WOODLAKE CITY
Mayor Mendoza • Vice-Mayor Ortiz • Councilmember Martinez • Councilmember Valero • Councilmember Wallace
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
350 N Valencia Blvd, Woodlake, CA 93286
559-564-8055 • www.cityofwoodlake.com
Date: April 28, 2025 (Monday)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: City Council Chambers
145 N. Magnolia
Woodlake CA 93286
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I. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on items within its jurisdiction but not on this agenda. NOTE: Prior to action by the Council on any item on this agenda, the public may comment on that item.
Unscheduled comments may be limited to 3 minutes.
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and noncontroversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. Items pulled from the Calendar will be considered separately.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR –ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS
Request Approval of the Consent Calendar Action Items (IV A-B) A. Action: Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24, 2025 (Pages 1-49)
B. Action: Approval of Warrants (Pages 50-65)
V. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter 17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Use of the Woodlake Municipal Code – PUBLIC HEARING
(Pages 66-320)
B. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinance Amending the Land Use Element of the Woodlake General Plan – PUBLIC HEARING
(Pages 321-392)
C. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.06 Zone Districts and Zoning Map of the Woodlake Municipal Code – PUBLIC HEARING (Pages 393-423) D. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Adoption of Policy to Prioritize Allocation of Water and Sewer Services to Affordable Housing Projects (Pages 424-426)
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Information: Items from Staff
B. Information: Items from Council Member
C. Request from Council Members for Future Agenda Items VII. CLOSED SESSION
As provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq., the Governing Board may meet in closed session with members of its staff and its attorneys.
These sessions are not open to the public and may not be attended by members of the public. The matters the Council will meet on in closed session are identified below or are those matters appropriately identified in open session as requiring immediate attention and arising after the
posting of the agenda. Any public reports of action taken in the closed session will be made in accordance with Government Code sections 54957.1 “Documents: If distributed to the Council less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, any public records which are subject to public inspection and pertain to an open-session item on the regular meeting agenda shall be available at the following address at the time they are distributed to a majority of the Council: 350 North Valencia Boulevard, Woodlake, California 93286. Public records distributed to the Council at a public meeting will be available to the public at such meetings if they were prepared by the City.
Exemptions and details in Government Code§ 54957.5 (a) shall apply.” II. ADJOURN
The next scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, located at 145 N. Magnolia, Woodlake, CA 93286 or via Zoom.
City Council:
Rudy Mendoza – Mayor
Frances Ortiz - Vice Mayor
William Valero – Councilmember
Misty Wallace – Councilmember
Jose L. Martinez - Councilmember
WOODLAKE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 14, 2025
PRESENT: Mendoza, Valero, Martinez & Wallace
VIA ZOOM:
PRESENT: Zamora, Lara, Marquez, Llamas, Reynolds & Zacarias ABSENT: Ortiz
FLAG SALUTE
Public Comment – All Audio for Public Comments are Available Upon Request The following people spoke during public comment:
Rafael Ramirez – no address given
Celeste Lozano – 1322 E. Naranjo, Woodlake
Dave Rivas – via zoom
Greg Bates, 778 Mulberry, Woodlake
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR –ACTION AND INFORMATION ITEMS
Request Approval of the Consent Calendar Action Items (IV A-E) A. Action: Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 24, 2025 B. Action: Approval of Warrants
C. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Approval of the March 2025 Monthly Report of Investments
D. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Accept the Council Attendance Record for the Months of January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025
E. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Authorize the City Administrator to File the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Exchange Program Fund Claim for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 on Behalf of the City of Woodlake and Allow the City Administrator to Sign Necessary Documentation
ON A MOTION BY MARTINEZ, SECOND BY VALERO, IT WAS
VOTED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR. APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
V. ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Information: Tentative Subdivision Map 24-002 Rodeo Estates with Conditions Community Development Director Llamas
PUBLIC COMMENT OPEN: 6:53 PM
Craig Herman, 3233 S. Stevenson, Visalia
Shirley Martinez, 1155 E. Lakeview, Woodlake
Cindy Shaver, 1155 E. Lakeview, Woodlake
Pia Martinez, 1155 E. Lakeview, Woodlake
Jaime Reyes, 1042 E. Naranjo, Woodlake
Cookie – No Address Given
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED: 7:18 PM
B. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Resolution Adopting a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 City Administrator Lara reported the following: With the passage of Senate Bill1 (SB1) the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 the City of Woodlake has created a separate fund to track revenues and expenditures associated with the approved projects constructed with the new funding. The City has created Fund (028) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). Annually, the City will have to approve potential 1 projects that may use RMRA funding. In FY 2025/2026 the City is estimated to receive $202,364. Below is the project and description that may use RMRA funding.
Project(s):
Project 1 – West Sequoia Avenue Multimodal Street Improvements Project This project is located on West Sequoia Ave. from Valencia Blvd. to Mulberry St. The project includes installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps, drive approaches, streetlights, bike lanes and pave out. The estimated useful life of this roadway is 15 years, and construction is anticipated to start in April of 2026 and be completed by March of 2027.
ON A MOTION BY MARTINEZ, SECOND BY WALLACE IT WAS VOTED TO
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB1. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
C. Information: Presentation and Planning Sessions for the City of Woodlake’s Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget
City Administrator Lara reported the following: Annually, City staff submits to the City Council a draft budget. The draft budget is submitted at scheduled Council meetings, which are open to the public. Before a budget is implemented, planning sessions are held to receive input from the public and City Council on the future needs of the City.
The purpose of the budgeting process is to propose necessary expenditures and the means of funding them for the upcoming fiscal year. Time is also dedicated to looking at the future needs of the City and preparing for projects that may be needed down the road.
The current budget session will be for the budget cycle from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The City, like many other governmental agencies, has needed to adapt to current economic conditions and revenue streams. The City will take a conservative approach during its budget process, while keeping in mind the wellbeing of its citizens and its employees.
D. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Approve the 3-month Uncle Green Conditional Use Permit Extension Request with Conditions – PUBLIC COMMENT Community Development Director Llamas reported the following: The Woodlake Municipal Code allows for 3 maximum extensions per Conditional Use Permit. The City requires an Extension Application for any Conditional Use Permit which has not met conditions of approval and would like to apply for an extension to meet the conditions. The City may choose to extend CUPs to allow a business time to fully meet all the conditions listed in the CUP. A CUP permit extension request can be denied by the Planning Commission. An applicant who had their CUP extension denied may appeal the decision to City Council per Woodlake Municipal Code procedures set in Chapter 17.70 Permits and Applications.
For Cannabis businesses, in order to maintain a CUP in good standing the business must also not fail to pay their regulatory fees and cannabis taxes in a timely manner, as stated in Woodlake Municipal Code Chapter 5.48 – Suspension and Revocation of Regulatory Permit or Employee Permit.
Uncle Green had a renewed CUP application approved on February 21, 2024, subject to a 3-month expiration in order to complete the following conditions:
CUPs 18-001 Cultivation, 18-002 Manufacturing, 18-003 Distribution, and 21-006 Non-Storefront Retail - Uncle Green. Meet all City Development Standards and State Building Code Requirements. Meet all State Requirements, laws, and regulations for cannabis businesses in the State of California. Construct curb, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights on Naranjo (SR-216) and Road 196 need to be installed to meet design standards established by the City. All sidewalk areas and parking shall have ADA access and meet the design standards established by the City. Construction and install landscaping and irrigation in compliance with City’s design standards.
Uncle Green was granted a 6-month extension on May 15, 2024, to continue progress towards the outstanding conditions required of the Conditional Use Permit as detailed in the paragraph above. At the time of the 6-month extension, Uncle Green’s cannabis business license was in good standing regarding City taxes and regulatory fees owed to the City. 2 Uncle Green’s 6-month extension expired in November 2024. During November 2024 Uncle Green’s cannabis business license was no longer in good standing, as the City cannabis taxes and regulatory fees were outstanding, with cannabis taxes and regulatory fees being three quarters delinquent. Due to Uncle Green’s taxes and regulatory fees outstanding balance, their conditional use permit extension request at the November Planning Commission was denied by the Planning Commission.
The City staff met with Uncle Green ownership on April 4th, 2025, to discuss the businesses plan to remedy the delinquent taxes and fees. Uncle Green made a payment in April 2025 towards their regulatory fees balance and cannabis taxes balance.
City staff is recommending that City Council approve a 3-month Conditional Use Permit extension due to Uncle Green submitting payment in April 2025 towards their delinquent regulatory fees and taxes, and for passing their annual compliance inspection on April 4th, 2025. Uncle Green has a business plan in place to catch up on their outstanding balance payment plan by the end of the fiscal year 2024/2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: 7:47 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED: 7:48 PM
ON A MOTION BY MARTINEZ SECOND BY WALLACE IT WAS VORED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE 3-MONTH UNCLE GREEN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL
CALL VOTE.
E. Action: Adoption of Resolution: Approve the 3-month GreenBean Conditional Use Permit Extension Request with Conditions – PUBLIC COMMENT Community Development Director Llamas reported the following: The Woodlake Municipal Code allows for 3 maximum extensions per Conditional Use Permit. The City requires an Extension Application for any Conditional Use Permit which has not met conditions of approval and would like to apply for an extension to meet the conditions. The City may choose to extend CUPs to allow a business time to fully meet all the conditions listed in the CUP. A CUP permit extension request can be denied by the Planning Commission. An applicant who had their CUP extension denied may appeal the decision to City Council per Woodlake Municipal Code procedures set in Chapter 17.70 Permits and Applications.
GreenBean was issued its first Conditional Use Permit in January of 2018. Since that date, GreenBean was subject to a 3-month extension in September 2020, a 6-month renewal in January of 2022, a 6-month extension on July 2022, a 6-month extension on February 2023, a 3-month extension on August 2023, a renewed CUP in November 2023, a 3-month extension on February 21,2024, and a 1-month extension on May 15, 2024.
GreenBean was lastly subject to a 3-month extension on August 21, 2024, subject to the same conditions required from the 2018 CUP, which are listed below:
CUP 17-011 Retail - GreenBean. Complete all off-site improvements including, but not limited to, the construction of curb, gutters, sidewalks, drive approaches, and completed landscaping along Naranjo Blvd (SR-216).
At the August 21, 2024, Planning Commission meeting the staff had no formal recommendation for the Planning Commission, but instead presented in the staff report options for Planning Commission to consider on the potential extension of the CUP per the newly available information GreenBean had provided at the meeting, and their updated plan for completion of the pending improvements outlined since the 2018 CUP was issued. At the August 21, 2024, meeting, Planning Commission granted a 3-month CUP extension in agreement with GreenBean that their next milestone would be securing of the Caltrans Encroachment Permit to continue the work on the frontage of their property, which GreenBean agreed to and concurred its feasibility.
GreenBean failed to secure their Caltrans Encroachment Permit in due time, therefore at the November Planning Commission meeting the Planning Commission decided to deny the extension request.
3 At the time of the City Council meeting on January 13, 2025, GreanBean had submitted a successful Caltrans Encroachment Permit package and has secured the necessary performance and payment bonds to complete the pending improvements listed above; therefore, at the January 13, 2025, Council meeting GreenBean’s request for an appeal to the CUP extension request decision by Planning Commission was approved by City Council.
As of today’s meeting, GreenBean has received their Caltrans Encroachment Permit, has received their Southern California Edison plans for their street light conduit work, and their contractor is scheduled to complete the pending improvements by June 2025.
At this time, City staff is recommending that City Council approve a 3-month Conditional Use Permit extension due to GreenBean securing their Caltrans Encroachment Permit, securing the necessary performance and payment bonds, and securing the new Southern California Edison facilities design map in order to proceed with the completion of the pending conditions of their CUP. GreenBean is in good standing regarding their tax payments and regulatory fees.
PUBLIC COMMENT OPENED: 7:51 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT CLOSED: 7:52 PM
ON A MOTION BY MARTINEZ, SECOND BY WALLACE IT WAS VOTED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AND APPROVE THE 3-MONT
GREENBEAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXTENSION. APPROVED
UNANIMOUSLY BY ROLL CALL VOTE.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Information: Items from Staff
Community Services Director Reynolds – Reported on city events.
Community Development Director Llamas – Reported there is a Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 16th at 6 pm.
Student Representatives Villavicienco –Reported updates on school events B. information from Council
Councilmember Martinez – Congratuation to Emilia Martinez for Councilmember Wallace – Reported she had attended an EDC meeting and the topic was about facilities with HVAC systems that qualify as clean air facilities when fires are present. The Woodlake Library is currently an HVAC facility. City staff is looking into a grant to quality the Community Center as a HVAC facility in the future.
Mayor Mendoza – Reported he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Kaweah Health clinic on Valencia. It was a nice event and he looks forward to their opening for business which should be late April. He also attended the opening of the Tagus overpass on Highway 99. Tulare County will also be receiving a grant to make Highway 99 from Pixley to Dinuba a 6 lane highway. 4 VII. CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
As provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code sections 54950 et seq., the Governing Board may meet in closed session with members of its staff and its attorneys. These sessions are not open to the public and may not be attended by members of the public. The matters the Council will meet on in closed session are identified below or are those matters appropriately identified in open session as requiring immediate attention and arising after the posting of the agenda. Any public reports of action taken in the closed session will be made in accordance with Government Code sections 54957.1.
“Documents: If distributed to the Council less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, any public records which are subject to public inspection and pertain to an open-session item on the regular meeting agenda shall be available at the following address at the time they are distributed to a majority of the Council: 350 North Valencia Boulevard, Woodlake, California 93286. Public records distributed to the Council at a public meeting will be available to the public at such meeting if they were prepared by the City.
Exemptions and details in Government Code§ 54957.5 (a) shall apply.” VIII. ADJOURN
The next scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers located at 145 N. Magnolia, Woodlake, CA 93286 or via Zoom.
City Council:
Rudy Mendoza - Mayor
Frances Ortiz - Vice Mayor
Jose L. Martinez – Councilmember
William Valero – Councilmember
Misty Wallace - Councilmember
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm
Submitted by,
Irene Zacarias
City Clerk
5 April 14, 2025
6 ECONOMIC
INDICATORS
UPCOMING
PROJECTS
FUTURE
PROJECTS
PLANNING
SESSION
7 Tax Revenue Trends
Fiscal Year 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Property Tax $302,450 $330,636 $356,380 $386,363 $425,653 $455,370 $497,488 $506,400 $530,500 Sales Tax $414,100 $628,330 $641,531 $597,510 $760,380 $781,108 $684,997 $520,000 $575,000 $302,450
$330,636
$356,380
$386,363
$425,653
$455,370
$497,488 $506,400
$530,500
$414,100
$628,330 $641,531
$597,510
$760,380
$781,108
$684,997
$520,000
$575,000
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
$1,000,000
2017/18 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Property Tax Sales Tax
8 Tax Revenue Trends
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Measure R $650,151 $706,868 $836,318 $932,334 $946,764 $890,476 $875,000 $880,000 Measure S $454,364 $603,907 $680,421 $914,969 $703,047 $837,737 $775,000 $650,000 $650,151
$706,868
$836,318
$932,334 $946,764
$890,476 $875,000 $880,000
$454,364
$603,907
$680,421
$914,969
$703,047
$837,737
$775,000
$650,000
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
$1,000,000
2018/19 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Measure R Measure S
9 General Fund
(Fund 001)
The General Fund is used for the
accounting of local revenues such as
property tax, utility users tax, sales tax, local
sales tax, cannabis tax, business licenses,
building permits, and vehicle license fees.
The revenues collected in the General Fund
are used to pay for police services, general
administration, finance, planning, code
enforcement, building inspection,
streetlights, parks and recreation.
10 Parks and
Recreation
The City continues to develop and
implement a Parks and Recreation
Department (Measure R and Measure S).
The City now offers, ROAR, youth
basketball, baseball, softball, soccer and
flag football.
The City also partnered with FHCN, Zumba
and local dance groups for dance and
exercise activities at the Studio for both
youth and adults.
11 Parks
The Hillside and Greenwood
Parks are now complete and
open to the public. The City now
maintains and operates nine
parks.
12 Public Safety
(2025-2026)
Continued fleet and equipment
modernization
Officer-worn bodycams
Citywide camera system
Partnership with the WUSD on Drug
Detection K-9 Program
13 Woodlake
Botanical
Garden(2025-
2026)
The Woodlake Botanical
Garden west area is currently
in construction and will be
completed in FY 2025-2026.
Project is funded by a Clean
Ca grant and matched with
Measure R and Measure S
funds.
14 Antelope Creek
Park (2025-2026)
The City was awarded 10 million dollars
from the State for the construction of
the park.
Park will include playground and
exercise equipment, arbors, trail, dog
park, baseball, softball, soccer fields,
BMX, skate park, basketball and
pickleball courts.
Project is currently in the design phase
(Prop 68, Measure and Measure S).
15 Civic Center
(2025-2026)
The Woodlake Civic Center will enhance
City public services.
The Civic Center will provide adequate
space for City Hall, Parks and Recreation
and Police services.
The Civic Center is being funded mainly
by a $7,000,000 allocation from Senator
Hurtado and Measure R.
16 Streets (Fund(s)
020, 022, 023,
024, 025, 028)
Streets (fund 020, 022, 023, 024, 025, 028)
are used for the accounting of expenses and
revenues of all local, State and Federal street
funds.
Funds may be used for maintenance, repairs,
or development of new streets and roads.
Some funding types may only be used for
specific type of enhancements based on the
funding criteria.
17 Streets (Fund(s)
020, 022, 023,
024, 025, 028)
Key Street Projects:
Cajon Ave. and Valencia Blvd. Roundabout
CMAQ/SHOPP
Mulberry St. and Naranjo Blvd. Roundabout
SHOPP
W. Sequoia Street Improvements ATP
E. Naranjo Blvd. Clean California Project
18 Housing (Fund(s)
026, 027, 072,
073, 086)
The CDBG(026) Fund and HOME(027) Fund
are used for the accounting of revenues and
expenditures related to the Community
Development Block Grant Program (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnership Program and
CALHOME.
Funds may be used for home maintenance,
repairs, or development of infrastructure that
promotes housing.
19 Private Housing
Developments
Private Housing Development:
Hillside Estates –75 single family homes
Kaweah Homes –25 single family homes
Greenwood –133 single family homes
Olive Trail Estates -70 single family
homes
20 Airport (Fund
041)
The Airport Fund is used to account for revenues
and expenditures related to Airport services. The
Airport Fund collects revenues from the sale of
fuel and lease revenues generated from the
restaurant building and hangars.
The Airport was purchased with Redevelopment
issued bonds. Those bonds are paid out of the
RDA Successor Agency Fund (032).
Continued maintenance and operations of the
Woodlake Airport.
Continue to work with FAA for grant funding to
improve the Airport.
21 Utilities (Fund(s)
060,061,062,063)
Utility Funds:
The Storm Water Fund (060) is used for the
accounting of storm water services and projects
Refuse Fund (061) City staff provides administrative
assistance for Mid Valley Disposal services
The Sewer Fund (062) is used for the accounting of
sewer services and projects
The Water Utility Fund (063) is used for the
accounting related to water services and projects
22 Utilities (Fund(s)
060,061,062,063)
Key Projects:
Stormwater Phase III Ropes
Basin project-CDBG
Citywide sewer project -
SWRCB
23 Utilities (Fund(s)
060,061,062,063)
Key Projects:
Water pumping and storage
capacity
Sanitary sewer liner
replacement
24 Potential Projects
and Outstanding
Items
Continued expansion of the City of Woodlake’s Parks
and Rec Department
Looking at ways to create more revenues, sales tax,
impact fees, etc.
Grants for the Kaweah and Olive Lane Stormwater
Project
Continued recruitment of commercial businesses
Continued development of Industrial Park
Currently the City has approximately 30 million in
capital projects for FY 2025/2026.
25 Questions from
Public and
Council?
Next steps in budget process.
Staff submits DRAFT budget to Council and
the Public for review.
Staff submits Final budget to Council and
the Public for review and Council approval.
26 RECREATION
HIGHLIGHTS
27 28
29 30
31 32
YOUTH BASEBALL/
SOFTBALL CLINIC:
- Sat, April 5th
-77 Participants
33 YOUTH BASEBALL/
SOFTBALL SEASON:
- Games begin this week
- Opening Saturday
pushed to April 19th
- 476 Participants
34 HIGHLIGHTS OF
UPCOMING EVENTS
35 36
37 38
39 WUSD
April update
40 The Arts
Drama successfully put on their musical: Cinderella!
It turned out really well and was the result of
countless hours of work between the
actors/actresses, stage crew, and tech!
Choir has been practicing for graduation and their
next performance in May.
41 Tuesday Wednesday
Clubs
TheThe
The outdoors club took a camping trip to Lake Kaweah and had a lot of fun!
Aviation took a field trip to the air force base in Fresno.
Leadership put on an Easter egg hunt at lunch for the high school, with many great prizes
42 FFA
TheThe
FFA had their Greenhand & Chapter Degree
Awards Ceremony
Have their April Chapter Meeting coming up
on April 30th
Their End of the Year Awards Banquet on
May 8th
FFA
43 Swim
Had their senior night vs Corcoran on Thursday.
Many athletes PR’d and the girls relay won!
Their season is wrapping up and they have a few
meets left.
44 Varsity
JV
Added to their 13-0 record with wins over
WCPA, Granite Hills, Lindsay, and
Strathmore.
They also put on a clinic with the city,
which was fun for all!
Only got the chance to play
vs Orosi, but won
Softball
45 Varsity
JV
Baseball
Also beat the same teams as
softball
Helped run the baseball clinic
Beat Granite Hills and
Strathmore but lost to
Lindsay
46 Golf Tennis
Boys Golf & Tennis
Traveled to River
Island Golf Course in
Porterville for an ESL
mini meet
Beat Orange Cove but
lost to Corcoran and
Granite Hills
All the players are
improving!
47 West Coast Relays
ESL Mini meet in Orange Cove
Track
Many athletes PR’d and 4 came in 1 in
multiple events!
st
The girls were 3rd as a team, and the boys
were 5th
Both boys and girls 4 x 400 relay teams set
school records and came in 3 place! rd
Girls 4 x 100 was 2 and boys was 3rd nd
Noah Gomez, Aaron Medina, and Anna
Villavicencio qualified for a very
competitive meet at Buchanan High School
48 Thank you!
49 PAYROLT
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Summary of Disbursments and Payroll
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USDA - Sewer Loan
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Amount Sent Out x9,017.59
l, Ramon Lara, certify under penalty of perjury that the above listed accounts are correct, due and payable to the best of my knowledge.
City , Ramon
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City council of the city of Woodlake on the 28th day of April 2025
by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Mayor, Rudy Mendoza
Total Disbursments .06
Amount to be roved 2,444.33
City Clerk, lrene Zacarias
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NEGOT]ABLE CHECKS/NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
O. OO *EMPLOYEE CHECKS
O. OO *VENDOR CHECKS
O. OO *BANK CHECKS
8l.,277.56 *DIRECT DEPOS]T STUBS
O. OO *VENDOR DIR DEP STUBS
8L,27L.56 ***TOTAL NEGOT]ABLE & NON-NEGOT 35
35 0
81_ , 211
00 56
*OTHER CHECKS ***TOTAL NEG, NON-NEG, OTHER CHECKS
TOTAL SEQ 1 FEMALES
51 rRoLL. . .
ICK FORM
C-B]WEEKLY
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RUN- 04 / L6 / 2025 18 . 10
PR3lrR-Vr4.24
39 PAGE L
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ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
ONLY
PERTOD 2 DATTNG 3/30/2025-
DTRECT DEPOS]T IS TURNED ON
4/12/2025 CHECK DATE 4/L8/2025
CHECK
SEQ
EMPLOYEE/BANK/VENDOR
NAME
CHECK
NUMBER
L43584
143585
L43586
743587
143588
r43589
143590
r43591
r43592
143593
r43594
r43595
L43596
L43597
143598
L43599
143600
143601
r43602
143603
L43604
143605
t43606
r4360'7
CHECK
A]V]OUI\TT
2 , 663 .51-
5, 13 9 .07
2 ,8"7r .67
2 ,857 .84
1,469.55
2,868.93
3,329.94
2,L75.86
r ,36r .54
r,441 . 03
L,615 .6L
L,248.74
L,569.00
2 ,446 . 15
2 ,2r2 .95
2,206.14
3,590.51
2,348.35
2,454.L3
2,66 0 . 59
3 ,442 .53
1,680.58
2,020 .7'7
7,736 .t 9
CODE
233
208
565
2r0
206
234
225
207
773
))q
599
600
555
583
584
512
549
593
594
595
587
597
598
2r5
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
I STUB
I STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
1 STUB
52 rRoLL. . . .
lCK FORM.
CHECK
NIIMBER
143608
r43609
14 3 610
L436LL
L43672
I436!3
L436r4
L43615
r436r6
r436L7
14 3 518
...S C-BIWEEKLY
STUB CHECK REGISTER
RIn\r- 04 / L6 / 202s 18 . 10
PR31IR-VL4.24
CHECK
SEQ
39 PAGE 2
Paymate
pERroD 2 DATTNG 3/30/2025- 4/L2/zozs cHECK DATE 4/rB/zozs
DIRECT DEPOSIT IS TURNED ON
CHECK EMPLOYEE/EANK/VNNDOR
AMOUNT NAME
2,rr2
L,635
2,607
2 ,086
2 ,093
2,L6L
2 ,4L3
2,278
2,L20
2 ,365
L,983
.39
.18
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. s3
.57
.42
.05
.09
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.94
a1
CODE
L34
232
223
227
2r8
209
27r
2r4
188
224
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
1 STUB ONLY
r STUB ONLY
TOTALS FOR CHECK FORM:
NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
STUB
*EMPLOYEE CHECKS
*VENDOR CHECKS
*BANK CHECKS **TOTAL NEGOTIABLE
COTINTS
CHECKS
0 0
0 0
OTHER CHECKS
0.00 0.00
*MANUAL CHECKS
*CANCELLED CHECKS
0 0
O. OO **TOTAL FOR CHECK FORM
NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
8L,211 .56
0.00 *DIRECT
*VENDOR
DEPOS]T
DIR DEP
STUBS
STUBS
35 0
53 PAY INFORMATION FEATURE DISTRIBUTION RUN- 4/16/2025 78 :10:09 24 PAGE 1
o/T T-L/2 03
EMPLOYEE NAME
--, --rUD A PAGE TOTALS ***
FEATURE TOTALS *
crTY - oT - PAYROLL #27 - 2Q 2025
FY24/25 - 03/30 Ta 04/12 pAyDAy 04/rs/25
CUR AJViT
PR4BOR_V14 Paymate
EMP #
232
aa2234
21,4 t 599
))"7224s83
584595
587
134
12 EMPLOYEES
12 EMPLOYEES
CUR HRS
27 4 .01749.4r
s35.30141.88
37.50 158.61
125.93
r,275.00
ss6.61
927 .81-
t-,313.58
410.06
7,099.70
8.00 18.0013.50
3.001.00
4.00 20.5034.00
11.50 20.0028.50
9.00 171.00
'7,099.70 171.00
54 PAYROLL ..F F-BIWEEKLY
RECAP BY DEPT CHECKS/STUBS/MANUAL/CANC'D
RUN-04/1612025 1-8.10.4s PAGE 4
PR311R-V14.24 Pa)zmate
pERroD 2 DATTNG 3/30/2025- 4/72/2025 CHECK DATE 4/L8/2025
EMPLOYER
CODE
FUND
CODE
HOME
TOTALS
WORKED
TOTALS
WORKED
DIR DEP
GRAND TOTALS
NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
0.000.000.000.00
0.00 7 ,998 .L2
COUNTS
*EMPLOYEE CHECKS*VENDOR CHECKS*BANK CHECKS **TOTAL NEGOTIABLE CHECKS *OTHER CHECKS ***TOTAL NEG, NON_NEG, OTHER CHECKS
TOTAL SEQ 1 FEMALES
0000
OTHER CHECKS
O. OO *MANUAL CHECKSO. OO *CANCELLED CHECKS0.00 ***GIU\ND TOTAL
NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
' OOO 1 ' *DIRECT DEPOS]T STUBS O.OO *VENDOR DIR DEP STUBS 1,998.72 **TOTAL NON-NEGOT]ABI,E CHECKS
NEGOTIABI,E CHECKS/NON-NEGOTIABI,E CHECKS
O. OO *EMPLOYEE CHECKSO. OO *VENDOR CHECKSO. OO *BANK CHECKS 7,998.I2 *DIRECT DEPOSIT STUBS O,OO *VENDOR DIR DEP STUBS7,998.1.2 ***TIOTAL NEGOTIABLE & NON-NEGOT 00 4
0 4
000
4 0
4 00
55 PAYROLL...
CHECK FORM
...F F.BIWEEK],Y
STUB CHECK REGISTERPERTOD 2 DATTNG 3/30/2025-
DIRECT DEPOS]T IS TURNED ON
1 qLA LLL
,
592 .20
3 ,410 .491, 854 . 99
RUN-04/16/2025 L8.10.4s PAGE 1 PR3I-1R-V14.24 Paymate
4/L2/2025 cHEcK DATE 4/L8/2025
CHECK
NUMBER
143580143581r43582143583
TOTALS FOR CHECK FORM:
NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
0.000.000.000.00
CHECK EMPI,OYEE/BANK/VENDOR
AMOUNT NAME CODE
4452
4042
4 0184022
CHECK
cFn
1 STUB1 STUB
1 STUB1 STUB
ONLYONIJYONLY
ONLY
STUB
*EMPLOYEE CT{ECKS *VENDOR CHECKS*BANK CHECKS **TOTAL NEGOTIABLE CHECKS
COUNT S
0000
OTHER CHECKS
0.000.00
*MANUAIJ CHECKS*CANCELLED CHECKS
00 O.OO **TOTAL FOR CHECK FORM
NON.NEGOTIABI,E CHECKS
1 ,998.1,2 *DIRECT DEPOSIT STUBS O.OO *VENDOR DIR DEP STUBS 40 56 ACS FINANC]AL SYSTEM 04/Li /2025 a4:
BANK VENDORBANK BANK OF THE SIERRA
Check Register
CHECK#
C]TY OF WOODLAKE GL54OR-V08.22 PAGE 1
DATE AMOTINT
o02399
002082
0018750019360 01114
SI]NMED HEALTH & WEIGHT M
KAWEAH HEALTH E.D.I.S.
ADVENTIST HEALTH TOXICOL AT & T MOBIL]TY AUTOZONE STORE 4485 AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTf
BSK ASSOCIATES
CABRERA/,JESS ICA
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE E.D.I.S. JC'S TREE SERVICEJORGENSEN & CO. K R C SAFETY CO., INC. PACE/LISA PAYMENTUS GROUP fNC
REYNOLDS / JENNT FER RINCON CONSULTANTS TNC
ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY &
SIERRA CONSTRUCTION &SOUTHERN CALIF EDTSON COSTANTEC CONSULTING SERV] TOP DOG TRATN]NG CENTER TULARE COUNTY REGISTRAR VALERO BROS.
WHS FOUNDATIONWOODLAKE GROWERS SUPPLYWOODLAKE LIONS CLUB 4CREEKS
BANK OF THE SIERRA
15043L504415045161021610376704
.80.81.47.00.38.56?n
. t3.00
.00.00
.00.L6.10.00.80.38.50.00.33.91_. UU.00
228
384188
7 ,332 1-,436
95 1-54
470
100880
953
1-0 ,250
r ,887 238
l_0043
458 49r
9 ,040 31,034 388
4 ,227 9004 ,921- 40
1,000 207
400
16,304
o4/L6/2s o4/76/2s 04/16/2504/1-7 /2s 04/71 /2s 04/t7 /25 o4/11 /25o 4'/ L7'/ 2504/1,1 /25 04/1,7 /2s 04/r1 /25 o4/1,7 /25 04/L7 /25 04/L7 /25 04/a'7 /25 04/L7 /25 04/L]/25 04/L]/25 04/L7 /25 04/r1 /25 04/L7 /25 04/Lt/25 o4/Lt /25 o4/L7 /25 04/r7 /25 04/r7 /25 o4/71 /25 o4/L7 /25 04/L7 /25 00r_91_3 001888000351
.50403
0007s3001875
002424
000076000542
.50 40 4
002063
002423
002402
001768 nnr?qqooo0240 0114 50 01-47 3
000068000072
00L407
000027
000429
ool-21-1-
tb tu5
1610676708761097 671-O7 671-1-
tbtrz
767L3161147 611-576116757r7767L87 671-91 6120I 612r1 6122767237 6724'7 67 251612676727 1-70000
31 0079
1,54 ,1,57 .06 * * *
57 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
04 / 1-i / 2025 1-4 :
BANK VENDOR
REPORT TOTALS:
Check Register
CHECK#
RECORDS PRINTED - OOO1.42
CITY OF WOODLAKE GL54OR-V08.22 PAGE 2
DATE AMOUNT
1_54 ,1-57 .06
58 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
04/1-7 /2025 14: o8:06
VENDOR NAME
DESCRTPTTON
ADVENTfST HEALTH TOXfCOL
TOXTCOLOGY REPORT 04/25
AT & T MOBILITY
TWILIO STM CARDS
PD CELL PHONES O CfTY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CfTY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES CITY CELL PHONES AUTOZONE STORE 4
FD SUPPLTES 04
TRUFUEL 04/202
POLISH/FINiSH
CITY OF
GL54OR-VO8,22 PAG
WOODLAKE Schedule of Bilfs
AMOUNT ACCOUNT NAME FIIND & ACCOIINT
L,332.OO CONTRACTURAL SERVICES 0 0 1 . 0 4 1 1 . 0 6 0 . 0 2 I E
CLAIM INVOfCE
2468
F/P ID LINE
581 00001581 0002 581 0004
Po#
90 616
2020
13 40
6 13
332040
0 230
1 462
7 4
11 22
11 04/25
4 / 2025 4/2,5 4'/25
4'/ 254 /254'/ 254'/254 /.25 a l)q, i'ti14'/25
4'/2s4'/ 25
o3/03-04/02/2s03/03 -04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-o4/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-o4/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 03/03-04/02/25 o3l03 -04/02/25
029020020 ntn020020020o20020o20020020020020
060
060
050060060060050060060060060060060060
04620411-0403
0404
04050 4150 41-60418
042]-
0620 01-00100r_ 001001
L619L408
38 1-6
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPEN
TELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONE
TELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONETELEPHONE *VENDOR TOTAL
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/OPER
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE/OPER
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPEN *VENDOR TOTAL
5 81_
581581
5 81_5 81_5 81-s815 81-5 81_58i_ 5815 81-
588588588s88s88s88588588
588588
0004
0004
0004
00040004
66666666666
0000100001000010000r00001_ 000010000100001
69 3847
081-606
88 001001001001061
062062063
o4220 461-0462
04620463
00040004000400040004
230 .95
1- ,436 .38
0004600045
581581581
00023
00022
00009
o44851-54627
04485155648044851_58409INVB-061430
807 57 6
032o32
029
485
/ 2025504 / 202s
AIAT
/ac
/ 2025
004004001
50 9
35 95
5168
31 56
CONTRACTURAL SERVICESCONTRACTURAL SERVICES *VENDOR TOTAL 04L4 .06004t4 .060
0418.050
062 .0462. 060 . 028 062.0462. 060 . 028
AVENU INSIGHTS & ANALYTI
CASS CERTIFICATION 4/25
BSK ASSOCIATES
WEEKLY EFFLUENT 04
WEEKLY EFFLUENT 04
1-54.20 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPEN OO1. O41O .060.029 581 00024 1-26 .03344 .7 0
4'7 0 .13
5815 81-
1088810931
581_ 0001-4581 00002
000s0000490000100001-
CABRERA/JESSfCA
CLEANING DEP RFND 4/25 001.0000.200.035 P&R 25-031
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
1OO. OO DEPOSITS FORM OTHERS
FNGRPRNT APPS 04/25 880.00 CONTRACTURAL SERVICES 00r- . 041r_ . 060 . 028 D. T.SRXRXRXRXRXRXRXRXRXRX
E
INVOICE]NVOICE ]NVOICE INVOICEINVO]CE INVOICEINVOICEINVOICEfNVOICE
INVOICE
20252025202520252025
0 0
0 0000000
1881
48 0489
29 0611-
08 202520252U 2520252.U 25
HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTI{HEALTHHEALTH HEALTH
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCETNSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCE 00r_ 00100r_0 01_00r_0 01-001001001
061
0402
0403
0404
04050415o 41-604180 421"0422
046l0s0 0s0 050 050 050 050 0s0 050 0s0 050 008 008 008 008 008 008 008 008 008 04 008 59 ACS FINANCIAL SYSTEM
04/77 /2025 l-4: o8: O6
VENDOR NAME
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Schedu]e of Bills
ACCOUNT NAME FTIND & ACCOUNT CLA]M INVOICE
CITY OF WOODLAKE
GL54OR-V08.22 PAGE 2
PO# F/P ID L]NE
E.D.I.S.
RX INVOICERX ]NVOICE RX TNVOICE
RX INVOICERX INVOICE RX INVOICE
RX INVOICEEMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES &EMPLYEES & 63 50
4I4
100
6 23
'7
2B
15 39
91 39
o4/20o4'/ 20o4/20o4'/ 20o4/20o4'/ 20
04/20
RTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREERTREE 42 11
49 22
47 04
54 081_51l_ )9l_5
30 44
69 45
39 157003't2
)q
1,5950000?)
63 85
27 04
56 46
36 2'74641
6459
88L9
0404
040504t-5
04L6
04l- 8
0421- na)) 046L
0462
046304290406
0 4600472
0447
0411_ 04L4
0402
0403
0404
0405
0 4150 41-60 418 042r0422o 461-0462
o463o429
0 40604600472 044r
0500500500500s0050
050050
050
050
050
050050
050050
0500500500500500s00s00500500s00500500500500500500500500500s00s00s0050050050050 008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008
00004
0000400004000040000400004000040000400004000040000s000070000800008000080000800008000080000800008000080000800008000080000800Q08000080000800008 008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008008 25252525,)q25252525z52525
at
z525
25za2525z52525s4/s 4/ s4/ a A/E +'ts 4'/s 4/s 4/ s 4'/s 4'/s 4/ s 4/s 4'/ s4/ s4/s 4/s 4'/25E4/ HEALTHHEALTHI{EALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTI{HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTH
HEALTHHEALTHHEALTH
HEALTHHEALTH
HEALTH
HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHUEAT MUHEALTH *VENDOR
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE
fNSURANCE
INSURANCE
TNSURANCE
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE
INSURANCEINSURANCE
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE
INSURANCE
INSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCE INSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCETNSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCEINSURANCE TOTAL
63)9
060203
o4o404o4
062063
029
001050072
050050
588s88588
588588
000010000100001
0000100001
20252025
)6)R
20252025202520252025
00010004000400040004
0460
04720 441-
588588
581
5 81-5 81_581581581581
581
5815815815 81_
5 81_ 581
581581s815 81-5 81_5815 81_58158r_ 5815 81_
0 000100000000
2525
o4t0 01_0 01_00r00100r00100r0010 01-06r_ o62063
o29
001060072 04r0 01-0040010010010 01-00100100r_00r_ 00106r_ 062063 029
0 01-0600720 41-
MAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAY MAY
MAY
MAYMAYMAYMAYMAYMAY
MAY
008008008008
000400040004
226
178
L6
1-21-2
050l_8800001010018
6 01001
5 202202202202202202202202 )A)202202202202202202szu 2a2U 25202520252025zu 252025 2025
2025
55555555E
55 PD EXPENSE 04/20
FTRE DEPT EXPENS
ADMrN 04/2025
ADMTN 04/2025ADMrN O4'/2025ADMIN O4'/2025ADMIN 04/2025ADMIN O4'/2025 04 / 202
o4'/ 20204 / 202o4 / 202o4 / 202o4'/ 2o204 / 2,O2o4'/ 202o4 / 2O204 / 202o 4'/ 202
ADMINADMINADMTNADMINADMINADMINADMINADMINADMINADMINADMIN 5 81,5 81,5815815815 81_581
5 81_
5 81_58r_ 581
5555555555
202520252025
333 N.VALENCIA 333 N.VALENCIA
1 07
1-4 47
.TC'S TREE SERVICE
REMOVE TREES 04/2025
REMOVE TREES 04/2025 s,125.00 5,125.00 l-0,250.00 CTVIC CENTER CIVIC CENTER *VENDOR TOTAL 001 001 0406 0550 80.542 80.542 00 581581
00042
00043
60 ACS 04/ FI a7/NANCIAL SYSTEM 2025 14:08:06 Schedule of Bil1s
ACCOUNT NAME FUND & ACCOUNT
CONTRACTURAL SERVICESCONTRACTURAL SERVICES *VENDOR TOTAL CfTY OF WOODLAKE
GL54OR-V08.22 PAGE 3
VENDOR NAME
DESCRIPTION
JORGENSEN & CO.
WCC ANNUAL SERV O
NEW FIRE EXT. PD
AMOUNT
141 a A
1, 553 . 82 1, 887 . l-6
042L
o41-L
0004700048
5 81-581
028
028
060060
CLAIM INVOICE
23839436184601
680ssP&R 25-030
rNV- 15 - 1-61-7 06
BBALL/SFTBL 25
64802
PO# F/P ]D LINE
K R C SAFETY CO., INC WATER JVG 04/2025KAWEAH HEALTH
HSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PAT]ENT HSPTL OUT PATTENTHSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PATTENTHSPTL OUT PATfENTHSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENTHSPTL OUT PATIENT
HSPTL OUT PATIENT
PACE/LISA
CLEANING DEP RFND 4/25
PAYMENTUS GROUP INC
PAYMENT PROCESSING 4/25
REYNOLDS /JENNIFER BBLL/SFTBLL RETMBRS
001001
4/25a /t1
trt
82)1, t7
238.10 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPEN 001.0418 .060.029 581_ 00012 588 00002 588 00002
3 g
13 4
L6
8 22
5 4 )) rzY
702
o
to
3 0t_ 384
4/2s4'/2s 4/25L /)tr,
4 /25
4'/2s4'/254'/25
4/2,54'/ 25 4/2a4'/ 254'/ 254'/25 4/25 4/25 4/2s
1"2
t6
5855
26 5550
JJ
180400OBl_1 81
062063
029
00r_ 060072041
0402
0403
o404
04050 415
04l-6
o 41,8o 421- oL)t
0461-
0462
0463
o4290405
0460
0412o44r
oo0200020002000200020002000200020002000200020002
0002
00020002
000000000000
581581s81581
001061062063
0000000000
HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTH HEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTHHEALTH *VENDOR
INSURANCE]NSURANCETNSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCEINSURANCETNSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCEINSURANCE TNSURANCE]NSURANCE]NSURANCEINSURANCEfNSURANCE
TOTAL
s88s88588588588s88588588s88s88588588s88s88
588
008008008008008008008008008008008008008008
008008008
0s00s00500500s00500500500500500s0050
0s0050050050050
0010010 01-
0 01-001
001
0 01-00100r_ 051
00000000000000
0 4/25
RTNCON CONSULTANTS INC
GENERAL PLN AMNDMNT 4/25
ROGERS ANDERSON MALODY & crrY AUDrr 04/2025 CTTY ATTnTT O4 /)025 Eiin Au6ii 6i't5.ozs CITY AUDIT 04/2025
SIERRA CONSTRUCTION &
E.NRN,IO BEATFCTN 04/25
1OO.OO DEPOSTTS FORM OTHERS 0 0 1 . 0 0 0 0 . 2 0 0 . 0 3 s
43.80 SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPEN 062.0462. O6O.029
458.38 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL EXP ooL -o421,.060 - 045
491".5O CONTRACTURAL SERVICES 001- . 0405 . 050 .028
581 0001ss81 00003581 00037581 00021
2 ,71-2 904
2 ,71-22 ,71-2
9 ,040
ACCOTINTING/AUDITINGACCOUNTING/AUDTTINGACCOUNTING/AUD]TING ACCOUNTING/AUD]TING *VENDOR TOTAL 04040467
o462
0463
050050060060
024024024024
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DATE APPROVED BY
65 City of Woodlake
AGENDA ITEM V-A
April 28, 2025
Prepared by Emmanuel Llamas, City Staff
SUBJECT:
Action: Adoption of Resolutions: Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter 17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter
17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses of the Woodlake Municipal Code
PUBLIC HEARING
BACKGROUND:
The City of Woodlake is undergoing a review of local City Ordinances to ensure compliance with recent State laws, and California Housing and Community Development Department requirements for compliance and certification of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
DISCUSSION:
Below is a summary of the Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance’s which are being proposed to be amended:
Chapter 17.08 Land Use Tables - The City of Woodlake is proposing to: remove the Administrative Use Permit to allow manufactured homes that are built on a permanent foundation to be allowed in the same manner and in the same zones as conventional singlefamily dwellings; Amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow all group homes and care facilities byright in all residential zones, approved with objectivity and certainty, and subject only to the requirements of residential uses of similar type and form; Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit Low Barrier Navigation Centers by-right in the C-N zone and to remove emergency shelters as a permitted use in the I and PF zones; Amend the Zoning Ordinance to permit supportive housing by-right in the C-N zone to comply with AB 2162, whereby certain supportive housing meeting specific criteria are to be permitted by right in all zones where multifamily housing is also permitted (including nonresidential zones); Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards – The City of Woodlake is proposing to revise parking requirements related to one-bedroom multifamily units and affordable multifamily units, to require no more than one space per unit.
Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives – The City of Woodlake is proposing to amend the Zoning Ordinance to reference definitions in Government Code Section 65915, so the City will stay current with new legislation without requiring a zoning code update; Establish written procedures for the processing of SB 35 and SB 330 projects pursuant to State law; Establish written procedures for the processing of SB 35 and SB 330 projects pursuant to State law; Address the by-right approval requirements for lower-income sites included in the site inventory with a proposed zoning change, as well as vacant sites identified in two previous 66 housing elements and non-vacant sites identified in the previous housing element and annexation sites, to permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by-right (without discretionary approval) for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lowerincome households.
Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses – The City of Woodlake is proposing to revise definition of supportive housing to ensure consistency with state law; revise definition of transitional housing to ensure consistency with state law; add a definition of By-Right; add a definition for Low Barrier Navigation Center use by-right, consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Planning Commission and City staff recommend Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter 17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses of the Woodlake Municipal Code to comply with State Laws.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact on the City of Woodlake General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinances Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter 17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
2. Draft Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance
67 BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF WOODLAKE
COUNTY OF TULARE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the matter of:
RECEIVING PUBLIC COMMENTS AND )
WAIVING THE 2ND READING AND ) Resolution No. 25-
ADOPTING ORDINANCE AMENDING )
CHAPTERS 17.08, 17.54, 17.58 AND 17.96 )
OF THE WOODLAKE MUNICIPAL CODE )
CHAPTER 17 ZONING ORDINANCE )
Council member ________________ , offered the following resolution to Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter
17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, the City of Woodlake wishes to add or amend the following ordinance:
Chapter 17 Woodlake Zoning Ordinance – The City of Woodlake is undergoing a review of local City Ordinances to ensure compliance with recent State laws, and California Housing and Community Development Department requirements for compliance and certification of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
WHEREAS, the City of Woodlake wishes to amend the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Woodlake held a public hearing at the April 16, 2025, Planning Commission meeting and at the April 28, 2025, City Council meeting, to receive comments regarding this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance amendments and set the 2nd hearing date for the City Council meeting on April 28, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF WOODLAKE DOES RESOLVE to Receive Public Comments, Waive 2nd Reading, and is Adopting Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinances: Chapter
17.08 Land Use Tables, Chapter 17.54 Parking and Loading Standards, Chapter 17.58 Housing Density Bonus and Other Incentives, Chapter 17.96 Definition of Land Uses of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
The foregoing resolution was adopted upon a motion of Council member ____________ and seconded by Council member ________________ and carried by the following vote at the City Council meeting held on April 28, 2025.
68 AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________
Rudy Mendoza, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Irene Zacarias, City Clerk
69 ORDINANCE NO. ###
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 17 - WOODLAKE
ZONING ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAKE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. PURPOSE. The provisions of this ordinance are intended to promote public health, safety, comfort and general welfare, to encourage safe and orderly growth and maintain compliance with state and federal laws.
Section 2. FINDINGS.
WHEREAS The City of Woodlake is undergoing a review of local City Ordinances to ensure compliance with recent State laws, and California Housing and Community Development Department requirements for compliance and certification of the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element.
WHEREAS Requirements in this ordinance are consistent with other adopted goals and policies of the City of Woodlake
Section 3. CODE ADOPTION. Chapter 17 Zoning Ordinance is hereby enacted and added to the City of Woodlake Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
70 Zoning Ordinance
City of Woodlake
Adopted by Woodlake City Council on May 22, 2023
71 i
Table of Contents
Chapter 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................... 1
17.02.010 Adoption. .......................................................................................... 1
17.02.020 Purposes and objectives.................................................................... 1
17.02.030 Short title. ......................................................................................... 2
17.02.040 Components. ..................................................................................... 2
17.02.050 Authority. ......................................................................................... 2
17.02.060 Relationship to the General Plan. ..................................................... 2
17.02.070 Relationship to specific plans. .......................................................... 2
17.02.080 Relationship to design guidelines. .................................................... 2
17.02.090 Relationship to other titles of the municipal code. ........................... 3
17.02.100 Conflict between other regulations. .................................................. 3
17.02.110 Application. ...................................................................................... 3
17.02.120 Enforcement. .................................................................................... 3
17.02.130 Issuance of permits, certificates, and licenses. ................................. 4 Chapter 17.04 CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY .......................................................... 5
17.04.010 Construction. .................................................................................... 5
17.04.020 General terminology of persons and entities. ................................... 5
17.04.030 Rules of interpretation. ..................................................................... 6
17.04.040 Rules of measurement. ..................................................................... 6 Chapter 17.06 ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP .............................................................. 8
17.06.010 Purpose. ............................................................................................ 8
17.06.020 Applicability. .................................................................................... 8
17.06.030 Establishment of zone districts. ........................................................ 8
17.06.040 Establishment of zoning map. .......................................................... 9
17.06.050 Interpretation of zone boundary lines. .............................................. 9
17.06.060 Zone changes. ................................................................................. 10
17.06.070 Prezoning. ....................................................................................... 10
17.06.080 Right-of-way abandonment. ........................................................... 10 Chapter 17.08 LAND USE TABLES ........................................................................................... 11
17.08.010 Land use restriction. ....................................................................... 11
17.08.020 Residential land use table. .............................................................. 11
17.08.030 Commercial, office, and industrial land use table. ......................... 15
17.08.040 Addition of a use to land use tables. ............................................... 27 Chapter 17.12 VERY LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE ................................................. 28
17.12.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 28
17.12.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 28
17.12.030 Lot area. .......................................................................................... 28
17.12.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 28
17.12.050 Dwelling units per lot...................................................................... 29
17.12.060 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 29
17.12.070 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 29 72 ii
17.12.080 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 29
17.12.090 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 29
17.12.100 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 29
17.12.110 Accessory structures. ...................................................................... 29
17.12.120 Other setback standards. ................................................................. 30
17.12.130 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 30
17.12.140 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 31
17.12.150 Landscaping.................................................................................... 31
17.12.160 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 31
17.12.170 Signs. .............................................................................................. 33
17.12.180 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 33 Chapter 17.14 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE ............................................................. 34
17.14.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 34
17.14.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 34
17.14.030 Lot area. .......................................................................................... 34
17.14.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 34
17.14.050 Dwelling units per lot...................................................................... 35
17.14.060 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 35
17.14.070 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 35
17.14.080 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 35
17.14.090 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 35
17.14.100 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 35
17.14.110 Accessory structures. ...................................................................... 35
17.14.120 Other setback standards. ................................................................. 36
17.14.130 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 36
17.14.140 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 37
17.14.150 Landscaping.................................................................................... 37
17.14.160 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 37
17.14.170 Signs. .............................................................................................. 39
17.14.180 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 39 Chapter 17.16 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE ..................................................... 40
17.16.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 40
17.16.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 40
17.16.030 Lot area. .......................................................................................... 40
17.16.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 40
17.16.050 Dwelling units per lot...................................................................... 41
17.16.060 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 41
17.16.070 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 41
17.16.080 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 41
17.16.090 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 41
17.16.100 Lot area less than 5,000 square feet. .............................................. 41
17.16.110 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 42
17.16.120 Accessory structures. ...................................................................... 42
17.16.130 Other setback standards. ................................................................. 43
17.16.140 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 43
17.16.150 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 44 73 iii
17.16.160 Landscaping.................................................................................... 44
17.16.170 Screening, fences, and walls........................................................... 44
17.16.180 Signs. .............................................................................................. 46
17.16.190 General provisions, and standards. ................................................. 46 Chapter 17.18 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE ............................................................ 47
17.18.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 47
17.18.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 47
17.18.030 Lot area. .......................................................................................... 47
17.18.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 47
17.18.050 Site area per dwelling unit. ............................................................. 48
17.18.060 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 48
17.18.070 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 48
17.18.080 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 48
17.18.090 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 48
17.18.100 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 48
17.18.110 Accessory structures. ...................................................................... 49
17.18.120 Other setback standards. ................................................................. 49
17.18.130 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 49
17.18.140 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 50
17.18.150 Landscaping.................................................................................... 50
17.18.160 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 50
17.18.170 Signs. .............................................................................................. 52
17.18.180 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 52 Chapter 17.20 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE ....................................................... 53
17.20.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 53
17.20.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 53
17.20.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 53
17.20.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 53
17.20.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 54
17.20.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 54
17.20.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 54
17.20.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 54
17.20.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 54
17.20.100 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 54
17.20.110 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 54
17.20.120 Landscaping.................................................................................... 54
17.20.130 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 55
17.20.140 Signs. .............................................................................................. 55
17.20.150 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 55 Chapter 17.22 SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE ...................................................................... 56
17.22.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 56
17.22.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 56
17.22.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 56
17.22.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 56
17.22.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 57 74 iv
17.22.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 57
17.22.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 57
17.22.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 57
17.22.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 57
17.22.100 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 57
17.22.110 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 57
17.22.120 Landscaping.................................................................................... 57
17.22.130 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 58
17.22.140 Signs. .............................................................................................. 58
17.22.150 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 58 Chapter 17.24 MIXED USE ZONE.............................................................................................. 59
17.24.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 59
17.24.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 59
17.24.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 59
17.24.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 59
17.24.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 59
17.24.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 59
17.24.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 60
17.24.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 60
17.24.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 60
17.24.100 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 60
17.24.110 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 60
17.24.120 Landscaping.................................................................................... 60
17.24.130 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 60
17.24.140 Signs. .............................................................................................. 61
17.24.150 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 61 Chapter 17.26 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE ....................................................................... 62
17.26.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 62
17.26.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 62
17.26.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 62
17.26.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 62
17.26.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 62
17.26.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 62
17.26.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 63
17.26.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 63
17.26.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 63
17.26.100 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 63
17.26.110 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 63
17.26.120 Landscaping.................................................................................... 63
17.26.130 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 64
17.26.140 Signs. .............................................................................................. 65
17.26.150 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 65 Chapter 17.28 INDUSTRIAL ZONE ........................................................................................... 67
17.28.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 67
17.28.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 67 75 v
17.28.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 67
17.28.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 67
17.28.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 67
17.28.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 68
17.28.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 68
17.28.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 68
17.28.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 68
17.28.100 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 68
17.28.110 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 68
17.28.120 Landscaping.................................................................................... 68
17.28.130 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 68
17.28.140 Signs. .............................................................................................. 69
17.28.150 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 69 Chapter 17.30 PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE ............................................................................... 70
17.30.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 70
17.30.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 70
17.30.030 Site area. ......................................................................................... 70
17.30.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 70
17.30.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 71
17.30.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 71
17.30.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 71
17.30.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 71
17.30.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 71
17.30.110 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 71
17.30.120 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 71
17.30.130 Landscaping.................................................................................... 71
17.30.140 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 72
17.30.150 Signs. .............................................................................................. 72
17.30.160 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 72 Chapter 17.32 OPEN SPACE ZONE ........................................................................................... 73
17.32.010 Purpose and application.................................................................. 73
17.32.020 Permitted uses................................................................................. 73
17.32.030 Lot area. .......................................................................................... 73
17.32.040 Lot dimensions. .............................................................................. 73
17.32.050 Coverage. ........................................................................................ 73
17.32.060 Building setback areas. ................................................................... 74
17.32.070 Distance between structures. .......................................................... 74
17.32.080 Height of structures. ....................................................................... 74
17.32.090 Driveways. ...................................................................................... 74
17.32.100 Other setback standards. ................................................................. 74
17.32.110 Off-street parking. .......................................................................... 74
17.32.120 Usable open space. ......................................................................... 74
17.32.130 Landscaping.................................................................................... 74
17.32.140 Screening, fences, and walls. .......................................................... 74
17.32.150 Signs. .............................................................................................. 74
17.32.160 General provisions and standards. .................................................. 75 76 vi
Chapter 17.34 AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE .............................................................................. 76
17.34.010 Application. .................................................................................... 76
17.34.020 Use restrictions. .............................................................................. 76
17.34.030 Height restrictions. ......................................................................... 76
17.34.040 Nonconforming structures and trees. .............................................. 76 Chapter 17.36 DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE ....................................................................... 78
17.36.010 Purpose. .......................................................................................... 78
17.36.020 Application. .................................................................................... 78
17.36.030 Permitted and Condtional Uses. ..................................................... 78
17.36.040 Application Requirements. ............................................................. 78
17.36.050 Downtown Design Review. ............................................................ 79
17.36.060 Appeal. ........................................................................................... 79
17.36.070 Building Permit. ............................................................................. 80
17.36.080 Revocation. ..................................................................................... 80
17.36.090 Exceptions. ..................................................................................... 80 Chapter 17.50 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ........................................................................ 81
17.50.010 Purpose and applicability. .............................................................. 81
17.50.020 Applicability. .................................................................................. 81
17.50.025 Nuisance. ........................................................................................ 81
17.50.030 Waste materials. ............................................................................. 81
17.50.040 Air pollution. .................................................................................. 81
17.50.050 Odorous gases and matter............................................................... 82
17.50.060 Discharge of materials. ................................................................... 82
17.50.070 Ground vibration. ........................................................................... 82
17.50.080 Combustibles and explosives. ........................................................ 82
17.50.090 Trash collection areas. .................................................................... 82
17.50.100 Rooftop equipment. ........................................................................ 82
17.50.110 Fences, walls, and hedges in all zones. .......................................... 82
17.50.120 Temporary fences. .......................................................................... 84
17.50.130 Outdoor lighting standards. ............................................................ 84
17.50.140 Through lots. .................................................................................. 84
17.50.150 Exceptions in building setback area limitations. ............................ 84
17.50.160 Exceptions to height limitations. .................................................... 85
17.50.170 Property maintenance. .................................................................... 85 Chapter 17.52 LANDSCAPE STANDARDS .............................................................................. 87
17.52.010 Purpose. .......................................................................................... 87
17.52.020 Applicability. .................................................................................. 87
17.52.030 Landscape concept plan. ................................................................. 87
17.52.040 Landscape and irrigation construction plans. ................................. 88
17.52.050 Landscape area requirements. ........................................................ 88
17.52.060 Landscape standards. ...................................................................... 89
17.52.070 Maintenance of landscaped areas. .................................................. 90
17.52.080 Irrigation design. ............................................................................ 90 Chapter 17.54 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS ....................................................... 91
17.54.010 Purpose. .......................................................................................... 91 77 vii
17.54.020 Application. .................................................................................... 91
17.54.030 General location and use of parking areas. ..................................... 91
17.54.040 Number of parking spaces required. ............................................... 91
17.54.050 Exceptions to required number of spaces. ...................................... 94
17.54.060 Joint use of parking. ....................................................................... 95
17.54.070 Common parking areas. .................................................................. 95
17.54.090 Location of parking spaces. ............................................................ 95
17.54.100 Standards for off-street parking facilities. ...................................... 95
17.54.110 Parking dimensions. ....................................................................... 96
17.54.120 Off-street loading facilities required. ............................................. 98
17.54.130 Standards for off-street loading facilities. ...................................... 98
17.54.140 Replacement of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities. ......................................................................................... 98
17.54.160 Landscaping of parking areas. ........................................................ 98
17.54.170 Parking for bicycle and low-emission vehicles. ............................. 99
17.54.180 Garage conversions of required parking to living space. ............... 99
17.54.190 Unimproved Lots .......................................................................... 100 Chapter 17.56 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES ............................. 101
17.56.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 101
17.56.020 Applicability and severability. ..................................................... 102
17.56.030 No discrimination against noncommercial speech. ...................... 102
17.56.040 Exempt signs. ............................................................................... 103
17.56.050 Prohibited signs. ........................................................................... 103
17.56.060 Permits required. .......................................................................... 104
17.56.070 Sign design principles. ................................................................. 105
17.56.080 Rules for sign measurement. ........................................................ 105
17.56.090 Sign regulations on developed sites by zone district. ................... 107
17.56.100 Sign regulations on undeveloped or developing sites. .................. 111
17.56.110 Offsite temporary signs for residential subdivisions. ................... 111
17.56.120 Flags and flagpoles. ...................................................................... 112
17.56.130 Search lights and klieg lights. ....................................................... 112
17.56.140 Signs in public rights of way. ....................................................... 112
17.56.150 Temporary sign standards. ........................................................... 112
17.56.160 Size of signs on windows. ............................................................ 113
17.56.170 Signs with non-electronic changeable copy. ................................ 113
17.56.180 Signs with electronic changeable copy. ....................................... 113
17.56.190 Illumination of signs. .................................................................... 114
17.56.200 Concealed electrical systems. ....................................................... 114
17.56.210 Master sign program. .................................................................... 114
17.56.220 Variances and minor deviations. .................................................. 115
17.56.230 Wall mural placement and design criteria. ................................... 115
17.56.240 Nonconforming signs. .................................................................. 116
17.56.250 Maintenance of signs. ................................................................... 116
17.56.260 Hazardous signs. ........................................................................... 116
17.56.270 Abandoned or obsolete signs. ....................................................... 116
17.56.280 Illegal signs................................................................................... 116 78 viii
17.56.290 Enforcement. ................................................................................ 117
17.56.300 Definitions. ................................................................................... 117 Chapter 17.58 HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCENTIVES .......................... 123
17.58.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 123
17.58.020 Applicability. ................................................................................ 123
17.58.030 Density bonus requirements. ........................................................ 123
17.58.040 Density bonus and incentives procedures. ................................... 124
17.58.050 Developer Incentives/Concessions. .............................................. 125
17.58.060 Additional conditions and procedures. ......................................... 127
17.58.080 Permit Streamlining. .................................................................... 127
17.58.090 Replacement of Affordable Units................................................. 128
17.58.090 By-Right Approval for Housing Element Sites. ........................... 130
17.58.100 Interpretation. ............................................................................... 130 Chapter 17.60 SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS .............................................................. 131
17.60.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 131
17.60.020 Applicability. ................................................................................ 131
17.60.030 Accessory dwelling units. ............................................................. 132
17.60.040 Accessory dwelling units, junior. ................................................. 132
17.60.045 Animals ........................................................................................ 133
17.60.050 Bed and breakfast inns. ................................................................. 133
17.60.060 Cottage food operations................................................................ 133
17.60.070 Daycare facilities. ......................................................................... 134
17.60.080 Drive-thru pick-up windows. ....................................................... 134
17.60.090 Garage or yard sales. .................................................................... 135
17.60.100 Manufactured housing. ................................................................. 135
17.60.110 Mini-warehouses or self-storage facilities. ................................... 136
17.60.120 Mobile vendor or food truck. ....................................................... 136
17.60.130 Mobilehome and Manufactured home parks. ............................... 136
17.60.140 Outdoor dining areas. ................................................................... 139
17.60.150 Commercial or industrial outdoor storage areas. .......................... 142
17.60.160 Recycling collection facilities. ..................................................... 142
17.60.170 Sale of new and used automobiles and trucks. ............................. 143
17.60.180 Shipping containers. ..................................................................... 143
17.60.190 Swimming pools. .......................................................................... 143
17.60.200 Vending machines. ....................................................................... 144
17.60.210 Wireless Communication Facilities and Towers. ......................... 144
17.60.220 Adult Entertainment Uses. ........................................................... 144
17.60.230 Emergency Shelters. ..................................................................... 144
17.60.240 Transitional/Supportive Housing. ................................................ 145 Chapter 17.61 TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES .......... 146
17.61.010 Definitions. ................................................................................... 146
17.61.020 Standards and Procedures. ............................................................ 146
17.61.030 Exceptions. ................................................................................... 147
17.61.040 Violations. .................................................................................... 147 Chapter 17.62 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS ........................................ 148 79 ix
17.62.010 Purpose and intent. ....................................................................... 148
17.62.020 Definitions. ................................................................................... 149
17.62.030 Establishment and classification of businesses regulated. ............ 153
17.62.040 Measurement of distance. ............................................................. 153
17.62.050 Location of sexually oriented business. ....................................... 153
17.62.060 Nonconforming uses. ................................................................... 153
17.62.070 Injunction...................................................................................... 154
17.62.080 Exception for certain nude modeling. .......................................... 154 Chapter 17.64 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ............... 155
17.64.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 155
17.64.020 Definitions. ................................................................................... 155
17.64.030 Applicability of chapter. ............................................................... 155
17.64.040 Compliance with state and local requirements. ............................ 156
17.64.050 Duties of building inspector. ........................................................ 156
17.64.060 Conditional use permits. ............................................................... 157
17.64.070 Inspections; issuance of building permit. ..................................... 157
17.64.080 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 157 Chapter 17.68 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS .................... 158
17.68.010 Purpose and application................................................................ 158
17.68.020 Definitions. ................................................................................... 158
17.68.030 Principle or accessory use. ............................................................ 160
17.68.040 Measurement of setbacks. ............................................................ 160
17.68.050 Effect on nonconforming uses. ..................................................... 160
17.68.060 General standards. ........................................................................ 160
17.68.070 Co-location of facilities. ............................................................... 160
17.68.080 Exemptions. .................................................................................. 161
17.68.090 Permitted and conditional uses. .................................................... 161
17.68.100 Application process. ..................................................................... 162
17.68.110 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 163
17.68.120 Review criteria. ............................................................................ 163
17.68.130 Federal and state regulations. ....................................................... 164
17.68.140 Removal of abandoned antennas, towers, supporting equipment and structures. ............................................................ 164 Chapter 17.70 PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS ..................................................................... 166
17.70.010 Permit application and review. ..................................................... 166
17.70.020 Application form and submittal items. ......................................... 166
17.70.030 Authority to file an application. .................................................... 167
17.70.040 Applications acceptability of signatures. ...................................... 167
17.70.050 Application filing and numbering. ............................................... 167
17.70.060 Application withdrawal. ............................................................... 167
17.70.070 Decision processes for planning applications. .............................. 167
17.70.080 Environmental review. ................................................................. 168
17.70.090 Hearings........................................................................................ 168
17.70.100 Notice requirements. .................................................................... 169
17.70.110 Notice wording. ............................................................................ 169 80 x
17.70.120 Hearing rules and procedures. ...................................................... 169
17.70.130 Continuation of hearing. ............................................................... 169
17.70.140 Testimony at hearing. ................................................................... 169
17.70.150 Planning Commission recommendation. ...................................... 170
17.70.160 Review authority decision. ........................................................... 170
17.70.170 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 170
17.70.180 Effective date of decision. ............................................................ 170
17.70.190 Refiling of a denied application. .................................................. 170
17.70.200 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 170
17.70.210 Change of ownership. ................................................................... 171
17.70.220 Subsequent permits....................................................................... 171
17.70.230 Suspension and revocation of approved permit. .......................... 171
17.70.240 Expiration of approved permit. .................................................... 171
17.70.250 Extension of expiration date of approved permit. ........................ 172
17.70.260 Succession to a county permit upon annexation........................... 172
17.70.270 Minor adjustment to approved permit. ......................................... 172
17.70.280 Amendment to approved permit. .................................................. 172 Chapter 17.72 SITE PLAN REVIEW ........................................................................................ 173
17.72.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 173
17.72.020 Applicability. ................................................................................ 173
17.72.030 Site plan contents. ......................................................................... 174
17.72.040 Director action – criteria of consideration. ................................... 174
17.72.050 Director action – decision............................................................. 175
17.72.060 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 175
17.72.070 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 175
17.72.080 Subsequent permits....................................................................... 175 Chapter 17.74 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS ................................................................ 176
17.74.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 176
17.74.020 Applicability. ................................................................................ 176
17.74.030 Application procedure. ................................................................. 176
17.74.040 Findings. ....................................................................................... 176
17.74.050 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 176
17.74.060 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 177
17.74.070 Revocation. ................................................................................... 177 Chapter 17.76 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS .......................................................................... 178
17.76.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 178
17.76.020 Temporary uses exempt from permit requirements. .................... 178
17.76.030 Temporary use permit required. ................................................... 179
17.76.040 Development standards. ............................................................... 179
17.76.050 Temporary improvements on a site. ............................................. 179
17.76.060 Findings. ....................................................................................... 180
17.76.070 Conditions. ................................................................................... 180 Chapter 17.78 HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS .................................................................... 181
17.78.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 181
17.78.020 Permit required. ............................................................................ 181 81 xi
17.78.030 Application. .................................................................................. 181
17.78.040 Prohibited home occupation uses. ................................................ 181
17.78.050 Operating standards. ..................................................................... 182
17.78.060 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 183
17.78.070 No transferability. ......................................................................... 183
17.78.080 Revocation. ................................................................................... 183 Chapter 17.80 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ....................................................................... 184
17.80.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 184
17.80.020 Application procedure. ................................................................. 184
17.80.030 Findings. ....................................................................................... 184
17.80.040 Conditions of approval. ................................................................ 185
17.80.050 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 185
17.80.060 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 185
17.80.070 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 185
17.80.080 Revocation. ................................................................................... 185 Chapter 17.82 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ............................................... 186
17.82.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 186
17.82.020 Application procedure. ................................................................. 186
17.82.030 Allowed planned unit developments. ........................................... 186
17.82.040 Prohibited planned unit developments. ........................................ 187
17.82.050 Site area. ....................................................................................... 187
17.82.060 Findings. ....................................................................................... 187
17.82.070 Conditions of approval. ................................................................ 188
17.82.080 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 188
17.82.090 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 188
17.82.100 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 188
17.82.110 Revocation. ................................................................................... 188 Chapter 17.84 VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS ..................................................... 189
17.84.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 189
17.84.020 Prohibited variances or minor deviations. .................................... 189
17.84.030 Application procedure. ................................................................. 189
17.84.040 Minor deviation findings. ............................................................. 189
17.84.050 Variance findings. ......................................................................... 190
17.84.060 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 190
17.84.070 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 190
17.84.080 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 191
17.84.090 Revocation. ................................................................................... 191 Chapter 17.86 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ........................................................ 192
17.86.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 192
17.86.020 Application procedure. ................................................................. 192
17.86.030 Findings. ....................................................................................... 192
17.86.040 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 193
17.86.050 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 193
17.86.060 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 193
17.86.070 Revocation. ................................................................................... 193 82 xii
Chapter 17.88 GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS .......................... 194
17.88.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 194
17.88.020 Application process. ..................................................................... 194
17.88.030 Frequency of general plan amendments. ...................................... 194
17.88.040 Findings. ....................................................................................... 194
17.88.050 Notice of decision. ........................................................................ 195
17.88.060 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 195
17.88.070 Life of permits and extensions of time. ........................................ 195
17.88.080 Revocation. ................................................................................... 195 Chapter 17.90 NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS ............................. 196
17.90.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 196
17.90.020 Applicability. ................................................................................ 196
17.90.030 Nonconforming uses..................................................................... 196
17.90.040 Nonconforming structures. ........................................................... 197
17.90.050 Nonconforming lots. ..................................................................... 197
17.90.060 Discontinuance of nonconforming uses. ...................................... 197
17.90.070 Expansion or reestablishment with conditional use permit. ......... 197
17.90.080 Restoration of damaged nonconforming structures. ..................... 198
17.90.090 Removal of certain nonconforming uses and structures............... 198
17.90.100 Effect of eminent domain. ............................................................ 198
17.90.110 Change of nonconforming uses. ................................................... 198 Chapter 17.92 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION ............................................................. 200
17.92.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 200
17.92.020 Definitions. ................................................................................... 200
17.92.030 Reasonable accommodation request. ........................................... 200
17.92.040 Notice to the public of availability of accommodation process. ......................................................................................... 201
17.92.050 Requesting reasonable accommodation. ...................................... 201
17.92.060 Medical information. .................................................................... 201
17.92.070 Application requirements. ............................................................ 201
17.92.080 Jurisdiction. .................................................................................. 202
17.92.090 Findings for reasonable accommodation. ..................................... 202
17.92.100 Appeals. ........................................................................................ 203
17.92.110 Fee. ............................................................................................... 203
17.92.120 Stay of enforcement...................................................................... 203 Chapter 17.96 DEFINITION OF LAND USES ......................................................................... 204
17.96.010 Purpose. ........................................................................................ 204
17.96.020 Land use definitions. .................................................................... 204 Chapter 17.98 DEFINITION OF TERMS .................................................................................. 224
17.98.010 Applicability. ................................................................................ 224
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Chapter 17.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.02.010 Adoption.
17.02.020 Purposes and objectives.
17.02.030 Short title.
17.02.040 Components.
17.02.050 Authority.
17.02.060 Relationship to the General Plan.
17.02.070 Relationship to specific plans.
17.02.080 Relationship to design guidelines.
17.02.090 Relationship to other titles of the municipal code.
17.02.100 Conflict between other regulations.
17.02.110 Application.
17.02.120 Enforcement.
17.02.130 Issuance of permits, certificates, and licenses.
17.02.010 Adoption.
There is adopted, as provided in this title, a zoning ordinance for the city of Woodlake, state of California, which is a part of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
17.02.020 Purposes and objectives.
The zoning ordinance is adopted to preserve, protect, and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the citizens of Woodlake. More specifically, the zoning ordinance is adopted to achieve the following objectives:
A. Provide a zoning map and associated regulations to guide the physical development of the city in such a manner as to progressively achieve the general arrangement of the land uses described and depicted in the Woodlake General Plan.
B. Ensure that new development is logical, desirable, and in conformance with the objectives and policies of the General Plan.
C. Provide standards for the orderly development of Woodlake; Conserve natural resources.
D. Maintain and protect the value of property.
E. Ensure the provision of adequate open space for light, air, and recreation.
F. Promote the economic stability of existing land uses that conform to the General Plan and protect them from intrusions by inharmonious or harmful land uses.
G. Permit the development of residential, office, commercial and industrial land uses in accordance with the general plan to strengthen Woodlake’s economic base.
H. Protect the character of Woodlake’s downtown and its residential neighborhoods.
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J. Inform the public where certain types of development will occur in the community as well as the development standards to which they will develop.
K. Coordinate with the County of Tulare in regard to the use of land within Woodlake’s general plan planning area, and the standards to which development will conform if it occurs outside the city limits.
17.02.030 Short title.
This title shall be known as the “zoning ordinance.” The words “code” and “ordinance” as used in this title shall have the same meaning.
17.02.040 Components.
The zoning ordinance shall consist of a zoning map designating certain districts and a set of regulations controlling the uses of land; the density of population; the uses and locations of structures; and the height and bulk of structures. It shall also consist of the open spaces about structures; the appearance of certain uses and structures; the areas and dimensions of sites; the location, size and illumination of signs; the number and design of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities; and the process for approving discretionary land use actions.
17.02.050 Authority.
This title is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning and Zoning Law, Title 7 of Government Code Section 65000 of the state of California.
17.02.060 Relationship to the General Plan.
The zoning ordinance is the primary tool used to implement the goals and policies contained within the General Plan. All matters governed by this title shall substantially conform to the purposes, intent or provisions of the General Plan. Any recommendations for zone changes, if found to be not in conformance with the General Plan and its phrasing, shall not be permitted unless it is also found that the General Plan is in error or in need of change. In this situation, the General Plan must also be amended to maintain consistency between the General Plan and the zoning ordinance.
17.02.070 Relationship to specific plans.
Specific plans are designed to meet the requirements of the State Government Code and the General Plan. All uses, buildings, or structures located within a specific plan area shall comply with the provisions of the applicable specific plan. Where such provisions conflict with the zoning ordinance, the requirements of the adopted specific plan shall take precedence over the zoning ordinance. In instances where the specific plan is silent, the provisions of the zoning ordinance shall prevail.
17.02.080 Relationship to design guidelines.
Design guidelines, which can be adopted by the City Council, are intended to supplement the general design and development regulations located in the zoning ordinance. Design guidelines represent the City’s preferences and provide examples of appropriate, quality design that positively contribute to the character of the community, but they are not intended to preclude alternatives or 85 City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 3 January 2025
restrict imagination. In the event there is a conflict between the zoning ordinance and the design guidelines, the regulations in the zoning ordinance shall prevail.
17.02.090 Relationship to other titles of the municipal code.
No provision of this title is intended to abrogate, repeal, annul, impair, or interfere with any existing ordinance of the City. Where this title imposes greater restrictions or regulations than are imposed or required by an existing ordinance, deed restriction, covenant, easement or agreement between parties, this title shall control.
17.02.100 Conflict between other regulations.
Any conflicts between requirements of this title, or between this title and other regulations, shall be resolved as follows:
A. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title, the most restrictive requirement shall control.
B. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards adopted as part of any development agreement or specific plan, the requirements of the development agreement or specific plan shall control.
C. In the event of any conflict between requirements of this title and other regulations of the City, the most restrictive requirement shall control, as determined by the City.
D. It is not intended that the requirements of this title shall interfere with, repeal, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other development agreement that existed when this zoning ordinance became effective. This zoning ordinance applies to all land uses and development regardless of whether it imposes a greater or lesser restriction on the development or use of structures or land than an applicable private agreement or restriction, without affecting the applicability of any agreement or restriction. The City will not enforce any private covenant or agreement unless the City is a party to the covenant or agreement.
Where a requirement of a private covenant or agreement directly conflicts with a requirement in this title, the City will enforce the requirements of this title.
17.02.110 Application.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this title shall apply to all property, whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations or organizations; by the United States of America or any of its agencies; by the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any county or city, including the City of Woodlake, or any of its agencies; or by any authority or district organized under the laws of the state, except for exemptions specifically allowed by state and federal law or amendments thereto.
17.02.120 Enforcement.
The provisions of this title shall be enforced in accordance with Chapter 1.12 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
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17.02.130 Issuance of permits, certificates, and licenses.
A. All officials, departments, and employees of the City vested with the authority or duty to issue permits, certificates, or licenses shall comply with the provisions of this title and the rest of the Woodlake Municipal Code and shall issue no permit, certificate, or license that conflicts with the provisions of this title. Any permit, certificate, or license issued in error that is in conflict with the provisions of this title shall upon its issuance be void.
B. A business license for any new business or for a new location for any existing business activity shall not be issued until the Planning Director or designee has determined that conduct of the business activity is not in violation of any provision of this title. 87 City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 5 January 2025
Chapter 17.04
CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
Sections:
17.04.010 Construction.
17.04.020 General terminology of persons and entities.
17.04.030 Rules of interpretation.
17.04.040 Rules of measurement.
17.04.010 Construction.
The following rules shall apply in this title, unless inconsistent with the plain meaning of the context of this chapter:
A. The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future tense includes the present.
B. Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and words used in the plural shall include the singular.
C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the heading of a chapter, section, or subsection of this title and the context thereof, such heading shall not be deemed to affect the scope, meaning or intent of such context.
D. The words “shall,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” are always mandatory. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended. “May” is permissive. “Shall not” and “may not” are always restrictive.
E. The words “zone district,” “zoning district,” and “zone” shall have the same meaning.
F. Whenever a number of days are specified in this title, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this title, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days, unless business days are specified. Time limits will extend to the following business day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a day that the City is not open for business, except as otherwise provided for by other state and federal laws, regulations, and agencies.
G. Whenever a time limit in this title is specified in months, the number of months shall be deemed to be consecutive months.
H. When a provision of this title refers to a requirement elsewhere, the subject of the crossreference is assumed to be another chapter, section, or subsection of this title, or another provision within the same section or chapter, unless the title of another document is provided.
I. The provisions of this title are held to be minimum requirements, except where they are expressly stated to be otherwise.
17.04.020 General terminology of persons and entities.
A. “Applicant” means the property owner or their authorized agent or contractor who is requesting approval of a project.
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B. “Building Official” means the Building Official of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.
C. “City” means the City of Woodlake, California.
D. “City Council” and “Council” mean the City Council of the City of Woodlake.
E. “City Engineer” means the City Engineer of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.
F. “Director” means the Community Development Director of the City of Woodlake, or his/her designee.
G. “Planning Commission” means the Planning Commission of the City of Woodlake, duly appointed in accordance with Chapter 2.24 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
H. “Person” means person, firm, corporation, or organization.
17.04.030 Rules of interpretation.
A. The Director shall have the responsibility and authority to interpret the meaning and applicability of all provisions and requirements of this title.
B. A request for an interpretation or determination shall be filed with the Director and shall include all information required by the City.
C. The Director has the option of forwarding any determination of the meaning or applicability of any provision of this title to the Planning Commission for consideration and decision.
D. Any affected person may appeal the interpretation of the Director or the Planning Commission to the City Council. If appealed, the City Council shall then make the final interpretation.
17.04.040 Rules of measurement.
A. For all measurements and calculations, the applicant or property owner shall be responsible for supplying drawings accurately illustrating the measurements that apply to a project. These drawings shall be drawn to scale and shall include sufficient detail to allow easy verification upon inspection by the City.
B. When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement shall be made at the closest or shortest distance between the two objects.
C. Distances are measured along a horizontal plane unless otherwise specified.
D. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest wall of the structure, unless otherwise specified.
E. When measuring the distance between two land uses, the measurement shall be made from closest lot line to lot line.
F. When measuring height, the measurement shall be the vertical distance from the highest point to the ground level directly below, unless otherwise specified; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the height of any structure necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the state or an agency thereof.
G. Where there is a grade difference on either side of a fence or wall, the height of the fence or wall shall be measured on the higher side.
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H. Minimum lot width shall be measured at the front setback line, or from the front property line if there is no required setback, as determined by the zoning of the lot.
I. Lot depth is measured along an imaginary straight line drawn from the midpoint of the front property line of the lot to the midpoint of the rear property line or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line.
J. Required building setback area shall be measured as the minimum horizontal distance from the property line of the site or street line to a line parallel thereto on the site; provided, however, where a precise street plan has been adopted by the City Council, required front building setback area shall be measured from the precise street plan line.
K. Where a site abuts on a street having only a portion of its required width dedicated or reserved for street purposes, the site area and required building setback areas shall be measured from a line representing the boundary of the additional width required for street purposes abutting the site.
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Chapter 17.06
ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Sections:
17.06.010 Purpose.
17.06.020 Applicability.
17.06.030 Establishment of zone districts.
17.06.040 Establishment of zoning map.
17.06.050 Interpretation of zone boundary lines.
17.06.060 Zone changes.
17.06.070 Prezoning.
17.06.080 Right-of-way abandonment.
17.06.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish zone districts and a zoning map to classify, regulate, restrict, and segregate the uses of land and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings, to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and to regulate the density of population.
17.06.020 Applicability.
The zoning districts are applicable in all areas of the City.
17.06.030 Establishment of zone districts.
A. Base zone districts establish the basic land use and property development regulations applicable to all property within the City, as provided in Section 17.02.110. Overlay zone districts provide additional regulations that are to be exercised over certain lands within the overlay zone to meet special community health, safety, welfare, environmental, or development objectives described by the General Plan or a specific plan. Overlay zone district regulations apply in addition to base zone district regulations and other regulations of this chapter.
B. The base zoning districts are hereby established as follows:
1. Very Low Density Residential zone, abbreviated R-VL.
2. Low Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-L.
3. Medium Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-M.
4. High Density Residential zone, abbreviated as R-H.
5. Neighborhood Commercial zone, abbreviated as C-N.
6. Service Commercial zone, abbreviated as C-S.
7. Mixed-Use zone, abbreviated as MU.
8. Professional Office zone, abbreviated as PO.
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9. Industrial zone, abbreviated as I.
10. Public Facilities zone, abbreviated as PF.
11. Open Space zone, abbreviated as OS.
C. The overlay zoning districts are hereby established as follows:
1. Downtown Design overlay zone, abbreviated as DD.
2. Airport overlay zone, abbreviated as AO.
17.06.040 Establishment of zoning map.
A. To ensure that comprehensive zoning regulations may be applied uniformly to all incorporated territory upon adoption of this title, a zoning map is hereby established to delineate the location and boundaries of zone districts within the City. The zoning map is incorporated into this title by this reference with the same force and effect as if the boundaries, together with any notations, references, and information shown on the zoning map were specifically stated and described in this title.
B. The zoning map, together with such additional maps as may be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall be collectively known as the “City of Woodlake Zoning Map.” C. The official copy of the zoning map shall be kept, maintained, and made available to the public by the Woodlake Community Development Department. The zoning map may be maintained in hard copy and/or electronic formats.
D. All property within incorporated territory shall be delineated within a zoning district on the zoning map.
E. The location of zoning districts on the zoning map shall be consistent with the applicable policies and land use designations set forth in the General Plan.
17.06.050 Interpretation of zone boundary lines.
Whenever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary line between two zoning districts shown on the zoning map, the following interpretations shall control:
A. Where a zoning boundary line is indicated as following a street, alley, railroad right-of-way, drainage channel, or other watercourse, the center line of such street, alley, railroad right-ofway, drainage channel, or other watercourse shall be the boundary line.
B. Where a zoning boundary line is indicated as following a lot line or property line, the boundary line shall be construed as following such lot line or property line.
C. Where a zoning boundary line is not indicated as following a street or alley and does not follow or coincide approximately with a lot line or property line, the zoning boundary line shall be determined by the Director utilizing the scale designated on the zoning map.
D. Where further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission, upon a written application from the owner of the property in question or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of the zoning boundary line in question, giving due consideration to the location indicated on the zoning map, the purposes and objectives of the zoning ordinance, and the applicable policies set forth in the General Plan.
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17.06.060 Zone changes.
A. Changes to the zoning map shall be approved by ordinance of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 17.86.
B. When the Director determines that there is a technical error on the zoning map, the zoning map may be corrected to remove the technical error without approval of an ordinance.
17.06.070 Prezoning.
Territories proposed for annexation into the city shall be prezoned concurrent with the City Council initiation of annexation proceedings, in accordance with Chapter 17.86.
17.06.080 Right-of-way abandonment.
When a public street, alley, or railroad right-of-way is abandoned, the abandoned territory shall be immediately, and without any further action, included in the zoning district of the adjacent territory.
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Chapter 17.08
LAND USE TABLES
Sections:
17.08.010 Land use restriction.
17.08.020 Residential land use table.
17.08.030 Commercial, office, and industrial land use table.
17.08.040 Addition of a use to land use tables.
17.08.010 Land use restriction.
No structure, or any part thereof, shall be erected or enlarged, nor shall any site or structure be used, designated, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than is included among the uses listed in the land use tables in this chapter as permitted, administratively permitted, or conditionally permitted in the zone district in which such structure, land, or site is located, except as otherwise authorized by this title.
17.08.020 Residential land use table.
A. The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the R-VL, R-L, R-M, and R-H zones.
B. A “P” means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A “C” means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An “A” means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A “T” means the use requires a temporary use permit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone.
C. Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Residential Uses; and Other Uses. Use of the word “or” can mean either or both uses.
D. Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified section in the last column of the table.
E. If two or more land uses are permitted in the same zone, those land uses may coexist on the same site.
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Table 17.08.020-1
Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Residential Zones Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
R-VL R-L R-M R-H Section)
Residential Uses
1 Assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospice
facility
C C A A
2 Bed and breakfast inn C C C C 17.60.050
3 Boarding house or rooming house P
4 Emergency shelter C C P P 17.60.230
5 Employee housing, small (6 or fewer
employees)
P P P P
6 Employee housing, large (more than 6
employees)
C C C C
7 Hotel or motel
8 Manufactured home not within a
mobilehome park, more than 10 years old
P P P 17.60.100
9 Manufactured home not within a
mobilehome park, less than 10 years old
P P P 17.60.100
10 Mobilehome or Manufactured home park P P P 17.60.130 11 Multi-family dwelling, two (2) units per
building (duplex)
C C P P
12 Multi-family dwelling, three (3) or four (4)
units per building (triplex or fourplex)
C C P P
13 Multi-family dwelling, five (5) or more units
per building
P P
14 Recreational vehicle park C C
15 Residential care facility, up to six (6) persons P P P P 16 Residential care facility, seven (7) or more
persons
P P P P
17 Single-family dwelling, attached P P P
18 Single-family dwelling, detached P P C
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Table 17.08.020-1
Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Residential Zones Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
R-VL R-L R-M R-H Section)
19 Single-room occupancy (SRO) C
20 Supportive housing P P P P 17.60.240
21 Transitional housing P P P P 17.60.240
Residential Accessory and Support Uses
30 Accessory dwelling unit P P P P 17.60.030
31 Junior accessory dwelling unit P P P P 17.60.040
32 Building ancillary to the main residential use P P P P 33 Cottage food operation A A A A 17.60.060
34 Expansion of existing nonconforming
residential use
C C C C
35 Guest house P P P P
36 Home occupation A A A A 17.78
37 Keeping of household pets P P P P Title 6
38 Raising of fruit, vegetables, and horticultural
specialties for personal use
P P P P
39 Temporary caretaker’s dwelling T T T T
40 Temporary materials storage yard T T T T
41 Temporary residential sales office T T T T
42 Other accessory or ancillary use or structure
that the Director determines is customarily
associated with, and subordinate to, a
primary permitted use.
P P P P
Other Uses
50 Assembly facility (e.g. meeting facilities,
churches, community centers)
C C C
51 Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use per
Proposition 64 Guidelines (Indoor)
P P P P 5.48
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Table 17.08.020-1
Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Residential Zones Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
R-VL R-L R-M R-H Section)
52 Cannabis Cultivation for Personal Use per
Proposition 64 Guidelines (Outdoor)
P P P P 5.48
53 Receiving cannabis deliveries P P P P 5.48
54 Cannabis distribution 5.48
55 Cannabis laboratory testing 5.48
56 Cannabis manufacturing 5.48
57 Cannabis processing 5.48
58 Cannabis product labeling 5.48
59 Cannabis dispensary 5.48
60 Cannabis storing 5.48
61 Cannabis transporting 5.48
62 Community center or facility C C C C
63 Daycare, adult small family P P P P 17.60.070
64 Daycare, adult large family A A A A 17.60.070
65 Daycare, small family P P P P 17.60.070
66 Daycare, large family A A A A 17.60.070
67 Daycare center C C C C 17.60.070
68 Electrical transmission and distribution
substation, gas regulator station,
communications equipment building, public
service pumping station or elevated pressure
tank
C C C C
69 Mobile vendor or food truck A A A A 17.60.120
70 Outdoor storage that is visible from a public
right of way
71 Park or playground P P P P
72 School, private (kindergarten to 12th grade) C C C C 97 City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 15 January 2025
Table 17.08.020-1
Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Residential Zones Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
R-VL R-L R-M R-H Section)
73 School, public (kindergarten to 12th grade) P P P P
74 School; charter, trade, vocational, art,
business, or professional
C C C C
75 Self-storage facility or mini-warehouse C 17.60.110
76 Storm drainage basin, with or without a park P P P P 77 Land uses listed in the Commercial, Office,
and Industrial Zone Use Table (Section
17.08.030) that are not listed in this
Residential Zone Use Table
17.08.030 Commercial, office, and industrial land use table.
A. The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the C-N, C-S, MU, PO, I, PF, and OS zones.
B. A “P” means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A “C” means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An “A” means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A “T” means the use requires a temporary use permit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone.
C. Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Eating and Drinking Establishment Uses; Education, Assembly Uses; Manufacturing and Processing Uses; Office and Medical Uses; Public and Quasi-Public Uses; Recreation Uses; Residential Uses; Retail Uses; Service Uses; Transportation and Storage Uses; and Other Uses.
D. Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified Section in the last column of the table.
E. If two or more land uses are permitted in the same zone, those land uses may coexist on the same site.
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
Accessory and Support Uses
A1 Automated teller machine (ATM) P P P P P P
A2 Caretaker residence or quarters C P P P P C
A3 Cottage food operation A A A A 17.60.060
A4 Daycare primarily for children of
employees on the same site as a
permitted use
P C P P C P 17.60.070
A5 Drive-thru pick-up window
meeting all standards of 17.60.080
P P C C 17.60.080
A6 Drive-thru pick-up window not
meeting all standards of 17.60.080
C C C C 17.60.080
A7 Electric vehicle recharging facility P P P P P P P
A8 Food service primarily for
employees on the same site as a
permitted use
P P P P P P P
A9 Home occupation A A A A Chapter
17.78 A10 Keeping of household pets P P P P Title 6
A11 Mobile vendor or food truck A A A A A A A 17.60.120 A12 Outdoor advertising structure
A13 Outdoor storage ancillary to and
on the same site as a permitted use
P P P P 17.60.150
17.60.180
A14 Temporary materials and/or
equipment storage yard
T T T T P P
A15 Temporary outdoor sales
(including parking lot)
T T T T T T
A16 Vending machines P P P P P P P 17.60.190
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
Eating and Drinking
Establishment Us es
B1 Artisan food and beverage
production and sales
P P P C P
B2 Bar, nightclub, or lounge C C C
B3 Brewpub C P P C
B4 Microbrewery C P P P
B5 Restaurant, full service P P P C
B6 Restaurant, limited service with
drive-thru pickup window meeting
all standards of 17.60.080
P P P C 17.60.080
B7 Restaurant, limited service with
drive-thru pickup window not
meeting all standards of 17.60.080
C C C C 17.60.080
B8 Restaurant, limited service without
drive-thru pickup window
P P P C
Education and Assembly Uses
C1 Assembly facility (e.g. meeting
facilities, churches, community
centers)
P P P C C
C2 Auditorium P P P
C3 Card room C C
C4 Club, lodge, or private meeting hall P P P C
C5 Carnival or circus T T T T T
C6 College or university, public or
private
C C C P
C7 Convention or conference center P P
C8 Funeral home or mortuary C C C
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
C9 Library, museum, or cultural
facility
P P P P
C10 Pool hall or billiard parlor C C
C11 School, private (kindergarten to
12th grade)
C C
C12 School, public (kindergarten to 12th
grade)
P
C13 School; charter, trade, vocational,
art, business, or professional
P C C C P
C14 Studio for martial arts, music,
dance, yoga, exercise, gymnastics
or similar
P P P P P P
C15 Theater, live or movie C C P A A
Manufacturing and Processing
Uses
D1 Agricultural crop production C P C
D2 Agricultural products packing,
packaging, preparing, or
processing
P
D3 Animal raising
D4 Brewery, winery, or distillery C C
D5 Hazardous waste facility C
D6 Industrial or manufacturing
facility, heavy
C
D7 Industrial or manufacturing
facility, light
P P P1 17.30.020
D8 Meat packing or slaughterhouse P
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
D9 Mining, quarry, or sand and gravel
excavation
C
D10 Research and development facility P P P
Office and Medical Uses
E1 Call center C C
E2 Communications broadcasting or
media studio
P P P P
E3 Laboratory; general, medical, or
dental
P P P C
E4 Hospital, general or psychiatric P P P
E5 Office; medical, dental, or
optometry
P P P P
E6 Office; professional or commercial P P P P
E7 Pharmacy P P P P
E8 Urgent care center or other walkin clinicP P P P
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
F1 Cemetery P
F2 Community center or facility P P P P
F3 Community garden P P P P P P
F4 Electrical substation, gas regulator
station, communications
equipment building, public service
pumping station, or elevated
pressure tank
C C C C C C C
F5 Fairgrounds P
F6 Government office; local, state, or
federal
C P P P P
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
F7 Post office P P P
F8 Public corporation yard, utility
yard, or vehicle and heavy
equipment maintenance and
storage yard
P
F9 Public safety facility or station P P P P
F10 Social service office, assistance
center, or guidance center
P P P P P
F11 Storm drainage basin, with or
without a park
P P P P P P P
F12 Wireless communication facility
(WCF)
P P C Chapter
17.68 Recreation Uses
G1 Athletic complex or ball field P P
G2 Commercial recreation facility,
indoor
C P P C
G3 Commercial recreation facility,
outdoor
C C C
G4 Golf course or country club C C
G5 Health or fitness facility, large P P
G6 Health or fitness facility, small P P P P C
G7 Park or playground P P P P P P
Residential Uses
H1 Assisted living, skilled nursing, or
hospice facility
C C
H2 Bed and breakfast inn C C 17.60.050
H3 Boarding or rooming house C
H4 Emergency shelter P P P 17.60.030
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City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 21 January 2025
Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
H5 Employee housing, small (six (6)
or fewer employees)
P
H6 Employee housing, large (more
than six (6) employees)
H7 Hotel or motel C C P
H8 Live/work facility P P P P C
H9 Manufactured home not within a
mobilehome park, more than 10
years old
17.60.100
H10 Manufactured home not within a
mobilehome park, less than 10
years old
C C 17.60.100
H11 Mobilehome or manufactured
home park
17.60.130
H12 Multi-family dwelling, two (2)
units per building (duplex)
C P
H13 Multi-family dwelling, three (3) or
four (4) units per building (triplex
or fourplex)
C P
H14 Multi-family dwelling, five (5) or
more units per building
C P
H15 Recreational vehicle park C
H16 Residential care facility, up to six
(6) persons
C P P
H17 Residential care facility, seven (7)
or more persons
C P P
H18 Residential dwelling located in
same building with office or
commercial use
C C P C
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
H19 Single-family dwelling, attached P P
H20 Single-family dwelling, detached P P
H21 Single-room occupancy (SRO) C C P
H22 Supportive housing P P P 17.60.240
H23 Transitional housing P P P 17.60.240
Retail Uses
I1 Adult entertainment establishment A A 17.62
I2 Auction or sales house P P C
I3 Auction or sales yard C C
I4 Automobile and pick-up sales, new
and used
C C 17.60.170
I5 Automobile and pick-up sales,
used only
C C 17.60.170
I6 Boat, recreational vehicle (RV),
and truck sales
P C
I7 Building materials and supply or
home improvement store
C P P C
I8 Convenience store, with or without
fuel sales
P P C C C
I9 Farm or construction equipment
sales or service
P
I10 Farmers market A A A A A A
I11 Feed and seed store P P
I12 Food market P P P P
I13 Food produce stand A A A A A A T
I14 Fuel sales, fleet or cardlock P P P
I15 Fuel sales, retail P P C C
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City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 23 January 2025
Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
I16 Garden shop C P P C
I17 Landscape nursery P C C
I18 Liquor store P P P
I19 Manufactured home sales yard C
I20 News, magazine or flower stand,
outdoor
P P P P
I21 Pawn shop P C
I22 Pet store P P P
I23 Retail sales store, less than 10,000
square feet
P P P P
I24 Retail sales store, more than 10,000
square feet
P P P
I25 Retail sales solely via internet,
direct mail, or telephone
P P P
I26 Secondhand or thrift store P P C
I27 Swap meet or flea market C C C C
I28 Tobacco, smoke, or vape shop C C C
Service Uses
J1 Ambulance service C P C C C P
J2 Bank or credit union P P P P
J3 Barber shop, hair salon, nail care,
massage therapy, or day spa
P P P C P
J4 Car wash, automatic or full service C P
J5 Car wash, self-service C C
J6 Carpet cleaning P C P
J7 Construction materials recycling C P
J8 Copy, printing, or mailing service P P P P P
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City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 24 January 2025
Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
J9 Crematorium C
J10 Dry cleaning or laundromat P P P C
J11 Equipment rental yard P P
J12 Exterminator or pest control
service
P P P
J13 Food catering P P P
J14 Fortunetelling P P C
J15 Fuel distributing P P
J16 Kennel or animal boarding P C
J17 Linen, diaper, or uniform supply
service
P P
J18 Motor vehicle repair or service,
major
P P
J19 Motor vehicle repair or service,
minor
C P P
J20 Payday lenders or check cashing
establishment
P C C
J21 Pet grooming P P P C C
J22 Photography studio P P P P
J23 Recycling, small collection facility
(CRV only)
P P P P P 17.60.160
J24 Recycling, large collection facility C P P 17.60.160 J25 Recycling, processing, or sorting
facility
C C
J26 Repair shop, large appliance or
equipment
P C P
J27 Repair shop, small appliance or
equipment
C P P P
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City of Woodlake Municipal Code Title 17 – Zoning Ordinance 25 January 2025
Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
J28 Shooting range, indoor C C C
J29 Shooting range, outdoor
J30 Specialty construction or trade
service
P P
J31 Tailoring or clothing alterations P P P P
J32 Tattooing or body art C C C C C
J33 Veterinary clinic or office P P C P
J34 Veterinary hospital C
Transportation and Storage Use
K1 Airport or heliport P
K2 Bus, transit, or train station P P P P P
K3 Cold storage or ice house C P
K4 Food locker P C P
K5 Junk yard, wrecking yard, or
salvage facility
C
K6 Mini-warehouse or self-storage
facility
P C 17.60.110
K7 Parking facility, off-site C C C C
K8 Truck stop or travel center C
K9 Trucking or transportation terminal C
K10 Vehicle impound yard C P
K11 Warehouse or distribution center P
Other Uses
L1 Cannabis Cultivation (Indoor) C 5.48
L2 Cannabis Cultivation (Mixed
Light)
C 5.48
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Table 17.08.030-1
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit
T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed Land Uses
Commercial
and Mixed Use
Zones
Office, Industrial,
Public, and Open
Space Zones
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See
identified
C-N C-S MU PO I PF OS Section)
L3 Receiving cannabis deliveries C 5.48
L4 Cannabis distribution C 5.48
L5 Cannabis laboratory testing C C 5.48
L6 Cannabis manufacturing C 5.48
L7 Cannabis processing C 5.48
L8 Cannabis product labeling C 5.48
L9 Cannabis retail C C C 5.48
L10 Daycare, adult small family P P P P 17.60.070
L11 Daycare, adult large family A A 17.60.070
L12 Daycare, small family P P P P 17.60.070
L13 Daycare, large family A A 17.60.070
L14 Daycare center C C C C C 17.60.070
L15 Other uses not listed that are
determined by the Director to be
similar in nature to a listed use that
is permitted in the same zone
P P P P P P P
L16 Other uses not listed that are
determined by the Director to be
similar in nature to a listed use that
requires an administrative use
permit in the same zone
A A A A A A A 17.74
L17 Other uses not listed that are
determined by the Director to be
similar in nature to a listed use that
requires a conditional use permit
in the same zone
C C C C C C C 17.80
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17.08.040 Addition of a use to land use tables.
Upon an application or on its own initiative and pursuant to Chapter 17.86, the City Council may add a use to the land use tables established in this chapter if the Council makes all the following findings:
A. That the addition of the use to the land use table will be in accordance with the purposes of this title and of the zone district or districts in which the use will be permitted.
B. That the zone district or districts in which the use is to be permitted have similar basic characteristics as the present uses allowed in the district or districts.
C. That the use will not generate a noticeably greater amount of odor, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence or hazard than the amount normally created by any of the other uses permitted in the district or districts in which the use will be permitted.
D. That the establishment of the use in the zone district or districts in which it will be permitted will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. 110
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Chapter 17.12
VERY LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.12.010 Purpose and application.
17.12.020 Permitted uses.
17.12.030 Lot area.
17.12.040 Lot dimensions.
17.12.050 Dwelling units per lot.
17.12.060 Coverage.
17.12.070 Building setback areas.
17.12.080 Distance between structures.
17.12.090 Height of structures.
17.12.100 Driveways.
17.12.110 Accessory structures.
17.12.120 Other setback standards.
17.12.130 Off-street parking.
17.12.140 Usable open space.
17.12.150 Landscaping.
17.12.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.12.170 Signs.
17.12.180 General provisions and standards.
17.12.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Very Low-Density Residential (R-VL) zone. The purpose of the R-VL zone is to provide areas that serves as a transition between the urban environment and the surrounding agriculture at a density of 0.1 to three (3) dwellings per gross acre.
17.12.020 Permitted uses.
A. Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.
17.12.030 Lot area.
The minimum lot area shall be 15,000 square feet.
17.12.040 Lot dimensions.
A. The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 80 feet for interior lots and 90 feet for corner lots.
C. The minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet for lots fronting on a local street and 130 feet for lots fronting on collector or arterial streets.
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17.12.050 Dwelling units per lot.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be allowed on each lot, unless approved as an accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 17.60.030.
17.12.060 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-VL zone shall be 40% of the area of the lot.
17.12.070 Building setback areas.
A. No main structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum 25 feet from the front lot line for lots fronting a local street, and 35 feet from the front lot line for lots fronting a collector or arterial street.
C. The rear building setback shall be a minimum 30 feet from the rear lot line for one-story buildings and a minimum 40 feet for multi-story buildings.
D. The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum 10 feet from an interior side lot line for one-story buildings and a minimum 15 feet from the interior side lot line for multi-story buildings.
E. The street side building setback area shall be a minimum 25 feet from a street side property line where the lot line fronts a local street, and 35 feet from the street side lot line where the lot line fronts a collector or arterial street.
17.12.080 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.12.090 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.
17.12.100 Driveways.
A. The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed 40% of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area faces. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed 50% of the front building setback area.
B. On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.
C. On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot that is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.
17.12.110 Accessory structures.
Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:
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A. The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.
B. The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.
17.12.120 Other setback standards.
A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.
B. Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.
C. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and 10 feet from the street side lot line.
17.12.130 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
C. Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
D. The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least 20 feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.
E. No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter F. 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
G. All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
H. No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.
I. All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.
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K. Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.
17.12.140 Usable open space.
There is no open space requirement in the R-VL zone.
17.12.150 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Standards.
B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area or up to 100% of the yard and setback area may be landscaped with artificial turf and other permeable surfaces.
C. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52. The Director may grant an exception to this section to avoid planting in inclement weather.
D. Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed 50% of the lot frontage along the street.
17.12.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-VL zone shall conform to the design standards in Section
17.50.110, and the following:
A. Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.
B. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a state or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:
1. Front and street side yards three feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.
2. Rear and Interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
D. Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.
E. Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six feet and seven feet in height.
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2. Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.
F. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:
1. Front and street side yards:
a. Chain link
b. Concrete/block
c. Latticework fencing
d. Wood
e. Wrought iron
2. Rear and Interior side yards:
a. Concrete/block
b. Latticework fencing
c. Wood
G. Special fence and wall requirements.
1. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
2. Swimming pool enclosure required.
a. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.
b. Such fences shall have a minimum height of five feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self- closing and self-latching. All gates greaterthan five feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.
H. The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.
I. Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.
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2. Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every 100 feet.
3. Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.
4. Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.
5. The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.
6. Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.
17.12.170 Signs.
Signs placed in the R-VL zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.12.180 General provisions and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.14
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.14.010 Purpose and application.
17.14.020 Permitted uses.
17.14.030 Lot area.
17.14.040 Lot dimensions.
17.14.050 Dwelling units per lot.
17.14.060 Coverage.
17.14.070 Building setback areas.
17.14.080 Distance between structures.
17.14.090 Height of structures.
17.14.100 Driveways.
17.14.110 Accessory structures.
17.14.120 Other setback standards.
17.14.130 Off-street parking.
17.14.140 Usable open space.
17.14.150 Landscaping.
17.14.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.14.170 Signs.
17.14.180 General provisions and standards.
17.14.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Low Density Residential (R-L) zone. The purpose of the R-L zone is to provide residential neighborhoods of mostly, but not exclusively, singlefamily homes at a density of 2 to 10 dwellings per gross acre.
17.14.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.
17.14.030 Lot area.
The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
17.14.040 Lot dimensions.
A. The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner lots.
C. The minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet for lots fronting on a local street and 130 feet for lots fronting on collector or arterial streets.
D. New subdivisions shall avoid placing the front lot line of new lots along arterial or collector streets.
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17.14.050 Dwelling units per lot.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be allowed on each lot, unless approved as an accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 17.60.030.
17.14.060 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-L zone shall be 40% of the area of the lot.
17.14.070 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum 15 feet from the front lot line to the structures living space and 20 feet from the front lot line to the garage or carport.
C. The rear building setback shall be a minimum 15 feet from the rear lot line for one-story buildings and a minimum 20 feet for multi-story buildings.
D. The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum five (5) feet.
E. The street side building setback area shall be a minimum 10 feet.
17.14.080 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.14.090 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.
17.14.100 Driveways.
A. The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed 40% of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face.
B. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed 50% of the front building setback area.
C. On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.
D. On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot that is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.
17.14.110 Accessory structures.
Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:
A. The walls shall be at least five (5) feet from rear and side lot lines.
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17.14.120 Other setback standards.
A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.
B. Above or below ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.
C. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and 10 feet from the street side lot line.
17.14.130 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
C. Required parking spaces may not be provided in within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
D. The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least 20 feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.
E. No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also see Chapter F. 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
G. All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
H. No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.
I. All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.
J. Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.
K. Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.
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17.14.140 Usable open space.
There is no open space requirement in the R-L zone, unless required by Section 17.14.100.
17.14.150 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Standards.
B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area or up to 100% of the yard and setback area may be landscaped with artificial turf and other permeable surfaces.
C. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52. The Director may grant an exception to this section to avoid planting in inclement weather.
D. Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed 40% of the lot frontage along the street.
17.14.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-L zone shall conform to the design standards in Section
17.50.110, and the following:
A. Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.
B. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:
1. Front and street side yards three feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.
2. Rear and Interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
D. Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.
E. Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six feet and seven feet in height.
2. Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.
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F. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:
1. Front and street side yards:
a. Chain link
b. Concrete/block
c. Latticework fencing
d. Wood
e. Wrought iron
2. Rear and Interior side yards:
a. Concrete/block
b. Latticework fencing
c. Wood
G. Special fence and wall requirements.
1. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
2. Swimming pool enclosure required.
a. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act. b. Such fences shall have a minimum height of five feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be selfclosing and self-latching. All gates greater than five feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.
H. The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.
I. Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.
2. Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every 100 feet.
3. Walls shall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.
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4. Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.
5. The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.
6. Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.
17.14.170 Signs.
Signs placed in the R-L zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.14.180 General provisions and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.16
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.16.010 Purpose and application.
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
17.16.030 Lot area.
17.16.040 Lot dimensions.
17.16.050 Dwelling units per lot.
17.16.060 Coverage.
17.16.070 Building setback areas.
17.16.080 Distance between structures.
17.16.090 Height of structures.
17.16.100 Lot area less than 5,000 square feet.
17.16.110 Driveways.
17.16.120 Accessory structures.
17.16.130 Other setback standards.
17.16.140 Off-street parking.
17.16.150 Usable open space.
17.16.160 Landscaping.
17.16.170 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.16.180 Signs.
17.16.190 General provisions, and standards.
17.16.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Medium Density Residential (R-M) zones. The purpose of the R-M zones is to provide areas for primarily single-family dwellings in an urban setting.
17.16.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.
17.16.030 Lot area.
The minimum lot area shall be 5,000 square feet.
17.16.040 Lot dimensions.
A. The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet
C. The minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet.
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17.16.050 Dwelling units per lot.
The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 3,000 square feet of area.
17.16.060 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-M zone shall be determined by the combined building setback requirements, accessory structure limitations, and off-street parking requirements.
17.16.070 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum 15 feet from the front lot line for livable building space and 20 feet for garages, carports, and other non-livable building space.
C. The rear building setback area shall be a minimum 15 feet from the rear lot for one-story buildings and a minimum 20 feet for buildings over one-story high.
D. The side building setback area shall be five (5) feet from an interior side lot line and (10) feet from a street-side property line.
17.16.080 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.16.090 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.
17.16.100 Lot area less than 5,000 square feet.
A. Notwithstanding Section 17.16.030, lots in the R-M zone may have a lot area of between 3,000 and 4,999 square feet if all the following standards are met:
1. Not more than 50% of the proposed lots on a tentative subdivision map may be approved at less than 5,000 square feet.
2. Streets shall be constructed to public street standards.
3. All structures shall be constructed on-site.
4. Each new subdivision with small lots that is not constructing custom homes shall make available for sale at least three (3) different small lot floor plans with at least two (2) different elevation designs for each floor plan.
5. The primary frontage of the main structure shall face a public street, primary entryway, circulation walkway, or open space with sidewalks that provide delineated paths of travel.
6. The primary frontage of the main structure shall include the primary entrance and at least one window.
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8. The Building Official shall not approve a building permit for a new residence on a lot with a lot area less than 5,000 square feet until the Director has determined that the standards identified in this section are met.
B. Lots with less than 5,000 square feet shall have the following minimum dimensions and building setback areas:
1. The minimum lot depth shall be 70 feet.
2. The minimum lot width shall be 40 feet for interior lots and 45 feet for corner lots.
3. The minimum front building setback area shall be 12 feet for livable space and 18 feet for garages.
4. The minimum rear yard building setback area shall be 10 feet for the first story and 15 feet for the portions of the building that are more than one story high.
5. The minimum interior side yard building setback area shall be five (5) feet.
6. The minimum corner side yard building setback area shall be 10 feet.
7. The maximum building height shall be 30 feet.
8. Lots shall provide for a private, usable open space area of a minimum of 300 square feet.
The open space shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide.
C. Lots having a lot area of less than 3,000 square feet, or lots that do not meet the standards in this section may be approved through the planned unit development process per Chapter
17.82. 17.16.110 Driveways.
A. The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed 40% of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face.
B. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed 50% of the front building setback area.
C. On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.
D. On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot which is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.
17.16.120 Accessory structures.
Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:
A. The floor area shall be a maximum of 300 square feet.
B. The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.
C. The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.
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E. The plate line height shall be a maximum of 10 feet high.
F. The roof pitch shall be a maximum of 4:12.
G. The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of 15 feet.
17.16.130 Other setback standards.
Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.
A. Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back 25 feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley rightof-way.
B. Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.
C. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and 10 feet from the street side lot line.
D. Garages and carports opening on the street side lot line of a corner lot shall be set back 20 feet from the street side lot line.
17.16.140 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
C. Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
D. The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least 20 feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.
E. No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter F. 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
G. All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
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I. All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.
J. Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.
K. Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.
17.16.150 Usable open space.
Each lot shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum of 300 square feet per dwelling unit. Each open space area shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide.
17.16.160 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.
B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area.
C. Required landscaping is to be installed within six (6) months after occupancy of the residence, apartment, or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
D. Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed 50% of the front yard setback.
17.16.170 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-M zone shall conform to the design standards in Section
17.50.110, and the following:
A. Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.
B. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:
1. Front and street side yards three feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.
2. Rear and Interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
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D. Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.
E. Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six feet and seven feet in height.
2. Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.
F. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:
1. Front and street side yards:
a. Chain link
b. Concrete/block
c. Latticework fencing
d. Wood
e. Wrought iron
2. Rear and Interior side yards:
a. Concrete/block
b. Latticework fencing
c. Wood
G. Special fence and wall requirements.
1. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
2. Swimming pool enclosure required.
a. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act.
b. Such fences shall have a minimum height of five feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self- closing and self-latching. All gates greaterthan five feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice 128
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for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.
H. The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.
I. Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.
2. Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every 100 feet.
3. Wallsshall include capstones(with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.
4. Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.
5. The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.
6. Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.
17.16.180 Signs.
Signs placed in the R-M zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.16.190 General provisions, and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.18
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.18.010 Purpose and application.
17.18.020 Permitted uses.
17.18.030 Lot area.
17.18.040 Lot dimensions.
17.18.050 Site area per dwelling unit.
17.18.060 Coverage.
17.18.070 Building setback areas.
17.18.080 Distance between structures.
17.18.090 Height of structures.
17.18.100 Driveways.
17.18.110 Accessory structures.
17.18.120 Other setback standards.
17.18.130 Off-street parking.
17.18.140 Usable open space.
17.18.150 Landscaping.
17.18.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.18.170 Signs.
17.18.180 General provisions and standards.
17.18.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the High Density Residential (R-H) zone. The purpose of the RH zone is to encourage a variety of multi-family residential uses in a density range from 10 to 24 dwelling units per gross acre.
17.18.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.
17.18.030 Lot area.
A. The minimum lot area shall be 6,000 square feet.
B. Existing lots of less than 6,000 square feet may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.ca
17.18.040 Lot dimensions.
A. The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner lots.
C. The minimum lot depth shall be 90 feet.
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D. Lots developed adjacent to an arterial or collector street are to be designed as walled back-on or side-on lots.
17.18.050 Site area per dwelling unit.
The minimum site area per dwelling unit shall be 3,000 square feet of area for the first dwelling unit and 1,500 square feet for each additional unit.
17.18.060 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, accessory structure limitations, open space requirements, and off-street parking requirements.
17.18.070 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the front lot line.
C. The rear building setback area shall be a minimum of 15 feet for one-story buildings and shall be a minimum of 25 feet for multi-story buildings.
D. The interior side building setback area shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from an interior side lot line.
E. The street-side building setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet from a street-side lot line.
17.18.080 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.18.090 Height of structures.
A. The maximum structure height shall be 45 feet.
B. Buildings over 45 feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.18.100 Driveways.
A. The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed 40% of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area face. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways, the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed 50% of the front building setback area.
B. On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.
C. On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot which is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.
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17.18.110 Accessory structures.
Accessory structures may be located with a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:
A. The floor area shall be a maximum of 300 square feet.
B. The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.
C. The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.
D. The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of 10 feet.
E. The plate line height shall be a maximum of 10 feet high.
F. The roof pitch shall be a maximum of 4:12.
G. The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of 12 feet.
17.18.120 Other setback standards.
A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a side lot line that adjoins a neighboring side lot line.
B. Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back 25 feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley rightof-way.
C. Above or below-ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines.
D. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and 10 feet from the street side lot line.
17.18.130 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of two covered parking spaces. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
C. Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
D. The exterior siding and roofing materials utilized on garages and carports shall match the design and materials of any single-family dwelling on the same lot. New two-car carports may be utilized in place of a two-car garage only if located at least 20 feet behind the front building setback line, and must be connected to the main dwelling, have a similar roof pitch as the main dwelling, use similar roofing material and the main dwelling, and have support beams or posts that are decorative in style.
E. No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures. Also, see Chapter 132
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F. All recreational vehicles or trailers parked in a location visible from the street are to be clean and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood. All recreational vehicles must be operable. Also, see Chapter 10.19 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
G. No recreational vehicle or trailer shall be used as a residence.
H. All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed space, garage, or carport. Vehicles with custom-fitted covers may be stored in an open area when it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Director, cause complaints from neighbors, or violate any section of this code.
I. Repair of vehicles owned by the resident of the property and storage of parts shall be within an enclosed garage, or carport if no garage exists. Vehicle repair and storage of parts are prohibited in a driveway and the front or street side building setback areas.
J. Driveways shall be designed so that vehicles are not required to back out onto collector or arterial streets.
17.18.140 Usable open space.
A. Lots with four (4) or less dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum of 300 square feet per dwelling unit. The open space shall be a minimum of 15 feet wide.
B. Lots with five (5) or more dwelling units shall provide for a usable open space area equal to five (5) percent of the lot area. Where multiple lots together make up a single development site, the required open space may be combined into common open space areas that are accessible to all residents of the site.
17.18.150 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.
B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all yard areas and setback areas visible from the street(s) shall be landscaped with live plant materials and ornamentation common to the Woodlake area.
C. Required landscaping is to be installed within six (6) months after occupancy of the residence, apartment or office and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
D. Landscaped areas are not to be used or converted to parking areas or any other use which results in the damage or removal of the landscaping. However, the widening of an existing paved driveway perpendicular to the street is permitted if the total width of the existing paving and the new paving does not exceed 50% of the front building setback area.
17.18.160 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences, walls, and hedges in the R-H zone shall conform to the design standards in Section
17.50.110, and the following:
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A. Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.
B. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:
1. Front and street side yards three feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.
2. Rear and Interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
D. Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.
E. Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six feet and seven feet in height.
2. Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.
F. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:
1. Front and street side yards:
a. Chain link
b. Concrete/block
c. Latticework fencing
d. Wood
e. Wrought iron
2. Rear and Interior side yards:
a. Concrete/block
b. Latticework fencing
c. Wood
G. Special fence and wall requirements.
1. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
2. Swimming pool enclosure required.
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a. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act. b. Such fences shall have a minimum height of five feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be selfclosing and self-latching. All gates greater than five feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.
H. The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.
I. Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.
2. Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every 100 feet.
3. Wallsshall include capstones(with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.
4. Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.
5. The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.
6. Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.
17.18.170 Signs.
Signs placed in the R-H zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.18.180 General provisions and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.20
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.20.010 Purpose and application.
17.20.020 Permitted uses.
17.20.030 Site area.
17.20.040 Lot dimensions.
17.20.050 Coverage.
17.20.060 Building setback areas.
17.20.070 Distance between structures.
17.20.080 Height of structures.
17.20.090 Driveways.
17.20.100 Off-street parking.
17.20.110 Usable open space.
17.20.120 Landscaping.
17.20.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.20.140 Signs.
17.20.150 General provisions and standards.
17.20.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) zone. The purpose of the C-N zone is to provide areas primarily for commercial uses and services that serve surrounding, adjacent residential neighborhoods.
17.20.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.20.030 Site area.
A. The minimum site area shall be one (1) acre. The site area may be divided into multiple separate lots of less than one (1) acre each if a reciprocal use agreement for shared street access and parking is recorded in conjunction with the subdivision of the lots.
B. Existing sites of less than one (1) acre may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.
17.20.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet unless a reciprocal use agreement for shared access and parking is recorded.
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17.20.050 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.
17.20.060 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The minimum front building setback shall be 15 feet.
C. The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street or an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the minimum rear building setback shall be 15 feet.
D. The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the minimum side building setback area shall be 15 feet.
17.20.070 Distance between structures.
There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.
17.20.080 Height of structures.
A. The maximum structure height shall be 40 feet.
B. Structures over 40 feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.20.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of access points on public streets.
B. New driveways nearstreet cornersshall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
17.20.100 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
17.20.110 Usable open space.
New developments shall provide a common outdoor, shaded sitting area for use by customers. The size of the shaded sitting area shall be a minimum of 250 square feet per acre of site area.
17.20.120 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.
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B. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than 15 feet from a lot line adjoining a street, except where the setback area is covered by structures, parking areas, or driveways.
C. Required landscaping shall be installed prior to final occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
17.20.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
A. The fences in the C-N zone shall conform to the design standards provided in section
17.50.110.
B. Fences, walls, and hedges in the C-N zone shall conform to the following standards:
1. A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and corner side yards where the maximum height shall be three (3) feet. On a reversed corner lot of where the district boundary line is adjacent to a front yard of a neighboring property, the required wallshall be reduced in height to four (4) feet within 15 feet of a street property line.
2. The Director may allow fence and wall heights to be increased to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.
3. The outdoor storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.
4. No fence or wall that is more than four (4) feet tall and less than 66% open shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.
17.20.140 Signs.
Signs placed in the C-N zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.20.150 General provisions and standards.
A. All businesses, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.
B. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H, zone district unless there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment.
C. Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.22
SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.22.010 Purpose and application.
17.22.020 Permitted uses.
17.22.030 Site area.
17.22.040 Lot dimensions.
17.22.050 Coverage.
17.22.060 Building setback areas.
17.22.070 Distance between structures.
17.22.080 Height of structures.
17.22.090 Driveways.
17.22.100 Off-street parking.
17.22.110 Usable open space.
17.22.120 Landscaping.
17.22.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.22.140 Signs.
17.22.150 General provisions and standards.
17.22.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Service Commercial (C-S) zone. The purpose of the C-S zone is to provide areas primarily for commercial service uses that serve multiple neighborhoods, the city, and the region.
17.22.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.22.030 Site area.
A. The minimum site area for new lots that are created by subdivision map or parcel map shall be 5,000 square feet unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
B. Existing sites of less than 5,000 square feet may be developed in accordance with the specifications of this section.
17.22.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet unless a reciprocal use agreement for shared access and parking is recorded.
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17.22.050 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.
17.22.060 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The minimum front building setback shall be 10 feet.
C. The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street an R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district then the rear building setback shall be 15 feet.
D. The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except that where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, PF, or OS zone district the minimum side building setback area shall be 15 feet deep.
17.22.070 Distance between structures.
There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.
17.22.080 Height of structures.
A. The maximum structure height shall be 40 feet.
B. One-story or two-story buildings over 40 feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.22.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.
B. New driveways nearstreet cornersshall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
17.22.100 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Parking areas shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any front or street side lot line. The area between the lot line and parking area shall be landscaped pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
17.22.110 Usable open space.
There is no minimum requirement for usable open space.
17.22.120 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.52 Landscape Standards.
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B. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than 10 feet from a lot line adjoining a street, except where the setback area is covered by structures, parking areas, or driveways.
C. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
17.22.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
A. Fences in the C-N zone shall conform to the design standards provided in sections 17.50.110 and 17.50.120.
B. Fences, walls, and hedges in the C-N zone shall conform to the following standards:
1. A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and street side setback areas. Where the required wall abuts the side lot line of a neighboring residential property, the required wall shall be reduced in height to four (4) feet within 15 feet of a street property line.
2. The Director may require fence and wall heights to be increased to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.
3. The outdoor storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence with a minimum height of (7) feet minimum, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.
4. No fence or wall that is more than four (4) feet tall and less than 66% open shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.
17.22.140 Signs.
Signs placed in the C-S zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.22.150 General provisions and standards.
A. No business, service, or process that is not a part of the main use of the site shall be conducted outside a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.
B. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district.
C. Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.24
MIXED USE ZONE
Sections:
17.24.010 Purpose and application.
17.24.020 Permitted uses.
17.24.030 Site area.
17.24.040 Lot dimensions.
17.24.050 Coverage.
17.24.060 Building setback areas.
17.24.070 Distance between structures.
17.24.080 Height of structures.
17.24.090 Driveways.
17.24.100 Off-street parking.
17.24.110 Usable open space.
17.24.120 Landscaping.
17.24.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.24.140 Signs.
17.24.150 General provisions and standards.
17.24.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Mixed Use (MU) zone. The purpose of the MU zone is to provide either residential or commercial uses or both residential and commercial uses in a well-planned, mixed-use environment.
17.24.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.24.030 Site area.
The minimum site area shall be 5,000 square feet unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.24.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet, except that where there is a recorded reciprocal use agreement for shared common access and parking areas, no minimum frontage is required.
17.24.050 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.
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B. There is no required front building setback area.
C. The rear building setback may be zero (0) feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts a public street, or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PF, or OS zone district then the rear building setback shall be 15 feet.
D. The side building setback area shall be zero (0) feet, except where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-L, R-M, R-H, PF, or OS zone district then the side building setback area shall be 15 feet.
17.24.070 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between a structure used solely for residential purposes and another structure shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code. This section shall not apply to a building with a mix of residential and non-residential uses.
17.24.080 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 50 feet.
17.24.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.
B. New driveways near street corners shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
17.24.100 Off-street parking.
A. In the Mixed-Use zone, new parking spaces shall not be located between the main building and a public street.
B. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
17.24.110 Usable open space.
New commercial developments with a site area over one (1) acre shall provide a common outdoor, shaded sitting area for use by customers. The size of this area shall be a minimum of 250 square feet per acre of site area.
17.24.120 Landscaping.
A. Areas not covered by structures or hardscape shall be landscaped.
B. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
17.24.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
A. The fences in the MU zone shall conform to the design standards provided in section 17.50.110.
B. Fences, walls, and hedges in the MU zone shall conform to the following standards:
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1. A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and corner side yards where the maximum height shall be four (4) feet.
2. The Director may allow fence and wall heights to be increased in order to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.
3. The open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.
17.24.140 Signs.
Signs placed in the MU zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.24.150 General provisions and standards.
A. All businesses, services, and processes shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.
B. Mixed Use zone districts shall be designed to provide and encourage walking within the commercial uses and between the commercial uses and the residential uses within the MU zone and other nearby residential uses. At a minimum, this shall be accomplished with a minimum six (6) foot-wide pedestrian path of travel between site entrances and the public sidewalk.
C. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district, except that where there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment no minimum distance is required.
D. Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.26
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ZONE
Sections:
17.26.010 Purpose and application.
17.26.020 Permitted uses.
17.26.030 Site area.
17.26.040 Lot dimensions.
17.26.050 Coverage.
17.26.060 Building setback areas.
17.26.070 Distance between structures.
17.26.080 Height of structures.
17.26.090 Driveways.
17.26.100 Off-street parking.
17.26.110 Usable open space.
17.26.120 Landscaping.
17.26.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.26.140 Signs.
17.26.150 General provisions and standards.
17.26.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Professional Office (PO) zone. The purpose of the PO zone is to provide areas for professional and non-retail commercial offices and businesses in close relationship to one another situated in or near neighborhoods.
17.26.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.26.030 Site area.
The minimum site area shall be 6,000 square feet unless a smaller site is approved with a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.26.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 60 feet, except that where there is a recorded reciprocal use agreement for shared common access and parking areas, no minimum frontage is required.
17.26.050 Coverage.
The maximum building coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, open space requirements, and off-street parking and loading requirements.
17.26.060 Building setback areas.
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B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
C. The rear building setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
D. The side building setback area shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from interior side lot lines and a minimum of 15 feet where the side lot line abuts a public street or an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district.
17.26.070 Distance between structures.
There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.
17.26.080 Height of structures.
A. The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.
B. One-story or two-story buildings over 35 feet may be erected upon approval of a conditional use permit in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.26.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.
B. New driveways nearstreet cornersshall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
C. Sites with alleys should utilize alley access to minimize driveways on streets to the greatest extent possible.
17.26.100 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Parking areas shall not be closer than 15 feet to any front or street side lot line. The area between the lot line and parking area shall be landscaped.
C. New parking areas should be located behind or to the side of buildings, not between buildings and the street. Refer to Chapter 17.54 for Parking Standards for parking areas.
17.26.110 Usable open space.
There is no minimum requirement for usable open space.
17.26.120 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than 15 feet from a lot line adjoining a street, except where the setback area is covered by structures, parking, or driveways.
B. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
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17.26.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences, walls, and hedges in the PO zone shall conform to the design standards provided in Section
17.50.110 and to the following standards:
A. Site plan review. Fences and walls for housing projects are subject to site plan review in compliance with Chapter 17.72 of this title.
B. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a State or Federal agency, or by the City for reasons of public safety, or to retaining walls that adjoin land uses.
C. Fences, walls, and hedges may be erected and properly maintained to the heights identified below and measured from the highest adjoining finish grade:
1. Front and street side yards three feet maximum height allowed. A fence may be four feet if more than fifty (50) percent of the fencing is see-through.
2. Rear and Interior side yards wall equal to a minimum of six feet and a maximum of seven feet in height.
D. Where there is a difference in the ground level (e.g., finish grade) between two adjoining parcels, the height of a fence or wall constructed along the common property line shall be determined by using the highest finish grade.
