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FIGURE 17. 56.070.C-3: ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ON CORNERS
7. Where a building abuts an R-L or N-P zone, the building façade plane may not exceed 40 feet in length without a break of minimum 10 feet in depth and 10 feet in length.
8. Buildings shall be designed and oriented to minimize visual intrusion into adjoining residential properties. Windows, balcony, and deck locations shall be directed away from window areas of adjoining residences.
FIGURE 17. 56.070.C-4: DEVELOPMENT ABUTTING AN R -L OR N -P ZONE
D. Commercial/Retail Build ing Frontage Design. Awnings, canopies, balconies, porches, stoops, arcades, forecourts, or massing changes shall provide s urface relief and articulation building façades.
E. Entrances. Building entrances shall have a roofed projection or recess with a minimum depth of at least five feet, as measured from the primary building façade, and a minimum area of 30 square feet. Exceptions to this requirement may be approved for alternative designs that create a welcoming entry feature facing the street, such as a trellis or courtyard entry.
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FIGURE 17.56.070 .E-1: ENTRANCES
F. Windows and Lighting.
1. Transparency. Street-facing ground-floor facades shall include windows, transparent doors, storefronts, or other openings with transparent glazing that provides views into retail and/or work areas in the following amounts (not applicable to IG zone):
a. CMU-WM, CMU-E, and CCMU. 60 percent of the building wall located between
2.5 and 7 feet above the level of the sidewalk.
b. CMU-F, CMU-K, CMU-A, CMU-G, RC-F, RC, and BP. 50 percent of the building wall located between 2.5 and 7 feet above the level of the sidewalk .
2. Reductions. The building transparency requirement may be reduced or waived by the review authority upon finding that:
a. The proposed use has unique operational characteristics with which providing the required windows and openings is incompatible; and b. Street facing building walls will exhibit architectural relief and detail and will be enhanced with landscaping in such a way as to create visual intere st at the pedestrian level.
3. For commercial and retail storefronts, windows must be a minimum of nine feet in height and inset or recessed from the wall plane for visual interest and shadow line.
4. All windows shall be designed with trim at least 1-inch in depth around or recessed at least two inches deep from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall (not applicable to IG zone).
5. Highly reflective or opaque window glazing is generally not permitted.
6. Up-lighting or rooftop lighting is encouraged and may be used to accentuate architectural details, building form and/or landscape elements at night.
7. All building lighting is subject to the standards of 17.64.0 50, Outdoor Lighting and Illumination.
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G. Blank Walls. No building facade facing a public right-of-way may extend in a continuous plane for more than 25 feet without a window, door, or storefront opening (not applicable to IG zone).
FIGURE 17. 56.070.G-1: TRANSPARENCY AND BLANK WALLS
H. Materials and Colors.
1. Building Materials.
a. At least two materials shall be used on any building frontage, (excluding roof and foundation) in addition to glazing and railings. Any one material must comprise at least 20 percent of the building frontage.
b. Buildings three stories or taller with frontage along a street or a shared open space must incorporate a material change between the first floor and upper floors along at least 60 percent of any building façade width. c. A minimum 5/8” thickness is required for panel siding. Battens are required to be incorporated in to the design for a board and batt appearance. d. Acceptable materials include but are not limited to wood, concrete, brick, glass, metals, stucco, stone, tile, and brushed steel, aluminum composite material, and aluminum plate are all acceptable. Corrugated metal and aluminum may be used as accent materials if properly treated for durability.
Plywood is not permitted.
e. Masonry shall wrap corners and terminate at inside corners. Other material changes shall occur at an inside corners or other appropriate transition elements, such as a fence line.
f. Stucco textured foam trim shall not be used as the only application to provide architectural detailing. Heavy knock-down or “lace” stucco finish is not permitted.
g. Stucco finishes shall be smooth or very light sand finish. Stucco foam tr im, where used, shall be smooth finish or shall incorporate a natural woodgrain texture where appropriate.
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h. Accent elements, such as trellises, arches, arbors, columns, or low monument features shall be used to demarcate building frontages, building entrances, and common open space areas.
i. Awning frames and supports shall be painted or coated with a non-corroding material.
2. Colors. At least three exterior colors shall be used on any building frontage. Elements that count toward this requirement include cladding material, trim/accent colors, and visually significant colors for doors, balconies, and similar elements. Primary colors shall be used as accent colors only . Matte finishes are preferred; highly reflective surfaces are generally not appropriate and should be used sparingly as accents only.
I. Additions/remodels. Notwithstanding the design standards of this Chapter, additions to and remodels of existing buildings, including porches, balconies, and decks, must be consistent in design and quality to the architectural design and detail of the existing building.
J. Pedestrian Circulation.
1. Where applicable, a system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all primary buildings entrances on a site to each other, to on -site automobile and bicycle parking areas, to the public right -of-way, and to any on -site open space areas, pedestrian amenities, and transit stops.
2. Shaded walkways a minimum of five feet in width shall be provided between the principal building entries and parking areas. A c learly defined pedestrian route between the street -adjacent sidewalk, parking areas, and the primary pedestrian entrance(s) to the building shall be provided. Features such as landscaping, seating, fountains, low walls, patio seating, and other architectur al features shall be provided to enhance the pedestrian experience.
FIGURE 17. 56.070.J-1: SHADED PATHWAYS
3. Where a required walkway crosses driveways, parking areas, or loading areas, it must be clearly identifiable through a raised crosswalk, a different paving material, or similar method
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4. Where a required walkway is parallel and adjacent to an auto travel lane, it must be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a raised curb at least four inches high, bollards, or other physical barrier.
5. Pedestrian and bicycle connections shall be provided from adjoining neighborhoods and transit -served streets. New development on abutting lots shall be designed to allow cross-access for internal pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular circulation systems.
Easements shall be used to assist in defining maintenance and utility responsibilities.
K. Parking Access and Design.
1. Shared access drives to parking areas are allowed in order to minimize curb cuts and potential conflicts with pedestrians. Where shared driveways are centered on property lines, easements shall be dedicated to allow access.
2. Vehicle access to and from off-street parking shall be off a side street or single access point along the frontage.
3. Where a project side abuts an alley o r lane, access to parking shall be provided from the alley or lane whenever feasible.
4. On corner lots, driveways or curb cuts shall be located on the street frontage with the least pedestrian activity whenever feasible.
5. Surface parking areas shall be located to the rear of the principal building(s) whenever feasible and must be separated from on-site buildings by a minimum distance of five feet, which may be occupied by landscaping or walkways. Off-street parking may not be located within 40 feet of a stree t facing property line. Exceptions may be granted where the Director or applicable approval authority makes the following findings:
a. The design incorporates habitable space built close to the public sidewalk to the maximum extent feasible; and
b. The site is small and constrained such that surface parking located more than 40 feet from the street frontage is not feasible.
6. Where a parcel proposed for development has adjacent properties that are undeveloped and could feasibly allow for possible future connection points, a Precise Plan may be required (see Chapter 17.116, Precise Plans).
L. Common and Publicly Accessible Open Space. For commercial and mixed-use buildings that require common open space or publicly accessible open space or that include at least four retail stores or offices suites, a plaza, courtyard, square or green shall be provided with at least two of the following amenities:
1. Benches or other seating;
2. Shade trees with a canopy that covers a minimum 50 percent of the space at maturity;
3. Drinking fountains;
4. Water features;
5. Public art; or
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6. Performance areas.
M. Additional Site Design Standards in Employment Zones (IF, IG, and BP).
1. Side yards may be utilized for railroad spurs except when the side yard adjoins a residential or commercial zone.
2. Streetscape design shall promote an uncluttered street appearance with appropriate fencing, landscaping, and screening.
3. Parking shall be located at the side or rear of buildings, wherever possible, with only customer parking located in front of buildings.
4. A 10-foot landscaped area must be provided between parking areas in front of buildings and the adjacent right-of-way. Additional landscaping may be required along property frontages for screening purposes. See also Section 17.64.040, Landscaping.
FIGURE 17.56.070.M-1: LANDSCAPED BUFFER IN THE EMPLOYMENT ZONES
5. All outdoor storage must be screened in compliance with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards.
6. Stormwater detention facilities and hydromodification requirements as applicable shall be incorporated into the site landscaping as a visual amenity where feasible.
17.56.080 Public Facilities and Open Space Zones Design Standards A. Applicability. This Section applies to all development in the Public Facilities and Open Space zones.
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B. Design.
1. Architectural features, including but not limited to projections, recesses, and variety of surface textures shall be incorporated.
2. Building design must be generally compatible with the surrounding physical context.
3. Site design shall include s ignage and maps that emphasize linkages between parks, greenbelts, and open space systems, as appropriate.
4. Storage and equipment must be screened from public view.
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DIVISION III: CITYWIDE STANDARDS
General Site Standards ................................ ................................ .................... III-2 Parking and Loading ................................ ................................ ....................... III-45 Screening Standards (New) ................................ ................................ ........... III-67 Signs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. III-71 Performance Standards ................................ ................................ ................III-115 Nonconforming Provisions ................................ ................................ ...........III-120 Standards for Specific Uses and Activities ................................ ..................III-127 Flood Management ................................ ................................ ........................III-247
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General Site Standards
Sections:
17.64.010 Purpose ................................................................................................................................III-2
17.64.020 Accessory Structures ..........................................................................................................III-2
17.64.030 Fences, Walls, and Hedges (Updated) ..............................................................................III-7
17.64.040 Landscaping (Updated) ................................................................................................... III-15
17.64.050 Outdoor Lighting and Illumination (New) ..................................................................... III-29
17.64.060 Projections into Required Setbacks (New) .................................................................... III-32
17.64.070 Public Art ........................................................................................................................... III-33
17.64.080 Refuse and Recycling Enclosures (New) ........................................................................ III-37
17.64.090 Swimming Pools and Spas .............................................................................................. III-38
17.64.100 Vehicle/Truck Parking and Storage (New) ..................................................................... III-39
17.64.110 Visibility at Intersections ................................................................................................. III-43
17.64.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe site standards that apply, except where specifically stated, to development in all zones. General site standards shall be used in conjunction with the base standards for each zone established in Division II. In any case of conflict, the more restrictive standard shall control.
17.64.020 Accessory Structures
A. Purpose. This Section establishes development standards for accessory structures. The purpose is to recognize accessory structures as desirable and beneficial and to prov ide for such uses under certain circumstances by providing standards to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by maintaining safe distances between structures, establishing architectural compatibility between primary and accessory structures, and minimizing potential impacts associated with lot coverage, privacy, and maintenance of light and air space.
B. Applicability. The provisions of this Section apply to:
1. Detached accessory structures including , but not limited to , carports, detached garages, sheds, workshops, gazebos, greenhouses, and pool houses.
2. Attached accessory structures including, but not limited to , patio covers, sunshades, porte-cocheres, and porches and decks that are over 18 inches in height measured from grade.
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3. This Section does not apply to s econdary or accessory dwelling units. Secondary or accessory dwelling units are governed by the requirements of Chapter 17.84.030, Accessory Dwelling Units.
C. Permits Required.
1. A Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit) is required for all accessory structures 120 square feet or greater and all accessory structure s requiring utility hookups, regardless of square footage.
2. A Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit) is required for any accessory structure that is attached to an existing structure, including a deck or trellis.
3. A Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit) is required for decks over 30 inches in height.
4. A Development Review Permit Tier 1 (see Section 17.100.050, Development Review Tier 1: Minor) is required for accessory structures over 120 up to 800 square feet and under 12 feet in height in residential zones and for accessory structures over 1,200 square feet in all other zones , or where an exception as provided in this Section is requested.
5. A Development Review Permit Tier 2 (see Section 17.100.060, Development Review Tier 2: Major) is required for accessory structures over 800 gross square feet in gross floor area or over 12 f eet in height in residential zones or and accessory structures over 1,200 gross square feet in gross floor area in mixed -use, commercial, or employment zones.
D. Requirements for All Detached Accessory Structures.
1. Accessory structures may not encroach into recorded utility easements.
2. Accessory structures must be appurtenant to and incidental to a primary structure.
3. The cumulative floor area of an accessory structure (s) may be a maximum of 30 percent of that of the primary structure.
4. Accessory structures may not be located within required front or street side setbacks, except as otherwise allowed in this Section or Section 17.64. 060, Projections into Required Setbacks.
5. Accessory structures shall be setback a minimum of four feet from an alley or as required to provide a minimum 24 -foot clear back -up space if the alley provides vehicular access to the detached accessory structure.
a. Exception. A setback less than four feet may be allowed, where there is no vehicular acce ss required to the structure , and where there is adequate vehicular, pedestrian, and public safety access in the alley.
6. Accessory structures shall not contain a permanent indoor kitchen (combination of a sink, cooking apparatus, and refrigeration applianc e) or a full bath and may not be designed for full-time living or rental purposes.
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7. Carports shall be constructed out of durable materials, match or complement the architecture of the primary structure and be built on a permanent foundation.
Temporary carports are prohibited.
8. Accessory structures shall be oriented and designed to minimize visual impacts on adjoining properties. Placement of doors and windows shall be located to ensure the greatest extent of privacy to adjacent neighbors.
9. Accessory structures located in residential zones shall be of a compatible size, scale, and appearance so as to be in harmony with the character and quality of surrounding development.
10. Detached Accessory Structures in Residential Zones. a. Placement. All accessory structures shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot.
b. Building Separation. All accessory structures shall be located at least six feet from any primary building or dwelling on the lot. An accessory structure closer than six feet to anothe r structure may be considered through a Minor Modification request (see Section 17.100.110, Minor Modification). c. Setbacks. Accessory structures shall conform to the following setback requirements:
Table 17.64.020.D-1: Accessory Structure Setbacks
Eave Height at Point Closest to
Property Line
Minimum Setback from Interior
Side or Rear Property Line
Less than 9 feet 3 feet
At least 9 feet but less than 10 feet 4 feet
At least 10 feet but less than 11 feet 5 feet
At least 11 feet but less than 12 feet 6 feet
12 to 16 feet (subject to review) 7 feet
d. Fire Access. A minimum three-foot ingress/egress pathway into a backyard shall be maintained for fire access.
e. Height. Accessory structures shall not exceed a maximum height of 16 feet. i. Exception. A two -story accessory structure no greater than 25 feet in height may be allowed at the rear of a lot that abuts an alley but must comply with a minimum 10-foot side property line setback. f. Roof Decks. All roof decks along the project perimeter and abutting residential uses shall be stepped back a minimum of 5 feet from the roof edge and a minimum of 8 feet from the property line and shall include a minimum 42-inch solid rail or parapet , so that they are oriented awa y from and screened to prevent direct views of abutting residential neighbors. Roof decks facing/adjacent to a right-of-way or alley are not required to be stepped back.
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g. Lot Coverage. The total square footage of all accessory structures shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the required rear setback. Unless otherwise allowed in the base zone, maximum aggregate lot coverage by primary and accessory structures shall not exceed 50 percent.
i. Roofless structures or structures with a latticed roof, such as pergolas, arbors, and trellises, are excluded from lot coverage but shall not occupy more than 60 percent of the required rear setback.
FIGURE 17.64.020.D -1: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LOT COVERAGE
11. Detached Accessory Structures in Mixed-Use and Non-Residential Zones. a. Height. An accessory structure in a nonresidential zone shall not exceed the permitted height for principal buildings in the zone in which it is located. b. Setbacks. Any accessory structures in a nonresidential zone shall conform to the building setback requirements for that zone.
c. Building Separation. Any accessory structure in a nonresidential zone over 120 square feet shall be located at least six feet from any building on the lot. d. Location. Any accessory structure up to 120 square feet in a nonresidential zone shall be located to the side or rear of the primary building and not in front of the primary building.
E. Requirements for Patio Covers.
1. Setbacks.
a. Front and street side setbacks of the base zone apply to patio covers.
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b. A minimum five-foot rear yard setback is required, measured from the nearest post/structural support to the property line.
c. The minimum required interior side yard and rear yard setbacks shall be increased by one foot for every one-foot increase in patio cover height over 10 feet. If a patio cover is slope d or otherwise varies in height, the setback requirements for the side versus the front of the structure may vary depending on orientation to the nearest property line(s). d. Patio covers in residential zones shall conform to the following setback requirements:
Table 17.64.020.E-1: Patio Cover Setbacks
Height at Point Closest to Property Line Minimum Setback from Interior Side or Rear Property Line
Less than 11 feet 5 feet
At least 11 feet but less than 12 feet 6 feet
12 feet (Maximum Height) 7 feet
2. Height. Patio covers shall not exceed 12 feet in height. An exception to the 12 -foot height limit may be granted by the Director if a taller cover is required to match the architectural style and roof pitch of the primary structure or as necessary to tie -in structurally to the primary structure as long as setbacks requirements are otherwise met and the Director finds that the increa sed height will not negatively impact adjacent residential properties.
FIGURE 17. 64.020.E-1: PATIO COVERS AND SUNSHADE SETBACK AND HEIGHT
3. Eaves and Projections into Required Setback Area. Eaves, rain gutters, and other architectural features may project 2 4 inches into the required setback subject to applicable building and fire/life safety requirements as provided in Section 17.64.060, Projections into Required Setbacks.
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4. Yard and Lot Coverage.
a. Patio covers with a solid or impervious roof/cover shall count toward the lot coverage calculation.
b. Patio covers with a permeable (i.e., open lattice style) or semi -transparent roof/cover are excluded from the lot coverage calculation. c. Solid cover residential patio covers may use up to 40 percent of the required rear setback as measured by the roof/covering dimensions.
FIGURE 17.64.020.E -2: PATIO HEIGHT AND REAR AND SIDE SETBACK
5. Design.
a. Patio covers shall not be enclosed by any walls, partial solid panel wainscoting, and/or glazing, except for the walls adjoining primary and /or accessory building(s), which may not constitute more than two of the four sides of the patio structure.
b. Patios shall be open structures that are at least 80 percent transparent. c. Patios shall not be conditio ned space but may be fitted with removable clear plastic or screen mesh.
d. Metal “lean -to” structures and similar metal structures are prohibited in residential zones.
17.64.030 Fences, Walls, and Hedges (Updated)
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to recognize well-designed fencing as a necessary site feature that can enhance the visual appearance of properties. Requirements ensure safe sight lines and minimize potential negative visual impact s or hazards o f tall or unsightly fences, walls, and retaining walls.
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B. Applicability. The requirements of this Section apply to all fences, walls , hedges, and similar structures. For specific and modified fencing standards in the Spring Lake Specific Plan area, see the standards in the Spring Lake Specific Plan.
C. Permits Required.
1. All fences and walls over six feet in height and all retaining walls 36 inches or greater in height require a Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit).
2. All fences and walls within the public right -of-way require an encroachment permit and shall be subject to all requirements of this Section in addition to any Public Works requirements.
D. Fence, Wall and Hedge Height and Placement. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the height and placement standards below, unless more restrictive standards are required by an operative plan, an adopted policy, or a condition of approval for a project or subdivision.
1. Fence and R etaining Wall Combinations. Where a fence is located at the top of a retaining wall required to address grade differential , and a six -foot maximum height fence is normally applicable, the Director may allow a combined height of fence and retaining wall up to eight feet, as measured from the mid-point of the retaining wall to the fence top. Where the fence is offset from a retaining wall by at least three feet, the fence height shall be measured from finished grade to the fence top.
FIGURE 17.64.0 30.D-1: FENCE AND RETAINING WALL COMBINATIONS
2. Front Setback.
a. Solid fences, walls, and hedges located within a required front setback or along the front yard property line may be a maximum of three feet six inches in height. See Section 17.64.040 , Landscaping for landscaping requirements adjacent to street-facing walls and fences.
b. Exceptions. (New)
i. Downtown Zones. A wrought iron or powder coated/integral color tubular steel fence, or other equivalent material approved by the
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Director (Tier 1 Development Review), up to five feet in height may be installed within a required front or street side setback provided the fence is a minimum of 80 percent open (no more than 20 percent opaque) and setback a minimum of five feet from the back of sidewalk. a) A landscaped and irrigated planting strip composed of groundcover, shrubs, and/or trees, shall be provided along the base of that portion of the fence that abuts the public street or public right-of-way. The remaining setback area between the fence and property line shall be landscaped and maintained in a healthy and growing condition. In no case shall fencing block required access or sight visibility.
ii. Downtown and N -P Zones. In the Downtown and N-P zones, fencing may follow a historically established patte rn and location of fencing provided sight visibility, safety and public welfare are not impacted, as determined by the Director.
iii. Residential Zones RL, N -P, RLM. A fence up to five feet in height may be located five feet from the back of sidewalk provided the fence in its entirety is open a minimum of 80 percent (no more than 20 percent opaque), such as black and tubular steel. A fence up to five feet in height may be located a minimum of 10 feet from the back of the sidewalk provided the top 2 feet are open a minimum of 80 percent (no more than 20 percent opaque) and may not extend more than 40 percent across the front width of the property. The area between the fence and the public right-of-way- shall be landscaped and maintained.
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FIGURE 17.64.030. D-2: FENCE HEIGHT IN R-L, N -P, R -LM FRONT YARDS
iv. Multi-unit (RM and RH), Mixed-use (CMU, CCMU), Commercial (RC, RCF) and Employment (IF, IG , and BP ) Zones. A decorative, wrought Iron, power coated/integral color tubular steel, or other equivalent material approved by the Director, fence up to six feet in height may be located 10-feet from the back of sidewalk, provided the fence is a minimum of 80 percent open (no more than 20 percent opaque) and set back a minimum of 10 feet from the back of sidewalk. In no case shall fencing block required access or sight visibility.
a) A landscaped and irrigated planting strip composed of groundcover, climbing vines, shrubs, and trees, shall be provided along the base of that portion of the fence that abuts the public street or public right-of-way. The remaining setback area between the fence and property line shall be landscaped and maintained in a healthy and growing condition.
b) If necessary for securi ty purposes, as determined by the Director, tubular steel, or equivalent open welded metal fencing , may be placed at the back of sidewalk (or if no sidewalk, then property line) in the RCF, IF, IG, and BP zones as long as the required landscaping is visible through the fencing.
v. Columns, pilasters, and support structures, and the decorative elements attached to them associated with a fence or gate located on
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or within required setbacks may exceed the height limit provided they meet the following criteria:
a) They do not exceed seven feet in height;
b) They are not located closer than 12 feet on center;
c) The fencing materials do not cumulatively exceed the see through fence standard, where applicable; and
d) They do not interfere with the sight visibility area associat ed with any street or driveway.
3. Street Side.
a. Fences, walls, and hedges within five feet of the street side property line may be a maximum of three feet six inches in height. Fences, walls, and hedges located more than five feet from the street side property line may be a maximum of seven feet in height.
i. Exception. When the primary structure is located within the five-foot setback, a fence up to seven feet is allowed where the fence is parallel to the street and represents an extension of the primary structure’s façade.
b. See Section 17.64.040, Landscaping for landscaping requirements adjacent to street-facing walls and fences.
4. Rear and Interior Side Setbacks. Fences, walls, and hedges behind the required front setback within the interior side and rear setback areas may be a maximum of seven feet in height.
FIGURE 17.64.030. D-3: FENCE , WALL , AND HEDGE HEIGHT
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5. Intersection and Driveways. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with Section 17. 64.110, Visibility at Intersections to ensure adequate site visibility.
6. Additional Fence Height. In nonresidential zones, additional fence height up to eight feet may be considered by the Director (Development Review Tier 1) if located outside of a required front setback and more than five feet from a street side lot line, provided that the Director determines that the additio nal height is necessary due to specific circumstances related to on -site safety and security and the fence is designed appropriately to minimize negative visual impacts to neighboring properties.
E. Double Fence/Walls. Double walls or fences are prohibited unless the Director finds that:
1. The existing fence is not adequate to provide basic privacy, safety, security, and it is not possible to remove the established fencing material; and
2. The new fence has been designed to allow access for maintenanc e and cleanout of the space between the two fences and minimizes the gap to the smallest extent possible to reduce the potential for rodents, debris accumulation, and other nuisance problems.
F. Fence and Wall Materials and Design.
1. Perimeter fencing utili zed along a public street shall be constructed of material such as iron, pre -painted welded steel, brick, wood picket, or other similar ly durable material.
2. Fence posts shall be set in concrete.
3. All wood fencing posts shall be either wood or galvanized metal covered in wood and stained with a semi-transparent or opaque treatment.
4. Each fence or wall adjacent to the public right -of-way shall be stained, painted, or treated with a graffiti-resistant coating.
5. Limitations on Chain-Link Fencing.
a. Location. Chain-link fencing is prohibited in Residential and Downtown Zones. b. Visibility. Chain-link fencing shall not be located in a front or street side yard setback area, or where visible from the street, a state highway, or an adjacent Residential zone. Exceptions may be granted by the Director in the IG and IF zones for powder coated chain link.
c. Exception. Welded horizontal and vertical “hog” wire or steel cable, that is supported by either a decorative capped stained wood fence frame or decorative welded tubular steel posts and frame, or other similarly architecturally designed fence, may be allowed as a fencing material , subject to Tier 1 Development Review.
6. Limitations on Concrete/Masonry Block.
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a. Plain, concrete block is not permitted as a fencing or wall material along arterials and collectors , in any residential zone , or any area where walls are required as a condition of approval.
b. Concrete block must be finished with stucco or be of a decorative material and capped with a decorative cap. Other materials may be approved by the Director should the design provide an enhanced appearance.
