Buena Park City Zoning Code
Division 6
Open Space Zones
§ 19.604.010 Purpose and General Plan Consistency.
The General Plan outlines goals and objectives, with regard to recreational land uses and development. The purpose of this Division is to implement those General Plan goals and objectives that relate to recreational land use as follow:
§ 19.604.020 Description of Zones.
The following open space zones, with their general purpose as indicated, have been created to implement the goals, objectives, and land use designations of the General Plan.
A.
OS, Open Space Zone. To provide for the preservation of open space areas, including transportation and utility right-of-way corridors, which contribute to the quality of the community environment by remaining open in character and not intensively used for residential, commercial, industrial or recreational activities.
B.
OR, Recreational Open Space Zone. To provide for recreational activities located in or using substantial open space.
(Ord. 1315 § 11, 1994)
§ 19.608.010 Site Dimensions.
The minimum size lot in the OR zone shall be 217,800 square feet. There is no minimum lot size in the OS zone.
§ 19.612.010 Uses Permitted.
A.
Land, buildings, and other facilities shall be designed, developed, and used only for those activities indicated for the various zones by Table 19.612.010, entitled Uses Permitted. The symbols shown in this table have the following meanings:
Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
P | Automatically permitted use. |
I | Incidental use—use permitted only if incidental to another primary use on the same site. If incidental to a use authorized by conditional use permit, such incidental use is permitted only if included within the terms of the conditional use permit. |
C | Conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure (Section 19.128.020) and permitted only if a conditional use permit is approved, subject to the specific conditions of such permit. |
Ci | Incidental conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure only if incidental to another primary use of the site, whether such primary use is automatically permitted or permitted by conditional use permit. |
Pc | Automatically permitted use, except such use is subject to a conditional use permit when located within three hundred thirty feet of a residential zone. |
Pc* | Automatically permitted use, except such use is subject to a conditional use permit when located within six hundred feet of a residential zone. |
IC | Incidental or conditional use—automatically permitted as an incidental use, when the primary use is automatically permitted, or eligible for consideration as a primary use under the conditional use procedure. |
T | Temporary use—permitted if approved in accordance with Title 19, Division 10. |
D | Development agreement—use eligible for consideration subject to the execution of a development agreement pursuant to California Government Code Section 65865 et seq., and permitted only if a development agreement is approved, subject to the specific conditions of such agreement. |
Table 19.612.010 USES PERMITTED—OPEN SPACE ZONES | ||
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Uses | Open Space Zones | |
OS | OR | |
Public Service Uses | ||
Public Assembly: (See also Recreation) | ||
• Theater, indoor. | C | |
• Theater, open air. | C | |
Education: | ||
• Educational institution. | P | |
Recreation: (see also Commercial Uses—Commercial Recreation) | ||
• Batting cages. | C | |
• Public park, public playground, public recreational area, public landscaped open space, public-owned historical site or feature. | P | P |
• Private recreation facility. | C | |
• Community recreation center. | P | |
• Golf course. | P | |
• Golf driving range. | P | |
• Miniature golf. | C | |
• Picnic area, fishing lake, boating lagoon. | P | P |
• Theme recreational park. | C | |
• Race track, rodeo. | C | |
• Skateboard park. | C | |
• Tennis courts or club, indoor only. | C | |
• With outdoor courts. | C | |
• Racquetball, handball, swimming, gym, athletic club, indoor only. | P | |
• With outdoor area. | P | |
Recreation Accessory Uses: | ||
• Parking, self-operated. | P | P |
• Parking, concession. | C | C |
• Clubhouse, meeting room, game room, gymnasium, sauna, health center. | P | |
• Restaurant, sale of food or refreshments, with no on-sale liquor. | C | |
• With on-sale liquor. | C | |
• Commercial uses, incidental to public recreational facilities: Pro shop, concession stand, etc. | C | |
• Gazebo, information center, restrooms. | I | I |
• Greenhouse. | C | P |
• Aviary. | C | |
• Maintenance facilities. | C | C |
• Above ground fuel storage tanks. | C | |
• Luxury golf course-oriented dwelling units. (5) | D | |
Natural Resource Development: | ||
• Exploration and development. | C | C |
Utilities and Communications (4): | ||
• Flood control channel and facilities, utility corridor. | P | P |
• Other public utility facilities or structures, including electrical substations and cellular telephone facilities. | C | C |
• Aviation navigational aids. | C | C |
Transportation: | ||
• Parking lot. | C | C |
Other Public Services and Facilities: | ||
• Non-City-owned public facilities. | C | P |
Commercial Uses | ||
Commercial Recreation: (See also Public Service Use—Recreation) | ||
• Entertainment. | C | |
• Dancehall or other establishment with public dancing. | C | |
Agricultural Uses | ||
• Horticultural production, plant nursery (no sales). | P | P |
• Horticultural production, plant nursery (with sales). (1) | C | |
Temporary Uses | ||
• Temporary uses, as provided in Title 19, Division 10. | T | T |
• On-site construction facilities. (2) | P | P |
• On-site real estate sales office. (3) | P | P |
Notes: | |
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1. | Special requirements apply. See Section 19.652.020. |
2. | Offices, storage, activities, and facilities directly pertaining to construction for a permitted use on the same site provided construction is not suspended for more than 30 consecutive days. |
3. | Temporary real estate sales office, only for sales or leasing of new subdivision and for not more than one year. |
4. | See Division 12 in Zoning Ordinance. |
5. | Maximum of 125 units within the Los Coyotes Country Club subject to approval of Design Guidelines. |
B.