E. Walls along arterial and collector streets. If a wall is required, or if the developer of a site located along either an arterial or collector street chooses to install (or is required to install) a wall, the wall shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the following requirements:
1. Arterial and collector streets. A combination of a landscaped berm and wall equal to a minimum of six feet and seven feet in height.
2. Wall height. The wall should be a minimum of six feet in height as measured from the highest-grade side.
F. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the city shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials:
1. Front and street side yards:
a. Chain link
b. Concrete/block
c. Latticework fencing
d. Wood
e. Wrought iron
2. Rear and Interior side yards:
a. Concrete/block
b. Latticework fencing
c. Wood
G. Special fence and wall requirements.
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1. Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources and/or trees during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing for these purposes shall be subject to the review and approval of the director.
2. Swimming pool enclosure required.
a. Swimming pools shall be entirely enclosed by structures, fences or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 - The Swimming Pool Act. b. Such fences shall have a minimum height of five feet. Such fences shall be substantial and shall be constructed so there are no openings greater than three inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be selfclosing and self-latching. All gates greater than five feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four feet above grade. No pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence has been constructed and approved by the building inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the building inspector.
H. The city reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement in any emergency.
I. Where provided, perimeter walls around residential subdivisions shall comply with the following standards:
1. Walls shall be constructed of concrete block or a combination of landscape berm and wall.
2. Walls shall have vertical elements (e.g., pilasters, indentations) of differing colors and/or materials at least every 100 feet.
3. Wallsshall include capstones (with limited overhang) of a coordinating color, material, and style as the rest of the wall.
4. Walls shall be of neutral color and shall be textured with stone, brick, stucco, or other surface finish.
5. The wall height shall be between six (6) and seven (7) feet high or as otherwise required to adequately attenuate noise of the abutting collector or arterial street or state highway.
6. Walls shall not be located inside of the required clear visibility area at the intersections of streets.
17.26.140 Signs.
Signs placed in the PO zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56.
17.26.150 General provisions and standards.
A. No business, service, or process that is not a part of the main use of the site shall be conducted outside a completely enclosed permanently fixed structure, except where specifically permitted by this title.
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B. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district, except that where there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment no minimum distance is required.
C. Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.28
INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Sections:
17.28.010 Purpose and application.
17.28.020 Permitted uses.
17.28.030 Site area.
17.28.040 Lot dimensions.
17.28.050 Coverage.
17.28.060 Building setback areas.
17.28.070 Distance between structures.
17.28.080 Height of structures.
17.28.090 Driveways.
17.28.100 Off-street parking.
17.28.110 Usable open space.
17.28.120 Landscaping.
17.28.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.28.140 Signs.
17.28.150 General provisions and standards.
17.28.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Industrial (I) zone. The purpose of the I district is to provide areas for manufacturing, wholesale, and storage activities that may be conducted inside or outside of buildings.
17.28.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.28.030 Site area.
A. The minimum site area for new lots shall be 20,000 square feet, unless a conditional use permit for smaller lots is approved, in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
B. Existing sites of less than 20,000 square feet may be developed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
17.28.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 60 feet, except that where there is a recorded reciprocal use agreement for shared common access and parking areas, no minimum frontage is required.
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17.28.060 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum of 15 feet.
C. The rear building setback area shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
D. The interior side building setback area be a minimum of 10 feet.
E. The street-side building setback area be a minimum of 15 feet.
17.28.070 Distance between structures.
There is no minimum distance between structures required, except that all building code requirements shall be met.
17.28.080 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 75 feet, except that the height of portions of structures set back at least 200 feet from any lot line may be up to 100 feet high.
17.28.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.
B. New driveways nearstreet cornersshall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
C. Gated entrances shall be set back at least 100 feet from the public right-of-way unless a shorter distance is approved by the City Engineer.
17.28.100 Off-street parking.
Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
17.28.110 Usable open space.
There is no minimum requirement for usable open space.
17.28.120 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided and permanently maintained in a setback area not less than 10 feet from a lot line adjoining a street.
B. Required landscaping is to be installed prior to occupancy and continually maintained pursuant to Chapter 17.52.
17.28.130 Screening, fences, and walls.
A. Fences and walls in the I zone shall conform to the design standards provided in section
17.50.110.
B. Fences, walls, and hedges in the I zone shall conform to the following standards:
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1. A seven-foot solid masonry wall shall be required along any side or rear property line abutting an R-VL, R-L, R-M, R-H, PO, or PF zone district, except in required front and corner side yards where the maximum height shall be four (4) feet. On a reversed corner lot of where the district boundary line is adjacent to a front yard of a neighboring property, the required wallshall be reduced in height to four (4) feet within 15 feet of a street property line.
2. The Director may allow fence and wall heights to be increased in order to mitigate noise problems documented by a noise study.
3. No fence or wall shall be placed in front of or within any landscaped area located next to a street.
4. The open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened by a solid wall or fence (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.
5. Razor wire, electrified fencing, and similar security devices are only allowed on a permanent basis in the I zone district with approval by the Director, provided that it is not located adjacent to a residence or residential district.
17.28.140 Signs.
Signs placed in the I zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter
17.56. 17.28.150 General provisions and standards.
A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from a rear or side lot line that abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district, except that where there is a parapet wall that shields the mechanical equipment no minimum distance is required.
B. All open and non-landscaped portions of any lot shall be maintained in good condition free from weeds, dust, trash, and debris.
C. No use shall be permitted and no process, equipment or material shall be employed that is found by the City to be injurious to persons residing or working in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, noise, vibrations, illumination, glare or heavy truck traffic, or to involve any hazard of fire, explosion, hazardous or toxic waste, or radioactivity or to emit electrical disturbances which adversely affect commercial or electronic equipment outside the boundaries of the site.
D. No solid or liquid waste shall be discharged into a natural watercourse, nor into a public or private sewage disposal system except in compliance with the applicable regulations of the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board and city ordinances and policies.
E. Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.30
PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE
Sections:
17.30.010 Purpose and application.
17.30.020 Permitted uses.
17.30.030 Site area.
17.30.040 Lot dimensions.
17.30.050 Coverage.
17.30.060 Building setback areas.
17.30.070 Distance between structures.
17.30.080 Height of structures.
17.30.090 Driveways.
17.30.100 Accessory structures.
17.30.110 Off-street parking.
17.30.120 Usable open space.
17.30.130 Landscaping.
17.30.140 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.30.150 Signs.
17.30.160 General provisions and standards.
17.30.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Public Facilities (PF) zone. The purpose of the PF zone is to provide locations for public and private institutional uses including, but not limited to, community facilities, parks, school facilities, libraries, cemeteries, wastewater treatment facilities, storm drainage basins, water recharge areas, public safety facilities (fire and police), public transportation and public works facilities, the Woodlake Airport, and other similar public uses and facilities on property owned and/or operated by a local, State or federal agency.
17.30.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
Industrial uses permitted by a Conditional Use Permit shall only be permitted in the areas of the Airport Overlay Zone.
17.30.030 Site area.
There is no minimum lot area.
17.30.040 Lot dimensions.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
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17.30.050 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, accessory structure limitations, open space requirements, and off-street parking requirements.
17.30.060 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the front lot line.
C. The rear building setback shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the rear lot line, except where the rear lot line abuts an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district then the rear building setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
D. The side building setback area shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from an interior side lot line and a minimum of 10 feet from a street-side property line.
17.30.070 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.30.080 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 50 feet.
17.30.090 Driveways.
A. Wherever possible, developments shall share driveways to minimize the number of driveways on public streets.
B. New driveways nearstreet cornersshall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the radius curve of the curb, unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer.
C. Gated entrances shall be set back at least 30 feet from the public right-of-way unless a shorter distance is approved by the City Engineer.
17.30.110 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
17.30.120 Usable open space.
There is no required usable open space.
17.30.130 Landscaping.
A. Landscaping shall be provided for each use as prescribed in Section 17.52 Landscape Standards.
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B. Except for driveways and approved parking areas, all building setback areas visible from a public street shall be landscaped.
17.30.140 Screening, fences, and walls.
A. The fences in the PF zone shall conform to the design standards provided in section 17.50.110.
B. Fences, walls, and hedges in the PF zone shall conform to the following standards:
1. Fences, walls and hedges not exceeding seven (7) feet in height shall be permitted except that in a required front yard, or a required side yard on a corner or side on a cul-de-sac lot, a fence, wall or hedge shall not exceed four feet in height except as allowed by subsections and 4. below.
2. A block wall with a minimum height of seven (7) feet shall be provided along any side or rear lot line that abuts any residential zone.
3. The open storage of materials and equipment attendant to a use shall be permitted only within an area surrounded or screened from a public street by a solid wall or fence seven (7) feet minimum in height, except as may be modified under site plan review. Such storage shall not be visible above the fence or wall.
17.30.150 Signs.
Signs placed in the PF zones shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56, except that signs placed by a local, State, or federal public agency on their own public property shall be exempt from Chapter 17.56.
17.30.160 General provisions and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.32
OPEN SPACE ZONE
Sections:
17.32.010 Purpose and application.
17.32.020 Permitted uses.
17.32.030 Lot area.
17.32.040 Lot dimensions.
17.32.050 Coverage.
17.32.060 Building setback areas.
17.32.070 Distance between structures.
17.32.080 Height of structures.
17.32.090 Driveways.
17.32.100 Other setback standards.
17.32.110 Off-street parking.
17.32.120 Usable open space.
17.32.130 Landscaping.
17.32.140 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.32.150 Signs.
17.32.160 General provisions and standards.
17.32.010 Purpose and application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Open Space (OS) zone. The purpose of the OS zone is to set aside land for the conservation and management of natural resources, establishment of recreation corridors, management of land for public health and safety (i.e., flood control, noise attenuation, utility corridor) and establishment of landscape corridors.
17.32.020 Permitted uses.
Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.030.
17.32.030 Lot area.
There is no minimum lot area.
17.32.040 Lot dimensions.
There are no minimum lot dimensions.
17.32.050 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot shall be determined by the combined building setback area requirements, accessory structure limitations, open space requirements, and off-street parking requirements.
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17.32.060 Building setback areas.
A. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
B. The front building setback area shall be a minimum of 25 feet from the front lot line.
C. The rear building setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet from the rear lot line.
D. The side building setback area shall be a minimum of 25 feet from an interior side or streetside property line.
17.32.070 Distance between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.32.080 Height of structures.
The maximum structure height shall be 30 feet.
17.32.090 Driveways.
Driveways should be minimized to protect the maximum amount of open space. Driveways shall be the minimum width and length necessary to support the use, as determined by the Director.
17.32.100 Other setback standards.
Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from every lot line.
17.32.110 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. No parking spaces shall be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area.
17.32.120 Usable open space.
There is no required usable open space.
17.32.130 Landscaping.
Areas around buildings and parking areas that have been disturbed from their natural state shall be landscaped with natural landscape plants and materials that blend in with the natural environment on the site, in accordance with Chapter 17.52.
17.32.140 Screening, fences, and walls.
Fences and walls shall be provided on the site for each use in accordance with Sections 17.50.110 and 17.50.120.
17.32.150 Signs.
Signs placed in the OS zone shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.56, except that signs placed a local, State, or Federal public agency on their own public property shall be exempt from Chapter 17.56.
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17.32.160 General provisions and standards.
Structures and the use of structures or land shall be subject to the requirements and standards prescribed in Chapter 17.50.
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Chapter 17.34
AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE
Sections:
17.34.010 Application.
17.34.020 Use restrictions.
17.34.030 Height restrictions.
17.34.040 Nonconforming structures and trees.
17.34.010 Application.
A. This chapter shall apply to all land within the Airport Overlay zone, as defined on the Zoning Map.
B. The requirements of this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with the requirements of any base zone district. If a conflict exists between the requirements of the base zone district and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.
17.34.020 Use restrictions.
A. No use may create electrical interference with navigational signals for radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.
B. Industrial uses are permitted upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit obtained in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 17.80.
C. Uses shall be further restricted by the policies and requirements of the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan, and applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
17.34.030 Height restrictions.
A. No structure shall be erected, altered, maintained or no object of natural growth shall be allowed to penetrate any airport height zone created by this Chapter or the Tulare County Comprehensive Airport Land Use Plan.
B. No nonconforming use, structure or object of natural growth shall be modified or permitted to grow such that the nonconformity is expanded or increased beyond that existing on the date of the adoption of this Chapter.
17.34.040 Nonconforming structures and trees.
A. The regulations prescribed by this Chapter shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any legally existing structure or tree below their existing height on the date of the adoption of this Chapter, or otherwise, interfere with the continuance of any use of said structure.
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B. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A of this section, the owner of any existing structure or tree not conforming to the provisions of this Chapter shall permit the installation, operation and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights, as shall be deemed necessary by the City Engineer and Building Official to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. Such markers and lights shall be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the City. 160
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Chapter 17.36
DOWNTOWN OVERLAY ZONE
Sections:
17.36.010 Purpose.
17.36.020 Application.
17.36.030 Permitted & Conditional Uses.
17.36.040 Application Requirements.
17.36.050 Downtown Design Review.
17.36.060 Appeal.
17.36.070 Building Permit.
17.36.080 Revocation.
17.36.090 Exceptions.
17.36.010 Purpose.
A. The purpose of the Downtown Overlay Zone is to ensure that the Woodlake Downtown represents a place that promotes a positive shopping and working environment, encourages social interaction, contains buildings and other improvements that are well-designed and provides an environment that is pedestrian-oriented, secure, and visually pleasing.
B. To ensure that these objectives are implemented, Downtown Overlay Zone Design Guidelines have been created and should be followed. The guidelines should be used in conjunction with the regulations set forth in this chapter.
17.36.020 Application.
A. This chapter shall apply to all land within the Downtown Overlay zone, as defined on the Zoning Map.
B. The requirements of this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with the requirements of any base zone district. If a conflict exists between the requirements of the base zone district and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.
17.36.030 Permitted and Condtional Uses.
Permitted and condition uses in the Downtown Overlay zone are determined by the underlying base zone district as per Table 17.08.020-1 and Table 17.08.030-1.
17.36.040 Application Requirements.
An application for a project in the downtown design overlay district shall contain the following information:
A. Site Plan. A site plan showing location, exterior boundaries, and dimensions of the entire property that is the subject of the application. The scale of the drawing and the north arrow shall be shown on the site plan per Chapter 17.72.
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B. Elevation Drawings. Elevation views of all exterior wall surfaces to receive treatment or enhancement. Drawings shall be scaled to at least one-fourth inch equals one foot and shall have materials and treatments identified by reference notes that clearly indicate nature and extent of the work to be completed. Elevation drawings shall include side views or crosssections of features associated with the project’s appearance, including awnings, marquees, projecting signs, and landscaping.
C. Samples. Submit material samples, color chips, or other supporting literature to better illustrate the nature of the proposed color scheme, textures and materials.
D. Landscaping Plan (if applicable). The location and extent of landscaping shall be shown including plant species and container size, irrigation plan, and hardscape plan per Chapter
17.52. E. Signs. Location, type, and size of all proposed signs shall be shown.
F. Outdoor Lighting. Show location, type, and size of proposed outdoor lighting.
17.36.050 Downtown Design Review.
A. The Planning Commission shall adopt and may periodically amend Downtown Overlay Zone Guidelines that shall provide guidelines for the design and construction of structures within the Downtown Overlay Zone.
B. Upon receipt of the downtown design review application, the Downtown Design Review Committee shall review the application for consistency with Woodlake’s downtown design guidelines. Following the review of the downtown design review application, the Downtown Design Committee shall take action on the project. The Committee can approve, approve with conditions or deny the project based on its consistency with the Downtown Overlay Zone Design Guidelines.
C. After the Committee’s decision on a downtown design review application, the Director shall prepare an administrative resolution reporting the disposition of the application. The resolution shall be signed by the Director and the applicant.
D. The Downtown Design Committee can approve the project subject to conditions. Said conditions shall insure that the project is consistent with the purpose of this Chapter and the Downtown Overlay Zones Design Guidelines.
17.36.060 Appeal.
A. The decision of the Downtown Design Review Committee shall be final unless appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission. A written appeal of the Committee’s decision shall be filed with the City Clerk within ten calendar days of the election.
B. The Planning Commission shall consider the Downtown Design Review Committee’s decision. The Planning Commission can approve, approve with modifications, or deny the decision of the Committee. The decision of the Commission shall be final. 162
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17.36.070 Building Permit.
Upon approval of a project in the downtown that has been processed through Woodlake’s downtown design review process, the applicant may secure a building permit from the building department.
17.36.080 Revocation.
A. Where the City finds that the new structure or alteration of an existing structure is not consistent with the Committee’s conditions of approval, the building permit for the project shall be suspended. Notice of the suspension shall be sent immediately to the person or persons responsible for noncompliance by the building department. Within thirty days of the suspension, the City Council shall consider the suspension.
B. If not satisfied that the regulation, general provision, condition, or conditions are being complied with, the City Council may revoke the building permit, reinstate the building permit or reinstate the permit conditions.
17.36.090 Exceptions.
Minor improvements to buildings in the downtown shall be exempt from the downtown design review process. Exceptions shall include:
A. Replacement of windows, doors, roofs, or signs.
B. Replacement of landscaping.
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Chapter 17.50
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Standards:
17.50.010 Purpose and applicability.
17.50.020 Applicability.
17.50.025 Nuisance.
17.50.030 Waste materials.
17.50.040 Air pollution.
17.50.050 Odorous gases and matter.
17.50.060 Discharge of materials.
17.50.070 Ground vibration.
17.50.080 Combustibles and explosives.
17.50.090 Trash collection areas.
17.50.100 Rooftop equipment.
17.50.110 Fences, walls, and hedges in all zones.
17.50.120 Temporary fences.
17.50.130 Outdoor lighting standards.
17.50.140 Through lots.
17.50.150 Exceptions in building setback area limitations.
17.50.160 Exceptions to height limitations.
17.50.170 Property maintenance.
17.50.010 Purpose and applicability.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish development standards to preserve, protect, and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the city, and to minimize environmental impacts and land use conflicts.
17.50.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to uses within all zone districts unless specifically stated otherwise.
17.50.025 Nuisance.
No use shall create a nuisance due to noise, odor, dust, mud, smoke, steam, vibration, light, or other similar causes.
17.50.030 Waste materials.
Waste materials that are associated with any use that causes fumes or dust, that may be a fire or environmental hazard, or that are edible by, or otherwise attractive to, rodents or insects, shall be stored in closed containers.
17.50.040 Air pollution.
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that can cause excessive soiling on any other parcel. No emission shall be permitted that exceeds the requirements of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District or the requirements of any air quality plan adopted by the City of Woodlake.
17.50.050 Odorous gases and matter.
No use shall be permitted which emits odorous gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be dangerous, harmful, noxious, or otherwise objectionable at a level that is detectable with or without the aid of instruments at or beyond the project site boundary.
17.50.060 Discharge of materials.
No use shall discharge at any point into any public or private street, public sewer, storm drain, private stream, body of water, or into the ground, any material that can contaminate any water supply, interfere with bacteriological processes in sewerage treatment, or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements, except according to the standards approved by the California Department of Public Health, or any other federal, state or local government agency.
17.50.070 Ground vibration.
No use shall be permitted to cause a steady state, earth-borne oscillation beyond the project site.
Ground vibration caused by moving vehicles, trains, aircraft, or temporary construction or demolition is exempt from this requirement.
17.50.080 Combustibles and explosives.
The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code and California Code of Regulations Title 19.
17.50.090 Trash collection areas.
Suitable area shall be provided on-site for collection of trash and recyclable materials for all multifamily residential, mixed-use, commercial, office, public facility and industrial uses. Refuse storage areas shall be adequately screened from view. The refuse area enclosure shall be designed to meet the minimum recommended dimensional standards as determined by the City Engineer.
17.50.100 Rooftop equipment.
All mechanical equipment located on the roof of any building shall be screened from adjacent views and contained within a completely enclosed penthouse or portion of the same building having walls and roofs with construction and appearance similar to the building.
17.50.110 Fences, walls, and hedges in all zones.
A. No fence or wall shall be placed within the public right-of-way.
B. A masonry fence exceeding three (3) feet in height shall require engineered footings and a building permit. All other fencing exceeding seven (7) feet in height shall require engineered post footings and a building permit.
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C. Corner Cutoff Areas. The following regulations shall apply at all intersections of streets, alleys or private driveways in all residential districts in order to provide adequate visibility for vehicular traffic. There shall be no visual obstruction within the cutoff areas established herein.
1. There shall be a corner cutoff area at all intersecting streets or highways. The cutoff line shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees, with the side, front or rear property line, as the case may be. It shall pass through the points located on both the side and front (or rear) property lines at a distance of thirty feet from the intersection of such lines or their projections at the corner of a street or highway.
2. There shall be a corner cutoff area on each side of any private driveway intersecting a street or alley. The cutoff lines shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front or rear property line, as the case may be. They shall pass through a point not less than ten feet from the edges of the driveway where it intersects the street or alley right-of-way.
3. There shall be a corner cutoff area on each side of any alley intersecting a street or alley.
The cutoff lines shall be in a horizontal plane, making an angle of forty-five degrees with the side, front or rear property line, as the case may be. They shall pass through a point not less than ten feet from the edges of the alley where it intersects the street or alley right-ofway.
4. Where, due to an irregular lot shape, a line at a forty-five-degree angle does not provide for intersection visibility, said corner cutoff shall be defined by a line drawn from a point on the front (or rear) property line that is not less than thirty feet from the intersection of the side and front (or rear) property lines and through a point on the side property line that is not less than thirty feet from said intersection of the side and front (or rear) property lines.
D. Allowable fence materials. All fences, constructed or installed within the City shall be limited to the following materials, or combination of materials: concrete block, latticework, wood, and wrought iron or coated aluminum.
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E. All fences and walls shall be constructed of new or good used material, and all fences and walls shall be kept in good repair and adequately maintained. Any dilapidated, dangerous, or unsightly fences or walls shall be removed, unless otherwise required, or repaired.
F. The provisions of this title regarding fences or walls shall not apply to a fence or wall necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the State, or any agency thereof.
G. The City reserves the right to remove, at the expense of the owner of the property or properties enclosed by the fence, any fence in a public easement or public right of way in any emergency.
17.50.120 Temporary fences.
The use of temporary fences is allowed subject to the following requirements:
A. A temporary fence may be constructed of chain link or other such material approved by the Director and shall not be permanently affixed to the site.
B. A temporary fence shall be located on the site in such a manner as not to impede pedestrian or automobile traffic adjacent to the site unless approved by the Director or City Engineer.
C. A temporary fence placed to secure a construction, rehabilitation or demolition project on the site shall be removed when the project is completed.
D. A temporary fence placed for a reason other than to secure a construction, rehabilitation or demolition project on the site shall be removed after 90 days unless a temporary use permit is issued in accordance with Chapter 17.76 which allows a longer period of time.
17.50.130 Outdoor lighting standards.
The following requirements and standards shall apply in all zone districts for the installation and use of outdoor lighting fixtures:
A. All lights and light fixtures, except public streetlights and solar-powered lights of 5 watts or less per fixture, shall be located, aimed or shielded so as to minimize light trespassing across property boundaries or skyward.
B. No lights or light fixtures shall flash, revolve, blink or otherwise resemble a traffic control signal or operate in such a fashion to create a hazard for passing traffic.
C. Building-mounted lighting fixtures shall be attached only to the walls of the building. The top of a light fixture attached to a building wall shall not be higher than the top of the building parapet or the top of the roof eave, whichever is lower.
D. Light fixtures under ceiling canopies shall be recessed, or the sides of the lens area shall be shielded to eliminate emission of horizontal light.
17.50.140 Through lots.
A front building setback area shall be provided on each frontage of a through lot, except where access to one of the frontages has been waived or is otherwise prohibited.
17.50.150 Exceptions in building setback area limitations.
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area, or a space between structures, not more than 36 inches, and may extend into a required front building setback area, not more than six (6) feet. Where an architectural feature extends more than 24 inches into a required side building setback area, such extension shall meet all fire and building code requirements. No building or projection thereof may extend into a public easement or right-of-way.
B. Open, unenclosed, uncovered metal fire escapes and depressed ramps or stairways may project into any required yard or space between buildings not more than four feet; and planter boxes attached to a building may be extended into a required front building setback area by not more than three (3) feet.
C. Fences, walls, hedges, garden structures, walks, driveways and retaining walls may occupy any required building setback area or other open space, subject to the limitations prescribed in this title.
D. When more than 60% of the linear frontage of lots improved with residential buildings within any street block is comprised of lots with less than the minimum front building setback requirements, the minimum front building setback for proposed new buildings in a such block shall be the average of the actual front building setback of the main buildings on either side of the proposed new building.
17.50.160 Exceptions to height limitations.
Penthouses or roof structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, airconditioning equipment, or similar equipment required to operate and maintain buildings, and fire and parapet walls, skylights, towers, spires, cupolas, road signs (where permitted), flagpoles, chimneys, smokestacks, television and radio masts, or similar structures may be erected above the height limit but shall not be allowed for the purpose of providing additional floor space.
17.50.170 Property maintenance.
It is a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, renting, occupying, or having possession of any real property to maintain said real property in a manner in which any of the following conditions are found to exist:
A. The real property or any buildings, structures, or improvements located thereon which violate one or more of the following:
1. The California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, any and all amendments, thereto, published by the California Building Standards Commission.
2. Any provision of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
3. Any other law or regulation, such violations including, without limitation, violations that create a fire hazard, endanger human life, or are hazards to the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the city, including without limitation, real property, structures or other improvements that are in disrepair or are not properly maintained as determined by the Chief Building Official.
B. Outdoor storage of personal property of any type or design in any unscreened/unfenced areas fronting on any alley, street, or other public right-of-way. 168
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C. The outside placement, parking, storage or stockpiling of equipment, materials, vehicles, furnishings, or commodities, not associated with the normal use, maintenance, or repair of a residential dwelling or its accessory structures, and including but not limited to farm equipment, porta-potties, picking ladders, agricultural produces, produce boxes and bins, trucks larger than one ton, scrap materials, inoperable vehicles, and appliances or furniture.
D. Real property or structures or improvements thereon not properly maintained so asto constitute a fire hazard by reason of weeds, grass, rank overgrowth, or accumulations of debris or which could harbor rats or other vermin, create an unsightly appearance, or create conditions which are detrimental to neighboring properties.
E. Broken windows or other structural defects in the real property or any structures or improvements that create hazardous conditions and invite trespassing and malicious mischief including unsafe structural supports, boarded doorways and windows, dry rot, termites, and similar hazards.
F. Clothes lines visible from a public street.
G. Garbage cans and garbage receptacles stored in locations on a lot that are visible from the public street or neighboring properties except that, the Enforcement Officer may determine that circumstances involving the property or its occupants make it difficult or impossible to place the garbage cans and receptacles out of public view. If the Enforcement Officer makes such a determination, the Enforcement Officer shall designate a location on the property for the storage of the garbage cans and receptacles even though such location may allow the garbage cans and receptacles to be visible from the public street or neighboring properties.
H. Failure to maintain any wall, fence, or hedge as to constitute a hazard to persons or property or which create an unsightly appearance.
I. Failure to maintain required landscaping and trees and/or removal, destruction or severe pruning of required landscaping or trees.
J. Installation of newspaper/magazine racks, overnight/postal drop boxes or other items of personal property in the public right-of-way without first obtaining an encroachment permit from the City and/or failure to properly maintain said items. 169
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Chapter 17.52
LANDSCAPE STANDARDS
Sections:
17.52.010 Purpose.
17.52.020 Applicability.
17.52.030 Landscape concept plan.
17.52.040 Landscape and irrigation construction plans.
17.52.050 Landscape area requirements.
17.52.060 Landscape standards.
17.52.070 Maintenance of landscaped areas.
17.52.080 Irrigation design.
17.52.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. Enhance the appearance of all development by providing standards relating to the quality, quantity, and functional aspects of landscaping and landscape screening.
B. Protect public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing the impact of all forms of physical and visual pollution, controlling soil erosion, screening incompatible land uses, preserving the integrity of existing residential neighborhoods, and enhancing pedestrian and vehicular traffic and safety.
C. Decrease the use of water for landscaping purposes by requiring the efficient irrigation system design, appropriate plant materials, and regular maintenance of landscaped areas.
D. Meet the requirements of the latest adopted State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
17.52.020 Applicability.
A. This chapter applies to all residential, commercial, and industrial development projects in the city.
B. All projects shall provide and maintain landscaping in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
C. Landscape and irrigation plans, and any plans for the ornamental use of water, including fountains and ponds, shall be submitted for review for compliance with the requirements of this chapter. No landscaping or irrigation system shall not be installed until the applicant receives approval of the final landscape plan. Changes to the approved landscape plans that affect the character or quantity of the plant material or irrigation system design may be required to be resubmitted for review and approval before installation.
17.52.030 Landscape concept plan.
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B. A landscape concept plan shall meet the intent of this section by exhibiting a design layout that demonstrates the desired landscaping program in terms of function, location, size/scale, and similar attributes. The concept plan shall provide the applicable review authority with a clear understanding of the landscaping program before the preparation of detailed construction landscape and irrigation plans. The concept plan shall include the botanical name and common name of all plants for the site.
17.52.040 Landscape and irrigation construction plans.
A. When construction landscape and irrigation plans for landscaping are required, they shall be submitted in conjunction with a building permit or subdivision improvement plans.
B. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape Architect, Licensed Landscape Contractor, or a landscape professional approved by the Director.
C. Landscape and irrigation construction plans shall comply with the latest State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. The Director or the City Engineer may determine other requirements for the contents of construction landscape and irrigation plans consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
D. Landscape and irrigation construction plans shall, at a minimum, include the following:
1. Name, address, phone number, e-mail address of property owner, designer, and contractor.
2. Qualification certification statement.
3. Planting notes and details.
4. Hardscape notes and details.
5. Grading and utility notes, including proof of mandatory 811 contact.
6. Irrigation notes and details.
7. Hydrozone map and designations.
8. WUCOLS status for plant selection.
9. MAWA designations and calculations.
10. Separate system for trees and shrubs.
17.52.050 Landscape area requirements.
Landscaping shall be provided in the locations specified in this section:
A. All building setback areas and open space areas required by this title that are visible from a public right-of-way shall be landscaped.
B. All areas of a project site not intended for a specific use, including pad sites held for future development, shall be landscaped unless it is determined by the Director that landscaping is not necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
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17.52.060 Landscape standards.
A. Landscape areas and materials shall be designed, installed, and properly maintained in compliance with this section.
B. The following features shall be incorporated into the design of the proposed landscape and shown on the required landscape plans.
1. Publicly maintained landscape areas shall be separated from privately maintained landscape areas with, at a minimum, a six (6) inch wide concrete mow strip.
2. Pedestrian access to sidewalks and structures shall be integrated with the design of landscaped areas.
3. Landscape adjacent to driveways and parking areas shall be protected from vehicle damage through the provision of a minimum six (6) inch-high and six (6) inch-wide concrete curb.
An alternative type of barrier may be approved by the Director.
4. Street trees shall be included at 30 feet in the center for all projects except for single-family lots.
5. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with utility lines and traffic safety sight areas.
6. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in a manner that protects the basic rights of adjacent property owners, particularly the right to solar access.
7. Trees planted within five (5) feet of sidewalks or curbs shall have 18 inches by 10-footlong linear ribbed root barrier placed at each edge of the sidewalk or face of curb and centered on the tree.
8. Landscape areas with exposed soil shall have a minimum of three (3) inches of mulch evenly applied over the exposed soil. Mulch may include bark or decomposed granite (3/8” Minus).
9. Soil amendments shall be added, as recommended by a soils report prepared by a certified lab. A copy of the report shall be included with the landscape plans.
C. Plant materials shall be selected and installed in accordance with the following requirements:
1. All trees shall be sized 15 gallons or larger.
2. The size of 70% of plants and shrubs shall be at least five (5) gallons or larger. The remaining plants and shrubs shall be sized one (1) gallon or larger.
3. The size of groundcover at planting shall be one (1) gallon or larger.
4. Groundcover shall be designed to have 100% coverage within two (2) years.
5. Drought- tolerant plant material and climate- appropriate species shall be selected and emphasized in the design whenever possible.
6. In planting areas where groundcover or turf is not used, shrubs or other approved plant material shall cover 80% of the ground surface within two (2) years. 172
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17.52.070 Maintenance of landscaped areas.
A required landscaped area shall be planted with live and healthy plant materials suitable for screening and/or ornamenting the site. Landscaped areas shall be watered by automatic systems and designed and developed in accordance with the most recent State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
17.52.080 Irrigation design.
For the efficient use of water, an irrigation system shall meet all the requirements listed in this section and the latest Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). The irrigation system and its related components shall be planned and designed to allow for proper installation, management, and maintenance.
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Chapter 17.54
PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Sections:
17.54.010 Purpose.
17.54.020 Application.
17.54.030 General location and use of parking areas.
17.54.040 Number of parking spaces required.
17.54.050 Exceptions to required number of spaces.
17.54.060 Joint use of parking.
17.54.070 Common parking spaces.
17.54.090 Location of parking spaces.
17.54.100 Standards for off-street parking facilities.
17.54.110 Parking dimensions.
17.54.120 Off-street loading facilities required.
17.54.130 Standards for off-street loading facilities.
17.54.140 Replacement of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities.
17.54.160 Landscaping of parking areas.
17.54.170 Parking for bicycle and low-emission vehicles.
17.54.180 Garage conversions of required parking to living space.
17.54.190 Unimproved lots.
17.54.010 Purpose.
In order to attempt to reduce traffic congestion and a shortage of curb spaces, off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be required as a part of new land uses and major alterations and expansion of existing land uses. Off-street parking and loading areas are intended to be laid out in a mannerthat will ensure their usefulness, protect public safety, and where appropriate, insulate surrounding land uses from their impact.
17.54.020 Application.
The parking and loading standards in this chapter shall apply to all zone districts unless otherwise specified.
17.54.030 General location and use of parking areas.
The land areas set aside for parking to meet the provisions of this chapter shall be usable and accessible for the type of off-street parking that is required. Off-street vehicle parking is restricted to only approved off-street parking facilities as designed and developed in accordance with this chapter.
17.54.040 Number of parking spaces required.
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property that requires additional parking spaces, the number of off-street parking facilities for automobiles shall be provided in accordance with Table 17.54.040-1.
B. For the purposes of this section, square feet shall mean the gross square feet of a building.
Employees shall mean the expected number of employees determined at the time a use commences.
C. If, in the application of the requirements of this section, a fractional number is obtained, one parking space shall be provided for a fraction of one-half or more, and no parking space shall be required for a fraction of less than one-half.
Table 17.54.040-1
Number of Parking Spaces
Land Use Parking Space Requirement
Assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospice
facility
1 space per dwelling unit or 1 space for every
4 beds
Residential care facility 1 space per dwelling unit or 1 space for every 4 beds
Single-family dwelling 2 covered spaces per dwelling unit Multi-family dwelling, Studio or SRO (no
bedroom)
1 space per dwelling unit
Multi-family dwelling, 1-bedroom 1 space per dwelling unit; at least 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Multi-family dwelling, 2-bedroom 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit; 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Multi-family dwelling, 3 or more bedrooms 2 spaces per dwelling unit; 50% of the spaces shall be covered parking
Single- or multi-family dwelling specifically
for seniors 55 years of age or older
1 space per dwelling unit or 1 space for every
4 beds
Multi-family dwelling, specifically affordable
for lower-income households
1 space per dwelling unit
Boarding house or rooming house, lodging 1 space per 2 beds Motel, hotel, or bed and breakfast inn 1 space per guest room, plus 1 space per employee
Live/work facility 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Emergency shelters 1 space per employee per shift
Transitional/Supportive housing 1 space per employee per shift Retail store; shopping center 1 space per 350 square feet Retail store selling large items in showroom;
food locker
1 space per 600 square feet
Bank 1 space per 350 square feet
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Land Use Parking Space Requirement
Indoor commercial recreation facility; health
or fitness facility
1 space per 350 square feet
Restaurant, bar, nightclub, lounge, brewpub 1 space per 150 square feet Microbrewery 1 space per 150 square feet open to the public Artisan food and beverage production and
sales
1 space per 350 square feet
All office and medical uses, except call center,
hospital, and pharmacy
1 space per 250 square feet
Call center 1 space per 200 square feet
Hospital 1 space per 3 beds plus 1 space for every 2
employees of the maximum working shift,
including doctors
Pharmacy 1 space per 350 square feet
Government office; social service office,
assistance center, or guidance center
1 space per 250 square feet
All Service commercial uses 1 space per 350 square feet Studio for martial arts, music, dance, yoga,
exercise, gymnastics or similar
1 space per 500 square feet
All Manufacturing and processing uses except
agricultural food production and animal
raising; cold storage or ice house
1 space per 1,000 square feet
Mini-warehouse or self-storage 1 space per 250 square feet of office space Commercial and industrial uses conducted
primarily outside of buildings, including junk
yard, wrecking yard, or salvage facility, and
vehicle impound yard
1 space for each 2 employees of the maximum
working shift
Auditorium; card room; club, lodge, or private
meeting hall; funeral home or mortuary;
religious institution or facility; theater;
community center or facility
1 space per 50 square feet of floor area used
for seating if seats are not fixed, 1 space per 4
seats, or 1 space per 8 feet of bench or pew
seats
All Recreation uses except indoor commercial
recreation facility, small health or fitness
facility, and park or playground
1 space per 2 employees of the maximum
working shift plus the number of additional
spaces required by the Director based on trip
generation.
School; public, private, or charter
(kindergarten to 8th grade)
1 space per employee
School; public, private, or charter (9th to 12th
grade)
1 space per employee plus 1 space per 10
students (planned enrollment)
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Land Use Parking Space Requirement
School; trade, vocational, art, business, or
professional
1 space per employee plus 10 spaces per
classroom, or as approved by conditional use
permit
College or university 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 5 students (planned enrollment)
Daycare center 1 space per employee plus on-site drop-off area
Library, museum, cemetery, fairgrounds,
public building and grounds other than offices
and educational uses
1 space per 2 employees of the maximum
working shift plus the number of additional
spaces required by the Director based on trip
generation
Mobilehome park, recreational vehicle park 1 space per 2 employees of the maximum working shift plus the number of additional
spaces required by the Director based on trip
generation
Airport, heliport, bus, transit, or train station,
truck stop or travel center, trucking or
transportation terminal, warehouse or
distribution center
1 space per employee of the maximum
working shift plus the number of additional
spaces required by the Director based on trip
generation
Post office; public corporation yard, utility
yard, or vehicle and heavy equipment
maintenance and storage yard; public safety
facility or station
1 space per employee of the maximum
working shift plus the number of additional
spaces required by the Director based on trip
generation
Adult entertainment establishment As per the most similar specified use as determined by the Director
Uses not specifically described in this table As per the most similar specified use as determined by the Director
17.54.050 Exceptions to required number of spaces.
A. No additional parking spaces shall be required for a change in use or a building enlargement of less than 1,000 square feet in an existing building located within the Mixed Use zone.
B. In the event a change in use requires an increase of two (2) or less off-street parking spaces, no additional parking spaces shall be required.
C. No additional off-street parking facilities shall be required solely because of the remodeling of an existing use or building unless there is a change in use or increase in floor area or other unit of measurement as the result of such remodeling.
D. The total requirements for off-street parking facilities for a mixed-use development on the same site shall be 90 percent of the sum of the parking space requirements for the various uses.
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17.54.060 Joint use of parking.
A. Where two or more non-residential uses share a single parking lot, the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by a maximum of twenty (20) percent, as long as the total number of spacesis not lessthan the required for the use requiring the largest number of spaces.
B. Where non-residential uses share a single parking lot and it can be demonstrated that the uses operate at different times of the day (an evening use versus a day-time use), the required number of parking spaces may be reduced by up to fifty (50) percent of the combined parking requirements of the two uses.
17.54.070 Common parking areas.
Common parking areas for uses that are not integrated shopping centers may be provided in lieu of the individual requirements contained in this chapter, but the plans for such facilities shall be approved by the Community Development Director as to size, shape and relationship to the sites to be served. The total number of such off-street parking spaces shall be reduced by 15 percent if the site has 3,000 square feet or more of building floor space.
17.54.090 Location of parking spaces.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading shall be located on the same site as the use for which they are required or on an adjoining site, except that within the Mixed-Use zone may locate required off-street parking within 600 feet of the use for which the spaces are required, measured by the shortest route of pedestrian access.
B. All parking spaces, whether required by this chapter or in addition to that which is required, shall be located on a lot or parcel behind the front building setback and outside of a street-side yard setback.
17.54.100 Standards for off-street parking facilities.
Off-street parking facilities shall conform to the following standards and be approved by the Director in accordance with Chapter 17.54:
A. All parking areas shall have ingress and egress to and from a street or alley as required by the City’s standard specifications.
B. Sufficient room for turning and maneuvering vehicles shall be provided on the site, and shall meet the Fire Code.
C. Developed parking areas are to be utilized by all vehicles associated with or visiting the site.
D. The parking of vehicles on lawn, landscaped areas, or other areas not designed for parking is prohibited.
E. Entrances and exits to parking lots and other parking facilities shall be provided only at locations approved by the Director.
F. Parking lot lighting shall be deflected away from adjoining sites so as not to cause glare to surrounding properties.
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H. Parking areas, aisles, and access drives shall be paved with a solid material so as to provide a durable, dustless surface and shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of surface water, except that long-term storage areas for vehicles in the C-S and I districts may be surfaced with rock, gravel, granite, or solid paving.
I. All commercial parking lots shall be landscaped and shall be provided with pedestrian-oriented circulation patterns.
J. Parking lots for commercial development should have pedestrian-oriented circulation patterns.
K. Parking areas shall be designed to the City’s standard specifications and approval by the City Engineer.
17.54.110 Parking dimensions.
A. A standard parking space shall not be less than 19 feet in length and nine (9) feet in width, exclusive of aisles and access drives. The length of the space may be reduced by up to two feet where the top of the parking space is adjacent to low groundcover or sidewalk that is at least six (6) feet wide and allows for vehicle overhang.
B. A compact parking space shall not be less than 16 feet in length and eight (8) feet in width and marked for compact cars. Parking lots with 10 or more spaces may substitute up to 20% of all parking spaces in a parking lot or parking structure with compact parking spaces. There shall be no more than two (2) compact spaces adjacent to each other C. Motorcycle spaces shall be a minimum size of four (4) feet by eight (8) feet. Parking lots with 40 or more spaces may substitute up to 2.5 percent of all standard parking spaces with motorcycle spaces if they are located within 150 feet of a building entry.
D. The dimensions, design, and construction of parking spaces reserved for handicapped access shall meet the latest adopted California Uniform Building Code.
E. The layout of a parking lot shall mee the dimensions shown in Figure 17.54.110-1, Parking Lot Design Standards.
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Figure 17.54.110-1
Parking Lot Design Standards
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17.54.120 Off-street loading facilities required.
At least one off-street loading space shall be provided in connection with a building having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more and intended for a use that typically receives or delivers goods. This requirement shall not apply to a building adjacent to a public alley. The Director may waive this requirement for buildings located within the Mixed-Use District.
17.54.130 Standards for off-street loading facilities.
Off-street loading facilities shall conform to the following standards:
A. Commercial, industrial, office, institutional, and public uses exceeding 10,000 square feet in size shall be required to install an off-street loading facility unless the planning director finds that due to the operational nature of the use, none or more than one off-street loading space should be required.
B. To the extent possible, loading facilities should be located at the rear or side of the building that they are to serve.
C. Streets and alleys shall not be used as loading or unloading areas, nor shall trucks use streets and alleys for maneuvering trailers into a loading space.
D. Loading facilities, at a minimum, shall have a length of 25 feet, a width of 12 feet, and an overhead clearance of 14 feet. All loading surfaces shall be paved consistent with Woodlake's Improvements Manual.