7. Prohibited Fencing Materials. The following fence materials are prohibited in all zones a. Barbed wire or electrified security fence, except for security purposes as outlined in Subsection 17.64.030.F.7.f, Exception below. b. Razor or concertina wire, climb-proof spikes , or other hazardous fencing in conjunction with a fence or wall, or by itself.
c. Electrified fence for animal control.
d. Improvised security materials such as broken glass or nails. e. Improvised materials such as p lywood, particle board, paper, plastic tarp, cloth, or secondhand material not designed for fencing, or other similar material.
f. Exception. An exception to fence types listed in Subsection A or B may be considered for sites in Employment Zones, in the CMU -Flex zone, and in the Regional Commercial Flex zone east of Quality Circle only , where the Director finds such fencing if necessary for security purposes. Exceptions shall be considered through a Development Review Tier 3 , Zoning Administrator review process (see Section 17.100.070 , Development Review Tier 3) and are subject to the following provisions:
i. Hazardous or electrified security fencing shall not be permitted within 100 feet of a residential property or facility where children are routinely present.
ii. Hazardous or electrified security fencing shall be setback a minimum of 75 feet from any segment of Main Street. A setback exception may be considered along E. Main Street, east of Quality Circle, where existing semi -truck/trailer parking areas are located closer to Main Street. (Non-electrified security fencing that resembles electrified security fencing shall similarly be setback a minimum of 75 feet from any segment of Main Street , unless the encroaching portion is equal height with the exterior fence.)
iii. The hazardous or electrified security fencing materials are located at the top portion of or behind a legally established fence which is at least five feet in height , but not more than eight feet in height , subject to fence height regulations described in this Chapter.
iv. Electrified security fencing shall meet all applicable standards as established in California Civil Code § 835.
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v. Required warning signs shall be set at the maximum separation requirements established in California Civil Code § 835. vi. Electrified security fencing shall not extend taller than eight feet in height within 80 feet of the front property line; and may not extend taller than 10 feet in height if setback further than 80 feet from the front property line. Non-electrified securit y fencing that resembles electrified security fencing shall at no time exceed eight feet in height and shall meet otherwise applicable fence setback requirements.
G. Entry Gateway. One entry gateway, trellis, arbor, or other entry or decorative feature is permitted in the required front yard or street facing side yard of each lot, provided that the maximum height or width of the structure does not exceed ten feet and the maximum depth or width does not exceed six feet.
H. Temporary Fencing.
1. Temporary Construction Fencing. Temporary construction fencing may be required by the designated approving authority where necessary to protect trees or other sensitive features and the general public from construction activity during site preparation and construction. Temporary fencing shall be removed after 90 days once construction is complete. See Section 12.48.130, Tree preservation of established trees, heritage oak trees, specimen trees and landmark trees as part of development projects or on vacant/undeveloped commercial and residential property.
2. Temporary Security Fencing. Temporary security fencing (including chain link) with a maximum height of six feet may be installed around the property lines of vacant property with approval from the Director. Properties shall be maintained in a condition free from weeds and litter.
I. Gates. All driveway gates shall be placed to allow adequate “throat depth” for all driveways to prevent vehicles from backing into the flow of traffic on the public street or causing unsafe conflicts with on -site circulation. The installation of d riveway gates require s Development Review Tier 1 approval (see Section 17.100.050 , Development Review Tier 1 ), and if they are electrically operated, a Building Permit is required (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit).
J. Swimming Pool Fe nces. Swimming pool s, s pas, and other similar water features shall be fenced in compliance with the adopted Building Code.
K. Sound Walls. Wherever sound walls are required to mitigate sound impacts adjacent to streets, the following standards shall apply. These standards do not preclude the use of other innovative methods of project design utilizing greater setbacks, building design, or mounding. a. Setbacks. Walls shall be set back a sufficient distance from the ultimate public street right -of-way in accordance with sound attenuation and landscaping.
The area between the right-of-way and the wall shall include a public sidewalk and landscaping, including canopy street trees.
b. Materials. Walls shall be constructed of brick, concrete, or decorative masonry material. Walls and fences shall be made of durable materials, be graffiti resistant, and require limited ongoing upkeep and maintenance.
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c. Height.
i. Walls shall be six feet in height along the roadway side, unless additional height is needed as documented by a noise study, required to conform to environmental mitigation measures , or the noise element of the General Plan.
ii. Walls required to be greater than 6 feet in height shall be constructed utilizing soil mounding , or other techniques, to reduce the appar ent height from the roadway. The mounds shall not exceed a 3:1 slope .
Drainage shall be contained so that there is no sheet flow of water onto the sidewalk.
d. Maintenance. A funding method to provide for the long term, ongoing maintenance of the wall and la ndscaped area shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to the construction of the wall. e. Walls adjacent to CalTrans Right -of-Way. Walls located adjacent to CalTrans rights-of-way shall utilize the CalTrans sound wall design criteria and the CalTrans standard construction drawings of approved sound wall types.
L. Screening of Outdoor Uses . All outdoor uses shall be adequately screened in accordance with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards.
17.64.040 Landscaping (Updated)
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to:
1. Promote an attractive visual environment requiring permanently maintained landscaping;
2. Promote a transition between land uses and minimize or eliminate conflicts between potentially incompatible uses through landscaping;
Soften the appearance of parking lots and other development;
3. Promote conservation and efficient use of water through proper plant selection and placement and to decrease high summer temperature by blocking heat and glare ;
4. Provide opportunities for carbon sequestration;
5. Preserve existing established tree canopy; and
6. Implement the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act.
B. Applicability. The regulations of this Section apply to all new development and improvement of existing uses in the City, including any construction, expansion, or improvement on private property, which requires the issuance of a Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit) or other approval by the City. Specific applications are as follows:
1. New nonresidential projects, multifamily residential projects, and single -family residential subdivisions.
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2. Modification to a n existing nonresidential development project that proposes an increase in building square footage by 10 percent or more. In this case, the designated approving authority for design review shall evaluate the existing landscape to ensure compliance with applicable provisions of this Chapter as deemed necessary.
3. New and rehabilitated nonresidential and multifamily residential landscaping projects that include new irrigated landscaping over 500 square feet.
4. Change of occupancy of an existing building requiring a change of occupancy permit as defined by the Building Code.
5. An unpaved area proposed to be used for parking.
6. The removal of existing trees on vacant /undeveloped, multi-unit, or non -residential projects. See also Woodland Municipal Chapter 12.48, Trees.
7. Any other permit when the Director deems it necessary.
C. Permits Required.
1. A landscape plan is required in conjunction with project entitlement review identified in Section B above.
2. Development Review Tier 1 (see Section 17.100.050 , Development Review Tier 1 ) is required for any new or rehabilitated landscaping.
D. Other Applicable Requirements. In addition to the provisions of this Section:
1. California Green Buildings Standards Code (CalGreen);
2. California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) ;
3. California Plumbing Code (CP C) may apply to landscape plans at the time of plan review submittal for building, landscaping and/or plumbing permits. Where there is a conflict between CalGreen, MWELO, and CPC and this article, the state requirements prevail;
4. Development Engineering Post Construction Standards Plan;
5. Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 12.48, Tree Preservation; and
6. Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 13.32, Water Conservation.
E. Areas to be Landscaped. The following areas shall be landscaped and may count toward the total area of the site required to be landscaped by the zoning regulations.
1. Landscape Area Requirements. Minimum landscape area (net lot area) requirements by zone, inclusive of parking lot landscape requirements, are as follows:
a. R-H Zone. 20 percent.
b. CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-K, CMU-G, and CMU-F Zones. 10 percent. c. CMU-A, CCMU, and NMU Zones. 15 percent.
d. RC-F Zone. 15 percent.
e. IF, IG, and BP Zones. 15 percent.
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2. Required Front and Street-Facing Setbacks.
a. All required front and street -facing side setbacks, except for areas used for parking, exit and entry, shall be landscaped.
FIGURE 17 .64.040.E-1: AREAS REQUIRED TO BE LANDSCAPED
b. Street Adjacent Walls and Fencing. A landscaping area shall be installed adjacent to that portion of the wall or fence that fronts a public street between the fence or wall and the property line. All plants shall be properly planted, irrigated, and maintained in accordance with Section 17.64.040, Landscaping. c. For additional landscape buffer requirements in the IF zone , see Section
17.56.0670.M, Additional Site Design Standards in Employment Zones (IF, IG, and BP).
3. Interior Side and Rear Common Property Lines.
a. Whenever a development is located adjacent to a zone with a lower maximum intensity, a landscape buffer planted with a mix of trees and shrubs shall be provided along the interior property lines. Tables 17.64.0 40.E-1, Required Common Property Line Buffers and 17.64.0 40.E-2, Common Property Line Buffer Types indicate when a buffer treatment is required and what type, based on the abutting zone.
b. Required screen planting shall have a 75 percent summer opacity and 60 percent winter opacity within three years of planting.
Table 17.64.040.E-1: Required Common Property Line Buffers Zone Adjoining Zone
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Public or
Open
Space
Zones
R-L or N-P
Zone
R-LM, R-
M, and R-
H Zone
Downtow
n or
Mixed-Use
Zone
Commerci
al Zone
Employme
nt Zone
Public or Open
Space Zones _ Type 1 Type 1 Type 1 _ _
R-L or N-P
Zone _ _ _ Type 1 Type 2 Type 2
R-LM, R-M, and
R-H Zone Type 1 Type 1 _ _ Type 1 Type 2
Downtown or
Mixed-Use
Zone
Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 _ _ Type 1
Commercial
Zone Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Type 1 _ _
Employment
Zone Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 Type 2 _
Table 17.64.040.E-2: Common Property Line Buffer Types
Buffer
Yard
Type
Minimum
Width
Trees per 100 linear
feet of Buffer
Shrubs per 100
linear feet of
Buffer
Fencing
Larg
e
Small to
Medium
Larg
e
Small to
Medium
Type 1 10 ft 2 2 4 6 Wood or
masonry
Type 2 15 ft 2 3 6 8 Masonry
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c. Alternative Buffering or Screening . Alternative means of achieving buffering or screening as required in Tables 17.64.040.E -1, Required Common Property Line Buffers and 17.64.040.E-2, Common Property Line Buffer Types may be considered by the Director or applicable approval authority provided the alternative will achieve the intended purpose for the buffering or screening.
Alternative screening measures include, but are not limited to landscaping, alternate window, and balcony placement, incorporating wing walls or louvers, using glass block or other translucent material, or building placement.
4. Building Perimeters. The portions of a nonresidential building that front a public street shall have one or more landscape planters installed along a minimum 20 percent of that building face. The minimum width of the planter shall be three feet or the entire distance between the building and the property line, whichever is less. a. Exception. Not applicable to the DX zones.
FIGURE 17.64.0 40.E-2: BUILDING PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
5. Interior Areas. All open areas in the interior of a project site shall be landscaped with appropriate plant materials and maintained in good condition as provided in this Code.
6. Unused Areas. All areas of a project site not intended for a specific use, including areas planned for future phases of a phased development, shall be landscaped o r hydro seeded. The Director may waive this requirement for areas planned for near-term future development.
7. Parking Areas. Parking areas as required by Section 17.68.090, Parking Area Development and Design Standards.
F. Required Parking Area Landscaping.
1. Minimum Landscaped Area in Parking Areas. A minimum of six percent of the interior portion of a required parking area shall be landscaped in addition to any shading or other requirements.
2. Landscaping Between Parking Areas and Non -Residential Entrances. A landscaped area at least three feet in width is required between a non -residential entrance and abutting parking area.
3. Parking Area Landscaping along the Public Right-of-Way.
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a. Along the public right -of-way adjacent to any street front parking there shall be a minimum landscape strip eight feet wide.
b. Portions of the right-of-way landscape strip may be reduced to five feet when in the opinion of the Director the following conditions are met:
i. The total amount of required landscaping, as calculated by applying the eight -foot width requirement, is met along the same street frontage;
ii. The reduction does not preclude the requirement for adequate shading or screening of the parking area; and
iii. The reduction in required width does not impede any other landscape requirement.
4. Minimum Planter Sizes Within Parking Areas. (Updated) a. For each tree, a minimum six -foot by six -foot tree well or a planting area a minimum six feet in width shall be provided in an island or finger. b. A planter strip, perpendicular to the cars or any planter island/finger, shall be a minimum of five feet by eight feet.
c. Planter dimensions are measured from the interior side of the curb. d. Where large shade tree species as defined in Subsection 17.64.040.G.16, Trees, below are proposed, fewer planter areas may be considered, subject to Director approval as long as resulting planter areas are larger, such as 12 feet in length by 12 feet in width, and provided that the shade tree requirements of Section 17.64.040.G, Landscape Plans are met.
5. Parking Lot Tree Planting Requirements.
a. Trees shall be staked with “Reddy Stake” or equal set 12 inches away from trunk on the prevailing wind side. Nursery stakes shall be removed when setting Reddy Stake. Stakes shall be removed once trees can stand by themselves.
b. The entire tree planting area shall be excavated to a depth of five feet. Planter shall be backfilled with native soil and necessary amendment prior to planting.
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FIGURE 17.64.0 40.F-1: PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING
G. Landscape Plans. A landscape plan showing compliance with the standards of this Chapte r shall be submitted with the permit application for all projects for which landscaping is required. The following may be required , as clarified in the application requirements, as part of the plan set subject to application submittal requirements and the Director’s determination; landscape plan, landscape grading plan, irrigation plan, and shading plan.
1. Information Required . Landscape plans shall be drawn to scale and shall at a minimum include the following:
a. Proposed plant locations, species type and common name, sizes, quantities, growth rate, and water consumption factor.
b. Plants with similar water needs shall be grouped together on the landscape plan. The plant factor, established in the California Department of Water Resources study, Water Use Cla ssification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) shall be identified for all landscaped areas on site.
c. Proposed landscape features (mounds, stepping stones, benches, sculptures, decorative stones, or other ornamental features) locations, dimensions, and materials.
d. Proposed landscape structures (sheds, trellises, arbors, gazebos, fire pits, fireplaces, built-in barbeques, decks, retaining walls, and seat walls) locations, dimensions, and materials.
e. Location and diameter of any existing trees over six inches in di ameter, as measured at 48 inches above natural grade, and whether such tree is proposed for retention or removal.
f. Any erosion control or water runoff measures.
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g. Shade coverage as required in Section 17.64.040.H, General Landscaping Requirements and Section 17.64.040.I, Shade Requirements . A t minimum shade plans shall include:
i. All surface areas, trees drawn to scale representing canopy size at 15 years;
ii. Percentage of the tree crown for each tree that will result in shading over the parking or right-of-way surface.
iii. Trees shall receive 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, or 100 percent shading credit based on their location relative to paved surface.
Where canopies overlap, they may not be counted twice.
iv. Include a table identifying the quantity and type of trees used and the percentage of shade credited to each.
h. Planting details and methods of application shall be shown. i. Construction detail referencing shall be indicated.
2. Preparation by a Qualified Person. Landscaping for commercial projects and institutional projects and residential projects consisting of more than four units shall be prepared by a California Registered landscape architect. The architect shall indicate compliance with this Chapter with a written statement on all prepared landscape construction plan sets and intended compliance on all preliminary or concep tual plans.
H. General Landscaping Requirements.
1. General.
a. Landscaping shall be designed as an integral part of the overall site plan with the purpose of enhancing building design, public views, and spaces, and providing buffers, transitions, and screening.
b. Planting design shall have focal points at project entries, plaza areas, and other areas of interest using distinct planting and/or landscape features. c. Required landscaped areas shall be planted with a combination of ground covers, shrubs, vines, and trees.
d. Landscaping may include incidental features such as stepping stones, benches, fountains, sculptures, decorative stones, or other ornamental features, placed within a landscape setting.
e. Landscaped areas may include paved or graveled surfaces, provided th ey do not cover more than 30 percent of the area required to be landscaped. f. Garden areas and other areas dedicated to edible plants are considered landscaped areas and count toward required landscaping.
2. Required Water Efficient Plants. Plants shall be one of the following options to ensure that the landscape project meets water efficiency requirements as certified by a qualified landscape professional.
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a. Option A: All Low Water Plants. Exclusive of edible garden areas, all plants and trees shall be low or very low water use (California Department of Water Resources, Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) plant factor of 0.3). Option A is available for all residential , mi xed-use, and non - residential areas.
b. Option B: Primarily Low Water Plants. Exclusive of edible and decorative garden areas, at least 85 percent of the landscape area shall contain low or very low water use plants ( average WUCOLS plant factor of 0.3). Opt ion B is only available for residential-only areas.
c. Option C: Water Use Calculation. The estimated total water use (ETWU) of the landscaping shall not exceed the maximum applied water allowance (MAWA), calculated pursuant to t he State Water Efficient Land scape Ordinance (MWELO). Option C is available for all residential , mixed -use, and non - residential areas.
i. Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Compliance Required. Where Option C is selected, all requirements of the Depa rtment of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance shall apply.
3. Hydrozones. Plant materials shall be grouped in hydrozones in accordance with their respective water, cultural (soil, climate, sun, and light), and maintenance needs.
4. Drought-Tolerant Species. Drought tolerant species and California native species are to be used to the maximum extent possible over non-drought tolerant and nonnative species.
5. Invasive Plants Prohibited. Plant species that are listed by the California Invasive Plant Council (CAL -IPC) as invasive are prohibited. Existing invasive plants and noxious weeds shall be removed.
6. Landscaping Adjacent to Paved Areas.
a. All landscaped areas located adjacent to driveways, loading areas, parking lots and sidewalks shall be protected along the parking lot side with curbs or wheel stops. Alternative treatments may be considered.
b. A six-inch high curb with a 12-inch wide concrete walkway shall be constructed along planters on end stalls adjacent to vehicle parking spaces.
7. Landscaping in Public Areas. Public landscaping, including street trees, shall comply with City Standard Specifications.
8. Preservation of Mature Trees. Existing mature trees on the site shall be preserved whenever it is possible and practical to do so. Site designs shall be prepared to preserve existing trees to the extent possible.
9. Heritage Oak Trees.
a. Applicant shall take measures to keep drainage flow around existing Heritage Oak Trees as close to natural state as possible.
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b. Applicant shall take measures to preserve the area to at least one foot outside the dripline of existing heritage oak trees in a natural state. c. Native oaks may be surrounded with a variety of shade -tolerant native plants or alternative planting, design, or materials at the Director’s discretion and in consultation with the City’s Arborist.
10. Mulch. A minimum three -inch layer of mulch shall be applie d on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seedling applications where mulch is contraindicated.
11. Compost. Compost at a rate of at least four cubic yards per 1,000 square feet to a depth of six inches into landscape area (unless contraindicated by a soil test) shall be incorporated.
12. Stormwater/Retention. Subject to Development Review , landscaped areas and setbacks may be used for stormwater management practices provided tree planting and canopy shading requirements are met. Additional planter spacing may be required. Areas designated for landscape-based stormwater treatment must satisfy the Stormwater Permit requirements of Chapter 8.08, Urban Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control.
13. Water Features. Recirculating water shall be used for all decorative water features.
14. Turf. Turf defined as a ground cover surface of mowed grass is subject to the following limitations.
a. No more than 25 percent of landscaped area may be turf. b. Installation of turf on slopes greater than 25 percent is prohibited. c. Prohibited in locations that are less than 10 feet wide. d. Shall be heat tolerant and lowest water use species available. e. Synthetic turf material may be used in place of any proposed turf areas provided synthetic material is located a minimum of six feet from any tree.
15. Shrubs and Ground Covers. Plants shall be of the following size and spacing at the time of installation:
a. Ground Covers. Ground cover plants other than grasses must be at least a four- inch container size. Areas planted in ground cover plants other than grass seed or sod must be planted at a rate of one per twelve inches on center. b. Shrubs. Spacing of shrubs shal l be according to local conditions; the species, cultivars, or varieties used; and their mature height, spread and form. When planted to serve as a hedge or screen, shrubs shall be spaced at 75 percent of their mature length.
i. Small Shrub. A small shrub shall have a mature height of three to less than five feet and shall be planted at a minimum from one -gallon containers.
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ii. Medium Shrub. A medium shrub shall have a height of between five and eight feet and shall be planted at minimum from five -gallon containers.
iii. Large Shrub. A large shrub shall have a mature height of greater than eight feet and shall be planted at minimum from five -gallon containers.
16. Trees. (Updated)
a. Required Trees. Trees shall be provided as follows:
i. R-L, R-LM, and N-P Zones. A minimum of two trees per frontage. If these are not provided in a landscaped parkway strip between the sidewalk and curb, they must be provided on private property and oriented to the street. Corner lots must provide four trees (two for each frontage) unless a lesser number is permitted by Director based on lot size/frontage limitations and/or dependent on mature canopy size of tree species.
ii. R-M and R-H Zones. A minimum of one tree per unit.
iii. Downtown and Mixed -Use Zones. A minimum of one tree per new residential unit.
iv. Commercial Zones. A minimum of one tree for every 2,000 square feet of lot coverage.
v. Employment Zones. Trees are only required in employment zones along the front or exterior side perimeter of a parcel. Trees required in other Sections of this Code, such as parking lot trees or street trees, may count toward this requirement provided the required shading is met. b. Cumulative Requirement. Trees required in other parts of this Code, including shade requirements, shall apply in addition to these requirements. i. Where it is determined that it is not possible to place all required trees, an applicant may request that the Director allow planting in a nearby public facility or through payment of an in-lieu fee.
c. Tree Size. All required trees shall be a minimum of fifteen -gallon size. Spacing of trees shall be according t o local conditions; the species, cultivars, or varieties used; and their mature height, spread and form. Newly planted trees shall be appropriately supported.
i. Small Tree. A small tree shall have a mature height less than 25 feet and shall be at least one -inch in diameter at six inches above ground level.
ii. Medium Tree. A medium tree shall have a mature height of between 25 and 45 feet and be at least 1.25 inch in diameter at six inches above ground level.
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iii. Large Tree. A large tree shall have a mature heigh t of greater than 45 feet and be at least 1.5 inch in diameter at six inches above ground level.
iv. Trees shall be spaced between 12 to 15 feet apart, regardless of tree size.
v. Appropriate planter sizing will be determined based on proposed tree sizing at maturity. If larger trees are proposed which have a larger canopy, the planter area shall be increased as needed for the larger tree.
d. Stakes. Trees shall be staked with metal stakes or equivalent as may be approved by the Director.
I. Shade Requirements. (New)
1. Along a Public Right-of-Way. Trees shall be planted and spaced in order to achieve a 50 percent canopy cover after 10 years. The maximum spacing between trees shall be 35 feet on center and trees shall be drawn to scale representing canopy size at 10 years on a shade tree plan. Existing street trees located in the public right-of-way may be counted to meet this requirement.
2. Surface Parking Areas. Shade tree planting shall be installed to provide shade over 50 percent of the auto parking area within 15 years. All required parking is included in the total auto parking area calculation. Areas excluded from the total auto parking area are limited to:
a. The surface parking area covered by solar photovoltaic shade structures, or shade structures;
b. Truck loading in front of overhead doors;
c. Truck maneuvering and main access roads and driveways not used as back - up areas are exempt; and
d. Surfaced areas for automobile dealerships and areas used for display, service and vehicle storage.
3. Other Interior Shade Requirements. All m ulti-unit residential and non -residential projects shall provide the following in addition to the requirements of Section
17.64.040.E, Areas to be Landscaped.
a. General Landscape Areas . Shade tree plantings shall be installed to provide shade of 50 percent of landscape areas within 15 years. b. Hardscape Areas. Shade tree plantings shall be installed to provide shade of 50 percent of hardscape areas, not including parking areas, within 15 years.
J. Soil Testing. For landscape development projects of over 2,000 square feet a soil test shall be obtained to determine appropriate soil amenities and planting requirements.
K. Irrigation Specifications. An automatic irrigation system shall be installed that meets the following standards.
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1. Irrigation of Parking Lot Shade Trees. All parking lot shade trees shall be irrigated with either a minimum of two deep watering tubes or drip rings, and in any case shall be on their own valve system separate from the general landscaping valves.
2. General Requirements.
a. All irrigation equipment must meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers / International Code Council (ASABE/ICC) 802 -2014 or equal, “Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter Standard”.
b. The following areas must be irrigated with subsurface irrigation or other means that produce no runoff or overspray.
i. Slopes exceeding 25 percent.
ii. Areas less than 10 feet wide in any direction.
c. The irrigation system must be designed to prevent runoff, low head drainage, overspray, or other similar conditions where irrigation water flows onto non - targeted areas such as adjacent property or hardscapes. i. Irrigation systems must be designed for zero run -off onto paved surfaces unless that surface drains to another landscape area. ii. Spray irrigation must be placed at least two feet from impervious surfaces unless that surface drains to another landscape area. iii. Proper irrigation equipment and schedules, including features such a repeated cycle, must be used to closely match application rates to infiltration rates therefore minimizing runoff.
iv. Slopes greater than 25 percent must not be irrigated with an irrigation system with an application rate exceeding 0.75 inches per hour. Check valves shall be utilized.
d. Sprinkler Heads. Where used, sprinkler heads must be selected for proper area coverage, application rate, operating pressure, adjustment capability, and ease of maintenance.
i. Sprinkler heads and other emission devices must have match ed precipitation rates, unless otherwise directed by the manufacturer’s recommendations.
e. Pressure Regulating Equipment. Pressure regulating valves or assemblies shall be installed to ensure that the dynamic pressure at each emission device is within the m anufacture’s recommended pressure range for optimal performance.
f. Controllers. Automatic control systems shall be required for all irrigation systems and must be able to accommodate all aspects of the design. i. Automatic irrigation controllers must utilize either evapotranspiration or soil moisture sensor data, or rain sensing override devices.
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ii. Irrigation controllers must be of a type which does not lose programing data in the event the primary power source is interrupted. g. Control Valves. Plants which require different amounts of water should be irrigated by separate valves.
L. Installation and Completion.
1. Consistency with Approved Plans . All landscaping must be installed consistent with approved plans and specifications, in a manner designed to promote and maintain healthy plant growth.
