SAN JACINTO
DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17
Adopted December 2012 &
Comprehensively Updated December 2022
As Amended Through August 2023
Through August 2024
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Article 1 Development Code Authority and Applicability
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Chapter 17.100 — Purpose and Effect of Development Code ......................................... 1-2
17.100.010 — Title.............................................................................................................. 1-2
17.100.020 — Adoption..................................................................................................... 1-2
17.100.030 — Purpose and Intent of Development Code............................................ 1-2
17.100.040 — Authority, Relationship to General Plan ............................................... 1-3
17.100.050 — Responsibility for Administration.......................................................... 1-3
17.100.060 — Applicability of Development Code....................................................... 1-4
17.100.070 — Partial Invalidation of Development Code ........................................... 1-5
17.100.080 — Use of Headings ........................................................................................ 1-5
17.100.090 — Effect of Development Code Amendments on Projects in Progress . 1-5 Chapter 17.105 — Interpretation of Regulations................................................................ 1-7
17.105.010 — Purpose of Chapter................................................................................... 1-7
17.105.020 — Rules of Interpretation.............................................................................. 1-7
17.105.030 — Procedures for Interpretations .............................................................. 1-10
17.105.040 — Official Version of Development Code................................................ 1-11
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 ii Article 2 Zones, Allowable land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards Page
Chapter 17.200 — Establishment of Zones, Adoption of Zoning Map.......................... 2-3
17.200.010 – Purpose ......................................................................................................... 2-3
17.200.020 – Zones Established........................................................................................ 2-3
17.200.030 – Zoning Map Adopted................................................................................. 2-4
17.200.040 – Zoning of Annexed Areas and Undesignated Lands ............................ 2-5 Chapter 17.205 — Allowable Land Uses and Development............................................ 2-6
17.205.010 – Purpose ......................................................................................................... 2-6
17.205.020 – General Requirements for Development and New Land Uses ............ 2-6
17.205.030 – Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements ................................... 2-7
17.205.040 – Exemptions from Permit Requirements .................................................. 2-7
17.205.050 – Additional Permits and Approvals .......................................................... 2-9
17.205.060 – Temporary Uses ........................................................................................ 2-10
17.205.070 – Land Uses, Incidental Land Uses, Special Uses, and Permit Requirements............................................................................................. 2-10 Chapter 17.215 — Residential Zones.................................................................................. 2-25
17.215.010 — Purposes of Residential Zones .............................................................. 2-25
17.215.020 — Residential Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements.................... 2-26
17.215.030 — Residential Zone Development Standards .......................................... 2-27
17.215.035 — Paving Within Residential Front Yard Area ....................................... 2-29
17.215.040 — Residential Zone Density Incentives .................................................... 2-29
17.215.050 — Group Homes for Persons with Disabilities........................................ 2-32
17.215.060 — Residential Zone Density Exception..................................................... 2-32 Chapter 17.220 — Commercial and Office Zones ............................................................ 2-33
17.220.010 — Purposes of the Commercial and Office Zones .................................. 2-33
17.220.020 — Commercial and Office Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements2-34
17.220.030 — Commercial and Office Zone Development Standards..................... 2-34 Chapter 17.225 — Industrial Zones..................................................................................... 2-37
17.225.010 — Purposes of the Industrial Zones .......................................................... 2-37
17.225.020 — Industrial Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements ...................... 2-38
17.225.030 — Industrial Zone Development Standards ............................................ 2-38 Chapter 17.227 — Mixed-Use Zones................................................................................... 2-41
17.227.010 — Purposes of the Mixed-Use Zones ........................................................ 2-41
17.227.020 — Mixed-Use Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements .................... 2-42
17.227.030 — Mixed-Use Zone Development Standards .......................................... 2-43
17.227.040 — Mixed-Use, Mixed-Use Entertainment, and Downtown Village Zone Exceptions................................................................................................. 2-46
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 iii Chapter 17.230 — Special Purpose Zones.......................................................................... 2-48
17.230.010 — Purposes of the Special Purpose Zones ............................................... 2-48
17.230.020 — Special Purpose Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements ........... 2-49
17.230.030 — Special Purpose Zone Development Standards.................................. 2-50 Chapter 17.235 — Combining/Overlay Zones .................................................................. 2-51
17.235.010 — Purposes of the Combining/Overlay Zones ........................................ 2-51
17.235.020 — Applicability of Combining/Overlay Zone Provisions...................... 2-51
17.235.030 — Residential Agricultural Accessory Business ( RAAB) Combining/Overlay Zone ...................................................................... 2-52
17.235.040 — 6th Cycle Housing Element (-6HE) Combining/Overlay Zone........ 2-52
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 iv Article 3 Site Planning and Development Standards
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Chapter 17.300 — Performance Standards .......................................................................... 3-7
17.300.010 — Purpose ....................................................................................................... 3-7
17.300.020 — Applicability .............................................................................................. 3-7
17.300.030 — Air Quality ................................................................................................. 3-7
17.300.040 — Electrical Disturbances ............................................................................. 3-9
17.300.050 — Fire Hazards............................................................................................... 3-9
17.300.055 — Grading and Treatment and Disposition Agreement (TDA).............. 3-9
17.300.060 — Noise ....................................................................................................... 3-910
17.300.070 — Odor .......................................................................................................... 3-10
17.300.080 — Outdoor Light and Glare........................................................................ 3-10
17.300.090 — Property Maintenance ............................................................................ 3-11
17.300.100 — Vibration................................................................................................... 3-11
17.300.110 — Waste Disposal ........................................................................................ 3-12
17.300.120 — Water Quality .......................................................................................... 3-12 Chapter 17.305 — Development and Use Standards....................................................... 3-13
17.305.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 3-13
17.305.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 3-13
17.305.030 — Lots ............................................................................................................ 3-13
17.305.040 — Agriculture Preservation (Right-to-Farm)........................................... 3-15
17.305.050 — Floodplain Management........................................................................ 3-16
17.305.060 — Height Measurement and Height Limit Exceptions .......................... 3-16
17.305.070 — Hillside Development............................................................................. 3-18
17.305.080 — Metal Buildings and Structures............................................................. 3-18
17.305.090 — Reserved ................................................................................................... 3-19
17.305.100 — Reserved ................................................................................................... 3-19
17.305.110 — Screening and Buffering......................................................................... 3-19
17.305.120 — Setback Regulations and Exceptions .................................................... 3-22