E. Where a loading facility is near or adjacent to a residential district or other noise-sensitive land uses, noise-attenuating design measures will be incorporated into the project. These design measures could include increased setback distances, the construction of a seven-foot solid block wall, landscaping, or locating the loading facilities away from noise-sensitive land uses.
F. All loading facilities shall be lighted to provide adequate illumination of the loading area for safety and security reasons. Where a loading area is near or adjacent to a residential district or other light-sensitive uses, the lighting shall be directed away from these uses.
17.54.140 Replacement of off-street parking and off-street loading facilities.
Unless specifically stated otherwise in this title, no off-street parking or off-street loading facility provided per this chapter shall be reduced in capacity or in an area without sufficient additional capacity or additional area being provided to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
17.54.160 Landscaping of parking areas.
A. Parking areas are to have at least one tree placed after every four (4) lineal parking spaces.
Landscaped areas shall be distributed throughout the parking area and peripheral areas to the extent practical in consideration of the size and design of the parking area. Landscaped areas shall be delineated by a six-inch-wide and six-inch-high concrete curb. Parking lots developed next to a street shall provide a landscape buffer between the street and the parking lot of at least five (5) feet in width. When parking lotsface a residential district, directly across the street, there shall be a 4-foot high hedge to block headlights from shining into residential structures.
B. Parking lot landscaping shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Figure
17.54.160-1, Typical Parking Lot Landscaping Scheme.
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Figure 17.54.160-1
Typical Parking Lot Landscaping Scheme
17.54.170 Parking for bicycle and low-emission vehicles.
Parking for bicycles and low-emission vehicles shall be provided in accordance with the latest adopted version of the California Building Code.
17.54.180 Garage conversions of required parking to living space.
A. It is the purpose of this section to allow, in certain cases and subject to specific design requirements, the conversion of garages and carports for living space in circumstances where the provisions of Section 17.54.140 cannot be met post-conversion.
B. Garage conversions are allowed if the following requirements are met:
1. The area converted shall be subject to all applicable building code requirements.
2. The garage door shall either be removed from the structure and replaced with a wall, or a wall shall be constructed behind the pre-existing garage door with the garage door remaining in place. The exterior elevation of the conversion shall be compatible in design with the existing dwelling.
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C. Required parking is not required to be replaced for garage conversions if there is space in a driveway for at least two parking spaces. The spaces are not required to be covered and may be tandem spaces.
17.54.190 Unimproved Lots
Vacant or unimproved lots shall not be used as vehicle parking facilities and/or outdoor storage of equipment, construction equipment, and similar uses unless fenced appropriately, as determined by Site Plan Review Committee per Chapter 17.72.
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Chapter 17.56
SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
Sections:
17.56.010 Purpose.
17.56.020 Applicability and severability.
17.56.030 No discrimination against noncommercial speech.
17.56.040 Exempt signs.
17.56.050 Prohibited signs.
17.56.060 Permits required.
17.56.070 Sign design principles.
17.56.080 Rules for sign measurement.
17.56.090 Sign regulations on developed sites by zone district.
17.56.100 Sign regulations on undeveloped or developing sites.
17.56.110 Offsite temporary signs for residential subdivisions.
17.56.120 Flags and flagpoles.
17.56.130 Search lights and klieg lights.
17.56.140 Signs in public rights of way.
17.56.150 Temporary sign standards.
17.56.160 Size of signs on windows.
17.56.170 Signs with non-electronic changeable copy.
17.56.180 Signs with electronic changeable copy.
17.56.190 Illumination of signs.
17.56.200 Concealed electrical systems.
17.56.210 Master sign program.
17.56.220 Variances and minor deviations.
17.56.230 Wall mural placement and design criteria.
17.56.240 Nonconforming signs.
17.56.250 Maintenance of signs.
17.56.260 Hazardous signs.
17.56.270 Abandoned or obsolete signs.
17.56.280 Illegal signs.
17.56.290 Enforcement.
17.56.300 Definitions.
17.56.010 Purpose.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate signs as an information system that preserves and enhances the aesthetic character and environmental values of Woodlake, its residential neighborhoods, its downtown, and commercial/industrial areas, while also providing an effective means for members of the public to express themselves through the display of signs.
These regulations recognize the importance of business activity to the economic vitality of the city as well as the need to protect the visual environment. Specifically, these regulations are intended to implement the General Plan and to:
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1. Provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, public welfare, and traffic safety by controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, illumination, size, location and maintenance of signs and sign structures.
2. Preserve and enhance the visual attractiveness of the city for residents, businesses, and visitors.
3. Protect and enhance property values and community appearance by encouraging signs that are compatible with the architectural style, character, and scale of the building to which they relate and with adjacent buildings and businesses.
4. Restrict signs that may create visual clutter or a nuisance to nearby properties, violate privacy, or create hazards or unreasonable distractions for pedestrians and drivers.
5. Provide adequate opportunity for the exercise of free speech by a display of a message or image on a sign, while balancing that opportunity with other community and public interests.
6. Ensure that commercial signs are accessory or auxiliary to a principal business or establishment on the same premises, rather than functioning as general advertising for hire.
7. Prohibit signs that may cause traffic or pedestrian safety hazards or interfere with ingress and egress.
B. It is the City’s policy to regulate signs in a constitutional manner that is content neutral as to noncommercial messages which are within the protections of the First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution and the corollary provisions of the California Constitution.
17.56.020 Applicability and severability.
This chapter regulates signs that are located or mounted on private property within the jurisdictional boundaries of Woodlake. The provisions in this Chapter apply in all Zoning Districts within the city. No sign within the regulatory scope of this Chapter shall be erected or maintained anywhere in the city except in conformance with this Chapter. If any part, section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, phrase, clause, term, or word in this chapter is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the chapter.
17.56.030 No discrimination against noncommercial speech.
Subject to the property owner’s consent, a noncommercial message of any type may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any commercial message or any other noncommercial message provided that the sign structure or mounting device is legal without consideration of message content. Such substitution of message may be made without any additional approval or permitting. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary within this title. The purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech or favoring of any particular noncommercial message over any other noncommercial message.
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17.56.040 Exempt signs.
A. The following signs are exempt from the permit requirements of this chapter and do not count toward the total sign area limit for a site, provided that they conform to applicable standards:
1. One nameplate per residence or business premises, mounted on a wall and not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, identifying the owner and/or address of the property.
2. Barber poles, not exceeding 18 inches in height, located in a non-residential zone district and containing no lettering.
3. Signs on vehicles provided that the message pertains to the establishment of which the vehicle is an instrument or tool, and the sign does not utilize changeable copy or special illumination.
4. Holiday and cultural observance decorations on private property that do not include commercial advertising. This exemption includes strings of lights associated with a holiday decoration.
5. Official notices issued by a court or public agency and posted in the performance of a public duty; notices posted by a utility or other quasi-public agency; signs erected by a governmental agency to direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic; noncommercial bus stop signs erected by a public transit agency, or other signs required or authorized by law. This exemption also covers signs and banners for special civic events erected by the City, which may be displayed in public rights-of-way.
6. Signs that are located entirely within a building or enclosed structure and are not visible from the public right-of-way.
7. Signs located on a private area of a lot that is not accessible by the general public, such as a backyard, and are not visible from the public right-of-way.
8. Signs and menu display boards fixed to mobile vending carts, up to a maximum of eight (8) square feet of sign area, plus a menu display board.
9. Signs that are part of a vending machine.
10. Temporary signs that conform to the standards of Chapter 17.56.
11. Signs mounted on carrier vehicles such as buses, taxicabs, and limousines that legally pass through the city.
12. Window signs that conform to the standards of Chapter 17.56.
B. Exempt signs that have electrical connections or engineered supports shall obtain the appropriate building permit, as required by the California Building Code.
17.56.050 Prohibited signs.
A. The following signs shall be prohibited in all zones:
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2. Signs placed within 30 feet of the intersecting curb lines of a street, except for signs erected by a governmental agency to direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
3. Signs so located as to prevent free ingress and egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
4. Outdoor advertising structures located on a site other than the site on which the advertised commercial use is located or on which the advertised commercial product is produced.
5. Signs extending above or beyond the face of the building, the fascia of the roof, the peak of a pitched roof, or the parapet line of a flat roof.
6. Glaring, flashing, sparkling, glittering, twinkling, or shimmering signs.
7. Signs with open letters that can be viewed from the reverse side.
8. Streamers, balloons, blimps, or other floating, inflatable, or hanging devices secured with a rope or string, unless specifically permitted with a temporary use permit.
9. Signs located, placed, or erected in or upon any public right-of-way, except as specifically allowed by this chapter.
10. Signs located, placed or attached upon any tree, utility pole, or fence, except as specifically allowed by this chapter.
11. Signs placed on private property without permission of the property owner.
12. Nonconforming signs and sign structures associated with an activity, business, product or service that has not been sold, produced, provided or conducted on the premises for a period of 90 days.
13. Signs that revolve or are animated, except public service signs, such as time and temperature units and barber poles.
14. Signs containing statements, words, symbols, or characters of an obscene nature.
15. Signs emitting sound.
16. Murals that contain commercial speech or logos.
17. Signs located within five (5) feet of a fire hydrant, street sign, or traffic signal.
18. Can or cabinet signs.
19. Feather banner signs.
17.56.060 Permits required.
A. No sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, or relocated without a sign permit. A permit is not required for ordinary maintenance and repairs to signs and for temporary signs on private property that conform to the standards of this chapter. The Director will review all applications for sign permits for consistency with this chapter.
B. Signs that project over or extend into a public street or sidewalk shall also require approval of an encroachment permit by the City Engineer pursuant to the provisions of Title 12 of the Municipal Code.
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C. Consent of the property owner and business owner is required before any sign permit may be approved.
17.56.070 Sign design principles.
A. The following sign design principles should be used as criteria for review and approval of sign permits and master sign programs.
1. Architectural Compatibility. A sign, including its supporting structure, if any, should be designed as an integral design element of a building’s architecture and be architecturally compatible, including color and scale, with any building to which the sign is to be attached and with surrounding structures. A sign that covers a window or that spills over “natural” boundaries or architectural features and obliterates parts of upper floors of buildings is detrimental to visual order and will not be permitted. Common indicators of compatibility include quality sign design and construction, proportional size and scale; and use of materials, shapes and colors that complement the building’s architectural style and the surrounding environment.
2. Legibility. The size and proportion of the elements of the sign’s message, including logos, letters, icons, and other graphic images, should be selected based on the average distance and average travel speed of the viewer. Sign messages oriented towards pedestrians may be smaller than those oriented towards automobile drivers. Colors chosen for the sign text and/or graphics should have sufficient contrast with the sign background in order to be easily read during both day and night. Symbols and logos can be used in place of words.
Substantial contrast should be provided between the color and materials of the background and the letters or symbols to make the sign easier to read.
3. Readability. A sign message should be easily recognized and designed in a clear, unambiguous and concise manner so that a viewer can understand or make sense of what appears on the sign.
4. Visibility. A sign should be conspicuous and readily distinguishable from its surroundings, so a viewer can easily see the information it communicates.
5. Placement. Often, a building’s architectural details create logical places for signage. Signs should not cover or interrupt architectural details or ornaments of a building’s façade. On buildings with a monolithic or plain façade, signs can establish or continue appropriate design rhythm, scale, and proportion. Well-designed and well-located retail signs create visual interest and continuity with other storefronts on the same or adjacent buildings.
6. Materials. Signs shall be made of sturdy, durable materials. Paper, cardboard, or other material subject to rapid deterioration can only be used for signs that comply with applicable requirements for temporary signs. Fabric signs are restricted to awnings, canopies, flags, and temporary signs.
B. Sign permits or master sign programs that are determined by the Director to be substantially inconsistent with these sign design principles may be denied.
17.56.080 Rules for sign measurement.
A. For the purposes of this chapter, lot frontage shall be calculated as follows:
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1. If a lot fronts on two streets, both frontages may be used to determine the allowable sign area.
2. If a lot fronts on three or more streets, the length of only two contiguous sides shall be added together to determine allowable sign area.
B. The building frontage shall be the building facade in which main customer access is provided to the establishment. A building’s frontage is considered continuous if projections or recesses in the building facade do not exceed 15 feet in any direction. For buildings with two or more frontages, the length of the wall and allowable sign area shall be calculated separately for each building frontage.
C. The area of an individual sign shall be calculated as follows.
1. Sign area shall include the entire area within a single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles that enclose the extreme limits of all sign elements, including, but not limited to, sign structures or borders, written copy, logos, symbols, illustrations, and color.
Supporting structures such as sign bases and columns are not included in sign area provided that they contain no lettering or graphics.
2. Where two faces of a double-faced sign are located two (2) feet or less from one another at all points or located at an interior angle of 45 degrees or less from one another, the sign area shall be calculated as the area of one (1) face. Where the two (2) faces are not equal in size, the larger sign face shall be used. Where two (2) faces of a double-faced sign are located more than two (2) feet or 45 degrees from one another, both sign faces shall be counted toward sign area.
3. On a three-faced sign, where at least one interior angle is 45 degrees or less, the sign area shall be calculated as the sum of the largest and the smallest face. In all other situations involving a sign with three or more sides, sign area shall be calculated as the sum of all faces.
4. Three-Dimensional Signs. The size of signs that consist of, or have attached to them, one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of objects, sculpture, or statue-like trademarks), shall be calculated as the sum of the square footage of the two adjacent sides of the smallest theoretical cube that would encompass the sign.
D. The height of a sign shall be calculated as follows.
1. The height of a sign that is not a freestanding sign shall be the vertical distance measured from the ground level directly beneath the sign to the highest point at the top of the sign, including any structural or architectural components of the sign.
2. The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured as the vertical distance from grade at the edge of the right-of-way along which a freestanding sign is placed to the highest point of the freestanding sign, including any structural or architectural components of the sign.
When the grade at the edge of the right-of-way is higher than the site on which the sign is placed, that portion of the sign below the grade at the edge of the right-of-way shall not be included in determining the freestanding sign's overall height. Freestanding signs oriented towards a freeway shall be measured from the site’s finished grade or pad, whichever is lower.
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E. Sign clearance shall be measured as the smallest vertical distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the sign, including any framework or other embellishments.
F. For the purpose of determining the allowed number and size of signs, an integrated shopping center shall be considered as one site.
17.56.090 Sign regulations on developed sites by zone district.
A. For the purpose of this Section, signs are grouped into four types: building signs, freestanding signs, temporary building signs, and temporary freestanding signs.
B. This Section establishes standards for the number of signs, size of signs, placement of signs, and illumination of signs for developed sites based on the zone district in which the signs are located. Table 17.56.090-1 establishes specific regulations by zone district for building signs, and freestanding signs. Table 17.56.090-2 establishes specific regulations by zone district for temporary building signs and temporary freestanding signs. Signs shall not be placed on private property except in conformance with Table 17.56.090-1 and Table 17.56.090-2. 190
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Table 17.56.090-1
Number of Size of Permanent Signs by Zone
Zone District Permanent Building Signs Permanent Freestanding Signs R-VL and R-L
zones, and R-M, and
R-H zones with 4 or
less residences per
site
1 sign per residence maximum. 4
sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a maximum 8 feet high.
External illumination only.
None allowed.
R-M and R-H zones
with 5 or more
residences per site or
with non-residential
uses on site
1 sign per street frontage maximum.
30 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 5 feet below
roofline.
External illumination only.
1 sign per frontage maximum.
20 sq.ft. maximum size.
10 feet high maximum. External
illumination only.
C-N, C-S, and
PO
zones
Number of signs per business
establishment limited to 6. Allowed
square footage per building frontage
is cumulative.
Primary building frontage: 2 sq.ft.
per 1 lineal foot up to a maximum
350 sq.ft. along primary frontage. 50
sq.ft. allowed regardless of frontage
length.
Secondary building frontage: 1 sq.ft.
per lineal foot up to a maximum 200
sq.ft. per secondary frontage. 30
sq.ft. allowed regardless of frontage
length.
New Can or Cabinet signs are
prohibited in C-N and PO zones.
1 sign per establishment
maximum.
60 sq.ft. maximum sign face
size.
20 feet high maximum if set
back 10 feet from property line.
10 feet high maximum if set
back 5 feet from property line.
Sites with an integrated
shopping center: 1 additional
freestanding sign up to 200
sq.ft. Maximum height not
greater than the average height
of the buildings.
I zone No limit to number of signs per
business establishment.
1 sq.ft. per lineal foot of property line
adjoining a street, or 100 sq.ft. per
acre of site area in use, whichever is
greater, to a maximum of 600 sq. ft.
of sign face.
1 sign per frontage maximum.
60 sq.ft. maximum sign face
size. 20 feet high maximum.
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Zone District Permanent Building Signs Permanent Freestanding Signs MU zone 2 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot of building
frontage up to 60 sq.ft. on primary
frontage.
1 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot up to 30 sq.ft.
on secondary frontage.
No can or cabinet signs. No feather
banners.
None allowed.
PF zone 1 sign per street frontage maximum.
30 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
External illumination only.
1 sign per site maximum. 20
sq.ft. maximum size. 6 feet high
maximum.
External illumination only.
Downtown Overlay
Zone – also meet
sign design
guideslines standards
in the Downtown
Overlay Zone
Design Guidelines
2 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot of building
frontage up to 50 sq.ft. on primary
frontage.
1 sq.ft. per 1 lineal foot up to 25
sq.ft. on secondary frontage.
No can or cabinet signs.
Not allowed, except that
commercial uses with frontage
on Naranjo Boulevard may have
a permanent freestanding sign
that meets the C-N zone
permenant freestanding sign
size standards
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Table 17.56.090-2
Number and Size of Temporary Signs by Zone
Zone District Temporary Building Signs Temporary Freestanding Signs R-VL and R-L
zones, and R-M and
R-H zones with 4 or
less residences per
site
1 sign per site
12 sq.ft. maximum per sign.
Placement a maximum 10 feet
high.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum sign
size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high, all
other signs maximum 2 feet high.
No illumination.
R-M and R-H zones
with 5 or more
residences per site or
with non-residential
uses on site
1 sign per street frontage.
32 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high, all
other signs maximum 2 feet high.
No illumination.
C-N, C-S, and
PO zones
1 sign per establishment.
10 sq.ft. plus an additional 1 sq.ft.
per 2 lineal feet of primary
building frontage maximum size.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
1 sign persite, plus 1 additional
sign for every 300 lineal feet of
street frontage, rounded down to
the nearest whole number.
One half of signs, 32 sq.ft.
maximum sign size. Other half of
signs, 16 sq.ft. maximum sign size.
6 feet high maximum. No
illumination.
MU zone 1 sign per establishment.
10 sq.ft. per establishment, plus
an additional 1 sq.ft. per 2 lineal
feet of primary building frontage
maximum size.
No illumination.
No can or cabinet signs. No
feather banners.
1 sign per site.
10 sq.ft. maximum sign size.
If placed on sidewalk the sign
shall allow for a minimum 4-foot
wide path of travel.
No illumination.
Freestanding banners are not
allowed.
PF and I zones 1 sign per street frontage.
32 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
Up to 4 per site maximum.
32 cumulative sq.ft. maximum
sign size.
First sign maximum 5 feet high, all
other signs maximum 2 feet high.
No illumination.
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Zone District Temporary Building Signs Temporary Freestanding Signs Downtown Overlay
Zone– also meet sign
design guideslines
standards in the
Downtown Overlay
Zone Design
Guidelines
1 sign per establishment.
32 sq.ft. maximum size per sign.
Placement a minimum 3 feet
below roofline.
No illumination.
1 sign per site.
10 sq.ft. maximum sign size.
If placed on sidewalk the sign
shall allow for a minimum 4-foot
wide path of travel.
No illumination.
Freestanding banners are not
allowed.
17.56.100 Sign regulations on undeveloped or developing sites.
A. Undeveloped sites shall be allowed a maximum of one temporary freestanding sign of a maximum size of 32 square feet. Illumination of the sign is prohibited.
B. Developing sites, i.e. construction sites shall be allowed a maximum of two temporary freestanding signs of a maximum size of 32 square feet each. Illumination is prohibited.
Temporary signs that are not visible from any public right-of-way shall not be counted in the maximum number or size of signs.
C. Residential subdivision sites where ten (10) or more new residences are offered for sale shall be allowed one temporary sign of a maximum size of 32 square feet. Illumination of the sign is prohibited. The sign shall not be made or constructed from cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar material. The sign may be mounted on a building or may be a freestanding temporary sign of a maximum height of 12 feet. Additional temporary signs, temporary freestanding signs, and flags may be maintained within the boundaries of a residential subdivision provided that they are not visible from outside the residential subdivision and do not create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
17.56.110 Offsite temporary signs for residential subdivisions.
A. Residential subdivision sites where ten (10) or more new residences are offered for sale shall be allowed up to four (4) offsite temporary freestanding signs with a size not to exceed 32 square feet and a height not to exceed eight (8) feet per residential subdivision. Signs shall be located on private, non-residential zoned parcels, or on private, residential zoned parcels that are part of an undeveloped residential subdivision (as defined in section 1 hereof) and that are unoccupied, vacant and otherwise free from any structures or buildings. Signs shall not be made or constructed from cloth, bunting, plastic, paper or similar material. Banners and flags with or without an advertising message shall not be permitted offsite.
B. In addition to any sign permitted pursuant to Subsection A. above, up to four (4) nonilluminated offsite temporary freestanding signs in an A-frame configuration, with a size not to exceed 12 square feet per face or four (4) feet in height, may be permitted per residential subdivision. A-frame signs shall be located on private, non-residential property or on public property behind any existing sidewalks, and in such a manner to not to create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of, or otherwise hinder or impede, pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A-frame signs may only be displayed during operating hours for the residential 194
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subdivision sales office and shall be located no further than 1,500 feet from the subject residential subdivision entry.
C. No more than one offsite temporary subdivision sign per parcel shall be allowed.
17.56.120 Flags and flagpoles.
A. Flags on flagpoles shall not count toward the maximum sign area.
B. Flagpoles shall not be located within any required side or rear building setback areas. Flagpoles may be mounted on the ground or on the roof or wall of a building.
C. The maximum height of a flagpole shall be as follows:
1. Flagpoles located in the C-N, C-S, MU, I, PO, or PF zone shall have a maximum height of 50 feet or a maximum height equal to twice the distance from the base of the pole to the closest lot line, to a maximum of 100 feet, whichever is greater.
2. Flagpoles located in residential zones shall have a maximum height of 30 feet, mounted on the ground.
17.56.130 Search lights and klieg lights.
Search lights and klieg lights are prohibited, except when used for public safety purposes or when specifically approved with a temporary use permit for a special event.
17.56.140 Signs in public rights of way.
The following signs are allowed in the public right-of-way:
A. Building signs in the MU zone that project into the public right-of-way provided that the width of the projecting sign is a maximum of three (3) feet and that the bottom of the sign is seven (7) feet above the sidewalk or finished grade below it.
B. Building signs located on or under awnings in the MU zone that meet the provisions of this chapter.
C. Temporary freestanding signs placed on the sidewalk in the MU zone that meet the provisions of this chapter and when a minimum 4-foot wide clear path of travel is provided.
17.56.150 Temporary sign standards.
A. Temporary signs shall require a temporary sign permit. The Planning Director may limit the duration of the permit.
B. Temporary freestanding signs in non-residential zones shall not be located:
1. In any public right-of-way.
2. In parking lot driving lanes, aisles or spaces.
3. On multi-use trails or sidewalks if they would block a four-foot wide pedestrian path of travel.
4. At any location where they would block pedestrian access.
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6. Within 20 feet from any other temporary freestanding sign.
7. Within 30 feet from a drive approach (driveway entrance) or intersection of two streets.
C. Temporary building signs shall be removed after a period of 30 days. After removal, no temporary building sign may be placed on the site for a period of 30 days.
D. Temporary freestanding signs placed on a sidewalk in accordance with this chapter shall only be allowed between one hour before and one hour after the site’s establishment is open to the public. Temporary freestanding signs do not require a temporary sign permit.
E. Banners shall not be used as permanent signs.
F. Banners and feather banners shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant materials not subject to rapid deterioration or fading and shall be professional in appearance. Acceptable materials include but are not limited to vinyl, nylon, reinforced vinyl, polyethylene or polyesterlike materials, or durable fabric.
G. Temporary freestanding signs shall be affixed to supporting structures made of a durable, rigid material such as, without limitation, wood, plastic or metal. Freestanding signs placed on hard surfaces in conformance with this chapter are exempt from this subsection if they have a weight and mass that makes them not inadvertently movable and they do not block a four-foot wide pedestrian path of travel.
17.56.160 Size of signs on windows.
Signs affixed to windows shall not cover more than 10% of each window. They shall not be counted toward the maximum allowable sign size.
17.56.170 Signs with non-electronic changeable copy.
Non-electronic changeable copy shall represent no more than 20% of the total allowable sign area.
Changeable copy shall not be changed more than once every 24 hours.
17.56.180 Signs with electronic changeable copy.
A. Electronic copy is allowed as a display medium on freestanding signs in the C-N, C-S, MU, and I zone districts upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, issued pursuant to Chapter
18.80. B. Signs with electronic changeable copy shall meet the following standards:
1. The electronic sign face shall be directed in a manner that is not visible from the front or side of residential properties located in a residential zone district.
2. The electronic sign face shall be an integral part of the remainder of the sign area.
3. Electronic copy shall be limited to no more than 30 lumens output, measured at ten (10) feet from the sign face.
4. No portion of the electronic sign face shall change more frequently than once every six (6) seconds.
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6. Sign copy or electronic picture displays shall be limited to advertising related to the use(s) on the premises on which the freestanding sign is located, except for message substitution, as allowed in Section 18.56.030.
7. No change of lighting intensity may occur during a display or between displays except to respond to a change in ambient lighting conditions.
8. No display shall create a potential distraction to drivers by virtue of the frequency of changes of images (i.e. the time between images expressed in seconds). The Planning Commission may impose limitations on the number of images that can be displayed over a specified time period for reasons of traffic safety.
17.56.190 Illumination of signs.
The illumination of signs, from either an internal or external source, must be designed to avoid negative impacts on surrounding rights-of-way and properties. The following standards apply to all illuminated signs:
A. Sign lighting shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will create a nuisance for residential uses in a direct line of sight to the sign. Illuminated signs located adjacent to any residential area shall be controlled by a rheostat or other acceptable method to reduce glare.
B. Internally illuminated signs shall be designed with an opaque, semi-opaque, or matte finish background on the sign face.
C. Light sources for externally illuminated signs shall meet the following standards:
1. Light sources shall be so arranged and maintained so that the light source is not directly visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent property.
2. Low-pressure sodium lighting is the preferred light source to minimize undesirable light into the night sky.
3. High- pressure sodium, metal halide, fluorescent, quartz, LED, and incandescent light sources shall be fully shielded.
4. Metal halide and fluorescent light sources shall be filtered. Most glass, acrylic, or translucent enclosures satisfy these filter requirements.
5. Mercury vapor light sources shall be prohibited.
17.56.200 Concealed electrical systems.
External conduits, boxes, and other connections related to the function of a sign and associated lighting shall not be exposed.
17.56.210 Master sign program.
A. The purpose of the master sign program provisions is to provide a coordinated and flexible design approach to signage for Woodlake’s commercial shopping districts, industrial districts, and office parks. A master sign program is required for any site that contains more than three (3) commercial establishments.
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B. A master sign program shall be reviewed by the Director as an administrative use permit. The Planning Commission shall approve a master sign program when it is proposed with a development project that requires a conditional use permit.
C. A master sign program shall not be used to grant a special privilege nor provide more visibility or exposure than is available to similarly situated properties.
D. Master sign programs shall feature a unified and coordinated approach to the materials, color, size, type, placement, and general design of signs proposed for a project or property.
E. Reasonable conditions of approval may be imposed to achieve the purposes of this section and ensure internal sign design consistency on the site.
F. After approval of a master sign program, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in conformance with such program, and such program shall be enforced in the same way as any provision in this section.
G. The master sign program and all conditions of approval shall be attached to the lease agreements for all leasable space subject to the master sign program.
H. Approval of a master sign program does not waive the permit requirements for individual signs that are subject to the program.
I. The Director may approve minor amendments to a master sign program that are in substantial conformance with the original approval. All other amendments, including amendments to conditions of approval, shall be processed as a new application. Proposed amendments shall include written concurrence by the property owner.
17.56.220 Variances and minor deviations.
A variance or a minor deviation to the standards in this chapter may be granted in accordance with Chapter 17.70 and Chapter 17.84.
17.56.230 Wall mural placement and design criteria.
A. It is the intent of the city council, for purposes of promoting the local economy, tourism, and for further purposes of beautifying Woodlake, to adopt standards regarding murals, their location and design.
B. Murals may be located on the sides of buildings and walls on property in the C-N, C-S, MU, OS, I, and PF zone districts.
C. Prior to painting, installation and execution of a mural, a sign application shall be submitted to the Woodlake planning commission. The application shall include a detailed drawing or sketch of the mural plus other details as prescribed on the application or deemed by the commission to be pertinent. The commission shall forward the application, with a recommendation to the city council. The council shall review and approve, approve with modifications, or deny the application as submitted.
D. The subject matter of the mural shall be of community significance regarding the growth and development of the City of Woodlake and its surrounding environs or be of such high quality as to be appropriate. A mural shall not contain elements that advertise an existing business or product.
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E. The paint to be used shall be appropriate for use in an outdoor locale, for an artistic rendition and shall be of a permanent, long-lasting variety.
F. The mural shall be designed and painted by qualified mural artists with sufficient knowledge in the design and painting of such projects.
G. To the extent feasible, the mural shall be vandal and graffiti-resistant.
17.56.240 Nonconforming signs.
A sign or outdoor advertising display of any character lawfully occupying a site prior to the adoption of this zoning code or on the effective date of applicable amendments to the zoning code that, as a result of the adoption or amendment to the zoning code, does not conform with the standards for subject matter, location, size, lighting, or movement prescribed for the district in which it is located, shall be deemed to be a nonconforming sign or outdoor advertising structure and may be displayed and maintained in said district, except as otherwise provided in this section.
17.56.250 Maintenance of signs.
A. All signs and associated supporting structures shall be maintained in like-new condition, without rips, tears, fading, and similar damage that inevitably occurs as a result of normal wear and aging.
B. All signs shall be reasonably free from deterioration, rot, rust, and loosening so that they do not create a hazard to persons or property or constitute a nuisance.
C. Any sign or sign structure that is sagging, leaning, fallen, decayed, broken, deteriorated, ripped, torn, faded, or other deteriorating or dilapidated condition shall be promptly repaired to the satisfaction of the City or removed.
D. Graffiti on a sign shall be removed within two (2) days of notice of its placement on such sign.
17.56.260 Hazardous signs.
Whenever any sign, by virtue of its physical nature and condition, poses an immediate and serious threat to public safety, the same may be removed by City personnel, or its physical deficiency cured, to the extent necessary to protect public safety. The cost of such removal or repair shall be assessed against the sign owner.
17.56.270 Abandoned or obsolete signs.
An on-premise sign advertising an activity, business, service, or product must be removed within 60 days following the actual discontinuance of the activity, business, service, or product. If the sign is not so removed, the Director may have the sign removed in accordance with the public nuisance abatement provisions of this title. A sign structure is not required to be removed, however, the sign face shall be removed or replaced with a blank face or other sign face consistent with this chapter.
17.56.280 Illegal signs.
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17.56.290 Enforcement.
Signs which do not conform to the provisions of this chapter and are erected after its effective date and signs erected after the effective date of this chapter without obtaining a permit that is required are declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance. All signs declared to be unlawful by this chapter and all persons erecting or maintaining them shall be subject to the provisions of this title. The Director shall take necessary actions or proceedings for the abatement, removal and enjoinment pursuant to this title. The remedies provided for in this section are cumulative and nonexclusive.
17.56.300 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined in this section. The images are intended to illustrate some of the sign types that are defined in this section. “A-Frame sign” means a sign made of wood, plastic or other lightweight and rigid material having the capability to stand on its own support(s) and being portable and movable. "Animated sign" means a sign with action or motion, whether by flashing lights, color changes, wind, rotation, movement of any parts of the sign or letters or parts of the sign structure, or other motion.
"Awning" means a shelter supported entirely from the exterior wall of a building and composed of a collapsible frame covered completely with nonrigid material. "Banner" means any flexible material, such as cloth, plastic, vinyl, paper, cardboard or thin metal, with or without a "message", attached outdoors to a building, structure or mounting device, or attached indoors to a building, structure or mounting device so as to be visible from the exterior of a building, or structure. This definition includes a pennant, flag, or bunting. 200
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"Business premises" means a specific business occupancy within a building or upon a parcel of land, typically having a specific address and discrete entrance(s) and exit(s) so as to maintain a specific business identity and location.
“Can or cabinet sign” means a sign that contains all the text and/or logo symbols within a single enclosed box-shaped cabinet where the translucent face of the sign can be interchanged to change the sign message without having to remodel the cabinet. It is mounted to a wall or other surface and illuminated from within the cabinet.
"Changeable copy" refers to the display of a message that can change by means of moveable letters, slats, lights, light emitting diodes, or moveable background material. "Erect" means and includes erect, construct, place, relocate, enlarge, substantially alter, attach, suspend, paint, post, maintain and display.
"Externally illuminated sign" means a sign which has light cast on its surface from an artificial exterior source installed for the purpose of illuminating the sign. “Feather banner” – means a sign made of flexible fabric, generally in a feather shape, that is attached to a flexible or rigid pole that is attached to the ground” "Flag" is a form of "banner" that is mounted and displayed outdoors on a pole. 201
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"Freestanding sign" means a sign which is permanently supported on the ground by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components that are not attached to any building. This category includes both monument and pole signs. "Frontage, building" means the distance between the two most distant corners of a building measured in a straight line along the building face.
"Frontage, street" means the distance between the two most distant corners of a site along a single street measured in a line along the street curb, including drive approaches, but excluding curb returns at street intersections.
"Height" means the distance measured vertically from grade to the highest point or portion of the object to be measured.
"Internally illuminated sign" means any sign whose illumination originates from within the structure of the sign and the source of which is not visible from the exterior of the sign. "Install" or "installation" means the act by which a sign is constructed or placed on land or a structure, or the act of attaching, painting, printing, producing, or reproducing, or using any other method or process by which a visual message is presented or placed upon a surface. "Message" means any form of visual communication presented on any type of media. It is not material whether the communication has any logical, practical, literary, or artistic significance or not. It includes any form or combination of letters, graphics, symbols or designs. The term is not intended to include mono-color paint applied to the exterior, trim, fascia, or other architectural elements of a building for protection against the elements. "Monument sign" means a low-profile freestanding sign supported by a structural base or other solid structural features other than support poles and may contain signage on more than one side.
"Mural" means a sign painted on the exterior wall of a building consisting of graphics or images, either alone or in combination with letters.
"Off-site" or "off-site sign" refers to a sign or banner that promotes or advertises goods, services, or activities located or offered on a business premise or parcel that is separate from the parcel where the sign is located, even if the two sites or parcels are contiguous to each other.
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"On-site" or "on-site sign" refers to a sign or banner that promotes or advertises goods, services, or activity located or offered on the business premises or parcel of property where the sign is located.
"Outdoors" means a location on undeveloped property or to the exterior of a building or structure.
"Outdoor advertising" refers to the placement of a message on signs or banners located outdoors or located indoors in a manner such that the message is visible from the exterior of a building or structure.
"Outdoor advertising structure" means a structure erected or maintained for the main purpose displaying commercial outdoor advertising and located on a site other than the site on which the advertised commercial use is located or on which the advertised commercial product is produced. A billboard is an example of an outdoor advertising structure. “Painted Sign” refers to a sign that comprises only paint applied on a building or structure. "Parapet wall" means an exterior wall that extends vertically above the roof line. "Parcels" or "property" or similar references or descriptions shall refer to parcels defined or delineated by assessor parcel numbers maintained by the County tax assessor or as defined in the Glossary of this Code.
"Pedestrian access" means a doorway that has been designed for the primary use of the patrons or customers of that particular use.
"Permanent sign" means a sign that is solidly attached to a building, structure, or the ground by means of mounting brackets, bolts, welds, or other combination of attachment methods, thereby rendering the sign non-moveable or difficult to reposition without the use of machinery, cutting devices, or mechanical devices. See also "temporary sign." "Placed" includes constructing, erecting, posting, painting, printing, tacking, nailing, gluing, sticking, carving, or otherwise fastening, affixing, or making visible in any manner whatsoever. "Pole sign" means a permanently mounted, freestanding sign which is supported above the ground by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components. 203
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"Roof line" means the highest point of a parapet wall or the main roof structure or the highest point of a parapet wall other than such architectural features as cupolas, pylons, projections or raised portions of the roof.
“Rooftop or roof-mounted sign” means a sign that extends above the ridgeline of the roof of a building or a sign attached to any portion of the roof of a building. Rooftop or roof-mounted signs are not allowed.
"Sign" means any letter or symbol made of cloth, metal, paint, paper, wood, or other material of any kind whatsoever placed for advertising, identification, or other similar purposes on the ground or on any wall, post, fence, building, structure, vehicle or on any place whatsoever. "Sign area" means the geometric area of a sign including all elements such as board or frames, perforated or a solid background, ornamental embellishments, arrows, or other sign media. For the purposes of a freestanding sign the structural elements necessary to support the sign are included in the sign area.
"Sign copy" means any words, letters, numbers, figures, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign face and/or its structure with the purpose of attracting attention to the subject matter.
"Sign face" means the panel surface of a sign which carries the advertising, information, or identification message.
"Sign structure" means any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign. A sign structure may or may not be an integral part of a building. For the purpose of a freestanding sign, the sign structure shall include the aggregate area of the sign including the sign copy and all structural elements of the sign.
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"Temporary sign" means a sign that is easily moveable, and which is not attached to a building, structure, or the ground in such a manner as to be rendered a permanent sign.
Legend:
1. Wall Sign 2. Projecting Blade Sign 3. Channel Letter Sign
4. Banner Sign
5. Awning Sign 6. Canopy-mounted
Fascia Sign
7. Arcade or
Hanging Sign
8. Directory Sign
9. Window Sign 10. A-Frame or Sandwich
Board Sign
11. Pylon Sign 12. Pole Sign
13. Monument Sign 14. Directional Sign – –
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Chapter 17.58
HOUSING DENSITY BONUS AND OTHER INCENTIVES
Sections:
17.58.010 Purpose.
17.58.020 Applicability.
17.58.030 Density bonus requirements.
17.58.040 Density bonus and incentives procedures.
17.58.050 Developer Incentives/Concessions.
17.58.060 Additional conditions and procedures.
17.58.070 Streamlining Procedures for Affordable Housing Projects.
17.58.080 Replacement of Affordable Units.17.58.090 By-Right Approval for Housing Element Sites
17.58.100 Interpretation.
17.58.010 Purpose.
The purpose and intent of this section is to implement Chapter 4.3 Density Bonuses and Other Incentives, Section 65915 et seq., of the California Government Code, and as amended from time to time, for the development of affordable housing developments and housing for special needs groups, which are incorporated herein by this reference.
17.58.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to residential, and the residential component of mixed-use projects providing moderate, low and very low income housing, senior housing developments, as well as certain projects that include daycare facilities, student housing, and donations of land, and for other housing types pursuant to the provisions and definitions of California Government Code Section 65915 et seq., of the in all zoning districts where residential uses are permitted.
17.58.030 Density bonus requirements.
A. Projects which meet the requirements set forth in this section shall qualify for a density bonus and an applicable number of concessions or incentives unless the City Council adopts a written finding, based upon substantial evidence that any one of the following exists:
1. The concession or incentive is not required to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set at the required affordable levels, as specified in Government Code Section 65915(c).
2. The concession or incentive would have a specific adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety or the physical environment or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households.
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3. The disapproval of the project or imposition of conditions is required in order to comply with specific state or federal law and there is no feasible method to comply without rendering the development unaffordable to very low and low-income households.
4. The development project is inconsistent with the City’s General Plan land use designation as it existed on the date the application was deemed complete, and the City has adopted a housing element in compliance with state law.
B. Project financial report. The applicant shall show in the form of a project financial report (financial pro forma) that the density bonus is necessary to make the housing units economically feasible, and the City may retain a consultant, at developer’s sole cost, to review the project financial report and advise the City on the report. Where development and zoning standards exist, which would otherwise inhibit the utilization of the density bonus on specific sites, the City may waive or modify the standards consistent with the provisions of this section.
17.58.040 Density bonus and incentives procedures.
A. Density Bonus./Incentives Review. Density bonus/incentive review by the Planning Commission shall only be required for projects involving Planning Commission approval. If no legislative entitlement is required, the community development department staff shall have final approval authority on density bonus and incentives. Appeals of a Planning Commission decision must be in accordance with Chapter 17.70 of the Woodlake Municipal Code. If a rezone or General Plan amendment is part of the project, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation on the density bonus and incentives request, but the City Council shall have final approval authority as part of the total project. Any special conditions of the City zoning ordinance pertaining to the project, and/or applicable development standards of the downtown area shall also apply.
B. Regulatory Agreement. The City and applicant shall execute a regulatory agreement, ensuring compliance of the project with all applicable provisions and affordability restrictions as required under this section, State law, or other applicable affordable housing requirements, as well as equity sharing requirements if applicable. The regulatory agreement shall be recorded as a deed restriction with the County recorder’s office running with the land and be binding upon all future owners, developers, and/or successors-in- interest. The regulatory agreement shall be recorded prior to the approval of a final map, or, where a map is not being processed, prior to the issuance of building permits for the parcel or units. Resale of moderate-income units shall be governed by Government Code Section 65915(c)(2). The regulatory agreement shall include at least the following:
a. The total number of units approved for the housing development, including the number of target units.
b. 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 costs.
c. The location, unit sizes, in square feet, and number of bedrooms of target units. d. Tenure of use restrictions for target units of at least ten (10) or 30 years, in compliance with applicable laws.
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f. A description of the additional incentive(s) being provided by the City. g. A description of remedies for breach of the regulatory agreement by the owners, developers, and/or successors-in-interest of the project. h. Other provisions to ensure implementation and compliance with this section.
C. Projects which meet the requirements of this chapter shall qualify for a density bonus as described below. The density bonus calculations shall be made in accordance with state density bonus law.
1. A housing development is eligible for one density bonus over the maximum residential density provided that the applicant agrees to construct the housing development, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus, with at least one of the following, as provided by California Government Code Section 65915:
a. Very low-income households
b. Low-income households
c. Senior citizen housing developments or a mobilehome park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons d. Moderate-income households, provided that all of the dwelling units in the housing development are offered for sale to the public
e. Foster youth
f. Disabled veterans
g. Persons experiencing homelessness
h. Student housing
i. Child-care facilities
j. Land donation
2. Condominium Conversion. If a density bonus or incentive is requested for a condominium conversion, reasonable documentation that all of the requirements included in California Government Code Section 65915.5 can be met.
3. Commercial projects which have entered into a partnered affordable housing development, pursuant to Government Code Section 65915.7 qualify for a development bonus as described below:
a. Commercial Development Bonus. development bonus granted to the commercial developer shall mean incentives, mutually agreed upon by the developer and the jurisdiction, that may include, but are not limited to, an increase in allowable floor area ratio, an increase in allowable height requirements, or a reduction in minimum parking requirements, provided that the project meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65915.7.
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effect of physically precluding the construction of the housing development at the densities or with the concessions or incentives, in accordance with, and described in Section 65915 of the California Government Code. However, the granting of a concession or incentive shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval. The number of incentives that may be requested shall be based upon the number the applicant is entitled to pursuant to state law.
B. Whenever the following capitalized terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the respective meanings set forth in this section or as provided by Section 65915 of the California Government Code, as amended from time to time.