2. Timing of Installation. Required landscaping must be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the project.
3. Certification of Completion . Upon completion of the installation of the landscaping and irrigation system, a field observation shall be completed by the licensed project contractor. A certificate of completion shall be s ubmitted to the City by the licensed project contractor. The certificate shall specifically indicate that the plants were installed as specified and that the irrigation system was installed as designed, along with a list of any deficiencies.
a. Where Requir ed Water Efficient Plan Option C: Water Use Calculation, was installed, the applicant shall submit a Certificate of Completion pursuant to the Department of Water Resources Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.
M. Maintenance of Landscaping.
1. All required landscaping and structural features must be maintained in a healthy and attractive condition as determined by the City, and consistent with the approved landscape plan and Landscape Maintenance Agreement . Maintenance must include, but is not limited to, watering, fertilizing, weeding, cleaning, pruning, trimming, spraying, and cultivating.
2. Planting areas must be kept free from weeds, debris, undesirable materials which may be detrimental to public safety, drainage, or site appearance.
3. All plant materials must be maintained free from physical damage or injury arising from lack of water, chemical damage, insects, and diseases. Dying, decayed, untrimmed, or plant ma terials showing such damage shall be remedied, or replaced in kind consistent with an approved landscape plan.
4. Prior to the re -occupancy of a building with existing landscaping all portions of damaged or defective irrigation systems, dead, dying, or damage d ground cover , shrubs, and trees must be replaced. Where trees are approved for removal due to maintenance concerns, all portions of the tree, including truck and roots, shall be removed and stumps shall not be left in the landscape. Trees removed shall b e replaced where feasible consistent with approved landscape plan or as otherwise approved by Director.
5. At the discretion of the Director, the City can require financial security, per year, to ensure the maintenance of landscaping.
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6. All landscaped areas in a public street, sidewalk, or right -of-way that is abutting a residential property shall be maintained by the adjoining property owner, unless it is maintained through another mechanism such as a Home Owner’s Association or Community Facilities or Landscape District.
7. Landscaping within a yard shall not obstruct a public street, intersection, sidewalk, or right-or-way either physically or visually.
17.64.050 Outdoor Lighting and Illumination (New)
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to control outdoor lighting in order to maintain adequate visibility and safety, conserve energy , and protect against glare and excessive lighting. This Section is intended to minimize outdoor artificial light that may have a detrimental effect on the environment, astronomical research, and enjoyment of the night sky. These provisions are also intended to reduce the unnecessary illumination of adjacent properties and the use of energy.
B. Applicability. The standards of this Section apply to all new development and to exterior alterations and additions for multi -family residential, commercial, industrial, mixed use, and public/quasi-public uses that involve replacement light fixtures or systems, except as provided below.
1. Exemptions. The following lighting is exempt from the provisions of this Section. a. Public and private street lighting.
b. Athletic field lights used within a school campus or public park. c. Safety and security lighting for public facilities.
d. Construction and emergency lighting provided the lighting is temporary and discontinued immediately upon completion of the construction work or abatement of the emergency.
e. Seasonal lighting displays related to cultural or religious celebrations.
C. Prohibitions. The following types of exterior lighting are prohibited.
1. Searchlights. The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes.
2. Mercury Vapor. Mercury vapor lights.
3. Other Light Types. Laser lights or any other lighting that flashes, blinks, alternates, or moves.
D. Outdoor Lighting Plans Required.
1. When Required. A preliminary outdoor lighting plan shall be submitted as part of each planning permit application, and a final plan shall be submitted as part of an application for a Building Permit (see Section 17.100.130, Building Permit) for a new structure, an additi on of 25 percent or greater, or modification or replacement of existing lighting. A final outdoor lighting plan is required for all new outdoor lighting installations on commercial, mixed use, multi -unit residential, industrial, and
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institutional properti es. The Director may request outdoor lighting plans from applicants for other types of projects due to location, size, or proposed use, as necessary.
2. Plan Content. At a minimum, an outdoor lighting plan shall include the following:
a. Manufacturer specific ation sheets, cut sheets, and other manufacturer - provided information for all proposed outdoor light fixtures to show fixture diagrams and outdoor light output levels;
b. The proposed location, mounting height, and aiming point of all outdoor lighting fixtures;
c. If building elevations are proposed for illumination, drawings of all relevant building elevations showing the fixtures, the portions of elevations to be illuminated, the illumination level of the elevations, and the aiming point for any remote lighting fixture;
d. Photometric data including computer generated photometric grid showing foot-candle readings every 10 feet within the property or site and 10 feet beyond the property lines; and
e. The existing or proposed location of all large shrubs and/or trees to be shown on separate and coordinated plan, which illustrates lighting distance from trunk, and impact of tree canopy size and height as existing or at maturity.
E. Permits Required.
1. An outdoor lighting plan , as determined by the Director, may be required for the projects identified in Subsection 17.64.050.B, Applicability above.
2. An outdoor lighting plan may be required as part of the submittal for Development Review to ensure safe and appropriate installation of outdoor lighting systems.
F. General Requirements. Outdoor lighting shall be designed to be an integral part of the built environment, reflecting a balance for the lighting needs with the contextual ambient light level and surrounding nighttime characteristics of the community. Lighting for commercial installations adjacent to or near residential uses shall be compatible with and not directly illuminate nearby residential uses.
1. Maximum Height. The maximum height of outdoor lighting shall be as indicated in Table 17.64.060.F-1, Maximum Height of Outdoor Lighting Fixtures.
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Table 17.64.050.F-1: Maximum Height of Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
Location Maximum Height
Any Residential zone or within 100 feet of and Residential zone 16 feet1
Downtown and Mixed Use zones 18 feet1
Commercial and Employment zones 25 feet1
Notes:
1. The approval authority may allow additional height for activities, uses, or development with unique lighting needs; accentuating historic architectural features of a building; accentuating signage and/or landscape features; or for security purposes.
2. Trespass. All lights shall be directed, oriented, and shielded to prevent light trespass or glare onto adjacent properties. The light level at property lines shall not exceed 0.3 foot-candles. Full cutoff shielding shall be used where adjacent to lower intensity residential uses.
3. Pedestrian Scale Lighting. Pedestrian-scaled lighting, less than 15-feet in height, shall be used to illuminate areas used for pedestrian circulation. Bollard-type light fixtures may also be used.
4. Landscape Accent Lighting. Landscape lighting fixtures shall be concealed -source fixtures.
5. Coordination with Landscape Features. All proposed individual lighting on poles, shall be coordinated with the location of existing or proposed trees and appropriate distances observed based on species and maximum growth habit.
6. Lighting Design.
a. All lighting shall meet the International Dark Sky Associations (IDA) and Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) for “Cut Off” or “Full Cut Off” luminaire, as well as minimizing blue light emission (recommend a color temperature of no more than 3,000 Kelvins; S/P ratio less than or equal to 1.2).
b. Fixtures shall be appropriate to the style, material, colors, and scale of the architecture. Fixtures on buildings shall be attached only to walls or eaves, and the top of the fixture shall not exceed the height of the parapet or roof or eave
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of roof. Lighting fixtures must be architecturally integrated with building style, material, and colors.
7. Timing Controls. All outdoor lighting in nonresidential development shall be on a time clock or photo-sensor system and turned off during daylight hours and during hours when the building or, in the case of shopping centers, all buildings, are not in use and the lighting is not required for security.
8. Temporary Seasonal Lighting —Exempt. Temporary seasonal lighting installed between Thanksgiving and January 1 is exempt from this Chapter.
G. Supplemental Requirements
1. Multi-Unit Residential Buildings.
a. Lighting in parking areas, garage areas, and carport areas shall be maintained with a minimum of one foot -candle of illumination at the ground level during the hours of darkness.
b. Aisles, passageways, and recesses related to and within the building complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least 0.25 foot-candles at the ground level during the hours of darkness.
2. Nonresidential Buildings.
a. Lighting in parking areas, garage areas, carport areas and pedestrian walkways shall be maintained with a minimum of one foot -candle of illumination at the ground level during the hours of darkness. b. All exterior doors, during the hours of darkness, shall be illuminated with a minimum of 1.0 foot-candle of light.
17.64.060 Projections into Required Setbacks (New)
A. Building projections may extend into required yards in accordance with the standards of Table
17.64.060-1, Allowed Building Projections into Required Setbacks.
Table 17.64.060-1: Allowed Building Projections into Required Setbacks Projection Front, Street Side Interior Side Rear Yard
Cornices, eaves, sunshades, and similar
architectural features supported from the
structure; Chimneys
Max. 2 ft. Max. 2 ft. Max. 2 ft.
Bay Windows Max. 3 ft. Max. 2 ft. Max. 3 ft.
Balconies, fire escapes, uncovered stairs that
service upper stories1 Max. 2 ft. Max. 0 ft. Max. 1 ft.
Stoops, or landings, entry roof cover, portico,
awning, or pergola2 Max. 3 ft. Max. 2 ft. Max. 3 ft.
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Porches and Decks3
Max. 6 ft in
residential zones;
max. 3 ft in all
other zones
Max. 2 ft. Max. 2 ft.
Ramps and similar structures that provide access
for persons with disabilities
Reasonable accommodation will be made, consistent with
the Americans with Disabilities Act; See Section 17.100.160, Reasonable Accommodation for Housing.
Notes:
1. Balcony may project up to 2-feet in a rear setback as long as the setback is at least 15 feet.
2. Typically a limited projection to provide cover over a doorway or entry.
3. Must be open on at least three sides. May not be closer than five feet to a street facing property line or three feet to an interior property line.
B. All building projections are subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code.
C. In no cases may any building projection extend closer than three feet to an interior lot line or public utility easement.
17.64.070 Public Art
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish clear guidelines, design standards, and procedures for integrating public art into construction projects throughout the City of Woodland. The City has determined that public art is a critical element in providing for a diverse and culturally rich environment for Woodland residents and visitors. Public art fosters economic development and activity and promotes cultural tourism by enlivening the public areas of buildings and expressing the vitality and heritage of the community. A well-conceived work of art can increase the value of a development project as well. Public art may enhance urban revitalization efforts as the overall image, beauty, and livability of the community are enhanced. Accordingly, to achieve these purposes, the City Council has determined that public art should be regularly integrated into new development projects Citywide, however, it is the intent of this Section that this be a collaborative process between the City representatives and the applicant at all stages of the p rocess with substantial deference to the applicant for how he or she wishes to incorporate public art within the project.
B. Public Art Requirement.
1. Public Art Obligation Calculation. Developers of commercial construction projects, as defined and specified below, shall be subject to the public art requirement as outlined in this Section. The project specific public art obligation shall be based on project construction costs as defined in this Section and as further outlined below:
a. Nonresidential Construction. Private nonresidential developments with a construction cost exceeding $350,000.00 and subject to site plan or design review approval shall devote an amount of not less than one percent of the construction cost for public art. Construction costs, as define d in this Section, shall not include any portion of the project that includes system and operational equipment costs, grading, sidewalk repair or reconstruction, landscape installation, or utility facilities. Any developer of a nonresidential
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development p roject with construction costs that exceed $350,000.00 may submit a request to the Review Authority for a less expensive public art contribution provided that developer also submits documentation showing that such a contribution would be prohibitively expensive for project delivery. b. Public Construction. Public construction projects with a construction cost exceeding $350,000.00 shall devote an amount of not less than one percent of the construction cost for public art subject to determination of sufficient funding. The construction cost shall be verified by the City Engineer, and the cost shall not include the portion of any project that includes underground public works projects, tree planting, street or sidewalk repair or reconstruction, or utility facilit ies with the exception of administrative buildings. A maintenance plan shall be developed to ensure any public art constructed as a component of a public construction project is adequately maintained and preserved.
c. Cell Towers/Monopoles. Private constructi on of a new cellular tower or monopole to support wireless telecommunications antennas and connecting appurtenances shall pay $10,000 for public art, unless public art is directly incorporated into the design and stealthing of the tower, as approved by the Director or Review Authority.
2. Public Art Obligation Satisfaction Options. A developer may choose one of the following options to satisfy his or her public art obligation subject to the review and approval of the Review Authority for the project, except as otherwise stated below:
a. Install public art on the project site in a public place as approved by the Review Authority. The creator of the public art shall be an artist as defined in this Section.
b. Pay an in -lieu fee in an amount equal to one percent of the development project construction cost to the public art fund for the creation, acquisition, and placement of public art in the City. Payment of an in -lieu fee shall be subject to approval by the Director and not subject to further Review Authority approval; or
c. Place the required public art on an alternative project site in a location approved by the Review Authority.
C. Exemptions. The following development projects shall not be subject to the requirements of this Section:
1. Repair or reconstruction of structur es that have been damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake, or other calamity;
2. Historic rehabilitation and/or preservation projects;
3. Seismic retrofits or flood protection work performed on existing buildings and structures that do not otherwise qualify as new construction projects;
4. Fire sprinkler installation work items as defined in Chapter 8.20, Fire Prevention and Emergency Services as part of an existing project;
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5. Solar or other renewable energy installation and energy efficiency upgrades as part of an existing project; and
6. Infill development projects, either new construction or redevelopment of existing structures, that are located within the DX-1, DX-2, and DX-3 zones.
D. Design and Installation Standards
1. General. The public art shall relate in terms of scale, form, and material to the proposed project and adjacent buildings with regards to architecture and landscaping style to best complement the project site and its surroundings.
2. Location.
a. Public Place. The public art shall be located in an exterior area on public or private property that is clearly visible to the general public as determined by the Review Authority.
b. Public art commissioned by the City using the public art fund may be moved from time to time as part of a gallery collection placed in public buildings such as City Hall, the Library, or other publicly accessible facilities. c. Maintenance. The developer shall submit a main tenance plan to the Review Authority for review and approval, shall maintain the public art, and shall be responsible for all maintenance costs for the duration of the public art’s placement.
E. Compliance. Prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy, the d eveloper shall demonstrate compliance with this Section through one of the following:
1. Completed installation of the required public art that satisfies the provisions of this Section and any other conditions specified by the Review Authority’s approval;
2. Payment of the applicable in-lieu fee as outlined in Subsection 17.164.070.C.2; or
3. Written proof submitted to the Director of a contract to commission or purchase and install the required public art that was approved by the Review Authority for the development project. A performance security, in an amount and form determined by the Director, shall accompany such contract to adequately secure performance of the required public art.
F. Public Art Fund. Public art in-lieu contributions shall be placed into the public art fund within the City’s General Fund, and maintained, managed, and reviewed by the Director. The public art fund shall be used solely to acquire, commission, design, install, place, improve, and maintain public art throughout the City, consistent with the purpose and objectives of this Section. A reasonable percentage of the public art fund may be allocated for project administration, management, and curatorial services as well as the preservation and maintenance of artworks in the City art collection. The City Council shall review the public art fund as part of its annual budget review and approve allocations of public art funds upon the recommendation of the Director or the Review Authority. Allocation of public art funds shall consider available rese rves for ongoing maintenance of City owned public art. City Council
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shall be the final approval authority on all public art projects undertaken through the public art fund upon the recommendation of the Director or Review Authority.
G. Developer’s Pre-Application Proposal
1. Developer’s Proposal. For each construction project subject to this Section’s requirements, the developer shall propose to the Director and the Review Authority one or more of the methods for the provision of public art described in Subsection
17.64.070.B, Public Art Requirement.
2. Pre-Application Meeting. Following submission of the developer’s proposal, a pre - application meeting with the developer, Director and /or the Review Authority is recommended for newly proposed public art to review the proposal and development requirements and design and location standards for the type of public art proposed, and to ensure a qualified artist is used. When available, it is recommended that the applicant provide preliminary site plan and visual impact drawings to aide in the pre - applicant review process. These meetings are voluntary, and no fees shall be paid for the City’s review of material provided at this stage.
3. Review of Pre-Application Developer’s Proposal. The Director and/or Review Authority shall review and respond to the developer’s proposal, if necessary, by recommending modifications to the proposed application.
H. Applications for Public Art Review
1. Form and Content. A proposal for all new public art installations shall be processed upon the application of the developer or its agent, subject to the following:
a. The developer shall file a completed application with the Director in a manner prescribed by the City.
b. The developer shall submit a vi cinity map or site plan depicting the proposed public art installation location and dimensions.
c. The developer shall submit photographs and/or elevations of the buildings located on site or those approved for development on-site. d. The Director will verify th at the public art will not interfere with use of other adjacent buildings or facilities, pedestrian access to public sidewalks, or public safety.
e. When applicable, the developer shall submit material samples, color boards, photo simulations, or other graphi c illustrations necessary for the Review Authority to determine potential visual impact of the proposed project, and the public art’s style, scale, and design as compared to the project and surrounding buildings. The visual representation shall show the pr oposed public art as it would be seen from surrounding properties from various perspectives.
f. The developer shall submit the proposed artist’s qualifications. g. The developer shall submit a proposed maintenance plan for the public art.
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h. The developer shall submit all required processing and application fees. Such fees may be set and amended by resolution of the City Council.
2. Approval for Public Art Applications. The Review Authority shall review the public art component of the project as part of its co nsideration of the overall project in those cases where the applicant elects to submit an art installation for approval. The Review Authority shall determine if the proposed public art complies with the requirements of this Section and shall approve or req uire resubmission with recommended modifications or conditions for approval based on the findings for approval.
3. Findings for Approval for Public Art Applications.
a. The proposal meets or exceeds the criteria of this Section and is consistent with the General Plan and applicable land use designations. b. The public art is consistent and compatible in its size, design, and appearance with the development and design of the proposed project and surrounding structures and neighborhood.
c. The public art will be adequate ly maintained so as to ensure and preserve its purpose as a permanent piece of public art in the City.
I. Appeals. Any person dissatisfied with the decision to either approve, modify , or deny an application for public art, may file an appeal in accordance wit h the procedures set forth in either Section 17.96.160, Appeals, as applicable.
17.64.080 Refuse and Recycling Enclosures (New)
A. Purpose. To ensure the appropriate collection and disposal of solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic waste.
B. Applicability. All residential and non-residential properties shall have appropriate solid waste and recycling containers and enclosures to ensure the safe storage and access to the required facilities.
C. Other Applicable Requirements.
1. Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 13.08, Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Waste Service.
2. Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 13.36, Recyclable Materials.
3. Woodland Municipal Code Chapter 13.72, Organic Waste Disposal Reduction.
D. Trash Enclosures.
1. For projects that are comprised of individual units with individual trash pick -up, each unit shall be designed to accommodate the required number of trash containers.
The project shall provide for the storage in a screened location during the week and provide for the adequate placement of such containers on trash pick-up day.
2. Trash enclosures shall be required for multiple family, commercial and industrial uses. All of the following shall apply regarding materials, construction, and design:
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a. The walls of trash enclosure structures shall be constructed of solid masonry material with a decorative exterior surface finish compatible with the main structure(s). The trash enclosure walls shall be a minimum of six feet in height, and the minimum dimensions shall be adequate for the size a nd number of dumpster and recycling bins.
b. The trash enclosure structure shall have solid heavy gauge metal gates.
Decorative gates are encouraged in the Downtown Districts. c. The trash enclosure shall feature a floor and approach that is paved with a durable, all- weather surface.
d. Trash receptacles shall be covered or a cover structure shall be constructed above the enclosure so as to protect its contents from the elements. e. The trash enclosure for residential developments should be designed to allow walk-in access by residents without requiring the main enclosure gates to be opened.
f. Where compactors are installed, the compactor shall include plumbing directed to the sewer system to capture leaks and spills. g. Signage identifying the types of recyclable materials accepted for collection at the trash enclosure shall be conspicuously posted within the enclosure. h. The trash enclosure shall be designed so that adverse impacts such as noise, odor, vectors, or glare are minimized through the use of adequate separation, fencing, landscaping, or other means.
i. If visible from public view, the perimeter of the trash enclosure structure shall be planted with landscaping, including a combination of shrubs and /or climbing evergreen vines consistent with screening requirements of Chapter
17.70, Screening Standards.
j. All trash enclosures and compactors shall meet the standards for noise and odor as established in Chapter 17.76, Performance Standards.
17.64.090 Swimming Pools and Spas
A. Applicability. Swimming pools, spas, and any body of water having a depth of more than 18 inches and related equipment shall comply with the standards of this Section.
B. Water Containing Portions of Swimming Pools and Spas. The outside wall of the water containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located as follows.
1. Front Setback. The outside wall of the water containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located on the rear half of the lot as measured from the front property line.
2. Street Side Setback. The outside wall of the water containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the street side property line.
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Where the lot is enclosed by a masonry subdivision perimeter wall, the street side setback is five feet.
3. Rear and Interior Side S etbacks. The outside wall of the water containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the interior side and rear property line.
4. Dwelling Unit Setback. The outside wall of the water containing portion of any swimming pool or spa shall be located a minimum of five feet from the exterior wall of any dwelling unit.
C. Filter, Heating, and Maintenance Systems. All filter, heating, and maintenance systems and equipment shall not be located within any required setback adjacent to a public street, or within three feet of an interior side or rear property line, or within 10 feet of the living area of any dwelling unit on an adjacent parcel unless located within a soundproof enclosure.
17.64.100 Vehicle/Truck Parking and Storage (New)
A. Applicability. This Section applies to commercial truck storage, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, portable storage, inoperable vehicles, permanent trailers, and portable storage/ISO containers in all zones.
B. Truck Storage.
1. Commercial Trucks. The parking of commercial trucks, excluding semi -trailers, in support of and ancillary to a primary existing business is permitted in non-residential zones.
2. Semi-trailers/Eighteen-wheelers.
a. Large scale semi-trailers are permitted in Commercial and Employment zones in support of and ancillary to a primary existing business. Limited term parking is permitted in Commercial zones and in the Industrial Flex zone for the delivery and pick up of goods.
b. Longer-term parking/storage is permitted only in the Industrial General zone, associated with and in support of large -scale manufacturing and distribution uses.
c. Freight/trucking facilities as a standalone or primary use are not permitted.
3. Landscaping and Screening.
a. Trucks shall be located behind the primary building and away from any public right of way whenever feasible. If infeasible, there shall be a minimum 10-foot landscape area along all streets to provide screening, unless a greater setback is required elsewhere in this Code.
b. Additional screening and landscaping, as determined by the Director may be required where necessary to prevent visual impacts on public view or adjacent properties.
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4. Operational Requirements.
a. Truck or vehicle repairs shall be reviewed through an appropriate entitlement process and shall occur within enclosed buildings.
b. There shall be no dismantling of trucks.
c. Trucks oriented for the purpose of advertising is prohibited. d. Retail sales of vehicles is prohibited unless part of an approved entitlement.
5. Surface Paving. All parking and maneuvering areas shall be graded, prepared, and paved/surfaced per standards for parking lots. Truck parking on an unimproved surface is prohibited.
C. Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and Trailers. Recreational vehicles, fifth wheel trailers, boats, trailers, etc., collectively referred to as Recreation Vehicles in this Section may be permitted per the provisions below, provided that they are not subject to Chapter 17.128, Enforcement.
See “Indoor Warehousing and Storage,” and/or “Storage Yard” provisions in the use tables for long-term storage of recreational vehicles.
1. Habitation. Recreational Vehicles may not be used for sleeping o r habitation unless permitted per Section 17.84.240, Manufactured Home Parks , RV/Trailer Parks, and Manufactured Buildings.
2. R-L, N-P, and R-LM Zones. (Updated)
a. One Recreational Vehicle may be stored off the street and on a residential property in the RL, NP, or RLM zone, as long as it is parked on an impervious surface.
b. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked in R-M, R-H, CMU, or CCMU zones. c. The recreational vehicle must be registered to the current homeowner or long- term tenant.
d. Recreational vehicle parking may only be accessed by an approved driveway approach. Access to recreational vehicle parking shall not require driving a vehicle over a curb, parkway landscaping, or utility infrastructure and shall not require the removal of any required p rotected tree(s) as outlined in the City Tree Ordinance, including street trees, unless mitigation is approved by the City.
e. Second driveways shall only be allowed in accordance with Subsection
17.68.090.F, Driveways.
f. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked in a manner that is highly visible or unsightly, such as parallel to a front home.
g. Recreational vehicles must be parked a minimum of five feet from the back of a sidewalk in order to ensure adequate sight visibility. Additional setbacks may be required to ensure consistency with the sight visibility requirements of Section 17.64.110, Visibility at Intersections.
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h. Recreational vehicles shall be subject to the same side and rear setback standards as required for accessory structures, Subsection 17.64.020.D.1. i. Recreational vehicles shall be operational. Flat tires, broken windows, tarp covering not made specifically for the vehicle shall not be permitted.
Construction-related trailers shall be removed upon completion of the construction or repairs.
3. All Other Zones.
a. No personal recreational vehicle may be parked for more than 12 hours in any month on a site and shall not encroach into the public right-of-way. Areas used for this purpose shall be located outside of any required yard and/or any landscape areas.
b. Recreational vehicles shall not be parked in R-M, R-H, CMU, or CCMU zones. c. Off-site overnight parking may be permitted in Commercial and Employment zones where out of immediate view of the public right-of-way. d. Camping is prohibited. Refer to Municipal Code Chapter 9.48, Camping Within the City Limits.
e. Parking areas shall be graded, prepared, and paved/surfaced per standards for parking lots. Parking on an unimproved surface is prohibited. f. Trailers oriented for the purpose of advertising are prohibited. g. Repair and/or retail sales of recreational vehicles is prohibited unless part of an approved entitlement.
4. Recreational Vehicles at Hospitals. Hospitals may provide recreational vehicle parking areas f or hospital visitor overnight stays , provided the hospital provides utility connection areas.
D. Inoperable Vehicles. In addition to the standards of Section 9.04.030, Acts Constituting a Nuisance, the following standards apply to inoperable vehicles.
1. Residential Districts . Inoperable vehicles in residential districts shall not be visible from the public right -of-way. Inoperable vehicles may only be stored on non - permeable surfaces in residential garages, or rear or side yards. Inoperable veh icles shall be limited to one per lot.