17.305.130 — Solid Waste/Recyclable Materials Storage........................................... 3-27
17.305.140 — Surface Mining and Reclamation.......................................................... 3-29
17.305.150 — Traffic Visibility Area ............................................................................. 3-29
17.305.160 — Undergrounding of Utilities.................................................................. 3-33 Chapter 17.310 — Affordable Housing – Density Bonuses ........................................... 3-36
17.310.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 3-36
17.310.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 3-36
17.310.030 — Eligible Projects for Density Bonus....................................................... 3-36
17.310.040 — Concessions or Incentives ...................................................................... 3-38
17.310.050 — Waivers or Reductions ........................................................................... 3-40
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17.310.060 — Application Filing, Processing, and Approval.................................... 3-40
17.310.070 — Findings for Approval of Density Bonus............................................. 3-41 Chapter 17.315 — Fences, Walls, and Hedges................................................................... 3-44
17.315.010 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 3-44
17.315.020 — Location, Height, and Type Standards ................................................ 3-44
17.315.030 — Modifications to Location and Height Standards .............................. 3-47
17.315.040 — Measurement of Height.......................................................................... 3-48
17.315.050 — Retaining Walls........................................................................................ 3-49
17.315.060 — Standards for Specific Types of Fences and Walls ............................. 3-50
17.315.070 — Materials and Construction ................................................................. 3-510
17.315.075 — Modifications to Existing Walls and Fences...................................... 3-543
17.315.080 — Permit and Review Procedures........................................................... 3-554 Chapter 17.325 — Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation ...................................... 3-565
17.325.010 — Findings .................................................................................................. 3-565
17.325.020 — Purpose ................................................................................................... 3-576
17.325.030 — Applicability .......................................................................................... 3-598
17.325.040 — Exemptions from Landscaping Requirements.................................. 3-598
17.325.050 — Definitions ............................................................................................ 3-6059
17.325.060 — Landscape and Irrigation Submittal Package Requirements.......... 3-687
17.325.070 — Certificate of Completion..................................................................... 3-843
17.325.080 — Irrigation Scheduling............................................................................ 3-854
17.325.090 — Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Schedule ............................ 3-865
17.325.100 — Irrigation Audit, Irrigation Survey, and Irrigation Water Use Analysis3-876
17.325.110 — Recycled Water...................................................................................... 3-887
17.325.120 — Graywater Systems ............................................................................... 3-887
17.325.130 — Stormwater Management and Rainwater Retention ....................... 3-887
17.325.140 — Water Waste Prevention....................................................................... 3-898
17.325.150 — Maintenance......................................................................................... 3-9089
17.325.160 — Public Education.................................................................................. 3-9089
17.325.170 — Protection of Solar Access .................................................................... 3-910
17.325.180 — Prescriptive Compliance Option......................................................... 3-910 Chapter 17.330 — Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards.................................... 3-943
17.330.010 — Purpose ................................................................................................... 3-943
17.330.020 — Applicability .......................................................................................... 3-943
17.330.030 — General Parking Provisions ................................................................. 3-954
17.330.040 — Limitations on Parking/Storage of Vehicles ...................................... 3-954
17.330.050 — Number of Parking Spaces Required................................................. 3-987
17.330.060 — Adjustments to Parking Requirements ............................................ 3-1098
17.330.070 — Disabled/Handicapped Parking Requirements .............................. 3-1121
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17.330.080 — Parking Design and Development Standards................................. 3-1132
17.330.090 — Landscaping Standards for Parking Areas.................................... 3-12019
17.330.100 — Paving Limitations for Driveways for Single-Family Dwellings . 3-1221
17.330.110 — Bicycle Parking .................................................................................... 3-1243
17.330.120 — Off-Street Loading Design and Development Standards.............. 3-1265 Chapter 17.335 — Sign Regulations ............................................................................... 3-1298
17.335.010 — Purpose ................................................................................................. 3-1298
17.335.020 — Applicability ...................................................................................... 3-13029
17.335.030 — General Provisions .............................................................................. 3-1310
17.335.040 — Definitions ............................................................................................ 3-1321
17.335.050 — Prohibited Signs .................................................................................. 3-1476
17.335.060 — Standards for All Types of Signs....................................................... 3-1487
17.335.070 — Standards for Permanent Signs......................................................... 3-1543
17.335.080 — Standards for Specific Types of Permanent Signs .......................... 3-1576
17.335.090 — Standards for Signs for Specific Uses ............................................... 3-1654
17.335.100 — Standards for Temporary Signs ........................................................ 3-1698
17.335.110 — Guidelines for Signs in Downtown Area....................................... 3-17069
17.335.120 — Procedures for Sign Permits, Exemptions, and Revocations ...... 3-17069
17.335.130 — Comprehensive Sign Program ............................................................ 3-176
17.335.140 — Maintenance......................................................................................... 3-1798
17.335.150 — Enforcement......................................................................................... 3-1810
17.335.160 — Nonconforming Signs......................................................................... 3-1810
17.335.170 — Abandoned Signs ................................................................................ 3-1821
17.335.180 — Illegal Signs .......................................................................................... 3-1832 Chapter 17.350 — Transportation Demand Management.......................................... 3-1843
17.350.010 — Purpose ................................................................................................. 3-1843
17.350.020 — Applicability ........................................................................................ 3-1843
17.350.030 — Trip Reduction Standards and Plans................................................ 3-1854
17.350.040 — Trip Reduction Facilities and Methods............................................ 3-1854
17.350.050 — Enforcement......................................................................................... 3-1887
17.350.060 — Compliance with AQMD Regulation XV ........................................ 3-1887
17.350.070 — Voluntary Plans and Programs ......................................................... 3-1898
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 vii Article 4 Standards for Specific Land Uses
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Chapter 17.400 — Adult-Oriented Businesses ................................................................... 4-5
17.400.010 — Purpose and Intent.................................................................................... 4-5
17.400.020 — Definitions .................................................................................................. 4-6
17.400.030 — Minimum Proximity Requirements ..................................................... 4-12
17.400.040 — Compliance with Locational Requirements ........................................ 4-13
17.400.050 — Compliance with Applicable Standards and Regulations ................ 4-13
17.400.060 — Adult-Oriented Business Development and Performance Standards4-13
17.400.070 — Permits Required..................................................................................... 4-20
17.400.080 — Adult Use Planning Permit- Adult Business Application................. 4-21
17.400.090 — Adult-Oriented Business Permit Required.......................................... 4-23
17.400.100 — Adult Entertainer Permit Required ...................................................... 4-25
