street.
iii. Projection or Recess. Building entrances shall have a roofed projection (such as a porch) or recess with a minimum
depth of at least six feet and a minimum area of 36 square feet. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by the Director for alternative designs that create a welcoming entry feature facing the street, such as a trellis or
landscaped courtyard entry.
iv. Grade. Ground floor/entry height shall be a maximum of three feet above grade.

7. Building Roofs
a. Roof Form. Primary roof forms shall be gable, hipped, flat, or shed. b. Roof Pitch. Steep roofs with a rise to run ratio over 6:12 (26.6 degrees) shall be prohibited. c. Gable Overhangs. All residential structures shall have eave and gable overhangs of not less than 12 inches measured from the vertical side of the residential structure, unless overhangs are architecturally incompatible with the design of the structure as approved by the Director. d. Roof Materials. Roof materials shall be non-combustible; shake and composite shingles shall be prohibited on any new single-family residential structure. e. Roof Vents. All roof vents shall be flat or similar style.

8. Window Trim or Recess. Trim at least two inches in depth shall be provided around all windows, or windows shall be recessed at least two inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall (see Figure 17.37.010-2 (Window Trim or Recess)). Foam trim material shall be prohibited.

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Figure 17.37.010-2 Window Trim or Recess

E. Colors and Materials

1. Variation in Materials. Each home shall incorporate at least three materials for facades.

2. Siding Materials. Siding material shall consist of
stucco, wood, brick, stone, or decorative concrete
block. Synthetic products of a similar appearance,
equivalent durability, and providing equivalent fire
resistance may be allowed. Metal siding, if utilized,
shall be non-reflective and horizontally overlapping.

The exterior covering material shall extend to a point
at or near grade except that if an approved solid
wood, metal, concrete, or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the exterior covering material need not extend below the top of the foundation.

3. Building Component Colors. All vents, gutters, downspouts, flashing, electrical conduits, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface.

F. Transitions and Privacy

1. Window Placement. Windows on adjacent units shall be offset by at least three feet to avoid direct sightlines into and from neighboring properties.

2. Upper-Story Decks and Balconies. Upper-story decks and/or balconies over 20 square feet in area shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from the property line when adjacent to a single- family zoned property.

3. Landscape Buffer. For development projects of six units or more, a landscaped planter strip of at least three feet in width shall be provided along the abutting property line between a small lot subdivision/development and any adjoining low-density residential zoning district boundaries.

Trees shall be planted within this area every 20 to 40 feet on center (depending on the tree species and canopy at maturity) to provide screening between the small lot subdivision/development and the adjacent low-density residential uses.

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G. Landscaping

1. Trees. Every single-family residential lot shall be required to have one street tree installed per street frontage; corner lots shall have one tree planted in the front setback and two trees planted in the street side setback for a total of three trees. Within the public right-of-way, the species of trees and the standards for installation shall conform with the City’s Landscaping Design Standards. Trees planted beyond the public right-of-way are recommended but not required to conform with the City’s Landscaping Design Standards.

2. Landscaping provided between the back of sidewalk, or where no sidewalk exists, from the back of curb and any perimeter subdivision wall abutting a Regional, Crosstown, or Connector street shall be installed in accordance with the City’s Landscaping Design Standards and approved by the City Engineer.

3. Landscape Standards. Front setback landscaping associated with new construction shall comply with the requirements of PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape). The following standards shall apply to all substantially modified front setback landscaping and any portion of a street side setback located between the back of curb and any perimeter fence, wall, or structure, and visible from the right-of-way for existing single-family residential development. a. A minimum of 60 percent of the front setback area, excluding the driveway, shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall mean any combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, gravel, stones, decomposed granite, mulch, or other pervious non-plant materials, pursuant to PMC Section 17.37.010.G.3.d below. Bare dirt shall not be allowed. b. A minimum of one shrub of any container size per 50 square feet of landscape area, excluding the driveway, shall be provided.
c. No living turf is permitted. Artificial turf may be utilized within a maximum of 10 percent of the front yard as an “accent point only” and shall be maintained and replaced when weathered or worn.
d. The use of bark mulch is not allowed in the public right-of-way and shall only be used as an accent adjacent to the residence. The use of stabilized decomposed granite, rock and cobble are highly encouraged. A porous fabric weed barrier shall be installed beneath all rock or mulched areas with the exception of the stabilized decomposed granite.

H. Common Open Space. Within the RN1, RN2, and RN3 zones, common open space shall be subject to the following standards.

1. Common open space shall be landscaped with trees,
shrubs, and groundcover with the exception of areas used for amenities which enhance usability such as play/exercise equipment, benches, picnic tables, swimming pools, and
the like. It shall provide at least one tree. Additional trees shall be provided at a rate of one tree per 1,000 square feet.

2. Common open space areas shall have a minimum useable width of 20 feet and a slope of no more than 5 percent.

3. Common open space shall be accessible by all units.

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4. Amenities. Common open space, shall provide recreational amenities which may include but are not limited to a swimming pool; spa; clubhouse; tot lot with play equipment; picnic shelter – barbecue area; court game facilities; improved softball or baseball fields; exercise equipment; dog park; or day care facilities. The number of amenities shall be provided pursuant to Table

17.37.010-2 (Required Open Space Amenities).

Table 17.37.010-2. Required Open Space Amenities
Number of Units Number of Open Space Amenities
0 - 6 0
7 - 25 1
26 - 50 2
51 - 100 3
101 - 200 * 4
*Add 1 amenity for each 100 additional units or fraction thereof.

17.37.020 Zero Lot Line Option
A. Applicability. This Section applies to new single-family residential subdivisions in the RN1, RN2, and RN3 zones.

B. All or part of the setback requirements of interior yards along property lines adjoining other private lots may be waived with the written approval of the City and the property owner of the lot adjoining the yard which is being encroached upon. This written agreement shall take the form of a zero lot line agreement which shall be recorded on the chain of title of both properties involved. The zero lot line agreement shall describe, in detail, the extent of said waiver. Zero lot line agreements shall be executed between private property owners only. Swimming pools are not eligible for zero lot line agreements.

C. Approval of a zero lot line agreement shall be subject to the following requirements:

1. All building and fire code requirements related to construction shall be met;

2. Approval regarding the provision of adequate access shall be obtained by the Los Angeles County Fire Department; and,

3. Where the setback is reduced to less than three feet, a maintenance access easement of five feet in width shall be provided on the adjoining property.

17.37.030 Residential Sports Courts
A. Purpose and intent
It is the purpose of this Section to establish specific standards for tennis courts and play courts within residential zones. The intent is to preserve the integrity of the existing residential areas by preventing negative health, safety, and aesthetic impacts while allowing residents the opportunity to establish tennis courts or play courts on properties of sufficient size and configuration to accommodate this use.

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B. Development Standards. In all residential zones, a residential sports court shall be allowed as an accessory structure on a lot or site containing a primary residential use subject to the following standards:

1. Limited Use. When located on a single-family residential lot, a residential sports court shall be used only by the occupants of the principal dwelling, or their non-paying guests. The court shall not be rented, used for paid instructional or commercial purposes, and may not be utilized as a sports team practice facility. When located within multi-family residential complexes, a residential sports court shall be used only by occupants of the on-site dwelling units, or their non-paying guests.

2. Property Standards. One residential sports court (including applicable walls and/or fences) may be allowed on a lot of record.

3. Location. Residential sports courts shall be located in the rear or side yard area only and shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the property line. No residential sports court may be located between the front lot line and the front facade of the primary residential structure.

4. Setbacks and Building Separation
a. Within ER, LDR, SFR1, SFR2, and SFR3 zones, minimum setbacks for residential sports courts, measured from the property line to the court fence, paved or hard-court edge shall be as follows:
i. Five feet for unlighted sports courts.
ii. Fifteen feet for any lighted sports court.
iii. Structural separation between the residential sports court fence and any other fence, building, or structure shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
b. Within the RN1, RN2, and RN3 zones, structural separation between the court fence, paved, or hard-court edge and any other fence, building or structure shall be 10 feet.

5. Fence Standards. Residential sports court fencing shall not exceed 15 feet in height. The fence may be plastic-coated chain link, colored dark green, dark brown or black, or dark-colored mesh netting or wind screen material. Galvanized chain link or solid fencing shall be prohibited.

6. Lighting. Lighting for residential sports courts shall conform to the following minimum standards:
a. Light standards shall not exceed 15 feet in height above the grade of the sports court; b. Light fixtures shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any property line and shall not be located within any front or side setback;
c. Lighting fixtures shall be focused directly downward and be designed with sharp cut-off shields to prevent glare onto adjacent properties; and, d. Lighting for residential sports courts shall not be used between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

7. Lot Coverage. Residential sports courts shall not be included in calculations for lot coverage and may be included in calculations for open space requirements. The graded area for a tennis or game residential sports court shall not exceed 7,700 square feet.

8. Grading. Grading associated with the development of residential play courts shall comply with the following:

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a. Retaining walls constructed for a court exceeding four feet in height at any point along the wall shall be reviewed and approved by the Director and the City Engineer. b. A residential sports court shall not be located on slopes where the natural terrain prior to grading exceeds a 2:1 grade or within natural drainages.

9. Screening. A residential sports court shall be adequately screened on all sides facing a rear or side lot line. Such screening shall be composed primarily of landscaping which shall be maintained in a healthy condition. All landscaping and irrigation plans will be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

17.38 Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development All multi-family housing shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the following standards.

17.38.010 Multi-Family Residential Objective Design Standards.

All new multi-family residential development shall be designed pursuant to the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (adopted by Ordinance No. 1594).

17.38.020 Site Design and Access
In addition to the standards in PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), all multi-family residential developments shall comply with the following site design and access standards.

A. Turnaround Areas. Dead-end private streets longer than 150 feet shall provide a vehicle turnaround area. Dead-end streets shall be no more than 400 feet in length.

B. Emergency Access

1. All parts of all structures shall be within 150 feet of emergency access.

2. Roof access from all buildings shall be internal; outside ladders attached to buildings shall be prohibited.

17.38.030 Services and Utilities
All utilities, storage, and service areas shall be located and designed pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.85 (Utilities and Services). In addition, the following standards shall apply to multi-family residential projects:

A. Refuse collection areas shall be located as far as possible from the residential portion of mixed-use buildings and open space areas. Additional regulations for refuse collection areas can be found in PMC Section 17.85.020 (Refuse and Recycling).

B. Mailboxes. Where common mailboxes are provided, they shall be located within 100 feet of the project entry or near recreational facilities, and the location must be approved by the U.S. Postal Service. If outdoor cluster mailboxes are provided, they shall meet the following standards:

1. The clustered mailbox unit(s) and any associated shelters shall be designed using exterior finish materials and colors used on the surrounding residential units.

2. Cluster mailboxes shall be illuminated with lights and fixtures similar to those used externally throughout the development and shall be in compliance with PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting).

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3. Design and location of group mailboxes shall conform to Unites States Postal Service requirements.

17.38.040 Security and Lighting
A. Adequate internal and external decorative lighting shall be provided along walkways and within all publicly-accessible or common areas of the development for security purposes pursuant to PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting).

B. All light fixtures visible to the general public are encouraged to be consistent with the overall architectural style of the project with respect to design, materials, color, and color of light.

C. Residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents through the provision of separate and secured entrances and exits that are directly accessible to parking areas. Shared or common residential entrances shall automatically lock upon closing.

D. Management and security plans shall be submitted for review and approval for multi-family and residential mixed-use developments with 10 or more dwelling units. On-site management shall be required for all developments with 16 or more units or as allowed by State law.

17.38.050 Open Space
A. Private Open Space. Private open space areas are intended for private use for each dwelling unit and may include balconies (covered or uncovered), private gardens, private yards, terraces, decks, and porches, among others. Entry porches and required setback areas with a dimension less than 20 feet shall not be counted toward private open space requirements. Private open spaces shall meet the following standards:

1. Be directly accessible from a residential unit;

2. Provide a minimum dimension of six feet in any direction;

3. Provide a minimum clear height dimension of eight feet six inches; and,

4. May be covered but cannot be enclosed. Private open space is considered enclosed when the space between a floor, decking, or ground level and a roof structure has more than two sides taller than 50 inches in height.

B. Common Open Space. This section applies to common open spaces in, multi-family residential projects and residential mixed-use projects. Private common open spaces may be indoor rooms or outdoor open spaces that are shared and accessible only to building residents and their visitors. They can be located at the ground level, on parking podiums, or on rooftops, provided they are adequately landscaped. Common open spaces may include courtyards, gardens, play areas, outdoor dining areas, recreational amenities, rooftop amenities, and community rooms, among others.

1. Design and Dimensions. Common outdoor open spaces shall meet the following standards. Entry porches and required setback areas with a dimension less than 20 feet shall not be counted toward common open space requirements.
a. Provide a minimum dimension of 20 feet in any direction; b. A maximum of 40 percent of the common open space may be covered but cannot be enclosed. Common open space is considered enclosed when the space between a floor, decking, or ground level and a roof structure has sides taller than 50 inches in height on more than two sides;
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c. Courtyards enclosed on four sides shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet and have a minimum courtyard width to building height ratio of 1.25:1; d. The open space shall include places to sit and shade structures; e. A minimum of 20 percent of the open space area shall be planted with trees, ground cover, and/or shrubs; and,
f. Slopes shall not exceed 5 percent.

2. Amenities. All multi-family developments with five or more dwelling units shall provide recreational amenities within the site which may include but are not limited to a swimming pool; spa; clubhouse; tot lot with play equipment; picnic shelter – barbecue area; court game facilities; improved softball or baseball fields; exercise equipment; or day care facilities. The number of amenities shall be provided pursuant to Table 17.38.050-1. Required Open Space Amenities.

Table 17.38.050-1. Required Open Space Amenities
Number of Units Number of Open Space Amenities
0 - 4 0
5 - 50 1
51 - 100 2
101 - 200 3
201 - 300 * 4
*Add 1 amenity for each 100 additional units or fraction thereof.

17.38.060 Neighborhood Transitions
A. Transition to Lower Density Building Types. When a building has a rear property line abutting a single-family residential zoned parcel, starting from the third floor up, each subsequent floor shall be stepped back by 15 feet for every two floors.

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Figure 17.38.060-1. Transitions to Lower Density Building Types

B. Window Placement. When a residence is located within 10 feet of a side property line, windows on the residence shall be offset a minimum of three feet from windows of the nearest building on the adjacent property.

C. Balcony Placement. Upper-story balconies shall be offset a minimum of 10 feet opposite windows of adjacent single-family residences.

D. Screening. Screening shall be provided between uses in accordance with PMC Chapter 17.83 (Transitions Between Land Uses and Zones).

17.38.070 Dwelling Unit Requirements
A. Laundry Facilities. Each dwelling unit shall be equipped with connections for installation of a standard-sized washer and dryer, or common laundry facilities shall be provided containing a minimum of one washing machine and one dryer for every five dwelling units or a fraction thereof. If common laundry facilities are provided, they shall be dispersed throughout the project either in every building and/or every other floor. If individual facilities are provided, the proposed floor plans shall demonstrate compliance with this requirement.

B. Cable-Ready. Units shall be pre-wired to accommodate cable reception.

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17.39 Standards for Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits in Single-Family Zones

17.39.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide objective zoning standards for Two-Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits within single-family residential zones, to implement the provisions of State law as reflected in Government Code Section 66411.7 et seq., to facilitate the development of new residential housing units consistent with the General Plan, and to ensure sound standards of public health and safety.

17.39.020 Approval Process
An Urban Lot Split housing development shall be administratively approved through a Zoning Clearance Review pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.030 (Zoning Clearance Review) if it meets the requirements in this Chapter.

17.39.030 Applicability and Criteria
A. This Section applies to all parcels within single-family residential zones (ER, LDR, SFR1, SFR2, and SFR3) except as prohibited below.

B. Not on Prohibited Land. The property shall not be located in any of the following areas and shall not fall within any of the following categories:

1. Historic. An historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a City ordinance.

2. Farmland. Prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance as further defined in Government Code section 65913.4(a)(6)(B).

3. Wetlands. Wetlands as defined in the Unites States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).

4. Fire Zone. A very high fire hazard severity zone as further defined in Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(D). This shall not apply to sites excluded from the specified hazard zones by a local agency, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 51179, or sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development.

5. Hazardous Waste Site. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the Health and Safety Code, unless the State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixed-use.

6. Flood Zone. A special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the one percent annual chance flood (100-year flood) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in any official maps published by FEMA. If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable Federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this Section and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, the City shall not deny the application on the basis Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the City that is applicable to that site. A development may be located on a site described in this Section if either of the following are met:
a. The site has been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by FEMA and issued to the City; or
b. The site meets FEMA requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the Nation Flood Insurance Program as further spelled out in Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(G)(ii).

7. Floodway. A regulatory floodway as determined by FEMA in any of its official maps, published by FEMA unless the development has received a no-rise certification in accordance with Section

60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If an applicant is able to satisfy all applicable Federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this Section and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this Section, the City shall not deny the application on the basis that the applicant did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by the City that is applicable to that site.

8. Planned for Habitat Conservation. Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan, habitat conservation plan, or other adopted natural resource protection plan as further spelled out in Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(I).

9. Habitat for Protected Species. Habitat for protected species identified as candidate, sensitive, or species of special status by State or Federal agencies, fully protected species, or species protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), or the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code).

10. Conservation Easement. Lands under a conservation easement.

C. Rental Housing. Notwithstanding any provision of this Chapter or any local law, the proposed Two- Unit Development would not require the demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:

1. Affordable Housing. Housing that is subject to recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate-, low-, or very low- income.

2. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power.

3. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

B.D. Ellis Act Housing. The parcel is not a parcel on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s right under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the last 15 years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.

C.E. Demolition. The proposed Two-Unit Development does not include the demolition of more than 25 percent of the existing exterior structural walls unless the site has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

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17.39.040 Standards and Requirements
A. Standards. The proposed Two-Unit Development shall comply with all objective development standards and design review standards in Division 3 (Residential Zones) of this Ordinance applicable to the parcel as provided in the zone in which the parcel is located, and objective subdivision standards in PMC Title 16 (Subdivisions) provided, however, that:

1. Number of Units Allowed on Each Parcel. Only two primary dwelling units may be located on any lot created through an Urban Lot Split that utilized the Two-Unit Development provision.

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are not permitted on these lots.

2. Unit Size. The City shall not impose any objective zoning, subdivision, or development standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting parcels or that would result in a unit size of less than 800 square feet. Any modifications of development standards shall be the minimum modification necessary to avoid physically precluding two units of 800 square feet each on each parcel.

3. Setbacks. Except for those circumstances described in PMC Section 17.39.040.A.2 (Unit Size), the setback for side and rear lot lines shall be four feet, except that no setback shall be required for an existing legally created structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing legally created structure. The front setback shall be as set forth in the single-family residential zone in which the property is located.

4. Non-Conforming Conditions. The City shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning provisions as a condition of approval for the Urban Lot Split.

5. Connected Structures. The City shall not reject an application solely because it proposes an adjacent or connected structure provided that the structure meets Building Code safety standards and is sufficient to allow a separate conveyance.

6. Utility Hook Ups. The proposed Two-Unit Development shall provide a separate gas, electric, and water utility connection directly between each dwelling unit and the utility.

7. Septic Tanks. For a Two-Unit Development connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, the applicant must provide a percolation test completed within the last 5 years, or if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.

8. Access. All lots shall have existing access, provide new access, or adjoin the public right-of-way.

All access drives shall have a minimum width of 10 feet.

9. Parking. A minimum of one off-street parking space per unit shall be provided, except that no parking requirements shall be imposed in either of the following circumstances:

10. The property is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21155(b), or a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21064.3; or,

11. There is a carshare vehicle located within one block of the property.

12. Fire Sprinklers. Units created through the Two-Unit Development process shall be fire- sprinklered if they fall with a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as identified in the General Plan.

13. Minimum Construction Standards. All new units constructed pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to the minimum construction standards for single-family homes as provided in PMC Chapter 17.37 (Supplemental Standards for Single-Family Residential Development). In the Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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instance that there are discrepancies between the provisions of this Chapter and those requirements specified within PMC Section 17.37.010 (Detached Single-Family Residential Standards) the provisions of this Chapter shall apply.

D.B. Rental Period. Dwelling units created through the Two-Unit Development process may be used for residential uses only and may not be used for rentals of less than 30 days.

E.C. Demolished Units. If any existing dwelling unit is proposed to be demolished, the applicant shall comply with the replacement housing provisions of Government Code Section 66300(d).

F.D. Owner-Occupancy Requirement. Where there is no Urban Lot Split, one unit in a Two-Unit Development must be owner-occupied, including a requirement to record a covenant notifying future owners of the owner-occupancy requirements.

17.39.050 Specific Adverse Impacts
In addition to the criteria listed in this Chapter, the City may deny the housing development if the building official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon the public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact. A “specific adverse impact” is a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete. Inconsistency with this Ordinance or the General Plan land use designation and eligibility to claim a welfare exemption are not specific health or safety impacts.

17.39.060 Required Affidavit
A. An applicant for an Urban Lot Split as specified herein shall sign an affidavit in a form approved by the City Attorney to be recorded against the property stating the following:

1. That the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as his/her/their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of approval. This requirement shall not apply when the applicant is a “community land trust” or a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as the same are defined in the Revenue and Taxation Code.

2. That the uses shall be limited to residential uses.

3. That the rental of any unit created by the Urban Lot Split shall be for a minimum of 31 days.

4. That the maximum number of units to be allowed on the parcel is two, including but not limited to units otherwise allowed pursuant to density bonus provisions, accessory dwelling units, and junior accessory dwelling units.

5. That the proposed housing development would not require demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:

6. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate-, low-, or very low-income; or,

7. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

8. If any existing housing is proposed to be altered or demolished, provide a comprehensive history of the occupancy of the units to be altered or demolished for the past three years (five years if an existing unit is to be demolished).

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B. Where there is no Urban Lot Split, one unit in a Two-Unit Development must be owner-occupied, including a requirement to record a covenant notifying future owners of the owner-occupancy requirements.

17.39.070 Enforcement
The City Attorney shall be authorized to abate violations of this Chapter and to enforce the provisions of this Chapter and all implementing agreements and affidavits by civil action, injunctive relief, and any other proceeding or method permitted by law. Remedies provided for in this Chapter shall not preclude the City from any other remedy or relief to which it otherwise would be entitled under law or equity.

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Title 17. Zoning

Division 4. COMMERCIAL/OFFICE ZONES ..................................................................................................... 4-1

17.40 General Purpose and Intent ............................................................................................................ 4-1

17.41 Neighborhood Commercial (NC) ..................................................................................................... 4-2

17.42 Regional Commercial (RC) ............................................................................................................... 4-2

17.43 Visitor Commercial (VC) .................................................................................................................. 4-2

17.44 Medical Flex (MEDFX) ...................................................................................................................... 4-2

17.45 Educational Flex (EDFX) ................................................................................................................... 4-3

17.46 Office Flex (OFX) .............................................................................................................................. 4-3

17.47 Land Use Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 4-3

17.47.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use ..................................................... 4-3

17.47.020 Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones ............................................................................. 4-4

17.48 Development Regulations ............................................................................................................. 4-12

17.48.010 Development Standards – Commercial/Office Zones .......................................................... 4-12

17.49 Supplemental Standards ............................................................................................................... 4-15

17.49.010 Standards for Multi-Family Residential/Mixed-Use Development in the RC and EDFX Zones . 4- 15 17.49.020 Hours of Operation for Delivery and Truck Loading/Unloading ........................................... 4-15

17.49.030 Security Roll Up/Down Shutters ........................................................................................... 4-15

17.49.040 Private Streets ...................................................................................................................... 4-15

17.49.050 Plant 42 Adjacency Standards .............................................................................................. 4-15

17.49.060 Design Standards for Commercial/Office Development ...................................................... 4-15

Division 4. COMMERCIAL/OFFICE ZONES

17.40 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the commercial/office zones are to:

A. Designate adequate land for commercial and office uses and growth consistent with the General Plan;
B. Maintain and strengthen the City’s economic resources; C. Provide a range of employment opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents;
D. Designate adequate land for a full range of local- and regional-serving commercial and retail services consistent with the General Plan for residents, employees, and visitors; E. Provide adequate land for professional and medical office uses and service centers; and, Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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F. Ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are in place to promote commerce while protecting health and safety and minimizing impacts on adjacent properties.

Additional purposes of each commercial/office zone are provided in the subsequent sections.

17.41 Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
This zone is intended to foster convenience-type retail, neighborhood offices, and service activities that serve the daily needs of the immediate neighborhood. NC areas are located in Village Centers, near residential neighborhoods to serve the short-term needs of residents. Neighborhood Commercial development is occasionally found on small corner parcels (a few acres) but more often in slightly larger configurations (five to 10 acres in size). This designation includes supermarkets, restaurants, apparel stores, small hardware stores, banks, offices, and similar uses. This zone also provides gathering places for the residents of surrounding neighborhoods and are ideal locations for local transit stops (including but not limited to bus stations and carsharing pods). This zone implements the Neighborhood Commercial General Plan land use designation.

17.42 Regional Commercial (RC)
This zone is intended to accommodate commercial/retail and service uses attracting consumers from a regional market area. RC areas provide access to long-term goods and services (in contrast to convenience goods) such as big box retail, the regional mall, and film uses within the Los Angeles County secondary zone. Limited multi-family residential uses are allowed with a comprehensive development plan on the Antelope Valley Mall site and the property south of Palmdale Boulevard between SR-14 and Division Street. The uses allowed in this designation will provide a unique amenity to all residents of Palmdale and an important revenue source for the City. Areas with the RC designation are situated near State Route 14 and Rancho Vista Boulevard, at Pearblossom Highway and Fort Tejon, at Avenue R and 47th Street East, and others. RC developments typically occupy many acres, although individual businesses may be on smaller parcels. This zone implements the Regional Commercial General Plan land use designation.

17.43 Visitor Commercial (VC)
This zone is intended to accommodate a diverse mix of businesses that primarily serve visitors to Palmdale or that provide niche/specialty goods and services. Typical VC uses include lodging (e.g., short hotels and long-termextended stay hotels), convenience retail, professional and medical offices, service uses, restaurants, and similar uses that are aimed largely at regional visitors, workers, and other highway traffic. Uses may be more intense than in the NC and RC zones. This zone implements the Visitor Commercial General Plan land use designation.

17.44 Medical Flex (MEDFX)
This zone is intended to accommodate a medical-oriented campus with a focus on medical/hospital uses, supported by appropriate commercial and lodging uses, workforce housing, and open space areas for congregating and socializing. The envisioned mix of uses is a large hospital or medical office as the anchor, enlivened by part-time and full-time residents and access to a limited set of supporting uses related to daily goods and services. The MEDFX zone is applied to the Palmdale Regional Medical Center environs, around the Kaiser Permanente facility on East Avenue S, and a future medical district on Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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17.45 Educational Flex (EDFX)
This zone is intended to primarily attract a mix of educational type uses like trade schools, public and private higher education facilities, and satellite campuses, while permitting supporting uses such as services and housing. The EDFX zone is targeted in two key locations along Palmdale Boulevard, with a vision of major academic institutions anchoring vibrant, walkable, mixed-use destinations, creating an attractive campus setting. This zone implements the Educational Flex General Plan land use designation.

17.46 Office Flex (OFX)
This zone is intended to allow mixed-use development of office/flex uses and supportive service, retail, and commercial uses. It allows a mix of businesses that provide a wide variety of employment- generating activities, including office, medical, R&D, and flex/makerspaces. Office uses may be stand- alone, or part of a large business/office park development. These areas are typically situated close to Regional roadways or freeways. This zone implements the Industrial and Employment Flex General Plan land use designations.

17.47 Land Use Regulations

17.47.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

A. Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions).

For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses).

B. Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

C. Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Ordinance, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

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2. Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

5. Not Permitted (-). A land use shown with a “-” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

6. Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

7. Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

17.47.020 Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones
The land uses allowed in the commercial/office zones are listed in Table 17.47.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones), together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits) and PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Additional Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

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Table 17.47.020-1 Allowed Uses – Commercial/Office Zones Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing - - - - - -
Aerospace Services - - - - - -
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and
Storage - - - - - -
Animal Husbandry and Production - - - - - -
Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic - A - - A - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry and
Beekeeping - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Aquaculture - - - - - -
Crop Production - - - - - -
Farmstands - - - - - -
Garden/Greenhouse, Private A A A A A A
Horticultural Production - - - - - -
Kennels, Private/Hobby - - - - - -
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public - - - - - - Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Automobile and Vehicle Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Fueling Station CUP MUP P - - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

Travel Center - CUP P - - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair,
Major - CUP CUP - - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair,
Minor MUP MUP P CUP - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

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Commercial/Office Zones
Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Vehicle Rental CUP MUP P - - -
Vehicle Sales, New - - - - - -
Vehicle Sales, Used - - - - - -
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles and
Equipment - CUP CUP - - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle Towing/Impounding - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.040 (Vehicle Towing/Impounding) Vehicle Washing & Detailing CUP P P - - - See PMC Section 17.92.180 (Vehicle Washing and Detailing) Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Bar/Nightclub/Lounge CUP CUP CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery MUP MUP MUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) Café/Bakery P P P P P P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center CUP P P - P -
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor
(Accessory) A A A A A A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor
(Accessory)
A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.100 (Outdoor Dining) Outdoor Entertainment - P P - CUP -
Restaurant, Bona Fide MUP P P P P P See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P P P P
Restaurant, Drive-Through CUP P P - CUPP CUP See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive-Through Restaurants and Services) Film, Research and Development NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Film Production & Post Production - MUP - - - MUP Only allowed on parcels that fall within the Los Angeles Secondary Studio zone.

Research & Development - - - P P P
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space CUP MUP - - MUP P Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without tasting
room or > 10,000 sf - - - - - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with tasting room
and <10,000 sf CUP MUP MUP - - CUP See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.010 (Commercial Vehicle Parking as a Primary Use)
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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Construction and Materials Yards - - - - - - Food or Beverage Manufacturing - - - - - -
Hazardous Materials Facility - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities) Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling,
and Distribution - CUP - - - A, MUP
Manufacturing, Outdoors - - - - - -
Manufacturing/Processing, Light - - - - - MUP Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy - - - - - -
Mining/Resource Extraction - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.67.070 (Mining and Quarry Special Standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and Reclamation)
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility - CUP - - - CUP See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility) Outdoor Storage (Accessory) - A, MUP A, MUP A, CUP A, CUP A, CUP See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory)) Outdoor Storage (Primary Use) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory)) Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). See also PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses).

Salvage Yards - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Temporary Structures or Storage Facilities
(Temporary and Accessory) A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Lodging NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Bed and Breakfast - - - - - -
Lodging - Extended Stay CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging - Hotels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging - Motels CUP P P MUP MUP MUP
Lodging - Timeshares - P P - - -
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Civic/Government P P P P P P
Cultural Institutions CUP P P P P CUP
Hospital - CUP CUP MUP - -
Public Service Facility P P P P P P
Social Service Facilities MUP MUP MUP P MUP MUP See PMC Section 17.94.040 (Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities)
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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Athletic Fields, Unlighted - P P - P -
Athletic Fields, Lighted - MUP MUP - CUP -
Campground - - - - - -
Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums - - - - - - College/University CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor CUP P P - P CUP Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor - P P - MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf) P P P P P P See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Community Assembly, 5,001 sf - 12,000 sf
(gross sf) MUP P P MUP P MUP See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf) CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Family Day Care Center P P P P P P See PMC Section 17.92.060 (Family Day Care Center) Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf P P P MUP P P
Instructional Services, > 5,000 sf MUP P P MUP P MUP
Open Space, Natural P P P P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P P P See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Retreat Center CUP P P CUP MUP CUP
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park - - - - - -
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) - - - - P - Tutoring Facilities P P P MUP P MUP
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP MUP P MUP Vocational/Trade School, >10,001 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP P CUP Residential Uses
NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) - A - A A - See PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing - - - - - -
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) - - - - P - See PMC Section 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s Units (Accessory)) Child Day Care in a Home - P - P P -
Cottage Food Operation - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.040 (Cottage Food Operation) Cottage Industry - - - - - -
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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Emergency Shelters - - - CUP - - See PMC Section 17.94.020 (Emergency Shelters) Group Residential Home - - - MUP MUP -
Home Occupation (Accessory) - A - A A -
Live/Work - MUP P P -
Model Home (on-site) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Manufactured/Mobile Home Park - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.050 (Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks) and

17.91.060 (Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small CUP - - P - - Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP P - - See PMC Section 17.91.070 (Residential Care Facilities, Large) Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached - - - - - - Single-Family Dwelling, Detached - - - - - - Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex - - - - - -
Multi-Family Dwelling, Triplex/Quadplex - - - - - - Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units - P1 - CUP CUP - Manufactured/Mobile Home - - - - - -
Single-Room Occupancy - - - - - -
Sober Living Home - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.080 (Sober Living Home) Supportive Housing - - - - - -
Transitional Housing - - - - - -
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) - T - T T - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Retail, Service, and Office Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Adult-Oriented Business - CUP CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.010 (Adult-Oriented Businesses) Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility, Large - - - CUP - - See PMC Section 17.91.020 (Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility) Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility, Small - - - MUP - - Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale - CUP CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) Animal Sales and Services CUP P P - - -
Auction Sales, Indoor - MUP MUP - - -
Auction Sales, Outdoor - CUP CUP - - -
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A A A A
Bail Bonds - CUP CUP - - -
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions P P P P P P Building Materials Sales and Services - - - - - - Business to Business Support Services - MUP MUP - - P Check-Cashing Businesses - CUP CUP - - -
Convenience Market - CUP CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.030 (Convenience Markets) and PMC Section

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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) A, MUP A A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive Through Restaurants and Services) Farmer’s Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Food Preparation, Commercial CUP P P P P MUP
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading P P P - - -
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries MUP P P P - -
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf P P P P P P
General Retail 5,001 sf - 25,000 MUP P P MUP MUP MUP
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 - P P CUP CUP CUP
Grocery Store P P P CUP MUP -
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial MUP P P - - - See PMC Section 17.92.080 (Kennels/Boarding, Commercial) Kiosk/Outdoor Vending 2 A A A A A A
Laundromat P P P P P P
Massage Establishment, Accessory (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.090 (Massage Establishment (Accessory)) Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone - - - - - -
Medical Services, Extended Care - MUP MUP P - -
Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic P P P P P P
Medical Services, Urgent Care CUP P P P P CUP
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P P P P P P
Neighborhood Market P P P P P P
Nursery/Garden Center MUP P P - - -
Office, Processing - P P P MUP P
Office, Professional/Administrative P P P P P P
Office, Service P P P P P P
Outdoor Display (Accessory) A A A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.110 (Outdoor Display) Pawnshop - CUP CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.130 (Pawnshops) Personal Services P P P P P P
Pet Daycare P P P P P P PMC Section 17.92.140 (Pet Daycare) Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop CUP MUP MUP - - -
Smoking Lounge CUP P P - - -
Smoke Shop - CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.150 (Smoke Shop) Swap Meet, Indoor - P P - - -
Swap Meet, Outdoor - MUP;
TUP
MUP;

TUP - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.160 (Swap Meet, Outdoor).

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Use NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing CUP CUP CUP CUP - - See PMC Section 17.92.170 (Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments) Temporary Real Estate Sales Office
(Temporary) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Veterinary Hospitals MUP P P P MUP - See PMC 17.92.190 (Veterinary Hospitals) Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Specific Use Regulations Airports and Heliports - CUP CUP CUP - -
Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems
(CSWES) (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP - - A, MUP See PMC Section 17.99.010 (Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES))
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, Major - CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.95.010 (Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See PMC Section 17.95.010 (Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication, Facilities within Buildings - MUP MUP MUP MUP P Freight/Trucking Facility - - - - - -
Light Fleet-Based Services - P P P P P
Parking Lots & Structures - A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Passenger Transportation Facilities - CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Recycling Collection Facility, Large - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Collection Facility, Small CUP - - CUP CUP CUP See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy - - - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Light - - - - - CUP See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Reverse Vending Machine (Accessory) A A A A See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Sanitary Landfills - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.010 (Sanitary Landfills) Small Residential Wind Generator Systems
(SRWGS) (Accessory) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.020 (Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS))
Solar Energy System (Primary Use) - - - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.030 (Solar Energy System (Primary)) Utilities, Major - MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
Utilities, Minor P P P P P P
Utility Yard - - - - - -
Notes:

1. Only permitted with a comprehensive development plan on Antelope Valley Mall site and property south of Palmdale Boulevard between SR-14 and Division Street.

2. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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17.48 Development Regulations

17.48.010 Development Standards – Commercial/Office Zones Table 17.48.010-1 (Development Standards – Commercial/Office Zones) prescribes the development standards for the commercial and office zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the right-hand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

Table 17.48.010-1. Development Standards – Commercial/Office Zones Commercial/Office Zones
Standards NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Additional Regulations Lot and Density Standards
Minimum Lot Size (sf) 10,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 20,000 20,000 Minimum Lot Width (ft) 60 100 100 100 100 100
Minimum Lot Depth (ft) 100 200 200 200 100 100
Building Form and Location
Minimum Residential
Density (units/acre) - - - 30 10 -
Maximum Residential
Density (units/acre) - Up to 301 - 50 30 -
Maximum Floor Area
Ratio 0.5 1.0 1.5; 2.0 for
hotels/lodging 2.0 2.0 1.0
Maximum Height
(ft)/Stories – Primary
Structure
35/2 stories
55/4 stories;
85/7 stories
for lodging
uses
65/5 stories;
85/7 stories
for lodging
uses
85/7 stories 65/5 stories 50/4 stories
• Projects must comply with both
stories and overall height
maximums. See PMC Section

17.17.030 (Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project
above the maximum height by five
feet. Architectural features include
rooftop stair access and elevator
shafts, mechanical equipment, or
other rooftop amenities, as
approved by the Director.

Maximum Height (ft) -
Accessory Structures 25 25 25 25 25 25
Maximum Height
Adjacent to Residential
Zones
Starting from the third floor up, step back each subsequent floor by 15 ft for every two floors.

See Figure 17.38.060-1 (Transitions
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Standards NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Additional Regulations Distance between
Structures (sf) Minimum required by Building and Fire code.

Setbacks – Minimums (ft)
Front 5 10 10 10 10 10
• Minimum front setback shall be
landscaped excluding driveways.
• No parking allowed in minimum
setback area.

Street Side 5 10 10 10 10 10 • No parking allowed in minimum setback area.

Interior Side
0, 10 abutting
a residential
zone
10; 25
abutting a
residential
zone
10; 25
abutting a
residential
zone
10; 25 abutting a
residential zone
10; 25 abutting a single-family
residential zone
10; 20 abutting a
residential zone
Rear
10 ; 20
abutting a
residential
zone
10 ; ft
abutting a
residential
zone
10 ; ft
abutting a
residential
zone
10 ; 25 abutting a
residential zone
10 ; 25 abutting a single-family
residential zone
10 ; 20 abutting a
residential zone
Alley (when present) 5 5 5 5 5 5
Open Space Standards
Minimum Open Space 3% of gross
floor area
5% of lot
(must be
publicly-
accessible)
5% of lot
(must be
publicly-
accessible)
Residential
Component: 200 sf
total per unit;
minimum 100 sf of
private open space for
ground-level units and
60 sf of private open
space for upper-level
units
Non-Residential: 3% of
gross floor area
Residential Component: 200 sf
total per unit; minimum 100 sf of
private open space for ground-
level units and 60 sf of private
open space for upper-level units
Non-Residential: 5% of lot area
(must be publicly-accessible); if
the open space is over 1,000
square feet, up to 50 percent
may counted towards the
required residential common
open space.
3% of gross floor
area
Common open space includes roof
decks and other shared common
open areas. Minimum open space
dimension is 20 feet in either
direction. Setback areas are not
considered usable open space unless
they are at least 20 feet wide. See
PMC Section 17.49.060.L (Common
Open Space Design).

Minimum Landscaping
(% of lot) 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Includes required setbacks. 25% must
be live plant material. See PMC
Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping
Requirements).

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Commercial/Office Zones
Standards NC RC VC MEDFX EDFX OFX Additional Regulations Other Standards See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.49 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), Division 10 (Environmental Management), and the Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (Adopted by Ordinance No. 1594).

Notes:

1. Only permitted on Antelope Valley Mall site and property south of Palmdale Boulevard between SR-14 and Division Street with a comprehensive development plan.

2. Number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.

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17.49 Supplemental Standards

17.49.010 Standards for Multi-Family Residential/Mixed-Use Development in the RC and EDFX Zones
Multi-family residential and residential mixed-use development in the RC, EDFX, MEDFX zones shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the development standards for the applicable density mixed-use zone as found in PMC Section 17.55.010-1 (Development Standards – Mixed-Use Zones) in Division 5.

Additionally, multi-family residential and residential mixed-use development in the RC, EDFX, and MEDFX zones shall be designed and constructed pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.38 (Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development) and the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed- Use Design Standards (adopted by Ordinance No. 1594).

17.49.020 Hours of Operation for Delivery and Truck Loading/Unloading Within the commercial/office zones, delivery and truck loading/unloading for any use that is located within 300 feet of a residential or mixed-use zone or existing residential development is allowed only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise approved by the Review Authority.

See also PMC Section 17.87.200 (Loading Standards).

17.49.030 Security Roll Up/Down Shutters
Security roll-up/down shutters mounted on the exterior of a new structure shall be allowed subject to review and approval by the Review Authority for the applicable approval process (e.g., Minor Site Plan Review, Site Plan Review, etc.). Modifications to approved plans or existing structures may be made through a Minor Modification pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.040 (Minor Modifications to Approved Plans). Internally mounted security shutters shall be allowed if they are designed to ensure that no more than 25 percent of the window area is obstructed and visibility into the building is maintained.

17.49.040 Private Streets
Private streets serving commercial developments shall have a minimum vehicle access width of 40 feet.

17.49.050 Plant 42 Adjacency Standards
A. No balconies, stairways, windows, or other areas where people could look out onto adjacent Plant 42 properties shall be allowed above the first floor on the side of a structure which faces the Plant 42 property.

17.49.060 Design Standards for Commercial/Office Development A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to improve the overall design and appearance of commercial and office development in the city. The following design standards shall apply to new commercial and office development and Major Modifications to existing commercial and office development. Projects shall be evaluated for the extent to which they meet the design standards as part of the Site Plan or Design Review process. The following standards are minimum requirements. The Review Authority may approve modifications or deviations from the standards of this Section upon finding that the purposes of this Section are achieved and the modification or deviation results in a project of equal or better design quality.