Those uses listed as accessory uses in the uses permitted table are subject to the definition of accessory use in Section 19.104.080 as well as the meanings of the indicated symbols in the table.
(Ord. 1344 § 4, 1997; Ord. 1610 §§ 4, 5, 2016)
§ 19.612.030 Interpretation of Uses Permitted.
Further definition and enumeration of uses permitted in the various zones may be determined by interpretation in accordance with Section 19.128.010.
§ 19.616.010 Buildings Required.
A.
All activities and facilities, where permitted by other provisions of this Division, shall be enclosed within permanently constructed buildings.
B.
Outdoor activities, storage, and display may be permitted in accordance with Sections 19.612.010 and 19.624.030, and the regulations and limitations of Division 10, Title 19.
§ 19.616.020 Building Type.
Every building shall be designed or remodeled to accommodate its use in accordance with applicable building codes and other laws. A residential building shall not be occupied by a nonresidential primary use.
§ 19.616.030 Building Materials.
No building shall have a metallic exterior surface such as, but not limited to, galvanized, corrugated or interlocking metal sheets, unless the use of such metallic surface material is approved under the site plan review procedure (Section 19.128.040) for the purpose of enhancing the architectural quality of the building while preserving architectural harmony and compatibility with the surrounding area.
§ 19.616.040 Building Coverage.
§ 19.616.050 Space between Buildings.
§ 19.616.060 Height of Structures.
A.
The maximum height of any building or structure in the OS zone shall be 15 feet. In the OR zone, the maximum height of any building or structure more than 50 feet from any residential zone shall be 30 feet. Within 50 feet of any residential zone, the maximum height of any building or structure in the OR zone shall be 15 feet.
B.
Antennae. Notwithstanding the restrictions of subsection A of this section, radio, television, microwave antennae, and similar equipment shall be subject to the following regulations:
1.
Ground-mounted antennae which are incidental or accessory uses are permitted to a height of sixty feet, unless permitted higher by a conditional use permit.
2.
Roof-mounted antennae, which shall include dishes to a maximum of twenty-four inches in diameter, may be used but may not be more than twenty-five feet higher than the highest point of the building to which they are attached, excluding chimneys and like projections, unless permitted higher by the issuance of a conditional use permit.
3.
Any antenna that is primary to the use shall be subject to the height limit established under a conditional use permit.
§ 19.620.010 Future Rights-of-Way.
A.
This section is applicable only where a portion of a lot is within an area planned to be part of a future street, alley, or other public right-of-way as determined from an officially adopted plan, and the acquisition of such portion would not reduce the buildable lot width to less than forty feet.
B.
In cases to which this section applies, the portions of any lot within any such future right-of-way area shall not be occupied by structures other than those encroachments allowed in future rights-of-way as provided in subsection C of this section. All other required setbacks, yards, and open areas shall be provided in addition to the future right-of-way areas, and the future right-of-way lines shall be considered to be lot lines for purposes of measuring such other setbacks, yards, and open areas.
§ 19.620.020 Front, Side, and Rear Yards.
A.
Each lot in the OR and OS zones shall have front, side, and rear yard setbacks not less than 25 feet.
B.
Permitted Encroachments. The following encroachments are permitted within the required yards:
1.
Yard, Abutting a Street.
a.
Building features, such as:
(i)
Cantilevered eaves, awnings, and shading devices. These features may be supported from the ground within the required yard to the extent permitted for encroachment of other architectural features under the next subsection.
(ii)
Architectural features, not more than 2.5 foot projection into required yard.
b.