17.400.110 — Applications ............................................................................................. 4-26
17.400.120 — Investigation and Action on Application ............................................ 4-27
17.400.130 — Permit Disapproval................................................................................. 4-29
17.400.140 — Permit Renewals; Expiration ................................................................. 4-31
17.400.150 — Transfer of Adult-Oriented Business Permits..................................... 4-31
17.400.160 — Registration of New Employees............................................................ 4-32
17.400.170 — Suspension or Revocation of Permits................................................... 4-33
17.400.180 — Appeal of Disapproval, Suspension or Revocation ........................... 4-36
17.400.190 — Register of Adult Entertainers............................................................... 4-37
17.400.200 — Display of Permit..................................................................................... 4-37
17.400.210 — Employment of and Services Rendered to Persons under the age of 18 Years Prohibited ...................................................................................... 4-37
17.400.220 — Reservation of Right to Review Adult Use Planning Permit - Changed Conditions ................................................................................................ 4-37
17.400.230 — Inspection ................................................................................................. 4-38
17.400.240 — Regulations Nonexclusive ..................................................................... 4-38
17.400.250 — Fees ............................................................................................................ 4-38
17.400.260 — Violations and Penalties ......................................................................... 4-38
17.400.270 — Enforcement............................................................................................. 4-39
17.400.280 — Prohibited Uses........................................................................................ 4-39 Chapter 17.405 — Accessory Structures and Uses ........................................................... 4-40
17.405.010 — Accessory Amusement Devices ............................................................ 4-40
17.405.020 — Accessory Retail and Service Uses........................................................ 4-40
17.405.030 — Accessory Structures - Noncommercial Agricultural........................ 4-41
17.405.040 — Accessory Structures - Nonresidential................................................. 4-41
17.405.050 — Accessory Structures - Residential........................................................ 4-42
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17.405.060 — Accessory Dwelling Units...................................................................... 4-47 Chapter 17.410 — Condominiums and Condominium Conversions........................... 4-51
17.410.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 4-51
17.410.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 4-51
17.410.030 — Subdivision Processes for New Condominiums ................................ 4-51
17.410.040 — Subdivision Processes for Condominium Conversions .................... 4-53
17.410.050 — Development Standards for All Condominiums ............................... 4-57
17.410.060 — Development Standards for New Condominiums ............................ 4-60
17.410.070 — Development Standards for Condominium Conversions ................ 4-62 Chapter 17.415 — Mobile Home Parks and Mobile Home Subdivisions................... 4-64
17.415.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 4-64
17.415.020 — Applicable Law and Regulations.......................................................... 4-64
17.415.030 — Permit Requirements .............................................................................. 4-64
17.415.040 — Mobile Home Parks ................................................................................ 4-65
17.415.050 — Mobile Home Subdivisions.................................................................... 4-69 Chapter 17.420 — Multi-Family Development................................................................. 4-71
17.420.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 4-71
17.420.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 4-71
17.420.030 — Processing................................................................................................. 4-72
17.420.040 — Minimum Amenities............................................................................... 4-72
17.420.050 — Development Standards......................................................................... 4-74
17.420.070 — Site Design Standards and Guidelines................................................. 4-78 Chapter 17.425 — Single-Family Development ............................................................... 4-86
17.425.010 — Residential Compatibility Standards ................................................... 4-86
17.425.020 — Residential Development Design Regulations ................................... 4-88 Chapter 17.427 — Mixed-Use Development..................................................................... 4-97
17.427.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 4-97
17.427.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 4-97
17.427.030 — Processing................................................................................................. 4-97
17.427.040 — Commercial Development..................................................................... 4-98
17.427.050 — Mixed-Use Development ..................................................................... 4-100
17.427.060 — Live/Work Units .................................................................................... 4-106
17.427.070 — Multi-Family Development ................................................................. 4-109
17.427.080 — Single-Family Development ................................................................ 4-109 Chapter 17.430 — Standards for Specific Land Uses .................................................... 4-110
17.430.010 — Purpose ................................................................................................... 4-111
17.430.020 — Applicability .......................................................................................... 4-111
17.430.030 — Agritourism............................................................................................ 4-111
17.430.040 — Alcohol Sales.......................................................................................... 4-113
17.430.050 — Animal-Keeping .................................................................................... 4-119
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17.430.060 — Animal Sales and Services ................................................................... 4-128
17.430.070 — Arcades ................................................................................................... 4-129
17.430.080 — Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).................................................. 4-129
17.430.090 — Bed and Breakfast Inns ......................................................................... 4-130
17.430.100 — Cargo Containers................................................................................... 4-131
17.430.110 — Community Care Facilities .................................................................. 4-132
17.430.120 — Community Gardens ............................................................................ 4-133
17.430.130 — Conversion of Residential Structures................................................. 4-134
17.430.140 — Cottage Businesses ................................................................................ 4-134
17.430.150 — Day Care Facilities................................................................................. 4-136
17.430.160 — Donation Boxes...................................................................................... 4-139
17.430.170 — Drive-Thru Facilities ............................................................................. 4-139
17.430.180 — Electric Vehicle Charging Stations...................................................... 4-141
17.430.190 — Emergency Shelters............................................................................... 4-143
17.430.200 — Limited, Seasonal Farming .................................................................. 4-145
17.430.210 — Live Entertainment................................................................................ 4-146
17.430.220 — Mobile/Manufactured Homes ............................................................. 4-148
17.430.230 — Outdoor Dining ..................................................................................... 4-149
17.430.240 — Outdoor Displays and Sales ................................................................ 4-150
17.430.250 — Outdoor Storage .................................................................................... 4-152
17.430.260 — Recreational Vehicle Parks................................................................... 4-153
17.430.270 — Recycling Facilities................................................................................ 4-154
17.430.280 — Residential Care Facilities .................................................................... 4-157
17.430.290 — Satellite/Dish Antenna and Amateur Radio Antenna ..................... 4-158
17.430.300 — Senior Residential Projects................................................................... 4-161
17.430.310 — Service Stations (Gas Stations) ............................................................ 4-163
17.430.320 — Shopping Centers .................................................................................. 4-166
