Agenda, regular meeting — Tehachapi City Council, September 21, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

TEHACHAPI POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
220 WEST C STREET
AGENDA

TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING, AND

TEHACHAPI CITY FINANCING CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 6:00 P.M.

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ALL ORDINANCES SCHEDULED FOR INTRODUCTION OR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING SHALL BE READ BY

TITLE ONLY
Tehachapi City Council Unassigned Res. No. 30-26
Tehachapi City Council Unassigned Ord. No. 26-03-787
Tehachapi Redevelopment Successor Agency Unassigned Res. No. 02-26 Tehachapi Public Financing Authority Unassigned Res. No. 01-26

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION
Participation in the invocation is strictly voluntary. Each city councilmember, city employee, and each person in attendance may participate or not participate as he or she chooses.

PLEDGE TO FLAG

TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING, AND

TEHACHAPI CITY FINANCING CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - PG. 2

AUDIENCE ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council welcomes public comments on any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Persons addressing the Council should first state their name and area of residence, the matter of City business to be discussed, and the organization or persons represented, if any. Each speaker is allotted three minutes to speak. Comments directed to an item on the agenda should be made at the time the item is called for discussion by the Mayor. No action can be taken by the Council on matters not listed on the agenda.

1. Public comment

CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and non-controversial by staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the item before action is taken. Staff recommendations are shown in caps.

3. Disbursements and bills for September 2, 2026, through September 15, 2026 – AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS

4. City of Tehachapi Investment Report for August 2026 – RECEIVE REPORT

5. Tehachapi Apple Festival, Apple Dash 5K Street and Veterans Day Ceremony Street Closures – APPROVE THE TEHACHAPI APPLE FESTIVAL, APPLE DASH 5K AND VETERANS DAY CEREMONY SPECIAL EVENT

APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED STREET CLOSURES, SUBJECT TO STAFF CONDITIONS, CITY MANAGER

AND CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL

PLANNING REPORTS

6. Finding of Public Convenience and/or Necessity for the Roadrunner Convenience Store at 860 Magellan Drive – GRANT A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND/OR NECESSITY FOR 860 MAGELLAN DRIVE FOR AN OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20 ABC LICENSE)

7. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending various chapters, sections and land use tables of the Tehachapi Zoning Code – APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS, SECTIONS AND LAND

USE TABLES, AND ADDING A CHAPTER AND VARIOUS SECTIONS TO THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FROM THE HOUSING ELEMENT; MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS THEREWITH; AND MAKING A

DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA

TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING, AND

TEHACHAPI CITY FINANCING CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - PG. 3

8. Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending various sections of the Tehachapi Zoning Code to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units – APPROVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE

TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO REGULATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE

LAW AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

9. Report to Council regarding current activities and programs – VERBAL REPORT

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
On their own initiative, a Councilmember may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, matter or reference to staff or other resources for factual information, take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. (Per Gov’t. Code §54954.2(a)) If an item is listed below the Council has the option to take action or refer the matter to staff for a later agenda.

CLOSED SESSION

1. Closed Session Minutes for August 17, 2026 – APPROVE AND FILE

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): (4 cases) a. City of Tehachapi v. Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-23-104134
b. City of Tehachapi v. Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District, et al. Kern County Superior Court Case No. BCV-24-101512
c. Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi, et al. Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-80003892-CU-WM-GDS
d. Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi, et al. Kern County Superior Court case No. BCV-25-103013

ADJOURNMENT

TEHACHAPI POLICE DEPARTMENT

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
220 WEST C STREET

MINUTES

TEHACHAPI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING,

TEHACHAPI PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING, AND

TEHACHAPI CITY FINANCING CORPORATION REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

NOTE: Ch, Sm, Po, Pa and Gu are abbreviations for Council Members Chung, Smith, Pogon-Cord, Pauer and Gutierrez, respectively. For example, Ch/Sm denotes Council Member Chung made the motion and Council Member Smith seconded it. The abbreviation Ab means absent, Abd abstained, Ns noes, and NAT no action taken.

ACTION TAKEN

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order by Mayor Pogon-Cord at 6:00pm

ROLL CALL
Roll call by Deputy City Clerk Jessica Garner

Present: Mayor Pogon-Cord, Councilmember Chung, Councilmember Gutierrez

Absent: Mayor Pro-Tem Pauer, Councilmember Smith

INVOCATION
Led by Pastor George Alaniz from Mountain Bible Church

PLEDGE TO FLAG
Led by Councilmember Gutierrez

AUDIENCE ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Public Comment

CONSENT AGENDA

2. Minutes for the Tehachapi City Council, Tehachapi Redevelopment Successor Agency, Tehachapi Public Financing Authority, and the Tehachapi City Financing Corporation regular meeting held on August 17, 2026 and special meeting held on August 19, 2026 – APPROVED AND FILED
Approved And Filed
Gu/Ch Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm
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3. Disbursements and bills for August 13, 2026, through September 1, 2026 –

AUTHORIZED PAYMENTS
Authorized Payments
Gu/Ch Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

4. Civil Air Patrol Lease Agreement Amendment for use of the Tehachapi Airport pilots lounge – APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AND THE CIVIL AIR PATROL AND

AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE CITY

MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
Approved The Amendment To
The Lease Agreement Between
The City Of Tehachapi And The
Civil Air Patrol And Authorized
The Mayor To Sign, Subject To
Approval Of The City Manager
And City Attorney
Gu/Ch Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

5. Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the SR58/Tehachapi Boulevard Interchange Realignment– APPROVED THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MOU FOR THE SR58/TEHACHAPI BLVD INTERCHANGE

REALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AND THE COUNTY OF KERN

AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN
Approved The First Amendment
To The MOU For The
SR58/Tehachapi Blvd
Interchange Realignment
Between The City Of Tehachapi
And The County Of Kern And
Authorized The Mayor To Sign
Gu/Ch Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

AIRPORT REPORTS

6. Southwest Diagonal Taxilane Reconstruction Project (Construction Phase) Grant Agreement – APPROVED THE AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT AGREEMENT

AND ANTICIPATED AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION

ADMINISTRATION FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTHWEST DIAGONAL

TAXILANE, AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN; APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 29-26 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF

AN APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE OF AN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS AND

EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT

OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR AN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) MATCHING GRANT; AWARDED BID OF THE REHABILITATION OF THE SOUTHWEST DIAGONAL TAXILANE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,929,890.00 TO

MILLER EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 10% OF THE CONSTRUCTION COST ($192,989.00); AND APPROVED THE SECOND

AMENDMENT TO THE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN

TARTAGLIA ENGINEERING AND THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AND AUTHORIZED

THE MAYOR TO SIGN, SUBJECT TO CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY

APPROVAL
Approved The Airport
Infrastructure Grant Agreement
And Anticipated Airport
Improvement Program Grant
Agreement Between The City Of
Tehachapi And The Federal
Aviation Administration For The
Rehabilitation Of the Southwest
Diagonal Taxilane, And
Authorized The City Manager
And City Attorney to Sign;
Approved Resolution No. 29-26
Authorizing The Submittal Of An
Application, Acceptance Of An
Allocation Of Funds And
Execution Of A Grant Agreement
With The California Department
Of Transporation, For An Airport
Improvement Program (AIP)
Matching grant; Awarded Bid Of
The Rehabilitation Of The
Southwest Diagonal Taxilane In
The Amount Of $1,929,890.00 To
Miller Equipment Company And
Authorized The City Manager To
Approve Any Necessary Change
Orders Up To A Maximum Of
10% Of The Constructin Cost
($192,989.00); And Approved
The Second Amendment To The
Engineering Services Agreement
Between Tartaglia Engineering
And The City Of Tehachapi And
Authorized The Mayor To Sign,
Subject To City Manager And City
Attoney Approval
Ch/Gu Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORTS

7. Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier additions, engineering, and design services award – AWARD THE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CLARIFIER ADDITION TO AECOM
TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $549,476.00 AND AUTHORIZE

THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 20% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT (OR $109,895), AND

AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO SIGN
Awarded The Engineering And
Design Services For The
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Clarifier Addition To AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. In The
Amount Of $549,476.00 And
Authorized The City Managar To
Approve Any Necessary Change
Orders Up To A Maximum Of
20% Of The Original Contract (Or
$109,895.00), And Authorized
The Mayor To Sign
Gu/Ch Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

PUBLIC WORKS REPORTS

8. Updated Delegated Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans (Hwy 202 – Tucker Road) – AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DELEGATED

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI TO PERFORM

MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INCLUDING STREET SWEEPING, LITTER AND DEBRIS

REMOVAL, WEED ABATEMENT, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, RED CURB PAINTING,

REPAIRS AND RESTORATION, ALONG DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF STATE ROUTES 202 AND 58 WITHIN THE CITY’S JURISDICTION, WITH A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE OF $25,000, FOR A TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2031
Authorized The Mayor To
Execute The Delegated
maintenance Agreement With
The California Department Of
Transportation (Caltrans) For The
City Of Tehachapi To Perform
Maintenance Services, Including
Street Sweeping, Litter And
Debris Removal, Weed
Abatement, Graffiti Removal,
Red Curb Painting, Reparis And
Restoration, Along Designated
Portions Of State Routes 202 and
58 Within The City’s Jurisdiction,
With A Maximum Annual
Authorized Expenditure Of
$25,000, For A Term Ending June
30, 2031
Ch/Gu Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

PLANNING REPORTS

9. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending various sections of the Tehachapi Zoning Code to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units – APPROVE THE

FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION, BY TITLE ONLY , OF AN ORDINANCE OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS

OF THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO REGULATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Approved The First Reading And
Introduction, By Title Only, Of An
Ordinance Of The City Council Of
The City Of Tehachapi Amending
Various Sections Of The
Tehachapi Zoning Code To
Regulate Accessory Dwelling
Units In Accordance With State
Law And Finding The Ordinance
To Be Exempt From The
California Environmental Quality
Act
Ch/Gu Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm
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10. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending various chapters, sections and land use tables of the Tehachapi Zoning Code – APPROVE THE FIRST

READING AND INTRODUCTION, BY TITLE ONLY, OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS,

SECTIONS AND LAND USE TABLES, AND ADDING A CHAPTER AND VARIOUS

SECTIONS TO THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FROM THE HOUSING ELEMENT; MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS THEREWITH; AND

MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Approved The First Reading And
Introduction, By Title Only, Of An
Ordinance Of The City Council Of
The City Of Tehachapi Amending
Various Chapters, Sections And
Land Use Tables, And Adding A
Chapter And Various Sections To
The Tehachapi Zoning Code To
Implement Programs From The
Housing Element; Making
Technical Revisions For
Consistency And Clarity; Making
Certain Findings Therewith; And
Making A Determination Of
Exemption From CEQA
Ch/Gu Motion Carried
Ab Pa, Sm

CITY MANAGER REPORTS

11. Report to Council regarding current activities and programs – VERBAL REPORT

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

CLOSED SESSION

1. Closed Session Minutes for August 17, 2026 – APPROVED AND FILED Tabled

Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-80003892-CU-WMGDS d. Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District v. City of Tehachapi, et al. Kern County Superior Court case No. BCV-25-103013
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Boards adjourned at 6:51 p.m. to a City Council, Tehachapi Redevelopment Successor Agency, Tehachapi Public Financing Authority and Tehachapi City Financing Corporation Regular Meeting to be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:00 pm.

Adjourned at 6:51 pm
__________________________________

JESSICA GARNER
Deputy City Clerk, City of Tehachapi, California
Approved this 21st day
of September 2026.
___________________________

JOAN POGON-CORD
Mayor, City of Tehachapi, California
User:

Printed:

PC080584265 PW/ E-283 Light 128.79
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0300: 712.90
Total for Vendor 0300 (Mission Linen & Uniform Service): 712.90 ACH 0347 Quinn Company
526705591 PW/ PW Linens & Mats 305.81
526705592 SWR/ WWTP Mats 50.64
526663164 PW/ PW Linens & Mats 305.81
526663165 SWR/ WWTP Mats 50.64
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0182: 20,392.42
Total for Vendor 0182 (P&J Electric Inc.): 20,392.42
ACH 0300 Mission Linen & Uniform Service
10086 SWR/ WWTP Motor Dewatering Bldg 719.28
10091 PD/ Generator Maintenance 17,049.48
10075 WTR/ Minton Well 1,078.92
10083 WTR/ Mojave Well 75.46
10045 STRTS/ Light Repair- Mill Street Cottages *GAS TAX* 719.28 10074 IT/ Electric Wiring 750.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0127: 379.00
Total for Vendor 0127 (State of California Department of Justice): 379.00 ACH 0182 P&J Electric Inc.

ACH 0127 State of California Department of Justice
066699 PD/ Livescans 379.00
BJ04853 WTR/ Drinkng Water Samples 45.26
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0061: 4,613.05
Total for Vendor 0061 (BSK Associates): 4,613.05
BJ04755 WTR/ Drinkng Water Samples 62.89
BJ04843 WTR/ Drinkng Water Samples 100.66
0114189 SWR/ Groundwater Monitoring 4,258.25
BJ04702 WTR/ Drinkng Water Samples 145.99
Check Date Check Amount
Invoice No Description Reference
ACH 0061 BSK Associates
Accounts Payable
Checks by Date - Detail by Vendor Number
gdelgado
9/16/2026 5:19 PM
Check No Vendor No Vendor Name
090126-ZO PW/ #8002992907/ 800 Enterprise Shop (7/20 - 8/17/26) 531.98 090126-ZP PW/ #8003327285/ 800 Enterprise- Facility (7/20 - 8/17/26) 1,151.96 090126-ZM LLD/ #8000679393/ AB719 TR 45361 Mulberry AP (8/1 - 8/31/26) 74.67 090126-ZN PW/ #8000691540/ 800 Enterprise AF (8/1 - 8/31/26) 65.03 090126-ZK LLD/ #8002843239/ Dennison/Pinon St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 1,535.39 090126-ZL LLD/ #8004243204/ E Teh Blvd/ Steuber Rd (8/1 - 8/31/26) 64.69 090126-ZI LLD/ #8002829317/ Manzanita/ Green (8/1 - 8/31/26) 342.28 090126-ZJ LLD/ #8002852577/ Teh Blvd/ Bailey (8/1 - 8/31/26) 104.46 090126-ZG STRTS/ #8002817959/ Tucker Rd/Hwy 202 AB719 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 213.14 090126-ZH STRTS/ #8002397488/ Tehachapi/ Dennison (8/1 - 8/31/26) 156.07 090126-ZE STRTS/ #8002454554/ Mill and "J" St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 92.47 090126-ZF STRTS/ #8003094036/ "H" St/ Green St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 177.94 090126-ZC STRTS/ #8002738103/ F St E/O Mulberry (8/1 - 8/31/26) 320.75 090126-ZD STRTS/ #8002485759/ Mill and "J" St AB719 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 112.03 090126-ZA STRTS/ #8002502103/ Highline & Curry (8/1 - 8/31/26) 19.96 090126-ZB STRTS/ #8002489190/ 213 W "I" St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 14.90 090126-Y STRTS/ #8003326795/ 326 E "D" St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 38.31 090126-Z STRTS/ #8002486668/ Mill St S/O "E" St AB719 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 14.90 090126-W STRTS/ #8002800384/ Tucker/Valley (8/1 - 8/31/26) 180.96 090126-X STRTS/ #8003354214/ 303 E Ave "D" (8/1 - 8/31/26) 21.65 090126-U STRTS/ #8002826534/ 710 W Teh Blvd (8/1 - 8/31/26) 211.09 090126-V STRTS/ #8002503365/ Teh Blvd/ Dennison (8/1 - 8/31/26) 19.96 090126-S STRTS/ #8002777497/ Goodrick Dr E/O Dennison (8/1 - 8/31/26) 265.35 090126-T STRTS/ #8000117087/ Hwy 202 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 68.65 090126-Q STRTS/ #8002827801/ 2000 Magellan Dr AB 719 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 158.95 090126-R STRTS/ #8002504580/ Dennison/Brett Ave (8/1 - 8/31/26) 55.47 090126-O LLD/ #8004033054/ Mill St/ "D" St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 138.57 090126-P STRTS/ #8002844782/ Valley Blvd W/O Dennison (8/1 - 8/31/26) 539.65 090126-M STRTS/ #8000952476/ Valley Blvd/ Mulberry (8/1 - 8/31/26) 71.30 090126-N LLD/ #8002841917/ Pinon St/East Orchard/Curry (8/1 - 8/31/26) 410.13 090126-K STRTS/ #8002748942/ Teh Blvd/ Dennison Rd (8/1 - 8/31/26) 117.61 090126-L STRTS/ #8002515750/ Mulberry/Brentwood (8/1 - 8/31/26) 92.43 090126-I LLD/ #8002815704/ Industrial Pkwy/Curry (8/1 - 8/31/26) 89.56 090126-J STRTS/ #8002457897/ 800 S Curry St (8/1 - 8/31/26) 68.65 090126-G STRTS/ #8002515179/ Tehachapi/Tucker (8/1 - 8/31/26) 59.71 090126-H STRTS/ #8003886514/ 000000Tehachapi Blvd (7/28 - 8/25/26) 275.67 090126-E STRTS/ #8002371967/ 1002 W Teh Blvd A (7/24 - 8/23/26) 97.07 090126-F STRTS/ #8002386384/ 1002 W Teh Blvd B (7/24 - 8/23/26) 33.58 090126-C LLD/ #8002452549/ TR 2995 Oakwood/Valley (8/1 - 8/31/26) 709.28 090126-D STRTS/ #8002452549/ TR 2995 Oakwood/Valley (8/1 - 8/31/26) 9,334.08 090126-A STRTS/ #8001916915/ 100 W Teh Blvd #B (7/7 - 8/4/26) 61.41 090126-B STRTS/ #8001941899/ 101 W "F" St (7/7 - 8/4/26) 130.98 082426-D PD/ #8002893411/ 220 W "C" St (7/24 - 8/23/26) *Late Fee* 33.46 090126 STRTS/ #8000489050/ TR 2995 Oakwood/ Valley (8/1 - 8/31/26) 174.46 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0349: 1,804.53
Total for Vendor 0349 (Rain For Rent Bakersfield): 1,804.53 ACH 0372 Southern California Edison
ACH 0349 Rain For Rent Bakersfield
2312156 SWR/ Hose for Pump 1,804.53
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0347: 128.79
Total for Vendor 0347 (Quinn Company): 128.79

61.06 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0426: 18,784.99 Total for Vendor 0426 (Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District): 18,784.99 DN6 1,652.62
DN8 2,131.57
DN2 3,049.87
DN4 1,247.23
ndscaping 57.88
dian 7.31
9,297.15
Park 155.43
TCCWD-090426-A WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5400/ Henwa 59.36 y TCCWD-090426-B WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5401/ Benz TCCWD-090426-C WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5402/ TUSD TCCWD-090426-D LLD/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5403/ Warrior TCCWD-090426-E LLD/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5404/ COT La TCCWD-090426-F LLD/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5405/ COT Me TCCWD-090426-G WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5434/ TUSDTCCWD-090426-H WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5435/ TUSDTCCWD-090426-I WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5437/ TUSDTCCWD-090426-J WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5438/ TUSDTCCWD-090426-K GG/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5613/ Steuber 186.34
ACH 0426
TCCWD-090426
Tehachapi-Cummings County Water District
WTR/ Landscape Billing (Aug 2026)/ #5399/ Pennzoil Quaker State 879.17 GTCC090926 COM/ Thunder on the Mountain Sponsorship 300.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0424: 300.00
Total for Vendor 0424 (Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce): 300.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0372: 55,380.48
Total for Vendor 0372 (Southern California Edison): 55,380.48 ACH 0424 Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce
090826-J LLD/ #8000193438/ 1202 S Dennison (8/7 - 9/7/26) 18.21 090826-K LLD/ #8000195859/ 1000 Canyon Dr W (8/7 - 9/7/26) 17.96 090826-H LLD/ #8000191339/ 1199 Canyon Dr E (8/7 - 9/7/26) 17.96 090826-I LLD/ #8000192404/ 1200 S Dennison (8/7 - 9/7/26) 17.46 090826-F LLD/ #8000844933/ 115 Manzanita Ln (8/7 - 9/7/26) 17.96 090826-G LLD/ #8000850180/ 209 E Highline Rd PED (8/7 - 9/7/26) 18.62 090826-D AIR/ #8002672984/ 415 N Dennison (8/7 - 9/7/26) 93.01 090826-E DR/ #8001115579/ 409 Bailey- Bailey Ct Pmp Stn (8/7 - 9/7/26) 45.56 090826-B WTR/ #8004425404/ 126 S Snyder- Snyder Well (8/7 - 9/7/26) 104.86 090826-C STRTS/ #8001470568/ 1300 Goodrick Dr #Z (8/7 - 9/7/26) 17.46 090826 SWR/ #8003048390/ 755 Steuber- Borrow Pit (8/7 - 9/7/26) 2,950.59 090826-A WTR/ #8004425233/ NW Cor Anita/Denn- Denn. Well (8/7 - 9/7/26) 6,234.14 090426-C LLD/ 8001628131/ 311 Sutter St (8/6 - 9/3/26) 15.71 090426-D LLD/ 8001628562/ 501 1/2 Pinon St (8/6 - 9/3/26) 16.05 090426-A LLD/ 8000259694/ 110 1/2 Sutter St (8/6 - 9/3/26) 15.47 090426-B LLD/ 8003382785/ 180 Valley (8/6 - 9/3/26) 15.47 090326-H GG/ #8012490077/ 420 W Valley Blvd PED (8/5 - 9/2/26) 16.77 090426 WTR/ 8004628073/ 129 Brentwood Dr- Wahlstrom Well (8/6 - 9/3/26) 6,015.46 090326-F WTR/ #8000488189/ Pinon Well- Pinon (8/5 - 9/2/26) 6,556.89 090326-G WTR/ #8000641860/ Minton Well- 1299 S Curry (8/5 - 9/2/26) 5,997.36 090326-D LLD/ #8004680470/ 1002 Appleword Pmp Stn (8/5 - 9/2/26) 35.52 090326-E WTR/ #8001119651/ Curry Bstr Well- Curry (8/5 - 9/2/26) 8,622.91 090326-B LLD/ #8000302048/ 1415 Alder Ave PED (8/5 - 9/2/26) 15.71 090326-C LLD/ #8020878750/ 1544 S Alder Ave IRR (8/5 - 9/2/26) 15.98 090326 LLD/ #8000293383/ 1347 Clasico Dr PED (8/5 - 9/2/26) 20.48 090326-A LLD/ #8000296695/ 1115 Alder Ave PED (8/5 - 9/2/26) 16.30 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1441: 3,272.64
9058766776 PW/ Safety Supplies 263.89
9064561010 PW/ E-243 Jaw Puller 890.00
9041072290 PW/ Fire Estinguisher at Gas Pump 204.26
9041184889 PW/ Connex Ramp 1,579.86
ACH 1441 Grainger
9039902250 PW/ Paint Supplies 334.63
177664 PD/ Water Cooler Rental and Water Delivery (Sept 2026) 113.50 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1321: 113.50
Total for Vendor 1321 (Culligan Water Conditioning): 113.50 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0832: 116,713.22
Total for Vendor 0832 (ACWA/JPIA): 116,713.22
ACH 1321 Culligan Water Conditioning
0710228-F Life Insurance Coverage- Premium (Oct 2026) 2,215.26 0710228-G Life Insurance Coverage- Adjustment (Oct 2026) -209.54 0710228-D Vision Insurance Coverage- Premium (Oct 2026) 1,863.84 0710228-E Vision Insurance Coverage-Adjustment (Oct 2026) 42.36 0710228-B Dental Insurance Coverage- Premium (Oct 2026) 11,945.32 0710228-C Dental Insurance Coverage-Adjustment (Oct 2026) -177.62 0710228 Medical Insurance Coverage- Premium (Oct 2026) 101,511.23 0710228-A Medical Insurance Coverage-Adjustment(Oct 2026) -477.63 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0817: 92.53
Total for Vendor 0817 (Kimball Midwest): 92.53
ACH 0832 ACWA/JPIA
ACH 0817 Kimball Midwest
104777182 PW/ Safety Gloves 92.53
394349 GG/ Office Supplies 112.55
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0476: 264.08
Total for Vendor 0476 (WITTS Everything for the Office): 264.08 ACH 0476 WITTS Everything for the Office
394341 GG/ Office Supplies 151.53
7346173 WTR/ Water Service Patchback 1,479.18
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 0441: 3,976.05
Total for Vendor 0441 (Vulcan Materials Company): 3,976.05 7286170 WTR/ Water Service Patchback 1,009.06
7324847 WTR/ Water Service Patchback 745.75
ACH 0441 Vulcan Materials Company
7274396 WTR/ Water Service Patchback 742.06
A-9622479 PW/ Batteries 539.09
B-8131680 STRTS/ Sidewalk Repair- Teh Blvd *GAS TAX* 30.36 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2600: 2,046.27
Total for Vendor 2600 (Holliday Rock Co. Inc.): 2,046.27 ACH 2695 Home Depot Credit Services
1935856 STRTS/ Sidewalk- Pauley St *GAS TAX* 774.86
1940629 STRTS/ Sidewalk Repair- Pauley St *GAS TAX* 1,271.41 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2539: 824.00
Total for Vendor 2539 (Loop Electric Inc.): 824.00
ACH 2600 Holliday Rock Co. Inc.

ACH 2539 Loop Electric Inc.
2295 STRTS/ Mountain View/Valley Light Repair *GAS TAX* 824.00 DP2604161-E SWR/ Utility Bill- Postage (Aug 2026) 650.52 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2478: 2,624.91
Total for Vendor 2478 (Matrix Imaging Solutions LLC): 2,624.91 DP2604161-C REF/ Utility Bill- Postage (Aug 2026) 650.51 DP2604161-D WTR/ Utility Bill- Postage (Aug 2026) 650.51 DP2604161-A WTR/ Utility Bill- Printing (Aug 2026) 224.46 DP2604161-B SWR/ Utility Bill- Printing (Aug 2026) 224.45 ACH 2478 Matrix Imaging Solutions LLC
DP2604161 REF/ Utility Bill- Printing (Aug 2026) 224.46 74109 GG/ Coffee Service & Supplies 92.20
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2147: 92.20
Total for Vendor 2147 (Coffee Break Service Inc.): 92.20 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2066: 28,634.37
Total for Vendor 2066 (JWC Environmental Inc.): 28,634.37 ACH 2147 Coffee Break Service Inc.

ACH 2066 JWC Environmental Inc.
126967 SWR/ Muffin Monster Grinder for Screening 28,634.37 KCAC-091526 DSD/ CEQA Filing Fee- AD SPR 2026-03 MG Ranch Feed Supply 50.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 1469: 50.00
Total for Vendor 1469 (Kern County Auditor-Controller-County Clerk): 50.00 Total for Vendor 1441 (Grainger): 3,272.64
ACH 1469 Kern County Auditor-Controller-County Clerk
ZB-3610332 SWR/ Vehicle Supply 36.27
ZC-2133356 PW/ Trash Bags 243.24
Z-7624276-A PW/ Tools 733.94
ZA-3610290 PW/ Tools 56.44
YZ-7614917-A PW/ Safety Gloves 16.21
Z-7624276 PW/ PD Front Porch 90.70
YY-8624212 LLD/ Irrigation Repair 37.28
YZ-7614917 PW/ Tools 67.60
YW-8614844 PW/ V-11 Update 9.09
YX-8624186 SWR/ Tools 63.77
YU-8512498 STRTS/ Curb Gutter Forming *Gas Tax* 32.45
YV-8522713 PW/ Irrigation Repair 31.87
YS-9614727 PW/ Ramp at Beekay 35.69
YT-9614742 AIR/ Irrigation Control Weather Proof 9.18
YQ-9132907 SWR/ Lift Station Maintenance 25.88
YR-9522622 STRTS/ Street Signs *Gas Tax* 20.36
YO-624069 PW/ Car Wash Supplies 11.88
YP-9022647 STRTS/ Street Signs *Gas Tax* 31.36
YM-512297 SWR/ Lift Station Repair 50.59
YN-522574 SWR/ Car Wash Supplies 49.47
YK-4522195 PW/ Irrigation 54.55
YL-512260 SWR/ Lift Station Repair 81.20
YI-4010575 PW/ Irrigation Repair 3.18
YJ-4522181 PW/ Irrigation Repair 36.92
YG-5614202 WTR/ Tools 113.60
YH-5623617 PW/ Tools 29.83
YE-5511822 PW/ Tools 54.06
YF-5522144 STRTS/ Sidewalk Repair *Gas Tax* 8.63
YC-5144283 PW/ Shop Supplies 61.87
YD-5511821 SWR/ WWTP Repair 6.02
YA-6614122 STRTS/ Parts for Street Signs *Gas Tax* 56.05 YB-5010539 STRTS/ Sidewalk Repair *Gas Tax* 7.76
X-6522001-B PW/ Pens 29.18
Y-6522042 STRTS/ Street Repair *Gas Tax* 148.83
X-6522001 PW/ Tools 8.62
X-6522001-A PW/ Safety Gloves 32.41
V-7613941 PW/ Trash Bags 97.26
W-7623476 PW/ Supplies for Painting Street Poles 194.25 T-7521940 PW/ Irrigation Repair Ashe Tract 40.28
U-7521953 PW/ Lights 173.14
R-7132441 SWR/ WWTP Bookshelf 182.94
S-7511635 PW/ Electrical Repair 23.40
P-521684 PW/ Special Events Staples 30.25
Q-623194 PW/ Trash Bags 19.45
N-1521636-A SWR/ Car Supplies 15.54
O-511305 WTR/ Mojave Well 73.69
M-1521628 PW/ Ant Spray 4.59
N-1521636 SWR/ Tools 108.22
K-1511217 PW/ Hose for Shop 109.29
L-1521604 WTR/ Water Leak Repair 46.27
I-2613445 PW/ Valley Park Concrete 85.01
J-1511194 PW/ Tools 68.13
G-4622878 PW/ Tools 106.85
H-3622969 PW/ HVAC Maintenance 140.62
E-4144176 PW/ Centenial Fountain 30.27
F-4622877 SWR/ G-8 Repair 56.57
C-8510415 PW/ Irrigation Repair 4.65
D-8510482 SWR/ Lateral Repair Fig 46.73
000025794777 SWR/ Lift Station/ #93910400716 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 000025794778 GG/ CH Fax/ #93910400717 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 000025794775 SWR/ WWTP Office/ #93910400713 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 149.22 000025794776 RR/ RR Depot/ #93910400715 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 87.42 000025673703 PD/ 911 Alternate Circuit / #9391055853 (7/10 - 8/9/26) 89.93 000025794774 GG/ CH Line 1/ #9391006712 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 193.77 ACH 2963 AT&T (Calnet)
000025643761 PD/ Admin Phone Lines/ #9391040069 (7/6 - 8/5/26) 443.79 M9045 AIR/ Port-Potties Monthly Rental & Service- Airport 164.32 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2902: 164.32
Total for Vendor 2902 (Sim Sanitation Inc): 164.32
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2893: 2,857.26
Total for Vendor 2893 (Elan Financial Services): 2,857.26 ACH 2902 Sim Sanitation Inc
4645/F-6130 COM/ Team Training- Parking (SLO) 8.00
4645/G-0765 COM/ Team Training- Dinner (SLO) 118.75
4645/D-6239-B PW/ Diagnostic Scanner/ Foreign Trans Fee 61.17 4645/E-0626 COM/ Team Training Lunch (SLO) 90.04
4645/D-6239 PW/ Diagnostic Scanner 2,207.22
4645/D-6239-A PW/ Diagnostic Scanner *USE TAX* -168.22
4645/B-6069 GG/ Accela Online Monthly Fee (Aug 2026) 30.00 4645/C-4542 GG/ V-65 Windshield Tint 485.00
ACH 2893 Elan Financial Services
4645/A-8818 STRTS/ Cross Walk Painting 25.30
ZV-624920 LLD/ Irrigation Repair 35.51
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2695: 5,297.63
Total for Vendor 2695 (Home Depot Credit Services): 5,297.63 ZT-523379 LLD/ Irrigation Repair 8.69
ZU-624915 PW/ Centenial Plaza 94.47
ZS-523338 SWR/ Batteries 10.26
ZS-523338-A SWR/ Windshield Washing Fluid 5.09
ZQ-133508 STRTS/ Curb & Gutter- Pauley St *Gas Tax* 15.86 ZR-513228 PW/ Tools 18.91
ZO-133455 PW/ Irrigation Repair 21.21
ZP-133456 PW/ Tools 25.44
ZM-1523291-A PW/ Tools 6.17
ZN-1624792 PW/ Irrigation Repair 8.23
ZL-1513164 PW/ Wood Stain 48.41
ZM-1523291 LLD/ Irrigation Repair 9.63
ZJ-1080662 PW/ PD Entrance 62.23
ZK-1513136 PW/ PD Bird Nestling 24.73
ZH-2624684 SWR/ V-23 Truck Supplies 21.62
ZI-2624733 PW/ Mat for Shop 54.00
ZF-2610449 LLD/ Irrigation Repair 76.41
ZG-2610453 PW/ PD Front Entrance 42.25
ZD-2513016 PW/ Tools 77.88
ZE-2523211 PW/ Irrigation Repair- Ashe Tract 17.80
169311-C DSD/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Annex 239.62 169311-D WTR/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Water 494.40 169311-A SWR/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Sewer 444.71 169311-B GG/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- City Hall 333.02 ACH 3573 AAA Quality Services Inc.
169311 PW/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Public Works 1,791.02 3298778 STRTS/ Pothole Repair *GAS TAX* 1,526.33
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3550: 1,526.33
Total for Vendor 3550 (Granite Construction Company): 1,526.33 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3429: 136.50
Total for Vendor 3429 (Independent Fire and Safety Inc.): 136.50 ACH 3550 Granite Construction Company
ACH 3429 Independent Fire and Safety Inc.
79670 PW/ Fire Suppression Semi-Annual Maintenance 136.50 5019 DSD/ V-42 Tires 1,214.60
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3173: 1,214.60
Total for Vendor 3173 (Sergio G. Soto): 1,214.60
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3066: 1,593.00
Total for Vendor 3066 (AECOM Technical Services Inc.): 1,593.00 ACH 3173 Sergio G. Soto
ACH 3066 AECOM Technical Services Inc.
2001181525 DSD/ Cerro Coso Wall Plan Review 1,593.00
6152347589-C COM/ #5501-00002/ Mobile Computers & Cell Phones (8/2 - 9-1-26) 49.11 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3011: 2,325.17
Total for Vendor 3011 (Verizon Wireless): 2,325.17
6152347589-A SWR/ #5501-00002/ Mobile Computers & Cell Phones (8/2 - 9-1-26) 21.10 6152347589-B PD/ #5501-00002/ Mobile Computers & Cell Phones (8/2 - 9-1-26) 38.98 6152347588 PD/ #5501-00001/ Mobile Computers & Cell Phones (8/2 - 9-1-26) 2,037.92 6152347589 PW/ #5501-00002/ Mobile Computers & Cell Phones (8/2 - 9-1-26) 178.06 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2963: 1,145.21
Total for Vendor 2963 (AT&T (Calnet)): 1,145.21
ACH 3011 Verizon Wireless
000025794781 AIR/ Fuel System/ #93910400720 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 000025794782 LLD/Auto Dial-Applewood Pmp Stn/ #93910400721 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 000025794779 AIR/ AWOS/ #93910400718 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 000025794780 PW/ DSL Fax/ #93910400719 (8/6 - 9/5/26) 30.18 ACH 3848 O'Reilly Automotive Inc
4447-405684 PW/ V-22 Filters 34.29
23 CE/ Landscaping- 655 Tehachapi Blvd 6,850.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3836: 6,850.00
Total for Vendor 3836 (Gardening Maintenance Corporation): 6,850.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3807: 38,796.19
Total for Vendor 3807 (DiamondIT): 38,796.19
ACH 3836 Gardening Maintenance Corporation
40422 PD/ PD Switch Replacement 3,792.50
40423 IT/ FY 25/26 Computer Replacements 1,480.00
40354 IT/ Agreement Services (Sept 2026) 29,497.31
40421 IT/ Communications Computer Accessories 1,132.88
ACH 3807 DiamondIT
40353MS IT/ Microsoft 365- September 2026 Billing 2,893.50 C172988 PW/ Quarterly Sprinkler System Inspection- Police Dept 450.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3774: 1,185.00
Total for Vendor 3774 (Tri Signal Integration Inc): 1,185.00 C172981 PW/ Quarterly Sprinkler System Inspection- Train Depot 420.00 C172982 PW/ Quarterly Sprinkler System Inspection- Beekay Theatre 315.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3730: 491.83
Total for Vendor 3730 (Tractor Supply Credit Plan): 491.83 ACH 3774 Tri Signal Integration Inc
200764552 175.34
200765865 250.53
ACH 3730
200760854
Tractor Supply Credit Plan
SWR/ G-8 Repair
PW/ Safety Boots
PW/ E-283 Chain

65.96 VLF082626 FIN/ FY 25-26 Audit Services 16,000.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3622: 16,000.00
Total for Vendor 3622 (Van Lant & Fankhanel LLP): 16,000.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3573: 4,686.93
Total for Vendor 3573 (AAA Quality Services Inc.): 4,686.93 ACH 3622 Van Lant & Fankhanel LLP
169311-G PW/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Visitor Center 59.59 169315 AIR/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Airport 687.99 169311-E PW/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Train Depot 318.29 169311-F PW/ Fire Extinguisher Inspection- Beekay Theatre 318.29 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3860: 1,483.56
ACH 3860 Miovision Technologies Inc
117448 DSD/ Consulting (August 2026) 1,483.56
4447-411585 WTR/ E-239 BlueDEF 41.35
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3848: 5,271.81
Total for Vendor 3848 (O'Reilly Automotive Inc): 5,271.81 4447-411405 DSD/ V-42 Repair 176.07
4447-411483 WTR/ E-239 Blue DEF 77.90
4447-410937 PW/ Shop Supplies 27.57
4447-411069 PD/ TE-35 Filters 39.84
4447-410138 PD/ TE-52 Filters 39.84
4447-410836 PW/ Tools 112.56
4447-409939 PW/ E-283 Beacon 89.21
4447-410051 PW/ Tools 307.37
4447-409729 WTR/ V-52 Gear Oil 140.67
4447-409888 PW/ Tools 276.03
4447-409707 WTR/ V-52 Filter 78.78
4447-409708 PD/ TE-35 Battery 23.82
4447-409637 PD/ TE-35 Battery 416.26
4447-409653 PD/ TE-35 *CORE RETURN* -22.00
4447-408868 PW/ V-60 Battery Terminal 13.52
4447-409511 WTR/ Tools 28.12
4447-408856 PW/ V-60 Wire 130.17
4447-408859 PW/ V-60 Battery 189.94
4447-408620 PD/ TE-47 Filter 39.84
4447-408759 PW/ V-18 Filters 35.46
4447-408437 PW/ V-60 Fan Control 281.17
4447-408527 WTR/ V-26 Transmission Fluid 43.29
4447-408371 WTR/ V-26 Repairs 214.00
4447-408423 WTR/ T-133 *RETURN* -13.50
4447-408342 PW/ Car Care *RETURN* -84.39
4447-408344 PW/ Car Cleaning Supplies 84.39
4447-408335 SWR/ G-8 Repair 72.52
4447-408338 PW/ Car Cleaning Supplies 84.39
4447-408316 PW/ T-133 Connector 62.33
4447-408328 PW/ E-200 Filters 409.13
4447-408166-A PD/ *RETURN* -456.39
4447-408228 PD/ TE-12 Filter 31.60
4447-408138 SWR/ V-44 Brakes 360.04
4447-408166 SWR/ *RETURN* -20.00
4447-407360 PD/ TE-52 Brakes 799.10
4447-407440 PW/ T-133 Connector 27.00
4447-407069 WTR/ V-26 Brake Light 20.95
4447-407344 PW/ Shop Supplies 124.25
4447-406646 COM/ V-63 Filters 37.87
4447-406665 SWR/ G-8 Repair 56.06
4447-406161-C WTR/ Core *RETURN* -22.00
4447-406645 SWR/ G-8 Battery 534.77
4447-406161-A SWR/ Filter *RETURN* -28.78
4447-406161-B DSD/ Core *RETURN* -22.00
4447-406003 WTR/ V-54 Battery 476.57
4447-406161 PW/ Right Stuff; Filter *RETURN* -97.17
TOC090126-MC SWR/ Safety Glasses 471.10
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4083: 471.10
Total for Vendor 4083 (Tehachapi Optometric Center): 471.10 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4065: 248.14
Total for Vendor 4065 (American Safety Services Inc): 248.14 ACH 4083 Tehachapi Optometric Center
345137 S-A WtR/ Safety Supplies 42.19
345137 S-B SWR/ Safety Supplies 42.18
ACH 4065 American Safety Services Inc
345137 S PW/ Safety Supplies 163.77
12022251 PD/ Translating Services 7.50
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4063: 7.50
Total for Vendor 4063 (Language Line Services Inc): 7.50 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4036: 348.42
Total for Vendor 4036 (Waxie Sanitary Supply): 348.42
ACH 4063 Language Line Services Inc
ACH 4036 Waxie Sanitary Supply
84071652 PD/ Janitorial Supplies 348.42
CH61504-8827 SWR/ Weekly Lab Supplies 3,145.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4011: 3,145.00
Total for Vendor 4011 (Babcock Laboratories, Inc.): 3,145.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3907: 3,395.00
Total for Vendor 3907 (San Joaquin Fence): 3,395.00
ACH 4011 Babcock Laboratories, Inc.

ACH 3907 San Joaquin Fence
24625 AIR/ "I" Street Gate Repair 3,395.00
669186 PD/ Ammo 735.23
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 3889: 735.23
Total for Vendor 3889 (San Diego Police Equipment Co Inc): 735.23 Total for Vendor 3860 (Miovision Technologies Inc): 1,483.56 ACH 3889 San Diego Police Equipment Co Inc
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4383: 2,046.40
36860514-001 DSD/ Rental for V-42 Accident 1,623.54
36883550-001 STRTS/ Stump Grinds for Sidewalk Repair *Gas Tax* 422.86 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4365: 930.90
Total for Vendor 4365 (Hall Letter Shop Inc.): 930.90
ACH 4383 Herc Rental Inc
ACH 4365 Hall Letter Shop Inc.
33499 FIN/ Budget Books 930.90
115052506 PD/ Fuel 67.66
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4315: 67.66
Total for Vendor 4315 (Wex Bank): 67.66
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4272: 3,002.40
Total for Vendor 4272 (Amber Chemical Inc): 3,002.40
ACH 4315 Wex Bank
0389576-IN WTR/ Hypochorite Solutions- Mojave Well 389.20 0389577-IN WTR/ Hypochorite Solutions- Minton Well 834.00 0389574-IN WTR/ Hypochorite Solutions- Wahlstrom Well 556.00 0389575-IN WTR/ Hypochorite Solutions- Dennison Well 722.80 ACH 4272 Amber Chemical Inc
0389573-IN WTR/ Hypochorite Solutions- Curry Tank 500.40 0018914-4808-4 PW/ Street Sweeper Bins/ #22-43626-03008 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 4,886.25 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4230: 5,479.11
Total for Vendor 4230 (WM): 5,479.11
ACH 4230 WM
0018911-4808-0 PW/ 40- Yard Bin/ #18-94373-03004 (8/1 - 8/31/26) 592.86 198383 CE/ Citation Processing 44.62
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4194: 44.62
Total for Vendor 4194 (Data Ticket Inc.): 44.62
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4157: 4,670.88
Total for Vendor 4157 (Core & Main LP): 4,670.88
ACH 4194 Data Ticket Inc.

Z656649 WTR/ Water Leak Supplies 2,688.92
Z692937 PW/ Backflow for Rodeo Grounds 1,962.47
ACH 4157 Core & Main LP
Z598507 WTR/ Leak Repair 19.49
0114546 DSD/ Professional Service- Accela (August 2026) 3,975.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4565: 3,975.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4504: 250.00
Total for Vendor 4504 (Industrial Shoeworks): 250.00
ACH 4565 Byrne Software Technologies Inc.

ACH 4504
T400-0034236
Industrial Shoeworks
PW/ Safety Boots 250.00
10438-B SWR/ My 811 Tickets Cloud Software 2,750.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4485: 11,000.00
Total for Vendor 4485 (iWater Inc.): 11,000.00
10438 PW/ My 811 Tickets Cloud Software 5,500.00
10438-A WTR/ My 811 Tickets Cloud Software 2,750.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4419: 54.00
Total for Vendor 4419 (Adventist Health Tehachapi): 54.00 ACH 4485 iWater Inc.

ACH 4419 Adventist Health Tehachapi
728318 PD/ DUI Blood Draws 54.00
INV-024943 GG/ Civic Pay/ PayPad Transaction Fee (Aug 2026) 925.50 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4400: 925.50
Total for Vendor 4400 (Springbrook Holding Co. LLC): 925.50 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4389: 64.00
Total for Vendor 4389 (Orkin): 64.00
ACH 4400 Springbrook Holding Co. LLC
ACH 4389 Orkin
301103232 GG/ Pest Control- City Hall 64.00
FBN5740259-B DSD/ V-51 Truck 724.06
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4384: 5,023.25
Total for Vendor 4384 (Enterprise FM Trust): 5,023.25
FBN5740259 WTR/ V-52; V-54 Trucks 1,757.04
FBN5740259-A PW/ V-53; V-56; V-57 Vehicles 2,542.15
Total for Vendor 4383 (Herc Rental Inc): 2,046.40
ACH 4384 Enterprise FM Trust
ACH 4990 M&M Sports Uniform and Embroidery
960037599 AIR/ Terminal A/C Repair 1,156.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4923: 1,156.00
Total for Vendor 4923 (Mesa Energy Systems Inc.): 1,156.00 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4881: 41,237.45
Total for Vendor 4881 (Parsons Transportation Group Inc): 41,237.45 ACH 4923 Mesa Energy Systems Inc.

ACH 4881 Parsons Transportation Group Inc
2608B661 PED Summit Interchange (PA & ED) 41,237.45
218448 PW/ E-243 Blower Repair 2,435.17
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4871: 2,435.17
Total for Vendor 4871 (MAR-CO Equipment Company): 2,435.17 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4674: 160.68
Total for Vendor 4674 (UBEO West LLC): 160.68
ACH 4871 MAR-CO Equipment Company
ACH 4674 UBEO West LLC
INVW5373867 GG/ Richo Copier Contract Charge (10/04/26 - 01/03/27) 160.68 71133 SWR/ Biosolids Hauling 2,025.73
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4639: 2,025.73
Total for Vendor 4639 (Synagro West LLC): 2,025.73
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4629: 270.35
Total for Vendor 4629 (HydroPro Solutions): 270.35
ACH 4639 Synagro West LLC
ACH 4629 HydroPro Solutions
IN0005180 WTR/ Register 270.35
58581917-A WTR/ Industrial Acetylene 104.57
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4569: 348.57
Total for Vendor 4569 (Linde Gas & Equipment Inc): 348.57 ACH 4569 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc
58581917 PW/ Industrial Acetylene 244.00
Total for Vendor 4565 (Byrne Software Technologies Inc.): 3,975.00 4713 COM/ Green Street Get-Down- Security Guard 170.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5062: 170.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5061: 3,735.82
Total for Vendor 5061 (Greg's Petroleum Service, Inc): 3,735.82 ACH 5062 Brite Service Industries
ACH 5061 Greg's Petroleum Service, Inc
668250 PW/ Supplies 3,735.82
54430R SWR/ Screw WWTP/ Camera Line Inspection 5,519.92 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5054: 5,519.92
Total for Vendor 5054 (Ponder Environmental Serices, Inc): 5,519.92 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5024: 13,633.32
Total for Vendor 5024 (Plavan Commercial Fueling, Inc): 13,633.32 ACH 5054 Ponder Environmental Serices, Inc
B39578-F SWR/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 904.33
B39578-G PW/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 261.23
B39578-D PD/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 6,035.73
B39578-E WTR/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 1,640.88
B39578-B COM/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 166.09
B39578-C DSD/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 137.64
B395780 GG/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 229.91
B39578-A PW/ Fuel (8/16 - 8/31/26) 4,257.51
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5023: 560.00
Total for Vendor 5023 (Classic Welding & Fabrication LLC): 560.00 ACH 5024 Plavan Commercial Fueling, Inc
ACH 5023 Classic Welding & Fabrication LLC
CWF-090126 PW/ Donkey Repair at the Museum 560.00
63404262 PW/ Shop Door Replacement 18,633.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5000: 18,633.00
Total for Vendor 5000 (King Door Co Inc): 18,633.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 4990: 1,064.89
Total for Vendor 4990 (M&M Sports Uniform and Embroidery): 1,064.89 ACH 5000 King Door Co Inc
2435 502.73
2754 64.95
2433 PD/ Uniforms
PD/ Uniforms
PW/ Shirt Logos Embroidery
497.21
AW-N-9028 GG/ Office Supplies 50.86
AW-O-4410 IT/ Monitors 334.72
AW-L-5756 GG/ Office Supplies 8.52
AW-M-3533-5206 GG/ Office Supplies 137.05
AW-J-7884 GG/ Internet 263.02
AW-K-1340 GG/ Office Supplies 555.99
AW-H-8440 GG/ Office Supplies 107.79
AW-I-9573 DSD/ 20-A Electric Rule- Mailing/ Postage 64.64 AW-F-5702 PW/ Umbrellas 855.12
AW-G-9959 AIR/ ACA Annual Conference Reimbursement *REFUND* -425.00 AW-D-4617 GG/ Office Supplies 23.81
AW-E-2406 GG/ Office Supplies 11.60
AW-B-2295 GG/ Office Supplies 37.98
AW-C-5554 GG/ Office Supplies 19.90
US Bank Corporate Payment System
AW-8778 GG/ Office Supplies 5.83
AW-A-0424 GG/ Office Supplies 22.72
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5068: 990.00
Total for Vendor 5068 (Evans Consoles Incorporated): 990.00 ACH 2940
ACH 5068 Evans Consoles Incorporated
U51627 PD/ Dispatch Console Maintenance 990.00
GD091426 GG/ Staff Hydration Tool *DEPOSIT* 2,300.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5067: 2,300.00
Total for Vendor 5067 (Gavin Dodson): 2,300.00
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5066: 698.01
Total for Vendor 5066 (Altitude Technologies, Inc): 698.01 ACH 5067 Gavin Dodson
ACH 5066 Altitude Technologies, Inc
0136426 PD/ Tac Med Kits 698.01
R26105-01 26-27 SBI Surface Treatment Project 486,744.94 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5065: 486,744.94
Total for Vendor 5065 (Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc): 486,744.94 Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 5064: 2,100.00
Total for Vendor 5064 (Carrie Wei): 2,100.00
ACH 5065 Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc
ACH 5064 Carrie Wei
CW-091426 ED/ Sign Grant Program- Clarvida 2,100.00
Total for Vendor 5062 (Brite Service Industries): 170.00 KB-B-9222 COM/ Creative Cloud Pro Monthly License 431.46 KB-C-0098 COM/ Asano Annual Upgrade (07/14/26 - 07/13/27) 659.40 KB-4223 COM/ CAPIO Annual Membership 425.00
KB-A-0931 COM/ Headliner- Monthly Video Tool Subscription 25.99 JR-E-5520 PD/ Trainee Officer Equipment 284.70
JR-F-2709 PD/ Trainee Officer Equipment 774.40
JR-C-8274 CE/ Mapping Subscription 80.00
JR-D-0210 PD/ Traffic Collision Software 114.00
JR-A-3283 PD/ Mount Flash Lights 298.04
JR-B-7146 PD/ Officer Equipment 1,342.47
JD-F-8487 PD/ Citizens Academy- Dinner 116.26
JR-3738 PD/ Legal Update- Dispatch 199.00
JD-D-8641 PD/ P.O.S.T. Registration- Singleterry 447.00 JD-E-3111 PD/ CPCA Dues 185.00
JD-B-7848 PD/ Citizens Academy 45.07
JD-C-6185 PD/ Phone Investigations 165.55
JD-7888 PD/ Index Cards- Citizens Academy 5.38
JD-A-4055 PD/ P.O.S.T. Registration- Johle 449.00
HJ-D-1829 FIN/ SHRM Membership 299.00
HJ-E-1215 FIN/ SHRM Conference Registration 275.00
HJ-B-2298 FIN/ GAAP Update 175.00
HJ-C-5214 FIN/ 1099 Webinar 225.00
HJ-3096 FIN/ Ergonomic Keyboards 281.42
HJ-A-5641 FIN/ Office Supplies- Hole Punch 33.29
GG-D-0132 GG/ Fleet Meeting 64.09
GG-E-8159 GG/ SiriusXM Subscription 31.99
GG-B-8326 GG/ RR Park Concert- Staff Dinner 58.99
GG-C-1407 GG/ Suburan Fuel 15.00
GG-3363 GG/ SiriusXM Subscription 31.99
GG-A-1689 AIR/ Streets & Roads; Airport Meeting 123.08
DM-F-1080 DSD/ Office Supplies 84.89
DM-G-5617 DSD/ Office Supplies 28.13
DM-D-9526 DSD/ Bldg Inspection Tools 21.59
DM-E-1456 DSD/ APWA Registration 277.20
DM-B6949 DSD/ Bldg Inspection Tools 25.95
DM-C-9474 DSD/ Bldg Inspection Tools 151.52
DM-7958 DSD/ UWI Conference Cancellation *REFUND* -795.00 DM-A-9676 DSD/ UWI Conference Cancellation *REFUND* -795.00 CC-A-0931 ED/ Wall Street Journal Subscription 10.75
CC-B-8191 ED/Adobe- Creative Cloud Pro (August 2026) 69.99 AW-ZF-8518 GG/ Pallets of Water 1,111.98
CC-8918 ED/ Crexi Subscription 159.00
AW-ZD-1506 GG/ Office Supplies 19.90
AW-ZE-6076 IT/ Adobe Subscription 28.87
AW-ZB-4600 AIR/ Hydrometers 224.28
AW-ZC-0491 CC/ New Law Conference- J. Garner 600.00
AW-Z-4197 CC/ New Law Conference- A. Whitmore 350.00
AW-ZA-7188 GG/ Internet 259.08
AW-X-4115 AIR/ Signs- Rock Pile 94.02
AW-Y-8547 AIR/ PAPI Lights 275.44
AW-V-1463 IT/ Adobe Subscription 138.70
AW-W-4239 AIR/ Signs- Rock Pile 55.08
AW-T-5214 IT/ Adobe Subscription 1.79
AW-U-0841 AIR/ Cerro-Coso Mtg re: Airport 9.11
AW-R-2100 CC/ Office Supplies 38.94
AW-S-0379 AIR/ Airport Listing 92.00
AW-P-5801 IT/ Computer Cables 55.79
AW-Q-0378 AIR/ Radio Frequency Licensing 250.00
TN-J-0521-B PW/ Irrigation Repair- Train Depot 163.04
TN-K-8550 LLD/ Irrigation Supplies- Autumn Hills 285.11 TN-J-0521 PW/ Irrigation Repair- Event Center 244.65
TN-J-0521-A PW/ Irrigation Repair- Railroad Park 156.66 TN-H-2402 PW/ V-4 Connector 59.54
TN-I-1281 PW/ Data Plan for Surveying 2,445.00
TN-G-9341 PW/ Tools 2,455.11
TN-G-9341-A PW/ Tools *USE TAX* -187.11
TN-F-4218 PW/ V-47 Seat Cover 441.08
TN-F-4218-A PW/ V-47 Seat Cover *USE TAX* -32.09
TN-E-2686-A WTR/ Chat GPT Subscription 6.67
TN-E-2686-B SWR/ Chat GPT Subscription 6.66
TN-D-3097 PW/ V-67 Toolbox 486.25
TN-E-2686 PW/ Chat GPT Subscription 6.67
TN-B-9649-A PW/ Tarp for V-45 *USE TAX* -113.27
TN-C-6322 PW/ V-4 Antenna 18.90
TN-A-6775 LLD/ Irrigation Supplies 286.30
TN-B-9649 PW/ Tarp for V-45 1,652.12
RS-B-9517 PD/ Dispatcher Headset 147.22
TN-5468 PW/ Training 150.00
RS-7672 PD/ Dispatch Mouses 201.20
RS-A-6540 PD/ Office Supplies 176.00
PD-A-9533 PD/ Lodging/ PSP Trainig- R. Hulse 629.24
PD-B-7605 PD/ Lodging/ Traffic Investigator Lodging- S. Sherman 3,269.04 LA-K-2183-A WTR/ Saw Blades *USE TAX* -63.11
PD-9137 PD/ Lodging/ PSP Trainig- Z. Page 589.24
LA-J-9754-A PW/ Tools *USE TAX* -8.00
LA-K-2183 WTR/ Saw Blades 828.11
LA-I-8862 PW/ Chair Cushion 20.56
LA-J-9754 PW/ Tools 129.67
LA-G-4298 PW/ Valley Park Trash Lid 300.62
LA-H-8498 PW/ Keyboard/ Mouse 25.97
LA-E-5641 PD/ TE-35 Windshield 795.64
LA-F-2259 PW/ Batteries 333.38
LA-C-2089 PW/ Dogi Bags 61.69
LA-D-9858 PW/ Tools 228.55
LA-A-3309-B SWR/ Office Supplies 52.34
LA-B-9386 PW/ Office Supplies 17.63
LA-A-3309 PW/ Office Supplies 52.35
LA-A-3309-A WTR/ Office Supplies 52.34
KB-S-2701 COM/ Headliner- Monthly Video Tool 25.99
LA-4875 SWR/ Chlorine for Clarifier 573.70
KB-Q-7867 COM/ Staff Meals/ Mountain Fest Parade 42.52
KB-R-1412 COM/ Coffee with the Mayor 76.56
KB-O-2086 COM/ Mountain Fest Parade- Food 4.75
KB-P-4888 COM/ Staff Meals/ Green St Get-Down 156.01
KB-M-8710 COM/ Staff Meeting/ Green St Get-Down 85.40
KB-N-3801 COM/ Golf Cart Straps; Chest 69.68
KB-K-6031 COM/ Green Street Get-Down/ Food 280.34
KB-L-1690 COM/ Material for Depot Event 465.18
KB-I-6102-A COM/ Golf Cart Cover *USE TAX* -12.37
KB-J-6870 COM/ Mountain Festival Parade- Staff 5.80
KB-H-7594 COM/ Green St Get-Down/ Food 45.89
KB-I-6102 COM/ Golf Cart Cover 170.31
KB-F-6602 COM/ Chamber Luncheon 248.40
KB-G-7818 COM/ Asana- Annual Team Upgrade (08/11/26 - 07/13/27) 608.81 KB-D-8996 COM/ Libsyn-Monthly Podcast 45.00
KB-E-5580 COM/ Libsyn-Monthly Podcast 12.00
380.00
Total for Check Number 65503: 380.00
Total for Vendor 4899 (Sheldon Sherman): 380.00
65503 4899 Sheldon Sherman 09/10/2026
091426SS PD/ Perishible Skills Class- Fresno/ Meals & IE (9/14 - 9/18/26) 090826ZP PD/ Chemical Agent Inst Course, LA/ Meals & IE (9/8 - 9/10/26) 208.00 Total for Check Number 65502: 208.00
Total for Vendor 4451 (Zachary Page): 208.00
380.00
Total for Check Number 65501: 380.00
Total for Vendor 4364 (Anthony Bonelli): 380.00
65502 4451 Zachary Page 09/10/2026
65501 4364 Anthony Bonelli 09/10/2026
091426AB PD/ Perishible Skills Class- Fresno/ Meals & IE (9/14 - 9/18/26) TN-M-3712 SWR/ E-232 Lights 87.10
Total for this ACH Check for Vendor 2940: 32,100.00
Total for Vendor 2940 (US Bank Corporate Payment System): 32,100.00 TN-K-8550-A LLD/ Irrigation Supplies- Alta Estates 85.57 TN-L-2104 AIR/ Irrigation Supplies- Aviator Park 72.27
AP Checks by Date - Detail by Vendor Number (9/16/2026 5:19 PM) Page 16 Report Total: 1,014,961.23

