Parlier City Council
December 19, 2024

18.04.194 Electric distribution substation.
"Electric distribution substation" means an electric substation with a primary voltage of 110 KV or less, with distribution circuits served therefrom.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.195 Emergency shelter.

Emergency Shelter
"Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal support for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. Medical assistance, counseling, and meals may be provided. Emergency shelter also means navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.

18.04.196 Employee housing.
"Employee Housing" means living quarters including dwellings, railroad maintenance cars, trailer coaches, or other housing accommodations maintained in connection with any work or place where work is being performed and the site on which they are located, excepting farmworker-employee housing as defined in this section.

18.04.1976 Essential service.
"Essential service" means the erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities or municipal departments or commissions, or underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supplying, or disposal systems including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith, but not including buildings reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal departments or commissions, or for the public health or safety or general welfare.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.198 Family.
"Family" means an individual or two or more persons related by blood, marriage or adoption, with of without the addition of not more than three persons, excluding servants who are not related by blood, marriage of adoption to the resident persons, one or more persons living together in a single dwelling unit.

Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.200 Farm labor camp.
"Farm labor camp" means the same as "labor camp, farm." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.201 Farmworker housing:
"Farmworker Housing" means living accommodations for employees and their immediate families employed for the exclusive purpose of agricultural pursuits either on the premises or off-site. It includes single- or multi-unit dwellings, including mobile and manufactured homes.

18.04.202 Federal.
"Federal" means the government of the United States of America. (Ord. 68-128 §5-104(I), 1968).

18.04.204 Feed lot or feed yard.
"Feed lot" or "feed yard" means a lot, or portions of a lot, used for the enclosing and fattening of livestock for market, and not operated in connection with a bona fide farm. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.206 Fence.
"Fence" means any structural device forming a physical barrier which is so constructed that not less than fifty percent of the vertical surface is open to permit the transmission of light, air and vision through said surface in a horizontal plane. (For board or other solid barriers, see "wall.") The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.208 Filling station.
"Filling station" means the same as "automobile service station." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.210 Fishery.
"Fishery" means any premises upon which breeding, hatching or fish rearing facilities are situated when such premises are required to have a license by the State Fish and Game Code, including ponds for commercial use. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.212 Flood control channel.
"Flood control channel" means the same as "drainage channel." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.214 Floor area.

Whenever the term "floor area" is used in this title as a basis for requiring off-street parking for any structure, it shall be assumed that, unless otherwise stated, said floor area applies not only to the ground floor area but also to any additional stories or basement of the structure. All horizontal dimensions shall be taken from the exterior faces of walls including enclosed porches. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.216 Floor space index.
"Floor space index" means the ratio of gross building floor area to total lot area expressed as a fraction.

Example: Two square feet of gross floor area for each three square feet of total lot area would result in a "floor space Index" of 2:3.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.218 Fraternity.
"Fraternity" means a building or structure housing a group of men associated for their common interest.

Such group may eat, sleep and otherwise use such facilities as are provided on the premises. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.220 Freeway, landscaped.
"Freeway, landscaped" means a freeway which is landscaped and maintained by a public authority. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.222 Freeway or expressway.
"Freeway or expressway" means a highway for through traffic with full or partial control of access and generally with grade separations at intersections.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.224 Frontage.
"Frontage" means that portion of a parcel of property which abuts a dedicated public street or highway. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.226 Frontage street, service road or outer highway. "Frontage street, service road or outer highway" means those roads which parallel freeways, expressways or important highways, providing for access to abutting property or for circulation, and being separated from the highway by a dividing strip.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Created: 2822-88-25 12:82:21 (EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.228 Front wall.
"Front wall" means the wall of a building or structure nearest the street which the building fronts, but excluding certain architectural features as cornices, canopies, eaves or embellishments. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.229 Funeral home.
"Funeral home" means an establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation, where the body may be viewed, and where funeral services are sometimes held (also called funeral parlor, mortuary). (Ord. 95-01(part), 1995).

18.04.230 Garage, private.
"Garage, private" means a detached accessory building or a portion of a main building on the same lot as a dwelling for the housing of vehicles of the occupants of the dwelling, including carports. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.232 Garage, public.
"Garage, public" means any garage other than a private garage. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.234 Garage, repair.
"Garage, repair" means a building other than a private garage used for the care, repair or equipment of automobiles, or where such vehicles are parked or stored for remuneration, hire or sale. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.236 Garage, storage.
"Garage, storage" means any premises used exclusively for the storage of vehicles. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.238 Garbage.
"Garbage" means any waste food material of an animal or vegetable nature, including that which may be used for the fattening of livestock.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Created: 2022-88-25 12:82:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.240 Golf course.
"Golf course" means a lot or portion of a lot used for the playing of golf, including pitch-and-putt courses, but shall not include driving ranges, miniature golf courses or other similar commercial enterprises. (Ord. 68-128 95-105(part), 1968).

18.04.242 Grade.
"Grade" means the gradient, the rate of incline or decline expressed as a percent. For example, a rise of twenty-five feet in a horizontal distance of one hundred feet would be expressed as a grade of twenty-five percent. (See also "slope.")
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.244 Greenhouse.
"Greenhouse" means a building or structure constructed chiefly of glass, glass-like translucent material, cloth or lath, which is devoted to the protection or cultivation of flowers or other tender plants. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.246 Group houses.
"Group houses" means two or more separate buildings, each containing one or more dwelling units. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Group home, small
"Group home, small" means shared living quarters for six or fewer persons without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit, offered for rent for permanent or semi transparent residents on a weekly or longer basis.

Group home, larger
"Group home, large" means shared living quarters for seven or more persons without separate kitchen of bathroom facilities for each room or unit, offered for rent for permanent or semi transient residents on a weekly or longer basis:

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.248 Guest.
"Guest" means any transient person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.250 Guest home.
"Guest home" means the same as "rest home."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.252 Guest house.
"Guest house" means the same as "accessory living quarters." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.254 Guest ranch.
"Guest ranch" means a building or buildings housing guests, providing meals and rooms, having recreational activities of one or more types, for compensation.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.256 Guest room.
"Guest room" means a room which is designed to be occupied by one or more guests for sleeping purposes, having no kitchen facilities, not including dormitories. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.258 Half-story.
"Half-story" means a story under a gable, hip or gambrel roof, plates of which are not more than three feet above the floor of such story.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.260 Hedge.
"Hedge" means a plant or series of plants, shrubs or other landscape material, so arranged as to form a physical barrier or enclosure.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.262 Height of building.
"Height of building" means the same as "building, height of." Created: 2822-88-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.264 Highway setback line.
"Highway setback line" means the future right-of-way line or plan lines of any highway as shown on the official plan of streets and highways for highway use. A yard abutting such a highway shall be measured from this (Ord. 68-128 $5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.266 Hog ranch.
"Hog ranch" means any premises where five or more weaned hogs are maintained. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.268 Home for the aged.
"Home for the aged" means the same as "rest home."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.270 Home occupation.
"Home occupation" means any use customarily conducted entirely within a dwelling and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which use does not change the character thereof.

A. Such home occupations may include:

1. Consultive professional occupations, whose function is one of rendering a service, and which do not involve the dispensation of goods or products;

2. The selling or otherwise disposing of agricultural services and products produced on the premises;
Secondary business offices, where the business has its principal office, staff and equipment located elsewhere;

4. Farm management offices, where an agricultural operation on the premises requires such office;

5. The giving of music lessons and similar instructions;

6. The home office of a salesman, where all sales are done by written or phone order with no commodities or displays on the premises;

7. Drafting, printing, designing and the like, using drafting, printing, photocopying and designing equipment;

8. Operating a rental business, where the goods or services rented involve party, wedding or entertainment needs and supplies.

The following criteria shall apply for the evaluation of "home occupation":

1. There shall be no employment of help other than the members of the resident family; Created: 2822-88-25 12:02:24 (EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

2. There shall be no use of material or mechanical equipment not recognized as being part of normal household or hobby uses, except as may be necessary for the home occupation;

3. There shall be no sales of products or services not produced, assembled or packaged on the premises;

4. The use shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic beyond that normal to the district in which it is located, except as necessary for the pickup or delivery of supplies, materials or products to or from the home occupation;
It shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for delivery of materials more than twice per month to or from the premises, other than vehicles not to exceed one ton and vehicles owned by the operator of such home occupations, which shall be stored in an entirely enclosed garage;

6. There shall be no excessive or unsightly storage of materials or supplies, indoor or outdoor, for purposes other than those permitted in the district;
It shall not involve the use of signs or structures other than those permitted in the district of which it is a part;

8. Not more than one room in the dwelling shall be employed for the home occupation;

9. No building or space outside of the main building shall be used for home occupational purposes except for agricultural uses;

10. In no way shall the appearance of the structure be so altered or the conduct of the occupation within the structure be such that the structure may be reasonably recognized as serving a nonresidential use and the home occupation shall not involve materials or construction, lighting, signs, sounds or noises, vibrations which become a public nuisance; and

11. There shall be no use of city utilities or community facilities beyond that normal to the use of the property for residential or agricultural purposes as defined in the district.