1. “Developer Incentives/Concessions” means a reduction in site development standards or a modification of Zoning Ordinance requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission as provided in Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements and in the ratio of vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required that results in identifiable and actual cost reductions, to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Government Code Section 65915.
a. Reduce or eliminate standards contained in the Subdivision Ordinance (Title 16); or
b. Reduce or eliminate residential zone district requirements, including open space, lot size, setbacks, or parking standards.
c. Reduce or eliminate any design requirements exceeding Building Code specifications.
2. “Developer Waiver” means reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a development meeting the criteria at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted in Government Code Section 65915. The City shall not provide a waiver to reduce development standards if the waiver or reduction would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5, upon health or safety, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
Additionally, the City shall not provide a waiver to reduce development standards that would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, or to grant any waiver or reduction that would be contrary to state or federal law.
3. Requested Parking Reduction. In the event an application proposes a parking reduction for a housing development pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915, subdivision (p), a table showing parking required by the zoning regulations, parking proposed under Section 65915, subdivision (p), and reasonable documentation that the project is eligible for the requested parking reduction. 209
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17.58.060 Additional conditions and procedures.
A. In addition, reasonable conditions for density bonuses and incentives may be imposed to assure continued availability of such housing as very low-, low- or moderate-income housing, or, for senior and special needs group housing developments as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and 51.12.
1. Those units targeted for low-income households shall be affordable at a rent that does not exceed current Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income limits for low-income households for the county adjusted for household size.
2. Those units targeted for very low-income households shall be affordable at a rent that does not exceed current HUD income limits for very low-income households in the county adjusted for household size.
3. The owner(s) shall maintain and keep on file documentation for the income level for each tenant occupying the target units.
4. The owner(s) shall provide the City any additional information required by the City to ensure the long-term affordability of the target units by eligible households.
5. The City shall have the right to inspect the owner’s project-related records at any reasonable time and shall be entitled to audit the owner’s records once a year.
6. The City may establish fees associated with the setting up and monitoring of target units.
7. All ownership target units shall be occupied by their purchasers; no renting or leasing shall be allowed.
17.58.070 Permit Streamlining Procedures for Affordable Housing Projects.
The Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) addresses the state’s housing shortage by expediting housing development, limiting local restrictions, and prohibiting the downsizing of residential properties to increase housing supply. Senate Bill 35 streamlines the approval process of affordable housing development by subjecting qualifying projects to a ministerial review process. Affordable housing development applications shall comply with all applicable provisions of state law, including but not limited to Government Code §§ 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65941.1 (SB 330), as may be amended.
17.58.080 Permit Streamlining.
Eligibility. The Permit Streamlining Act (SB 330) requires public agencies to approve or disapprove of a development project within certain timeframes. The act requires the City of Woodlake, upon its determination that an application for a development project is incomplete, to include a list and a thorough description of the specific information needed to complete the application. Existing law authorizes the applicant to submit the additional material to the City, requires the City to determine whether the submission of the application together with the submitted materials is complete within 30 days of receipt, and provides for an appeal process from the public agency’s determination. Existing law requires a final written determination by the City on the appeal no later than 60 days after receipt of the applicant’s written appeal.
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to impose a condition that the project be developed at a lower density, the City shall base its decision regarding the proposed housing development project upon written findings supported by a preponderance of the evidence on the record that both of the following conditions exist:
1. The housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety unless the project is disapproved or approved upon the condition that the project be developed at a lower density. A “specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
2. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the adverse impact identified pursuant to paragraph (1), other than the disapproval of the housing development project or the approval of the project upon the condition that it be developed at a lower density.
3. If the City considers a proposed housing development project to be inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision as specified in this subdivision, it shall provide the applicant with written documentation identifying the provision or provisions, and an explanation of the reason or reasons it considers the housing development to be inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity as follows:
a. Within 30 days of the date that the application for the housing development project is determined to be complete, if the housing development project contains 150 or fewer housing units.
b. Within 60 days of the date that the application for the housing development project is determined to be complete, if the housing development project contains more than 150 units.
4. If the City fails to provide the required documentation, the housing development project shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with the applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision.
For purposes of this section, the receipt of a density bonus pursuant to Section 65915 shall not constitute a valid basis on which to find a proposed housing development project is inconsistent, not in compliance, or not in conformity, with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision.
For purposes of this section, a proposed housing development project is not inconsistent with the applicable zoning standards and criteria, and shall not require a rezoning, if the housing development project is consistent with the objective general plan standards and criteria but the zoning for the project site is inconsistent with the general plan. If the City has complied, the City may require the proposed housing development project to comply with the objective standards and criteria of the zoning which is consistent with the general plan, however, the standards and criteria shall be applied to facilitate and accommodate development at the density allowed on the site by the general plan and proposed by the proposed housing development project.
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units otherwise occupied by lower-income households within the five-year period preceding the development application shall replace those units in accordance with the following and pursuant to Government Code Section 65915, as it may be amended.
A. “Replace” shall mean the following:
1. If any dwelling units described above are occupied on the date of application or have been vacated or demolished within the five-year period preceding the application, the proposed housing development shall provide at least the same number of units of equivalent size to be made available at affordable rent or affordable housing cost to, and occupied by, persons and families in the same or lower income category as those households in occupancy or as existed at the highpoint of those units in the five-year period preceding the application.
2. For unoccupied dwelling units described above in a development with occupied units, the proposed housing development shall provide units of equivalent size to be made available at affordable rent or affordable housing cost to, and occupied by, persons and families in the same or lower income category as the last household in occupancy.
3. "Equivalent size" shall mean that the replacement units contain at least the same total number of bedrooms as the units being replaced.
4. If the income category of the last household in occupancy is not known, it shall be rebuttably presumed that moderate- or lower-income renter households occupied these units in the same proportion of moderate- and lower-income renter households to all renter households within the jurisdiction, as determined by the most recently available data from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy database.
B. All replacement calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
C. If the replacement units will be rental dwelling units, these units shall be subject to a recorded affordability restriction for at least 55 years.
D. If the proposed development is for-sale units, the units replaced shall meet one of the following:
1. The unit is initially occupied by a person or family of very low-, low-, or moderate-income, as required, and it is offered at an affordable housing cost, as defined by state law, and is subject to an equity sharing agreement.
2. The unit is purchased by a qualified nonprofit housing corporation pursuant to a recorded contract that satisfies all of the requirements specified in paragraph (10) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and that includes all of the following:
a. A repurchase option that requires a subsequent purchaser of the property that desires to resell or convey the property to offer the qualified nonprofit corporation the right to repurchase the property prior to selling or conveying that property to any other purchaser.
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occupied housing units and will be sold or resold only to persons or families of very low-, low-, or moderate-income, as defined by state law.
E. Existing residents of affordable dwelling units to be replaced shall be provided the following:
1. Any existing residents shall be allowed to occupy their units until six months before the start of construction activities with proper notice, pursuant to state law. The record owner shall deliver a notice of intent to terminate residency to the City of Woodlake and to each resident household.
2. Relocation benefits consistent with the requirements of California Government Code Sections 7260 through 7277 for public agencies. The applicant or the applicant’s agent for development shall engage a qualified third-party contractor or consultant to oversee the provision of the required relocation benefits. The third-party contractor or consultant shall provide a letter to the City of Woodlake certifying compliance with the relocation benefits requirements after completion of the relocation process.
3. A right of first refusal for a comparable dwelling unit available in the new development affordable to the household at an affordable rent or affordable housing cost based on household income.
17.58.090 By-Right Approval for Housing Element Sites.
Projects which meet the requirements of this section are entitled to review as a “use-by-right”.
A. Projects that satisfy the criteria outlined below are eligible for by-right approval, as defined in paragraph (B) below:
1. Project is located on a site suitable for lower-income households in the adopted Housing Element Site Inventory pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583.2 (c) that are shown to be the following:
a. Vacant and listed in the site inventory two or more consecutive Housing Elements; or b. Non-vacant and listed in the Site Inventory of a previous Housing Element.
2. The project is proposed to include 20 percent of the total number of housing units available to lower-income households.
B. By-right. By-right shall be consistent with the definition of “Use By Right” in Government Code Section 65583.2 (i), by which the City shall not require the following:
1. Conditional use permit
2. Planned unit development permit
3. Other discretionary review or approval that would constitute a “project” as defined in Section 21100 of the Public Resources Code. However, projects requiring a subdivision are subject to all state laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
17.58.100 Interpretation.
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Chapter 17.60
SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS
Sections:
17.60.010 Purpose.
17.60.020 Applicability.
17.60.030 Accessory dwelling units.
17.60.040 Accessory dwelling units, junior.
17.60.045 Animals
17.60.050 Bed and breakfast inns.
17.60.060 Cottage food operations.
17.60.070 Daycare facilities.
17.60.080 Drive-thru pick-up windows.
17.60.090 Garage or yard sales.
17.60.100 Manufactured housing.
17.60.110 Mini-warehouses or self-storage facilities.
17.60.120 Mobile vendor or food truck.
17.60.130 Mobilehome and Manufactured home parks.
17.60.140 Outdoor dining areas.
17.60.150 Commercial or industrial outdoor storage areas.
17.60.160 Recycling collection facilities.
17.60.170 Sale of new and used automobiles and trucks.
17.60.180 Shipping containers.
17.60.190 Swimming pools.
17.60.200 Vending machines.
17.60.210 Wireless Communication Facilities and Towers.
17.60.220 Adult entertainment establishments.
17.60.230 Emergency Shelters
17.60.240 Transitional/Supportive Housing
17.60.010 Purpose.
This section requires certain development and operational standards for specific land uses within the city to preserve, protect and promote the public health and safety and to promote orderly growth and aesthetically pleasing urban development.
17.60.020 Applicability.
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17.60.030 Accessory dwelling units.
This section provides standards for accessory dwelling units located on the same site as an existing single-family residence located in either the R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district. All accessory dwelling units shall meet the following standards:
A. Number of Accessory Dwelling Units per Parcel.
1. For parcels zoned for and including a proposed or existing single-family home: One accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed for each parcel. Each parcel may also include a junior accessory dwelling unit conforming to the standards set forth in 17.60.040.
2. For parcels zoned to allow and including an existing multifamily structure(s): Two new construction and at least one conversion accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on each parcel. Up to 25 percent of the number of existing dwellings in the structure may be added as conversion accessory dwelling units. When the 25 percent limit results in a fraction of a unit, the total number of accessory dwelling units that may be added shall be determined by rounding the fraction up to the next whole number.
3. For the purposes of this section, multifamily structures are those that contain more than one dwelling unit, including but not limited to duplexes, triplexes, apartment buildings, and condominium buildings.
B. Parking. No off-street parking shall be required for any accessory dwelling unit. Any parking spaces, covered or uncovered, removed to create an accessory dwelling unit shall not be required to be replaced.
C. Unit Site. The floor area for all accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 850 square feet or 1,000 square feet for units with more than one bedroom.
D. An accessory dwelling unit may not be constructed unless a main dwelling exists on the site or will be constructed in conjunction with the accessory dwelling unit.
E. Owner occupancy shall not be required and no land use agreement requiring owner occupancy shall be recorded or enforced on properties containing accessory dwelling units. This provision shall end in the year 2025 unless California Government Code extends it.
F. Accessory dwelling units shall be provided with water, sewer, and other utilities as determined by the building official.
G. The accessory dwelling unit shall meet the requirements of the California Building Standards Code including the alternative means and methods section as prescribed therein.
H. Except as specifically set forth in the section, an accessory dwelling unit regulated pursuant to this chapter shall meet all the requirements of the zone district in which the accessory dwelling unit is located including, without limitation, requirements regarding fences, walls, and hedges; site area, frontage width, and depth of sites; coverage; building setback requirements; height of structures; and distances between structures.
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and where single-family structures exist or are proposed on the site, and where the owner of the property occupies the property as their primary place of residence.
B. For the purposes of this section, “junior accessory dwelling unit” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 65852.22 of the California Government Code.
C. Junior accessory dwelling units must be attached to a single-family dwelling, may be created in any part of an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, and may be created in addition to a single-family dwelling.
D. Junior accessory dwelling units may be no larger than 500 square feet in size.
E. Junior accessory dwelling units shall contain, at a minimum, the following features:
1. An exterior entrance separate from that of the primary home.
2. A cooking facility with appliances.
3. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
F. Junior accessory dwelling units may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the primary dwelling.
G. Junior accessory dwelling units that contain all the required features of a dwelling unit will not be required to maintain an interior connection between the junior accessory dwelling unit and the primary dwelling.
17.60.045 Animals
Animals shall be regulated in accordance with Title 6 of the Woodlake Municipal Code in all zones.
17.60.050 Bed and breakfast inns.
A. Bed and breakfast inns shall be limited to a maximum six (6) rooms for rent per site. No person who is paying rent in exchange for lodging shall occupy a guest room on the premises for more than 14 consecutive nights.
B. Food service at bed and breakfast inns shall be allowed for registered guests only, unless the use also qualifies as a restaurant.
C. The scale and appearance of the bed and breakfast inn shall remain primarily residential in character. All buildings and site improvements shall be similar to and compatible in design with the surrounding neighborhood and adjacent residences.
17.60.060 Cottage food operations.
A. Cottage foods operations operating in accordance with AB 1616 shall be considered a home occupation and shall obtain a home occupation permit in accordance with Chapter 17.78 prior to commencement of the use.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.78, a cottage food operation is allowed to employ one full-time equivalent employee on site.
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C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 17.78, a cottage food operation may sell food produced on-site directly to consumers at the site.
D. A cottage food operation shall be conducted in the residence's existing kitchen.
E. An approved home occupation permit shall not be effective until the appropriate permit is obtained from the County Health Department and shall automatically expire and be null and void if the County permit or approval expires, is disapproved, or is revoked.
17.60.070 Daycare facilities.
A. A loading and unloading area shall be provided to accommodate no less than two (2) vehicles.
B. The loading and unloading area shall be located within proximity to the main entrance and shall not be located on the opposite side of a street from the daycare center.
17.60.080 Drive-thru pick-up windows.
A. All uses with a drive-thru pick-up window shall meet the following standards unless otherwise modified by a conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.80:
1. Drive-thru lanes shall be located outside of all building setback areas and all required landscaped areas.
2. Drive-thru lanes shall be designed, located, and constructed in a manner that avoids trapping vehicle emissions in a confined space.
3. Drive-thru lanes shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from existing residential uses and from residential zone districts and must be separated from residential areas by buildings, extensively landscaped areas, or decorative block walls.
4. Drive-thru lanes shall be constructed with the necessary vehicle stacking capacity so that vehicles using the drive-thru lane do not overflow into public streets.
5. Drive-thru lanes shall be shielded in a manner approved by the City to eliminate vehicle headlight glare into adjoining land and on-coming traffic approaching the drive-thru site property.
6. The installation of a drive-thru pick-up window and associated improvements shall not reduce the number of required parking spaces below the minimum zoning requirement for parking upon the drive-thru site property.
7. Drive-thru lanes shall not block or interfere with access to parking lot spaces and shall function independent of parking lots aisles.
8. Drive-thru lanes shall not extend onto adjoining property unless the owner of the drivethru site property obtains a written easement or other irrevocable right from the adjoining landowner to construct improvements upon and use the adjoining property for the drivethru use including, without limitations, the stacking of vehicles and the right to maintain, repair, replace, and remove such improvements. The written document shall be executed by the owner of the drive-thru site property and the owner of the adjoining property and recorded against title to the adjoining property prior to commencement of construction of improvements upon the drive-thru site property.
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9. A use with a single drive-thru lane shall accommodate a minimum of six (6) vehicle stacking spaces per lane with a minimum of four (4) stacking spaces before the ordering speaker and two (2) stacking spaces after the ordering speaker. Each vehicle stacking space in a drive-thru lane shall be a minimum of 20 feet in length. Uses known or anticipated to require additional stacking spaces may be required to provide more than the minimum by the Director.
10. A use with drive-thru lanes on each side of the use (two (2) lanes) shall accommodate a minimum of four (4) vehicle stacking spaces per lane with a minimum of two (2) stacking spaces before the ordering speaker and two (2) stacking spaces after the ordering speaker in each drive-thru lane. Each vehicle stacking space in a drive-thru lane shall be a minimum of 20 feet in length.
11. Speaker noise levels measured at the property line shall not exceed applicable City noise standards.
17.60.090 Garage or yard sales.
A. The sale of personal possessions in outdoor areas or from the garage of a dwelling within an R-VL, R-L, R-M, or R-H zone district shall be limited to no more than three (3) such sales per year. Commonly referred to as garage or yard sales, each sale shall be limited to three (3) consecutive days and unsold possessions shall be removed from public view and stored within the premises.
B. Materials to be sold shall be personal possessions. No materials shall be offered for sale that have been acquired solely for the purposes of the resale.
C. The driveway, yard, or other space used for the purposes of the sale shall be restored to its normal residential character at the conclusion of the sale, including removal of all signs.
17.60.100 Manufactured housing.
The provisions of this section shall apply to all manufactured homes not located in an approved mobile home park:
A. No manufactured home shall be installed that was manufactured more than ten (10) years from the date of application for installation.
B. Manufactured homes with wheels (i.e. mobilehomes) are conclusively assumed to be older than 10 years old
C. All manufactured homes shall meet the following site or architectural standards:
1. Size. A manufactured home shall not be less than eight (8) feet wide by 40 feet long and 320 square feet in floor area. An efficiency unit shall not be less than 150 square feet in floor area and meet all space and occupancy standards of Chapter 5 of the Uniform Housing Code.
2. Garages and Carports. A minimum of a one-car garage or carport shall be provided for every manufactured house. The parking requirements of Chapter 17.54 shall also apply.
3. Roof Overhangs. All manufactured housing units and garages shall have a pitched roof with a roof overhang on each of the perimeter wallssuch that the overhang is architecturally integrated into the design of the dwelling unit.
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4. Roofing Materials. All manufactured housing units and garages and carports located on the lot shall have a roof constituted of asphalt composition, clay, tile, concrete or metal tile or panels, slate or built-up asphaltic-gravel materials.
5. Siding Materials. All manufactured housing units and garages located on the lot shall have similar exterior siding materials consisting of wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, Masonite, or metal lap. The exterior siding material shall extend to the ground level, except that when a solid concrete or masonry perimeter foundation is used, the siding material need not extend below the top of the foundation.
6. Foundations. All manufactured housing units and garages and carports shall be placed on a permanent foundation that meets the applicable building code requirements and/or the provisions of Section 18551 of the State Health and Safety Code such that the floor elevation of the dwelling is reasonably compatible with the floor elevations of the surrounding dwelling units.
7. Utility connections. The mobile home electrical, gas, water and drain connections shall be made permanent in a manner applicable to permanent buildings. Gas shut-off valves, meters and regulators shall not be located beneath the manufactured homes.
8. Deviations. The Director may approve deviations from one or more of the standards of this subsection on the basis of a finding that the architectural style proposed provides compensating design features and that the proposed dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity.
D. See Section 17.60.210 for Residential front yard paving design standards.
17.60.110 Mini-warehouses or self-storage facilities.
A mini-warehouse or self-storage facility in the R-M zone shall only be located on a parcel that has frontage on and adequate main access to an arterial or collector street.
17.60.120 Mobile vendor or food truck.
A. A mobile vendor or food truck is allowed only in zone districts identified in Chapter 17.08 as administrative uses.
B. Mobile vendor and food truck regulations can be found in Title 5 Chapter 33 of the Woodlake Municipal Code.
17.60.130 Mobilehome and Manufactured home parks.
A. No mobilehome or manufactured home shall be parked, occupied or used for any purposes, including without limitation living or sleeping purposes unless the mobilehome or manufactured home is located within a licensed mobilehome park, except that a mobilehome may be used for the following temporary purposes outside of a mobilehome park: as an office for a construction project, circus or carnival; as a residence of a watchman on the site of a construction project or an industrial facility to provide temporary living quarters for personnel in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.76.
B. The site area standards for a mobilehome park shall be as follows:
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1. The minimum area of a mobilehome park shall be five (5) acres. If the area of the mobilehome park is greater than five (5) acres, the first phase of mobilehome park development shall not be less than five (5) acres and shall include all required recreational and service amenities.
2. The maximum density shall be eight (8) mobilehome or manufactured home sites per gross acre.
3. Each mobilehome or manufactured home site shall be not less than 3,000 square feet in area, including pad, parking, private access, landscaping and private storage area.
4. No mobilehome or manufactured home site shall be less than 30 feet in width.
C. The following clearance and setback area requirements shall apply to mobilehome parks. No mobilehome shall be located in any required building setback area, except that tow bars may extend into such setback area.
1. The front and rear building setback areas for the site shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
2. The side building setback areas for the site shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
3. The front, rear, and interior side setback areas for a mobilehome site shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
4. The street side setback areas (including driveways interior to the site) for a mobilehome site shall be a minimum of five (5) feet.
D. The following requirements for patios and pads shall apply to mobilehome parks.
1. Each mobilehome site shall have a hard-surfaced patio area of not less than 200 square feet. A permanent porch greater than 20 square feet in area may be counted as a part of the required patio area.
2. Each mobilehome site shall have a support pad of concrete or asphalt concrete laid over a compacted surface base which, in combination, are adequate to support the mobilehome on a level plane.
E. The following requirements for parking shall apply to mobilehome parks.
1. Not less than two (2) off-street paved parking spaces shall be provided within each mobilehome site, one of which may be tandem to the other.
2. Not less than one (1) guest parking space shall be provided for each mobilehome site at a location central to each four (4) contiguous mobilehome sites; provided, however, guest parking shall not be required for mobilehome sites along a mobilehome park collector street constructed to the width prescribed in subsection E of this section.
3. Parking shall be provided for central recreation buildings, park offices, and other similar buildings at a ratio of one parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor space.
4. Supplemental parking for boats, recreation vehicles, and unoccupied travel trailers shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space for each 10 mobilehome sites and shall be used only by the mobilehome park tenants. Such parking shall be clustered, easily accessible via interior drives, and shall be screened from view by means of a solid ornamental fence or wall and landscaping.
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5. All parking areas and spaces shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.54.
F. The following requirements for on-site streets shall apply to mobilehome parks.
1. Entrance streets shall be located to assure safe access to and from the public street system.
2. Minor streets within the mobilehome park shall be a minimum of 32 feet of paved width, and collector streets shall be a minimum of 40 feet of paved width. Construction and paving of the streets shall be in accordance with City standards.
3. Drainage along the street shall be constructed to provide adequate drainage. Construction of concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks shall be in accordance with City standards.
4. Parallel parking shall be permitted on both sides of collector streets and on only one side of a minor street. Such on-street parking shall be in addition to the off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
G. Driveways for individual mobilehome sites, street signs, interior street lighting, storm drainage facilities, and water and sewer systems shall be installed subject to the approval of the City Engineer and in accordance with City standards.
H. All public utilities shall be installed underground, including electrical, telephone, street lighting cable, community television antenna connections, and ducts for cable television. A community television antenna and cable television with underground ducts and connections to each mobilehome site shall be provided.
I. The following requirements for recreation areas and pedestrian ways shall apply to mobilehome parks.
1. Common recreation areas in an aggregate total equal to 10% of the gross area of the mobilehome park shall be provided at a location or locations which are easily accessible and convenient to park residents. The calculation of the common recreation areas shall not include yard areas, pedestrian ways, management offices, laundry and tenant storage areas, and parking areas.
2. Recreation areas shall be landscaped and maintained with all landscaped areas irrigated by an automatic underground sprinkler system.
3. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided throughout the mobilehome park connecting all mobilehome or manufactured home sites with each other and with common recreation areas. Such pedestrian walkways shall be provided where possible at locations away from the interior street system to avoid conflicts in pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
4. Common recreation areas may include parks and open space, playgrounds, clubhouses, community centers, and similar recreational uses.
J. Mobilehome parks shall provide permanently maintained landscaped areas and site screening as follows:
1. A landscaped border along the front setback area and along the rear setback area if it is adjacent to a public street.
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3. An ornamental screen wall or fencing seven (7) feet in height along the street side yard and street front yard setback lines.
K. Each mobilehome park shall provide the following additional facilities:
1. A laundry building for clothes washing and drying.
2. Trash enclosures, constructed to City standards, at locations along the interior street system and integrated with the guest parking areas and which are convenient for all residents and for access by municipal refuse trucks.
L. At the time of the placement on the site, all mobilehomes and manufactured homes shall be fitted with appropriate skirts to obscure stands, pads and undercarriage equipment.
M. Mobilehomes and manufactured homes may be displayed and sold within a mobilehome park similar to the sale of model homes within a residential subdivision, provided such mobilehomes are not sold for delivery to any location other than within the park in which sold and are at all times placed on mobilehome sites and connected to all utility services. No more than four (4) mobilehomes shall be offered for sale at any one time, and advertising for such sales shall be limited to one non-illuminated sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area on the site of each mobilehome or manufactured home offered for sale.
N. See Section 17.60.210 for Residential front yard paving design standards.
17.60.140 Outdoor dining areas.
A. The purpose of this section is to promote increased business and pedestrian traffic by providing safe and visually appealing opportunities to create outdoor dining areas in public areas.
B. The following definitions shall apply to this section:
1. “Outdoor dining area” means the use of portions of public sidewalks, public rights-of-way and common sidewalk areas within a shopping center as identified in this chapter and/or on-site open space used by a dining establishment or drinking establishment for the serving and consumption of food and/or beverages. Pass-through window and sidewalk counter service is also allowed when an outdoor dining area is provided pursuant to this section.
2. “Dining establishment” means a structure whose principal use is the serving of food to the general public.
3. “Drinking establishment” means a structure whose primary use is the serving of alcoholic beverages to the general public and the serving of food is an accessory use.
C. Where Permissible. All outdoor dining areas must be located and operated adjacent to and incidental to the operation of a dining establishment or drinking establishment. Use of the sidewalk must be confined to the actual sidewalk and public right-of-way frontage of a dining establishment and must not encroach upon adjacent sidewalk or public right-of-way. Subject to the provisions of this section on-site open space areas may also be used as an outdoor dining area.
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for pedestrian movement. Street signage, furniture, and landscaping shall not encroach in this 48” clear space.
3. Outdoor dining behind or to the side of a building is permitted. Outdoor spaces should be buffered from parking areas or drive aisles by low walls, landscaping, or other features to clearly define the edges of the space. Their outdoor spaces should be accessed from the building they serve.
D. Required Sidewalk Width. Use of the sidewalk area for an outdoor dining area is permitted only where the sidewalk is wide enough to allow for a minimum of four (4) consecutive feet of sidewalk width at every point in front of the dining establishment which is clear and unimpeded for pedestrian and wheelchair traffic.
E. Alcoholic Beverages. The service of alcoholic beverages and its consumption by customers in an outdoor dining area shall be restricted as follows:
1. The outdoor dining area must be immediately adjacent to and abutting the dining establishment or drinking establishment.
2. The outdoor dining area, when serving alcohol and when permitted by this section to be located on a sidewalk, must be clearly delineated from pedestrian traffic with a minimum 30-inch to a maximum 36-inch-tall removable open-style railing, fence or roped boundary or plants and flowers in ornamental planter boxes and pots that are architecturally compatible with the structure housing the dining establishment.
3. The operator shall post a written notice to customers as approved by the City which states that the drinking or carrying of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited and unlawful outside of the outdoor dining area.
4. The service of alcoholic beverages in the outdoor dining area must be licensed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and comply with all licensing requirements.
F. Health Standards. Prior to serving any food or beverage in an outdoor dining area, the outdoor dining area must be inspected and approved by the County Health Department. All exterior surfaces within the outdoor dining area shall be kept clean at all times. Restrooms shall be provided in the adjoining dining establishment or drinking establishment. The operator shall maintain the outdoor dining area, including without limitation, the sidewalk surface and furniture and adjacent areas, in a clean and safe condition at all times.
G. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation for outdoor dining areas are to coincide with those of the dining establishment, or drinking establishment, or the hours of operation set by the Alcohol Beverage Control license if alcohol is served, whichever is more restrictive.
H. Special Closures. The City shall have the right at any time, and from time to time to prohibit the use of the public sidewalk and public right-of-way as an outdoor dining area. Such problems and conflicts may arise from, but are not limited to, scheduled festivals and similar events, parades, marches, repairs to the street or sidewalk, or from emergencies occurring in the area.
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17.74. The application for the outdoor dining permit shall be accompanied by a filing fee established by the City Council and an accurate drawing showing the configuration of the outdoor dining area, including without limitation, table placement and the method of separating the outdoor dining area from pedestrian traffic. The following conditions must be satisfied before an outdoor dining permit can be issued:
1. The proposed operation of the outdoor dining area satisfies all of the applicable provisions of this section.
2. An outdoor dining area located on a public sidewalk or public right-of-way shall have the same floor elevation as the sidewalk or right-of-way area.
3. The applicant shall execute an indemnity agreement in a form provided by the City pursuant to which the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the City and its officials, officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, damages, costs, including reasonable attorney fees, and losses arising from, or in any way related to the applicant’s operation of the outdoor dining area.
4. If any portion of the outdoor dining area is located in the public sidewalk or public rightof-way, the applicant shall maintain, at all times during which the outdoor dining permit is in effect, a policy of general comprehensive liability insurance with limits as approved by the City and insuring against injury or death of a person and for claims of property damage resulting from the applicant’s use of its outdoor dining area. The City and its officials, officers, employees and agents shall be named as additional insured under such insurance policy, and the applicant shall cause its insurer to waive the right of subrogation with respect to the City and its officials, officers, employees, and agent. The applicant will deliver to the City endorsements to the applicant’s insurance policy as evidence of the satisfaction of these insurance requirements.
5. Such other conditions as the City may deem necessary, including, without limitation, conditions to ensure the public safety, to protect public improvements and provide aesthetic improvements.
6. No merchandise of any kind shall be displayed in the outdoor dining area except as specifically allowed by the outdoor dining permit.
J. All outdoor dining furniture, including tables, chairs, umbrellas, and planters, shall be movable. All outdoor furniture must be of commercial quality to withstand the wear of outdoor use; plastic tables and chairs are not permitted. Umbrellas must be secured with a minimum base of not less than 60 pounds.
K. Term. An outdoor dining permit is personal to the applicant and may not be transferred, assigned or conveyed to any other person. An outdoor dining permit shall terminate on the date the applicant no longer operates the outdoor dining area or discontinues the use of the outdoor dining area for a continuous 12-month period. If a dispute arises as to the date of termination, the decision of the City as to the date of termination shall be final and binding upon the applicant.
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violations are not cured to the satisfaction of the Community and Economic Development Department within said seven (7) day period, the applicant’s outdoor dining permit shall automatically terminate without further action by the City and the applicant shall immediately discontinue use of the outdoor dining area. If the City, in its sole discretion, determines that the continued operation of an outdoor dining area is an immediate threat to the health or safety of any citizen of the city, the community development department may immediately, and without written notice and opportunity to cure, revoke an outdoor dining permit. If an outdoor dining permit is terminated or revoked, the City shall not process an application for an outdoor dining permit for that same manager/owner of the premises for a period of six (6) months from the date of termination or revocation.
M. Appeal Procedures. A decision of the Director pertaining to the outdoor dining application or permit may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.70.
N. Enforcement. The Director, code enforcement officer, police department or other person authorized by the City Administrator, shall be authorized to enforce provisions of this section and to take such action as may be necessary to ensure compliance with this section.
17.60.150 Commercial or industrial outdoor storage areas.
In all commercial and industrial zones, outdoor storage of materials or equipment that occupies a volume of more than 60 cubic feet and is visible from any abutting public street or abuts property used for residential purposes, shall meet the following standards. This section does not apply to temporary storage, such as storage during construction.
A. Outdoor storage areas shall be enclosed by a view-obscuring fence or wall at least six (6) feet in height. All gates provided for ingress and egress in any required fence or wall shall be at least six (6) feet in height and shall be of view-obscuring construction. The use of galvanized chain-link or wood fence material is not allowed, especially adjacent to streets. Chain link with vinyl slats for screening purposes is permitted.
B. Materials shall be stacked in outdoor storage areas to a height no greater than that of any building, wall, fence, or gate enclosing the storage area. This subsection shall not apply to a junk yard, wrecking yard, or salvage facility.
C. No storage shall be permitted in any required front or side yard setbacks adjacent to a public street or highway.
17.60.160 Recycling collection facilities.
A. Small and large collection recycling facilities shall meet the following standards:
1. Recyclable materials shall be stored in a permanent structure on a foundation (temporary structures, such as shipping containers, for this use are not allowed).
2. An adequate on-site refuse container for disposal of non-hazardous waste and a container for customers to pour remaining liquids into from their CRV materials shall be provided.
3. The permanent structure and surrounding area shall be cleaned and washed and all litter surrounding the site removed as needed to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
4. The operator shall post a sign advising that it is illegal to take shopping carts or that possession of stolen shopping carts is a misdemeanor.
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17.60.170 Sale of new and used automobiles and trucks.
In all zone districts, the off-site sale of new and used automobiles and trucks is prohibited.
17.60.180 Shipping containers.
A. Shipping containers, also known as C-trains, may only be used for storage in the C-S, OS, I and PF zones, on city-owned sites in any zone, and during construction to temporarily store equipment or material in any zone.
B. Shipping containers shall be incidental to the primary use on the site and/or shopping center.
They are not permitted as an accessory use to a stand-alone parking lot. They are not permitted on vacant property.
C. The maximum number of shipping containers allowed on a site shall be limited to one (1) per each 20,000 square feet of building area. For buildings less than 20,000 square feet, one (1) shipping container is allowed.
D. Shipping containers used during construction to temporarily store equipment or material shall be removed upon occupancy of the building and/or expiration of the building permit, whichever occurs first.
E. Shipping containers shall be located, screened, or painted so as to be difficult to view from a public right-of-way, state highway, or residential zone district, to the greatest extent feasible as determined by the Director.
F. Shipping containers shall be kept in good condition and free of damage, rust, graffiti, signs, banners, etc. Repairs shall be made within 48 hours of being damaged. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours.
G. Shipping containers may not be used to store flammable liquids or other hazard materials, as determined by the Fire Chief.
H. Shipping containers shall not obstruct adequate access or fire clearance as determined by the Fire Chief.
I. There shall be no utility connections to the shipping container unless specifically allowed through a building permit.
J. Residential and/or commercial use. Shipping containers converted for residential or commercial use, or any other such occupied space, shall secure all entitlements that are required of conventional structures, shall comply with all provisions of the zone district in which they are located, other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code, and shall secure a building permit.
17.60.190 Swimming pools.
A. New below-ground swimming pools shall be constructed at least five (5) feet from any property line.
B. Swimming pools shall be entirely closed by structures, fences, or walls in compliance with California Government Code Section 115920 – The Swimming Pool Act.
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than three (3) inches when all gates are closed. All gates, five (5) feet or less in width, in enclosing fences shall be self-closing and self-latching. All gates greater than five (5) feet in width shall be provided with a means of latching said gate closed. All latches on gates in enclosing fences shall be a minimum of four (4) feet above grade.
D. No swimming pool shall be filled with water until the enclosing fence or wall has been constructed and approved by the Building Inspector. Surrounding structures, existing fences and gates shall suffice for this requirement if they comply with all requirements of this section as determined by the Building Inspector.
17.60.200 Vending machines.
The preferred location for vending machines is inside buildings. Vending machines installed outdoors shall meet the following requirements:
A. Outdoor vending machines shall be located along the face of a building or against a structure designed to accommodate them.
B. A minimum walkway of four (4) feet is required in front of all outdoor vending machines.
C. Outdoor vending machines shall be an ancillary use to an approved primary use and may not be located on an unimproved lot.
D. Outdoor vending machines shall not be placed in a location that will block parking areas or create an unsafe situation.
E. Vending machines are permitted to cover up to a maximum of 10% of the length of the primary building frontage, or 20 feet, whichever is less.
F. Vending machine installations shall not have exposed conduits, piping or overhead utility connections.
G. All outdoor machines shall be maintained in a clean and attractive condition.
H. Any graffiti on an outdoor vending machine shall be removed within 24 hours.
I. If the outdoor machine is removed the area shall be cleaned and restored, including the removal of any conduits or other connection hardware.
17.60.210 Wireless Communication Facilities and Towers.
See Chapter 17.68 for standards for wireless communication facilities and towers.
17.60.220 Adult Entertainment Uses.
See Chapter 17.62 for standards for adult entertainment establishments.
17.60.230 Emergency Shelters.
The provisions of this section are to apply to emergency shelters, including low barrier navigation centers, meant to provide temporary shelter to individuals in the community. The standards for emergency shelters shall be in accordance with Government Code Sections 65583, 65584, and 65660.
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A. An Emergency Shelter or Low Barrier Navigation Center shall comply with the following development standards:
1. External lighting may be provided. The lighting shall be stationary and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way.
2. Common facilities including cooking and dining, recreation, counseling, child care, and other support services, laundry facilities, pet shelter, and exercise areas are recommended in accordance with Housing First practices.
3. If client intake occurs on site, an enclosed or screened waiting and intake area must be provided on the property to prevent queuing in the public right-of-way.
4. The agency or organization operating the shelter (provider) shall provide security for residents, visitors and employees during hours that the emergency shelter is in operation.
5. The agency or organization operating the Low Barrier Navigation Center must have a written management plan that specifies the hours of operation and the number of beds.
B. A Low Barrier Navigation Center shall comply with all of the following operational requirements:
1. Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.
2. Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.
3. Code Compliant. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
4. Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
17.60.240 Transitional/Supportive Housing.
The provisions of this section are to apply to transitional and supportive housing in accordance with Government Code Section 65582 and 65583.
A. The general parking standards for transitional and supportive housing developments can be found in Section 17.54.040. Developments located within a one-half (0.5) mile radius of a transit stop shall not have a minimum required number of parking spaces pursuant to Government Code Section 65654.
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Chapter 17.61
TEMPORARY CANOPY STRUCTURES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Sections:
17.61.010 Definitions.
17.61.020 Standards and Procedures.
17.61.030 Exceptions.
17.61.040 Violations.
17.61.010 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise defined, the following words and phrases when used in this chapter are defined as follows:
A. “Canopy Structures” shall mean all structures, canopies, temporary carports, membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of plastic, cloth, nylon, aluminum, metal or other similar materials supported by a frame, including, but not limited to, prefabricated canopies available from retail outlets.
B. “Property” shall mean the real property or parcel of land or real estate as specified.
C. “Temporary” shall mean a maximum of 72 hours.
17.61.020 Standards and Procedures.
Temporary canopy structures shall comply with the following standards and procedures:
A. Canopy structures shall not be allowed in driveways, front yard setback areas, or side yard setback areas.
B. Canopy structures shall not exceed a height of seven (7) feet from grade to the highest point of such temporary structure.
C. Canopy structures shall not be attached to a residence, accessory structure, or other improvement.
D. Canopy structures shall not be used as carports nor be installed over a driveway or used for vehicle storage.
E. No parking or storage shall be permitted under temporary canopy structures.
F. Canopy structures shall be open on all sides.
G. Canopy structures may only be located in rear yards and shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the side and rear property lines.
H. Canopy structures shall be located a minimum of 11 feet from residences, accessory structures, or other improvements.
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J. Canopy structures in residential zones that exist at the time of this ordinance shall be removed immediately or comply with section 17.61.020(F).
K. Canopy structures are not allowed in Commercial or Industrial zones.
L. Canopy structures that block visibility to a residence from a public right-of-way for privacy purposes, which otherwise meet the requirements herein, may be permitted for a time that exceeds 72 hours with the approval of the Community Development Director.
17.61.030 Exceptions.
A. A permit may be issued administratively for a temporary canopy structure for special family or service events. Such exception shall not exceed 72 hours and shall not be approved more than three (3) times per calendar year per property.
B. Nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to affect or impair the City’s right to determine that any property is being maintained in such a way as to constitute a violation pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
17.61.040 Violations.
A. Any person who violates any provisions of any ordinance enacted by the city, as amended from time to time, or any person who owns property upon which a violation exists, irrespective of whether that person caused the violation, shall be subject to an administrative fine or penalty up to the maximum amounts set forth by the City and authorized by Government Code Section 53069.4
B. Each and every day that a violation of any city ordinance exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
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Chapter 17.62
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
Sections:
17.62.010 Purpose and intent.
17.62.020 Definitions.
17.62.030 Establishment and classification of businesses regulated.
17.62.040 Measurement of distance.
17.62.050 Location of sexually oriented business.
17.62.060 Nonconforming uses.
17.62.070 Injunction.
17.62.080 Exception for certain nude modeling.
17.62.010 Purpose and intent.
A. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate sexually oriented businesses to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the citizens of Woodlake and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations to prevent any deleterious location and concentration of sexually oriented businesses within the city, thereby reducing or eliminating the adverse secondary effects from such sexually oriented businesses. The provisions of this chapter have neither the purpose nor effect of imposing a limitation or restriction on the content of any communicative materials, including sexually oriented materials. Similarly, it is not the intent nor effect of this chapter to restrict or deny access by adults to sexually oriented materials protected by the First Amendment or to deny access by the distributors and exhibitors of sexually oriented entertainment to their intended market. Neither is it the intent nor effect of the ordinance to condone or legitimatize the distribution of obscene material.
B. One of the important purposes of the regulations set forth in this chapter is to discourage and to minimize the opportunity for criminal conduct. As such, nothing in this chapter shall permit or be interpreted to permit to be interpreted to permit any use, conduct, and/or activity that is specifically prohibited under the following California Penal Code sections:
1. Receipt of money for placement of person for purposes of cohabitation (Penal Code 266d).
2. Purchase of person for purposes of prostitution of placement of person for immoral purposes (Penal Code 266e).
3. Sale of person of immoral purposes (Penal Code 266f).
4. Pimping (Penal Code 266h).
5. Pandering (Penal Code 266i).
6. Lewd or obscene conduct (Penal Code 314).
7. Houses of ill-fame (Penal Code 315).
8. Disorderly houses which disturb the immediate neighborhood (Penal Code 316).
9. Places of prostitution (Penal Code 317).
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10. Place of prostitution; place of lewdness; place used as bathhouse permitting conduct capable of transmitting AIDS (Penal Code 11225).
C. Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to permit or permit any use, conduct, and/or activity that violates any federal, state or local law of regulation.
17.62.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, certain terms and words are defined as follows:
A. "Sexually oriented businesses" are those businesses defined as follows:
1. "Adult arcade" means an establishment where, for any form of consideration, one or more still or motion picture projectors, slide projectors, or similar machines, or other image producing machines, for viewing by five or fewer persons each, are regularly available or used to show films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
2. "Adult bookstore," "Adult novelty store" or "Adult video store" means a commercial establishment which (a) has as a significant or substantial portion of its stock-in-trade or (b) derives a significant or substantial portion of its revenues or (c) devotes a significant or substantial portion of its interior floor or display space or (d) devotes a significant or substantial portion of its business activities or employees' time, or advertising, to the sale, rental or viewing for any form of consideration, of any one or more of the following:
a. Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter, or photographs, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other visual representations which are characterized by the depiction of description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
b. Instruments, devices, or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection with "specified sexual activities."
c. An establishment may have other significant or substantial business purposes that do not involve the offering for sale, rental or viewing of materials, depicting or describing "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," and still be categorized as adult bookstore, adult novelty store, or adult video store. Such other business purposes will not serve to exempt such establishments from being categorized as an adult bookstore, adult novelty store or adult video store so long as one of its significant or substantial business purposes is offering for sale or rental, for some form of consideration, the specified materials which depict or describe "specified anatomical areas" or "specified sexual activities."
3. "Adult cabaret" means a nightclub, bar, restaurant, "bottle club," or similar commercial establishment, whether or not alcoholic beverages are served, which regularly features: (a) persons who appear nude or in a state of nudity or semi-nude; (b) live performances which are characterized by the exposure of "specified anatomical areas," or by "specified sexual activities," or (c) films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas."