B. Building Siting and Orientation.

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1. Buildings shall be located and designed to facilitate pedestrian activity through orientation toward the street and sidewalks. Buildings shall create street walls that define the public realm of the street; however, a portion of the building elevation may be set back to allow for outdoor use, such as outdoor patio dining, public art, entry forecourts, or other amenities appropriate to an urban development, provided the street continuity is not unduly interrupted along the majority of the block.

2. Building Entries. Primary building entries shall be oriented to the street and sidewalks.

Building entries should read as such, and be integrated with the overall building form.

Doors should be designed at human scale. Public entries shall be defined and emphasized through variation in building height, wall plane, roof treatment, window placement, architectural detailing, etc. Variation in material, texture, and/or color is also recommended as a means of identifying building entries.

C. Building Modulation and Articulation. Building design shall be used to emphasize individual units within a building, larger units and/or anchor stores within retail projects, and foyers, lobbies, and reception areas within non-retail commercial projects. Building form and articulation shall be used to emphasize public entrances and de-emphasize service areas; and to define and shelter (i.e., give a sense of invitation and enclosure) pedestrian walks and exterior gathering spaces. Ways to articulate buildings and give individual identity to each unit include:

1. Varying building heights within a project;

2. Incorporating vertical and horizontal recesses such as a pattern of recessed grouping of windows, recessed panels, or similar strategies;

3. Incorporating vertical and horizontal projections such as shading and weather protection devices, decorative architectural details, or similar strategies;

4. Varying architectural elements between vertical units/modules (e.g., window color, roof shape, window shape, railing type);

5. Providing screening devices such as lattices, louvers, shading devices, perforated metal screens, or similar strategies; and,

6. Varying color or materials of each individual module within a harmonious palette of colors and materials.

D. Building Facade Elements. The elements of a building should relate logically to each other, as well as to surrounding buildings to enhance the characteristics of a particular building or area.

Buildings shall contain the traditional three parts of a building: a base, midsection, and a top. On single-story buildings, the different parts may be expressed through detailing at the building base or eave or cornice line. On taller structures, different treatment of the base, middle, and top stories shall be used to define the three parts. The base shall visually relate to the proportion and scale of the building. Techniques for establishing a base may include richly textured materials (e.g., tile or masonry treatments), darker colored materials, mullion, panels, reveals and/or enriched landscaping. Tops take advantage of the visual prominence of a building’s silhouette. Techniques for clearly expressing a top may include cornice treatments, roof overhangs with brackets, richly textured materials (e.g., tile, masonry, or fluted concrete), and/or differently colored materials. Colored “stripes” are not acceptable as the only treatment.

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E. Corner Buildings. Buildings with angled corners, plazas, or other architectural features are encouraged at corner locations to help anchor the intersection. Building corners may be emphasized by use of elements such as towers, domes, or entries. Vertical architectural elements such as towers should be used as focal points.

F. Blank Walls. Blank walls (facades without doors, windows, landscaping treatments, artistic treatments, or facade articulation) shall be less than 30 feet in length along sidewalks, pedestrian/multi-use pathways, or open spaces.

G. Roof Forms. Mansard roofs are prohibited on new commercial/office buildings.

H. Ground Floor Office Uses

1. Rhythm and Pattern. Ground floor office uses shall express a vertical rhythm between 40 to 75 feet in width.

2. Transparency. Ground floor retail and commercial uses shall contain clear openings and windows for a minimum of 40 percent of the total area of the first floor facades facing sidewalks, pedestrian walks, or publicly-accessible outdoor space areas. Transparent glazing shall have a minimum Visible Transmittance value of 60.

3. Weather Protection. Primary ground floor entrances shall include weather protection that is a minimum of six feet in width and four feet in depth by recessing the entry, providing an awning/canopy, or using a combination of those methods.

I. Ground Floor Retail Shopfronts

1. Rhythm and Pattern. Ground floor storefront uses shall express a vertical rhythm between 20 to 50 feet in width.

2. Ground Floor Height. Ground floor height shall be a minimum 15 feet interior floor-to-floor height.

3. Transparency. Ground floor retail and commercial uses shall contain clear openings and windows for a minimum of 60 percent of the total area of the first floor facades facing sidewalks, pedestrian walks, or publicly-accessible outdoor space areas. Transparent glazing shall have a minimum Visible Transmittance value of 60 and be without tint or coloration.

Dark tinted, reflective, or opaque glazing is not permitted for any required wall opening along street level retail facades.

4. Windows and Openings. Windows and openings shall provide clear and transparent view into the ground floor retail uses or shall display merchandise to reinforce a pedestrian scale. Displays or signs that cover more than 2530 percent of the window area shall be avoided to allow visibility into the interior of the stores from the street.

5. Bulkheads and solid base walls. If provided, bulkheads shall be between 12 to 30 inches in height.

6. Weather Protection. Primary ground floor entrances shall include weather protection that is a minimum six feet wide and four feet deep by recessing the entry, providing an awning/canopy, or using a combination of those methods.

J. Awnings. Awnings, canopies, and weather protection shall be designed and placed as follows:

1. Awnings/canopies shall provide a minimum of eight feet of vertical clearance over the walkway.

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2. The size, scale, and color of the awnings should be designed to be compatible with the rest of the building; awnings shall not be the predominant element of the facade, but shall accent the top edge of ground floor windows and door frames.

3. When transom windows are above display windows, awnings, canopies, and similar weather protection elements shall be installed between transom and display windows.

These elements shall allow for light to enter the storefront through the transom windows and allow the weather protection feature to shade the display window.

4. Attachment. Awnings may be fixed or retractable.

5. Awnings, canopies, and other weather protection elements shall not extend across more than 80 percent of the facade. Instead, individual segments shall be divided into sections to reflect the major vertical divisions of the facade, and shall be installed over each storefront entry or set of storefront windows. Awnings shall not extend across wall sections, across multiple sets of windows, or over columns or structural piers/pilasters.

6. Materials. Awnings shall be constructed of durable, high-quality materials such as canvas, canvas-like material, nylon, metal, wood, and glass. Fabric awnings shall be prohibited.

7. Illumination. Internal illumination of awnings shall be prohibited.

K. Architectural Style. The architectural style and use of materials shall be consistent throughout the entire development. Differences in use of architectural details may occur where the intent is to differentiate between the residential and commercial scale and character of the structure(s).

Each project shall possess an identifiable architectural theme and be of high-quality design and materials, such as masonry, tile, stone, stucco, architectural grade wood, brick, glass, and finished metal. For remodels or additions, the theme shall be true to the original intent and style of the building.

L. Materials, Finishes, and Color

1. Compatibility. High-quality materials and finishes appropriate to the architectural style, scale, character, and design theme of the building shall be used, such as masonry, tile, stone, stucco, architectural grade wood, brick, glass, and finished metal. Materials, finishes and colors shall unify a structure’s appearance and be selected to work harmoniously with each other.

2. Durable Materials. Exterior design and building materials shall reflect permanence and quality. Graffiti-resistant materials and paints shall be utilized.

3. Secondary Elevations. Buildings shall be treated as a whole and finished appropriately on all sides to appear integral to the building and avoid appearing “tacked on”. Backs of buildings shall use similar materials; however, less expensive and utilitarian substituted materials are acceptable, provided they are compatible with the overall design.

4. Material Changes at Corners. Material changes shall not occur at corners. The same material shall continue around corners to the next change in the wall plane, which shall be no less than four feet.

5. Variation in Materials and Colors. The materials and colors used on the exterior of a building shall enhance visual interest and create harmony; unusual patterns and color schemes and non-harmonious and out-of-character colors shall be avoided. These colors shall be used as follows:

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a. Base colors shall be used on the majority of the building surface and should be the lightest;
b. Secondary colors shall be used to accentuate facade elements or upper floors; and, c. Accent colors shall be used sparingly to highlight moldings, trims and/or signage. d. Up to two additional colors may be used on the base to distinguish between upper and lower floors or as an additional secondary color.

M. Common Open Space Design

1. A minimum dimension of 20 feet shall be provided in any direction;

2. A maximum of 40 percent of the common open space may be covered but cannot be enclosed. Common open space is considered enclosed when the space between a floor, decking, or ground level and a roof structure has sides taller than 50 inches in height on more than two sides;

3. Courtyards enclosed on four sides shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet and have a minimum courtyard width to building height ratio of 1.25:1;

4. The open space shall include places to sit and shade structures;

5. A minimum of 20 percent of the open space area shall be planted with trees, ground cover, and/or shrubs; and,

6. Slopes shall not exceed 5 percent.

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Chapter 17. Zoning

Division 5. MIXED USE ZONES ....................................................................................................................... 5-1

17.50 General Purpose and Intent ............................................................................................................ 5-1

17.51 Mixed-Use 1 (MU1) ......................................................................................................................... 5-2

17.52 Mixed-Use 2 (MU2) ......................................................................................................................... 5-2

17.53 Mixed-Use 3 (MU3) ......................................................................................................................... 5-2

17.54 Land Use Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 5-3

17.54.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use ..................................................... 5-3

17.54.020 Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones ........................................................................................... 5-4

17.55 Development Regulations ............................................................................................................. 5-10

17.55.010 Development Standards – Mixed-Use Zones ....................................................................... 5-10

17.56 Supplemental Standards ............................................................................................................... 5-16

17.56.010 Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Residential Standards ................................................................... 5-16

17.56.020 Single-Family Residential Standards ..................................................................................... 5-16

17.56.030 Performance Standards for Mixed-Use Zones ...................................................................... 5-16

Division 5. MIXED USE ZONES

17.50 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the mixed-use zones is to:

A. Provide opportunities for a mix of complementary
uses that may combine residential and non-
residential uses or combine a variety of
nonresidential uses on the same site;
B. Provide for the orderly, well-planned, and balanced
development of mixed-use zones;
C. Provide for a range of multi-family housing types
consistent with the General Plan;
D. Encourage missing middle housing types;
E. Provide appropriately located commercial areas and
neighborhood centers that provide a variety of
Missing Middle Housing
The Missing Middle Housing types
provide diverse housing options, such as
duplexes, fourplexes, cottage courts, and
multiplexes. These house-scale buildings
fit seamlessly into existing residential
neighborhoods and support walkability,
locally-serving retail, and public
transportation options. They provide
solutions along a spectrum of affordability
to address the mismatch between the
available U.S. housing stock and shifting
demographics combined with the growing
demand for walkability.

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goods and services for residents, employees, and visitors; F. Promote accessibility, business development, and a unified character; and, G. Promote pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use development at appropriate locations, including major corridors, thoroughfares, and districts in the city.

Additional purposes of each mixed-use zone are provided in the subsequent chapters.

17.51 Mixed-Use 1 (MU1)
This zone is intended to create a low-intensity concentration of commercial businesses and civic amenities mixed with single- and multi-family housing. This zone is located along Palmdale Boulevard between 10th Street East and 35th Street East and is intended to foster a pedestrian-friendly environment in a walkable, Main Street format. Ground floors are primarily retail and service-oriented uses to provide a comfortable, walkable environment for shoppers and diners. This zone allows both horizontal and vertical mixed-use developments at a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre.

Stand-alone residential and non-residential development is allowed on any parcel, except parcels fronting Palmdale Boulevard must have non-residential. This zone implements the Mixed-Use 1 General Plan land use designation.

17.52 Mixed-Use 2 (MU2)
This zone is focused on key nodes of moderate mixed-use activity along the City’s major corridors, primarily Palmdale Boulevard, Avenue R, Avenue S, and Rancho Vista Boulevard. This zone allows both horizontal and vertical mixed-use developments with a density range of 20 to 30 dwelling units per acre and a maximum FAR of 2.0. The MU2 zone encompasses many existing commercial centers that are envisioned to evolve into concentrations of commercial businesses and civic amenities mixed with multi- family housing located within convenient walking or biking distance of nearby neighborhoods. The ground floor is primarily retail, medical office, and service-oriented to provide a comfortable, walkable environment. Stand-alone residential and non-residential development is allowed on any parcel, except parcel frontages along Palmdale Boulevard must contain non-residential development. This zone implements the Mixed-Use 2 General Plan land use designation.

17.53 Mixed-Use 3 (MU3)
This zone is intended to create a high-intensity concentration of commercial businesses and civic amenities mixed with multi-family housing along major corridors and/or near major transit. This zone is located at key nodes including near the future Education District on Palmdale Boulevard and 47th Street East, along East Avenue Q, and Rancho Vista Boulevard. MU3 areas provide employment, shopping, and living in a horizontal or vertical mixed-use format. Ground floors are primarily office and retail with housing above or behind. Stand-alone residential and non-residential development is allowed on any parcel, except parcels fronting Palmdale Boulevard must have non-residential. This zone allows both horizontal and vertical mixed-use developments at a density range of 30 to 50 dwelling units per acre and a maximum FAR of 3.0. This zone implements the Mixed-Use 3 General Plan land use designation.

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17.54 Land Use Regulations

17.54.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance identifies the requirements of project proposals, and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

A. Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions).

For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses).

B. Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

C. Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Ordinance, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

2. Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

5. Not Permitted (-). A land use shown with a “-” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

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6. Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

7. Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

17.54.020 Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
The land uses allowed in the mixed-use zones are listed in Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones, together with the planning approval type required for each use. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominately permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits).

Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Specific Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

Table 17.54.020-1. Allowed Uses – Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing - - -
Aerospace Services - - -
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service,
and Storage - - -
Animal Husbandry and Production - - -
Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic A A A See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry
and Beekeeping - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Aquaculture - - -
Crop Production - - -
Farmstands - - -
Garden/Greenhouse, Private A A A
Horticultural Production - - -
Kennels, Private/Hobby - - -
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Commercial/Public - - -
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
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Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Fueling Station - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair)
Travel Center - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair)
Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Major - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair
Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Minor - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair
Vehicle Rental - - -
Vehicle Sales, New - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle Sales, Used - - -
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large
Vehicles and Equipment - - - See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair)
Vehicle Towing/Impounding - - - See PMC Section 17.93.040 (Vehicle Towing/Impounding)
Vehicle Washing & Detailing - - - See PMC Section 17.92.180 (Vehicle Washing and Detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling - - - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine
Bar/Microdistillery MUP MUP MUP See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Café/Bakery P P P
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts
Center MUP P P
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Indoor (Accessory)
A A A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Outdoor (Accessory)
A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP Regular outdoor events as an accessory use require an MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP (See PMC Section

17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A See PMC Section 17.92.100 (Outdoor Dining) Outdoor Entertainment - - -
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P
Restaurant, Drive-Through - - - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive-Through Restaurants and Services)
Film, Research and Development
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Film Production & Post Production - - -
Research & Development - - -
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space MUP MUP MUP
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without
tasting room or > 10,000 sf - - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with
tasting room and <10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcohol Beverage Establishments)
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Mixed-Use Zones
Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) - - - See PMC Section 17.93.010 (Commercial Vehicle Parking as a Primary Use)
Construction and Materials Yards - - -
Food or Beverage Manufacturing - - -
Hazardous Materials Facility - - - See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities) Indoor Warehousing, Storage,
Wholesaling, and Distribution - - -
Manufacturing, Outdoors - - -
Manufacturing/Processing, Light - - -
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy - - -
Mining/Resource Extraction - - -
See PMC Section 17.67.070 (Mining and Quarry Special
Standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining
and Reclamation)
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary) - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP
If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC Section 17.26.100
(Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). See also
PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses).

Salvage Yards - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Salvage Yards) Temporary Structures or Storage
Facilities (Temporary and Accessory) A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Lodging
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Bed and Breakfast CUP CUP CUP
Lodging - Extended Stay - - CUP
Lodging - Hotels - MUP MUP
Lodging - Motels - MUP MUP
Lodging - Timeshares - - -
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Civic/Government MUP P P
Cultural Institutions MUP MUP MUP
Hospital - - -
Public Service Facility MUP P P
Social Service Facilities CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.94.040 (Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Athletic Fields, Unlighted MUP MUP MUP
Athletic Fields, Lighted - - -
Campground - - -
Cemeteries, Crematories, or
Mausoleums - - -
College/University CUP CUP CUP
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Indoor MUP P P
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Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Outdoor - - - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf
(gross sf) P P P See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Community Assembly, 5001 sf - 12,000
sf (gross sf) MUP P P See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Community Assembly, >12,000 sf
(gross sf) CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses) Family Day Care Center P P P See PMC Section 17.92.060 (Family Day Care Center) Instructional Services, ≤ 5000 sf P P P
Instructional Services, > 5001 sf MUP P P
Open Space, Natural P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Retreat Center - - -
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park - - -
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) CUP CUP CUP
Tutoring Facilities P P P
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP MUP MUP
Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf CUP CUP CUP
Residential Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) P P P
Only ADUs (not JADUs) are allowed within multi-family
housing developments. See PMC Section 17.91.010
(Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling
Unit Standards).

Agricultural Worker Housing - - -
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) - - - See PMC Section 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s Units (Accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home P P P
Cottage Food Operation (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP See PMC Section 17.91.040 (Cottage Food Operation) Cottage Industry (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Emergency Shelters - - - See PMC Section 17.94.020 (Emergency Shelters) Group Residential Home CUP CUP CUP
Home Occupation (Accessory) A A A
Live/Work P P P
Model Home (on-site) TUP TUP TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Manufactured/Mobile Home Park - - -
See PMC Section 17.91.050 (Manufactured/Mobile
Home Parks) and 17.91.060 (Manufactured/Mobile
Home Park Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small P P P
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.91.070 (Residential Care Facilities, Large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached P P P
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached - - -
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex P P P
Multi-Family Dwelling,
Triplex/Quadplex P P P
Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units P P P
Manufactured/Mobile Home - - -
Single-Room Occupancy CUP CUP MUP
Sober Living Home - - - See PMC Section 17.91.080 (Sober Living Home) Supportive Housing CUP CUP CUP
Transitional Housing CUP CUP CUP
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Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Adult-Oriented Business - - - See PMC Section 17.92.010 (Adult-Oriented Businesses) Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Large CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.91.020 (Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Small MUP MUP MUP
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale CUP CUP CUP See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Animal Sales and Services MUP P P
Auction Sales, Indoor CUP CUP CUP
Auction Sales, Outdoor - - -
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A
Bail Bonds - - -
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan
Institutions P P P
Building Materials Sales and Services - - -
Business to Business Support Services - - -
Check-Cashing Businesses - - -
Convenience Market - - -
See PMC Sections 17.92.030 (Convenience Markets) and
PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage
Establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) A, CUP A, CUP A, CUP See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive Through Restaurants and Services)
Farmer’s Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Food Preparation, Commercial - - -
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading MUP P P
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries - - -
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf P P P
General Retail 5,001 sf - 25,000 MUP P P
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 - - -
Grocery Store MUP P P
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial - - - See PMC Section 17.92.080 (Kennels/Boarding, Commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending 2 A A A
Laundromat P P P
Massage Establishment, Accessory
(Accessory) A A A See PMC Section 17.92.090 (Massage Establishment (Accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone - - -
Medical Services, Extended Care - CUP CUP
Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic P P P
Medical Services, Urgent Care P P P
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P P P
Neighborhood Market P P P
Nursery/Garden Center - - -
Office, Processing - - -
Office, Professional/Administrative P P P
Office, Service P P P
Outdoor Display A A A See PMC Section 17.92.110 (Outdoor Display) Pawnshop - - - See PMC Section 17.92.130 (Pawnshops) Personal Services P P P
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Use MU11 MU21 MU31 Specific Use Regulations
Pet Daycare MUP MUP MUP PMC Section 17.92.140 (Pet Daycare) Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop CUP CUP CUP
Smoking Lounge MUP MUP MUP
Smoke Shop - - - See PMC Section 17.92.150 (Smoke Shop) Swap Meet, Indoor - - -
Swap Meet, Outdoor - - - See PMC Section 17.92.160 (Swap Meet, Outdoor) Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing - - - See PMC Section 17.92.170 (Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments)
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office
(Temporary) TUP TUP TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Veterinary Hospitals MUP MUP MUP See PMC 17.92.190 (Veterinary Hospitals) Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
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Airports and Heliports - - -
Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems
(CSWES) (Accessory) - - - See PMC Section 17.99.010 (Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES))
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Major - - - See PMC Section 17.95.010 (Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP See PMC Section 17.95.010 (Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication, Facilities within
Buildings MUP MUP MUP
Freight/Trucking Facility - - -
Light Fleet-Based Services - - -
Parking Lots & Structures A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Passenger Transportation Facilities - CUP CUP
Recycling Collection Facility, Large - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Collection Facility, Small - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Light - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Reverse Vending Machine A A A See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Sanitary Landfills - - - See PMC Section 17.98.010 (Sanitary Landfills) Small Residential Wind Generator
Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory) - - - See PMC Section 17.99.020 (Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS))
Solar Energy System (Primary) - - - See PMC Section 17.99.030 (Solar Energy System (Primary))
Utilities, Major - - -
Utilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP
Utility Yard - - -
Notes:

1. Stand-alone residential is allowed on any parcel, except parcel frontages along Palmdale Boulevard must contain non-residential development. On parcels fronting Palmdale Boulevard, stand-alone non-residential is allowed. For all other parcels under one acre in size fronting Regional and Crosstown streets, stand-alone non-residential is allowed.

2. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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17.55 Development Regulations

17.55.010 Development Standards – Mixed-Use Zones
Table 17.55.010-1. Development Standards – Mixed-Use Zones establishes the development standards for the residential zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the righthand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

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Table 17.55.010-1. Development Standards – Mixed-Use Zones Mixed-Use Zones
Standards MU1 MU2 MU3 Additional Regulations
Lot and Density Standards
Non-Residential Maximum Floor
Area Ratio 0.35 2.0 3.0
Residential Density (units/acre)
Minimum 0 20 30 Applies to new development only.

Maximum 20 30 50
Minimum Development Project
Site (sf) (for new lots) 10,000 20,000 20,000
Minimum Development Project
Site Width (ft) (for new lots) 60 100 100
Minimum Development Project
Site Depth (ft) (for new lots) 100 100 100
Minimum Net Lot Size per
Dwelling Unit (sf) (for new SFR
lots)
1,900 1,250 -
-
Minimum Lot Width per Dwelling
Unit (ft) (for new SFR lots)
30; 40 for corner and reverse
corner lots
20; 30 for corner and reverse
corner lots -
Attached Single-Family Homes/Townhomes in the
MU2 zone: If double-loaded attached garages along the
primary frontage are provided, then the minimum lot
width shall be 30 feet The minimum lot width may be
reduced to 20 feet if garages are single-car wide.

Small-Lot Detached Single-Family Homes in the MU1
and MU2 zones: If double-loaded attached garages
along the primary frontage are provided, then the
minimum lot width shall be 40 feet. The lot width may
be reduced to 30 feet if garages are single-car wide or detached behind the primary structure, and/or accessed
from an alley.

Minimum Lot Depth per Dwelling
Unit (ft) (for new SFR lots) 55 45 -
Maximum unit size per Dwelling
Unit (sf) (for new SFR lots) 2,0003,000 1,8002,500 - Inclusive of attached garage.

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Standards MU1 MU2 MU3 Additional Regulations
Building Form and Location
Maximum Height (ft)/Stories -
Primary Structure 45/3 Stories 55/4 Stories 65/5 stories • Projects must comply with both stories and overall
height maximums. See PMC Section 17.17.030
(Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project above the
maximum height by five feet. Architectural features
include rooftop stair access and elevator shafts,
mechanical equipment, or other rooftop amenities,
as approved by the Director.

Maximum Height (ft)/Stories -
Accessory Structures 17/1 story 17/1 story 17/1 story
Maximum Height Adjacent to
Single-Family Zoned Property
Starting from the third floor up, step back each subsequent floor by 15 ft for every two floors.

See PMC Figure 17.38.060-1 (Transitions to Lower Density Building Types). See PMC Section 17.38.060 (Neighborhood Transitions).

Minimum Ground Floor Height –
Non-Residential (Floor to Floor) 15 15 15
Distance between Structures (sf) See PMC Section 17.82.050 (Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed-Use Zones) Development Site Setbacks (ft) 1
Front - Minimum (Residential
Ground Floor) 15 15 15
Front - Maximum (Residential
Ground Floor) 2 25 25 25
Front - Minimum (Non-
Residential Ground Floor) 5 5 5

Front - Maximum (Non-
Residential Ground Floor) 2 15 15 15
Street Side - Minimum
(Residential Ground Floor) 15 10 10
Street Side - Maximum
(Residential Ground Floor) 2 25 20 20
Street Side - Minimum (Non-
Residential Ground Floor) 5 5 5
Street Side - Maximum (Non-
Residential Ground Floor) 2 15 15 15
Interior Side - Minimum 0; 10 abutting single-family
residential zones
0; 10 abutting single-family
residential zones
0; 10 abutting single-
family residential zones
Rear - Minimum 15; 20 abutting single-family
residential zones
15; 20 abutting single-family
residential zones
15; 20 abutting single-
family residential zones
Alley - Minimum (when present) 5 5 5
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Standards MU1 MU2 MU3 Additional Regulations
Lot Setbacks – Minimums (ft) (for
SFR)
See Figure 17.37.010-1. (Example Residential Auto Court Site Plan) in Division 3 illustrating lot setbacks.

Front – Minimum 5 5 -
• For new single-family attached and detached
dwelling units in MU1 and MU2, front-loaded
garages shall be set back at minimum 20 feet from
the property line.
• For MU3, front-loaded parking is not allowed.

Street Side – Minimum 5 5 -
Interior Side – Minimum 5 5 - Only applies to detached single-family dwellings and the ends of attached single-family dwellings.

Interior Side – Zero Lot
Line/Common Wall
Developments
10 ft minimum on one side of
the dwelling unit, and no setback
required on the opposite side
10 ft minimum on one side of the
dwelling unit, and no setback
required on the opposite side
- See PMC Section 17.37.020 (Zero Lot Line Option) in
Division 3.

Rear – Minimum 15 ft; 20 ft abutting single-family
residential zones
15 ft; 20 ft abutting single-family
residential zones - Not additive with development site (inclusive).

Parking Frontage
Maximum Parking along Primary
Frontage 70% for SFR/30% for MFR 70% for SFR/30% for MFR 30% • For SFR: Applies to new development. It is strongly
encouraged that garage doors not face the primary
frontage for detached single-family homes. For
garage doors that face the street, they shall not
occupy more than 70% of the width of any street-
facing structure facade. This limitation does not
apply to frontages along alleys.
• For MFR: Applies to new development and/or major
additions or renovations (as defined in PMC Chapter

17.16 (Definitions)). No more than 30% of the
primary street frontage shall be devoted to parking
garages and openings, carports, and open/surface
parking. This limitation does not apply to frontages
along alleys (See PMC Figure 17.36.010-1 (Maximum
Parking Frontage Along a Primary Street)).

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Standards MU1 MU2 MU3 Additional Regulations
Open and Storage Space Standards
Minimum Usable Open Space (sf
per unit) – Applies to Residential
Component
200 sf total per unit; minimum
100 sf of private open space for
ground-level units and 60 sf of
private open space for upper-
level units
200 sf total per unit; minimum
100 sf of private open space for
ground-level units and 60 sf of
private open space for upper-level
units
150 sf total per unit; a
minimum of 50% of the
units must have 60 sf of
private open space
• Common open space includes roof decks and other
shared common open areas.
• Up to 40 square feet per unit may be provided in an
indoor communal space so long as it opens directly
onto a common outdoor space.
• See Section 17.38.050 (Open Space) in Division 3 for
additional standards for the dimension and design of
common and private open space.

Minimum Usable Open Space –
Applies to Non-Residential
Component Over 25K sf
3% of gross floor area 3% of gross floor area 3% of gross floor area Common open space may be utilized for employees or
publicly-accessible open space. If the open space is over 1,000 square feet and provided as publicly-accessible,
up to 50 percent may count toward the required
residential common open space.

Minimum Required Front Yard
Landscaping for SFR on Individual
Lots

1. Every single-family residential lot shall be required to have one street tree installed per street frontage; corner lots shall have one tree planted in the front setback and two trees planted in the street side setback for a total of three trees. Within the public right-of-way, the species of trees and the standards for installation shall conform with the City’s Landscaping Design Standards. Trees planted beyond the public right-of-way are recommended but not required to conform with the City’s Landscaping Design Standards.

2. A minimum of 60 percent of the front setback area, excluding the driveway, shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall mean any combination of trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, gravel, stones, decomposed granite, mulch, or other pervious non-plant materials, pursuant to Subparagraph d of this Section. Bare dirt shall not be allowed.

3. A minimum of one shrub of any container size per 50 square feet of landscape area, excluding the driveway, shall be provided.

4. No living turf is permitted. Artificial turf may be utilized within a maximum of 10 percent of the front yard as an “accent point only” and shall be maintained and replaced when weathered or worn.

5. The use of bark mulch is not allowed in the public right-of-way and is to be used as an accent up near the house only. The use of stabilized decomposed granite, rock and cobble are highly encouraged. A porous fabric weed barrier shall be installed beneath all rock or mulched areas with the exception of the stabilized decomposed granite.
- See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements)
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Standards MU1 MU2 MU3 Additional Regulations
Minimum Required Front Yard
Landscaping for MFR
30% of the Minimum Required Front Yard Area shall be landscaped, of which half must be planted with live plant material See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements) Minimum Required Landscaping
for all Other Development 10% of the lot, of which half must be planted with live plant material • Includes required setbacks. Excludes areas devoted
to parking, driveways, and walkways.
• See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping
Requirements).

Minimum Required Storage Space 125 cubic ft of private enclosed storage space within the garage, carport, or immediately adjacent to the dwelling unit
Other Standards
See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.56 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), Division 10 (Environmental Management), and the Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (Adopted by Ordinance No. 1594).

Notes:

1. Building site setbacks are inclusive of individual lot setbacks, however, the minimum setbacks along the exterior development site boundaries shall be the greater of the setback required for the development site or the individual lot.

2. If a development provides publicly-accessible plazas or forecourts, and there is clear visibility between the sidewalk and building entrance, the maximum setback may be waived for up to 40 percent of the building frontage. Entry courtyards, plazas, entries, or outdoor eating areas must be located adjacent to the property line and buildings shall be built to the edge of the courtyard, plaza, or dining area.

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17.56 Supplemental Standards

17.56.010 Multi-Family/Mixed-Use Residential Standards
All multi-family housing in mixed-use zones shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the standards in PMC Chapter 17.38 (Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development) and the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (adopted through Ordinance No. 1594).

17.56.020 Single-Family Residential Standards
All single-family housing in mixed-use zones shall be designed and constructed pursuant to the standards in PMC Chapter 17.37 (Supplemental Standards for Single-Family Residential Development).

17.56.030 Performance Standards for Mixed-Use Zones
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to ensure that residential uses in mixed-use zones are not adversely impacted by adjacent commercial uses, including but not limited to traffic, noise, light, and safety impacts.

B. Applicability. In addition to the general Performance Standards applicable to all zones contained in PMC Chapter 17.84 (Performance Standards), the following performance standards shall apply to non-residential uses in mixed-use zones, and mixed-use developments in any zone within the city.

C. Standards

1. Hours of Operation. The hours of operation for non-residential uses in mixed-use zones, and the non-residential component of mixed-use developments in any zone in the cCity shall be no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise approved by the Director.

2. Loading. Loading, unloading, and all service and maintenance activities shall be oriented away from sensitive uses and shall be conducted within the hours of operation noted in PMC Section 17.56.030.C.1 (Hours of Operation) above to minimize noise and other negative impacts on residential uses. See also PMC Section 17.87.200 (Loading Standards).

3. Lighting. Lighting for non-residential uses shall comply with PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting). In addition, it shall be architecturally compatible with the development theme for the project and shall be located and shielded to ensure that it does not negatively impact the residential units in the development or any adjacent residential uses.

4. Noise. All residential units shall be designed to minimize adverse noise impacts from non- residential uses and shall comply with the maximum levels allowed in the Noise Element of the General Plan. Proper design may include, but shall not be limited to, building orientation, double windows, wall and ceiling insulation, and orientation of vents. Common walls between residential and non-residential uses shall be constructed in a manner that minimizes the transmission of noise and vibration.

D. Air Quality and Odors. All residential units shall be designed to minimize adverse impacts from mechanical equipment and operations of non-residential uses on air pollutant emissions and odors. Odors released from any operation or activity shall not exceed detectable concentration beyond lot lines, measured at any location on the lot lines. Non-residential uses with attached Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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residential units shall provide ventilation systems to prevent odors from penetrating residential units.

E. Limitations on Use. Any activity or use as determined by the Director to be incompatible with residential uses and/or to have the possibility of affecting the health or safety of residents due to the potential for the creation of dust, glare, heat, noise, noxious gases, odor, smoke, traffic, vibration, or other impacts, or create a hazard because of materials, processes, products, or wastes shall not be allowed within any mixed-use development or mixed-use zone. This includes, but is not limited to, storage or shipping of flammable liquids or hazardous materials beyond that normally associated with a residential use, welding, machining, or open flame work.

F. Security. Residential units shall be designed to ensure the security of residents through the provision of separate and secured entrances and exits that are directly accessible to parking areas. Where residential units are in the same structure as a non-residential use, access to residential units shall be from a secured area or entrance located on the ground floor. Non- residential and residential uses located on the same floor shall not have common entrance hallways or common balconies. Shared or common residential entrances shall automatically lock upon closing.

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Title 17. Zoning

Division 6. INDUSTRIAL ZONES .......................................................................................................................... 6-1

17.60 General Purpose and Intent ............................................................................................................ 6-1

17.61 Light Industrial (LI) ........................................................................................................................... 6-2

17.62 Heavy Industrial (HI) ........................................................................................................................ 6-2

17.63 Aerospace Industrial (AI) ................................................................................................................. 6-2

17.64 Mineral Resource Extraction (MRE) ................................................................................................ 6-2

17.65 Land Use Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 6-3

17.65.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use ..................................................... 6-3

17.65.020 Allowed Uses – Industrial Zones ............................................................................................. 6-4

17.66 Development Regulations ............................................................................................................. 6-11

17.66.010 Development Standards – Industrial Zones ......................................................................... 6-11

17.67 Supplemental Standards ............................................................................................................... 6-12

17.67.010 Operations ............................................................................................................................ 6-12

17.67.020 Performance Standards. ....................................................................................................... 6-12

17.67.030 Parking .................................................................................................................................. 6-12

17.67.040 Landscaping and Trees ......................................................................................................... 6-13

17.67.050 Rail Service Standards .......................................................................................................... 6-13

17.67.060 Private Streets ...................................................................................................................... 6-13

17.67.070 Sidewalks .............................................................................................................................. 6-13

17.67.080 Paving ................................................................................................................................... 6-13

17.67.090 Plant 42 Adjacency Standards .............................................................................................. 6-13

17.67.100 Privacy Standards for Adjacent Residential Properties ........................................................ 6-13

17.67.110 Design Standards for Industrial Development ..................................................................... 6-13

17.67.120 Mining and Quarry Special Standards .................................................................................. 6-16

Division 6. INDUSTRIAL ZONES

17.60 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the industrial zones is to:

A. Designate adequate land for commercial and industrial uses and growth consistent with the General Plan;
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C. Provide a range of employment opportunities to meet the needs of current and future residents;
D. Designate adequate land for a full range of local- and regional-serving commercial and retail services consistent with the General Plan for residents, employees, and visitors; E. Provide sufficient areas for a wide range of aerospace industrial, manufacturing, film production, light industrial/R+D, and service industrial uses and protect areas where such uses now exist; and,
F. Ensure that appropriate site design and operational standards are in place to promote commerce while protecting health and safety and minimizing impacts on adjacent properties.

Additional purposes of each industrial zone are provided in the subsequent Chapters.

17.61 Light Industrial (LI)
This zone is intended to permit a variety of light industrial uses such as warehousing and distribution, sound stage/film production, storage, research and development, and the like. The uses allowed in this zone will support job generation, focusing on fabrication, research, distribution, and similar operations conducted primarily indoors. In general, this zone is oriented toward lower intensity industrial operations with a mix of uses and building scales that are generally compatible with neighboring uses.

This zone implements the Industrial and Employment Flex General Plan land use designations.

17.62 Heavy Industrial (HI)
This zone is intended to allow a range of medium to high intensity industrial uses such as manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, distribution, and the like, which provide employment and services for residents and businesses. Some of these uses, such as heavy manufacturing, may not be suitable adjacent to sensitive uses or housing, and should be physically separated from residential areas by natural or manmade barriers. This zone implements the Industrial General Plan land use designation.

17.63 Aerospace Industrial (AI)
This zone is intended to support the current and future operations of United States Air Force Plant 42 and the potential future Palmdale Regional Airport. It allows public and private airfields and support facilities, aerospace-related industries, transportation-related industries, and commercial facilities necessary to serve military/commercial air traffic. The AI zone allows many uses (such as intensive manufacturing, production, repair, and distribution) that are not suitable adjacent to other sensitive uses. The aerospace-oriented uses allowed in this designation comprise a unique and valuable source of employment for the city and therefore certain standards (such as Airport Protection Zones) apply to adjacent development to ensure that the viability of the aerospace industry is maintained. This zone implements the Aerospace Industrial General Plan land use designation.

17.64 Mineral Resource Extraction (MRE)
This zone is intended to allow extraction and processing of mineral resources, including sand, gravel, and decomposed granite. This zone is limited to areas designated by the State Division of Mines and Geology as Mineral Resource Zone 2 areas, or where significant mineral resources occur and the extraction of which is determined to be beneficial. This zone implements the Mineral Resource Extraction General Plan land use designation.

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17.65 Land Use Regulations

17.65.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

A. Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions).

For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses).

B. Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

C. Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Ordinance, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

2. Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

5. Not Permitted (-). A land use shown with a “-” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

6. Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

7. Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

17.65.020 Allowed Uses – Industrial Zones
The land use permissions, as established in Table 17.65.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Industrial Zones), shall be applicable to all new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone. Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominately permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits).

Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Specific Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

Table 17.65.020-1. Allowed Uses – Industrial Zones
Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing - P -
Aerospace Services - CUP P -
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service,
and Storage P P - -
Animal Husbandry and Production - - - -
Animal Raising and Keeping,
Domestic - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping,
Livestock - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry
and Beekeeping - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Aquaculture CUP CUP - -
Crop Production - - - -
Farmstands - - - -
Garden/Greenhouse, Private - - - -
Horticultural Production MUP MUP - -
Kennels, Private/Hobby - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Commercial/Public - - - -
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Fueling Station CUP CUP CUP -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within
an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section

17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and
Equipment Services and Repair).

Travel Center CUP CUP - -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within
an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section

17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and
Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Major MUP P P -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within
an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section

17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and
Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Minor P P P -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within
an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section

17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and
Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle Rental - - - -
Vehicle Sales, New - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair).

Vehicle Sales, Used - - - -
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large
Vehicles and Equipment MUP P P -
All vehicle repair work shall be conducted within
an enclosed structure only. See PMC Section

17.92.070 (Fueling Station/Vehicle and
Equipment Services and Repair).

Vehicle Towing/Impounding MUP P P - See PMC Section 17.93.040 (Vehicle Towing/Impounding)
Vehicle Washing & Detailing P P P - See PMC Section 17.92.180 (Vehicle Washing and Detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling - P P - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine
Bar/Microdistillery MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Café/Bakery P P P -
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts
Center - - - -
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Indoor (Accessory) A - - -
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Outdoor (Accessory) A, MUP - - -
Regular outdoor events as an accessory use
require an MUP. Sporadic events require a TUP
(See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A - See PMC Section 17.92.100 (Outdoor Dining) Outdoor Entertainment MUP - - CUP
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P -
Restaurant, Drive-Through P P P - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive-Through Restaurants and Services)
Film, Research and Development
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Film Production & Post Production P P - P
Research & Development P P P P
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space P P - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – without
tasting room or > 10,000 sf P P - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery – with
tasting room and <10,000 sf MUP MUP - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking
(Primary) - MUP MUP- - See PMC Section 17.93.010 (Commercial Vehicle Parking)
Construction and Materials Yards MUP P P P
Food or Beverage Manufacturing MUP P P -
Hazardous Materials Facility - CUP CUP CUP See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage,
Wholesaling, and Distribution P P P MUP
Manufacturing, Outdoors - P P MUP
Manufacturing/Processing, Light P P P MUP
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy - P P MUP
Mining/Resource Extraction - - - CUP
See PMC Section 17.67.070 (Mining and Quarry
Special Standards) and PMC Chapter 17.102
(Surface Mining and Reclamation)
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility P P - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) A, MUP A A A See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary Use) CUP P P - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T). If over
72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC Section

17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event
Permits). See also PMC Section 17.98.020
(Temporary Uses).