The issuance of a business license to any applicant for the conduct of a home occupation shali constitute an irrevocable permit to operate the home occupation for the duration of the licensing period shown on the permit so long as the character and mode of operation meet the standards of this section and no further permit or approvals shall be required. (Ord. 94-09 §1, 1994; Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.272 Hospital.
"Hospital" means any building or portion thereof used for the accommodation and medical care of sick, injured, or infirm persons and including sanitariums, alcoholic sanitariums, institutions for the cure of chronic drug addicts and mental patients
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.274 Hospital, animal.
"Hospital, animal" means the same as "animal hospital." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Created: 2822-08-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.276 Hotel.
"Hotel" means any building or portion thereof designed or used, or containing six or more guest rooms or suites of rooms, but not including any institutions in which human beings are housed or detained under legal restraint.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.278 House court.
"House court" means the same as "bungalow court."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.280 House trailer.
"House trailer" means the same as "trailer, automobile." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.282 Industrial classifications.
"Industrial classifications" means that when a use is listed as permitted, permitted subject to conditions, or is expressly prohibited, that the use shall be as defined in the latest edition of the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Executive Office of the President, Bureau of the Budget, on file at the City Hall, if defined therein. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.284 Industry.
"Industry" means the manufacture, fabrication, processing, reduction or destruction of any article, substance or commodity, or any other treatment thereof in such a manner as to change the form, character, or appearance thereof, and including storage elevators, truck storage yards, warehouses, wholesale storage and other similar types of enterprise.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.286 Intent and purpose.
"Intent and purpose" means that the commission and city council, by the adoption of this title, have made a finding that the health, safety and welfare of the community will be served by the creation of the district and by the regulations prescribed therein.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.287 Junior accessory dwelling unit.

Junior accessory dwelling unit
Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:24 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

"Junior accessory dwelling unit" means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.

18.04.288 Junk.
"Junk" means any worn out, cast-off, or discarded article or material which is ready for destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some use. Any article or material which, unaltered or unchanged and without further reconditioning, can be used for its original purposes as readily as when new, shall not be considered "junk."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.290 Junkyard.
"Junkyard" means any lot, or the use of any portion of a lot, for the dismantling of machinery, not including motor vehicles, or for the storage or keeping for sale of parts and equipment resulting from such dismantling or wrecking, or for the storage or keeping of junk, including scrap metals or other scrap materials, with no burning permitted. For motor vehicles, see "automobile wrecking yard." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.292 Kennel.
"Kennel" means any lot or premises on which four or more dogs and/or cats at least four months of age are kept, boarded or trained, whether in special buildings or runways or not. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.294 Kitchen.
"Kitchen" means any room or area intended or designed to be used or maintained for the cooking, storing and preparation of food.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.296 Labor camp, permanent farm.
"Labor camp, permanent farm" means living quarters, dwellings, boarding houses, bunkhouses, automobile trailers or other permanent housing accommodations maintained in connection with any farm work or place where farm work is being performed, provided for the housing of five or more farm employees. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.298 Labor camp, temporary farm.
"Labor camp, temporary farm" means living quarters such as tents or automobile trailers temporarily maintained in connection with any farm work or place where farm work is being performed on the premises, Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

provided for the camping of five or more temporary farm employees. Such camp shall be occupied or used for a period not to exceed ninety consecutive days.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.300 Landscaping.
"Landscaping" means and includes the original planting of suitable vegetation in conformity with the requirements of this title and the continued maintenance thereof. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.302 Loading.
"Loading" means the removal or placement of any commodity in, on or from a vehicle of any type. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.304 Loading space.
"Loading space" means an off-street space or berth on the same lot with a main building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of commercial vehicles while loading or unloading, and which abuts a street, alley, or other appropriate means of ingress and egress. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.306 Local street or local highway.
"Local street or local highway'" means a street or road primarily for service to abutting property. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.308 Lodging house.
"Lodging house" means the same as "boarding house."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.310 Lot.
"Lot" means:

A. A parcel of real property with a separate and distinct number or other designation shown on a plat recorded in the office of the county recorder; or
B. A parcel of real property delineated on an approved record of survey, lot split or sub-parceling map as filed in the office of the county recorder or in the City Hall and abutting at least one public street or right-of-way or approved private road right-of-way; or
C. A parcel of real property containing not less area than required by the district in which it is located, abutting at least one public street or right-of-way or approved private road right-of-way and held under separate ownership from abutting property.

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.312 Lot area.
"Lot area" means the total of the area, measured in a horizontal plane, within the lot lines of a lot. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.314 Lot, corner.
"Lot, corner" means a lot located at the intersection or interception of two or more streets at an angle of not more than one hundred twenty degrees. If the angle is greater than one hundred twenty degrees, the lot shall be considered an "interior lot."
10rd. 68-128$5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.316 Lot, corner, reversed.
"Lot, corner, reversed" means a corner lot, the side line of which is substantially a continuation of the front lot lines of the lots to its rear, whether across an alley or not. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.318 Lot coverage.
"Lot coverage" means that portion of a lot or building site which is occupied by any building or structure, excepting paved areas, walks, and swimming pools, regardless of whether the building or structure is intended for human occupancy.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.320 Lot, cul-de-sac.
"Lot, cul-de-sac" means a lot fronting on, or with more than one-half of its lot width fronting on, the turn- around end of a cul-de-sac street.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.322 Lot, curve.
"Lot, curve" means a lot fronting on the outside curve of the right-of-way of a curved street, which street has a centerline radius of two hundred feet or less.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.324 Lot depth.
"Lot depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines measured in the mean direction of the side lot lines.

Created: 2822-88-25 12:82:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.326 Lot, interior.
"Lot, interior" means a lot other than a corner lot.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.328 Lot line.
"Lot line" means any line bounding a lot as herein defined. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.330 Lot line, front.
"Lot line, front" means the property line abutting a street. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.332 Lot line, rear.
"Lot line, rear" means a lot line, not abutting a street, which is opposite and most distant from the front lot line. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.334 Lot line, side.
"Lot line, side" means any lot line not a front lot line or rear lot line. The special standards of Sections

18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.336 Lot, nonconforming.
"Lot, nonconforming" means a lot having less area or dimension than that required in the district in which it is located, and which was lawfully created prior to the zoning thereof whereby the larger area or dimension requirements were established, or any lot, other than one shown on a plat recorded in the office of the county recorder, which does not abut a public road or public road right-of-way or approved private road right-of-way and which was lawfully created prior to the effective date of this title. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.338 Lot of record.
"Lot of record" means a lot held in separate ownership as shown on the records of the county recorder at the time of the passage of an ordinance or regulation establishing the zoning district in which the lot is located.

Created: 2822-08-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.340 Lot, through.
"Lot, through" means a lot having frontage on two dedicated streets, not including a corner or reversed corner lot. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.342 Lot width.
"Lot width" means the average horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured at right angles to the lot depth at a point midway between the front and rear lot lines. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.343 Low barrier.

Low barrier
"Low barrier" means best practice to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

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

2. Pets.

3. The storage of possessions.

4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.

18.04.344 Low-barrier navigation center.

Low barrier navigation center
"Low-barrier navigation center" means a housing-first, low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.3454 Major street or major highway or county road. "Major street or major highway or county road" means a highway with intersections at grade and on which partial control of access and geometric design and traffic control measures are used to expedite the safe movement of through traffic. Major streets or major highways or county roads shall be designated on the official general plan of the city.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.346 Manufactured home.
"Manufactured Home" means a factory-built structure that is manufactured or constructed under authority of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 5403, National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and/or California law and is to be used as a place for human habitation. The structure is manufactured either in whole or in substantial part at an off-site location, transported to the site, assembled on-site, and placed on a permanent foundation. For the purpose of this Development Code, a manufactured home shall be considered the same as any site-built, single-family detached dwelling. Manufactured home is not inclusive of a mobile home unless the mobile home has been converted to real property and is taxed as a site-built dwelling.

18.04.3476 Marquee.
"Marquee" means a permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the building and projecting over public property.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.3487 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)-Ord. No. 2017-03, § 3, adopted Nov. 15, 2017, repealed § 18.04.347 (now § 18.04.348), which pertained to medical marijuana dispensary and derived from Ord. No. 2009-05, § 3, 1-6-2010.

18.04.348 Medical office.
"Medical office" means any building or portion of a building used or intended to be used as an office for the practice of any type of medicine, including chiropractic, dentistry or optometry. It shall also include a clinic of a medical or dental nature.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.350 Medical or dental clinic.
"Medical or dental clinic" means the same as "medical office." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.352 Mobilehome.
"Mobilehome" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, designed to be used with or without a permanent foundation, which contains not more than one dwelling unit, and which is not a recreational vehicle, commercial coach or factory-built house.
(Ord. 83-06 §1, 1983: Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.354 Motel.
"Motel" means a building or group of buildings used for transient residential purposes containing guest rooms or dwelling units with automobile storage space provided in connection therewith, which building or group is designed, intended, or used primarily for the accommodation of transient automobile travelers, including groups designated as auto cabins, motor courts, motor hotels and similar designations. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.356 Nonconforming building.
"Nonconforming building" means a building or portion thereof which was lawful when established but which does not conform to subsequently established zoning or zoning regulations. See Sections 18.44.010 through

18.44.080 for regulations.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.358 Nonconforming use.
"Nonconforming use" means a use lawful when established but which does not conform to subsequently established zoning or zoning regulations. See Sections 18.44.010 through 18.44.080 for regulations. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.360 Nursery school.
"Nursery school" means the same as "day nursery."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.362 Nursing home.
"Nursing home" means the same as "hospital."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.364 Official plan lines.
"Official plan lines" means the same as "highway setback lines." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

Created: 2022-88-25 12:02:25 [EST]
(Supp. No. 17)

18.04.366 Outdoor advertising.
"Outdoor advertising" means and includes the definitions of "advertising structure" and "sign." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.368 Parking area, private.
"Parking area, private" means an area, other than a street, used for the parking of automotive vehicles capable of moving under their own power and restricted from general public use, but shail not include parking provided for residential uses unless such parking provides space for more than four cars. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.370 Parking area, public.
"Parking area, public" means an area, other than a private parking area or street, used for the parking of vehicles capable of moving under their own power, either free or for remuneration. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.372 Parking area, residential.
"Parking area, residential" means an area, other than a street, located on the subject lot for the parking of vehicles owned by the residents of such lot. Such areas shall be permitted only in the several agricultural districts.