17.430.330 — Solar Energy Systems; Expedited Permitting for Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems .....................................................................4-169
17.430.340 — Tobacco Stores ....................................................................................... 4-176
17.430.350 — Vehicle Storage and Towing and Storage.......................................... 4-181
17.430.360 — Wind Energy Systems........................................................................... 4-183
17.430.370 — Wireless Telecommunication Facilities.............................................. 4-185 Chapter 17.435 — Cannabis Oriented Businesses ......................................................... 4-197
17.435.010 — Purpose and Intent................................................................................ 4-197
17.435.020 — Applicability .......................................................................................... 4-197
17.435.030 — Definitions .............................................................................................. 4-197
17.435.040 — Cannabis Oriented Businesses Development Standards ................ 4-202
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17.435.050 — Performance Standards ........................................................................ 4-206
17.435.060 — Permits Required................................................................................... 4-208
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xi Article 5 Resource Management
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Chapter 17.500 — Archaeological, Paleontological, and Tribal Cultural Resource Protection............................................................................................... 5-2
17.500.010 — Purpose ....................................................................................................... 5-2
17.500.020 — Applicability .............................................................................................. 5-2
17.500.030 — Resource Assessment Procedures........................................................... 5-2 Chapter 17.510 — Historic Preservation .............................................................................. 5-6
17.510.010 — Purpose ....................................................................................................... 5-6
17.510.020 — Duties of the Commission........................................................................ 5-6
17.510.030 — Register of Historic Resources................................................................. 5-6
17.510.040 — Designation as Historic Resource ........................................................... 5-6
17.510.050 — Criteria for Designation............................................................................ 5-7
17.510.060 — Alteration of Designated Historic Resource.......................................... 5-7
17.510.070 — Procedure for Protection of Potential Historic Resources................... 5-9
17.510.080 — Appeals ..................................................................................................... 5-10 Chapter 17.520 — Natural Resource Conservation.......................................................... 5-11
17.520.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 5-11
17.520.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 5-11
17.520.030 — Plant and Habitat Conservation............................................................ 5-11
17.520.040 — Soil Conservation .................................................................................... 5-12
17.520.050 — Water Quality .......................................................................................... 5-12
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xii Article 6 Permit Procedures
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Chapter 17.600 — Permit Application Filing and Processing.......................................... 6-6
17.600.010 — Purpose ....................................................................................................... 6-6
17.600.020 — Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions .................................... 6-6
17.600.030 — Multiple Permit Applications.................................................................. 6-6
17.600.040 — Application Preparation and Filing........................................................ 6-8
17.600.050 — Application Fees ........................................................................................ 6-9
17.600.060 — Applicant Indemnification....................................................................... 6-9
17.600.070 — Initial Application Review..................................................................... 6-10
17.600.080 — Project Evaluation and Staff Reports.................................................... 6-11
17.600.090 — Environmental Review........................................................................... 6-11
17.600.100 — Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Required....................... 6-12 Chapter 17.603 — Cannabis Oriented Businesses Permit.............................................. 6-17
17.603.010 — Purpose and Intent.................................................................................. 6-17
17.603.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-18
17.603.030 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-18
17.603.040 — Application Requirements ..................................................................... 6-18
17.603.050 — Phased Expansion and Build-Out......................................................... 6-20
17.603.060 — Investigation and Action on Application ............................................ 6-21
17.603.070 — Permit Disapproval................................................................................. 6-21
17.603.080 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-22
17.603.090 — Use of Property Before Final Action..................................................... 6-22
17.603.100 — Permit Renewals; Expiration ................................................................. 6-23
17.603.110 – Suspension or Revocation of Permits..................................................... 6-23
17.603.120 – Appeal of Disapproval, Suspension, and Revocation ......................... 6-25
17.603.130 – Reservation of Right to Review Cannabis Oriented Business Permit – Changed Conditions ..........................................................................................6-25
17.603.140 – Inspection ................................................................................................... 6-26
17.603.150 – Regulations Nonexclusive ....................................................................... 6-26
17.603.160 – Fees .............................................................................................................. 6-26
17.603.170 – Violations and Penalties ........................................................................... 6-26
17.603.180 – Enforcement............................................................................................... 6-27 Chapter 17.605 — Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits........................... 6-28
17.605.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-28
17.605.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-28
17.605.030 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-29
17.605.040 — Application Requirements ..................................................................... 6-29
17.605.050 — Project Review, Notice, and Hearing ................................................... 6-29
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17.605.060 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-30
17.605.070 — Action of Commission............................................................................ 6-31
17.605.080 — Existing Conditional Uses...................................................................... 6-31
17.605.090 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-31
17.605.100 — Use of Property Before Final Action..................................................... 6-31
17.605.110 — Modification of Permit ........................................................................... 6-31
17.605.120 — Periodic Review....................................................................................... 6-31
17.605.130 — Permit to Run with the Land................................................................. 6-31
17.605.140 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-32 Chapter 17.610 — Development Agreements ................................................................... 6-33
17.610.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-33
17.610.020 — Application............................................................................................... 6-34
17.610.030 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-34
17.610.040 — Content of Development Agreement ................................................... 6-36
17.610.050 — Execution and Recordation.................................................................... 6-37
17.610.060 — Amendment and Cancellation of Development Agreements .......... 6-37
17.610.070 — Modification or Suspension of Development Agreements............... 6-38
17.610.080 — Periodic Review....................................................................................... 6-38
17.610.090 — Effect of Development Agreements...................................................... 6-40
17.610.100 — Approved Development Agreements.................................................. 6-41
17.610.110 — Newly Annexed Lands........................................................................... 6-41 Chapter 17.615 — Home Occupations................................................................................ 6-42
17.615.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-42
17.615.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-42