CITY OF TEHACHAPI

INVESTMENT REPORT
August 31, 2026

PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT/ STATED PAR PURCHASE MARKET YIELD TO

DATE DATE CUSIP INSTITUTION RATE AMOUNT AMOUNT VALUE MATURITY U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES
04-11-24 03-31-29 91282CKG5 US Treasury Note 4.13 500,000.00 496,778.00 496,835.00 4.27 05-16-25 04-30-30 91282CGZ8 US Treasury Note 3.50 500,000.00 488,850.00 484,065.00 4.00 01-13-26 12-31-30 91282CPR6 US Treasury Note 3.63 500,000.00 499,440.00 483,260.00 3.65 07-10-26 06-30-31 91282CQX2 US Treasury Note 4.13 250,000.00 248,835.00 245,995.00 4.23 TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES $ 1,750,000.00 $ 1,733,903.00 $ 1,710,155.00

GOVERNMENT AGENCY ISSUES
04-06-22 04-05-27 3133ENTS9 Federal Farm Credit Bank 2.60 250,000.00 249,070.25 247,720.00 2.68 04-28-22 c 04-28-27 3130ARMP3 Federal Home Loan Bank 3.23 250,000.00 250,000.00 248,555.00 3.23 04-25-24 04-10-29 3133ERAK7 Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.38 500,000.00 495,053.00 498,850.00 4.60 08-07-24 c 04-18-29 3133ENUR9 Federal Farm Credit Bank 3.70 500,000.00 491,615.50 491,610.00 4.10 01-08-25 12-17-29 3133ERL41 Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.13 500,000.00 495,581.50 494,275.00 4.33 03-27-25 03-18-30 3133ER7L9 Federal Farm Credit Bank 4.00 500,000.00 500,000.00 492,920.00 4.00 c = callable
TOTAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY ISSUES $ 2,500,000.00 $2,481,320.25 $2,473,930.00

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
10-17-23 10-16-26 16141BAS0 Chartway Federal Credit Union 5.40 248,000.00 248,000.00 248,441.44 5.40 12-21-22 12-21-26 01664MAA4 All In Federal Credit Union 4.45 249,000.00 249,000.00 249,378.48 4.45 12-21-22 12-21-26 25844MAL2 Dort Financial Credit Union 4.40 247,000.00 247,000.00 247,355.68 4.40 12-22-23 12-22-26 77357DAD0 Rockland Federal Credit Union 4.60 249,000.00 249,000.00 249,495.51 4.60 08-10-22 08-10-27 14042RTN1 Capital One NA 3.40 245,000.00 245,000.00 244,620.25 3.40 10-06-23 10-06-27 75102EAV0 Raiz Federal Credit Union 5.10 248,000.00 248,000.00 250,708.16 5.10 12-21-22 12-21-27 51828MAC8 Latino Community Credit Union 4.50 249,000.00 249,000.00 250,200.18 4.50 12-29-22 12-29-27 45157PAZ3 Ideal Credit Union 4.50 249,000.00 249,000.00 250,230.06 4.50 12-30-22 12-30-27 01882MAA0 Alliant Credit Union 4.85 249,000.00 249,000.00 251,333.13 4.85 02-23-24 02-23-28 01025RAL3 Alabama Credit Untion 4.15 249,000.00 249,000.00 248,985.06 4.15 08-22-24 08-22-28 07181JBH6 Baxter Credit Union 4.35 249,000.00 249,000.00 249,463.14 4.35 10-19-23 10-19-28 39573LEP9 Greenstate Credit Union 5.15 248,000.00 248,000.00 252,426.80 5.15 10-30-23 10-30-28 91739JAD7 Utah First Credit Union 5.10 248,000.00 248,000.00 252,253.20 5.10 11-01-23 10-30-28 254676BG3 Discover Bank 5.05 243,000.00 243,000.00 246,829.68 5.05 01-18-24 01-18-29 78413RAM9 SCE Credit Union 3.90 249,000.00 249,000.00 246,676.83 3.90 02-21-24 02-21-29 90355GLC8 UBS Bank 4.20 249,000.00 249,000.00 248,260.47 4.20 05-09-25 05-09-29 05612LER9 BMW Bank 4.00 245,000.00 245,000.00 242,699.45 4.00 05-20-25 05-21-29 33610RWL3 First Premier Bank 3.95 245,000.00 245,000.00 242,356.45 3.95 05-16-25 05-23-29 88241TVY3 Texas Exchange Bank 4.00 249,000.00 249,000.00 246,679.32 4.00 08-08-24 08-08-29 23204HPX0 Customers Bank 4.10 244,000.00 244,000.00 241,940.64 4.10 08-08-24 08-08-29 89235MPX3 Toyota Financial Savings Bank 4.15 244,000.00 244,000.00 242,272.48 4.15 04-09-25 04-09-30 02589AH54 American Express National Bank 4.05 245,000.00 245,000.00 241,832.15 4.05 04-09-25 04-09-30 61690D2E7 Morgan Stanley Bank 4.05 245,000.00 245,000.00 241,832.15 4.05 04-09-25 04-09-30 61776NPX5 Morgan Stanley Private Bank 4.05 245,000.00 245,000.00 241,832.15 4.05 05-21-25 05-21-30 15118RV79 Celtic Bank 3.90 249,000.00 249,000.00 244,395.99 3.90 06-23-25 06-21-30 85628AAN0 State Bank of India Chicago 4.35 244,000.00 244,000.00 243,182.60 4.35 07-23-26 10-23-30 12527CSA1 CFG Bank 4.30 244,000.00 244,000.00 243,407.08 4.30 06-26-26 06-26-31 949764XZ2 Wells Fargo Bank 4.25 249,000.00 249,000.00 246,373.05 4.25 07-22-26 07-22-31 795451EZ2 Sallie Mae Bank 4.40 244,000.00 244,000.00 242,865.40 4.40 TOTAL CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT $7,160,000.00 $7,160,000.00 $7,148,326.98

STATE OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
n/a n/a 98-15-914 State of California LAIF 3.85 177,706.08 $177,706.08 177,706.08 3.85 TOTAL LAIF ACCOUNTS $ 177,706.08 $177,706.08 177,706.08

CALIFORNIA ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
n/a n/a 6128-001 CAMP Investment Pool 3.80 10,178,162.09 $10,178,162.09 10,178,162.09 3.80 TOTAL CAMP ACCOUNTS $ 10,178,162.09 $10,178,162.09 10,178,162.09

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY POOL

CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT
n/a n/a 99CAMBX$1 CSJVRMA Investment Pool $2,573,732.66 $2,573,732.66 2,552,117.30 TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS $ 2,573,732.66 $2,573,732.66 2,552,117.30 SUBTOTAL OF ALL POOLED INVESTMENTS $ 24,339,600.83 $ 24,304,824.08 $ 24,240,397.45

INVESTMENTS
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INVESTMENT REPORT
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BANK

STATEMENT

ACCOUNT NAME INSTITUTION BALANCE

CITY OF TEHACHAPI BANK ACCOUNTS
General Checking Bank of the Sierra 149,306.79
Police Department Bank of the Sierra 22,005.62
Water Deposit Trust Bank of the Sierra 139,111.50
Flexible Spending Account Bank of the Sierra 2,754.60
Airport Credit Card Sales Bank of the Sierra 0.00
Ashtown Water Escrow BMO 122,090.50
Liquidity Plus Program U.S. Bank 40.59
TOTAL CITY OF TEHACHAPI BANK ACCOUNTS $ 435,309.60

PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT INTEREST MARKET YIELD TO

DATE DATE FUND NUMBER RATE COST VALUE MATURITY

BOND PROCEEDS
$ - $ -

PURCHASE MATURITY ACCOUNT INTEREST MARKET YIELD TO

DATE DATE FUND NUMBER RATE COST VALUE MATURITY

BOND PROCEEDS
TEHACHAPI 2017 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS
Fiscal Agent: Bank of New York Mellon
n/a n/a 17AB TABS DEBT SERVICE 993546 3.26 1.84 1.84 3.26 n/a n/a 17AB TABS INTEREST 993547 3.32 7,050.47 7,050.47 3.32 n/a n/a 17A TABS RESERVE 993695 3.32 200,166.51 200,166.51 3.32 n/a n/a 17B TABS RESERVE 993734 3.32 204,811.78 204,811.78 3.32 TOTAL TEHACHAPI 2017 TAX ALLOCATION BONDS $412,030.60 $412,030.60 Cash in Bank Accounts $ 435,309.60
Pooled Cash Investments $ 24,240,397.45
City Fiscal Agent Cash $ -
Subtotal $ 24,675,707.05
Successor Agency Fiscal Agent Cash $ 412,030.60
Grand total $ 25,087,737.65 *
Investment Policy Statement
All investments are in full compliance with the City of Tehachapi Investment Policy. The City of Tehachapi will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months.

The market values presented for pooled City investments are based on closing prices for the related investment as of the date of this report. This information was obtained from Intercontinental Exchange, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, and other reliable sources of market prices.

POOLED CASH BANK ACCOUNTS

CITY FISCAL AGENT CASH

RDA SUCCESSOR AGENCY FISCAL AGENT CASH

SUMMARY OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS
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COUNCIL REPORTS

APPROVED
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026, AGENDA SECTION: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FROM:

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HONORABLE MAYOR POGON-CORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

BAILEY DAMIAN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

COMMUNITY EVENT STREET CLOSURES
The purpose of this report is to provide information regarding the upcoming special event season and provide a map of street closures.

Tehachapi Apple Festival I 10.10.26
• Closure of Green Street from Tehachapi Boulevard to the alleyway by the library, as well as the section between F Street and Curry Avenue.
• The entire parking lot behind Centennial Plaza and the parking lot behind City Hall be closed for the event.

Tehachapi Apple Dash Sk I 10.10.26
• Closure between C Street and Robinson Street and between East F Street and Snyder

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Veterans Day Ceremony I 11.11.26
• Closure of Mojave Street between E Street and D Street

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
APPROVE THE TEHACHAPI APPLE FESTIVAL, APPLE DASH 5K AND VETERANS DAY CEREMONY SPECIAL EVENT

APPLICATIONS AND ASSOCIATED STREET CLOSURES, SUBJECT TO STAFF CONDITIONS, CITY MANAGER AND

CITY ATTORNEY APPROVAL

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MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 AGENDA SECTION: PLANNING

HONORABLE MAYOR POGON-CORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

COREY COSTELLOE, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PLANNING DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND/OR NECESSITY PER THE REQUEST OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AT 860 MAGELLAN DRIVE.

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is requesting a finding of public convenience and/or necessity on behalf of the future of new Roadrunner Convenience Store at 806 Magellan Drive of which the owners are attempting to secure a Type 20 ABC license (Off-Sale Beer and Wine), which permits retail stores like convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations to sell beer and win for consumption away from the premises.

California Assembly Bill (AB) 2897 was signed into law in 1994, amending Section 23958.4 of the Business and Professional Code, which precludes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) from issuing a license in an existing overconcentrated census tract without the consent of the local government. In this regard, the prohibition against issuing new licenses, upgrading a license or modifying an existing license in an over-concentrated area can be lifted if the local government determines that public convenience and/or necessity would be served by said issuance.

The subject site at 860 Magellan Drive is located in a Kern County Census Tract area which meets the over-concentration criteria per AB 2897 and therefore ABC cannot approve the Type-20 license without a finding of public convenience and/or necessity being issued by the Tehachapi City Council. It is important to note that the ABC does not have specific criteria on which to base the findings and cities have a great deal of latitude in this process. "Over Concentration" also does not imply that the State, or anyone else, has previously looked at this census tract and determined that is has suffered any negative effects from the actual number of existing licenses; or that it will suffer if a new license is issued. It simply provides a guideline for making such a determination that the ABC license would serve the public convenience or necessity.

The applicant plans to open 860 Magellan as a 76 fuel station and Roadrunner Convenience Store; an off-sale beer and wine license would allow the business to be competitive with every other convenience store within the City of Tehachapi and serve the nearby occupants of the hotels within the Capital Hills area. A statement from the applicant has been included as an attachment to this staff report. The Tehachapi Police Department has also been consulted with this request and are supportive of the public convenience and necessity finding.

The Council most recently approved a similar request for La Bodega de Castillo for a Type 42 (On-Sale Beer Wine Public Premises) in 2022, which is in the same census tract.

RECOMMENDATION
STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE CIry COUNCIL GRANT A FINDING OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND/OR NECESSIW FOR 860 MAGELLAN FOR AN OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE (TYPE 20 ABC LICENSE}.

ATTAC ENTS:

Attachment A
Attachment B
Public Convenience and Necessity Application for 860 Magellan Drive Letter from the applicant

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Attachment A
Application
TEHACHAP!

CALIFORNIA
Live Up.

CITY oF TEHACHAPI PLANNING DEPARTMENT

APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Applicant NidalAzzi
Address:

Phone:

Name of Business
Business Location
2995 Flanagan Drive, Simi Valley CA 93063
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860 Magellan Drive
Assessor's Parcel Number 223-570-06 223-570-07
Type of ABC License requested (Example: "Type 20" Beer/Wine Off-Sale) Type 20 Attach a narrative letter answering the following questions:

1. ls the proposed license a special type/classification which is underserved in the area?

2. List the reason(s) why you believe the proposed license is a public convenience and necessity

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FACTS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE

ABOV E APPLICAT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Signature of Property er Signature of Appli Da te
Revised 01-2023
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The following attachments are mandatory for this application to be processed' A. Copy of ABC License
B. Application Fee 5623.00
Technology Fee 537.38
Long RanBe Planning Fee 546.73
Total 5707.11
Attach ment B
Applicant Letter
August 19.2026
Communir,"- Development Departmenl
Planning Division
Ciry* of Tehachapi
115 S Robinson Street
Tehachapi. CA 93561
RE: 860 Magellan Drive Letter of Authorization
To Whom It May Concem:

I. Nidal Azzi, property owner of 860 Magellan Drive located in the city of Tehachapi, CA, grant Michael Pauls Associates, authorization to represent me on the above referenced site for Public Convenience and Necessity application for a Type 20 License.

Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at (805) 279-8099.

Sincerely.

Ni ZZI
Date

MICHAL PAULS ASSOCIATES
6475 E Pacific Coasty Hwy fl135, Long Beach, California 90803 C. Attach a narrative letter answering the following questions:

The issuance of a State of California Type 20 beer and wine license will allow the Convenience Market to stay competitive with other businesses that offer beer and wine sales for off-site consumption in the surrounding area.

2. List the reason(s) why you believe the proposed license is a public convenience and necessity.

Upon the issuance of a Type 20 beer and wine license, we would be pleased to offer the public the convenience of selecting from a diverse range of products, including food and beverages, which is a crucial factor in the success of our business. Our business plan prioritizes providing an assortment of items intended for supplementary shopping, such as healthy foods and snacks, and a wide variety of beverages, encompassing coffee, fountain drinks, fruit juice, water which includes beer and wine beverages.
1 .ls the proposed license a special type/classification which is underserved in the area?
TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

APPROVED

COUNCIL REPORTS
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 AGENDA SECTION: PLANNING

HONORABLE MAYOR POGON-CORD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

COREY COSTELLOE, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/PLANNING DIRECTOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI

AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS, SECTIONS AND LAND USE TABLES OF, AND ADDING A

CHAPTER AND VARIOUS SECTIONS TO, THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT

PROGRAMS FROM THE HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS THEREWITH; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA.

BACKGROUND
On July 7, 2025, the Tehachapi City Council adopted the City's 6 th Cycle Housing Element, a state-mandated document
covering the planning period between 2023 and 2031. The 6 th Cycle Housing Element includes certain identified actions that the City of Tehachapi must undertake, including several zoning code amendments to implement the programs from the Housing Element and to be compliant with ever-changing State law regarding housing.

In addition, from time-to-time City staff identifies other necessary amendments to update or clarify certain zoning standards within the code. The City of Tehachapi initially adopted our form-based Tehachapi Zoning Code in 2012, and from time to time have made amendments based on State law or other necessary updates.

The draft presented to the Council on September 8, 2026 and the corresponding ordinance include amendments to 20 current chapters and the addition of nine entirely new chapters to comply with State law.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The proposed ordinance will amend multiple sections of the Tehachapi Zoning Code. Staff have provided a summary of the Zoning Code Amendments below.

Chapter 3.20 (Transect Zones) and Chapter 3.30 (Non-Transect Zones) All uses in the "Services" and "Residential" land use categories of each zone's Land Use Standards table per the requirements of the 6
th Cycle Housing Element Update. Some revisions improve consistency and clarity rather than implement Housing Element programs. These technical revisions include:
• Relocating certain uses from the "Services" category to the "Residential" category (e.g. Day Care: Small House <7), and
• Adding uses to maintain the Code's convention of listing all uses in a category regardless of whether they are allowed in a given zone (e.g., Laundromat/Dry Cleaning).

Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus
Previous section replaced in full with the intent to continue to provide incentives to produce housing in accordance with California Government Code §65915 through 65918 (State Density Bonus Law) and to implement the goals, objectives and policies of the Housing Element of the City's General Plan.

Chapter 4.40 Landscape Standards (Section 4.40.040 General Standards) Reclassifies "artificial turf' from hardscape to softscape, allowing increased usage of artificial turf in landscaping projects.

The intent of this change is to recognize the current state of materials and quality of artificial turf available, and encourage its use in proposed projects, preferably replacing bark mulch that has maintenance challenges and can be impacted by the winds in Tehachapi. The requirement to provide a sample of artificial turf for approval by the Planning Department remains.

Chapter 6.20.040 Emergency Shelters
Entire section is replaced in full to be consistent with Government Code §65583(a)(4)(B) as the definition of emergency shelters is expanded to include other interim interventions, including but not limited to navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.

Reorganized some previous sections, added parking requirements for all staff working, removed repetitive licensing requirements as previously covered in the Government Code. Added subsection C, which adds emergency shelters as permitted by-right and reviewed ministerially under the new Ministerial Housing Approval section (9.65).

Chapter 6.20.070 Murals and Public Art
Expansion of this section to include other works of art in addition to murals. Content is added to "Purpose" section via subsections (a-f).
• Reorganization of previous requirements into the new Section 2 • Clarification of mural and commercial sign differences. • Added section B.4 to ensure that any large art installations are installed per the California Building Code. • Additional notes on content, design, cultural significance for Tehachapi.

Chapter 6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
Entire section replaced due to changes in State law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. An additional ordinance is also proposed per State law.

Chapter 7 .10.060 Prohibited Signs
• Added "electronic message signs" to the list of prohibited signs in the City.

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Chapter 7 .10.080 (Continuation of Nonconforming Signs) Relabeled section from Nonconforming Signs and removed sections B.1-B.3 which outdated due to previous updates. • Added new language in new subsection B to describe what alterations and maintenance are allowed for a nonconforming sign.
• Added subsection C "Required Removal or Compliance"
• Added subsection D "Multi-Owner Properties" to address circumstances where multiple property owners have a shared agreement for a sign.

Chapter 7.10.090 Enforcement
Replaced entire section with cleaner references to penalties for non-compliance.

Chapter 7.20.030 Permanent Free Standing Sign Standards Added language to subsection C. "Freestanding Signs other than Monument Signs" to ensure the same standards for signs that are not a monument and not mounted to a building to share the same dimensional characteristics and size limitations as all other signs in the Downtown.

Chapter 7.20.040.A Standards for Temporary Signs Downtown Reduced the allowable size for Downtown temporary signs which include real estate and for lease signs (Yard Signs Type 11-111). Reduced the allowed height of a Yard Sign Type II from a maximum of 6 feet in height to a maximum of 5 feet. For Yard Signs Type Ill reduced the maximum height from 6 feet to 4 feet and reduced the maximum width from 8 feet to 6 feet. Overall reduction of sign area from 32 square feet to 24 square feet.

Chapter 7.30.040.A Standards for Temporary Signs Outside of Downtown Similar to the Downtown Zone, there were reductions in Yard Sign Type II and Type Ill. Type II reduced maximum height from 6 feet to 5 feet and reduction of Type Ill from maximum height of 6 feet to 4 feet and from maximum width from 8 feet to 6 feet. Overall reduction of sign area from 32 square feet to 24 square feet.

Chapter 9.10.020 Authority for Land Use Decisions. Table Only Corrected clerical error on table for Conditional Use Permits to Director "Decision" to "Recommend" as consistent with the code. Also corrected the clerical error for Minor Use Permits from Director "Recommend" to "Decision" as consistent with the code (9.30.040).
• Added "Ministerial Housing Approval" as a Type of Action. • Changed "Mural Permit" to "Mural and Public Art Permit" as a Type of Action as consistent with the proposed changes to section 6.20.070 Murals and Public Art.

Chapter 9.10.030 Multiple Permit Applications. Table Only • Added Ministerial Housing Approval as a "Name of Permit" as required by State Law.

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Chapter 9.50.060 Findings and Decision
• Added additional language to A.4, A.5, and omitted A.6 and A.7, to ensure the chapter is consistent with State Law and evaluating Reasonable Accommodation Decisions with Cal Ad min Codes now listed in the Chapter.

Chapter 9.60.020 Applicability
• Added subsection 8.7 to Exemptions category to include housing projects that meet the criteria for ministerial review established by State Law.

Chapter 9.110 Murals and Public Art
• Chapter and Sections replaced in full to add public art to the mural permit process.

Chapter 10.30.070 Nonconforming Signs
• Previous language replaced with reference to Section 7.10.080 (Nonconforming Signs).

Chapter 11.10 Definitions
• Added language to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (land use type) with reference to definition under California Government Code §66313 and with California Health and Safety Code §17958.1 and manufactured home as defined by California Health and Safety Code §18007.
• Redefined "Adult Day Care" to Adult Day Program with references to California Health and Safety Code §1502 with a specific definition replacing the previous code reference to Congregate Care or Living Facility. • Removed "Affordable Housing Project" definitions as they now fall under certain ministerial review housing types per State Law.
• Removed reference to "Assisted Living Facility" as it is now covered under the California Health and Safety Code Definition of Community Care Facility.
• Removed "Balloon Bobber" definition.
• Added "Cannabis" and "Cannabis Products" definitions. • Removed "Care Facility for the Elderly as it is now covered under the California Health and Safety Code Definition of Community Care Facility.
• Added extensive "Commercial Cannabis Activity" and "Commercial Cannabis Use" definitions. • Removed prior extensive categories and subcategories of Congregate Care or Living Facility as replaced by "Community Care Facility" definitions.
• Added definitions for "Compassionate Use Act."
• Added definitions for "Concentrated Cannabis" and "Cultivation". • Added "Delivery" definition as it relates to Cannabis delivery. • Change definition of "Director" from "Community Development Director or Designee" to "Planning Director or Designee" to better reflect the current structure and job description of City staff. • Added "Distribution" definition as it relates to cannabis. • Added "Employee Housing Residential" definition.
• Added "Employee Housing Agricultural" definition.

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• Removed "Farmworker Housing" definition.
• Removed "Flag" definition.
• Added "Fully Enclosed and Secure Structure" definition. • Removed "Granny Flat" definition as now covered under Accessory Dwelling Unit. • Removed "Group Home" definition as now covered under "Community Care Facility". • Added "Identification Plaque" definition.
• Removed "Independent Living Center/Senior Apartment" definition as now covered under "Community Care Facility".
• Added "Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit" as required and defined by State Law. • Added "Low-Barrier Navigation Center" definition as required and defined by California Government Code §65660. • Added "Maintenance Covenant" definition for murals and public art installations. • Added "Manufactured Home" definition as required and defined by California Health and Safety Code and consistent with California Government Code §65852.3.
• Added definition for the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. • Added language to Mobile Home Park/Subdivision in accordance with State Law. • Added "Mural" definition.
• Removed "Neon" definition.
• Removed "Nits" definition for standard unit of measurement for luminated surfaces. • Added "Off-Premise Sign" definition.
• Added "Pedestal" definition as it relates to Public Art. • Added "Person" definition.
• Added "Primary Caregiver" definition.
• Added "Private Residence" definition.
• Added "Public Art" definition.
• Added "Qualified Patient" definition as it relates to care facilities. • Added "Residential Care Facility for the Elderly" definition as defined by California Health and Safety Code §1569.2. • Removed "Secondary Dwelling" definition as now defined by Accessory Dwelling Unit. • Added "Sculpture" definition as it relates to public art. • Removed several "Sign" definitions as a consolidation effort. • Added "Supportive Housing" definition, replacing the previous reference to "transitional and supportive housing" and defining per California Health and Safety and Government Codes.

PROPOSED NEW CHAPTERS
Due to the findings and program requirements of the 6
th Cycle Housing Element Update, the City of Tehachapi is required to add the following sections to the Tehachapi Zoning Code to comply with State housing law. However, the first proposed addition is a clarification regarding cannabis related businesses and local ordinances in place restricting such business activity but clarifying State law applicability to personal cultivation.

Section 6.20.170 Marijuana/Cannabis Businesses
Proposed chapter codifies both previous City Council action prohibiting commercial cannabis businesses in the City of Tehachapi and the applicability and exemptions for personal use and cultivation under State Law.

Section 6.20.180 Community Care Facilities
Establishes requirements for Community Care Facilities consistent with California Health and Safety Code §1502 and 1566.3.

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6.20.190 Employee Housing
Establishes requirements for Employee Housing consistent with California Health and Safety Code §§17021.5, 17021.6 and 17021.8.

6.20.200 Low Barrier-Navigation Centers
Establishes requirements consistent with Government Code §65660, permitting as ministerial use by right in all zones where mixed uses are permitted and in non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses.

6.20.210 Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Establishes requirements consistent with California Health and Safety Code §§1569.2 and 1569.8.

6.20.220 Supportive Housing
Establishes requirements consistent with California Health and Safety Code §50675.2(h) and Government Code §§65583 (c) (3) and 65651. Subject to the same restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.

6.20.230 Transitional Housing
Establishes requirements consistent with Government Code §65583 (c)(3) subject to the same restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone.

7.10.045 Master Sign Plans
Establishes requirements for Master Sign Plans to ensure coordinated, comprehensive sign programs for multi-tenant developments and other projects requiring special consideration. Master Sign Plans promote visual consistency, ensure compliance with sign regulations, and provide clear guidelines for property owners and tenants.

Chapter 9.65 Ministerial Housing Approval
Establishes ministerial review and approval procedures for projects that meet specific criteria established by State law.

Projects subject to ministerial review under this Chapter are not subject to discretionary review under Chapter 9.60 (Architectural Design and Site Plan Review).

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On August 10, 2026, the City of Tehachapi Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider all the proposed amendments and additions to the Tehachapi Zoning Code. The Planning Commission unanimously adopted a resolution, recommending to the Tehachapi City Council the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Tehachapi Zoning Code.

The public hearing was noticed in the Tehachapi News on July 15, 2026 and copies of all proposed amendments and additions to the Tehachapi Zoning Code were available for review at City Hall, the City Hall Annex and the Tehachapi Branch of the Kern County Library for 30 days. This ordinance and formal presentation of all amendments and additional chapters was presented to the City Council during the introduction of the ordinance on September 8, 2026.

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REQUIRED FINDINGS
Chapter 10.10.060.B of the Tehachapi Zoning Code provides for the findings required to amend the TZC. 1) 10.10.060.B.l.a
The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. • The amendments comply with the intent of the General Plan, no specific plans (Capital Hills, East Tehachapi) were impacted with these revisions.
2) 10.10.060.B.l.b
The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.
• The amendment aligns with the City's goals and does not present any detriment to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare to property and residents.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff has reviewed the project under the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that as an administrative action, the Tehachapi Zoning Code update is exempt as the basis of the amendments do not create the potential for significant environmental impact per CEQA Guidelines§ 15061(b)(3). The changes proposed do not alter land use in a manner that would lead to more intensive use outside of what is already approved. Rezoning land to meet more density targets is not a part of the proposed amendments and therefore, this project is subject to the §15061(b)(3) exemption, commonly referred to as the "common sense" objection.

Under these exemptions, no further environmental analysis is required. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the Kern County Clerk after approval. (Attachment B).

PUBLIC NOTICE
The notice forthis meeting and the required ordinance summary was published on August 19, 2026, in the Tehachapi News, a copy was also posted at Tehachapi City Hall. This ordinance was also introduced at the regular meeting of the Tehachapi City Council on September 8, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION

APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS

CHAPTERS, SECTIONS AND LAND USE TABLES OF, AND ADDING A CHAPTER AND VARIOUS SECTIONS TO

THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FROM THE HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS THEREWITH; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA.

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Attachment A
Proposed Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. ----

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI AMENDING VARIOUS

CHAPTERS, SECTIONS, LAND USE TABLES, AND ADDING A CHAPTER AND VARIOUS

SECTIONS TO THE TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS FROM THE HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS FOR CONSISTENCY AND CLARITY; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS THEREWITH; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF

EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. RECITALS.

The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, enables the City of Tehachapi ("the City") to enact local planning and land use regulations; and
B. The authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations is an exercise of the City's police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and C. On July 7, 2025, the City Council adopted the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element ("Housing Element") covering the planning period between 2023-2031; and D. The Housing Element includes certain identified actions that the City will undertake, including several specified zoning code amendments, to implement programs from the Housing Element; and
E. From time to time, the City makes amendments to the Tehachapi Municipal Code ("TMC"), including the Tehachapi Zoning Code ("TZC") to update or clarify certain zoning standards; and
F. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 10, 2026 at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral, and at the end of the hearing cnvm

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voted to adopt Resolution No. 26-03, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and G. The City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Ordinance on September 8, 2026, at which time it considered all evidence presented, both written and oral; and H. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred; and I. Provisions of the TZC, as proposed to be amended or added, are set forth in an Exhibit "A" referenced below, which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.

Section 2. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS.

The Recitals set forth hereinabove are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Section 3. FINDINGS
Based upon all available evidence presented to the City Council during the above-referenced public hearing on September 8, 2026, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the City Council hereby specifically finds as follows:

A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. TZC § 10.10.060.B.1.a. The proposed amendments include proposed changes to the TZC necessary to implement programs from the Housing Element and are therefore consistent with and in furtherance of the General Plan. The proposed amendments make other technical changes which do not conflict with the General Plan.

B. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. TZC § 10.10.060.B.l.b. The proposed amendments include proposed changes to the TZC necessary to implement programs from the Housing Element.

The amendments address the City's housing needs and provide clarifications on certain standards, and are not detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. The proposed amendments make other technical changes which are not detrimental to the public 2 CITY OF

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interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City. Further, the proposed amendment to clarify previously approved prohibitions of commercial cannabis activity in furtherance of the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

C. The proposed amendments are internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code. TZC § 10.10.060.8.2.

Section 4. AMENDMENTS.

A. As identified below in paragraph B, various chapters, sections, and tables of the TZC are hereby amended, and as identified in paragraph C below a chapter and various sections of the TZC are hereby added, to read as set forth in Exhibit "A".

B. The chapters, sections, and tables of the TZC hereby amended include:

1. Chapter 3.20 (Transect Zones) and Chapter 3.30 (Non-Transect Zones)

2. Chapter 4.30 (Density Bonus)

3. Section 4.40.40 (Landscape & General Standards)

4. Section 6.20.040 (Emergency Shelters)

5. Section 6.20.070 (Murals and Public Art)

6. Section 6.20.140 (Accessory Dwelling Units)

7. Section 7.10.060 (Prohibited Signs)

8. Section 7.10.080 (Nonconforming Signs)

9. Section 7.10.090 (Enforcement)

10. Section 7.20.030 (Permanent Free Standing Sign Standards)

11. Table 7.20.040.A (Temporary Sign Standards, Downtown)

12. Table 7.30.040.A (Temporary Sign Standards, Outside of Downtown)

13. Section 9.10.020 (Authority for Land Use and Zoning Decisions)

14. Section 9.10.030 (Multiple Permit Application)
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15. Section 9.50.060 (Findings and Decision)

16. Sections 9.60.010 (Purpose)

17. Section 9.60.020 (Applicability)

18. Chapter 9.110 (Murals & Public Art Permits)

19. Section 10.30.070 (Nonconforming Sign)

20. Section 11.10.020 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases) C. The chapter and sections of the TZC hereby added include:

1. Section 6.20.170 (Marijuana/Cannabis Business)

2. Section 6.20.180 (Community Care Facilities)

3. Section 6.20.190 (Employee Housing)

4. Section 6.20.200 (Low-Barrier Navigation Centers)

5. Section 6.20.210 (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly)

6. Section 6.20.220 (Supportive Housing)

7. Section 6.20.230 (Transitional Housing)

8. Section 7.10.045 (Master Sign Plans)

9. Chapter 9.65 (Ministerial Housing Approval)
D. All provisions of the TZC that have no amendments identified in paragraphs B and C above or in Exhibit "A" attached remain in effect without amendment.

Section 5. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

This Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (California Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to Section 15061{b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance proposes amendment to implement programs from the Housing Element and make other technical changes which do not have the potential for causing significant 4 CITY OF

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environmental impacts. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the CEQA review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations.

Section 6. SEVERABILITY.

Each of the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any provision shall be declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby but shall remain in full for and effect.

Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its passage. Within 15 days of its passage it shall be published in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofTehachapi, California on the 8th day of September, 2026.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tehachapi, California on the 21st day of September, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

JOAN POGON-CORD, Mayor of
the City of Tehachapi, California
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ATTEST:

TORI MARSH, CMC, City Clerk
of the City of Tehachapi, California
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Tehachapi by a regular meeting thereof held on September 21, 2026.

TORI MARSH, CMC, City Clerk
of the City of Tehachapi, California
Published: _____ _
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

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A. Intent and Purpose
The RE zone is applied to areas intended for low intensity rural activity to physically define Tehachapi's edges.

1. Physical Character. Very few buildings occur in
the RE zone and consist of the Barn and the Estate
budding types with the Small Flex Budding allowed at
crossroads as defined in this code. Buildings are var
ied 1n height, up to 2.5 stories and are set back from
the roadway to maintain a rural environment.
a) Property shall comply with the development standards 1n Section C of the RE zone; b) Signage shall comply with Article 7 (Signs).

2. Streetscape / Public Realm. The streetscape 1s in
support of nature and rural activity. Frontages consist of common yards, front yards. and porches with the
shopfront and gallery only on the Small Flex BL1ilding.

Paths are used instead of sidewalks.
a New blocks shall have a minimum perimeter of 1
m le and comply with Chapter 8.20·
b Existing blocks shall comply with Chapter 8.20.
when any of the following are modified or apply: i)
vehicular access, 1iJ right of way, 1i1 streetscape;
cl Adjacent streetscapes shall be improved per Chapter 8.20 when any of the following apply: 1 new building or renovation addition over 50°•0: i1 modi
tication of site access; or iii) subdivision of land;

3. Land Use. Land uses activities range fror, agricul
ture to residential, limited service, office, and restau rant businesses.
a Existing non conforming land uses may remain per
the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040·
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
\/\11th Section B of the RE zone

4. Parking. Parking 1s provided through a system of
on-street and off-street spaces.
a, Existing parking shall be improved when any of the
following apply: i new building or renovation ad
dition over 50%; ii) modification of site access; or iii) subdivision·
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
t1ons B and C.2 of the RE zone.
3-10
Examples of the RE Zone's range of intended physical character:

Above: Agriculture, nature and very limited rural develop ment characterize the Rural Edge zone.

Above: Barn and accessory buildings are organized in
support of rural and agricultural act,vit,es •IJot -::'"pnasize Tehachapi s :1atural edges.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.030 identities
the allowed land use activity the required permit, the
amount of required parking, and any special requirements. The identified permit is required prior to estab l1shing operations.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements of Table 3.20.030.

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. In order to
promote land use compat1bil1ty. allowed ,and use types
shall comply with the identified requirements for size and 1ocat1on.

Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
-----------Rural Ed e {T2) Zone 3.20.030
Tab I e 3.20.030 Land Use Standards
1-r-,.· , ___
Adult Entertainment - - '
Entertainment Cinema, Nightclub, Health / Fitness - -
and Outdoor Recreation MUP 1/400
Recreation Live/Amplified Music MUP 1:5
Meeting Facility MUP 1:5
Drive-Th rough - -
Pub / Bar, Micro-Brewery - -
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) MUP 1/400 and Food Outdoor Dining P(l) 0
Wine Tasting/Microbrewery MUP 1/400
Brewpub MUP 1/400
Alcohol Sales (off-site) - -
Artisan / Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales),
p 1/400
Retail
Art Gallery / Exhibition
Retail <2,000 sq ft MUP 1/400
Retail >2,000 sq ft - -
Secondhand Stores - -
Business or Personal Services - -
Day Care Center:> lS - -
Funeral Home - -
Hotel / Motel - -
Services Inn (B&B) MUP 1/3R
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning - -
Medical Services - -
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) - -
Veterinary Clinic/Boarding MUP 1/500
Office, General <2,000 sq ft p 1/400
Office and Government, Civic, Library - -
Civic School, College, University - -
Transit Station - -
Car Wash, Gas Station - -
Recreational Vehicle Park -
Motor-Vehicle
Repair, commercial (motor vehicles) - -
Related
Repair, personal (motor vehicles) P(3) 0
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals - -
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities - -
cations Broadcasting / Recording Studio - -
Key
P I Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

MUP I Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.B ---------1 CUP I Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A
TUP I Temporary Use Permit Required. See 9.70
I Use not allowed
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1)
Day Care: Small House <7 p (1) 1:4
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14
Emergency Shelter
Employee Housing (Agricultural) P(l) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1)
Home Occupation P(l) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park / Subdivision
Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the
CUP(l) (1)
Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the
P(l) (1)
Elderly, Small
Rooming and Boarding House
Single Family Residential p 2/U
Single Room Occupancy
Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Manufacturing (perishable: e.g.,cider,
MUP 0
apple juice) <4,000 sq ft bldg
Manufacturing (non-perishable)
p 1/500
Industrial <2,000 sq ft
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Temporary Use TUP (3) 0
Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Other
Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Plaza, Square, Passage, Playground
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) p 0
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
(ll I See Article 6 'Specific to Uses' � 1/400 i 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft offloor area 1/2r 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms
1:6 1 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/u 1 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
3-11
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.030 Rural Ed e (T2) Zone ---------- -------------------------- C. Development Standards

1. Building Site and Building Placement
� __ Residential Lane tas occl4"_s�ell8-20.100
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Primary Street front,
Building Site Boundary - - , Buildable Area
Diagram 1

1.1 Each building and addition shall be located on
the building site per Diagram 1 and designed as
one of the allowed types below:

Building Site Building Setbacks, Size
-
Width Depth Facade Side Rear -
Building A B C D E
Type
Estate min min 800 See 5.10.170 800
Barn min min 800 See 5.10.090 800
150- 150-200 See 5.10.080 Flex 200
Building
Small Allowed only with in 100 ft of the intersection of two 'Road' thoroughfare types. (see 8.20.080)

1.2 Building facades along streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1 and
extend along frontage(s) per Section 3.2.
3-12
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Primary Street front
B .1d. s·t B d Allowed Off-Street
u1 ing I e oun ary - - P k
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ar ing A rea
Dia ram2

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per
Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
50% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking may be accessed from the street or rear
lane as allowed by these standards.

2.3 Parking entries, driveways shall not exceed 12 ft
wide, designed as integral, decorative components
of the site. Driveways may only connect to each
other within the allowed off-street parking area.

Parking Setback Min ft Screening Requirement
G 150;30
f-------- (Flex Bldg none
Along Small)
Front
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Side Street
Rear 30 --------- Min 5 ft tall hedge
Side 50
Parking
Entry
Driveway
Separation
On-Street
Parking
20 when lane along interior sideyard
Corner site: min 150 ft from corner
Interior site: within 40 ft of either
side when side street or rear lane not
present
min 100 ft
min 75 ft from corner
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
-----------------�------Rural Ed e (T2) Zone 3.20.030

3. Frontages and Encroachments
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Primary Street front, Diagram3
Building Site Boundary Frontaae Required
(see 'Fl' ror reqmts)
SS Streetscape Area
(see 8.20 for reqmts)
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below:

Frontage Types
Common Yard
Front Yard
Porch
Shopfront and Gallery (only
for Flex Building Small)
Requirements
See 5.20.150
See 5.20.140
See 5.20.130
See Table 5.20

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'Fl' below
FL Amount of Ground Floor Facade in Facade-Layer
Along Primary St Corner Site: 30% min from side street
corner
Interior Site: 30% min
Along Side St 30% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

M Ml M2 M3 M4
Estate
Barn
Flex Building
Small
20 20
25 25
10 10
so 30
15 15
10 5
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
w
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(occupied attic
� I as occu.,
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Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - -

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the ---,
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

4.2 Building height is measured vertically from average grade along the building edge to the top plate of
the highest story.

4.3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 250 square feet with no dimension
exceeding 16 feet, are allowed up to 14 feet above
the top plate of the story.

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Finished Fir Ground
Level from Floor to
Ft Stories front bldg Floor Ht Building
Type site line
Estate 26 2.5 min 1.5 10 40
Barn 26 1.5 n.a. n.a. 40
Flex
Building 15 1.5 0 10 2
9 I Small --
L 3-13
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.040 Rural General (T2.S) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The RG zone is applied to areas generally along Te
hachapi s edges to provide for rural neighborhood
housing choices in a small town setting.

1. Physical Character. A limited range of buildings
shape the rural streetscapes and consist of the
Barn, and the Estate building type with the Small
Flex Building allowed at crossroads as defined in
this code. Buildings are up to 2.5 stories and set
back from the street to spatially define the rural
streetscape.
a Property shall comply with the development stan
dards in Section C of the RG zone·
b) Signage shall comply with Article 7 Signs}.

2. Streetscape I Public Realm. The streetscape is in
support of rural activity. Frontages consist of com
mon yards, front yards and porches with the Shop
front and Gallery only on the Small Flex Building.

Paths are used instead of sidewalks.
a New blocks shall have a minimum perimeter of
2,400 feet and comply with Chapter 8.20;
b Existing blocks shall comply with Chapter 8.20
when any of the following are modified or apply: i)
vehicular access, ii) right of way, iii streetscape·
cl Adjacent streetscapes shall be improved per
Chapter 8.20 when any of the following apply: i)
new building or renovation addition over 50°0; ii
modification of site access; or iii) subdivision;
d Open space shall be provided per Chapter 8 1 O
when any of the following apply: i new building or
renovation/addition over 50%; ii) modification of
site access; or 111' subd1v1sion,

3. Land Use. Land uses activities range from agncul
ture to residential to very limited office, service and restaurant businesses.
a1 Existing non conforming land uses may remain per
the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040;
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply with
Section B of the RG zone.

4. Parking. Parking is provided through a system of
on-street and off-street spaces.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of tl-ie
following apply: 1 new building or renovation ad
dition over 50%; ii) modification of site access; or iii) subdivision·
3-14
Examples of the RG Zone's range of intended physical character:

Above: The Rural General environment emphasizes natu
rat features and few buildings.

Above: Streetscapes are rural ond absent of any suburban characteristics e"'pnas1Z1ng an ,nformal character.
b1 New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions B and C.2 of the RG zone.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.040 identifies
the allowed land use activity the required permit,
the amount of required parking and any special
requirements. The identified permit is required prior
to establishing operations,

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building
site may utilize ,,-,ultiple land use types per the ap
plicable requirements of Table 3.20.040.

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. In order to
promote land use compatibility, allowed land use
types shall comply with the identified requirements
for size and location.

Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Rural General (T2.5) Zone 3.20.040
Table 3.20.040 Land Use Standards
11··�•·•-■ Adult Entertainment - - Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0 Entertainment Cinema, Nightclub, Health / Fitness - - cations Broadcasting / Recording Studio and Outdoor Recreation - - Accessory Dwelling Unit p (1) (1) Recreation Live/Amplified Music MUP 1:5 Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1) Meeting Facility - - Community Care Facility, Large P(l) (1) Drive-Through - - Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Pub / Bar, Micro-brewery CUP 1/400 Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) MUP 1/400 Emergency Shelter and Food Outdoor Dining - - Employee Housing (Agricultural) P(l) (1) Wine Tasting/Microbrewery MUP 1/400 Employee Housing (Residential) p (1) (1) Brewpub MUP 1/400 Home Occupation P(l) 0
Alcohol Sales (off-site) - - Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) Artisan I Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales),
1/400
Retail Art Gallery / Exhibition
Retail <3,000 sq ft p 1/400
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park / Subdivision
Multi Family Residential
Retail >3,000 sq ft - -
Secondhand Stores - -
Residential Care Facility for the
CUP(l) (1)
Elderly, Large
Business or Personal Services - -
Day Care Center:> 15 - -
Residential Care Facility for the
P(l) (1)
Elderly, Small
Funeral Home - - Rooming and Boarding House
Hotel / Motel - - Single Family Residential p 2/U
Inn (B&B) MUP 1/3R Single Room Occupancy
Services Laundromat / Dry Cleaning - - Supportive Housing P(l) (1) Medical Services - - Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) - - Manufacturing (perishable: e.g.,cider, CUP 1/500
Veterinary Clinic/Boarding MUP 1/400 apple juice) <3,000 sq ft bldg Veterinary Clinic/Boarding (large
CUP 1/400
animal)
Manufacturing (non-perishable)
p 1/500
Industrial <1,500 sq ft bldg
Office, General <3,000 sq ft p 1/400 Power/ Electrical Substation Office and Government, Civic, Library - - Reverse Vending Machine - I
-
Civic School, College, University - - Small Collection Facility I Transit Station - - Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0
I Car Wash - -
Gas Station (non-commercial
MUP(l) 1/500
Motor-Vehicle
vehicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
Gas Station (commercial vehicles) - -
Related
Recreational Vehicle Park - -
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0
Other Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Plaza, Square, Passage, Playground
Sportsfield, Playground
Repair, commercial (motor vehicles) - - Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0 Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals - -
Key (1) I See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
p Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required. I 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area MUP Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.B I 1/2r 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms CUP : Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats I Use not allowed 1/u j 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit 3-15

3.20.040 Rural General (T2.5) Zone
C. Development Standards
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Building Site Boundary - - , Buildable Area
1 .1 Each building and addition shall be located o� the building site per Diagram 1 and designed as one of the allowed types below:

Building Site Building Setbacks,
Size
Building
Width Depth Facade Side Rear
Type A B C D E F
Estate min min 400 See 5.10.170 300
Barn min min400 See 5.10.090 300
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Building Site Boundary - - ,
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 Parking shall be located on the building site per
Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
50% pervious surfaces.

Parking/ service areas may be accessed from the
street or rear lane.

Parking entries/ driveways shall not ex ceed 12
ft wide within the front or side parking setbacks,
designed as integral, decorative components of
the site. Driveways may only connect to each other
within the allowed off-street parking area.

Parking Setback Min ft Screening Requirement
>--G Front 100; 30 for
150-
Flex 150-250 See 5.10.080 200
Building
Small Allowed only within 250 ft of the intersection of two 'Road' thoroughfare types. (see 8.20.080)

1.2 Building facades along streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1 and
�----ex_ t_e_nd_
_
along frontage(s) per Section 3.2. I
3-16
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Along
Side Street
Rear
Side
Parking
Entry
Driveway
Separation
On-Street
Parking
Flex Bldg none
Small
30 Min 5 ft tall hedge
50 Min 3 ft tall hedge
• 10 when lane along interior sideyard j
• Corner site: min 100 ft from corner
• Interior site: within 25 ft of either
side when side street or rear lane
not present
• min 100 ft
• min 50 ft from corner
Rural General (T2.5) Zone 3.20.040
Residential Lane (as occurs) See 8.20.100
M3
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Building Site Boundary - - ,
SS Streetscape Area
(see 8.20 for reqmts)
Frontaae Required
(see 'FL' for reqmts)
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below:

Frontage Types
Common Yard
Front Yard
Porch
Gallery and Shopfront Gallery
(for Flex Building Small only)
Requirements
See 5.20.150
See 5.20.140
See 5.20.130
See Table 5.20

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'Fl'. below
Along Primary St • Corner Site: 50% min from side street corner
• Interior Site: 50% min
Along Side St 35% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

M Ml M2 M3 M4
Estate
Barn
Flex Building
Small
15 20
5 15 20 20
20 10 10
5 5 5
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
1occup1ed att1C -.----'-'-I ... --•• occu•"•' --
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-----Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - - ,

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

4.2 Building height is measured vertically from average sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story.

4.3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 200 square feet with no dimension
exceeding 16 feet, are allowed up to 14 feet above
the top plate of the story.

T u V(min) w
Finished Fir Ground
Level from Floor to
Ft Stories front bldg Floor Ht Building
Type site line
Estate 26 2.5 min 1.5 10 40
Barn 18 1.5 n.a. n.a. 32
Flex
Building 15 1.5 0 10 29
Small
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3-17
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.050 Neighborhood Edge (T3) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The NE zone is applied to areas generally along the
edges of Tehachapi's lower intensity neighborhoods
to provide for a transition between general neigh
borhoods and rural areas.

1. Physical Character. A limited range of house
form buildings shape the streetscapes and consist
of the Estate, House, and Duplex building types.

Buildings are varied in height, up to 2 stories, and
are set back from the sidewalk to spatially define
suburban streetscapes.
a Property shall comply with the development
standards in Section C of the NE zone;
b Signage shall comply with Article 7 Signs).

2. Streetscape / Public Realm. The streetscape is in
support of pedestrian activity. Frontages consist of
common yards, front yards and porches. Sidewalks
with tree parkway strips provide for comfortable
strolling.
a1 New blocks. /\,lax perimeter· 2 000 feet, Max
block length: 600 feet, shall comply with Chapter

8.20;
bl Existing blocks shall comply with Chapter 8.20
when any of the following are modified or apply:
1 vehicular access, ii right of way iii) streetscape
1v' block exceeds 700 feet on any side;
c Adjacent streetscapes shall be improved per
Chapter 8.20 when any of the following apply· i)
new building or renovation. addition over 50 o; ii
modification of site access; or iii) subdivision;
d Open space shall be provided per Chapter 8.10
when any of the following apply: 1 new building
or renovation/addition over 50%; ii) modification
of site access; or i11 subdivision;

3. Land Use. Land use activities are residential with
limited home occupations and suburban agriculture.
a Existing non-conforming land uses may remain
per the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040;
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the NE zone.

4. Parking. Parking is provided through a system of
on-street and off-street spaces.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: i new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%; ii) modification of site
access, or 1i1 subdiv1s1on:
3-18
Examples of the NE Zone's range of intended physical character:

Above: House-form buildings with large yards shape the
streetscapes.

Above: House form bu,ldings and their extensions ,n large yards such as porches and balconies vrsually dominate
over veh,n,lor dnveways and parKmg.
b \Jew or expanded parking shall comply with Sections
B and C.2 of the \IE zone.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.050 identifies
the allowed land use activity, the required permit, the amount of required parking and any special require
ments. The identified permit is required prior to estab lishing operations;

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements of Table 3.20.050.

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. In order to
promote land use compatibility. allowed land use types
shall comply with the identified requirements for size
and location.

Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Neighborhood Edge (T3) Zone 3.20.050
Table 3.20.050 land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment
Entertainment Cinema, Nightclub, Health/ Fitness
and Outdoor Recreation
Recreation Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility
Restaurant
Drive-Through
and Food
Restaurant, Pub/ Bar
Wine Tasting/Microbrewery
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Retail
Artisan/ Craft MFG {w/ on-site sales),
Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center: > 15 MUP(l) 1:4
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Services Inn (B&B)
Laundromat I Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/Boarding
Office or Civic, Library, General
Office and Government
Civic School, College, University -
I -
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Recreational Vehicle Park
Motor-Vehicle
Repair, commercial (motor vehicles)
Related
Repair, personal (motor vehicles) p 0
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities
cations Broadcasting I Recording Studio I
-
Key
p Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

MUP Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.B
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A
TUP Temporary Use Permit Required. See 9.70
I Use not allowed
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l} (1)
Community Care Facility, Large P(l) (1)
Day Care: Small House <7 P(l} 1:4
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 MUP(l) 1:4
Emergency Shelter
Employee Housing (Agricultural) P(l) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential) p (1) (1)
Home Occupation p (1) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Residential
Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Multi Family Residential - I -
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Large
CUP(l) (1)
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small
P(l) (1)
Rooming and Boarding House
Single Family Residential p 2/U
Single Room Occupancy
Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Manufacturing
Power/ Electrical Substation
Industrial
Reverse I Vending Machine -
I -
Small Collection Facility
Temporary Use TUP (3) 0
Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Other
Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Plaza, Square, Passage, Playground
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) p 0
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
(1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 112, 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms
1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/u 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
3-19
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.050 Neighborhood Edge (T3) Zone
C. Development Standards
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Diagram 1
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area

1.1 Each building and addition shall be located on
the building site per Diagram 1 and designed
as one of the allowed types below:

Building Site Building Setbacks, Size
Building Width Depth Facade Side Rear
Type A B C D E F
Estate 150- 160-200 See 5.10.170 200
House 60-75 125-160 See 5.10.160 _j
Duplex 65-80 125-150 See 5.10.150 I
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1.2 Building facades along streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1 I
and extend along frontage(s) per Section 3.2.
3-20

2. Parking Placement and Service Access
I Residential Lane fas occurs) See 8.20. l 00 I
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Building Site Boundary - - •
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per
diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
25% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking areas shall not be accessed from primary
street unless rear lane or side street not present.

2.3 Parking entries/ driveways shall not exceed 12
ft wide within front and side parking setbacks,
designed as integral, decorative components of
the site. Driveways may only connect to each other
within the allowed off-street parking area.

Parking Setback Min ft Screening Requirement
G Front so By the building,
or min 3' tall hedge
H Along 30 By the building,
Side Street or min 3' tall hedge
Rear 10 Min 5 ft tall wall/ hedge
Side 10 Min 3 ft tall wall/ hedge
• 4 when lane along interior sideyard
Parking • Corner site: min 50 ft from corner
J • Interior site: within 5 ft of side when Entry side street or rear lane not present Jl Driveway •min 50 ft Separation
K On-Street
• min 30 ft from corner Parking
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Neighborhood Edge (T3) Zone 3.20.050
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Building Site Boundary
SS Streetscape Area
(see 8.20 for reqmts)
Frontaae Required
(see 'Fl' ror reqmts)
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below:

Frontage Types
Common Yard
Front Yard
Porch
Requirements
See 5.20.150
See 5.20.140
See 5.20.130

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'FL'. below
FL Amount of Ground Floor Facade in Facade-Layer
Along Primary St Corner Site: 70% min from side street
corner
Interior Site: 60% min -----
Along Side St 50% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

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Estate 10 10 15 10
House 5 5 7 4
Duplex 6 5 7 3
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C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
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Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - - ,

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

4.2 Building height is measured vertically from average sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story.

4.3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 200 square feet with no dimension
exceeding 15 feet, are allowed up to 12 feet above
the top plate of the second story.

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Finished Fir Ground
Bulldlng Ft Stories Level from Floor to
Type SW Floor Ht
Estate 24 2 min 1.5 10 36
House 22 2 min 1.5 9 34
Duplex 22 2 min 1.5 9 34
3-21
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
A. Intent and Purpose.

The NG zone is applied to Tehachapi's general neigh
borhood areas to provide for a variety of single family and multi family housing choices 1n a small town
neighborhood setting.

1. Physical Character. A wide variety of house form
buildings shape the streetscapes. Buildings are
vaned 1n height. up to 2 stories and are near or
setback from the sidewalk to spatially define the
streetscapes.
al Property shall comply with the development
standards in Section C of the NG zone;
bl Signage shall comply with Article 7 (Signs\.

2. Streetscape / Public Realm. The streetscape is m
support of pedestrian activity. Frontages consist of
front yards. porches and stoops with walled yards
along rears and side streets. Sidewalks with tree
parkway strips provide for comfortable strolling.
a New blocks. \!lax perimeter: 2 000 feet. Max block
length· 600 feet shall comply with Chapter 8.20·
b Ex1st1ng blocks shall comply with Ch 8.20 when
any of the following apply: i) modification to
vehicular access. right of way, 11 streetscape, 111
block exceeds 700 feet on any side;
c Adjacent streetscapes shall be improved per
Chapter 8.20 when any of the following apply· i)
new building, ii renovation. addition over 50°
n iiiJ
modification of site access; or iv) subdivision;
d Open space sriall be provided per Chapter 8.1 O
when any of the following apply: 1 new building.
ii) renovation/addition over 50%, iii) modification
of site access. or iv' subdivision

3. Land Use. Land use activities are residential with
limited home occupations and suburban agncul
ture.
a Existing non conforming land uses may remain
per the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040;
b \Jew or expanded land use act1v1ty shall comply
with Section B of the NG zone.

4. Parking. Parking is provided trirough a system of
on- and off-street spaces.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply· 1 ne,"' building 11 renova
tion/addition over 50%, iii) modification of site
access. or iv subdivision;
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions B and C.2 of the \JG zone.
3-22
Illustrative examples of the NG Zone's range of
intended physical character:

Above: House-form buddings accommodate ,ingle or
mult1-family residential in a small rown YJeighborhood
setting.

Aoove: House form build1ngs svch as rhe Villa orovide ad ,tmonal ne,gnoorhooa compatible mult family housing
choices n a s,,1a/1 rown ne1g11bo1hood ,erti1'g.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.060 identifies
the allowed land use act1v1ty. the required permit, the amount of reqwred parking and any special require
ments. The required permit 1s obtained prior to estab
lishmg operations,

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.20.060.

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. n order to
prornote land use con1patibility allowed land use types shall comply with the identified requirements for size
and location.

Table 3.20.060 Land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment
Entertainment Cinema, Nightclub, Health/ Fitness
and Outdoor Recreation
Recreation live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility CUP(2)
Restaurant
Drive-Through
and Food
Restaurant, Pub/ Bar
Wine Tasting/Microbrewery
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Retail
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales),
Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center: > 15 MUP(l)
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Services Inn (B&B)
laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/Boarding
Office or Civic, Library, General
Office and Government
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Recreational Vehicle Park
Motor-Vehicle
Repair, commercial (motor vehicles)
Related
Repair, personal (motor vehicles) p
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio I
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Key
P �itted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

MUP Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.B
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A
Use not allowed
(1) 1 See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
1:7 (2)
1:4
0 Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Community Care Facility, large
Community Care Facility, large P(l) (1)
Day Care: Small House <7 p (1) 1:4
Day Care: large House 7 to 14 MUP(l) 1:4
Emergency Shelter
Employee Housing (Agricultural) p (1) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1)
Home Occupation P(l) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Residential
Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Multi Family Residential p 1.75/U
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, large
CUP(l) (1)
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small
P(l) (1)
Rooming and Boarding House
Single Family Residential p 2/U
Single Room Occupancy
Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Manufacturing
Industrial
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0
Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Other
Plaza
Square (see 8.10.110) p 0
Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0
Playground (see B.10.130) p 0
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) p 0
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
r--, (2) Rel191ous lnst1tuuons only, all other types of Meeting Fac1hty are prohibited 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area �r
1:6
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
C. Development Standards

1. Building Site and Building Placement
Primary Street front Diagram 1
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area

1.1 Each building and addition shall be located
on the building site per Diagram 1 and
designed as one of the allowed types below:

Building Site Building Setbacks, Size
Building Width Depth Facade Side Rear
Type A B C D E F
House 40-60 100-150 See510� Duplex 50-60 100-150 See 5.10.150 Villa 80- 160-175 See S.10.140
Bungalow
Court
Rowhouse
HF
Courtyard

1.2 3-24
125
120- 150-200 See 5.10.130 200
80- 100-150 See s.10.110 140
140- 150-165 See 5.10.120 200
Building facades alon streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1
and extend along frontage(s) per Section 3.2.

2. Parking Placement and Service Access
Primary Street frontl Diagram2
Building Site Boundary Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per
Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
25% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking areas shall not be accessed from primary
street unless rear lane or side street not present.

2.3 Parking entries/ driveways shall not exceed 12
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ft wide within the front or side parking setbacks,
designed as integral, decorative components of
the site. Driveways may only connect to each other
within the allowed off-street parking area.
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By the building,
Front 40 or min 3' tall wall/ hedge as
allowed by Section 3.3
Along 15 By the building,
Side Street or min 3' tall wall/ hedge
Rear 10 Min 5 ft tall wall/ hedge
Side 5 Min 3 ft tall wall/ hedge
• 3 when lane along interior sideyard
Parking • Corner site: min 50 ft from corner
• Interior site: within 5 ft of side when Entry side street or rear lane not present Driveway min 50 ft Separation
On-Street min 30 ft from corner Parking

3. Frontages and Encroachments
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Frontaae Required
(see 'FL' for reqmtsJ
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below:

Frontage Types Requirements
Front Yard See 5.20.140
Porch See 5.20.130
Stoop See 5.20.120
Walled Yard See 5.20.110

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'FL below
Along Primary St • Corner Site: 80% min from side street corner • Interior Site: 70% min
Along Side St 60% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

M Ml M2 M3 M4
House 5 5 3 2
Duplex, Villa 3 3 3 - 2- Bungalow Court 4 ---
4 - 3 2
RowhouseHF 4 4 4 2
Courtyard 4 4 3 2
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4.1 4.2

4.3 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

Building height is measured vertically from average
sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story. , I
Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structure� less than 200 square feet with no dimension exceeding 15 feet, are allowed up to 12 feet above
the top plate of the second story
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Building Type from SW Floor Ht - House 22 2 min 1.5 9 34 Duplex 22 2 min 1.5 9 34
Villa 22 2 min 1.5 9 34
Bungalow Court 22 2 min 1.5 9 -34
Rowhouse HF 24 2 min 1.5 10 36
Courtyard 24 2 min 1.5 10 36
3-25
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.070 Neighborhood Center (T4.5) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The NC zone is applied to focused areas at the core of
Tehachapi's neighborhood general areas and surrounding the Downtown to provide neighborhoodoriented retail. services with housing in a small-town setting

1. Physical Character. A wide variety of house form
buildings and the Small Flex Building type shape the
streetscapes. Buildings are varied in height, up to

2.5 stories, mixed and single use and are near or at
the sidewalk to spatially define the streetscapes.
a Property shall comply with the development standards in Section C of the NC zone:
bl S1gnage shall comply with Article 7 Signs).

2. Streetscape / Public Realm. The streetscape is
in support of higher pedestrian act1v1ty than the
general neighborhood areas. Frontages range from
front yards. porches and stoops with walled yards
along rear and side streets. Shopfronts and galleries are allowed on the small flex building. Wide sidewalks with trees in parkway strips or planters
accommodate outdoor dining and comfortable
strolling.
a New blocks. Max perimeter: 1,600 feet. Max block
length: 400 feet, shall comply .v1th Chapter 8.20;
b EX1Sting blocks shall comply with Chapter 8.20
when any of the following are modified or apply: i)
vehicular access. ii right of-way iii streetscape 1v
block exceeds 600 feet on any side;
c Adjacent streetscapes shall be improved per
Chapter 8.20 when any of the following apply: 1,
new building or renovation addition over sono· ii
modification of site access; or iii) subdivision;
d Open space shall be provided per Chapter 8.10
when any of the following apply: 1) new building
or renovation/addition over 50%; ii) modification
of site access; or 1ii1 subdivision;

3. Land Use. Land use act1v1t1es focus on reighbohood retail. restaurants and services. civic cultural, lodging, office and housing.
a Existing non conforming land uses may remain
per the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040:
bi Nevv or expanded land use activity shall comply
·.vith Section B of the f\/C zone.

4. Parking. Parking is provided through a shared
system of on-street and off-street spaces.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: i new building or renovation,
3-26
Examples of the NC Zone's range of intended physical character:

Above: 2-story block-form building with office/housing over ground floor shopfront adjacent to house-form building. 4bove: 2.5-story house-form budding with shoofront for
n<3•gnoorhood-or•ented ret,rf rt'sta ,,.a,,r st?• ,es.
addition over 50%; ii) modification of site access; or iii) subdivision:
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sections
Band C.2 of the NC zone.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.070 identifies
the allowed land use activity the required permit the
amount of required parking and any special requirements. The identified permit is required prior to establishing operations;

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or buildmg site
may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
rl"quiren1ents of Table 3.20.070

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. In order to
promote land use compatibility allowed land use types
shall comply with the identified requirements for size
and locanon
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
' Neighborhood Center (T4.5) Zone 3.20.070
Table 3.20.070 Land Use Standards

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Adult Entertainment - -
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0
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Cinema, Nightclub - -
Entertainment
Health/ Fitness <1,500 sq ft p 1/500
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio MUP 1/400 I
and
Indoor I Outdoor Recreation
Recreation
Live/ Amplified Music <1,000 sq ft
Meeting Facility
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar <1,000 sq ft
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales)
and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting <1,000 sq ft
Brewpub
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site
sales), Art Gallery I Exhibition
Retail Retail <1,500 sq ft
Retail 1,500 to 2,400 sq ft
Retail > 2,400 sq ft
Secondhand Stores
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Inn (B&B) max 15 rooms
Services
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office or Civic, Library, General
Office and Government
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Recreational Vehicle Park
Motor-Vehicle
Repair, commercial (motor vehicles)
Related
Repair, personal (motor vehicles)
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals
Key
p Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

MUP Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.B
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MUP 1:6
MUP 1:6
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CUP 1/350
MUP 1:4
MUP(l) 0
MUP 1:4
MUP 1/400
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p 1/500
p max 1
MUP 1/SOO
- -
- -
p 1/400
MUP(l) 1:4
- -
- -
MUP(l) 1/3R
p 1/400
p 1/400
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- -
MUP 1/400
p 1/400
p 1/400
CUP 1:4
MUP 0
p 0
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CUP Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1)
Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 MUP(l) 1:4
Emergency Shelter p (1)
Employee Housing (Agricultural) p (1) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1)
Ground Floor P(2) 1/U
Home Occupation P(l) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center p (1)
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision - -
Multi Family Residential p 1.S/U
Residential Care Facility for the
CUP(l) (1) Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the
P(l) (1)
Elderly, Small
Rooming and Boarding House p 1/U
Single Family Residential p 2/U
Single Room Occupancy MUP 1/2Us
Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Manufacturing - -
Power/ Electrical Substation -
Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine p 0
Small Collection Facility - -
Nature - -
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0
Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Plaza (see 8.10.100) p 0
Other
Square (see 8.10.110) p 0
Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0
Playground (see 8.10.130) p 0
Sportsfield - -
Roof Garden (see 8. 10. 1 SO) p 0
(2) Not within 75 ft of street corner
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms
1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
3-2 7
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.070 Neighborhood Center (T4.5) Zone
C. Development Standards
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Villa
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Small

1.2 3-28
Each building and addition shall be located on
the building site per Diagram 1 and designed as
one of the allowed types below:

Width
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Depth
Site Building
Facade
Setbacks,
Side
Size
Rear -

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80- 160-175 See 5.10.140 125
120- 150-200 See 5.10.130
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150 - 150-165 See 5.10.120 200
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140 80-150 See 5.10.110
so- 100-150 See 5.10.080 100
Building facades along streets shall be located
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Parking Area

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per
Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
25% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking/ service areas shall be accessed from an
alley or side street. No new driveways from street.

2.3 Parking entries/driveways shall not be wider than 15 ft, designed as integral, decorative components of
the site.

By the building,
G Front so or min 3' tall wall/ hedge as
allowed by Section 3.3
H Along 15 By the building,
Side Street or min 3' tall wall/ hedge
Rear 10 Min 5 ft tall wall/ hedge
Side 5 Min 3 ft tall wall/ hedge
3 ft when alley along interior sideyard
Parking
J Entry from • Corner site: min 75 ft from corner
side street
On-Street K Parking • Primary street: min 30 ft from corner Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Neighborhood Center (T4.5) Zone 3.20.070
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Building Site Boundary Frontaae Required
(see 'Fl' for reqmts)
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Encroachment Area
(stt 'M' for ,�mu)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed frontage types below:

Frontage Types Requirements
Front Yard See 5.20.140
Porch See 5.20.130
Stoop See 5.20.120
Walled Yard See 5.20.110
Shopfront (Flex Bldg Small only) See Table 5.20
Gallery (Flex Bldg Small only) See Table 5.20

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line ,
per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'FL'. below
FL Amount of Ground Floor Facade in Facade-Layer
Along Primary St • Corner Site: 80% min from side street corner • Interior Site: 80% min
Along Side St 70% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

House to
Courtyard
Rowhouse HF
to Flex Bldg (S)
4 4
3 3
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C. Development Standards

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4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

4.2 Building height is measured vertically from average sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story.

4.3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 200 square feet with no dimension
exceeding 15 feet, are allowed up to 14 feet above
the top plate of the second story.

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Type SW Floor Ht
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min 1.5 10 40
� Duplex 26 --2.5 ---
min 1.5 --10
Villa 26 2.5 min ---

1.5 10 ---
40 Bungalow 24 2.5 min 1.5 10 � Court ---
Rowhouse
26 2.5 min 1.5 10 40
HF ---
Courtyard 26 2.5 min 1.5 10 4C0
Flex Bldg 26 2.5 0 13 40 I Small
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.080 Downtown (TS) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The DT zone Is applied to areas generally in Te
hachapi s core for the purpose of being the cultural,
speciality shopping entertainment and civic core of
Tehachapi and the Tehachapi Valley

1. Physical Character. The widest variety of
block form and house form buildings shape the
streetscapes Buildings are varied in height up to 3
stories mixed and single use and are near or at the
sidewalk to spatially define the small-town main
street streetscape.
a) Property shall comply with the development
standards In Section C of the QT zone;
b Signage shall comply with Article 7 Signs .

2. Streetscape I Public Realm. The streetscape Is
in support of high pedestrian activity. Frontages
range from shopfronts forecourts and galleries,
and terraces, with parkmg courts on side streets
and walled yards on rear arid side streds. /' de
sidewalks with street trees accommodate outdoor
dining and comfortable strolling.
a New blocks. Max perimeter: 1 600 feet, Max block
length: 400 feet, shall comply with Chapter 8.20·
b Ex1st111g blocks shall comply vith Chapter 8.20
when any of the following are modified or apply:
1 vehicular access i, right of way 111 streetscape,
1,, block exceeds 600 feet on ariy side;
c AdJacel't streetscapes shall be improved peI
Chapter 8 20 when any of the following apply: i
ne1.-' buildmg or Priovation add1t1on over 50 ° 1i
modification of site access; or iii) subdivision;
d Open space shall be provided per Chapter 8.1 0
when any of the following apply· , 1e•v building
or renovation/addition over 50%; ii) modification
of site access or 111 subdivision;

3. land Use. .and use actIv1tIes focus on specialty
retail restaurants services civic cultural lodging,
conference facilities, office and housing.
a Ex1st111g non conforming larid uses ,.,,,ay remain
per the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040·
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
" tt, Section B of the DT zone

4. Parking. Parking Is provided through a shared
system of on-street spaces and grouped, off-street
spaces
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Examples of the OT Zone's range of intended physical character:

Above: A variety of bwldmgs wrth ground floor non-res,den t;a activities shape the s,r,a, town ma,n st, t'et envirorwient AoovP: Streetscopes are va, ea e·'1p110sr.cnq pedest 01' co1" �o · sc 1 e ard , ..... u to ,, µ 'tS c - Y •
d E,<1st1ng park,ng snJI be t'T'p,oved when ,iny ot the fol owing app y nE , bu d nc• '.)r eno• lt on Jdd1t1on 01,er SO°'o; ii) modification of site access, or 111) subdiv1s1on; b \Jew or expanded p,irking shall om ply •" th Scct,ons B and C 2 of the DT zone
B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.080 identifies the al 1owed land ..ise Jct1vIty the requ r-."d permit the a,,,ount of requ1rPd parking and aI y spec a equirements The dent1
tied permit Is required prior to establishing operations;

2. Multiple land Use Types. A building or building site may c1t ll r,-,ult plL Jnd JSe types oer tt>e appl CJble requIrp rrents ot -abk ' 2•,.080

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. ., o, der to prorrote ,and ..ise con,pat b I· 1 1 101 ,ea ,H'd .. sc tfoes sha comply with the 1dent1fied requirements for size and location.

Table 3.20.080 Land Use Standards
Category Use
Adult Entertainment
Cinema
Entertainment Nightclub
and Health/ Fitness
Recreation Indoor/ Outdoor Recreation
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales)
and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting/Microbrewery
Brewpub
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales),
Retail
Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail <1,500 sq ft
Retail <10,000 sq ft
Retail >10,000 sq ft
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Inn (B&B) max 15 rooms
Services Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office or Civic, Library, General
Office and Government
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Recreational Vehicle Park
Motor-Vehicle Repair, commercial (motor vehicles)
Related
Motor Vehicle Sales, new/ used
Motor Vehicle Rentals
Key
p
MUP
CUP
Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.S0.B
Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.S0.A
Use not allowed
Permit Pkg
- -
I
CUP 1;4
CUP 1 1/300
p 11500
MUP 1:7
MUP 1:7
MUP 1
:
7 - -
MUP 1
:
5 I
MUP 1:5
MUP(l) 0
p 1:5
MUP 11400
CUP 0
p 11500
p max 1
p 1/500
MUP 1/400
p 11500 I
MUP(l) 1:4
- -
MUP 1/R
MUP (1)1 1/3R
- -
I p I 1/500
- -
p 1/500 I
MUP 1/500
p I 11400
p J 1I400
CUP 1:5
I MUP I 0
- -
I
I
-
I
-
- -
I I
-
I
-
MUP I 1/300
-------------------;
(1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
I
I
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Downtown (TS) Zone 3.20.080
Category Use Permit Pkg
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0 '
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio MUP 1/400
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Small I P(l) (1) I
Day Care: Small House <7 p (1) 1:4
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 MUP(l)I 1:4
Emergency Shelter p (1)
Employee Housing (Agricultural) P(l) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential)
Ground Floor (not on primary street) ' p 1/U
Home Occupation P(l) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) 11) I
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center p (1)
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision I - -
Multi Family Residential p 1/U
Residential Care Facility for the
CUP(l) (1)
Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the
P(l) (1)
Elderly, Small
Rooming and Boarding House MUP 1/U
Single Family Residential -
Single Room Occupancy MUP I 1/2U
Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Transitional Housing PO) (1)
Manufacturing - -
Power/ Electrical Substation -
I -
Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine p 0
Small Collection Facility - -
Nature - -
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p 0
Greenway, Green - -
Plaza (see 8.10.100) p 0
Other Square (see 8.10.110) - -
Passage (see 8.10.120) p I 0
Playground (see 8.10.130) p 0
Sportsfield - I -
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
1/400
1/R
1:6
1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 7 1 parking space required for each room --i
1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats- 1 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.080 Downtown (TS) Zone
C. Development Standards
E ► • E
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.. Q
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- - -' - - - - - - - - - l. - - - "
C C
r -- •·
PrnnMy Street front Diagram 1
Building Site Boundary - - , Buildable Area

1.1 Building
Type
House
Villa
I Courtyard
I Rowhouse
BF
Flex Bldg
Large
Lined
Bldg

1.2 C
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Each building and addition shall be located on
the building site per Diagram 1 and designed as
one of the allowed types below:

Building Site
Width Depth
A B
40-50 90-150
65-125 145-200
125-175 150-200
86-170
100-
200
125-
250
80-150
150-200
150-200
---,
Building Setbacks, Size
Facade Side Rear
C D E
See 5.10.160
See 5.10.140
See 5.10.120
See 5.10.100
(1) See 5.10.070
See 5.10.060
F
Building facades along streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1 and
extend along frontage(s) per Section 3.2.
" r I

2. Parking Placement and Service Access
1erv1ce Al.!!_Y Jeqd) �e�2� 1� _ ,_
-------------
.. HI
J
"
JI.

I � .g
K •
G G
K ,,W
Primary Street front Diagram2
Building Site Boundary - -
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per
Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
25% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking / service areas shall be accessed from an
alley or side street. No new driveways from street.

2.3 Parking entries/driveways shall not be wider than 15 ft, designed as integral, decorative components of
the site.

Parking Setback Min ft Screening Requirement
G
lH
Front
By the building,
50 or min 3' tall wall/ hedge as
----------allowed by Section ----- 3.3
Along
Side Street
Rear
25 By the building,
or min 3' tall wall/ hedge
10 Min 5 ft tall wall/ hedge
•
______ Side s__ M_in_3 ft tall wall/ hedge _j
2 ft when alley along interior sideyard
Parking
J Entry from • Corner site: min 75 ft from corner
side street
On-Street K
___
Parking • Primary street: min 30 ft from corner
I
- _ _ _ _ _ Service All!!.Y See 8 . .20.100 _ _ _
' '
,----------1 _____ ...,. ___ --r---------- 9
I "I, � M3 M3 SS ► ◄ � � r
< I: �
t
M4 ►,.
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Prrm.-iry Street
Building Site Boundary - - ,
SS Streetscape Area
(see 8.20 for reqmts)
Frontaae Required
(see 'FL' ror reqmts)
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts)

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below:
�
Frontage Types Requirements ______________ __.;
Walled Yard
Terrace
Parking Court (side street only)
Forecourt
Shopfront ---
Gallery
See 5.20.110
See 5.20.100
See 5.20.090
See 5.20.080
See 5.20.070
See Table 5.20

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'FL' below 1 Fl Amount of Ground Floor Facade In Facade-layer
I Along Primary St • Corner Site: 90% min from side street 1-. ________ co__rn_e_r ___ ._lnterior Site: 80% min I
Along Side St 75% min from primary street corner

3.3 Building elements may encroach into required
setbacks as identified below.

M Ml M2 M3 M4
House to
RowhouseBF within 3 ft of curb 5 0
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Downtown (TS) Zone 3.20.080
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
w
'
� occupied attte as occurs �[ lh
Dlafram4
Building Site Boundary - - ,

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise.

4.2 Building height is measured vertically from average sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story. --------

4. 3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 250 square feet with no dimension
exceeding 16 feet, are allowed up to 15 feet above
the top plate of the third story.

BuJldlng
Type
House
Villa
Courtyard
Rowhouse
BF
Flex Bldg
Large
TF (TR) R U V (min) W
Ft/ Stories
26 2.5
Third
story
Stbk
n.a.

Finished Grd Fir
Fir from to Fir
SW Ht
min 1.5 10 --------------- 26
30 30
35 (24)

2.5 n.a. min 1.5

2.5 n.a. min 0.5
3(1) min 10 min 1.5
3(1) See

5.10.070 0
10 10
12 14
41 I
41 451
45 so
Flex Bldg (L) to
Lined Bldg within 3 ft of curb 5 0
lined 35 I I 3(1)
1 --Bl
_
dg ___
(2
_
4) __ _
min 10 0 12 so
---�
I
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.090 Tehachapi Blvd West (SO2.1) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The SD2 1 zone 1s applied to areas generally along
Tehachapi Boulevard between Downtown and Tucker
Road for regional and commun.ty oriented lodging,
retail and service businesses that complement Down
town.

1. Physical Character. Block form buildings shape the
streetscapes along Tehachapi Boulevard with house
form buildings shaping side streets and the transition
to adjacent neighborhoods. Buildings are vaned in
height up to 3 stones mixed and single use, and are
near or partially setback from the sidell',alk to spa
tially define the streetscape.
a Property shall comply with the development scan
dards in Section C of the SD2 1 zone;
b' Signage shall comply with Article 7 Signs).

2. Streetscape / Public Realm. The str<>etscape is in
support of pedestrian activity Frontages range from
front yards and stoops to shopfronts forecourts gal
leries and parking courts. Wide sidewalks accommo
date outdoor dining and comfortable strolling
a \Jew blocks. Max perimeter: 2.400 feet Max block
length: 500 feet. shall comply with Chapter 8.20:
b Existing blocks shall comply with Chapter 8.20
when any of the following are modified or apply: i)
vehicular access 1i right of way iii streetscape 1v
block exceeds 700 feet on any side;
cl Adiacent streetscapes shall be improved per
Chapter 8.20 ,vhen any of the following apply· i
new building or renovation addition over 50 11
modification of site access; or iii) subdivision;
d Open space shall be provided per Chapter 8.1 O
vvhen any of the following apply: 1 new building or
renovation/addition over S0°•o; ii) modification of
site access. or ii subd1v1s1on

3. Land Use. Land use activities focus on regional and
community ,v1de retail restaurants. lodging, confer
ence facilities, with supportive office and housing.
a Existing non conforming land uses may remain per
the requirements of Chapter 10.30.040
bl r,.,Jew or expanded land use activity shall comply
· 1th Section B of the SD2. · zone.

4. Parking.
a Ex1st111g parking shall be mproved when any of the
following apply I new building or renovation. ad
dition over 50%; ii) modification of site access; or iii) subd1v1s1on
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Examples of the S02.1 Zone's range of intended
physical character:
4bove: 3-story Large Flex buildings prov de Joog ny a•id conference faolit1es along Tehac10p1 Boulevard.
4b0v · 'vi. tc fa1"11y ,es ctent,o n qo •10t s o 11d rgs o, t-1ot1)e forrr t/pes 1 0119, de ,tre-"t) pro✓ de rop1µac b,e t "115 t Of"S 'rem Tenacnap t3oL evord ·o act acent ie 9"bor hoods.
b \Jew or expanded parking shall corn ply ,,vith Sections B and C.2 of the SD2.1 zone.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Table 3.20.090 identifies
the allowed land use activity the required permit. the
amount of required parking and any special require
ments. The identified permit is required prior to es tab hshing operations.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements of Table 3.20.090·

3. Location and Size of Land Use Type. n order to
promote land use c.ornpatibil1ty allowed land use types shall comply with the identified requirements for size
and location
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Tehachapi Blvd West (5D2.1) Zone 3.20.090
Table 3.20.090 Land Use Standards
, ...... ,. -Adult Entertainment
Cinema, Nightclub
Entertainment
Health / Fitness and
Indoor/ Outdoor Recreation Recreation
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food
Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting/Microbrewery
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan / Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales),
Art Gallery / Exhibition
Retail
Retail <1,500 sq ft
Retail <10,000 sq ft
Retail > 10,000 sq ft
Secondhand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venues
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Services
Inn (B&B) max 15 rooms
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office or Civic, Library, General
Office and
School, College, University
Civic
Transit Station
Car Wash
Gas Station
Motor-Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Park
Related Repair, commercial (motor vehicles)
Motor Vehicle Sales, new/ used
Motor Vehicle Rentals
Key
p Permitted Use - Zoning Clearance Required.

MUP Minor Use Permit Required. See 9.30.SO.B
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required. See 9.30.50.A
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
-
-
p
MUP
MUP
MUP
p
-
MUP
MUP(l)
-
CUP
p
p
p
MUP
p
p
p
MUP(l)
-
MUP
-
-
p
CUP
p
MUP
p
CUP
MUP
MUP
-
-
-
CUP
p
-
-
1/400
11400
1/400
1/400
1/200
-
1/400
0 -
0 1/400
1/500
1/400
1/300
1/400
1/400
1/300
1:4
-
1/R
-
-
1/250
113001
11300
1/300
1/300
1:3
0 11250
-
-
-
11300
1/250
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio MUP
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l)
Community Care Facility, Small P(l)
Day Care: Small House <7 P(l)
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 MUP(l)
Emergency Shelter p
Employee Housing (Agricultural) P(l)
Employee Housing (Residential) P(l)
Home Occupation P(l)
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l)
Low-Barrier Navigation Center p
Residential Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Multi Family Residential p
Residential Care Facility for the
CUP(l)
Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the
P(l)
Elderly, Small
Rooming and Boarding House MUP
Single Family Residential p
Single Room Occupancy MUP
Supportive Housing P(l)
Transitional Housing P(l)
Manufacturing
Power/ Electrical Substation
Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine p
Small Collection Facility
Nature
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) p
Greenway (see 8.10.080) p
Green (see 8.10.090) p
Plaza (see 8.10.100) p
Other
Square (see 8.10.110) p
Passage (see 8.10.120) p
Playground (see 8.10.130) p
Sportsfield
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 11400
(1)
(1)
(1)
1:4
1:4
(1)
(1)
(1)
0 (1)
(1)

1.5/U
(1)
(1)

1.5/U
2/U
1/2U
(1)
(1)
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 -----,
1/R 1 parking space required for each room
1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
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Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones

3.20.090 Tehachapi Blvd West (5D2.1) Zone
C. Development Standards
··a ·--·--·--·--·--·--·-- a
1 _. '- _.

Ser� Alley (as occurs) SeeJU0.100 _. L
F F
:>• ... -. ----.-- """"'! : .. ·---r-------:
•
I
8,
•
•
•
•
Primary Street fronU Diagram 1
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area

1.1 Bulldlng
Type
Duplex
Villa
Courtyard
Rowhouse
BF
Flex Bldg
Small
Flex Bldg
Large
Each building and addition shall be located on
the building site per Diagram 1 and designed as
one of the allowed types below·
--
Building Site Building Setbacks, Size
Width Depth Facade Side Rear

A B C D E F
50-65 100-150 See 5.10.150
80-125 150-200 See 5.10.140
150- 150-200 See 5.10.120 250
86-170 90-150 See 5.10.100 -
50-100 100-150 See 5.10.080
200- 200- See 5.10.070 400 400

1.2 Building facades along streets shall be located
within the facade layer 'C', 'D' per Diagram 1 and
extend along frontage(s) per Section 3.2.
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I
ervtee Alley (as occurs) See 8.20. 100 ,
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Primary Street front Oiagram2
Building Site Boundary - - •
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area
-
-, 2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. Parking areas shall consist of at least
25% pervious surfaces.

2.2 Parking/ service areas may be accessed from
primary street, alley or side street.

2.3 Parking entries/driveways shall not be wider than 15 ft, designed as integral, decorative components of
the site. Driveways may only connect to each other
within the allowed off-street parking area.

By the building,
G Front 30 or min 3' tall wall/ hedge as
allowed by Section 3.3
H Along 30 By the building,
Side Street or min 3' tall wall/ hedge
Rear 10 Min 5 ft tall wall/ hedge
Side 10 Min 3 ft tall wall/ hedge
5 when along interior sideyard
Parking • Corner site: min 75 ft from corner
J • Interior site: within 15 ft of either side Entry when side street or alley not present Jl Driveway • min 100 ft Separation
K On-Street
• Primary street: min 30 ft from corner Parking
Chapter 3.20 Transect Zones
Tehachapi Blvd West (5D2.1) Zone 3.20.090
Service Alley1°as occurs) See 8.20. 100
1 - --·--,-- --:-- -- -- -- -
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Primary Street Front Diagram3
Building Site Boundary - - •
SS Streetscape Area
(see 8.20 for reqmtsJ
Frontaae Required
(see 'FL' r0< reqmts)
Encroachment Area
(see 'M' for reqmts}

3.1 Building facades shall be located on the building
site per Diagram 3 and designed as one or multiple
allowed types below: -------
Frontage ---
Types Requirements
Front Yard See 5.20.140
Stoop See 5.20.120
Walled � Yard See 5.10.110
Parking Court See 5.20.090
Forecourt See 5.20.080
Shopfront See 5.20.070
Gallery See Table 5.20

3.2 Street facades shall extend along the frontage line per Diagram 3 and as identified in Section 'FL'. below
-·i::Hi,itihHh•ii-i-iiflHMiifH¥£M
Along Primary St • Corner Site: 70% min from side st:;l • corner • Interior Site: 60% min
Along Side St 60% min from primary street corner I 3.3 Building elements may encroach into required setbacks as identified below. ----=======
M M1 M2 M3 M4
Duplex to Courtyard 5 5 3 4
1-f l -----------5---5--7----2;---i
_
Rowhouse BF to Flex Bldg (S) :--i Flex Bldg (L) 5 5 5 3 C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjaencies
w
J
/
occupied attic as ,
/ occur�) ,
�---1--- ----LR
I
T'
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•
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - - ,

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements in Diagram 4. All numbers are stated
as a range or maximum unless stated otherwise. '-------

4.2 Bui Id in g height is measured vertically from average sidewalk grade along frontage to the top plate of
the highest story. j 4.3 Roofs, chimneys, finials and portions of structures less than 200 square feet with no dimension
L
exceeding 15 feet, are allowed up to 12 feet above
the top plate of the third -story. --=----------
TF (TR) R u V(min) w
Third Finished Grd Fir
Ft/ Stories Story Fl Level to Fir
Building Stbk from SW Ht
Type
Duplex 24 2.5 n.a. min 1.5 10 36
Villa 26 2.5 n.a. min 1.5 10 38
Courtyard 30 2.5 n.a. min 1.5 10 42
RowhouseBF 30 2.5 n.a. min 1.5 10 42 -
Flex Bldg
Small 26 2 n.a. 0 12 38
Flex Bldg
35 (24) 3 (1) min 0 14 47
Large 10
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Sections:
.., .J . .Jv.v Iv

3.30.020

3.30.030

3.30.040

3.30.050

3.30.060

3.30.070

3.30.080

3.30.090

3.30.100

3.30.110

3.30.120

3.30.130

3.30.140

3.30.150

3.30.160

3.30.010
Purpose
Applicability
Estate (E) Zone
Single Family Residential R 1 Zone
Medium-Density Residential R 2) Zone
High-Density Residential R-3 Zone
Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone
Residential Professional (RP) Zone
Neighborhood Comn1ercial C-1) Zone
Central Commercial (C-2 Zone
General Commercial (C-3) ?one
Highway Commercial C-4 Zone
Light Industrial M-1 Zone
Medium Industrial M 2 Zone
Agriculture A Zone
Planned Development PD Zone
Purpose
Chapter 3.30 provides regulatory standards governing
land use and building form within the Non Transect
based zoning areas. The Zoning Code 1s a reflection of
the community v1s1on for implementing the intent of
the General Plan. These standards are intended to en
sure that proposed development 1s compatible with
existing and future development on neighboring
proputies and produces an environment of desirable
character consistent with the General Plan and any
applicable specific plan

3.30.020 Applicability
The rr qu1rernents of Chapter 3.30 shall apply to JII
proposed developr'1ent within Non �ransect based
zones, and shall be considered 1n comb1nat1on with the
standards for the applicable zone in Article 4 General
to Zones) and those 1n Article 6 (Specific to Uses). If there 1s a conflict between any standards, the pro
visions of Article 3 (Specific to Zones) control over
Article 4 and the prov s1ons of Article 6 control over
Articles 3 and 4.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.030 Estate (E) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The E zone is applied to areas ofTehachapi's that are
appropriate for the development of larger residential
lots where uses and activities allowed are designed to
promote rural character and quiet residential neighborhoods. All property shall comply with the follow ing applicable requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the E
zone.

2. Land Use.
al Existing land uses may remain per the requirements of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provisions; bl New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the E zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: a new building or renova
tion/addition over SO%, b) modification of site
access, or c subdivision;
b\ New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the E zone.
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Above: Homes on larger lots promote a rural character ..

Above: A large home with ample yard space enhance a
qu1et residential neighborhood
B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses identified in Table 3.30.030 as allowable per the required permit shall be allowed, subject to the following:
al The required permit 1s obtained prior to establishing operations;
bJ All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location and special
requirements identified in Table 3.30.030.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site rnay utilize multiple land use types per the applicable requirements ofTable 3.30.030.

Table 3.30.030. Land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment
Cinema
Entertainment Nightclub
and Health / Fitness
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation CUP 1/400
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility CUP 1/400
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan / Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales).

Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail Retail <2,000 square feet
Retail >2,000 square feet
Secondhand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venue
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center: > 15 CUP(l) 1:4
Funeral Home
Hotel/ Motel -
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Inn (B&B)
Services
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office
Office and Government, Civic, Library
Civic School, College, University MUP 1:5
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Motor-Vehicle Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals
Related Recreational Vehicle Park
Repair (motor vehicles)
Key
p Permitted Use
MUP Minor Use Permit Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses'
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Estate (E) Zone 3.30.030
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio
Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1)
Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1)
Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 P(l) 1:4
Emergency Shelter p (1) (1)
Employee Housing (Agricultural) MUP(l) (1)
Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1)
Ground Floor
Home Occupation p (1) 0
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1)
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Large CUP (1) (1)
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small P(l) (1)
Rooming and Boarding House
Single Family Residential p 2N
Single Room Occupancy
Supportive Housing p (1) (1)
Transitional Housing p (1) (1)
Manufacturing
Power/ Electrical Substation
Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Nature (see 8.10.060) MUP 0
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) MUP
Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0
Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Other
Plaza, Square, Passage
Playground
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140)
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150)
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms
1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.030 Estate (E) Zone
C. Development Standards
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Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback
From Center Line of Loe.al Street 55'
From Center Line of Secondary Street 70'
From Center Line of Major Street 80'
B Side Setback 10'
C Side Street Setback, Corner Lot 25"
Reverse Corner Lot 25''
D Rear Setback 25'
Rear Setback, Through Lot See Front
I Setback measured from the right-of-way of any local street existing or proposed secondary or major highway. or the right-of-way established by any official or specific plan line.

LOT REQUIREMENTS
E E-1 /2 Lot Size
F E-1 Lot Size
G E-2 1/2 Lot Size
H E-5 Lot Size
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Min.
.5 acre
1 acre

2.5 acre
5 acres

2. Parking Placement
Allowed Off-Street Building Site Boundary - -
Parking Area

2.1 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).
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Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
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3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compli3.2 Rooftop equipment, including roof mounted air conditioning systems, are prohibited in new residential construction. Exception: Retrofit equipment with in
existing residential construction, when the Chief Building Inspector determines that the circumstances of the installation preclude installation within the building
envelope.

J Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

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Uncovered stairs and necessary
landings1
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio
covers2
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3'max.
50% of required
setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height.
2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

4.1 4.2
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Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

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Height Requirements
Stories Ft
Bldg Height 2 35
Accessory Structure 1 12
Antenna 45
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.040 Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The R-1 zone 1s applied to areas of Tehachapi that are
appropriate for the development of low density residential dwellings of a single family dwelling type. The R 1 zone establishes neighborhoods that preserve and
protect a single family residential character, while also allowing for a variety of housing opportunities. All
property shall comply with the following applicable
requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with the
development standards in Section C of the R 1 zone

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
sions ·
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the R 1 zone

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply· a new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access. or c. subd1v1s1onbl New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec tions Band C 2 of the R 1 zone.
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Above: Single fop1J/y homes with accessible driveways.

Above: Single family home r•cely la•1dscaoed promotes a 1ow density neighborhood.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses iden
tified in Table 3.30.040 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed, subject to the following·
a The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations
bi All land use act1v1ty shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking size or location and spe
cial requirements identified in Table 3 30.040

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or build111g site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.030.

Chapter 3.30 Non-f ran sect ?ones
Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone 3.30.040
Table 3.30.040. land Use Standards
Cinema
Entertainment Nightclub
and Health/ Fitness
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site
sales), Art Gallery I Exhibition
Retail Retail <2,000 square feet
Retail >2,000 square feet
Secondhand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venue
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center: > 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Services
Inn (B&B)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office
Office and Government, Civic, Library
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Car Wash, Gas Station
Motor-Vehicle Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals
Related Recreational Vehicle Park
Repair (motor vehicles)
Key
p Permitted Use
MUP Minor Use Permit Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses"
CUP 1/400
CUP(2) 1:7 (2)
CUP 1/400
CUP(l) 1:4
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Residential
Industrial
Other
Broadcasting/ Recording Studio
Accessory Dwelling Un
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Community Care Facility, Large CUP (1) (1)
Community Care Facility, Small P (1)
Day Care: Small House <7
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14
Emergency Shelter
Employee Housing (Agricultural)
Employee Housing (Residential)
Ground Floor
Home Occupation
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
Low-Barrier Navigation Center
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small
Rooming and Boarding House
Single Family Residential
Single Room Occupancy
Supportive Housing
Transitional Housing
Manufacturing
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Nature (see 8.10.060)
Agriculture (see 8.10.070)
Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Green (see 8.10.090)
Plaza, Square, Passage
Playground (see 8.10.130)
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140)
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150)
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1:6
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1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.040 Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone
C. Development Standards
Primary Street (front)
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback 25"
IB Side Setback, Interior Lot 5'/1 0' 2
C Side Street Setback, Corner Lot 15'
Reverse Corner Lot 20'
D Side Interior Setback Corner Lot 5'
Reverse Corner Lot 5'
E Accessory Structure Rear Setback 3 5'
F Rear Setback 25"
1 Lots less than 8,000sf require a 20 front and rear Setback. 2 One side setbdck 1s min 5 and the other side setback is min. 1 o·. 3 Residential accessory structures shall have the same minimum front and side setback as rt>quired of the main building.

LOT REQUIREMENTS
G Lot Size (min.) 8,000sf
H Lot Width, Interior Lot (min.) 70'
I Lot Width, Corner Lot (min.) 75'
J Lot Width, Reverse Corner Lot (min.) 80'
K Lot Depth (min.) 100'
L Lot Coverage (max.) 35%
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2. Parking Placement
Allowed Off-Street Building Site Boundary - -
Parking Area

2.1 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone 3.30.040
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3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 Roof mounted air conditioning systems are not permitted.

N Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
I floor of a building
Awnings and decks 50% of required
setback
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings'
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers2 setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

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Height Requirements
Stories Ft
0 Bldg Height 2.5 35
P Accessory Structure 12
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.050 Medium-density Residential (R-2) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The R 2 zone is applied to areas of Tehachapi that
are appropriate for low-density, multi family housing
choices. The R 2 zone establishes good neighborhood
design on lots not less than 7,500 square feet. All
property shall comply with the following applicable
requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the R 2
zone.

2. Land Use.
a) Existing land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 (Nonconforming Provi
sions ;
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the R 2 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: al new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access, or c) subdivision·
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the R 2 zone.
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Above: Townhomes allow a slight increase in density ,vhi/e maintaining neighborhood character ..

Above: A multi unit building can be integrated into a neighborhood B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses identi
tied in Table 3.30.050 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed. subject to the following:
aJ The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations;
bl All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location, and special requirements identified in Table 3.30.050.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.050.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Medium-density Residential (R-2) Zone 3.30.050
Table 3.30.050. Land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment CommuniCinema cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio Entertainment Nightclub Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) and Health / Fitness Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1) Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation CUP 1/400 Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1) Live/Amplified Music Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Meeting Facility Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 P(l) 1:4 Drive-Through Emergency Shelter p (1) (1)
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery Employee Housing (Agricultural) Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1) Outdoor Dining Ground Floor
Wine Tasting Home Occupation P(l) 0
Alcohol Sales (off-site) Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) Artisan / Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales}, Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center Art Gallery/ Exhibition Retail <2,000 square feet CUP 1/400 Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision Retail
Retail >2,000 square feet Multi Family Residential p 1.5/U Secondhand Stores Residential Care Facility for the CUP(l) (1) Elderly, Large Tobacco Centric Venue Residential Care Facility for the Business or Personal Services Elderly, Small P(l) (1)
Day Care Center:> 15 CUP(l) 1:4 Rooming and Boarding House Funeral Home Single Family Residential p 2/U
Hotel / Motel Single Room Occupancy MUP 1/2U
Services Inn (B&B) Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Medical Services CUP 1/400 Manufacturing
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) Power/ Electrical Substation Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine
Office Small Collection Facility
Office and Government, Civic, Library Nature (see 8.10.060) CUP 0 Civic School, College, University p 1:5 Agriculture (see 8.10.070) Transit Station Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Car Wash, Gas Station Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals Other
Motor-Vehicle Plaza, Square, Passage
Related Recreational Vehicle Park Playground (see 8.10.130) MUP 0 Repair (motor vehicles) Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) MUP 0 Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
Key
p Permitted Use 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area MUP Minor Use Permit Required 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats Use not allowed 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit (1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses"
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.050 Medium-density Residential (R-2) Zone
C. Development Standards
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BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback 20'
B Side Setback 5'
Accessory Structure Side Setback 1 5'
C Side Street Setback, Corner Lot 10'
D Rear Setback w/out alley (w/alley = 1 O') 20'
1 Accessory Structure Side Setbacks: Residential accessory structures shall have the same minimum side setback as required of the main building. A nonresidential accessory structure may be located on interior side lot line when structure is located 80' or more from the front property line. An accessory build1ng having an opening on an alley shall be located not less than five feet from the property line. Any accessory structure permitted on a side property line shall have prov1s1ons for roof drainage to be retained on the lot.

LOT REQUIREMENTS Min.

E Lot Size 7,500 sf
F Lot Width, Interior Lot 60'
G Lot Width, Corner Lot 65
'
H Lot Width, Reverse Corner Lot 70'
I Lot Depth 100'
DENSITY REQUIREMENTS Max.

J Density 1 unit/3,630' of lot 2
2 Plus 1 unit for any remaining area more than 1 81 S sq.ft.

2. Parking Placement
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2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4
Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from
primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 450 (Parking Standards).
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Medium-density Residential (R-2) Zone 3.30.050

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3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 Roof mounted air conditioning systems are not permitted.

Architectural Features
Uncovered porches and necessary
landings'
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first
floor of a building
Awnings and decks
3'max.
6'max.
6'max
50% of required
setback
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary
landings'
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio
covers2
3'max.
50% of required
setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
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Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

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Height Requirements
Stories Ft
L Bldg Height 2.5 3S
M Accessory Structure 12
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from I groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.060 High-density Residential (R-3) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The R 3 zone is applied to areas ofTehachapi that are
appropriate for high density, multi family housing
choices. The R3 zone establishes good neighborhood
design on lots not less than 7,500 square feet. All
property shall comply with the following applicable
requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the R 3
zone.

2. Land Use.
a) Existing land uses may remain per the requirements of Chapter 10.30 1Nonconforming Provisions· b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the R 3 zone.

3. Parking.
a, Ex1st1ng parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: a new budding or renovation/addition over 50%, b) modification of site access, or c subdivision;
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
t1ons Band C.2 of the R 3 zone.
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Illustrative examples of the R-3 Zone:

Above: 1'11ultifamily units with ample green outdoor space Above: Large apartment complexes provide a vanety of
housmg opt10ns 111 the com nuntty.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1denti
lied in Table 3.30.060 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed, subject to the following:
a) The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations;
b All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location, and special requirements identified in Table 3.30.060

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.060.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
High-density Residential (R-3) Zone 3.30.060
Table 3.30.060. Land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0 Cinema cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio
Entertainment Nightclub Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) and Health/ Fitness Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1) Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation CUP 1/400 Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1) Live/Amplified Music Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Meeting Facility CUP 1/400 Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 P(l) 1:4 Drive-Through Emergency Shelter P(l) (1)
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery Employee Housing (Agricultural) Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1) and Food
Outdoor Dining Ground Floor
Wine Tasting Home Occupation P(l) 0
Alcohol Sales (off-site) Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales), Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center Art Gallery/ Exhibition Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Retail Retail <2,000 square feet MUP 1/400 Multi Family Residential p 1/U Retail >2,000 square feet Residential Care Facility for the Secondhand Stores Elderly, Large CUP (1) (1)
Tobacco Centric Venue Residential Care Facility for the P(l) (1) Business or Personal Services Elderly, Small
Day Ca re Center: > 15 CUP(l) 1:4 Rooming and Boarding House p 1/U Funeral Home Single Family Residential p 2/U
Hotel / Motel I I
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Single Room Occupancy MUP 1/2U
Services Inn (B&B) Supportive Housing P(l) (1)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning I
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Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Medical Services Manufacturing
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) Industrial
Power/ Electrical Substation
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding Reverse Vending Machine Office <2,000 sq ft CUP 1/400 Small Collection Facility Office and Government, Civic, Library Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0 Civic School, College, University Agriculture (see 8.10.070) Transit Station Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Car Wash, Gas Station Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Recreational Vehicle Park Plaza (see 8.10.100) p 0
Other
Motor-Vehicle Repair (motor vehicles) Square (see 8.10.110) p 0 Related
Motor Vehicle Sales, new/ used Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0 Motor Vehicle Rentals Playground (see 8.10.130) p 0
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) p 0
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
Key
p Permitted Use 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area MUP Minor Use Permit Required 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats __ ,_
Use not allowed 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit (1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses"
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.060 High-density Residential (R-3) Zone
C. Development Standards
Primary Street (front)
Building Site Boundary - - , Buildable Area
BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback 20'
B Side Setback 5'
Accessory Structure Side Setback 5'
C Side Street Setback, Corner Lot 10'
D Rear Setback w/out alley (w/alley = 1 O') 20'
1 Accessory Structure Side Setbacks: Residential accessory structures shall have the same minimum side setback as required of the main building. A nonresidential accessory structure may be located on interior side lot line when structure is located 80' or more from the front property line. An accessory building having an opening on an alley shall be located not less than five feet from the property line. Any accessory structure permitted on a side property line shall have provisions for roof drainage to be retained on the lot.

LOT REQUIREMENTS Min.

E Lot Size 7,500 sf
F Lot Width, Interior Lot 60'
G Lot Width, Corner Lot 6
5'
H Lot Width, Reverse Corner Lot 70'
I Lot Depth 100'
DENSITY REQUIREMENTS Max.

J Density 1 unit/2,722' of lot 1
2 Plus 1 unit for any remaining area more than 1 361 sq.ft 3-54
Interior
Building Site
Building Site Boundary - -
Corner
Building Site
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area
Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
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2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

2.2 Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from
primary street unless alley or side street not present.

2.3 Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as
integral, decorative components of the building
facade.

2.4 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
High-density Residential (R-3) Zone 3.30.060
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3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 Roof mounted air conditioning systems are not permitted ..

K Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
floor of a building
Awnings and decks 50% of required
setback
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3' max. landings1
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers
2 setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

C. Development Standards

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4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
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average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

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Height Requirements
Stories Ft
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M Accessory Structure 12
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.070 Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The MHP zone is applied to areas of Tehachapi that
are appropriate for the development of mobile
homes on nonpermanent foundations. The MHP
zone establishes affordable housing opportunities
in the community and ensures a safe and attractive
residential environment. All property shall comply
with the following applicable requirements.

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the MHP
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
ments of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
sions);
b) New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the MHP zone.

3. Parking.
a1 Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: a, new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access, or c subdivision,
bJ New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the MHP zone.
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Illustrative examples of the MHP Zone:

Above: Landscaping and wide streets offer a safe environ ment.