All other residential districts shall provide garage or carport facilities. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.374 Parking district.
"Parking district" means the same as the P district, Chapter 18.30, for purposes of this title. It shall not mean a government parking district maintained by the federal, state, county or city governments. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.376 Parking space, automobile.
"Parking space, automobile" means an area, other than a street or alley, reserved for the parking of an automobile, such space having a dimension not less than eight and one-half by twenty feet, plus such additional area as is necessary to afford adequate ingress and egress. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through

18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.378 Parkway.
"Parkway" means an arterial highway with full or partial control of access, and located within a park or ribbon of parklike development.

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(Ord. 68-128 55-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.380 Patio, covered.
"Patio, covered" means the same as "structure."
(Ord. 68-128 55-105(part), 1968).

18.04.382 Person.
"Person" means an individual, firm or co-partnership joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, city, county, special district or any other group or combination acting as an entity.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.384 Petroleum bulk plant.
"Petroleum bulk plant" means a local wholesale distribution facility designed to serve the needs of the immediate surrounding area.
(Ord. 68-128 55-105(part), 1968).

18.04.386 Pharmacy or prescription pharmacy.
"Pharmacy or prescription pharmacy" means a retail store engaged in, and limited to, the sale of prescription drugs, patent medicines and surgical supplies. The sale of magazines, newspapers, books and tobacco products, household appliances, hardware, other sundry goods, or other general merchandise, food or drinks shall not be permitted. Liquor and cosmetics shall not be sold except by prescription. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.388 Place.
"Place" means an open, unoccupied space other than a street or alley, permanently reserved as the principal means of access to abutting property.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.390 Professional office.
"Professional office" means any building or portion of a building used or Intended to be used as an office for a lawyer, architect, engineer, land surveyor, optometrist, accountant, doctor, dentist and other similar professions. (Ord. 97-6 §1, 1997: Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.392 Property line.
"Property line" means the same as "lot line."
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(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.394 Provisions.
"Provisions" means all regulations and requirements referred to in the text of this code. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

Qualified nonprofit corporation
"Qualified nonprofit corporation" means a nonpro organized pursuant to Section 5010(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that has received a welfare exemption under Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for properties intended to be sold to low income families who participate in a special no interest loan program.

18.04.396 Quarry.
"Quarry" means any premises from which rock, sand, gravel and similar resources are being removed or are intended to be removed.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.398 Quasi-public organizations.
"Quasi-public organizations" means any nongovernment organization that is devoted to public service and welfare.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.400 Ramada.
"Ramada" means an arbor or pergola-like structure.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.402 Residence.
"Residence" means a building used, designed, or intended to be used as a home or dwelling place, for one or more families.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

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18.04.403 Residential care facilitiesy.

Residential care facility
"Residential care facility" means a facility that is licensed by the State of California tothat provides permanent living accommodations and 24-hour primarily non-medical care and supervision for persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance for sustaining the activities of daily living. Living accommodations are shared living quarters with or without separate kitchen or bathroom facilities for each room or unit. This classification includes facilities that are operated by public or not-for-profit institutions, including hospices, nursing homes, convalescent facilities, and group homes for minors, persons with disabilities, and people in recovery from alcohol or drug addictions.
"Residential care facility, small" means a facility serving six or few people. "Residential care facility, large" means a facility serving more than six people.

18.04.404 Restaurant.
"Restaurant" means any building or structure in which food and drinks are prepared for service to customers within such structure.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.406 Rest home or home for the aged.
"Rest home or home for the aged" means premises used for the housing of and caring for the ambulatory, aged, or infirm, which premises require a license from the state or county. The special standards of Sections

18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.408 Retail store.
"Retail store" means a business selling goods, wares or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.410 Rezoning.
"Rezoning" means the same as "zoning district, change of." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.412 Road.
"Road" means the same as "street."
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(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.414 Room.
"Room" means an unsubdivided portion of the interior of a dwelling unit, excluding bathroom, kitchen, closets, hallways and service porches.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.416 Rooming house.
"Rooming house" means the same as "boarding house."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.418 Sanitarium.
"Sanitarium" means a health station or retreat or other place where patients are housed and where medical or surgical treatment is given. This does not include mental institutions or places for the treatment of narcotics addicts.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.420 School, elementary, junior high or high.
"School, elementary, junior high or high" means public and other nonprofit institutions conducting regular academic instruction at kindergarten, elementary and secondary levels. Such institutions shall offer general academic instruction equivalent to the standards prescribed by the State Board of Education. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.422 School, private.
"School, private" means an institution conducting regular academic instruction at kindergarten, elementary and secondary levels, operated by a nongovernmental organization. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.424 School, trade.
"School, trade" means schools offering preponderant instruction in the technical, commercial, or trade skills, such as real estate schools, business colleges, electronics schools, automotive and aircraft technicians' schools and similar commercial establishments operated by a nongovernmental organization. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

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18.04.426 Separate ownership.
"Separate ownership" means ownership of a parcel of land by a person who does not own any of the land abutting such parcel.
(Ord. 68-128 $5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.428 Service station.
"Service station" means the same as "automobile service station." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.430 Setback line, front yard.
"Setback line, front yard" means the line which defines the depth of the required front yard. Said setback line shall be parallel with the right-of-way line or highway setback line when one has been established. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.432 Setback line, highway.
"Setback line, highway" means the same as "highway setback line." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.434 Setback line, rear yard or side yard.
"Setback line, rear yard or side yard" means the line which defines the width or depth of the required rear or side yard. Said setback line shall be parallel with the property line, removed therefrom by the perpendicular distance prescribed for the yard in the district.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.436 Shall and may.
"Shall" is mandatory, and "may" is permissive.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-104(J), 1968).

18.04.438 Sign.
"Sign" means any notice or advertisement, pictorial or otherwise, used as an outdoor display for the purpose of advertising the property or the establishment or enterprise, including goods and services, upon which the sign is exhibited.

This definition does not include official notices issued by a court or public body or officer or directional, warning or information signs or structures required by or authorized by law or by federal, state, county or city authority.

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(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.439 Single room occupancy.

Single room occupancy (SRO)
"Single room occupancy (SRO)." means a residential facility containing housing units that may have individual or shared kitchen and/or bathroom facilities and are guest rooms or efficiency units as defined by the California Health and Safety Code. Each housing unit is offered on a monthly rental basis or longer.

18.04.440 Site plan.
"Site plan" means a plan, prepared to scale, showing accurately and with complete dimensioning, all of the uses proposed for a specific parcel of land. See Chapter 18.40 of this code for requirements. (Ord. 68-128 95-105(part), 1968).

18.04.442 Site plan review.
"Site plan review" means the review by the commission of a site plan and other studies to assist the commission to determine the manner in which the applicant intends to make use of his property. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.444 Slope.
"Slope" means a natural or artificial incline, as a hillside or terrace. "Slope" is usually expressed as a ratio: for example, a horizontal distance of one hundred feet with a rise of fifty feet would be expressed as a 2:1 slope. (See also "grade" and "top and toe of slope.")
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.446 Sorority.
"Sorority" means a building or structure housing a group of women associated for their common interest.

Such group may eat, sleep and otherwise use such facilities as are provided on the premises. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.447 Specified and anatomical areas.
"Specified and anatomical areas" means human genitals, pubic region, buttock, and female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola, when such areas are less than completely and opaquely covered The term also includes human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

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18.04.447-1 Specified sexual activities.
"Specified sexual activities" means any of the following:

A. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal; B. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, sodomy, bestiality, cunnilingus, fellatio, necrophilia, pedophilia, coprophagy or coprophllia; or
C. Fondling or other erotic touching of the human genitals, public region, buttock or female breast. (Ord. 85-19 §1(part), 1985).

18.04.448 Stable, private.
"Stable, private" means a detached accessory building for the keeping of horses owned by the occupants of the premises and not kept for remuneration, hire or sale. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.450 Stable, public.
"Stable, public" means a stable other than a private stable. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.452 State.
"State" means the state of California.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-104(K), 1968).

18.04.454 Story.
"Story" means a space in a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, or if there be no floor above, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof above. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.456 Story, one-half.
"Story, one-half" means the same as "half-story."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.458 Street.
"Street" means a public thoroughfare or right-of-way dedicated, deeded or condemned for use as such, other than an alley, which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any other through-fare except as excluded in this title.