Salvage Yards - P - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Salvage Yards) Temporary Structures or Storage
Facilities (Temporary and Accessory) A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Lodging
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Bed and Breakfast - - - -
Lodging – Extended Stay - - - -
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Lodging – Hotels - - - -
Lodging – Motels - - - -
Lodging – Timeshares - - - -
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Civic/Government P P P -
Cultural Institutions P - P -
Hospital - - - -
Public Service Facility P P P -
Social Service Facilities MUP MUP - - See PMC Section 17.94.040 (Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Athletic Fields, Unlighted P P - -
Athletic Fields, Lighted P P - -
Campground - - - -
Cemeteries, Crematories, or
Mausoleums CUP CUP - -
College/University CUP - - -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Indoor P P - -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Outdoor P P - - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf
(gross sf) P MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, 5001 sf –
12,000 sf (gross sf) MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, > 12,000 sf
(gross sf) CUP CUP CUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Family Day Care Center CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.060 (Family Day Care Center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5000 sf P - - -
Instructional Services, > 5001 sf P - - -
Open Space, Natural P P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Retreat Center - - - -
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park - - - -
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) - - - -
Tutoring Facilities - - - -
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP - - -
Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf CUP - - -
Residential Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
(JADU)
- - - -
See PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling
Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
Standards)
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Agricultural Worker Housing - - - -
Caretaker’s Unit (Accessory) A A A A See PMC Section 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s Units (Accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home - - - -
Cottage Food Operation - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.040 (Cottage Food Operation
Cottage Industry - - - -
Emergency Shelters P - - - See PMC Section 17.94.020 (Emergency Shelters)
Group Residential Home - - - -
Home Occupation - - - -
Live/Work CUP - - -
Model Home (on-site) - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Manufactured/Mobile Home Park - - - -
See PMC Section 17.91.050
(Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks) and

17.91.060 (Manufactured/Mobile Home Park
Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small - - - -
Residential Care Facilities, Large - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.070 (Residential Care Facilities, Large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached - - - -
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached - - - -
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex - - - -
Multi-Family Dwelling,
Triplex/Quadplex - - - -
Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units - - - -
Manufactured/Mobile Home - - - -
Single-Room Occupancy - - - -
Sober Living Home CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.91.080 (Sober Living Home) Supportive Housing CUP - - -
Transitional Housing CUP - - -
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Retail, Service, and Office Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Adult-Oriented Business - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.010 (Adult-Oriented Businesses)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Large CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.91.020 (Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Small - - - -
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Animal Sales and Services P MUP - -
Auction Sales, Indoor P P - -
Auction Sales, Outdoor MUP MUP - -
ATM (Accessory Use) A A A -
Bail Bonds CUP CUP - -
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan
Institutions P CUP - -
Building Materials Sales and Services P P P P
Business to Business Support
Services P P P -
Check-Cashing Businesses CUP CUP - -
Convenience Market CUP CUP CUP -
See PMC Sections 17.92.030 (Convenience
Markets) and PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic
Beverage Establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) A A A - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive Through Restaurants and Services)
Farmer’s Market (Temporary) TUP - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Food Preparation, Commercial P P P -
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card
Reading P - - -
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries P - - -
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf P MUP CUP1 -
General Retail 5,001 sf - 25,000 P MUP - -
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 MUP CUP - -
Grocery Store CUP - - -
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial P P - - See PMC Section 17.92.080 (Kennels/Boarding, Commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending 2 P P P -
Laundromat P - - -
Massage Establishment, Accessory
(Accessory) A - - - See PMC Section 17.92.090 (Massage
Establishment (Accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone - - - -
Medical Services, Extended Care CUP - - -
Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic P - - -
Medical Services, Urgent Care P - - -
Microblading/Permanent Makeup P - - -
Neighborhood Market P - - -
Nursery/Garden Center P P - -
Office, Processing P P P -
Office, Professional/Administrative P MUP MUP -
Office, Service P MUP MUP -
Outdoor Display (Accessory) A - - - See PMC Section 17.92.110 (Outdoor Display) Pawnshop CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.130 (Pawnshops) Personal Services P - - -
Pet Daycare P - - - See PMC Section 17.92.140 (Pet Daycare) Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop P - - -
Smoking Lounge P - - -
Smoke Shop CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.150 (Smoke Shop) Swap Meet, Indoor P P - -
Swap Meet, Outdoor TUP - - See PMC Section 17.92.160 (Swap Meet, Outdoor)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing P - - - See PMC Section 17.92.170 (Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments)
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Industrial Zones
Use LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office
(Temporary) - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) Veterinary Hospitals P MUP - - See PMC 17.92.190 (Veterinary Hospitals) Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
LI HI AI MRE Specific Use Regulations
Airports and Heliports CUP CUP CUP -
Co-located Small Wind Energy
Systems (CSWES) (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP - See PMC Section 17.99.010 (Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES))
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Major CUP CUP CUP CUP
See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities)
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP MUP
See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities)
Communication, Facilities within
Buildings P P P P
Freight/Trucking Facility MUP P P -
Light Fleet-Based Services P P P -
Parking Lots & Structures P P P -
Passenger Transportation Facilities CUP CUP - -
Recycling Collection Facility, Large MUP P P - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Collection Facility, Small P P P - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy CUP P P - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Recycling Processing Facility, Light MUP P P MUP See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Reverse Vending Machine A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities) Sanitary Landfill - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.010 (Sanitary Landfills) Small Residential Wind Generator
Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory) - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.020 (Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS))
Solar Energy System (Primary) P P P P See PMC Section 17.99.030 (Solar Energy System (Primary))
Utilities, Major CUP P P -
Utilities, Minor P P P -
Utility Yard MUP P P -
Notes:

1. In the AI zone, retail sales and service that are incidental to a primary allowed use is allowed provided that the following standards are met.
a. The operations are contained within the main structure which houses the primary use; b. Retail sales occupy no more than 15% of the total structure square footage up to 5,000 square feet maximum; and,
c. No retail sales or display of merchandise occur(s) outside the structure(s).

2. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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17.66 Development Regulations

17.66.010 Development Standards – Industrial Zones
Table 17.66.010-1. Development Standards – Industrial Zones establishes the development standards for the industrial zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the righthand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

Table 17.66.010-1. Development Standards – Industrial Zones Industrial Zones
Standards LI HI AI MRE Additional Regulations
Lot and Density Standards
Minimum Lot Size (sf) 10,000 20,000 20,000 5 acres
Minimum Lot Width (ft) 80 100 100 -
Minimum Lot Depth (ft) 100 100 100 -
Building Form and Location
Maximum Floor Area
Ratio 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.25
Maximum Height
(ft)/Stories – Primary
Structure
50/4 stories 50/4 stories 75/6 stories1 100
• Projects must comply with both stories
and overall height maximums. See PMC
Section 17.17.030 (Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project
above the maximum height by five feet.

Architectural features include rooftop
stair access and elevator shafts,
mechanical equipment, or other
rooftop amenities, as approved by City
staff.

Maximum Height (ft)
Accessory Structures 35 35 35 35
Distance between
Structures (sf) Minimum required by Building and Fire code.

Setbacks – Minimums (ft)
Front 10 10 10 25
• Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped
excluding driveways.
• No parking allowed in minimum setback
area.

Street Side 10; 20 abutting a
freeway
10; 20 abutting a
freeway
10; 20 abutting a
freeway 25
• Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped
excluding driveways.
• No parking allowed in minimum setback
area.

Interior Side
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and 10
abutting any
other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 25
abutting a
residential zone
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and 10
abutting any
other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 40
abutting a
residential zone
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and 10
abutting any
other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 50
abutting a
residential zone
25 • Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped
excluding driveways.
• No parking allowed within the first 10 ft
of the setback.

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Industrial Zones
Standards LI HI AI MRE Additional Regulations

Rear
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and
10 abutting
any other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 25
abutting a
residential zone
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and
10 abutting
any other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 40
abutting a
residential zone
0 abutting
another
industrial zoned
property and
10 abutting
any other non-
residential
zone10; 20
abutting a
freeway; 50
abutting a
residential zone

25 • Minimum 10 ft shall be landscaped
excluding driveways.
• No parking allowed within the first 10 ft
of the setback.

Alley (when present) 5 5 5 -
Open Space Standards

Minimum Open Space
400 sf total for
the first 20
employees2, and
additional 10 sf
per employee
over 20
400 sf total for
the first 20
employees2, and
additional 10 sf
per employee
over 20
400 sf total for
the first 20
employees2, and
additional 10 sf
per employee
over 20

-
Common open space includes roof decks
and other shared common open areas. Up
to 50% may be indoors. Minimum open
space dimension is 15 feet in either
direction. Setback areas are not
considered usable open space unless they
are at least 20 feet wide.

Minimum Landscaping
(% of lot)

10%

10%

10%

-
Includes required setbacks. 25% must be
live plant material. See PMC Section

17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements).

Other Standards See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.67 (Supplemental Standards), Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management).

Notes:

1. Additional height may be allowed through approval of a CUP. In approving a CUP for additional building height, the Review Authority shall find that adequate setbacks are provided on the project site to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent properties; that adequate fire protection is provided for the subject buildings; that all FAA clearance requirements are met; that maximum floor area ratio requirements are not exceeded; and that the height, bulk, massing, design, and placement of the building on the subject site will not adversely impact adjacent properties or the general public.

2. The number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week

17.67 Supplemental Standards

17.67.010 Operations
All industrial and manufacturing operations shall be conducted within an enclosed structure unless specifically allowed by the Review Authority or the permissions table. Any allowable outdoor operations shall be adequately screened from public view pursuant to Divisions 8 and 9 of this Ordinance and applicable policies of the General Plan.

17.67.020 Performance Standards.

Industrial uses shall operate pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.84 (Performance Standards). When industrial uses are located next to residential uses, industrial operations shall not produce noise levels in excess of those allowed for uses in residential areas as stipulated in the Noise Element of the General Plan between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., daily.

17.67.30 Parking
In addition to the provisions of PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), all industrial development shall comply with the following parking standards:

A. Surface parking shall be located to the side or to the rear of primary buildings to the greatest extent feasible; and,
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B. Surface parking spaces for employees and guests may incorporate shade structures that are capable of supporting solar/photovoltaic array systems with a minimum clearance height of 12 feet.

17.67.040 Landscaping and Trees
In addition to the provisions of PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements), all industrial development shall select and plant trees to provide shade for walkways, outdoor seating areas, parking areas etc., and for their ability for filtering particulate matter and other pollutants from the air.

17.67.050 Rail Service Standards
Lot division and building layouts for properties which adjoin existing or proposed lead and spur lines, shall be designed in order to ensure full potential of future rail access to other properties adjacent to such rail lines. Subdivision proposals which could reduce the capacity of a property to accommodate potential rail-served development may be proposed, but shall be approved at the discretion of the Review Authority.

17.67.060 Private Streets
Private streets serving industrial developments shall have a minimum vehicle access width of 40 feet.

17.67.070 Sidewalks
Sidewalks shall be provided within the public right-of-way along all Regional and Crosstown streets, as depicted in the General Plan. Sidewalks may be required along Connector and Neighborhood streets, or this requirement may be waived by the Review Authority as part of the development review process.

17.67.080 Paving
Any portion of a lot or parcel used for outdoor storage, loading, parking, or other allowed outside use shall be paved according to the standards provided in PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), except that the Review Authority may approve a reduction in the area required to be paved where it is determined that such area will be adequately screened and dust-proofed, and that construction of additional improvements is unnecessary. The site shall be dust proofed with a surface approved by the Director and the City Engineer wherever the site is not paved or landscaped.

17.67.090 Plant 42 Adjacency Standards
No balconies, stairways, windows, or other areas where people could look out onto adjacent Plant 42 properties shall be allowed above the first floor on the side of a structure which faces the Plant 42 property.

17.67.100 Privacy Standards for Adjacent Residential Properties No balconies, stairways, or other areas where people could look out onto adjacent residential properties shall be allowed above the first floor on the side of a structure which faces property designated for single-family use.

17.67.110 Design Standards for Industrial Development
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A. Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this Section is to improve the overall design and appearance of industrial development in the Ccity. The following design standards shall apply to new industrial development and Major Modifications to existing industrial development.

Projects shall be evaluated for the extent to which they meet the design standards as part of the Site Plan or Design Review process. The following standards are minimum requirements. The Review Authority may approve modifications or deviations from the standards of this Section upon finding that the purposes of this Section are achieved and the modification or deviation results in a project of equal or better design quality.

B. Site Layout. Industrial buildings shall have a positive street presence and contribute to an attractive street scene by orienting buildings toward the primary street frontage. Public entrances and administrative/office areas shall front the street. Primary entries should be clearly distinguished from secondary and service entries. Projects shall attempt to place entries and the most active areas near the street to avoid long, “unguarded” walkways. Buildings shall be sited in a manner that screens loading and storage areas from public view.

C. Massing, Form and Scale. Buildings within a project shall be related in terms of bulk and mass, but shall not be identical. Repetitive building units that produce monotonous elevations shall be avoided through use of varying building forms, placement, color, materials, and landscaping. In addition, the scale and mass of a new industrial development shall be consistent with neighboring developments and not overwhelm them with disproportionate size or incompatible design. Special care shall be taken to achieve compatibility next to small-scale buildings; techniques should include at minimum building articulation and limiting size.

D. Building Articulation and Detailing. Building design shall employ clean, simple geometric forms and coordinated massing to produce an overall sense of unity, scale, and interest. Building design shall avoid large monotonous facades, long straight-line building fronts, plain box shapes, and barren exterior treatments. All building elevations visible from a public right-of-way or visitor parking area shall be well-articulated and incorporate the chosen design theme in a consistent manner. Building walls over 100 feet in length shall contain a system of articulating architectural elements creating visually distinct sub-volumes through the incorporation of two or more of the following:

1. Changes in the surface plane (projections/recesses);

2. Variation in roof form and/or height;

3. Placement of windows and entries;

4. Variation in fenestration;

5. Variation in color, materials, and/or textures; and/or,

6. Screening devices such as lattices, louvers, shading devices, perforated metal screens, or similar strategies.

E. Building Orientation and Entrances. Building entries shall read as such, and be integrated with the overall building form. Public entries shall be defined and emphasized through variation in building height, wall plane, roof treatment, window placement, architectural detailing, etc.

Variation in material, texture, and/or color is also recommended as a means of identifying building entries.

F. Materials, Finishes, and Color
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1. Compatibility. High-quality materials and finishes appropriate to the architectural style, scale, character, and design theme of the building shall be used, such as masonry, tile, stone, stucco, architectural grade wood, brick, glass, and finished metal. Materials, finishes and colors shall unify a structure’s appearance and be selected, in a manner that works harmoniously with each other.

2. Durable Materials. Exterior design and building materials shall reflect permanence and quality. Graffiti-resistant materials and paints shall be utilized. Recommended materials include masonry, concrete, sandblasted concrete, textured block, brick, granite, marble, glass, tile, painted metal elements, and similar materials.

3. Secondary Elevations. Buildings shall be treated as a whole and finished appropriately on all sides to appear integral to the building and avoid appearing “tacked on.” Backs of buildings shall use similar materials; however, less expensive and utilitarian substituted materials are acceptable, provided they are compatible with the overall design.

4. Material Changes at Corners. Material changes shall not occur at corners. The same material shall continue around corners for a minimum distance of four feet. If feasible, the same material should continue to the next change in the wall plane.

5. Variation in Materials and Colors. The number of materials and colors used on the exterior of a building should be limited so that there is visual simplicity and harmony; unusual patterns and color schemes and non-harmonious and out-of-character colors shall be avoided. These colors should be used as follows:
a. Base colors shall be used on the majority of the building surface and should be the lightest;
b. Secondary colors shall be used to accentuate facade elements or upper floors; and, c. Accent colors shall be used sparingly to highlight moldings, trims and/or signage. d. Up to two additional colors may be used on the base to distinguish between upper and lower floors or as an additional secondary color.

6. Roof Materials. Where visible from the street, acceptable roofing materials include metal standing seam and concrete tile. Corrugated metal (standing rib metal) roofings) is permitted. Highly reflective surfaces and illuminated roofing are prohibited.

G. Common Open Space Design

1. Minimum dimensions of 15 feet in any direction shall be provided;

2. A maximum of 40 percent of the common open space may be covered but cannot be enclosed. Common open space is considered enclosed when the space between a floor, decking, or ground level and a roof structure has sides taller than 50 inches in height on more than two sides;

3. Courtyards enclosed on four sides shall have a minimum dimension of 40 feet and have a minimum courtyard width to building height ratio of 1.25:1;

4. Open space shall include places to sit and shade structures; a. A minimum of 20 percent of the open space area shall be planted with trees, ground cover, and/or shrubs; and,
b. Slopes shall not exceed 5 percent.

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17.67.120 Mining and Quarry Special Standards
A. Special Requirements. In order to comply with the provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA; P.R.C. Sec. 2710 et seq.), P.R.C. Section 2207, and Title 14, Division 8, Section 3500 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations, all mining-related activities covered under SMARA shall require the preparation of reclamation plans and annual reports, provision of financial assurances, and the conducting of annual inspections, as specified in PMC Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and Reclamation).

B. Additional Accessory Uses and Structures Permitted. In addition to the allowed uses listed in Table 17.65.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Industrial Zones), the following accessory uses and structures are also allowed in the MRE zone, provided that such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land, are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of the allowed principal use.

1. Incidental sales of gravel, sand, decorative stone, or other mineral materials.

2. Office and repair shop structures.

3. Scales or weighing equipment.

4. Truck storage.

5. Other uses deemed by the Review Authority that function as incidental to an allowed primary use and which are similar to and not more objectionable than those accessory uses specifically listed above.

C. Special Development and Performance Standards

1. General. Unless specified otherwise in this Section, any signage, fencing, landscaping, parking, loading, trash enclosures, or similar requirements shall conform to the applicable provisions of Division 8 (General Development Standards) of this Ordinance.

2. Required Signage. The outer boundaries of all properties used for quarrying operations, involving the extraction and processing of rock, sand, gravel, decomposed granite, clay, or similar materials shall be posted with signs carrying the message “QUARRY ZONE” in letters not less than four inches in height; and in letters not less than one inch in height, the message “This property may be used for the extraction and processing of rock, sand, gravel, decomposed granite, clay, and similar materials, by Ordinance, City of Palmdale.” These signs shall be posted not more than 500 feet apart, with signs placed at each change in direction of the boundary lines of the property and displayed in such a manner as to give reasonable notice to passersby of the message contained thereon.

3. Performance Standards. All mining and quarrying operations, rock crushing plants, and aggregate dryers shall be established and operated in accordance with the following standards:
a. Noise and Vibration. All equipment and premises employed in conjunction with any of the uses allowed in the MRE Zone shall, to the extent that is practicable and feasible, be constructed, operated, and maintained to suppress noise and vibration which are or may be injurious or annoying to persons living in the vicinity. b. Dust. All private unpaved roads shall be kept wet while being used or shall be oiled or hard-surfaced and maintained to prevent the emanation of dust.

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c. Paving. All private access roads leading off any public street or highway onto property used for any purpose allowed in this zone shall be paved, with asphalt or concrete surfacing not less than three- and one-half inches in thickness, for the first 50 feet of said access road.
d. Slope. No excavation or production from an open pit quarry shall be allowed which creates a slope steeper than one foot horizontally to one foot vertically. e. Distance. No excavation or production shall be allowed nearer than 25 feet of the boundary of the MRE Zone.
f. Setback. No production shall be allowed nearer than 25 feet of any lot line of adjoining property in any zone unless the written consent of the owner in fee of such property is first secured and recorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. g. Fencing. Prior to the start of any quarry operations the outer boundaries of the entire property shall be continuously enclosed by a six-foot-high fence. Where adjacent to a public street or residentially zoned area, required fencing shall be a view obstructing fence, wall, or landscaped berm. Elsewhere, the fence may be constructed of chain link, provided however, that the Review AuthorityDirector may, without notice or hearing, grant a modification to these fencing requirements where:
i. Such property is located in the bed or flood channel of a wash or water course and such fencing would be impractical; or,
ii. Topographic features, locational factors or other conditions create an unnecessary hardship or unreasonable situation making it impractical to require compliance with these fencing requirements.

All such requests for a modification shall be subject to the provisions of PMC Chapter

17.102 (Surface Mining and Reclamation).
h. Hours of Operation. All uses allowed in the MRE zone which are not conducted within an enclosed structure shall occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except in cases of public emergency or emergency building repairs.

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Title 17. Zoning

Division 7. SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES ............................................................................................................ 7-1

17.70 General Purpose and Intent ............................................................................................................ 7-1

17.71 Public Facilities Zones ...................................................................................................................... 7-2

17.71.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.72 Open Space (OS) .............................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.72.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.73 Utilities and Rights-of-Way (U-ROW) .............................................................................................. 7-2

17.73.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.74 Specific Plan (SP) ............................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.74.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................................. 7-2

17.74.020 Land Use Regulations and Development Standards for Specific Plans .................................. 7-2

17.75 Land Use Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 7-3

17.75.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use ..................................................... 7-3

17.75.020 Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones ........................................................ 7-4

17.76 Development Regulations ............................................................................................................. 7-11

17.76.010 Development Standards – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones ..................................... 7-11

17.77 Supplemental Standards ............................................................................................................... 7-12

17.77.010 Operations ............................................................................................................................ 7-12

Division 7. SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES

17.70 General Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the special purpose zones is to:

A. Provide land for development of public, quasi-public, and open space uses that provide services to the community and support existing and new residential, commercial, and industrial land uses;
B. Provide areas for educational facilities, cultural and institutional uses, health services, parks and recreation, general government operations, public service needs, and other similar and related supportive uses;
C. Provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and meet the recreational needs of City residents; D. Reserve areas for passive recreation, open space, and habitat protection and enhancement; E. Provide for utility infrastructure and rights-of-way; and, Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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F. Identify areas of the City covered by Specific Plans where special or location-specific provisions apply.

Additional purposes of each special purpose zone are provided in the subsequent Chapters.

17.71 Public Facilities Zones

17.71.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Public Facilities – Civic (PF-C). This zone includes the City’s institutional uses, such as government facilities, fire stations, police stations, libraries, and similar public/institutional uses.

This zone implements the Public Facilities - Civic General Plan land use designation.

B. Public Facilities – Parks (PF-P). This zone includes the City’s public and private parks, recreation facilities, amphitheaters, community centers, and similar recreational uses. This zone implements the Public Facilities - Park General Plan land use designation.

C. Public Facilities – School (PF-S). This zone includes the City’s public and private schools and institutions of higher learning. This zone implements the Public Facilities - School General Plan land use designation.

17.72 Open Space (OS)

17.72.010 Purpose and Intent
This zone includes the City’s public and private open space, golf courses and support structures. This zone implements the Open Space General Plan designation.

17.73 Utilities and Rights-of-Way (U-ROW)

17.73.010 Purpose and Intent
This zone is intended to accommodate above-ground utilities and utility rights-of-way. Utilities may include electrical substations, transmission lines, water storage tanks, and supportive buildings and structures. This zone implements the Utilities General Plan land use designation.

17.74 Specific Plan (SP)

17.74.010 Purpose and Intent
This zone applies to areas that have existing adopted Specific Plans and implements the Specific Plan General Plan designation. Each Specific Plan regulates the intended physical character, key features, and look and feel within those areas.

17.74.020 Land Use Regulations and Development Standards for Specific Plans Once adopted, a Specific Plan shall govern all use and development of properties within the bounds of that Specific Plan. Where a Specific Plan is silent regarding development standards, the provisions of this Ordinance shall govern.

A. When a use is not specifically listed as allowed in the Specific Plan, the Director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character pursuant to the similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses). Land uses not listed in the Specific Plan as allowed or not found to be substantially like an allowed use are prohibited.

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B. No discretionary entitlement applications or other permits may be approved, adopted, or amended within an area covered by a Specific Plan, unless found to be consistent with the adopted Specific Plan.

C. The contents, requirements and adoption procedures for a new Specific Plan shall be in compliance with PMC Section 17.27.040 (Specific Plan).

D. If a Specific Plan is silent on the amendment procedures, the specific plan may be amended pursuant to the process for General Plan Aamendments specified within PMC Section

17.24.130030 (General Plan Amendments).

17.75 Land Use Regulations

17.75.010 Permissions Tables and Establishment of an Allowed Use Prior to the establishment of any land use(s) identified in the land use permissions tables, the applicant shall obtain all necessary approvals and permits pursuant to all applicable requirements of this Ordinance. Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance identifies the requirements of project proposals and procedures and processing requirements for administrative and discretionary applications.

A. Use Classifications. Each land use classification is described in PMC Chapter 17.16 (Definitions).

For example, personal service use includes a wide range of individual personal service uses (e.g., beauty parlor, dry cleaning, tanning salons, and tailors). Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may be appropriate within the classification. For that reason, the City has established a similar use determination process as described in PMC Section 17.24.040 (Determination on Unlisted Uses).

B. Projects of Two or More Land Uses. Where a single parcel is proposed for development with two or more of the land uses listed in the permissions tables at the same time, the overall project will be subject to the highest level of review required by the tables for any individual use; however, all applicable fees shall be paid, and individual applications submitted for each applicable application type.

C. Allowed Uses and Approval Types. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through an approval process, or not allowed. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this Ordinance, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., building permit, engineering permit, or permits required by other agencies). The requirements for planning entitlements include:

1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is allowed by right in the designated zone, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

2. Accessory Use (A). A land use shown with an “A” indicates that the land use is allowed only as a secondary use in conjunction with a primary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

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3. Minor Use Permit (MUP) Required. A land use shown with “MUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Minor Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards), as well as State and Federal law.

4. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Required. A land use shown with “CUP” indicates that the land use is allowed in the designated zone upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit from the designated Review Authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

5. Not Permitted (-). A land use shown with a “-” is not allowed in the applicable zone.

6. Temporary Use (T). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “T” indicates that the land use is allowed by right as a temporary use, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance (e.g., development standards) as well as State and Federal law.

7. Temporary Use Permit Required (TUP). On occasion, property will be used for an event, activity, or use on a short-term basis. Such use is considered a temporary use. A land use shown with “TUP” indicates that the land use is allowed as a temporary use in conjunction with the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses) provides the regulations for these uses, including development standards and time limits.

17.75.020 Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones The land use permissions, as established in Table 17.75.020-1 (Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones), shall be applicable to all new uses, structures, and activities within the identified zone.

Allowed land uses include both primary and accessory uses that are predominantly permanent in nature. For regulations on all temporary uses and events, see PMC Chapter 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits). Numeric notes can be found at the end of the table.

In addition to the regulations of the applicable zone, all land uses are subject to the special use standards identified in the “Specific Use Regulations” column of the allowed use tables. Refer to the referenced Sections for additional operational standards and regulations applicable to the use.

Table 17.75.020-1 Allowed Uses – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing - - - -
Aerospace Services - - - -
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service,
and Storage - - - -
Animal Husbandry and Production - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Palmdale Municipal Code Title 17

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Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Animal Raising and Keeping, Livestock - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Animal Raising and Keeping, Poultry
and Beekeeping - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Aquaculture - - - -
Crop Production - - - -
Farmstands - - - -
Garden/Greenhouse, Private - - - -
Horticultural Production - - - -
Kennels, Private/Hobby - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Commercial/Public - CUP - CUP
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Hobby/Private - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.89 (Animal Keeping) Automobile and Vehicle Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Fueling Station - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Travel Center - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Major - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle and Equipment Services and
Repair, Minor - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Rental - - - -
Vehicle Sales, New - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Sales, Used - - - -
Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large
Vehicles and Equipment - - - -
See PMC Section 17.92.070 (Fueling
Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services
and Repair).

Vehicle Towing/Impounding - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.040 (Vehicle Towing/Impounding)
Vehicle Washing & Detailing - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.180 (Vehicle Washing and Detailing)
Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.030 (Salvage Yards) Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine
Bar/Microdistillery MUP - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Café/Bakery P P P -
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts
Center P P P -
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Indoor (Accessory) A A A -
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Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Outdoor (Accessory) A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Regular outdoor events as an accessory
use require an MUP. Sporadic events
require a TUP (See PMC Section 17.98.020
(Temporary Uses)).

Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.100 (Outdoor Dining)
Outdoor Entertainment A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP A, MUP
Restaurant, Bona Fide P P P P- See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out P P P P-
Restaurant, Drive-Through - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive-Through Restaurants and Services)
Film, Research and Development
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Film Production & Post Production - - - -
Research & Development - - - -
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space - - - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without
tasting room or > 10,000 sf - - - -
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with
tasting room and <10,000 sf - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary) - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.010 (Commercial Vehicle Parking as Primary Use)
Construction and Materials Yards - - - -
Food or Beverage Manufacturing - - - -
Hazardous Materials Facility - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.96 (Hazardous Materials Facilities)
Indoor Warehousing, Storage,
Wholesaling, and Distribution - - - -
Manufacturing, Outdoors - - - -
Manufacturing/Processing, Light - - - -
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy - - -
Mining/Resource Extraction - - - -
See PMC Section 17.67.070 (Mining and
Quarry Special Standards) and PMC
Chapter 17.102 (Surface Mining and
Reclamation)
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility)
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) A A A A See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Primary) - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory))
Outdoor Storage (Temporary) T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP T; TUP If less than 72 hours, allowed by right (T).

If over 72 hours, a TUP is required per PMC
Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and
Special Event Permits). See also PMC
Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses).

Salvage Yards - - - - See PMC Section 17.93.020 (Salvage Yards) Temporary Structures or Storage
Facilities (Temporary and Accessory) A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP A, TUP See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
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Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Lodging
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Bed and Breakfast - - - -
Lodging - Extended Stay - - - -
Lodging - Hotels - - - -
Lodging - Motels - - - -
Lodging - Timeshares - - - -
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Civic/Government P - - -
Cultural Institutions P - - -
Hospital CUP - - -
Public Service Facility P - - -
Social Service Facilities P - - - See PMC Section 17.94.040 (Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities)
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Athletic Fields, Unlighted - P P P
Athletic Fields, Lighted - MUP MUP CUP See PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting)
Campground - MUP - MUP
Cemeteries, Crematories, or
Mausoleums CUP CUP - -
College/University MUP - CUP -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Indoor - - - -
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Outdoor - - - - See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross
sf) MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community
Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, 5001 sf - 12,000
sf (gross sf) MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Community Assembly, > 12,000 sf
(gross sf) MUP MUP MUP - See PMC Section 17.94.010 (Community Assembly Uses)
Family Day Care Center P P P - See PMC Section 17.92.060 (Family Day Care Center)
Instructional Services, ≤ 5000 sf MUP MUP MUP -
Instructional Services, > 5001 sf MUP MUP MUP -
Open Space, Natural P P P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P P P See PMC Section 17.94.030 (Golf Courses) Retreat Center - CUP CUP CUP
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park - CUP CUP
Schools, Public or Private (TK-12) CUP - CUP -
Tutoring Facilities MUP - MUP -
Vocational/Trade School, ≤ 10,000 sf MUP - MUP -
Vocational/Trade School, > 10,001 sf CUP - CUP -
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Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Residential Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) - - - -
See PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory
Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit Standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing - - - -
Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) A - A - See PMC Section 17.91.030 (Caretaker’s Units (Accessory))
Child Day Care in a Home - - - -
Cottage Food Operation - - - -
Cottage Industry - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.040 (Cottage Food Operation)
Emergency Shelters MUP - - -
Group Residential Home CUP - - -
Home Occupation - - - -
Live/Work - - - -
Model Home (on-site) - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park - - - -
See PMC Section 17.91.050
(Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks) and

17.91.060 (Manufactured/Mobile Home
Park Closures)
Residential Care Facilities, Small - - - -
Residential Care Facilities, Large - - - - See PMC Section 17.91.070 (Residential Care Facilities, Large)
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached - - - -
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached - - - -
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex - - - -
Multi-Family Dwelling,
Triplex/Quadplex - - - -
Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units - - - -
Manufactured/Mobile Home - - - -
Single-Room Occupancy CUP - - -
Sober Living Home CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.91.080 (Sober Living Home)
Supportive Housing CUP - - -
Transitional Housing CUP - - -
Yard Sales (Temporary Use) - - - - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Adult-Oriented Business - - See PMC Section 17.92.010 (Adult- Oriented Businesses)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Large
- - - See PMC Section 17.91.020 (Alcohol &
Drug Treatment Facility)
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility,
Small - - - -
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.020 (Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Animal Sales and Services - - - -
Auction Sales, Outdoor - - - -
Auction Sales, Indoor - - - -
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Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
ATM (Accessory Use) - - - -
Bail Bonds - - - -
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan
Institutions - - - -
Building Materials Sales and Services - - - -
Business to Business Support Services - - - -
Check-Cashing Businesses - - - -
Convenience Market - - - -
See PMC Sections 17.92.030 (Convenience
Markets) and PMC Section 17.92.020
(Alcoholic Beverage Establishments)
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.050 (Drive Through Restaurants and Services)
Farmer’s Market (Temporary) TUP TUP TUP - See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Food Preparation, Commercial - - - -
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading - - - -
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries CUP - - -
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf CUP - - -
General Retail 5,000 sf - 25,000 CUP - - -
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 - - - -
Grocery Store - - - -
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.080 (Kennels/Boarding, Commercial)
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending 1 A A A A
Laundromat - - - -
Massage Establishment, Accessory
(Accessory) - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.090 (Massage
Establishment (Accessory))
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone - - - -
Medical Services, Extended Care - - - -
Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic - - - -
Medical Services, Urgent Care - - - -
Microblading/Permanent Makeup - - - -
Neighborhood Market - - - -
Nursery/Garden Center - - - -
Office, Processing - - - -
Office, Professional/Administrative - - - -
Office, Service - - - -
Outdoor Display - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.110 (Outdoor Display)
Pawnshop - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.130 (Pawnshops)
Personal Services - - - -
Pet Daycare - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.140 (Pet Daycare) Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop - - - -
Smoking Lounge - - - -
Smoke Shop - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.150 (Smoke Shop) Swap Meet, Indoor - - - -
Swap Meet, Outdoor - - TUP - Outdoor swap meets require a TUP per PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary Uses)
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing - - - - See PMC Section 17.92.170 (Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments)
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Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
Use PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Temporary Real Estate Sales Office
(Temporary) - - - -
See PMC Section 17.98.020 (Temporary
Uses))
Veterinary Hospitals - - - - See PMC 17.92.190 (Veterinary Hospitals) Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
PF-C PF-P PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Airports and Heliports CUP - - -
Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems
(CSWES) (Accessory) - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.010 (Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES))
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Major CUP CUP - -
See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor MUP MUP MUP -
See PMC Section 17.95.010
(Communication/Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities)
Communication, Facilities within
Buildings MUP MUP
Freight/Trucking Facility - - - -
Light Fleet-Based Services - - - -
Parking Lots & Structures P A A A
Passenger Transportation Facilities CUP CUP CUP -
Recycling Collection Facility, Large - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Collection Facility, Small MUP - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Recycling Processing Facility, Light - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Reverse Vending Machine - - - - See PMC Chapter 17.97 (Recycling Facilities)
Sanitary Landfills CUP - - - See PMC Section 17.98.010 (Sanitary Landfills)
Small Residential Wind Generator
Systems (SRWGS) (Accessory) - - - -
See PMC Section 17.99.020 (Small
Residential Wind Generator Systems
(SRWGS))
Solar Energy System (Primary) - - - - See PMC Section 17.99.030 (Solar Energy System (Primary))
Utilities, Major CUP - - -
Utilities, Minor P P P P

Utility Yard P - - -
Notes:

1. 1. Kiosks/outdoor vending machines shall be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet.

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17.76 Development Regulations

17.76.010 Development Standards – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones Table 17.76.010-1 Development Standards – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones prescribes the development standards for the PF and OS zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the righthand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Ordinance.

Table 17.76.010-1 Development Standards – Public Facilities and Open Space Zones PF and OS Zones
Standards PF-C/ PF-P/ PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Lot and Density Standards
Maximum Floor Area Ratio Case-by-case Basis Case-by-case Basis Subject to approval by the Review Authority
Density (units/acre)
Maximum NA NA
Minimum Lot Size (acres)
Minimum lot area
sufficient to
accommodate all required
parking, setbacks,
landscaping, loading, trash
enclosures and access
requirements.

Minimum lot area
sufficient to
accommodate all required
parking, setbacks,
landscaping, loading,
trash enclosures and
access requirements.

Subject to approval by the Review
Authority
Minimum Lot Width (ft) NA NA
Minimum Lot Depth (ft) NA NA
Maximum Lot Coverage 90% 25%
Building Form and Location
Maximum Height
(ft)/Stories - Primary
Structure
45/3 stories 45/3 stories1
• Projects must comply with both stories
and overall height maximums. See PMC
Section 17.17.030 (Measuring Heights).
• Architectural features may project
above the maximum height by five feet.

Architectural features include rooftop
stair access and elevator shafts,
mechanical equipment, or other
rooftop amenities, as approved by the
Director.
• The height limits specified in this
paragraph shall not apply to lighting for
outdoor recreational facilities which
shall be subject to the height limits
specified in PMC Section 17.86.030
(Outdoor Lighting).

Maximum Height (ft) -
Accessory Structures 25 25
Setbacks - Minimums (ft)
Front 10 25
Street Side 10 20
Interior Side 10; 25 abutting single-
family residential zones 10
Rear 10; 25 abutting single-
family residential zones 10
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PF and OS Zones
Standards PF-C/ PF-P/ PF-S OS Specific Use Regulations
Distance between
Structures (sf) Minimum required by Building and Fire code.

Open Space Standards
Minimum Landscaping (%
of lot) 10% NA
• Includes required setbacks. 25% must
be live plant material.
• See PMC Section 17.86.010
(Landscaping Requirements)
Other Standards
See additional standards in PMC Chapter 17.77 (Supplemental Standards) below, Division 8 (General Standards of Development), Division 9 (Special Regulations), and Division 10 (Environmental Management).

Notes:

1. The maximum height of a primary or secondary structure, as measured in accordance with PMC Section

17.17.030 (Measuring HeightsRules of Measurement), shall not exceed 45 feet/3 stories, except with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit In approving a CUP for additional building height, the Review Authority shall find that adequate setbacks are provided on the project site to mitigate adverse impacts on adjacent properties; that adequate fire protection is provided for the subject buildings; that maximum floor area ratio requirements are not exceeded; and that the height, bulk, massing, design, and placement of the building on the subject site will not adversely impact adjacent properties or the general public.

17.77 Supplemental Standards

17.77.010 Operations
A. Any portion of a lot or parcel used for outdoor storage, loading, parking, or other allowed outside use shall be paved according to the standards provided in PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off- Street Parking and Loading), except that the Review Authority may approve a reduction in the area required to be paved where it is determined that such area will be adequately screened and dust-proofed, and that construction of additional improvements is unnecessary. The site shall be dust proofed with a surface approved by the Director and the City Engineer wherever the site is not paved or landscaped.

B. All vehicle repair work shall be conducted in an enclosed building.

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Chapter 17. Zoning

Division 8. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ................................................................................... 8-3

17.80 Purpose and Applicability ................................................................................................................ 8-3

17.80.010 Intent and Purpose ................................................................................................................. 8-3

17.80.020 Applicability ............................................................................................................................ 8-3

17.80.030 Nuisances ............................................................................................................................... 8-3

17.81 Parcel Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 8-3

17.81.010 Lot Area .................................................................................................................................. 8-3

17.81.020 Lot Width ................................................................................................................................ 8-4

17.81.030 Lot Frontage and Access ......................................................................................................... 8-4

17.82 Setbacks and Location of Buildings ................................................................................................. 8-4

17.82.010 Required Setbacks .................................................................................................................. 8-4

17.82.020 Accessory Structures .............................................................................................................. 8-5

17.82.030 Projections into Required Setbacks ........................................................................................ 8-8

17.82.040 Reserved ............................................................................................................................... 8-10

17.82.050 Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed-Use Zones ....................................... 8-10

17.82.060 Use of Setbacks .................................................................................................................... 8-11

17.82.070 Safety Visibility Area Restrictions ......................................................................................... 8-11

17.82.080 Modification of Setback Requirements ................................................................................ 8-12

17.83 Transition Between Land Uses and Zones ..................................................................................... 8-12

17.83.010 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 8-12

17.83.020 Applicability .......................................................................................................................... 8-12

17.83.030 Development Standards ....................................................................................................... 8-12

17.84 Performance Standards ................................................................................................................. 8-13

17.84.010 Applicability .......................................................................................................................... 8-13

17.84.020 Smoke or Other Particulate Matter ...................................................................................... 8-13

17.84.030 Heat, Light, and Glare ........................................................................................................... 8-14

17.84.040 Electromagnetic Disturbances and Radiation ...................................................................... 8-14

17.84.050 Noise Standards .................................................................................................................... 8-14

17.84.060 Maintenance of Required Facilities ...................................................................................... 8-14

17.84.070 Fire Department Requirements ............................................................................................ 8-14

17.84.080 Public Nuisance .................................................................................................................... 8-14

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17.85.010 Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment .................................................................. 8-14

17.85.020 Refuse and Recycling ............................................................................................................ 8-16

17.86 Landscaping, Lighting, Walls, and Fences ...................................................................................... 8-21

17.86.010 Landscaping Requirements .................................................................................................. 8-21

17.86.020 Reserved ............................................................................................................................... 8-26

17.86.030 Outdoor Lighting .................................................................................................................. 8-26

17.86.040 Walls And Fences .................................................................................................................. 8-29

17.87 Off-Street Parking and Loading ..................................................................................................... 8-34

17.87.010 Intent and Purpose ............................................................................................................... 8-34

17.87.020 Applicability .......................................................................................................................... 8-34

17.87.030 General Provisions ................................................................................................................ 8-34

17.87.040 Permit Requirements and Exemptions ................................................................................. 8-36

17.87.050 Vehicle Parking Requirements and Calculations .................................................................. 8-36

17.87.060 Required Vehicle Spaces ....................................................................................................... 8-38

17.87.070 Exceptions and Reductions to Required Parking .................................................................. 8-45

17.87.080 Use of Parking Spaces ........................................................................................................... 8-48

17.87.090 Parking Design Standards ..................................................................................................... 8-49

17.87.100 through 17.87.190 Reserved ..................................................................................................... 8-60

17.87.200 Loading Standards ................................................................................................................ 8-60

17.87.210 Bicycle Parking Facilities ....................................................................................................... 8-63

17.87.220 Modification of Parking and Loading Requirements ............................................................ 8-66

17.88 Signs............................................................................................................................................... 8-67

17.88.010 Applicability .......................................................................................................................... 8-67

17.88.020 Intent and Purpose ............................................................................................................... 8-67

17.88.030 Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 8-68

17.88.040 Sign Permit Requirements and Procedures .......................................................................... 8-73

17.88.050 Change of Copy Requirements and Procedures ................................................................... 8-75

17.88.060 Sign Program Requirements and Procedures ....................................................................... 8-76

17.88.070 Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements ............................................................................ 8-76

17.88.080 Prohibited Signs .................................................................................................................... 8-82

17.88.090 General Development Standards ......................................................................................... 8-83

17.88.100 Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties ................................. 8-88

17.88.110 Signs in Residential Zones .................................................................................................... 8-89

17.88.120 Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones. .................................................................. 8-90

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17.88.140 Skyline Signs ......................................................................................................................... 8-94

17.88.150 Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures (Billboards) ................................................................. 8-95

17.88.160 Amortization and Abatement of On and Off-Premise Signs, Sign Programs, and Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures ......................................................................................................................... 8-99

17.88.170 Variance and Minor Exceptions .......................................................................................... 8-101

17.88.180 Administration .................................................................................................................... 8-101

17.89 Animal Keeping ............................................................................................................................ 8-104

17.89.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................................... 8-104

17.89.020 Applicability ........................................................................................................................ 8-104

17.89.030 General Provisions .............................................................................................................. 8-104

Division 8. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

17.80 Purpose and Applicability

17.80.010 Intent and Purpose
The development standards included in this Division are intended to clarify and complement the provisions and standards governing development in each zone.

17.80.020 Applicability
The development standards contained in this Division shall apply to all uses, buildings, and structures in every zone, and shall be in addition to the property development standards specific to each zone. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Division and other provisions of this Ordinance, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

17.80.030 Nuisances
Neither the provisions of this Ordinance nor the granting of any permit provided for in this Ordinance authorizes or legalizes the maintenance of any public or private nuisance.