17.615.030 — Business Registration and Approval Process...................................... 6-42
17.615.040 — Allowed Home Occupations ................................................................. 6-42
17.615.050 — Prohibited Home Occupations.............................................................. 6-44
17.615.060 — Compliance with Standards and Conditions ...................................... 6-45
17.615.070 —Decision ..................................................................................................... 6-46
17.615.080 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-47
17.615.090 — Inspections................................................................................................ 6-47
17.615.100 — Changes in Home Occupation .............................................................. 6-47
17.615.110 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-47 Chapter 17.620 — Planned Development Permits........................................................... 6-48
17.620.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-48
17.620.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-48
17.620.030 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-49
17.620.040 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-49
17.620.050 — Project Review, Notice, and Hearing ................................................... 6-50
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17.620.060 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-50
17.620.070 — Planned Development Permit Amendment........................................ 6-52
17.620.080 — Development Schedule........................................................................... 6-52
17.620.090 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-53
17.620.100 — Use of Property Before Final Action..................................................... 6-53
17.620.110 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-53 Chapter 17.625 — Reasonable Accommodation............................................................... 6-54
17.625.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-54
17.625.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-54
17.625.030 — Application Requirements ..................................................................... 6-56
17.625.040 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-57
17.625.050 — Review Procedures.................................................................................. 6-57
17.625.060 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-57
17.625.070 — Rescission of Approval of Reasonable Accommodation................... 6-58 Chapter 17.630 — Site Plan and Design Review.............................................................. 6-59
17.630.010 — Purpose and Intent.................................................................................. 6-59
17.630.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-59
17.630.030 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-60
17.630.040 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-62
17.630.050 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-64
17.630.060 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-65
17.630.070 — Issuance of Other Required Permits and Approvals ......................... 6-65
17.630.080 — Minor Changes by Director ................................................................... 6-66
17.630.090 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-66 Chapter 17.635 — Specific Plans ......................................................................................... 6-67
17.635.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-67
17.635.020 — Intent ......................................................................................................... 6-67
17.635.030 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-67
17.635.040 — Initiation of Specific Plans...................................................................... 6-68
17.635.050 — Application Filing and Initial Review.................................................. 6-68
17.635.060 — Preparation and Content........................................................................ 6-69
17.635.070 — Application Processing........................................................................... 6-70
17.635.080 — Adoption of Specific Plan....................................................................... 6-71
17.635.090 — Amendment of Specific Plan ................................................................. 6-71 Chapter 17.640 — Temporary Use and Special Event Permits ...................................... 6-72
17.640.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-72
17.640.020 — Definition.................................................................................................. 6-72
17.640.030 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-72
17.640.040 — Exempt Temporary Uses........................................................................ 6-73
17.640.050 — Allowed Temporary Uses ...................................................................... 6-74
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17.640.060 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-75
17.640.070 — Director’s Review.................................................................................... 6-78
17.640.080 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-78
17.640.090 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-79
17.640.100 — Extensions for Temporary Use Permits and Special Event Permits 6-80
17.640.110 — Condition of Site Following Temporary Use ...................................... 6-80
17.640.120 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-80 Chapter 17.645 — Transfer of Development Rights........................................................ 6-81
17.645.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-81
17.645.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-81
17.645.030 — General Requirements ............................................................................ 6-82
17.645.040 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-82
17.645.050 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-82
17.645.060 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-83
17.645.070 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-84 Chapter 17.650 — Variances and Minor Variances ......................................................... 6-85
17.650.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-85
17.650.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-85
17.650.030 — Review Authority.................................................................................... 6-87
17.650.040 — Application Filing, Processing, and Review ....................................... 6-87
17.650.050 — Findings and Decision............................................................................ 6-88
17.650.060 — Disapproval of Minor Variance............................................................. 6-89
17.650.070 — Precedents ................................................................................................ 6-89
17.650.080 — Burden of Proof ....................................................................................... 6-89
17.650.090 — Conditions of Approval ......................................................................... 6-89
17.650.100 — Use of Property Before Final Action..................................................... 6-89
17.650.110 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-89 Chapter 17.655 — Zoning Clearances................................................................................. 6-90
17.655.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-90
17.655.020 — Applicability ............................................................................................ 6-90
17.655.030 — Review Procedure ................................................................................... 6-91
17.655.040 — Post-Decision Procedures....................................................................... 6-91 Chapter 17.660 — Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions ............................... 6-92
17.660.010 — Purpose ..................................................................................................... 6-92
17.660.020 — Conformance to Approved Plans ......................................................... 6-92
17.660.030 — Effective Dates of Permits ...................................................................... 6-92
17.660.040 — Acknowledgement and Acceptance of Conditions............................ 6-93
17.660.050 — Applications Deemed Approved.......................................................... 6-93
17.660.060 — Permits to Run with the Land ............................................................... 6-94
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17.660.070 — Performance Guarantees ........................................................................ 6-94
17.660.080 — Expiration................................................................................................. 6-95
17.660.090 — Time Extensions....................................................................................... 6-98
17.660.100 — Changes to an Approved Project .......................................................... 6-99
17.660.110 — Resubmittals........................................................................................... 6-100
17.660.120 — Covenants of Easements....................................................................... 6-101
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Page
Chapter 17.700 — Administrative Responsibility ............................................................. 7-3
17.700.010 – Purpose ......................................................................................................... 7-3
17.700.020 – Planning Agency Defined.......................................................................... 7-3
17.700.030 – City Council ................................................................................................. 7-3