2. Non-Residential Districts . In non -residential districts inoperable vehicles shall be screened from public streets. If staging for repair, as part of an approved entitlement, vehicles may only be visible for up to eight hours prior to being moved into the repair garage. Inoperable vehicles may not be stored in public view overnight unless the vehicle was transported to the site after business hours.
E. Permanent Trailers/Portable Storage/IS O Containers . Permanent Trailers , Portable Storage, or ISO Containers, collectively referred to as “prefabricated storage containers” in this Section, may be permitted per the provisions below, provided that they are not subject to Chapter 17.128, Enforcement.
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1. R-L, R-LM, NP, and R-M and R-H Zones.
a. In the R-L, R-LM, NP, and R-M zones, prefabricated storage containers are not permitted for storage purposes.
b. In the R-H zone, prefabricated storage containers that are not habitable, and intended as storage, shall comply with all accessory structure standards including height, setbacks, screening, lot coverage requirements ; shall be properly anchored in pla ce on a permanent foundation; shall be architecturally compatible with existing or approved on sit development ; and are subject to a Development Review Tier 2 Permit (see Section 17.100.060, Development Review Tier 2: Major).
c. In all residential zones (R -L, R-LM, N-P, R-M, and R-H), prefabricated storage containers that are architecturally treated and design ed consistent with applicable Building Code requirements to be habitable, may be considered as a building material with approval of a Development Review Tier 2 Permit (see Section 17.100.060, Development Review Tier 2: Major) or applicable entitlement process if discretionary review is required. i. Structures shall be architecturally compatible with existing or approved on site development.
ii. Structures must include architectural features such as openings (door/windows) and architectural projections such as awnings, trellis, patio covers.
iii. Painting only does not meet the requirements of this Section.
2. All Other Zones. In all other zones, prefabricated storage containers (uninhabitable) intended to be permanent or on a parcel in excess of one year, shall require a Zoning Administrator Permit (see Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit) and are subject to Development Review Tier 3 (see Section 17.100.070, Development Review Tier 3) for design and placement of the container, including landscaping as appropriate to screen the facility, mitigate blank wall surfaces, and provide shade and reduce heat . The container shall be proper ly anc hored in place on a permanent foundation or as otherwise required by Building Code . See also Subsection
17.84.370.B.4, Temporary Prefabricated Storage, Shipping, or Cargo Container .
3. Temporary and Portable Storage Units. Temporary and p ortable prefabricated storage containers may be parked on a driveway or in a parking space in all zones for the purposes of loading and unloading.
a. Units may not be on site for more than 96 hours in a month. b. Units shall not encroach into the public right -of-way (sidewalk), nor be placed in the street or front lawn, unless the lot does not have a driveway, then it may be placed in the front yard.
c. Units that will be on site longer than 96 hours shall be subject to the Temporary Use provisions of Subsection 17.84.370. B.4, Temporary Prefabricated Storage, Shipping or Cargo Containers.
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17.64.110 Visibility at Intersections
A. Sight Distance. Sight distance is the length of roadway or driveway visible to a driver. No foliage, fences, or structural features shall extend into the cross-visibility area between three and one-half feet and seven feet above the surface of the public sidewalk or finished grade where the sidewalk does not exist.
B. Cross-Visibility Area.
1. Intersection of Driveways or Alleys and Public Rights-of-Way. The cross-visibility area at the intersection of a driveway and a public right-of-way is a triangle having two sides 10 feet long and running along the driveway and public right -of-way, with the two 10- foot sides beginning at the intersection and the third side formed by a line connecting the two ends. All measurements shall be from the back edge of the sidewalk, or the edge of the roadway pavement if no curb exists. Intersections of private non - residential driveways and alleys may be subject to stricter provisions at the discretion of the City Engineer.
2. Intersection of Two Public Rights -of-Way. The cross-visibility area at the intersection of two public rights -of-way is a triangle having two sides “X” feet long and ru nning along each public right -of-way, with the sides beginning at their intersection and the third side formed by a line connecting the two ends (See City of Woodland Engineering Standard 13.05 and Figure 13A). All measurements shall be from the back edge of the sidewalk, or the edge of the roadway pavement if no curb exists .
3. Modifications. Sight visibility requirements may be modified depending on traffic safety considerations as determined by the City Engineer. Modifications may be required depending on roadway or alley classification, traffic speeds, obstructions, or other site visibility concerns.
4. Conflicts in Standards. Wherever there may be a conflict between two standards, the most restrictive shall apply.
Table 17.64.110.B-1: Cross Visibility Triangle Side Lengths Zone Length of Side “X”
Residential Zones 30 feet
Downtown Zones 16 feet
Mixed-Use Zones 18 feet
Commercial Zones 20 feet
Employment Zones 20 feet
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FIGURE 17.64.110.B -1: CROSS -VISIBILITY AREAS
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Parking and Loading
Sections:
17.68.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................................. III-45
17.68.020 Applicability ....................................................................................................................... III-45
17.68.030 Required On-Site Parking Spaces (Updated) ................................................................ III-46
17.68.040 General Provisions ........................................................................................................... III-51
17.68.050 Alternative Programs for Parking (New) ....................................................................... III-53
17.68.060 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (New) ....................................................................... III-55
17.68.070 Bicycle Parking (New) ....................................................................................................... III-57
17.68.080 Loading .............................................................................................................................. III-59
17.68.090 Parking Area Development and Design Standards ..................................................... III-60
17.68.010 Purpose
The specific purposes of the parking and loading regulations are to:
A. Minimize design impacts that can result from parking lots, driveways, and drive aisles within parking lots.
B. Offer flexible means of minimizing the amount of area devoted to vehicle parking by allowing reductions in the number of required spaces in transit served locations, shared parking facilities, and other situations expected to have lower vehicle parking dem and.
C. Reduce potential environmental impacts including urban runoff and the heat island effect.
D. Ensure that adequate parking is provided for new land uses and alterations to existing uses.
E. Ensure that adequate off-street bicycle parking facilities are provided and promote parking lot designs that offer safe and attractive pedestrian routes.
F. Establish standards and regulations for safe and well-designed parking, unloading, and vehicle circulation areas that minimize conflicts between pedestrian and vehicles within parking lots and where appropriate, create buffers from surrounding uses.
G. Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.
17.68.020 Applicability
The requirements of this Chapter apply to the establishment, alteration, expansion, or change in any use or structure, as provided in this Section.
A. All New Buildings and Land Uses. On-site parking and loading in accordance with this Chapter shall be provided at the time any main building or structure is erected or any new land use is established.
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B. Change in Use or Occupancy or Reconstruction.
1. When a change in use, expansion of a use, or expansion of floor area creates an increase of 20 percent or more in the number of required on -site parking or loading spaces, additional on -site p arking and loading shall be provided for such addition, enlargement, or change in use and not for the entire building or site.
2. If the number of existing parking spaces is greater than the requirements for the change in use or occupancy, the number of space s in excess of the prescribed minimum may be counted toward meeting the parking requirements for the addition, enlargement, or change in use.
3. A change in occupancy is not considered a change in use unless the new occupant is in a different use classification than the former occupant.
4. Additional parking and loading spaces are not required for the reconstruction of an existing building damaged by an act of nature where there is no increase in floor area.
C. Alterations that Increase the Number of Dwelling Unit s. The creation of additional dwelling units through the alteration of the existing building or construction of an additional structure may require the provision of on -site parking to serve the new dwelling units in accordance with Table 17.68.030-A, Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones and Table 17.68-030.B, Required Parking in the Residential and Non-Residential zones, below.
17.68.030 Required On-Site Parking Spaces (Updated)
A. Required On -Site Parking in the Downtown and Mixed -Use Zones. Required on-site parking spaces for the Downtown and Mixed-Use zones are indicated in Table 17.68.030. B-1, Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use zones. Required parking for any use not listed in Table 17.68.030. B-1, Required Parking in the Downtow n and Mixed -Use Zones shall be the same as stated in Table 17.68.030.C-1, Parking Requirements for Residential and Non- Residential Zones.
B. Existing Buildings In Downtown . Existing buildings which currently operate in the Downtown zones are exempt from the parking requirements set forth in this Section, except that:
1. Off-street parking shall be required upon the expansion, addition, or change in use of existing buildings following accordance with Subsections 17.68.020.B.1 and
17.68.020.C, Alterations that Increase the Number of Dwelling Units above; and
2. Where a residential unit did previously exist, no parking is required (for example, use of the upstairs portion of a downtown building).
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Table 17.68.030.B-1: Required Parking in the Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones Downtown Zones (DX-1,
DX-2, DX-3, and DX-4)
Mixed-Use Zones (CMU-WM, CMU-E, CMU-K,
CMU-A, CMU-F, CMU-G and CCMU)
New Residential Uses
Studio and 1 bedroom 1 space per unit 1 space per unit plus 1 additional guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
2 bedrooms 1.25 spaces per unit 1.25 spaces per unit plus 1 guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
3 or more bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit 1.5 spaces per unit plus 1 guest space for every 5 units for projects greater than 4 units
Non-Residential Uses
Office 1 space per 500 square feet
Retail 1 space per 500 square feet
Restaurant 1 space per 500 square feet
All other non-residential uses 1 space per 400 square feet C. Required On -Site Parking in the Residential and Non -Residential Zones. Parking requirements for R -1, N -P, R -LM, R -M, R -H, RC -F, RC, IF, IG, BP, PF, OS, and FSA zones are indicated in Table 17.6 8.030.C-1, Required Parking in the Residential and Non -Residential zones.
Table 17.68.030.C-1: Required Parking in the Residential and Non-Residential Zones Residential Uses
Single-Family Dwelling (Attached and
Detached) and Duplexes
2 per dwelling unit, must be located in a garage.
Accessory Dwelling Unit See Section 17.84.030
Multi-Unit Dwelling (See Section 17.68.050.A for Affordable Multi-Unit Dwellings) Studio and 1 bedroom
1.25 space per unit. At least 60% of all spaces must be covered. This requirement may be waived due to site constraints, costs, or other factors as determined by the Director.
2 bedrooms 1.5 space per unit. Covered parking spaces are encouraged where feasible.
3 or more bedrooms 1.5 spaces per unit. Covered parking spaces are encouraged where feasible.
Single Room Occupancy 0.5 spaces per unit
Family Day Care, Large
1 per employee, plus an area for loading and unloading children, on or off-site. Required spaces and residential driveway for the primary residential use may be counted toward meeting these requirements.
Live/Work 1 per unit, or 1 for every 1,000 sq ft of floor area, whichever is greater.
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Table 17.68.030.C-1: Required Parking in the Residential and Non-Residential Zones Residential Care Facility, Large 2 spaces for the owner-manager; 1 for every 5 beds; and 1 for each non-resident employee
Residential Care Facility, Small None beyond what is required for the residential housing type (Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Multi-Unit Dwelling) Supportive and Transitional Housing None beyond what is required for the residential housing type (Single-Family Dwelling, Duplex, or Multi-Unit Dwelling) Commercial Uses 1 per 300 square feet, or as determined by the Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below.
Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services
Automobile Rental Office 1 per 250 sq ft office area plus spaces for all vehicles for rent Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing,
New
1 per 2,500 square feet of lot area plus 2 per service bay Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair
(Minor and Major)
1 space plus 1.5 per service bay and 1 per 250 sq ft for of any retail or office on site
Farm/Agricultural Equipment Sales,
Service and Rental
1 per 2,500 square feet of lot area plus 2 per service bay Fueling Station
1.5 per bay if service bays are included on site; 1 per 250 sq ft of any retail and/or office on site. Parking spaces provided for fueling stations shall not count toward meeting parking standards.
Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales 1 per 2,500 square feet of lot area plus 2 per service bay Tire Retreading and Capping 1 space plus 1.5 per service bay and 1 per 250 sq ft for of any retail or office on site
Washing (Full Service) 0.5 per service bay plus 1 per 250 per sq ft of indoor sales, office, or lounge area
Washing (Self Service) 0.5 per service bay
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge, Brewpub,
Microbrewery, Micro-Distillery
1 per 100 sq ft of floor area
Restaurant, Full Service 1 per 150 sq ft of floor area plus 1 per 150 of outdoor dining areas over 300 square feet.
Restaurant, Limited Counter Service/Fast
Casual Food
1 per 250 sq ft of floor area. For drive-through establishments, see Section 17.84.160.
Tasting Room 1 per 100 sq ft of floor area
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast 1 per guest room and 1 manager’s space Boarding House 1 per sleeping room or 1 per 2 guest/resident beds, whichever is greater
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Table 17.68.030.C-1: Required Parking in the Residential and Non-Residential Zones Hotel and Motel 1 per guest room and 1 manager’s space
Office Uses
Business, Professional, and Technology 1 per 400 sq ft of floor area Medical and Dental Offices 1 per 300 sq ft of floor area of lab, x-ray, or similar specialty plus five parking spaces per each doctor
Personal Services
General Personal Services 1 per 400 sq ft of floor area, or 2 per service room or function plus 2 for administrative staff, whichever is greater
Instructional Services 1 per 250 sq ft of public or instruction area Recreation, Fitness and Entertainment
Cinema/Theater
1 per 5 seats in the main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 square feet of assembly area for group activities or where temporary or movable seats are provided, whichever is greater.
Indoor Entertainment Facility 1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public Indoor Sports and Recreation (Small-Scale
and Large-Scale) 1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facility 1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public Retail
General Retail Sales 1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft Grocery Store 1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft
Large Format Retail Sales 1 per 400 sq ft, max. 1 per 300 sq ft Nursery and Garden Center 1 per 500 square feet of floor area, plus 1 per 2,000 sq ft of outdoor display area
Residential Limited Retail None
Public/Institutional 1 per 250 square feet or as determined by the Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below
Colleges and Trade Schools 1 per 5 members of the school population, (including students, faculty, and staff) based on maximum enrollment.
Community and Religious Assembly
1 per 5 seats in the main assembly area, or 1 for every 50 square feet of assembly area for group activities or where temporary or movable seats are provided, whichever is greater.
For auxiliary classrooms, 1 space per classroom.
Community Garden None
Cultural Facility 1 space per 400 sq ft of floor area open to the public
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Table 17.68.030.C-1: Required Parking in the Residential and Non-Residential Zones Day Care Center
1 per employee, 3 per classroom/instructional care room, plus 2 loading spaces up to 100 students; greater than 100 students additional loading/unloading spaces required per the Zoning Administrator.
Emergency Shelter 1 per 500 square feet
Hospitals and Clinics
Hospitals
1 per 1.5 beds, plus 1 per 300 square feet of area used for office, clinics, testing, research, administration, and similar activities associated with the principal use.
Skilled Nursing Facility
1 for every 7 residents plus 1 for each live-in caregiver. Facilities serving more than 15 residents shall also provide 1 space for each caregiver, employee, and doctor on-site at any one time.
Clinic
1 per exam room, plus 1 per 300 square feet of area used for office, clinics, testing, research, administration, and similar activities with the principal use.
School To be determined by the Zoning Administrator based on use, facilities, and location
Social Service Center/Daytime Service
Facility
1 per 350 square foot of floor area
Industrial, Transportation,
Communications, and Utilities Uses
1 per 2,000 square feet or as determined by Review Authority, unless otherwise specified below
Building Materials and Supply 1 per 500 sq ft of floor area, plus 1 per 2,000 sq ft of outdoor display area.
Food Preparation 1 per 500 square feet of floor area
Industrial (Heavy, Light, and Medium) 1 per 2,000 sq ft of use area plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area Recycling Processing Facility 1 for each 2 employees on the maximum work shift, or 1 per 1,000 sq ft of floor area, whichever is greater.
Research and Development
1 per 600 sq ft of manufacturing and assembly, 1 per 300 sq ft of office, 1 per 2000 sq ft of warehouse, and 1 per 800 sq ft of laboratory.
Warehousing, Storage, Logistics and Distribution
Chemical or Mineral Storage 1 per 2,500 sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 5,000 sq ft over 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area.
Indoor Warehousing and Storage,
Logistics and Distribution
1 per 2,500 sq ft up to 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 5,000 sq ft over 10,000 sq ft, plus 1 per 300 sq ft of office area.
Personal Storage Warehouse Facility 1 per 50 storage units plus one manager space Light Fleet Based Services 1 per 300 sq ft of office plus 1 truck parking space for each delivery vehicle on-site
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D. Parking Requirements for Uses Not Specified . When parking requirements for a use are not specifically stated, the parking requirement for such use shall be determined by the Director, based on the requirement from the most comparable listed use in this Code.
17.68.040 General Provisions
A. Calculation of Required Spaces. The number of required parking spaces shall be calculated according to the following:
1. Fractional Spaces. When calculations determining the number of required parking spaces result in a fractional space, any fraction over one -half shall require one additional parking space.
2. Floor Area. Where an on -site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to floor area, the floor area is assumed to be gross floor area, unless otherwise stated.
3. Employees. Where an on-site parking or loading requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to employees, the number of employees shall be based on the largest shift that occurs in a typical week.
4. Bedrooms. Where an on-site parking requirement is stated as a ratio of parking spaces to bedrooms, any rooms having the potential of being a bedroom and meeting the standards of the Building Code as a sleeping room shall be counted as a bedroom.
5. Seats. Where parking requirements are stated as a ratio of parking spaces to seats, each 80 inches of bench type seating at maximum seating capacity is counted as one seat.
6. Queuing Area. The number of parking spaces required does not include queuing space that may be required for vehicles and customers waiting in vehicles for service pump stations, drive-throughs, auto service bays, or similar uses.
7. Sites with Multiple Uses. If more than one use is located on a site , the number of required on-site parking spaces and loading spaces shall be equal to the sum of the requirements calculated separately for each use unless a reduction is approved pursuant to Section 17.68.050, Alternative Programs for Parking.
B. Location of Required Parking.
1. Parking shall not be located in a required front or street facing side yard except for driveways on residential lots, which may count toward required uncovered residential parking.
2. Required parking for residential uses shall be on the same lot as the dwelling or use they serve or in an off -site facility as provided in Subsection 1.68.060. B.3, Off -Site Parking Facilities below.
3. Off-Site Parking Facilities. Parking facilities for uses other than Single-Unit Dwellings, Two-unit Dwellings, and Accessory Dwelling Units may be provided off -site with Review Authority approval provided the following have been met:
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a. Location.
i. Residential Uses. Any off -site parking facility must be located withi n 300 feet, along a pedestrian route, of the unit or use served. ii. Nonresidential Uses. Any off -site parking facility must be located within 600 feet, along a pedestrian route, of the principal entrance containing the use(s) for which the parking is required. iii. Off-site properties held under a long-term lease through a recordable covenant, or other security.
b. Parking Agreement. A written agreement between the landowner and the City in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney shall be executed and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. The agreement shall include:
i. A guarantee among the landowner for access to and use of the parking facility; and
ii. A guarantee that the spaces provided will be maintained and reserved for the uses served for as long as such uses are in operation. iii. The Director shall be notified immediately if any change, termination, or default of the off-site parking agreement.
iv. Upon notification of possible termination of an off -site parking agreement, the Director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
a) Substitute parking shall be provided that is acceptable and secured; or
b) An in-lieu parking fee shall be paid for each space eliminated.
C. Parking Accessibility and Availability.
1. Accessible Parking. Where parking is provided for the public as clients, guests, or employees, it shall include parking accessible to persons with d isabilities in accordance with the standards of the California Building Standards Code.
2. Parking to be Unrestricted.
a. Parking required by this article shall be available to the public without charge.
A fee for parking may only be charged for spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this article.
b. Residential Parking. Where this article requires communal parking areas in residential areas, said parking shall not be restricted to individual units.
3. Access to Adjacent Sites. Whenever possible, new commercial and office development shall provide shared vehicle and pedestrian access to adjacent properties for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement shall be required. If either site is developed and there is no feasible location to gain access, the Director may waive this condition, however, the removal of excess parking may not be considered a barrier to gaining access.
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D. Moved Buildings and Structures . Any building or structure which is moved from one lot to another shall be provided with off -street parking in the amount required for a new building or structure as required by this Chapter.
E. Additional Parking Required Where There is Limited or No On-Street Parking. In those instances, where a multi -family residential project over four units , or small lot single family product does not have direct access to public on-street parking in the immediate vicinity, the project shall be required to provi de more on-site parking to the equivalent of one additional space per unit.
F. On-Street Parking. On-street parking along a lot frontage may be counted toward the parking requirement subject to Review Authority approval.
17.68.050 Alternative Programs for Parking
A. Affordable Units. On-site parking requirements for a ffordable multi-unit dwellings of three or more units of moderate income or below may be reduced to the following, unless further reduced by AB 2345 or other state law:
1. Required Parking Spaces.
a. Studios and one bedroom units: One space per unit.
b. Two bedroom units: 1.25 spaces per unit.
c. Three or More Bedrooms: 1.5 spaces per unit.
2. Guest Parking. One additional uncovered guest parking space must be provided for every 5 units.
B. Parking Reductions. The number of on -site parking spaces required may be reduced as follows:
1. Private Car/Van Pool Operations. Office or Industrial developments which guarantee preferred parking spaces to employees who participate regularly in car or van po ol may have their parking reduced by one space for every one space which is marked for car or van pool at a preferred location.
2. Transit Accessibility. For any land use, except residential single unit, duplex, and triplex development, if any portion of the lot is located within one-quarter mile of a transit stop with a 15 minute or more frequent service during the hours of 7 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM, the number of required parking spaces may be reduced by 30 percent of the normally required number of spaces.
3. Shared Parking . Where a shared parking facility servin g more than one use will be provided, the total number of required parking spaces may be reduced up to 40 percent, at the discretion of the Review Authority, if all findings are made:
a. The peak hours of uses will not overlap or coincide to a degree that peak demand for parking spaces form all uses will be greater than the total supply of spaces;
b. The proposed shared parking provided will be adequate to serve each use;
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c. The use(s) will be adequately served by the proposed on-site parking; d. A shared use parking analysis is provided to support the proposed shared parking arrangement;
e. When a shared parking facility serves more than one property, a parking agreement shall be prepared.
4. Reduction for Bicycle Parking. Developments which provide secured bicycle parking facilities exceeding the minimum requirement may reduce the number of re quired vehicle parking spaces by one vehicle space for each three bike spaces up to five percent of the required number of parking spaces in parking lots for commercial and industrial uses only.
5. Reduction for Motorcycle Parking. Motorcycle parking spaces m ay substitute for up to five percent of required automobile parking for Commercial or Industrial Uses. Each space must be at least four feet wide and seven feet deep.
6. Other Parking Reductions . Required parking for any use may be reduced at the discretion of the Review Authority , if the Review Authority finds that the use will be adequately served by proposed on -site parking or other approved off -site parking, subject to a parking use analysis, and parking demand.
C. In-Lieu Parking Fee. In lieu of satisfying the requirements of Section 17.68.030, Required On- Site Parking Spaces, off-street parking requirements may be satisfied through the payment of an in-lieu parking fee. The in-lieu parking fee shall be administered as follows:
1. Establishment of Amount of Fee. The amount of the in-lieu parking fee shall be set by separate resolution following a public hearing of the City Council. The City Council may adjust the fee at their discretion as frequently as is deemed necessary based on factors including, but not limited to, inflation, the cost of providing new parking spaces, and the market value of the parking spaces.
2. Applicable to Geographic Area. Only properties located within the downtown parking district shall be eligible to apply for the in -lieu parking fee. The City Council may, by resolution and following a public hearing, change or modify the boundaries for the in- lieu parking fee, or determine new boundaries.
3. Determination of Eligibility. The Director may allow a payment of in-lieu parking fees as an alternative to providing all or a portion of the required parking spaces on -site if it can be adequately demonstrated to the Review Authority that one or more of the following conditions apply:
a. It is infeasible to provide the required parking spaces on -site due to the size, shape or topography of the site, or other special circumstances pertaining to the property.
b. Providing the required parking spaces on-site is detrimental to the pedestrian nature of the downtown parking district.
c. The uses proposed for the project do not require parking to be on the project site.
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d. Encouraging users of the project site to walk from off -site parking to the project site would be beneficial to the downtown parking district. e. The existing and planned parking supply in the vici nity of the project site is adequate.
f. Public assembly uses may not exempt more than 50 percent of the required parking for that use utilizing an in-lieu of parking fee.
4. Payment of Fee. Should the Director approve an in-lieu parking fee request, payment shall be made to the City in one lump sum prior to the issuance of a Building Permit or, if a Building Permit is not required, within 45 days of written request by City for payment. The in-lieu parking fee shall be a one-time only, nonrefundable payment and shall be considered full satisfaction of the off -street parking requirement for the number of parking spaces for which the in-lieu parking fee was paid.
5. Effect of Payment. In-lieu parking fees shall be used exclusively to make available additional parking spaces for public use within the downtown parking district and do not guarantee the construction of spaces in any particular area of the downtown parking district or within any particular period of time. In -lieu parking fees are solely an alternative means of satisfying the applicant’s obligation to provide off -street parking as required by this Section. Payment of the in-lieu parking fee does not carry any other guarantees, rights, or privileges to the applicant.
17.68.060 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (New)
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and EV -capable parking spaces shall be provided for all new buildings erected as required by this Section. All such spaces shall be included in the calculation of parking demands of Section 17.68.030, Required On-Parking Spaces.
A. Required EV Charging Stations. The total number of required EV charging stations spaces are specified in Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Stations.
Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Spaces
Total Number of Required Parking Spaces Minimum EV Charging Spaces 0 – 9 0
10 – 25 1
26 -50
2 for residential uses;
2 for nonresidential uses
51+ 6% of total
B. Exceptions. Exceptions to Table 17.68.060.A-1: Required EV Charging Spaces may be made on a case -by-case basis where the Planning and Building Director and the Building Official determine that EV charging infrastructure is not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:
1. There is insufficient electrical supply;
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2. There is evidence that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements directly related to the implementation of this Section may adversely impact the construction cost of the project; or
3. Providing the EV charging infrastructure creates an economic hardship for an affordable housing project.
C. Size. The size of EV charging station parking spaces and EV-capable parking spaces shall be as specified in Section 17. 68.090, Parking Area Development and Design Standards . EV supply equipment shall not reduce the size of the parking space.
D. Accessible EV Spaces . Where accessible parking requirements are required, at least one EV space or EV charging station shall meet current van accessible dimensions, as defined by the California Building Code, and be connected to a barrier -free accessible route of travel to the building. No accessible markings shall be made on the EV space or EV charging station with van accessible dimensions. The EV space with van accessible dimensions shall be the first EV charging station established on the property.
E. EV Charging Stations. EV charging sta tions shall be allowed within any zone subject to all applicable requirements of the Municipal Code in addition to the following:
1. Construction shall comply with California Green Building Standards Code § 5.106.5.3.1 and 5.106.5.3.2 to facilitate future installation of EVSE.
2. EV parking s paces shall be equipped with electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), which shall be Level 2 or higher.
3. The EV charging station shall be protected as necessary to prevent damage by automobiles.
4. Any EV charger shall be listed and labeled by an approved testing agency.
5. Installation of mechanical equipment shall not conflict with existing infrastructure and will not result in pedestrian or vehicular traffic hazards.
6. All existing trees that may be impacted or required to be removed as a result of the installation of the new charging facility shall be identified.
7. The EV charging station shall have complete instructions and appropriate warnings posted in an unobstructed location next to each EV charging station.
8. EV Stations for Public Use. EV charging stations for public use must be visible from the right-of-way and illuminated during nighttime business hours. a. One standard non-illuminated sign, not to exceed four square feet in area and eight feet in height, may be posted for the purpose of identifying the location of each cluster of EV charging stations.
b. The EV charging station may be on a timer that limits the use of the station to the normal business hours of the use(s ) that it serves to preclude unauthorized use after business hours.
c. The following information shall be posted at a public EV charging station:
i. Voltage and amperage levels;
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ii. Hour of operations if time limits or tow -away provisions are to be enforced by the property owner;
iii. Usage fee;
iv. Safety information; and
v. Contact information for reporting when the equipment is not operating or other problems.
17.68.070 Bicycle Parking (New)
A. Secured bicycle parking shall be incorporated into each project for use by employees, residents, and visitors.
B. Bicycle Parking Classifications.
1. Class I. A stationary bicycle rack designed to secure the frame and one wheel of the bicycle, where the bicyclist supplies only a padlock.
2. Class II. An enclosed box with a locking door, typically called a bicycle locker, where a single bicyclist has access to a bicycle storage compartment, or other fenced/secured storage area as provided in this Section.
C. Class I Bicycle Parking. Bicycle racks shall be placed near building entrances, in safe, well -lit locations, and permanently anchored to a hard, dust free surface, and installed in a manner which allows adequate space for access to the bicycle and locking device.
1. Spaces Required. For the following uses, the number of Class I secure bicycle parking spaces shall be at least 10 percent of the requirements in Section 17.68.030, Required On-Site Parking Spaces , with a minimum of four secure bicy cle parking spaces provided per establishment.
a. Multi-Unit Residential, Group Residential, and Single Room Occupancy. b. All Public/Semi-Public Uses.
c. All Commercial Uses, except Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services, Short - term Rentals, and Mobile Vendors.
2. Location.
a. Class I secure bicycle parking shall be located outside of pedestrian walkways, and within 100 feet of a main entrance to the building it serves. b. Class I secure bicycle parking shall be located outside of the public right -of- way except as allowed through an encroachment permit.
c. Where the secure bicycle parking area is not visible from the main entrance of the buildings, signs located at the main entrance of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.
3. Anchoring and Security. For each Class I bicycle parking space required, a stationary, securely-anchored object shall be provided to which a bicycle frame and one wheel (two points of contact) can be secured with a high -security U-shaped shackle lock if
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both wheels are left on the bicycle. One such object may serve multiple bicycle parking spaces.
4. Size and Accessibility. Each Class I bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving other bicycles. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from vehicle parking spaces.
FIGURE 17. 68.070.C -1: CLASS I BICYCLE PARKING
D. Class II Bicycle Parking. Class II bicycle parking must be provided to serve employee s, students, residents, commuters, and others who generally stay at a site for four hours or longer.
1. Spaces Required.
a. Multi-Unit Residential, Group Residential, and Single -Room Occupancy. A minimum of one Class II bicycle parking space, or other secured indoor bicycle parking, shall be provided per every five dwelling units for projects over 10 units.
b. Parking Structures. Class II bicycle parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 25 vehicle parking spaces. c. Other Non-Residential Uses. Any establishment with 25 or more full -time equivalent employees shall provide Class II bicycle parking at a minimum ratio of one bicycle parking space per 20 vehicle parking spaces.
2. Location. Class II bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use it serves and near the facility entrance. In parking structures, long -term bicycle parking must be located near an entrance to the facility. Where the bicycle parking area is not visible from the entrance of the building, signs located at the entrance or in an entry lobby of the building shall identify the location of bicycle parking.
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3. Cover.
a. 100 percent of required Class II bicycle parking for multi -unit residential development shall be covered.
b. A minimum of 50 percent of Class II bicycle parking required for other land uses shall be covered.
c. Covered bicycle parking can be provided inside bu ildings, garages, bike lockers, or under roof overhangs, or awnings.
4. Anchoring and Security. Class II bicycle parking must be in:
a. An enclosed bicycle locker;
b. A fenced, covered, locked, or guarded bicycle storage area; c. A rack or stand inside a building that is within view of an attendant or security guard, visible from employee work areas, or within a secure/restricted bicycle storage room; or
d. Other secure areas approved by the Director.
5. Size and Accessibility. Each Class II bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length and shall be accessible without moving other bicycles. Two feet of clearance shall be provided between bicycle parking spaces and adjacent walls, poles, landscaping, street furniture, drive aisles, and pedestrian walkways. Five feet of clearance shall be provided from vehicle parking spaces.
FIGURE 17.68.070.D -1: CLASS II BICYCLE PARKING
17.68.080 Loading
Every building or structure used for industrial uses, commercial uses except offices, or any other building where goods are received or shipped, or require pick up and drop off activities, shall be provided with loading and unloading space as follows:
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A. One permanently maintained truck loading and unloading space for buildings having a gross floor area of 7,500 square feet or more, plus one additional space for each additional 20,000 square feet or major fraction thereof.
B. Each loading space shall be not less than 10 feet in width, 25 feet in length and 14 feet in height.
C. Loading space, exclusive of driveway or corridors leading thereto shall be in addition to required parking space.
D. Loading space, unless otherwise specified, shall be on site. No on -street loading spaces will be permitted.
E. Industrial, commercial, and office uses having need for only occasional receiving or shipping of goods may use a portion of the driveway or parking area for temporary loading and unloading.
F. Special uses, such as day care, adu lt care, kennels, hospitals, schools, have specific loading and unloading requirements , as specified in Chapter 17.84 , Standards for Specific Uses and Activities.
17.68.090 Parking Area Development and Design Standards A. Location of Parking Areas.
1. Parking areas shall not be located such that vehicles b ack onto a public street except for driveways and off-street parking areas serving dwelling structures of three units or fewer on one parcel of land.
2. Locations of all parking, loading, and unloading facilities are subject to the approval of the Director and the Traffic Engineer.
3. Parking arrangements not consistent with the standards of Division II may be considered through site plan and development review with approval by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission as appropriate to the proposed use.
B. Parking Space Size and Access.
1. Minimum Parking Space Dimensions.
a. Standard Spaces. Nine by 18 feet
b. Compact Spaces. Eight feet by 16 feet.
2. Single Family and Duplex Garages and Carports.
a. A single car garage or carport shall have a minimum inside dimension of 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length.
b. A two-car garage or carport shall have a minimum inside dimension of 20 feet in width by 20 feet in length.
c. The vertical clearance for garage or carport parking spaces shall not be less than seven feet six inches.
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d. Required uncovered parking spaces for single family and duplex dwellings located in the front yard shall not be used for, or obstructed by, storage of material, equipment, or inoperable vehicles.
C. Tandem Parking. Tandem parking may be permitted to satisfy the off -street parking requirement in accordance with the following:
a. No more than two vehicles shall be placed one behind the other; b. For a residential project, b oth spaces shall be assigned to a single dwelling unit;
c. For a non -residential establishment, b oth spaces shall be assigned as employee only parking and shall be for the same establishment and may not exceed 20 percent of the total required spaces; and
d. Tandem parking may not be used to satisfy the parking requirement for guest parking.
D. Parking Lot Area Dimensions. All off-street parking facilities required by this Chapter shall comply with the dimensions in Table 17.68.090.D-1: Parking Lot Dimensions.
Table 17.68.090.D-1: Parking Lot Dimensions
A B C D E F G
Stall Angle
(degrees)
Stall
Width (ft)
Vehicle
Projection for 19
ft. stall length
One-Way Aisle
Depth
Curb
Length
Per Car
Width for
Aisle,
Wall to
Wall
Width for
Double Aisle,
Overlap
Center to
Overlap
Center
0 9 9 12 23 30 0
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Table 17.68.090.D-1: Parking Lot Dimensions
A B C D E F G
Stall Angle
(degrees)
Stall
Width (ft)
Vehicle
Projection for 19
ft. stall length
One-Way Aisle
Depth
Curb
Length
Per Car
Width for
Aisle,
Wall to
Wall
Width for
Double Aisle,
Overlap
Center to
Overlap
Center
45 9 19.8 13 12.7 52.5 46.5
60 9 21 18 10.4 60 55.5
90 9 19
24 (two-way
aisle); 26 feet
where buildings
are 3+ stories
9 62 0
1. The Zoning Administrator and the Traffic Engineer shall have the authority to establish and/or approve parking stall and maneuvering area dimensions for parking facilities other than those specified in this Code.
2. When off-street parking facilities are loca ted adjacent to a public alley, the width of said alley may be assumed to be a portion of the required maneuvering space.
3. A walkway, if provided, shall be in addition to the required parking and maneuvering space.
4. Where off-street parking facilities are pr ovided in excess of the amounts required, or when off-street parking facilities are provided, but not required by this Chapter, said off-street parking facilities shall comply with the minimum requirements for parking and maneuvering space specified by this Code.
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E. On-Site Drainage. At locations where street drainage facilities are inadequate, do not exist or where unusual topographic conditions exist, the City Engineer may specify such on -site drainage measures as he or she deems necessary to adequately dispose of the drainage water (see City of Woodland Engineering Standards).
F. Driveways. (Updated)
1. Number of Driveways.
a. In the Downtown and N-P zones, new or additional driveways and curb cuts shall be avoided in order to maintain the historic character of the block. b. The number of driveways and curb cuts along streets shall be minimized to limit unsafe conditions and enhance the experience of walking and bicycling. c. For single-family residential land uses (R-L, N-P, R-LM), only one driveway per parcel will be permitted.
d. Exceptions, subject to approval of the Director:
i. Circular driveways based on adjacent right of way traffic speed, volume, and visibility.
ii. When a property has a street front 80-feet or wider. iii. When a property is on a corner, a second driveway may be considered if there will be no impact to existing utilities or removal of required City street trees and if the minimum distance from intersection requirements are met in accordance with the City of Woodland Engineering Standards.
iv. Parking in the required rear yard of single family and duplex dwellings shall be permitted only where the minimum usable open space requirement is met and where coverage requirements inclusive of an accessory structures and areas surfaced for parking are met and do not exceed thirty percent of the required rear yard area. Parking for recreational vehicles shall meet the standards of Section 17.64.100, Vehicle/Truck Parking and Storage.
e. Driveway access to major streets shall be spaced to provide reasonable access to properties while maximizing traffic safety and traffic flow. Emphasis should be placed on maximizing on-site reciprocal access and minimizing the number of street access points.
2. Driveway Throat Depth. The length of driveways o r “throat depth” shall be designed to prevent vehicles from backing into the flow of traffic on the public street or causing unsafe conflicts with on -site circulation . Entrance designs shall be designed in accordance with Section 3.18 of the City of Woodla nd Engineering Standards and subject to approval by the City Engineer.
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3. Driveway Width and Length.
a. Shared single family and duplex residential driveways, where the driveway cut through the curb is shared by multiple parcels, shall be a maximum of 24 feet wide at the property line.
b. Shared multiple family and commercial industrial driveway shall have a maximum throat width of 40-feet at back-of-walk, in accordance with the City of Woodland Engineering Standards, Section 3.19.B.
c. Residential driveway length providing direct access to a garage or carport shall be 20 feet in depth. Reductions up to 18 feet may be considered by the Director for access to private alleys through Development Review. d. If designated as a Fire Lane, the minimum width s hall be 20 feet, unless a greater width is required by the Fire Marshall.
G. Development and Maintenance of Parking Areas.
1. Parking Lot Striping. All parking stalls shall be clearly outlined with striping, and all aisles, approach lanes, and turning areas sha ll be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines as necessary to provide for safe traffic movement.
2. Wheel Stops. Concrete bumper guards or wheel stops shall be provided for all unenclosed parking spaces on a site with four or more unenclosed parking spaces. A six-inch high concrete curb surrounding a landscape area may be used as a wheel stop, provided that the overhang will not damage or interfere with plant growth or its irrigation. A concrete sidewalk may be used as a wheel stop if the overhang w ill not reduce the minimum required walkway width.
a. The entire parking space includes the wheel stop and overhang. b. A maximum one-foot vehicle overhang is allowed. When overhang parking is utilized, the depth of the parking stall may be reduced by one foot .
Landscaping in the one-foot overhang area does not count toward required landscaping.
c. The area at the front of the required parking s pace may be landscaped with low growing plants rather than paving. Any required planter space or width is in addition to the overhang area.
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FIGURE 17.68.090. G-1: WHEEL STOPS
3. Surfacing.
a. All parking areas shall be graded, paved, improved , and properly drained in accordance with the following standards and subject to approval of the City Engineer:
i. Permeable Paving. Permeable paving may be used if approved by the City Engineer.
ii. Turf Grids/Grassy Pavers. Turf grids or grassy pavers may be installed in areas of low traffic or infrequent use, such as emergency vehicle lanes, if approved by the Fire Marshall and City Engineer.
iii. Alternate Parking Area Surface. Concrete, asphalt, grouted continuous brick, cobblestone, turf block, or any similar durable and dustless surface may be used upon approval of the Director.
H. Forward Entry. Parking lots shall be provided with suitable maneuvering room so that all vehicles therein may enter an abutting street in a forward direction.
I. Other Uses. Parking areas shall be used for vehicle parking only with no sales, dead storage, repair work, dismantling or servicing of any kind permitted.
J. Covered Parking. When covered parking is provided, landscape areas between covered parking structures shall be planted with appropriate landscaping. Where the covered parking is adjacent to a property boundary , landscaping shall be provided behind each covered parking area.
K. Carport and Garage Design. Garages and car ports shall be architecturally designed to be integrated with the main buildings . Solar panels are allowed as roof material for garages or carports.
L. Additional Considerations for All Off -Street Parking Areas. The following requirements shall apply to the uncovered portions of all off-street parking and loading areas:
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1. A clearly defined, lighted and landscaped pedestrian route shall be provided between parking areas and primary pedestrian entrance.
2. When an off -street parking area and a public right -of-way are continuous, a landscaped area shall be provided as described in Section 17.64.040, Landscaping, which effectively screens the parking area to a height of three and one -half feet.
3. Any portion of an off -street parking area which abuts a Residential zone sha ll be screened by a fence or wall not less than six feet in height, except within the front setback area where the fence shall be no higher than three and one -half feet (see Section 17.64.030, Fences, Walls, and Hedges and Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards).
4. Landscaping shall be provided along alleys, paths, and private streets when they are adjacent to parking and loading areas. See also Section 17.64.040, Landscaping.
5. Not less than six percent of the interior area of all auto parking lots shall be devoted to permanent landscaping and except for trees shall not exceed a height of four feet.
Main access roads and driveway not used as back -up areas are exempt from this requirement. See also Section 17.64.040, Landscaping.
6. Edges of the parking lot must be clearly defined with trees, low walls, hedges, and/or berms.
7. Screening and orientation must prevent lights from cars in a parking lot from shining onto surrounding properties.
8. Subject to approval by the City, permanent landscaping i n off -street parking and loading areas may be used for stormwater management practices. See also Section
17.64.040, Landscaping.
9. In locations where plants will be susceptible to injury by pedestrian or automobile traffic, the plants shall be protected by a ppropriate curbs, tree guards or other devices.
10. Paving, grading, and other parking area improvements shall conform to the City of Woodland Engineering Standards and this Chapter.
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Screening Standards (New)
Sections:
17.70.010 Purpose and Applicability ............................................................................................... III-67
17.70.020 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and Utilities ..................................................... III-67
17.70.030 Service Areas .................................................................................................................... III-68
17.70.040 Outdoor Storage Areas ................................................................................................... III-69
17.70.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The specific purposes of the screening regulations are to minimize the visual impacts of on-site service, storage, and equipment.
B. Applicability. This Chapter applies to the following:
1. All on -site ground -mounted and roof -mounted mechanical, electrical, and other equipment related to utilities. Equipment to be screened includes but is not limited to, heating and/or air conditioning units, water tanks, valves, all back flow prevention devices, solar and photovoltaic panels, and transformers.
2. All on-site outdoor service yards and work areas.
3. Open storage of goods, materials, machines, equipment and vehicles, or parts outside of a building for more than 72 hours.
4. Exceptions.
a. Temporary storage of materials reasonably required for construction work on the premises pursuant to a valid building or grading permit. b. Outdoor sales or uses that by their nature provide outdoor storage, such as auto, trailer, and boat dealers, and equipm ent rental specified as an allowed land use in the applicable base zone.
17.70.020 Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and Utilities A. Location of Equipment.
1. Utilities, particularly if noise producing, shall be located away from private and common open space areas, and shall not be located within the front setback of any Residential zone, excluding public utilities, unless sufficiently screened to the satisfaction of the Director.
2. Backflow prevention devices shall not be located within the public right -of-way or along primary pedestrian streets unless required by the Fire Department or Public Works Department.
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B. Screening and Visibility Requirements. All e xterior mechanical and electrical equipment and utilities shall be screened or incorporated into the design of buildings so as not to be visible from public rights of way or adjacent Residential zones.
C. Rooftop-Mounted Equipment Screening. Roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened in compliance with the following standards:
1. To the extent possible equipment shall be placed in wells, or behind parapet walls.
2. Screening materials may be solid concrete, wood, or other opaque material and shall effectively screen the mechanical equipment so that it is not visible from a public street;
3. The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on -site development in terms of colors, materials, and architectural styles;
4. Mechanical equipment must be screened from the perspective of the adjacent public streets, right-of-way, and/or sidewalk.
D. Ground-Mounted Equipment Screening. Equipment shall be located underground where feasible or screened from the public right -of-way by landscaping, berms, decorative fencing and/or masonry walls, and/or solid building elements that are architecturally compatible and complementary with the structure and overall project in terms of materials, color, shape, and size rather than after-the-fact add-on screening (e.g., metal slats). Exceptions may be granted by the Director where screening is infeasible due to health and safety or utility requirements.
See Subsection 17.84.070.B.4 for location requirements for ground -mounted solar equipment.
FIGURE 17.70.020.D -1: SCREENING OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
17.70.030 Service Areas
A. Commercial Loading Docks and Service Areas. Loading docks and storage areas shall be screened from public view and adjoining streets and rights -of-way and residentially zo ned areas. The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on -site development in terms of colors, materials, and architectural style. Exceptions may be considered through Development Review for sites with unique characteristics ( e.g., shallow depth, narrow lot).
B. Screening of Outdoor Trash Enclosures/Recycle Containers. Trash receptacles including recycling and green waste containers shall not be stored within a required front or street side yard, when feasible, and shall be screened from the public right-of-way. See Section 17.64.080, Refuse and Recycling Enclosures for trash enclosure design standards.
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C. Outdoor Equipment and Work Areas. Work bays and related equipment for materials other than plants shall be enc losed and screened from view from the public right -of-way and abutting property by a solid fence or wall. All gates provided for ingress and egress in any required fence or wall shall be at least six feet in height and shall be of view obstructing construction in compliance with Section 17.64.110, Visibility at Intersections.
17.70.040 Outdoor Storage Areas
A. All uses or activities shall be conducted wholly within completely enclosed buildings, and no outdoor storage shall be allowed between the primary building and th e sidewalk or street, except as may be provided as a specified land use in allowed use tables of Division II, Zone Regulations.
B. All allowed on-site outdoor storage areas shall be screened from view from any public street or freeway; existing or planned Residential zone; or publicly accessible open space area, parking area, access driveway, or similar thoroughfare.
C. Location of Outdoor Storage Areas.
1. Outdoor storage may only be allowed in conjunction with and as an accessory use to an existing business with an active business license. Primary use outdoor storage or truck parking lot is not permitted.
2. Outdoor storage may not be located within any required front or street side yard.
3. If outdoor storage is adjacent to a residential district , a Zoning Administrator Permit is required (see Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit).
D. Surfacing.
Outdoor storage areas must be surfaced (paved and/or treated) to mitigate potential dust, and debris on public roadways. In making a determination regarding the type of surfacing, the following shall be taken into consideration:
1. The type of product being stored and frequency of use and movement of goods, vehicles, and materials.
2. Surrounding sensitive uses, such as residential, schools, day care, industrial food preparation, research and technology uses requiring clean facilities.
3. If the surfacing will conform to all applicable federal and state air and water quality standards.
4. Driveway access and employee parking must be paved and landscaped as required in Chapter 17.68, Parking and Loading.
E. Screening. All materials and outdoor storage areas must b e fully screened so as not to be visible from any rights-of-way and shall be located below fence height, wall, or building.
1. All outside industrial storage areas must be screened from all public rights-of-way and adjacent commercial or residential propert ies to a height of eight feet. Screening height and location may be modified for security reasons with the concurrence of the Director and the Police Chief.
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2. The screening shall be a combination of appropriate wall or fence materials and landscaping, or of a substantially equivalent material appropriate to the district and location. See Section 17.64.030, Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
3. Where applicable, screen planting shall be designed to achieve a 75 percent summer opacity and 60 percent winter opacity within three years of planting.
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Signs
Sections:
17.72.010 Purpose ............................................................................................................................. III-71
17.72.020 Applicability ....................................................................................................................... III-72
17.72.030 Sign Permits ...................................................................................................................... III-73
17.72.040 General Standards for All Signs ..................................................................................... III-74
17.72.050 Standards for Permanent Signs ..................................................................................... III-86
17.72.060 Standards for Temporary Signs ................................................................................... III-109
17.72.070 Standards for Nonconforming Signs ........................................................................... III-113
17.72.080 Enforcement ................................................................................................................... III-113
17.72.090 Severability ...................................................................................................................... III-114
17.72.010 Purpose
This Chapter regulates signs in a manner that expresses the character and environment of the City of Woodland and implements the General Plan, consistent with state and federal law. 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. This Chapter promotes the public health, safety, and welfare through a comprehensive sy stem of reasonable, effective, consistent, content neutral, and nondiscriminatory sign standards and requirements. More specifically, this Chapter is intended to:
A. Ensure that all signs are compatible with the unique character and environment of the City, and that they support the desired ambience and development patterns of the various districts and historic areas within the City;
B. Balance public and private objectives by allowing adequate avenues for both commercial and non-commercial messages;
C. Allow signs to serve as an effective channel of communication while preventing signs that may create visual clutter, or nuisance to nearby properties, violate privacy, or create hazards or unreasonable distractions for pedestrians and drivers;
D. Prevent property d amage, personal injury, and litter caused by signs that are improperly constructed or maintained;
E. Protect and improve property values, the local economy, and quality of life by preserving and enhancing the appearance of the streetscape;
F. Encourage creative and innovative approaches to signage within an established framework; and
G. Provide clear and unambiguous sign design standards that enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations, and
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H. Ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech is protected.
17.72.020 Applicability
A. This Chapter applies to all signs within the City regardless of their nature or location, unless otherwise specifically exempted in Subsection 17.72.020.F, Exempt Signs.
1. Standards for permanent signs are found in Section 17.72.050, Standards for Permanent Signs.
2. Standards for temporary signs are found in Section 17.72.060, Standards for Temporary Signs.
B. The provisions of this Chapter shall be applied in a content -neutral manner. Non - communicative aspects of all si gns, not related to the content of the sign, shall comply with the provisions of this Chapter. “Non-communicative aspects” include the time, place, manner, location, size, height, illumination, spacing, and orientation of signs.
C. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person from holding a sign while picketing or protesting on public property that has been determined to be a traditional or designated public forum, so long as the person holding the sign does not block ingress and egress from buildings, create a safety hazard by impeding travel on sidewalks, in bike or vehicle lanes, or on trails, or violate any other reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions adopted by the City.
D. All regulations included in this Chapter shall apply unless a Master Sign Program is approved by the Planning Commission; see S ubsection 17.72.030.C. Entry into an agreement between the City and a developer for a Master Sign Program may supersede this Chapter, except for matters of public safety.
E. Substitutions and Interpretations.
1. This Chapter is not intended to, and does not, restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint, or message. No part of this Chapter shall be construed to favor commercial speech over non-commercial speech. A non-commercial message may be substituted for any commercial or non -commercial message displayed on a sign, or the content of any non-commercial message displayed on a sign may be changed to a different noncommercial message, without the need for any approval or permit, provided that the size of the sign is not altered and the sign otherwise complies with the provisions of this Chapter. To the extent any provision of this Chapter is ambiguous, the term will be interpreted not to regulate on the basis of the content of the message.