17.81 Parcel Requirements

17.81.010 Lot Area
A. Easements on Required Lot Area. A street or highway easement may be included in the net area calculation for the purpose of determining the minimum required lot area only in the following circumstances:

1. Said lot or parcel of land is a legal lot of record; and the total area subject to all such easements includes not more than 10 percent of the required lot area; or,

2. The required area for said lot or parcel of land is one acre or more; the total area subject to all such easements includes not more than 10 percent of the required lot area; and the net area of the lot not subject to such easement(s) is minimum 40,000 square feet.

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17.81.020 Lot Width
A. Width Reduced by Public Use. If a lot or parcel of land is the minimum lot width and thereafter a portion of its width is acquired for public use exclusively (e.g., dedication, condemnation or purchase, etc.), the remainder of such lot or parcel of land shall be considered conforming as long as it has not less than 70 percent of the required minimum width.

17.81.030 Lot Frontage and Access
A. Required Frontage. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a street or highway frontage of not less than 45 feet, with the following exceptions.

1. Small-lot and attached residential lots pursuant to the development standards in Division 3 (Residential Zones) of this Ordinance.

2. Flag lots. Flag lots may be allowed by the Review Authority if the following criteria are met:
a. The flag lot is necessary to preserve slopes, ridgelines, significant habitat areas, and other significant resources;
b. The body of the lot meets the lot area, width and depth requirements of the zone; c. The handle portion of the lot is at least 26 feet in width and not more than 120 feet in length;
d. The lot has at least 26 feet of frontage on a public or private street with said frontage serving as access to the subject lot only; and,
e. The address for the lot is clearly visible from the street.

B. Access onto Highways, Regional, and Crosstown Streets. No new direct driveway access from a single-family residential lot onto a street type designated in the General Plan as Major Highway, Regional, or Crosstown street, shall be allowed after the effective date of this Ordinance, except when specifically allowed by the City Engineer for an existing legal lot of record when no alternative access is available.

17.82 Setbacks and Location of Buildings

17.82.010 Required Setbacks
A. Each lot or parcel of land shall have minimum front, side, and rear setbacks as required for the zone in which the property is located (Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of this Ordinance), for the specific use when applicable (Division 9 of this Ordinance), or by this Chapter, whichever requirement is the greatest, except as modified by an adopted Specific Plan or Planned Development.

B. Except as allowed in PMC Section 17.82.030 (Projections into Required Setbacks), or as otherwise specified in this Ordinance for specific types of structures (e.g., accessory structures, signs) or through the issuance of a Variance or Minor Exception, structures shall not extend beyond required setback lines as established for each zone.

C. Except as otherwise allowed, front and street side setbacks shall be used only for landscaping, pedestrian walkways, utility easements, and driveways.

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17.82.020 Accessory Structures
A. Applicability

1. No accessory building or structure shall be located
within a required front, side, or rear setback except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance. The
requirements contained in this Section shall apply to
detached accessory structures on private property
and shall be in addition to any other development
standards contained elsewhere in this Ordinance.

These include, but are not limited to, garages,
carports, sheds, workshops, gazebos, pergolas, and covered patios that are detached from and accessory to the main building on the site. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Section and any other provisions of this Ordinance, the stricter regulation shall control.

2. For the purposes of this Ordinance, Accessory Dwelling Units are not considered accessory structures, accessory dwelling units are governed by the requirements of PMC Section

17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards) and are exempt from the requirements of this Section.

2. If a structure is attached to the principal structure by a common wall, or by a continuation of the roof of the main structure (and not simply by a breezeway or porch), such accessory structure shall be considered a part of the main structure and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this Ordinance applicable to the main building.

3. 3. Allowed building projections into required setbacks and required building separations are provided in PMC Section 17.82.030 (Projections into Required Setbacks).

B. Development Standards for Accessory Structures

1. Relation to Existing Structures. A detached accessory building or structure may only be constructed on a lot on which there is a legally established primary building to which the accessory building or structure is related.

2. Amenities. Accessory structures shall not contain indoor cooking facilities (combination of a sink, cooking apparatus, and refrigeration appliance) and shall not be designed for full-time living, guest accommodation (i.e., guesthouses), or rental purposes (see PMC Section

17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards)).

Accessory structures may have plumbing for a washer, dryer, toilet, shower, refrigerator, and/or utility sink.

3. Separation Between Structures. Minimum distance between structures shall be as required by Building and Fire codes, and pursuant to PMC Section 17.82.050 (Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

4. Lot Coverage. The total lot coverage of the main dwelling, and/or any accessory structures shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage as established by the applicable zone.

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5. Setbacks and Heights. Accessory structures shall meet the setback and height standards provided in Table 17.82.020-1 (Accessory Structure Setbacks and Height Limits).

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Table 17.82.020-1. Accessory Structure Setbacks and Height Limits Accessory Structure
Minimum Setback from Property Line Maximum Height Additional Standards Front Street
Side
Rear/
Interior Side

Detached garages and
carports
Same as for
primary
structure1
Same as for
primary
structure
10 ft See the development
standards in Divisions 3
through 7 of this
Ordinance.

No detached garage or
carport facing an existing or
proposed alley shall be
located less than 15 feet
from the center line of said
alley.

Structure/Building ≤
10 ft tall
Same as for primary
structure
5 ft ≤ 10 ft
Structure/Building
> 10 ft tall
Same as for primary
structure

10 ft See the development
standards in Divisions 3
through 7 of this
Ordinance.

Play Equipment Same as for primary
structure
5 ft 15 ft
Notes:

1. See also zone regulations (Divisions 3 and 5 of this Ordinance), and PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).

Figure 17.82.02-1 Accessory Structure Setbacks

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17.82.030 Projections into Required Setbacks
A. Projections Allowed with Restrictions. Projections such as eaves, cornices, awnings, louvers, porches, stairs, flues, and chimneys may encroach into required setbacks according to the standards in Table 17.82.030-1 (Allowed Projections into Setbacks), subject to all applicable requirements of the Building and Fire Code. Where any provision of this Ordinance conflicts with applicable building codes, the more restrictive provision shall apply. The “Limitations/Additional Regulations” column states any dimensional, area, or other limitations that apply to such projections. Table 17.82.030-1 (Allowed Projections into Setbacks) applies to all zones unless otherwise specified.

Table 17.82.030-1. Allowed Projections into Setbacks
Projection Front/Street
Side Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Rear
Setback
Limitations/Additional Regulations
All projections • Unless otherwise specified, no projection may extend closer than three feet to an interior lot line or into a public utility easement.
• The total area of all building projections shall not exceed 35 percent of the primary building facade area. Primary building facade is the facade built at the property or setback line.

Architectural Features (Eaves,
Cornices, Bay Windows,
Chimneys)
3 ft 30 inches 3 ft • In no circumstances shall they project closer than 3 feet to the property line. Aggregate
widt
h of oriel or bay windows shall not
exceed 50% of the length of the wall in
which they are located and the width of any
individual oriel or bay window shall not
exceed 10 feet.
• Upper-floor architectural projections shall
have a minimum vertical clearance of 8 feet
above grade.

Weather Protection (awnings,
canopies)
5 ft To within 3 feet of rear and
side property lines.

Weather protection shall have a minimum
vertical clearance of 8 feet above grade.

Open, unenclosed fire escapes,
and stairways
Prohibited

3 ft May be covered but not enclosed.

Uncovered and unenclosed
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features ≤ 3 feet in height
6 ft 5 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these encroach closer than 3 feet to the property line.

Uncovered and unenclosed
stairs, porches, landings, decks,
patios, stoops, and similar
features > 3 feet in height
3 ft 3 ft 6 ft In no circumstances shall these features encroach closer than 3 feet to the property
line.

Upper-level balconies and
decks
6 ft 10 ft

Balconies shall not be closer than 10 feet to
any side or rear property line.

Covered patios and porches
attached to main structure
3 ft 0 ft 10 ft In no circumstances shall these features encroach closer than 5 feet to the property
line. May be covered but not fully enclosed.

Fireplaces (not wider than 8
feet measured in the general
direction of the wall of which it
is a part)
3 ft 3 ft
Planting boxes or masonry
planters not exceeding 42
inches in height
6 ft 0 ft 6 ft
Ponds, waterfalls, and other
water features
No closer than 3 feet from a property line Within 3 feet of any property line, the height of water features shall not exceed 6 feet
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Projection Front/Street
Side Setback
Interior Side
Setback
Rear
Setback
Limitations/Additional Regulations
when adjacent to a residentially zoned
property.

Evaporative coolers, air
conditioners, and compressors
Prohibited To within 3 feet of rear and
side property lines.

Cannot be located in front of any building or
on any street side yard when not concealed
behind a solid fence
Inground and above ground
pools and spas, and pool
equipment
Prohibited To within 5 feet of rear and
side property lines.

Satellite Dishes and Antennas Prohibited 10 ft 10 ft
Accessory Structures See PMC Section 17.82.020 (Accessory Structures)

Figure 17.82.030-1 . Allowed Projections into Setbacks

B. Other Projections

1. Landscape elements including trees, shrubs, and other plants may be located as specified within PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements).

2. Fences, hedges, and walls may be located as provided within PMC Section 17.86.040 (Walls and Fences).

3. Signs may be located as provided in PMC Chapter 17.88 (Signs).

4. The following features are allowed anywhere in any required setback area without restriction:

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a. Uncovered landscape features such as paths, benches, flagpoles, sculptures, and similar decorative features.
b. Retaining walls, berms, earthen mounds, embankments, and other fill, subject to building and/or grading permits.
c. Trellises and arbors to support vines and planting.
d. Entry features such as gates, arbors, and similar entry features not exceeding eight feet in height, 10 feet in width, and three feet in depth.
e. Irrigation, drainage, and lighting systems.
f. Utility poles, wires, and pipes.
g. Stormwater treatment features.
h. Public art
i. Bicycle parking
j. Disabled access features, including, but not limited to, ramps and mechanical lifts, as required by the California Building Code and/or Americans with Disabilities Act.

17.82.040 Reserved

17.82.050 Distance Between Buildings in Residential and Mixed-Use Zones A. Distance between Multi-Family Residential and Residential Mixed-Use Buildings and Structures

1. A minimum distance of 20 feet front to front, front to back, or back-to-back, and a minimum of six feet side to side or per the Building/Fire Code (whichever is greater) is required between all principal residential/mixed-use buildings established on the same lot or parcel of land.

2. A minimum distance of six feet is required between all principal residential buildings and any other detached accessory structure established on the same lot or parcel of land, excluding in-ground pools and spas.

3. For minimum distance between the principal residential/mixed-use buildings and any detached Accessory Dwelling Unit, see PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards).

B. Distance Between Single-Family Residential Buildings and Structures

1. For minimum distance between the principal residential building and any detached accessory dwelling unit, see PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards).

2. A minimum distance of six feet is required between any other detached accessory structure and a primary residential structure established on the same lot or parcel of land, excluding in-ground pools, provided Building and Fire Code setbacks are met.

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17.82.060 Use of Setbacks
Every front, side, or rear setback required by this Ordinance shall be open and unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance.

A. Vehicle Parking and Storage Within Setbacks. These provisions shall apply to motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats, campers, trailers, travel trailers, or any vehicle licensed by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

1. In residential and mixed-use zones, the required front setback and/or street side setback shall not be used for vehicle parking except such portion as is devoted to the driveway use or as stated in PMC Section 8.36.060(A)(10)(c). The driveway width shall be limited to the width of the garage fronting onto the street and/or to the width of a single lane driveway leading to the rear portion of the lot, but shall in no event exceed 30 feet total. Under no circumstances shall an intersection curb ramp be utilized as a driveway.

2. Vehicles shall not be stored or parked in any required front or street side setback in residential zones except on the driveway, or as required by PMC Section 8.36.060(A)(10)(d).

3. Vehicles may be stored or parked in any interior side or rear setback provided that:
a. No more than five percent of the total lot area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, shall be used to park or store vehicles in areas that are not enclosed. b. Such vehicles shall be parked or stored on a rock or paved surface as required by PMC Section 8.36.060(A)(10)(d).
c. No inoperative, wrecked, or dismantled vehicles shall be stored in such a way as to be visible from a public street or from an adjoining property as required by PMC Section

8.36.060(A)(4)(b).

B. Other Storage in Setbacks

1. No open storage shall be allowed in any required front or street side setback adjacent to a street or highway except where otherwise allowed by this Ordinance.

2. Animal enclosures, cargo and shipping containers, trailers, mobile homes, motor homes, and other similar structures shall not be used for storage purposes.

17.82.070 Safety Visibility Area Restrictions

A. Height Limit at Street Corners. Development proposed adjacent to any public or private street, or an alley intersection, shall be designed to provide a traffic safety visibility area (i.e., sight triangle) for pedestrian and traffic safety. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the real property to remove from such property or any adjacent right-of-way any such obstruction to the traffic safety visibility area.

1. Measurement of Safety Visibility Area. The traffic safety visibility area is the triangle formed at the intersection of two streets and/or alley rights-of-way by measuring 20 feet along both the front and side property lines and connecting the lines diagonally across the property.

2. Height Limit. No structure, sign, or landscaping shall exceed three feet in height within the traffic safety visibility area (i.e., sight triangle), unless approved by the City Engineer.

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Figure 17.82.070-1. Visibility Area

B. Height Limit at Driveways. A minimum sight triangle extending 10 feet shall be maintained at all driveways.

1. Pedestrian Safety. Within a driveway sight triangle, no plant material, tree trunks, signage, walls, fences, or any other obstructions shall interfere with the driver’s view of pedestrians on a public sidewalk.

2. Height Limit. Within the driveway sight triangle, signage, walls, fences, etc., shall not exceed three feet in height. Within the driveway sight triangle, plant material shall not exceed three feet in height at maturity; trees shall be trimmed so that branches are at least seven feet above top of curb level.

17.82.080 Modification of Setback Requirements
A. Reduced Requirements. A Minor Exception or Variance to the setback requirements may be allowed pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions).

17.83 Transition Between Land Uses and Zones

17.83.010 Purpose
The following standards are intended to ensure compatibility between adjacent uses of different type and intensity.

17.83.020 Applicability
The standards contained in this Section shall apply when a multi-family, commercial, industrial, or public/civic zone is located adjacent to property that is zoned or used for a less intensive use, except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance.

17.83.030 Development Standards
A. Setbacks and Building Heights. Setbacks and building height transitions for multi-family, mixed- use, commercial/office, industrial, and public/civic zones located adjacent to single-family residential zoned properties can be found in the development standards tables for the applicable base zone (Divisions 3 through 7 of this Ordinance).

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B. Required Screening. A screening wall or fence shall be required between different zones for new development. Within the required front or street side setback, the wall or fence height shall be reduced pursuant to PMC Section 17.86.040 (Walls and Fences).

1. Between Non-Residential and Residential or Mixed-Use Zones. Where a non-residentially zoned property abuts a residential or mixed-use zoned property, a solid masonry wall shall be installed along the adjacent interior property lines with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

2. Between Mixed-Use and Stand-Alone Residential Zones. Where a Mixed-Use zoned property abuts a residential zoned property, a solid masonry wall shall be installed along the adjacent interior property lines with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

3. Between Multi-Family Residential and Single-Family Residential Zones. Where a Multi- Family zoned property abuts a single-family residential zoned property, a solid masonry wall shall be installed along the adjacent interior property lines with a minimum height of six feet and a maximum height of eight feet.

4. Between Non-Residential Zones. Where a non-residential property abuts another non- residential property in the same zone or a different zone, walls are allowed but not required.

5. Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions. See PMC Section 17.91.050 (Manufactured/ Mobile Home Parks) for screening standards.

6. Adjacent to Highways and Freeways. Fences, walls, berms and/or other sound attenuation features that border highways and freeways may be constructed to a height of eight feet above natural grade or to such other height as required by the Director, to adequately mitigate the adverse effects of noise and/or for aesthetic reasons as discussed in an environmental document (e.g., an EIR or negative declaration).

C. Landscape Screening. Required screening between different zones shall include a minimum six- foot-wide landscape strip, landscaped as follows. See PMC Section 17.86.010 (Landscaping Requirements) for additional landscaping standards.

1. Minimum one tree at least 24-inch box size for every 20 linear feet. A minimum of 50 percent of the required trees shall be of a fast-growing evergreen variety, conforming to the City’s Planting List.

2. Minimum three, five-gallon shrubs for every 20 linear feet.

17.84 Performance Standards

17.84.010 Applicability
Performance standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to any existing or proposed use, or portion thereof, allowed in any zone.

17.84.020 Smoke or Other Particulate Matter
All proposed uses shall comply with the applicable requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

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17.84.030 Heat, Light, and Glare
Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof that creates heat, light, or glare that constitutes or may be considered a nuisance or hazard on any adjacent property, such as use of arc welders or furnaces, security lighting or spot lights, or reflecting building materials or water features, or similar equipment, shall shield or control all sources of heat, light, or glare in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of the disturbing emissions.

17.84.040 Electromagnetic Disturbances and Radiation
Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof that can or may generate any electrical disturbances or produce any electromagnetic or radioactive emanations that can or may be considered a nuisance or hazard shall shield or control the source of the electrical or radioactive emanations in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance, or recurrence of any hazardous or disturbing emanations.

17.84.050 Noise Standards
Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof that can or may generate noise that constitutes or may be considered a nuisance or hazard on any adjacent property, shall control the source of the noise in such manner as will prevent the issuance, continuance, or recurrence of any hazardous or disturbing emanations. All existing or proposed uses shall conform to the Noise Element of the General Plan. All construction activity shall conform to PMC Chapter 8.28 (Building Construction Hours of Operation and Noise Control).

17.84.060 Maintenance of Required Facilities
All physical facilities required in this Ordinance, such as buildings and structures, paving, fences, walls, and landscaping, shall be kept and maintained in a neat, clean, orderly, operable, and usable condition.

17.84.070 Fire Department Requirements
All plans shall meet the requirements of the Fire Department as to adequate fire protection.

17.84.080 Public Nuisance
Any existing or proposed use or portion thereof which produces any condition, substance or element including wastepaper, trash, or other debris, that constitutes or may be considered a nuisance or hazard due to its operation or maintenance, but is not subject to the standards contained in this Section, shall be eliminated or controlled as will prevent the issuance, continuance or recurrence of said nuisance or hazard.

17.85 Utilities and Services

17.85.010 Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment A. Undergrounding of Utilities

1. All new utility lines 50kv and less, utility boxes, and utility equipment within a project and along adjacent Regional and Crosstown streets shall be placed underground pursuant to PMC Chapter 12.04 (Underground Utilities) unless otherwise prohibited by the utility provider (e.g., water backflow prevention device that must be placed above ground) or the City Engineer grants an exemption following his/her/their determination that such undergrounding is not practicable.

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2. Exception
a. In industrial zones, and for public/institutional development consistent with industrial zones, the Review Authority may reduce, waive, or defer requirements for utility line undergrounding and utility equipment screening, pursuant to PMC Chapter 12.04 (Underground Utilities) for portions of buildings not visible from Regional and Crosstown streets, and less intensive zones, and provided that such action is determined to have no adverse effects. Additionally, for infill industrial projects in substantially developed industrial zones where utility lines have not been placed underground within the vicinity of the site, the City Engineer may defer utility line undergrounding requirements until such time as lines in the general area are undergrounded.
b. In industrial zones, and for public/institutional development consistent with industrial zones, the requirement for undergrounding of utility lines may be waived for remodeling of existing structures where the cost of remodeling is less than 50 percent of the replacement cost of the existing structure as determined for building permits.

B. Location of Service Areas, Storage, Utilities, and Equipment. All above-ground utilities and equipment (e.g., electric and gas meters, fire sprinkler valves, irrigation backflow prevention devices, etc.), service areas, and storage areas shall be integrated into building and landscape design and located to minimize impact on the pedestrian experience and neighboring properties by following the standards below:

1. Utilities and equipment, service, storage, and non-passenger loading areas shall be located inside of buildings or on non-primary street frontages, alleys, parking areas, and/or at the rear or side of buildings and shall be fully screened from view per PMC Section 17.85.010.C (Service, Storage, Utility, and Equipment Screening) below.

2. Utilities and equipment, service, storage, and non-passenger loading areas shall not be located within setback areas, along mid-block pedestrian connections, within the public right-of-way, and/or within 25 feet of a street corner.

3. Except as otherwise required for fire safety as determined by the Director, roof ladders shall only be installed inside the associated building.

C. Service, Storage, Utility, and Equipment Screening. All service and storage areas, utilities, and equipment not housed inside buildings shall meet the following screening standards:

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1. Screening shall be equal to or higher than the height of the equipment to be screened, unless specified otherwise.

2. Screening shall be made of a primary exterior finish material used on other portions of the building, architectural grade wood or masonry, metal, or landscape screening that forms an opaque barrier when planted.

3. Roll-up and service doors shall be painted to blend in with the main building colors and shall not face Regional and Crosstown streets. Where site constraints make the placement of these doors away from Regional and Crosstown streets infeasible, then doors shall be designed with glass or other architectural features to minimize visual impacts from the street, subject to approval by the Reviewing Authority.

4. Long-term shopping cart storage areas shall be completely screened. If screen walls are used, they shall be of sufficient height and length to screen all carts, and shall be made of a primary exterior finish material used on the main building, architectural grade wood or masonry, metal, or landscape screening that forms an opaque barrier when planted.

5. All vents, flashing, electrical conduits, etc., shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface.

6. The installation of gutters and downspouts on the exterior surface of new non-residential buildings shall be prohibited.

D. Location and Screening of Rooftop Equipment. Rooftop elements including roof access, mechanical equipment, and other features needed for the function of the building shall be located to minimize visual impact by meeting the following requirements. Mechanical equipment less than two feet in height, solar panels, wind generators, or green roof features shall be exempt from these requirements.

1. Mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the roof edge or screened with a parapet wall.

2. Rooftop equipment shall be screened through the use of parapet walls, towers, or other architectural features such that it is not visible from any point at or below the roof level of the subject building (see PMC Section 17.85.010.C (Service, Storage, Utility, and Equipment Screening)).

3. If equipment will be visible from adjacent taller buildings or from higher grades, it shall be painted to match the rooftop in color and should be grouped together where practical.

17.85.020 Refuse and Recycling
A. Applicability. Any project for which an application for a building permit is submitted after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall include adequate, accessible areas for collecting and loading trash, recyclable materials, organic waste, and other refuse as required per State law.

These regulations apply to refuse and recycling areas not accessible to the public, and which are used exclusively by the tenants/owners of the development site. The provisions of this Section apply to all development except as follows.

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shall be stored in such a manner that containers are not visible or screened from public view from the front of the property. Containers may be placed in public view for purposes of collection.

B. General Requirements

1. Trash, recycling, and organic waste containers and collection areas shall be adequate in capacity, number, and distribution to accommodate all waste generation of the site. An area for the storage of refuse/recycling shall be provided with minimum clear dimensions pursuant to Figure 17.85.020-1 (Refuse and Recycling Area Layout and Minimum Dimensions) for all multi-family residential uses, and for all non-residential uses with a gross floor area of less than 25,000 square feet. At minimum, one such area shall be required. For larger projects, additional space(s) may be required as determined by the local waste management service provider based on the type of use, the size of the refuse area proposed, and the frequency of refuse collection. Enclosure size and configuration may be determined during development review for users with specialized requirements. Where practical, enclosures shall be sized to contain transformer boxes or other utility equipment which also requires screening.

Figure 17.85.020-1. Refuse and Recycling Area Layout and Minimum Dimensions

2. Adequate and accessible enclosures for the storage of trash and recyclable materials shall be provided. An alternative to a trash/recycling enclosure shall include the placement of a bin in a concrete or metal lined pit. The use, location, design, construction, and accessibility of enclosures shall conform to the requirements in this Ordinance, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Review Authority.

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3. When a site is retrofitted or upgraded to comply with refuse and recycling standards, the location of any new enclosures shall be reviewed by the local disposal service and approved by the Director.

4. Solid waste collection areas shall not be used for storage or other purposes.

5. To the extent feasible, refuse and recycling areas should be located adjacent to each other/within the same enclosure.

C. Location

1. Refuse and recycling collection and trash compactor areas shall be located inside of buildings or inside of enclosures located along alleys or in parking areas at the rear or side of buildings. Refuse collection areas shall be prohibited within any required front setback, street side setback, any required parking spaces, landscape areas, and open space areas.

2. Enclosures shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any structure, 25 feet from any public street, 15 feet from a private street, and in non-residential areas, 20 feet from any residentially zoned property.

3. The location of enclosures shall not conflict with circulation or parking conditions on site. A condition shall not be created where a parked vehicle will obstruct access to an enclosure nor where a disposal truck will obstruct parked vehicles.

4. Refuse and recycling enclosures shall be located in order to be easily accessible to refuse collection trucks, and to site users. In general, distance from a building entry to the trash enclosure should not exceed 150 feet.

D. Access. The storage area for refuse and recyclable materials shall be accessible to pedestrians (both residents and/or employees) of the development site and to refuse and recycling haulers.

Vehicle access requirements shall be as follows:

1. Driveways or travel aisles leading to exterior collection areas or enclosures shall be a minimum of 16 feet in width and paved pursuant to PMC Section 17.87.090 (Parking Design Standards).

2. Where driveways do not extend from street to street, a turnaround area for collection vehicles shall be provided. Minimum turning radius for collection vehicles shall be provided at 26/46 feet.

3. Driveways or travel aisles shall provide unobstructed paved access for collection vehicles and provide a minimum of 15 feet vertical clearance. In loading areas, minimum overhead vertical clearance shall be 25 feet for loading operations.

4. A concrete apron or pad, having a minimum size of 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length, shall be constructed in front of each exterior collection area or enclosure or trash compactor areas or at the point of pick-up by the collection vehicle. The purpose of this pad is to prevent damage to the surrounding asphalt paving. The pad shall have a level surface and shall be paved with concrete. The Director may waive the requirement for, and/or size of, the concrete apron or pad provided the property owner can demonstrate that the existing asphalt located at the access and servicing areas of the refuse and recycling enclosure has withstood on-going, regular use without appreciable degradation.

E. Enclosures. Exterior collection areas shall be within an enclosure that meets the following standards.

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1. Minimum Height. Enclosures shall be adequate in height to fully screen containers and materials, with a minimum height of six feet.

2. Design and Materials. Refuse/recycling enclosures shall be constructed of a primary exterior finish material used on other portions of the building, masonry, or decorative block, and may be accented with metal.

3. Pedestrian Access. For multi-family residential developments, a pedestrian access and separate access for primary collection shall be provided.

4. Roofing. A solid roof treatment that is architecturally compatible with the primary buildings on-site shall be provided and shall be designed in a manner to prevent wind-blown trash from leaving the enclosure.

5. Bins. All refuse and recycling shall be stored in metal containers to prevent it from being blown outside its walled enclosure by the wind. Lids must always remain closed except when loading or unloading.

6. Gates. Solid metal self-closing gates painted to match the enclosure shall be required. All gates shall be post mounted. Gates shall be maintained in working order and shall remain closed except when in use.

7. Protection from Bins and Vehicles. Concrete curbs, decorative bollards, or wheel stops shall be installed or constructed inside the enclosure to prevent bins from damaging the enclosure. Concrete curbs or equivalent shall protect the exterior of enclosures from adjacent vehicle parking and travel ways.

8. Landscape Screening. Enclosures shall be screened with appropriate plant material wherever they are in view of the general public from the street, access drives, or less intensive zones. Plant material shall be in compliance with the City’s Approved Planting List.

F. Trash Compactors

1. Trash compactor areas shall be provided with a floor drain and hose bibb to facilitate washing of non-hazardous waste fluids from the area.

2. The design of trash compactor areas shall prevent runoff of waste fluids into adjacent structures or onto adjacent properties.

G. Signage

1. A sign clearly identifying all refuse and recycling collection and loading areas and the materials accepted therein shall be posted adjacent to all points of direct access to refuse and recycling areas.

2. The facility and/or containers shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions and hours, and the identity and phone number of the facility operator to call if a machine is inoperative, and shall display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the refuse or recycling enclosure.

3. Facilities shall meet the sign requirements of the zone as set forth in this Ordinance, unless otherwise specified; directional signs may be installed in compliance with PMC Chapter

17.88 (Signs).

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H. Maintenance. Maintenance of each enclosure area and any bins and containers shall be the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner shall be responsible for keeping the area clean and free of litter, rodents, and insects. Enclosures that are damaged to the point of non-use will result in a service interruption if the hauler cannot access the containers and shall be repaired or replaced within 60 calendar days following notification by the City.

I. Health and Safety

1. Refuse and recycling areas for mixed-use developments shall meet the standards as set forth in PMC Section 17.56.030 (Performance Standards for Mixed-Use Zones), and PMC Chapter 17.84 (Performance Standards). If the facility is located in or near an area designated, or planned for residential use, special conditions for hours of operation, type of machinery used, lighting, and truck routes may be required, as determined by the Review Authority.

2. The facility shall meet all applicable requirements of the Fire Department, Health Department, and Building and Safety.

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17.86 Landscaping, Lighting, Walls, and Fences

17.86.010 Landscaping Requirements
In all projects proposed or required to provide landscaping as part of the development plan, the landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the provisions in this Chapter.

A. Applicability. These standards shall apply to all new development and major additions or renovations of existing properties/structures in the City, including any construction, expansion, or improvement on private property which requires the issuance of a building permit or other approval by the City, except business licenses. This Chapter shall not apply to the following:

1. Registered local, State or Federal historical sites;

2. Open space, Ecological restoration, or habitat areas that do not require a permanent irrigation system;

3. Mined-land reclamation projects in the MRE zone that do not require a permanent irrigation system; or,

4. Existing plant collections, as part of botanical gardens and arboretums open to the public.

B. Landscape and Irrigation Plan and Review Process

1. All landscaping shall conform to the provisions of PMC Chapter 14.04 (Native Desert Vegetation Preservation).

2. Projects Subject to the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Landscaping that meets the applicability criteria specified within PMC Section 14.05.030 (Applicability) shall comply with the provisions of PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape) and the City Landscaping Design Standards. A landscape and irrigation documentation package shall be prepared and approved pursuant to PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape).

3. All Other Landscape Projects
a. Applicability. All other projects requiring a building or landscape permit, Zoning Clearance, Site Plan Review, or Minor Site Plan Review that do not meet the criteria listed in PMC Section 14.05.030 (Applicability) of PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape).
b. Landscape and Irrigation Plan. A landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer in conjunction with site improvement plans. The plans shall show the exact location of and irrigation for trees, shrubs, and ground cover. The landscape plan shall include, at a minimum, plant name, plant quantity, plant size, location of impervious surfaces, minimum landscape coverage and percentage live plant material, utilities and lighting, irrigation system, and plans for tree retention and removal where applicable. The landscape plan shall also include a water budget that includes the estimated water use (in gallons), the irrigated area (in square feet), precipitation rate, and flow rate in gallons per minute.

4. Landscape Plan Review Process. The following landscape plan review process shall be conducted in conjunction with review for the proposed action, pursuant to the requirements of Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance.

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a. Review Authority. The Review Authority shall be the same as the Review Authority of the permit or approval sought for new projects or modifications to existing development.
b. Approval of Plans. The Review Authority shall review and approve the landscape and irrigation plan prior to issuance of grading or building permits for new projects or modifications to existing development.
c. Approval Required. The landscaping shall not be installed until the applicant receives approval of the landscape and irrigation plan by the Review Authority, the City Engineer and any applicable permits have been issued.
d. Changes to Approved Plans. Changes to the approved landscape and irrigation plans that affect the character or quantity of the plant material or irrigation system design shall be resubmitted for approval before installation.

C. Irrigation and Water Efficient Landscape Standards. Required landscape areas shall be supported by a permanent, automatic irrigation system coordinated to meet the needs of various planting areas. Proper irrigation shall be provided for healthy plant growth and maturation, and shall be designed to avoid the watering of structures, public walkways, and pedestrian access areas.

A landscape documentation package prepared and approved pursuant to PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape) shall be required for any project that is subject to the procedures and standards set forth in that Chapter. For all other projects, the following shall apply:

1. Irrigation systems shall be designed to avoid runoff, excessive low head drainage, overspray or other similar conditions where water flows or drifts onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walkways, roadways, or structures.

2. Low-volume irrigation systems with automatic controllers shall be required. Low-volume irrigation systems include drip emitters, bubblers, micro sprinklers, and micro sprayers utilizing polyethylene drip hose or PVC pipe. Spray heads shall be prohibited.

3. The irrigation system shall include an automatic anti-siphon irrigation valve.

4. Irrigation systems shall be equipped with a meter or submeter and backflow preventer.

5. Automatic controllers shall be set to water between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to reduce evaporation.

6. An irrigation schedule indicating the four seasons of watering cycles is recommended for all irrigated landscape areas, and is required for those projects with a total landscape area of 2,500 square feet or more.

D. General Standards

1. Landscape design shall conform to the applicable provisions of the General Plan and the City’s Landscape Design Standards.

2. Common open spaces shall be landscaped pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.38 (Supplemental Standards for Multi-Family Residential Development).

3. Plants shall be grouped according to their water needs and irrigated separately from other groupings to promote water efficiency.

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4. Landscaping design shall consider solar heating and cooling techniques. Deciduous trees should be planted to the south and west of buildings, to provide summer shade and winter sunlight.

5. Graded, undeveloped portions of project sites proposed for future expansion shall be kept in a weed free condition and appropriate ground cover may be required for erosion control.

Graded pad sites may require temporary seeding and irrigation for erosion control and to mitigate visual impacts.

6. Minimum Landscape Coverage and Live Plant Material. Setback areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the regulations set forth in the development standards for the applicable zone in PMC Divisions 3 through 7 which establishes minimum landscape coverage and percentage of live plant material. Areas devoted to parking, driveways, and walkways are excluded from the calculation of minimum landscaped area. Landscaping shall mean any combination of live plant materials (trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover) and pervious non- plant materials (gravel, stones, decomposed granite, mulch, etc.). Live plant materials include ground cover, shrubs, and trees. The remainder of landscaped yard and setback areas may be rock, gravel, pebbles, stones, or similar natural non-living, pervious material.

Landscaped areas shall be top-dressed with rock, gravel, or an approved alternative. Bare dirt shall be prohibited. Synthetic turf may be counted toward the required minimum landscape coverage but does not count as live plant material.

7. Gravel, stones, decomposed granite, mulch, or other hardscape materials used in a parkway or along a pedestrian access shall be compacted or secured in such a way as to avoid spreading over any portion of a pedestrian path.

8. Decorative water features such as pools, ponds, and waterfalls used in landscaped areas shall recirculate water, shall use reclaimed water where available, and shall be designed and operated to minimize water loss.

E. Plant Types

1. Except in the ER, LDR, SFR1, SFR2, and SFR3 zones, all plants utilized in required landscape areas shall be from the City's Approved Planting List. In the ER, LDR, SFR1, SFR2, and SFR3 zones it is recommended, but is not required, that required landscaping utilize the above- mentioned plant lists.

2. The following species are not allowed, except in the ER, LDR, SFR1, SFR2, and SFR3 zones on properties developed before June 7, 2001:
a. Trees: Cottonwood (including Populus fremontii, P. trichocarpa, and P. tremuloides), eucalyptus, willows (Salix), Siberian elms (Ulmus pumila), tamarack (Larix occidentalis), and Arizona (Cupressus glabra) or Leyland cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii); and, b. Shrubs and grasses: pampas grass (Cortadera selloana), and common Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon).

3. Drought-Tolerant and Native Species. Landscape planting shall incorporate at minimum 50 percent drought-tolerant and native species (especially along natural, open space areas), and shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions specific to the site.

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4. Deep-Rooted Trees. Trees planted within 10 feet of a street, sidewalk, paved trail, parking area, or walkway shall be a deep-rooted species or shall be separated from hardscapes by a root barrier to prevent physical damage to public improvements.

F. Plant Size, Spacing, and Location. In order to achieve an immediate effect of a landscape installation and to allow sustained growth of planting materials, minimum plant material sizes, plant spacing, and minimum planter widths (inside measurements) shall be as follows:

1. Shrubs Size. All proposed shrubs except accent, color, or ground cover planting shall be a minimum five-gallons in size, with a 15-gallon minimum size where required for screening. The minimum planter width for shrubs is three feet.

2. Trees Size. The minimum planting size for trees shall be 15-gallon, with 50 percent of all trees on a project site planted at a minimum 24-inch box size, and 20 percent of all trees on a project site planted at a minimum 36-inch box size or larger container. Trees required for screening shall be a minimum of 24-inch box size. Minimum planter width for trees shall be five feet.

3. Spacing. The spacing of trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants shall accommodate mature planting size. Where required for screening, spacing shall form an opaque barrier when planted.

4. Location. Trees and shrubs shall be located and spaced to ensure unobstructed access for vehicles and pedestrians and provide clear vision at intersections pursuant to PMC Section

17.82.070 (Safety Visibility Area Restrictions).

G. Turf and Synthetic Turf. The following standards shall apply to all project landscaping with the exception of projects that must comply with PMC Chapter 14.05 (Water Efficient Landscape) or existing single-family residential development (see PMC Section 17.37.010.G (Landscaping)).

1. Turf areas shall be limited to activity or recreation areas.

2. Synthetic turf may be used as a substitute for natural turf for the purposes of water conservation, or in in high activity or foot-traffic areas such as sports fields. The following standards shall apply to the use and maintenance of synthetic turf. a. Synthetic turf shall consist of life-like individual blades of grass that emulate real grass in look and color and have a minimum pile height of one and one-half inches. b. Synthetic turf used for pet areas shall be specifically formulated for that purpose. c. A proper drainage system shall be installed underneath to prevent excess runoff or pooling of water.
d. Synthetic turf shall be installed and maintained to effectively simulate the appearance of a well-maintained lawn.
e. The use of indoor or outdoor plastic or nylon carpeting as a replacement for synthetic turf or natural turf shall be prohibited.
f. Tree root crowns shall be kept a minimum of 5 feet away from synthetic turf areas. g. Synthetic Turf Maintenance Guidelines
i. Synthetic turf shall be maintained free of moss, mold, algae, and fungi growth. ii. Chemical agents or contaminated water shall not be applied to synthetic turf.

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iii. A turf groomer shall be used to maintain the distribution of the infill material in the turf and to raise the turf fibers. Brushing should be performed every couple of weeks, raking of the turf should be performed once a month, and cleaning/sanitizing shall be performed once a year.

H. Landscape Installation. All plant materials, their location and spacing, and irrigation systems shall be installed and maintained pursuant to the City’s Landscaping Design Standards or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

I. Landscape Maintenance. All landscaping shall be kept in an orderly condition, as follows:

1. Prior to the installation of landscaping in the public right-of-way the developer shall provide for the continued maintenance by entering into an agreement with the City;

2. Lawn and ground cover shall be trimmed or mowed regularly. All planting areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris. Bare spots in lawns or planters shall be promptly revegetated;

3. All plantings shall be kept in a healthy and growing condition. Fertilization, cultivation, and pruning shall be a part of regular maintenance. Good horticultural practices shall be practiced in all instances;

4. Plants shall be maintained free of disease and free of infestations of insects, animals, or other pests;

5. Irrigation systems shall be kept in working condition. Adjustments, replacements, repairs, and cleaning shall be a part of regular maintenance;

6. All significantly injured, decayed, or dead trees and other plant material shall be replaced within 30 days;

7. Trees and shrubs shall not overhang or encroach upon walkways, drives, parking areas, and traffic signs to the extent that they interfere with the use of these areas. Tree limbs which overhang public sidewalks shall be kept trimmed to a height of at least eight feet above the sidewalk level. Tree limbs which overhang the street shall be kept trimmed to a height of at least 13 feet above the street level;

8. In no case shall landscape areas be allowed to become overgrown. Examples of overgrown landscape materials include:
a. Lawn grass species: plants which have established seed heads, lawns that have become thatched and matted, have become infested with herbaceous weeds, or exceed eight inches in height;
b. Shrubs and decorative grasses: Plants that have grown so large as to block natural light from entering windows, extend over property lines, extend over roof peaks or eaves, or are causing the strangulation of other plants; and,
c. Trees: Plants which display sucker growth, have grown to a height or canopy width which impairs the normal illumination of street lights, extend over property lines, interfere with overhead lines or impact public property.

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10. Stakes and ties on trees shall be checked regularly for correct functions. Stakes and ties shall be adjusted to avoid creating abrasions or girdling on trunks or branches, and removed after trees are well-established.

17.86.020 Reserved

17.86.030 Outdoor Lighting
A. Applicability. The standards of this Section shall apply to all new development and to exterior alterations and additions that involve replacement light fixtures or systems, except as provided below.

1. Exceptions. The following outdoor lighting shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section.
a. Public and Private Street Lighting
b. Construction and Emergency Lighting. All construction or emergency lighting fixtures provided they are temporary and are discontinued immediately upon completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency.
c. Temporary Lighting. Temporary lights used for holiday decorations, and lighting for temporary uses and special events allowed consistent with this Ordinance.

B. Photometric Plan. The submittal of a photometric plan shall be required as part of a development application or land use approval (except for lighting on an existing single-family residence) and shall be approved prior to issuance of building permits. All lighting plans shall be prepared and certified for compliance with the requirements of this Section by an electrical engineer registered in the State of California prior to submitting lighting plans to the City. The photometric plan shall consist of a point-by-point foot candle layout (based on a 10-foot grid center) extending a minimum of 20 feet outside the property lines.

C. Prohibited Lighting. The following types of outdoor lighting shall be prohibited.

1. Searchlights. Searchlights, laser source lights, or any similar high-intensity light, except for emergency use by police or fire personnel or at their discretion, or for approved temporary lighting for a special event approved by the City.

2. Hazardous Lighting. Lighting fixtures operated in such a manner as to constitute a hazard or danger to persons or to safe vehicular travel.

3. Mercury vapor and low-pressure sodium lighting fixtures.

4. Illumination of entire buildings and continuous light strips (banding).

5. Roof-Mounted Lighting. Roof-mounted lighting is prohibited, except for security purposes (see PMC Section 17.86.030.D.8 (Security Lighting)).

6. Flashing Light Types. Moving, flashing, animated, laser lights or any other lighting that flashes, blinks, scrolls, alternates, or moves (excluding bi-level lighting).

D. General Requirements. The requirements listed below shall apply to all outdoor lighting.

1. Dark-Sky Compliance. In accordance with the International Dark-Sky Association recommendations, the color temperature of outdoor lighting shall not exceed 3,000 Kelvins.

