Artesia City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 27
Agriculture-Single-Family Residential Zone A-1
§ 9-2.2701 Intent and Purpose.
The Agriculture-Single-Family Residential Zone (A-1) is established to provide for low-density single-family residential uses in conjunction with limited agricultural, equestrian and livestock uses.
(Ord. 570, § 8)
§ 9-2.2702 Principal Uses Permitted (A-1).
Any use principally permitted in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone, subject to all conditions applicable thereto, shall be principally permitted in the A-1 Zone.
(Ord. 570, § 8)
§ 9-2.2703 Accessory Uses Permitted (A-1).
Premises in the Agriculture-Single-Family Residential (A-1) Zone may be used for, but shall not be limited to, the following accessory uses, provided such uses are established on the same lot or parcel of land and are incidental to, and do not substantially alter the character of any permitted principal use.
(a)
Any accessory use permitted in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zone.
(b)
Farm animals, provided such animals are kept for recreational and a personal use of the occupants of the single-family residence, and not for commercial purposes, and providing that all of the following conditions are met:
(1)
Permissible Types of Farm Animals. For purposes of this article, farm animals are defined as large farm animals or small farm animals. Large farm animals are defined as cows, steers, horses, sheep and goats. Small farm animals are defined as chickens, hens, ducks and rabbits.
(2)
Minimum Lot Size for Farm Animals. No farm animal, as defined in this section, shall be kept on any lot in the A-1 Zone that is less than 10,000 square feet in size.
(4)
Additional Animals. For each additional 10,000 square feet of lot area, one large farm animal and one unit of six small farm animals may be kept. In no case shall the number of animals exceed three large farm animals and three units of six of the small farm animals, in any combination.
(5)
Location. No farm animals, corral, coop, hatch, pen, stable or any other structure or building used in connection with an agricultural use shall be located less than 50 feet from any residence including an attached patio, from other buildings used for human habitation, from public right-of-way, or from any facility dispensing or selling food for on or off site consumption; and within 100 feet of any school, childcare, church, park, hospital and similar facility. Further, agricultural use or any structure used therefor shall not be located in the required side, front or rear yard setback areas.
(6)
Corrals. Each corral shall be completely enclosed by a fence at least five feet in height with a locking device installed on all gates. Each corral shall have a minimum area of 500 square feet for one horse. For each additional horse the corral area shall be increased by 200 square feet.
(7)
Stables. Each stable shall have a minimum usable floor area of not less than 200 square feet for one horse, and 120 additional square feet for each additional horse.
(8)
Material. No building or structure used in connection with keeping of farm animals shall be constructed of sheet metal or corrugated metal.
(9)
Maintenance. All buildings and structures used to house farm animals shall be maintained in a neat, orderly and sanitary condition.
(10)
Storage. Food for the animals, tools and equipment utilized in connection with keeping farm animals, trash, straw and other materials shall be stored within a completely enclosed structure. The storage of grain shall be confined to rodent proof containers.
(11)
Trailers. Trailers or vehicles used to transport horses and other farm animals kept on the premises, shall not be parked or stored in the front yard area, nor in the required side or rear yard setback areas.
(c)
Private greenhouses, flower and vegetable gardens, and growing of fruit trees.
(d)
Mobile vending, subject to approval of a temporary use permit pursuant to Article 40 of this chapter, may be conducted on property utilized by a nonprofit organization or church or other place of religious worship, provided that the mobile vending is conducted as part of an event sponsored by the organization or institution.
(Ord. 570, § 8; Ord. 658, § 8; Ord. 13-795, § 7; Ord. 19-875, § 10; Ord. 20-893, § 5)
§ 9-2.2704 Uses Permitted Subject to Conditional Use Permit (A-1).
The following uses are permitted in the A-1 Zone, provided a conditional use permit has first been obtained pursuant to the provisions of Article 17 of this chapter.
(a)
Churches and other places of religious worship, in accordance with the development standards contained in Article 41 of this chapter.
(b)
Dwelling units with greater than five bedrooms or rooms that may be used as bedrooms provided that the following conditions are satisfied:
(c)
Utility substations and structures pursuant to the provisions of Article 28, Section 9-2.2804(j).
(Ord. 570, § 8; Ord. 658 §§ 9, 10)
§ 9-2.2705 Development Standards (A-1).
Premises in the Agriculture-Single-Family Residential (A-1) Zone shall be subject to the following development standards in addition to those standards set forth in Articles 6 through 15 of this chapter, to the extent not inconsistent with the provisions herein.
(a)
Lot Area.
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land created after March 8, 1971, shall have a minimum lot area of not less than the number following the zoning symbol. Where no number follows the zoning symbol, the required area shall be 10,000 square feet.
(2)
The lot area per dwelling unit shall be the same as the area in the lot or parcel in the same ownership.
(b)
Lot Width. Except as otherwise provided in Article 8 of this chapter, each lot or parcel of land created after March 8, 1971, shall have a minimum average lot width of not less than 50 feet.