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4. "Adult motel" means a motel, hotel or similar commercial establishment that: (a) offers public accommodations, for any form of consideration, and which regularly provides or makes available to patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" and which advertises the availability of this sexually oriented type of material by means of a sign visible from the public right-of-way, or by means of any offpremises advertising including, but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets or leaflets, radio or television, or (b) offers a sleeping room for rent for a period of time less than ten hours; or (c) allows a tenant or occupant to rent or sub-rent the sleeping room for a time period of less than ten hours.
5. "Adult motion picture theater" means a commercial establishment where films, motion pictures, video cassettes, slides or similar photographic reproductions depicting or describing "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas" are regularly shown for any form of consideration.
6. "Adult theater" means a theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial establishment which, for any form or consideration, regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or live performances which are characterized by exposure of "specified anatomical areas" or by "specified sexual activities."
7. “Nude model studio" means any place where a person, who appears in a state of nudity or displays "specified anatomical areas" is provided for money or any form of consideration to be observed, sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured, photographed, or similarly depicted by other persons. This term does not include a modeling class operated by a proprietary school, licensed by the State of California; a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation; by a private college or university which maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation; or in a structure which has no sign visible from the exterior of the structure and no other advertising that indicates a nude person is available for viewing, where in order to participate in a class a student must enroll at least three days in advance of the class, and where no more than one nude model is on the premises at any one time.
8. "Regularly features" or "regularly shown" with respect to an adult cabaret, adult theater, or adult motion picture theater means at least three times within any thirty (30) day period; or carried on as part of the business's routine scheduling of events or activities and not so infrequently as to constitute a single, rare or unusual event or occurrence.
9. "Significant" or "substantial portion" means such a percentage of its activities, space allocation, revenues, advertising targeting, stock in trade, floor or display space, business receipts, revenues, or other business undertakings as to indicate to a reasonable person that a sexually oriented portion of the business is one of its important activities, though not necessarily its only or even primary activity; for this purpose, evidence that twenty-five (25) percent or more of its revenues are derived from such sexually oriented activities or materials, or that twenty-five (25) percent or more of its interior floor space or display space is devoted to such sexually oriented activities or materials, or that twenty-five (25) percent or more of its actual stock in trade regularly displayed and immediately available 233
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for use, rental, purchase, viewing or perusal is comprised of such sexually oriented materials, all as defined in Section 17.65.02 of this chapter, shall be evidence that a "significant or substantial portion" of the business is devoted to such uses.
B. "Employee" means a person who works or performs in and/or for a sexually oriented business, regardless of whether or not said person is paid a salary, wage or other compensation by the operation of said business.
C. "Establishment" means and includes any of the following:
1. The opening or commencement of any such business as a new business.
2. The conversion of an existing business, whether or not a sexually oriented business, to any of the sexually oriented businesses defined in this chapter.
3. The addition of any of the sexually oriented businesses defined in this chapter to any other existing sexually oriented business.
4. The relocation of any such sexually oriented business.
5. The substantial enlargement of any such sexually oriented business.
D. "Nudity" or "state of nudity" means (a) the appearance or display of human bare buttock, anus, male genitals, female genitals, or the areola or nipple of the female breast; or (b) a state of dress which fails to opaquely and fully cover a human buttock, anus, male or female genitals, pubic region or areola or nipple of the female breast.
E. "Operator" means and includes the owner, permit holder, custodian manager, operator or person in charge of any permitted or licensed premises.
F. "Permitted or "Unlicensed premises" means any premises that require a license and/or permit that is classified as a sexually oriented business.
G. "Permittee and/or licensee" means a person in whose name a permit and/or license to operate a sexually oriented business has been issued, as well as the individual listed as an applicant on the application for a permit and/or license.
H. "Person" means an individual, proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity.
I. "Public building regularly frequented by children" means any building owned, leased or held by the United States, the state, the county, the city, any special district, school district, or any other agency or political subdivision of the state or the United States, which building is used as a library, community center, children's center, or any other use having special attraction to children, or which building is often visited by children for social activities unaccompanied by their parents or other adult custodian.
J. "Public park" or "recreation area" means public land which has been designated for park or recreational activities including, but not limited to a park, playground, nature trails, swimming pool, reservoir, athletic field, basketball or tennis courts, open space wilderness areas, or similar public land within the city which is under the control, operation, or management of the city park and recreation authorities.
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K. "Religious institution" means any church, synagogue, mosque, temple or building which is primarily for religious worship and related religious activities, as identified on the latest equalized tax roll.
L. "School" means any public or private educational facility including, but not limited to nursery schools, preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, primary schools, intermediate schools, junior high schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational schools, secondary schools, continuation schools, special education schools, junior colleges, and universities. School includes the school grounds but does not include the facilities used primarily for another purpose and only incidentally as a school.
M. "Semi-nude" means a state of dress in which clothing covers no more than the genitals, pubic region and areolae of the female breast, as well as portions of the body covered by supporting straps or devices.
N. "Sensitive land uses" means residences and residential neighborhoods, child day care facilities, cemeteries, religious institutions, schools, boys' clubs, girls' clubs, or similar existing youth organizations, or public parks, or any public building regularly frequented by children.
O. "Sexually oriented business" means an adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult novelty shop, adult video store, adult cabaret, adult motel, adult motion picture theater, adult theater, massage parlor, sexual encounter establishment, escort agency or nude model studio.
P. "Specified anatomical areas" as used in this chapter means and includes any of the following:
1. Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areolae.
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
Q. "Specified sexual activities" as used in this chapter, means and includes any of the following:
1. The fondling or other intentional touching of buttocks for purpose of sexual arousal, or fondling or other intentional touching of human genitals, pubic region, anus, or female breasts.
2. Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy.
3. Masturbation, actual or simulated.
4. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal or tumescence.
5. Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in subsections 1 through 4 of this subsection.
R. "Substantial enlargement of a sexually oriented business" means an increase in the floor areas occupied by the business as the floor areas existed on the affected date of this chapter.
S. "Transfer of ownership or control of a sexually oriented business" means and includes any of the following:
1. The sale, lease or sublease of the business.
2. The transfer of securities that constitute a controlling interest in the business, whether by sale, exchange or similar means.
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17.62.030 Establishment and classification of businesses regulated.
The establishment of any sexually oriented business shall be permitted only in the zone district permitted, and shall be subject to the following restrictions: No person shall cause or permit the establishment of any sexually oriented businesses, as defined above, within one thousand (1,000) feet of any sensitive land use, as defined above. These limitations apply to sexually oriented businesses classified as follows:
A. Adult arcade
B. Adult bookstore, adult novelty store, or adult video store C. Adult cabaret
D. Adult motel
E. Adult motion picture theater
F. Adult theater
G. Nude model studio
17.62.040 Measurement of distance.
The distance between any sexually oriented business and any sensitive land use shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects from property line to property line.
17.62.050 Location of sexually oriented business.
The City of Woodlake's zoning ordinance requires that sexually oriented businesses shall be allowed only in a zone where such uses are specifically permitted; the C-S and I zones, at the time of adoption of this chapter. Permits for sexually oriented businesses shall be required and governed by the procedures and policies specified in the City of Woodlake Municipal Code. In addition, any sexually oriented business shall be subject to the following restrictions:
A. The person commits a misdemeanor, if he operates or causes to be operated, a sexually oriented business outside of the permitted zone.
B. The person commits a misdemeanor if he operates or causes to be operated a sexually oriented business within 1,000 feet of any sensitive land use, as defined above.
17.62.060 Nonconforming uses.
A. Any sexually oriented businesses operating on (effective date of this ordinance) that is in violation of Sections 17.65.01—17.65.05 shall be deemed a nonconforming use. A nonconforming use will be permitted to continue for a two-year period with possible extensions for extenuating circumstances to be granted by the city council only upon a convincing showing of extreme financial hardship. Such extensions shall not exceed a total of three years in addition to the initial amortization period. Any such non-conforming business loses its right to operate as a non-conforming use, if, for any reason, it voluntarily discontinues its business operation for a period of thirty (30) days or more or if its license to operate is revoked, and such revocation is not overturned by a court of competent jurisdiction. Such non-conforming 236
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uses, while non-conforming, shall not be increased, enlarged, extended or altered except that the use may be changed to a conforming use.
B. A sexually oriented business lawfully operating as a conforming use is not rendered a nonconforming use by the location, subsequent to the grant or renewal of the sexually oriented business permit and/or license, within one thousand (1,000) feet, of a sensitive land use. This provision applies only to the renewal of a valid permit and/or license, but this provision does not apply when an application for a permit and/or license is submitted after a permit and/or license has expired or has been revoked.
C. Abandonment. Notwithstanding the above, any discontinuance or abandonment of the use of any lot or structure as an adult-oriented business shall result in a loss of legal non-conforming status of such use.
D. Amortization—Annexed property. Any adult-oriented business which was a legal use at the time of annexation of the property and which is located in the city, but which does not conform to the provisions of Sections 17.65.03—17.65.05 shall be terminated within two years of the date of annexation unless an extension of time has been approved by the city council in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.65.06A.
17.62.070 Injunction.
A person who operates or causes to be operated a sexually oriented business without having a valid permit due to location restrictions is subject to a suit for injunction as well as prosecution for the misdemeanor punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or one hundred eighty (180) days imprisonment, or by both such fine and imprisonment. If an injunction is sought and granted, the sexually oriented business shall be obligated to pay the city, attorneys' fees and costs of the city, at the discretion of the court.17.65.08 - Exception for certain nude modeling.
17.62.080 Exception for certain nude modeling.
It is a defense to prosecution under this chapter if a person appearing in a state of nudity did so in a modeling class operated:
A. By a proprietary school, licensed by the State of California; a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation.
B. By a private college or university which maintains and operates educational programs in which credits are transferable to a college, junior college, or university supported entirely or partly by taxation.
C. In a structure:
1. Which has no sign visible from the exterior of the structure and no other advertising that indicates a nude person is available for viewing.
2. Where, in order to participate in a class a student must enroll at least three days in advance of the class.
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Chapter 17.64
SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY
SYSTEMS
Sections:
17.64.010 Purpose.
17.64.020 Definitions.
17.64.030 Applicability of chapter.
17.64.040 Compliance with state and local requirements.
17.64.050 Duties of building inspector.
17.64.060 Conditional use permits.
17.64.070 Inspections; issuance of building permit.
17.64.080 Appeals.
17.64.010 Purpose.
The city seeks to implement Assembly Bill 2188 (2014) through the creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This chapter shall also be known and may be cited as the "small residential rooftop solar chapter."
17.64.020 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply solely to this chapter of the municipal Code:
A. "Solar energy system" shall have the same meaning set forth in Civil Code section 801.5(a)(1) and (a)(2) or successor statute, as amended from time to time.
B. "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" shall have the same meaning set forth in Government Code section 65850.5(j)(3) or successor statute, as amended from time to time.
C. "Electronic submittal" means the utilization of facsimile.
D. An "association" means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
E. A "common interest development" means any of the following:
1. A community apartment project.
2. A condominium project.
3. A planned development.
4. A stock cooperative.
F. "Specific, adverse impact" shall have the same meaning set forth in Government Code section 65850.5(j)(5) or successor statute, as amended from time to time.
17.64.030 Applicability of chapter.
A. This chapter of the City's Code applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the city.
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B. (b) Small residential rooftop solar energy systems lawfully established or permitted prior to the effective date of this chapter of the City's Code are not subject to the requirements of this chapter unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the wattage, size, type or components thereof which shall require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacement of existing components shall not require a permit.
17.64.040 Compliance with state and local requirements.
In order for a valid permit to be issued, the proposed solar energy system must satisfy all applicable health and safety standards and requirements enacted by the state and the city.
17.64.050 Duties of building inspector.
A. In accordance with Government Code section 65850.5(g)(1), the city's Building Inspector (inspector) shall prepare and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems must comply in order to be eligible for expedited review and an accurate application which satisfies those requirements shall be deemed complete. All requirements in the checklist and any procedures identified therein must conform to the minimum standards and requirements found in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook published by the governor's office of planning and research.
B. In accordance with Government Code section 65850.5(g)(2), the Building Inspector must ensure the checklist and all document forms required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application are publicly accessible on a city webpage during such times as the city has an operative Internet website.
C. In connection with small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applications, and in addition to an applicant's original wet signatures thereon, the Director shall alternatively accept an electronic signature and submittal of the required permit application and documents by facsimile. The Director may also elect to accept any additional form of electronic signatures specified in Government Code section 65850.5(g)(2) provided that the Director has sufficient equipment, software and other technical and human resources capable of reliably doing so for all applicants so desiring.
D. In accordance with Civil Code section 714(e)(1) and Government Code Section 65850.5(b), an application for approval to install a solar energy system shall be processed by the Director in the same manner as an application for approval of an architectural modification to the property, and must not be willfully avoided or delayed, provided that such review process shall be administrative, nondiscretionary and similar to approval of building permits. The Director's approval shall be, and is, contingent upon valid issuance of a building permit by the city's building official.
E. The Director and building official must ensure that all fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy systems comply with all laws, including Government Code Sections 65850.55, 66015 and 66016 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951, to the extent applicable.
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17.64.060 Conditional use permits.
A. To the extend not otherwise prohibited by Government Code Section 65850.5(b), a conditional use permit shall be required if the city's building official makes a finding, based upon substantial evidence, that the proposed solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. A conditional use permit to install a solar energy system must and shall be denied if, based on substantial evidence, the city finds that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the same.
B. The city may impose any condition within a conditional use permit which is designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.
17.64.070 Inspections; issuance of building permit.
A. In connection with small residential rooftop solar energy systems which qualify for expedited review, only one inspection shall be required and performed by the building official except that a separate fire safety inspection may be performed whenever the city does not have an agreement with a local fire authority to conduct a fire safety inspection on behalf of the fire authority. In accordance with Government Code Section 65850.5(h), if a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails an inspection, a subsequent inspection must be scheduled which need not conform to the requirements of this chapter.
B. An inspection under this chapter must be performed in a timely manner and whenever reasonably possible, building official and fire safety inspections should be consolidated. Unless extraordinary circumstances exist, an inspection will be scheduled within five business days after a written request is received by the city and the applicant must be provided with a threehour inspection window.
C. The building official shall issue or deny a building permit within two business days after completing the inspection of a small residential rooftop solar energy system or within two business days after the completion of a fire safety inspection, whichever is later.
17.64.080 Appeals.
The denial of a permit which is governed by this chapter shall be appealable to the planning commission. The procedures and deadlines governing such appeal shall be the same procedures and deadlines prescribed in the City's Code for appeals to the city council in connection with the denial of a conditional use permit except that in its sole and absolute discretion the city council (or its designee) reserves the right to hear or decline a request to hear an appeal of the planning commission's decision. If the city council agrees to hear an appeal from the planning commission, the decision of the city council (or its designee) shall be final and supersede the decision of the planning commission.
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Chapter 17.68
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND
TOWERS
Sections:
17.68.010 Purpose and application.
17.68.020 Definitions
17.68.030 Principle or accessory use.
17.68.040 Measurement of setbacks.
17.68.050 Effect on nonconforming uses.
17.68.060 General standards
17.68.070 Co-location of facilities.
17.68.080 Exemptions.
17.68.090 Permitted and conditional uses.
17.68.100 Application process.
17.68.110 Appeals.
17.68.120 Review criteria
17.68.130 Federal and state regulations.
17.68.140 Removal of abandoned antennas, towers, supporting equipment and structures.
17.68.010 Purpose and application.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote and maintain the purposes and objectives of the City of Woodlake zoning ordinance; to ensure the co-location of new and existing tower and antenna sites whenever possible; to ensure the location of towers and antennas are in areas where the adverse impact on the community is minimal; to ensure that towers and antennas are designed in a way that minimizes the adverse visual impact on the community; and to protect the public safety and general welfare of the community.
17.68.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise defined, the following words and phrases when used in this chapter are defined as follows:
“Antenna” means a system of poles, panels, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic signals, including but not limited to, radio waves and microwaves.
“Antenna, amateur radio” means a ground, building, or tower-mounted antenna operated by a federally licensed amateur radio operator as part of the Amateur Radio Service and as designated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “Antenna array” means one or more rods, panels, discs or similar devices used for the transmission or reception of radio frequency signals, which may include omni-directional antenna (rod), directional antenna (panel) and parabolic antenna (disc). The antenna array does not include the support structure as defined below.
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“Antenna, building mounted” means: an antenna that is mounted to a building or rooftop equipment screen, and that transmits or receives electromagnetic signals. “Antenna, direct broadcast satellite service (DBS)” means an antenna that is typically a small home receiving dish designed to receive direct broadcast from a satellite. “Antenna, multipoint distribution services (MDS)” means an antenna designed to receive video programming services via multipoint distribution services, including multipoint multichannel distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multipoint distribution services.
“Antenna structure” means an antenna array and its associated support structure, such as a mast or tower, (but not to include a suspended simple wire antenna) that is used for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals, including but not limited to radio waves and microwaves.
“Antenna structure, freestanding” means an antenna structure or mast that is not attached to a building, fence or other structure. Freestanding antenna structures include, without limitation, communications towers, wooden utility poles, standard or decorative concrete and steel monopoles. If the total height of the structure, including the antenna, exceeds 20 feet, it shall be treated as a monopole.
“Antenna structure, monopole” An antenna structure, often tubular in shape, made of metal, reinforced concrete, or wood which is at least 20 feet in height. “Attached wireless communication facility (attached WCF)” means an antenna array that is attached to an existing building or structure (attachment structure), which structures shall include, but not be limited to, utility poles, signs, water towers, with any accompanying pole or device (attachment device) which attaches the antenna array to the existing building or structure and associated connection cables, and an equipment facility which may be located either inside or outside of the attachment structure.
“Co-locate or co-location” means use of a common WCF or common site by two or more wireless license holders or by one wireless license holder for more than one type of communications technology and/or placement of a WCF on a structure owned or operated by a utility or other public entity.
“Equipment facility” means any structure used to contain ancillary equipment for a WCF which includes cabinets, shelters, a buildout of an existing structure, pedestals, and other similar structures.
“FAA” means the Federal Aviation Administration. “FCC” means the Federal Communications Commission.
“Height” means the distance measured from ground level to the highest point on the WCF, including the antenna array.
“Pre-existing tower and antenna” means any tower or antenna for which a permit has been properly issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. “Provider” means a person, as defined in Section 1.04.130 of the Woodlake Municipal Code, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
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“Tower” means any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennas, including self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, or monopole towers. This definition includes radio and television transmission towers, microwave towers, common-carrier towers, cellular telephone towers, alternative tower structures and the like.
“Wireless communication facility (WCF)” Any unstaffed facility for the transmission and/or reception of wireless telecommunications services, usually consisting of an antenna array, connection cables, and equipment facility, and a support structure to achieve the necessary elevation.
17.68.030 Principle or accessory use.
Antennas and towers may be considered either principal or accessory uses. A different existing use or an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot.
17.68.040 Measurement of setbacks.
For purposes of determining compliance with development standards in this title, including but not limited to setback requirements, lot coverage requirements, and other applicable requirements, the dimensions of the entire lot shall be considered, even though the antennas or towers may be located on leased areas within such lots.
17.68.050 Effect on nonconforming uses.
Towers that are constructed, and antennas that are installed, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute the expansion of a nonconforming use or structure.
17.68.060 General standards.
The following requirements and standards shall apply to the construction and installation of all new wireless communication facilities (WCF):
A. All standards set forth in this chapter.
B. Any applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulation and ordinances.
C. All applicable provisions of the Woodlake Municipal Code, Woodlake Zoning Ordinance, public works improvements standards, and all applicable fees that are not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter.
D. The Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and Uniform Fire Code, where applicable.
E. All FCC rules, regulations, and standards.
17.68.070 Co-location of facilities.
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B. Any site plan review application proposed in accordance with Chapter 17.72 proposing the construction of a new WCF with a supporting structure shall specifically identify the actions taken by the applicant to locate, construct and operate the new WCF at a co-location. If colocation is not feasible, the application shall specifically identify the locations considered and the reasons why such locations are unacceptable for the construction and operation of the new WCF.
17.68.080 Exemptions.
A. The following wireless communications facilities (WCF) shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 17.68.090, and a building permit is not required.
1. Construction of an antenna under a permit issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) or a permit issued in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that specifically allows for the construction of the antenna.
2. Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) antennas, multipoint distribution services (MDS) antennas and television broadcast service (TVBS) antennas that are 1 meter (3 feet 3 3/8 inches) or less in diameter or in diagonal measurement, are located entirely on-site, and are not located within the front setback area of the lot on which they are located. This locational requirement is necessary to ensure that such antenna installations do not become attractive nuisances and/or result in safety hazards.
B. The following wireless communications facilities (WCF) shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 17.68.090 of this chapter, however, a building permit is required.
1. Satellite Earth Station (SES) antennas that are two meters (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) or less in diameter or in diagonal measurement are located in a C-S or I zone district and are located on the top of buildings as far away as possible from the edges of rooftops so that they cannot be viewed from a public right-of-way.
2. Amateur radio antenna structures that are 24 inches or less in diameter or in diagonal measurement, and where no portion of the antenna overhangs any property line.
3. Installation of buildings or other support equipment used with a previously approved WCF antenna/tower that meets all requirements of the zone district in which the building or other support equipment is to be located, and that does not result in an increase in size of the overall WCF site.
17.68.090 Permitted and conditional uses.
Wireless communications facilities that are not exempt per Section 17.68.080 shall be either permitted or conditional uses in accordance with this section. If this section appears to conflict with the table in Section 17.08.030 then this section shall apply.
A. The following wireless communications facilities (WCF) shall be permitted uses. A site plan review permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72 and a building permit is required.
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2. Installation of a concealed or disguised antenna located on the ground and/or attached to a building in the PF zone district, or any commercial, mixed use, office, or industrial zone district where the antenna does not exceed the maximum height limits of the zone district in which it is located.
3. Modification to an existing, approved antenna/tower where the modification does not result in an increase in the height of the existing, approved antenna/tower and does not provide for more than three communication providers on a single antenna/tower.
4. Installation of buildings or other support equipment used with a previously approved WCF antenna/tower that meets all requirements of the zone district in which the building or other support equipment is to be located, and that results in less than a 30% increase in size of the overall WCF site.
B. The following wireless communications facilities (WCF) shall obtain a conditional use permit prior to construction or installation in accordance with Chapter 17.80. A site plan review permit issued in accordance with Chapter 17.72 and a building permit is also required:
1. Installation of a new free-standing antenna/tower with no guy wires in the C-S, C-N, MU, OS, or PF zone districts that does not exceed 75 feet in height. The Planning Commission may approve a WCF with a height higher than 75 feet if the height of the WCF is less than twice the distance of the antenna/tower to the nearest lot line.
2. Installation of a new free-standing antenna/tower with no guy wires in the I zone district that does not exceed 100 feet in height. The Planning Commission may approve a WCF with a height higher than 100 feet if the height of the WCF is less than twice the distance of the antenna/tower to the nearest lot line.
3. Modification to an antenna/tower approved by conditional use permit where the modification results in an increase in the height of the approved antenna/tower.
C. Wireless Communication Facilities that are not exempt per Section 17.62.060 are prohibited in any residential zone district.
D. Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, a WCF shall obtain a conditional use permit prior to construction or installation in accordance with Chapter 17.80 if it is located in the Airport Overlay District and shall meet all requirements of Chapter 17.34.
17.68.100 Application process.
Review of any application for construction, installation and operation of a WCF identified in Section 17.68.090 as requiring a permit shall comply with the following provisions in addition to the applicable provisions of Chapter 17.72 and 17.80:
A. Each applicant shall submit a site plan and elevation view drawn to scale and other supporting drawings, calculations, and documents, signed by appropriate licensed professionals, showing the location and dimension of all improvements, including information concerning topography, radio frequency coverage, tower height, setbacks, drives, parking, fencing, landscaping, adjacent uses, and other information deemed by the Community Development Director to be necessary to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
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that are located or will be located within the City limits or within one-quarter mile thereof. The Community Development Director may share information with other applicants applying for permits to construct antennas/towers for the purpose of encouraging co-location, provided however, that the Community Development Director is not, by sharing such information, in any way representing or warranting that such sites are available or suitable for co-location.
C. The information requested in this subsection B of this section shall not be made available to the general public except as may be required by federal, state or local law, ordinances or rules and regulations related thereto.
D. The Community Development Director may retain a consultant at the applicant’s expense to review the application and make determinations and recommendations on issues including, but not limited to:
1. Compliance with radio frequency emission standards;
2. Possible granting of exceptions to the development standards in this chapter;
3. The identification of alternative solutions when the Community Development Director believes that the proposed facilities may create a significant impact to the surrounding area; or
4. Proposals for the installation of new towers or antennas.
17.68.110 Appeals.
An appeal of the decision of the Community Development Director or of the Planning Commission on a WCF application shall be processed in accordance with the appeal provisions of Chapter 17.70.
17.68.120 Review criteria.
Every application must comply with the following development standards:
A. Radio Frequency. The applicant must submit documentation demonstrating that use of the WCF will not result in levels of radio frequency emissions that will exceed Federal Communication Commission (FCC) standards. Such documentation shall not be required for amateur radio antenna structures or for antennas installed for home entertainment purposes.
B. Structural Integrity. WCF with support structures must be constructed to Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industries Association (EIA/TIA) 222 Revision F Standard titled “Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures” (or equivalent), as it may be updated or amended. Antenna/towers supported by guy wires are prohibited within the city.
C. Lighting. WCF shall not be artificially lighted, except for:
1. Security and safety lighting of equipment buildings if such lighting is appropriately shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site.
2. Lighting of the tower or antenna may be required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other applicable authority. Said lighting is to be installed in a manner to minimize impacts on adjacent properties.
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D. Security. WCF with tower/antenna structures shall be enclosed by a security fence not less than six (6) feet in height and the structure shall be equipped with an appropriate anti-climbing device.
E. Noise. A description of all audible noise-generating equipment, including the times and decibel levels of the noise which will be produced shall be submitted with the application for the project. No equipment shall be operated at a WCF that produces noise in excess of the applicable noise standards stated in the Woodlake General Plan. In emergency situations requiring the use of a backup generator, the noise standards may be exceeded on a temporary basis as determined by the community development department.
F. Painting. All equipment, antennas, poles or towers shall have a non-reflective finish and shall be painted or otherwise treated to minimize visual impacts. Antennas that will be viewed primarily against the skyline shall be painted light gray or light blue or other sky-blending color. WCF with tower antenna structures shall be designed and painted to blend in with existing surroundings to the extent feasible as determined by the community development department, including the use of compatible colors. Equipment facilities shall, to the extent practicable, use materials, colors and textures that will blend with the natural setting and existing building environment.
17.68.130 Federal and state regulations.
A. All towers/antenna structures must meet or exceed current standards and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and any other agency of the federal or state government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas.
B. If said standards and regulations are modified or amended and require pre-existing WCFs to comply with the new or amended standards or regulations, the owners and operators of the towers and antennas shall bring their towers and antennas into compliance with the revised standards and regulations within six (6) months of the effective date of the new standards and regulations, unless the new standards or regulations or the applicable federal or state agency identify a different and specific compliance period, in which case the owners and operators of the towers and antennas shall bring their towers and antennas into compliance within that specific compliance period.
C. Failure to bring towers and antennas into compliance with the revised standards and regulations shall constitute a violation of this chapter and the City may require removal of the tower or antenna at the owner’s expense.
17.68.140 Removal of abandoned antennas, towers, supporting equipment and structures.
A. Any antenna, tower, supporting equipment and structure that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner of such antenna tower, or owner of the land which it is located on shall remove said antenna, tower or supporting equipment within 90 days of receipt of notice from the Director notifying the owner of such abandonment. If such antenna or tower is not removed within said 90 days, the City may remove such antenna or tower at the owner’s expense. If there are two (2) or more users of a single tower, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the tower. 247
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B. If the cost of removal of the antenna or tower are not paid within 30 days after the date on which the notice of request for payment is mailed to the owner of the property, the City Council may direct the county tax assessor to place the unpaid costs, including administrative fees associated with the removal on the county tax roll, as a special assessment against the property pursuant to Section 25845 of the Government Code of the State of California. The assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected, and shall be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county taxes shall be applicable to such special assessment. 248
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Chapter 17.70
PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS
Sections:
17.70.010 Permit application and review.
17.70.020 Application form and submittal items.
17.70.030 Authority to file an application.
17.70.040 Applications acceptability of signatures.
17.70.050 Application filing and numbering.
17.70.060 Application withdrawal.
17.70.070 Decision processes for planning applications.
17.70.080 Environmental review.
17.70.090 Hearings.
17.70.100 Notice requirements.
17.70.110 Notice wording.
17.70.120 Hearing rules and procedures.
17.70.130 Continuation of hearing.
17.70.140 Testimony at hearing.
17.70.150 Planning Commission recommendation.
17.70.160 Review authority decision.
17.70.170 Notice of decision.
17.70.180 Effective date of decision.
17.70.190 Refiling of a denied application.
17.70.200 Appeals.
17.70.210 Change of ownership.
17.70.220 Subsequent permits.
17.70.230 Suspension and revocation of approved permit.
17.70.240 Expiration of approved permit.
17.70.250 Extension of expiration date of approved permit.
17.70.260 Succession to a county permit upon annexation.
17.70.270 Minor adjustment to approved permit.
17.70.280 Amendment to approved permit.
17.70.010 Permit application and review.
An application for a permit or other land use matter required by this title shall be filed, processed, heard, and either approved, denied, or approved with conditions in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the specific chapter within this title related to processing of that permit.
17.70.020 Application form and submittal items.
A. The Director shall prescribe and make available the form in which applications are made for a permit or other land use matter and maintain a list specifying the materials, information, and fees to be submitted with each application for a permit or other land use matter filed in accordance with this title. The list may be revised from time to time to comply with revisions to local, State, or Federal law, regulation, or policy. An application shall be made in the form 249
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prescribed by the Director on the date the application is filed, unless otherwise specified by this title or State law.
B. All filing fees required to be paid upon the filing of any application shall be set forth from time to time by City Council resolution.
17.70.030 Authority to file an application.
The following persons shall have the authority to file an application:
A. The record owner of the real property that is the subject of the permit or other matter.
B. The property owner’s authorized agent.
C. Any person who can demonstrate a legal right, interest, or entitlement to use the real property subject to the application.
D. The Director, City Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council.
17.70.040 Applications acceptability of signatures.
If signatures of persons other than the owners of the property making the application are required or offered in support of, or in opposition to, an application, they may be received as evidence of notice having been served upon them of the pending application, or as evidence of their opinion on the pending issue, but they shall in no case infringe upon the free exercise of the powers vested in the City as represented by the Planning Commission and the City Council.
17.70.050 Application filing and numbering.
Applications filed pursuant to this title shall become a part of the permanent official records, and there shall be attached thereto and permanently filed copies of all notices and actions, with any certificates and affidavits of applicable posting, mailing, or publication.
17.70.060 Application withdrawal.
Any person authorized to file an application may withdraw an application that has been filed at any time, provided the withdrawal is in writing. If an application is withdrawn after a notice of public hearing has been mailed or posted, the application shall be agendized so that the withdrawal of the application can be announced publicly.
17.70.070 Decision processes for planning applications.
A. Applications for permits or other land use matters identified in this title shall be acted upon in accordance with one of the decision processes depicted in Table 17.70.070-1 (Role of Review Authority Planning Permit Applications). Table 17.70.070-1 determines the role of each review authority in the decision-making process and shall not describe or limit the scope, meaning, or intent of any other provisions of this title. Table 17.70.070-1 only describes the processes that may be required by this title and does not describe other decision processes that may be required by other agencies. Subdivision processes and procedures are identified in Title
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Table 17.70.070-1
Role of Review Authority Planning Permit Applications
Application Type Director
Planning
Commission City Council
Non-Discretionary Applications
Sign Permit Decision Appeal Appeal
Administrative Use Permit Decision Appeal Appeal
Site Plan Review Decision Appeal Appeal
Home Occupation Permit Decision Appeal Appeal
Minor Deviation Decision Appeal Appeal
Temporary Permit Decision Appeal Appeal
Interpretation of Ordinance Decision Appeal Appeal
Discretionary Applications
Conditional Use Permit Recommend Decision Appeal
Planned Unit Development Permit Recommend Recommend Decision Variance Recommend Decision Appeal
Zoning Ordinance Amendment/Zone
Change
Recommend Recommend Decision
General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan
Amendment
Recommend Recommend Decision
B. All applications heard by the Planning Commission or City Council according to Table
17.70.070-1 shall be at public hearings in accordance with Chapter 17.70.090.
C. Where a project requires multiple decisions by the Planning Commission and City Council, the Planning Commission's decisions on such project shall not be final, but shall be advisory to the City Council, which shall be vested with the final decision-making powers pertaining to the project.
17.70.080 Environmental review.
All discretionary applications will be reviewed by the Director to determine if the project is subject to environmental review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, as currently adopted and amended from time to time. All non-discretionary applications are deemed to not be subject to environmental review, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15268.
17.70.090 Hearings.
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17.70.100 Notice requirements.
Notice of time and place of public hearings shall be given in the following manner. Noticing may take place earlier than required if other laws or policies require a longer notice period.
A. A notice of any public hearing shall be given by at least one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than 10 days before the date of the public hearing.
B. A notice of public hearing shall be given by mailing a written notice not less than 10 days prior to the date of such hearing to the applicant and to owners of property within a radius of 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property that is the subject of the application, using for this purpose the name and address of such owners and properties, as shown on the latest adopted County tax roll. Notice shall also be mailed to interested persons that have filed a written request for notification with the Director.
C. In the event that the number of owners of property to whom notice may be sent pursuant to Subsection B of this section would result in more than 1,000 notices, notice may alternatively be given at least 10 days prior to the hearing by either of the following procedures:
1. By placing a display advertisement of at least one-eighth page in a newspaper having general circulation within the area affected by the proposed ordinance or amendment.
2. By placing a written notice with any generalized mailing sent by the City to property owners in the area affected by the proposed ordinance or amendment, such as billings for City services.
17.70.110 Notice wording.
Public notice of hearings shall begin with words similar to "Notice of Proposed Change of Zone District" or "Notice of Proposed Variance" or "Notice of Proposed Conditional Use Permit," as the case may be, and set forth the description of the property under consideration, the nature of the proposed change or use, identification of the hearing body, and the time and place at which the public hearing on the matter will be held.
17.70.120 Hearing rules and procedures.
Public hearings before the City Council and the Planning Commission shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 17.70.
17.70.130 Continuation of hearing.
If, for any reason, a public hearing cannot be completed on the date set for such hearing, the person presiding at such public hearing may, before adjournment or recess thereof, publicly announce the time and place at which the hearing will be continued, and no further notice shall be required.
17.70.140 Testimony at hearing.
A summary of all pertinent testimony offered at public hearings held in connection with an application filed pursuant to this title and the names of persons testifying shall be recorded and made a part of the permanent files of the application.
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17.70.150 Planning Commission recommendation.
For applications requiring a final decision by the City Council, the Planning Commission shall first hold a public hearing on the matter. For such hearing, the Planning Commission shall, by resolution, recommend to the City Council approval or denial of the request, including the findings for the recommendation. Upon receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council shall hold a public hearing after noticing is completed.
17.70.160 Review authority decision.
The review authority responsible for making a final determination for any application, as identified by Table 17.70.070-1, shall announce its findings by formal resolution, or in the case of a change to the text of this title or to the Zoning Map, by ordinance. Specific plans may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance. Non-discretionary permits may be approved by letter. The resolution shall recite, among other things, the facts and reasons which, in the opinion of the hearing body, make the approval or denial of the permit necessary to carry out the provisions and general purpose of this title, and shall order that the permit or other action be approved, denied, or approved subject to conditions that it may impose.
17.70.170 Notice of decision.
Not later than ten days following the adoption of a resolution or other applicable document ordering that a permit or other action be approved or denied, a copy of said resolution or other applicable document shall be mailed to the applicant and to any other parties requesting notice of the action. The resolution or other applicable document shall also be filed and maintained as public record by the Director.
17.70.180 Effective date of decision.
The decision of the review authority identified in Table 17.70.070-1 for any permit or other nonlegislative decision shall be effective and final ten (10) days following the adoption of the resolution, unless, within such period of time, the applicant or other interested party files a written appeal of the decision.
17.70.190 Refiling of a denied application.
Where an application has been denied by a review authority and that action has become final, no new application for substantially the same request shall be accepted for filing for a period of one (1) year after the effective date of the denial, unless that review authority specifies in its decision that the denial is made without prejudice.
17.70.200 Appeals.
A. A decision of the Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission by any interested person within 10 days following the decision of the Director. Any decision of the Planning Commission, including a decision on an appeal, may be appealed to the City Council by any interested person within ten 10 following the decision of the Planning Commission.
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C. A decision on an application that has been appealed may be upheld, overturned, or modified.
The appeal decision shall be adopted by resolution or other applicable document.
17.70.210 Change of ownership.
Subject to the other provisions of this chapter, a permit that is effective and final pursuant to this chapter shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site or structure that was the subject of the permit, except for a Home Occupation Permit and Conditional Use Permit as determined by Section 17.78.070 and Section 17.78.080.
17.70.220 Subsequent permits.
Before any building, grading, encroachment or other development permit is issued for any building, excavation, or other structures proposed as a part of an approved permit, the Director shall determine that the proposed building location, facilities and improvements are in substantial conformance with the approved permit and any conditions of approval.
17.70.230 Suspension and revocation of approved permit.
A. Upon the violation of any applicable provision of this title, the provisions of any conditional use permit, or upon the failure to comply with or satisfy any condition of approval related thereto, the permit or approval issued pursuant to this chapter shall be automatically suspended.
Written notice of the suspension shall be sent by the Director to the person to whom the use permit was issued, or to their successor if known, advising them of the suspension and the violations causing the suspension.
B. No building, grading, encroachment, or other development permit shall be issued for any building, excavation, or other structures proposed as a part of a permit that has been suspended.
For any construction activity taking place on the site that is the subject of the suspended permit, the Building Official shall issue a Stop Work order.
C. The City Council shall hold a public hearing and hear evidence from City staff, the holder of the permit, and other interested persons. Should the City Council find that there has been a violation of this title, the provisions of the permit, or a failure to comply with or satisfy any condition of approval related thereto, the City Council may either revoke the permit or take such other action as the City Council deems necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this title, the permit, and the related conditions of approval.
17.70.240 Expiration of approved permit.
A. An approved permit shall expire and shall become null and void two (2) years after the date of approval unless, prior to expiration, one of the following occurs:
1. A building permit is issued by the building official and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the property that was the subject of the approved permit.
2. The use for which the permit was approved has commenced.
B. If a use for which a permit was approved has commenced and then is later abandoned for a continuous period of one (1) year, the permit shall expire and become null and void. 254
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17.70.250 Extension of expiration date of approved permit.
Prior to expiration of a permit, a person having authority to file an application may file a written request with the Director for extension of a permit that may otherwise expire. The request for extension shall be taken to the Planning Commission, who may extend the expiration date of the permit by one (1) year. The Planning Commission may grant up to a total of three (3) one-year extensions. After all available extensions have been granted, a new permit application shall be submitted.
17.70.260 Succession to a county permit upon annexation.
A. If a parcel of real property is considered for annexation to the city is subject to a permit previously approved pursuant to the provisions of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance and the use has commenced on the date that the City Council initiates annexation, then the City shall succeed to the permit and shall administer and enforce the permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. If a parcel of real property is considered for annexation that is subject to a permit previously approved pursuant to the provisions of the Tulare County Zoning Ordinance and the use has not yet commenced on the date that the City Council initiates annexation, then the City shall declare in its resolution of annexation initiation whether it will or will not succeed to the permit.
If the City declares that it will not succeed to a permit, then the permit shall be deemed null and void on the effective date of annexation.
17.70.270 Minor adjustment to approved permit.
A. Upon written request by a person having authority to file an application, a permit approved in accordance with this chapter that has not expired may be adjusted by the Director provided that the Director determines that the adjustment is minor, does not contradict the intent of the review authority’s approval, does not increase the approved use’s impact on adjacent properties, does not increase the intensity or character of the use that was approved, and is consistent with the General Plan.
B. If the Director determines that the findings in Subsection A of this section required to approve a minor adjustment cannot be met, then the applicant may apply for an amendment to the permit.
17.70.280 Amendment to approved permit.
A person having authority to file an application may apply for an amendment to an approved permit that has not expired. The amendment application shall be processed with the same procedures as if the application was for a new permit.
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Chapter 17.72
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Sections:
17.72.010 Purpose.
17.72.020 Applicability.
17.72.030 Site plan contents.
17.72.040 Director action – criteria of consideration.
17.72.050 Director action – decision.
17.72.060 Appeals.
17.72.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.72.080 Subsequent permits.
17.72.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the site plan review is to assure that a proposed development is reviewed to assure substantial compliance with the General Plan, the Municipal Code, policies, and improvement standards of the City.
17.72.020 Applicability.
A. Site plan review shall be required for the development activities set forth in this section. The review and approval of a site plan for the activities shall encompass all improvements that are associated with the erection or alteration of a building or structure or the development or alteration of public or private parking areas or lots.
1. In all residential districts, site plan review shall be required for:
a. The erection of a new two-family or multiple-family dwelling or related accessory building or structure when the erection requires the issuance of a building permit. b. The alteration of an existing two-family or multiple-family dwelling when the alteration requires the issuance of a building permit and will increase the number of dwelling units on a site.
c. The erection of a new nonresidential main building or structure when the erection requires the issuance of a building permit.
d. The alteration of an existing nonresidential building or structure when the alteration requires the issuance of a building permit and will increase the floor area of the building or structure by more than 10% or 500 square feet or the seating capacity by more than 10% or 25 seats.
2. In all non-residential zone districts, site plan review shall be required for:
a. The erection of a new building or structure when the erection requires the issuance of a building permit.
b. The alteration of an existing building or structure when the alteration requires the issuance of a building permit and any of the following conditions exist:
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i. The alteration will increase the floor area or seating capacity of a nonconforming building or structure or involves the structural alteration of a nonconforming building or structure.
ii. The alteration will increase the floor area of a conforming building or structure by more than 10% or 500 square feet or the seating capacity by more than 10% or 25 seats.
c. The development of new public or private parking areas or lots. d. The alteration of existing public or private parking areas or lots when the alteration will increase or decrease the number of parking spaces by more than five (5) spaces, increase or decrease the gross area of the parking area or lot by more than 1,750 square feet, or will involve the relocation of the parking area or lot.
3. In all districts, site plan review shall not be required for:
a. The erection or alteration of one-family dwellings and related accessory buildings or structures.
b. The erection or alteration of temporary tract offices and model homes. c. The erection or alteration of signs and advertising structures.
17.72.030 Site plan contents.
A. The site plan shall be drawn to a scale which that clearly indicates all dimensions and includes the information identified in the site plan review application form consistent with Chapter
17.70.020, and such other data as may be required to permit the Director to make the required findings.
17.72.040 Director action – criteria of consideration.
After consultation with the appropriate departments within the City, the Director shall approve, approve with such conditions as set forth in subsection E of this section or disapprove the site plan.
The Director, before approving a site plan, shall make all the following findings:
A. The development complies with all applicable provisions of this title.
B. The development is so designed that it will have no adverse effects on surrounding property or improvements.
C. The development can be adequately and efficiently provided with public utilities and services.
D. The development will not create congested or unsafe vehicular or pedestrian circulation or access conditions on or off the site.
E. That any conditions of approval are deemed necessary to ensure that the development conforms with the purposes set forth in Section 17.72.010 and to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Conditions may include the following:
1. Requiring special yards, spaces, and buffers.
2. Requiring fences and walls.
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4. Requiring grading, surfacing and drainage improvements.
5. Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egress.
6. Regulation of signs.
7. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof.
8. Requiring maintenance of grounds.
9. Requiring fire-prevention equipment and measures.
10. Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, electrical discharge or interference.