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(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.460 Street centerline.
"Street centerline" means the centerline of a street right-of-way as established by official surveys. 10rd. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.462 Street line.
"Street line" means the boundary line between street right-of-way and abutting property. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.464 Street, local.
"Street, local" means any street, dedicated as such, serving as the principal means of access to property, which street is not shown as a major or secondary highway or major traffic street on the general plan of the city. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.466 Street, side.
"Street, side" means that street bounding a corner or reversed corner and which extends in the same general direction as the line determining the depth of the lot. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.468 Structural alteration.
"Structural alteration" means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as in a bearing wall, column, beam or girder, floor or ceiling joists, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles, or retaining walls or similar components.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.470 Structure.
"Structure" means anything constructed or built, any edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, which requires location on th ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground, including swimming and wading pools an covered patlos, excepting outdoor areas such as paved areas, walks, tennis courts and similar recreation areas. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.472 Structure, advertising.
"Structure, advertising" means the same as "advertising structure." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

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18.04.474 Structure, temporary.
"Structure, temporary" means a structure which is readily movable and used or intended to be used for a period not to exceed ninety consecutive days. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.476 Supermarket.
"Supermarket" means a market having ten thousand or more square feet of floor area devoted principally to the sale of food.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.477 Supportive housing.
"Supportive housing " means housing with no limit on length of stay that is occupied by the target population and that is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist residents in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing is a residential use; and is allowed in all districts that allow residential uses subject only to the requirements and restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same district.

18.04.478 Swimming pool.
"Swimming pool" means any permanent structure containing a body of water intended for recreational uses, and includes wading pools.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.479 Temporary caretaker office/unit.
"Temporary caretaker office/unit" means a unit to provide office space and living purposes solely for the store management personnel. This unit is considered temporary with an approved conditional use permit valid for a maximum of three years.
(Ord. 93-07 §1, 1993).

18.04.480 Toe of slope.
"Toe of slope" means that point or line of initial break where the terrain changes to an upward direction or downward direction.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.482 Tourist court.
"Tourist court" means the same as "motel."
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(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.484 Trading area.
"Trading area" means the area served by an existing commercial development or to be served by the proposed commercial development and from which the development draws its support. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.486 Trailer, automobile.
"Trailer, automobile" means a vehicle without motive power, designed and constructed to travel on the public thoroughfares in accordance with the provisions of the State Vehicle Code, and to be used for human habitation or for carrying property, including a trailer coach. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.488 Trailer coach.
"Trailer coach" means any camp car, trailer or other vehicle, with or without motive power, designed and constructed to travel on the public thoroughfares in accordance with the provisions of the State Vehicle Code, and designed or used for human habitation.

A. A dependent trailer coach is one not equipped with a toilet for sewage disposal.

B. An independent trailer coach is one equipped with a toilet for sewage disposal. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.490 Trailer court or trailer park.
"Trailer court" or "trailer park" means a space, area or building designed, equipped or maintained for the harboring, parking or storing of two or more trailer coaches, or house cars which haul such trailer coaches, or house cars being used as living or sleeping quarters for humans. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.492 Trailer, residential.
"Trailer, residential" means the same as "trailer coach," and shall be used for human habitation only. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.493 Transitional housing.
"Transitional housing" means buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance. Transitional housing is a residential use, and is allowed in all districts that allow Created: 2022-08-25 12:02:26 (EST]
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residential uses subject only to the requirements and restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same district.

18.04.494 Truck service station.
"Truck service station" means an occupancy which provides especially for the servicing of trucks, with incidental operations similar to those permitted for "automobile service station." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.496 Truck and trailer sales lot.
"Truck and trailer sales lot" means an open area where trucks or trailers are sold, leased or rented and where no repairs, repainting or remodeling are done.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.498 Unit planned development.
"Unit planned development" means a residential development under one ownership which is designed and built as a planned unit by such one ownership.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.500 Urban area.
"Urban area" means any land which is included in the R-1, R-2, R-3, T-P, C-P, C-4, C-5 and/or M-1 districts. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.502 Urban lot.
"Urban lot" means any lot which lies, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of an urban area, as defined above.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.504 Used.
"Used" includes the words "arranged for, designed for, occupied or intended to be occupied for." (Ord. 68-128 §5-104(L), 1968).

18.04.506 Used materials yard.
"Used materials yard" means any lot or portion of any lot used for the storage of used materials. This shall not include "junkyards" or "automobile wrecking yards." (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

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18.04.508 Utility easement.
"Utility easement" means the same as "easement."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.510 Visual obstruction.
"Visual obstruction" means any fence, hedge, tree, shrub, wall or structure exceeding three feet in height, measured from the crown of intersecting or intercepting streets, alleys or driveways, which limit the visibility of persons in motor vehicles on said streets, alleys or driveways. This does not include trees kept trimmed of branches below a minimum height of seven feet.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.512 Wading pools.
"Wading pools" means the same as "swimming pools."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.514 Wall.
"Wall" means any structure or device forming a physical barrier, which is so constructed that fifty percent or more of the vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air and vision through the surface in a horizontal plane. The special standards of Sections 18.32.060 through 18.32.340 shall apply. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.516 Warehousing.
"Warehousing" means a building or buildings used for the storage of goods of any type, when such building or buildings contains more than five hundred square feet of storage space, and where no retail operation is conducted. Also see "wholesaling."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.518 Water supply, private.
"Water supply, private" means a water supply provided by a publicly-owned corporation or a private organization which has a permit to serve two or more dwelling units or abutting properties. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.520 Wholesaling.
"Wholesaling" means the selling of any type of goods for the purpose of resale. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

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18.04.522 Yard.
"Yard" means any open space on the same lot with a building or a dwelling group, which open space is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward to the sky, except for the projections or accessory buildings or structures permitted by this title.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.524 Yard, front.
"Yard, front" means a space between the front yard setback line and the front lot line or highway setback line, and extending the full width of the lot.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.526 Yard, rear.
"Yard, rear" means a space between the rear yard setback line and the rear lot line, extending the full width of the lot.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.528 Yard, side.
"Yard, side" means a space extending from the front yard, or from the front lot line where no front yard is required by this title, to the rear yard, or rear lot line, between a side lot line and the side yard setback line. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.530 Zone.
"Zone" means the same as "district."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105 (part), 1968).

18.04.532 Zone map.
"Zone map" means the official zone map of the city.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-104(M), 1968).

18.04.534 Zoning district.
"Zoning district" means the same as "district."
(Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

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18.04.536 Zoning district, change of.
"Zoning district, change of" means the legislative act of removing one or more parcels of land from one zoning district and placing them in another zoning district on the zone map of the city. (Ord. 68-128 §5-105(part), 1968).

18.04.538 Zoning ordinance.
"Zoning ordinance" or "ordinance" means the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city. (Ord. 68-128 §5-104(N), 1968).

Chapter 18.06 DISTRICTS
Sections:

18.06.010 Designated.

In order to carry out the orderly development of this community and the provisions of this title, the city is divided into ten land use districts.

Chapter Symbol District
A. 18.24 Open conservation district
B. 18.28 R-1 Single family residential district
C. 18.32 R-2 Low density multiple family residential district

18.36 R-3 Medium density multiple family residential district D.

E. 18.40 T-P Trailer park residential district
F. 18.44 C-P Administrative professional office district G. 18.48 C-4 Central trade district
H. 18.52 C-5 General commercial district

1. 18.56 M-1 Light manufacturing district

18.60 P Off-street parking district
All of the general conditions of Chapter 18.32 of this code, where applicable, shall apply to each of these districts.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-201, 1968).

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Title 18 - ZONING
Chapter 18.08 ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Chapter 18.08 ZONING MAP AND DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
Sections:

18.08.010 Map-Designated.

The official zone map for Parlier, California, consists of one map on file at the City Hall. Upon this map is shown each zone district. Said map is adopted and made part of this title. (Ord. 68-128§5-202 (1), 1968).

18.08.020 District boundaries-Determination.

A. Where indicated, district boundaries are approximately street, alley or lot lines. Said lines are determined to be the boundaries of the district. Otherwise, the boundaries shall be determined by the dimensions shown on the "official zone map." In the absence of a dimension, the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the map.

A street, alley, railroad or railway, right-of-way, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water included on the zone map shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof, and where such street, alley, watercourse, drainage channel or body of water serves as a boundary between two or more different zoning districts, the centerline of such right-of-way, watercourse, channel or body of water shall be considered the boundary between zoning districts.

C. In the event that a vacated street, alley, right-of-way or easement was the boundary between two districts, the new zoning district boundaries shall be at the new property line.

D. Where uncertainties exist, the commission shall, by written decision, determine the location of the district boundary.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-202(2), 1968).

18.08.030 Map-Filing.

The original of the official zone map shall be kept on file in the office of the city clerk of the city. (Ord. 68-128 §5-202(3), 1968).

18.08.040 Map-Amendments-Record-keeping and updating.

The city clerk shall keep a record of all amendments to the zoning map. Upon filing of the amendments, a new zone map shall be prepared showing the changes or amendments enacted. 1Ord. 68-128§5-202(4), 1968).

Chapter 18.10 ANNEXED AREAS
Sections:

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18.10.010 Procedures for annexation.

The following procedure shall apply to all newly annexed areas to the city:

A. Any area annexed to the city after May 4, 1968 shall be automatically placed in districts in accordance with the following table unless otherwise zoned in the annexation procedure as provided in B below.

City zoning County zoning
0, R-1 Agricultural Districts - O, AE-40, AE-20, AE-5, A-2, R-A, R-1-A, R-1-AH, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-1.

B. For areas proposed to be annexed to the city which are in any districts which would be zoned on an interim basis, during the annexation proceeding, then the following procedure may apply:

1. Manager may make a recommendation to the commission for the zoning of an area proposed for annexation, which shall include such areas as fall within one mile of the exterior boundaries of the city, and base don the general plan. Such recommendation shall be approved by the commission.