(c)
Yards. Except as otherwise provided in Article 9 of this chapter, the following yard requirements shall apply:
(1)
Front Yard. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a front yard not less than 20 feet in depth.
(2)
Side Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a side yard not less than 10% of the width of the lot, but shall not be less than three feet in width, and need not exceed five feet, except on the street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, which shall have a side yard of not less than 10 feet in width. A detached or attached garage or accessory building, constructed in the side yard, shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side property line and shall not project into the front yard. Except that on a street side of a corner or reversed corner lot, said garage or accessory structure shall be located 10 feet from the side property line and shall not project into the front yard.
(A)
Reduction in Side Yards. A side yard of less than the required width, but measuring not less than three feet, and which was lawfully created, shall be permitted to continue in the same form for the life of the existing building. Single story additions to such a building may follow the same building line on such side so long as the side yard adjoining the addition is not less wide than the narrowest permitted portion of the reduced side yard adjoining the original (existing) building, is not on the street side of a reversed corner lot or parcel, and the front and rear yards conform to the provisions of this section.
(3)
Rear Yards. Each lot or parcel of land shall have a rear yard not less than 15 feet in depth. A detached garage or other accessory structure may occupy 50% of the required rear yard area and shall be located a minimum five feet from the rear property line.
(d)
Additional Development Standards for the Location of Accessory Structures, Including Garages.
(1)
A garage may project into the front yard five feet where the garage door opens 90 degrees to the street line.
(2)
A detached or attached garage where the opening faces a street, shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from the street line.
(3)
An accessory structure, including a garage having an opening of more than six feet wide facing an alley shall be located not less than six feet from the property line of such an alley.
(4)
A detached garage or accessory building shall be located a minimum of six feet from the primary structure.
(e)
Height Limits. No lot or parcel of land shall have a dwelling unit in excess of two stories or 30 feet in height, nor an accessory structure including a garage in excess of one story or 17 feet in height, whichever is the lowest.
(f)
Lot Area Building Coverage. No more than 50% of the lot area of any lot or parcel shall be covered by roofed structure(s) of any kind.
(g)
Off-Street Parking. Each lot or parcel shall comply with the parking requirements set forth in Article 11 of this chapter.
(h)
Parking of Commercial Vehicles Prohibited. No vehicle which is registered for commercial purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code of the State of California and which exceeds three tons in gross weight shall be parked or left standing on any part of any A-1 zoned property in excess of 30 consecutive minutes unless actual loading or unloading of said vehicles is in progress on said property.
(i)
Signs. Each lot or parcel of land may have signs which are allowed within this zone pursuant to the provisions of Article 12 (Signs) of this chapter.
(j)
Building Standards.
(1)
No residential structure shall be constructed with a roof slope of less than 3/12 with a minimum six inch eave. No structure constructed prior to adoption of this subsection shall be considered nonconforming for failure to have a roof with the slope required herein, nor shall any addition to such an existing residential structure be required to meet said slope or eave;
(2)
No exterior wall of any building shall consist of metal;
(3)
No primary residential structure shall be constructed with a floor area of less than 800 square feet when computed by the exterior dimensions of the building;
(4)
Mobile homes may be placed on a lot in the A-1 Zone if:
(i)
The mobile home is occupied only as a single-family residential use,
(ii)
All requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and development standards applicable to residential structures are met,
(iii)
The mobile home is attached to a permanent foundation system meeting all applicable building regulations and Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code, and
(iv)
The minimum lot size and setback for the zone are met.
(k)
Two Story Homes. The applicant shall obtain site plan approval for a two story home from the City Manager or designee. The approval shall be considered pursuant to the standards for development review approval as provided in Section 9-2.702 of the Artesia Municipal Code, as well as a requirement that the application be reviewed and conditioned as necessary to protect, to the maximum extent reasonably feasible, the privacy of adjoining properties. This review also shall require specific approval of the parking design.
(l)
Air Conditioner Unit(s). The installation, placement and location of air conditioner unit(s), including window, wall and rooftop units, shall comply with the following standards:
(1)
Window and wall air conditioning units shall not be located: (i) in or facing the front yard; or (ii) in or facing a side yard of a corner lot that is adjacent to a street.
(2)
Rooftop air conditioner units shall not be permitted unless: (i) located on the rear 50% portion of the roof and not on the front facing hip of the roof; and (ii) screened from public view from all sides with a screening structure which is designed to match the existing roof architecture, color and materials to the maximum extent practicable.
(m)
Landscape accessories, when located within the front or side yard setback shall not exceed three feet six inches when measured from the ground level and shall not encroach into or overhang the sidewalk or public right-of-way. Landscape accessories, when located in a front or side yard but outside of the front or side yard setback may not exceed six feet when measured from the ground level, unless reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or designee pursuant to administrative review and approval provisions of Section 9-2.1509 of this Code.
(Ord. 570, § 8; Ord. 09-751, § 6; Ord. 12-781, § 9; Ord. 12-785, § 21)