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2. Nuisance Prevention. All outdoor lighting shall be designed, located, installed, directed downward or toward structures, fully shielded, and maintained in order to prevent glare, light trespass, and light pollution and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of- way, so that no light fixture directly illuminates an area outside of the project site intended to be illuminated.

3. Light Trespass. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties. The light level at property lines shall not exceed one-quarter foot candles.

4. Fixture Types. All luminaries shall meet the most recently adopted criteria of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) for “Cut Off” or “Full Cut Off” luminaries.

5. Design. All light fixtures for non-residential projects visible to the general public shall be consistent with the overall architectural style of the project with respect to design, materials, color, and color of light.

6. Attachment. Lighting fixtures on buildings shall be attached only to walls or eaves, and the top of the fixture shall not exceed the height of the parapet, roof, or eave of the roof.

7. Accent Lighting.
a. Architectural features may be illuminated by uplighting, provided that the lamps are low intensity, and fully shielded such that no glare or light trespass is produced. b. Exposed neon strips, chip strips, and LED lighting are allowed in the non-residential zones to enhance the architectural features of the building. c. Low-voltage string ornamental lighting may be used in mixed-use, commercial/office, and PF (Public Facilities) zones to accentuate landscaping or decorative architectural features, provided the fixtures are property maintained, securely attached to the structure, and provide architectural lighting to the building facade.

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8. Security Lighting. Security lighting fixtures shall not project above the fascia or roof line of the building on which they are mounted. All security lighting fixtures shall be shielded and aimed so that the illumination is directed only to the designated area and shall not cast direct light on other areas. The use of flood-lighting fixtures shall be prohibited. Security lighting fixtures shall be included in the photometric lighting plan.

9. Signs. Lighting of signs shall be in compliance with PMC Chapter 17.88 (Signs).

10. Maintenance. Fixtures and lighting shall be maintained in good working order and in a manner that serves the original design intent.
a. Lighting fixtures shall be weather and vandal resistant. b. Burnt-out and broken light bulbs shall be replaced.
c. Lighting fixtures shall remain free of graffiti and rust. d. Painted light fixtures shall be maintained to minimize chipping or peeling.

11. Timing Controls. All outdoor lighting in non-residential zones shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system and turned off during daylight hours and during hours when the building(s) is not in use and the lighting is not required for security.

12. Energy-Efficient Fixtures Required. Outdoor lighting shall utilize energy-efficient fixtures and lamps such as metal halide, hard-wired compact fluorescent, LED, or other lighting technology that is of equal or greater efficiency. All new outdoor lighting fixtures shall be energy efficient with a rated average bulb life of not less than 10,000 hours.

E. Maximum Height of Freestanding Outdoor Light Fixtures. Height shall be measured from the finished grade to the top of the illumination fixture (excluding decorative elements on the top of the fixture).

1. Abutting Residential Zones. The maximum height of on-site freestanding outdoor light fixtures abutting residential zones or within 100 feet of the zone boundary shall be 15 feet.

2. Mixed-Use or Multi-Family Zones. The maximum height of an on-site freestanding outdoor light fixture within a mixed-use or multi-family residential zone shall be 15 feet.

3. Industrial Zones. The maximum height limit for on-site freestanding outdoor light fixtures in industrial zones and public/civic uses consistent with industrial zones shall be 35 feet.

4. Other Zones. In all other zones or locations, the maximum height for on-site freestanding outdoor light fixtures shall be 25 feet.

5. Outdoor Recreational Facilities. Outdoor light fixtures within the PF (Public Facility) zones for active recreation (public or private) including, but not limited to, baseball diamonds, soccer and football fields, golf driving range, tennis courts, and swimming pools shall not exceed 70 feet in height. The lighting intensity shall not exceed 50 horizontal foot-candles measured from the infield. The installation shall limit off-site spill (off the parcel containing the sports facility) to the maximum extent possible consistent with the illumination constraints of the design. The luminary shall be fully shielded.

6. Additional Height. Taller light fixtures may be approved through a Minor Use Permit for portions of a development not visible to the public and if there is no glare or light trespass into areas visible to the public.

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F. Minimum Lighting Requirements

1. Parking Areas. Lighting in parking, garage, and carport areas shall be maintained with a minimum of one-half foot candle illumination at the darkest spot on the parking area during hours of darkness. There shall be no more than a four-to-one (4:1) average illumination ratio (average to minimum) level of illumination shown between lighting fixtures. The maximum average illumination across the parking lot shall be no more than 2.4 foot candles. All lighting shall be on a time-clock or photo-sensor system. Lighting used to illuminate parking areas shall be designed and located to prevent light trespass or glare, pursuant to PMC Section 17.86.030.D.2 (Nuisance Prevention).

2. Multi-Unit Residential Developments. Aisles, passageways, and entryways/recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least one- quarter foot candles at the ground level during the hours of darkness.

3. Non-Residential Developments. All exterior doors, during the hours of darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of one-quarter foot candles of light.

17.86.040 Walls And Fences
A. Applicability and Exemptions. Unless otherwise exempt below, a Building Permit is required for new fences, walls, and screening over six feet in height in all zones.

1. Required Fences and Walls. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to a fence or wall required as an environmental mitigation measure or required by any law or regulation of the County, State, or Federal government, or any agency thereof.

2. Temporary Fencing. Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit the erection of a temporary fence, including chain-link fencing, around construction projects or in an effort to otherwise temporarily secure a parcel in compliance with the building code and other applicable requirements of this Code. If chain-link fencing is used, it shall be vinyl-coated with a maximum height of eight feet.

B. Maximum Height. Fences and walls shall be measured pursuant to PMC Section 17.17.030.E (Fence and Wall Height Measurement). Tiering of walls shall be allowed as long as the horizontal distance between the walls is a minimum of three feet, which must be landscaped. Unless otherwise specified and per PMC Section 17.82.070 (Safety Visibility Area Restrictions), fences, walls, and similar screening structures shall be limited to a maximum height as follows:

1. Residential and Mixed-Use Zones
a. Within Required Front Setbacks:
i. Three feet for a sight-obscuring wall, fence, or hedge. Open view fencing may be allowed up to five feet in height.
ii. On residential lots of 20,000 square feet or more, a six-foot-high open view fence may be located within the required front setback. Any gates for vehicles must be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the property line to allow for vehicle parking when the gate is closed.
iii. Walls and fencing within the front setback shall be located within the property line of the subject parcel.

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iv. If fencing is located across the driveway, it shall operate using an automated rolling gate, or open inward, away from the public right-of-way. Any main gate shall open away from the public right-of-way.
b. Within Required Street Side Setbacks: Six feet. An additional foot is allowed (maximum seven feet), provided that the portion of the fence exceeding six feet in height consists of open view fencing.
c. Within Required Interior Side and Rear Setbacks. Six feet. An additional foot is allowed (maximum seven feet), provided that the portion of the fence exceeding six feet in height consists of open view fencing.
d. When there is a difference in the ground level between two adjoining parcels, the fence or wall height shall be measured pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.17 (Rules of Measurement). If there is a retaining wall on the lower parcel, if it is more than three feet in height, it shall be terraced.

2. Commercial/Office Zones
a. With Required Front Setbacks. Three feet for a sight-obscuring wall, fence, or hedge. b. All Other Required Setback Areas. Six feet. An additional foot is allowed (maximum seven feet), provided that the portion of the fence exceeding six feet in height consists of open view fencing.
c. When there is a difference in the ground level between two adjoining parcels, the fence or wall height shall be measured pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.17 (Rules of Measurement). If there is a retaining wall on the lower parcel, if it is more than three feet in height, it shall be terraced.

3. Industrial Zones
a. Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet for a sight-obscuring wall, fence, or hedge. b. All Other Required Setback Areas. Eight feet.
c. Exceptions
i. See outdoor storage screening standards in PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory)).
ii. A fence or wall up to 12 feet in height may be approved with a Minor Site Plan Review, based upon a finding that no adverse visual or aesthetic impacts will occur on adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

4. Public Facilities and Open Space Zones
a. Within Required Front Setbacks. Three feet for a sight-obscuring wall, fence, or hedge. b. All Other Required Setback Areas. An additional foot is allowed (maximum seven feet), provided that the portion of the fence exceeding six feet in height consists of open view fencing.
c. Exceptions
i. See outdoor storage screening standards in PMC Section 17.92.120 (Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory).

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ii. A fence or wall up to eight feet in height may be approved with a Minor Site Plan Review, based upon a finding that no adverse visual or aesthetic impacts will occur on adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.

5. Vacant or Abandoned Lots
a. Within Required Front Setbacks. Six feet for an open-view fence b. All Other Required Setback Areas: Six feet.

6. Decorative Features. Support posts or columns not exceeding 18 inches in width may exceed maximum allowable fence heights by a maximum of four inches. One entry gateway, trellis, or other entry structure is allowed in the required front or street-facing setback of each lot, provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed 10 feet. Such decorative feature shall not have any solid obstruction that exceeds two feet in diameter between the height of three and 10 feet.

7. Recreational Fencing. Residential sports court fencing in residential zones shall comply with the standards set forth in PMC Section 17.37.030 (Residential Sports Courts). Tennis court fencing in all other zones shall not exceed the height of 15 feet and shall observe the setback of accessory structures within the zone. However, not less than a five-foot setback shall be provided to any property line.

8. Pools, Spas, and Similar Features. Swimming pools, spas, and other similar water features shall be enclosed in compliance with Building Code requirements.

C. Materials

1. Allowed Materials. Acceptable fencing materials shall consist of engineered wood, masonry, wrought iron, durable vinyl, or other similar durable materials, as approved by the Review Authority. Walls or fences in industrial zones which are not visible to the general public from a freeway, Regional or Crosstown street, or less intensive zones may be of other materials as approved by the Review Authority.

2. Prohibited Materials. Fencing composed of natural wood, plywood, solid metal, tires, garage doors, and other salvageable materials shall be prohibited. Treated wood may be allowed only as gates or as split rail fencing utilized adjacent to walking or hiking trails.

3. Hazardous Fencing Materials. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, ultrabarrier, electrified, broken glass, and other hazardous fencing shall be prohibited, with the following exceptions:
a. Where such fencing is required by any law or regulation of the City, the State of California, Federal Government, or other public agency. b. Where the use of the site includes public safety facilities, such as police stations and fire stations.
c. Within the ER and LDR zones, the use of barbed wire or electrified fence in conjunction with any fence, wall, or hedge, or by itself is allowed provided that the barbed wire or electrified fence is used in conjunction with animal keeping or other agricultural activities, and that it is separated from any public access (i.e., road, trail, etc.) by a regular fence or wall that is a minimum of six feet in height. Such fences shall also be adequately signed with warnings.

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d. Within the LI, HI, AI, and MRE zones, barbed wire may be allowed atop fencing that is at least eight feet in height, where the Review Authority finds such fencing is necessary for security purposes.

4. Limitation on Chain-Link Fencing
a. Residential Zones. Chain-link fencing shall be prohibited in residential and mixed-use zones unless it qualifies as temporary fencing as described within PMC Section

17.86.040.A.2 (Temporary Fencing).
b. Non-Residential Zones. In non-residential zones, chain-link fencing shall not be visible from public streets or adjacent residential or mixed-use zones. c. Vacant and Abandoned Properties. Vacant properties in any zone may be fenced with vinyl-coated chain-link fencing not to exceed the height pursuant to PMC Section

17.86.040.B.5 (Vacant and Abandoned Lots) when the purpose of such fencing is to prevent unauthorized use, dumping, or vehicular soil disturbance that results in fugitive dust or nuisance conditions. Such fencing of vacant properties shall not be construed to allow use of the property for outdoor storage. Barbed wire shall be prohibited.

5. Anti-Graffiti Treatment. Walls shall be constructed of a graffiti-resistant material consisting of a hard, smooth, impermeable surface (e.g., ceramic tile or baked enamel), or treated with an anti-graffiti sealant.

6. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be constructed of masonry material such as brick, concrete, or paver block.

D. Wall and Fence Design

1. Plain, concrete (precision) block shall be prohibited as a fence/wall material. Concrete block must be finished with stucco, include varying textures and/or colors (e.g., decorative split- faced block) and capped with a decorative cap.

2. In the commercial/office zones, where open-view fencing is required for security purposes and is visible from public rights-of-way, decorative fencing such as tubular steel or wrought iron shall be used. Masonry pilasters and/or landscaping may be required by the Review Authority to provide visual interest.

3. All new sound walls, masonry walls, or non-transparent fences that face a public right-of- way or publicly-accessible path or open space, and that are 50 feet in length or longer and four feet in height or taller shall be designed to minimize visual monotony through at least two of the following:
a. Changes in plane. A minimum one-foot depth offset for every 50 to 75 feet of wall. b. Changes in height. Wall inserts and/or decorative columns or pilasters every 40 feet to provide relief.
c. Changes in material. Changes in material and/or material texture. d. Landscaping. Continuous and opaque landscape screening.

4. Exceptions. Walls or fences in industrial zones which are not visible to the general public from Major Highway, Regional or Crosstown streets, or less intensive zones may be of other materials and design as approved by the Review Authority.

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E. Maintenance. Fencing and walls shall be continuously maintained, with no sign of rust or disrepair.

F. Minor Exceptions or Variances to the fence, wall, and hedge requirements may be allowed in accordance with PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions).

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17.87 Off-Street Parking and Loading

17.87.010 Intent and Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure the provision of adequate, accessible, secure, screened, and well maintained. Properly provided and designed parking will facilitate the intended use of the property; reduce traffic congestion and safety concerns; protect the neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and traffic generated by adjacent nonresidential land use districts; assure maneuverability of emergency vehicles; and provide a positive visual experience.

17.87.020 Applicability
A. New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site vehicle parking, bicycle parking, and loading spaces shall be provided pursuant to this Chapter at the time any main building or structure is erected, or any new land use is established.

B. Existing Non-Residential Buildings

1. When a change in use, expansion of use, or expansion of floor area creates an increase of 25 percent or more in the number of required vehicle parking or loading spaces, additional parking and loading shall be provided for such addition, enlargement, or change in use. For existing uses with nonconforming parking conditions, additional parking shall be provided for the new additions or enlargements, and not for the entire building or site.

2. Bicycle parking shall be provided for any change in use, expansion of use, or expansion of floor area.

3. A change in tenancy or ownership is not considered a change in use unless the new occupant is in a different use classification than the former occupant.

4. Additional parking and loading spaces are not required for the reconstruction of an existing building when there is no increase in floor area.

5. If the number of existing vehicle parking, bicycle parking, and/or loading spaces is greater than the requirements for a proposed use, the number of excess parking or loading spaces may be counted toward meeting the requirements for any change, alteration, or major addition or renovation.

C. Existing Residential Buildings. Parking pursuant to this Chapter shall be provided where additional dwelling units are created through the alteration of an existing building or construction of an additional structure or structures. Parking for ADUs and JADUs shall be provided pursuant to PMC Section 17.91.010 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards).

17.87.030 General Provisions
A. Existing Parking and Loading to be Maintained. No existing parking and loading area serving any use may be reduced in amount or changed in design or location below the requirements for such use unless equivalent substitute facilities are provided, and unless otherwise allowed by this Chapter. The provision for off-street parking facilities shall be a continuing obligation of the property owner so long as any use requiring vehicle parking continues.

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Chapter as long as facilities used for parking and/or loading are not further reduced in number to less than what is required as of the date of adoption of this Code.

C. Parking Areas. Motorized vehicle parking is only allowed within garages, carports, parking lots, and other approved structures and locations that have been developed in conformance with this Ordinance.

D. Stacked and Valet Parking. Stacked or valet parking is allowed if an attendant is present, or an automated system is in place to move vehicles. Uses with valet parking shall provide an approved valet parking plan which includes insurance provisions for patrons. Such provisions shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and approved by the Review Authority. If stacked parking managed by an attendant is used for required parking spaces, an acceptable form of guarantee must be filed with the Director ensuring that an attendant will be present while the parking lot is in operation.

E. Assigned Parking. Lots developed with multiple uses and a shared parking area shall not assign parking spaces to individual tenant spaces or uses, except that parking spaces for residential uses in a mixed-use development shall be assigned to residential occupants.

F. Unbundling Parking for Residential Uses. The following rules apply to the sale or rental of parking spaces accessory to attached single-family residential developments and multi-family developments of five units or more, unless waived by the Director as infeasible. One hundred percent affordable housing projects shall be exempt from this requirement.

1. Required Unbundling. All off-street spaces shall be leased or sold separately from the rental or purchase fees for dwelling units for the life of the dwelling units, such that potential renters or buyers have the option of renting or buying a residential unit at a price lower than would be the case if there were a single price for both the residential unit and the parking space.

2. Use of Unbundled Spaces. Owners or lease holders have the right of first refusal to parking spaces built for their unit or use. Remaining residential unbundled parking spaces that are not leased or sold to on-site users built for their unit or use may be leased to other on-site users or to off-site residential users on a month-to-month basis.

3. Reoccupancy of Use. New owners or leaseholders shall have the opportunity to lease or purchase parking spaces built for their unit or use upon occupancy the residential use.

4. Hierarchy of Right of First Refusal. In cases where there are fewer parking spaces than dwelling units, the parking spaces shall be offered first to the potential owners or renters of three-bedroom or more units, second to owners or renters of two-bedroom units, and then to owners and renters of other units. Spaces shall be offered to tenants first. Non-tenants may lease with a provision for 30 days to terminate the lease.

5. Affordable Units. For deed-restricted affordable units, the tenant may choose to either receive one parking space, which shall be included within the unit’s affordable rent level, or receive a rent discount equivalent to half the amount charged for monthly lease of a parking space, in exchange for not receiving a parking space. Tenants of affordable units shall not be permitted to sublease their parking spaces.

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17.87.040 Permit Requirements and Exemptions
A. Permit Requirements. New parking lots and modifications or expansions to existing parking lots will be evaluated as part of the project review for other permits and approvals (e.g., Site Plan Review, Minor Modification). At a minimum, a Minor Site Plan Review shall be required for new parking lots and expansions to existing parking lots to determine compliance with all applicable provisions of this Ordinance. A Zoning Clearance shall be required for modifications to existing parking lots.

B. Exempt Activities. Parking lot improvements listed below shall be considered minor in nature if they do not alter the number or configuration of parking stalls and are therefore exempt from Zoning Clearance or Minor Modification requirements. However, exempt activities listed herein may require other permits (e.g., grading permit).

1. Repair of any defects in the surface of the parking area, including repairs of holes and cracks;

2. Resurfacing, slurry coating, and restriping of a parking area with identical delineation of parking spaces;

3. Repair or replacement in the same location as damaged planters and curbs; and,

4. Work in landscape areas, including sprinkler line repair or replacement of landscape materials, except removal of trees.

17.87.050 Vehicle Parking Requirements and Calculations A. Minimum Number of Vehicle Spaces Required. Each land use shall be provided at least the number of parking spaces stated in PMC Table 17.87.060-1 (Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces). The parking requirement for any use not listed in Table 17.87.060-1 (Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) shall be determined by the Director based upon the requirements for the most similar comparable use, the characteristics of the proposed use, and any other relevant data regarding parking demand (e.g., parking demand analysis of similar facilities within the City or region).

1. Additional Parking Required. Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to limit the power of the Review Authority to require adequate provision of parking spaces as a Condition of Approval of a Site Plan Review, Minor Site Plan Review, or as a development standard when under the circumstances of a particular case, a greater number than specified in this Chapter is found to be necessary.

B. Accessible Spaces. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with State and Federal regulations and shall be considered in the calculation of required spaces.

C. Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces

1. Non-Residential Development. Non-residential development shall provide electric vehicle charging stations in accordance with CalGreen.

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2. Multi-Family Residential Development. New multi-family residential developments with 40 or more parking spaces shall be equipped with raceways, wiring, and power to support future Level 2 EV charging stations at a rate of one for every 20 parking spaces. To incentivize the provision of electric vehicle charging stations, required parking may be reduced by two spaces for every Level 2 EV charging station provided, up to a maximum of a 10 percent reduction in total required parking. Notwithstanding the above, all electric vehicle charging facilities shall comply with the requirements in the California Building Code and California Electrical Code.

D. Calculation of Required Spaces. The following rules apply to the calculation of vehicle parking spaces in this Chapter.

1. Parking Ratios
a. Floor Area. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area is assumed to be net floor area, unless otherwise stated.
b. Employees. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.
c. Bedrooms. Where a parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to bedrooms, any rooms meeting the standards of the Building Code as a sleeping room shall be counted as a bedroom.
d. Students. Where a parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to students (including children in day care), the number is assumed to be the number of students at the state-certified capacity or at Building Code Occupancy where no state certification is required.
e. Seating. Where fixed seats provided are either benches, bleachers, or pews, such seats shall be calculated at one seat for every 32 inches, and one seat for every 24 inches of booth length for dining.
f. Assembly Area. All rooms or areas that can be logically used for seating, in addition to any fixed seating area, shall be calculated in determining the parking requirement for assembly areas.

2. Sites with Multiple Uses. The number of parking spaces is computed based on the primary uses on the site except as stated in PMC Section 17.87.050.D.3 (Accessory Uses), below.

When there are two or more separate primary uses on a site, the minimum parking for the site is the sum of the required or allowed parking for the individual primary uses, unless a reduction is approved pursuant to PMC Section 17.87.070 (Exceptions and Reductions to Required Parking).

For example, following would be the required number of spaces for a public Park and Recreation Facility with the following amenities:

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Table 17.87.050-1. Example Parking Calculation for Site with Multiple Uses

Primary Use/Amenities Required Vehicle Spaces per PMC Table

17.87.060-1
Calculated
Number of Spaces
Active recreation area – 5
acres
10 spaces per /net acre of active recreational
area (e.g., athletic fields) within a park or
playground
50 spaces
Tennis Courts – 6 courts Tennis, racquet, or handball facilities: 3 spaces/court
18 spaces
Pool – 20,000 sf Pools: 2 spaces/1,000 sf of pool area, minimum 5 spaces
40 spaces
Amphitheater – 20,000 sf 1 space/8 fixed seats or 1 space/100 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats
200 spaces
TOTAL 308 spaces

3. Accessory Uses. When more than 20 percent of the floor area on a site is an accessory use, the required or allowed parking is calculated separately for the accessory use. An example would be a 10,000 square foot building with a 7,000 square foot warehouse and a 3,000 square foot accessory retail area. The minimum parking would be computed separately for the retail and warehouse uses, except as provided in Table 17.87.060-1 (Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces).

4. Fractions. If the calculation for parking needs results in the requirement for a fraction of a parking space, the value shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

17.87.060 Required Vehicle Spaces
A. Parking Schedule. Each land use is subject to the following minimum vehicle parking space requirements unless otherwise provided in another section of this Ordinance. All spaces may be uncovered unless otherwise specified. “Not applicable” shall mean that there is no minimum vehicle parking space requirement for the specified use.

Table 17.87.060-1. Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces Use Number of Required Spaces
Aerospace Uses
Aerospace Manufacturing 1 space/employee, plus 5 guest spaces, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Aerospace Services 1 space/employee, plus 5 guest spaces, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Agriculture & Animal Keeping Uses
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service, and Storage 1 space/employee Animal Husbandry and Production Not applicable
Animal Raising and Keeping (domestic, livestock,
horses, poultry)
Not applicable
Farmstands Not applicable
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Garden/Greenhouse, Private Not applicable
Horticultural/Crop Production/Aquaculture 1 space/employee Kennels, Private/Hobby Not applicable
Stable/Equestrian Facility, Commercial/Public 1 space/4 stables Stable/Equestrian Facility, Hobby/Private Not applicable 1 Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Fueling Station
1 space/employee, plus additional spaces for convenience store and/or service/repair if included (see Convenience Store and Vehicles and Equipment Services and Repair).

If a convenience store is included, see “General Retail” for additional required parking. If service bays are included, see “Auto and Vehicle Services and Repair” for additional required parking.

Travel Center
1 space/employee, plus truck space parking sufficient to accommodate the use, plus additional parking required (per this table) for additional uses
Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Major 2 spaces/service bay Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair, Minor 2 spaces/service bay Vehicle Rental
3 spaces/1,000 sf of office or retail area, 1 space for each rental vehicle for planned fleet inventory, plus 1 space/service bay when repair services are included
Vehicle Sales, New
3 spaces/1,000 sf of office area, 1 space for each sale vehicle for planned fleet inventory, 2.5/1,000 sf of gross floor area in the showroom, plus 1 space/service bay when repair services are included
Vehicle Sales, Used
3 spaces/1,000 sf of office or retail area, 1 space for each sale vehicle for planned fleet inventory, 2.5/1,000 sf of gross floor area in the showroom, plus 1 space/service bay when repair services are included Vehicle Sales and Rental, Large Vehicles and
Equipment
2 spaces/1,000 sf of office or retail area,
plus 1 space /1,000 sf of outdoor display
Vehicle Towing/Impounding 1 space/employee, plus sufficient vehicle spaces to accommodate all impounded vehicles
Vehicle Washing & Detailing 2 spaces/service bay or lane Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling 5 spaces, plus 1 space/employee Eating and Drinking Establishments & Entertainment Uses Bar/Nightclub/Lounge
Greater of: 1 space/3 seats or 10 spaces/1,000 sf for indoor areas, For outdoor dining/seating areas > 450 sf in size: 1 space/150 sf of outdoor dining and seating area over 450 sf
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine Bar/Microdistillery
Greater of: 1 space/3 seats or 6 spaces/1,000 sf for indoor areas, For outdoor dining/seating areas > 450 sf in size: 1 space/150 sf of outdoor dining and seating area over 450 sf
Café/Bakery
Greater of: 1 space/4 seats or 5 spaces/1,000 sf for indoor areas, For outdoor dining/seating areas > 450 sf in size: plus 1 space/150 sf of outdoor dining and seating area over 450 sf
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts Center 1 space/4 fixed seats, or 1 space/40 sf of assembly area if seats are not fixed
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Indoor
(Accessory)
Not applicable
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use, Outdoor
(Accessory)
Not applicable
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) Not applicable
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Outdoor Entertainment 1 space/4 fixed seats or 1 space/60 sf of assembly area if seats are not fixed, or 1 space/1,000 sf of lot area
Restaurant, Bona Fide
Greater of: 1 space/3 seats or 6 spaces/1,000 sf for indoor areas, For outdoor dining areas > 450 sf in size: 1 space/150 sf of outdoor dining and seating area over 450 sf
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out
Greater of: 1 space/3 seats or 6 spaces/1,000 sf for indoor areas, For outdoor dining areas > 450 sf in size:1 space/150 sf of outdoor dining and seating area over 450 sf
Restaurant, Drive-Through 1 space/employee plus 4 spaces for pickup Film, Research and Development
Film Production & Post Production 3 spaces/1,000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Research & Development

2.5 spaces/1,000 sf. For developments where office space exceeds 25% of the gross floor area, parking for that portion of office space shall be required at 4 spaces/1,000 sf.

Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space 2 spaces/1,000 sf
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without tasting room or
> 10,000 sf
2 spaces/1,000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with tasting room and
<10,000 sf
2 spaces/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/4 seats in tasting room area, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Commercial Vehicle Parking (Primary Not Applicable
Construction and Materials Yards 1.5 spaces/1,000 sf
Food or Beverage Manufacturing 2 spaces/1000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Hazardous Materials Facility
1 space/employee, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Indoor Warehousing, Storage, Wholesaling, and
Distribution

0.5 spaces/1,000 sf or 1 space/employee whichever is less, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Manufacturing, Outdoors

0.5 spaces/1,000 sf of outdoor storage area or 1 space/employee whichever is greater, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Manufacturing/Processing, Light 2 spaces/1000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy 1 spaces/1000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Mining/Resource Extraction Not applicable1
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility
1 space /75 storage units, plus 3 spaces/1,000 sf of office area. A minimum of 5 spaces shall be provided.

Outdoor Storage (Accessory) Not applicable
Outdoor Storage (Primary) 0.5 space/1,000 sf, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles Outdoor Storage (Temporary) Not Applicable
Salvage Yards 1 space/employee, plus space to accommodate all service trucks/vehicles
Temporary Buildings or Storage Facilities (Temporary
and Accessory)
Not applicable
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast 1 space/guest room, plus 2 spaces/resident owner or manager Lodging – Hotels, Motels, Extended Stay
1 space/guest room, plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf of eating area in a restaurant/café, plus 1 space/70 sf of seating area in a ballroom/banquet hall, plus 1 space/3 employees
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Lodging - Timeshares
1 space/unit, plus 1 space/10 units for guest and staff parking, plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf of eating area in a restaurant/café, plus 1 space/70 sf of seating area in a ballroom/banquet hall
Public, Quasi-Public and Institutional Uses
Civic/Government 2.5 spaces/1,000 sf of gross floor area Cultural Institutions 2.5 spaces/1,000 sf
Hospital Adequate number as determined through Review process Public Service Facility Adequate number as determined through Review process Social Service Facilities 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Athletic Fields, Unlighted Not applicable (see required spaces for primary use) Athletic Fields, Lighted Not applicable (see required spaces for primary use) Campground 1 space/campsite, plus 1 space/onsite caretaker Cemeteries, Crematories, or Mausoleums 1 space/6 fixed seats or 1 space/150 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats College/University Adequate number as determined through Review process Commercial Recreation and Sports, Indoor
• Health, Fitness and Sports Clubs: 4.5 spaces/1,000 sf • Bowling Alleys and Billiard Clubs: 3 spaces /bowling lane and/or billiard table plus additional spaces for accessory uses (e.g., restaurant)
• Pools: 2 spaces/1,000 square feet of pool area, minimum 5 spaces • Indoor tennis, racquet, or handball facilities: 3 spaces/court • Coin-operated electronic amusement centers: 4.5 spaces/1,000 sf • All Other Outdoor Recreational Uses: 2 spaces/1,000 sf Plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf for associated restaurant/cafe/commercial uses.

Commercial Recreation and Sports, Outdoor
• Golf Facilities:
o Pitch and Putt: 3 spaces /hole
o Driving Range: 1 space/tee
o Golf Course: 5 spaces/hole
• Outdoor tennis, racquet, or handball facilities: 3 spaces/court Pools: 2 spaces/1,000 square feet of pool area, minimum 5 spaces • Community Assembly/Amphitheaters: 1 space/8 fixed seats or 1 space/100 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats
• All Other Recreational Uses: 1 space/1,000 sf of lot area

Plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf for associated restaurant/cafe/commercial uses.

Community Assembly, ≤ 5,000 sf (gross sf) 1 space/4 fixed seats, or 1 space/40 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats Community Assembly, > 5001 sf - 12,000 sf (gross sf) 1 space/4 fixed seats, or 1 space/40 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats Community Assembly, >12,000 sf (gross sf) 1 space/4 fixed seats, or 1 space/40 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats Family Day Care Center 1 space/employee plus 1 space/8 children/adults for loading and unloading
Instructional Services, ≤ 5,000 sf 1 space/employee plus 1 space/4 students Instructional Services, > 5,001 sf 1 space/employee plus 1 space/4 students Open Space, Natural Not applicable
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Parks and Recreation Facilities
• 10 spaces /net acre of active recreational area (e.g., athletic fields) within a park or playground, plus 5 spaces /net acre of passive recreational area; minimum 5 spaces
• Additional spaces shall be required for uses such as swimming pools, gymnasiums, and tennis courts as follows:
o Golf Course: 5 spaces/hole
o Tennis, racquet, or handball facilities: 3 spaces/court o Pools: 2 spaces/1,000 sf of pool area, minimum 5 spaces o Gymnasiums: 2 spaces/1,000 sf
o Community Assembly/Amphitheaters: 1 space/8 fixed seats or 1 space/100 sf of assembly area if no fixed seats
Retreat Center Adequate number as determined through Review process Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park 1 space/travel trailer/RV site Schools, Public or Private (TK-12)
• Elementary and Middle Schools: 1.5 spaces/classroom, plus 1 space/2 employees or admin personnel
• High School: 5 spaces/classroom, plus 1 space/2 employees or admin personnel
Tutoring Facilities 1 space/employee plus 1 space/4 students Vocational/Trade School ≤ 10,000 sf 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/3 students Vocational/Trade School > 10,001 sf 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/4 students Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit (JADU) (Accessory)
See Section 17.91.030 (Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards)
Agricultural Worker Housing 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/unit or 1 space/3 beds Caretaker's Unit (Accessory) 1 space/unit
Child Day Care in a Home 1 space/nonresident employee plus one space for loading and unloading children plus parking required for the Residential Housing Type Cottage Food Operation (Accessory) None beyond the parking required for the Residential Housing Type Cottage Industry (Accessory) None beyond the parking required for the Residential Housing Type Emergency Shelters 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/20 temporary residents Group Residential Home 1 space/employee, plus 1 space / bedroom/sleeping room Home Occupation (Accessory) None beyond the parking required for the Residential Housing Type Live/Work 2 spaces/1,000 square feet of nonresidential area plus 1 space for each residential unit
Model Home (on-site) Not applicable
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park or Subdivision 2 spaces/unit (may be tandem), plus 1 guest space/5 home lots (may be provided on street)
Residential Care Facilities, Small 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/6 beds Residential Care Facilities, Large 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/8 beds Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling - Attached 2 spaces /unit, of which 1 shall be enclosed Single-Family Dwelling - Detached 2 enclosed spaces /unit Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex
• 1 space /studio or one-bedroom unit
• 2 spaces /unit with two or more bedrooms

Minimum 1 space /unit shall be enclosed
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Multi-Family Dwelling, Triplex/Quadplex
• 1 space per studio or one-bedroom unit
• 2 spaces per unit with two or more bedrooms

Minimum 1 space /unit shall be covered.

Multi-Family Residential, ≥ 5 Units
• 1 space per studio or one-bedroom unit
• 1.5 spaces per two-bedroom unit
• 2 spaces per unit with three or more bedrooms

Minimum 0.5 space per unit shall be covered.

Plus 0.2 guest space per unit
For senior housing developments (62 years or age or older): 0.5 space /unit.

Plus 0.1 guest space per unit
Manufactured/Mobile Home
See "Mobile/Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision."
Manufactured/mobile homes not within a mobile/manufactured home park or subdivision shall provide parking pursuant to the parking requirements for a "Single-Family Dwelling (Attached or Detached)." Single-Room Occupancy 0.5 space/unit
Sober Living Home 1 space/employee plus 1 space/7 beds
Supportive Housing 1 space/employee plus 1 space/7 beds Transitional Housing 1 space/employee plus 1 space/7 beds Yard Sales (Temporary Use) Not applicable
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Adult-Oriented Business Greater of: 1 space/3 fixed seats or 4 spaces/1,000 sf Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility, Large 1 space/employee plus 1 space/7 beds Alcohol & Drug Treatment Facility, Small 1 space/employee plus 1 space/7 beds Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Animal Sales and Services 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Auction Sales, Indoor 1 space/3 fixed seats or 1 space/50 sf in the seating area used for the auction if no fixed seats
Auction Sales, Outdoor 1 space/1,000 sf of lot area devoted to sales and display ATM (Accessory) 1 space/ATM (if stand-alone)
Bail Bonds 3 spaces/1,000 sf
Banks, Financial, Savings and Loan Institutions 3 spaces/1,000 sf Building Materials Sales and Services
2 spaces/1,000 sf interior sales area, plus 1 space/1,000 sf exterior sales and storage area
Business to Business Support Services 2 spaces/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Check-Cashing Businesses 3 spaces/1,000 sf
Convenience Market 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Drive-Through Services (Accessory) Not applicable
Farmer’s Market (Temporary) 1 space/1,000 sf of lot area devoted to sales and display Food Preparation, Commercial 2 spaces/1,000 sf, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading 3 spaces/1,000 sf Funeral Homes and Mortuaries 1 space/4 fixed seats or 1 space/40 sf of assembly area where no seats or where temporary or moveable seats are provided
General Retail ≤ 5,000 sf 5 spaces/1,000 sf
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Use Number of Required Spaces
General Retail 5,001 sf - 25,000 sf 25 spaces for the first 5,000 sf; plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf above 5,000 sf General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 sf 105 spaces for the first 25,000 sf; plus 3 spaces/1,000 sf above 25,000 sf Grocery Store 25 spaces for the first 5,000 sf; plus 4 spaces/1,000 sf above 5,000 sf Kennels/Boarding, Commercial 3 spaces/1,000 sf
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending Not applicable
Laundromat 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Massage Establishment, Accessory (Accessory) Not applicable Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone 3 spaces/1,000 sf
Medical Services, Extended Care 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/facility vehicle, plus 1 space/3 beds Medical Services, Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic 5 spaces/1,000 sf Medical Services, Urgent Care 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Microblading/Permanent Makeup Greater of: 4 spaces/1,000 sf or 2 spaces/chair Neighborhood Market 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Nursery/Garden Center 2 spaces/1,000 sf of building floor area; 1 space/1,000 sf of outdoor display area
Office, Processing 7 spaces/1,000 sf
Office, Professional/Administrative 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Office, Service 5 spaces/1,000 sf
Outdoor Display Not applicable
Pawnshop 5 spaces/1,000 sf
Personal Services Greater of: 4 spaces/1,000 sf or 2 spaces/chair Pet Daycare 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop 5 spaces/1,000 sf
Smoking Lounge Greater of: 1 space/3 fixed seats or 5 spaces/1,000 sf Smoke Shop 5 spaces/1,000 sf
Swap Meet, Indoor 3 spaces/1,000 sf of floor area devoted to sales and display Swap Meet, Outdoor 1 space/1,000 sf of lot area devoted to sales and display Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Greater of: 4 spaces/1000 sf or 2 spaces/chair Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (Temporary) 1 space/employee, plus 2 guest spaces Veterinary Hospitals 4 spaces/1,000 sf
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports Adequate number as determined through Review process Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems (CSWES)
(Accessory)
Not applicable
Communications/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, Major
1 space /maintenance vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces
Communications/Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities, Minor
1 space /maintenance vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces
Communications, Facilities within Buildings 3 spaces/1,000 sf of office space, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Freight/Trucking Facility 2 spaces/1,000 sf of office space, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Light Fleet-Based Services 2 spaces/1,000 sf of office space, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Parking Lots & Structures Not applicable
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Use Number of Required Spaces
Recycling Collection Facility, Large 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Recycling Collection Facility, Small
1 space/employee, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle; plus 3 spaces required for accessory small recycling collection facilities located at the established parking lot of the primary use
Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Recycling Processing Facility, Light 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Reverse Vending Machine 3 spaces
Sanitary Landfills 1 space/employee, plus 1 space/service or fleet vehicle Small Residential Wind Generator Systems (SRWGS)
(Accessory)
Not applicable
Solar Energy System (Primary) 1 space /maintenance vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces
Utilities, Major 1 space /maintenance vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces
Utilities, Minor 1 space /maintenance vehicle operated or kept on-site; minimum 2 spaces
Utility Yard 1 space/service or fleet vehicle

17.87.070 Exceptions and Reductions to Required Parking The number of parking spaces required by PMC Section 17.87.060 (Required Vehicle Spaces) may be reduced as follows if the Director finds any or all of the following criteria are applicable, that the number of parking spaces provided is adequate and such reduction will not create a traffic safety hazard. In the event the City Engineer determines additional spaces are needed for traffic safety, or an intensification of use is proposed on the site, the City may require provision of the additional spaces. Parking reductions are cumulative, up to a maximum of 30 percent; all applicable parking reductions may be applied in determining the number of required parking spaces.

A. Transit Access. When a site has a bus stop with frequent transit service (every 15 minutes on average during peak hours) located within a quarter mile, a maximum 10 percent reduction to the required number of automobile parking spaces shall be allowed.

B. Bus Turnout. Where required or agreed to by the City and the transit authority, provisions for a bus turnout shall be provided. When such a turnout is provided, the number of on-site parking spaces may be reduced by a maximum of either five spaces or two- and one-half percent of the required number of spaces.

C. Carpool/Vanpool Spaces. When a site has dedicated parking spaces for carpool or vanpool vehicles, a maximum five percent reduction to the required number of automobile parking spaces shall be allowed.

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D. Motorcycle/Scooter Spaces. When a site has dedicated parking spaces for motorcycles, scooters, or electric carts reductions to the minimum dimensions for parking spaces shall be allowed.

E. Adjacent On-Street Parking. For non-residential uses and the non-residential portion of a mixed- use development, the Director may approve a reduction to the off-street parking requirements of Table 17.87.060-1 (Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) by one parking space for every two on-street parking spaces located adjacent to the subject site (along the frontage), provided the parking spaces meet the dimensional standards of this Chapter.

F. Car Sharing Programs. Required parking spaces may be substituted with designated carshare vehicle parking spaces, and the required number of parking spaces may be reduced, pursuant to the following.

1. Carshare Parking Designation. A maximum of 10 percent of the required parking spaces may be designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.

2. Reduction Allowed
a. Parking Areas with 50 or Fewer Parking Spaces. A five percent reduction in the required parking shall be allowed where five percent of the required spaces are designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.
b. Parking Areas with 51 or More Parking Spaces. A 10 percent reduction in the required parking shall be allowed where 10 percent of the required spaces are designated as carshare vehicle parking spaces.

For example, if a development was required to provide 100 vehicle parking spaces, and they provide 10 as carshare spaces, they would receive a 10 percent reduction in total required vehicles spaces for a total of 90 spaces (10 of which would be designated for carshare).

3. Accessibility. Car share spaces shall be made available to a car share organization for the purposes of providing car share services for service subscribers. In addition to conforming to the requirements of this Chapter, the parking area shall be designed to be accessible to local and non-local car share subscribers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. a. Exception. Car share parking spaces may be occupied by non-car share vehicles, if it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Director that no car share organization can make use of the parking spaces. These spaces shall not be separately leasable and shall be made available on a first come first serve basis.

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4. Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a deed restriction shall be recorded identifying the number and location of the car share parking spaces. The location of the car share spaces shall be subject to approval by the Director or Review Authority, as applicable.

G. Shared Parking. Required parking facilities for two or more uses, structures, or parcels of land may be satisfied by the same parking facilities used jointly, to the extent that the owners or operators show that the need for parking facilities does not materially overlap (e.g., uses primarily of daytime versus nighttime nature; weekday uses versus weekend uses), and provided that the right of joint use is evidenced by a recorded deed, lease, contract, covenants, conditions, or restrictions (CC&Rs), or similar written instrument are executed and recorded ensuring that required parking is provided and that the uses and operating characteristics of all participating uses are maintained. The total number of spaces and their distribution through the site shall be substantiated through a parking demand study and a parking management plan prepared by a qualified traffic engineering professional.