2. This Chapter applies to all signs within the City. When there is any question regarding the interpretation of a provision of this Chapter, or its application to any specific case or situation, the Director shall interpret the intent of this Chapter.
3. All regulations included in this Chapter shall apply unless a Master Sign Program is approved by the Planning Commission ; see Section 17.72.030, Sign Permit – Permanent Signs . Entry into agreement between the City of Woodland and a
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developer for a Master Sign Program may supersede this Chapter except for matters of public safety.
F. Exempt Signs. The following are not regulated under this Chapter , do not count toward the maximum total sign area for all permanent signs, and do not require a Sign Permit:
1. Government Signs. Any sign, posting, notice or similar signs placed, installed, or required by law by a City, County, or a federal or state governmental agency in carrying out its responsibility to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, including the following:
a. Numerals and letters identifying an address from the street to facilitate emergency response and compliant with City requirements; b. Emergency and warning signs necessary to warn of dangerous and hazardous conditions and that serve to aid public safety or civil defense; c. Traffic signs erected and maintained by an authorized public agency; d. Signs required to be displayed by any applicable federal, State, or local law, regulation, or ordinance;
e. Signs directing the public to points of interest; and f. Signs showing the location of public facilities.
2. Incidental Signs. Incidental signs not to exceed a total of three-square feet in sign area for all permanent signs in the R-1 and N-P zones and six square feet in all other zones;
3. Signs not Readable from the Public Right-of-Way. Signs not readable from the public right-of-way, including:
a. Signs or displays located entirely inside of a building, within a courtyard, open- air pedestrian space or similar open area and not visible from the building’s exterior;
b. Signs intended to be readable from within a parking area or City park but not readable beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which they are located or from any public right-of-way; and
4. Historic Plaques and Commemorative Signs . Historic plaques, memorial signs or tablets, or signs indicating the names of buildings and dates they were erected, either attached to or cut into the surface of buildings, provided that no such sign exceeds four square feet in area.
17.72.030 Sign Permits
The procedures for submittal, review, and approval of permanent signs and for a Master Sign Program, inclusive of any required fees, are established in the following Sections:
A. Section 17.100.140, Sign Permit – Permanent Signs, for all permanent building mounted and freestanding signs;
B. Section 17.100.150, Sign Permits – Master Sign Program, for all Master Sign Programs; and
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C. A Sign Permit is not required for a sign on property used exclusively for a single -family residence or duplex.
D. Nonstructural Modifications an d Maintenance. A Sign Permit is not required for the following:
1. Changes to the face or copy of changeable copy signs;
2. Changes to the face or copy of an existing single -tenant or multi-tenant freestanding or building mounted non -illuminated sign from one b usiness to another with no structural or lighting modifications to the sign; and
3. The normal repair and maintenance of conforming or legal nonconforming signs, except as identified in Subsection 17.72.040.K, Sign Maintenance.
17.72.040 General Standards for All Signs
A. Sign Message. Any permitted sign may contain, in lieu of any other message or copy, any lawful non -commercial message, so long as the sign complies with the size, height, area, location, and other requirements of this Chapter.
B. Location Standards. All signs may not be placed in the following locations or manner, except where specifically authorized in this Chapter:
1. Architectural Features. Areas where a sign would cover the architectural features of a building, such as dormers, insignias, pilasters, soffits , transoms, trims, windows, or another architectural feature;
2. Accessory Structures. Tacked, painted, pasted, or otherwise affixed, to the walls of any building, barn or shed, accessory structure, or on trees, poles, posts, fences, ladders, or other structures that are visible from a public way. Signs may be attached to a fence or freestanding wall only when a gr ound sign is not present in the development and must be maximum three square feet in sign area;
3. Clearance Standards. Within the horizontal or vertical clearance standards from communications lines and energized electrical power lines prescribed by the laws of the State of California;
4. Fences and Walls. A fence or freestanding wall if a freestanding sign is present on the development;
5. Fuel Tanks, Storage Containers, and Solid Waste Receptacles. Painted, attached, or mounted on fuel tanks, storage containers and/or solid waste receptacles or their enclosures, except for a manufacturer’s or installer’s identification sign, appropriate warning signs and placards, and information required by law;
6. Off-premises. Off the premises to which the sign refers, except as provided in Section
17.72.060, Standards for Temporary Signs;
7. Public Utilities and Infrastructure. Any sign attached to any public utility pole, structure or streetlight, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, statue, memorial, or o ther location on public property, except those signs approved
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as part of a Special Event Permit on City property or banner signs permitted by the City on light poles within the City;
8. Right-of-Way. Within, on, or projecting over public property including City rights -of- way, except as specifically provided in this Chapter;
9. Signs Mounted on a Roof . E xcept as allowed in Table 17.72.050. C-9: Standards for Roof-mounted Signs; and
10. Vehicles. Mounted, attached, or painted on a trailer, boat, or motor ve hicle when parked, stored, or displayed conspicuously on private premises in a manner intended to attract attention of the public for the purpose of advertising or identifying the business premises. This provision excludes signs indicating the name of the owner or business that are permanently painted or wrapped on the surface of the vehicle, adhesive vinyl film affixed to the interior or exterior surface of a vehicle window, or signs magnetically attached to motor vehicles or rolling stock that are activel y used in the daily conduct of the business. Vehicles must be operable and parked in a lawful or authorized manner.
C. Parking of Mobile Billboards Prohibited . No person shall park or convey any mobile billboard advertising display as defined by this Code, either standing alone or attached to a motor vehicle, upon any public street or public lands in the City.
1. Removal of Mobile Billboard Advertising Displays Aut horized. Pursuant California Vehicle Code § 22651(v) and 22651(w), a peace officer, or any regularly employed and salaried employee of the City, who is authorized to engage and is engaged in directing traffic or enforcing parking laws and regulations may remove, or cause to be removed, the mobile billboard, or anything that the mobile billboard is attach ed to including a motor vehicle, located within the territorial limits of the City when the mobile billboard is found upon any public street or any public lands, if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
a. When a mobile billboard either standing alone or attached to a motor vehicle, is parked, or left standing in violation of the Code, and the registered owner of the vehicle or display was previously issued a warning notice or citation for the same offense;
b. A warning notice or citation was issued t o a first -time offender at least 24 hours prior to the removal of the vehicle or display. The City is not required pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 22651(v)(2) and 22651(w)(2) to provide further notice for a subsequent violation prior to enforcement; and c. The warning notice or citation advised the registered owner of the vehicle or display that he or she may be subject to penalties upon a subsequent violation of this Code that may include removal of the vehicle or display.
2. Permanent Advertising Signs E xcepted. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 21100(p)(2) and (p)(3 ), this Section does not apply to advertising signs that are permanently affixed in a manner that is painted directly upon the body of a motor vehicle, applied as a decal on the body of a motor vehicle, or placed in a location on the body of a motor vehicle that was specifically designed by a vehicle manufacturer
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for the express purpose of containing an advertising sign, such that they are an integral part of, or fixture of a motor vehicle for permanent decoration, identification, or display and that do not extend beyond the overall length, width, or height of the vehicle.
3. Post Storage Impound Hearing. California Vehicle Code § 22852 of the California Vehicle Code applies to this Section with respect to the removal of any mobile billboard advertising display vehicle. California Vehicle Code § 22852 is incorporated by reference as if set forth in full by this Code and provides, in summary, that whenever an authorized employee of the City directs the storage of a vehicle, the City shall direct the storage operator to provide the vehicle’s registered and legal owner(s) of record, or their agent(s), with the opportunity for a post -storage hearing to determine the validity of the storage. Notice of the storage shall be mailed or personally delivered to the registered and legal owner(s) within 48 hours, excluding weekends, as specifically provided for under California Vehicle Code § 22852. To receive a post-storage hearing, the owner(s) of record, or their agent(s), must request a hearing in person, in writing, or by telephone within 10 days of the date appearing on the notice. The City may authorize its own officer or employee to conduct the hearing as long as the hearing officer is not the same person who directed the storage of the vehicle.
4. Violations and Penalties. A violation of this Section is a misdemeanor, punishable upon conviction by a fine of not less than $250, nor more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in the County jail for not more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment. At the discretion of any person authorized by the Chief of Police to issue a citation for any violation of this Section, or the City Attorney’s Office, a violation of this Section may be an infraction enforced through the parking penalty process set forth in California Vehicle Code § 40200 et seq.
D. Display Standards. This Subsection regulates the manner in which signs convey their messages by specifying prohibited display features that create distractions to the traveling public and create visual clutter that mar the natural and arc hitectural aesthetics of the City.
Signs with the following display features are prohibited:
1. Devices Affected by Movement. Any sign animated by any means, including fixed aerial displays, balloons, pennants, spinners, including strings of flags, streamers, tubes, or other devices affected by the movement of the air or other atmospheric or mechanical means;
2. Exposed Light Source. Any sign with an exposed light source, except for neon LED strip lights incorporated into the design of the sign;
3. Flashing Lights. Any sign or lighting device, whether on the exterior of a building or on the inside of a window which is visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel, or from any public right -of-way, with intermittent, flashing, rotating, blinking, or strobe light illumination, including search lights;
4. Florescent Colors. Any sign which uses florescent colors;
5. Rotating Signs and Barber Poles. Any sign in which the sign body or any portion of the sign rotates, moves up and down, or any other type of action involving a change in
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position of the sign body or any portion of the sign, whether by mechanical or any other means. Barber poles no larger than three feet high and 10 inches in diameter, and clocks, are excepted from this restriction;
6. String of Lights. Strings of l ights arranged in the shape of a product, arrow, or any commercial message; and
7. Visible Matter and Motion Picture Projection. Any sign which emits sound, odor, smoke, laser or hologram lights, or other visible matter, including any sign that uses motion picture projection.
E. Signs that Create a Traffic Hazard or Affecting Pedestrian Safety. All signs may not be placed in locations or manner that constitute a safety hazard or to impede the public use of the public right of way, except where specifically authorized in this Chapter:
1. Conflict with Traffic Signs. Any location that obstructs the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device or which by reason of shape, color, or position interferes with or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or device;
2. Exits and Entrances. Any sign which is placed in a manner that would prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door, window, vent, or any exit way required by the Building Code or by Fire Department regulations;
3. Intersections. Any sign erected or maintained at or near any street intersection that will obstruct the free and clear vision of drivers and pedestrians.
4. Sidewalks. Any sign mounted or displayed in such a manner that it blocks or impedes the normal pedestrian use of public sidewalks. A minimum width of four feet must be maintained on sidewalks at all times; and
5. Site Visibility Triangle. Within the site visibility triangle as defined in Section 17.64.110, Visibility at Intersections , that must be observed at all street intersections and the intersections of dedicated alleys or driveways with streets.
F. Prohibited Sign Types.
1. Any sign which advertises a business that is a prohibited use or no longer in existence or a product or service no longer being sold;
2. Bandit signs;
3. Cabinet signs;
4. Feather banner signs;
5. Electronic message signs , except gas price display on service station monument signage, and except as allowed in Subsection 17.72.050.D.2, Digital Billboard Signs;
6. Non-digital billboards;
7. Pole signs;
8. Signs installed on the roof of a building or structure, except as allowed in Subsection
17.72.050.C.9, Roof-Mounted Signs;
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9. Signs which bear or contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene nature;
10. Sign walkers;
11. Statutory signs; and
12. Stuffed or inflated animals or characters used as signs.
G. Rules of Measurement.
1. Sign Area Measurement. Sign area is measured as follows:
a. Signs on Background Panel. Where the sign copy is mounted, affixed, or painted on a background panel or distinc tively painted, textured, or constructed surface, the sign area is measured as the sum of the smallest rectangle(s) that will enclose both the sign copy and the background, as shown in Figure
17.72.040-G.1: Signs on Background Panel.
FIGURE 17.72.040 .G-1: SIGNS ON BACKGROUND PANEL
b. Signs with Individual Letters . Where the sign has individual letters or graphics mounted against a wall, fascia, mansard, parapet, or other building surface that has not been distinctively painted, textured or cons tructed as a background panel, the sign area is measured as a sum of the smallest rectangle(s) that will enclose each word and each graphic in the total sign except for the descending elements of lower case letters, as shown in Figure
17.72.040.G-2: Signs with Individual Letters. Sign area for individual letters or graphics shall be counted as 75 percent of the area enclosing the sign copy.
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FIGURE 17.72.040 .G-2: SIGNS WITH INDIVIDUAL LETTERS
c. Irregular Shaped Signs. Sign area for irregular shaped signs is d etermined by dividing the sign into the smallest squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, or arcs that enclose each word or graphic in the sign, as shown in Figure 17.72.040- G.3: Irregular Shaped Signs.
FIGURE 17.72.0 40.G-3: IRREGULAR SHAPED SIGNS
d. Multi-Face Signs. The sign area for multi-face signs, as shown in Figure 17.72.04- G.4: Multi-Face Signs, are measured as follows:
i. Two-Face Signs. Where the interior angle between the two sign faces is 45 degrees or less and the sign faces are less than 42 inches apart, the sign area is measured as the area of one sign face only. Where the angle between the two sign faces is greater than 45 degrees, the sign area is the sum of the areas of the two sign faces.
ii. Three- or Four-Face Signs. The allowable sign are a is measured as 50 percent of the sum of the areas of all sign faces.
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FIGURE 17.72.0 40.G-4: MULTI -FACE SIGNS
2. Sign Height Measurement.
a. Freestanding Signs. Sign height for freestanding signs is measured as the vertical distance from the finished grade to the top of the sign.
FIGURE 17.72. 040.G-5: FREE -STANDING SIGN HEIGHT
i. Higher Than Adjacent Grade. Where the grade at the base of a sign is higher than the grade of the adjacent road right-of-way, sign height is measured from the base of the sign, as shown in Figure 17.72.040-G.6:
Freestanding Sign Height, Higher Than Adjacent Grade.
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FIGURE 17. 72.040.G-6: FREESTANDING SIGN HEIGHT, HIGHER THAN
ADJACENT GRADE
ii. Lower Than Adjacent Grade. Where the grade at the base of a sign is lower than the grade o f an adjacent road right-of-way, the height of the sign is measured from the top of curb elevation, as shown in Figure
17.72.040-G.7: Freestanding Sign Height, Higher Than Adjacent Grade (the portion of the sign below the grade at the edge of the right of way shall not be included in determining the sign’s overall height).
FIGURE 17.72.0 40.G-7: FREE -STANDING SIGN HEIGHT, LOWER THAN
ADJACENT GRADE
b. Wall Signs. The height of building -mounted si gns is the vertical distance measured from the base of the wall on which the sign is located to the top of the sign or sign structure, as shown in Figure 17.72.040.G-8: Wall Sign Height.
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FIGURE 17.72.0 40.G-8: WALL SIGN HEIGHT
3. Building Frontage.
a. The wall length and sign area shall be calculated separately for buildings with two or more frontages.
b. Projections and recesses on a building wall may not exceed 10 feet for a continuous building frontage.
H. Sign Illumination
1. Internal Illumination . Internally illuminated signs include single - or two -color LED signs, signs constructed with pan channel letters, or indirect halo illuminated channel letters (e.g., a reverse panel channel letter sign) are on an unlit or otherwise indistinguishable background on a freestanding sign or building wall.
2. External Illumination.
a. Externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. b. The light source for externally illuminated signs shall be arranged and shielded to substantially confine all direct light rays to the sign face and away from streets and adjacent properties as illustrated in Figure 17.72.040-H.1: External Illumination.
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FIGURE 17.72.0 40.H-1: EXTERNAL ILLUMINATION
3. Direct Illumination.
a. Direct illumination may not be used in Residential zones and is limited to letters, numbers, symbols, and accents on a marquee sign. b. Exposed lamps must not exceed an output of 25 watts and mus t only have a steady light output.
4. Neon.
a. Exposed neon sign lighting is only allowed on permanent monument and wall signs in the non-residential zones.
b. Each business is only allowed one neon sign and it must be placed on the primary frontage of the building.
c. Neon is allowed on no more than 25 percent of the total sign area of a permanent building mounted sign
d. Neon signs placed in a window are exempt from the total sign area limitations for all window si gns (Refer to Table 17.72.0 50.C-12: Standards for Window Signs).
e. Neon signs must be turned off daily at the close of business or 10:00 pm, whichever occurs last.
5. Single-Color or Two-Color LED Signs.
a. Single-color or two-color LED signs are exempt from the sign area limitations for wall signs and window signs established in Table 17.72.050.C-11: Standards for Wall Signs and Table 17.72.050.C-12: Standards for Window Signs. b. Any individual single-color or two-color LED sign must not exceed four square feet in area.
c. Single color or two-color LED signs are not allowed in Residential zones. d. Single-color or two -color LED signs must be turned daily at the close of business or 10:00 pm, whichever occurs last.
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I. Sign Structure and Installation
1. The installation of signs shall be enforced and administered by the Building Inspector.
All signs and sign structures must be designed to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, the applicable provisions of the Building and Elec trical Codes, and constructed to withstand wind loads, dead loads, and lateral forces. a. Any angle iron, bracing, guy wires, or similar features used to support a sign shall not be visible to the extent technically feasible. b. Where electrical service is provi ded to freestanding signs or landscape wall signs, the electrical service shall be placed underground and concealed.
Electrical service to building mounted signs, including conduit, housings, and wire, shall be concealed or, when necessary, painted to matc h the surface of the structure upon which they are mounted. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to installation of any new signs requiring electrical service. c. All permanent signs allowed by this Chapter shall be constructed of durable materials capable of withstanding continuous exposure to the elements and the conditions of a built -up environment, and shall be permanently attached to the ground, a building, or another structure by direct attachment to a rigid wall, frame, or structure.
2. Raceway, as illustrated in Figure 17.72.040.I-1: Raceway, shall only be used in building mounted signs when access to the wall behind the sign is not feasible, or when the Zoning Administrator determines that a benefit exists to preserve a historic or architectural feature of a building. In such cases, the raceway shall not extend in width and height beyond the area of the sign and shall match the color of the building to which it is attached.
FIGURE 17.72.0 40.I-1: RACEWAY
3. Signs shall be design ed so that all frameworks for the support of the sign are an integral part of the design of the sign or within the structure of the building to which it is attached so as to not be visible.
J. Signage Design and Materials in the DX-1 and DX-2 Zones. Appropriate sign materials for the Downtown area are dependent on the style, age, and materials used in the building.
Materials may include the following:
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1. Wood. Carved, etched, and painted or stained;
2. Metal. Formed, etched, cast, engraved, and painted; and
3. High-density preformed foam or similar material.
K. Sign Maintenance.
1. All signs shall be maintained by any property owner, lessor, lessee, manager, agent, or other person having lawful possession or control over a sign, build ing, structure, or parcel of land, in a condition or state of equivalent quality to which was approved or required by the City.
2. All signs together with their supports and appurtenances shall be maintained in good structural condition, in compliance with ap plicable Building and Electrical Codes, and in conformance with this Chapter. Maintenance of a sign includes periodic cleaning, replacement of flickering, burned out or broken light bulbs or fixtures, repair or replacement of any faded, peeled, cracked, or otherwise damaged or broken parts of a sign, and any other activity necessary to restore the sign so that it continues to comply with the requirements and contents of the Sign Permit issued for its installation and provisions of this Chapter.
3. All signs an d supporting structures shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted and clean.
The immediate surrounding premises shall be maintained free of weeds and rubbish.
The Zoning Admi nistrator is authorized to order the painting, cleaning or repair of signs which become dilapidated and the cleaning of the immediate premises. Such maintenance shall be completed within 30 days of receiving written notice .
4. Landscape Maintenance. Required landscaped areas contained by a fixed border, curbed area, wall, or other perimeter structure shall receive regular repair and maintenance. Plant materials that do not survive after installation in required landscape areas are required to be replaced within three months.
5. The Building Inspector has the authority to order the repair, maintenance, or removal of any sign or sign structure that has not been maintained and is dangerous or in disrepair, or which is erected or maintained contrary to the requirement s of this Section.
6. Failure to maintain a sign constitutes a violation of this Chapter and will be subject to enforcement action, in which case the Building Inspector may order the removal of any sign that is determined to be in disrepair or dangerous.
7. Any owner of a sign victimized by graffiti shall remove, repair, or repaint sign(s) within 10 days of the graffiti being applied or within 10 days of notification by the Director , whichever event comes first, or the sign shall be subject to removal by the City at the owner's expense.
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17.72.050 Standards for Permanent Signs
A. Applicability.
1. This Section establishes the standards for permanent building mounted and freestanding signs that are applicable in all zones. Standards for each allowed sign type are provided in Tables 17.72.050. C-1 through Table 17.72.050. C-12 and Tables
17.72.050.D-1 through 17.72 1.050.D-4, respectively . These tables are organized as permanent building -mounted and freestanding signs for each sign type. All permanent signs must comply with the standards for sign area, height, number, type, and other requirements provided in these tables.
2. A sign type not specifically included in this Section may be allowed by the Director provided the sign meets the intent of the zone in which it is proposed.
Table 17.72.050.A-1: Allowed Sign Types by Zones
Sign Type R-1, N-P R-LM
R-M,
R-H
CMU-E,
CMU-K,
CMU-F,
CMU-A,
CMU-G
DX-2,
DX-3,
CCMU
DX-1,
DX-4,
CMU-
WM
RC RC-F IF, IG,
BP
OS, PF,
FSA
“•” = Permitted
Building-Mounted Signs
Awning Sign •1 • • • • • •
Blade Sign •1 • • • • •
Canopy Sign • • • • •
Directional Sign • • • • • • • • • •
Directory Sign • • • • • • • • • •
Hanging Sign •1 • • • •
Marquee Sign • •
Projecting Sign • • • •
Roof-Mounted
Sign • • • •
Service Island
Canopy Sign • • • •
Wall Sign •1 • • • • • •
Window Sign •1 • • • • • •
Freestanding Signs
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Table 17.72.050.A-1: Allowed Sign Types by Zones
Sign Type R-1, N-P R-LM
R-M,
R-H
CMU-E,
CMU-K,
CMU-F,
CMU-A,
CMU-G
DX-2,
DX-3,
CCMU
DX-1,
DX-4,
CMU-
WM
RC RC-F IF, IG,
BP
OS, PF,
FSA
Digital Billboard
Sign • • • •
Directory Sign • • • • • • • • • •
Directional Sign • • • • • • • • • •
Freeway
Oriented Sign • • •
Monument Sign • • • • • • • •
Notes:
1. Limited to residential limited retail uses only.
B. Standards for Permanent Building-Mounted and Freestanding Signs.
1. Businesses with frontage and primary vehicle access on a through lot may consider each frontage separately when determining maximum sign area. The area for each frontage is not transferable to the opposite frontage.
2. Businesses with direct alley access are permitted an additional one square foot of sign area per linear foot of building facade facing th e alley. The sign area for the alley frontage is not transferable to the main street frontage.
3. If a business frontage is only on the alley, then the total permitted sign area is allowed for the business, and all sign(s) shall be located on the alley frontage.
4. Where several businesses are developed as a unit, such as a shopping center, one sign which identifies the development is allowed. The area of this sign shall not exceed the maximum allowable area for the largest business sign permitted in the development but in no case shall it exceed 100 square feet. Where the development identification is placed on a monument sign, S ubsection 17.72.050.D.6, Monument Signs is applicable.
5. The maximum total area for all building -mounted and freestanding signs is established in Table 17.72.050.B -1, Standards for All Permanent Signs , including additional regulations for sign area, height, and setback from a property line.
6. The area of all build ing-mounted signs is included in the maximum total sign area, except when specifically exempted.
7. All permanent building -mounted and freestanding signs must comply with the corresponding sign type standards provided in Tables 17.72.050.C -1 to Table
17.72.050.D-4.
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Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs
Zone(s) Max. Sign
Height,
Building-
Mounted
Max. Sign Height,
Freestanding
Total Sign Area per
Business or Development
Min. Distance
from Property
Line
R-1, N-P, R-LM 10 ft 5 ft
4 sf per residential business;
24 sf per residential limited
retail use 1
R-1, R-LM: 15 ft
N-P: 5 ft
Residential
limited retail use:
0 ft.
RM, RH 20 ft 8 ft
20 sf for residential uses; 24
sf per residential limited
retail use
5 ft
CMU-E, CMU-
K, CMU-F,
CMU-A, CMU-
G, DX-2, DX-3
30 ft 8 ft
2.0 sf per linear foot of
building frontage; not to
exceed 175 sf
CMU zones: 5 ft
DX-2 and DX-3: 0
ft
DX-1, DX-4,
CMU-WM 30 ft 8 ft
2.0 sf per linear foot of
building frontage; not to
exceed 175 sf
0 ft
CCMU 20 ft 8 ft
1.5 sf per linear foot of
building frontage; not to
exceed 125 sf
5 ft
RC, RC-F 40 ft
8 ft plus 1 ft for every 5
feet of setback from
property line, not to
exceed 15 ft 2
2.0 sf per linear foot of street
frontage; not to exceed 200
sf
5 ft
IL, IG, BP 40 ft
8 ft plus 1 ft for every 5
feet of setback from
property line, not to
exceed 15 ft
2.0 sf per linear foot of street
frontage; not to exceed 200
sf
10 ft
OS, PF 20 ft 8 ft 20 sf 1
OS and PF: 25 ft
FSA: 15 ft
Notes:
1. The Zoning Administrator may grant by Zoning Administrator Permit an increase in the maximum total sign area for all permanent signs in these zones for public parks and recreation facilities, public schools, governmental facilities, public cultural facilities, and nonprofit hospitals. See Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit.
2. Refer to Section 17.72.050.D.5, Freeway-Oriented Signs.
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C. Standards for Permanent Building-Mounted Signs
1. Awning Sign. Awning signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-1: Standards for Awning Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet ;“lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Sign area is max. 50% of the area of the end panel and max 20% of the area of the front (street facing) panel of the awning or valance.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Mounting Height
Max. 8 ft from the bottom of the awning to the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Max. 20 ft.