11. Regulation of lighting.
12. Requiring street dedications and improvements in accordance with ADA compliance.
13. Regulation of pedestrian ingress, egress, and internal circulation.
14. Such other conditions as could make possible the development of the city in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this chapter.
In making such findings, the Director shall consult with City personnel as appropriate to assure that approvals will be consistent with established legislative policies and City standards relating to planning, public works, and land development.
17.72.050 Director action – decision.
The decision of the Director shall be final unless appealed to the Planning Commission in accordance with the procedure specified in Section 17.70.200. The Director shall cause a copy of the site plan, with his or her decision and any conditions shown thereon or attached thereto, to be mailed to the applicant within ten days of the adoption thereof.
17.72.060 Appeals.
Appeals of the Director’s decision shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Section 17.70.200.
17.72.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
A. A site plan review permit shall expire one (1) year from its approval date, unless a building permit application has been submitted or the use has commenced.
B. Prior to expiration, the Director may extend the permit expiration date by one (1) year if there is substantial evidence that the applicant is diligently pursuing building permit approval or commencement of the use.
C. A holder of an approved site plan review permit shall file for an amendment when substantial changes are made to the originally approved site plan.
17.72.080 Subsequent permits.
Subsequent development permits associated with the site plan review shall be consistent with the approved site plan review. If there is a change in the proposed development, a new site plan application shall be submitted.
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Chapter 17.74
ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
Sections:
17.74.010 Purpose.
17.74.020 Applicability.
17.74.030 Application procedure.
17.74.040 Findings.
17.74.050 Appeals.
17.74.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.74.070 Revocation.
17.74.010 Purpose.
The purpose of requiring the administrative approval of certain uses is to determine whether or not a particular use meets the standards set forth in this title that are specific to that use, with the intent that uses that meet all of the standards will be approved.
17.74.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to all uses listed as permitted uses subject to administrative approval.
17.74.030 Application procedure.
Applications for an administrative use permit shall be filed pursuant to Chapter 17.70 with the Director and processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.050 and, if applicable, Chapter 17.70.060.
17.74.040 Findings.
In order for an application to receive administrative approval, the following findings must be made by the reviewing authority listed identified in Chapter 17.70:
A. The use meets the standards and requirements in this title that are specific to that use.
B. The use would be compatible with existing land uses and future permitted land uses within the zoning district in which the proposed use is to be located.
C. The use is consistent with the General Plan.
D. The proposed location, size, design and operating characteristics of the use would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city, and that any incompatible impacts of the proposed use are mitigated by conditions of approval.
17.74.050 Appeals.
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17.74.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
An administrative use permit shall expire one (1) year from its approval date unless a building permit application has been submitted or the use has commenced.
17.74.070 Revocation.
Revocation of an administrative use permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 17.74.
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Chapter 17.76
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
Sections:
17.76.010 Purpose.
17.76.020 Temporary uses exempt from permit requirements.
17.76.030 Temporary use permit required.
17.76.040 Development standards.
17.76.050 Temporary improvements on a site.
17.76.060 Findings.
17.76.070 Conditions.
17.76.010 Purpose.
A temporary use permit provides a mechanism for administrative review and determination for proposed and qualifying short term uses and activities to ensure that such activities are consistent with the General Plan and the provisions of this title. In review of temporary use permits, the accessibility for persons with disabilities must be a consideration.
17.76.020 Temporary uses exempt from permit requirements.
The following temporary activities and uses are allowed by right and expressly exempt from the requirement of first obtaining a temporary use permit, provided they conform to the listed development standards:
A. Construction yards, storage sheds, and construction offices (on site) in conjunction with an approved construction project where the yard and/or shed are located on the same site as the approved project.
B. Emergency public health and safety facilities established by a public agency.
C. Entertainment and assembly events held within auditoriums, stadiums, or other public assembly facilities, provided the proposed use is consistent with the intended use of the facility.
D. Entertainment and assembly events as part of an allowed permanent use (e.g., race at a raceway).
E. Events held exclusively on City property and that are in conjunction with the City use.
F. Events held exclusively at a school site that are in conjunction with the school use.
G. Events held exclusively on a place of assembly or facility site and that are in conjunction with that place of assembly or facility use.
H. Garage and yard sales held on private property.
I. Outdoor promotional events and seasonal sales related to an existing business with temporary outdoor display and sales of merchandise and seasonal sales in conjunction with an established commercial business that holds a valid business license and is in compliance with the development standards of this title.
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17.76.030 Temporary use permit required.
The following temporary activities and uses may be allowed, subject to the issuance of a temporary use permit prior in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 17.70:
A. Any use listed in Table 17.08.020 or Table 17.08.030 that is identified as a temporary use.
B. Construction yards, storage sheds, and construction offices (off-site) in conjunction with an approved construction project, where the yard is located on a site different from the site of the approved construction project.
C. Entertainment and assembly events, including carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, festivals, food events, fundraisers, haunted houses, outdoor entertainment/sporting events, and similar events designed to attract large crowds and when not otherwise part of or consistent with a permitted use (e.g., race at a raceway).
D. Farmers markets.
E. Temporary sales, including swap meets, flea markets, rummage sales, and similar events in locations not specifically designed for such events.
F. Seasonal sales occurring outdoors when not related to an existing business.
G. Temporary sales offices.
H. Temporary land uses on unimproved or partially improved sites in a zoning district that allows that land use on a permanent basis.
I. Temporary community food banks.
J. Other temporary activities that the Director determines are similar in nature and intensity to those identified above.
17.76.040 Development standards.
Standards for height, off-street parking spaces, setbacks, and other structure and property development standards that apply to the category of use or the zoning district of the subject parcel shall apply to all temporary activities. The Director may waive requirements for long-term improvements that exceed the duration of the temporary use, including, but not limited to, landscaping and paving of parking lots.
17.76.050 Temporary improvements on a site.
A. Improvement to property at a level less than what is required by this title may be allowed to support temporary operations on the property yet still ensure public health, safety, and general welfare. This allowance shall not be used to circumvent or deviate from the requirements for public improvements required at the time of subdivision of property.
B. The allowance described in Subsection A shall be conducted through the temporary use permit process. The permit shall clearly identify what improvements are to be completed and what requirements are being waived for a limited period of time, as well as the time period for which the permit is valid. A temporary use permit allowing improvements less than required shall only be approved if the improvements to be completed are those minimally necessary to ensure public health, safety, and welfare.
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C. At the conclusion of the period authorized by the temporary use permit, either the property shall be brought into compliance with the requirements of this title or use of the property shall cease.
17.76.060 Findings.
A. The reviewing authority shall make all of the following findings to approve or conditionally approve a temporary use permit:
1. The use is a temporary use and will be limited to the specific duration of time that is identified in the temporary use permit.
2. The temporary use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity of the proposed use, or to the general welfare of the city.
3. The temporary use will not function or be located in a manner that restricts access to required parking areas.
4. Approved measures for the removal of the use and site restoration have been required to ensure that no changes to the site would limit the range of possible future land uses otherwise allowed by this title.
5. The approval includes provisions to ensure that each site occupied by a temporary use shall be cleaned of debris, litter, or any other evidence of the temporary use upon completion or removal of the use.
6. The use is consistent with the General Plan, applicable specific plans, and the provisions of this title.
17.76.070 Conditions.
The Director may place conditions on the temporary use permit, including, but not limited to, expiration date, buffers, hours of operation, maintenance, lighting, improvements, parking, performance guarantees, property maintenance, signs, surfacing, time limits, and traffic circulation.
Conditions must be deemed reasonable and necessary to protect the health, safety, or general welfare.
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Chapter 17.78
HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
Sections:
17.78.010 Purpose.
17.78.020 Permit required.
17.78.030 Application.
17.78.040 Prohibited home occupation uses.
17.78.050 Operating standards.
17.78.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.78.070 No transferability.
17.78.080 Revocation.
17.78.010 Purpose.
The provisions of this chapter provide for the conduct of home occupations inside a residence that are incidental to and compatible with surrounding residential uses. A home occupation represents a legal income producing activity by the occupant of the dwelling.
17.78.020 Permit required.
Home occupations shall not commence without first obtaining a home occupation permit, except as provided below:
A. A home occupation permit shall not be required for an in-home educational activity, including but not limited to music lessons, academic tutoring, swimming lessons, or place of assembly, provided that no more than five students are present at any one time, and the activity complies with all of the operating standards in Section 17.78.050. The in-home educational activity may exceed the five-student limit after first securing a conditional use permit.
17.78.030 Application.
Applications for a home occupation permit shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
17.78.040 Prohibited home occupation uses.
A. The following uses are, without limitation, examples of land uses that are not incidental to nor compatible with residential activities in residential zones, and are prohibited as home occupations:
1. Barbershop, hair salon, nail care, massage therapy, or day spa.
2. Fortune telling.
3. Kennel or animal boarding.
4. Laboratory, general or medical.
5. Mini-warehouse or self-storage facility.
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6. Motor vehicle repair or service, minor or major.
7. Office; medical, dental, or optometry.
8. Pet grooming.
9. Repair shop, large appliance or equipment.
10. Specialty construction or trade service where construction activities take place at the site.
11. Tattooing or body art.
12. Landscaping or tree-cutting service.
13. Any other use determined by the Director to be not incidental nor compatible with residential activities.
B. A home occupation permit may be denied if the Director finds that land use proposed for a home occupation is listed in this section, or that the land use is not incidental nor compatible with residential activities.
17.78.050 Operating standards.
A. A home occupation shall comply with all of the following operating standards:
1. A home occupation shall not alter the appearance of the dwelling unit as seen from any public right-of-way.
2. There shall be no displays on the premises.
3. There shall be no signs other than those allowed by Chapter 17.56.
4. There shall be no advertising in any publication, on the internet, or otherwise, that identifies the home occupation by street address.
5. The home occupation shall be confined to one room located within the dwelling. A portion of a garage or carport may be used for home occupation purposes if it does not prevent the garage or carport from being used for parking of vehicles. Horticulture activities may be conducted outdoors within the rear of the lot only.
6. Only one vehicle no larger than a three-quarter ton truck may be used by the occupant directly or indirectly in connection with a home occupation.
7. The home occupation shall not encroach into any required parking, setback or open space areas.
8. There shall be no use of mechanical equipment not recognized as being part of a normal household or hobby use.
9. Activities conducted and equipment or material used shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises.
10. Utility consumption shall not exceed normal residential usage.
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12. Only the occupants of the dwelling may be engaged in the home occupation, except as specifically modified by other sections of this title.
13. The home occupation shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic in excess of that customarily associated with the land use district in which it is located.
14. No home occupation shall commence until a current business license is obtained, pursuant to this title.
15. No more than one (1) home occupation shall be located within a dwelling unit at one time.
16. If the home occupation is to be conducted on rental property, the property owner’s written authorization for the proposed use shall be obtained prior to the submittal for a home occupation permit.
17. No space shall be rented out to others in association with a home occupation.
18. A home occupation that is a cottage food operation shall meet the requirements of Section
17.78. B. The Director may require additional operating standards when approving the home occupation permit if deemed necessary to carry out the intent of this title.
C. A home occupation permit may be denied if the Director finds that there is a failure or inability to meet one or more of the operating standards of this section.
17.78.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for home occupation permits are stated in Sections 17.70.240 and 17.70.250.
17.78.070 No transferability.
A. Notwithstanding Section 17.70.210, if property ownership changes on property subject to a valid home occupation permit, the home occupation permit shall not be transferable to a new property owner.
B. If the holder of a valid home occupation permit relocates to another site, the home occupation shall not transfer to the new site. A new home occupation permit shall be approved before the use may continue at the new site.
17.78.080 Revocation.
A home occupation permit may be revoked or modified in accordance with Section 17.70.230 if any one of the following findings are made:
A. The home occupation has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or traffic, or constitutes a nuisance.
B. The home occupation permit was obtained by misrepresentation or fraud.
C. The condition of the premises, or the area of which it is a part, has changed so that the home occupation is no longer justified under the meaning and intent of this title.
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Chapter 17.80
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Sections:
17.80.010 Purpose.
17.80.020 Application procedure.
17.80.030 Findings.
17.80.040 Conditions of approval.
17.80.050 Notice of decision.
17.80.060 Appeals.
17.80.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.80.080 Revocation.
17.80.010 Purpose.
In certain districts, conditional uses are permitted subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. Because of their unusual characteristics, conditional uses require special considerations so that they may be located in a proper zoning district in order that the objectives of this title are satisfied, and the conditional use is compatible with the permitted uses in the zoning district. In review of conditional use permits, the accessibility for persons with disabilities must be a consideration.
17.80.020 Application procedure.
Applications for a conditional use permit shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
17.80.030 Findings.
A. Before a conditional use permit can be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the zoning district in which it is to be located.
2. The proposed use would be compatible with existing land uses and future permitted land uses within the zoning district in which the proposed use is to be located.
3. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan.
4. There will not be significant effects upon the quality of the environment and natural resources.
5. The proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city and that any incompatible impacts of the proposed use are mitigated by conditions of approval.
B. A conditional use permit may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
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17.80.040 Conditions of approval.
The reviewing authority may place conditions of the approval on the conditional use permit that promote the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city or that mitigate any impacts to surrounding properties.
17.80.050 Notice of decision.
A notice of decision of a conditional use permit shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.
17.80.060 Appeals.
Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of a conditional use permit shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Chapter 17.70.
17.80.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for a conditional use permit shall be per Chapter
17.70, except that when any conditional use permit that is approved in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to Title 16 the conditional use permit shall not expire unless the tentative subdivision map or parcel map also expires, and an extension of the tentative subdivision map or parcel shall be deemed to be an extension of the conditional use permit.
17.80.080 Revocation.
Revocation of an approved conditional use permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 17.70.
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Chapter 17.82
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Sections:
17.82.010 Purpose.
17.82.020 Application procedure.
17.82.030 Allowed planned unit developments.
17.82.040 Prohibited planned unit developments.
17.82.050 Site area.
17.82.060 Findings.
17.82.070 Conditions of approval.
17.82.080 Notice of decision.
17.82.090 Appeals.
17.82.100 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.82.110 Revocation.
17.82.010 Purpose.
Planned unit developments (PUDs) are encouraged to achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within the city that otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the provisions of this title. The Development Standards Chapter, Chapter 17.50, provides an overlay intended to provide for the development of residential, commercial, and industrial unit developments, and to provide for the design and application of special development standards for said developments.
17.82.020 Application procedure.
A. Applications for a planned unit development (PUD) permit shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
B. In addition to the standard application information required, the Director, after reviewing the site plan of the proposed PUD, shall list any unique, additional information necessary to review a proposed PUD in the Site Plan Review process.
17.82.030 Allowed planned unit developments.
A planned unit development may be utilized to achieve one or more of the following objectives:
A. To permit a site within more than one zone district to mix the permitted or conditionally permitted land uses of both zones within the site without regard to the zone district boundary.
B. To permit development intensity greater than would otherwise be permitted by the implementation of the standards of the zone district in which the site is located.
C. To permit the lot patterns of size, shape, and layout that would otherwise not be permitted by the standards of the zone district in which the site is located.
D. To modify the required building setbacks, distances between structures, and landscaped areas that would otherwise be required by this title.
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E. To permit variations to the standard local street cross-sections.
F. To permit private streets and gated neighborhoods.
G. To reduce the amount of required parking spaces when spaces are shared among multiple land uses.
17.82.040 Prohibited planned unit developments.
A planned unit development is prohibited from being used to achieve one or more of the following:
A. To add land uses that are not otherwise permitted in the zone district in which the PUD is located.
B. To increase residential densities beyond the maximum allowed by the General Plan.
C. To modify sign standards or provisions in Chapter 17.56.
D. To modify parking and loading standards or provisions in Chapter 17.54, except as stated in Section 17.82.030.
17.82.050 Site area.
A. The minimum site area for a planned unit development shall be five (5) acres, except that there shall be no minimum site area requirements if the site is an infill development site.
B. The site area may be made up of more than one parcel, however, all parcels in the site area shall be contiguous.
17.82.060 Findings.
A. Before a planned unit development (PUD) permit can be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The location and design of the PUD is in accordance with the purpose of this title.
2. The PUD is being proposed to achieve one or more of the objectives identified in Section
17.82.030.
3. The location and design of the PUD and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
4. The location and design of the PUD will not generate more traffic than the streets in the vicinity can carry without congestion, and will not overload utilities.
5. That PUD’s population density, site area and dimensions, site coverage, yard spaces, height of structures, distances between structures, off-street parking and off-street loading facilities, landscaped areas, and street design will produce an environment of stable and desirable character consistent with the purpose of this title.
6. The combination of different dwelling types, architectural appearance, and/or varieties of land uses in the development will complement each other and will harmonize with the existing and proposed land uses in the vicinity.
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B. A PUD may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
17.82.070 Conditions of approval.
The reviewing authority may place conditions of approval on the planned unit development permit that promote well-planned neighborhoods, protect the public interests, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city, or that mitigate any impacts to surrounding properties.
17.82.080 Notice of decision.
A notice of decision of a planned unit development permit shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.
17.82.090 Appeals.
Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of a planned unit development permit shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Chapter 17.70.
17.82.100 Life of permits and extensions of time.
The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for a planned unit development use permit shall be per Chapter 17.70, except that when any planned unit development permit that is approved in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to Title 16, the PUD conditional use permit shall not expire unless the tentative subdivision map or parcel map also expires, and an extension of the tentative subdivision map or parcel shall be deemed to be an extension of the planned unit development permit.
17.82.110 Revocation.
Revocation of an approved planned unit development permit shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 17.70.
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Chapter 17.84
VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS
Sections:
17.84.010 Purpose.
17.84.020 Prohibited variances or minor deviations.
17.84.030 Application procedure.
17.84.040 Minor deviation findings.
17.84.050 Variance findings.
17.84.060 Notice of decision.
17.84.070 Appeals.
17.84.080 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.84.090 Revocation.
17.84.010 Purpose.
This section allows variances and minor deviations from the development standards of this title when, because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including location, shape, size, surroundings, topography, or other physical conditions, the strict application of the standards denies the property owner privileges enjoyed by other property owners in the vicinity and in the same zoning district.
17.84.020 Prohibited variances or minor deviations.
A variance or minor deviation may be granted to waive or modify any development standard of this title except to:
A. Allow a land use not otherwise allowed in the zone district.
B. Increase the maximum allowed residential density.
C. Waive a specifically identified prohibition.
D. Waive or modify a procedural requirement.
17.84.030 Application procedure.
Applications for a variance or minor deviation shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
17.84.040 Minor deviation findings.
A. Before a minor deviation may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The minor deviation is for the adjustment of a measurable development standard.
2. The minor deviation would allow an adjustment to a measurable development standard of not more than 10%.
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4. The minor deviation will be consistent with the General Plan.
B. A minor deviation may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
C. Any application for a minor deviation that is denied may be reapplied for as a variance.
17.84.050 Variance findings.
A. Before a variance may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, are such that the strict application deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity that are in the same zone district.
2. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the vicinity and that are in the same zone district and denied to the property for which the variance is sought.
3. The variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and that are in the same zone district in which the property is located.
4. The variance does not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and that are in the same land use district in which such property is located.
5. The variance does not allow a use or activity which is prohibited in the zone district where the property is located.
6. The variance is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. The variance will be consistent with the General Plan.
B. A variance may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
17.84.060 Notice of decision.
A notice of decision of a variance or minor deviation shall be processed consistent with Chapter
17.70. 17.84.070 Appeals.
A. Appeals to a decision of the reviewing authority of a variance or minor deviation shall be submitted and processed consistent with the procedures in Chapter 17.70.
B. When a minor deviation is appealed, the variance findings in Section 17.84.050 shall apply to the appeal of the minor deviation.
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17.84.080 Life of permits and extensions of time.
The initial life and subsequent extensions of time for a variance or minor deviation shall be per Chapter 17.70, except that when any variance that is approved in conjunction with a tentative subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to Title 16 the variance or minor deviation shall not expire unless the tentative subdivision map or parcel map also expires, and an extension of the tentative subdivision map or parcel shall be deemed to be an extension of the variance or minor deviation.
17.84.090 Revocation.
Revocation of an approved variance or minor deviation shall be conducted consistent with procedures and notice requirements in Chapter 17.70.
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Chapter 17.86
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
Sections:
17.86.010 Purpose.
17.86.020 Application procedure.
17.86.030 Findings.
17.86.040 Notice of decision.
17.86.050 Appeals.
17.86.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.86.070 Revocation.
17.86.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform procedure for amending the text of this title or the boundaries of the Zoning Map prescribed in this title. This title may be amended by changing the boundaries of districts or by changing any other provision thereof whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require such amendment by following the procedure set forth in this chapter.
17.86.020 Application procedure.
A. Applications for amendment to this title shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
B. An amendment or change to the boundaries of a zone district on the Zoning Map (zone change) may only be filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment, or by the Director, City Council, or Planning Commission.
C. An amendment or change to the text of this title (text amendment) may only be initiated by the Director, City Council, or the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission may initiate such an amendment or change upon a written request to the Director with application fee by an interested person.
17.86.030 Findings.
A. Before a zone change or text amendment may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
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B. A zone change or text amendment may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
17.86.040 Notice of decision.
A notice of decision of a zone change or text amendment shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.
17.86.050 Appeals.
The decision of the City Council regarding a zone change or text amendment is final.
17.86.060 Life of permits and extensions of time.
A zone change or text amendment is final upon its effective date and does not expire.
17.86.070 Revocation.
A zone change or text amendment may not be revoked, except by filing a new application in accordance with Chapter 17.70.
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Chapter 17.88
GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
Sections:
17.88.010 Purpose.
17.88.020 Application process.
17.88.030 Frequency of general plan amendments.
17.88.040 Findings.
17.88.050 Notice of decision.
17.88.060 Appeals.
17.88.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
17.88.080 Revocation.
17.88.010 Purpose.
The purpose of a general plan amendment is to allow for modifications to the Woodlake General Plan text (e.g., goals, policies, or implementation programs), the General Plan Land Use Map, the General Plan Circulation Map, or other elements of the Woodlake General Plan. The purpose of a specific plan amendment is to adopt a new or modify an existing, approved specific plan.
17.88.020 Application process.
A. Applications for a general plan or specific plan amendment shall be filed and processed pursuant to the applicable sections of Chapter 17.70.
B. A general plan amendment affecting the General Plan Land Use Map or other map in the General Plan may be filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment.
C. A specific plan amendment may be filed by a property owner or authorized agent of land that is affected by the proposed amendment.
D. A general plan or specific plan amendment may be initiated by the City Council or the Planning Commission. Either authority may initiate such an amendment upon a written request by the Director or upon a written request with application fee by an interested person.
17.88.030 Frequency of general plan amendments.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, no mandatory element of the General Plan may be amended more frequently than four times during any calendar year. Subject to that limitation, an amendment may be made at any time and may include more than one change to the General Plan.
17.88.040 Findings.
A. Before a general plan or specific plan amendment may be approved, all the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title.
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2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the city.
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
B. A general plan or specific plan amendment may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
17.88.050 Notice of decision.
A notice of decision of a general plan or specific plan amendment shall be processed consistent with Chapter 17.70.
17.88.060 Appeals.
The decision of the City Council regarding a general plan or specific plan amendment is final.
17.88.070 Life of permits and extensions of time.
A general plan or specific plan amendment is final upon its effective date and does not expire.
17.88.080 Revocation.
A general plan or specific plan amendment may not be revoked, except by filing a new application in accordance with Chapter 17.70.
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Chapter 17.90
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS
Sections:
17.90.010 Purpose.
17.90.020 Applicability.
17.90.030 Nonconforming uses.
17.90.040 Nonconforming structures.
17.90.050 Nonconforming lots.
17.90.060 Discontinuance of nonconforming uses.
17.90.070 Expansion or reestablishment with conditional use permit.
17.90.080 Restoration of damaged nonconforming structures.
17.90.090 Removal of certain nonconforming uses and structures.
17.90.100 Effect of eminent domain.
17.90.110 Change of nonconforming uses.
17.90.010 Purpose.
Within the zones established by this title, there exist uses, structures, and lots that were lawful before this title was adopted or amended, but which would now be prohibited under the terms of this title or its future amendments. It is the intent of this title to permit these nonconforming uses to continue until they are terminated, but not to encourage their expansion. To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this Chapter shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this title, provided such permit is diligently carried to completion.
17.90.020 Applicability.
This Chapter applies to uses, structures, and lots that were lawful when they were commenced, constructed, or created, but that do not comply with one or more applicable provisions of this title.
This Chapter does not apply to nonconforming signs, which are instead subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.56.
17.90.030 Nonconforming uses.
A. A use shall be deemed nonconforming if it was lawfully commenced prior to the adoption or amendment of this title, but which now does not conform to the use regulations of this title applicable to uses.
B. A use shall be deemed nonconforming if it was lawfully commenced while under the jurisdiction of the County, but which, after annexation of the site into the city, does not conform to the use regulations of this title.
C. No use shall be deemed nonconforming if it was lawfully commenced and the only provision of this title not being met is the provision of the minimum amount of on-site parking or loading area.
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17.90.040 Nonconforming structures.
A. A structure shall be deemed nonconforming if it was lawfully erected prior to the adoption or amendment of this title, but which now does not meet all the provisions, standards, and requirements of this title applicable to structures.
B. Except as provided in this Chapter, no nonconforming structure shall be moved, altered, or enlarged so as to increase the amount of floor space or increase the difference between actual conditions and required standards regulating coverage, building setback requirements, height of structures, or distances between structures prescribed in the applicable regulations of this title, unless required by law or unless the moving, alteration or enlargement will result in the compliance of the structure with this title.
C. No structure partially occupied by a nonconforming use shall be moved, altered or enlarged in such a way as to permit the enlargement of the space occupied by the nonconforming use.
D. Routine maintenance and repairs may be performed on a nonconforming structure.
E. No new structure will be allowed if it will contribute to a nonconforming use, except in accordance with Section 17.90.090.
17.90.050 Nonconforming lots.
A. A lot shall be deemed nonconforming if it was legally created in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act prior to the adoption or amendment of this title, but which, does not meet all the provisions, standards, and requirements of this title applicable to lots.
B. A nonconforming lot shall not be subdivided, nor its lot lines adjusted, unless the subdivision or lot line adjustment brings the lot into conformance with the provisions, standards, and requirements of this title applicable to lots or reduces the difference between actual conditions and required standards while not creating a new nonconforming use or structure.
C. A nonconforming lot may be used for any use allowed in the zone district in which it is located.
D. A structure conforming to the provisions of this title may be constructed on a nonconforming lot.
17.90.060 Discontinuance of nonconforming uses.
A. Whenever a nonconforming use has been abandoned, discontinued, or changed to a conforming use for a continuous period of one (1) year, the nonconforming use shall not be reestablished, and the use of the structure or site thereafter shall be in conformity with the regulations for the zone district in which it is located.
B. An agricultural crop production use that is nonconforming due to annexation, or adoption, or amendment to this title shall be allowed to continue, provided that the intensity of the agricultural crop production use shall not increase.
17.90.070 Expansion or reestablishment with conditional use permit.
A. A nonconforming use may be expanded by up to 10% of its existing floor area if a conditional use permit is granted, in accordance with Chapter 17.80. The expansion of a nonconforming use or structure may be allowed only one (1) time per use. 280
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B. A nonconforming use that has been abandoned or discontinued for a period of more than one (1) year, but less than two (2) years, may be reestablished if a conditional use permit is granted, in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
17.90.080 Restoration of damaged nonconforming structures.
A. Whenever a nonconforming structure or a structure used for a nonconforming use is destroyed by fire or other calamity to the extent of 50% or more of its structural mass, or has been voluntarily razed, or is required by law to be razed, the structure may not be restored, except in full compliance with the requirements of this title for the zoning district in which it is located, and the nonconforming use shall not be resumed.
B. If destruction of the nonconforming structure is to an extent less than 50% of the structural mass, the structure may be rebuilt and reused in its nonconforming status. The percentage of structural mass destroyed shall be determined by the building official.
C. Notwithstanding subsection A, a nonconforming residential structure used for residential purposes may be rebuilt in its original location.
17.90.090 Removal of certain nonconforming uses and structures.
A. Upon receipt of a violation, the following shall be removed with 30 days, unless an alternative deadline is specified in the violation notice:
B. A nonconforming use that does not occupy a structure or is using a structure having an assessed valuation of less than 1,000 dollars shall be discontinued and completely removed or converted to a conforming status.
C. Existing fences, walls and hedges that do not conform to the provisions of this title governing the placement of fences, walls and hedges in relation to street intersections or encroachment into the public right-of-way, shall be removed or modified to conform to the provisions of this title.
17.90.100 Effect of eminent domain.
A. If the area of the lot is reduced by eminent domain, the provisions for nonconforming lots and structures shall apply, but the provisions for nonconforming uses shall not apply.
B. If a required yard or setback area is reduced or eliminated by eminent domain, any affected building or structure shall be deemed nonconforming; provided, however, such building or structure may be structurally altered so long as such alterations comply with all the other requirements of the zoning district.
C. If any required parking space on a lot is reduced or eliminated by eminent domain, the use shall not be deemed nonconforming solely because of lack of required parking spaces.
17.90.110 Change of nonconforming uses.
A. A nonconforming use may be changed to another nonconforming use upon approval of a conditional use permit, in accordance with Chapter 17.80.
B. A conditional use permit to change from one nonconforming use to another nonconforming use may only be granted if all the following findings are made by the approving authority:
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1. The proposed use will not alter the character of the zone district in which it is proposed to be located to any greater extent than the existing or preexisting nonconforming use.
2. The proposed use will not create more vehicular traffic than the volume created by the existing or preexisting nonconforming use.
3. The proposed use will not create more odor, dust, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable matter than the amount created by the existing or preexisting nonconforming use.
4. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 282
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Chapter 17.92
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Sections:
17.92.010 Purpose.
17.92.020 Definitions.
17.92.030 Reasonable accommodation request.
17.92.040 Notice to the public of availability of accommodation process.
17.92.050 Requesting reasonable accommodation.
17.92.060 Medical information.
17.92.070 Application requirements.
17.92.080 Jurisdiction.
17.92.090 Findings for reasonable accommodation.
17.92.100 Appeals.
17.92.110 Fee.
17.92.120 Stay of enforcement.
17.92.010 Purpose.
In order to make specific housing available to one or more individuals with disabilities, this Chapter implements the policy of the City on requests for reasonable accommodation in its rules, policies, and procedures for persons with disabilities as required by the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 3604(f)(3)(B). The policy of the City is to comply fully with the provisions of the Fair Housing Act.
17.92.020 Definitions.
A. “Fair Housing Act” means The Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, as amended.
B. “Applicant” means any person with disabilities or their representative that is requesting a reasonable accommodation pursuant to this chapter.
C. “Department” means the Community Development Department of the City of Woodlake.
D. “Dwelling” means any building, structure, or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.
E. “Person with disabilities” means any person who, as defined by applicable federal law, has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities or anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone who has a record of such impairment.
17.92.030 Reasonable accommodation request.
A. Any person with disabilities and eligible under the Fair Housing Act or their representative may request a reasonable accommodation with respect to the various land use or zoning laws, rules, policies, practices and/or procedures of the City as provided by the Fair Housing Act pursuant to the procedures set out in this chapter.
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B. Nothing in this chapter requires persons with disabilities or operators of group homes for persons with disabilities acting or operating in accordance with applicable zoning, licensing or land use laws or practices to seek reasonable accommodation under this chapter.
17.92.040 Notice to the public of availability of accommodation process.
The Department shall prominently display a notice at the counter in the Community Development Department and Finance Department advising that persons with disabilities or their representatives may request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the procedures established in this chapter.
17.92.050 Requesting reasonable accommodation.
A. A request by an applicant for reasonable accommodation relating to land use or zoning rules, policies, practices and/or procedures may be made orally or in writing. The Department will assist the applicant with furnishing the Department all information necessary for processing the reasonable accommodation request, including that information which the Department deems necessary to complete a reasonable accommodation request.
B. The Department will provide the assistance necessary to an applicant in making a request for reasonable accommodation. The Department will provide the assistance necessary to any applicant wishing to appeal a denial of a request for reasonable accommodation to ensure the process is accessible to the applicant. The applicant is entitled to be represented at all stages of the proceedings identified in this chapter by a person designated by the applicant.
17.92.060 Medical information.
A. Should the information provided by the applicant to the Department include medical information or records of the applicant, including records indicating the medical condition, diagnosis or medical history of the applicant, the applicant may, at the time of submitting such medical information, request that the Department, to the extent allowed by law, treat such medical information as confidential information of the applicant.
B. Medical Information. The Department shall provide written notice to the applicant of any request received by the Department for disclosure of the medical information or documentation which the applicant has previously requested be treated as confidential by the Department. The Department will cooperate with the applicant, to the extent allowed by law, in actions initiated by the applicant to oppose the disclosure of such medical information or documentation.
17.92.070 Application requirements.
A. The applicant shall submit a request for reasonable accommodation in a form acceptable to the Department. The application shall include the following information:
1. The applicant’s name, address and telephone number.
2. The address of the property for which the request is being made.
3. The name and address of the property owner, and the owner’s written consent to the application.
4. The current actual use of the property.
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5. The basis for the claim that the individual is considered disabled under the fair housing laws: identification and description of the disability which is the basis for the request for accommodation, including current, written medical certification and description of disability and its effects on the person’s medical, physical or mental limitations.
6. The rule, policy, practice and/or procedure of the City for which the request for accommodation is being made, including the zoning code regulation from which reasonable accommodation is being requested.
7. The type of accommodation sought.
8. The reason(s) why the accommodation is reasonable and necessary for the needs of the disabled person(s). Where appropriate, include a summary of any potential means and alternatives considered in evaluating the need for the accommodation.
9. Copies of memoranda, correspondence, pictures, plans or other background information reasonably necessary to reach a decision regarding the need for the accommodation.
B. If the project for which the reasonable accommodation is being requested also requires some other discretionary permit per this title or Title 16 (Subdivisions), then the reasonable accommodation request shall be acted on before proceeding with the public hearing for the discretionary permit applications.
17.92.080 Jurisdiction.
A. The Director shall have the authority to consider and act on requests for reasonable accommodation. When a request for reasonable accommodation is filed with the Department, it will be referred to the director/designee for review and consideration. The Director shall issue a written determination within 30 days of the date of receipt of a completed application and may (1) grant the accommodation request, or (2) deny the request, in accordance with federal law. Any such denial shall be in writing and shall state the grounds for denial. All written determinations shall give notice of the right to appeal and the right to request reasonable accommodation in the appeals process. The notice of determination shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested and by regular mail.
B. Requests for Additional Information. If reasonably necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the director/designee may, prior to the end of said 30 day period, request additional information from the applicant, specifying in detail what information is required. The applicant shall have 15 days after the date of the request for additional information to provide the requested information. In the event a request for additional information is made, the 30-day period to issue a written determination shall be stayed. The Director shall issue a written determination within 30 days after receipt of the additional information. If the applicant fails to provide the requested additional information within said 15-day period, the Director shall issue a written determination within 30 days after expiration of said 15-day period.
17.92.090 Findings for reasonable accommodation.
A. A determination on the following findings shall be made before any action is taken to approve or deny a request for reasonable accommodation and must be incorporated into the record relating to such approval or denial:
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1. Whether the housing that is the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation will be used by one or more persons with disabilities protected under federal fair housing laws.
2. Whether the accommodation requested may be necessary to afford one or more persons with disabilities equal opportunity to use and enjoy a specific dwelling.
3. Whether the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration to the City’s zoning scheme.
4. Whether the requested accommodation would impose undue financial or administrative burdens on the City.
B. A request for a reasonable accommodation shall not be denied for reasons which violate the provisions of the Fair Housing Act. This ordinance does not obligate the City to grant any accommodation request unless required by the provisions of the Fair Housing Act or applicable California state law.
17.92.100 Appeals.
A. The applicant may appeal the decision within 30 days of the date of the mailing of the decision to the applicant.
B. Appeals shall contain a statement of the grounds for the appeal.
C. If an applicant needs assistance in appealing a decision, the department will provide the assistance necessary to ensure that the appeal process is accessible to the applicant. All applicants are entitled to be represented at all stages of the appeal proceeding by a person designated by the applicant.
D. Appeals shall be to the City Council who shall hear the matter and render a determination as soon as reasonably practicable, but in no event later than 30 days after an appeal has been filed.
All determinations on appeal shall address and be based upon the findings identified in Section
17.92.090 and shall be consistent with the Fair Housing Act.
E. An applicant may request reasonable accommodation in the procedure by which an appeal will be conducted.
17.92.110 Fee.
There shall be no fee imposed in connection with a request for reasonable accommodation under the provisions of this chapter or an appeal of the decision. Nothing in this chapter obligates the City to pay an applicant’s attorney fee.
17.92.120 Stay of enforcement.
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Chapter 17.96
DEFINITION OF LAND USES
Sections:
17.96.010 Purpose.
17.96.020 Land use definitions.
17.96.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish definitions for the identified land uses in this title.
17.96.020 Land use definitions.
The following land use definitions apply to this title. The item number in parenthesis at the end of the definition is not a part of the definition but refers to the line item of that land use in Table
17.18.020-1 and Table 17.18.030-1.
“Accessory building or structure” means a structure that is subordinate to and the use of which is customarily incidental to, that of the main building, structure or use on the same site, including patio covers. If any accessory building is attached to the main building by a common wall or a connecting roof, such accessory building shall be deemed to be a part of the main building. This does not include accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling units. (42) “Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” is a smaller (detached or attached) secondary dwelling unit with complete, independent living facilities (kitchen and bathroom) that is located on the same parcel as a primary dwelling unit (existing or proposed). The ADU can be located within or attached to a single dwelling unit, within a multiple dwelling unit building, or in a separate detached structure. (30)
“Accessory dwelling unit, junior” as set forth in California Government Code Section 65852.22, means a small dwelling unit (500 square feet maximum in size) that is developed within the walls of a single dwelling unit. The Junior ADU must have a separate entrance, an efficiency kitchen, and access to a bathroom either within the Junior ADU or via shared access with the primary dwelling unit. A Junior ADU is allowed only within the single dwelling unit and is not permitted within an accessory structure or multiple dwelling unit development. (31) “Accessory use” means a use incidental, related, appropriate and clearly subordinate to the main use of the site or building, and accessory use does not alter the principal use of the site. (42)
Adult day health care center. See Residential care facility. (16, 17, H15, H16) Adult Family Daycare, large. See Daycare, Adult family large (62, 63, L12, L13) Adult Family Daycare, small. See Daycare, Adult family small (62, 63, L12, L13) “Adult entertainment establishment” means any adult bookstore, adult hotel or motel, adult motion picture arcade, adult motion picture theater, cabaret, sexual encounter establishment, adult model studio or any other business or establishment that offers its patrons services or entertainment
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characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to "specified sexual activities" or "specified anatomical areas," but not including those uses or activities, the regulation of which is preempted by state law. (I1)
“Agricultural crop production” means the use of land for farming, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, apiaries, tree and sod farms, animal and poultry husbandry, and accessory activities, including, but not limited to, storage, associated maintenance of equipment, harvesting of crops or feeding of animals and excluding dairying, stockyards, slaughtering or commercial food processing. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17021.6, any employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household shall be deemed an agricultural land use for zoning purposes. (D1)
“Agricultural products packing, packaging, preparing or processing” means a facility performing any processing or packaging of crops after harvest, whether or not value is added, to prepare them for market on-site or for further processing and packaging elsewhere, including but not limited to: alfalfa and hay cubing; corn shelling; drying of corn, rice, hay, fruits or vegetables; pre-cooling and packaging of fresh or farm-dried fruits and vegetables; grain cleaning and custom grinding; custom grist mills; custom milling of flour, feed and grain; sorting, grading and packing of fruits and vegetables; canning, freezing, or preserving fruits and vegetables; tree nut hulling and shelling; and alcohol fuel production. Any of the above activities performed in the field with mobile equipment not involving permanent buildings are included under “Agricultural crop production.” It includes related accessory uses such as offices, laboratories, retail sales of agricultural products produced on the premises or off-site by the operator, retail sales of agriculture-related promotional and/or educational items, and facility tours. Does not include “wineries,” “commercial cannabis activity,” “cannabis cultivation,” or sorting and packing activities conducted within a permitted roadside stand. (D2)
“Airport or heliport” means an area of land, water or a structural surface that is used for the landing and takeoff of airplanes and/or helicopters, and any appurtenant areas or buildings that are used for maintenance, servicing, or storing of aircraft, and for services provided to pilots or passengers. (K1)
“Ambulance service” means the provision by a licensed ambulance provider of ground transportation of a sick or injured person in a specially designed and equipped vehicle which includes a trained ambulance attendant who is licensed or certified as required by state law. (J1)
“Animal raising” means the care and breeding of domestic agricultural animals such as chickens and other fowl, horses, goats, or cows. (D3)
Art school. See School, charter, trade, vocational, art, business, or professional. (C14) “Artisan food and beverage production and sales” means small scale production and/or preparation of food and/or beverages made on site with minimal automated processes involved and may include direct sales to consumers and product tasting. This definition includes uses such as small batch food producers and bakeries, small batch candy shops, cheese makers, and herbal remedies. The definition does not include production of beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages. (B1)
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“Assembly facility” means:
1. Meeting facilities for organizations including facilities for business associations, civic, social, and fraternal organizations, labor unions and similar organizations, political organizations, professional membership organizations, and other membership organizations.
2. Churches and other religious institutions, including living quarters for ministers and staff, but excluding other establishments maintained by religious organizations such as educational institutions and daycare, which are separately regulated.
3. Community centers and other multipurpose meeting and recreational facilities that include one or more meeting or multipurpose facilities, kitchens, and outdoor barbecue facilities available for use by various groups for meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc. (50) (C10) “Assisted living, skilled nursing, or hospice facility” means a residential complex providing skilled nursing care on an intermittent, extended, or continuous basis to residents, with staff personnel and programs to assist residents with many activities of daily living. Units may or may not have kitchens, and meals can also be provided in a central location. (1) (H1) “Athletic complex or ball field” means a field, outdoor court, outdoor swimming pool, stadium or group of these used for sporting activities such as baseball, softball, football, basketball, swimming, or other sports, and is not operated as a commercial enterprise. (G1) “Auction or sales house” means a fully enclosed establishment where items are offered for sale through competitive bidding. It does not include foreclosure, real estate or personal property sales conducted upon the site of the estate, foreclosed or for sale property or property belonging to the personal property owner. It does not include “Swap meet or flea market” or “Auction or sales yard.” (I2)
“Auction or sales yard” means an outdoor or open air facility where items are offered for sale through competitive bidding. Items typically include motor vehicles, heavy equipment, items of an industrial nature, livestock, or items not normally found within retail stores. It does not include “Swap meet or flea market.” It may also have an indoor component similar to an Auction or sales house. (I3)
“Auditorium” means a large room or building used for public gatherings typically open to the general public to watch and/or listen to a performance, speech, or concert. It does not include “Theater, live or movie.” (C1)
“Automated teller machine (ATM)” means a computer terminal that takes the place of a human bank teller and allows the user to access basic bank services, such as making deposits and cash withdrawals, from remote locations. (A1)
“Automobile and pick-up sales, new and used” means an open area that can include buildings, other than a street, used for the display, sale, or rental of new and used automobiles and pickups along with incidental repairs and servicing of automobiles or pick-ups. (I4) “Automobile and pick-up sales, used only” means an open area or building, other than a street, used for the display, sale or rental of used automobiles and pick-ups and where no repair work is done except minor incidental repairs and servicing of automobiles or pick-ups to be displayed, sold or rented on the premises. (I5)
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Automobile service station. See Fuel sales, retail, Motor vehicle repair or service, minor, and Motor vehicle repair service, major. (I15) (J18) (J19)
Automobile wrecking yard. See Junk yard, wrecking yard, or salvage facility. (K5) Ball field.