Above: Parking is located adjacent to each building.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses ident1
fied in Table 3.30.070 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed, subject to the following:
a The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations;
bl All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location and special
requirements identified in Table 3.30.070.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.070.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone 3.30.070
Table 3.30.070. land Use Standards
Communications Broadcasting/ Recording Studio
Entertainment Nightclub Accessory Dwelling Unit
and Health/ Fitness Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1) Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation P(2) 1/400 Community Care Facility, Small p (1) (1) Live/Amplified Music Day Care: Small House <7 P(l) 1:4
Meeting Facility Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 p (1) 1:4 Drive-Through Emergency Shelter p (1) (1)
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery Employee Housing (Agricultural) Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1) Outdoor Dining Ground Floor
Wine Tasting Home Occupation P(l) 0
Alcohol Sales (off-site) Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales), Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center Art Gallery/ Exhibition Retail <2,000 square feet Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision P(l) (1) Retail
Retail >2,000 square feet Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the Secondhand Stores Elderly, Large CUP(l) (1) Tobacco Centric Venue Residential Care Facility for the Business or Personal Services Elderly, Small p (1) (1)
Day Care Center:> 15 P(l) 1:4 Rooming and Boarding House Funeral Home Single Family Residential I -
Hotel / Motel Single Room Occupancy
Services Inn (B&B) Supportive Housing p (1) (1)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Medical Services Manufacturing
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) -
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Power/ Electrical Substation
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine
Office Small Collection Facility
Office and Government, Civic, Library Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0 Civic School, College, University p 1:S Agriculture (see 8.10.070) Transit Station Greenway (see 8.10.080)
Car Wash, Gas Station Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals Other
Motor-Vehicle Plaza, Square, Passage
Related Recreational Vehicle Park p (2) Playground (see 8.10.130) MUP 0 Repair (motor vehicles) Sportsfield (see 8.10.140)
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150)
Key
p Permitted Use (2) Accessory to mobile home park
MUP Minor Use Permit Required 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms Use not allowed 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats (1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses" 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit 3-57
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.070 Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone
C. Development Standards

1. Building Placement
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BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS
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Min.
20'
Between Mobile Homes in park
B Side to Side 15'
C Side to Rear 10'
D Rear to Rear 10'
1 Accessory Structure Side Setbacks: Residential accessory structures shall have the Sdme minimum side setback as
required of the main building.

INDIVIDUAL SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

Site Width
E Single 55'
F Double 30' plus mobile home width
G Site Depth 80'
FORM AND DENSITY REQUIREMENTS Max.

H Lot Coverage 60%
Density 8 unit/acre
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Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

All vehicular parking areas and drives shall be surfaced and graded in accordance with the requirements for
local streets as contained in the City's subdivision
ordinance.

2.5 All mobile home park sites shall have access from an abutting improved and dedicated city street or highway.

2.6 All points of vehicular access to and from public streets shall be approved by the Commission.

2.7 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Mobile Home Park (MHP) Zone 3.30.070
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3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 All mobile home spaces shall have frontage on internal private drives. No mobile home space shall have direct
access to a public street or public alley.

K Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
floor of a building
Awnings and decks 50% of required
setback
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings1
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers2 setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
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4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

Height Requirements Max
L Bldg Height 25'
M Accessory Structure 25'
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.080 Residential Professional (RP) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The RP zone is applied to areas of Tehachapi that are
appropriate for the developrnent of professional of
fices along with compatible residential uses. The RP
zone supports residential development that 1s com
patible with the existing and future development of
the zone. All property shall comply with the following
applicable requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the RP
zone.

2. Land Use.
a) Existing land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 \Jonconforming Provi
sionsl;
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
'Nlth Section B of the RP zone.

3. Parking.
a Ex sting parking shall be improved when any of
the follo•v1ng apply: ai new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access or c subdivision
bl New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the RP zone.
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Illustrative examples of the RP Zone:

Above: Small office compliments the surrounding res,den t•a u es.

Above: Office buildings can be compatible with residential uses.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1dent1
fled in Table 3.30.080 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed, subJect to the following:
a The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations,
b All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking size or location. and special
requirements identified in Table 3.30.080.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or build1rg site JTlay utilize r,ult1ple land use types per the applicable requirements ofTable 3.30.080.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Residential Professional (RP) Zone 3.30.080
Table 3.30.080. Land Use Standards
Adult Entertainment CommuniCinema cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio Entertainment Nightclub Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) and Health/ Fitness Community Care Facility, Large CUP(l) (1) Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Community Care Facility, Small P(l) (1) Live/Amplified Music Day Care: Small House <7 p (1) 1:4 Meeting Facility Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 P(l) 1:4 Drive-Through Emergency Shelter
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery Employee Housing (Agricultural) Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Employee Housing (Residential) P(l) (1) Outdoor Dining Ground Floor MUP 1N
Wine Tasting Home Occupation P(l) 0
Alcohol Sales (off-site) Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit P(l) (1) Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site sales), Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center Art Gallery/ Exhibition Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision Retail <2,000 square feet p 1/400 Retail Retail >2,000 square feet Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the Secondhand Stores Elderly, Large CUP(l) (1) Tobacco Centric Venue Residential Care Facility for the Business or Personal Services p 1/500 Elderly, Small P(l) (1) Day Care Center:> 15 Rooming and Boarding House
Funeral Home Single Family Residential p 2/U
Hotel / Motel Single Room Occupancy
Services Inn (B&B) Supportive Housing p (1) (1)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning Transitional Housing P(l) (1)
Medical Services p 1/400 Manufacturing
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) MUP 1/SOO Power/ Electrical Substation Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding Industrial MUP 1/400 Reverse Vending Machine Office <3,000 sq ft p 1/400 Small Collection Facility
Office and Government, Civic, Library Nature, Agriculture Civic School, College, University CUP 1:5 Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0 Transit Station Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Car Wash, Gas Station Plaza (see 8.10.100) p 0
Motor-Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Park Other Square (see 8.10.110) p 0 Related Repair (motor vehicles) Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0 Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals Playground (see 8.10.130) MUP 0 Sportsfield (see 8.10.140)
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) p 0
Key
Permitted Use 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft offloor area MUP Minor Use Permit Required 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats Use not allowed 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit (1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses"
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
· .080 Residential Professional (RP) Zone
C. Development Standards

1. Building Placement
Primary Street (front)
Building Site Boundary __ . Buildable Area
Accessory Structure Front Setback 20'
B Side Setback 10'
Accessory Structure Side Setback 1
C Side Street Setback, Corner Lot 15'
D Rear Setback 20'
Accessory Structure Rear Setback 5'
1 Accessory Structure Side Setbacks: Residential accessory structures shall have the same minimum side setback as
required of the ma,n building.

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LOT REQUIREMENTS Min.

Lot Size
Lot Width, Interior Lot
Lot Width, Corner Lot
Lot Width, Reverse Corner Lot
Lot Depth
3-62
7,500 sf
70'
75'
80'
100'

2. Parking Placement
O.,,..l
Building Site Boundary Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.5 Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4,40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Residential Professional (RP) Zone 3.30.080

3. Encroachments
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3.1 3.2
Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be
located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

Commercial rooftop equipment installations shall be
screened from view from adjoining properties to the
satisfaction of the administrative authority. The noise level from all rooftop equipment shall not exceed the
ambient noise level at the surrounding property lines.

J Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features
Uncovered porches and necessary
landings'
Stairs and connected platforms or
3'max.
6'max.

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floor of a building
6'max
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setback
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
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50% of required
setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height.
2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

4.1 4.2
Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

L Accessory Structure 12
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.090 Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The C 1 zone is applied to areas ofTehachapi that are
appropriate for lirl"ited commercial uses. The uses of
the C 1 zone shall be designed in a way so as to be
operated completely compatible to and harmonious
with the character of surrounding residential areas
and shall provide primarily those services that are in
tended to serve the surrounding neighborhood. The
C 1 zone 1s not intended to accommodate large retail
goods establishments or to act as a focal point within
the City. All property shall comply with the following
applicable requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the C 1
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
ments of Chapter 10.30 \Jonconforming Prov1
sionsJ;
b i\lew or expanded land use act1v1ty shall comply
with Section B of the C 1 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: a new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access or c subd1v1s1on
b \Jew or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
t1ons Band C.2 of the C ' zone.
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Above: A variety of small retail stores provide services for the surrounding commun,ty.

Above: Smaller commeroa/ buildings are in tended to fit sea n dS 1 ,,, • ., •f.i es c, ri, � '> ' " ·ar or ,''e e•ghbor hood
B. Land Use Standards
All property �hall comply .v1th the applicable require
men ts of Section B of the C 1 Zone.

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1dent1
tied in Section Bas allowable per the required permit
shall be allowed, subject to the following:
a The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operat ons·
b, All land use activity shall comply with the applicable r<>quiremerts for parking size or ocation and special
requirements identified in Section B.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building 01 building site may utilize rl"Ultiple land use types per the applicable requireme1�ts of Section B.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone 3.30.090
Table 3.30.090. Land Use Standards
Telecommunications Facilities
Cinema Broadcasting I Recording Studio CUP 1/400
Entertainment Nightclub Accessory Dwelling Unit
and Health/ Fitness Community Care Facility, Large
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation 1/400 Community Care Facility, Small Live/Amplified Music Day Care: Small House <7
Meeting Facility CUP 1/400 Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 Drive-Through Emergency Shelter
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery Employee Housing (Agricultural) Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) Employee Housing (Residential) and Food Outdoor Dining Ground Floor
Wine Tasting Home Occupation
Alcohol Sales (off-site) Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Artisan I Craft MFG (w/ on-site Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision Retail <2,000 square feet p 1/400 Multi Family Residential Retail I - - Retail <l 0,000 square feet p 1/400 Residential Care Facility for the Retail >10,000 square feet CUP 1/400 Elderly, Large
Secondhand Stores Residential Care Facility for the
Tobacco Centric Venue Elderly, Small
Business or Personal Services MUP 1/500 Rooming and Boarding House CUP 1/U Day Care Center:> 15 P(l) 1:4 Single Family Residential Funeral Home Single Room Occupancy
Hotel / Motel Supportive Housing
Inn (B&B) Transitional Housing
Services
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning Manufacturing
Medical Services CUP 1/400 Industrial
Power I Electrical Substation CUP 0
Personal Services, Restricted Reverse Vending Machine
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) Small Collection Facility Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0 Office p 1/400 Agriculture (see 8.10.070)
Office and Government, Civic, Library CUP 1/400 Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0 Civic School, College, University CUP 1:5 Green (see 8.10.090) p 0 Transit Station Plaza (see 8.10.100) p 0
Other
I Motor-Vehicle
Car Wash, Gas Station Square (see 8.10.110) p 0
Recreational Vehicle Park Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0
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Related Repair (motor vehicles) Playground (see 8.10.130) CUP 0 Motor Vehicle Sales, Rentals Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) Roof Garden (see 8.10.150)
Key
p Permitted Use 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area ____j MUP Minor Use Permit Required l/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats - • Use not allowed 1/U -----
1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
(1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses'
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.090 Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone
C. Development Standards
f>rilMry Strfft (kontl
Building Site Boundary - - , Buildable Area
Front Secondary Highway Setback, 45'
I Front Major Highway Setback 55'
B Side Setback _1,2,3
Side Setback. Adjacent to E, R-1, A 30'
C Rear Setback _1,2,3
Rear Setback, Adjacent to E, R-1, A 30'
- None Required
1 A reversed corner lot adJoin1ng d key lot in E R-1, or A zone minimum side setback .idjoining street shall be not< 1 2 of required front setback on the key lot.
2 Min side or rear setback across a street or alley from E, R-1, or A zone shall be 1 o·.
3 One foot shall be added to each required side setback and rear setback for each 3 of height above lowest 12' of height of a structure.
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LOT REQUIREMENTS Min.

Lot Size 7,500 sf
Lot Width, Interior Lot 60'
Lot Width, Corner Lot 65'
Lot Width, Reverse Corner Lot 70'
Lot Depth 100'
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l�-1
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Building Site Boundary _ _
Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.5 Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 450 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zone 3.30.090
-3. ----
Encroachments
- -------- -- -
L - - - - · - - Alley (as occurs) · - - - - -
Interior
Building Site
Prlrn.ry Street (front)
Building Site Boundary _ _ Encroachment Area
(see H' for reqmls)

3.1 i
d;
•
J
Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be
located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 Commercial rooftop equipment installations shall be screened from view from adjoining properties to the
satisfaction of the administrative authority. The noise level from all rooftop equipment shall not exceed the
ambient noise level at the surrounding property lines.

H Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features
Uncovered porches and necessary
landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first
floor of a building
Awnings and decks
3'max.
6'max.
6' max
50% of required
setback
I
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
�
I •
� I
I I -
---
Front Rear
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - -
H Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary
landings1 3'max.

Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio
covers 2
50% of required
setback
Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height.
2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

4.1 4.2
Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.100 Central Commercial (C-2) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The C 2 zone 1s applied to areas ofTehachapi that
are appropriate for uses that support activities less
restrictive than in the C 1 zone. The C 2 zone sup
ports low pedestrian traffic generating uses, includ
1119 areas for high land demand. recreational. home
improvement repair services and auto related uses.

It is oriented toward providing a variety of retail and service establishments for the entire community. All
property shall comply with the following applicable
requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the C 2
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
ments of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
SIOl1S
b Ne,v or expanded land use activity shall cor"ply
with Section B of the C 2 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply· a new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
Illustrative examples of the C-2 Zone:

Above: A large variety of retail stores and resraurants are accessible co the entire community �--------------
access. or c subd1v1s1on- Above: Services and offices are permitted within the C-2 b Ne•v or expanded parking shall comply with Sec zont.
t1or,s Band C.2 of the C 2 zone
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B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses identi
fied in Table 3.30.100 as allowable per the required
perrP1t shall be allo 11Jed. subJect to the following:
a' The required permit 1s obtained prior to establishing operations;
b All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location and special
requirements identified in Table 3.30. 1 00.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requ1rer,1erts ofTable 3.30. '00.

Chapter 3.30 Non Transect Zones
Central Commercial (C-2) Zone 3.30.100
Table 3.30.100. Land Use Standards
Car Wash p 1/400
I Entertainment
Cinema CUP 1/400 Gas Station (non-commercial P(l) 10
Nightclub CUP 1/400 vehicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
and Health/ Fitness p 1/400 Motor-Vehicle Gas Station (commercial vehicles) Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation p 1/400 Related Motor Vehicle Sales, new MUP 1/400 Live/Amplified Music Motor Vehicle Rentals p 1/400
Meeting Facility p 1/400 Recreational Vehicle Park CUP
Drive-Through p 1/200 Repair (motor vehicles)
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery P(l) 1/200 Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0 cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio p 1/400
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) p 1/200
and Food Outdoor Dining Accessory Dwelling Unit
Wine Tasting p 1/200 Community Care Facility, Large
Brewpub MUP 1/200 Community Care Facility, Small
Alcohol Sales (off-site) P(l) 1/400 Day Care: Small House <7 Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site Day Care: large House 7 to 14 sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition p 1/400 Emergency Shelter Retail <2,000 square feet p 1/400 Employee Housing (Agricultural) Retail Retail <10,000 square feet p 1/400 Employee Housing (Residential) Retail >10,000 square feet MUP 1/400 Ground Floor
Secondhand Stores p 1/400 I Home Occupation
Tobacco Centric Venue Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
Business or Personal Services MUP 1/SOO Residential low-Barrier Navigation Center Day Care Center: > 1 S P(l) 1:4 Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision Funeral Home p 1/400 Multi Family Residential
Hotel/ Motel p 1/R Residential Care Facility for the
Inn (B&B) P(l) 1/3R Elderly, large
Services Residential Care Facility for the Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning p 1/400 Medical Services
Elderly, Small
p 1/400 Rooming and Boarding House
Personal Services, Restricted p 1/SOO Single Family Residential Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) p 1/SOO Single Room Occupancy MUP 1/2 U Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding CUP(2) 1/400 Supportive Housing Office p 1/400 Transitional Housing
Office Government, Civic, library and p 1/400 Nature (see 8.10.060) Civic
p 0
School, College, University p 1:S
Transit Station
Agriculture
p 25 Greenway (see 8.10.080) p 0
Manufacturing Green (see 8.10.090) p 0
Power/ Electrical Substation p 0 Plaza (see 8.10.100) Industrial p 0 Reverse Vending Machine p 0 Other
Square (see 8.10.110) p 0
Small Collection Facility Passage (see 8.10.120) p 0
Key Playground (see 8.10.130) CUP 0
p Permitted Use Sports field
MUP Minor Use Permit Required Roof Garden
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area Use not allowed _J l/2R 1 parking space required for each [i] room[,] _j (1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses" 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats (2) Indoor boarding only 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit 3-69
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.100 Central Commercial (C-2) Zone
C. Development Standards

1. Building Placement
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
Front Local Street Setback 35"
Front Secondary Street Setback 55' 1
Front Major Street Setback 65' 1
Front Major Highway Setback 55' 1
B Side Setback
C Rear Setback 20'2
- None Required
1 In determining front setback, it 1s whichever is greater between property line or street setback. 2 If an alley exists at the rear of the lot, �etback may be measured to the centerline of the alley.

D LotSize
3-70

2. Parking Placement
L __ __ __ I
Alley (as occurs)
Building Site Boundary - - Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.S
Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Central Commercial (C-2) Zone 3.30.100
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W Jide ..
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i
Prim11ry StrNt (front) �J
Building Site Boundary _ _ Encroachment Area
(see 'E' fOf reqmls)

3.1 3.2
Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be
located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

E Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features
Uncovered porches and necessary
landings'
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first
I floor of a building
: Awnings and decks
3'max.
6'max.
6'max
50% of required
setback
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
' I I '
.-
I I
K
·-
I '
Front Rear
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - -
E Encroachments Requirements
I Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
1 Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. I
' landings!
' Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers 2
setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height.
2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

Height Requirements Max3
Stories Ft
F Bldg Height 3 35
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.110 General Commercial (C-3) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
Tl->e C 3 zone 1s applied to areas ofTehachapi that are appropriate for uses of the widest range of retail com
merc1al activ1t1es, including regional shopping centers and heavy commercial uses. The C 3 zone applies to
areas along major traffic arteries All property shall
comply w·tt, the following applicable requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards 1n Section C of the C 3
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
ments of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
sions;
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the C 3 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be 1r1proved o/hen any of
the following apply· a new building or renova
tion,addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access, or c subd1v1sion;
b \Jew or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the C 3 zone.
3-72
Illustrative examples of the C-3 Zone:

Above; Large regional st1opp,ng centers provide •1ecessary services along 'WJor streets
Above· Coordinating storefront des1g11 w1tr1n a 1orge shop 01ng ce'lter.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1dent1
fied in Table 3.30.11 Oas allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed subJect to the following:
a The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations·
b All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location and special
requirements identified in -able 3.30.110.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30. 10.

Entertainment
and
Recreation
Cinema
Nightclub
Health/ Fitness
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
General Commercial (C-3) Zone 3.30.110
Category Use Permit Pkg
Car Wash p 1/400
p 1/400
p 1/400
Gas Station (non-commercial I
P(l) I 10 vehicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
p 1/400 Gas Station (commercial vehicles) CUP(l) 5
Indoor/Outdoor Recreation p 1/400 I Motor-Vehicle
Related Motor Vehicle Sales, new I
p I 11400
I
Live/Amplified Music CUP n/a Motor Vehicle Rentals p 1/400 I Meeting Facility, Amphitheater p 1/400
Drive-Through p 1/200
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery P(l) 1/200
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) p 1/200
and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting p 1/200
Brewpub MUP 1/200
Alcohol Sales (off-site) P(1) 1/400
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site p 1/400 sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition Retail <2,000 square feet p 1/400
Retail Retail <10,000 square feet p 1/400
Retail > 10,000 square feet p 1/400
Secondhand Stores p 1/400
Tobacco Centric Venue I
p 1/400
Business or Personal Services p 1/500
Day Care Center:> 15 P(1) 1:4
Funeral Home p 1/400
Hotel/ Motel p 1/R
Services
Inn (B&B) P(l) 1/3R
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning p 1/400
Medical Services p 1/400
Personal Services, Restricted p 1/SOO
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) p 1/SOO
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding CUP(2) 1/400
Office p 1/400
Office and Government, Civic, Library p 1/400
Civic School, private p 1:S
Transit Station p 25
Manufacturing
Power/ Electrical Substation p 0
Industrial
Reverse Vending Machine p 0
Small Collection Facility p 0
Key
p Permitted Use
MUP Minor Use Permit Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required --1
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses• =7 (2) Indoor boarding only Recreational Vehicle Park I CUP I
Repair (motor vehicles)
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities 1cuP(1)l 0
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio p 1/400
Accessory Dwelling Unit I
-
I
-
Community Care Facility, Large - -
Community Care Facility, Small l -
I
-
Day Care: Small House <7 -
r -
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 I
-
I
-
Emergency Shelter I - -
Employee Housing (Agricultural) I - I
-
Employee Housing (Residential) I
- -
Ground Floor I
-
I
-
Home Occupation - -
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit I
-
I
-
Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center - -
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision I -
)
-
Multi Family Residential -
I
-
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Large I
-
I
-
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small
- -
Rooming and Boarding House I CUP I 1N I
Single Family Residential - -
Single Room Occupancy I MUP I 1/2U
Supportive Housing - -
Transitional Housing I
-
I
-
Nature (see 8.10.060) p 0
Agriculture I I
Greenway (see 8.10.080) CUP ,
0 Green (see 8.10.090) I
p
Plaza (see 8.10.100) p
Other I Square (see 8.10.110) p
Passage (see 8.10.120) p
Playground (see 8.10.130) I
p
Sports field
Roof Garden I
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats ) 0
0 I 0
0 l 0
I
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1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
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I
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.110 General Commercial (C-3) Zone
C. Development Standards
Prom<Hy Street front Diagram 7
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
Bu1L01NG SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback
From Property Line 5' 1
From Center Line of Local Street 35' 1
From Center Line of Secondary Street 55' 1
From Center Line of Major Street 60' 1
B Side Setback
C Rear Setback 20'2
-- None Required
1 In determining front setback. it is whichever 1s greater between property line or street setback. 2 If an alley exists at the rear of the lot, setback may be measured to the centerline of the alley.

D lotSize 7,500 sf
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I I:

Interior
Building Site
Corner
Building Site
Building Site Boundary - - Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

2.4 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

2.5 See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
General Commercial (C-3) Zone 3.30.110

3. Encroachments
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A11ey (as occurs)
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,#tO id.

Prl�ry Street (front)
Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
(see 'E' for reqmts)
..

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

E Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

I Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings'
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
floor of a building
50% of required I Awnings and decks setback
I Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
I Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. 1 landings'
I Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers 2 setback
l 1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover 1s 9 feet max.

C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
,,.
,:: I � �
F F
rFront Rear
I I
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary
--- ------

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

4.3 Airport compatibility issues have the potential to
reduce the maximum attainable height in response
to airport compatibility related height restrictions.

A building may be erected to greater height to
accommodate architectural additions when the
cubage is not greater than that possible within the
required height limit.

Max3
Height Requirements
Stories Ft
F Bldg Height 3 35
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from ground line.
1 75
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.120 Highway Commercial {C-4) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The C 4 zone Is applied to areas ofTehachapi adjacent
to or in close prox1r11ty to major highways that are
appropriate for a unified grouping of travel-oriented
uses such as gas stations, restaurants, and motels. All property shall comply with the following applicable
requirements·

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the C 4
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 1Nonconforming Provi
SIOllS
b New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the C 4 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply: a1 new building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access, or c subd1v1s1on;
b New or expanded parking shall comply ,vith Sec
tIons Band C.2 of the C 4 zone.
3-76
Illustrative examples of the C-4 Zone:

Above: Gas stations are appropriate for Highway Co1'1mer oaf uses.

Above: Motels provide accommodar,on to t1avelers along
major high1,ays.

B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses identi
lied in Table 3.30.120 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed, subject to the following:
a The required permit Is obtained prior to establishing operations·
b1 All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location. and special requirements identified in Table 3.30 120.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use·types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.120.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Highway Commercial (C-4) Zone 3.30.120
Cinema p 1/400 Gas Station (non-commercial P(l) 10
Nightclub vehicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
Entertainment
and Health/ Fitness p 1/400 Motor-Vehicle Gas Station (commercial vehicles) MUP(l) 5 Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation p 1/400 Related Motor Vehicle Rentals p 1/400 Live/Amplified Music CUP n/a Motor Vehicle Sales, new p 1/400 Meeting Facility Recreational Vehicles Park CUP
Drive-Through p 1/200 Repair (motor vehicles)
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery P(l) 1/200 Communi- Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0 Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) p 1/200 cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio p 1/400 and Food
Outdoor Dining Accessory Dwelling Unit
Wine Tasting p 1/200 Community Care Facility, Large
Alcohol Sales (off-site) P(l) 1/400 Community Care Facility, Small Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site Day Care: Small House <7 sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 Retail <2,000 square feet p 1/400 Emergency Shelter Retail Retail <10,000 square feet p 11400 I Employee Housing (Agricultural) Retail >10,000 square feet p 1/400 Employee Housing (Residential) Secondhand Stores Ground Floor
Tobacco Centric Venue Home Occupation
Business or Personal Services CUP 1/500 Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Day Care Center:> 15 Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center Funeral Home Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
Hotel / Motel p 1/R Multi Family Residential
Inn (B&B)
Services Residential Care Facility for the
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning Elderly, Large
Medical Services Residential Care Facility for the
Personal Services, Restricted CUP 1/500 Elderly, Small
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular) MUP 1/500 Rooming and Boarding House Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding CUP(2) 1/400 Single Family Residential Office p 1/400 Single Room Occupancy
Office and Government, Civic, Library Supportive Housing Civic School, College, University CUP 1:5 Transitional Housing Transit Station Nature, Agriculture
Manufacturing Greenway p 0
Power I Electrical Substation p 0 Green
Industrial Other
Reverse Vending Machine p 0 Plaza, Square, Passage
Small Collection Facility p 0 Playground, Sportsfield
Roof Garden
Key
p Permitted Use (2) Indoor boarding only
MUP Minor Use Permit Required 1/400
-<
1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area CUP Conditional Use Permit Required 1/R 1 parking space required for each room Use not allowed 1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats (1) See Article 6 'Specific to Uses' 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit 3-77
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.120 Highway Commercial (C-4) Zone
C. Development Standards
�'
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
Bu1Lo1NG Sm REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback
From Center Line of Local Street 35·
From Center Line of Secondary Street 45·
From Center Line of Major Street 55'
B Side Setback
C Rear Setback 20·1
- None Required
1 If an alley exists at the rear of the lot setbacl,, may be medsured to the centerline of the alley. 3-78
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,.,
I
Interior l[l Corner
Bui
lding Site ·:i:
· Building Site
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Building Site Boundary Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.5 Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening). I
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Highway Commercial (C-4) Zone 3.30.120
Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
(see 'E' fo, reqmts)

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

E Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary
1 1 landings1 6'max.

I Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
floor of a building
Awnings and decks 50% of required
setback
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings1
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
I covers 2 setback
I 1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the I building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max.

C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
I
I I ===t-.

I F
I F
-
-- i
Front Rear
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - - ,

4.1 4.2

4.3 F
Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

Airport compatibility issues have the potential to
reduce the maximum attainable height in response
to airport compatibility related height restrictions.

A building may be erected to greater height to
accommodate architectural additions when the
cubage is not greater than that possible within the
required height limit.

Max3
Height Requirements
Stories Ft
Bldg Height 3 35
3 Maximum stories shall not exceed maximum height (feet) from groundline.
3-79
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.130 Light Industrial (M-1) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The M 1 zone is applied to areas ofTehachapi that are
appropriate assembly type manufacturing and other
similar industrial uses that do not produce undes1r
able byproducts such as fumes, odor, dust or smoke.

The M 1 zone provides a general industrial environ
ment by providing an alternate choice for industrial
uses that are neither objectionable nor detrimental
to adjacent properties because of hazards. noise or
other disturbance. All property shall comply with the
following applicable requirements.
3 1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the M l
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Existing land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 Noncorform1ng Provi
s1ons:
b Ne 'V or expanded land use activity shall cor,ply
with Section B of the l\/1 1 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of
the following apply. a ·1ew building or renova
tion/addition over 50%, b) modification of site
access. or c subd1v1s1on
b :\Jew or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
t1ons Band C.2 of the M 1 zone.
3-80
Illustrative examples of the M-1 Zone:

Above: A 2 story industrial building allows fo, a lo�, 1 stur bance iO swrounding uses.

Above. Row of industrial units off an extended driveway B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses identi
tied in Table 3.30.130 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed subject to the following.
a The required permit 1s obtained prior to establish111g operations,
b All land use activity shall comply •'Vith the applicable requirements for parking size or location. and special
requirements identified in Table 3 30 1 30.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements ofTable 3.30.1 30.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zonec:;
Light Industrial (M-1) Zone 3.30.130
Table 3.30.130. Land Use Standards
Entertainment Nightclub
and Health/ Fitness
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales)
and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting
Brewpub
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site
sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail <2,000 square feet
Retail Retail <10,000 square feet
Retail >10,000 square feet
Secondhand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venue
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Services
Inn (B&B)
Laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office
Office and Government, Civic, Library
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Manufacturing (perishable:
e.g.,cider, apple juice) <4,500 sq
ft bldg
Manufacturing (non-perishable)
<10,000 sq ft bldg
Industrial Manufacturing (non-perishable)
>10,000 sq ft bldg
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Storage and Warehousing
p
MUP
p
P(l)
p
p
MUP
P(l)
p
p
p
p
p
p
CUP(l)
p
p
p
p
CUP(2)
p
p
p
CUP
p
MUP
p
p
p
p
Gas Station (non-commercial P(l) 10
1/400 vehicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
Motor-Vehicle Gas Station (commercial vehicles) P(l) 5
1/400 Related Motor Vehicle Sales, new/ used p 1/400
Motor Vehicle Rentals p 1/400
Recreation Vehicle Park p 0
I 1/200 Repair (motor vehicles) p 1/2 bays
1/200 Communi· Telecommunications Facilities CUP(l) 0
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio p 1/400
1/200
Accessory Dwelling Unit
1/200 Community Care Facility, Large
1/200 Community Care Facility, Small
1/400 Day Care: Small House <7
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14
1/400 Emergency Shelter
1/400 Employee Housing (Agricultural) CUP(l) (1)
1/400 Employee Housing (Residential)
1/400 Ground Floor
1/400 Home Occupation
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
1/500 Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center
1:4 Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision
1/400 Multi Family Residential
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facility for the 1/400 Elderly, Small
1/400 Rooming and Boarding House
1/500 Single Family Residential
Single Room Occupancy
1/400 Supportive Housing
1/400 Transitional Housing
1/400 Nature
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) CUP
25 Greenway, Green
Other
1/400 Plaza, Square, Passage CUP 0
Playground, Sportsfield
1/400 Roof Garden
1/400 Key
p Permitted Use
0 � MUP Minor Use Permit Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
0 Use not allowed
1/1,500
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses·
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 3-81
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.130 Light Industrial (M-1) Zone
C. Development Standards
· - - · - - -
Alley (as occurs)
· -
1��1
I J Building Site � Building Site �
,,.,,..,..C ◄ B B ►►- ◄ B B ►•
I :

I
L _____ A A _j
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
Bu1LD1NG Srre REQUIREMENTS Min.

A Front Setback
From Center Line of Local Street 35'
From Center Line of Secondary Highway 40'
From Center Line of Major Highway 45'
B Side Setback
C Rear Setback 20'1
- None Required
1 If an alley exists at the rear of the lot, setback may be measured to the centerline of the alley. 3-32
Primary Street (front)
Building Site Boundary - - Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.5 Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking/ service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 450 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zonec;
Light Industrial (M-1) Zone 3.30.130
--·-- --·--·--·-
Alley (as occurs)
1-·--·--·--·- · -·--·--·--· -1
;. - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- J., - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - ;I �
, i � � .
� i '
( Interior ) Corner � Building Site i Building Site
( ) � s � � ;�
·---------,-·-----+--------·-----·-·
I I I
L.._ -- -- �
PrinHlry StrHt (front)
Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
(see E' for reqmts)
J

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

3.2 Commercial and Industrial rooftop equipment installations shall be screened from view from adjoining properties to the satisfaction of the administrative
authority. The noise level from all rooftop equipment
shall not exceed the ambient noise level at the surrounding property lines.

E Encroachments Requirements
1 Encroachment into Front Setback
I Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
1 floor of a building
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings1
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding four feet in height.

C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
F F
Fro-;;- Reu
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - -

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

4.3 Airport compatibility issues have the potential to
reduce the maximum attainable height in response
to airport compatibility related height restrictions.

A building may be erected to greater height to
accommodate architectural additions when the
cubage is not greater than that possible within the
required height limit.
3-83
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.140 Medium Industrial (M-2) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The M 2 zone is applied to areas of Tehachapi that are
appropriate for heavy industrial uses that have the
greatest potential for producing undesirable byprod
ucts including noise. odor dust. fumes and other
industrial related pollution. All property shall comply vith the following applicable requirements.

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the M 2
zone

2. Land Use.
a Ex1st1ng land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
sions
b) New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the M 2 zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved ·hen any of
the following apply· a1 new building or renova
tion. addition over 50°,o, b) modification of site
access, or c subd1v1s1on
b !\Jew or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C.2 of the M 2 zone.
3-84
Illustrative examples of the M-2 Zone:

Above: Large 1ndustr,a/ complex allows for heavy ,ndustnal uses.

Aoove: Industrial complex provides soace fo, undesirable byoroduccs
B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1denti
fled in Table 3.30.140 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed subject to the following:
a) The required permit is obtained prior to establishing operations
b All land use activity shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking size or location. and special
requirements identified in �able 3.30 140.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A buildirg or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements of Table 3.30.140.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Medium Industrial (M-2) Zone 3.30.140
Table 3.30.140. Land Use Standards
Cinema
Entertainment f--
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h
_
tc
_
lu_
b _________ -+----+---1
and Health / Fitness
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Restaurant
and Food
Reta l i
Services
Office and
Civic
Industrial
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility, Amp hit heater
Drive-T hroug h
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery
Restaurant (may incl alco hol sales)
Outdoor D ning i
Wine Tasting
Alco hol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site
sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Reta l i <2,000 square feet
Retail <10,000 square feet
Retail >10,000 square feet
Second hand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venue
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel / Motel
Inn (B&B)
laundromat/ Dry Clean ng i
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restr cted i
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office
Government, Civic, library
Sc hool, College, University
Transit Stat on i
Manufacturing (peris hable:
e.g.,cider, apple juice) <6,000 sq
ft bldg
Manufacturing (non-perishable)
<10,000 sq ft bldg
Manufacturing (non-peris hable)
>10,000 sq ft bldg
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Storage and Ware housing
p 1/200
p 1/200
MUP 1/400
p 1/400
p 1/400
p 1/400
p 1/400
P 1/400
P 25
CUP 1/500
P 1/400
MUP 1/400
p 0
p 0
p 0
p 1/1,500
Category Use Permit Pkg
Car Was h p 1/400 I
Gas Station (non-commercial I P(l) 10 I
ve hicles) <50,000 sq ft site area
Motor-Ve hicle Gas Station (commercial ve hicles) I P(IJ 5 I Related Motor Ve hicle Sales, new/ used I CUP 11400 I
Motor Vehicle Rentals 1 p I 1/400
Recreational Ve hicles Park I
- -
I
Repair (motor vehicles) p 1/2 baysl
Communi- Telecommunications Fac lities i lcuP(ll 0 I
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio p I 1/400
Accessory Dwelling Unit I
- -
I
Community Care Facility, Large 7 I
-
I -
Community Care Fac lity, i Small 1 - -
I
Day Care: Small House <7 -
I
-
Day Care: Large House 7 to 14 I
- -
I
Emergency S helter - -
Employee Housing (Agricultural) JcuP(ll (I) I
Employee Housing (Residential) - -
Ground Floor I - -
I
Home Occupation - -
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit I
- -
I Residential Low-Barrier Navigation Center - - I
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision I - -
I
Multi Family Residential - -
Residential Care Facility for t he
Elderly, large I
- -
I
Residential Care Facility for t he
Elderly, Small I - -
I
Rooming and Boarding House I
- -
I
Single Family Residential I
Single Room Occupancy I I
Supportive Housing I I
Transitional Housing I - -
I
Nature. Agriculture
Agriculture I CUP 5 I
Ot her
Greenway, Green
Plaza, Square, Passage I -
Playground, Sportsfield I I I Roof Garden I
- -
Key
Permitted Use --- ----
MUP Minor Use Permit Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required --------
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses' -------- 1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area __J 3-35
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.140 Medium Industrial (M-2) Zone
C. Development Standards
Diagram 1
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
From Property Line 5' 1
From Center Line of Local Street 35' 1
From Center Line of Secondary Street 55'1
From Center Line of Major Street 60' 1
B Side Setback
C Rear Setback 20'2
-- None Required
1 In determining front setback. 1t is whichever 1s greater between property line or street setback. ::>. If an alley exists at the rear of the lot, setback may be measured to the centerline of the alley D LotSize
3-36
Lor REQUIREMENTS Min.

Determined
by Planning
Commission

2. Parking Placement
[ ______ --· --
Primary Strfft (front)
Building Site Boundary - - Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 2.2

2.3 2.4

2.S
Allowed On-Street
Parking Area
Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Medium Industrial (M-2) Zone 3.30.140
Alley (as occurs)
1-·--·--·--·-. - --·--·----
�
r----------------t----------------ii
I � I
I X •
! � !
I Interior � Corner I
; Building Site � Building Site
I
I j I "
' �
L._------------- �----------------
PrilTlllry Street (front)
Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
(see e· for reqmts)
J

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

E Encroachments Requirements
E ncroac h ment nto F rant Seba t C k
I Architectural Features 3'max.

I Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max.
1 landings'
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first 6'max
floor of a building
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings'
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding four feet in height.

C. Development Standards
F F
-
��-- RNr
Diagram4
Building Site Boundary - -

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

4.3 Airport compatibility issues have the potential to
reduce the maximum attainable height in response
to airport compatibility related height restrictions.

A building may be erected to greater height to
accommodate architectural additions when the
cubage is not greater than that possible within the
required height limit.

Height Requirements Max
F Bldg Height 75'
3-8 7
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.150 Agriculture (A) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The A zone 1s applied to areas ofTehachapi to pre
serve land best SU1ted for agriculture and agricultural uses and to limit urban encroachment into agricultur
al areas. The A zone 1s intended to discourage prema
ture conversion of agricultural land to nonagricultural uses. All property shall comply with the following
applicable requirements:

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards in Section C of the A
zone.

2. Land Use.
a Exist ng land uses may remain per the require
ments of Chapter 10.30 Nonconforming Provi
s1ons
b 1\lew or expanded land use activity shall comply
with Section B of the A zone.

3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved .vhen any of
the following apply: a) new building or renova
tion,addition over 50°,o, b) modification of site
access. or c subdiv1s1on;
b New or expanded parking shall comply with Sec
tions Band C 2 of the A zone.
3-38
Illustrative examples of the A Zone:

Above: Large properties with m111imol development
Above· A 1ocol winery inte,ided to preserve agricultural land B. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Only those land uses 1def"lt1 tied in Table 3.30.150 as allowable per the required
permit shall be allowed subJect to the following.
a ~he required permit 1s obta1f"led prior to establishing operations·
b All land use act1v1ty shall comply with the applicable requirements for parking, size or location, and special requirements identified in Table 3 30.1 50

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site r,ay utilize multiple land use types per the applicable requirements of Table 3 30 150.

Table 3.30.150. Land Use Standards
Cinema
Entertainment Nightclub
and Health / Fitness
Recreation Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Live/Amplified Music
Meeting Facility, Amphitheater
Drive-Through
Pub/ Bar, Micro-Brewery
Restaurant Restaurant (may incl alcohol sales) and Food Outdoor Dining
Wine Tasting
Alcohol Sales (off-site)
Artisan/ Craft MFG (w/ on-site
sales), Art Gallery/ Exhibition
Retail
Retail <2,000 square feet
Retail <10,000 square feet
Retail >10,000 square feet
Secondhand Stores
Tobacco Centric Venue
Business or Personal Services
Day Care Center:> 15
Funeral Home
Hotel/ Motel
Services
Inn (B&B)
laundromat/ Dry Cleaning
Medical Services
Personal Services, Restricted
Repair, Commercial (non-vehicular)
Veterinary Clinic/ Indoor Boarding
Office
Office and Government, Civic, Library
Civic School, College, University
Transit Station
Manufacturing (perishable:
e.g.,cider, apple juice) <3,000 sq
ft bldg
Industrial Manufacturing (non-perishable)
Power/ Electrical Substation
Reverse Vending Machine
Small Collection Facility
Key
P Permitted Use
MUP Minor Use Permit ---------
Required
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
Use not allowed
(1) See Article 6 "Specific to Uses•
CUP
CUP
CUP
p
CUP
CUP
CUP
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Agriculture (A) Zone 3.30.150
1/400
n/a
1/400
1/400
1/400
1/400
1/400
I
Category Use Permit
I Motor-Vehicle
Car Wash, Gas Station
Recreational Vehicles Park I CUP I
Repair (motor vehicles) Related
I
Motor Vehicle Sales, new/ used I -
I
Motor Vehicle Rentals
Communi- Telecommunications Facilities lcuP(lll
cations Broadcasting/ Recording Studio CUP
Accessory Dwelling Unit I P(l) I
Community Care Facility, large -
Community Care Facility, Small I p I
Day Care: Small House <7 -
Day Care: large House 7 to 14 I
-
I
Emergency Shelter -
Employee Housing (Agricultural) I p I
Employee Housing (Residential) p
Ground Floor I
-
I
Home Occupation p
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit I P(l) I
Residential low-Barrier Navigation Center -
Mobile Home Park/ Subdivision I -
I
Multi Family Residential I
-
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, large I
-
I
Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly, Small p
Rooming and Boarding House I I
Single Family Residential p
Single Room Occupancy I
-
I
Supportive Housing P(l)
Transitional Housing I P(l) I
Nature (see 8.10.060) p
Agriculture (see 8.10.070) I p I
Greenway
Other
Green (see 8.10.090)
Plaza, Square, Passage
I p I
Playground (see 8.10.130) I CUP I
Sportsfield (see 8.10.140) CUP
Roof Garden (see 8.10.150) I CUP I
1/400 1 parking space required for each 400 sq ft of floor area 1/2R 1 parking space required for each 2 rooms
1:6 1 parking space required for each 6 students or seats 1/U 1 parking space required for each dwelling unit
Pkg
0 1/400
(1)
-
(1)
-
-
s
2/U
-
0 (1)
-
-
-
-
(1)
2/U
(1)
(1)
0 5
0 0
0 0
...
3-89
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3.30.150 Agriculture (A) Zone
C. Development Standards

1. Building Placement
1 -·-- --·--·
...
-·--·--·--·--·
1 ........ ------�----·---·--··· ..

I J
�
l ◄ I B ► •
I
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I
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I A
L·-....;;;;;....;;;...;;;;;;....;;��
'...:..;;;;-=...:..;;;;-=.;..;;;.-=.;..;:..==...:...;::....J Primary Street (front)
Building Site Boundary - - • Buildable Area
Bu1LDING SITE REQUIREMENTS Min.

I A Front Setback
From Center line of Local Street 55'
From Center line of Secondary Street 70'
From Center line of Major Street 80'
B Side Setback 25
'
C Rear Setback 25'
Lor REQUIREMENTS Min.

D LotSize 10 acres
3-90
'a
iii

2. Parking Placement
,
- --·--·--·--·--·--·--·--·
1 1 i
L._ -·-- -·--· --·--·--·--·-___ I
Primary StrMt (front)
Building Site Boundary - - Allowed Off-Street
Parking Area

2.1 Parking shall be located on the building site per Diagram 2. All utilities shall be located underground.

2.2 Parking / service areas shall not be accessed from primary street unless alley or side street not present.

2.3 Parking entries shall be 20' max wide, designed as integral, decorative components of the building facade.

2.4 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

2.5 See Section 4.40.080 (Fences and Screening).

Agriculture (A) Zone 3.30.150

3. Encroachments
1-·- -· -----·--·--·--·-----·,
.. - .,, -------------. ---- ---.. - ...

I
I
------------------------- .

I
l. __ . __ . __ . __ . __ . __ . __ . __ ._I
Prim.ry StrNt (front)
Building Site Boundary __ Encroachment Area
(see 'E' f0< reqm1s)

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards).

E Encroachments Requirements
1 Encroachment into Front Setback
1 Architectural Features
Uncovered porches and necessary
1 landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landings extending above the first
I floor of a building
I I Awnings and decks
3'max.
6' max.
6'max
50% of required
setback
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies
I •
I I --, • I
IF ,F
Building Site Boundary - -
E Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary
landings1 3'max.

4.1 4.2
G
Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

Accessory Structure 35'
3-91
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
I

3.30.160 Planned Development (PD) Zone
A. Intent and Purpose
The PD zone 1s applied to areas ofTehachapi's that
are appropriate for the planned development of large
parcels to allow comprehensive site planning and
building design The use of PD zones provides for
a more flexible regulatory procedure by which the
General Plan and Zoning Code may be accomplished.

The use of PD zones also allows the applicant and City
to respond to unique circumstances afforded by a
given property. Other intended purposes of PD zones
include

1. Creative approaches for land use utilization and
mix:

2. Promotion of public and private open space as an
integral part of land development design;

3. Preservation of property with unique physical or
historic features: and

4. Promotion of private development in older areas
of the city A PD zone may be establisl'ed and
development commenced only upon demonstra
tton that the above purposes will be acheved and
that the applicant and his successors are willing
and able to implement a master development plan
in accordance with conditions and time schedules
agreed upon bet,,11een the applicant and the city, as
provided herein
B. Applicable Requirements
All property shall comply with the following appli
cable requirements

1. Physical Character. Property shall comply with
the development standards of the underlying zone
or those approved by the Comm1ss1on.

2. Land Use.
a Ex sttng land uses may remain per the require
men ts of Chapter 10.30 .:'·Jonconform111g Prov1
sionsl·
bl New or expanded land use activity shall comply
with those of the underlying zone, unless addi
t1onal use are approved by the Comm1ss1on.
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3. Parking.
a Existing parking shall be improved when any of the
following apply· a new building or renovation. ad
dition over 50%, b) modification of site access, or c)
subd1vis1on
b New or expanded parking shall comply with those of
the underlying zone unless additional use are ap
proved by the Commission.

C. Land Use Standards

1. Allowed Land Use Types. Land use types allowed and
permit requirements in the planned development shall
comply v ith the underlying zone. unless add1t1onal use are approved by the Comm,ss,on.

2. Multiple Land Use Types. A building or building site may utilize multiple land use types per the applicable
requirements of the underlying zone. unless additional
use arP approved by the Comr-'ission.

3. General for Land Use
a Policies relative to the uses permitted in any planned development shall be determined in compliance with
the general location arl'ounts and dens1t1es of such
uses as set forth in the General Plan; or in specified
plans adopted by the City Planned developments
may, under these circumstances, combtne a variety of
land uses.
b Vl1xed use n,ay include any skilful cornb111at1on of
the range of permitted uses. and riay occur among
or _;ithin burldtngs as long as tr,e uses are compatible with each other and with existing and potential uses
surrounding the zone
D. General Standards

1. Development and Operational Standards
a Standards for area. coverage light and air or,enta
tion buildtng height sign placement and design. set
back requirements, open spaces, off-street parking,
and screening for planned development uses. shall
be 1stablished for each development for which a PD
zone 1s requested and adopted by the Comm1ss1on.
b The Cornrn ss101' shall. upon adopting such stand
ards, be guided by those standards and requirements
of the zone most similar in nature and function to the
Chapter 3.30 Non Transect Zones
Planned Development (PD) Zone 3.30.160
proposed planned development uses, and shall also
be guided by the provisions of Article 9 Procedures
and Article 4 tGeneral to Zones).

2. Open Space
a The Commission shall recommend to the Council and
the Council shall adopt principles and standards for
the establishment, improvement and maintenance of
required public and private open space In PO zones.
b) The Council may require higher standards of open
space for residential portions of a PO zone than are
required elsewhere 111 the Zoning Code for residential
uses.

3. Public Improvements. Standards for public improve
men ts for the PO Zone sha I be 111 accordance with
adopted city ordinances and standards.

E. Residential Densities. Prior to or during the process of reviewing and acting upon the preliminary develop
ment plan, the Commission shall determine the allowable res1dent1al densities for the proposed developmert al"d shall be guided by the following:

1. A,I planned developments in which residential uses are proposed shall be governed by the residential densities set forth r the General Plan or 11" any adopted spec,
fied plans or in official City plans and policies in process of preparation and adoption

2. Res1dent1al planned developrl"ents may, and are
encouraged to. depart from standard subd1v1s1on and
housing design by providing a variety of lot sizes and
housing types, provided that the overall residential
density yield conforms with City pol cy as determined
111 Section 1 above, and provided residential amenities are provided in amounts and locations conducive to the
establishment of a quality residential environment and1 or residential environments of special social importance to the City.
3 Notwithstanding Section 1 above "Vhenever the
proposed development contains two or more different
dwelling types includ,rg single family detached d'l'1ell ings, single family sem, detached or attached dwell
ngs and not l'T'ore tl'ar two thirds of the total NH:'
ber of dwelling units are included in any one of such
d "el ling types. the rl"aximum total number of dwelling units permitted within the development may at the
discretion of the Commission, be increased to 100
percent of the number of dwelling units otherwise
permitted under the provisions of Section 1, pro
vided it is clearly demonstrated that the increased
amenities provided within the proposed develop
ment are proportioned to the increased density
F. Application Requirements

1. Initiation
The planned development shall be initiated and com
pleted by the applicant or Joint applicants as the case may be. Unless otherwise provided in the approval by
the Comm1ss1on. the developer may not divide and
transfer units of the development.

2. Filing Requirements
Application for PO zon,ng shall be made on a form
provided by, and shall be submitted 111 two copies to.
the uty planning commission. Submission of pla11s
shall be in two stages: the first stage shall be sub
mission of a preliminary development plan, and the
second shall be the submission of a master develop
ment plar
Before detailed studies of any develop1'1er.t plan shall be urdertaken by t 1e Comm1ss1on. there shall be or
file with the City the written consent of not less than 60 percent of the property owners in the proposed
zone that such detailed studies be made. [ 18.46.050'.

3. City Subdivision Ordinance. All of the provisions
of the planned development are supplementary to
the City Subdivision Ordinance.

4. Concurrent Processing. Any subd1v1s1or maps
contemplated for the same property or for portions
thereof, shall be processed concurrently uv,th the
development plans in compliance with th s Sectiol".

5. Mapping [ 18.46.100, wt,enever a planned district
has been established its boundary shall be ind,
cated on the official zoning map of the city.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.160 Planned Development (PD} Zone

6. Fees [ 18.46.170]
a) Upon the filing of a preliminary development
plan fees in place shall be paid by the applicant to
the City.
b) Upon the filing of a master development plan
fees in place shall be paid by applicant to the City.
c) Upon filing of each precise development plan,
fees in place shall be paid by the applicant to the
city plus three and one half percent of the engI
neer s estimated cost of the proposed improve
men ts as approved by the city engineer.

G. Application Procedures

1. Preliminary Development Plan [ 18.46.060]
a) Approval of the Preliminary Development Plan
shall be limited to the general concept, and to the
gerieral acceptability and intensity of land uses
proposed and their interrelationships. and shall
not be construed to eridorse precise location
of uses, configuration of parcels or engineering
feasibility
b) Review and Approval
1 Upon appl1cat1on for approval of a Preliminary De
velopment Plan and within sixty days after filing
of t!-,e applicatiori the Cornm1s�1on shall revie .v
c!-,e application and the accompanying prelim1
nary development plan
ii. If the Commission finds that the proposal does
not rrieet all applicable cntena and standards,
it shall deny the application. giving its reasons
therefor.
1i1. The Commission rriay, at its discretion. refer said plan to the Council for its revie1,1. and comments.
and the Council may so instruct the Commission
to do so 1f It cv1shes to make its views known dur
ing the preliminary planning process.
iv. Approval or denial shall become effective ten
days after a decision Is rendered unless an appeal
in writing Is rT'ade to the Council by the applicant
on forms provided by the city planner.
1Ord. 90 10 572 '3 3E part', 1990

2. Final Master Development Plan. 1846.0701
a) Within six months of the approval of the preliminary development plan by the Comrn1ss1on or any ex ten
sion by said Commission, the applicant shall submit
ten copies of the master development plan, including
maps and a written report, conforming in all maJor
respects with the approved preliminary development
plan.
b) Review
i. A city staff meeting shall be called within fifteen days of receipt of the Master Development Plan to review
the proposals contained therein. The Commission
shall not act finally on any application until it has first received a report from the Director which shall be
submitted to the Commission ,vi thin thirty days of
the staff meeting.
c) Hearing and Decision

1. Upon receipt of the Master Development Plan, the
Commission shall after notice hold a public hearing
in compliance with Chapter 10.40 ,Public Hearings .
ii. After such hearing and after examining the plan for conformity to the Preliminary Development Plan and
all applicable cntena and standards. the Comm1s
sion may recommend approval subject to specified
modifications and conditions. The Commission may
act upon a precise development plan for the first in
crement concurrently with action on the master plan,
subJect to tre provisions of this article for approval of a precise developrrient plan.
(Ord. 90 10-572 9 3E, part,, 19901
111 The Council shall hold a public hearing in compliarice with noticing and hearing procedures Chapter 1 0.40 !Public 1-iearings . to approve or deny the Mas
ter Development Plan provided that in overruling a
Comm1ss1on recommendation for denial. the Council
shall make the findings listed in subparagraph G.2.e,
below. Approval of the master development plan
shall be by ordinance.
d) Approval Criteria 18.46.080
Before recornrT'cnding approval tre Cornl1"1ss1on
shall find that the proposed development conforms
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Planned Development (PD) Zone 3.30.160
to the following criteria and specific city plan require men ts as may be applicable w1th1n the areas in which
the proposed development is located:

1. The location and design of the proposed develop
ment shall be consistent with the goals and pol1c1es
of the city general plan and with any other applicable
official plan or policies adopted by the city council, or in the process of being prepared and adopted.
2 The proposed location shall allow the development
to be well integrated with its surroundings.

3. All vehicular traffic generated by the development
Is to be accommodated safely and without causing
any undue congestion on adjoining streets.

4. The proposed location and design shall allow res,
dents and business establ"shrrents to be adequately
serviced by existing or proposed public fac1ilt1es and
services.

5. :n appropriate circumstances and as provided
elsewhere in this title the plar'n1ng commission
may require that suitable areas for schools. parks,
playgrounds, pedestrian ·Nays. or public open spaces
shall be dedicated for public use or reserved by deed
covenant for the common use of all residents. estab
lishments or operations in the development.
6 The overall design of the: proposed planned devtl
opment shall produce an attractive, healthful, effi
cient and stable environment for l1v1ng, shopping or
working.

7. The development shall be integrated with its set
ting, shall not require earthmoving or grading that
would destroy desirable natural features. nor be
visually obstructive d1sharmon1ous with surrounding
areas and facilities.

8. The uses proposed shall have a beneficial effect not obtainable under other ex1st1ng zoning regulat1om.

Any departure from other ordinance requirements
shall be warranted by the design and amenities 1ncor
porated in the master developmeN plan. In accord
with the adopted policies of the planning commission and the city council

9. Demonstration shall be made that each 1ndivid
ual unit of development and the total develop
ment. can exist as an independent unit capable of
creating an environment of sustained desirability
and stability.

Ord. 90 10-572 § 3E part) 1990)
H. Master Plan Modifications '18.46.090;
1 Minor changes of a technical nature to an ap
proved Master Development Plan may be approved
by the Commission, or its authorized representative.
provided changes are consistent with the purposes
and character of the master development plan Such
changes shall not change the dens1t1es reretofore
established. nor the boundaries of the subiect prop
erty nor any use as shown on the approved master
development plan, nor the location or amounts of
land devoted to specific land uses.
2 All modifications or amendments to an approved
plan other than said minor changes shall be pro
cessed as an original application and shall be subject
to all applicable substantive and procedural require
men ts of the planned district procedure provided
that the filing fee therefor shall be one-half the fee
charged for filing an original application
Ord % 10 572 � 3E part 1990
I. Precise Development Plan Approval 1 d . .16.1 · 0]

1. When Required
a, Within twelve months following approval of the
final Master Development Plan, or concurrently
with submission of the Master Development Plan
the applicant shall submit to the Commission an
application for approval of a Precise Development
Plan for the first increment of development.
b, Precise Development Plan approval. valid for one
year shal be secured for each unit or 1rcren,ent
of a pla1'ned district development as deli1>eated
OP the 1vlaster )evelopr.iert Dia"
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.160 Planned Development (PD) Zone
c No development. improvement. or building con
struct1on within any unit of the planned district
area covered by a Master Development Plan ap
proved by the Council shall be commenced until
the Commission shall have approved the precise
development plan for the unit.