1. Review Process. Requests for shared parking shall be considered as follows:
a. Existing development. Where the request involves an existing development, an application shall be filed pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.040 (Minor Modification to Approved Plans).
b. New development. Where the shared parking is being proposed as part of a Site Plan Review or Minor Site Plan Review application, the request shall be processed concurrently with said applications.

2. Findings and Conditions of Approval: Shared parking requests shall be subject to review and approval based on the following criteria and findings:
a. Factors evaluated to establish shared parking arrangements shall include operating hours, seasonal/daily peaks in parking demand, the site’s orientation, location of access driveways, transit service, accessibility to other nearby parking areas, pedestrian connections, distance to the parking area, availability of parking spaces, special trip reduction programs (e.g., subsidized vanpooling, transit, shuttle, or telecommuting), and cooperation of adjacent owners;
b. The parking demand, rates, and/or number of parking spaces required shall be based on well-recognized sources of parking data such as the Urban Land Institute (ULI) or Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) reports. If standard rates are not available or are limited, the applicant may collect data at similar sites to establish local parking Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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demand rates. If the shared parking plan assumes use of an existing parking facility, then field surveys shall be conducted to determine actual parking accumulation; c. The peak hours of parking demand from all uses do not coincide so that peak demand will not be greater than the parking provided;
d. Commercial/non-residential parking demand often occurs at different times of the day; e. Residential parking spaces will be available to residents between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.;
f. The efficiency of parking provided will equal or exceed the level that can be expected if parking for each use were provided separately;
g. If a privately owned parking facility is proposed to serve two or more separate properties, a legal agreement shall be established between property owners guaranteeing access to, use of, and management of designated spaces; h. Signage does not prohibit or reserve parking spaces for a particular use; i. All shared parking spaces are located in order to be reasonably accessible to the uses they serve and are not separated from such uses by any street, unless otherwise approved by the Review Authority; and,
j. Pedestrian connections are provided from any shared parking spaces to all the uses that they are proposed to serve.

3. Additional Requirements. Nothing in this Section shall preclude the Review Authority from placing additional conditions to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City or to establish the number or percentage of off-street parking to be shared.

H. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Programs. Reductions in the number of parking spaces provided may be approved by the Review Authority through the Minor Exception process pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions) when the applicant has provided substantial evidence that TDM efforts may be effective in reducing vehicle demand.

Such a program may require such provisions as:

1. Land set aside for additional parking if determined necessary;

2. In-lieu payments for transportation demand related services and programs;

3. Periodic monitoring and certification that the TDM effort is being maintained; and/or,

4. Penalties for non-compliance (including suspension or revocation of occupancy permit).

17.87.080 Use of Parking Spaces
A. General. Except as otherwise provided by this Ordinance, required parking spaces must be available for residents, guests, renters, customers, or employees of the use. Parking and loading areas shall be accessible for their intended purpose during all hours of operation.

B. No area designated as a required parking area in connection with any designated building or use shall be operated as a commercial or public lot providing parking spaces for the general public or the occupants, tenants, customers, clients, or residents of any use or activity for a fee or other compensation, unless approved by the Review Authority. Required parking spaces may not be assigned in any way to a use on another site, except for shared parking pursuant to PMC Section

17.87.070.G (Shared Parking).

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C. Required parking spaces shall not be used for sale, display, rental, storage, or repair of motor vehicles.

D. Residential Zones. No vehicle which is registered for commercial purposes pursuant to applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California or other jurisdiction and which has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more shall be parked or left standing on any residentially zoned property, in excess of 30 consecutive minutes unless it falls within the exceptions given in PMC Section 10.04.040.

E. Commercial/Office and Industrial Zones. Required parking spaces shall not be used or allowed to be used for the repair, servicing, or storage of vehicles, or for the storage of recycling bins, property, or materials, nor shall the racks and pump blocks used in auto repair shops or other similar uses be considered in calculating required parking spaces.

17.87.090 Parking Design Standards
The following design standards shall apply to all off-street parking areas:

A. Location and Orientation

1. Residential Uses. Required parking for residential uses shall be on the same lot as the dwelling or use they serve, or on a parcel or tract owned in common by all the owners of the properties that will use the parking area:
a. Single-Family Residential. For single-family detached residential uses, parking shall not be located within a required front, street-facing side, or rear setback. For attached single-family residential uses, driveways may count toward the required parking so long as the driveway is at least 20 feet long. Parking shall only be allowed in a garage or approved driveway. There shall be no expansion of parking areas through the addition of paved areas in the front, side, or rear yards without the appropriate approval as outlined within Division 2 (Review Procedures) of this Ordinance. b. Multi-Family Residential and Residential Mixed-Use
i. Off-street parking spaces for multi-family dwelling types shall be located on the same development site and on the same lot or parcel, but in no event more than 200 feet from the dwelling unit for which the parking space is provided. No parking space shall be located in the required front, side, or rear setback area, except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance.
ii. Off-street parking serving multi-family and residential mixed-use development shall be located in one of the following facilities:
a.) Surface parking lots, garages, or carports located to the side or rear of residential buildings in relation to adjacent streets. If a site fronts on two or more streets, the standard shall apply on the street with the highest classification in the General Plan. If a site fronts on two public streets of equal classification, the Director may determine on which frontage to meet the standard.
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integrated building facade. See PMC Section 17.87.090.Q (Parking Structure Design and Screening).

2. Non-Residential Uses. Parking shall be located on the same lot, or, with a reciprocal parking and access agreement approved by the City, on a lot contiguous to the building, structure, or use to be served. Where feasible, parking shall be located to the side or rear of buildings in relation to adjacent streets. Where parking is proposed to be located off-site, the location of such parking, and where applicable the lot itself, shall be approved by the Review Authority. Any term agreements between private property owners shall be recorded and shall require review by the City Attorney and approval by the Director, Review Authority, and/or City Engineer as applicable prior to execution. Pedestrian access shall be available within a distance of not more than 300 feet measured from the nearest point of public access to the building, to the nearest part of the off-site parking area, unless otherwise approved by the Review Authority. Such separated parking areas shall be useable without causing unreasonable traffic congestion, detriment to any residential neighborhood, or safety concern to pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the vicinity.

B. Size. Parking spaces and maneuvering aisles shall meet the minimum dimensions required by this Section. Screening walls, roof support posts, columns, or other structural members shall not intrude into the required dimensions for parking spaces.

1. Standard Parking Spaces and Drive Aisles. The minimum basic dimension for standard parking spaces is nine feet in width and 18 feet in length, with a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet. End spaces where clear back-out space is restricted on one side shall be 11 feet in width. PMC Table 17.87.090-1 (Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions)) provides the dimensions of spaces (stalls) and aisles according to angle of parking spaces and is accompanied by PMC Figure 17.87.090-1 (Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions).

2. Compact Spaces. A compact parking space shall have minimum dimensions of eight feet in width and 15 feet in depth. For non-residential uses with 20 or more required parking spaces, up to 25 percent of the required spaces provided may be compact size as defined in this Ordinance. For unassigned/guest stalls for residential uses with more than 25 spaces, up to 25 percent of the required spaces may be compact. Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly marked “compact cars only,” “compact,” or “c.”

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Table 17.87.090-1. Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions Stall Type
Minimum Space and Aisle Dimensions
A
Stall
Width
B
Stall
Length
C
Stall Depth
(Aisle to Curb)
D
Drive Aisle Width
One-Way Two-Way
Parallel 9 ft 22 ft 9 ft 12 ft 26 ft
30 Degree 9 ft 18 ft 17 ft 16 ft 26 ft
45 Degree 9 ft 18 ft 19 ft 18 ft 26 ft
60 Degree 9 ft 18 ft 20 ft 20 ft 26 ft
90 Degree 9 ft 18 ft 18 ft 26 ft 26 ft
Compact Stalls, all angles 8 ft 15 ft — Same as standards above per stall type

Figure 17.87.090-1 Parking Space and Drive Aisle Dimensions Angled Parking Spaces Parallel Parking Spaces

Key:
a = Stall width
b = Stall length

c = Stall depth
d = Drive aisle width

3. Accessible Spaces. Whenever any off-street parking is required, spaces shall be provided in accordance with the latest version of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

4. Spaces Abutting Fences and Walls. Each parking space adjoining a wall, fence, column, or other obstruction higher than one-half feet in the vicinity of where a vehicle door may be located shall be widened by two feet to accommodate access to the vehicle through the door.

5. Overhang. Two and one-half feet of the sidewalk width located perpendicular to parking stall may be counted as part of the overall parking space length.

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6. Minimum Dimensions for Residential Garages and Carports. Garages and carports serving residential uses shall be constructed to meet the following minimum inside dimensions and related requirements.
a. A single car garage or carport: 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length. b. A two-car garage or carport: 20 feet in width by 22 feet in length. c. A garage or carport containing three or more spaces: 9 feet in width by 18 feet in length per space.
d. A tandem garage or carport: 10 feet in width by 40 feet in length. e. The vertical clearance for garage or carport parking spaces shall not be less than eight feet.

7. Reduced Parking Space Length and Width Prohibited. No reduction of parking space length or width shall be allowed.

C. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be allowed to satisfy parking requirements in accordance with the following.

1. No more than two vehicles shall be placed one behind the other.

2. Both spaces shall be assigned to the same residential dwelling unit or non-residential establishment for employee parking.

3. Tandem parking to meet required parking for non-residential uses may be used for employee parking only; the maximum number of tandem parking spaces shall not exceed 50 percent of the total number of spaces.

4. Tandem parking for visitors or customers may be allowed with valet parking, subject to approval by the appropriate Review Authority.

5. Tandem parking to meet required parking for multi-family residential development shall be located within an enclosed structure; the maximum number of tandem parking spaces shall not exceed 25 percent of the total number of spaces.

6. Tandem parking shall not be used to meet the guest parking requirement.

D. Parking Access. Parking access areas shall be designed to ensure vehicular access to parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer.

1. Access Hierarchy. Parking and service area access shall be provided from the following, in order of preference: 1) from an alley; 2) in the absence of an existing or proposed alley, access shall be from a driveway shared with a property abutting the development site; 3) in the absence of an alley or shared driveway, access shall be from the side/lesser street abutting the development site; 4) in the absence of a side street, from a curb cut/driveway along the primary street frontage.

2. Distance from Intersection. Driveways for parking facilities shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from the intersection of any two streets, or the maximum feasible distance from the intersection.

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by the Director, Review Authority and/or City Engineer, as appropriate, prior to recordation of the document in the County Recorder’s Office.

4. Forward Entry. Except for single-family dwelling units, parking areas of four or more spaces shall be provided with suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles therein may enter an abutting street in a forward direction.

5. Driveways and Curb Cuts. Each development project site shall be limited to one curb cut, including driveways and private/service streets, for every 400 feet of public street frontage, or two curb cuts for each street frontage, whichever is less (unless otherwise required for emergency vehicle access).

6. Driveway Length. Driveway length shall be regulated per the following to properly facilitate lot layout and on-site parking.
a. Driveways for non-residential uses shall be designed to prevent queuing and backing up onto public rights-of-way. Adequate clear throat distance shall be provided at all parking entrance and/or exit driveways. Parking stalls within the first 40 feet are strongly discouraged.
b. For attached and detached single-family dwelling units and duplexes, resident parking is allowed in a driveway with a minimum depth of 20 feet. c. Driveways providing direct access from a public street to a garage or carport shall be at least 20 feet in depth, with the following exceptions. No portion of the public sidewalk shall be counted toward meeting this requirement.
i. For single-family dwelling units and duplexes, side-on garages may be located a minimum of 15 feet from the public right-of-way provided that driveway parking shall accommodate a full car length of 20 feet measured from the edge of the public right-of-way. In hillside areas, the maximum driveway slope shall be 15 percent, with at least 18 feet in front of the garage at a slope not exceeding 5 percent. ii. For multi-family residential and residential mixed-use developments, a minimum 5- foot driveway apron shall be provided between the garage and any private street or drive aisle. Garages with parking aprons of less than 20 feet in length shall have automatic garage door openers and sectional roll-up doors.

7. Driveway Width
a. Single-Family Residences and Duplexes. Minimum width of 12 feet for any driveway serving one residence. There shall be no more than two driveways per parcel.

Driveways for three- or four-car garages shall be tapered down to a standard two-car width at the street.
b. Minimum width of 12 feet for a one-way driveway.
c. Minimum width of 26 feet for a two-way driveway serving any use other than single- family residential and duplexes.
d. The width of driveways shall be limited to the width necessary to access the allowed parking spaces or garage/carport.

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E. Circulation and Safety

1. Visibility shall be assured for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists entering individual parking spaces, circulating within a parking facility, and entering or leaving a parking facility.

Parking shall not be allowed within the traffic safety visibility area per PMC Section

17.82.070 (Safety Visibility Area Restrictions).

2. Parking lots shall be designed so that sanitation, emergency, and other public service vehicles can provide service without backing up unreasonable distances or making other dangerous or hazardous turning movements.

3. Parking Aisles
a. Parking aisle length shall not exceed 350 feet without a cross aisle for vehicle circulation.
b. Tangent or long radius sections of aisles along the perimeter of buildings should be less than 400 feet.
c. Four-way aisle intersections should be avoided, and where use of such intersection is necessary, it should be properly signed.
d. Dead end aisles should be avoided.

4. Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be provided where possible.

Multi-unit residential developments of five or more units must provide pedestrian access that is separate and distinct from driveways. Parking areas for commercial/office and mixed- use developments with 25 or more parking spaces must have distinct and dedicated pedestrian access from the use to parking areas, building entries, and public sidewalks, according to the following standards:
a. Connection to Public Sidewalk. An on-site walkway shall connect parking areas to building entries and to the public sidewalk. Access for people with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with State and Federal statutes and shall provide a convenient and efficient circulation system for these individuals. For commercial/office uses, parking spaces should be located within 150 feet of a building entrance, or a sidewalk leading to a building entrance.
b. Separation from On-site Buildings. Parking areas designed to accommodate five or more vehicles must be separated from the front and side exterior walls of on-site buildings by walkways or landscaping a minimum of four feet in width. c. Routes through Parking Areas. Walkways running parallel to the parking rows shall be provided for every four rows. Parking lot layout should minimize the need for pedestrians to cross parking aisles and landscape areas to reach destination points. d. Materials and Width. All walkways located perpendicular to parking stalls shall be a minimum of seven feet in width to accommodate vehicle overhang and to meet accessibility requirements.
e. Identification. Pedestrian walkways shall be clearly differentiated from driveways, parking aisles, and parking and loading spaces through the use of elevation changes, different paving material, or similar method.

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f. Separation and Distinction. Pedestrian pathways shall be clearly delineated by using landscaping, raised walkways, special pavers, decorative bollards, arches, trellises, and/or other design elements to alert drivers to potential conflicts with pedestrians.

Where a pedestrian walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it must be raised and separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four inches high, bollards, or other physical barrier. Where the path crosses the auto lane, the path shall be clearly delineated by a contrasting color, pavement material or pattern, and/or be raised slightly to form a speed table.

F. Parking Lot Striping. All parking stalls shall be clearly outlined with striping, and all aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines as necessary to provide for safe traffic movement. Parking lots shall be completely striped, indicating individual parking spaces and traffic lanes as provided in a striping/parking plan submitted to and approved by the City. Except for parallel parking, the striping of all other parking spaces shall be either single line or double line. All parallel parking spaces shall be striped with single lines. Handicapped spaces shall be striped, marked and signed in accordance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

G. Surfacing. All parking lots shall be paved and improved, and all sites shall be properly graded and drained, consistent with applicable stormwater runoff regulations and subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Drainage shall not be allowed across the surface of sidewalks or driveways. All areas used for the movement, parking, loading, repair, or storage of vehicles shall be paved according to the requirements in this Ordinance. All areas within the parking area not used for parking stalls or maneuvering areas shall be landscaped pursuant to PMC Section 17.87.090.N (Landscaping).

1. Pavement Standards. Parking areas shall be paved consistent with the following materials or comparable material recommended by a Geotechnical Engineer, approved by the City Engineer.
a. Residential Areas. Two inches of asphalt on four inches of aggregate, on four inches of compacted base material recommended by a Geotechnical Engineer, or four inches of concrete.
b. Non-Residential Areas. A minimum of three inches asphalt on four inches of aggregate, on four inches of compacted base material recommended by a Geotechnical Engineer, or four4 inches of concrete.
c. Pavers or Permeable Pavement Systems. Pavers or permeable pavement systems with strength equivalent to a or b above.

2. Landscaping Alternative. Up to two feet of the front of a parking space as measured from a line parallel to the direction of the bumper of a vehicle using the space may be landscaped with ground cover plants instead of paving. In addition, a ribbon driveway“Hollywood driveway” with a three-foot landscape strip in the middle shall be allowed in single-family residential zones.

H. Slopes

1. Parking Spaces and Turnarounds. All parking lot areas used exclusively for parking and turnarounds shall be designed and improved with a grade not exceeding five percent slope.

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Parking spaces for the handicapped shall conform to the slope requirements of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

2. Driveways. All driveways within a parking lot used exclusively for ingress and egress or interior parking lot circulation shall be designed and improved with grades not to exceed a 10 percent slope. Driveways providing a means of ingress and egress to a lot upon which is proposed to be located a single family detached dwelling shall not be subject to this requirement, except that in hillside areas, the maximum driveway slope shall be 15 percent, with at least 18 feet in front of the garage at a slope not exceeding 5 percent.

I. Drainage. Parking areas, aisles and access drives shall be graded and drained to dispose of surface water without damage to private or public properties, streets, or alleys. All parking and circulation areas shall be designed with an adequate drainage system and improvements shall consist of appropriate devices as specified by the City Engineer.

J. Perimeter Curbing. Parking areas within 15 feet of a building, structure, fence/wall, public right- of-way or lot line, except spaces within a garage or carport shall provide six-inch wide and six- inch high concrete curbing along the outer edge of the parking facility pavement. Curbs separating landscaped areas from parking areas shall be designed to allow stormwater runoff to pass through.

K. Wheel Stops. Use of individual wheel blocks should be avoided.

L. Heat Island Reduction. In order to reduce ambient surface temperatures in parking areas, at least 50 percent of the areas not landscaped shall be shaded, of light-colored materials with a Solar Reflectance Index of at least 29, or a combination of shading and light-colored materials.

Shade may be provided by canopies, shade structures, trees, or other equivalent mechanism. If shade is provided by trees, the amount of required shading shall be achieved within 15 years.

M. Lighting. Parking area lighting shall comply with the regulations in Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting).

N. Landscaping

1. Applicability. The following landscaping requirements shall apply to all off-street parking areas for residential and commercial/office zones and uses, and for public/institutional uses consistent with these zones. For industrial zones and for public/civic uses consistent with these zones, the following landscaping requirements shall apply to off-street parking areas which are visible from freeways, Regional and Crosstown streets, and less-intensive zones.

For parking lots in industrial areas which are not visible to the general public from freeways, Regional and Crosstown streets, or less-intensive zones, the requirement for parking lot landscaping may be reduced or waived by the Review Authority.

2. Minimum Parking Lot Landscaping
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drive aisles, stalls, maneuvering, and landscaping within that portion of the premises that is devoted to vehicular parking and circulation.
b. Minimum Trees. A minimum of one canopy tree shall be required for every four parking spaces (or eight parking stalls when two rows of four share a common frontage). A minimum 50 percent of the parking lot trees shall be a minimum two-inch caliper in a 24-inch box size or larger container. A minimum 20 percent of the parking lot trees shall be a minimum two- and one-half-inch caliper in a 36-inch box size or larger container. Parking lot trees may be coordinated with required street trees, but in no event shall the number of trees be less than one for every 30 lineal feet of street frontage. The following exceptions shall apply:
i. Where this ratio cannot be achieved due to the installation of solar facilities, trees shall be provided along the perimeter of the parking lot. ii. An existing shade tree may fulfill this requirement, so long as the existing shade tree is a minimum of four inches diameter at breast height. Existing mature trees on the site in good health shall be preserved whenever possible. c. Non-Plant Material. Crushed rock, pebbles, stones, and similar non-plant materials shall be allowed up to 60 percent of the total required landscaping. Landscaped areas shall be top dressed to avoid exposed bare soil.

3. Perimeter Landscape Strip. Each unenclosed parking lot shall provide a perimeter landscaped strip where the facility adjoins a property line in accordance with the following standards. The perimeter landscaped strip shall be planted with trees, shrubs, and groundcover, and may include any landscaped yard or landscaped area otherwise required.

The landscape strip shall be continuous, except for required access to the site or parking facility. See also PMC Chapter 17.83 (Transition Between Land Uses and Zones). a. Minimum five-foot landscape strip in residential and mixed-use zones. b. Minimum 10-foot landscape strip in non-residential zones.

4. Landscape Islands
a. Landscape planters shall be a minimum of six feet in width (inside dimension), except that tree wells located between parking rows and spaces may be a minimum of four feet in width (inside dimension). All landscaping and planting within paved areas shall be contained within raised planters surrounded by six-inch concrete curbs. Tree areas shall be planted a minimum of five feet from walls, walkways, or buildings. To protect the hardscape and encourage deep root development, root barriers shall be installed during planting operations.
b. Wheel stops or curbs shall be placed a minimum of 30 inches away from the trunk of any tree.
c. Landscape islands a minimum of 10 feet in width with minimum aisle turning radii of 10 feet shall be provided at the end of all parking rows, except where parking rows directly abut buildings, sidewalks, walls, or similar features. d. For parking rows containing 15 or more spaces, one landscape island within the interior of the parking row shall be provided for every 15 parking spaces in addition to the required row end landscape islands.

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e. Landscape islands shall not extend closer than three feet from the aisle end of the adjacent parking space(s).
f. All landscape islands shall be designed with a six-inch curb and an additional paved strip to provide a minimum one-foot-wide paved landing area where abutting the side of parking stalls. Paved areas shall not be counted toward fulfilling landscape requirements or meeting minimum width requirements of this Ordinance. g. All landscape islands shall be designed with a minimum two-and-a-half-foot area free from vegetation where the front of a vehicle may overhang the island. Overhang area shall be surfaced with non-living landscape material such as gravel, or rock. h. For projects requiring 20 or fewer parking spaces on site, the width of required landscape islands may be reduced to four feet, and the requirement for landscape islands within the interior of the parking row may be waived, subject to a determination by the Review Authority that an equivalent amount of overall site and parking lot landscaping is provided and that the parking lot is provided with a reasonable amount of shade.

5. Adjacent to Vacant Property. Landscaping along a property line adjacent to an abutting property that has no entitlement application on file for development is required to be defined by use of a six-inch concrete curb or a block wall or six-inch concrete mowing strip or a combination thereof.

6. Irrigation. All portions of a parking lot devoted to landscaping shall be provided with a permanent automatic irrigation system designed for water conservation.

O. Fire Lanes. All Fire Lanes shall be identified through signs or pavement markings for “NO PARKING” in accordance with Fire Department Specifications.

P. Maintenance. All parking facilities, including landscaped areas, driveways, and loading areas, shall be maintained free of refuse, debris, or other accumulated matter, and shall be kept in good condition at all times. The maintenance thereof may include, but shall not be limited to the repaving, oiling, and striping of a parking area and the repair, restoration, and/or replacement of any parking area design features when deemed necessary by the Director to insure the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

Q. Parking Structure Design and Screening. Except for garage entrances, structured parking shall not be visible from the street, or any adjacent public park or publicly-accessible open space area. Public-facing elevations of parking structures shall be integrated into the building architecture and/or screened from public view by meeting the following standards:

1. All portions of parking visible above grade shall be designed and treated with the same level of detail, material quality, and facade articulation as other facade areas and/or screened with landscape screening (e.g., shrubs, landscaped trellises) and/or crafted ornamental metal screens.

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2. Parking levels above the ground level may be visible on (or extend to) the building facade but shall be designed and treated with the same level of detail and material
quality as other facade areas (e.g., facade articulation and modulation, use of real windows with glazing or
false windows defined by frames, lintels, or sills). No more than two levels of parking shall extend to the
building facade.

R. Surface Parking Screening. All surface parking areas designed to accommodate five or more vehicles shall be screened from view from public streets, publicly-accessible open spaces, and adjacent lots in a more restrictive zone, according to the following standards.

1. Height. The maximum height of a fence or wall along street frontages and walkways/sidewalks shall be no taller than three feet when used to screen the parking lot.

Alley frontages are exempt from this standard. Screening of parking lots along interior lot lines that abut residential zones shall be six feet in height, except within the required front setback of the applicable zone, where screening shall be three feet in height.

2. Fences and Walls. Screening shall consist of one the following:
a. Walls. Low-profile walls consisting of brick, stone, stucco, or other quality durable material approved by the Director. Plain concrete blocks are not allowed as a screening wall material unless capped and finished with stucco or other material approved by the Director.
b. Fences. An open fence of manufactured wood wrought iron, or similar material combined with plant materials to form an opaque screen.

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a minimum height of two feet within 18 months after initial installation and must be permanently maintained.

17.87.100 through 17.87.190 Reserved

17.87.200 Loading Standards
Every use, building, or structure shall have permanently maintained off-street loading and unloading spaces as follows.

A. Number of Loading Spaces Required. All off-street loading facilities shall have the number of spaces required per building based on proposed or projected use or uses as specified in Table

17.87.200-1. (Required Loading Spaces).
a. Multi-Tenant Buildings. The gross floor area of the entire building shall be used in determining spaces for multi-tenant buildings. A common loading area may be required if each tenant space is not provided with a loading area. Drive-in roll-up doors for multi-tenant industrial projects may be substituted for required loading areas. b. Reduction to Number of Loading Spaces Required. The Review Authority may waive or reduce the loading space requirement, or allow joint use of loading zones through the Site Plan or Minor Site Plan review process upon finding that the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that, due to the specific nature of the use and building, such loading space will not be necessary. When considering a request for joint use of loading zones, the Review Authority shall consider the proximity of the loading zone to the uses being served, the nature of the uses being served, their demand for frequent or continuous loading and the nature of the goods being loaded. c. Additional Loading Spaces Required. Additional loading spaces may be required to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded, or stored on public streets. Such requirement shall be based on the anticipated frequency of truck deliveries.

Table 17.87.200-1. Required Loading Spaces
Use Floor Area (sf) Loading Spaces Required
Restaurants and Other Eating and
Drinking Establishments

less than 4,000 0
4,000 to 20,000 1
20,001 to 50,000 2
(each additional 50,000) 1
Medical Offices, Personal and Financial
Services, Lodging, Hospitals and Similar
Treatment Facilities, Commercial
Recreation and Entertainment uses

Less than 10,000 0
10,000 to 100,000 1
100,001 to 200,000 2
(each additional 100,000) 1
Less than 5,000 0
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Use Floor Area (sf) Loading Spaces Required
Warehouses, Storage Facilities,
Manufacturing and Other Industrial
uses, General Retail
5,000 to 30,000 1
30,001 to 80,000 2
80,001 to 150,000 3
(each additional 100,000) 1
B. Calculation. The number of loading spaces shall be computed as follows:

1. If the calculation for loading needs results in the requirement for a fraction of a loading space, the value shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

2. In the case of mixed uses, the total number of required loading spaces shall be the sum of the requirements for the various uses proposed for each building.

3. Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be based upon the requirements for comparable uses listed and upon the particular characteristics of the use as determined by the Director.

4. No area may be utilized and counted both as a required parking space and a required loading space.

5. No part of an alley or street shall be used for loading except areas designated by the City for loading.

C. Location and Orientation

1. Off-street loading facilities shall be located on the same site with the use for which the spaces are
required.

2. Off-street loading facilities shall be designed and
located so that loading vehicles are not parked in
required setbacks, driveways, or required parking
spaces during loading activities.

3. No loading spaces shall be closer than 30 feet to any property in a residential zone unless completely
enclosed within a building, or a uniformly solid fence or wall, or any combination thereof, not less than eight feet in height.

4. No allowed or required loading space shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of any street intersection.

5. Loading areas shall not face a public right-of-way. Loading spaces shall be located inside of buildings or on non-primary street frontages, alleys, parking areas, and/or at the rear or side of building as specified within PMC Chapter 17.85 (Utilities and Services).

6. Passenger loading spaces shall be located so that passengers do not need to cross drive aisles to walk from the loading space to the building entryway.

7. Exceptions. The location requirement may be modified or waived where the Review Authority finds that:
a. The intended use of the property or the location of or shape of the site and/or existing development warrant a Variance or Minor Exception;
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b. That street-facing loading areas will exhibit architectural treatment, or will be enhanced with landscaping, in such a way as to minimize visual and noise impacts, and c. There are specific features of the site and design of the building such that strict application of the location requirement is impractical.

D. Size

1. All off-street loading facilities shall comply with the following minimum dimensions, except that passenger loading spaces shall be at least 10 feet in width and 20 feet in length:

Table 17.87.200-2. Loading Space Dimensions
Use Width Length Clearance Turning Radius*
Warehouses and Industrial uses 12 ft 50 ft 15 ft 45 ft
Office Commercial, Retail
Commercial, Restaurants
11 ft 30 ft 15 ft 32 ft
* Outside turning radius of the vehicles.

E. Loading Design Standards

1. Screening. All loading zones and truck parking areas shall be screened from view by a minimum of an eight-foot-high wall or fence and may be installed in combination with a hedge, vine-covered fence, and landscaping pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.85 (Utilities and Services).

2. Forward Entry. Loading spaces shall be located and designed so that trucks shall not back into a public street or alley, nor shall a loading area be designed to require the use of a public right-of-way for access to a loading dock.

3. Maneuvering Space. Sufficient space for turning and maneuvering loading vehicles shall be provided on the site.

4. Loading Doors. Loading doors should not open toward public streets; when these features must face a street due to prevailing winds or site constraints, they shall be adequately screened.

5. Vertical clearance of all access aisles or drives to loading areas shall not be less than 14 feet above finished surface.

6. Bumpers. Bumper rails shall be provided in loading areas where needed for safety or to protect property.

7. Paving. Loading areas, aisles, and access driveways shall be paved in order to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be graded and drained to dispose of surface water.

Loading areas shall be paved with a minimum of four inches of asphalt over six inches of base material, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

8. Rolling Doors. Hardware for rolling doors shall be placed on the inside of the building.

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17.87.210 Bicycle Parking Facilities
A. Short-Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve shoppers, customers, messengers, guests, and other visitors to a site who generally stay for a short time. Short-term bicycle parking shall be designed in a manner that is architecturally compatible with the primary building.

1. Short-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces Required. Each land use is subject to the short-term bicycle parking requirements as specified in Table 17.87.210-1 (Short-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements). Fractional requirements of half a space or greater shall be considered as a full bicycle rack space.

Table 17.87.210-1. Short-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements Use Required Short-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces
Residential Uses
Multi-family residential with 5 or more units At least 10 percent of the number of required automobile parking spaces; minimum two spaces per development.

Educational Uses
Nursery/Preschools, Day Care Centers One short-term bicycle parking space for every 20 students at planned capacity.

Elementary and Middle Schools One short-term bicycle parking space for every 20 students at planned capacity.

High Schools One short-term bicycle parking space for every 10 students at planned capacity.

Colleges and Universities One short-term bicycle parking space for every 10 students at planned capacity.

Non-Residential Uses
All other non-residential uses anticipated to generate
visitor or customer traffic (e.g., public/civic, retail and commercial, entertainment, etc.)
At least 10 percent of the number of required automobile parking spaces; minimum two spaces per development.

2. Location. Short-term bicycle parking shall be located outside of the public right-of-way, pedestrian pathways and located within 50 feet of the main entrance to the building it serves. Where the bicycle parking area is not visible from the main entrance of the building, signs located at the main entrance of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.

3. Access. Safe and convenient access shall be provided from the public right-of-way and internal circulation system to the bicycle parking facilities.

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4. Rack Style and Spacing
a. Rack Style. For each short-term bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely anchored bike rack/structure shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel (two points of contact) can be secured with a high-security U-shaped shackle lock if both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such rack may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces. Decorative bicycle racks, such as circular, ring, or bicycle shaped racks are recommended. Wave style racks are prohibited.
b. Rack Spacing. Racks shall be spaced a minimum of three feet between each other when placed side by side, and a minimum of five feet when placed end to end.

5. Security. Short-term bicycle parking areas shall be lit during hours of darkness for security purposes. The location of bicycle racks should provide for surveillance of the area from the primary building parking and pedestrian access areas, to provide security of the bicycle parking area.

6. Size and Clearance. Each short-term bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian pathways and at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces.

B. Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided in order to serve employees, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.

1. Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces Required. Each land use is subject to the long-term bicycle parking requirements as specified in Table 17.87.210-2 (Long-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements). Fractional requirements of half a space or greater shall be considered as a full bicycle rack space.

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Table 17.87.210-2. Long-Term Bicycle Parking Requirements Use Required Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces
Residential Uses
Multi-Family Residential A minimum of one long-term bicycle parking space shall be provided for every four units for multi-unit residential unit.

Educational Uses
Nursery/Preschools, Day Care Centers One long-term bicycle parking space for every 15 employees.

Elementary, Middle, and High Schools One long-term bicycle parking space per 15 employees; minimum one space.

Colleges and Universities One long-term bicycle parking space per 15 employees; minimum one space
Other Uses
Other Uses (commercial, office, etc.) Any establishment with 15 or more full-time equivalent employees shall provide long-term bicycle parking for five percent of required automobile spaces; minimum one space.

Parking Structures Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per 20 vehicle spaces.

2. Location. Long-term bicycle parking shall be located on the same lot as the use it serves, outside of the public right-of-way and pedestrian paths, and located within 50 feet of the entrance for which the rack is intended to serve. In parking garages, long-term bicycle parking shall be located within 50 feet of an entrance to the facility. Where the bicycle parking area is not visible from the entrance of the building, signs located at the entrance or in an entry lobby of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.

3. Security. Long-term bicycle parking must be:
a. Within an enclosed bicycle locker;
b. Within a fenced, covered, and locked or guarded bicycle storage area; c. A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard or visible from employee work areas or within secure/restricted bicycle storage room; or, d. Other secure area approved by the Director.

4. Rack Style and Spacing. Racks, if used, shall be designed and spaced as follows:
a. Rack Style. Decorative bicycle racks, such as circular, ring, or bicycle shaped racks are recommended. Wave racks are prohibited.

5. Rack Spacing. Racks shall be spaced a minimum of three feet between each other when placed side by side, and a minimum of five feet when placed end to end. Size, Clearance, and Accessibility.
a. Size. Each bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving another bicycle. b. Clearance. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian pathways and at least five feet from vehicle parking spaces.

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c. Accessibility. Bicycle parking areas shall be accessible from the public right-of-way or from within the building or parking structure. The access path shall be clear at all times, provide a five-foot minimum width, a three-foot minimum door width, five percent maximum slope, elevator minimum interior dimensions of 80 inches by 54 inches, require no lifting of bicycle over any steps, and provide lighting for the access route and bicycle parking spaces. At least one main access path shall meet all the above listed criteria if multiple access paths are provided.

6. Covered Spaces. One hundred percent of required bicycle parking for multi-unit developments shall be inside buildings, garages, or in bike lockers. At least 60 percent of other required long-term bicycle parking must be covered either inside a building, under roof overhangs or awnings, in bicycle lockers, or within or under other structures.

7. Electric Bicycle Charging. Bike rooms shall provide outlets for charging electric bicycles.

C. Bicycle Repair Stands. Bicycle repair stands have tools to help fix minor maintenance issues, such as adding air to a tire, tightening a loose chain, or adjusting handlebars. To support people bicycling, bicycle repair stands shall be provided as follows:

1. Residential Uses. At least one bicycle repair stand shall be provided for all residential developments with 50 or more units.

2. Non-Residential Uses. At least one bicycle repair stand shall be provided for all non-residential developments with 50 or more employees.

17.87.220 Modification of Parking and Loading Requirements A. Minor reductions in the number of required parking spaces or configuration to meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be granted through approval of a Minor Exception, pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions).

B. Other Exceptions/Reductions through Parking Analysis The applicant may propose a parking standard that is different than the standards in Table

17.87.060-1 (Required Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces) for review and approval through the Minor Exception process pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions). The applicant’s proposal shall consist of a written request and a parking analysis prepared by a qualified transportation professional. The parking analysis, at a minimum, shall assess the average parking demand and available supply for existing and proposed uses on the subject site; opportunities for shared parking with other uses in the vicinity; existing public parking in the vicinity; transportation options existing or planned near the site, such as frequent bus service, carpools, or private shuttles; and other relevant factors.

C. Any other deviation from the requirements of this Chapter not specifically authorized as a Minor Exception shall be deemed a Variance and may be approved pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions).

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17.88 Signs

17.88.010 Applicability
This Chapter shall apply to all signs and/or sign structures that are visible from public rights-of-way and private streets, within parking lots and loading areas and from adjacent properties, unless such signs are regulated pursuant to the provisions of an adopted specific plan.

17.88.020 Intent and Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the Palmdale General Plan by promoting the growth of the City in an orderly and attractive manner and to provide standards to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the type, number, area, height, quality of materials, construction, illumination, location, and maintenance of all signs and sign structures. The sign standards of this Chapter are intended to accomplish the following results:

A. Make the City attractive while enhancing economic development through an effective and high- quality signing program. Protect and enhance the character of neighborhoods by preventing visual clutter caused by excessive and obtrusive signage. Promote and maintain healthy commercial, mixed-use, and industrial areas and property values for effective identification and communication of the nature of goods and services and avoidance of wasteful and unsightly signs.

B. Establish uniform Citywide signage standards and requirements that provide for public convenience by directing persons to various activities and uses.

C. Provide a reasonable system of sign control throughout the City consisting of sign type, size, location, illumination, and spacing to contribute toward development of a high-quality visual environment.

D. Encourage signs that are well designed and pleasing in appearance and to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design, relationship and spacing.

E. Encourage a desirable community character, which has a minimum of visual clutter.

F. Enhance aesthetic appeal through the reasonable regulation of such things as type, number, area, height, location, and illumination of signs.

G. Encourage signs that are properly located, harmonious with adjacent land uses and architecturally compatible.

H. Reduce and, to the extent permissible and practicable, eliminate traffic and safety hazards posed to motorists and pedestrians by outdoor advertising structures and other signs that may distract motorists and pedestrians.

I. Implement the goals, policies, and objectives of the general plan.

J. Encourage pedestrian-oriented commerce by promoting pedestrian-scale signs.

K. Direct persons at entrances of multi-tenant buildings through placement of directory signs or information kiosks where such signage is supported by a compelling governmental interest and/or is government signage.

L. Enhance the community environment by limiting the visual influence of wall signs on structures containing three stories or more.

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M. Ensure and protect the constitutional right of free speech by not imposing greater restrictions on noncommercial speech than on commercial speech or advertising.

N. Provide sign criteria that is objective, does not vest City officials with unfettered discretion, and that is aimed at regulating the time, place, and manner of signs as distinguished from the content of the sign. Where content is regulated, the City intends its standards to be narrowly tailored to serve the City’s compelling interest in preserving and enhancing its appearance and in protecting motorists and pedestrians from traffic and safety hazards.

O. Bring existing approved sign programs into conformance with current development standards while maintaining the unique characteristics intended for such programs.

P. Provide a reasonable amortization period for the removal of nonconforming signs.

Q. Inventory, identify and abate all illegal, abandoned and improperly maintained signs.

R. Identify precisely those areas and/or zones where the installation of additional outdoor advertising structures should be prohibited due to the importance of such areas to the environmental, economic, or other development goals and objectives of the City.

S. Provide for the relocation of existing legal outdoor advertising structures so as to minimize the adverse effects of such signs on the City’s goals and objectives, pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code Section 5412.

T. Remove all outdoor advertising sign structures from the residential areas of the City, pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code Section 5412.

17.88.030 Definitions
A. Agreement, Billboard Relocation shall mean an agreement entered into between the City and a billboard owner resulting in removal of an existing outdoor advertising sign structure, reconstruction of the outdoor advertising sign structure on its existing parcel or relocation of the outdoor advertising structure to another parcel of property within the City, subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.

B. Outdoor Advertising shall mean the use of a sign or signs soliciting public support or directing public attention to the sale, lease, hire or use of any objects, products, services or functions which are not produced, sold or otherwise available on the premises where such sign is erected or maintained.

C. Sign shall mean any object conveying a message and having a visual appearance primarily used for attracting public attention or patronage from the street, sidewalk, or other outside public area. Signs located completely within an enclosed building, and not exposed to view from a street, are not considered a sign for purposes of this Ordinance.

D. Sign, Abandoned shall mean any sign associated with a business remaining in place for a period of 90 days or more where the establishment to which the sign is attached has ceased operation or where there is no sign copy appearing on the sign.

E. Sign, Accessory shall mean signs that are secondary in purpose and provide information concerning the business and are typically placed on the outer edge of a permanent canopy island structure or that are displayed on or below a canopy projecting from a main building.

F. Sign, Advertising or Commercial shall mean any message, the prevailing thrust of which is to propose a commercial transaction.

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G. Sign, Advertising Structure shall mean a structure of any kind erected, used, or maintained for outdoor advertising purposes, upon which any poster, bill, printing, painting or other advertisement or commercial speech of any kind whatsoever may be placed, including statuary, for advertising or commercial purposes.

H. Sign, Alteration shall mean any change of size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction or supporting structure of an existing sign.

I. Sign, Animated shall mean a sign having moving parts or lighting, an image projection which creates the illusion of moving parts, or has flashing, chasing, or twinkling lights.

J. Sign, Balloon shall mean a flexible, nonporous bag inflated with a gaseous substance, including, but not limited to helium, that is lighter than the surrounding air, which causes the bag to rise and float in the air.

K. Sign, Banner shall mean a temporary sign composed of flexible, lightweight material not enclosed in a rigid frame.

L. Sign, Billboard shall mean the same as outdoor advertising sign structure.

M. Sign, Cabinet or Can shall mean a sign consisting of one or more flat translucent panels containing sign copy affixed to an internally illuminated box or cabinet mounted on a building or monument structure. Such signs are typically illuminated with fluorescent lights. Sign panels may or may not be interchangeable.

N. Sign, Canopy shall mean any sign printed or painted on the visible surface of a canopy or awning.

O. Sign, Change of Copy shall mean the changing of a message on a lawfully erected sign. A change of copy does not include the following (all of which acts shall be considered as the placing of a new sign): any alteration or reconfiguration of the outside dimensions of a sign, any structural modifications of a sign and/or relocation of all or any portion of a sign.

P. Sign, Changeable Copy shall mean a sign on which message copy can be changed manually through use of attachable letters and numerals.