17.700.040 – Planning Commission ................................................................................ 7-4
17.700.050 – Planning Director........................................................................................ 7-4 Chapter 17.705 — Nonconforming Parcels, Structures, and Uses .................................. 7-6
17.705.010 – Purpose and Intent...................................................................................... 7-6
17.705.020 – Definitions .................................................................................................... 7-7
17.705.030 – Time of Beginning of Nonconformity...................................................... 7-7
17.705.040 – Proof of Legal Nonconformity .................................................................. 7-8
17.705.050 – Restrictions on Nonconforming Uses and Structures............................ 7-8
17.705.060 – Residential Exemptions............................................................................ 7-11
17.705.070 – Loss of Nonconforming Status................................................................ 7-12
17.705.080 – Nonconforming Parcels and Merger of Parcels.................................... 7-16
17.705.090 – Effect of Conditional/Minor Use Permit Requirements ...................... 7-17
17.705.100 – Nonconforming Service Stations / Gas Stations ................................... 7-17
17.705.110 – Nonconforming Parking .......................................................................... 7-17
17.705.120 – Nonconforming Adjustments.................................................................. 7-18 Chapter 17.710 — Public Noticing and Hearings............................................................. 7-19
17.710.010 – Purpose ....................................................................................................... 7-19
17.710.020 – Noticing for Director Approvals............................................................. 7-19
17.710.030 – Notice of Hearing...................................................................................... 7-21
17.710.040 – Hearing Procedure.................................................................................... 7-23
17.710.050 – Recommendation by Commission.......................................................... 7-23
17.710.060 – Decision and Notice.................................................................................. 7-24
17.710.070 – Effective Date of Decision ........................................................................ 7-25 Chapter 17.715 — Appeals.................................................................................................... 7-26
17.715.010 – Purpose ....................................................................................................... 7-26
17.715.020 – Appeal Subjects and Jurisdiction............................................................ 7-26
17.715.030 – Calls for Review ........................................................................................ 7-26
17.715.040 – Filing and Processing of Appeals ........................................................... 7-28
17.715.050 – Judicial Review.......................................................................................... 7-31 Chapter 17.720 — Amendments .......................................................................................... 7-32
17.720.010 – Purpose ....................................................................................................... 7-32
17.720.020 – Initiation of Amendment.......................................................................... 7-32
17.720.030 – Processing, Notice, and Hearings ........................................................... 7-32
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17.720.040 – Commission's Action on Amendment................................................... 7-34
17.720.050 – Council's Action on Amendment............................................................ 7-35
17.720.060 – Findings and Decision .............................................................................. 7-36
17.720.070 – Prezoning – Annexations ......................................................................... 7-37
17.720.080 – Effective Dates ........................................................................................... 7-37 Chapter 17.725 — Enforcement Provisions .....................................................................................7-39
17.725.010 – Purpose ....................................................................................................... 7-39
17.725.020 – Permits and Licenses ................................................................................ 7-39
17.725.030 – Enforcement Responsibility..................................................................... 7-39
17.725.040 – Violations.................................................................................................... 7-40
17.725.050 – Remedies are Cumulative........................................................................ 7-41
17.725.060 – Inspections.................................................................................................. 7-41
17.725.070 – Revocation or Modifications.................................................................... 7-42
17.725.080 – Initial Enforcement Action....................................................................... 7-43
17.725.090 – Legal Remedies.......................................................................................... 7-45
17.725.100 – Recovery of Costs ...................................................................................... 7-46
17.725.110 – Additional Permit Processing Fees......................................................... 7-48
17.725.120 – Reinspection Fees ...................................................................................... 7-48
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Page
Chapter 17.800 — Definitions................................................................................................ 8-1
17.800.010 – Purpose ......................................................................................................... 8-1
17.800.020 – Definitions, “A”........................................................................................... 8-2
17.800.030 – Definitions, “B”.......................................................................................... 8-12
17.800.040 – Definitions, “C” ......................................................................................... 8-16
17.800.050 – Definitions, “D”......................................................................................... 8-28
17.800.060 – Definitions, “E”.......................................................................................... 8-31
17.800.070 – Definitions, "F"........................................................................................... 8-34
17.800.080 – Definitions, "G".......................................................................................... 8-38
17.800.090 – Definitions, "H".......................................................................................... 8-40
17.800.100 – Definitions, "I"............................................................................................ 8-42
17.800.110 – Definitions, "J"............................................................................................ 8-43
17.800.120 – Definitions, "K".......................................................................................... 8-44
17.800.130 – Definitions, "L"........................................................................................... 8-45
17.800.140 – Definitions, "M" ......................................................................................... 8-51
17.800.150 – Definitions, "N".......................................................................................... 8-55
17.800.160 – Definitions, "O".......................................................................................... 8-56
17.800.170 – Definitions, "P"........................................................................................... 8-58
17.800.180 – Definitions, "Q".......................................................................................... 8-62
17.800.190 – Definitions, "R" .......................................................................................... 8-63
17.800.200 – Definitions, "S"........................................................................................... 8-67
17.800.210 – Definitions, "T"........................................................................................... 8-72
17.800.220 – Definitions, "U".......................................................................................... 8-75
17.800.230 – Definitions, "V".......................................................................................... 8-76
17.800.240 – Definitions, "W"......................................................................................... 8-79
17.800.250 – Definitions, "X" .......................................................................................... 8-81
17.800.260 – Definitions, "Y" .......................................................................................... 8-82
17.800.270 – Definitions, "Z" .......................................................................................... 8-83
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xx Article 9 State Mandated Procedures
Page
Chapter 17.900 – General ............................................................................................................2
17.900.010 — Purpose ...........................................................................................................2
17.900.020 — Applicability ..................................................................................................2
17.900.030 — Definitions ......................................................................................................2