2. Application Requirements
Precise Development Plans in a form and of such
detail as 1s satisfactory to the City Engineer and De·
velopment Services Director shall set forth detailed
specific features of each increment of development.

3. Approval
Within sixty days follow111g receipt of the application for precise development plan approval, the planning
commission shall approve cond1t1onally approve or
disapprove the proposed precise development plan
and shall notify the applicant of its action. Appeal
may be made to the city council by the applicant 011
forms provided by the city planner.
lOrd. 90 10 572 § 3E(part', 19901

4. Appeal 86.46.160
Within ten days following the date of a decision by
the planning comrT'1Ss1or, upon an applicatior for ap
proval of a Precise Development Plan. or for approval
of modification or amendment of any authorized
plan or cond1t1or rnposed therein, an appeal rnay
be taken to the city council by the applicant or the
01- ners

5. Conditions of Approval
a) Dedication of Open Space 86.46.120]

1. The planning comm1ss1on may as a condition of
approval require that suitable areas for schools.
parks and playgrounds be set aside improved
arid dedicated for public use, or be reserved
for the ov,,ners. residents ard establishrnents 1ri
the development by deed restrictions. Whe11
ever group or common open space s prm11ded,
whether required or not. the planning comm1s
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sion shall as a condition of approval require that
some prov1s1on be made for perpetual maintenance
of such open space. The form of any instrument used
to assure open space maintenance shall be approved
by the city attorney as to its form and content. Agree
men ts and covenants running with the land shall
include prov1s1ons for charges to be levied for carry
ing out of the specified functions and administrative
expenses of said perpetual maintenance. The city
shall be a party in interest in any such development
and may by mandatory injunction enforce the provi
s1ons of this chapter.
i1. To assure that open space shall be available for the entire developed planned district, public sites and
development rights to required open spaces shall be
dedicated in advance of development whenever such
dedication is required. n any event. whether a subd1
vision map is required or not, any required dedication
of public sites and developrnent rights to required
open spaces for tre entire district shall be made as
a condition of approval of the precise development
plan.
iii. Other dedications for streets, utilities, flood control right of ways, and for easements and other public
purposes may be required as a condition of approval
of the precise development plan
b) Performance Conditions 86.-16.' 30
Tt-,e Council shall require the applicaPt to furnisr a
completion bond or cash equivalent in an amount
deemed sufficient by the city engineer to cover the
costs of public improvements. nc1dental expenses.
and to cover replacement and repair of existing
streets and other improvements damaged in the de
velopment of the unit. All public improvements shall
be constructed in accordance with standard specifica
t1ons of the city
Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Planned Development (PD) Zone 3.30.160

6. Time limits and Expiration 86.46.150]
If the applicant fails to submit a precise development
plan for the first increment within twelve months after approval of the final master development plan or fails to proceed with subsequent increments in accordance with
development schedules as submitted the master devel
opment plan shall be considered void and a ne'-v apphca tion for master development plan must be 1nit1ated in
accordance with the procedures of this chapter Said time l1m1ts may be extended for Just and exceptional cause
upon mutual agreement between the c,ty and applicant.
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Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones

3.30.160 Planned Development (PD) Zone
D. Development Standards

1. Building Placement

1.1 PD zone may be established on parcels of land
that are suitable for and of sufficient size to be
planned and developed in a manner consistent
with the purposes of Section 3.30.160.

1.2 S acres or more may be considered for a PD zone,
provided that the property is owned, or its development controlled by a single individual or legally constituted corporation or partnership.

1.3 In the case of property held in various ownerships, the property may be considered for a PD zone when all parties owning and controlling the
area proposed for the PD zone become parties
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to a legal agreement binding them to abide by
the master development plan, as approved. The
approved master development plan shall run with
the land as a condition of future use, sale or lease.

2. Parking Placement

2.1 See Chapter 4.50 (Parking Standards).

2.2 All utilities shall be placed underground. Costs shall be borne by the developer.

Chapter 3.30 Non-Transect Zones
Planned Development (PD) Zone 3.30.160

3. Encroachments

3.1 Trees, shrubs and similar landscaping materials may be located within front, side and rear setbacks in compliance with Chapter 4.40 (Landscape Standards), unless otherwise determined by the Commission.

B Encroachments Requirements
Encroachment into Front Setback
Architectural Features 3'max.

Uncovered porches and necessary 6'max. landings1
Stairs and connected platforms or
landin�
s extending aoove the first 6'max
floor o a building
C. Development Standards

4. Building Height and Adjacencies

4.1 Buildings and additions shall comply with the
requirements per Chapter 4.20 (Site and Structural
Standards).

4.2 Building height shall be measured vertically from
average sidewalk grade along frontage and per
ADA requirements.

I Encroachment into Side or Rear Setback
Uncovered stairs and necessary 3'max. landings1
Awnings, decks, trellises, or patio 50% of required
covers 2
'
setback
1 Such stairs and landing shall not extend above the first floor of the building, except for a railing not exceeding three feet in height. 2 Height to the top of the trellis or patio cover is 9 feet max. 3-99
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4.40.080 Fences and Screeriing

4.40.090 Lighting

4.40.100 Lien
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G2rieral Parking Standards
Number of Parking Spac :15 Requ·red
Bicycle ParKing
Adjustment of Par,<ing Requiremerits
Pa .. '<1ng Alternative
Pa,.king Des1g 1
Jevelopment and Mainte'1Jnce of Park rig Lots
Qf►-srreet �oad1ng Spdce,
O'f ,tr:-.l"\t Pc1rk,ng Site Devcloprrient Plan RE.:v eN Chapter 4.60 Site Specific Standards
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Chapter 4.10 Introduction
Sections:

4.,0.ulu

4.1 0.020

4.10.010
Purpose
Applicability
Purpose
This Chapter expands upon the zone standards of Article 3 Specific to Zones) by addressing additional details
of site planning. project design and the operation of
land uses. These standards are intended to ensure that
proposed development is compatible -v1th existing and
future development on neighboring properties, and pro
duces an environment of desirable character consistent
with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.

4.10.020 Applicability
-1,e requirements of this Chapter shall apply to proposed development and new land uses, and shall be considered
1n combination with the standards for the appl cable
zone in Article 3 Specific to Zones and those In Article 6 Specific to Uses As indicated in this Chapter these regu lat1ons may apply differently in transect and non transect zones. If there is a conflict between any standards, the prov1s1ons of Article 3 control over Article 4 General to Zones and the prov1s1ons of Article 6 control over Articles 3 and 4.

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Chapter 4.20 Site and Structural Standards
Sections:
q_2u.u 10

4.20.020

4.20.030

4.20.040

4.20.050

4.20.060

4.20.070
General Site and Structural Standards
Accessory Structures
Height Limits and Exceptions
Minor Residential Building Setback Reductions
Perforn-,ance Standards
Related Lot Requirements
Hillside Development Standards

4.20.010 General Site and Structural Standards
A. Green Building Standards
See the City s Code of Build1rg Regulations Chapter 1 7.1 O Green Building Standards Code .

B. Location of Dwelling
Except where otherwise provided for In this Zoning Code, every dwelling shall face or have frontage upon a street or permanent means of access to a street by way of a
public or pr111ate ease,...,ent or passageway otrer than the alley 18.08.140.

C. Resident Garage Capacity
..,.he capacity of single family res1dent1al garages whether attached or detached to the main dv..elling urit. shall not exceed four automobiles 18 08.250'
D. Truck Parking as Residential Accessory Use
Truck parking, vhen necessary and incidental to an es
tablished residential use, shall be permitted provided that there is no more than one truck h1ch does not exceed a
gross weight of two tons and which Is dr ven to and from the resident s place of employment on a regular basis or which Is utilized In conjunction with an appro•,ed hor1e occupation 111 compliance with Chaptei- 9.40 Home Oc
cupation Perr11t .

E. Emergency Occupancy of Mobilehomes or
Travel Trailers
' In the event a dwelling is destroyed or rendered
uninhabitable by f:re earthquake or siniilar ca
lamity the Director may authorize the temporary
placement of a mob1lehome or travel trailer for
residential use on the property regardless of the
zone classification of the property for a period
not to exceed 180 days.

2. A request for such authorization shall be sub,...,it ted in wr ting w1th11� 30 days fror, the t,�e the
dwelling Is destroyed or rendered un111hab1table .

3. ~he Director may prm,1de such authorizat on Ir
writing and may stipulate any necessary con
dit1ons as determ1red by the Director for the
protection of the public health and safety or for
the protection of the persoral health ard safety
of the proposed occupants.
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Chapter 4.20 Site and Structural Standards

4.20.020 Accessory Structures
A. Determination of Accessory Structures
If any question arises as whether any particular struc
ture Is accessory to the primary structure in question
It shall be resolved based on the definitions of acces
sory structure found in Article 11 Definitions) and
the following criteria:

1. I\Jature and size of the primary structure·

2. Nature and size of the accessory structure;

3. Relationship of the accessory structure to the
primary structure.

B. Location of Accessory Structures
The following regulations shall apply to the loca
tion of accessory structures In the E R 1, R 2 and
R 3 zones unless otherwise provided by this Zoning
Code.

1. I\Jo accessory structures on the rear of a reverse
corner lot shall be located nearer to the side lot
line on the street side of such reversed corner lot
than the front setback depth required on the key
lot in the rear.

2. No accessory structures shall be located within a
required front, side or rear setback.
3 Accessory structures may be considered a part of the
main structure if:
a Connected by a common wall of not less than five
feet in length· or
b. If not more than 20 feet from the main structure
and connected thereto by a roof of not less than
five feet in width.
4 One detached accessory structure for use as a private garage may be permitted to occupy the required
front setback of an interior lot when the slope of the
front half of such lot is greater than one foot rise or fall in the horizontal distance of four feet from the
established street elevation at the front property line; provided that
a. No portion of any such structure shall be less than
five feet from the side or front property line of the
lot; and
b. No such structure shall exceed one story, not to
exceed 12 feet from groundline to top plate.

4.20.030 Height Limits and Exceptions
A. Height of Structures
No penthouse or roof structures for the housing of
elevators. stairways. tanks. ventilating fans or simi
lar equipment. towers. steeples, roof signs, or other
structures shall exceed the height limit provided in
specific zone
B. Height of Structure Exception

1. Radio and television masts may extend not more
than 35 feet and flagpoles, chimneys, and smoke
stacks may extend not more than 40 feet above
the ground provided that the same may be safely
erected and maintained at such height 111 view of
the surrounding conditions and circumstances.
2 All structures erected and existing structures that
may be reconstructed altered, r1oved or en
larged shall coriply with the re1ght regulations
of the zone 111 which they may be located with
the following exceptions.
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a. Roof structures for the housing of elevators,
stairways, ventilating fans or s1r1tlar equipment
required to operate and maintain the build
ing, and fire or parapet walls skylights, towers,
church steeples, flagpoles, chimneys, or similar
structures when approved by the Commission
may be erected above the height limits herein
prescribed; provided, that the sarne may be safely
erected and maintained at such 1,eight in view of
the surrounding conditions and circumstances.
b No roof structures, or any space above the height
limit shall be allowed for the purpose of providing
additional living or floor space
C. Height Limit at Street Corners
n non transect zones, development proposed adjacent
to any public or private street, or an alley intersection shall be designed to provide a traffic safety visibility area for pedestrian and traffic safety. See Figure 4.20.030.

Chapter 4.20 Site and Strurtt ,ral Standards

4.20.030 Height Limits and Exceptions
Measurement of Visibility Area
a. A traffic safety vis1btl1ty area 1s a triangle meas
urecl as follows. and may include private property
and or public right of-way
b. The visibility area shall be defined by measuring
20 feet from the 1ntersect1on of the extension of
the front and street side right of way lines (or
10 feet for driveways) and connecting the lines
across the property.

2. Height Limit. \Jo structure sign or landscape ele
ment shall exceed 30 inches in height within the traf
fie safety v1s1b1lity area, unless approved by the City Engineer, except for trees with their canopy trimmed
to a minimum of eight feet above grade.

Figure 4.20.030 Restricted Height Visibility Area
;
';i! �! ight
;:i l'rianglt -·-•
21 ree,
1 ·n .. onuolkJ
: ln1.:,� .. 11on

4.20.040 Minor Residential Building Setback Reductions
A. Residential Front or Side Setback Exception
The front and side minimum setback required 1n all of the Residential zones both transect and non transect), estab lished in Article 3 Specific to Zones may be reduced as follows:
' Where lots comprising 40 percent or more of the
frontage on one side of a street between intersecting
streets are developed with structures having an aver
age front or side setback 1,v1th variation, the Director at l'iis discretion may determine that newly erected
or structurally altered st uctures r-iay project into the minimum setback established 1n Article 3 Specific to
Zones a distance not to exceed 1 O feet.

2. In such cases. per subsection 1 above no structure
rie1, ly erected or structurally altered rr,ay proJect
beyond the minimum front or side setback line es tab
lished by the existing structures

3. In making this determination structures located
more than 35 feet from tre front lot ine or struc
tures facing a side street on a corner lot ;hall not be cou11ted.

4. n no case shall any structure be located within any
ex1st1r,g or planned future rigrt of way.
5 P compliance with Government Code Sect1or.
65589 5. no setback shall be required for ar,
existing garage that is converted to an Accessory
Dwelling Unit and a setback of no f110re thar,
five feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be
required for an Accessory Dwelling Jn1t that is
constructed above a garage.

B. Storage in Setback
Except as other vise provided in Section 4.50.020
Ger,eral Park1r,g Standards and �\IC Chapter 10 · 6
Recreat1oral Vehicles . l'O portion of any required
front or side setback on tre street side of a corner
lot sl1all be used for the pern1anent storage of ,,,otor vehicles. trailers, airplanes boats. parts of any of the foregoing or building materials. except building n1a
terials for use on the prern1ses stored thereon during
the time a valid permit is in effect for construction or. the premises. 18.08.220
C. Recreational Vehicle Storage
With the exception of comer lots. a recreational vehi
cle parked or, any pren1 1ses other than al' approved
trader park shall not be parked within thP required
front. side or rear setback. or other required unoc
cup,ed spaces of a lot 1n tre zo,1e where such recrea
tional vehicle is parked.
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Chapter 4.20 Site and Structural Standards

4.20.050 Performance Standards
A. Purpose
This Section provides performance standards that are
intended to mrnimrze various potential operational
impacts of land uses and development and promote
compatibility with adjoining areas and land uses.

B. Applicability
The provisions of this Section apply to all new and ex
isting land uses, including permanent and temporary
uses in all zones, unless an exemption is specifically
provided. Exrstrng uses shall not be altered or modi
fied to conflict with these standards.

C. Air Emissions
No visible dust. gasses, or smoke shall be emitted,
except as allowed by the Eastern Kern Arr Pollution
Control District s Rules and Regulations manual as
periodically updated or as necessary for the heating
or cooling of structures, and the operation of motor
vehicles on the site.

D. Combustibles and Explosives
The use, handling, storage and transportation of
combustibles and explosive materials shall comply
with the City·s building and fire codes, and all other
applicable State and local regulations.

E. Dust
Activities that may generate dust emissions e.g., con
struction grading, commercial gardening, and similar
operations' shall be conducted to limit the emissions
beyond the srte boundary to the maximum extent
feasible.

F. Ground Vibration
No ground vibration shall be generated that is per
cept1ble without instruments by a reasonable person
at the property lines of the site, except for vibrations from temporary construction or demolition activities.
and motor vehicle operations.

G. Liquid Waste
No liquid shall be discharged into a public or private
body of water sewage system, watercourse or rnto
the ground, except 111 compliance with applicable
regulations of the Regional Water Quality Control
Board.

H. Noise
No use shall be allowed that creates noise levels that
exceed five decibels above the ambient noise level of
the area, in accordance with the Occupation Safety and
Health Act of 1970, as amended over time.

1. Residential Uses
a. Outdoor noise level. The noise level emanating
from any residential use or operation shall not
exceed 60 dBA CNEL in R-1, T2.5, and T3 zones
and 65 dBA CNEL in the E, R-2, R 3, MP, T2, and T4
zones, as the acceptable outdoor noise exposure
level when measured at the property line.
b. Interior noise level. The interior noise levels shall not exceed 45 dBA CNEL for all residential uses.

2. Schools, child day care centers, libraries, churches, hospitals, nursing homes, parks and recreation areas. The outdoor acceptable exposure level shall not exceed 70 dBA CNEL when measured at the property
line.

I. Hours of Construction

1. No construction norse shall emanate from any site
within the City limits after 6:00 p.m. or before 7:00
a.m. Monday through Friday.

2. There shall be no construction noise from any site
before 8:00 a.m. nor after 5:00 p.m. on any Saturday.

3. No construction shall occur on any site within the City limits on Sundays.

4. Property owners working on the property at which
they reside are exempt from the standards of this
Subsection.

J. Odors
No obnoxious odor or fumes shall be emitted that are
perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person
at the property line of the site.

K. Radioactivity, Electrical Disturbance or Electromagnetic Interference.

None of the following shall be emitted:

1. Radroactrvity in a manner that does not comply with
all applicable State and federal regulations; or
Chapter 4.20 Site and Structur�I Standards

4.20.050 Performance Standards

2. Electrical disturbance or electromagnetic interference that interferes with normal radio or television recep
tion or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site or that does not comply with all applicable Federal Com
munications Commission (FCC) and other applicable
State and Federal regulations.

L. Energy Conservation in Residential Uses
For residential uses, energy conservation buildings shall be located on site to provide adjacent buildings ad
equate sunlight for solar access. All new construction
and remodeling shall be preplumbed for solar hot water
heating. Buildings shall be designed to minimize energy consumption requirements, and may include, but not
necessarily be limited to, the following conservation
measures:

Cogeneration;

2. South facing widows,

3. Eave coverage for windows;

4. Double glazed windows:
.). Earth berming against exterior walls·

6. Green houses; and

7. 7. Deciduous shade trees.

4.20.060 Related Lot Requirements
A. Purpose

1. The purpose of this Section is to delineate lot require ments in non transect zones.

2. Lot standards are essential to the Zoning Code as
they provide reasonable and necessary lot criteria to
ensure adequate yard and space requirements are
achieved.

3. The ob1ective of these regulations is to promote
compatibility of uses. public safety, and aesthetic.

B. Space Between Buildings
The minimum distance between structures in non
transect zones 1s established per Table 4.20.060.A.

TABLE 4.20.060.A SPACE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Zone
A Zone
EZone
R-1 Zone
I R-2 Zone
R-3 Zone
I MHP Zone
Side to Side
Side to Rear
Rear to Rear !
RP, C-1, C-2, C-3 Zone
C-4, M-1, M-2 Zone
Space Between
Residential
Structures (Feet)
10 10
10 10
10 10
10 (3)
8 (3)
6 3 ()
10 -· No minimum distance requirement
I
I
I
I I
Space Between Residential
Structures and Accessory
Structures or Between
Accessory Structures (Feet)
6 6
6 6
6 10 (4)
6 Space Between Residential I Space Between
Structures and Structures
for Housing Animals
(Feet)
100 (1)
30 (2)
30 (2)
--
--
--
I -
-
Non-Residential
Structures
(Feet)
--
--
--
--
-
--
1 Includes animals, barns, corrals, other structures for housing livestock and buildings for processing, packing, or storing agricultural produce. 2 Structures for housing animals shall be least 100 feet from the front lot line, at least 25 feet from the street side lot line on a corner lot, and at least 100 feet e
way from any public park, school, hospital, or similar institution . . Distance between mobilehomes within a mobilehome subdivision.

I . Excepting mobilehome accessory structures
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I
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Ch;:ioter 4.20 Site and Structural Standards

4.20.060 Related Lot Requirements
C. Interpretation of Minimum Lot Sizes
For the purpose of complying with the minimum lot
size and minimum lot area per dwelling unit require
men ts and other prov1s1ons of this Zoning Code any
lot that 1s 1 acre or less is considered net and any lot that is greater than 1 acre shall be considered gross . the lot sizes or lot areas shall have the meanings as
established in Table 4.20.060.B.

TABLE 4.20.060.B INTERPRETATION OF MINIMUM LOT SIZE
1/4 acre
1/2 acre
1 acre
2 1/2
acres
One-quarter acre or 10,890 net square feet
One-half acre or 21,780 net square feet
One net acre
Two-and-one-half gross acres or one quarter of one
quarter of one quarter of one quarter section of
land containing not less than two gross acres.

Five gross acres or one-half of one quarter of one
5 acres quarter of one quarter section of land containing not less than four gross acres.
10 gross acres or a quarter of one quarter of one
10 acres quarter section of land containing not less than eight gross acres.
20 gross acres or one-half of one quarter of one
20 acres quarter section of land containing not less than 16 gross acres.
40 acres
40 gross acres or one quarter of one quarter section
of land containing not less than 35 acres.
80 gross acres or one-half of one quarter section of 80 acres land containing not less than 70 gross acres.

4.20.070 Hillside Development Standards
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Section s to provide for the
reasonable use of hillsides and 1'1ountainous
areas 1n non transect zones while protecting the
public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that
development will not induce soil erosion. result in
excessive grading create sewage disposal prob
lems. increase wildfire danger and slope 1rstabil
ity or lead to a loss of aesthetic value.

2. This Section implements the goals and policies
of the General Plan and various specific plans
and sets specific standards and regulations for
all grading and development of slopes up to 15
percent average natural slope. It is not the intent
of this Section to apply to oil and gas operations.

B. Site Development Plan Required
No development srall occur. no use stiall be estab
Ii shed, and no building or grading permit shall be
issued for any developrnent 1n arPas designated as
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steep slope until approval of Site Development Plan Re
view 111 compliance with Chapter 9.60 Site Development
Plan Review .

C. Average Natural Slope Calculations

1. For the purposes of this Section, slope is defined as the relat1onsh1p between the change in elevation
rise of land and the horizontal distance run over
which the elevation occurs. The percert slope of any
given slope 1s determined by d1v1ding the rise by the
run on the natural slope of land. multiplied by 100

2. Average slope shall be calculated by using the follow ing formula: S -=c x L x_LQ.0Qll2i
A
S - average natural slope of the total parcel in percent - contour interval 1n feet
L - total length of all contour lines within the parcel boundaries 1n feet .e. A,B and C
A= gross area of the parcel i1' acres

0.00229 -=ca constant used to convert square feet into
acres by 100 percent
Chapter 4 JO Site and Structural Standardc;

4.20.070 Hillside Development Standards

3. The calculated average natural slope shall be round
ed to the nearest whole number see Figure 4.20.070).

D. Standards - Residential Density
Res1dent1al development shall not exceed the maximum
density permitted by the General Plan land use category applicable to the area in which the property is located, except that.

1. No lot shall be created after the effective elate of this Zoning Code on which the average natural slope
exceeds 60 percent except if the lot contains a con
tIguous area of 10,000 square feet within which there
is no slope greater than 10 percent and on which
development Is proposed
Figure 4.20.070 Calculation of Average Natural
Slope
B C
2 One single family dwelling may be built on any lot
that was legally created prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code, regardless of slope provided that
all other requirements of this Section are met.

E. Standards - Grading
Grad111g shall respect the natural contour of the exist ing terrain wherever possible. Tre follow111g grading
standards shall apply to all land subiect to this Sect1or in add1t1on to the grading requirements of Chapter 70 of the latest edition of the uniform Building Code as adopted
and modified. or as may be adopted or modified from
time to time, by the Council.

1. Grading shall be limited to build111g pads and access drives thereto. arid extensive grading shall be dis
couraged.

2. No cuts 111 excess of 16 feet in height from top to toe shall be allowed.
3 Where grading Is necessary the principles of contour
grading should be employed.
a. Cut slopes shall not exceed two horizontal to
one vertical. Shallower slopes may be required if
indicated by soils and geologic 111vestigat1ons to
be necessary·
b. Graded slopes should be rounded and shaped to
stimulate the natural terrain;
c. Grading should follow the natural contours as
much as possible·
d Graded slopes should blend with naturally occur
ring slopes at a radius compatible with the exist
1119 natural terrain.

4. Graded slopes should be screened from view under
or behind buildings or by landscaptng or natural
topographic features wherever possible.
5 Graded slopes shall be revegetated with a mixture of
grass seed or shrubs as recomriended by the JSDA
Soil Conservation Service. Pla1,t1ng may be va1ved by
the city engineer for slopes that. due to tre rock char acter of the material, will not support plant growth
F. Standards - Drainage
All proposed dra111age factl1t1es shall respect the natural terrain, preserve n1a1or drainage channels 111 their natural state. and be designed 111 such a manner as to min1m1ze soil erosion and to otherwise preserve the public health, safety and welfare. The follow111g standards shall apply to all lands subject to this Section 111 addition to the require rnents of the Tehachapi Subdiv1s1on Ordinance.
1 To the maximum extent possible, all natural drainage
courses serving maior drainage areas. and containing
s1grnficant perennial vegetation which may constI
tute a significant wtldltfe habitat. should rerr,ain Ir their natural state.
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Chapter 4.20 Site and Structural Starrl=:lrds

4.20.070 Hillside Development Standards
2 In the event that off site drainage facilities will
be required to handle increased runoff interim
drainage facilities which provide for no increase
in peak runoff from a ten year storm shall be con
structed and maintained until such time as the
permanent facilities are completed

3. The overall drainage system shall be completed
and made operational at the earliest possible
time during corstruct1or or shall be otherwise
provided for in a manner acceptable to the City
G. Standards - Driveways and Access Roads
All proposed driveways and access roads shall be
designed to provide convenient and safe access
while minimizing the extent of grading. The follow
1ng standards shall apply to al lar,ds subJect to this
Sect1or in addition to the requirements of the City s
Subchv1s1on Ordinance.

Dr:veways and access rnads shall enter the front
1ng public road or street as nearly at right angle
or radial line. if on a curve as physical features
permit.

2. Dr veways shall be designed and constructed 1n
such a manner that stormwater runoff originat
1ng on the roadway will not drain down the drive,
and stormwater runoff originating on the private
property will not drain down the roadway except
i<1 tre ditcr or gutter line
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3. Adequate and safe sight distance shall be provided
for a design speed of 15 miles per hour.

4. Wherever feasible, driveways and access roads shall
be installed parallel to elevation contours and shall
not cut perpendicularly across contours. The maxi
mum grade for driveways ancl access roads shall be
15 percent.

5. Driveways entering a public road or street shall have a minimum paved width of 12 feet and a maximum
width of 20 feet and shall be improved with two
inches of asphaltic concrete, three inches of rock dust on an aggregate base. three inches of road mix, or
three inches of concrete.

6. Driveways and access roads serving residential pro
jects of three or more units shall be improved with a
minimum of three inches of road mix and shall tie to
a paved road under encroachment permit from the
oublic works superintendent. where applicable . The
paving requirement may be waived by the Comm is
s1on when site access is rot obtained from a paved
road.

7. Driveways and access roads shall comply witr the
requirements of the City l=ire Departr1ent.

Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus
Sections:

4.30.0 I 0

4.30.020

4.30.030

4.30.040

4.30.050

4.30.060

4.30.070

4.30.010
Purpose
Definitions
Implementation
Types of Incentives Allowed
Application Procedures
A ff o rd a b i I i t y M o n i t o r i n g a n d A g re e n1 e n t s Local Density Bonus Enhancements
Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter Is to provide IncentIves for the production of housing in accordance with California Government Code �§65915 through 659' 8 State Density
Bonus Law as amended from time to tIt'1e.
n enacting this Chapter. It Is the intent of the City to fac,litate the development of affordable housing and to imple111ent the goals. obJectives. ard policies of the rlous ng Element of the C ty s Gerieral PlaP. Where this (l,apter does not address a specific requ re1'1ent or where State law differs from this Chapter State law shall control

4.30.020 Definitions
All terms used in this Chapter sball have the meanings es tablished by this Zoning Code or as superseded by State Density Bonus Law.

4.30.030 Implementation
The City shall grant a density bonus, incentives or corces sIons waivers or reductions of development standards.
and parking reductions to a qualifying proJect in compli ance with State Density Bonus .aw. The prov1sio1 s of this Chapter shall be adr'1rni�tered by the Department con
sistent with Article 9 Procedures and Article 1 O Adm in istratron)
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Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus

4.30.040 Types of Incentives Allowed
A. Types of Incentives
If requested by the applicant, a qualifying project
shall be entitled to incentives or concessions as required by Government Code §65915, unless the City makes the findings required by §65915 d)(l ). Permis
sible incentives may include, but are not limited to,
one or more of the following:

1. Reduction or Modification of Development
Standards. A reduction in site development
standards or a modification of zoning require
men ts that exceed the minimum building stand
ards provided in California Health and Safety
Code§§ 18901 through 18949.31, which may
include:
a. Reduced minimum lot sizes or dimensions;
b. Reduced minimum setbacks.
c. Reduced minimum open space requirements;
d. Increased maximum lot coverage·
e. Increased maximum building height;
f. Reduced on site parking standards·
g. Reduced minimum building separation requirements; or h. Other site or zoning requirements applicable to
residential development

2. Mixed Use Zoning. Mixed use zoning to allow the
project to include nonresidential uses or to allow res1 dential uses within a nonresidential zone where such
uses will reduce the cost of the housing development
and are consistent with the General Plan .

3. Other Cost-Reducing Regulatory Incentives. An
other regulatory incentive or concession proposed by
the applicant and agreed to by the City that results
1n identifiable. financially sufficient. and actual cost reductions.

4.30.050 Application Procedures
A. Application Requirements
An application for a density bonus, incentives, con
cessions, waivers, or parking reductions shall be
submitted concurrently with the application for the
housing development and shall include the following
information:

1. The total number of base units allowed on the
site under the applicable General Plan and zoning
designation;

2. The number, type, and income level of affordable
housing units proposed very low, low, moderate.
or other qualifying category.;

3. The specific density bonus percentage,
incentive s,, concession s waiverrs . or parking
reduction is requested if any; and

4. For any requested incentive, concession. or
waiver documentation demonstrating how it
-,viii result 1n identifiable, financially sufficient,
and actual cost reductions to provide affordable
housing.
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B. Processing Timeline
Applications shall be processed in accordance with Gov
ernment Code §6S9151a (3 including:

1. Completeness determination within the timeframe
specified in §65915 a 3 1A;

2. Initial eligibility determination within the timeframe specified in §65915 a 3 B · and

3. >=inal action on the application concurrent with or
prior to action on the housing development applica
t1on.

C. Concurrent Processing
Density bonus applications shall be processed concur
rently with other development applications for the pro
ject and shall not require a separate public hearing unless otherwise required by State law.

Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus

4.30.060 Affordability Monitoring and Agreements
A. Affordable Housing Agreement Required
Prior to issuance of building permits for a project receiv ing a density bonus. incentives, concessions, waivers, or parking reductions, the applicant shall enter into an Af fordable Housing Agreement with the City.

B. Agreement Contents
The Affordable Housing Agreement shall include, at mini mum.

1. Completeness determination within the timeframe
specified in §65915,a)(3)(A);

2. The total number of units proposed within the hous
ing development. including the number of affordable
units:

3. A description of the household income group to be
accommodated by the housing development. and
the standards for determining the corresponding
affordable rent or affordable sales price and housing
cost;

4. The location unit sizes square feetl and number of
bedrooms of affordable units,

5. Tenure of use restrictions for affordable units:

6. A schedule for completion and occupancy of af
fordable units·

7. A description of any incentives, concessions,
waivers, or parking reductions being provided

8. A description of remedies for breach of the agree
ment by either party; and

9. Other provisions to ensure implementation and
compliance with this Chapter and Government
Code §§65915 through 65918.

C. Recordation
The Affordable Housing Agreement shall be recorded
against the property with the Kern County Recorder s
Office prior to issuance of building permits.

D. Continued Availability
All affordable units shall be made available to qual1
fied occupants at the same time as market rate units
within the pro1ect. consistent with Government Code
§65915 C 3.

4.30.070 Local Density Bonus Enhancement
A. Purpose
This Section establishes local density bonus programs
that supplement State Density Bonus Law to encourage
affordable housing development for projects not meet
ing State thresholds.

B. Small Senior Housing Projects

1. Purpose. This Subsection extends density bonus
el1g1bility to senior housing pro1ects below the State
minimum threshold to encourage development of af
fordable senior housing consistent with the City s 6th
Cycle Housing Element.

2. Eligibility. Senior housing developn,ents with
a m1111mum of 10 units may qualify for density
bonus 1ncent1ves 111 accordance with Government
Code §65915 provided the project meets the
requirements for senior citizen housing develop
rnent under Civil Code ::i§S 1.3 and 5' .1 2.

3. Density Bonus Calculation. Qualify111g proJects
shall receive a 20 percent density bonus, calcu
lated on the same basis as pro1ects meeting State
thresholds under Government Code §65915 f 3
fAJ.
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Chapter 4.30 Density Bonus

4.30.070 Local Density Bonus Enhancement
C. Small Affordable Housing Projects

1. Purpose. This Subsection provides incentives for
affordable housing developments with fewer than
five units that do not meet State Density Bonus Law
thresholds but contribute to the City's affordable
housing goals.

2. Eligibility and Incentives. Projects with fewer than five units that include one or more affordable units
may request the following incentives based on in
come level:
a. One or More Units for Moderate Income House
holds.
i. Waiver of minimum outdoor or private usable
open space requirements.
b. One or More U111ts for Low Income Households.

Two incentives may be requested from the following:
i. Any incentive listed 111 Subsection C.2.a·
ii. Increased maximum lot coverage up to the
percentage allowed in the applicable zone,;
iii. ncreased allowable first to secord floor square
footage ratio from 80 to 100 percent; or
iv. Required guest parking located in tandem to
the garage or in a required setback.
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c. One or More Units for Very Low-Income House
holds. Three incentives may be requested from
the following.
i. Any incentive listed in Subsections C.2.a or
C.2.b·
ii. Reduced minimum building setbacks from
property lines and building separation require
men ts that exceed minimum Building Code
and Fire Code standards, or
iii. Reduced minimum lot sizes or dimensions.

3. Application. Requests for incentives under this
Subsection shall be submitted concurrently with
the application for the housing development and
shall demonstrate how the requested incentives will
contribute to the economic feasibility of providing
affordable units.

Chapter 4.40 Landscape Standards
Sections:

4.40.010 Purpose

4.40.020 Applicability

4.40.030 Landscape and Irrigation Pia ns

4.40.040 General Standards

4.40.050 Parking Area Landscaping

4.40.060 Irrigation Requirements

4.40.070 Maintenance

4.40.080 Fences and Screening

4.40.090 Lighting

4.40.100 Lien

4.40.010 Purpose
The purpose is to ensure that development is aestheti
cally pleasing and compatible with surrounding develop
meN and to support the goals of the General Plan by·
A. EstablisJ,ing requirements for landscaping to en
hance the appearance of public street frontages and
development projects, conserve water control soil
erosion and provide visual buffers where necessary.

B. Encouraging the use of natives, drought tolerant. and low water usage plants to reduce water usage.

4.40.020 Applicability
The provisions of Section 4.40.070 Vla1ntenance shall
apply to all developed property within the City of Te
hachap1 at all times.

A. New Projects
All new projects shall provide landscaping in compliance with this Section.

C. Requiring the provision of adequate landscaping
in connection with 0ew development. tl0e expan
s1on of existing developments and changes n
uses.

D. Ensuring water landscaping practices are in com
pliance with AB 1881 Government Code §65597
(Water Effic1e0t Landscape Ordinance
B. Existing Development
The approval of a development application for minor
add1t1ons e.g., 25 percent or less of the ex1st1ng floor area and or a change 1n use w1th1n an existing devel
oprYJent may include condit10Ps of approval requ1r1ng
compliance with specific requirements of this Chap
ter
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Chapter 4.40 Landscape Standards

4.40.020 Applicability
C. Timing of Installation
Required landscape and irrigation improvements
shall be installed prior to the final building inspection unless specified otherwise in the project's Minor Use
Permit or Use Permit.

D. Alternatives to Requirements
The Review Authority may modify the standards of this
Chapter to accommodate alternatives to required landscape materials or methods, where the Review Authority determines that the proposed alternative will be equally or more effective in achieving the purposes of this Sec tIon.

4.40.030 Landscape and Irrigation Plans
A. Landscape and Irrigation Plan Requirement
Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be required
for development In all residential, commercial, and
industrial zones with the exception of the E, R 1, T2,
T2.S and T3 zones.

B. Conceptual Landscape Plan
A Conceptual Landscape Plan shall be submitted as
part of the planning application. If no planning ap
plication Is required, a Final Landscape Plan shall be
submitted see Subsection C .

4.40.040 General Standards
A. Landscape Coverage
All projects shall meet the minimum landscape
coverage for lot area as established in Table

4.40.040.A.

2. Exceptions. The mInIrnum landscape coverage
requirements may be reduced by the Review
Authority as follows:

R-2 Zone 20%
R-3 Zone 20%
RP Zone 10%
Ml and M2 Zones 10%
C. Final Landscape Plan
A Final Landscape Plan shall be submitted as part of the building permit application. The Director shall approve the Final Landscape Plan if it is in substantial compliance with the landscaping requirements of this Section and
the Conceptual Landscape Plan. 1f required to be submitted. All irrigation systems shall be designed to r1aximize water conservation.

D. Compliance with State Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance
All projects with greater than 2,500 square feet of land scaping shall comply with Government Code Section
65591 et seq. to provide water conservation.
a. In commercial and industrial zones if a finding is
made that it is impractical or infeasible to meet
the minimum standards and the proposed land
scaping is in compliance with the purpose of this
Section.
b. In residential zones for non residential uses e.g.,
churches 1f a finding is made that the proposed
landscaping is in compliance with the purpose of
this Chapter.
5%
T4, T4.S, TS, 5D2.1 Zones 5%
A Zone 50%
PD Zone Same as underlying zone
1 Percentage of the developed lot or all open space area, whichever is greater. 4-18

4.40.040 General Standards
B. Hardscape
1 Required planter or landscaped areas may be com
bined with pedestrian walks and similar hardscape
areas provided that such hardscape areas do not
cover more than 40 percent of any required planter or
landscaped area.

2. Ornamental or landscaping rock and gravel areas or
other areas covered with other artificial materials ex
eluding artificial turf1 shall be considered hardscape
areas for the purposes of this provision.

3. Paving shall be limited to a maximum of 50 percent
of the front or street side setback areas of residential zones in order to limit the amount of hardscape paving 1n these areas; except that the Review Authority may allow an increase for irregularly shaped or small
lot that lacks sufficient area for adequate driveway
and pedestrian access.

Example Use of Hardscape in Required Landscaped'
Setback
C. Artificial Turf

1. Art1fic1al turf may be combined with living plants
and hardscape to meet mint mum landscape require
ments.

2. Artificial turf shall consist of a combination of green. yellow, and tan fibers to simulate the look of natural
grass and shall consistent with the type and species
of natural turf located within the City.

3. If utilized, a sample piece of the proposed artificial turf shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director as part of the Final Landscape Plan and prior
to installation.

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D. Approved Plant List
Landscaped materials and trees installed 1n planters
or landscaped areas shall be selected from a list of
approved plants established by the Comm1ss1on and
maintained by the City Planner.

E. Specific to Multi-family Developments
The following standards apply to landscaping in multifamily developments:

1. Setback Areas
a. Front and street side side setback areas
excluding approved driveway entrances.
maneuvring areas, and public sidewalks, shall
be landscaped
b. Within the setback area per Subsection a.
above, trees srall be planted r o farther than
50 feet apart and no closer than five feet from
the back of the side 1Valks.

2. Interior Open Space. All interior open space
areas shall be landscaped with ltve landscaping.

3. Parking Landscaping. Additional planters and
landscaped areas shall be provided in off street
parking areas in compliance with 4.40.050 Park
ing Area Landscaping1
F. Specific to R-1 and T3 Developments

1. All front setback areas shall be landscaped with
plant materials or a combination of plant materi
als and permeable surfaces and shall be perma
nently maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

2. In front setback non living materials may be
used as ground cover including but not limited
to: wood chips. bark. decorative rock, and stone.

Plant materials shall compose a majority more
than 50' o of the street setback areas, exclusive of
permitted driveways.

3. Other than permitted hardscape all areas not
planted shall be covered top dressed with
materials such as wood chips or approved alter
native. Top dressing beneath tree canopies shall
be to the satisfaction of the Director and shall be
calculated as area of live plant material.
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4.40.040 General Standards
G. Specific to Mobile Home Parks
The following standards apply to landscaping in mo
bile rome parks:

1. Setback Areas
a. Setback areas between streets and the pe
nmeter fence of the mobilehome park could
exceed five percent, excluding approved
driveway entrances and public sidewalks. and
shall be landscaped.
b. Within setback area per Subsection a. above,
trees shall be planted not farther than 50 feet
apart and no closer than five feet from the
back of the sidewalks.

2. Trees. Within the interior of the mobile home
park. at least one tree per mobile home space
shall be plarted at the t1r,e of or prior to devel
opmert of each individual space.

H. Specific to Commercial, Recreational, Industrial, and Institutional Uses The following standards apply to landscaping in com
mercial developments recreation. entertairment,
and tourist facilities. •ndustrial developments, and
inst1tut1onal uses:

Determination of Planting Area. No planting area
shall be considered as such unless It contains at least 24 square feet and is a minimum of four feet in width.

2. Utilities. A three-foot minimum distance shall be
required between landscaping and utility and or
electrical cabinets.
3 Setback areas. Setback areas that are not used for
vehicular and pedestrian access shall be landscaped.

4. Trees
a. Trees shall be a minimum size of 15 gallons,
shrubs shall be a minimum of five gallons.
b. Trees shall be planted at a maximum of one tree
per 30 lineal feet of street frontage.
c. Along any in tenor or rear property line abutting
residentially zoned lots, trees shall be planted at
least every 10 feet In individual planters.
d. Trees shall be a mix of deciduous and evergreen
varieties
e Trees planted under power lines shall not exceed
a 24 foot maximum height.

4.40.050 Parking Area Landscaping
A. Applicability
Darking areas for all ron residential uses shall be
landscaped In colT'pliance with this Sectior.

B. Adjacent to Streets

1. Landscaping shall be designed and mair,tained to
screen parking c:ires from public streets. Screening
materials rnay include a combination of plant ma
terials. earth berms. fences walls raised planters,
or other screen,ng devices at a minimum height
of two feet, in compliance with Section 4.40.080
Fences and Ser 'enIrg,.

2. Plant materials, signs, or structures within a traffic safety v1s1bility area of a driveway sh,1II comply
with Sectior, 4.20.030 C !-leight L1m1t at Street
Corners
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C. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping

1. Amount of Landscaping. The r1Inimum landscape
area vith1n a parking area shall be five percent of the gross parking lot area. The Review Authority may ap
prove a reduction for small in fill parking lots where
compliance with this standard is not feasible without
significantly reducing the nun,ber of park1rg spaces.

2. Location of Landscaping. Landscaping shall be
dispersed throughout the parkmg area and include
interior landscape planters and perimeter landscap
ing.

D. Groundwater Recharge
The design of parking lot landscape areas shall consider and may be required to include provisions for the on site detention of storm vater runoff pollutart cleansing, and groundwater recharge.

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4.40.050 Parking Area Landscaping
E. Plant Material
Required landscape shall include trees, shrubs, and
ground covers. Artificial plant material is prohibited.

1. Plant List. Landscaping materials and trees shall be selected from a list of approved plants established by
the Comm1ss1on and maintained by the Director.

2. Size at Time of Planting. Plant materials shall be
S1Zed and spaced to achieve immediate effect and
shall not be less than a 15 gallon container for trees, one gallon container for shrubs, and one gallon or
less for perennials, vines. and mass planting, unless
otherwise approved by the Review Authority on the
basis that the alternate size will achieve the desired
immediate and or long term effect equally well.

3. Trees
a. Trees shall be planted and maintained through
out the parking area at a minimum ratio of one
tree per 8 parking spaces.
b. Ore canopy tree shall be planted within a mini
mum 36 square foot area at every eight rows of
single row or double row of parking stalls See
Figure 4.40.050 .
c. Trees in landscape planters less than 10 feet
in width or located closer than five feet from a
permane1,t structure shall be planted witr root
barriers or root barrier panels to prevent damage
to adjacent structures or pavement.
d. Trees with large canopies are required 111 parkmg
lots, with accent trees at entries.

Figure 4.40.050 Parking Landscaping
One
Canopy ----!,$;�1!8==��
Tree
�
A::::==s��h Planter
= --• Area
Jb �quare
Feet

4. Groundcover and Shrubs. The majority of areas
required for landscaped shall be covered with
groundcover, shrubs, or other types of plants.
a. Groundcover shall be provided throughout
the landscaped area and shall be spaced to
achieve full coverage within one year.
b. Turf is discouraged.
c. Crushed rock, redwood chips pebbles. stone
and s1P1ilar materials shall be allowed up to
15 percent of the total required landscape
area.
d. Landscaped areas shall be top dressed with
a bark chip mulch or approved alternative to
avoid exposed bare soil.

4.40.060 Irrigation Requirements
Within each planter or landscaped area. an irrigation
system a1'd live landscaping shall be provided and
r1a1ntained in corrpliance with Sectiori 4.40.070 ,Mainte nance .
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4.40.070 Maintenance
A. Each property owner is responsible for the main
tenance of all landscaped areas on site, as well as
contiguous planted areas within the public right
of way.

B. All landscaping (e.g .. groundcover hedges, lawns,
shrubs. and trees' shall be maintained in a health
ful and thriving condition at all times.

C. Irrigation systems and their components shall be
maintained in a fully functional manner.

D. The landscaping shall regularly be kept clean and
free of debris, litter, and weeds.

E. All dead or decaying material shall be replaced with new material within 30 days upon notice of the De
partment.

F. All fences and walls that have been incorporated
into an approved landscaping plan shall regularly be
ma1nta1ned 1n an attractive and safe manner.

G. Areas proposed for development in another phase
occurring not within six months of the completion
of the previous phase and that have been disturbed
from its natural state shall be temporally seeded and
irrigated for dust and soil control.

4.40.080 Fences and Screening
A. Applicability
The requirements of this Section apply to all fences,
walls and hedges unless otherwise stated.

B. General Height Limits
Each fence, wall. or hedge shall cor,ply with the
height limits shown 1n Table 4.40.080.

TABLE 4.40.080.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES OR WALLS
Within a street side setback 6' 1
Within an interior side or rear setback I 6'2
Outside of a required setback 6'

1. All fences and walls in all zones (transect and non-transect) shall comply with Section 4.20.030.C (Height Limit at Street Corners).

A solid fence or wall up to six feet in height may be allowed for screening or security purposes subject to approval of a Minor Use Permit.

2. In residential zones, including TI, T3, and T4 zones, no fence, wall, or hedge located in the rear 25 feet of a through lot or a reversed corner lot shall exceed four feet in height.

C. Zone Specific Height Standards

1. Residential Zones (Including T2.5, T3, and T4
zones)
a Fences or structures over 6 feet in height, to
enclose tennis courts or other games areas
located within the rear half of the lot, shall be
composed of wire mesh capable of admitting
at least 90 percent of light as measured on a
reputable light meter.
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b. Fences, per subsection a, above, shall be permit
ted in the required side or rear yard subject to Use
Permit approval in compliance with Chapter 9.30
Use Permit and Minor Conditional Use Permit .

2. Commercial and Manufacturing Zones
a. When adjacent to property zoned for any estate or res1dent1al purposes, a six foot high solid masonry wall shall be constructed for screening
between the proposed development and the ad
jacent property. The screening shall be 111 compli
ance with the following criteria:
i. The screening height shall be reduced to four
feet within the required front yard setback.

11. �he design and materials shall be approved
by the Comm1ss1on prior to construction of
required screening per Subsection a. above}
iii. Exterior appearance shall be ornamental.
iv Screening shall not exceed six feet in height,
and where the same are located w1th1n 1 5 feet
of any access drives entering into any public
street or any private street used for vehicular
access, the same shall not exceed 36 inches in
height.
b. All screening fences proposed vvithin these
districts shall be reviewed and approved by th<:'
Planning Commission
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4.40.080 Fences and Screening
c. Open storage of materials and equipment shall
be permitted only within an area surrounded and
screened by a solid fence. not less than six feet in
height, provided that no materials or equipment
shall be stored to a height greater than that of the
fence
d. This Section shall not be interpreted so as to
apply to the storage of commercial vehicles in
operable condition.

D. Measurement of Fence and Wall Height

1. Fence wall and or hedge height shall be measured
as the vertical distance between the finished grade at
the base of the fence and the top edge of the fence
material. see Figure 4.40.080a .

Figure 4.40.080a Height Measurement
Maximum
Height
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r 'i"?
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--::! Ma1imum
Height
6 feel Fence
Retaining
Wall

2. That portion of a wall, fence, or hedge functioning as a retaining wall shall not be counted in deter1"1ining
overall wall, fence, or hedge height.

E. Screening
n non transect zones, non residential uses adjacent to
residential zones shall be screened at property line as follows:

The screen shall consist of a masonry wall or similar
durable material six feet in height. The Review Au
thority may require a wall up to eight feet 111 height. 1f necessary, to screen the use from the residential use.

2. In industrial zones, a mInImum of 10 feet of dense
landscaping shall be planted adjacent to residen
t1al zones.

3. In commercial zones a minimum of five feet of
dense landscaping shall be planted adjacent to
residential zones.
4 Where a park111g facility contai111ng five or more
spaces includes diagonal or perpendicular park
ing spaces that abut a public street or road, an
ornamental fence, wall. or evergreen hedge of
not more than four feet 111 height shall be erected
between the parking facility and the street or
road to eliminate headlight glare (see Figure

4.40.080b .

Figure 4.40.080b Parking Facility Abutting a
Public Street or Road
Fence Wall or
� Hedge
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Setback
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4.40.080 Fences and Screening

5. The Review Authority may waive or approve a
substitute for the requirements of this Section if
the Review Authority determines that:
a. The relationship of the proposed uses make
the required screening unnecessary;
b. The intent of this Subsection can be success
fully met by means of alternative screening
methods,
c. Physical constraints on the site make the
required screening infeasible; or
d. The physical characteristics of the site or
adjoining lots make the required screening
unnecessary.

F. Mechanical Equipment, Loading Docks, and
Refuse Areas.

Roof or ground mounted mechanical equipment
shall be screened from public view and res1den
tial uses. This equipment includes air condition
ing, heating, ventilation ducts, and exhaust vents.
loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility
services. electrical transformers. gas meters. etc.

4.40.90 Lighting
A. A. Purpose and Intent

1. This Section provides standards for outdoor light
ing of non res1dent1al uses to minimize light and
glare on adjacent properties.

2. The intent of these standards is to limit outdoor
lighting to the m1111murr necessary for safety and
security.

B. Development Standards
Fixture Height
a. Outdoor light fixture shall be limited to 20
feet or the height of the nearest budding.
whichever is less.
b. The Review Authority may approved a fixture
in ,2xcess of 20 feet if 1t determines that the
additional height ,viii provide lighting that
still complies with all other requirements of
this Section.
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2. The colors, materials, and architectural style of
screening shall be arcl itecturally compatible with
other on site development.

G. Regulated Materials
The following fencing materials are prohibited as follows.

1. Razor or concertina wire unless approved by a Condi
tional Use Permit.

2. Chain link fencing within a front or street side set back.

3. In residential zones, no barbed wire shall be used or maintained as part of or on any fence. wall. or hedge
located along the front, side, or rear lines of any lot, or within three feet of said lines. and no sharp wire or points shall project at the top of any fence or wall less than six feet in height.

4. No electrified fences shall be permitted, regardless of location.

2. Fixture Energy Efficiency. Outdoor lighting shall
utilize energy efficient high pressure sodium. low
pressure sodium hard wired compact florescent or
other lighting technology that 1s of equal or greater
energy efficiency fixtures lar1ps.

3. Light and Glare
a. Lighting fixtures shall be shielded or recessed to
minimize light bleed to adjoining properties, by
ensuring that the light source e.g .. bulb, etc. is
not visible from off the site and confining glare
and reflections within the boundaries of the site
to the maximum extent feasible.
b. Each light fixture shall be directed do,vnward and
away from adJoining properties and public rights
of way so that no on site light fixture directly ii
lur1inates an area off the site

4.40.100 Lien
A. Lien Claim

1. If, after 30 days from the mailing of the notice referred to. the person for whom the landscaping or mainte
nance was performed refuses or neglects to pay into
the treasury of the City the cost of the work, then the City Treasurer shall file and record the same as an as
sessment against the lot.

2. Failure of the City Treasurer to record such lien claim or to mail such notice, or the failure of the person
or corporation who is the owner or occupant of the
premises to receive such a notice shall not affect the
right to foreclose the lien for such charges as provid
ed in Subsection B.

Ch11oter 4.40 Landscape Standards
B. Property subject to a hen for the foregoing shall
be sold for nonpayment of the same and the
proceeds of such sale shall be applied to pay the
charges after deducting costs as is the case in the
foreclosure of statutory liens. Such foreclosures
shall be in equity in the name of the city.

C. The City Attorney 1s authorized and directed to
initiate such proceedings in the name of the city
in any court having jurisdiction over such mat
ter against any property for which such bill has
remained unpaid 60 days after 1t has been ren
de red.
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Chapter 4.50 Parking Standards
Sections:

4.50.01 u

4.50.020

4.30.030

4.40.040

4.40.050

4.40.060

4.50.070

4. 50.080

4.50.090

4.50.100
Purpose and Application
General Parking Standards
Number of Parking Spaces Required
Bicycle Parking
Adjustment of Parking Requirements
Parking Alternative
Parking Design
Developn1ent and Maintenance of Parking Lots
Off-street Loading Spaces
Off-street Parking Site Developrrient Plan Review

4.50.010 Purpose and Application
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to reduce street conges
t1on and promote tre safety and corvenience of the res, dents of the City by requiring the prov1s1on of adequate and ,veil designed parking 1n connection with the land
uses authorized by this Zoning Code
B. Application
1 Parking required by this Chapter shall be provided
at the time any main building or structure 1s erected
or enlarged or use 1s established, changed or ex
panded.

2. Parking required by this Chapter shall be pro
v1ded when development involving individual
or cumulative expansion constituting 50 percert
or more of tre development existing on the
effective date of this Zon111g Code for both the
ex1st1ng and proposed development, except trat
existing parking facilities shall be exempt from
the landscaping requirements.
3 The standards in this Chapter are minimum
standards.
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4.50.020 General Parking Standards
A. General to All Zones

1. Parking must be accessed by an alley when avail
able

2. Tandem parking shall be allowed in all residential
zones and commercial zones where residential
is permitted, when both tandem spaces are for a
single residential unit.

3. Vehicular access through residential properties
for non residential uses shall be prohibited.

4. Parking or storage of commercial trucks, buses,
sign trailers, trailers or semi trailers for freight,
luggage, or the like shall not be permitted in any
residential zones or 1n any transect zones (except
Special Districts SDl .

5. Recreational Vehicles RVs 1, as defined by the
Tehachapi Municipal Code Section 10.161 not
owned or used for a commercial purpose, may
be stored on residential properties provided they
comply with the following requirements:
a. RV·s may not be stored within the front set
back.
b. RV's parked within the side or rear setback of
a property shall comply with the provisions
set forth 1r the City engineering standards.