Sign Placement
Must only be placed above the doors and windows of the ground floor.
May project into public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
Valance Height Max. 9 in.
Horizontal Distance from Back
of Curb Min. 2 ft.
Illumination Non-illuminated or illumination allowed under the awning.
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2. Blade Sign. Blade signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-2: Standards for Blade Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 8 sf.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Mounting Height
Min. 8 feet from the bottom of the sign to the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Must be mounted perpendicular to the building face or at the corner of the building.
Number of Signs Max. 1 per frontage, except on a corner where two signs are allowed, i.e., 1 per frontage.
Sign Placement
Sign must not extend beyond the edge of the structure on which it is located if mounted below the walkway or overhead structure.
May project into public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
Horizontal Distance from Back
of Curb Min. 2 ft.
Illumination Non-illuminated or internal illumination.
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3. Canopy Signs. Canopy signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-3: Standards for Canopy Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area Max. 1 sf per 1 lf of canopy width.
Mounting Height
Min. 8 ft from the bottom of the canopy to the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Max. 20 ft.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Sign Placement
Must be placed above the doors and windows of the ground floor of a building.
Sign area is max. 60% of the store width or tenant space per business when canopy is placed on multiple store fronts.
May project into public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
Horizonal Distance from Back
of Curb Min. 2 ft.
Illumination Non-illuminated or internal illumination.
Other Requirements Max. height of sign letters is 2 ft measured from the top of the canopy.
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4. Directional Signs (Building -Mounted). Directional signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-4: Standards for Directional Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 3 sf.
Excluded from the total number of allowed signs for all building- mounted signs.
Mounting Height Max. 8 ft.
Sign Placement Max. 1 per driveway entrance.
Illumination Non-illuminated or external illumination.
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5. Directory Signs (Building -Mounted). Directory signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-5: Standards for Directory Signs (Building-Mounted) Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 1 sf per tenant space; Max. 10 sf total sign area.
Excluded from the total number of allowed signs for all building- mounted signs.
Mounting Height Max. 8 ft from nearest grade.
Number of Signs Max. 1 per primary building entrance.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
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6. Hanging Signs. Hanging signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-6: Standards for Hanging Signs
Standards Requirement
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 6 sf in area on each sign face.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Mounting Height Max. 8 feet from the ground level (as measured directly under the sign).
Sign Placement
Hanging signs shall not be permitted closer than 20 feet from each other.
May not extend past the structure to which they are mounted.
May project into public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
Awnings, canopies, and marquees may have a hanging sign suspended beneath.
Horizontal Distance from Back
of Curb Min. 2 ft.
Number of Signs Max. 1 sign per business per street face.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
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7. Marquee Signs. Marquee signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-7: Standards for Marquee Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 2 sf per 1 lf of building frontage.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Max. 75% of the total sign area is allowed for the changeable copy.
Mounting Height Min. 12 ft from the bottom of the marquee to the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Number of Signs Max. 1 per business.
Sign Placement May project into public right-of-way with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
Horizontal Distance from Back
of Curb Min. 2 ft.
Illumination Direct Illumination or internal illumination.
Other Requirements No projecting sign (Table 17.72.050.C-8: Standards for Projecting Signs) shall be permitted when signage is placed directly on a marquee.
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8. Projecting Signs. Projecting signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-8: Standards for Projecting Signs
Standards All Other Zones DX-2, DX-3, CCMU DX-1, DX-4, CMU-WM “sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 36 sf Max. 24 sf.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Mounting Height Min. 8 ft from the bottom of the sign to the nearest grade or sidewalk.
Sign Placement
Projecting signs shall not be permitted closer than 20 feet from each other.
May project into public right-of-way (but not public alleys) with approval of an Encroachment Permit.
May not extend vertically above the second floor window sill or when there is no second floor, may not extend above the parapet, eaves, or roof line.
Must be placed so that the sign causes no harm to street trees.
Horizontal Distance from Back
of the Curb
Signs may not project within two feet of the curb line.
Max. 6 ft from the building wall to the outer edge of the sign.
Number of Signs 1 per business when neither a monument sign nor a roof sign is present in the development.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
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9. Roof-Mounted Signs. Roof-mounted signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-9: Standards for Roof-mounted Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
As provided in Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Sign Height As provided in Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs.
Number of Signs Max. 1 per business.
Sign Placement
Roof-mounted signs shall be placed below the roof peak and must comply with the maximum height allowed for the zone.
Hip roof: Only placed on the lowest 1/3 of the slope of the roof.
Mansard roof: Only placed on the lowest 1/2 of the slope of the roof.
Sign lettering shall have a minimum depth of 6 inches to convey a three- dimensional appearance.
Signs for individual tenants in multi-tenant centers shall be centered above the tenant space and only mounted on a mansard roof.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
Other Requirements The bottom of roof signs shall be mounted flush with the surface of the roof and shall not interrupt roof lines or other major architectural features.
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10. Service Island Canopy Signs. Service Island Canopy signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-10: Standards for Service Island Canopy Signs Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Max. 60 sf for the total area of all signs on the canopy.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Number of Signs Signs may only be displayed on max. 3 canopy facades.
Illumination Non-illuminated or internal illumination.
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11. Wall Signs. Wall signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-11: Standards for Wall Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
As provided in Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs.
Included in the total allowable sign area for all building-mounted signs (see Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs).
Number of Signs Unlimited, provided the maximum area allowed for wall signs is not exceeded.
Sign Placement
Refer to the illustration below for applicable standards.
Wall signs shall be placed to establish a facade rhythm, scale, and proportion between buildings.
The sign’s length shall not exceed the width of the framed portion of the storefront and shall not exceed 15% of the building facade.
Wall signs shall not face an adjacent Residential zone.
Sign Depth Max depth 12 inches measured from the wall on which the sign is placed.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
Special Provisions Requirements
Painted Wall Signs
Painted wall signs are allowed on any exterior building wall of an individual tenant space or building.
Painted wall signs must be professionally painted.
The allowable area for painted wall signs will be increased by 10% over the normal allowable sign dimensions for the zone.
Changeable Copy Signs Max. sign area 30% of the total allowable sign area for the building.
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12. Window Signs. Window signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.C-12: Standards for Window Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
Permanent window signs shall be limited to 20% of the ground floor frontage window area occupied by a given business.
The combined area of temporary and permanent window signs must not exceed 40% of the area of the window on which they are displayed.
Neon or Single-color or two-color LED signs are excluded from the total allowed sign area for all building-mounted signs. Refer to Subsection
17.72.040.H.4, Neon; and Subsection 17.72.040.H.5, Single-Color or Two-Color LED Signs.
Adhesive vinyl, gild-leaf, or screen printing is preferred over hand- painted window signs.
Sign Placement
Must be mounted or displayed on the interior of the window.
If the business is on the first floor, signs shall not be placed above the upper window frame or the second floor.
If the business is conducted above the first floor, signs shall not be placed above the max. height allowed in the zone or above the window frame of the third floor.
Illumination Non-illuminated. Neon or single- or two-color LED signs are allowed.
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D. Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs.
1. Standards for each allowed permanent freestanding sign type are provided in tables with a supporting illustration of each sign type. All permanent signs must comply with the standards for sign area, height, number, type, and other requirements provided in these tables.
2. Digital Billboard Signs. Digital billboard signs are permitted only as billboard relocations or as conversions of an existing billboard. Digital billboard signs must meet all location and development standards established in this Section. Digital billboard signs shall be subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit), site plan, and design review by the Planning Commission, as set forth in Chapter 17.100, Planning Permits and Approvals. a. Location.
i. Digital billboard signs are only permitted along two specific segments of the Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor as described below:
a) Segment One. This segment begins where the City boundary bisects the I-5 corridor to the north and runs south al ong I-5 to the East Main Street freeway underpass, excluding the Section of frontage on the north side of I-5 between the East Beamer Street underpass and the East Kentucky Avenue overpass. A maximum of two digital billboard signs are permitted within this segment. The signs may be located on the same side of the freeway or one on each side of the freeway.
b) Segment Two. This segment begins at County Road 102 and runs east along I-5 to the eastern boundary of the City. A maximum of one digital billboard is permitted within this segment. ii. Digital billboard sign s shall be located within 500 feet of the freeway right-of-way. No digital billboard sign shall be located within 2,500 feet of another digital billboard sign on the same or opposite side of the freeway and no closer than 250 feet to any other freeway-oriented sign over 30 feet in height on the same side of the freeway. iii. The location of digital billboard sign s shall be verified by the City Engineer to ensure no conflict exists between the location of the proposed sign and the Interstate 5/State Route 113 direct connect interchange project as identified in the Cal Trans Project Report dated April 6, 2000, or as otherwise amended or updated by Cal Trans or the City. Updates shall include the development of project plans. When reviewing for conflicts, the City Engineer will review for physical and visual conflicts.
iv. Proximity to Residential Uses. No digital billboard signs shall be located between East Main Street and East Beamer Street or within 1,200 feet of any existing residential property in existence at the time of adoption of the digital billboard signs standards, unless it can be demonstrated
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by the applicant, that the proposed sign installation cannot be view ed from the residential property. A “balloon test” (or similar) may be required and shall be paid for by the applicant to determine visual impacts of a proposed digital billboard sign and to demonstrate that the proposed sign cannot be viewed from a residential property. b. Standards. Any new digital billboard sign or a legally existing billboard refurbished to become a digital billboard sign shall be subject to the development standards below.
i. Number of Faces. A digital billboard sign may consist of no more than two digital display areas, each positioned to be visible only by opposing directions of traffic. Double-faced signs shall not have an interior angle between the face of the panels greater than 20 degrees, unless a visibility study is provided showing that a greater angle is necessary to achieve reasonable sign visibility, up to a maximum of 45 degrees. ii. Height. Heights of digital billboard signs shall be established relative to topography and setting to provide the best balance between the sign’s purpose of effectively communicating a visual message, the setting (including topography and surrounding architecture), and freeway traffic safety. However, in no case shall the digital billboard sign (including structure) exceed a maximum height of 68 feet as measured from the finished grade of the center line of the nearest freeway to the top of the digital billboard sign face or structure, as applicable.
Applicants shall provide to the City supporting documentation from a licensed engineer or surveyor demonstra ting compliance with this provision.
iii. Area. The maximum area of each digital display area shall not exceed 672 square feet per sign face.
iv. No more than one digital billboard sign and one freeway-oriented sign each over 30 feet in height shall be permitted on a single parcel or multiple parcels developed as a single retail, office, or industrial center.
One sign shall not directly or substantially impede the view of another sign for any prolonged length of travel time of a passing driver on Interstate 5.
v. Illumination. Digital billboard signs must be limited in brightness to a maximum lighting intensity of 0.3 candela ( i.e., foot-candles) over ambient light levels, as measured using a foot-candle meter at 250 feet from the sign face.
a) Each digital display area m ust have a light sensing device that will adjust the brightness of the sign as ambient light conditions change throughout the day.
b) Digital billboard signs must create minimal glare, maintain contrast between the sign face and the surrounding area, have
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minimal impact on driver distraction, and create minimal light trespass into residential areas.
c) The applicant must demonstrate through field testing compliance with a 0.3 candela increase, or less, over ambient light at a distance of 250 feet during nighttime conditions upon initial start-up, again at six months of operation and at the request of the City for the life of the sign.
d) The applicant must fund field testing by a qualified independent contractor or City staff trained in the use of a handheld photometer to demonstrate continued compliance. If increases in ambient light are found to be above the 0.3 candela level, the dimming level shall be adjusted until this level can be demonstrated. This must be completed and demonstrated
through follow -up field testing within 24 hours or the billboard shall not be operated until the lighting levels can be brought into compliance.
vi. Pole Cladding. High-quality d ecorative pole covering is required for newly constructed digital billboard sign s as well as any existing non- digital billboard that is converted to a digital billboard sign. vii. Message Display. Digital billboard signs shall display static messages only, and shall not have animation, movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement in or on any part of the sign structure, design, or pictorial segment of the sign, except that static images may be displayed for a minimum of eight seconds with a transition or blank screen time no longer than one second in duration. No static message shall include flashing or scintillating lighting, or varying light intensity.
Digital billboard signs shall be operated with sy stems and monitoring in place to either turn the display off or show a “full black” image on the display in the event of a malfunction.
viii. Community Messaging. The City shall be provided with access to a minimum of five percent of the total available display time to allow the City to present messages of community interest. This access shall also include access for other appropriate agencies for the purpose of displaying public safety messages such as “Amber Alert” messages and emergency-disaster communications . The City shall retain sole discretion regarding the content and prioritization of messages displayed on the City’s behalf, subject to specific standards of individual sign companies for displayed material.
ix. Traffic Safety. The digital billboard sign shall not create a visibility hazard to traffic on adjacent streets, freeways, or parking areas. The sign shall not reduce required on-site parking availability and shall not interfere with on-site vehicular circulation.
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x. Future Technologies. There may be alternate, preferred, or superior technology available in the future to illuminate digital freeway signs.
These alternate technologies may be incorporated into existing legally permitted digital freeway signs in the future without additional permissions from the Planning Commission or City Council provided:
a) The required maximum brightness standards are met; and b) No substantial exterior physical change to the digital display area will occur. The owner shall be responsible for obtaining any required minister ial permits for technology improvements as required by applicable code standards. The City shall expedite any required approvals for technology that is superior in energy efficiency over previous generations or types.
xi. Quality and Maintenance Plan. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed digital billboard sign provides high resolution, clear graphic display, and consistent reliability and durability. The applicant must establish a quality and maintenance plan to ensure implementation of all above -listed development standards and to assure the proper maintenance and repair of the digital billboard sign as needed. c. Billboard Removal. For every one square foot of digital message display area installed, the applicant must permanently remove at least two square feet of existing legal conforming or nonconforming billboard display area within the City limits prior to operation of the digital billboard sign. An existing billboard display area being converted to a digital billboard sign may count toward the required permanent removals.
d. Operating Agreement. The City and applicant shall enter into an operating agreement, subject to City Council approval, in conjunction with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) for a digital billboard sign. The City and applicant may use the operating agreement, on a case -by-case basis, to deviate from the development standards in Section 17. 72.050.D.2, Digital Billboard Signs or reduce the required billboard removals under Section 17. 72.050.D.2, Digital Billboard Signs. The City Council will only approve an operating agreement if it determines that the operating agreement achieves community benefits that are equivalent or greater to those that would be achieved through strict compliance with Section 17.72.050.D.2, Digital Billboard Signs . If deviation from the foregoing development standards is requested, the City Council shall also serve as the final review and approval authority for the Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) and Development Review application.
e. Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations. The owner of the digital billboard sign shall comply with all applicable federal, State, or local laws, including the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (23 U.S.C. Section 131), the Outdoor Advertising Act (California Business and Professions Code § 5200 et
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seq.), and this Section, when constructing, operating, improving , maintaining, repairing, and removing the digital billboard.
3. Directional Signs (Freestanding). Directional signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.D-1: Standards for Directional Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area
2 sided allowed; Max. 3 sf per sign face.
Excluded from the total number of allowed signs for all freestanding signs.
Sign Height Max. 4 ft
Number of Signs Max. 1 per driveway entrance.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
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4. Directory Signs (Freestanding). Directory signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.D-2: Standards for Directory Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area Max. 10 sf; Max. 1 sf per tenant space. Excluded from the total number of allowed signs for all freestanding signs.
Sign Height Max. 8 ft from nearest grade.
Number of Signs
Max. 1 per building.
A directory sign that displays multiple individual tenants, nameplates, etc. shall be considered one sign.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
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5. Freeway-Oriented Signs. Freeway-oriented signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.D-3: Standards for Freeway-Oriented Signs Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “ft” = feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area Max. 200 sf
Sign Height 1
Max height 60 ft.
Elements to enhance the design of a sign structure may extend above the sign to a max. 20% of the sign’s allowed height or 12 inches, whichever is greater.
Base Width The sign base must be at least 60% of the width of the sign.
Number of Signs
Max. 1 freeway-oriented sign in areas adjoining interchanges or for groups of adjoining parcels.
1 additional freeway-oriented sign is allowed for a single parcel or a group of parcels greater than 20 acres provided the two signs are separated by min. 300 linear ft.
Sign Placement Only located along a site frontage facing a freeway and within 500 linear ft of a freeway interchange.
Illumination Non-illuminated or internal illumination.
Special Provisions Requirements
Sign Design
The major architectural elements or details of the primary building(s) shall be integrated into the design of the support structure for the freeway oriented sign.
Sign Panels for Vacant
Businesses
The sign panel on a freeway-oriented sign for a business that goes out of business shall be replaced within 30 days with a blank sign panel.
Also refer to Section 17.72.080, Enforcement.
Changeable Copy Signs and
Electronic Message Centers Changeable copy and digital/electronic messages are not permitted.
Notes:
1. The overall height of freeway signs and their support structures shall be determined on a case-by- case basis utilizing a line of site study and visibility modeling analysis techniques which shall include an evaluation of the presence of visual obstructions, the number of anchor tenants proposed, etc. The Planning Commission will review the analysis presented by the applicant and render a judgement as to whether the proposed sign height and area is appropriate. Signs shall be no higher than necessary for effective visibility.
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Table 17.72.050.D-3: Standards for Freeway-Oriented Signs Standards Requirements
6. Monument Signs. Monument signs must comply with the standards provided in the table below.
Table 17.72.050.D-4: Standards for Monument Signs
Standards Requirements
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
Sign Area As provided in Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs.
Sign Height
As provided in Table 17.72.050.B-1: Standards for All Permanent Signs.
Elements to enhance the design of a sign structure may extend above the sign to a max. 20% of the sign’s allowed height or 12 inches, whichever is greater.
Sign Base Standards
The sign base must be at least 60% of the width of the sign.
The base shall be min 12 inches in height from finish grade.
The sign based shall be constructed of solid permanent materials such as concrete block, stone, brick, metal, stucco, or similar veneer extending the full height of the sign or to the base.
Number of Signs Only one monument sign is allowed per building per frontage.
Sign Placement Only located along a site frontage facing a public street.
Illumination Non-illuminated, internal illumination, or external illumination.
Special Provisions Requirements
Changeable Copy Signs Max. sign area 40% of the total allowable sign area.
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Table 17.72.050.D-4: Standards for Monument Signs
Standards Requirements
Other Requirement
Signs shall integrate major architectural elements or details of the primary building(s) into the design of the support structure for the monument sign.
Signage must be compatible with the building and site design relative to colors, materials, and placement and will respect established architectural and/or historical character as appropriate.
17.72.060 Standards for Temporary Signs
A. Purpose. The City Council finds that the proliferation of temporary signs is a distraction to the traveling public and creates aesthetic blight and litter that threatens the public’s health, safety, and welfare. In addition to the purpose provisions of Section 17.7 2.010, Purpose, these regulations ensure that temporary signs do not create a distraction to the traveling public by eliminating the aesthetic blight and litter caused by temporary signs. These standards and requirements ensure that temporary signs do not create aesthetic clutter or a distraction to the traveling public.
B. General to All Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are allowed only in compliance with the provisions of this Section.
1. Information Required for Display . All temporary signs are required to dis play the name and address of the entity placing the sign and the date the sign was erected .
2. Permits. No permits are required for the installation and placement of any temporary signs .
3. Not Included in Permanent Sign Allowances. Temporary signs are not counted toward the maximum total sign area established in Section 17.72.050, Standards for Permanent Signs.
4. General Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions.
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a. Location Standards., Temporary signs must be placed in compliance with Subsection 17.72.040.B, Location Standards, unless specifically exempted by this Section.
b. Period of Use. There is no limit on the length of time that a temporary sign may be displayed, except for wall banner signs (See Table 17.72.060.C-2: Standards for Specific Temporary Signs).
c. Display Standards. Temporary signs must be placed in compliance with Subsection 17.72.040.D , Display Standards unless specifically exempted by this Section.
d. Design and Construction. Temporary signs must be of sufficient weight and durability to withstand wind gusts, storms, etc. and must be professionally crafted.
C. Additional Standards for Temporary Signs.
1. Temporary signs are allowed in compliance with provisions in Table 17. 72.060.C-1:
Standards for Temporary Signs.
Table 17.72.060.C-1: Standards for Temporary Signs
Standard Requirement
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
All Residential and Public and Open Space Zones
Total Area of all Temporary Signs at
Any One Time Max. 16 sf 1
Number of Signs Unlimited except that the total sign area must not exceed 16 sf.
All Downtown and Mixed-Use Zones
Total Area of All Temporary Signs at
Any One Time
Max. 32 sf per business, with a total of max. 72 sf per lot.
Excludes the area of temporary window signs and wall banner signs.
Number of Signs
Unlimited except that the total sign area of all temporary signs (excludes the area of temporary window signs and wall banner signs) must not exceed 32 sf per business.
Exception: Multi-tenant centers or offices – Max. 2 temporary wall banner signs per 150 lf of property frontage not to exceed 64 sf combined.
All Commercial and Employment Zones
Total Area of All Temporary Signs at
Any One Time Max. 40 sf
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Standard Requirement
Number of Signs
Unlimited except that the total sign area of all temporary signs (excludes the area of temporary window signs and wall banner signs) must not exceed 40 sf per business.
Exception: Multi-tenant centers or offices – Max. 2 temporary wall banner signs per 150 linear feet of property frontage not to exceed 64 sf combined.
Notes:
1. The Zoning Administrator may grant, by Zoning Administrator Permit, an increase in the maximum total sign area for all temporary signs in these zones for public parks and recreation facilities, governmental facilities, public cultural facilities, and non-profit hospitals. See Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit.
2. Standards for Specific Temporary Signs. Temporary signs must comply with the standards provided in Table 17. 72.060.C-2: Standards for Specific Temporary Sign Types.
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Table 17.72.060.C-2: Standards for Specific Temporary Signs Temporary Sign
Type1
Standards
Other Requirements Height
(Max.)
Width
(Max.)
Area
(Max.)
“sf” = square feet; “lf” = linear feet
A-Frame Sign 4 ft 3 ft 6 sf Only allowed in the Downtown zones.
Max. I A-frame sign per business.
Must be located within 15 feet of the building
in which the business is located.
May be located on a sidewalk provided a
minimum width of at least four feet allows for
unimpeded pedestrian movement.
Prohibited in Residential zones.
Only permitted during regular business hours.
Must be professionally crafted and not
constructed of molded vinyl or plastic.
Wall Banner
25 ft to
top of
banner
― 32 sf
Prohibited in Residential zones.
Must be mounted on a building wall or on T-
posts or stakes installed ≤ 6” from a wall on
which the wall banner would be hung.
Window Sign ― ― See End
Note 2
Must be placed no higher than first story
windows.
Inside mounting required.
Not included in the total sign area for all
temporary signs.
Yard Sign Type ― 4 ft 3 sf
All yard signs must be installed securely in the
ground. Yard Sign Type 2 ― 6 ft 4 sf
Yard Sign Type 3 ― 6 ft 32 sf
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Table 17.72.060.C-2: Standards for Specific Temporary Signs Temporary Sign
Type1
Standards
Other Requirements Height
(Max.)
Width
(Max.)
Area
(Max.)
Notes:
1. Other temporary sign types may be allowed (e.g., fuel pump topper signs, wraps around waste receptacles, or balloon bobbers) provided the max. area limitation for all temporary signs is not exceeded.
2. The area of temporary and permanent window signs combined (including signs constructed of perforated vinyl or painted on the window) is established in Table 17.72.050.C-12: Standards for Window Signs.
3. All temporary signs associated with a model sales office for new subdivision or multi-family residential developments for sale or rent require approval of a Zoning Administrator Permit approval (see Section 17.100.090, Zoning Administrator Permit).
17.72.070 Standards for Nonconforming Signs
Section 17.80.090, Nonconforming Signs, provides the standards and regulations for nonconforming signs.
17.72.080 Enforcement
A. Inspection. Construction of all signs, and their attachment, is governed by the regulations of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Sign Code, and this Chapter, as adopted by th e City of Woodland and shall be inspected and approved by the Building Inspector.
B. Sign Removal.
1. Unlawful Signs. The Zoning Administrator may order the removal of any sign erected, altered, or maintained in violation of this Chapter, the Uniform Building Co de, or the Uniform Sign Code, in which case 30-day written notice shall be provided to the owner of the building, structure, or lot on which the sign is located requiring the removal of the sign or to bring it into compliance.
2. Dangerous or Defective Signs. The Zoning Administrator may order the immediate removal of a sign without notification if, in his or her opinion, the condition of the sign presents an immediate threat to the safety of the public.
3. Abandoned Signs. Any sign which no longer advertises the original business conducted, product sold, or activity conducted shall be deemed to have been abandoned. The Zoning Administrator shall give 30 days’ written notice to the owner of the building, structure, or lot on which the sign is located to remove the sign.
C. The provisions in this Chapter shall be enforced by the City of Woodland Police Department when applicable.
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D. Any Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) or Variance (see Section 17.100.120, Variance) granted for a sign or signs shall become void if the sign is altered or relocated in any way which makes the sign in violation of the requirements of this Chapter.
E. Penalties. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall subject the owner to the penalties provided for in Chapter 17.128, Enforcement of this Title.
F. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the Zoning Administrator may appeal to the Planning Commission unless such denial is based on violations of the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Sign Code, or the National Electrical Code. Denial for these reasons must be appealed to the Board of Building Appeals. Appeals shall be in writing and must be filed in the with the Zoning Administrator 10 days of the date of the decision or order which is being appealed. See Section 17.96.160, Appeals.