17.900.040 — Approval Authority......................................................................................3 Chapter 17.905 – SB 9 – Urban Lot Splits.................................................................................5
17.905.010 — Applicants; Approval Authority.................................................................5
17.905.020 — Development and Subdivision Standards.................................................6
17.905.030 — Grounds for Denial .......................................................................................7
17.905.040 — Standards Specific to Urban Lot Splits.....................................................10
17.905.050 — Separate Conveyance..................................................................................12
17.905.060 — Restriction of Uses.......................................................................................12
17.905.070 — Deed Restriction ..........................................................................................13
17.905.080 — Review for Parcel Merger or Reversion to Acreage ...............................14 Chapter 17.905 – SB 9 – Two-Unit Projects............................................................................15
17.910.010 — Applicants; Approving Authority ............................................................15
17.910.020 — Objective Development Standards ...........................................................16
17.910.030 — Grounds for Denial .....................................................................................16
17.910.040 — Standards Specific to Two-Unit Projects..................................................18
17.910.050 — Separate Conveyance..................................................................................20
17.910.060 — Restriction of Uses.......................................................................................21
17.910.070 — Deed Restriction ..........................................................................................21 Chapter 17.900 – General ............................................................................................................2
17.900.010 — Purpose ...........................................................................................................2
17.900.020 — Applicability ..................................................................................................2
17.900.030 — Definitions ......................................................................................................2
17.900.040 — Approval Authority......................................................................................3 Chapter 17.905 – SB 9 – Urban Lot Splits.................................................................................5
17.905.010 — Applicants; Approval Authority.................................................................5
17.905.020 — Development and Subdivision Standards.................................................6
17.905.030 — Grounds for Denial .......................................................................................7
17.905.040 — Standards Specific to Urban Lot Splits.....................................................10
17.905.050 — Separate Conveyance..................................................................................12
17.905.060 — Restriction of Uses.......................................................................................12
17.905.070 — Deed Restriction ..........................................................................................13
17.905.080 — Review for Parcel Merger or Reversion to Acreage ...............................14
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17.910.010 — Applicants; Approving Authority ............................................................15
17.910.020 — Objective Development Standards ...........................................................16
17.910.030 — Grounds for Denial .....................................................................................16
17.910.040 — Standards Specific to Two-Unit Projects..................................................18
17.910.050 — Separate Conveyance..................................................................................20
17.910.060 — Restriction of Uses.......................................................................................21
17.910.070 — Deed Restriction ..........................................................................................21
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xxii List of Tables
Page
Table 2-1 Zones Implementing the General Plan .......................................................... 2-4 Table 2-2 Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements .................................................... 2-11 Table 2-3 Allowed Incidental Uses and Permit Requirements.................................. 2-23 Table 2-4 Development Standards Residential Zones ................................................ 2-23 Table 2-5 Amenity Density Incentives for Projects in Residential Zones ................ 2-35 Table 2-6 Development Standards for Commercial and Office Zones..................... 2-41 Table 2-7 Development Standards for Industrial Zones ............................................ 2-39 Table 2-8 Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Commercial Developments within the Mixed-Use Zones ......................................................................... 2-43 Table 2-9 Development Standards for Small Lot Residential Detached Developments in Mixed-Use Zones ............................................................. 2-45 Table 2-10 Development Standards for Special Purpose Zones.................................. 2-49 Table 3-1 Significant Pollution Sources and Sensitive Land Use Typess .................... 3-8 Table 3-2 Maximum Allowed Projections into Setback Areas .................................... 3-26 Table 3-3 Summary of State-Mandated Density Bonus Requirements ..................... 3-37 Table 3-4 Standards for Fences, Walls, and Hedges..................................................... 3-45 Table 3-5 Parking Requirements by Land Use .............................................................. 3-98 Table 3-6 Parking Reductions for Large Projects ........................................................ 3-111 Table 3-7 Maximum Distances For Off-Site Parking For Nonresidential Uses ...... 3-113 Table 3-8 Parking Space Dimensions............................................................................ 3-117 Table 3-9 Parking Area Dimensions ............................................................................. 3-117 Table 3-10 Required Loading Spaces .............................................................................. 3-126 Table 3-11 Signs Allowed in Residential Zones ............................................................ 3-153 Table 3-12 Signs Allowed in Commercial, Office, Institutional, and Industrial Zones3-155 Table 3-13 Number of Employees Generated by Land Uses....................................... 3-183 Table 4-1 Required Setbacks – Accessory Residential Structures and Uses ............. 4-44 Table 4-2 Development Standards for Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions ........ 4-66 Table 4-3 Setbacks for Multi-Family Residential Projects............................................ 4-75 Table 4-4 Minimum Separation between Multi-Family Structures............................ 4-75 Table 4-5 Animal-Keeping Standards........................................................................... 4-103 Table 4-6 Development Standards for Recreational Vehicle Park Subdivisions.... 4-152 Table 4-7 Development Standards for Senior Residential Projects .......................... 4-161 Table 6-1 Review Authority.............................................................................................. 6-7 Table 6-2 Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review.................................. 6-61 Table 6-3 Types of Minor Variances Allowed.............................................................. 6-86 Table 7-1 Amortization Schedule .................................................................................... 7-15
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xxiii List of Figures
Page
Figure 2-1 Limits on Paving and Hardscaping for Residential Front Yards .............. 2-29 Figure 3-1 Outdoor Light and Glare................................................................................. 3-11 Figure 3-2 Height Measurement ....................................................................................... 3-16 Figure 3-3 Reserved.....................................................................................................................