6. Parked vehicles on driveways shall meet stand
ards set forth in Municipal Code Chapter 8.28
Property 11.Aaintenancel and may not encroach
onto the public right of way.

7. Parking facilities on adJ01ning lots may share ac
cess points and driveways subject to a recorded
covenant running with the property properties
on which the facilities are located.

8. Up to 20 percent of the spaces in a parking facil
1ty with 1 0 or more spaces may be designed and
designated for compact cars.

9. Handicapped Parking
a. Parking spaces shall meet the requiremert of
Chapter 11 B of the California Building Code
b. When less than twenty five parking spaces
are provided. one space must meet the Ac
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10. cessibility Code set forth in Chapter IIB of the Cali fornia Building Code. Accessible routes must also
meet Chapter 11 B of the California Building Code.
c. All handicapped parking spaces and access
between the handicapped parking spaces and
the primary entrances of associated buildings or
facilities shall be surfaced in a manner to facilitate
wheelchair use.

Off-Street Parking
a. Required residential off street parking facilities
shall be located on the premises they are intended to serve and shall have dimensions consistent with Table 4.50.020.
b. Except in the TS zone, off street parking for other
than residential uses shall be located on the
premises they are intended to serve or within 500
feet thereof
TABLE 4.50.020. RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PARKING

MINIMUM STANDARD VEHICLE SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Type of
Space Width 1•2 Space Length 1
•
3 Height
Parking Clear
Enclosed 8'6" 19' 7'
Covered 8'6" 18' 7'
Uncovered 8'6" 18' n/a
1 .)ne JO.,: u'1 00 '1 c- -,J "'l.l :,,n Ced 'J'1 -JC"' "'Iii JO.; 'lq J� wall, fence, property line or other fixed obstruction that restricts vehicle 2 \-t ri mum, ..:ie oy ., ce J" c:-iuo P ::,,)r< 1g -;n.1c-=i �tn c; 'f fee� coL�o e t'1'2 Tl '1 'TIL ""'!"'I .; '1q e V 1.'.:•n 1" nu� .)'"'h� rilo· \CC t 0".J ,�•'1 )' ..:.-,g � TU' �bst t.JC" ,.,.,s JS ) ..... ,: JOO'·e <: ;o:::, (30 fl' V\ ., /""'lurn rro1· C' °J;ic < ')o, .. c ... r.:�::nri 'j 0Ju01e.,, ., rnurr, '"!g1e )::."lac� e'1� ,... �cc U'1d L! ., or �.,qtri o oos �ut • 0'1S :! s t-li_; JbOv".:' s aoo,·tJO e
c. All non residential parking spaces shall be at least 10 feet by 20 feet. except that compact automobile parking spaces shall be at least eight feet by 18 feet.
d. Where required parking is provided on a site
other than that of the principal use, the property
owner shall file with the County recorder s office a
covenant. on a form provided by the Director and
approved by the City Attorney that provides for
the maintenance of the parking facility as long as
the associated principal use is maintained.

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4.50.030 Number of Parking Spaces Required
For number of parking spaces requir ed base on land use type see the land use type tables in Article 3 1Spec1fic to Zones'.

4.50.040 Bicycle Parking
A. For each 10 bicycle parkin g stalls provided, there shall be permitted a reduction of one required automo
bile parking stall to a maximum of 15 percent of the
required automobile parking stalls, at the discretion
of the Director or Commission.

B. Bicycle stalls shall be improved in accordance with
the following requirements:

1. Provided with a device to be approved by the City
and capable of supporting a bicycle in an upright or
hanging position and having a means that will enable
a user to lock his bicycle to such a device.

2. Areas containing stalls shall be surfaced with hard
scape or paving.

3. When located within a parking area, spaces shall be
protected by curbs, fences, planter areas, bumpers
or similar barriers for the mutual protection of bikes, automobiles and pedestrians, unless deemed by the
City to be unnecessary.

TABLE 4.50.040 BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS

USE REQUIRED STALLS LOCATION
Entertainment/
4 stalls or 20% of Adjacent
Recreation, required off-street to bicycle
automobile parking paths and
Restaurant/ stalls, whichever pedestrian
Food, Retail,
Services, Office/ is greater (up to a walks s 50'
maximum of 30 of public
Civic bicycle stalls). entrance.

Residential: 1 per 4 bedrooms Must be
Multi-family secure.

Adjacent
10% of required off- to bicycle
street automobile or paths and
Industrial truck parking stalls pedestrian
(up to a maximum ol walks s 50'
30 bicycle stalls). of public
entrance.

4.50.050 Adjustment of Parking Requirements
n the case that more than one parking adJustment may
apply applicant may choose only one of the following
adjustments:

A. A. Proximity to Transit
A parking reduction of up to 10 percent may be ap
proved by the Director for any use within a quarter mile of transit. Within a half mile of transit a parking reduction of up to 5 percent may be approved by the Director.

B. Joint Use of Parking Areas

1. If more than one use, required to provide parking
spaces in compliance with this Chapter, occupies the
same building or premises. then off street parking
shall be provided in an amount equal to the total
number of spaces required for the separate uses;

2. Upon ,vr1tten request the Commission can reduce
the number of spaces required. per Subsection
B.1 by up to 20 percent 1f the Comm1ss1on deter
mines that 1t is unlikely the comb1nat1on of uses
1n the same building or premises will. at periods
of peak use, necessitate provision of the number
of parking spaces that would be required 1f the
uses were developed independently
C. Reduction of Required Parking
The Review Authority may reduce the number of
parking spaces required 1n the land use type tables of
Article 3 Specific to Zones , through the granting of a Conditional Use Perrr1t or Minor use 0erm1t depend
1119 on the amount of reduction requested 1r compl1
ance with Chapter 9.30 Conditional Use Permits and
Vlinor Use Permits , based on the following:
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4.50.050 Adjustment of Parking Requirements

1. Quant1tat1ve information provided by the appli
cant that documents the need for fewer spaces
,e.g., sales receipts, documentation of customer
frequency 111format1on on parking standards re
quired for the proposed land use by other cities,
etc.

2. The use or proiect design creates an integrated
whole wherein the parking reduction will not
adversely affect other businesses or uses on the
same property or within the boundaries of the
project or

3. The proposed parking requirement 1s consistent with
other uses of similar intensity established e se\/\lhere 1n the parking regulations and does not represent a
grant of special privilege inconsistent with the intent of the parking regulations to provide.

4.50.060 Parking Alternative
The owner of any property upon which a develop
ment proJect 1s proposed may pay an in lieu park
ing fee 1f the City approves it as part of the site plan review. A request to pay the in lieu fee for more than
15 parking spaces must be approved by the Council.

The approving body must make the following find
ngs for any proposed in lieu fee·
A. There is available or planned public parking ca
pac1ty to offset this demand· and

8. The public parking will be made available within
a reasonable time period of approval of this
proJect.
' Downtown. ,, the T 5 Zone, parking may be
provided by the payment of an in lieu fee. The
al"'ount of the in lieu fee is established by Council
resolution. The city shall establish a separate fund
for tre collection of in lieu fees and shall use the
collected fees 01,ly to provide new or improved
parking spaces in the downtown

4.50.070 Parking Design
A. Location of Parking
n no case shall off street parking be located rn a
required front or required side setback abutting a
street.

B. Parking Aisle Width
Parking a sles shall comply with tl"ie m1n1rnum ,tan
dards as follows:
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2. Other Areas. n any area other than the downtown,
the fee option 1s available only if an existing or
planned parking facility exists vithin 600 feet of the
site. The fee is the current value of land arid parking construction costs per space reede :l as detPrmined
by City staff.
3 Fee Deferral. Parking in lieu fees shall be collected at the issuance of the first bu1ld1ng permit. The Council
may by Resolution adopt administrative guidelines
to provide a special fee deferral program in response
to unprecedented coriditions such as extraordinary
economic changes.
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PARKING AISLES

ARRANGEMENT MINIMUM AISLE WIDTH
30 deg ee, s g e o
45 degree, single or multiple row 14'
60 degree, single or multiple row 18'
25', except where parking
90 degree, single or multiple row is perpendicular to and abuts an alley. ---�

4.50.070 Parking Design
ChantPr 4.50 Parking Standardc;
C. Parking Spaces F. Adjacent Uses
Off street parking facilities shall be designed so that each space can function independently of any other park
1119 space except in the case of lots containing only one single family dwelling.

D. Driveways

1. Driveways for residential development shall be a
minimum of 12 feet (includes three foot taper on
each side) in width with 1 5 feet of unobstructed verti cal clearance.
2 Driveways for commercial and industrial develop
ments shall be a minimum of 18 feet includes three
foot taper on each side! in width with 15 feet of
u·1obstructed vertical clearance. These requirements
may be reduced by the city planner upon recommen
dat1or of the fire chief.

E. Right-of-way Restrictions
Parking spaces requiring backing into a street or road
right of way are prohibited except if' the case of drive ways for lots containing only one single family dwelling.

Abutting Residential. Where a parking facility
containing five or more spaces abuts property
zoned residential the parking facility shall be
separated from the abutting property by a solid
masonry wall six feet in height

2. Exception. From the front property line to a
depth equal to the required front setback on the
abutting res1dent1ally zoned property the wall
shall be four feet in height
G. Landscaping, Fences, and Screening
Landscaping, fences and screening shall be installed
in compliance with Chapter 4.40 Landscape Stand
arcls .

4.50.080 Development and Maintenance of Parking Lots
A. Surfacing Materials
All off street parking areas and mgress and egress to
parking areas shall be surfaced with the following r,;aten als.
' Parking Areas. For all resident al, recreation. erter ta1nr1ent and tourist facilities. commercial. industrial, 1nstitut1onal, and other high inte1°sity uses parking ar eas shall be surfaced with two inches A.C. three and
one half inches Portland cement. except driveways
serving single family residential dwellings.

2. Parking Area Base. Parking areas shall be built on
a suitable base so as to provide a durable and dust
less surface and shall be so graded and drained as
to properly dispose of all surface water accumulated
within the area.

3. Discretionary Approval. n the case of uses subJect
to discretionary approval. the required parking areas
shall be surfaced with the materials specified II' ac
cordance with the cond1t1ons of approval.

B. Barriers
Barriers or curbs shall be provided where a park ng
lot abuts any structure or boundary of an adiaceN
property.

C. Traffic Controls
Traffic controls at mgress ar,d egress pomts and
d1rect1onal signs shall be provided as may be deemed
necessary by the City in the interest of public safety.

D. Striping
Al sta Is and. ,vhen required. aisles, loading zor,es
pedestrian walks and crossings, visitors parkin g,
fire lanes. no park ng areas. and drive, ays shall be
striped or otherwise designated to provide for the
safe loading unloading and parking and storage of
vehicles ard shall be so 1·1st.:illed as to be r, JCcord ance with the st.:indards of the City for such improve
ments.
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Ch-,pter 4 so Parking Standards

4.50.080 Development and Maintenance of Parking Lots
E. Parking Lot Lighting

1. Any lighting used to illuminate a parking lot shall
be directed and shielded as to not illuminate sur
rounding properties.

2. Light standards shall be in scale with the project
setting. however. in no case shall light standards
exceed 18 feet in height measured from top of
grade to the highest point of the equipment. In
instances where it can be established that addi
tional height 1s required for health and safety rea
sons. an additional five feet 1n height 1s allowed
subJect to review and approval by the Director.

4.50.090 Off-street Loading Spaces
Except for T 4.5 and TS zor,es, for every structure
occupied by manufacturing, storage. warehouse .
.vholesale or retail store market. passenger terminal,
theater hotel, motel, restaurant hospital, laundry,
dry cleaning plant. or other similar use requiring the
receipt or distribution of vehicles or merchandise.
adequate space for standing, loading and unloading
shall be provided and ma1l"tained on the same lot in
addition to the automobile parking required by this
Chapter.

4.50.100 Off-street Parking Site Development Plan Review No use shall be establ shed or changed no develop
ment shall occur or be expanded. and no building
or grad1r,g perm ·t or business license for any use or
development shall be issued until approval of Site
Development Plan Review 111 compliance with Chap
ter 9.60 Site Developmer,t Plan Review 1.
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Chapter 4.60 Site Specific Standards
Purpose
Sections:

4.ou.0 1 0

4.60.020

4.60.030

4.60.040

4.60.050
General Site Specific Standards
Specific to Multifamily Residential
Specific to lnclustr1al
Waived Standards

4.60.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide development
standards for residential and non res,dent,al uses ,n non transect zones.

4.60.020 General Site Specific Standards
A. Applicability
The standards of th,� Section apply to all multifamily res, dential, commercial and industrial developments in the
non transect zones.

B. Standards
Except for transect zones, street and road dedications
shall be T1ade to tJ,e City in a r1anner prescribed by
the Departrrent for all existing or proposed local, sec ondary and rnaJ0r streets. Except for transect zones.
the required dedication shall be 30 feet from the cen
terline of a local street. 45 feet frorr the centerline of a secondary street. and 55 feet from the centerline of
a major street or as required by any adopted official
or specific plan line. In cases where a street is on the boundary of a development. a min,mur" dedication
of 40 feet shall be made.
2 Obstructions w1th1n street rights of way shall be
removed.

3. Curb. gutter a1'd sidewalk shall be constructed as
required by the City wren required as part of street
improvements.
4 All access dri11es. parking areas and ·.er1cle ma
neuvering areas shall be surfaced with a mini
mum of t·-vo nches of asphaltic concrete paving
or material of higher quality

5. All new on site utility services shall be placed
underground.

6. Prior to tre issuance of any building perrr1ts a
plan for the disposal of drainage waters origirat
ing on site and from adJacert road rights of way
shall be approved by the city engineer f required
Easements or grant deeds shall be given to the
city for drainage purposes or access as necessary

7. Drier to the issuance of any building permits the
method of water supply and sewage disposal
shall be as required and approved by the county
health department.

8. Fire flows fire protection fac,lit,es a,,d access
-vays shall be as required and approved by the
C ty s fire depart1.,.,ent
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Chapter 4.60 Site Specific Standards

4.60.020 General Site Specific Standards

9. All trash receptacles shall be screened. in compli
ance with Section 440.080 Fences and Screen
ingl. so that they are not visually obtrusive from
any off site locat on. The location and method of
screening for all trash receptacles shall be ap
proved by the Commission.
10 Architectural design of all proposed buildings shall be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

4.60.030 Specific to Multifamily Residential
A. Windows
When construction in excess of one story is pro
posed adjacent to property zoned for single family
residential use all windows above the first story and
adJacent to the property zoned for single family
residential use shall contain glass that is opaque or
translucent or shall be screened in a manner as ap
proved by the Comm1ss1on.

8. Common Usable Open Space

1. In non transect zones developments with 10 or
more d,velling units a m1n1mum of five percent
of the net lot area shall be designated and devel
oped as common usable open space; provided,
however, no less than 400 square feet of common
usable open space shall be provided.
2 The required common usable open space area may
be divided into more than one location, provided that
no single location shall contain less thal" 400 square
feet.

3. No structures shall occupy areas designated for com
man usable open space except structures designed
exclusively for recreational purposes.

4. Parking and manoeuvring areas shall not be utilized
for the required comr1on usable open space.

4.60.040 Specific to Industrial
.\. ::or industrial cteve1opr11ents utilizing outside
storage the areas devoted to outside storage
sral be paved as required by the Col'Y'm1ssion.

B Scree111ng, if required by the base zone, shall be
provided around outside storage 1n compliance
with Section 440 080 Fences and Screeningl.

4.60.050 Waived Standards
A. The ComM1ss1on may waive any of the standards
of this Chapter where a documented hardship
not tnvolving economics. exists or where there are
unusual circumstances that prevent compliance
with any of the required development standards.

B. Street improvements and construction of curb.
gutter and sidewalks will not be required for
-,d' idual or cumulative add1t1ons constituting
less than 25 percent expansion of development
existing on the effective elate of this Zoning Code
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Chapter 4.70 Shopping Cart Containment and Retrieval
Sections:

4.70.u I 0

4. 70.020

4. 70.030

4. 70.040

4.70.050

4.70.060

4.70.070

4. 70.080

4.70.090
Purpose, Declaration of Nuisance
Definitions
Exemption
Cart Containment Plan and Cart Retrieval Plan
Plan Subn1ission and Approval
Penalties for Failing to Submit a Prevention Plan
Notification for Retrieval of Abandoned Carts
Administrative Costs and Fees
Disposition of Carts after 30 days
All new stand alone retail establishments or retail establishments located within a retail center shall utilize disa bling devices installed and maintained on carts by owners to prevent. deter or impede the removal of shopping carts from the premises. 'n this regard, the shopping cart con ta nment plan shall apply to only those defined established and shopping centers that predate this ordinance and did not install a disabling devise to prevent shopping carts from leaving the premises.

4.70.010 Purpose, Declaration of Nuisance
A. Shopping carts removed from the premises of reta11
establishments and left abandoned on public or pr
vate property throughout the City constitute a public
nuisance and a potential hazard to the health and
safety of the public. 7he proliferation of lost stolen
or abandoned shopping carts on public and private
property sidewalks, streets, parking lots and other
ways, interferes with pedestrian and vehicular traffic
on public and private streets, and impedes emer
gency services. For the aforementioned reasons, such
lost stolen or abandoned shoppmg carts are declared C.
to be a public nuisance which shall be subject to
abatement 1n the manner set forth 1n this chapter or
in ar.y other n1anner provided by law
carts from business premises and parking :ots
ard secondarily to provide for the pror-'pt retriev
al of lost, stolen or abandon,:>d shopping carts to
compleme1 t and supplell'ent prov1s1ons of state
law. and to adopt ocal regulations to the extent
not otherwise preempted by state statute regard
mg the unauthorized removal of shopping carts
from the premises and parking areas of retail
establishments.

For the purpose of this chapter, any shopping c,,rt
located on any publ,c or private property other
than the premises of the retail establishment
from which such shopping cart was removed
shall be presumed lost, stolen or abandoned
even 1f in the possession of any person, unless
such person in posses,101' thereof either:

B. The purpose of this chapter 1s to set forth regulations to ensure that reasonable r"'ea�ures Jre taken by the
owners and operators of business which provide
shopping carts for the co1,venience of custo1l"'ers to
first and foremost prevent the removal of shopping

1. •s the owner, or an employee or authorized agent
of the owner entitled to possession of the shop
ping cart,
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4.70.010 Purpose, Declaration of Nuisance

2. Is an officer. employee or agent of a cart retrieval service hired by the owner to retrieve such carts.

4.70.020 Definitions
The following words and terms shall have the follow
1ng meanings.

1. 'City" means the City of Tehachapi

2. 'Director of Planning·· means the PlanPing D1rec
tor of the City and his her des1gnee1s
3 'Enforcement personnel" means any police officer
or code enforcement officer employed by the
City.

4. ''Lost. stolen or abar"doned shopping cart"' means
a shopping cart which is either
a Rernoved from the premises of a retail estab
lishment by any person without the written
pe1 mission or consent of the owner of the
shopping cart or the retailer otherwise enti
tied to possession of such cart. or
b. Left unattended discarded, or abandoned
upon any public or private property other
than the premises of the retail establishment
from which the sh1pp1ng cart was removed
regardless of wl ether such shopping cart
was removed fror1 the premises ••11th the
permission of the owner.
c. 's an enforcement officer retrieving, storing or
disposing of the cart pursuar"t to the provi
s1ons of this chapter

5. 'Owner"' means any owner, manager, or operator
of any retail establishment.

4.70.030 Exemptions
The requirements of this Ord1narce shall not apply to
any retail establishment which provides a total of less than ten 1 OJ shopping carts for use by customers of
such business.
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6. ·•Laundry Cart'' means a basket which is mounted
on Nheels and used in a coin operated laundry or
dry cleaning retail establishment by a customer or an
attendant for the purpose of transporting fabrics and
the supplies necessary to process them.

7. "Park111g area means a parking lot or other property provided by a retail establishment for the use of
customers of such retail establishment for parking of
customer vehicles. The parking area of a retail estab
lishment located 111 a multi store complex or shop
ping center shall include the entire parking area used
by the multi store complex or shopping center.

8. 'Planning Comn11Ss1on· means the Plar"ning Comm is
sion of the City.

9. 'Premises' means any building, property or other area upon which any retail establishment business 1s con
ducted or operated 111 the City, including the parking
area provided for customers of such retail establisJ,
ment.

10. ·'Retail Establishment· means any business located in the City which offers or provides shopping carts for
the use of the custorners of suer business regardless
of whether such business 1s advertised or operated
as a retail or -vholesale business. and regardless of
whether such business 1s open to the general public,
or 1s a pr vate club or business. or 1s a membership
store.

11. 'Shopping Cart or 'Cart' means a basket which 1s
r1ounted on wheels or a similar device generally
used in a retail establishment by a customer for the
purpose of transporting goods of any kind within
the establishment and to and from the retail estab
lishment to a customer's awaiting vehicle. The term
shopping cart or cart 111cludes a laundry cart.

4.70.040 Cart Containment Plan and Cart Retrieval Plan
Every retail establishment that uses 10 or more carts shall develop, implement and comply with the provisions of
a written plan approved by the City to provide for the
prevention of removal and the retrieval of lost, stolen or abandoned shopping carts which have been removed
from the premises of the retail establishment. The cart retrieval plan, at a minimum shall include the following elements:

A. Signs Affixed to Carts
Every shopping cart made available for use by customers shall have a sign permanently affixed to it that 1denti fies the owner of the cart of the retailer or both; notifies the public of the procedure to be utilized for authorized removal of the cart from the premises notifies the public that the unauthorized removal of the cart from the prem ises of the business, or the unauthorized possession of the cart. 1s a violation of state law, and lists a valid tele phone number or address for returning the cart removed
from the premises to the owner or retailer.

8. Notice to Customers
Written notice shall be provided to customers, 111 English and in Spanish that removal of shopping carts from the
premises 1s prohibited by state law Such notice may be
prov ded 1n the form of flyers distributed on the premises, warnings printed on shopping bags, direct mail. webs1t, notices or ar'y otrer means demonstrated to be effec
t ve. The cart containment plan shall identify the specific 1Tleasures to be 1mplerrented to comply with this notice requirement. In add1t1on, conspicuous signs shall be
placed and rna1rta1ned on the premises near all customer entrances ard exits and throughout the premises, 1nclud ,ng the parking area.

C. Physical Measures
Specific physical measures shall be implemented and
maintain ed by the owner to prevent, deter or impede the removal of shopping carts from the premises Such phys1
cal measures shall be specifically 1dent1fied 1n the cart containrrent plan and may include, but are not l1m1ted to. the followrng:

Retrofitted disablmg devices installed and ma1r
tair·ed on carts, n•airta1nirg one or more security
guards assigned the responsibility to deter or stop
customers from rerrioving shopping carts from the
prernises or

2. Preventing any shopping carts to be taken out
side the confines of building exits unless accom
panied by an employee of the business, bollards
and chains in locations between the business ex·
its and the parking area which effectively prevent
transportmg shopping carts into the parking area
or off the premises, requiring security deposits by
customers for cart use or rental or sale of carts to
customers.

D. Daily Cart Confinement
All shopping carts located on the premises of the
retail establishment shall be collected at the end of
each business day by erriployees of the retail es tab
lishment and shall be collectively confined in a secure manner at the cart contail'ment area on the pren,
1ses as designated 1n the cart containment plan until
the commencement of the next business day All
shopprng carts located on the premi)es of ,1ny reta I
establishment oper for business 24 hours per day
other thar carts then currently 1n use by a customer
patron, shall be collected by employees of the retail
establishment and returned to the cart confinement
area on the premises as designated 111 the cart con
ta1nment plan at least once per calendar day between
the hours of 9·00 p.m. and 12.00 midnight 01' each
day the retail establishment is open for business. �re
provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any
shopping carts located within al' enclosed building.

E. Employee Training
The owner of the retail establishrent shall ,mple
ment and maintain a periodic training program for
its new and existing er1ployees designed to educate
such employees concerning the requirements of the
cart containn'ent plan and the prov1s1ons of state ,aw
prohib1t11'g the unauthorized removal of shopping
carts from the premises of the retail establishment
The cart containment program shall expressly de
scribe the employee training program
F. Retrieval Personnel
The owner shall provide personnel for purposes of
tbe retr eval of lost stolen or abandoned shopping
carts. Such personnel may be either employees of
the business 01 ore or more independent contractors
hired by the owner to provide shopping cart retrieval
services, or a combrnat or of both.
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4.70.040 Cart Containment Plan and Cart Retrieval Plan
G. Collaboration with Other Businesses.

Two or more retail establishments located within the
same shopping or retail center or sharing a common
parking area May collaborate and submit a single cart
containment plan

4.70.050 Plan Submission and Approval
A. New or Relocated Retail Establishments
Jnless otherwise expressly exempt hereunder each
new retail establishment, and any exIstIng retail es
tablishment relocating to a different location within
the City shall comply with the City s mprovement
Standards with regard to Cart Containment require
ments.

B. Existing Retail Establishments
Unless other \/ise expressly exempt hereunder each
exIstIng retail establishment shall submit a proposed
plan complying with the require01ents of Sections

4.70.040 of this chapter to the Director of Planning
within 120 calendar days following the date of adop
tion of this chapter No such retail establishment
existing on the date this chapter is adopted shall
provide or continue to provide shopping carts for
the use of its customers after the 120th calendar day
following the date of adoption of this chapter with
out a plan approved by the City as conforming to the
requirements of Section� 70.0t.lO of this chapter, pro
v1ded, however, such date shall be extended for the
period. 1f any dur rg vh1ch an appeal of the der1al
of such plar Is per,d1ng pursuant to the prov sIons
of this chapter. Each proposed plan shall be accom
panied by a processI0g fee in ar, a01ount as set by
resolution of the City Council. No proposed plan shall
be accepted for filing and processing by the Director
of Planning unless accompanied by the processing
fee as established by the City Council.

C. Plan Review and Approval
Upon the filing of any proposed plan pursuant to
Section 4]0.040 of tbis chapter collectively referred
to herein as the 'plan and receipt of the required
processir,g fee the Director of Planning or his her de
sIgnee shall revIe , said proposed plan ard either ap
prove or deny approval of said proposed plan within
30 calendar days following the receipt thereof the
Director of Planning f the proposed plan complies
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with each of the applicable requirements of this chapter the Director of Planning shall approve the plan otherwise the proposed plan shall be denied. The decision of the
Director of Planning shall be made In writing and notice thereof shall be transmitted to the owner of the retail establishment by the United States Postal Service first class mail postage prepaid or by personal delivery or fax transmIssIon. The notice of dec1s1on of the Director of Planning shall be deemed given to the owner on the date of personal delivery or on the date of the fax transmission to the owner notices given by the United States Postal
service, first class mail postage prepaid shall be deemed given to the ovvner on the third day following the date of deposit in the course of transmission with the United States Postal Service first class mail. postage prepaid. If the proposes plan Is deried, the notice of decision given to the owner shall state the grounds upon which the
proposed plan -vas denied.

D. A dec1s1on of the Director of Planning may be ap
pealed by the owner to the City Planning Commission
within 1 O caler,dar days following the date of giving
the notice of such decision. The notice of appeal
shall be in the context of a Public Hea11ng pursuant
to Tehachapi Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10.40 Public
Hearing) and shall be accompanied by the fee fixed
by resolution of the City Council.

E. Amendments by Owner
The owner of any retail establishment which has an
approved plan conforming to the requirements of this
chapter may at any time, subrn1t a proposed amend
ment to the approved plan which amendment shall be
processed In accordance with the procedure provided for a proposed plan as set forth in subsection C above. Each proposed amer,dment shall be accompanied by a pro
cessir,g fee in an .3mount as set by resolution of the City Courcil Nor proposed ar0erdr1ent shall be accepted for
filing and processmg by the Director of Planning unless accompanied by the processing fee as established by the City Council.

4.70.060 Penalties for Failing to Submit a Prevention Plan Any Owner that fails to submit a plan, implement the pro posed plan measures. or implement any required modi
ficat,ons to the plan by the City within the time frames specified in this chapter shall be subject to a S 1,000 civil penalty. plus an additional penalty of $50 for each day of noncompliance

4.70.070 Notification for Retrieval of Abandoned Carts
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section
22435 7, the City shall notify the Owner of any a ban
doned carts owned or used by the business establish
ment that have been located within the City of Tehachapi vith,n 24 hours of 1mpoundment. The Owner shall have
three business days from the date the notification ,s given to retrieve the carts from the City

4.70.080 Administrative Costs and Fees
Pursuar t to Business and Professions Code Section
22435.7 any Owner that fails to retrieve its abandoned
cart s w1t!',in three business days after rece1v1ng '10tice from the City, shall pay the C ty s adr...,inistrat,ve costs for retrieving the cart1s) and providing the notification to the Owner. Any Owner who fails to retrieve abandoned carts
in accordance with this Chapter ir. excess of three times during a specified six month period, shall be subject to a S50 fne for each occurrence An occurrence 1rcludes
all carts owned by the Owner that are impounded by the
City 111 a one day period

4.70.090 Disposition of Carts After 30 days
0ursuant to St,He ,aw any cart not reclaimed fror,, tht.

City within 30 days after notification to the Owner shall be sold or otherwise disposed of by tre City.
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Chapter 6.10 Introduction 6-3
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Chapter 6.20 Site Planning, Development and Operating Standards for Certain Land Uses 6-5
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Chapter 6.10 Introduction
Sections:

0.10.u 10 Intent and Applicability

6.10.010 Intent and Applicability
A. Intent
Article 6 provides site planning, development, and oper at1ng standards for certain land uses where allowed by
Article 3 Specific to Zones and for activities that require special standards to ensure their compatibility with site features ard existing uses. For land uses that are not
discussed in the following sections refer to Article 11 Definitions
B. Applicability

1. The land uses and activities covered by Article 6
shall comply with the prov1s1ons of Art1clt: 6 and all
other applicable prov1s1ons of the Zoning Code.

2. In the event of any conflict between the require
ments of this Article and those of Article 3 (Specific
to Zones Article 4 General to Zones or Article 5
Buildirg. J:rontage and S,gn Types the require
ments of Article 6 shall control.
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Chapter 6.20 Site Planning, Development, and Operating Standards for Certain Land Uses Sections:
-.,.�v.v '" D...!d and Breakfast Inns
6 20.020 Big Box Discou'lt Clubs and J sc.ount Superstores 6 20.030 Data Centers
6 20.040 E:mergency )helter'.)

6.20.050 Day Ca,.e Hou-.,e Fae ·t es

6.20.060 Ga-, Sta: on
6 20.070 rlistor,c and Cultural Her �age Murals

6.20 080 Ho'Tle Occupat 0'1 Per ts
f> 20 090 Household PPts
6 20.100 L ve Work
6 20.1 1 C Mob 4ome Pari<s a'ld Subd vs ons
f> 20 120 Outdoo D n ng Seat ng
6 2 , 30 Pub Bar a'l .... Qff s·te A coro Sales

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6 20 160 Terripo,.ary Jse
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r-, 20 210 Res dent d Car i:. C
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6.20.010 Bed and Breakfast Inns
t '1 e d er y
A. Operation
Bed and br0akfast inns srall be operated by the property owner manager living on the site.
six guest rooms for lodging, plus accommodations for
the property manager owPer.

B. Size
Bed and breakfast inns shall be limited to a maximum of C. Additions, modifications, and new construction
Add1t1ons modifications, and new construction of
bed ancl breakfast inr structures shall be sens1t ve to 6-.5
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6.20.010 Bed and Breakfast Inns
and compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

D. Food service
Food may only be served to registered overnight guest.

Guest room cooking facilities prohibited.

E. Fencing
A six foot high fence or wall shall be constructed on all property lines that abut a residential zone. All fences or walls shall be solid and decorative in compliance with
Section 4.40 080 Fences and Screening).

F. Signs
Signs are limited to a maximum of four square feet and
are subject to the sign permit approval and provisions of Article 7 1Signs .

G. Parking
Parking shall be provided in compliance with Section

4.50.030 \Jumber of Parking Spaces Required .

6.20.020 Big Box, Discount Clubs, and Discount Superstores A. Allowed fac;ade treatments
Architectural elements shall be incorporated into the fa cades of the bu1ld1ng creating visual interest and ach1ev ing compatibility within the design of the surrounding
commerc a, structures.
1 Building forms shall be designed to create visual inter est on all sides of the structure and the architectural concept shall be cors1stent on all sides of the building

2. Second and third story volumes shall be stepped,
sloped or grouped "Ith one story volumes to reduce
the apparent mass to human scale.

3. Entries to individual building and public spaces be
tweer buildings shall be emphasized "'1th h1ghl ghted
massing and art cu lated roof forms.

4. Building facades shall be recessed or projected at a minimum of every sixty feet.
5 The building height roof pitch shall be varied.

6. Building facade colors shall be earth toned· muted
colors, building trim may be accented with brighter and contrasting colors.
7 Where appropriate courtyards and or outdoor seating
areas shall be incorporated into the site plan design.

B. Prohibited fac;ade treatments
-he following architectural elements and treatments are prohibited·

1. Large scale uninterrupted walls not otherwise art1cu 6-6
lated by form fenestration, or materials.

2. Massive building elements such as timber beams and
or columns that are out of scale with the architectural style.

3. False facades and other applied ornamentation unre
lated to the rest of the building or structure.

4. High contrast color brightly colored glazed tile or
highly reflective surfaces.

5. Bold application of colors such as stripes, accents or super graphics.

6. Use of the following materials 1s prohibited.

7. Heavy textured stucco, such as Spanish lace, swirl or heavy trowel

8. Vinyl, corrugated metal or alur'11nium s1d1ng

9. Common plywood or masonite siding,

10. Standard concrete block,

11. Rustic materials utilized as primary wall surfaces and dark earth tone colors· and
1 2. Over application of bright accents or trim colors.

C. Building Entrance
Commercial structures subject to this Section shall pro v1de customers with at least two building entrances 1n
_iiap er 6 2" <; te P 2nn nr, Deve1oprr nt and Ope a• .,g 5n.,da (is f > Ce•.:.... ,nrl u�e

6.20.020 Big Box, Discount Clubs, and Discount Superstores order to encourage greater d1stribut1on of parking act1v ity Additional entrances can be located at one of the two sides of the building and or the rear of the building. f multiple entries are not practical the structure shall have the appearance of having two entries and 1n this regard the distinction between the front and rear of the struc ture shall be blurred through the application of similar architectural treatments.

D. Pedestrian Linkage
The site plan shall reflect and facilitate safe pedestrian ac cess linking the building to sidewalks adJacent to project street s)

1. The site plan shall reflect the off street parking require men ts per Chapter 4.50 Parking Standards

2. To avoid the appearance of a vast expanse of park
ing lot pav111g no rr>ore tran 60 percent of the total
required parking shall be located between the front
facade of the building and the street fror,tage, unless the configuration of the site 1n question precludes this parking arrangement.

3. Lighting within the parking lot shall be shielded and

6.20.030 Data Centers
A. Visual Interest
BuildiPg forms shal be designed to create visual interest on all sides of the structure and the architectural cor,cept shall be cor,sistent on all sides of the build1r,g

8. Color
:xterior facade colors shall be earth toned· n,uted colors. building trim may be accented with brighter and con
trasting colors.

6.20.040 Emergency Shelters
A. Purpose and Applicability
This Section establishes development and operatmg
standards for emergency shelters consistent with Govern ment Code §65583 aH4 BJ. Emergency shelters include
other interim 1ntervent1ons. 1nclud111g but not l1rr1ted to 'lav1gat1on centers. bridgt:. housirg and respite or recu perat1ve care, as defined 111 Government Code ::,65583 a 4' C.
designed so as not to spill over to the adJacent proper ties.
4 At least five percent of the total interior area devoted to parking shall be landscaped.

5. A landscaped area shall be provided at a minimum of
every 8 parking spaces.
6 Landscaping shall be providt:?d at the budding entrance betvveen the parking lot and the front of the building.

7. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with
Chapter 4.40 Landscape Standardsl.

E. Property Maintenance
Commercial properties supporting a big box store as
defined by this Section whether occupied or vacant. shall be maintained so that the structure and surrounding
property are not allowed to fall into a state of deferred maintenance and neglect. Tris includes the budding
exterior, parking lot maintenance and landscaping or the property.

C. Fencing and Screening
A six foot high fer'ce or •vall shall be constructed on all property lines that abut a residential district. All fer,ces or walls shall be solid and decorative 1n cor:1 plia11 ce with Section 4.40.080 Fences and Screening .

8. Development Standards

1. Maximum Occupancy. The 1YJax mum number of
beds or per�or,s permitted to be served nightly by the
facility shal not exceed one person per 300 square
feet of interior floor area.

2. Parking. Parking shall accommodate all staff work
ng n the emergency shelter Required parking shall
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6.20.040 Emergency Shelters
not exceed parking requirements for residential or
commercial uses ,n the zone in which the facility is
located.

3. Waiting and Intake Areas
a. Exterior wa1tIng and intake areas shall be clearly
delineated on site plans and located to minimize
impacts on adjacent properties.
b. ntenor waitirg and intake areas shall have a mini
mum SO square feet per person based on antici
pated peak occupancy.

4. On-Site Management. The facility shall provide onsite management during all hours of operation.

5. Proximity to Other Emergency Shelters. No emergency shelter shall be located witl",in 300 feet of another emergency shelter, measured from property
line to property line

6. Length of Stay. Residents may stay at the emergency
shelter for a maximum of six morths

7. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided for se curity purposes. Lighting shall be stationary, directed downward, and shielded so as to prevent off site
glare.

8. Security. The facility shall provide security measures during all hours of operation. Security measures may
111clude, but are not limited to, security personnel.
cameras, or other monitoring systems.

C. Development Standards
Emergency shelters shall be permitted by right and re
viewed ministerially pursuant to Chapter 9.65 Ministerial Housing Approval .

6.20.050 Day Care (House) Facilities
A. Purpose
1 Section 6.20.020 establishes standards for City review of day care facilities, located in residences in conform ance -v1th State law Health and Safety Code Section
1596.78) including the limitations on the City's author ity to regulate tt,ese facilities.

2. These standards apply ir addition to all other appli cable prov1s100s of this Zaring Code and any require
men ts imposed by the California Department of Social
Services tl,rough ,ts facility licensing procedures.

Licersing by the Departr1ent of Social Services is
required for all family day care facilities. Evidence of the license shall be presented to the Department prior to
establishing any day care facility located in a residence.

8. Day Care (Small House)
A small house day care Is allowed in all residential zones as allowed by Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.44 et seq.

C. Day Care (Large House)
As allowed by Health and Safety Code Sections 1597.465
et seq., a large house day care shall be approved 1f 1t com plies with the following standards·

1. Fire. The facility shall comply with all applicable State b-8
and fire codes.

2. Location requirements. A separation of 300 feet shall be required from any other large family day care home.

3. Fencing. A six foot high fence or wall shall be con
structed on all property lines or around the outdoor
act1v1ty areas except in the front yard or .,,thin a
traffic safety visibility area, in compliance with Section

4.40 040 Fences and Scree11111g .

4. Noise standards. The facility shall not exceed noise limits as established by Section 4.20.050 Performance
Standards .
s. Outdoor lighting. On site exterior lighting shall be allowed for safety purposes only. shall consist of low
wattage fixtures and shall be directed downward and
shielded.

6. Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 4 50 Parking Standards/.

7. Swimming pools/spas prohibited. i\lo swimming
pool spa shall be installed on the site after establish ment of the family day care center due to the high risk and human safety considerations. Any pool spa exist
a ) )

6.20.050 Day Care (House) Facilities
ing on the site prior to application for approval of a
family day care center shall be removed prior to es tab lishment of the use, unless the Director determines that adequate. secure separation exists between the pool
spa and the facilities used by the children.

D. Day care centers
The follow111g standards apply to family day care centers:

1. Fire. The facility shall comply with all applicable State and fire codes.
2, Fencing. A six foot high fence or wall shall be con
structed on all property lines or around the outdoor
activity areas except 111 the front yard or within a
traffic safety visibility area, in compliance with Section

4.40.080 Fences and Screening

6.20.060 Gas Station
Automotive repair garages and fueling gas) stations shall comply with the following

1. Except in the Special Districts ,such as SD2. l , all repair act1v1ties shall be enclosed v- th111 a building.

2. Access drives from the primary street shall be at least 100 feet from tt,e street corner and at least 25 feet from the adjacent property along side streets when an alley
is not preser,t.
3 No automotive service station structure. equipment or apparatus shall be permitted within 50 feet any T3 or T 4 zone.

4. When adiacent to a T3 or T 4 zone, each automotive
service station shall provide an eight foot high decora tive masonry wall on property lines. except In required front yards.

6.20.070 Murals and Public Art
A. Purpose and Applicability

1. Purpose. This Section establishes design and devel
opment standards for rr•urals and public art ,r,stalla
t1ons within the City These standards are 111tended to:
a. Encourage art1st1c expression that enhances the
visual character and cultural 1dent1ty of the City·

3. Noise. Noise sources shall be identified through the Use Permit approval process. The facility shall not
exceed noise limits as established by Section 4.20.050
,Performance Standards .

4. Outdoor lighting. On site exterior lighting shall be allowed for safety purposes only shall consist of low
wattage fixtures, and shall be directed downward and
shielded.

5. Parking. Parking shall be provided 111 compliance with Chapter 4.50 Parking Standards!.

5. Automotive service stations may be authorized in coI' Junction,,. 1th a perl'T'itted or cond1t1onally pern'1tted commercial or industrial use, 1f all of the following find ings can be made:
a, Traffic generation fumes, noise, light and glare, and similar effects generally associated with automotive
service station will not be detrimental to adJacent
residential areas.
b �he lar,d use is cor.0 pat1ble with tt',e 5,te size, shape design, access. on site rnculation, required parkiPg
and is res tr cted to l"T'111im1ze conflicts with public ac cess. public safety, or adJoin111g properties.
c The proposed land use site, and architecture pro
mote a design consistent w1tt, and appropriate for
the location and consistent with the intended phys1
cal environment of the zoning district.
b. Promote public art that reflects tt,e history herit
age, natural environment. and cultural d1vers1ty of
the Tehact,ap1 commu111ty·
c. Ensure that murals and public art installations vis
1ble to the public are designed constructed a Pd
maintained 111 accordance with applicable build
ing, safety al'd eng,neer1ng standards,
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6.20.070 Murals and Public Art
d. Preserve the aesthetic quality of the bu tit environ ment while facilitating artistic expres sion;
e. Establish clear ob1ective standards for the design
and maintenance of permanent artIstIc 1nstalla
tIons· and
f. Distinguish murals and public art from commer
cial signs and advertising regulated under Article
7 Signs of this Code.

2. Applicability. The standards In this Section apply to all murals and public art installations v1s1ble to the
public from public rights of way proposed for instal
lation on private property or on City owned property
w1th1n the City. \Jo person shall install. construct. or maintain any mural or public art installation without
first obtaining a Mural and Public Art Permit in ac
cordance with Chapter 9 1 10 Murals and Public Art
Permits and complying with all applicable standards
in this Section.

3. Relationship to Sign Regulations. Murals and public
art rstallations regulated under this Section are not
signs and are exempt from the provisions of Article 7
Signs). provided that such installations comply with
all requirements of this Section and do not contain
any commercial mes sage Any mural or public art in
stallation containing a commercial message shall be
deen�ed a sign ard regulated under Article 7 Signs).
4 Building and Safety Codes. All murals and public art
installations srall comply with applicable provisions
of tre Cal1forn1a Bui ding Code California Fire Code.

California Electrical Code and other adopted building
ancl safety standards. The requirements of this Sec
tion are in addition to, and do not replace or super
sede applicable building code requirer,ents.

5. Historic Preservation. Murals and public art pro
posed for installation on designated historic struc
tures or within designated historic districts shall com ply .vith applicable historic preservation stardards
and revievv procedures in add1t1on to the require
men ts of this Section.

B. General Standards Applicable to All Public Art
-he following standards apply to all murals and public art installations:
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I. Content Requirements. All murals and public art
shall be non commercial in nature and shall not
contaIr any commercial message. Artwork may
acknowledge donors or sponsors through 1dentifica
tIon plaques as provided in Subsection 6.20.070.B.7
but the artwork itself shall not serve as advertising or product promotion.
2 Location and Visibility. All murals and public art
shall be located and designed to be visible and acces
s1ble to the general public from public streets. side
walks. parks. or other public spaces. Artwork shall not obstruct traffic safety sight lines or emergency access. 3 Materials and Durability. Materials used in mu
rals and public art shall be suitable for permanent
outdoor display and shall be expected to maintain
structural and aesthetic integrity with routine mainte
nance for a minimum of 10 years

4. Safety Requirements. Murals and public art shall not be materially detrimental to the health, safety and
welfare of the public or to property in the vicinity.
5 Maintenance Standards
a Maintenance Responsibility. The property owner
shall be responsible for maIrtainIng murals and
public art in good condition, free fror, deterio
ration damage graffiti or blight For donated
artwork on City property r.1aintenance responsI
bllity shall be established through agreement as
provided in Chapter 9.110 Murals and Public Art
Permits .
b Required Repairs. Dariaged. deteriorated or
vandalized artwork shall be repaired or rerioved
w1th1n 90 days of written notice from the City
except that artwork posing an 1mrrediate safety
hazard shall be secured or removed within 48
hours of written notice. Graffiti shall be removed
within three calendar days of written notice.
c. Maintenance Covenant. For all murals and pub
lie art located on private property the property
owner shall execute and record a maintenance
covenant in accordance with Chapter 9 1 10 ,'vlu
rals and 0ublic Art Permits prior to 1nstallat1on.

The covenant shall run with the land and bind all
successors in interest.

6.20.070 Murals and Public Art
d. Maintenance Escrow Account. For all murals and
public art installations. the applicant shall submit
a vntten cost estimate for ten years of antIcIpat
ed maintenance. repairs, and potential removal.

Based on this estimate, the property owner shall
establish an escrow account with the City in an
amount approved by the Planning Comm1ss1on to
cover future maintenance repairs. and potential
removal costs.

6. Utilities and Infrastructure. Murals and public art
shall not obstruct access to utility meters, service
panels. fire hydrants or other infrastructure requiring regular access. If artwork requires electrical, water or other util'ty service all connections shall be installed in accordance with applicable codes, and all costs
shall be borne by the applicant property owner.
7 Identification Plaque. All murals and public art
1nstallat1ors sha I include a permanent 1dent1ficat1on
plaque identifying the art "Ork t tie artist name(s
1nstallat1on date and donor if applicable'. Plaques
shall be durable, weather resistant and permanently
mounted in a visible location. Donor recognition
shall not dominate the plaque and no commercial
logos business names, trademarks, or branding shall
appear
C. Standards Specific to Murals
111 addition to th0 general standards in Subsection

6.20.070.B GePeral Standards Applicable to all Public
Art murals shall comply with the following:

Location and Mounting. Murals shall be pa1rted
on or affixed to exterior walls building facades,
freestanding panels, or other substantially vertical
surfaces.
2 Size and Scale. Murals shall not extend above the
roofline or parapet of the building. Murals extending
onto multiple buildings or structures require separate
permit approval for each building
D. Standards Specific to Sculptures and Three-Dimensional Public Art In add1t1on to the ger'eral standards In Subsection

6.20.070.B ,General Standards Applicable to all Publrc
Art, sculptures and three dimensional public art shall
comply with the following.

1. Installation Types. Sculptures may be freestanding,
wall mounted suspended, or affixed to pedestals or
other support �tructures.
2 Size and Scale. Sculptures shall not exceed 15 feet
In height or 100 square feet in base footprint. The
Commission may approve sculptures exceeding these
di'Tlensions 1f It finds that:
a. The inc ·eased size Is appropriate given the scale
of the site and surrounding structures· and
b. The sculpture will not create safety concerns or
adverse visual impacts on the surrounding area

3. Structural Certification. All freestanding or suspend ed sculptures shall be designed by or reviewed and
certified by a California licensed structural engineer.

Structural calculations and construction documer,ts
shall be submitted with the building permit applica
tIon.

E. Nonconforming Murals and Public Art
Existing Installations. Murals and public art installa
tIons that were la"'lfully installed prior to the effective date of this Section may continue as legal noncon
forming installations. provided they are ma1nta1ned In
accordance with Subsect'on 6.20.070.B.5.
2 Alterations and Repairs. Minor repairs and routine
maintenance that preserve the original character
ard design of ronconformirg iPstallat1ors r."ay be
performed without triggering cornpltarce with cur
rent standards. Alterations or mod1ficat ans affecting
more than 50 percent of the surface area of a I ural
or more tran 50 percent of the volurre or n'ass of a
sculpture, shall require compliance with all current
standards of this Section.
3 Removal and Replacement. fa nonconforming
mural or public art installation is removed dam
aged or destroyed such that more than 50 percent
of the original installation Is lost or abandoned any
replacemer,t 1nstallat1on shall comply with all current standards of this Section and require a new \i1ural
and Publ c Art Derr11t under Chapter 9.110 \1urals
and Public Art Permits . For purposes of thrs Sect1or,
a mura or public art 1nstallat1on shall be deemed
abaPdoned 1f tl'e property owr,er falls to cor1ply with the repair and maintenance requirements of Section

6.20.070.B.5.b for a period of 180 days following the
appl cable deadline
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6.20.080 Home Occupation Permits
A. Intent
Home occupations, which are clearly secondary to the
principal use of a dwelling conform to City ordinances, and do not adversely affect the public safety, health and general welfare of the neighborhood shall be permitted
In addition to special conditions that may be imposed
to accomplish these objectives, home occupations shall
conform to the locational developmental, and operation
al standards of Section 6.20.020.

B. Signs
No signs are permitted in con Junction with the use, either affixed to the premises or to any vehicle parked on the premises. Easily removable magnetic signs are permit
ted so long as they are removed while parked in view of the neighborhood.

C. Employees
\lo persons are to be eriployed to do work appurtenant
to the use on the premises other than members of the
1rnmediate farily residing In the horne.

D. Vehicle Storage
n the event outside persons are employed to perform
functions of this business away from the premises. park ing or storage of employees' vehicles in the neighbor
hood Is prohibited.

E. Traffic of Goods
\lo noticeable r,overnent of products, materials, machin ery, or equ1prnent in cmd out of the premises is permitted •n con1unctIon with the use.

F. Storage
Storage of stock shall be limited to 100 cubic feet ,ap proximately the size of a typical residential bedrooli' closet .

G. Hazard or Nuisance
\lo home occupation shall create n0tse dust v1brat1on
smell smoke, glare. electrical 111terference, fire hazard or any other hazard or nuisarce to any greater or r-iore fre quent extent than that usually experier>ced in an average residential occupancy in the district in question under normal circumstances wherein no home occupation ex
ists.

H. Vehicles
Vehicles connected vith this bus1ress are limited co one vehicle not exceeding an unladen vehicle weight of 4 500 pounds.
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I. Prohibited Services
Vehicle related services such as, but not limited to, repair, cleaning, tune ups, couriers, delivery or transport of
goods or people and services requiring employees, cus
tome rs or clients to vIsIt the residence shall be prohibited J. Exempt Services
Instructional services such as tutoring or musical instruc tion, shall be exempt from home occupation require
ments with approval from the Director.

K. On-site Clients
The home occupation shall involve no on site clients
except for:

1. Home occupations in live work untts in the Transect
zones,

2. Tutoring or instruction of children by appointment; and 3 Applicants with a demonstrated mobility handicap.

L. Exterior Storage
There shall be no on site exterior storage of equipment, vehicles in excess of tre single vehicle , materials or sup plies connected with this business.

M. Equipment
Tools or equipment connected with the business shall
be operated so as to be irrpercept1ble at or beyond the property l11'1e.

N. Permit
A Home Occupation Permit sra I be obta ned ir cor,pli
a0ce with Chapter 9.40 'Horne Occupation Permits

0. Prohibited uses
The following uses shall be considered proh1b1ted·
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6.20.080 Home Occupation Permits
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Adult business
Animal hospitals (and related services) I Barber/beauty/nail shops 1 Dance/night clubs
Food preparation for commercial purposes
Fortune telling (psychics)
Repairs upholstery (small engine, television/radio, appliance, vehicle, upholstery) Massage (on-site)
Medical/dental offices/laboratories
1 Photography studios (not including photo processing)
Plant nursery
Retail or wholesale sales of products stored at the residence, except that mail order businesses may be allowed where there is no stock-intrade on the site Party-type sales, except when done at client's location Automotive detailing and/or painting
; Welding and machining
Other uses determined by the Director not to be incidental to or compatible with residential activities

6.20.090 Household Pets
A. Applicability
Household pets are permitted in any zone when acces
sory to a residential use subJect to the requirements 1n ths Section
B. Maximum number of cats, chickens, and dogs
A maximum of four dogs, three cats, and four chickens
"'O roosters shall be permitted.

C. Prohibited pets
Except as otherwise provided 111 Subsection E. the following are proh1b1ted:
1 Horses,

2. Cows,
3 Goats.
4 Sheep,

5. Other equine boviPe, ov1ne, or ruMinant animals.

6. Predatory or wild a1'irnals.
7 Chickens

8. Ducks.

9. Geese,
l 0. Turkeys. and
11 Other game birds and fowl that normally constitute
an agricultural use.

D. Standards for Vietnamese potbellied pigs
l Vietnamese potbellied pigs shall be permitted as
household pets p1ovided that they
a Are not over twenty inches at the shoulder
b Do not weigh n1ore thar. one hundred pounds and
c Are kept 1n an enclosed rooM, pen, or other
enclosure or
d An outside enclosure made of wood or metal fe11c1119
with at least three hundred square feet for each
Vietnamese pot bellied pig.

2. No niore than two Vietnamese pot bellied pigs shall be permitted per reside1,ce.

E. Standards in the Estate (E) zone
In the Estate E zone, livestock 1s permitted. Up to
two horses or two cows or four sheep or four goats
are perr-i1tted per acre. Pigs are not allowed, except
Vietnamese potbellied pigs as described in Subsection
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6.20.100 Live/Work
A. Purpose
This Section provides standards for the operation of new live work units located in commercial and industrial
zones and for the reuse of existing commercial and indus trial structures to accommodate live work opportunities where allowed by Article 3 Specific to Zones . A live work unit shall function predominantly as work space with inci dental residential accommodations that meet basic habit ability requirements. The standards of Section 6.30.060 do not apply to mixed use proiects. A Conditional Use Permit shall be required to construct any new live work unit or to inhabit any existing commercial or industrial building live work unit.

B. Application requirements
n add1t1on to the information and materials required for a Cond1t1onal Use Permit application by the Zoning Code. the Review Authority may require a Conditional Use
Permit application for a live/work unit to include a Phase I Environmental Assessment for the site, including an
expanded site nvest gation to determine whether lead
based paint and asbestos hazards are present in an exist 1ng structure proposed for conversion to live work. The purpose of this requirement is to assess whether there
are any hazardous or toxic materials on the site that could pose a health risk to the residents. If the Phase assess ment shows potential health risks, a Phase 2 Environ men tal Assessment shall be prepared and submitted to the
Department in order to determine 1f remediation may be
required.

C. Limitations on use
The nonres1dent1al COl""'ponent of a live "Ork project shall only be a use allowed within the applicable zone. A live work unit shall not be established or used in con Junction with any of the following activities:

1. Adult oriented businesses,

2. Vehicle maintenance or repair e.g., body or mechanical work, includi1�g boats and recreational vehicles vehicle detailing and painting, upholstery, etc.';

3. Storage of flammable liquids or hazardous iTlaterials beyond that normally associated with a residential use·

4. Weldi,ig, r:1achining, or any open flarre work, ard

5. Any other act1v1ty or use, as determined by the Director 6-14
to not be compatible with res1dent1al activ1t1es and or to have the possibility of affecting the health or safety of live work unit residents, because of the potential for the use to create dust, glare heat. noise, noxious gas
ses odor, smoke, traffic, vibration or other impacts, or would be hazardous because of materials processes,
products or wastes.