2. The commission may hold a public hearing, giving notices as required in Chapter 18.48, "change of zone procedure," to determine their recommendations for the zoning of the area proposed to be annexed.

3. The council may determine the zoning of an area to be annexed as part of the annexation procedure, based on the recommendation of the commission and the general plan.

4. When such zoning or annexed area is to be effective at the time of such annexation, the city clerk shall have made a recommendation to the commission, and the commission shall have held its public hearing in order that the council may determine the proper zoning by an ordinance to be effective upon the passage of such annexation.

Within six months after the effective date of any annexation, where the area has been zoned only in an interim zone, the commission shall, on its own motion, recommend to the council after notice and public hearing, as provided in the chapter on zoning ordinance amendment and the adoption of an amendment to this title classifying property.
(Ord. 68-128 $5-203, 1968).

Chapter 18.12 O DISTRICT-OPEN CONSERVATION
Sections:

18.12.010 Intent.

The intent of the O open conservation district is to provide for permanent open spaces in the community and to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the people. This will be accomplished by Ilmiting developments in areas where police and fire protection are not readily available, and where protection against flooding by storm water and dangers from excessive erosion are not possible without excessive costs to the community. (Ord. 68-128 55-204, 1968).

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18.12.020 Uses permitted-Generally.

The following uses shall be permitted in the O district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in Sections 18.12.060 through 18.12.170.

A. Flood control channels, spreading grounds, settling basins, parkways, park drives; Recreation areas, parks, playgrounds, wildlife preserves and such buildings and structures as are related thereto;
C. Agricultural uses provided that no dwellings, either temporary or permanent, be permitted in relation thereto;
D. Fisheries;
E. Signs, subject to provisions of Section 18.12.100;=
F. EmployeeFarmworker housing, no more than 12 units or 36 beds; G. Farmworker housing, more than 12 units or 36 beds.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.1, 1968).

18.12.030 Uses permitted-Subject to commission review and approval.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the commission:

Radio receivers and transmitter towers and structures.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.2, 1968).

18.12.040 Uses permitted-Subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit as provided for in Section

18.32.040:

A. Quarries. Extraction, processing, removing and stockpiling of rock, sand and gravel, including the installation or maintenance or operation of rock crushing plants or apparatus, and Portland cement Batching plants, in such areas in the O district as the commission and council may approve, if within ninety days after such approval and continuously thereafter, the outer boundaries of such areas have been continuously posted with signs not less than five hundred feet apart and at each change of direction of the outer boundary line in such a manner as will reasonably give notice to bypasses of matters contained in such notice, stating in letters not less than four inches in height: "Rock Quarry Area," and stating in letters not less than one inch in height: "This property may be used at any time for rock quarry, sand, gravel pit, rock crushing plant or any use allowed in the O Open Conservation District." The following standards shall apply:

1. All equipment and premises used for such purposes shall be constructed, maintained, and operated in such a manner, as far as is practicable, as to eliminate noise or vibration or dust, which are injurious or annoying to persons living in the vicinity.

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2. All private truck roads connecting rock quarries, processing plants or stockpiles shall be kept wetted while being used or shall be oiled or hard-surfaced and maintained so as to prevent the creation of dust.

3. Such use shall by not less than fifty feet from:
a. Any property in any district other than O district;
Any property other than a lot or parcel of land being so used unless the written consent of the owner in fee of such property is first secured;
c. Any highway, street, or flood control easement.

4. The rock crushing plant or other apparatus for the manufacture of rock, sand or gravel, except primary crushing operations in conjunction with the excavation, shall be not less than seven hundred and fifty feet from any residential district.

5. No production from an open pit shall be permitted which creates a slope steeper than one foot horizontal to one foot vertical. A steeper slope may be permitted by permit from the city, but in no case may such slope be permitted within two hundred feet of any property line.

6. Property to be used for such excavation shall be enclosed along the exterior boundaries thereof as excavation progresses by a fence or wall not less than six feet in height.

7. Traffic warning signs required by the city shall be maintained by the operator of such quarry.

8. If within five hundred feet of a residential area, a plant shall not be operated on any property except between the hours of six a.m. and ten p.m., except in case of a public emergency, or whenever any reasonable or necessary repairs to equipment are required to be made. The provision of paragraph 1 of this section shall also apply to this paragraph.

9. Approval shall be subject to the submission of a site plan as provided in Chapters 18.38 and 18.40 of this code and a contour plan and section showing the projected excavation.

B. Removal of natural resources other than as provided for in paragraph A above, subject to the applicable regulations of said paragraph;
C. Caretaker's dwelling, and necessary accessory buildings. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.3, 1968).

18.12.050 Prohibited uses.

The following uses are expressly prohibited in the O district:

A. Residential uses, except as provided for in Section 18.12.040 above; B. Commercial uses other than those related to and under the regulations of parks or city, county, state or federal recreational agencies;
C. Industrial uses, excepting as listed in Sections 18.12.020 through 18.12.040; D. Advertising structures.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.4, 1968).

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18.12.060 Property development standards.

The following property development standards in Sections 18.12.070 through 18.12.170 apply to all land and structures in the O district.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(part), 1968).

18.12.070 Lot area.

There shall be a minimum lot area of five acres.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(A), 1968).

18.12.080 Lot dimensions.
lo recuirements
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(B), 1968).

18.12.090 Population density.

None, however, the provisions of Section 18.12.040 shall apply. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(C), 1968).

18.12.100 Building height.

A. No building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed fifteen feet, with the following exceptions:

B. Exceptions:

1. Public utility and public service structures;

2. All other buildings or structures which the commission determines are necessary for reasonable operation of permitted uses.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(D), 1968).

18.12.110 Yard requirements.

The requirements of the R-1 district, Section 18.14.100, shall apply. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(E), 1968).

18.12.120 Space between buildings.

No requirements.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204(F), 1968).

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18.12.130 Lot coverage.

Permitted buildings and structures shall not exceed ten percent of the total lot area. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(G), 1968).

18.12.140 Fences and walls.

For extraction, processing and removing of rock, sand and gravel, the provisions of Section 18.12.040(6) shall apply.

B. A fence or wall shall be constructed along the perimeter of all areas designated by the commission to be dangerous to the health, safety and general welfare.

C. Corner Cut-off Areas. The following regulations shall apply to all intersections of streets, alleys or private driveways, in order to provide adequate visibility for vehicular traffic. There shall be no visual obstruction within the cut-off areas established herein.

1. There shall be a corner cut-off area at all intersecting streets or highways. The cut-off line shall be a horlzontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front or rear property line as the case may be. It shall pass through the points located on both the side and front (or rear) property lines at a distance of thirty feet from the intersection of such lines at the corner of a street or highway.

2. There shall be a corner cut-off area on each side of any private driveway intersecting a street or alley.

The cut-off lines shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front or rear property line as the case may be. They shall pass through a point not less than ten feet from the edges of the driveway where it intersects the street or alley right-of-way.

3. There shall be a corner cut-off area on each side of any alley intersecting a street or alley. The cut-off lines shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front or rear property line as the case may be. They shall pass through a point not less than ten feet from the edges of the alley where it intersects the street or alley right-of-way.

Where, due to an irregular lot shape, a line at a forty-five degree angle does not provide for intersection visibility, the corner cut-off shall be defined by a line drawn from a point on the front (or rear) property line that is not less than thirty feet from the intersection of the side and front (or rear) property lines and through a point on the side property line that is not less than thirty feet from the intersection of the side and front (or rear) property lines. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(H), 1968).

18.12.150 Off-street parking.

No requirements, except that where a congregation of people is intended, there shall be one parking space for each five persons which the facility is intended or designed to serve. (Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(1), 1968).

18.12.160 Access.

No requirements, other than where a congregation of people is intended, in which case access to parking areas shall be from a dedicated and improved street or by way of an easement legally established for vehicular traffic.

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(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(J), 1968).

18.12.170 Outdoor advertising.

Signs shall be permitted subject to the following standards:

The sign shall in no way endanger the health and safety by causing distractions to operators of motor vehicles on the streets or highways, nor shall any sign be designed and located so as to be confused with traffic signs and signals.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-204.5(K), 1968).

Chapter 18.14 R-1 DISTRICT-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Sections:

18.14.010 Intent.

The R-1 district is intended to provide for the development of single-family residential homes at urban standards on lots not less than five thousand square feet in area, not more than one dwelling unit permitted on any lot. All regulations for this district are deemed to be necessary for the protection of the quality of the residential environment and for the securing of the health, safety and general welfare of the residents. (Ord. 84-08 §3, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214(part), 1968).

18.14.020 Uses permitted-Generally.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-1 district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare. All uses shall be subject to the property development standards in Sections 18.14.080 through 18.14.160:

A. One-family dwelling units, not more than one dwelling per lot; B. Garages and carports;
C. Accessory buildings, limited to one per lot and a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty square feet;
D. Home occupations, the provisions of Section 18.04.270, "home occupations" shall apply; E. Signs, subject to the provisions of Section 18.14.160; F. House trailer parking, subject to the provisions of Section 18.20.150; G. Second Accessory dwelling units, if constructed on or before June 23, 1983, provided that the second accessory dwelling unit conforms with the requirements of Section 18.14.168;- H. Employee housing, six persons or fewer:k. Permanent labor camps; I#. Transitional housingResidential care facility, small; J. SupportiveTransitional housing:

J. Accessory dwelling units;
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K. Permanent labor camps:

L. Residential care facilities.

M. Employee Housing
(Ord. 85-16 §1, 1985; Ord. 85-03 §1(A), 1985: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.1, 1968).