Q. Sign, City Kiosk Program shall mean a uniform off-site directional sign program, administered by the BIA or an agency as determined by resolution of the City Council for the purpose of providing travel directions.

R. Sign, Construct when used with reference to a sign, shall mean to install, erect, or place on the ground or on a building structure, or to affix, paint or post on or to a building or structure.

S. Sign, Copy shall mean either commercial speech or noncommercial speech messages.

T. Sign, Digital Advertising Display shall mean an electronic advertising display where the message is changed more than once every two minutes, but no more than once every six seconds and the transition between messages is no more than one second. A digital advertising display shall not be considered an electronic reader board or animated sign as those terms are otherwise defined herein.

U. Sign, Directional shall mean any sign that serves solely to designate the direction or the location of any place or area and is placed on the property to which the public is directed. Distinctions for directional signs within this Chapter are limited to those situations where there is a Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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compelling government interest and/or where the directional sign qualifies as a government sign.

V. Sign, Directory shall mean a sign or a set of similarly designed individual signs placed or displayed in sequence, to list the location of various units within a development. Distinctions for directory signs within this Chapter are limited to those situations where there is a compelling government interest and/or where the directory sign qualifies as a government sign.

W. Sign, Double-Faced shall mean a sign with copy on two faces, legible from opposite directions.

X. Sign, Electronic Reader Board shall mean a sign that contains a video screen, rows of light bulbs or other type of electronic display, which when activated forms messages, symbols, or graphics.

Electronic reader boards do not include Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures utilizing Digital Advertising Display pursuant to PMC 17.88.150.(E).

Y. Sign, Externally Illuminated shall mean any sign constructed to have artificial light shone on the sign face from a lighting source that is external to the sign structure.

Z. Sign, Flashing shall mean the same as Animated Sign.

AA. Sign, Freestanding shall mean any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground, which are independent from any building or other structure. This definition may include pole signs, ground signs and monument signs.

BB. Sign, Government shall mean a sign erected and maintained by the Federal, State, or local government, or any other public agency. Government Sign shall also mean a sign that is required to be constructed, placed, or maintained by the Federal, State, County, or local government or any other public agency either directly or to enforce a property owner’s rights.

Government Sign shall also include a sign erected and maintained by any person authorized by the City pursuant to resolution, license, or agreement, as part of the City kiosk sign program or the government sign section, which may include a digital advertising display or an electronic reader board.

CC. Sign, Halo shall mean a sign that directs light toward the wall behind the sign or lettering rather than outward creating a halo or negative effect.

DD. Sign, Height of Freestanding shall mean the greatest vertical distance measured from ground surface to the top of the freestanding sign and any accompanying architectural feature of the sign. Intentional changes in the elevation of the ground surface by mounding within landscape areas utilizing more than a 3:1 slope in order to achieve an increased overall height shall be counted in the calculation of sign height.

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Figure 17.88.030-1. Freestanding Sign Height

EE. Sign, Height of Nonfreestanding shall mean the greatest vertical distance measured from the bottom to the top of the sign area.

FF. Sign, Human shall mean any person having a visual appearance primarily used for, or having the effect of, attracting attention from the streets, sidewalks, or other outside public areas for identification purposes to convey a commercial message. Noncommercial messages shall not be considered within the definition of human signs.

GG. Sign, Illegal Nonconforming shall mean any sign structure which did not conform to applicable laws and/or was not granted a sign permit when constructed and has not been brought into full conformity by a specific remedy provided in this Ordinance.

HH. Sign, Information Kiosk shall mean a freestanding or wall-mounted sign structure, other than an outdoor advertising structure, billboard, or monument sign, that is designed to display a collection of two or more on-site signs or noncommercial signs.

II. Sign, Internally Illuminated shall mean any sign constructed to have artificial light shone on the sign face from a lighting source that is inside the sign structure.

JJ. Sign, Legal Nonconforming shall mean any sign that was lawfully erected, with all necessary permits, but due to a change in the law, fails to conform to all applicable standards and limitations of this Ordinance.

KK. Sign, Maintenance shall mean the repair, restoration or preservation of an existing sign or sign structure to a condition or state similar to, but not larger than, that which was originally installed, erected, or approved by the City.

LL. Sign, Marquee shall mean a freestanding structure, wall sign or a structure that overhangs the entrance of a building or projects beyond a building facade, on which a changeable copy sign is affixed, including, but not limited to those typically displayed outside theaters, hotels, schools, or churches. Individual letters are changed manually on such signs as opposed to electronically.

MM. Sign, Monument shall mean a low-profile, ground-mounted freestanding sign that is supported by a solid base as an essential element of the design of the sign.

NN. Sign, Neon shall mean a sign constructed of tubing that is illuminated by means of a gas or vapors. Decorative or other architectural elements on buildings consisting of neon tubing are not included in this definition.

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OO. Sign, Official shall mean signs that help direct pedestrians and motorists away from roadway hazards, toward public services, and informs those persons of the applicability of certain traffic regulations which are required to be erected by the City, the State Department of Transportation, or any other public agency.

PP. Sign, Off-Site/Off-Premises Commercial shall mean a sign displaying a permanent commercial message that is not located on the site of the business, accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign.

QQ. Sign, On-Site/On-Premises Commercial shall mean a sign that is located on the site of the business, accommodations, services, or commercial activity served by the sign.

RR. Sign, Outdoor Advertising Structure shall mean a panel or billboard affixed to the ground, enclosed in a rigid frame used to display paid commercial and noncommercial messages or advertisements in outdoor public places, such as alongside highways.

SS. Sign, Painted shall mean a wall sign painted directly onto the surface of a building or onto a separate flat surface that is attached to the side of a building.

TT. Sign, Pole shall mean a permanent freestanding sign supported by one or more posts, columns or poles that are not enclosed in a solid structure equal in width to at least one-quarter the sign face and where the portion of the unenclosed posts, columns or poles exceeds 18 inches in height. This definition shall not include in whole or in part electronic reader boards or digital advertising displays.

UU. Sign, Projecting shall mean a sign that is attached to and projects away from the side of a building. Such signs are typically oriented for pedestrian visibility and are viewed perpendicular to the face of the building.

VV. Sign, Reader Board shall have the same definition as the term Electronic Reader Board.

WW. Sign Relocation shall mean to move a sign from one location to another or to remove a sign from one location and construct a similar sign at another location.

XX. Sign, Roof shall mean any sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof, or projecting above the parapet of a building. Signs erected completely below the uppermost roof line on a mansard roof shall not constitute a roof sign.

YY. Sign, Secondary Skyline shall mean a wall sign that is placed below the second floor of a building consisting of three stories or more.

ZZ. Sign, Skyline shall mean a wall sign that is placed above the windows of the highest floor of a building consisting of three stories or more.

AAA. Sign, Temporary shall mean a sign that is displayed for the specific period of time of an event and which is removed immediately after the completion of the event or time period.

BBB. Sign, Under-Canopy shall mean signs suspended no lower than eight feet above the public right- of-way or a walkway under a canopy or awning of a building.

CCC. Sign, Unlawful shall mean a sign which was constructed illegally and which violates this Chapter, or which the Director declares to be unlawful because it has become dangerous to public safety.

DDD. Sign, Upgrade shall mean any activity intended to improve the design quality and aesthetic appeal of an existing sign, display, or device by modifying structural elements of, or providing substantial cosmetic enhancements to, such sign, display or device.

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EEE. Sign, Vehicle shall mean any sign painted directly upon, magnetically affixed to or permanently affixed to the body or other integral part of an operative vehicle or trailer; provided, that the maximum number of such signs is two and the maximum size of each sign is four square feet.

FFF. Sign, Wall shall mean a sign attached to, painted, or erected on the exterior wall of a building or structure with the exposed face of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the exterior wall.

GGG. Sign, Window shall mean a sign constructed of paper, canvas, cardboard or painted with water soluble pigment which is to be displayed on the inside of a glass window surface or painted on the outside of a window. This term does not include merchandise located in a window.

HHH. Sign Area shall mean the entire area within a single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles which encloses the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or any figure, together with any frame, background area, structural trim, or other material, including any light or color that forms an integral part of the display which is used to differentiate the sign from the background upon which it is placed. In the case of a sign designed with more than one exterior surface, the area shall be computed as including only the maximum single display surface, which is visible from any ground position at one time. The supports or uprights on which any such sign is supported shall not be included in determining the sign area unless such supports or uprights are designed in such a manner as to form an integral background of the display.

Figure 17.88.030-2. Sign Area

III. Sign Face shall mean the surface or that portion of a sign upon which the sign copy or message is located that is visible from a single point as generally a flat surface or a single plane.

JJJ. Sign Program shall mean an approved plan by the Director setting forth all signage for an approved commercial, business, or industrial center.

KKK. Sign Structure shall mean any structure, which supports, has supported, or is capable of supporting a sign, including decorative cover.

LLL. Speech, Commercial shall mean any message, the prevailing thrust of which is to propose a commercial transaction.

MMM. Speech, Noncommercial shall mean any message that is not determined to be commercial speech as defined herein. Speech that is determined to be obscene shall not be included NNN. Structure, Advertising shall mean a structure existing, erected or maintained to serve exclusively as a stand, frame or background for the support or display of signs.

17.88.040 Sign Permit Requirements and Procedures
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Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall cause or permit the construction, enlargement, remodeling, or upgrade of any sign without first obtaining a sign permit pursuant to the provisions of this Section, and any other permits required by law. Legally established signs becoming nonconforming as a result of this Chapter shall be subject to amortization pursuant to PMC Section

17.88.150 (Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures (Billboards)). Any person or entity engaged in the business of constructing signs in the City shall have a valid State contractor’s license and a City business license.

In each instance, and pursuant to the same conditions to which this Chapter permits any sign with a commercial message, a sign containing a noncommercial message and constructed to the same physical dimensions, character, and standards shall be allowed.

A. Application Requirements. An application for a sign permit shall be made on the appropriate form(s) provided by the Director. A processing fee established by resolution of the City Council for new sign permits shall accompany applications. Applications for new sign permits shall contain all of the following information and materials:

1. Project location
a. Address or nearest cross streets
b. Assessor’s parcel number (for vacant land)

2. Name of business (if applicable);

3. Name, address, and phone number of person and firm preparing application;

4. Applicant or applicant’s authorized leasing agent name, signature, and telephone number;

5. Description and number of signs requested, including all accessory signs;

6. Drawing depicting dimensions, design, colors and materials of the sign or sign structure(s);

7. Construction specifications for method of attachment of the sign to the ground or structure and illumination;

8. Building elevation (for wall signs) depicting the dimensions, color and materials of the building or leaseholder unit where sign is to be attached. A photograph may be used to show the color and material of the building;

9. Site plan (for freestanding signs). Showing the intended location and position of the proposed sign; distance to existing or future structures, parking facilities, any outdoor seating areas, other freestanding signs, property lines, roadways, and driveways on or adjacent to the parcel where the sign is to be located; and

10. Grading Plans (for freestanding signs), demonstrating grade elevation within landscaped areas in relationship to the public right-of-way in immediate proximity of proposed sign structure(s).

B. Review Process. An application for a sign permit to construct a new sign or to enlarge or upgrade an existing sign for an existing building shall be submitted on the appropriate form(s) provided by the Director and accompanied by a processing fee established by resolution of the City Council. The Director shall approve the sign permit if the Director finds that such application satisfies the standards set forth in PMC Section 17.88.040.C (Criteria for Approval) of this Section and the provisions of this Chapter. Otherwise, the Director shall deny the sign permit, in Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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which case the applicant shall be notified in writing the reason(s) why the application was denied. All decisions of the Director may be appealed pursuant to PMC Section 17.20.110 (Appeal Procedures).

C. Criteria for Approval. The following findings shall be made for approval of any sign permit for a sign or sign structure regulated by this Chapter:

1. The sign complies with the applicable provisions of PMC Section 17.88.090 (General Development Standards), for permanent sign structures regulating the allowable sign area, location, setbacks, orientation, design, construction, materials, colors, and illumination; and,

2. The sign complies with the adopted sign program for the site, which regulates the size, color, lettering, location, and other design elements specified in the sign program (if applicable).

17.88.050 Change of Copy Requirements and Procedures
The application for a change of copy on an existing legally established and legally existing sign shall be made on the appropriate form(s) provided by the Director. Any person or entity engaged in the business of constructing signs in the City shall have a valid state contractor’s license and a City business license. In each instance, and pursuant to the same conditions to which this Chapter permits any change of copy, a sign containing an ideological, political, religious, or other non-commercial message and constructed to the same physical dimensions, character, and standards shall be allowed.

A. Applications for a change of copy shall contain all of the following information and materials:

1. Project location including address or nearest cross streets, assessor’s parcel number (for vacant land), and name of business (if applicable);

2. Name, address, and phone number of person and firm preparing the application;

3. Applicant or applicant’s authorized leasing agent name, signature, and telephone number;

4. Description and number of signs for which change of copy is requested; and,

5. Previously approved sign plans depicting sign area, dimensions, colors, design and materials, and method of illumination of the original sign or sign structure.

B. Review Process. An application for a change of copy to upgrade an existing sign shall be reviewed by the Director following submittal of a complete change of copy application. The Director shall either approve the requested change of copy if the Director finds that such application satisfies the standards set forth in PMC Section 17.88.050.C (Criteria for Approval) of this Section and the provisions of this Chapter or the Director shall deny the sign permit, in which case the applicant shall be notified in writing the reason(s) why the application was denied. All decisions of the Director may be appealed pursuant to PMC Section 17.20.110 (Appeal Procedures).

C. Criteria for Approval. The following findings shall be made for approval of any change of copy regulated by this Chapter:

1. The requested change of copy is to change the face of a legally-established sign structure that was issued all required permits at the time the sign was originally constructed;

2. The sign structure to which the change of copy is requested is of sufficient integrity and strength to adequately support the sign copy; and,
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3. The requested change of copy does not alter or reconfigure the outside dimensions of the sign, structurally modify the sign, or relocate the sign from its original construction.

17.88.060 Sign Program Requirements and Procedures
Anyone wishing to establish a new sign program for the purpose of establishing a coordinated project theme consisting of uniform design elements for multiple tenants and/or for modifying the spacing, location, size, or height requirements for signs may apply for a sign program pursuant to this Section.

Elements not specified as a component of the sign program shall comply with all applicable City sign standards as required pursuant to this Chapter. A processing fee established by resolution of the City Council shall accompany applications for new sign programs along with the following:

A. Application Requirements. New applications for sign programs shall contain the following information and materials.

B. Sign Program Specifications. The following shall be submitted in support of an application for a sign program at a minimum. Where appropriate, illustrations shall be included.

1. Size and material specifications;

2. Method of attachment;

3. Method of illumination;

4. Architectural design enhancements;

5. Location(s) of signs;

6. Major or other tenant sign specifications, provided total center sign area is not exceeded;

7. Letter style, font, color, and/or height specifications;

8. Spacing standards for signs; and,

9. Additional sign restrictions, which may include prohibited signs.

C. Review Process. Applications for new sign programs shall be submitted on the appropriate form(s) provided by the Director and accompanied by a processing fee established by resolution of the City Council. The Director shall approve the application if the Director finds that such application satisfies the standards set forth in PMC Section 17.88.060.D (Criteria for Approval) of this Section and conforms to the provisions of this Chapter. Otherwise, the sign program shall be denied and the applicant shall be provided with the reason(s) for the denial in writing from the Director. All decisions of the Director may be appealed pursuant to PMC Section 17.20.110 (Appeal Procedures).

D. Criteria for Approval. An application shall be approved so long as it complies with the following criteria:

1. The sign program establishes a coordinated project signage theme or modifies the spacing or location standards within an approved commercial, business, or industrial center; and,

2. The sign program meets all of the provisions contained in this Section.

17.88.070 Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements
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and Procedures). All exempt signs shall be subject to PMC 17.88.090 (General Development Standards), and PMC 17.88.180 (Administration):

A. Bus Shelter Signs. Signs located on bus shelters as specifically allowed by resolution of the City Council.

B. Flags. One flagpole per developed parcel with a maximum of two flags, not to exceed 35 feet in height and 25 square feet in area. One additional flagpole with up to two additional flags may be allowed subject to approval of a sign permit.

C. Information Kiosks. Information kiosks that are allowed by the zone as an accessory use and shall not exceed six feet in height or 16 square feet in area per face (maximum 32 square feet for a multi-sided kiosk). Information kiosks may be located within public property or right-of- way, subject to approval by the Director of Public Works or his/her designee. Wall-mounted signs are not exempt and are subject to the sign standards for the zone.

D. Interior Signs. Signs located inside a building, structure, or mall provided the sign copy is not visible to the public right-of-way or a parking lot or is not located so as to be conspicuously visible and readable without intentional and deliberate effort from outside the building, structure, or mall.

E. Home-based Business Signs. Mandatory signs required by Federal, State, County, or other agencies for home-based businesses.

F. Light Pole Banners. Light pole banners as specifically allowed pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.130 (Government Signs).

G. Government Signs. Signs as specifically allowed pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.130 (Government Signs).

H. On-site Directional Signs. The City has a compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, and to directly advance that interest, the City will allow on-site directional signage so as to assist and direct traffic circulation into, out of, and through parking lots on private property. On-site directional signs shall be limited in number to five signs. Developed sites that have more than one frontage shall be allowed four signs per frontage up to eight total signs. The maximum area for such signs shall not exceed six square feet in area per sign and eight feet in height. Up to three times the allowable sign area and an additional four feet in height may be allowed with approval of a sign permit when it can be reasonably justified that due to the subject property or use, visibility constraints exist which justify larger signage.

Figure 17.88.070-1. On-Site Directional Signs
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I. Official Signs. The City has a compelling interest in facilitating traffic safety for pedestrians and motorists. This interest is directly advanced by having official signs that help direct pedestrians and motorists away from roadway hazards, toward public services, and informs those persons of the applicability of certain traffic regulations. To accomplish this compelling purpose, the City finds that it shall allow for such signs to be erected, moved, and changed by governmental officials with minimal regulation from the Economic and Community Development Department.

For these reasons, the City hereby exempts the following signs from its sign permit requirements and development standards. Official traffic, fire and police related signs, temporary traffic-control signs used during construction, utility facilities and substructure location and identification signs and markers required to protect said facilities, and other signs and markers required by the City, the State Department of Transportation, or any other public agency.

J. Signs Accompanying the Sale of Personal Property. One sign not exceeding four square feet in area may be placed on residential property where personal property is displayed for sale pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance.

K. Signs on Vehicles. Vehicle signs, as defined in PMC Section 17.88.030 (Definitions), provided that the vehicle is not parked in a required parking space adjacent to a public right-of-way for the primary purpose of advertising. Any signage required by state law or local ordinance to be affixed to a vehicle, or vehicle signage required to protect public health, safety, and welfare is also exempt.

L. Temporary Signs. The City has a compelling interest in making the City attractive to residents, visitors, and business owners. To accomplish this interest, the City finds it necessary to establish standards for temporary signs and to regulate their duration. All temporary signs in the City shall be subject to the following:

1. Number. No more than one temporary sign shall be allowed per authorized use as specified in this Section.

2. Permission. Temporary signs may be placed on private property with the owner’s permission. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from removing a temporary sign from his or her property when the sign has been erected without his or her consent; and provided, further, nothing Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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in this subsection shall prevent the Director, Code Enforcement staff, or other authorized representative of the City from taking action to abate sign violations.

3. Illumination. Temporary signs shall be non-illuminated.

Figure 17.88.070-1. Temporary Sign

4. Removal. When displayed for a specific event or activity, temporary signs shall be removed within 10 calendar days of the advertised event or activity.

5. Temporary Noncommercial Signs. No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any temporary noncommercial sign, or direct, permit or allow such removal, destruction, relocation, or disturbance, without the permission of the party who erected the sign. It shall be presumed, as to signs for political candidates, that the political candidate or his or her representative is the party who erected the sign. It shall further be presumed that the committee who has registered with the Secretary of State to support a position on a ballot proposition is the party who erected the sign taking the position on the ballot measure.

6. Temporary On-site Commercial Signs. Temporary on-site commercial signs may be displayed as follows:
a. During the period that a valid Grading or Building Permit exists. b. For a maximum of 60 calendar days after the issuance of a business license for a new business. A new business may include an existing business under new ownership but does not include an existing business under new management. The size of a new business banner utilized pursuant to this Section shall be as allowed under PMC

17.88.100 (Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties). c. During the seasonal sale of agricultural products lawfully produced on the property. d. During the period when property is for sale, lease or rent. e. As a part of an approved Temporary Use Permit or Special Event Permit as specified in PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits) for:
i. Parking lot and sidewalk sales;
ii. Grand openings and anniversary events;
iii. Outdoor art and craft shows and exhibits;
iv. Bazaars, pony rides and festivals;
v. Mobile health services;
vi. Christmas tree lots, pumpkin lots, haunted houses, and firework stands; and, vii. Circuses, carnivals, rodeos concerts, shows, or similar enterprises.

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f. Inflatable Displays. Inflatable displays may be approved by the Director for a period of time not to exceed an aggregate total of 45 days per calendar year and 14 consecutive days, and shall only be approved as part of a Special Event or Temporary Use Permit, as provided for in PMC Section 17.26.100 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits).

Inflatable displays shall be securely fastened, ground-mounted and maintained in a good condition. Inflatable displays do not include balloons typically found in retail stores.
g. Temporary on-site commercial signs allowed pursuant to this Section may also display noncommercial messages.

7. A-frame Signs. One temporary A-frame or similar impermanent freestanding sign is allowed for any use located within the Mixed-Use zones and civic center where pedestrian-oriented use is encouraged. Such signs shall be non-illuminated and not exceed five square feet per side (maximum two sides) and a height of five feet. Signs shall be constructed using a minimum of industrial grade particleboard (or equivalent) and designed with radius edges, unexposed hinges, and feet. Only oil-based paints shall be used for painted signs, which shall be professionally painted. Placement of A-frame signs shall not impede pedestrian or handicap access.

Figure 17.88.070-2. A-Frame Sign

8. Temporary Off-site Commercial Signs. Temporary off-site commercial signs are allowed in the single-family residential zones as follows:
a. Temporary off-site commercial signs shall be freestanding only and shall not be affixed to posts or utility poles or pushed or hammered into the ground. Such signs shall be formed from aluminum or a hard plastic material (or equivalent) pursuant to current industry standards. Cardboard or paper signs are not allowed. Signs shall not exceed six square feet in area and three feet in height. Signs shall be of sufficient weight in order to keep upright and in place. No reflective paint or day-glo colors are allowed. Signs shall not include balloons, ribbons, pennants, streamers, or other attachments.

Figure 17.88.070-3. Temporary Off-Site Commercial Sign
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b. Signs shall not be placed within subdivision landscape easements. c. Up to one such sign may be located at any one corner of an intersection provided handicap access is maintained.
d. No sign shall be placed upon any private property without first obtaining permission from the owner of such property.
e. No sign shall be placed within the public right-of-way without approval of an encroachment permit issued by the City Engineer. A minimum clearance of four feet shall be maintained at all times for safe pedestrian access on public sidewalks. Signs may not be located on center medians or within the public street where vehicles travel.

Where the public right-of-way extends into a parkway strip, signs shall be placed so as not to cause damage to landscaping and/or irrigation systems. One or more signs may be approved with an encroachment permit. Signs that do not comply are subject to removal pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.160 (Amortization and Abatement of On and Off-Premise Signs, Sign Programs and Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures). f. Signs may be displayed only during daylight hours on weekends, holidays, and one day during the week.
g. Temporary off-site commercial signs allowed pursuant to this Section may also display noncommercial messages.

M. Window Sign, Permanent. One permanent non-illuminated window sign not exceeding four square feet in area.

N. Window Signs, Temporary. Temporary window signs not exceeding 25 percent of the window area provided visibility into the building is maintained.

O. Strand Lights. Strand lights or similar outdoor lighting within areas where people dine or otherwise publicly congregate that is intended as festive ornamentation to be used on a year- round basis.

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17.88.080 Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited, except as otherwise expressly allowed pursuant to this Chapter:

A. Animated signs.

B. Balloons or other inflatable, wind activated, or spinning devices that are typically available in retail stores, except as exempted pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements).

C. Banner signs as permanent signage; however, temporary banners may be exempt as specified pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.070.L.6 (Temporary On-Site Commercial Signs) or allowed pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.100 (Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties).

D. Cabinet signs with little or no decorative elements.

Figure 17.88.070-4. Plan Cabinet Sign

E. Cardboard signs exposed to the outdoor elements.

F. Electronic reader board signs, excluding government signs.

G. Flags, except as expressly allowed pursuant to this Chapter.

H. Flashing signs.

I. Human signs.

J. Off-site signs, except as exempted pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements).

K. Paper signs exposed to the outdoor elements.

L. Pennants, strings of pennants, or streamers.

M. Portable or A-frame signs, except as allowed pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements).

N. Revolving signs, excluding barber shop poles.

O. Roof signs.

P. Signs that create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Q. Signs that display a message, graphic representation, or other image that is obscene as that term is defined in Section 311 of the Penal Code.

R. Signs, which by their color, design, location, or illustration resemble, distract attention from, or conflict with any traffic control device.

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S. Signs within the public right-of-way or upon public property (except where approved or required by a government agency and exempted pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements)), including, but not limited to, any notice, placard, bill, card, poster, sticker, banner, sign, advertising, or other device affixed or attached to or upon any public street, walkway, crosswalk, or other right-of-way, curb, lamp post, hydrant, tree, telephone booth or pole, lighting system, or any fixture of the police or fire alarm system.

T. Signs Mounted on Vehicles. No person shall park any vehicle on a public right-of-way or in a location on a private property that is visible from a public right-of-way, which has attached thereto or suspended therefrom any sign, except as exempted pursuant to PMC Section

17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements). This Section shall not preclude the display of bumper stickers.

17.88.090 General Development Standards
The following general provisions are applicable to all signs and sign structures regulated by this Chapter, excluding signs within sign programs or specific plans. These general provisions apply in addition to any specific standards in this Chapter.

A. Sign Area. Unless otherwise specified in this Chapter, the maximum allowed sign area for signs shall be calculated based on the acreage and frontage of a property and/or the length of the building elevation upon which the sign is to be attached. Wall signs for multiple tenant buildings shall be based upon the lineal building frontage occupied by each tenant as specified by the zone.

B. Locational Criteria. All signs shall be subject to all applicable standards for the zone in which the proposed sign is to be located, pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.100 (Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties) through 17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones). Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Chapter, no sign shall be erected or used for business purposes of any kind, except such sign(s) as shall be located on the site of the place of business, enterprise, or calling which is reasonably related to the products or services available on or within those premises. Sign location shall not obstruct motorists’ visibility by considering driveway placement, long-term growth of landscaping, and adjacent and/or future development. No signs may be located in or adjacent to the public right-of-way, or private drive aisle or driveway in such a manner that it obstructs the clear view of pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic or constructed so as to obstruct any window, door, fire escape, or other emergency exit of any building. In addition, the following additional location criteria shall be maintained:

1. Wall-mounted signs shall not project above the parapet, canopy, fascia, wall, or roofline to which they are attached.

2. Freestanding signs shall not block visibility of motorists in order to maintain traffic safety, or from outdoor seating areas to preserve views. Freestanding signs shall not be placed in such a manner that obstructs any portion of a traffic control device as regulated by the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as viewed by a driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, as is appropriate for the type of device. Freestanding signs shall be set back and spaced along street frontages as specified in this Chapter.

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3. Except where approved or required by a government agency or as otherwise expressly allowed pursuant to this Chapter, no sign may be stuck, glued, painted, pasted, posted, nailed, stapled or otherwise affixed or attached to or upon any public street, walkway, cross walk or other right of way, curb, lamp post, transit bench or shelter, trash receptacle, fire hydrant, tree, telephone booth or pole, lighting system or any fixture of the police or fire alarm system, any existing sign, or upon any other public property.

C. Setbacks. All freestanding signs shall be set back a minimum of one foot from the public right-of- way.

D. Orientation. On-site signs shall be oriented so as not to create confusion and shall be visible to pedestrians, motorists and/or other passersby from the front, side, or rear of the building to which it is intended; however, wall signs located within commercial or industrial zones shall not face directly onto residentially designated property.

E. Methods of Attachment. Wall signs shall be attached to the sides of structures with fasteners that are either concealed from clear view or treated to match the building. Projecting signs shall utilize decorative methods of attachment in instances where their visibility cannot reasonably be concealed. Freestanding signs shall be secured to the ground utilizing a solid support base consisting of solid materials such as concrete, block, stone, or brick rather than poles with veneer covers.

F. Design. Signs and sign structures shall be professionally designed, pursuant to industry standards, and clearly understood for their intended purpose. Signs shall incorporate a classic style that will not quickly become outdated. On-site freestanding signs adjacent to the roadway shall be designed to include break-away features that are forgiving and crash-worthy. Signs shall not be designed to mimic traffic control devices, traffic warning devices, traffic regulating or directional way-finding signs. In addition, the following additional criteria of design shall be incorporated into new signs:

1. Wall signs
a. Wall signs shall consist of one of the following types of signs:

Figure 17.88.090-1 Channel Letter Sign

Figure 17.88.090-2 Contour Sign

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Figure 17.88.090-3 Cabinet Sign

Figure 17.88.090-4 Printed Sign

i. Individual raised letters or symbols (channel letter); ii. Custom contour enclosure; or
iii. Professionally custom painted.
b. Signs attached to buildings shall project no less than one inch and no more than 18 inches from the structure.

2. On-Site Freestanding Sign Structures
a. Signs shall be architecturally integrated into the overall development of the site with respect to color, material, and design, except that pole signs may utilize metal for the sign structure regardless of building materials on site. b. Minor architectural features such as cornices, roof pitches and archways, which are similar to those of the building(s) shall be incorporated into the design of the sign structure. Such features may increase the allowable size of structures by 25 percent, exclusive of sign face and base. Freestanding can signs with no architectural features are not allowed.

Figure 17.88.090-5 Architecturally Treated Freestanding Sign

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c. The shape or appearance of freestanding signs shall not depict inanimate objects, animals or human beings.
d. The depth of sign structures shall be a minimum of six (6) inches and a maximum of 24 inches, exclusive of the base. Sign structures exceeding 24 inches in depth may be considered provided the total sign area allowed for a double-faced sign is not exceeded and the sign structure meets all other criteria for approval. e. Panel inserts for multi-tenant freestanding sign structures shall be uniform in color and typeface.

G. Substitutions

1. Marquee signs may be substituted for wall or freestanding sign structures pursuant to the definition of a marquee sign pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.030 (Definitions).

2. Projecting signs may be used in place of wall signs provided they do not exceed one-half of the allowable wall sign area and the sign meets all other provisions in this Section.

3. Canopy signs may be allowed in place of or in addition to wall signs as specified in PMC Section 17.88.090.O (Canopy/Awning Signs) of this Section.

H. Construction. All signs and sign structures shall be professionally constructed pursuant to industry standards. All parts, portions, units, and materials, comprising all signs, together with the frame, background, supports, or anchorage for all sign structures, shall be manufactured, fabricated, assembled, constructed, and erected pursuant to all applicable Federal, State, County, and City laws and standards.

I. Materials. Construction materials for all components of signs shall consist of durable, long- lasting materials that hold up to the extremes inherent in Palmdale’s desert environment, including heat, cold and wind for long-term durability, as well as damage caused by nesting birds and other environmental constraints of the region. Individual foam letters shall be covered with a solid material to prevent damage by birds, sun, and harsh weather.

J. Colors. Earth tones and subdued colors such as maroon, brown, tan, gray, peach, cream, or white shall be used for the sign face or sign structure. Primary colors such as red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, pink, and black may be used for letters, symbols, graphics, or minor accents; however, except in the case of temporary signs, such colors shall not be used for the sign face or sign structure. Day-glo colors may only be used as minor accents to the overall sign.

Reflective paint is not allowed.

K. Illumination. The City has a compelling interest in promoting traffic safety for pedestrians and motorists. To achieve this interest, it is necessary to minimize excessive lighting of signs that may distract pedestrians and motorists or produce hazardous light and glare into the eyes of motorists, and to do so by conditioning the type and intensity of the lighting and its appropriateness for the planned location and orientation of the sign. In addition, no sign shall be illuminated in such a way that mimics a traffic signal or traffic control device.

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added to the exterior of an existing building for the purpose of sign illumination shall be subject to the specifications of PMC Section 17.86.030 (Outdoor Lighting). Any sign that requires approval of an electrical building permit shall utilize only approved electrical components that are properly listed and tested by an acceptable testing agency and approved by the City’s Building Official. No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be placed or directed so as to permit or cause glare or reflection which may constitute a traffic or safety hazard or interfere with the use and enjoyment of a public street, walkway, or adjacent properties by having a blinding effect on residents, motorists, or pedestrians, preventing safe illumination of sidewalks, streets, or drive aisles, or by negatively impacting illumination levels on adjacent properties.

L. Flags. Flags shall consist of fabric or similar flexible material that is designed to hang from a pole and blow in the wind. Plastic or other materials that produce more noise than fabric are prohibited for use as flags. Such flags shall be replaced when ripped, tattered, and/or faded or other wear is evident as determined by the Director.

M. Neon Signs. Neon signs as defined by this Chapter are allowed only in the commercial/office zones, subject to PMC Section 17.88.040.C (Criteria for Approval) and Section 17.88.090.K (Illumination) of this Section.

N. Painted Signs. Painted signs may be allowed as permanent wall signs and shall be professionally painted only. Such signs may be externally illuminated with decorative light fixtures within commercial zones subject to PMC Section 17.88.090.K (Illumination) of this Section. As allowed by the zone, signs may be painted directly on structures or on industrial grade particleboard (minimum, or equivalent) with radius edges. Only oil-based paints (or equivalent) shall be utilized for painted signs.

Figure 17.88.090-6. Painted Signs

O. Canopy/Awning Signs. Canopy and awning signs are intended to be visible to pedestrians and/or from nearby parking areas and on-site circulation drives. Canopy signs are allowed within a shopping center where canopies are uniformly used within the shopping center or for a single tenant if the tenant is occupying an entire parcel and does not share space in a shopping center, as follows:

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Figure 17.88.090-7. Awning Sign

1. The total combined area for wall and awning signs shall not exceed the allowable wall sign area allowed for the face of the building;

2. Awning signs may be located on the front or side panels of angled, curved or box awnings or on the bottom flap (valance) of the awning;

3. Awning signs shall not consist of more than a single line of copy or symbols; and,

4. The size of the sign shall not exceed seventy-five (75 percent) percent of any one dimension of the canopy or awning.

P. Maintenance. The following maintenance standards shall apply to all signs:

1. Every sign and all parts, portions, units, and materials comprising the same, together with the frame, background, supports, or anchorage thereof, shall be continuously maintained in a safe, structurally sound, neatly painted, and well-repaired condition; and,

2. Signs illuminated either internally or externally shall be capable of being fully illuminated and legible and the face(s) shall be intact without holes or other exterior facial damage.

Illuminated signs that are damaged or have defective lighting elements shall remain unlighted until repaired.

17.88.100 Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties The following provisions are applicable to all banners regulated pursuant to this Section. The provisions are intended to permit the greatest flexibility possible in terms of business signage, while maintaining an orderly and attractive business environment within the City’s commercial and industrial areas.

A. Permit Process and Fees for Temporary Banners

1. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all required building permits from the Building and Safety Division associated with the installation of the banner.

2. A Temporary Banner Permit shall be obtained for the use of banners at a business location.

In evaluating permit applications, staff will review zoning, location, size, method of attachment, and conformance with this Section and any other applicable standards.

3. The Temporary Banner Permit application shall include the applicant’s authorized leasing agent name, signature, and telephone number.

4. Applicants shall pay an annual Temporary Banner Permit fee and annual inspection fees as established by the fee resolution approved by the City.

B. Zones. Banners will be allowed in all commercial/office and industrial zones and commercial/office and industrial designated properties within Specific Plan areas.

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C. Use. Banners may be used for all general business purposes, provided that banners may not be utilized as the sole source of business identification. In order to ensure that banners are not used for primary business identification, any business applying for a banner permit shall have permanent signage on the building that has been legally established.

D. Noncommercial banners shall be allowed pursuant to this Section to the same extent commercial banners are allowed.

E. Design Standards. The banner shall be constructed of high quality, durable material capable of withstanding the severe local weather conditions. The banner shall be professionally designed and manufactured. No handwriting on blank banners or erasable banner material and design shall be allowed.

F. Types of Banners

1. Wall-Mounted. Standards for wall-mounted banners are provided within PMC Section

17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

2. Ground-Mounted Banners. Standards for ground-mounted banners are provided within PMC Section 17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

G. Any banner legally established pursuant to this Section shall be maintained by the applicant.

When wear and tear is observed by any employee of the City and upon notification to the applicant, required work to restore or replace the worn banner shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Director within 14 days. Failure to comply with this provision may result in revocation of the permit for the temporary banner.

The Director shall give written notice to the applicant regarding any violations of the provisions of this Section. Within 14 days of receipt of the notice, the violation shall be corrected or remedied to the satisfaction of the Director. Failure to pay fees, or noncompliance with the standards, procedures, and conditions set forth in this Section shall be cause for revocation of the temporary banner permit and removal of the banner. Materially inaccurate or erroneous information submitted as a part of a Temporary Banner Permit application may be cause for revocation of the permit.

17.88.110 Signs in Residential Zones
In addition to temporary signs identified in PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements), the following signs are allowed in residential zones subject to approval of a sign permit:

Table 17.88.110-1. Allowed Signs in Residential Zones
Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign Area Maximum Height Including Base
Remarks
Wall No limit: combined
area of signs shall not
exceed the maximum
allowed sign area
1 ½ sf of sign area
per lineal foot of
building frontage
N/A Signs may be internally
illuminated only, subject to
PMC Section 17.88.090.K
(Illumination).

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Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign Area Maximum Height Including Base
Remarks
Monument 1 per public
entrance, up to 2
signs total
30 sf 5 ft Signs may be internally
illuminated only, subject to
PMC Subsection 17.88.090.K
(Illumination).

Directional 1 per public
entrance, up to 4
signs total
16 sf 5 ft Signs shall not be illuminated.

Temporary
freestanding banner
(teardrop, feather,
bowhead, etc.)
1 freestanding sign
per frontage; 2 per
model home
60 sf per single face
for freestanding signs
and 15 sf for flags
10 ft for free-
standing signs
and 15 ft for flags
Signs shall not be illuminated.

Flags shall not be within 50 ft of
an occupied residence.

17.88.120 Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones.

In addition to temporary signs identified in PMC Section 17.88.070 (Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirements), the following signs may be allowed in commercial, industrial, mixed-use or public facility zones, subject to approval of a sign permit:

Table 17.88.120-1. Allowed Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign
Area Max. Height1 Remarks
Wall signs,
secondary skyline
signs or canopy
signs
No limit: combined
area of signs shall not
exceed the maximum
allowed sign area
1 ½ sf of sign area
per lineal foot of
building frontage
N/A Secondary skyline signs are subject to
PMC Section 17.88.140 (Skyline Signs);
externally lighted signs are subject to
PMC Section 17.88.090.K
(Illumination); canopy signs are subject
to PMC Section 17.88.090.O
(Canopy/Awning Signs).

Skyline signs2 1 per allowable
elevation; up to 2
signs total on
opposite sides of the
building
1 sf of sign area per
lineal foot of
building frontage
N/A Skyline signs subject to PMC Section

17.88.140 (Skyline Signs) are in
addition to secondary skyline signs.

Shall be compatible with the building
surface and shall complement the
aesthetics of the development. Shall
consist of a single line of copy/symbol
unless approved by the Director due to
building architecture prohibiting
placement of a single line of copy. May
be halo sign or internally illuminated.

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Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Sign
Area Max. Height1 Remarks
Monument signs

1 sign for every 250
feet of street
frontage

For Industrial zones
< 10 acres: 30 sf
> 10 acres: 50 sf
For non-industrial
zones
< 10 acres: 50 sf
> 10 acres: 100 sf

5 ft
8 ft

8 ft
12 ft

Under-canopy
signs
1 per tenant 5 sf N/A Minimum 8-foot clearance above
walkways.

Wall-mounted
banner3
1 per frontage except
facing residential
uses
1 sf of area per
lineal foot of
frontage
N/A Shall be mounted flat against the wall
using permanent anchors. Banners
shall not be mounted using wire, rope,
cables, bungee cords or similar
devices.

Freestanding
banner (teardrop,
feather, bowhead,
etc.)
1 per business 42 sf 12 ft Minimum clearance of 5 ft from edge of right-of-way, except when located
within the Mixed-Use zones to PMC
Section 17.88.070.L (Temporary Signs).

Shall not impede pedestrian or
handicap access. Shall not obstruct
clear view of pedestrians and/or
vehicular traffic. No off-site banners
are allowed. Signs shall not be
illuminated.

Pole signs4 1 per development 100 sf 10-ft
minimum
clearance
height and
30-ft
maximum
Signs may be internally illuminated
only, subject to PMC Section

17.88.090.K (Illumination). Shall
maintain a minimum distance
separation of 50 ft from residentially
designated property or existing
residential development.

Notes:

1. Grade changes by mounding within landscape areas less than 3:1 slope shall be counted in calculation of sign height; maximum height includes the base.

2. This applies to buildings with three or more stories, pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.140 (Skyline Signs).

3. Not allowed within 50 feet of an occupied residence.

4. Only allowed within the Regional Commercial zone.

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17.88.130 Government Signs
The City has a compelling interest in making the City attractive to residents, visitors, and business owners and in protecting and improving economic vitality, protecting, and enhancing aesthetic character, and promoting traffic safety in, through, and around areas that have a concentration of public facilities and structures. To accomplish these interests, the City finds it necessary to establish certain classes of government signs, to limit their content and to provide a public convenience by directing motorists and pedestrians to various locations throughout the City.

This Government Sign Section consists of signs that are uniform in design, which provide the community with a sense of place and a distinct identity. Signs constructed as a part of this Section shall be allowed without the requirement of a sign permit in all zones, except that electronic reader boards and digital advertising displays are not allowed in residential zones. Government signs shall be erected by the City, a public agency, or by any person authorized by City resolution to erect such signage. This Section shall be applicable to the following types of signs:

A. Civic Center Plaza. Roadway signs may be installed on streets leading to the Civic Center and surrounding public parking areas.

B. City Entry Signs. Freeway and roadway monument signs may be installed on major thoroughfares near City limits in varying size. Such signs shall be constructed of integral concrete monolith and stone base with lettering to be cast into the concrete with color infill.