D. Occupancy requirement
The residential space within a live work unit shall be oc cupied by at least one individual employed in the bus1
ness conducted within the live work unit.

E. Operating Requirements

1. Sale or rental of portions of unit. No portion of a live/ ,vork unit may be separately rented or sold as a com
mercial or industrial space for any person not living in the premises or as a residential space for any person
not working in the same unit.

2. Notice to occupants. The owner or developer of any
structure containing live work units shall provide writ ten notice to all live1work occupants and users that
the surrounding area may be subject to levels of dust.
fumes noise or other effects associated '1th com mer
cial and industrial uses at higher levels than would be expected in more typical residential areas. State and
i=ederal health regulations not -v1t!-,standing noise and other standards shall be those applicable to cor.imer
cial or industrial properties 1n the applicable zone.

3. On-premises sales. On prem ses sales of goods 1s
limited to those produced w1th1n tl">e live work unit;
provided, the retail sales act1v1ty shall be Pc,del"'tal to the primary production work within the unit. These
provisions shall allow occasional open studio programs
and gallery shows.

4. Nonresident employees. Up to two persons who do
not reside in the live work unit may work 1n the unit
unless this employment is proh1b1ted or limited by thP
Cond1t1onal Use Permit. The employment of three or
more persons Nho do not reside 1n the live vork urnt
may be allowed, subject to Conditional Use Permit ap
proval. based on an additional finding that the em
ployment will not adversely affect parking and traffic
conditions 1n the immediate v1cirnty of the unit. The
employment of any persons who do not reside 1n the

6.20.100 Live/Work
live/work unit shall comply with all applicable Uniform Building Code UBC) requirements.

5. Client and customer visits. Client and customer visits to live work units are allowed subJect to any applica
ble conditions of the Cond1t1onal Use Permit to ensure
compat1bil1ty with adjacent commercial or industrial
uses, or adjacent residentially zoned areas.

F. Changes in Use
After approval a live work unit shall not be converted
to either entirely res1dent1al use or entirely business use unless authorized through Conditional Use Permit ap
proval. I\Jo live work unit shall be changed to exclusively residential use in any structure •.vhere residential use Is not allowed where two or more residential units already exist. or where the conversion would produce •11ore than two attacred residential units.

G. Required findings
,..he approval of a Cond1t1onal Use Permit for a live work unit shall require that the Review Authority first make al of the following find111gs. in addition to those findings required for Conditional Use Permit approval by Section

9.30.070 Conditions of Approval)

1. The proposed use of each live work unit Is a bona fide commercial or industrial activity consistent v1th Sec
tIon C Lim1tat1ons on use ;

2. The establishment of live work units "ill not conflict with nor inhibit commercial or industrial uses in the
area where the proiect Is propos, ·d·

3. The structure containing live work units and each live work unit within the structure has been designed to
ensure that they will function predominantly as work
spaces with incidental res1dent1al accommodations
rreetIng basic habitability requirernents in compliance with applicable regulations, and
4 Any changes proposed to the exterior appearance of
the structure will be compatible 1.v1th adjacent commer c1al or ndustnal uses where all ad1acent land is zoned
for commercial or industrial uses.

H. Additional Standards Applicable to Non-Transect
Zones

1. Floor area requirements. The floor area of the work
space shall be at least 30 percent of the total floor area.

All floor area other than that reserved for living space shall be reserved and regularly used for working space

2. Separation and access. Each live work unit shall be
separated from other live work units or other uses in
the structure Access to each live -vork unit sha'I be
provided from a public street, or common access areas,
corridors, or halls. The access to each unit shall be
clearly separate frorn other live work units or other uses within the structure.

3. Facilities for commercial or industrial activities,
location. A live work unit shall be designed to accom
modate commercial or industrial uses as evidenced by
the provision of flooring, interior storage, ventilation and other physical improvements of the type common
ly found In exclusively commercial or industrial facilities used for the same work activity. The ground floor of
a live work unit shall be used only for non residential purposes.

4. Integration of living and working space. Areas
within a live vork unit that are designated as living
space shall be an integral part of tre live work unit. The living space of a live 1,vork urnt shall be accessed only by means of an interior connection from the work space
and shall have no ex tenor access except as required by the Building Code

5. Mixed occupancy structures. fa structure contains
mixed occupancies of live work units and other non
res1dent1al uses. occupancies other than live work
shall meet all applicable requirements for those uses.
and proper occupancy separations shall be provided
between the live work units and other occupancies. as
determined by the Building Official.

6. Parking. Each live ,.,ork unit s11all be provided with at least two off street parking spaces. The review autbor
ity may modify this quIr,...r:ient for the use of exIstIng structures with ,im1ted pari<ing.

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6.20.110 Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions
A. Conformance to Provisions
Mobile homes mobile home parks, trailer parks, travel
trailer parks aI d recreation vehicle parks. where allowed, shall conform to Title 25 of the California Administrative Code, the residePt1al development standards 111 Chapter 3 30 \Jon Transect Zones) and the additional provisions of Section 6.30.050. -:-he following standards also apply to mobile home subdivisions. unless otherwise specified.

B. Standards
The following requirements apply to mobile home parks
and subdivisions to help integrated the development
with adjoining neighborhoods in a way that will ensure
the optimum beriefit of residents of the mobile home
park or subd1vis1on and of the larger community.

1. Consistency with the General Plan. All development
shall be corisIstent ,v1th the goals and policies of the General Plan and with the uses and density•111tens1ty
standards of the applicable General Plan des1gnat1ons.

2. Maximum site area. 50 acres or as may be imposed
under permit approval to assure compat1bil ty of the
use within the area or to assure that the size of a park or subdivision ,s not so great as to preclude the proper developr,,e1 t of the surrounding area.

3. Maximum density. Maximum density for mobile
hor,e park or subdivision shall not exceed 4,500 square feet per space.

4. Completion of construction. Prior to occuparicy of
the first mobile home not less than 50 mobile home
lots shall be prepared and available for occupancy.

5. Parking requirements. The overall parking ratio shall be two parking spaces for each mobile ho1T1e lot At
least one parking space shall be provided on. or immediately adjoining to. each mobile home lot. in compli ance with Chapter 4 50 ,Parking Standards .

6. Access, Access Drives
a All access drives 1vith1n a mobilehome park shall be
not less than 40 feet in width.
b All vehicular park11,g areas and drives shall be sur
faced and graded in accordance with the require
men ts for local streets as contained in the Title 1 7
Subdiv1s1ons
c1 All mobilehome spaces shall have frontage on inter
nal private drives. No mobilehome space shall
have direct access to a public street or public
alley
d All mobilehome sites shall have access from an
abutting improved and dedicated city street or
highway.
e All points of vehicular access to and from public
streets shall be approved by the Commission

7. Pedestrian access. There shall be provided a sys
tern of landscaped pathways to be used exclusively
by pedestrians. Pathways shall serve all mobile
home lots and all buddings used 111 common. In
the event such pathways are provided adjacent
to driveways, the pedestrian pathway shall be at a
grade height at least four inches higher than the
adjacent driveway.

8. Setbacks. All structures and mobile homes shall be
set back at least 20 feet from all property lines and
streets or public rights of way. If a greater build
ing line has been established by ordinance. ,t shall
be observed. The setback area shall be landscaped
arid maintained ,n compliance with Chapter 4 40
(Landscape Standardsl.

9. Utilities. All utility transmission lines and utility connections shall be installed underground.

10. Enclosures
a Each mobilehome park and subdiv1s1on shall
be completely enclosed within a fence and
or hedge In compliance with Section 4.40.080
'Fences and Screening 1.
b Enclosure r,,ay have driveway or pedestrian way
openings subJect to approval by the Review
Authority.

11. Height limits. The maximum height for:
a Mobile homes shall be 17 feet;
b Accessory structures shall be 1 7 feet; and c Ser
vice facilities shall be 30 feet.

12. Drainage
a A drainage system shdll be installed prror to oc
cuparicy of the park or subdivision and shall be
continuously maintained in compliance with a
plan approved by the City engineer
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6.20.110 Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions
b The plan shall include but 1s not limited to. the fol lowing provisions:
(i) All drainage originating on the site shall be con
tained on the same site, unless a plan for accept
ance of such drainage to off site sumps or other
facilities has been approved by the City engineer.
1i The method for transporting off site drainage
through a mobtlehome park or subdiv1s1on shall
be in compliance with the criteria for the 100-year
flood.
iii! In the event that any drainage sump area located
within the park has a water holding capacity of
more than 18 inches in depth, the area shall be
completely enclosed within a chain link fence six
feet in height with vertical redwood slats.

13. Water distribution and sewage disposal systems
a All mobileholT'e parks and subd11i1s1ons shall be
served by the city water system.
bl A water distribution system shall be installed prior to occupancy of the park or subd1v1sior and shall
be continuously maintained. in compliance with a
plan approved by the City engineer and the City fire
department.
c All mobilehome parks and subdivisions shall be con
nected to the City sewer system
d A sewage disposal system shall be installed prior to
occupancy of the park or subd1v1sion and shall be
cont nuously fYlaintained, 1n accordance ith a plan
approved by the City engineer.

14. Other laws, regulations and ordinances All appl ca
ble County and State laws and regulations concerning
the development and operation of mobile home parks
and subdivisions shall be observed. \Jothing conta ned
in this Section shall be construed to abrogate, void, or minimize other pertinent requirements of law.

C. Standards Specific to Mobile Home Subdivisions

1. Street Widths. All internal streets within the mobile home subd1v1s1on either privately owned or publicly
dedicated, shall not be less than 50 feet 1n w1dtr.

2. Access, Access Drives. A m1111mur,-, of two n'ea,,s of i11gress ancl egress to a public street shall be provided D. Public Street and Highway Dedications and Im·
provements

1. Dedications. Street and highway dedications adJacent to mobilehorne parks and subdivisions may be required
by the Commission In accordance with the following
standards.
a If the park or subdivision 1s adjacent to a maJor street, as shown on the General Plan Mobility Plan. the
owner shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer of
dedication of all property lying within 55 feet of the
centerline of such highway for public highway pur
poses. at no cost to the City
b If the park or subdivision 1s adjacent to a secondary street. as shown on the General Plan Mobility Plan,
the owner shall dedicate or make an irrevocable offer
of dedication of all property lying within 45 feet of
the centerline of such street for public street purpos
es. at no cost to the City.
cl If the park or subdivision lies adjacent to the pro
jected alignnient of a planned local street vl,1cl' 1s
necessary for circulation within the general area or
neighborhood, the owner shall dedicate or m<�ke an
irrevocable offer of dedication of all that property
lying within 30 feet of the centerline of such street for public street purposes, at no cost to the C.ty
d f the park or subdivision 1s adJacent to an adopted
specific plan or official plan line, the owner shall dedi cate or make an irrevocable offer of ded1catio,� of all property lying w trw the specific right of way 111,e for public �treet purposes. at no cost to the City.

2. Improvements.
a mprovements 111ay be required by the Commission
at no cost to the City, in accordance w1tr Title 1 7
Subdivisions)
b Required street and highway improvements shall
include any necessary tie to existing pavement and
shall be under permit of the City or the state division of high "'ays as appropriate
E. Recreational Areas and Facilities

1. Mobilehome parks
a fa mobilehor>k park contains 'O or 111ore mobile
rome spaces, o, 1f a IT'obilehor>ie park cornbmed
with a recreational vehicle park as a secondary use
contc:J ns a combinatior, of '0 or r>1ore mobilehor,e
spaces and recreational vehicle spaces. Jn open area
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6.20.110 Mobile Home Parks and Subdivisions
of land devoted to, and landscaped for, recreational
use shall be provided within the park.
b Such recreational area shall be no less than 5.000
square feet, plus an additional 100 square feet for
each space in excess of 25 spaces.

2. Required recreational areas may be divided into more than one location provided no single location contains
less than 1.000 square feet.
3 No building or mobilehome shall occupy a required
recreational area excepting buildings and structures
necessary or used and devoted to recreational uses,
such as recreation buildings, swimming pools. swim
ming pool accessory buildings, saunas playgrounds
with or without equipment picnic areas or other 1m
proved open space areas.

6.20.120 Outdoor Dining/Seating
Restaurant activity may occur w1th1n a public sidewalk or open space per the following:

1. Furniture such as tables chairs, umbrellas and portable heaters are allowed to be placed within the sidewalk if the furniture 1s:
al located either adJacent to the building or near the
curb·
bl clear of required ADA access.
c' rnair,ta,red 111 a r"anr,er that does not become detri mental to the function and appearance of the side
walk or that presenb pote:,tial safety hazards
d) approved by the Director as being compatible with
the buildirg s facade ard the general streetscape.
2 f alcorol is served the area where alcohol is to be

4. No required front, side, or rear setback of the park. or any mobilehome space recreational vehicle space or
storage area may be counted toward the requirement
for recreational space

5. The required recreational space shall be accessible to all occupants of the park and shall not be used for any purpose other than recreational use of the occupants of the park.

6. All required open space areas shall be maintained
consistent to a landscaping plan in compliance with
Chapter 4.40 I Landscape Standards .
consufT'ed shall be delir,eated by decorative stanchions and or potted plants or other such approved method;

3. If alcohol is served, such activity shall be in compliance with FMC 12 326'

4. The area along the sidewalk shall not be enclosed with any feature taller than 4 feet except for landscaping
which shall not obscure views into the sidewalk dining
area·
5 Music 1s allowed when it does not become detrimental
to the function of the sidewalk,
fl The area shall be kept free of debris or other such trash

6.20. 130 Pub, Bar, and Off-Site Alcohol Sale s
A. Purpose
There shall be no more than one second d1Nellir,g per lot.

B. Locational Requirements
n compliance ,,11th Sect,00 22 of Article XX, Californ1J Constitution.

1. No pub, bar, or off site alcohol sales establishment shall be located within the r1mediate v1cirity of churches
and hospitals.
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2. No pub bar or off site alcohol sales establishment
shall be permitted w1th1r 600 feet schools. public
playgrounds and nonprofit you tr facilities.

3. The use shall not be permitted where there is
evidence. that normal operation of the prer11ses
could adversely affect the public safety, health and
general Nelfare of the neighborhood.

6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to allow and regulate
accessory d"1elling units ADUs and Junior accessory
dwelling units (JADUs 1n compliance with California
Government Code .!i6631 O et seq. This Section incor
porates all amendments to State ADU and JADU Law
effective through January 1, 2026.

B. Applicability
locations Permitted. ADUs are permitted on
all lots zoned for single family or multi family
residential use including mixed use zones, that
contain an existing or proposed dwelling. JADUs
are permitted only on lots zoned to allow single
family residential use that con tam an existing or
proposed single family dwelling. See Article 3
Specific to Zones

2. Ministerial Review Required. All ADU and
JA8U applicat•ons shall be rev1e ed ministerially
without discretionary review or public hearing in
coripliance with Government Code �6631 ?(a
3 Residential Use. ADUs and 1ADUs are a resider
tial use that 1s consistent with the existing Gen
era! Plan and zoning des1gnat1on for the lot on
which they are located and do not count toward
the allowable density for that lot.
4 Relationship to Other Regulations. vVhere this
Section does not address a particular standard or
procedure, other provisions of this Code apply to
the extent they do not conflict witr this Section
or State law
C. State-Exempt ADUs and JADUs
The City shall ministerially approve any of the follow
ing ADUs and JADUs, or any combination of them as
provided in Subsection D subJect only to the require
ments 1n this Subsection the Building Code, and
health and safety requirements. No additional devel
opment or design standards shall apply in compli
ance with Government Code �66323.

Single-Family Detached ADUs. One detached
ADU subject to the following standards.
a Maximum size of 800 square feet of interior
livable space
b. Maximum height complies with Subsection
G.3.a; and
c. 11,,11nimum four foot side and reM setbacks.
2 Single-Family Converted ADUs and JADUs.

One ADU converted from the existing or pro
posed space of a single family dwelling or frolT'
an existing accessory structure, and one JADU
converted from the ex sting or proposed space of
a single family dwelling. subject to the following
standards:
a The converted ADU or JADU shall have exte
rior access and setbacks sufficient for fire and
safety.
b. AP ADU converted from an existing acces
sory structure may include an expansion of
up to 150 square feet beyond the physical
dimensions of the existing accessory struc
ture to accor,modate ingress ard egress for a
converted ADU.
c. A converted JADU shall comply Nith the
standards 1r Subsection Y
3 Multi-Family Detached ADUs. Detached
ADUs on a lot with an existing or proposed
multi family dwelling, subject to the following
standards·f'v1ax1muri height complies with Sub
section G.3.a and
a. Up to two detached AJUs on a lot with a
proposed multi family dwelling. up to eight
detached ADUs on a lot with an existing
rriulti family dwelling, not to exceed the rum
ber of existmg urn ts on the lot;
b. Maximum height complies with Subsection
G.3.a and
c. Minimum four foot side and rear setbacks. If
the existing multi family dwelling has side or
rear setbacks of less thar four feet. no modi
ficat,on to the existing multi family dwell
1119 shall be required to provide a foLir foot
setback.
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6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units

4. Multi-Family Converted ADUs. ADUs converted
from portions of existing multifamily dwelling
structures that are not used as livable space,
including, but not limited to, storage rooms,
boiler rooms passageways attics. baser1ents, or
garages. The number of ADUs allowed under this
subsection is the greater of one ADU or 25 per
cent of the existing multi family dwelling units.
'Livable space' is as defined by Government
Code §663 13 e
D. Number of Unit Types Allowed.

1. Single-Family Dwellings. On lots with an
ex1st111g or proposed single family dwelling the
following shall be allowed in any combination on
the same lot subject to the standards In Subsec
tion C
a. o,,e ADU created for existing or proposed
space within the primary dwelling or acces
sory structure
b. One JADU created from existing or proposed
space within the primary dwelling· and
c. Orie detached 11ew construction ADU.

2. Multi-Family Dwellings. On lots with existing
or proposed attached multi family dwellings, the
follow1rg shall be allowed subject to the stand
ards ,n Subsect1011 Ca Existing Multi-Family Dwelling.

1. L.Jp to eight detached ADUs not to exceed
the number of existing units on the lot.
ii AD Us converted from portions of existing
multi family dwelling structures that are
not used as livable space. The number of
ADUs allowed under this subsection Is the
greater of one ADU or 25 percent of the
existing multi-family dwelling units.
b Proposed Multi-Family Dwelling. Up to two de
tached ADUs on a lot with a proposed mult
family dwellirg
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3. Additional ADU Subject to Local Standards. In ad
d1t1on to the units described in Subsections D 1 and
D.2, one ADU attached. converted. or detached shall
be allowed on each lot zoned to allow single family
or multi family residential use that contains an exist
ing or proposed dwelling, in compliance with Cali
fornia Government Code § 66314. An ADU allowed
under this Subsection Is sub1ect to the standards In
Subsections F and G.

E. Permit Process, Timing, and Fees.

Permits Required. ADUs and JADUs shall require a
Building Permit only.

2. Permit Process and Timing.
a. Completeness Determination. The City shall deter
mine whether an application to create or serve
an ADU or JADU is complete and provide written
notice of this determination to the applicant not
later than 15 business days after receiving the
application, in compliance with California Gov
ernment Code� 6631 ?(a ,2, and 66335 a) 2 . The
determination shall be made ,n accordance with
the following provIsIons:
i. If the application Is incomplete, the City shall
provide the applicant v·th a list of incomplete
items and a description of how the application
can be made corrplete with the written rotIce.
1i. After receiving notice of incompleteness, the
applicant may cure and address the incorn
plete items.
iii. Upon review of a resubmitted appl1cat1on the
City shall not require items not included ,n the
original incompleteness list.
iv. If the City does not provide a writtPr com
pleteness determination w1th1n 15 business
days of receivi11g the application the applica
tion shall be deemed complete.

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6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
b. Approval Timeline. The City shall approve or deny
an application to create an ADU or JADU within
60 days of receipt of a complete application in
compliance with California Government Code
1'166317 a 3) and 66335 a"3' Applications for
detached ADUs using preapproved plans shall
be acted upon within 30 days. as provided in
Subsection E.2.e. If the City has not acted upon
the completed application within the applicable
time period the application shall be deemed ap
proved, except as follows:

The applicant requests a delay. in which case
the applicable time period 1s tolled for the
period of the requested delay or
11 If the application to create an ADU or JADU 1s
subr11tted with an application to create a new
single family or multi family d veiling on the
lot. the City may delay acting on the permit
applicat'or, to create the ADU or JADU unt1'
the City acts on the application to create the
new single family or multi family dwelling. The
application to create the ADU or JADU shall in
all cases be considered ministerially without
discretionary review or a hearing.

1. Denial Requirements. f the City denies an appli
cation to create an ADU or JADU. the City must
describe. in writing, a full set of comments listing
the items that are defective or deficient 3nd a
desrnpt101 of how the application can be rem
ed1ed by the applicant. cor,sistent with Califomia
Government Code§ 663 1 7 a 3\ and 66335 a 3 .

Notice of denial and corresponding COfTlments
must be provided to the applicant N1th1r the 60
day time period established by Subsection E.2.b.
d. Appeals. Appeals of incompleteness determinations made pursuant to Subsection E.2.a or deni als made pursuant to Subsection E.2 b shall follow
the procedures established in Chapter 10.20
Appeals . I\Jotw1thstanding any other provision
of this Code, the City shall provide a final written
determination on the appeal not later than 60
business days after receipt of the appl cant� mt
tel"' appeal, consistent with Government Code§
66317 d and 66335 e.
e. Preapproved Plans. The City shall approve or
deny an application to create a detached ADU
within 30 days of receipt of a complete ap
pl1cat1on 1f the application utilizes.
i. A pl,rn preapproved by the City pursuant
to Governrient Code §65852.27 a with r,
the current triennial California Building
Standards Code rulemaking cycle; or
ii. A plan identical to a plJn used in an ap
plication for a detached ADU previously
approved by the City within the current tri
ennial California Building Standards Code
rulemak1ng cycle.

3. Impact and Utility Fees. Prior to issuance of a
Building Permit for an ADU or JADU. the applicant
shall pay all applicable fees in accordance with
the following prov1s1ons:
a. Impact Fees.

1. The City shall not impose impact fees on
a JADU. or an ADU v11ith -50 square feet
of interior livable space or less. consist
ent with California Government Code �
6631 1.5 C 1
ii. For ADUs with more than 750 square feet
of interior livable space. impact fees shall
be charged proportionately II relation to
the square footage of the primary urit.

The fee shall be calculated as follows the
square footage of the ADU d1v1ded by
the square footage of the primary dvvell
ing, multiplied by the typical fee ar,our.t
charged for a new dwelling.
1i1. 'Impact fee· has the same 1"1eaning as the
term fee' as defined 111 Government Code
�66000 b and includes fees specified 1r
§66477 'Impact fee· does not include any
conr,ection tee or capacity cl-iarge charged
by a local agency special district. or water
corporation consistent with GovernMent
Code � 663 ' ' 5 c 2 .
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6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
b. Utility Fees and Connections.

1. Conversions Within Existing Structures.

The City shall not require installation of a
separate direct connection between the
utility and an ADU or JADU contained
within an existing structure.
ii Construction Concurrent With New
Single Family Homes. A separate utility
connection directly between the ADU or
JADU and the utility shall be required. with
payment of the normal connection fee
and capacity charge applicable to a new
single farnily dwelling.
1i1. All Other ADUs. For an ADU not described
in Subsection E.3.bu,. the City may require
installation of a new or separate utility
corinectIon directly between the ADU and
tre utility. and may impose a related con
nectIon fee and or capacity charge Any
connection fee or capacity charge shdll
be proport orate to the burden imposed
by the ADU on the water or sewer system
based upon either its square footage or
number of its drainage fixture units. and
shall not exceed the reasonable cost of
providing the service. consistent with Cali
forn1a Governrnent Code§ 663' 1.5 e .
iv JADUs. i::or purposes of providing water
sewer, or power service, including a con
nection fee, a JADU shall not be cons1d
ered a separate or new dwelling unit.
cons1stert v1th California Governrnent
Code q 66338.

4. Nonconforming Conditions, Building Code
Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.
a. The City shall not deny an ADU or JADU
application, or condition approval on the
correction of. due to a nonconforming zoning
condition, ouilding Code v1olat1on or unper
m1tted structure on the lot that does not pre
sent a threat to tre public health and safety
and that Is not affected by the construction of
the ADU or ;ADU in compliance with Govern
ment Code §66322 b and 66336.
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b. For ADUs and JADUs described 111 Subsection C

1.e. subiect to Ministerial approval under Cali
fornia Government Code§ 66323 . the City shall
not condition approval on the correction of any
nonconforming zoning condition, consistent with
California Government Code§ 66323 c .

F. General ADU and JADU Standards.

1. Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rent
ed but neither may be sold or otherwise conveyed
separately from the primary dwelling unit, unless the
property .vas built or developed by a qualified non
profit corporation and all provisions of Government
Code §66340 through 66342 are r,et.

2. Short-Term Rental Use Prohibited. No ADU or
JADU may be rented for a term that Is shorter than 30
days consistent with California Government Code�
66323 e and 66333 g
3 No Minimum Parcel Size. There s no 1l'1nimum par
eel size required to establish an ADU or JADU, consist
er>t v1th California Government Code§ 66314 bl 1 l
and 66321 bH3 .
4 Minimum Unit Size. \Jo minimum size requirement
shall be imposed that would prohibit an efficiency
unit as defined in California Health and Safety Code q
17958. 1 consistent with California Government Code
§ 66321 b' 1 .

5. Fire Sprinkler Requirements. A8Us and ,ADUs shall
not be required to include fire sprinklers if they are
not required for the primary res derce The construe
tIon of an ADU or JADU shall not trigger a require
ment for fire sprinklers to be installed In the existing primary dwelling, consistent with California Govern
ment Code§ 66314 d 12 66323 d and 66337.
6 Rental Data. The owner of the lot on which an ADU
or JADU 1s located will be requested to participate
in the City s monitoring program through periodic
surveys to determ11'e rent levels of ADUs and ;ADUs
for the City s Regional Housing Needs Allocation
reporting.

6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units

7. Removal. If an ADU or JADU is removed or converted
to another use after a Certificate of Occupancy has
been issued for the ADU or JADU any dev1at1ons
from development standards e g .. setbacks. parking
or exemptions granted specific to the ADU or JADU
use (e.g reduced or exempt fees must be brought
into compliance with the standards and regulations
in effect at the time Upon approval of the reversion
request by the City any applicable deed restriction to
the ADU or JADU shall be rescinded from title.

G. Additional Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards.

This Subsection establishes additional standards applica ble to ADUs not described in Subsection C. The maximum
height standards in Subsection G.3 also apply to ADUs
described ir. Subsection C. in compliance with California Government Code§ 66323 aI 2hBI.

1. Maximum Size.
a. Detached ADUs.

1. Single Family Detached ADUs. The maximum
unit size of a detached ADU is 850 square feet
of interior livable space for a studio or one
bedroom unit and 1,200 square feet of interior
livable space for an ADU wtth two or more
bedrooms.
ii. \i\ulti Family Detached ADUs. No maximum
urit size
b. Single-Family Attached ADUs. -ri-,E: totJI floor area of an attached ADU shall not exceed 50 percent
of the existing pnmary dwelling however, this
standard shall not prevent an attached ADU frorr'
being less than 800 square feet of interior livable
space
c. ConvertedADUs. There ,s no maximum unit size
for ADUs created from the conversion of exist
ing space: however, the following standards shall
apply
i Single Family Converted ADUs. Must be ere
ated w,thm the proposed or exIstirg space of a
single famtly dwelling. ADUs created from tr,e
conversion of an exIstIng accessoI y structure
may add up to 150 square feet beyond tre
physical dimensions of the structure to accom
modate ingress and egress.
ti. Mult, Family Converted ADUs. Must be ere
ated within exIst111g non livable space

2. Setbacks.
a. Front setbacks shall be those established by
the applicable zone. provided that the set
back requ,rerient does not preclude an ADU
with at least 800 square feet of interior livable
space If the applicable zone's m,n,mum front
setback standard would preclude an ADU of
up to 800 square feet of interior livable space,
the ADU may be located partially or wholly
within the front setback, consistent with Cali
forn,a Government Code � 66321 b 3l.
b. M1111mum side ard rear setbacks shall be four
feet or the setback for the applicablE. zone,
whichever is less.
c. If a detached ADU "'ould be constructed ,n
the same location and to the same d1men
sIors as an exIstIng structure the ADU may
matnta,n the same setbacks as the existing
structure consistent ,v,th California Goverr
ment Code§ 66314 d 7.
3 Maximum Allowed Height.
a. Detached ADUs. Detached ADUs are a lowecl
to be 16 feet tn height except as follows:
i. Accessory to a multt story multi family
dwelling. Up to 18 feet tf the ADU s are
accessory to an existing or proposed
rnulti-story multi fafT'tly dwelling consist
ent with California Government Code�
66321 b)(4, C .
ii. Transit proximate. Up to 18 feet ,f the ADU
is within one half mile walking distance of
a ma1or transit stop or r1gh quality tran
sit corridor, as those terms are defined In
Ca'iforn1a Public Resources Code �211 55.

An additional two feet 111 height Is allowed
to accomr1odate a roof pitch or the ADU
that is aligned with the roof pitch of the
primary dwelling ut'•t cor� stent w1tr Cal,
forn1a Government Code§ 66321 b 4 B
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6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
b. Attached AOUs. Up to 25 feet or the height
limitation of the applicable zone, whichever
is lower. but no higher than two stories if
attached to the primary dwelling, consistent
with California Government Code� 66321 bl
4 DL

4. Parking.
a Off street parking for ADUs shall not exceed
one space per ADU or one space per bed
room whichever is less. except as provided in
Subsection G4.c. The parking space may be
provided as tandem parking and may be lo
cated in setbacks. but not in the front setback
unless on the driveway Uncovered parking
spaces are allowed consistent .v1th California
Government Code§ 66314ld)( 10).
b. When a garage, carport, covered parking
structure, or uncovered parking space Is
demolished in con1unctIon with construe
tIon of an ADU or s converted to an ADU. the
off street parking spaces shall not be required
to be replaced, consistent -v1th California
Government Code § 66314(d)( 1 I
c. Parking for an ADU shall not be required in
the following situations. consistent with Cali
forn1a Government Code§ 66322 a':
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1. The ADU Is located within one half mtle
walking distance of public transit.
11 The ADU Is located w1th1n ar architectur
ally and historically significant historic
district.
11i The ADU Is part of the proposed or exist
ing primary residence or an existing acces
sory structure
iv When on street parking permits are re
quired but not offered to the occupant of
the ADU.
v. Whe,� there Is a car share vehicle located
w1th1n one block of the ADU.
vi. When a permit application for an ADU is
submitted with a permit application to create
a new single family dwelling or a new multi
family dwelling on the same lot, provided
that the ADU or the parcel satisfies any other
criteria of this Subsection.

5. Design. The following standards may only apply to
the extent allowed by State law
a. Entrances. The main entrance to an attached ADU
may not be located on the front of the primary
unit
b. Second Story Units. New second story windows
in an ADU that are 25 feet or less from a property
line must incorporate at least one of the follow
ing:
i. The proposed second story window of the
ADU shall be pos1t1oned so that the window
sill is at least five feet above finished floor· or
ii. -he proposed second story window of the
ADU must utilize obscured glazing as defined
in the California Building Code
c. Garage Conversions. When a garage is converted
to an ADU the garage door must be removed and
replaced with either windows or a door (provided
the door does not face the street if it is an at
tached ADU . Windows and doors �ust be of the
same size proportion, and spacing as the primary
dwelling unit.
d Compliance. Compliance with design standards
In this Subsection shall be verified at building
permit issuance through review of building plans.

Design standards shall not be grounds for denial
of a building permit 5.1 ESS 2 if the applicant
agrees to modify plans to comply with the stand
ards subJect to the cure provisions of Subsection
E.2.
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6.20.140 Accessory Dwelling Units
H. Additional Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards.

1. Maximum Size. The maximum JADU size is 500
square feet of interior livable space. JADUs must be
created within the walls of a single family residence,
1nclud1ng attached garages. JADUs shall not be con
structed within an accessory structure or expanded
beyond the dimension of the existing or proposed
single family dwelling consistent with California Government Code§ 66313 d and 66333 d.

2. Owner Occupancy.
a. f the JADU has shared sanrtation facilities with
the existing structure, owner occupancy Is
required. The owner may reside In either the
remaining portion of the single family residence
or the JADU.
b. f the JADU has separate sanitation facilrt es,
owner occupancy is not required.
c. The owner occupancy requirement does not ap
ply ,f the property rs a governmental agency, land
trust. or housing organization, consistent witl->
Cal1forn1a Government Code '3 66333 bl.

3. Interior and Exterior Access. JADUs shall have a
separate entrance from the main entrance to the
single family dwelling unit. f the JADU does not have
a separate bathroom the JADlJ shall have an inte
rror entry to the rriain living area of the single family dwelling unit. consistent with California Government
Code '3 66333 e
4 Efficiency Kitchen Required. JADUs must in
elude an efficiency kitchen with all of the follow
ing.
a. A cooking facility with appliances.
b. A food preparation counter arid storage cab,
nets that are of reasonable size in relation to
the size of the JADU.
5 Parking Not Required. Parking shall not be
required for a JADU consistent with California
Government Code § 66334 a

6. Rental Term. A JADU shall not be rented for a
term shorter than 30 days, consistent with Cal,for
nia Government Code§ 66333 g).
7 Deed Restriction. A deed restriction shall be
recorded against the lot containing the JADU
with the Kern County Recorder s Office prior to
issuance of any Certificate of Occuparcy for the
JADU The deed restriction shal, run with the ard
and may be enforced against future property
owners The deed restriction must state that the
JADU IT'ay not be transferred or sold separately
frorri the pr mary dwelling and shall include a
restriction on the size and attributes of the JADU
that conforms with this Section and with Califor
nIa Governrient Code§ 66333 c . .,.he forl"1 of the
deed restriction shall be provided by the City

6.20.150 Telecommunication Facilities
A. Purpose
Sect,or 6.20 '50 establishes development standards
consistert with Federal law to regulate the placement
ard design of communication facilities by Use Permit
so as to preserve the uf'ique visual character of the Cty promote the aesthetic appearance of the City, and to ensure public health. safety and welfare; pursue addit1oral benefits from the facilities to the public by encouraging the leasing of publicly owned properties where feasible for the development of cornmurncation facd1t1es; and to acknowledge and provide the community benefit associ
ated with the provision of advanced communIcat1on
services within the C•ty.

B. Applicability
The locat,ol' permit requirements, and other prov,
sIons of Article 3 Specific to Zones shall apply to
all communications facilities. except for C ty owned
telecommun1cat1ons fac1 ,ties. All communIcat on
fac,l·t es sl,all also rn,,,,ply with a I applicable require men ts of State and Federal law.
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6.20.150 Telecommunication Facilities
C. Permit Requirements

1. Use Permit or Minor Use Permit. Use Permit
approval is required for all communications facili
ties subiect to Article 3 Specific to Zones except
for the following, which shall require approval of a
Minor Use Permit. The Director shall ensure through
the Minor Use Permit approval that each of the
following facilities complies with the intent and
all applicable requirements of Article 3 Specific
to Zones . The Director may also choose to defer
action and refer any of the following facilities to
the Cor1miss1on for cons1derat1on as a Use Permit
application.
a An antenna that Is ii stalled, placed and main
tained under the roofline of an existing structure,
or above, beh nd, and below an existing ap
proved roof screen and does not extend above
the highest point of the structure. or Is camou
flaged within an existing structure so as not to
be visible fror, a public right of way or other
property.
b A communicat on facility in which the antenna is
mounted on a mast less than 10 feet high and Is
not visible from a public right of way.
c An amateur and1or cItIzens band antenna oper
ated by a person holding a license issued by the
FCC in cor1pl1ance with 47 C.F.R. Part 97, and
used solely 111 col'nectIon with that license and
which shall be subject to the 'minimum practIca
ble regulat1ol' to accoriplish the local authority s
leg1t1rnate purpose, In keeping with the order of
the FCC known as P�B ' FCC 85 506, released
September 19, 1985, provided that there shall be
no more than one antenna support structure on a
single lot and that the artenna structure com
plies with the height limits of the applicable zone.

2. Exemptions from Use Permit requirements. The
following communication facilities shall be exempt
frorr' Jse Permit requirements.
a1 Replacement or mod1ficat1on of previously al
lowed facilities or equipment determined by the
Director to be of a minor r,ature that does not
increase the number or height of antennas or sIg
nificantly charge or enlarge the ancillary related
equipment at the site.
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bl An antenna that is one meter 39 37 inches or less in diameter or diagona measurement, that Is designed:
1 To receive direct broadcast satellite service, includ ing direct to home satellite service, as defined by
Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

Code of Federal Regulations Title 47, and any inter
pretive decisions thereof issued by the Federal Com·
mu111catIons Commission or 1i1 For subscribing to a
multipoint distribution service.
c) A satellite earth station SES antenna of two meters
(78.74 inches or less In diameter or diagonal meas
urement, located 111 a commercial or industrial zone,
that Is designed to transmit or receive radio comr,u
nications by satellite or terrestrial communications
antenna These antennas may require a Building Per
mIt and approval of the placement by the Director to
ensure maximum safety is maintained and promote
the aesthetic appearance of the City These anten
nas shall be placed, whenever possible, on the top of
buildings as far from the edge of rooftops as possible.

3. Application requirements. n addition to the informa
tIon required for a Use Permit and or \i\1nor Use Permit appl1cat1on by Article 9 Procedures , an application for a communication facility shall include:
a Consistent • 1th a I 1mitat1or,s mposed by Federa'
law, certification by a licensed engineer that is accept able to the Director that the proposed facility ,viii at all times rieet standards set by the Federal Comr1uni
cation Commission FCC and comply •11th all applica
ble health requ remer,ts and standards pertaI0111g to
electromagnetic and or radio frequency emissions.
b A report, if required by the Police Department. to
evaluate the potential for ·nterference e.g. HF UHF,
VHF, 800 mHz with public safety communication
equipment. The applicant shall be responsible for
paying any costs incurred by the City including the
costs of retaining consultants. to review and analyze
the report.
c The applicant shall submit a visual impact analysis.
which may include photomontage field mock up,
or other tech111qu0s. � h1ch demonstrates the visual
impacts of the proposed facility. Consideration shall
be given to views from public areas. �he ar,alys,s
srall assess the cumulative in.,pacts of the proposed
facility ar,d ocher �x,sting and foreseeable telecor.., munIcatIon fac lit es 111 the area and shall 1dent1fy and include all feasible mit1gat1on measures consistent
with the ted,nological requirements of tt->e proposed
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6.20.150 Telecommunication Facilities
telecommunication service. The analysis shall also
consider the potential of future utility underground
1119 construction. All costs for the visual analysis, and applicable administrative costs shall be borne by the
applicant.
d) A Master Plan of all existing facilities and planned future faolit1es within the City and surrounding area.

The Master Plan shall consist of the following com po
nents:

Ii A ,witten description of the type of technology
the company carrier will provide to its customers
over the next five years i.e. Cellular, PCS etc and a
description of consumer services to be offered 1.e.
voice video and data transmission';
ii A description of the radio frequencies to be used
for each technology;
,iii) A map of the City and surrounding area srow1ng
the five year plan cell sites and plarned coverage·
1v A written list of existing. proposed and ant1c1pat
ed cell sites of the service provider over a five year
period
(vJ A description of the location of the cells and the
types of installations, including antennas and
equipment.,
vi A site plan of the lot, right of way, premises or lot showing the exact location of the proposed facility
(Including all related equipment and cables 1, exact
locat1or al"d dimensions of all buildings parkil"g
lots. walkways, trash enclosures. and property lines.
'vii Co location Height Just1ficatiol". The applicaN
shall provide 1ust1ficat1on as to why the proposed
height is necessary and why co location on an exist
1119 site 1s not feasible or desirable if applicable .
viii Building elevations and roof plan for building
and or rooftop mounted facilities) indicating exact
location and d1mens1ons of equipmert proposed.

For freestanding facil1t1es, indicate surrounding
grades structures and andscaping from all sides.
ix Proposed landscaping and or non vegetative
screening mcluding required safety fencing1 plan
for all aspects of the facility.
el Documentation certifying the applicant has obtained
all applicable licenses or otrer approvals required by
the Federal Comrriunicat,on Comr11ss1on to provide
the services proposed 111 connection with the appl1ca
tiOP.
f) A service provider who intends to establish
multiple wireless Telecommunications Facilities
within the City 1s encouraged to apply for the
approval of all facilities under a Use Permit. Under
this approach all proposed facilities requiring a
Use Permit may be acted upon by the City as a
single Use Permit application, ersunng feasibility
of long range company projections.

4. Communications consultant may be required. "
the event that the City needs assistance In under
standing the technical aspects of a particular pro
posal, the services of a communications consultant
may be requested to determine the engineering or
screening requirements of establish1rg a specific
wireless commun1cat1ons facility. This service will be
provided at the applicant's expense.

5. Required findings for Use Permit approval.

The approval of a Use Permit or Minor Use Permit
for a communication facility shall require that tre
Review Authority make the following firclings in
addition to those n,qu,red for Use Perm•t approval
by Section 9.30.070 use Permit .
a The communication facility complies with all
applicable requirements of Article 3 Specific to
Zones ·and
b The communication facility will not adversely
impact the character and aesthetics of any public
right of way.

6. Co-location required. A new co11·1mun1catior. fa
olity shall be co ocated "Ith ex1stir19 facilities ard
✓1tr other planned new facilities whenever feasible
and whenever determined by the Review Author
Ity to be aesthetically desirable. A service provider
shall co locate a new communication facility with
non communications facilities e.g light standards,
water tanks, and other utility structures) wrere the
Review Authority determines that this collocation
will m1rim1ze the overall visual impact.
a A service provider shall exhaust all reasonable
measures to co locate their comr1ur1cat1ons fa
cil1t1es on existing towers or ·vitr or w1th1n exist
ing ancillary support equ1pme,,t f,ml1t1es before
applying for a new commur,1cat1or fac1 1ty site
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6.20.150 Telecommunication Facilities
bi Each service provider shall provide the City
with evidence that they have contacted all other
potential providers who have or who are reason
ably likely to be installing fac,1,ties witrin the
v1cInity of the proposed facility ..ind have offered
to participate in a joint installation project on
reasonable terms.
c' In order to fac,l,tate collocation. Use Permit conditions of approval for a new facility shall require each service provider to cooperate in the siting
of equipment and antennas to accommodate the
maximum number of operators at a given site
where determined by the Review Authority to be
feasible and aesthetically desirable.

7. City-owned property. Consistent with all l1m1ta
t,ons imposed by Federal lav'• a communication
facility shall not adversely affect the publ c health,
safety or welfare. In order to best benefit the c,t,
zens of Tehachapi from this necessary community
impact. the Review Authority shall always consider
City owned sites as the highest priority for the location of communication facilities.

D. Facility Design and Development Standards

1. Each proposed communication facility shall comply
with the following standards.
a Facility placer1ent
, A roof mounted anterra on a structure that
complies with applicable height limits shall be
set back from the nearest roof edge tre equ1va
lent of the height of the tower or a minimum of
10 feet. whichever ,s greater
11 A ground mounted communication facility ,in
eluding towers and antennas shall be located
as far as possible from all property boundaries.
and set back from the property line at a rat,o of
1 5 rorizontal feet for every one foot of height.
where feasible unless a location closer to
property boundaries reduces visual impacts as
viewed from public areas.
,ii, A tower or antenna shall be set back from any
site boundary or public rig rt of way by a rrnni
mum of 25 feet. 1f feasible. �o part of any tower
shall extend into a required setback or beyorid
a property line of the site.
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iv Communication facilities other than towers and
antennas shall be located either within a structure,
underground, in a rear yard not visible from a
public right of way or on a screened roof top area.

A ground mounted facility that is located within a
front or side setback or within a public right of way
shall be underground so that the facility will not
detract from the image or appearance of the City.
bi Height limitations
i All ground mounted communication equipment,
antennas. poles, or towers shall be of a minimum
functional height.
(i, The height of a tower located on the ground shall
not exceed 60 feet, except the Review Authority
may grant an exception to allow towers of up to 80
feet where it determines that the increased height
is necessary for adequate coverage. and the tower
will co locate service providers.
iii The height of a communications facility located
on a structure other than a dedicated support
tower shall not exceed 20 feet above the highest
point of the structure and shall at no time exceed
the height allowed by the applicable zone unless
approved with a Use Permit
iv Ari antenna mounted on the side of a structure
shall not extend above the structure's parapet so
that t ,s v,s,ble from below against the sky.
c Colors and materials. All antennas, poles, towers. or equipment, including ancillary support eqL11pmerit.
�hall have a non reflective finish and shall be painted or otherwise treated to match or blend with the
primary backgrourd and m1nin'1ze ,11sual impacts.

Antennas attached to a structure shall be painted or
otherwise treated to match the exterior of the struc
ture or the antenna s background color. All ground
mounted equipment shall be covered .v,th a clear
anti graffiti type material of a type approved by the
Director or shall be adequately secured to prevent
graffiti.
d' Screeriing, landscaping. All ground mounted equip
ment. antennas. poles. or towers shall be sited to
be screened by existing development. topography
or vegetatiori. Ground mounted facilities shall be
located within structures, uriderground. or in areas
where substantial screening by existing structures or
vegetation cari be achieved. Add1t1onal ne" veg
etation or other screening may be required by the
Review Authority . .,.he applicant shall use tre smallest

6.20.150 Telecommunication Facilities
and least visible al"tennas possible to accomplish the
owner operator s coverage obiect1ves.
e Add1t1onal screening and landscaping. A� part of
proiect review the Review Authority may require
additional screening and/or landscaping, unde1
ground111g, an alternative color scheme or relocation
of a tower or ancillary equipment to a less obtrusive
area of the site where it would have a less prominent
visual presence due to slope, topography. S1Ze, or
relationship to public right of ways.
f1 Power lines. All power lines to and within a commu
nication facility site shall be underground
g Backup power supplies. Backup generators shall
only be operated during periods of power outages.

2. All building and roof mounted wireless telecommuni
cations facilities and antennae shall be designed to ap pear as an integral part of the structure where feasible and located to minimize visual impacts.

3. The placement of new antennae and facilities shall not be physically obstructive or visually intrusive and srall be designed to be visually compatible with the charac
ter of the surrounding area.

E. Operation and Maintenance Standards

1. Contact and site information. The owner or operator
of any facility shall submit and maintain current at all trr-1es basic contact and site 1nforr!'at1or'. The appliccJnt shall notify the City of any changes to the informat1ol" )Ubrnitted within 30 days of any crange including
change of the name or legal status of the owner or op
erator. This information shall include the following.
a Identity including name, address. and telephone
number. and legal status of the owner of the facility
including official identification numbers and FCC cer
tificat1on, and if different from the owner. the 1dent1ty and legal status of the person or entity responsible
for operating the facility;
b Name. address. and telephone number of a local
contact person for emergencies;
c> Type of service provided; and
cl 1dent1fication signs, including emergency phone
rumbers of the utility provider shall be posted Jt all
coI..,..,1"unicatior facil ty sites.

2. Facility maintenance. All communication facilities al"d related equipment including lrghting. fences, shields
cabinets. and poles shall be rnainta111ed In good repair free from trash, debris. lrtter, graffiti and other
forms of vandalism. and any damage from any
cause shall be repaired as soon as reasonably pos
sible.

3. Landscaping maintenance. All trees, foliage,
and other landscaping elements on a communica
tIon facility site, whether or not used as screening,
shall be ma1nta1ned in good condition at all times
In compliance with the approved landscape plan.

The facility owner or operator shall be responsi
ble for replacing any damaged, dead. or decayed
,andscaping as promptly as reasonably possible.

Amendments or modifications to the landscape
plan shall require approval by the Planning :Vlanag
er. The Review Authority may also require a land
scape maintenance agreement.

4. Site inspection required. Each owner or opera
tor of a facility �hall routinely and regularly inspect each site to ensure compliance vith the standards
idert1fied in Article 3 Specific to Zones

5. Exterior lighting. 1...ighting of antenna structures and their electrical support equipment is prohib
ited. except as required by any order or regulation
of the Federal Commun cations Comm1ss101" ;:cc
or the Federal Aviation Adm1111stration (FAA . The
lighting shall be constructed or ocated so that only
the intended area is 1llurn1l"ated and off site glare Is fully controlled. Light fixtures shall be low wattage
hooded, and downvVarcl directed
F. Discontinuance and Site Restoration
All equipment associated with a communication facil
ity shall be rer1oved within 30 days of the d1scont nu
ance of the use and the site shall be restored to ,ts
original pre construction condition subJect to the ap
proval of the Planning Manager. The service provider
shall provide the City with a notice of intent to vacate a site a m,nimufT' of 30 days before site vacatIor.

This removal requirement. and appropriate bonding
requirements. shall be included in the terms of a lease for a facility on public property. A pr·vate lease for a facility located on private property is encouraged to
11'clude terms for equipr1ent ren·oval since the prop
erty owner shall be ultimately responsible for rernoval of the equiprnent.
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6.20.160 Temporary Use
A. Purpose
The purpose of Section 6.20 160 1s to establish stan
dards for short term activities that would be com
patible with adjacent and surrounding uses when
conducted 111 compliance with Article 3 and Section

6.20.160
B. Applicability

1. Short term activities. A Temporary Use allows
short term act1v1ties that might not meet the nor
mal development or use standards of the appl1ca
ble zone but may otherwise be acceptable because
of their temporary nature.

2. Categories of land uses The following two cat
egories of temporary land uses identify the level
of permit required if any based on the proposed
duration size, and type of use:
a Exempt temporary uses. Exempt temporary uses
.:ire identified in Section C, below; and
b Tell"porary uses requiring a Temporary Use Per
mit. Temporary uses requiring a Tempotary Use
Perr111t are 1dent1fied in Section D below.

C. Exempt Temporary Use
The following minor and l1m1ted duration temporary
uses are exer,pt from the requirement for a tempo
rary use permit Chapter 9.70 . Jses that do not fall
within tre categories defi, ed belo•v shall comply
with Section i) below

1. Contractors' construction yards - on-site
a 011 site contractors construction storage yard sl.
,r. conjunction •1ith an approved construction
project on the same parcel.
b The construction yard shall be removed 1111
mediately upon completion of the construction
project. or the expiration of the companion Build
mg Permit. authorizing the construction project,
whichever first occurs.

2. Emergency facilities. Emergency public health
and safety needs land use act1v1t1es. as deterrrnned
by the Council.
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3. Garage/yard sales. Garage yard sales e.g. personal
property salesJ only when conducted on residentially
zoned property in compliance vith the following stan
dards
a Only one garage yard sale may be conducted within
any four month period and the sale shall be limited
to not more than three consecutive days or to two
consecutive weekends not to exceed four days in all.
bl All signs advertiz1ng a garage yard sale shall be in compliance with Article 7 Signs . All garage yard sale
signs shall be removed withm 24 hours following the
final close of the sale.
cl The sale shall not be conducted between the hours
of 8:00 pm. of any day and 7.00 a.m. of the following
day.
d, The sales shall not encroach or be made on or from
public streets or rights of way.
e \Jo licensed retail or wholesale dealer shall be al
lowed to consign or offer for sale any goods or mer
chand1se or participate in any private sale authorized
by Section 3.

Any garage yard sale not n compliance with the
cond1t1ons specified in Section 3 is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nu sance.

D. Allowed Temporary Use
The following temporary uses are allowed on private
property, subject to the issuance of a temporary use per mit in compliance with Chapter 9.70

1. Contractors' construction yards - off-site. -he ten' porary use of as te for an off site contractor"s construe tion storage yardtsJ. The permit may be effective for
up to 12 months or the expiration of tre coll"panior'
Building Permit, authorizing the construction project.
whichever first occurs.

2. Events
a E•1terta111ment events. Amusement rides arts and
crafts exhibits. auctions. carnivals, circuses. concerts. fairs. festivals flea markets. food events. outdoor en
tertainment sporting events. and other similar events
as determined by the Director for a period not to ex
ceed 1 0 days twice per year. separated by at least 30
days bet l'Jeen uses. Trese events shall be conducted
at least 200 feet away from any residence.

6.20.160 Temporary Use
b Outdoor sales displays. Outdoor sales displays ex
cept in the downtown, conducted by a retail business
holding a valid Business License issued in compli
ance with \i1unicipal Code Chapter 5.04 ,Business
Permits), may be allowed a maximum of four outdoor
sale events excluding City sponsored activities . For
purposes of th,s Subsection an outdoor sales display
shall be no longer than four consecutive days in dura
t,on.
cl Outdoor sales events. Outdoor sales events conduct
ed by a retail business holding a valid business permit at a single fixed location issued in compliance with
Municipal Code Chapter 5.04 Business Permits) may
be allowed a maximum of four outdoor sale events
(excluding City sponsored activ1t1es1 For purposes
of this Subsection an outdoor sales evl:'nt shall be no longer than four consecutive days in duration
d Seasonal sales events. Seasonal sales .e .. �alloween pumpkin sales and Christmas tree sale lots only by
businesses holding a valid business permit ,n com
pliance with Mun1c1pal Code Chapter 5.04 Business
Permits not to exceed 40 days for pumpkin and tree
sales. All other seasonal sales shall not exceed four
events per year with a maximum of five days for each
event.

3. Storage of structures or equipment. Temporary stor
age structures -v1thm r"'s1dent1al areas not to exceed 30 days.

4. Mobile homes. A mobile home to be util,zecl as a
temporary dwelling in a res1dertial zone while a single tamily dwelling is under construction on the same
parcel shall be allowed subject to all of the follow,rg provisions.
a The mobile home may only be located and occupied
while actual construction activities are taking place
upon the parcel. Ir no case may the period of place
ment and use exceed 1 2 months.
b The mobile home may only be occupied by the
property owner who is also the builder des,g
nated on the building permit and the owner s
builder s family.
c) City may require surety adequate to ensure the
timely removal and compliance with all cond
tions of approval may be required in compliance
with Section 9 90.050 Performance Guarantees).
d The minimum yards for the zone shall be main
tamed.
e) Add1t1onal cond1t1ons necessary and appropri
ate to ensure compat1b1l1ty with surrounding
development, existing and contemplated. may be
imposed on the approved permit.

5. Temporary real estate sales office and model
home complex. One temporary real estate offict.
may be located In any approved subd1v1s1or, in any
zone 111 the City.
a1 The office shall be used only for the sale of prop
erty located within the subdivision ,n which the
office ,s located.
c The tt.mporary real estate off,ce sha I be removed
at the end of two years following the date of the
recording of the final map of the subject subd,vi
sIon 111 whict, the office Is located.
d If any parcels within the subd1v1s1on have not
been sold at the end of the original two year pe
nod, the Director rnay approve extensions.