18.14.030 Uses permitted-Subject to commission review and approval.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the commission:

A. Day nurseries, for no more than four children;
B. Microwave relay structures;
Public parks and playgrounds;
D. Public schools;
E. Temporary construction materials storage yards, in the tract being developed; Temporary tract offices and model homes, in the tract being developed; G. Water pump stations.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.2, 1968).

18.14.040 Uses permitted-Subject to conditional use permit.

Under certain conditions and restrictions uses will be permitted. The following uses shall be permitted subject to conditional use permit as provided for in Section 18.32.040:

A. Churches and parochial schools;
B. Country clubs and golf courses;
C. Nursery schools or child care nurseries, caring for five but not more than ten children; D. Off-site subdivision signs, subject to conditions of Section 18.14.060; E. Private schools;
F. Public libraries;
G. Utility distribution substations, other than a water pumping station; H. Communication equipment buildings;
t. -Second dwellings, if constructed after June 23, 1983, provided that the second dwelling unit conforms with the requirements of Section 18.14.168;
lt. Funeral homes.
(Ord. 95-01(part), 1995; Ord. 85-16 §2, 1985; Ord. 83-07 §2, 1983; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.3, 1968).

18.14.045 Mobile and manufactured homes permitted with a site plan review.

Mobile and manufactured homes are permitted, not more than one dwelling per lot, subject to the development standards for the district.

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(Ord. 2(part), 1983).

18.14.050 Prohibited uses.

The following uses are expressly prohibited in the R-1 district:

A. Multiple residential uses, except as permitted under under the "second dwelling" provisionssection

18.14.168 of this chapter;
B. Commercial uses;
Industrial uses;
D. Poultry and rabbit raising;
E. Agricultural uses not specifically listed as permitted; F. Advertising structures;
G. Adult uses.
(Ord. 85-19 §4, 1985; Ord. 683-07 §3, 1983; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.4, 1968).

18.14.058 Property development standards.

The property development standards in Sections 18.14.060 through 18.14.170 shall apply to all land and structures in the R-1 district.
(Ord. 83-06 §2(part), 1983).

18.14.060 Lot area.

Each lot shall have a minimum area of five thousand square feet. Where a lot or parcel of land was of record under separate ownership as of May 4, 1968, such lot may be used for or occupied by any use permitted in this district, irrespective of the lot area.
(Ord. 84-08 §1, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(A), 1968).

18.14.070 Lot dimensions.

All lots created after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall comply with the following minimum standards, and lots now existing may not be reduced below the standards.

A. Width.

1. Interior lots shall have a minimum width of fifty feet.

Corner lots shall have a minimum width of fifty-five feet.

3. Reverse corner lots shall have a minimum width of sixty feet.

4. Curve lots and cul-de-sac lots shall have a minimum street frontage width of forty feet.

B. Depth. No requirement.
(Ord. 84-09 §1, 1984: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(B), 1968).

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18.14.080 Population density.

One-family dwellings, not more than one dwelling per lot; except that second dwellings when approved in accordance with provisions of this chapter shall be permitted on each lot. (Ord. 83-07 84, 1983: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(C), 1968).

18.14.090 Building height.

A. No main building or structure erected in this district shall have a height greater than two stories, not to exceed twenty-five feet.
в. No garage or carport erected in this district shall have a height greater than one story, not to exceed twelve feet, to plate height.

C. No accessory building erected in this district shall have a height greater than seven feet.

D. Exceptions: All buildings designed or erected after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section and existing buildings which may be reconstructed, altered, moved or enlarged, shall comply with the height regulations of the district in which they may be located, with the following exceptions:

Roof structures, for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the building; and fire or parapet walks, skylights, towers, church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, silos, water tanks, or wireless masts or similar structures, when approved by the commission, may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed, provided that the same may be safely erected and maintained at such height in view of the surrounding conditions and circumstances. No roof structures, or any spaces about the height limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing additional living or floor space.
(Ord. 85-03 §1(B), 1985: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(D), 1968).

18.14.100 Yard and setback requirements.

A. Schedule. (For placement of typical features on average lot, see diagram on file at city hall.)

MAIN BUILDING ACCESSORY BUILDING GARAGE AND CARPORT

A - FRONT YARD A - FRONT YARD A - FRONT YARD
1A NORMAL 20 1. NORMAL : 20 1. NORMAL 20

FEET FEET FEET
1B REQUIRING SITE 50

PLAN FEET

REVIEW AT

2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20 2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20 2. CUL-DE-SAC LOTS 20

FEET FEET FEET

3. CURVED LOTS 20 3. CURVED LOTS 20 3. CURVED LOTS 20

FEET FEET FEET

4. MIN. FOR 20 4. MIN. FOR 20 4. MIN. FOR 20

PARTIALLY FEET PARTIALLY FEET PARTIALLY FEET
BUILT UP BLOCKS. BUILT UP BLOCKS. BUILT UP BLOCKS.

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5. VARIATION 5 5. VARIATION 5 5. VARIATION 5
ALLOWED FEET ALLOWED FEET | ALLOWED FEET

FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
UNIT PLAN. UNIT PLAN. UNIT PLAN.

B - SIDE YARD B - SIDE YARD B - SIDE YARD

1. NORMAL 5 1A WHEN LESS THAN 5 1A WHEN LESS THAN 15
FEET 85 FEET 85 FEET
FT. FROM FRONT FT. FROM FRONT
PROPERTY LINE. PROPERTY LINE.
1B WHEN 85 FEET OR NONE 1B WHEN 85 FEET OR NONE

MORE FROM FRONT MORE FROM FRONT
PROPERTY LINE. PROPERTY LINE.

2. CORNER LOTS 2. CORNER LOT 2. CORNER LOT 10

FEET WHEN FEET WHEN FEET
ABUTTING A STREET. ABUTTING A STREET.

3. REVERSE CORNER 15 3. REVERSE CORNER 15 3. REVERSE CORNER 20

LOTS FEET LOTS FEET LOTS WHEN FEET
ABUTTING A STREET.

4. FROM OPPOSITE 30 4. FROM OPPOSITE 25 4. FROM OPPOSITE 25

SIDE FEET SIDE FEET SIDEOF ALLEY, WHEN LINE

OF ALLEY, WHEN OF ALLEY WHEN OPENING IS ON
ABUTTING ALLEY. OPENING IS ON ALLEY 5 FOOT MIN.

ALLEY FROM PROPERTY
- 5 FOOT MIN. FROM LINE.

PROPERTY LINE.

C - REAR YARD C- REAR YARD C- REAR YARD
1A NORMAL 20 1. WHEN NOT NONE 1. WHEN NOT NONE

FEET ABUTTING ABUTTING

ON ALLEY OR ON ALLEY OR
EASEMENT. EASEMENT.

2. REVERSE CORNER 5 2. REVERSE CORNER 5

LOT, ABUTTING FEET LOT, ABUTTING FEET

STREET AND ACCESS STREET AND ACCESS
ON STREET. ON STREET.

3. FROM OPPOSITE 25 3. FROM OPPOSITE 25

SIDE FEET SIDE FEET

OF ALLEY WHEN OF ALLEY WHEN

OPENING IS ON OPENING IS ON
ALLEY5 FT. ALLEY
MINIMUM FROM 5 FT. MINIMUM
FROM
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PROPERTY LINE.

B. Exceptions: Permitted projections into required yards. Belt courses, cornices, eaves, sills, fireplace chimneys and other similar architectural features may extend or project into a required side yard not more than five inches for each one foot of the width of such required side yard and may extend or project into a front or rear yard not more than thirty inches.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(E), 1968).

18.14.110 Space between buildings.

The minimum space between a main building and an accessory building shall be six feet. If attached by a breezeway roof, the space between the two structures shall be considered as an outer court. If an accessory building is used for a garage where vehicular access to the garage faces any main building the garage shall be twenty-five feet from any main building.
(Ord. 68-128 $5-214.5(F), 1968).

18.14.120 Lot coverage.

The maximum lot coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty percent of the total lot area, except that the city administrator is authorized to allow on a case-by-case basis, without the necessity of hearing thereon, that the maximum lot coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed forty percent of the total lot area.
(Ord. 91-02 §1, 1991: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(G), 1968).

18.14.130 Fences, hedges and walls-Swimming pool setback requirements.

A.

Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard
Interior lot 3 feet 5 feet 3 feet
Reversed 3 feet Street side 3 feet 3 feet
corner
B. Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, fences limited to three feet in height may extend to four feet in height, if they comply with city standard drawings st.-la, 1b or st.-2. c. Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (A) of this section, for buildings designated as church or parochial school use under Section 18.14.040 of this code, perimeter fences may extend to six feet in height if constructed of wrought iron or other similar material, subject to city staff review and approval. The standards of Section 18.04.206 shall apply.

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D. Fences, over six feet in height for enclosing game area shall be located within the rear half of the lot, shall be constructed of wire mesh which will admit at least ninety percent of light. Such fences shall be permitted in the required side or rear yard subject to commission review and approval.

Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by fencing or walls at least six feet in height, the enclosure shall be equipped with self-latching gates doors, the latching being located not less than four feet above the ground. All light for pools shall be hooded so the light will not shine on the abutting properties. All fencing must be in place and approved by the city before water is run into the pool.

F. Setback requirements for swimming pools:

Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard
5 feet inside of the required front (1) 5 feet inside of the required side 8 feet from rear lot line setback line setback line when abutting a side
street
(2) 5 feet inside of the interior side
lot line
(Ord. 88-05 §1, 1988; Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(H), 1968).
(Ord. No. 2007-02, § 1, 10-17-2007; Ord. No. 2016-04, § 1, 10-5-2016)

18.14.140 Off-street parking.

The following provisions shall apply, subject to the general conditions of Section 18.32.140:

A. For residential uses: There shall be at least two garage covered spaces for every dwelling unit. These spaces shall be on the same lot.

B. Each covered space shall have a minimum of twenty feet in width, twenty feet in length. Space shall be clear of obstructions.

Every single-family dwelling hereafter erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, shall be provided with the minimum parking space and facility as required by the provisions of this chapter, which parking space shall be continuously available and maintained, with access suitable for vehicles to and from a public street or alley.

D. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to require the provisions of additional parking space or facility in the case of reconstruction or structural alterations of any building, provided such building was in existence at the time the ordinance codified in this title was adopted.

Any reconstruction permitted under this provision must be completed within one year following the remodel of such existing building, or within six months after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title, whichever is the latest.
(Ord. 94-11 §1, 1995: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(I), 1968).

18.14.150 Access.

A. There shall be vehicular access from a dedicated and improved street or alley to off-street parking facilities on the property requiring off-street parking.

B. There shall be pedestrian access from a dedicated and improved street to property used for residential purposes.

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C. There shall be no vehicular access to residential property from major and secondary highways or county roads as shown on the general plan, excepting in cases where lots were of record on May 4, 1968, or where such access cannot be provided by way of an alley or service road. There shall be an adequate paved turning area on lots facing on and having access to major and secondary highways or county roads to permit motor vehicles to head into the street.

D. If vehicular access is by way of a driveway parallel to the side lot line, the accessway shall be ten feet wide, beginning from the street or alley to the building site. (Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(J), 1968).

18.14.160 Outdoor advertising-Signs.

Unlighted signs and other commercial advertising shall be permitted in this district only as herein provided.

A. Name plates shall be permitted subject to the following conditions:

1. Name plates shall not exceed two square feet in area.

2. Name plates shall display only the:
a. Name of the premises upon which it is displayed;
b. Name of the owner or lessee of the premises;
C. Address of the premises; and
d. Nature of the home occupation engaged in on the premises.

B. "For rent" and "for sale" signs shall be permitted. Not more than two such signs, not exceeding a total of six square feet in area, shall be permitted on any lot or parcel.

C. Subdivision Signs-On-site.

1. Temporary real estate signs advertising real property which has been subdivided for purposes of sale or lease shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions:
a. The construction of any sign shall be in strict compliance with the provisions of this title and all other laws of the city.
b. The sign shall remain only as long as some portion of the property advertised for sale remains unsold, or for a period of two years, whichever period is shorter. c. The signs shall be located on the premises which they advertise. d. No sign shall exceed one hundred square feet in area.

2. Indentification signs containing the tract name are permitted provided there shall be not more than one sign for each three lots. Said signs shall not exceed four square feet.

3. Signs are permitted on the same lot with a model home provided they do not exceed four in number and ten square feet each in area. Said signs shall be removed after the developer concludes the initial sale of the lots or homes to their initial owners.

D. Subdivision Signs-Off-Site-Temporary Real Estate Directional Signs. Temporary real estate directional signs, subject to conditional use permit, directing prospective purchasers to a subdivision having lots or houses for sale, may be erected and maintained provided the signs do not created hazardous traffic conditions. Such signs shall be subject to the following standards:

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1. The signs shall advertise only the name of the tract, simple directions to its location, and slogan, if any.

2. The sign shall not exceed eighty square feet in area.

3. The sign shall be set back not less than eight feet from the front property line.

4. The sign shall not exceed fourteen feet in height.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-214.5(K), 1968).

18.14.165 Mobile and manufactured home standards.

Mobile and manufactured homes shall, at a minimum, conform to the following standards:

A. The mobile or manufactured home must be placed on a solid concrete or masonry foundation.

B. Exterior siding materials shall extend to the ground.

C. The minimum roof overhang on a mobile or manufactured home shall be twelve inches.

Đ. Metal siding or roofing shall be permitted subject to the approval of minor variance.

Except as the standards contained herein conflict with other development standards, the development standards of this chapter shall also apply to mobile and manufactured homes. (Ord. 83-06 §2(part), 1983).

18.14.168 Secend Accessory dwelling unit standards-
A. Purpose. This section establishes development and operations standards for accessory dwelling units and establishes a ministerial review process for the approval of such accessory dwelling units consistent with Government Code Section 66310, as may be amended from time to time. implements Government Code 66310 as may be amended from time to time.

B. Density and Consistency. Accessory dwelling units that conform to the requirements of this section and with the requirements of Government Code Section 66310 shall:

1. Not be considered for the purposes of evaluating the density requirements established in the General Plan.

2. Not be considered new residential uses for the purposes of calculating local agency connections or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service.

C. Application. Application for a permit for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be the same as application for a building permit for a single-family residence.

D. Filing Fee. The filing fee associated with an accessory dwelling unit, or a junior accessory dwelling unit shall be calculated in the same manner as the filing fee associated within a single-family residence.

E. Mandatory Approval ADUs. The following types of ADUs shall be permitted in residential or mixed-use zones, unless specifically stated otherwise, and shall comply with the following criteria. No additional developments standards shall apply.

1. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units
a. Location
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1. Detached ADUs must be accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family or multifamily dwelling.

2. Detached ADUs may be located in an existing accessory structure. b. Maximum Number of Detached ADUs.

1. When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of detached ADUs shall be one. The detached ADU may be in addition to an existing or proposed attached ADU and an existing or proposed JADU.

2. When accompanied by a proposed or existing multi family dwelling, the maximum number of detached ADUs shall be the total number of two per lot. Detached ADUs are not required to be detached from each other but must be detached from the multifamily dwelling-Existing and proposed multifamily developments may have one detached accessory dwelling unit for each primary dwelling unit within the existing or proposed multifamily development, up to a maximum of eight (8) total detached accessory dwelling units on the same lot.

3. In no case shall the total number of primary dwelling and accessory dwelling units exceed four on any given lot zoned for single-family residential uses. c. Floor area.

1. The minimum floor area shall be 150 square feet, or the equivalent of an efficiency unit, whichever is greater.

2. When accompanied by an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, the maximum floor area shall be no more than 1,200 square feet.

3. When an existing accessory structure is converted to a detached ADU, the maximum square feet may exceed 1,200 square feet to an amount equal to the square footage of the existing accessory structure to be converted.
d. Minimum Setbacks. 4-foot side, street side, and rear yard, except when converting or replacing an existing accessory structure that is less than 4 feet from the side, street side, or rear yard. e. Maximum Height. The maximum height of detached ADUs shall be as follows:

1. For one story detached ADUs, the maximum height shall be 16 feet. Where the detached ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of a minor transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor or with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling of more than one story, the maximum height shall be 18 feet.

2. For two story detached ADUs, the maximum height shall be 25 feet.

3. Height Exceptions.
a. An additional two feet in height shall be allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on an accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. b. When an existing accessory structure is converted to a detached ADU, the maximum height may exceed the limits of Section 187.1408.16860(ĐE)(1)(ee)(1) to an amount equal to the height of the existing accessory structure to be converted.
f. Parking

1. One parking space shall be required for use by the detached ADU in addition to the minimum parking required for the primary single-family or multifamily dwelling(s). The surface of the parking space shall be improved and may be covered or uncovered.

2. Exceptions. No parking shall be required in any of the following circumstances:
a. The detached ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit.

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b. The detached ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. The detached ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the detached ADU.
e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the detached ADU. g. Occupancy. If permitted after January 1, 2025, owner-occupancy shall be required in the primary dwelling or the newly created detached ADU. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. h. Development Standards. Detached ADUs shall comply with all applicable base zone district development standards, including lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, unless application of any one or more of these standards precludes construction of at least an 800 square foot detached ADU.

2. Attached ADUs.
a. Location. Attached ADUs must be accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family or multifamily dwelling.
b. Maximum Number of Detached ADUs.

1. When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of attached ADUs shall be one. The attached ADU may be in addition to an existing or proposed detached ADU and an existing or proposed JADU.

2. In no case shall the total number of primary dwelling and accessory dwelling units exceed four on any given lot zoned for single-family residential uses. c. Floor Area.

1. The minimum floor area shall be 150 square feet, or the equivalent of an efficiency unit, whichever is greater.

2. The maximum floor area shall be 50% of the primary dwelling unit floor area, or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
d. Minimum Setbacks. 4-foot side, street side, and rear yard, except when converting or replacing an existing accessory structure that is less than 4 feet from the side, street side, or rear yard. e. Maximum Height. The maximum height of attached ADUs shall be two stories and 25 feet or the maximum height specified by the base zone district, whichever is lower. f. Parking

1. One parking space shall be required for use by the attached ADU in addition to the minimum parking required for the primary single-family dwelling. The surface of the parking space shall be improved and may be covered or uncovered. If the proposed or existing single-family dwelling provides two parking spaces on- site, no additional parking shall be required.