Figure 3-4 Screening and Buffering between Different Land Uses and Zones .......... 3-21 Figure 3-5 Screening of Roof-Mounted Equipment ....................................................... 3-21 Figure 3-6 Rear Setback Areas on Irregularly-Shaped Parcels ..................................... 3-25 Figure 3-7 Allowed Projections into Setback Area ......................................................... 3-27 Figure 3-8 Solid Waste Enclosure...................................................................................... 3-29 Figure 3-9 Traffic Visibility Area for Street-to-Street Intersections.............................. 3-31 Figure 3-10 Traffic Visibility Area for Street-to-Driveway Intersections ...................... 3-32 Figure 3-11 Types of Fencing............................................................................................... 3-48 Figure 3-12 Fence, Wall, and Hedge Location and Height.............................................. 3-49 Figure 3-13 Maximum Height of Combined Fence and Retaining Wall....................... 3-50 Figure 3-14 Stepped Retaining Walls ................................................................................. 3-51 Figure 3-15 Allowable Recreational Vehicle Storage Area.............................................. 3-96 Figure 3-16 Downtown Area Subject to Reduced Parking Requirements .................. 3-107 Figure 3-17 Parking Area Layout...................................................................................... 3-115 Figure 3-18 Interior Parking Lot Landscaping................................................................ 3-117 Figure 3-19 Line of Sight Study......................................................................................... 3-121 Figure 3-20 Awning Sign.................................................................................................... 3-127 Figure 3-21 Canopy Sign .................................................................................................... 3-128 Figure 3-22 Changeable Copy Signs................................................................................. 3-129 Figure 3-23 Directional Sign............................................................................................... 3-130 Figure 3-24 Double-Faced Sign.......................................................................................... 3-131 Figure 3-25 Types of Freestanding Signs ......................................................................... 3-132 Figure 3-26 Frontages.......................................................................................................... 3-133 Figure 3-27 Projecting Sign ................................................................................................ 3-135 Figure 3-28 Sign Projection ................................................................................................ 3-136 Figure 3-29 Electrical Raceway with Channel Letter ..................................................... 3-136 Figure 3-30 Temporary Signs............................................................................................. 3-138 Figure 3-31 Wall Sign.......................................................................................................... 3-140 Figure 3-32 Sign Area Measurement ............................................................................... 3-144 Figure 3-33 Calculation of Freestanding Sign Area........................................................ 3-145 Figure 3-34 Sign Area Measurement for Three-Dimensional Objects ......................... 3-146 Figure 3-35 Example of Sign Types .................................................................................. 3-149 Figure 3-36 Height of Awning........................................................................................... 3-152
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SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xxiv Figure 3-37 Pylon Sign Proportions.................................................................................. 3-154 Figure 3-38 Monument Sign Proportions ........................................................................ 3-154 Figure 3-39 Appropriate Wall Sign Location .................................................................. 3-157 Figure 3-40 Required Separation of Wall Signs .............................................................. 3-157 Figure 3-41 Wall Sign Location on Building Frontage................................................... 3-158 Figure 3-42 Real Estate Sign............................................................................................... 3-169 Figure 4-1 Minimum Separation between Multi-Family Structures............................ 4-76 Figure 4-2 Location of Amateur Radio Antenna .......................................................... 4-158 Figure 4-3 Examples of Shopping Structure Setback ................................................... 4-167 Figure 8-1 Abutting vs. Adjacent ........................................................................................ 8-2 Figure 8-2 Wavelength and Frequency ............................................................................ 8-10 Figure 8-3 Building Envelope ............................................................................................ 8-14 Figure 8-4 Impervious Surface Coverage and Structure Coverage ............................. 8-26 Figure 8-5 Cut and Fill........................................................................................................ 8-27 Figure 8-6 Floor Area Ratio................................................................................................ 8-35 Figure 8-7 Landform Grading ........................................................................................... 8-45 Figure 8-8 Lot Types ........................................................................................................... 8-48 Figure 8-9 Lot Features ....................................................................................................... 8-49 Figure 8-10 Setbacks.............................................................................................................. 8-67 Figure 8-11 Yards................................................................................................................... 8-82 Figure 8-12 Zero Lot Line Development............................................................................ 8-83
AMENDMENTS BY ORDINANCE
SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xxv The San Jacinto Development Code, Title 17
Adopted in its Entirety December 2012
AMENDED BY ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE
NUMBER
ADOPTION DATE DESCRIPTION
14-03 May 6, 2014 Regarding congregate living facilities and group homes for persons with disabilities.
14-04 May 6, 2014 Regarding reasonable accommodation.
15-08 October 6, 2015 Regarding an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems and to make other changes pursuant to AB 2188.
16-01 April 5, 2016 Regarding updates for compliance with the State Mandated Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
16-17 February 7. 2017 Marijuana Cultivation as a non-conforming agricultural use.
17-01 April 18, 2017 Amending the following: 1) 1) Accessory (Second) Dwelling Units; 2) Second Story Balconies on Single
Family Residences; 3) Cross References to other sections of the Municipal Code; 4) Cross Reference to Appendix 1 of the Landscape Design Guidelines; 5) Vehicle Sales; 6)
Towing and Storage and Vehicle Storage; 7) Metal
Buildings; 8) Cross Reference to Appendix 2 of the
Landscape Design Guidelines; 9) Cross Reference in the
Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Section to the newly updated Building Code Modifications; 10) Change
from Public Works Director to City Engineer in Section
17.335.090 – Standards for Signs for Specific Uses; 11) Alcohol Sales; 12) Animal Keeping to Permit up to Four
Chickens in Residential Zones; and 13) Worm Farms and
Worm Composting.
17-02 May 16, 2017 Amending Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), Article 4 (Standards for Specific Land Uses), Article 6 (Permit Procedures), Article 7
(Administration) and Article 8 (Definitions), consistent with recent changes in State law concerning the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMU) passed by the California voters at the November 8, 2016 election, to regulate the
establishment of commercial marijuana cultivation in the IL – Light Industrial Zone, create development standards
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marijuana cultivation as an agricultural use.
19-10 June 18, 2019 Amending title 17 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code by amending development code chapters 17.215, 17.220,
17.225, 17.230, 17.430, 17.435, 17.600, 17.603, 17.705, and
17.805, consistent with recent changed in state law
concerning the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) and
new state cannabis cultivation regulations approved by
the Office of Administrative Law effective January 16,
2019, to regulate the establishment and operation of
cannabis oriented businesses.
19-22 December 17, 2019 Amending chapters 17.215 – Residential Zones, 17.330 – Off-Street Parking And Loading Standards, 17.405 –
Accessory Structures And Uses, 17.430 – Standards For
Specific Land Uses, 17.615 – Home Occupation Permits
And 17.800 – Definitions of the City of San Jacinto
Municipal Code relating to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
21-01 April 20, 2021 Amending Development Code Chapters 17.205 – Allowable Land Uses and Development; 17.215 -
Residential Zones; 17.220-Commercial and Office Zones;
17.225-Industrial Zones; 17.230-Special Purpose Zones;
17.315 -Fences, Walls and Hedges; 17.330 -Off-Street
Parking and Loading Standards; 17.630-Site Plan and
Design Review.
21-13 December 21, 2021 Urgency Ordinance to add Article 9 – State-Mandated Procedures.
22-10 December 6, 2022 Comprehensive Amendment to implement Envision San Jacinto – General Plan 2040. Amended Article 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
22-19 December 6, 2022 Amending Section 17.405.060 related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
pursuant to SB 897. (Effective Jan 1, 2023)
23-02 May 2, 2023 Amending Section 17.405.060 relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling units.
(Effective June 1, 2023)
23-08 August 1, 2023 Amending Multiple Articles, Chapters and Sections for Accuracy and Consistency, and to Reflect Land Use Goals & Policies of the General Plan (Effective August 31, 2023) 24-12 September 3, 2024 Amending Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Land Uses, and Zone-Specific Standards), Article 3 (Site Planning and
Development Standards, Article 4 (Standards for Specific
AMENDMENTS BY ORDINANCE
SAN JACINTO DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLE 17 DECEMBER 2022 xxvii Land Uses), Article 6 (Permit Procedures) and Article 8 (Definitions), Amending related to impervious surface
requirements, Floor Area Ratio Requirements, Home
Occupations, and Vacant Lots, including updates to other sections Multiple Articles, Chapters and Sections for
Accuracy and Consistency, and to Reflect Land Use Goals & Policies of the General Plan (Effective October 3, 2024)