17.72.090 Severability
If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of the Chapter is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affe ct, impair, or invalidate any other section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision. The invalidation of the application of any section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion, or provision of this Chapter to a particular property or structure, or any particular properties or structures, by any court of competent jurisdiction shall not affect the application of such section, sentence, clause, phrase, word, portion or provision to any other property or structure not specifically included in said invalidation.
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Performance Standards
Sections:
17.76.010 Purpose and Applicability ............................................................................................. III-115
17.76.020 Measurement of Impacts .............................................................................................. III-115
17.76.030 General Standards ......................................................................................................... III-116
17.76.040 Electromagnetic Interference ....................................................................................... III-116
17.76.050 Fire and Explosive Hazards ........................................................................................... III-116
17.76.060 Hazardous and Extremely Hazardous Materials ....................................................... III-116
17.76.070 Heat and Humidity ......................................................................................................... III-116
17.76.080 Light and Glare ............................................................................................................... III-116
17.76.090 Liquid or Solid Waste ..................................................................................................... III-117
17.76.100 Odors, Particulate Matter, and Air Contaminants ..................................................... III-117
17.76.110 Noise ................................................................................................................................ III-118
17.76.120 Vibration .......................................................................................................................... III-119
17.76.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. The purposes of this Chapter are to:
1. Ensure that uses and activities are conducted in a manner that protects the public health and safety and do not produce adverse impacts on surrounding properties or the community at large.
2. Establish permissible limits and permit objective measurement of nuisances, hazards, and objectionable conditions;
3. Protect industry from arbitrary exclusion from areas of the City.
B. The standards of this Chapter shall apply to all uses and properties existing in the City at the time of adoption of this Title. The standards established by this Chapter are minimum requirements and shall not be construed to prevent the City Council, the Planning Commission, or the Director from imposing, as part of a project approval, specific conditions which may be more restrictive, in order to meet the intent of these regulations.
17.76.020 Measurement of Impacts
Measurements necessary for determining compliance with the performance standards of this Chapter shall be taken at the property line of the establishment or use that is the source of a potentially objectionable condition, hazard, or nuisance.
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17.76.030 General Standards
Land or buildings shall be used or occupied in a manner that does not create any dangerous, injurious, or noxious fire, explosive, or other hazard that would adversely affect the surrounding area.
17.76.040 Electromagnetic Interference
No use, activity, or process shall cause electromagnetic interference with normal radio and television reception in any residential zone, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the lot line of the site in which it is s ituated. All uses, activities, and processes shall comply with applicable Federal Communications Commission’s regulations.
17.76.050 Fire and Explosive Hazards
All activities, processes, or uses involving the storage, use of, transportation, or production of products which, in the raw or finished state, constitute a flammable or explosive material ( for example, flour milling or nut shell processing) , or volatile extraction, shall be subject to approval by the Fire Department. All incineration is prohibited with th e exception of those substances such as, but not limited to, chemicals, insecticides, hospital materials and waste products required by law to be disposed of by burning, and in those instances where the Fire Department deems it a practical necessity.
17.76.060 Hazardous and Extremely Hazardous Materials
The use, handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous and extremely hazardous materials shall comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations and the California Fire and Building Co des, as well as the laws and regulations of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control and the County Environmental Health Agency. Activities, processes, and uses shall not generate or emit any fissionable or radioactive materials into the atmosphere, sewage system, or onto the ground.
17.76.070 Heat and Humidity
Uses, activities, and processes shall not produce any emissions of heat or humidity that cause distress, physical discomfort, or injury to a reasonable person, or interfere with the ability to p erform work tasks or conduct other customary activities. In no case shall heat emitted by a use cause a temperature increase of more than five degrees Fahrenheit on another property.
17.76.080 Light and Glare
A. Glare. All lighting, reflective surfaces, mechanical or chemical processes, or any other sources of illumination shall be designed and located in a manner that produces no glare visible on public streets or on any other parcel. Glare or heat reflected from building materials shall be mitigated so as to not disrupt surrounding properties.
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B. Lighting. Lights shall be of the minimum illumination necessary for a given application and shall be placed to deflect light away from adjacent properties and public streets , and to prevent adverse interference with the normal operation or enjoyment of surrounding properties. Lights shall be directed downward and shielded at lot lines so as to confine all direct rays to the premises on which it is located. Exterior lighting shall be fully shielded.
1. Except for public street lights or stadium lights, no light or combination of lights or activity shall cast light onto a residentially zoned property, or any property containing residential uses, exceeding one-half foot candle.
17.76.090 Liquid or Solid Waste
The use, handling, storage, and transportation of waste materials, including hazardous wastes, shall comply with the provisions of the California Hazardous Materials Regulations , the State Water Resources Control Board, and any other applicable laws.
A. Discharges to Water or Sewers . Discharge at any point into a public or private sewage disposal system, stream, or the ground, of any material that could contaminate any water supply, or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or offensive elements is prohibited. No exceptions are allowed unless in accordance with regulations, licenses or approvals of the various local and state agencies having jurisdiction over such activities. Liquids or solids of any kind shall not be discharged, either directly or indirectly, into a public or private body of water, sewage system, watercourse, or into the ground. No exceptions are allowed unless in accordance with applicable regulations of the various local and state agencies having jurisdiction over such activities.
B. Solid Wastes. Solid wastes shall be handled and stored so as to prevent nuisances, health, safety, and fire hazards; and to facilitate recycling.
C. Containment. Waste shall be handled and stored to prevent nuisances, health, safety, and fire hazards, and to facilitate recycling. Material, including, but not limited to, paper products, plastic, dirt, sand, lime, seed, bran, chaff, wood refuse, and other readily transportable compounds, shall be contained in a way it cannot be tracked or carrie d by wind off -site or dissolved into a water system . Closed containers shall be provided and used for storage of any materials which by their nature are combustible, volatile, dust, or odor producing or edible or attractive to rodents, vermin, or insects.
D. Incineration. There shall be no refuse incineration on the premises.
17.76.100 Odors, Particulate Matter, and Air Contaminants A. Odors. No continuous, frequent, or repetitive odors are permitted that are perceptible on or beyond adjacent lot lines or in the public right-of-way. An odor detected no more than a total of 15 minutes in any one day shall not be deemed to be continuous, frequent, or repetitive as used in this Subsection.
B. Dust or Particulates. Uses, activities, and processes shall not operate in a manner that emits excessive dust, fumes, smoke, or particulate matter. No dust or particulate matter shall be emitted that is detectable at zone boundary lines or property lines by a reasonable person
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without instruments. Exhaust air ducts shall be located or directed away from abutting properties zoned R-1, N-P, R-LM, R-M, or R-H.
C. Sources of Air Emissions. Sources of air emissions shall comply with regulations established by the Environmental Protection Agency (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40), the California Air Resources Board, and the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management Control District (YSAQMD).
The City shall consult with YSAQMD to determine which uses shall be equipped with emission- control devices or measures to preclude fugitive dust and particulate emissions from the site.
Such devices or measures shall be approved by YSAQMD prior to issuance of a Building Permit or other approval authorizing construction activities. All devices shall be maintained by the owner.
17.76.110 Noise
Applicants for proposed p rojects may be required to provide evidence that all applicable requirements relating to noise may be satisfied by the project prior to approval. Provisions contained in Chapter 8 of the 2035 General Plan shall apply in addition to other applicable Section s of the Municipal Code that relate to noise and nuisance considerations. Standards deemed “normally acceptable” are established in in Table 8 -5: Land Use Noise Compatibility Standards of the General Plan.
A. Standards.
1. Sources. Table 8-6: Noise Level Performance Standards for New Projects and Existing Non-Transportation Sources of the General Plan provides noise level performance standards that apply to the noise sources themselves for new projects and existing non-transportation sources.
2. Exposure. Table 8 -7: Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure from Transportation Sources of the General Plan provides the maximum allowable noise exposure from transportation related (i.e., non-aircraft) noise sources.
B. Acoustic Study . An acoustic study shall be required fo r any proposed project which could create or be subject to noise exposure that exceed the levels established in General Plan Table 8-6: Noise Level Performance Standards for New Projects and Existing Non-Transportation Sources and Table 8.7: Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure from Transportation Sources.
C. Noise Attenuation Measures . Any project subject to the acoustic study requirements of Subsection 17.76.110.B, Acoustic Study, may be required to incorporate noise attenuation measures deemed necessary to ensure compliance with established noise standards.
1. New noise sensitive uses ( e.g., schools, hospitals, churches, and residences) shall incorporate noise attenuation measures to achieve and maintain an interior noise level within those established in Table 8 -7: Maximum Allowable Noise Exposure from Transportation Sources of the General Plan.
2. Noise attenuation measures identified in an acoustic study shall be incorporated into the project to reduce noise impacts to satisfactory levels.
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3. Emphasis shall be placed upon site planning and project design measures. The use of noise barriers may be required only after all feasible design -related noise measures have been incorporated into the project.
17.76.120 Vibration
No vibration shall be produced that is transmitted through the ground and is discernible without the aid of instruments by a reasonable person at the lot lines of the site. Machinery used for manufacturing and industrial processes, including oil and gas collection, processing, and distribut ion must be designed and housed to ensure that vibration will be reduced to a minimum amount discernible without the aid of instruments by a reasonable person at the lot lines of the site.
A. Development Near Railroads. A vibration study shall be required fo r any proposed development within 200 feet of a railroad track. Measures may be required to ensure that vibration impacts remain below acceptable levels.
B. Exemptions. Vibrations from temporary construction, demolition, and vehicles that enter and leave the subject parcel (e.g., construction equipment, trains, trucks, etc.) are exempt from this standard.
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Nonconforming Provisions
Sections:
17.80.010 Purpose ........................................................................................................................... III-120
17.80.020 Applicability ..................................................................................................................... III-120
17.80.030 Determination of Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots ................................ III-121
17.80.040 Nonconforming Uses ..................................................................................................... III-122
17.80.050 Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures ............................... III-123
17.80.060 Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures ................................. III-123
17.80.070 Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings .. III-124
17.80.080 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses ..................................... III-125
17.80.090 Nonconforming Signs .................................................................................................... III-126
17.80.010 Purpose
A. This Section provides regulations for nonconforming land uses, structures, signs, and lots that were lawfully established before the adoption or amendment of this Code, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the current terms of this Co de, or future amendments.
B. This Chapter is intended to permit continued utility and economic viability of uses and continued occupancy and maintenance of structures that were legally established but do not comply with all of the standards and requirements of this Code in a manner that promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare and does not conflict with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
C. More specifically, the purpose of these regulations is to distinguish between nonconforming uses that are detrimental to public health, safety, and general welfare and those uses that are economically productive and compatible with surrounding development despite being inconsistent with applicable regulations and requirements.
17.80.020 Applicability
The provisions of this Chapter apply to structur es and uses that have become nonconforming by adoption of this Code as well as structures and uses that become nonconforming due to subsequent amendment to its text or to the Zoning Map (see Chapter 17.108, Amendments to the Zoning Map and Text). Nonconforming structures and uses include:
A. Those made nonconforming by the addition of a standard or requirement previously not required for such use or structure; and
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B. Uses and structures reclassified from permitted to being subject to a discretionary permit, or no longer permitted.
17.80.030 Determination of Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots Any lawfully established use, structure, or lot that is in existence on the effective date of this Code or any subsequent amendment but does not comply with all of the standards and requirements of this Code shall be considered nonconforming. Nonconforming uses and structures may only be continued subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
A. Legal Nonconforming Status. A use, structure, or site feature shall be designated as having legal nonconforming status if it was lawfully established under the regulat ions of the jurisdiction in which it was located at the time of its establishment and remains in compliance with terms and conditions imposed at the time of its establishment, if any, based on evidence provided by the property owner, tenant, or applicant. Legal nonconforming status shall also be assigned if nonconformities were created by a public improvement, such as a street widening project.
B. Nonconformities. A nonconformity may result from any inconsistency with the requirements of this Code including, but not limited to, location, density, floor area, height, yard, usable open space, buffering, performance standards, or the lack of an approved use permit or other required authorization.
A use or structure shall not be deemed nonconforming solely because it does not conform with certain design, site, or development standards including parking dimension standards, overnight vehicle parking limitations, shade requirements, fence and wall placement, loading, landscape area, or screening regulations of the di strict in which it is located . Additionally, a use or structure shall not be deemed nonconforming solely for lack of conformance with standards for types of building features such as cornices, eaves, and other ornamental features that exceed maximum proje ctions into required yards; or bay windows, balconies, and terraces above the second floor that exceed maximum projections into required yards.
A use or structure’s lack of conformance with similar design, site, development standards or other minor featu res not listed above may not rise to the level of Nonconforming Status as define in this section. Such a determination may be made at the discretion of the Director.
C. Nonconforming Uses and Structures —Right to Continue. Any use or structure that was lawfully established prior to the effective date of this Code or of any subsequent amendments to its text or to the Official Zoning Map (see Chapter 17.108, Amendments to the Zoning Map and Text) may only be continued and maintained provided there is no alteration, enlargement, or addition to any building or structure; nor any enlargement of the area, space, or volume occupied by or devoted to such use, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. The right to continue a nonconforming use or structure shall attach to the land and shall not be affected by a change in ownership. No substitution, expansion, or other change in use and no alteration or other change in structures is permitted, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.
D. Nonconforming Lots. Any lot that is smaller than the minimum lot size required by this Code or does not meet any of the applicable dimensional requirements shall be considered a lawful
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nonconforming lot if it is described in the official records on file in the office of the Yolo County Recorder as a lot of record under one ownership. A nonconforming lot may be used as a building site subject to compliance with all applicable requirements, unless a Variance (see Section 17.100.120, Variance) or other modification or exception is approved as provided for in this Code.
17.80.040 Nonconforming Uses
A. Continuance. An existing use that lawfully existed on the Effective Date and that remains nonconforming and any nonconformity that is created as a result of the adoption or amendment of this Code may be continued or maintained as a nonconformity only in accordance with the terms of this Section.
B. Extension of Use. A nonconforming use may not be extended to other parts of a building or site where the use has not traditional ly operated (based on aerial photography, business license data, or other verifying documentation) unless authorized by the Director and subject to a finding that the extension will not increase or create negative impacts on surrounding properties including but not limited to increased traffic, noise, vibration, dust, or odor.
C. Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses.
1. No lawful nonconforming use shall be changed to a different use type or use classification unless the new use is a permitted or conditional use approved in conformance with the requirements of this Zoning Code, or the Director finds that the use is of a similar nature to the existing lawful nonconforming use and does not increase the intensity of use as defined below. The Director’s decision as to whether or not the use is of a similar nature and does not increase the intensity of use is appealable to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.96.160. Additionally, the Director may elevate the application to the Planning Commission if the Director finds that the change in use will have a substantial effect that warrants public review.
2. This requirement shall not apply to a change of ownership, tenancy, or management where the new use is of the same use type and use classification, if applicable, as the previous use, as defined in Chapter 17.144, Definitions of Use s, and the use is not expanded or intensified.
3. For purposes of this Section, an increase in the intensity includes the following:
a. Expanded or longer hours of operation;
b. An increase in the number of employees on a site;
c. An increase in the number of required parking spaces; d. An increase in the number of vehicles or trips to the proposed use as determined by the City’s Traffic Engineer o r by a Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by a licensed traffic engineer;
e. An increase in noise, odors, dust, glare, vibrations, or other operational or performance standards, that will be injurious to property and improvements of adjacent properties or the s urrounding area, or will be detrimental to the
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health, safety, peace, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area; and
f. Any other metric that is determined to result in an increase in the intensity of use of the building, structure, or site.
4. When a legal nonconforming use has been changed to a conforming use, the nonconforming use shall not be reestablished, except that within multi -family residential, mixed use, or commercial districts, buildings or structures wh ich are determined to have been lawfully constructed as a single -family dwelling may be returned to the single -family use at any time. The Director shall base the determination on evidence including Building Permits, county assessor data, building design and appearance, or other records that demonstrate the building was originally constructed as a single-family residence.
17.80.050 Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures A. Continuance. An existing building or structure (including walls and fences) that lawfully existed on the Effective Date and that remains nonconforming and any nonconformity that is created as a result of the adoption or amendment of this Code, may be continued, or maintained as a nonconformity in accordance with the terms of this Sect ion.
B. Maintenance and Repair. Maintenance, repairs, and structural interior alterations to a nonconforming structure are permitted if the changes and improvements do not enlarge or extend the structure except as provided in Section 17.80.060, Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures.
C. Expansion of Area Occupied by Nonconforming Use. The physical improvement of a nonconforming building or structure containing a nonconforming use shall not increase the area occupied by a nonconforming use except as provided for in Section 17.80.040.
17.80.060 Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures A. Nonconforming structures may be enlarged, extended, structurally altered, or repaired in compliance with all applicable laws subject to the following provisions:
1. Additions to and/or enlargements of nonconforming structures are allowed, subject to the appropriate Design Review if the addition or enlargement complies with all applicable laws and if the existing use of the property is conforming except as provided for in this Chapter (see Section 17.80.040, Nonconforming Uses) and subject to the following requirements in Section 17.80.060.B , Improvements to Existing Nonconforming Property Conditions.
B. Improvements to Existing Nonconforming Property Conditions.
1. Existing nonconforming property conditions occur when the existing development does not comply with standards and regulations of this Code, including fencing, screening, landscaping, lighting, surfacing, signage, and other sim ilar site improvements as may be determined by the Director.
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2. In conjunction with the expansion, enlargement, or alteration of existing buildings and structures, or the construction of new buildings on a partially developed site, nonconforming property imp rovements shall be brought into compliance based on the following requirements or equivalent as determined by Director:
a. 10 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Screening of outdoor storage areas consistent with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards. New fencing must observe required setbacks from the street; and
ii. Installation of landscaping equal to five percent of the parcel area , and/or replacement of dead or dying landscaping. This landscaping shall be installed along street a nd building frontages wherever possible.
iii. Repair and painting of the portion of existing structures in public view that are in disrepair.
b. 20 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Installation of street canopy landscaping as described in the Section
17.64.040, Landscaping; and
ii. Inclusion of requirements contained in Subsection 17.80.060.B.2.a, 10 percent or greater increase in gross floor area.
c. 30 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Paving of existing required auto parking lot areas a nd installation of full parking lot canopy landscaping as described in Section 17.64.040, Landscaping;
ii. Provision of recycling areas in accordance with Section 17.64.080, Refuse and Recycling Enclosures;
iii. Removal of existing nonconforming signs, or replacement of signs that are in disrepair; and
iv. Inclusive of requirements contained in Subsections 17.80.060.B.2.a, 10 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area, and 17.80.060.B.2.b, 20 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
d. 50 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Full compliance with all site improvement standards is required. e. All building additions completed within a five -year period beginning after the Effective Date shall be considered cumulatively for the purposes of determining the need for compliance with this Section.
17.80.070 Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings
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A. A lawful nonconforming building or structure that is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, explosion, earthquake, or other unintention al act may be restored or rebuilt subject to the following provisions.
B. If the cost of repair or reconstruction does not exceed 50 percent of the appraised value of the building or structure replacement of the damaged portions of the building is allowed by right provided that the replaced portions are the same size, extent, and configuration as previously existed. The structure may be restored and the occupancy or use of such building or structure may be continued or resumed, provided such restora tion is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to completion. The determination of the appraised value shall be the higher of:
1. The records of the Assessor of Yolo County for the fiscal year during which the application is received; or
2. An appraisal performed by a certified appraiser.
C. If the cost of repair or reconstruction exceeds 50 percent of the appraised value of the building or structure replacement determined pursuant to Subsection 17.80.070.A, the land and building shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Code. In the event such damage or destruction exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure, no repairs or reconstruction shall be made unless every portion of such building or structu re is made to conform to all regulations for new buildings in the zone in which it is located, except that if a residential use is fully destroyed but the foundation of the structure remains intact as determined by the Building Official, the residential bu ilding may be rebuilt on the existing nonconforming building foundations.
17.80.080 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses A. If the nonconforming use of a building or structure, or a portion of a building or structure ceases to operate, whether with the intent to abandon the use or not, for a continuous period of six months, it shall be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be used only in accordance with the regulations for the district in which it is located, except as provided in this Section. It i s the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director that the use was legally established and has not been abandoned.
No nonconforming use may be resumed, reestablished, or reopened, or replaced by any other nonconforming use after it has been ceased for a period of six months subject to the following exceptions: No lawful residential use can lapse regardless of the length of time of non-use.
B. The time period established in Subsection 17.80.080.A shall commence when the use ceases to operate, whether with the intent to abandon the use or not, and any one of the following occurs:
1. The site , building, or structure is vacated (Remaining materials or equipment left behind, after a use or structure is abandoned, vacated, or no longer in operation does not constitute continued occupancy);
2. The business license expires or is revoked;
3. Utilities are terminated; or
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4. The applicable lease is terminated.
C. The Director may approve an additional six -month time period during which the use will not be considered abandoned; provided that the Director finds that economic conditions warrant the additional time. If the additional time period is approved, the total period during which the use will not be considered abandoned shall not exceed one year from the date the use was determined to have ceased to operate.
17.80.090 Nonconforming Signs
A. Continuance and Maintenance. Any sign legally existing prior to the Effective Date but which does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter s hall be deemed a nonconforming sign and may be continued or maintained as a nonconforming sign provided there is no expansion of any nonconformity on the sign.
B. Expansion, Enlargement, and Modification. No nonconforming sign shall be moved, altered, re -erected, relocated or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the requirements of this Code. This will not prevent the repair or restoration of a nonconforming sign or sign structure to a safe condition or normal maintenance operations performed on a sign or sign structure.
C. Loss of Nonconforming Status. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been abandoned, or the use of the property has been discontinued for a continuous period of 90 days, the nonconforming sign must be removed. The sign shall be removed within 30 days of notification of the property owner, owner, or manager of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located.
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Standards for Specific Uses and Activities
Sections:
17.84.010 Purpose and Applicability ............................................................................................. III-128
17.84.020 Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................... III-128
17.84.030 Accessory Dwelling Units .............................................................................................. III-129
17.84.040 Adult Businesses ............................................................................................................ III-142
17.84.050 Agricultural Production, Light ....................................................................................... III-153
17.84.060 Alcoholic Beverage Sales (Updated) ............................................................................ III-153
17.84.070 Alternate Energy Sources .............................................................................................. III-162
17.84.080 Animal Keeping .............................................................................................................. III-166
17.84.090 Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Uses (New) .................................................. III-167
17.84.100 Bed and Breakfast Lodging (New) ............................................................................... III-170
17.84.110 Beekeeping (New) .......................................................................................................... III-171
17.84.120 Commercial Cannabis Businesses ............................................................................... III-172
17.84.130 Community Gardens (New) .......................................................................................... III-176
17.84.140 Crematorium .................................................................................................................. III-177
17.84.150 Day Care Centers, Family Day Cares and Residential Care Facilities ...................... III-177
17.84.160 Drive-Through Establishments (New).......................................................................... III-178
17.84.170 Emergency Shelters, Daytime Service Facilities, and Low Barrier Navigation Centers (Updated) ......................................................................................................... III-180
17.84.180 Firearms Sales (New) ..................................................................................................... III-185
17.84.190 Hazardous Waste Management Facilities (New) ....................................................... III-186
17.84.200 Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations ................................................... III-189
17.84.210 Hookah Lounges (New) ................................................................................................. III-193
17.84.220 Indoor Warehousing, Distribution ............................................................................... III-193
17.84.230 Live/Work (New) ............................................................................................................. III-193
17.84.240 Manufactured Home Parks, RV/Trailer Parks, and Manufactured Buildings (Updated) ....................................................................................................................... III-195
17.84.250 Mobile Vendors (New) ................................................................................................... III-200
17.84.260 Non-Traditional Financial Institutions (New) .............................................................. III-202
17.84.270 Outdoor Display, Sales, and Dining (New) .................................................................. III-203
17.84.280 Personal Cultivation of Cannabis ................................................................................. III-204
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17.84.290 Personal Services ........................................................................................................... III-206
17.84.300 Personal Storage Facilities ............................................................................................ III-207
17.84.310 Recycling Facilities (New) ............................................................................................... III-207
17.84.320 Residential Limited Retail (New) .................................................................................. III-211
17.84.330 Short-Term Rental (New) ............................................................................................... III-213
17.84.340 Single Room Occupancy Units (New) .......................................................................... III-215
17.84.350 Smoke Shops (New) ....................................................................................................... III-216
17.84.360 Telecommunication Facilities ....................................................................................... III-219
17.84.370 Temporary Uses (Updated)........................................................................................... III-235
17.84.380 Two-Unit Projects ........................................................................................................... III-239
17.84.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for specific uses and activities that are permitted or conditionally permitted in some or all zones. These provisions are supplemental standards and requirements to minimize the impacts of these uses an d activities on surrounding properties and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their occupants and of the public.
B. Applicability. Each land use and activity covered by this Chapter shall comply with the requirements of the Section applicable to t he specific use or activity, in addition to any applicable standard this Code requires in the zone where the use or activity is proposed and all other applicable provisions of this Code.
1. Uses that are subject to the standards in this Chapter are allowed only whe n authorized by the base district regulations, except where this Chapter establishes a different planning permit requirement for a specific use.
2. When there is a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and a Use Permit which was granted prior to the effective date of this Code, the Conditional Use Permit (see Section 17.100.100, Conditional Use Permit) shall prevail.
17.84.020 Accessory Uses
Accessory uses shall be those customarily appurtenant to a permitted use and shall be clearly incidental to and i n support of the permitted use. Accessory uses are typically not greater than 20 percent of the floor area of the primary structure or use (See “Accessory Use” in Section 17.136, Definition of Terms) . Unless otherwise noted in Tables 17. 28.020-1, Use Regul ations – Downtown Zones through 17.44.020-1, Use Regulations – Public and Open Space Zones or in other sections of this Chapter, accessory uses are permitted if the principal use is permitted and require a permit if the principal use requires a permit.