2. Exceptions. No parking shall be required in any of the following circumstances:
a. The attached ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit. b. The attached ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.

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c. The attached ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
d. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the attached ADU
e. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the attached ADU. _g. Occupancy. If permitted after January 1, 2025, owner-occupancy shall be required in either the remaining portion of the primary dwelling or the newly created attached ADU. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. h. Development Standards. Attached ADUs shall comply with all applicable base zone district development standards, including lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size, unless application of any one or more of these standards precludes construction of at least an 800 square foot attached ADU.

3. Conversion ADUs.
a. Location. Conversion ADUs are permitted within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. b. Maximum Number of Conversion ADUs. The maximum number of conversion ADUs allowed shall be no more than 25% of the number of existing or proposed multifamily units. However, in no case shall less than one conversion ADU be allowed.
c. Floor Area.

1. The minimum floor area shall be 150 square feet, or the equivalent of an efficiency unit, whichever is greater.

2. The maximum floor area shall be 50% of the primary dwelling unit floor area, or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater.
d. Minimum Setbacks. 4-foot side, street side, and rear yard, except when converting existing and eligible square footage that is less than 4 feet from the side, street side, or rear yard. e. Parking. No additional parking shall be required.

4. Junior ADUs (JADUs).
a. Location. JADUs must be accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on a lot zoned for single-family use. A JADU must be located within the walls of the primary single-family dwelling, including but not limited to, an attached garage.
b. Maximum Number of JADUs.

1. When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of JADUs shall be one. The JADU may be in addition to an existing or proposed detached ADU and an existing or proposed attached ADU.

2. In no case shall the total number of primary dwelling and accessory dwelling units exceed four on any given lot zoned for single-family residential uses. c. Floor Area.

1. The minimum floor area shall be 150 square feet, or the equivalent of an efficiency unit, whichever is greater.

2. The maximum floor area shall 500 square feet.

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d. Parking No parking shall be required for the JADU.
e. Exterior Access. Access shall be provided to the JADU independent from the primary dwelling. f. Sanitation Facilities. Sanitation facilities may be separate or shared with the primary dwelling. If shared with the primary dwelling, the JADU shall provide an interior entry to the living area of the primary dwelling. separate from the exterior access required to the JADU. g. Kitchen Features. An efficiency kitchen shall be provided, including the following minimum features:

1. A cooktop, refrigerator, and compact sink. A removable hot plate may be considered a cooktop for purposes of this requirement. Appliances shall require no more than a 120-volt electrical connection.

2. Food preparation counter space of a minimum 24 inches in width and a minimum of one food storage cabinet of a minimum 24 inches in width.
h. Occupancy. Owner-occupancy shall be required in either the remaining portion of the primary dwelling or the newly created JADU. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
i. Deed Restriction. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property which shall run with the land, and a copy of which shall be provided to the planning department. The deed restriction shall include both of the following:

1. A prohibition on the sale of the JADU separate from the sale of the single-family dwelling, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.

2. A restriction on the size and attributes of the JADU that conforms with this section

5. Development and Occupancy Standards. The following standards shall apply to detached ADUs, attached ADUs, conversion ADUs, and JADUs.
a. Fire Sprinklers. Fire sprinklers shall not be required in an accessory dwelling unit if sprinklers are not required for the primary dwelling(s). The construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling. b. Long-term Rentals Only. Rental of the accessory dwelling unit created pursuant to this section shall be for a term longer than 30 days.

Second dwelling units may be permitted subject to the following standards:

A. An occupied dwelling unit shall exist on the lot before a second dwelling unit may be authorized.

However, the primary dwelling unit need not be the original structure on the lot.

B. The second dwelling unit may be either attached to or detached from the primary dwelling unit.

C. The second dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance and contain separate kitchen and bathroom facilities.

D. The second unit shall not cause excessive noise, traffic congestion, parking congestion or overloading of public facilities and shall be subject to all laws relating to health, safety and sanitation.

E. Mobile homes may be used as second dwelling units, subject to the architectural standards described in Section 18.14.165.

F. The owner or owners of a second dwelling unit shall pay the municipal water, sewer and solid waste collection fees for dwelling units.

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G. The primary and second dwelling units shall not be used as dormitories, temporary or permanent farm tabor camps, fraternity or sorority houses, or boarding or rooming houses, nor shall either dwelling unit be occupied by more than five adults.

H. There shall be a minimum of three off street parking spaces on each lot on which a second dwelling unit is located.
+ The second dwelling unit, if constructed after June 23, 1983, shall not exceed seventy five percent of the floor area of the primary dwelling unit, shall comply with all property development standards of the R 1 district, and shall be compatible in terms of design, height, colors, building materials and tandscaping with the appearance of the primary unit.

1. The second dwelling unit, if constructed on or before June 23, 1983, shall be considered a permitted use as provided in subsection F of Section 18.14.020, if the dwelling unit complies with all applicable standards of this section and the owner or owners declare the existence of the dwelling unit on a form provided by the city administrator within ninety days of the effective date of the ordinance from which this section derives.

A second dwelling unit that is subject to the provisions of this subsection and for which a declaration as required by this subsection has not been completed within the time provided or does not comply with the standards of this section shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 18.44, Nonconforming Uses. fOrd. 85 16 $3, 1985: Ord. 83-07 $5, 1983).

18.14.170 Site plan review.

Not more than one main building and no mobile or manufactured home shall be placed on any lot in this district, until a site plan has been submitted to and approved by the commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 18.40.
(Ord. 83-07 §6, 1983: Ord. 68-128 §5-214.6, 1968).

Chapter 18.15 R-1, RS-10 OVERLAY DISTRICT
Sections:

18.15.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of the R1, RS-10 (R-1 rear setback 10) overlay district is to promote development within the R1, RS-10 district when would otherwise be prohibited in the R-1 zone district. The R1, RS-10 overlay district will permit development of existing nonconforming building(s) on conforming and nonconforming lots by reducing the minimum rear yard setback from twenty feet to ten feet. The intent is to provide a mechanism that will allow those parcels in the R1, RS-10 overlay district to construct, reconstruct, add additions or remodel with a minimum of a ten feet rear yard setback.
(Ord. 98-08 §1(part), 1998).

18.15.020 Applicability.

The provisions of this R1, RS-10 overlay district shall apply to those parcels designated on the official city zoning map.

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(Ord. 98-08 51(part), 1998).

18.15.040 Permitted uses subject to site plan approval.

Use permitted generally shall be the same as in the R-1 district, Section 18.14.020. (Ord. 98-08 §1(part), 1998).

18.15.050 Permitted uses subject to a conditional use permit.

The uses permitted subject to a conditional use permit shall be the same as in the R-1 district, Section

18.14.040.
(Ord. 98-08 §1(part), 1998).

Chapter 18.16 R-2 DISTRICT-LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL Sections:

18.16.010 Intent.

The R-2 district is intended to provide for the development of low density multiple family residential structures where such buildings are reasonably spaced on the lot to provide for light, privacy, air, safety and insulation against transmission of sound on lots not less than six thousand square feet in area. (Ord. 68-128 §5-215, 1968).

18.16.020 Uses permitted-Generally.

The following uses shall be permitted in the R-2 district, plus such other uses as the commission may deem to be similar and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare:

A. Uses permitted in the R-1 district, shall apply:

1. One family dwelling units, not more than one dwelling per lot,

2. Garages or carports,

3. Accessory buildings, limited to one per lot and a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty square feet,

4. Home occupations, the provisions of Section 18.04.270, "home occupations" shall apply,

5. Signs, subject to the provisions of Section 18.16.170,

6. House trailer parking, subject to the provisions of Section 18.20.150; в. One-family, two-family or multifamily dwellings, either in one structure or in two or more detached buildings, subject to requirements for spaces between buildings. When more than one main building is placed on a lot, the provisions of Section 18.16.180 shall apply; C. Accessory uses customarily incident to any of the above uses, when located on the same lot and not involving the conduct of a business;
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Accessory buildings, limited to one per lot and a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty square feet.

E. Accessory dwelling units, subject to the requirements of section 18.14.168; F. Employee housing, six persons or fewer;
G. Mobile and manufactured homes, in the same manner as they are permitted in section 18.14.045 and

18.14.165;
HF. Residential care facility, smallies;:

IG. Transitiona Supportive housing;
JH. SupportiveTransitional housing.;
(Ord. 85-03 §1(C), 1985: Ord. 68-128 §5-215.1, 1968).

18.16.030 Uses permitted-Subject to commission review and approval.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to review and approval by the commission:

A. Churches and parochial schools;
B. Microwave relay structures;
C. Nursery school or day nursery, caring for not more than four children when subject lot is occupied by only one dwelling unit;
D. Private schools;
E. Public libraries;
F. Public parks and playgrounds;
G. Public schools,
H. Temporary construction materials storage yards, in the tract being developed; Temporary tract offices and model homes, in the tract being developed; J. Water pump stations.
(Ord. 68-128 §5-215.2, 1968).

18.16.040 Uses permitted-Subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses shall be permitted subject to a conditional use permit as provided for in Section

18.32.040:

A. Country clubs and golf courses;
B. Nursery schools or day nurseries, caring for five but not more than ten children when the subject lot is occupied on one dwelling unit;
Off-site subdivision signs, subject to the conditions of Section 18.14.160; D. Sanitariums and hospitals;
Unit planned developments;
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