Figure 17.88.130-1. City Entry Sign

C. City Roadway/Street Signage. Street name signs may be installed on streets throughout the City.

D. Light Pole Banners. Banners may be placed on light poles along major thoroughfares and/or surrounding the Civic Center during various seasons of the year or for City-sponsored events.

E. City Kiosk Signs. City kiosk signs are permissible in all zones except those that are residential.

City kiosk signs are subject to the development standards for monument and on-site freestanding sign structures contained in PMC Section 17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

F. Digital Advertising Display (DAD). Government signs that are considered DADs are not required to be installed pursuant to a Billboard Relocation Agreement and are permissible in all zones except residential. Government signage DADs are subject to the following standards:

1. Sign Area. The maximum sign area of a single-face DAD is 675 square feet and 1,350 square feet for a double-face DAD.

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2. Sign Height. The maximum sign height is 40 feet; however, a DAD located immediately adjacent to State Route 14 may be modified if it can be demonstrated that compliance with the 40 foot height limit would impair visibility for a portion of the sign face. Increased height shall only be allowed to the extent necessary to allow reasonable view of the sign face.

3. A DAD may only display a series of still images, each of which is displayed for a minimum of six seconds and transitions between images shall not exceed one second. No DAD shall depict or simulate any motion or video, or have flashing, chasing, or twinkling lights.

4. Each DAD shall include a photometric sensor that will adjust the intensity of the sign for daytime and nighttime viewing. The intensity from sunset to sunrise shall be limited to 150 nits. The City may modify or further restrict the intensity of any DAD should the lighting create a distraction to drivers or an adverse effect on nearby residential properties.

5. In addition to complying with the other standards set forth in this Section, any DAD located within 660 feet of a state highway shall also comply with the standards of the California Outdoor Advertising Act (Chapter 2 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code beginning at Section 5400), including, but not limited to, the restrictions on size, height, proximity to interstate and primary highways and landscaped freeways. To the extent any conflict arises between this Section and the Outdoor Advertising Act, the Outdoor Advertising Act shall prevail.

G. Electronic Reader Boards. Government signs that are considered electronic reader boards are permissible in all zones except residential and are subject to the development standards for monument and on-site freestanding sign structures contained in PMC Section 17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

1. General Standards for Government Signs
a. For purposes of this Section, “street intersection” shall mean where two or more streets or roads cross at the same grade. This shall include all streets and roads with a right-of-way of 100 feet or larger.
b. Signs may be constructed on improved or unimproved property along Regional and Crosstown streets provided they are located on private property with the owner’s written permission or within the public right-of-way with approval of an encroachment permit. Regional and Crosstown streets shall consist of those designated on the General Plan Circulation Map.
c. Signs shall not obstruct the use of sidewalks, walkways, bike, and hiking trails and shall not obstruct the visibility of motorists, pedestrians of traffic control signs. d. Signs shall be limited to no more than three structures on the same side of the street between major intersections and shall not be located within 100 feet of another freestanding sign structure.
e. Sign structure installations shall include “breakaway” design features. f. No signs, pennants, flags or other devices for visual attention or other appurtenances shall be placed on government signs.
g. The design of all government signs shall be consistent throughout the City. h. Sign lettering used for identification panels shall be uniform in style and size.

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17.88.140 Skyline Signs
Skyline signs shall consist of wall signs that are placed on structures of three stories or more. Signs on tall buildings can have a significant visual influence upon the community’s environment; therefore, they should be consistent with the architectural style of the building. The approval of skyline signs shall be subject to PMC Section 17.88.040 (Sign Permit Requirements and Procedures) and to the following standards:

A. Skyline Signs

1. Placement. Skyline signs shall be placed above the vision glass windows of the highest floor of the building and below the eave line pursuant to the provisions for signs within the zone.

In conventional high-rise design, a sizeable area is generally available for signs above the vision glass of the highest floor. Skyline signs shall not be located on any building elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment and shall be separated by a horizontal dimension of not less than 40 percent of the linear dimension of the subject elevation. For buildings with articulated roofs, a more flexible definition is appropriate. In such cases, signs are to be integrated visually with architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating elements.

Figure 17.88.140-2. Skyline Sign Placement and Proportion

2. Proportion of Sign Area. To avoid the appearance of crowding a sign into a sign area, sign copy shall occupy no more than 80 percent of the horizontal skyline sign area as defined by this Section. Additionally, no part of a sign can be located within the extreme left or right 10 percent of the building elevation.

B. Secondary Skyline Signs

1. Placement. Secondary skyline signs shall be allowed below the second floor, except that, if the building has a two-story lobby, secondary skyline tenant signs are allowed between the second and third floors above such lobby. An individual tenant may have no more than one sign per building elevation. Secondary skyline signs shall not be located on any building elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment and shall be separated by a horizontal dimension of not less than 15 percent of the linear dimension of the subject elevation.

2. Locational Criteria. Secondary skyline signs are intended to be viewed from on-site walkways and parking areas adjacent to the building.

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Skyline Signs) of this Section, retail uses, service business uses, or restaurants located within an office building containing three or more stories may be allowed signs as specified in this Chapter and may appear on the same building elevation as and be included in the same total sign area calculation and placement as secondary skyline signs. Such signs shall be located at or adjacent to the entrance of the building and individual tenants shall be allowed no more than one sign per elevation.

17.88.150 Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures (Billboards) A. Permits and Review Process

1. Permits Required
a. No outdoor advertising sign structure shall be constructed, relocated, or upgraded at any location in the City without obtaining a Conditional Use Permit subject to the provisions of this Section, and any other permits required by law. b. Other Permits. Nothing in this Chapter shall exempt the applicant from obtaining any other required approval including, but not limited to, any permits required by the State of California.

2. Review Process. A Conditional Use Permit shall be required, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and PMC Chapter 17.22 (Conditional Use Permits) for any construction, upgrade, or relocation of outdoor advertising sign structures. The Planning Commission shall approve the Conditional Use Permit if the Commission finds that such application satisfies the standards set forth in PMC Section 17.88.150.A.3 (Findings for Approval) of this Section, or the Planning Commission shall deny the application, in which case the applicant shall be notified in writing of the reason(s) why the application was denied. All decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed pursuant to PMC Section 17.20.110 (Appeal Procedures).

3. Findings for Approval. No Conditional Use Permit for an outdoor advertising sign structure shall be issued unless the Planning Commission finds that the application satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following standards:
a. The proposed sign meets all of the findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit as set forth in PMC Section 17.22.050 (Approval Requirements and Conditions); b. The proposed sign meets the locational criteria for outdoor advertising sign structures, pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.150.B (Locational Criteria) of this Section; c. The proposed outdoor advertising sign structure meets all of the development standards as specified in PMC Section 17.88.150.C (Development Standards) or PMC

17.88.150.E (Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures Subject to a Billboard Relocation Agreement) of this Section;
d. The outdoor advertising sign structure is oriented to attract the attention/patronage of the general public, taking into consideration long-term growth of landscaping and future projects; and,
e. The outdoor advertising sign structure is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and City laws and regulations pertaining to the construction of outdoor advertising sign structures.

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B. Locational Criteria. Outdoor advertising sign structures shall be limited to placement on improved properties with habitable structures only, subject to the following restrictions:

1. No outdoor advertising sign structure shall be located within the area bounded by 20th Street West to the west, Avenue N to the north, Sierra Highway to the east and Palmdale Boulevard to the south.

2. There shall be no more than four outdoor advertising sign structures, including existing outdoor advertising sign structures, located within the area bounded by the extension of Avenue N-12 to the north, Rancho Vista Boulevard to the south, Sierra Highway to the west and an imaginary line 100 feet of the easterly Southern Pacific property line to the east.

3. No additional outdoor advertising sign structures shall be constructed, relocated, or upgraded except when located in the industrial zones.

4. No additional outdoor advertising sign structures shall be constructed on properties within 660 feet of Palmdale Boulevard.

5. The outdoor advertising sign structure shall be no closer than a radius of 500 feet to any premises designated or zoned for residential purposes, or to any premises containing a school, religious institution, or similar place of worship, historical site or building, cemetery, or similar place of interment, public or private park or outdoor recreational facility.

6. The outdoor advertising sign structure shall be no closer than a radius of 1,500 feet to a previously constructed off-premise outdoor advertising sign structure.

7. An outdoor advertising structure may be approved in a location other than specifically identified or excluded in PMC Sections 17.88.150.B.1 through 17.88.150.B.5 of this Section, including within an adopted specific plan area, when a Conditional Use Permit is approved in conjunction with a Billboard Relocation Agreement pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.150.D (Billboard Relocation Agreement) of this Section, but in no event shall be located within a residential zone.

C. Development Standards. All outdoor advertising sign structures shall comply with the following standards:

1. Sign Area. The total area of a single sign face shall not exceed 300 square feet. The total area of a double-faced sign shall not exceed 600 square feet. Not more than five percent of the area of a sign face shall be used for projections.

2. Height. The outdoor advertising sign structure shall not exceed 32 feet in height measured from the ground level.

3. Setbacks. The sign shall comply with all setback standards of the underlying zone. It shall be located no closer than 10 feet to any property line. No materials or structural feature, except poles or pilasters, shall extend into the cross-visibility area between ground level and seven feet above the grade of the nearest street curb. No portion of the sign shall block the view of any on-site advertising sign on the same or adjoining parcels.

4. Construction. The outdoor advertising sign structure shall be built to withstand a minimum wind pressure of 21 pounds per square foot of exposed surface.

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contain any flashing or blinking material, or mechanically activated or animated devices. The color and materials shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.

6. Sign Copy Area. The message or sign copy area of any relocated or upgraded outdoor advertising sign structure may be no larger than the message copy area of the original outdoor advertising sign structure.

7. Utility Lines. Utility lines providing electrical power to a new or relocated outdoor advertising sign structure shall be placed underground.

8. Maintenance. The sign and structure shall be continuously maintained in an attractive, clean, and safe condition pursuant to PMC Section 17.88.090.P (Maintenance).

9. Traffic Safety. The sign shall not constitute a traffic hazard because of sign shape or its location in relationship to an official public traffic sign or signal.

D. Billboard Relocation Agreement

1. Purpose. The purpose of the Billboard Relocation Agreement is to reduce the overall number of outdoor advertising sign structures within the City by allowing relocation of billboards in more suitable locations and provide more attractive, aesthetically-pleasing billboard designs and to improve the aesthetic appearance of the City.

2. Authority. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, and consistent with the California Business and Professions Code Outdoor Advertising provisions, existing outdoor advertising sign structures may be relocated and/or upgraded as part of a Billboard Relocation Agreement entered into between the City Council and a billboard owner and the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for any relocated billboard.

3. Content. Each Billboard Relocation Agreement shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
a. Identification of the location of the billboards being permanently removed and the location of the relocated billboards; and
b. Conceptual design drawings for the relocated billboards.

4. Review Process and Findings. All Billboard Relocation Agreements shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council. The following findings shall be made by the City Council in order to approve a Billboard Reduction and Relocation Agreement:
a. The proposed agreement is consistent with the goals, objectives, purposes and provisions of the Palmdale General Plan, this Ordinance, and any applicable specific plan;
b. The proposed relocation site is compatible with the uses and structures on the site and in the surrounding area;
c. The proposed Billboard Relocation Agreement provides for a net reduction in existing outdoor advertising sign structures within the City;
d. The proposed Billboard Relocation Agreement contributes to the reduction of visual clutter in the City;
e. The proposed billboard would not create a traffic or safety problem with regard to onsite access circulation or visibility;
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f. The proposed billboard would not interfere with onsite parking or landscaping required by City ordinance or permit; and,
g. The proposed billboard would not otherwise result in a threat to the general health, safety, and welfare of City residents.

5. Conditional Use Permit. Subsequent to the approval of a Billboard Relocation Agreement by the City Council, the billboard owner shall file a Conditional Use Permit application to relocate or upgrade the outdoor advertising sign structure as authorized by the Billboard Relocation Agreement.

E. Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures Subject to a Billboard Relocation Agreement. An outdoor advertising sign structure may be upgraded or relocated through the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a corresponding Relocation Agreement. A relocated or upgraded billboard shall meet the development standards contained within PMC Section 17.88.150.C (Development Standards) of this Section. A DAD is permissible in conjunction with the relocation/upgrade of an outdoor advertising sign structure approved pursuant to a Billboard Relocation Agreement, subject to the following standards:

1. Sign Area. A DAD shall be subject to the sign area standards specified in PMC Section

17.88.150.C.1 (Sign Area) of this Section; however, given the unique characteristics of DAD’s, an applicant may request a modification to the maximum sign area pursuant to the following conditions:
a. The applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, that the larger size is necessary to provide a readable DAD in a cost-effective manner; and, b. The maximum sign area of a single-face DAD is 675 square feet and 1,350 square feet for a double-face DAD.

2. Sign Height. A DAD shall be subject to the sign area standards specified in PMC Section

17.88.090.C.2 (Height) of this Section; however, a DAD relocated immediately adjacent to State Route 14 may be modified if the applicant can demonstrate that compliance with the 32-foot height limit would impair visibility for a portion of the sign face. Increased height shall only be allowed to the extent necessary to allow reasonable view of the sign face.

3. A DAD may only display a series of still images, each of which is displayed for a minimum of six seconds and transitions between images shall not exceed one second. No DAD shall depict or simulate any motion or video, have flashing, chasing, or twinkling lights.

4. Each DAD shall include a photometric sensor that will adjust the intensity of the sign for daytime and nighttime viewing. The intensity from sunset to sunrise shall be limited to 150 nits. The City may modify or further restrict the intensity of any DAD should the lighting create a distraction to drivers or an adverse effect on nearby residential properties.

5. In addition to complying with the other standards set forth in this Section and any other applicable provisions of this Section, any relocated billboard within 660 feet of a State highway shall also comply with the standards of the California Outdoor Advertising Act (Chapter 2 of Division 3 of the California Business and Professions Code beginning at Section 5400), including, but not limited to, the restrictions on size, height, proximity to interstate and primary highways and landscaped freeways. To the extent any conflict arises between this Section and the Outdoor Advertising Act, the Outdoor Advertising Act will prevail.

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17.88.160 Amortization and Abatement of On and Off-Premise Signs, Sign Programs, and Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures
A. On-Premise Signs

1. Inventory of Signs. Within 120 days of the date of adoption of this Ordinance the Director shall cause to be performed an inventory of all on-premise signs within the City to identify those that are illegal or abandoned. For the purposes of this Section, the term “illegal” denotes a sign which was erected without compliance with all ordinances and standards in effect at the time of its construction and erection or use, and the term “abandoned” denotes a sign which remains in place or is not maintained for a period of 90 days which no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the business premises where the sign is located.

2. Public Hearing. Upon completion of the required identification and inventory of signs described in PMC Section 17.88.160.A.1 (Inventory of Signs)Subsection A.1 of this Section, the City Council shall consider at a public hearing, with opportunity for public comment, whether there is a continuing need for the provisions of the ordinance that caused the signs to become illegal or abandoned.

3. Abatement. No later than 60 days after the public hearing described in PMC Section

17.88.160.A.2 (Public Hearing)Subsection A.2 of this Section, the City shall commence abatement as provided in this subsection of the illegal and abandoned on-premises signs identified by the inventory required by PMC Section 17.88.160.A.1 (Inventory of Signs) of this Section.

4. Nonconforming Signs Which May Be Abated Without Payment of Compensation. Any sign which does not comply with the standards of this Chapter and which may be abated without the payment of compensation pursuant to Section 5497 or Section 5498 of the Business and Professions Code shall be brought into compliance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter as soon as may reasonably be accomplished and in no event later than six months after the date of adoption of this Ordinance, unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission for good cause shown. Any sign that is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

5. Other Nonconforming Signs. Any sign which does not conform to the standards and requirements of this Chapter and which may be abated after the expiration of 15 years pursuant to Section 5495 of the Business and Professions Code shall be brought into compliance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within 15 years of the date of adoption of this Chapter. Any sign that is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

6. Continuation of Existing Nonconforming Signs. Pursuant to PMC Section 17.11.080 (Continuation of Existing Nonconforming Uses), a sign that lawfully existed as a nonconforming sign prior to the effective date of this Chapter pursuant to Ordinance No. 684 and/or Ordinance No. U-1060 shall be deemed to be continued pursuant to this Ordinance, and in determination of the termination date established by this Ordinance, shall Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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be computed from the original date it became nonconforming pursuant to said Ordinance No. 684 and/or Ordinance No. U-1060. Any sign that is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

7. Signs with Flashing and Rotating Features. Any sign which contains flashing or rotating features and which is not in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter as soon as may reasonably be accomplished and in no event later than six months after the date of adoption of this Ordinance unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission for good cause shown. If such sign is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time, the flashing or rotating features of the sign shall be deactivated immediately. However, the owner or operator of such sign may be authorized to continue its operation notwithstanding this Section if the Planning Commission determines the sign to be of historical significance.

B. Off-Site Commercial Signs. All off-site commercial signs that do not comply with the standards and requirements of this Chapter shall be brought into compliance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter as soon as may reasonably be accomplished and in no event later than one year after the date of adoption of this Ordinance, unless such period is extended by the Planning Commission for good cause shown. Any sign that is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

C. Sign Programs. Sign programs approved prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall be automatically subject to the General Development Standards contained in PMC Section

17.88.090 (General Development Standards). New sign permits requested pursuant to these programs may not exceed the maximum sign area or maximum sign height specified under PMC Sections 17.88.100 (Temporary Banner Permit for Commercial and Industrial Properties) through 17.88.120 (Signs in Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Zones).

D. Outdoor Advertising Sign Structures. Any outdoor advertising sign structure which lawfully existed in a residential zone at the time of the adoption of this Chapter or was lawfully constructed pursuant to a permit issued by Los Angeles County and was later annexed to the City, but which is not in conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter, and is located within residential zoned property, shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use which shall be maintained, and may be upgraded subject to the restrictions and limitations imposed on nonconforming signs by this Chapter. Such signs shall be removed pursuant to the following amortization schedule.

Table 17.88.160-1 Amortization Schedule
Fair Market Value of Off-Premise
Commercial Advertising Signs* Years Allowed Before Removal Under $1,999 2
$2,000 to $3,999 3
$4,000 to $5,999 4
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Fair Market Value of Off-Premise
Commercial Advertising Signs* Years Allowed Before Removal $6,000 to $7,999 5
$8,000 to $9,999 6
$10,000 and over 7
* Fair Market Value of outdoor advertising sign structures on the date of removal requirement.

E. Continuation of Existing Nonconforming Signs. Pursuant to PMC Section 17.11.080 (Continuation of Existing Nonconforming Uses), nonconforming outdoor advertising sign structures that lawfully existed prior to the effective date of this Chapter pursuant to Ordinance No. 684 and/or Ordinance No. U-1060 shall be deemed to be continued pursuant to this Ordinance, and in determination of the termination date established by this Ordinance, shall be computed from the original date it became nonconforming pursuant to said Ordinance No. 684 and/or Ordinance No. U-1060. Any sign that is not brought into conformance with the standards and requirements of this Chapter within that time shall be subject to abatement as a public nuisance.

17.88.170 Variance and Minor Exceptions
Applicants may apply for a Variance or Minor Exception to the provisions of this Chapter pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.23 (Variances and Minor Exceptions), and shall have the burden of proving that the requested Variance or Minor Exception is in conformance with the required findings.

17.88.180 Administration
A. Duty to Enforce. The Director shall have the duty to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

B. Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Chapter. It shall also be unlawful for a property owner, tenant, and a proprietor of a sign company to use, occupy, or maintain property in violation of this Chapter. Illegal signs and persons using, occupying, or maintaining property with an illegal sign shall be subject to enforcement procedures as described in the PMC, including but not limited to issuance of a citation, imposition of a fine, and/or arrest. Signs in violation of this Chapter may be summarily removed by the Superintendent of Maintenance or his/her representative, or any Community Service or Code Enforcement Officer, or any other City employee authorized by the City Manager to remove such sign(s). The sign owner shall be responsible for payment of a fine in an amount specified in the City’s fee resolution for each sign so removed. In cases where a duly authorized representative of the City has direct contact with the violator of these provisions, this person shall be responsible for the payment of the aforementioned fines. A written notice of the removal shall be given to the sign owner stating that the sign may be reclaimed within 10 days and will be returned to the owner upon payment of the fine specified herein, except that no such notice shall be required if the owner is not identified on the sign. In the event the sign is not reclaimed within the time allowed to do so, the sign may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the Superintendent of Maintenance. Unclaimed signs may be sold at a price determined by the Superintendent of Maintenance.

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C. Ambiguity. Whenever ambiguity arises as to the interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the applicant for a sign permit may request that the Planning Commission make a determination as to the meaning and application of the ambiguous provisions.

D. Discontinuance of a Business. Within 91 days of vacancy in the unit or building for which a commercial sign was placed or before a new business occupies the premises, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant or the applicant’s authorized leasing agent to remove the message or copy of an abandoned sign and to patch and conceal any and all damage to the structure resulting from removal of the sign in a neat and professional manner. Legally existing abandoned cabinet signs shall be replaced with a blank panel.

E. Removal of Illegal Signs on Public Property. The Director shall remove or cause to be removed any sign unlawfully placed or located on public property. The Director shall send notification in writing to the owner of such sign, if such owner is known, stating the location where his or her sign is being held and that it will be destroyed if not claimed by the owner within 10 days after the date of such notice. In the event that the owner does not claim such sign within the 10 day period, the Director may destroy or otherwise dispose of such sign. The owner of the sign shall reimburse the City for the actual costs of removing, storing, and destroying or otherwise disposing of the sign.

For purposes of this subsection, there shall be a presumption that:

1. The real estate agent, broker, brokerage firm or other person whose name or telephone number appears on the handbill or sign is the person responsible for posting a handbill or sign advertising property for sale, lease or rent;

2. The candidate seeking office is the person responsible for posting a handbill or sign promoting the candidate for public office;

3. The owner, or lessee if the property is leased, of property used for a yard or garage sale is the person responsible for posting a handbill or sign advertising a yard or garage sale;

4. The owner, or lessee if the property is leased, of property used for a commercial activity or event is the person responsible for posting a handbill or sign advertising the subject commercial activity or event;

5. The person whose name, telephone number or address appears as the sponsor for a sporting event, concert, theatrical performance, or similar activity or event is the person responsible for posting a handbill or sign advertising the subject activity or event; and,

6. The person whose name, telephone number, or address appears as the person to contact on any handbill or sign posted is the person responsible for posting the same. For purposes of this Section, the person presumed to be responsible for posting a handbill or sign on public or utility property may rebut such presumption by declaring under penalty of perjury or swearing under oath that the person did not cause, authorize, allow, or permit the posting of the handbill or sign on public or utility property.

F. Abatement of Danger. When the Director determines a sign constitutes an imminent danger to the public safety, the Director may take appropriate action to abate the danger. Any sign removed to abate such a threat to the public safety shall become the property of the City and may be disposed of in any appropriate manner. The cost of such emergency abatement shall be Public Hearing Draft_02-2023
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charged against the owner of the sign and may be recovered by the City by an appropriate legal action or by assessment against the property, provided that the person assessed shall be granted a hearing before the Planning Commission to contest the amount or propriety of the charge if such person requests a hearing within 30 days of notice from the City. For the purposes of this Section, a sign shall be refutably presumed to be the property of the same person as described in Section 17.88.180.E (Removal of Illegal Signs on Public Property) of this Section.

G. Entitlements Strictly Construed. Because the standards provided by this Chapter are established to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, any sign entitlement authorized herein shall be strictly construed to further the purposes of this Chapter.

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17.89 Animal Keeping

17.89.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations governing the keeping of animals where accessory to the residential use of a property.

17.89.020 Applicability
This Section shall apply to all agricultural and residentially designated properties.

17.89.030 General Provisions
A. Types of animals allowed:

1. Dogs

2. Cats

3. Large animals, including horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, goats, hogs, sheep, llamas, alpacas, and other similar hooved animals, may be kept on a lot or parcel of land having an area of not less than 20,000 square feet.

4. Other domestic creatures which are neither farm animals, exotic, nor wild animals, such as canaries, parakeets, cockatiels, and other similar birds; tropical fish excluding caribe; turtles; white mice, white rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and similar small rodents; snakes and reptiles; and other similar animals commonly sold in pet stores and kept as household pets.

5. Poultry and fowl, excluding roosters and peafowl, on a lot or parcel of land, not having less than 20,000 square feet, provided that said birds are kept or maintained for the private use of members of the family residing on the premises.

6. Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs maintained as a pet.

7. Bees
B. Limitations

1. The allowable number of animals shall be limited as outlined within the following table:

Table 17.89.030-1. Allowed Number Animals
Type of Animal All Zones Where Allowed pursuant to Divisions 3 –7 of this Ordinance “ft” = Feet and “sf” = Square Feet
Equine and Large Animals
Large animals, including horses,
mules, donkeys, cattle, goats,
hogs, sheep, llamas, alpacas, and
other similar hooved animals
Max. 3 for every 20,000 square feet of lot area; provided, that said animals are primarily raised and kept for the private use of members of the family residing on the premises.

Up to 25 percent of the total allowed number of animals on a parcel may be boarded for persons who do not reside on the property.

Small Animals and Poultry
Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs Max. 1 per dwelling unit
Poultry and fowl, excluding
roosters and peafowl
Max. 3 such birds in any combination for every10,000 square feet of lot area.

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Zoning

Division 9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 9-3

17.90 General Provisions ................................................................................................................................ 9-3

17.90.010 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 9-3

17.90.020 Applicability ................................................................................................................................. 9-3

17.91 Residential Uses .................................................................................................................................... 9-4

17.91.010 Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards .................................... 9-4

17.91.020 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility ........................................................................................... 9-9

17.91.030 Caretaker’s Units (Accessory) .................................................................................................... 9-10

17.91.040 Cottage Food Operation ............................................................................................................ 9-11

17.91.050 Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks ........................................................................................... 9-13

17.91.060 Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Closures .............................................................................. 9-16

17.91.070 Residential Care Facilities, Large ................................................................................................ 9-23

17.91.080 Sober Living Home ..................................................................................................................... 9-25

17.92 Commercial Uses ................................................................................................................................ 9-27

17.92.010 Adult-Oriented Businesses ......................................................................................................... 9-27

17.92.020 Alcoholic Beverage Establishments ........................................................................................... 9-31

17.92.030 Convenience Markets ................................................................................................................ 9-39

17.92.040 Conversion of Residential Structures to Non-residential Uses .................................................. 9-40

17.92.050 Drive-Through Restaurants and Drive-Through Services ........................................................... 9-41

17.92.060 Family Day Care Center .............................................................................................................. 9-42

17.92.070 Fueling Station/Vehicle and Equipment Services and Repair .................................................... 9-43

17.92.080 Kennels/Boarding, Commercial ................................................................................................. 9-45

17.92.090 Massage Establishment (Accessory) .......................................................................................... 9-46

17.92.100 Outdoor Dining (Accessory) ....................................................................................................... 9-46

17.92.110 Outdoor Display ......................................................................................................................... 9-49

17.92.120 Outdoor Storage (Primary and Accessory) ................................................................................ 9-49

17.92.130 Pawnshops ................................................................................................................................. 9-50

17.92.140 Pet Daycare ................................................................................................................................ 9-51

17.92.150 Smoke Shop ............................................................................................................................... 9-52

17.92.160 Swap Meet, Outdoor ................................................................................................................. 9-54

17.92.170 Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing Establishments ................................................................................. 9-55

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17.92.190 Veterinary Hospitals .................................................................................................................. 9-57

17.93 Industrial Uses .................................................................................................................................... 9-59

17.93.010 Commercial Vehicle Parking as a Primary Use ........................................................................... 9-59

17.93.020 Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility ....................................................................................... 9-59

17.93.030 Salvage Yards ............................................................................................................................. 9-61

17.93.040 Vehicle Towing/Impounding ...................................................................................................... 9-61

17.94 Public and Civic Facilities .................................................................................................................... 9-63

17.94.010 Community Assembly Uses ........................................................................................................ 9-63

17.94.020 Emergency Shelters ................................................................................................................... 9-63

17.94.030 Golf Courses ............................................................................................................................... 9-64

17.94.040 Social Service Facilities with Congregate Meal Facilities ........................................................... 9-65

17.95 Communications and Utilities ............................................................................................................. 9-66

17.95.010 Communication/Wireless Telecommunications Facilities .......................................................... 9-66

17.95.020 Permits Required ........................................................................................................................ 9-70

17.95.030 Development Standards ............................................................................................................. 9-72

17.95.040 Operational Standards ............................................................................................................... 9-74

17.95.050 Eligible Facilities Requests .......................................................................................................... 9-75

17.95.060 Change in Law/Ministerial Permitting ........................................................................................ 9-75

17.95.070 Emergency Standby Generators ................................................................................................. 9-76

17.96 Hazardous Materials Facilities ............................................................................................................ 9-78

17.96.010 Intent and Purpose .................................................................................................................... 9-78

17.96.020 Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 9-78

17.96.030 Development and Operational Standards ................................................................................. 9-79

17.96.040 Applications ............................................................................................................................... 9-80

17.96.050 Local Assessment Committee .................................................................................................... 9-80

17.96.060 Contents of Application ............................................................................................................. 9-80

17.96.070 Determination of Completeness and Processing Off-Site and On-Site Hazardous Materials Facility Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 9-83

17.96.080 Safety and Security .................................................................................................................... 9-83

17.96.090 Monitoring ................................................................................................................................. 9-83

17.96.100 General Conditions .................................................................................................................... 9-84

17.96.110 Findings ...................................................................................................................................... 9-84

17.96.120 Duration of Land Use Decision ................................................................................................... 9-85

17.97 Recycling Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 9-87

17.97.010 Purpose ...................................................................................................................................... 9-87

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17.97.030 Recycling Collection Facility, Large ............................................................................................ 9-88

17.97.040 Recycling Collection Facility, Small ............................................................................................ 9-88

17.97.050 Recycling Processing Facility, Heavy .......................................................................................... 9-89

17.97.060 Recycling Processing Facility, Light ............................................................................................ 9-89

17.97.070 Reverse Vending Machines ........................................................................................................ 9-90

17.98 Other Uses .......................................................................................................................................... 9-91

17.98.010 Sanitary Landfills ........................................................................................................................ 9-91

17.98.020 Temporary Uses .............................................................................................................................. 9-91

17.99 Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................................ 9-105

17.99.010 Co-located Small Wind Energy Systems ................................................................................... 9-105

17.99.020 Small Residential Wind Generator Systems ............................................................................. 9-107

17.99.030 Solar Energy System (Primary) ................................................................................................. 9-109

Division 9. SPECIAL REGULATIONS

17.90 General Provisions

17.90.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the community by establishing specific standards, design criteria, and review procedures for certain uses which have unique structural, development, and/or operational characteristics and have the potential for adverse visual, health, safety, and other impacts on the surrounding properties and/or the community.

17.90.020 Applicability
All uses that are addressed by this Division and are permitted or conditionally permitted by this Ordinance shall be subject to all applicable standards of this Division, in addition to any other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.

The standards of this Division shall be in addition to any standards which the Review Authority may deem necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and to meet the goals, objectives, and policies contained in the General Plan.

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17.91 Residential Uses

17.91.010 Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards A. Purpose. The intent of this Section is to is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22., and that such dwelling units do not adversely impact surrounding residents or the community.

B. Applicability. Except as authorized by Federal or State law regulations, accessory dwelling units are allowed only in zones where single-family or multi-family residential units are allowed. Junior accessory dwelling units are allowed only in single-family dwellings.

C. General Plan Consistency. In adopting these standards, the City recognizes that the approval of accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units may, in some instances, result in densities exceeding the maximum densities prescribed by the General Plan. The City finds that this occurrence is consistent with the General Plan, as allowed under State planning and zoning law applicable to accessory dwelling units, and that this Ordinance furthers the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan.

D. Maximum Number of Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units per Lot

1. Single-Family Residences. For lots with a proposed or existing single-family residence, no more than one accessory dwelling unit and no more than one junior accessory dwelling unit may be on the lot, as follows:
a. One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot may be constructed within an existing or proposed single-family or accessory structure, including the construction of up to a 150 square foot expansion beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure to accommodate ingress and egress; or, b. One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit built within the existing or proposed single-family dwelling.

2. Multi-Family Residences. For lots with a proposed or existing multi-family residential dwelling, no junior accessory dwelling units are allowed. However, if there is an existing multi-family residential structure, the following are allowed:
a. Non-habitable portions of the existing main structure (e.g., storage rooms, boiler rooms, hallways, attics, basements, or garages) may be converted to an accessory dwelling unit(s) provided that the maximum number of such accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 25 percent of the number of the existing residential units on the lot, provided, that applicable building standards are met; and,
b. No more than two ADUs that are detached from the multi-family dwelling; provided, that no such unit shall exceed the height limits as established in PMC Section 17.91.010.F.9, and each such unit complies with the setbacks specified within PMC Section

17.91.010.F.43. The maximum square footage of detached accessory dwelling units on lots with existing multi-family residential dwellings shall be 800 square feet each.

E. General ADU and JADU Requirements

1. Ministerial Approval. Any application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit which meets the standards of this Section shall be approved pursuant to PMC Section 17.26.030 (Zoning Clearance Review) and Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(3).

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2. Conveyance. Except as authorized by Government Code Section 65852.26, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separate from the primary residence.

3. Rental Restrictions. Rental periods for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be less than 31 days.

4. Recorded Covenants. Before obtaining a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the County Recorder a declaration or agreement of restrictions, which has been approved by the City Attorney as to its form and content. The covenants for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall describe restrictions that allow for the continued use of the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit as follows:
a. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold separately from the primary residence unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of Government Code 65852.2(a)(1)(D);
b. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not be rented for periods of less than 31 days;
c. The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property, and lack of compliance shall result in legal action against the property owner for noncompliance with the standards for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit;
d. For junior accessory dwelling units, owner complies with the development standards and owner-occupancy requirements consistent with PMC Section 17.91.010.G (Junior Accessory Dwelling Units – Specific Standards); and,

5. Building Standards. All accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units must comply with PMC Chapter 8.04 (Adoption of Health, Safety and Technical Construction Codes) and any other applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Code and the California Fire Code.

6. City/Public Utilities
a. Utilities Required. All accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units must be properly connected to public utilities, including water, electric, and sewer (or septic) services. Junior accessory dwelling units with separate bathroom facilities and accessory dwelling units may not be attached to a septic system unless approved by the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department.
b. Impact Fees. No impact fees shall be imposed on a junior accessory dwelling unit or an accessory dwelling unit less than 750 square feet in size. c. Separate Connections. If an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling shall be required. If, however, the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is constructed within an existing single-family structure, then the City cannot require a separate utility connection.

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7. Easements. No accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in a location that would violate any easement unless approved in writing by the holder of the easement.

8. Accessibility Standards. New construction of any ground level accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit is encouraged to be designed and constructed to allow for disability/accessibility standards by providing plans which demonstrate adequate door and hallway widths, maneuvering space in kitchens and bathrooms, and structural reinforcements for grab bars.

9. Nonconforming. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required to correct legal nonconforming zoning conditions as a pre-condition to obtaining authorization to construct.

10. Fire Sprinkler Requirements. accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required to include fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence.

11. Zone Conformity. Except as otherwise provided in this Section accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall conform to all other development standards of the underlying zone.

F. Accessory Dwelling Units – Specific Standards

1. Legal Lot/Residence. An accessory dwelling unit shall only be allowed on a lot within the City that contains or has approved plans to be developed with a legal or legal non-conforming, single-family or multi-family residence.

2. The local agency shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.

3. Floor area. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following:
a. Attached Accessory Dwelling Units. The maximum floor area of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be the higher of:
i. Eight hundred fifty square feet for an accessory dwelling unit with zero to one bedroom or 1,000 square feet for an accessory dwelling unit with two or more bedrooms; or,
ii. If there is an existing primary single-family dwelling, 50 percent of the square footage of the existing primary single-family dwelling. b. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units. The maximum floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be 1,200 square feet.
c. An addition of up to 150 square feet to accommodate ingress and egress for an accessory dwelling unit created from the conversion of an existing accessory structure shall be exempt from the maximize floor area standard.

4. Setbacks
a. No setbacks are required for either:
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ii. The construction of a new accessory dwelling unit is in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
b. All other accessory dwelling units must be setback a minimum of four feet from interior side, street side, and rear lot lines and where feasible and does not preclude the creation of an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit, must comply with all applicable front setbacks pursuant to the standards of the underlying zone. c. Where feasible and does not preclude the creation of an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit, the minimum required distance between a detached accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling unit, and all other structures, including garages, on the property, shall be 10 feet.

5. Location. Where feasible and does not preclude the creation of an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit, newly constructed accessory dwelling units shall be located in line with, or behind the front-most building wall of the primary dwelling unit.

6. Parking
a. In addition to the required parking for the primary unit, one parking space shall be provided unless the accessory dwelling unit has no bedrooms (e.g., a studio), in which case no parking space is required, or unless the proposed accessory dwelling unit qualifies for a parking exemption under PMC Section 17.91.010.F.6.b below. The required parking space may be provided as:
i. Tandem parking on an existing driveway in a manner that does not encroach onto a public sidewalk and otherwise complies with parking standards specified within this Ordinance; or,
ii. Within a setback area or as tandem parking in locations determined feasible by the City for such use. Locations will be determined infeasible based upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions. b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no parking space shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit if:
i. It is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit; ii. It is located within an architecturally and historically significant district; iii. It is part of a proposed or existing primary residence or accessory structure; iv. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit; or,
v. Where there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit.
vi. The application for an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in this paragraph.
c. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the demolished or converted off-street parking spaces do not have to be replaced, and parking would be eliminated.

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7. Design and Materials. Accessory Ddwelling Uunits shall comply with all standards of PMC Section 17.37.010030 (Detached Single Family Residential Standards), where applicable and not in conflict of the standards of this Section, except that PMC Sections 17.37.010030.G and H shall not apply, and PMC Section 17.37.010030.C.3.b (regarding garages) shall not apply unless a new or revised garage is being proposed for the single-family dwelling. Junior accessory dwelling units shall only be allowed in a primary dwelling that meets all applicable standards.

8. Second Story. For accessory dwelling units on a lot with a single-family residence, all or part of an accessory dwelling unit may be on the second floor only if the accessory dwelling unit does not have any open and not fully enclosed stairways, and one of the following applies:
a. The accessory dwelling unit was converted entirely from existing space within the single- family dwelling;
b. The accessory dwelling unit is attached to the primary dwelling and the primary dwelling (inclusive of the accessory dwelling unit) will comply with all standards applicable to the primary dwelling (except parking in scenarios pursuant to PMC Section

17.91.010.F.64.cC); or,
c. All or part of the accessory dwelling unit is above a code-compliant two car garage.

9. Height Limits. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the following height standards:
a. A height of 16 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit;
b. 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. A local agency shall also allow an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit; c. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling; or,
d. A 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. This clause shall not require a local agency to allow an accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories.

10. Conversion of Existing Primary Unit. An existing single-family dwelling may be converted to an accessory dwelling unit when all standards of this Section are met and a new, larger single- family dwelling will be constructed pursuant to all standards of this Ordinance.

11. Passageway
a. No passageway shall be required in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit.
b. For the purposes of this Section, passageway shall have the same meaning as that stated in Government Code Section 65852.2 as that section may be amended from time to time.

12. Other Standards. Lot coverage, open space, and floor area ratio limitations, where applicable, shall not preclude the development of an accessory dwelling unit of up to 800 square feet with a minimum of four-foot side and rear setbacks.

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G. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units – Specific Standards

1. Owner Occupancy. The owner must reside either in the junior accessory dwelling unit or in the single-family residence. Owner-occupancy is not required if the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or “housing organization” as that term is defined in Government Code Section 65589.5(k)(2), as that section may be amended from time to time.

2. Kitchen. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall include an efficiency kitchen, including a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.

3. Parking. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be required to have a parking space.

4. Exterior Access. The junior accessory dwelling unit shall have exterior access and side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire safety.

H. Conflicts Between this Section and State Law. Should there be any conflict between this Section and Cal. Government Code sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 as amended from time to time, then the provisions of the above cited Government Code sections shall prevail.

17.91.020 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
A. Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of these standards to establish specific standards for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities which house seven or more persons. The intent is to ensure that there are adequate Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities while also protecting adjacent land uses from adverse effects of such uses.

B. Development and Use Standards

1. Use Restrictions. All Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities shall conform to the following requirements and standards:
a. State License Required. Each facility must obtain a license from the State. Facilities without the proper State licensing shall be prohibited; b. Occupancy Requirements. Occupancy, not including on site staff, shall be limited to persons recovering from alcoholism or alcohol and/or drug abuse; c. All residents must actively participate in legitimate programs, including, but not limited to, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and maintain current records of meeting attendance;
d. All owners, managers, operators, and residents must observe and promote a “zero tolerance” policy regarding the consumption or possession of alcohol and controlled substances, except for prescription medications obtained and used under direct medical supervision;
e. There must be a written policy dealing with the use of drugs or alcohol; f. The number of residents subject to the sex offender registration requirements of Penal Code Section 290 must not exceed the limit set forth in Penal Code Section 3003.5 and must not violate the distance provisions set forth in Penal Code Section 3003; and, g. Owners, managers, operators, and residents must ensure that the property and its use comply with all applicable state and local laws.

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2. Property Requirements
a. The parcel upon which the Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility is located shall conform to all standards of the underlying land use designation and zone. b. Location
i. The facility shall provide access to necessary support services; ii. There shall be a 5,000-foot separation measured from the nearest outside building walls between the subject use and any Sober Living Home or other Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility; and,
iii. An Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a public or private school (pre-school through 12th grade), universities, colleges, student housing, senior housing, childcare facilities, public parks, or businesses licensed for on- or off-site sales of alcoholic beverages as measured from any point on the outside walls of the subject use to the nearest property line of the noted use. c. Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to PMC Chapter 17.87 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) and the following:
i. All required off-street parking shall be located a maximum of 150 feet from at least one entrance to the facility;
ii. If a shuttle stop is located on the property, shaded waiting areas and adequate and suitably striped paved areas for shuttle parking shall be provided adjacent to the shuttle stops; and,
iii. Parking requirements may be adjusted on an individual project basis, subject to a parking study based on the type of care assistance provided, and the location and proximity to services including but not limited to medical offices, shopping areas, mass transit, etc.
d. Bus turnouts and shelters: A bus turnout and shelter may be required as determined by the Review Authority if the project is located on a designated Regional or Crosstown street and adjacent to existing/future bus route(s).