E. Permit Required
No temporary use shall be allowed without flfst
obtaining a �emporary Use Permit Ir compliance w,ci,
Chapter 9.80 and with Mu111c1pal Code Chapter 5.04
Business Permits .
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6.20.170 Marijuana/Cannabis Business
A. Purpose

1. The city council finds that federal law proh1b1ts
the possession manufacture, distribution, and
dispensing of cannabis. and in order to serve the
public health safety and welfare of the residents
and businesses within the c,ty the declared
purpose of th,s section 1s to proh1b1t commercial
marijuana activity and uses, both medicinal and
adult use. witl in the city as provided in this sec
t,on.
2 Cal,forn,a Business and Professions Code section
26055 d provides that a State licensing author
ity shall not approve an application for a State
license for a cannabis business 1f approval of the
State l1cerse vvill violate the provisions of any
local ordinance or regulation California Business
and Professions Code section 26200 authorizes
a city to adopt and enforce local ordinances that
completely prohibit the establishment or opera
t,or of one or more cannabis businesses licensed
under the State. w1th1n that c,ty.

3. The city cou,,cil finds that a prohibition on all
commercial marijuana activity and uses, is neces
sary for the preservation and protection of the
public health, safety and welfare for the city and
its community. The oty council s prohibition of
such act,v,ty is 1,v1th1n the authority conferred
upor tht. city counc, by State law and 1s an
exercise of ,ts police powers to enact and enforce
regulations for the publ c health, safety. and wel
fare of the city and its com1,..,un1ty.

B. Prohibited Uses
Commercial cannabis activity and commercial
cannabis uses are expressly prohibited in the oty.

No persori shall engage ,n commercial cannabis
activity in the oty . .,...h,s proh1b1tion shall apply to all activ1t1es and uses for which a State license
1s requm d pursuart to the MALJCRSA. The city
shall not approve ary appl1cat1on for a building
permit. cond1t1onal use perr,1t. variance. or any
other entitlement authorizing the establishment.
operat,or, rY1a1nteriance, development or con
struction of any commercial cannabis use.
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2. A property owner shall not rent. lease or othervVise permit any person to engage in commercial cannabis
act1v1ty on such owner's property.

3. Outdoor cannabis cultivation Is prohibited every
where in the city. No person owning, reriting, leasing. occupying or having charge or possession of any
parcel shall cause or allow such parcel to be used for
cultivating cannabis outdoors.

4. No person including a qualified patient or primary
caregiver, may cultivate cannabis indoors unless such
cult,vat,on 1s conducted in strict compliance with
subsection C below
C. Indoor cannabis cultivation
A maximum of s,x cannabis pla·,ts may be cultivated
in a private residence, or inside an accessory structure located upon the grounds of a private residence
2 Only persons 21 years of age or older ri,ay cultivate cannabis. Any cannabis cult,vat,on n'ust comply with
the requirements set forth in California Health and
Safety Code sections 11 362.1 and 11362.2.
3 Cannabis cult1vat1on is permitted only within fully
enclosed and secure structures.

D. Exemptions.

This Sect1011 does not apply to any of the following:

1. Any activities the city ,s required by State law to
permit w1th1n ,ts jurisdiction pursua11t to Cal,forn,a
Health and Safety Code sectiori 11362.1, California
Business and Profession Code section 26054, or ary
other preemptive statute.

2. Transportation of cannabis and cannabis pmducts
through the City s territory on public roads in compli
ance w1tr, the i'vlAUCRSA by persons holding a state license for such act1v1ty. Th,s exemption does not allow a person to deliver cannabis or cannabis products,
where the delivery either originates or terminates
within the City.
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6.20.170 Marijuana/Cannabis Business
E. Violation, penalty.

1. No prov1s1on of this Section authorizes a criminalpros ecut,on. arrest or penalty inconsistent with or pro
hibited by Health and Safety Code section l 1362.71
et seq. or section 11362. 1, et seq., as the same may
be amended from time to time n the event of any
conflict between the penalties enumerated under
Section 10.50.060 of the Tehachapi Zoning Code and
any penalties set forth in State law. the maximum
penalties allowable under State law shall govern

2. A court of competent Jurisdiction may award rea
sonable attorneys fees and costs to the prevailing
party in any nuisance abatement action brought
to enforce this section ,f at the 1nitiat1on of the
proceeding. the City elects to seek recovery of ,ts
own attorneys' fees."

6.20.180 Community Care Facilities
A. Purpose and Applicability
This Section establishes requirements for Community
Care Facilities cons stent with California Health and Safety Code §� 1502 et seq. and 1 566 3.

B. Community Care Facilities, Small
' Development Standards. Community Care Facilities
Small six or fewer residents ar0 subJect to the same
development standards including setbacks. height.
lot coverage, and other requirements as residential
uses of the same structure type in the same zone
2 Parking. Community Care Facilities. Small shall have
rhe sar1e parking requirenierts as res,dert,al uses
of the same structure type in the same zone. Single
family style fac11it1es shall meet smgle family res1den t1al parking requirements· multi family style facilities shall r1 eet multi family resideN,al park11'g require
ments.

6.20.190 Employee Housing
A. Purpose and Applicability
�his Section establishes requirements for Employee Hous ing consistent with California Health and Safety Code
§§ 1 7021.5, 17021.6 and '702 l .8 ..

B. Employee Housing (Residential)
Employee HoL1sing Res,dent,al serving six or fewer em
ployees 1s subJect to the same development standards
and parking requirements as Single Family Res1clent1al
uses rn the same zone.

C. Community Care Facilities, Large
Community Care Facrl1t1es. Large seven or more
residents shall provide one space per four bedrooms
plus one space per employee on the largest shift. Ad
ditional development standards and cond1tioris r-iay
be established through the Conditional Use Permit
process.

C. Employee Housing (Agricultural)
Employee Housing ,Agricultural) consisting of 36
beds or 12 units or fewer is subject to the same de
velopment standards, and parking requirements as
Agriculture uses 111 the same zone

0. Permit Process
Employee rlous,ng shall be reviewed m1n1sterially
pursuant to Chapter 9.65 Ministerial Housing Ap
proval
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Chcipte 6 20 S1tf' Planning, Development and Ooeyat1rg Sta "'da ds for Certain Land Use

6.20.200 Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
A. Purpose and Applicability
This Section establishes requirements for Low Barrier
Nav1gat1on Centers LBNCs consistent with Govern
ment Code §65660 et seq. LBNCs are permitted as a
ministerial use by right in all zones where mixed uses
are permitted and in nonres1dent1al zones permitting
multifamily uses
B. Development Standards
An BNC shall meet all of the following requirements.

Applicants shall provide documentation verifying
compliance with these reqwrements.Employee Haus
ing Agricultural
Parking. Parking shall accommodate all staff
working in the LBNC.

2. Services Plan. The LBNC shall offer services to
connect people to permanent housing through a
services plan that identifies services staffing.
3 Coordinated Entry System. The· BNC shall be
linked to a coordinated entry system. so that staff
in the facility or staff who co locate in the facil
1ty may conduct assessments and provide ser
vices to connect people to permanent housing.
"Coordinated entry system'' means a centralized or
coordinated assessment system developed pursuant
to 24 C.F.R. §576.400(d or §578.7(a)(8 . as applicable, as those sections read on January 1 2020, and any re
lated requirements, designed to coordinate program
participant intake assessment. and referrals.

4. State Law Compliance. The LBNC shall comply with
all requirements of California Welfare and lnst1tut1ons Code Chapter 6.5 commencing with §8255'.
5 Homeless Management Information System. The
LBNC shall have a system for entering information
regarding client stays. client demographics. client
income. and exit destination through the local Home
less Management Information System as defined in
24 C.F.R. §5 78.3.Homeless Management Information
System
C. Permit Process
LBNCs shall be permitted by right and reviewed m,n
isterially pursuant to Chapter 9 65 v\inisterial Housing Approval).

6.20.210 Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
A. Purpose and Applicability
-h,s Section establishes requirements for Residential
Care Facilities for the Elderly consistent with Califor nia Health and Safety Code§§ 1 569.2 and 1569.8
B. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Small

1. Development Standards. Residential Care Facili
ties for the Elderly. Small six or fewer residents,
are subJect to the same development standards
including setbacks, height. lot coverage and
other requirements as residential uses of the
same structure type 1n the same zone.
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2. Parking. Residential Care .:ac1l1ties for the Elderly Small shall have the same parking requirements as
residential uses of the same structure typ� 1n the
same zone. Single family style facilities shall rnPet
single family residential parking requirements. multi
family style facilities shall meet multi family residen tial parking requirements.

C. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, Large
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly .... arge seven or more residents shall provide one space per four bed
rooms plus one space per employee on the largest shift.

Additional development standards and conditions may
be established through the Co, ditioral Use Permit pro
cess.

6.20.220 Supportive Housing
A. Purpose and Applicability
This Section establishes requirements for Supportive
Housing consistent ,v1th California Health and Safety
Code §506752 hJ and Government Code §§65583 c 3l
ard 65651. Supportive Housing is subject to the same
restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone
B. Development Standards
Supportive Housing 1s subject to the same development
standards ,including setbacks, height. lot coverage and other requirements and parking requirements as res,
dential uses of the same structure type in the same zone.

Single family style supportive housing shall meet single family residential standards multi-family style supportive housing shall meet multi fariily residential standards.

6.20.230 Transitional Housing
A. Purpose and Applicability
This Section establishes requirements for Transitional
Housing consistent with Government Code §65583 c 3 .

Transitional Housing 1s subject to the same restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the salT'e type 1n the same zone
B. Development Standards
-rans1t1or.al Housing 1s subject to the same development standards including setbacks. height. lot coverage, and other requirements, and parking requirements as res,
dential uses of the sarie structure type 1ri the sari1e zone.

Single family style supportive housing shall meet single family residential standards. multi family style supportive housing shall meet multi family residential standards.

C. Permit Process
Supportive Housing shall be reviewed ministerially
pursuant to Chapter 9.65 )v1intsterial Housing Ap
proval
C. Permit Process
Trans1t1onal Housing shall be reviewed P11nisterrally
pursuant to Chapter 9.65 Ministerial Housing Ap
provaD.
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Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations
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7.10.040 Per'11it Requirements -Te'11pora,.y Banner Signs

7.10 045 Master S gn Plans
7 10.0�0 Gerieral Standards
7 1 0.060 Prohibited Signs
7 • O 070 Cor1putat1ori of S,gn Area a11d He ght
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Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations
Chapter 7 .10 General Sign Regulations
Sections:

7.10.010

7.10.020

7.10.030

7.10.040

7.10.045

7.10.050

7.10.060

7.10.070

7.10.080

7.10.090
7 10.100
Purpose and Intent
Applicability
Permit Requirements - Permanent Signs
Permit Requirements - Temporary Banner
Signs
Master Sign Plans
General Standards
Prohibited Signs
Computation of Sign Area and Height
Nonconforming Signs
Enforcement
Severability
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Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations

7.10.010 Purpose and Intent
A. This Chapter has been adopted to ensure that all
signs installed in the City are compatible with the
unique character and environment of the community,
and in compliance with the General Plan. This Chap
ter prol'11otes the public health. safety, and welfare
through a comprehensive system of reasonable, ef
fective consistel'1t. content neutral and nond1scrim1
natory sign standards and requirements.

B. More specifically, this Chapter 1s intended to:

1. Ensure that all signs are compatible with the unique character and environment of the City, and that they
support the desired ambience and development pat
terns of the various zones within the City·

2. Balance public and private obiect1ves by allowing
adequate avenues for both commercial and non
commercial messages·

7.10.020 Applicability
A. This Chapter applies to all signs within the downtown area and outside of the dO\\/ntown area regardless of
their nature or location. unless otherwise specifically exempted ir Subsection 7.10.020.D Exemptions
Standards for permanent signs within the downtown
area are located 1n Section 7.20.020 Permanent Build
ing Mounted Sign Standards and Section 7.20.030
"ermanent ;::reestand1ng Sign Standards .
2 Standards for temporary s1g0s within the downtown
area are located in Section 7.20.040 (Temporary Sign
Standards).

3. Standards for permanent signs outside of the dowr
town area are located 1n Section 7.30.020 Perma
nent Building Mounted Sign Standards and Section

7.30.030 Permanent Freestanding Sign Standards,
4 Standards for temporary signs outside of the down
town area are located in Section 7.30.040 'Temporary
Sign Standards

5. The provisio1's of this Chapter shall be applied 111 a content neutral manner. Noncommun1cative aspects
of all signs. not related to the content of the sign
must comply with the prov1s1ons of this Chapter.
'Non communicative aspects" include the time, place
manner, location, size height. illum1nation, spacing,
and orientation of signs.

3. Ensure pedestrian and traffic safety by promoting
the free flow of traffic and the protection of pe
destrians and motorists from injury and property
damage caused by or which r,ay be fully or par
t1ally attributable to, cluttered, distracting and or
illegible signage:

4. Prevent property damage, personal injury. and
litter caused by signs that are improperly con
structed or maintained·

5. Protect property values. the local economy, and
quality of life by preserving and enhancing the
appearance of the streetscape; and

6. Provide consistent sign design standards that en
able the fair and consistent enforcement of these
sign regulations
B. Nothing 111 this Chapter shall be construed to pro
hib1t a person from holding a sign while picketing
or protesting on public property that has been
determined to be a traditional or designated public forum, so long as the person holding the sign does not block ingress and egress from build
ings, create a safety hazard by impeding travel
on sidewalks in bike or vehicle lanes. or on trails.
or violate any other reasonable time, place, and
manner restrictions adopted by the City.

C. Substitutions and Interpretations.

1. This Chapter 1s not intended to, and does not,
restrict speech on the basis of its content. view
point. or message. No part of this Chapter shall
be construed to favor commercial speech over
non commercial speech. A non commercial mes
sage may be substituted for any commercial or
non commercial message displayed on a sign,
or the content of any non commercial message
displayed on a sign may be changed to a differ
ent noncommercial message. without the need
for al'1y approval or permit, provided that the size
of the sign is not altered. and the sign otherwise
complies .v1th the provisions of this Chapter . .,.o
the extent any provision of this Chapter 1s ar,big
uous, the term viii be interpreted not to regulate
on the basis of the content of the message.
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2. When there is any question regarding the in
terpretat,on of a provIsIon of th·s Chapter. or its
application to any specific case or situation, the
Director shall interpret the intent of this Chapter.

D. Exemptions.

The following existing signs contribute to the
character and history of the downtown area and
are, therefore. exempt from this Chapter:
a. Hitching Post Theaters.
b. Kelcy s,
c. Bee Kay Theater
d. Santa Fe Motel; and
e Burger Spot.

2. The following signs. except as provided else
where in this title are exempt from the provisions
of this Chapter:
a. Any sign, posting, notice or similar signs
placed, installed or required by law by a city
county, or a federal or state governmental
agency in carrying out its respo11sibility to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare,
including the following:

1. I\Jurnerals and letters 1clent1fying an ad
dress from the street to facilitate emer
gency response and compliant with City
requirements;
11 Emergency and warning signs necessary
to warn of dangerous and hazardous con•
d1t1ons and that serve to a,d public safety
or civil defense;
iii. Traffic signs erected and maintained by an
authorized public agency,
iv. Signs required to be displayed by any appli
cable federal state. or local law, regulation, or
ordinarce·
b. Signs directing the public to points of i11terest;
and
c. Signs showing the location of public facil1t1es.
d. Historic plaques, commer,orat,ve signs, ,.,.,emorial tablets, and date constructed stones not exceed
1119 four square feet in area:
e. lnodental signs not to exceed an aggregate of
three square feet in sign area in all single family
residential zones and four square feet 111 all other
zones.
f. Signs not readable from the public right of way,
including:
i. Signs or displays located entirely 111s1de of a
building, within a courtyard, open dir pedes
trian space, or similar open area and not visible
from the building·s exterior·
ii Signs intended to be readable fror1 within a
parking area or City park but not readable be
yond the boundaries of tht lot or parcel upon
which they are located or from any public
right of way and
iii. iii. Signs located within City Recreat,or Fac,li
ties.

7.10.030 Permit Requirements - Permanent Signs
A. This Section establishes the procedures for the
submittal, review and approval of permanent
signs.

B. Application Requirements within the Downtown Area.

Filing Requirements. All sIg11 plal's shall be
submitted to the City for review and approval
by the 8irector 111 compliance with Chaptu 9 O
,Appl1cat1on Processing Procedures except as
otherwise provided.
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2 Required Findings:
a. All signs shall be approved in accordance with
standards of this Chapter before installat·on.
b. All signs shall a,so be subject to the requiremer,ts of the uniform building code
c. \Jo signs shall be placed w1th1n road 1ghts of way
without City approval.

3. Required Data. All sign applications shall include a scale draw,rg and be prepared in such a manner as to
,Kcurately reflect tl1e final product.

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4. A fee for application and issuance of a sign permit
for permanent signs may be charged by the City and
payable at the time of submittal of the application.

C. Application Requirements Outside of the Downtown Area.

1. Filing Requirements. All sign plans shall be submit
ted to the Commission for review and approval in
compliance with Chapter 9.1 0 Application Process
1119 Procedures . S,gns consistent with an existing
Master Sign Plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the Director.

2. Required Findings:
a. All signs shall be approved in accordance with the
standards of this Chapter before installation.
b. All signs shall also be subJect to the requirements
of the uniform building code.

7.10.040 Permit Requirements
A. Purpose.

This Section establishes the permitting requirements for ter,porary banner signs to ensure compliance with the
applicable prov1s1ons of this Code

8. Sign Permit Requirement.
t 1s unlawful for any person to erect. place, display
alter, or relocate a temporary banner sign without first obtaining approval for a temporary use permit from the
Director. The temporary use permit may include such
terms and cond1t1ons deemed appropriate or necessary
by staff including a limitation on the size and the location of the display r-..Jo permit is required for any other allowed temporary sign type.

C. Duration of Sign Permit.

The temporary use permit will be valid for up to 30
consecut ve days beginning with the date of issuance.

2. A temporary use permit issued to a sponsor or co
sponsor for the purpose of promoting a community
celebration or to promote events with broad commu
nity appeal, may al lo• for the display of te!T'porary
signs for periods longer than those described in this
Section, as determined by tt,e Director.

3. Required Data. All sign appl1cat,ons shall include
a scale drawing and be prepared in such a man
ner as to accurately reflect the final product.

4. Responsibility. It is the respons1bil1ty of the ap
plicant to attend the Commission hearing
D. Conditional Use Permits.

Signs for uses approved 1n con Junction with a
Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the
conditions of approval for the Conditional Use Permit.

Temporary Banner Signs
D. Review and Approval.

1. Review. The Director shall review the temporary
use permit application and supporting docu
mentation for compliance with the standards of
Sections :'.20.040 and 730.040 (Temporary Sign
Standardsl.
2 Determination. The Director shall determine
vhether the temporary use permit may be issued
or if additional information is required from the
applicant to complete the permit application. If
the temporary use permit application 1s denied,
the reason shall be stated in writing.

3. Authorization. Issuance of a temporary use
permit authorizes the holder to install a tempo·
rary banner in compliance with the terms of the
permit. At any time after a temporary use permit
is issued. a new owner, tenant, or lessee of record
may be substituted for the original applicant 1f a
record of the new interest is made with the City
and the ,,ew interest assumes all obligations he
or she would have had in compliance with the
original permit The change of 1rterest shall not
imply that any fees paid for the perrn1t will be
returned to either the interest which has been
replaced or the substitute.
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E. A temporary use permit for a banner shall not be
required for displays of up to fourteen consecu
tive days coinciding with City recognized Hol,
days.
' President's Day;

2. Mother's Day;

3. Fourth of July· and

4. The Christmas Holiday Period defined as the day
after Thanksgiving through January 3

7.10.045 Master Sign Plans
A. Purpose
�h,s Section establishes requirements for Master Sign
Plans to ensure coordmated, comprehensive sign
programs for multi tenant developments and other
projects requiring special consideration. Master Sign
Plans promote visual consistency. ensure compliance
with sign regulations. and provide clear guidelines for property owners and tenants.

B. Applicability
A 'v1aster Sign Plan shall be prepared and submitted
to the City for the following:

1. Non residential projects with four or more ten
ants

2. l\,lajor rehabilitation or repair of existing non res1- dent1al projects with four or more tenants: or

3. 1'v\ixed use projects with two or more non resi
dent1al tenants.

C. Written Description
Each IV1aster Sign Plan shall include site plans
buildil"g elevations. and sign spec1ficat1ons on a
form provided by the Department. At minimum,
the Master Sign Plan shall contain the fol,owing
information:
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F. Inspections.

All banner signs for which a temporary use permit
is required are subject to inspection to establish
compliance with the prov1s1ons of Sections 7 20.040
and 7.30.040 Temporary Sign Standards and any other
applicable City codes.

G. Violations.

Any banner sign installed or displayed without a
temporary use permit is in violation of this Chapter and ,s grounds for the Director to issue a correction notice and or to cause removal of the banner sign until an
appropriate permit is obtained.

1. Application Regulations. The project shall be ident, f1ed as located 1n Dov1into'·' nor Outside Downtown as
defined 111 Section 7.20.010 ,Purpose and Applicabil
1tyl. Projects withm the Downtown area shall comply
with Chapter 7.20 Downtown Signs Projects outside
the Do" nto1vn ar(a shall corr ply with Chapter 7.30
Signs Outside Downtown,.
2 Sign Types and Standards
a. The 'Aaster Sign Plan shall 1dent1fy permitted sign
types and applicablEc development standards
pursuant to Chapter 7.20 Downtown Signs or
Chapter 7 30 Signs Outside Downtowr as ap
plicable, and computation methods pursuant to
Section 7. 10.070 Cornputat,or of S,g,, Area a1 d
Height
b. The !\,\aster Sigr Plan shall identify prohibited
signs as specified 111 Section 7. 10.060 Prohibited
Signs .
3 Renderings. Renderings showmg each proposed
sign design 1n its intended location on the building or property.
d Illumination. i=or ail illuminated signs the 'vla�ter Sign Plan shall specify the type and source of illumi
ncJt1or and demonstrate compliance witr Section
4 40.090 Lighting and Section 7.10.050 C Sign
llum11'at10,,
Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations

7.10.045 Master Sign Plans
5 Responsibility. The Master Sign Plan shall identify
the party or parties responsible for ongoing com
pliance with this Master Sign Plan including sign
maintenance repair removal, and coordination of
1nd1v1dual tenant sign applications
D. Review and Approval

1. Review Authority. All Master Sign Plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission
in compliance with Chapter 9.1 0 (Application Process
1119 Procedures .
2 Required Findings. For a Master Sign Plan to be
approved, the Planning Comm1ss1on must find as fol
lows:
a. The Master Sign Plan complies with the require
ments and standards of this Chapter;
b. The Master Sign Plan accommodates future
sign mod1ficat'ons that may be required due to
changes in tenants or uses·
c. The Master Sign Plan will not be materially det
rimental to the i--ealth, safety and Nelfare of the
public or to property and residents in the vicinity;
and
d. The Master Sign Plan Is consistent with the Gen
eral Plan.

E. Revisions to Approved Master Sign Plans
Major Revisions. The following revisions to an ap
proved \!\aster Sign Plan require Planning Cornm1s
sion review and approval.
a. Changes to the total number of signs;
b. Changes to the total sign area
c. Addition or removal of sign types,
d. Changes to lighting design or illumination meth
ods, or
e (ranges that would require new findings under
Subsection D.2.

2. Minor Revisions. The following revisions may be
approved by the Director without Planning Com
mIssIon review:
a. Sign copy or color changes that do not alter
the overall design intent;
b. Subst1tut1on of one approved sign type for
another within the same sign area and loca
ti one. Minor adJustments to sign locations that
maintain compliance with applicable devel
opment standards; and
d. Changes to materials or finishes that maintain
the overall design character.

F. Appeals
Decisions on Master Sign Plans may be appealed in
accordance with Chapter 10.20 Appeals'.
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7.10.050 General Standards
A. Location Restrictions.

Signs within the downtown area and outside of
downtown must not be placed in the following
locations. except wherP specifically authorized in this Chapter·

1. Off premise signs;
2 Signs displayed on utility poles street signs, or
within the public right of way Sandwich boards
refer to Sections 7.20.040 and 730.040, Tern
porary Signs Standards) may be placed in the
public right of way·
3 Signs projecting from buildings into the public
right of way;

4. Any location that obstructs the view of any au
thorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device or which b� reason of shape color, or posi
tion interferes with or could be confused with
ary authorized traffic signal or device·
5 Any sign which is placed in a manner that would
prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress frori
any door, window vent, or any exit way required
by the building code. or by Fire Department
regulations:

6. Mounted attached, or painted on a trailer boat,
or motor vehicle when driver.. parked stored,
or displayed corspicuously on public or private
prer1Ises in a manner intended to attract atten
tion of the public for the purpose of advertising
or identifying the business premises. This prov,
sIon excludes signs ind1cat1ng the name of the
owner or business that are permanently painted
or wrapped on the surface of the vehicle. adhe
sIve vinyl film affixed to the interior or exterior
surface of a vehicle window, or signs magneti
cally attached to motor vehicles or rolling stock
that are actively used in the daily conduct of the
business. Vehicles must be operable and parked
In a lawful or authorized manner.

7. Painted, attacl,ed, or mounted on fuel tanks
storage containers and or solid waste receptacles
or their enclosures, except for a manufacturer s
or 111staller's identification appropriate warning
signs and placards, or information required by
law;
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8. Areas where a sign would cover the architectural fea tures of a building such as dormers, ins1gn1as pilas
ters, soffits, transoms. trims or another architectural feature;
9 Canister signs affixed to the faSCta of a structure·
10 Tacked. painted, pasted, or otherwise affixed, to the walls of any budding, barn or shed accessory struc
ture, or on trees, poles, posts, fences, ladders, or other structures that are visible frorr a public way· and
11 Within the site visibility triangle (Refer to Section

4.20.030.1 ,Measurement ofVis1b1l1ty Area that must
be observed at all street intersections and the inter
sections of dedicated alleys or dn veways w•th streets.

B. Display Restrictions.

Th s Subsection reguIates the manner In wt->,cr signs
convey their messages by spec1fy1ng prohibited display
features that create distractions to the traveling public and visual clutter that mars the natural and architectural aesthetics of the City Signs within and outs,de of tre
downtown area with the following display features are
prohibited:

Lights on the signs that produce glare on public artcas or surrounding buildings or do not tllur.11nate the
lettering:

2. Signs with flashing, moving, or arnmated tllum1nanon; 3 nflatable signs, balloon bobbers. or signs on 1nflat
able advertising devices when tre device Is attached
or )ecured to the ground, building, or a structure

4. Any sign which emits sound odor smoke, laser or
hologram lights or other visible matter, including any
sign that uses motIori picture pro1ectIon.

5. Any sIgr ar1mated by any means, including fixed
aerial displays. balloons. pennants spinners, 1nclud
ing strings of flags. streamers, tubes or other devices affected by the movement of the air or other atmos
pheric or r.1ecl">anical r.1ea11s

6. nternally 1llumi11ated canister signs·

7. Pennants except when displayed during a grand
ope0Ing or special community event through a ten'
porary use permit In the manner described in Section

7. 10.040 of this Criapter ·
Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations

7.10.050 General Standards

8. Banners displayed on poles:

9. Searchlights.

C. Sign Illumination.

1. The illumination provided on all signs illuminated
with internal or external light sources must be ac
companied by a photometric analysis in compliance
with the provisions of Section 4.40.090 Lighting) to
confirm cor,pila•�ce with these regulations. As de
termined by the Director. illuminated signs must be
constructed to allow for variable dimming to comply
with Section 7.10.050.B (Display Restrictions) and
shall be placed on the property in a manner to avoid
glare onto adjacent properties or public right of way.

2. Internal Illumination. nternally illuminated signs
include single or two color LED signs. signs con
structed with pan channel letters. or indirect halo
illuminated channel letters on an unlit or otherwise
indistinguishable background on a freestanding sign
or building wall.

3. External Illumination.
a. Externally 1llum1nated signs shall be illuminated
only with steady. stationary, fully shielded light
Figure 7.10.0S0.C-1: External Illumination
Sign
face
Permitted
sources directed solely onto the sign without
causing glare.
b The light source for externally 1llum1nated
signs shall be arranged and shielded to sub
stantially confine all direct light rays to the
sign face and away from streets and adjacent
properties as illustrated in Figure 7 10 050.C

1. 4 Neon.
a. Exposed neon sign lighting on permanent
signs is only allowed in non res1dent1al zones.
b. Neon signs placed in a window are included
within the total sign area l1m1tat1011s for all
window signs Refer to Section 7.20.020 G.7
and 7.30.020.A.2\.
5 Single-Color or Two-Color LED Signs.
a. Single color or t· ivo color LED signs are
included within the sign area l1mitat1ons for
wal signs and ,,virdow signs established 1n
Section 7 20.020.G.7 and 7.30.020.A.2.
b. Any individual single color or two color LED
sign must not exceed four square feet in area.
c. Single color or two color LED signs are only
allowed tn non resident al zones.
d. Single color or two color .. ED signs must be
turned off daily at the close of business or
10:00 pm. whichever occurs last
6 Changeable Sign Copy.
a. The maximum area of changeable sign
copy 1s limited to wall signs and monument
signs as established 111 Section 7 20 020.G.

7.20.030.B. 7.30.020.A, and 7.30.030Th1s does
not apply to any signs required by law.
b. The changeable sign copy shall be an integral
part of a permanent building-mounted or
freestandirg sign
c. Changeable sig1' copy may be non illuriinat
ed or internally illuminated.
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7.10.050 General Standards
D. Sign Maintenance.
,t shall be unrawful for any owner of record
lessor, lessee, manager, agent. or other person
having lawful possession or control over a build
,ng, structure, or parcel of land to fail to maintain
the property and all signs n compliance with the
Zoning Code. Failure to ma111ta1n a sign con
stitutes a violation of this Chapter and shall be
subject to enforcement action in co1"1pliance with
the provisions of Section 7.10.090 Enforcement .
2 Maintenance. All signs shall be of sufficient
durability to prevent rapid deterioration Al' signs,
whether or not in existence prior to adoption of
tr1s Chapter, shall be rTia 1tained. Ma ntenance
of a sign shall include periodic cleaning, replace
rr'ert of flickering, bu ned out or broken light
bulbs or fixtures, repair or replacement of any
faded peeled, cracked, or otherwise damaged
or broken parts of a sign and any other activity
necessary to restore the s,gn so that 1t cont riues
to comply with the requirements and contents of
the sign permit issued for its installation and tht.
prov1s1ons of this Article
3 Removal of Unused Sign Support Structures.

Any vacant and or unus, d sign support struc
tu res, angle irons, sign poles, or other ref'l"nants
of old signs which ,ire not currently in use or
proposed for imr. ed1ate r L se - derced by a
sign permit application for a per,rntted sign, shall
be removed.

7.10.060 Prohibited Signs
A. A. The following signs are proh1b1ted .n al, zones.

1. Feather signs

2. On and off site sign walkers,

3. Off premises signs, unles, specifically pern'1tted·

4. Pole signs·
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4. Obsolete Signs. Sign structur s permitted as on
premises business signs may rernain in place after the
business vac,1tes the premises, provided the sign 1s
left non 1llum1nated and sign copy is removed within
30 days after the business vacates the preniises. f
an on site use for the sign is not commenced within
six months of the termination of the previous on
site use, the sign structure shall be removed by the
property owner. If such signs are not removed the
City may remove them at the expense of the property
owner.
5 Removal of Unsafe Sign Structures . ., addition to
the remedies provided 1n Sect on 7.10.090 Enforce
ment , the Director shall have the authority to order
the repair, maintenance, or removal of any s1g,, O'
sign structure that has become dilapidated or rep
resents a haLard to safety, health or public welfare.

If such a condition is determined by the Director to
exist, the Director shall give notice by certif;ed l"'1a1I to the sign owner at the address showP on the sign
permit, unless more recent information is available.

If compliance has not been achieved within 14 days
from service of notice, the Director 1"'1dy cause the
sign to be removed or repaired and the cost of such
removal or repair will be charged to the s1gr owner
and or the property owner.
5 Any sign displaying ar obscene, indecent, 01 1rnrnoral matter;

6. Billboards advertising to a roadway other tha,' a
State owned and maintained roadway· and

7. Electror1c message signs
Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regul-1tions
7 .10.070 Computation of Sign Area and Height
A. Monument Sign Area.

The following methods will be used to compute the area
of sign copy

1. The area of a monument sign is to be computed
by multiplying the total height by the total length
of the sign or signs for one sided signs. excluding
framework of separate single wood post or masonry
column and single wood or masonry beam The base
of a monument sign shall not be considered part of
the sign when constructed of decorative wood or
masonry (see Figure 7 .10.070 A I

2. Where a two sided monument sign contains ident1
cal copy on each side. the area of the sign shall be
computed by multiplying the total height by the total
length of only one side see Figure 7.10.070.A 1 J.

3. The area of a freestanding sign which has three or
more faces shall be computed by adding the areas of
each face of the sign.

4. The area of a freestanding sign that is an object or statuary shall be computed by the appropriate mathematical equation for deterrriining total surface of an object.

Figure 7 .10.070.A-1: Calculation of Monument
Sign Area
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Doable Sipc<l Sip Arca - H • W • (1)
B. Spherical, Free-Form, or Sculptural Signs.

The sign area 1s measured by encasing the longest
portion of the sign with four dimensionally equal
lines. and the shortest portion of the sign with at
least two dimensionally equal lines to form a cuboid.

The sign area is 50 percent of the sum of the areas
between the longest four dimensionally equal
lines encompassing the cuboid as shown in Figure

7.10.070.B 1.

Figure 7 .10.070.B-1: Spherical, Free-form, or
Sculptural Signs
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C. Building-Mounted Sign Area.

1. No Distinguishable Background. Sign copy
..vh1ch 1s applied on the building in such a manner
that no background 1s distinguishable from the
overall architectural motif of the building shall be
counted at seventy five percent of the area within
straight lines enclosing the copy. All other signs
shall be computed at one hundred percent see
Figure 7 10.070.C 1
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2 Wall and Hanging Signs. Where the sign copy
is mounted, affixed, or painted on a background
panel on a wall or hanging sign or distinctively
painted textured, or constructed surface the
sign area is measured as the sum of the small
est rectangle s that will enclose both the sign
copy and the background, as shown in Figure

7.10.070.C I.

Figure 7.10.070.C-1: Calculation of Wall Sign
Area
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All!il= ExPx (2)
3 Sign Height Measurement.

F
a. Freestonamg Signs. Sign height for free
standing signs is measured as the vertical
distance from the fn1shed grade to the top
of the sign.

Figure 7.10.070.C-2: Freestanding Sign Height
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• Sign h�1gh1
measured from
hn,shed grade
ro top or s,gn
b. Higher Than Ad1acent Grade. Where the grade at
the base of a sign 1s higher than the grade of the
adjacent road right of way sign height is meas
ured from the base of the sign as shown in Figure
7 10 070.C 3.

Figure 7.10.070.C-3: Freestanding Sign Height, Higher
than Adjacent Grade
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c. Lower Than Adjacent Grade. Where the grade at the
base of a sign 1s lower than the grade of an adJa
cent road right of way, the height of the sign is
r,easured from tre top of curb elevat1ori, as shown
111 Figure 7.10.070.C 4 ,the portion of the sign be
low the grade at the edge of the right of way shall
not be included in determining the signs overall
height.

Figure 7.10.070.C-4: Freestanding Sign Height, Lower
than Adjacent Grade
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d. Wall Signs. The height of building mounted s1gris is the vertical distance measured from the base of the wall
on which the sign ·s located to the top of the sign or
sign structure as shown in Figure 7 10.070 C 5
Figure 7.10.070.C-5: Wall Sign Height
Chapter 7.10 General Sign Regulations

7.10.080 Nonconforming Signs
A. Continuation of Nonconforming Signs.

Any sign lawfully existing that does not conform to the requirements of this Article may continue to be used and maintained as provided in this Section. Nonconforming
sign rights continue regardless of changes in property
ownership or tenancy provided that any alterations to
the sign comply with Subsection B.

B. Permitted Alterations and Maintenance
The following alterations and maintenance act1vit1es
may be performed on nonconforming signs without
triggering removal or compliance requirements:

1. Repainting and Refinishing. Repainting, refinish
,ng and re lettering that maintains the existing sign
structure, size, shape, and general appearance.

2. Routine Maintenance. Replacement of deteriorated
or damaged components vith materials of similar
type and quality except when circumstances requ,r
1ng removal or compliance in accordance with Sub
section C are present, including
a. Replacement of sign faces or panels;
b. Replacement of lighting elements or bulbs,
c. Repair or replacement of mounting hardware or
brackets
d. Cleaning and minor repairs to maintain structural
integrity and
e. Otrer repairs necessary to Y1a1nta1n the sign ,r
good condition and safe working order.
7 .10.090 Enforcement
A. Violations
t shall be urlawful for any person to erect construct,
enlarge. alter, repair, display maintain or use a s,gn
N1th1r tre City 1n violation of tl,1s Article
C. Required Removal or Compliance
A nonconforlT'ing sign shall be removed or brought
into full compliance with this Article under any of the following circumstances:

1. Structural Alterations. Structural alterations
or repairs that cumulatively affect 50 percent or
more of the sign structure within any 12 month
period.
2 Damage or Destruction. The sign 1s damaged
or destroyed to the extent of 50 percent or more
of the sign structure, whether by natural disaster,
accident, vandalism, or other cause.

3. Abandonment. The activity product, business.
service, or other use which 1s being advertised
or 1dent1fied has ceased the premises has been
vacated, or the sign is no longer displayed on the
sign structure for six consecutive months.

4. Safety Hazards. The sign poses an immediate
threat to public real th or safety as determined by
the Director or Building Official.

D. Multi-Owner Properties
For nonconforming signs serving n'ulti owner
properties, changes to sign copy or tenant
1dent·fication may be authorized as follows provided
such changes comply with this Article·

1. Owners holding more than 50 percent ownership
interest in the property· or

2. Unanimous consent of all property owners where
no owner holds more tran 50 percert rterest.

B. Enforcement and Penalties
Violations of this Article shall be enforced ,n
accordance with Chapter 10.50 Enforcement and
subJect to penalties established in Crapter 10.60
Penalties .
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7.10.100 Severability
A. Severability.

If any Section, sentence clause phrase word,
portion or provision of the Chapter 1s held invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent
Jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect impair or
invalidate any other Section, sentence clause. phrase
word. portion, or provision of this Chapter which
can be given effect without the invalid provision.

The invalidation of the application of any Section
sentence clause phrase word portion, or prov1s1on
of this Chapter to a particular property or structure
or any particular properties or structures. by any
court of competent jurisdiction srall not affect the
application of such Section, sentence, clause phrase.
word, portion or provision to any other property or
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Chapter 7.20 Downtown Signs
Chapter 7 .20 Downtown Signs
Sections:
,.2u.010 Purpose and Applicability

7.20.020 Permanent Building-Mounted Sign Standards

7.20.030 Permanent Freestanding Sign Standards

7.20.040 Temporary Sign Standards
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7.20.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. The purpose of this Section 1s to promote the orderly and attractive construction, placement, and display of
signs 1n the downtown area consistent and ,n con
formance with developrnent for downtown described
in the Downtown Master Plan.

B. This Section establishes the standards for permanent and temporary signs within the downtown area. As
used in this Chapter, the term 'downtown area"
shall mean the area bounded on the west by
Mill Street on the east by Snyder Avenue, on the
north by H Street, and 01 the south by C Street.

C. A sign type not specifically included 1n this Sec
tion may be allowed by the Director provided the
sign meets the intent of the zone in which it 1s
proposed

7.20.020 Permanent Building-Mounted Sign Standards
A. Maximum Signage.

The total sign area on any building which has one or
more of the signs described 111 Sections 7.20.020.C
Awning or Canopy Signs) 7.20.020.D Hanging Signs
720.020.E (Projecting Signs,. 7 20. 020.F Roof Mounted
Signs , and 7.20.020 G Wall Mounted Signs shall not
exceed two square feet of total sign area for each lineal foot of the building face.

B. General Design Standards.

Signs within the downtown area shall comply with the
following general design stardards. The Director may
approve any permanent sign 111 the downtown area
based on the application of these standards or may defer making a dec1s1on and instead refer the application to the Planning Commission for review and final decision.
1 Signs on Historical Buildings. Historically significant build1rgs srall use s1grs trat are typical to the era of the buildirgs

2. Font Style and Readability. Simple, easy to read
fonts rnust be utilized in signs to enhance their read
ability. Sig rs that include very intricate font styles are generally difficult to read and reduce a sign s ability to commurncate effectively Signs with peculiar fonts
may look good today but soar go out of style and
the image conveyed may quickly become that of a
dated and unfashionable business.

3. Sign Colors and Materials. Sign colors and materials must co, tribute to sign legibility and design 111teg
rity. s,grs witr poor color selection are generally
unattractive and unsuccessful at communicating the
message. Too many different colors compete with the
sign·s content for a viewer's attention and makes the
sign less effective. S1gr materials must be durable
and weather resistant.

4. Provide Contrast Between Background and
Letters/Symbols. Signs must be designed with
high contrast between the sign s letter symbol
color and ,ts background color to be most effec
tive Signs v1th little contrast in the hue ,shade
or tint1 and or intensity brightness between the
background and letter symbol colors are difficult
to read.

5. Sign Scale. Signs must be designed and placed
relative to who the intended viewer will be. Signs
intended to be read by pedestrians 1.e. usu
ally read from a distance of 15 to 20 feet must
be smaller 111 scale than a vehicle oriented sign
which 1s designed to be viewed from a much
greater distance. In general. the closer the sign s
viewing distance, the smaller the sign needs to
be.

6. Proportion, Scale and Rhythm of Sign Placement. Signs must be placed corsistent ,v1th the proportions and scale of building elements within
a building s facade:
a. A large sign may fit well on a large, plain wall
area but could overpower the finer scale and
proportion of 1f placed above a small store
front.
b. Signs must establish rhythm, scale, and
proportion on a facade where these elements
are weak r, the build 119 des1g1' On buildings
with plain facade. signs must establish or con
t,nue appropriate design rhythm, proportion,
and scale.
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Chapter 7.20 Downtown Signs
c. The proportion of letter area to sign back
ground area must be carefully considered.

Signs where the letters take up too much of
the background area are harder to read. Gen
erally large letters arc not necessarily more
legible than smaller ones.
7 Historical Character. Signs shall respect the
historical character ofTehachapi and shall be, or
have the appearance of being. multi dimensional
and constructed from carved or sandblasted
wood, or a similar product.

C. Awning or Canopy Signs.

Signs on entry awnings or canopies above busi
ness entries are allowed.

2. Signs on awnings or canopies shall be a maximum of 60 percent of the v1dth of the awning.

D. Hanging Signs.

Hanging signs shall comply with the following
standards:

1. Hanging signs are generally hung off the roof
overhang, arcade, trellis or porch. The signs are
usually parallel or perpendicular with the build
1119.

2. Hanging signs shall not exceed twelve inches
below the beam it is connected to and shall
maintairi a minimum seven feet of vertical clear
ance to the ground along pedestrian or vehicular
corridors.

3. A hanging sign shall not exceed nine square feet
in size sub1ect to the limitations described in Sec
t1on 7.20.020.A.

4. The method of attachment for hanging signs
shall be an integrated and appealing system and
be well designed and detailed
J. HaJ1ging signs shall respect the ristorical charac
ter of Tehachapi and shall be or have the appear
ance of being multi-dimensional and constructed
from carved or sandblasted wood or a ;1milar
product.
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E. Projecting Signs.

Pro1ect1119 signs shall comply witr the following
standards:

I. Projecting signs shall be hung from brackets attached to a building and are placed perpendicular to the
building.

2. Projecting signs shall not exceed nine square feet in size subject to the lim1tat1ons described 111 Section

7.20.020.A, or project more thar three feet frorr the
face of the building
3 Projecting signs shall respect the historical character of Tehachapi and shall be or have the appearance
of being, multi d1mens1onal and constructed from
carved or sandblasted wood, or a similar product.

4. Projecting signs shall be installed according to the uniform building code.

5. Pro1ect1ng signs shall only be attached to a budding and shall not be placed on poles or other signs.

6. The method of attachment for projectirg signs shall
be an integrated and appealing system and be well
designed and detailed.

7. '\lo internal 1llumirat1on shall be allowed on project 1ng signs.

F. Roof Mounted Signs.

Roof mounted signs are permitted where 1t 1s
der-,onstrated that a wall mounted sign 1s not feasible.

Roof mounted sigrs shall comply with the following
standards:
1 The sign area of roof mounted signs shall not exceed
two square feet for each lineal foot of the build111g
face to•-vard which the sign is oriented. except as oth erwise described 111 Section 7 20.020.A.

2. Roof '"'ounted signs shall be structurally integrated into the building as opposed to being supported by
kickers.

3. Add1t1onal signs extending above a roof r"lounted
sign are probibited.

G. Wall Mounted Signs.

Signs attached to a wall shall comply with the following standards:

1. No building shall have more than one wall sign per
fasoa. The size of the wall sign shall not exceed two
square feet of sign area for each lineal foot of a build ing face. provided however that a wall sign may be
at least twenty square feet in size notwithstanding
the foregoing S1Ze restriction. The size limitations
described herein shall be subject to the limitations
described in Section 7.20 020.A

2. Wall mounted signs shall consist of letters or panels attached onto the structure.

3. Wall moul"ted signs shall be attached flush against
the wall and shall not extend more than twelve
inches off the wall surface.

4. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed four feet in
height.
:,. Wall mounted signs shall respect the historical char acter ofTehachap1 and shall be. or have the appear
ance of being multi dimensional and constructed
from carved or sandblasted wood, or a similar prod
uct.

6. Lighting may be provided for wall mounted signs in
compliance with Sectioi, 7 1 0 050.C.

Chapter 7.20 Dovvnto\Jvn Signs

7. Window Signs. Permanent window signs shall be
limited to 30 percent of the ground floor window
area occupied by a business and are included
111 the total allowed sign area for all building
mounted signs. The combined area of temporary
and permanent window signs must not exceed 50
percent of the area for all building mounted signs.

Window signs shall comply with the following
standards:
a. Signs shall be applied to storefront windows
and they shall not cover more than twe11ty
percent of the overall combined windoN and
door areas or obscure views into the building
interior.
b Self contained illuminated neon signs and
single and two color LED signs may be
placed in ground floor storefront windows
only and shall be included m the maximum
allowed area for window signs See Section

7.10.050 C.5).

7.20.030 Permanent Freestanding Sign Standards
A. A permanent freestandirg sign 1s only allowed on a
parcel on which a prin,ary use or building has bee11
established
B. Monument Signs.

Monument signs shall comply with the following
standards:

1. Monument signs shall be located outside the right of way and be at least ten feet away from any coMmon
property line.

2. Monume11t signs shall not exceed thirty square feet
m ,ize or a maxim urn height of five feet includ11'g the morument base.
3 Monument signs shall respect the historical
character ofTehachap1 and shall be or have the
appearance of being multi dimersioral and
constructed from carved or sandbla�ted wood or
a similar product.

4. Monument signs shall be placed no closer than
twenty feet from another monurr>ent sign and
shall be located in a landscap1l"g area of no less
than two square feet for one square foot of sign
area defined by a vertical curb to protect the sign.
5 Monument signs may be 1llur:11nated 1n compli
ance w th Section 7. 1 0.050 C.

6. Monument signs shall not be internally 1llur111
nated or include an electronic message.
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Chaoter 7.20 Dovvntown Signs
C. Freestanding Signs other than Monument
Signs.

1. The support framework for a freestanding
sign shall be a four inch by four inch post
along with a four inch by four inch mast arm
extension or two four foot by four foot posts
on both sides of the sign. Free standing signs
shall not exceed sixteen square feet in size or
five feet In height

2. Freestanding signs shall respect the historical charac ter ofTehachap1 and shall be or have the appearance
of being, multi dimens1oral and constructed from
carved or sandblasted wood or a s mrlar product.

D. Directional Signs.

Directional signs located at an exit, entrance. or to direct on site traffic are permitted provided that the signs do not exceed six feet in height.

7.20.040 Temporary Sign Standards
A. Purpose.

The Council finds that the proliferatioi of
temporary signs is a distraction to the traveling
public and creates aesthetic blight and litter
that threatens the public's health, safety, and
welfare. n addition to the purpose provisions
of Section 7 10.01 0 Purpose and ntent these
regulations ensur� that temporary signs do r,ot
create a distraction to the traveling public by
eliminating the aesthetic blight and litter caused
by temporary signs.

8. General to All.

Temporary signs are allowed only In compliance
with the provisions of this Section.
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Permits. �o temporary banner sign may be
d splayed rithout first obtaining a temporary
use permit In compliance with Chapter 9.70
, Temporary Use Permits) and as described in
Section 7.10.040 (Permit Requirements - Tern
porary Banner Signsl
2 Not Included in Permanent Sign Allowances. The area of temporary signs, except for the area of temporary window signs see
Section 7.20.040.C is not counted toward
the maximum total sign area for permanent
building mounted or freestanding signs as
established 111 Section 7 20 020.A (Maximum
S1gnage and Section 7 20.030 (Permanent
Freestanding Sign Standards).

3. General Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions.
a. Time Restr,ct1ons. There is no limitation on the
length of time that a temporary sign may be dis
played however the maximum display time for a
banner Is thirty days per twelve month period.
b. Location Restnctions. No signs shall be placed on
property owned by the City or on which the City
has an easement or a right of way. No signs shall
be placed on vacant or unimproved property that
is not being used for any purpose. Temporary
signs must be placed in compliance with Subsection 7.10.050.A Location Restrictions . c Proh,b,ted Elements. �emporary signs must comply
with the provisions of Section 7. 10.050.B Display
Restrictions\.
d Design and Construrnon. Temporary signs must be
of sufficient we,ght and durability to withstand
wind gusts, storms, etc. and must be profession
ally crafted.

C. Standards for Temporary Signs.

1. Temporary signs are allowed In compliance with the
prov,s,ons in Table 720.040.A (Standards for Temporary
Signs - Downtown Areal
"ft"= Feet; "If"= Linear Feet; and "sf·= Square Feet
All Sign
Types
Total Area of all Temporary Signs at Any One nme
Temporary
Sign Type'
Number of Signs
Height (Max.) Width (Max.)
A-Frame or 3 ft Upright Sign 2 ft
Banner Sign
Window
Sign
Yard Sign 4 ft 3 ft Type I
Yard Sign 5 ft 2 ft Type II
Yard Sign 4 ft 6 ft Type Ill
Area (Max.)
5 sf
32 sf
See Note 2
3 sf
4 sf
24 sf
Chapter 7.20 Downtovvn Signs
Max. 32 sf per lot parcel
Exception: In the TS General and TS Main Street Transect Zones, max. 12 sf per business.

Unlimited; except that the sign area of all temporary signs (excludes the area of banner signs) must not exceed 32 sf per business.

If advertising a business, only permitted during regular business hours.

May be placed within the public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.

May be adjacent to the businesses provided access remains open and unimpaired for handicap accessibility ..

Must be mounted only on a building wall or fascia or as approved by the Director.

Wall banners must not be supported on poles or posts.

Max. Mounting Height: 25 feet to top of banner.

Display limitation: Refer to Section 7.20.040.B.3 ..

Max. Mounting Height: Placed no higher than first story windows.

Inside mounting required.

Included in the total sign area for all window signs.

Installation Requirements: Installed securely in the ground.

1. Other temporary sign types may be allowed (e.g., fuel pump topper signs or wraps around waste receptacles) provided the max. area limitation for all temporary signs is not exceeded.

2. The area of temporary and permanent window signs combined (including signs constructed of perforated vinyl or painted on the window) must not exceed 20 percent of the area of the window on or within which they are displayed. ---- 7 23
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Chapter 7.30 Signs Outside of Downtown
Chapter 7 .30 Signs Outside of Downtown
Sect ions:
1 . .50.ulu
7 .30.020
7 .30.030
7 .30.040
Purpose and Applicability
Permanent Building-Mounted Sign Standards
Permanent Freestand ing Signs Standards
Temporary Sign Standards
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Chapter 7.30 Signs Outside of Downtovvn

7.30.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose and Applicability.

1. The purpose of this Section is to promote the orderly and attractive construction placement. and display
of signs throughout the City outside of the down
town area. This Section establishes the standards
for permanent and temporary signs outside of the
downtown area.

2. A sign type not specifically included in this Sec
tion may be allowed by the Director provided the
sign meets the intent of the zone in which It Is
proposed.

7.30.020 Permanent Building-Mounted Sign Standards
A. Signs Attached to Buildings.

Signs attached to a building or wall shall comply with the following standards.

1. All signs attached to a building shall be attached flat against and parallel to the building and shall not ex
tend more than t -velve inches from the wall . For the
purpose of this Subsection, a wall is a surface not less than sixty degrees from the horizontal. Exceptions to
this prov1sior are as follows:
a. Signs may be attached to a building provided
that the sign does not exceed four feet in height
and that the sign does not proJect above the peak
of the roof of the building A ,vall sign greater
than four feet In height may be considered for
larger structures provided the size of the sign is
to scale with the structure as determined by the
Director
b. Signs may be mounted below the soffit of a
canopy overhang. or porch and may be perpen
clicular to the building providing that they do not
exceed twelve inches belo\/1. the soffit or beam
and mainta10 a rninifYlum of seven feet vertical
clearance from the floor or sidewalk below.
c. Building mounted signs may be illuminated in
compliance with Section 7.10.050.C S1g0 'liumi
ration
d. Sign area shall not exceed three square feet for
each lineal foot of street frontage.
e. Signs projecting from the face of a building
may be permitted provided they are installed
in accordance with the uniform building
code, do not proJect more than three feet
from the face of the building, do not exceed
four square feet in area and the city is named
as an insured party by the business owner

2. Window Signs. Window signs are limited to
painted signs on glazing. poster paper signs, ancl
placards attached to the inside of windows on
store fronts. Permanent w111dow sign are lirri
ited to 30 percent of the ground floor frontage
window area occupied by a given business and
Is included in the total allowed sign area for all
building n"ounted signs. Tre combi1�ed area of
temporary and permanent window signs must
not exceed 50 percent of the area for all building
mounted signs.

B. Directional Signs.

Directional signs placed on buildings and located
at an exit entrance, or to direct on site traffic are
permitted provided that the signs do not exceecl six
feet in height.

C. Permanent Building-Mounted Signs for Residential Uses in All Zones.

Permanent building mounted signs for residential
uses In all zones shall not exceed two square feet In
area.
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Chapter 7.30 Signs Outside of Downtown

7.30.030 Permanent Freestanding Signs Standards
A. A permanent freestanding sign Is only allowed on
a parcel on which a primary use or building has
been established
B. Freestanding Signs Allowed in the Agricultural
(A) Zone.

Freestanding signs in all agricultural zoning districts must comply with the following standards.

There shall be no more than one sign per legal
lot.

2. The permanent on site sign shall not exceed six
teen square feet in area for parcels less than five
acres or exceed twenty four square feet in area
for parcels that exceed five acres.

3. The sign shall not exceed six feet in height.

4. The sign shall not be v1th1n any street right of
way, nor cause a visual hazard

5. The sign shall not be 1llum1nated

6. The sign shall be stationary.
7 Off site directional signs may be permitted from
August 1st to December 31st when approved by
the planning commission subject to the follow
ing standards.
a. Signs shall not exceed thirty two square feet
in area and a height of eight feet.
b. Only one directional sign shall be permitted
on any legal lot of record
C. Freestanding Signs for Public and Institutional
Uses Signs in All Zones.

The following standards apply to signs for public and
institutional uses such as churches. parks. public and
private schools. colleges hospitals. urivers1ties. or
fraternal, benevolent. and social service organizations in all zones:

There shall be no more than two signs per each
street frontage not to exceed a total of four such
signs on a lot.

2. Each sIgr shall not exceed thirty two square feet
11' area
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3. L1ght111g may be provided for monument signs in
compliance with Section 7.10.050 C.

Tehachapi City CouncilSeptember 21, 2026

Tehachapi City Council
September 21, 2026