Signs, subject to sign regulations of Division 9.
c.
Fences, walls, and hedges, not over 3.5 feet high with solid part not over 2 feet high.
d.
Decorative pools, not over 18 inches deep.
e.
Landscaping.
f.
Access walkways and driveways.
2.
Yard, Abutting a Residential Zone.
b.
Free-standing mechanical equipment, subject to sight-screening and noise control provisions of code.
c.
Above-ground utility-owned facilities, when otherwise permitted within utility easement.
d.
Signs, subject to sign regulations of Division 9.
e.
Swimming and therapeutic pools, no closer than 5 feet from property line and if required fencing permits.
f.
Decorative pools, not over 18 inches deep.
g.
Access walkways.
h.
Parking and driveways, subject to the minimum landscape buffer requirement of Section 19.632.010.
§ 19.624.010 Trash Storage Facilities.
A.
All refuse shall be stored within trash containers which meet City standards. Except when temporarily placed for pickup, all such containers shall be located or screened so as not to be in public view.
B.
Except for a temporary use, all non-residential uses in the open space zones shall provide a trash enclosure for the purpose of screening the trash container(s) from public view, maintaining any loose debris within the enclosure, providing a permanent location for the container(s) that will not encroach upon driveways, parking, pedestrian, and emergency access areas, and eliminating the accessibility of trash to the elements and animals. The trash enclosure shall conform to the following standards;
1.
All required trash enclosures receiving the 3 cubic yard commercial bin(s) shall meet the requirements as shown in Illustration 19.624.010 (A) and (B).
2.
Enclosures for larger than 3 cubic yard commercial bins shall be constructed of masonry block or concrete tilt-ups, designed to sight screen the bins, and to be architecturally compatible with other buildings on the site. Structural and architectural features shall be subject to approval of the Planning and Building Divisions. Maneuvering areas shall meet the minimum requirements of equivalent size loading area.
3.
Enclosures for compactors located outside the building shall be constructed of masonry block, designed to sight screen the bins, and to be architecturally compatible with other buildings on the site. Structural and architectural features shall be subject to approval of the Planning and Building Divisions.
4.
Location. Enclosures shall be located and arranged for ease of pick-up and shall not interfere with other activities on the site. Such location shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Division.
5.
Maintenance. All trash enclosures and adjacent paving shall be maintained as a condition of the use.
C.
Upon written acceptance from the franchised agent for trash disposal, the requirement for a trash enclosure may be waived by the Director for a trash compactor, provided that the storage of the compactor and all trash shall be kept within the building and that the type and amount of trash will not create a public nuisance.
§ 19.624.020 Outdoor Storage.
A.
Outdoor storage of materials, equipment, or other items is permitted only where allowed under Section 19.612.010, subject to all other limitations of this Division and other laws. Outdoor storage shall not be located in any required parking area, loading area, or accessway, in any front yard, in any area required to be landscaped, or in any area where a six-foot-high fence is not permitted.
B.
Except as further provided in this section, all outdoor storage shall be screened from public view (as defined in Section 19.104.080); and, if located within three hundred thirty feet of a freeway or major highway, shall also be screened from view from such freeway or highway. Required screening shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods:
C.
Stored materials or other items shall not be stacked higher than the sight-screening provided.
D.
Plant nursery stock, when neatly arranged, need not be screened. All stored items other than living plants shall be screened.
§ 19.624.030 Outdoor Display.
A.
Outdoor display of materials, equipment, or other items shall be permitted only where indicated under Section 19.612.010 for permitted uses, subject to all other limitations of this Division or other law.
B.
Outdoor display shall not be located in any required parking area, loading area, accessway, or any area required to be landscaped. Where site plans are approved pursuant to any provision of this Division, any permanent outdoor display area shall be shown thereon and subject to such approval.
C.
Temporary Displays.
2.
Such temporary displays may be located upon required parking areas, walkways, and landscaped areas only to the extent permitted by the terms of the authorizing permit.
Illustration 19.624.010 (A) Trash Enclosure Requirements for 3 cubic yard bin | |
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Alternate A    | Access / Location Requirements: |
• Locate trash area(s) with convenient accessibility for both deposit and pick-up. | |
• Location(s) shall be approved by the Planning Division. | |
• Provide a side or rear access door/gate for multi-tenant uses. | |
• Provide a 7 foot high overhead door for trash pick-up service, with standard garage door hardware and construction. | |
Construction Requirements: | |
• Provide 6 inch reinforced block wall construction. | |
• Provide a 4 inch P.C.C. pad, flush with adjacent driveway. | |
• Structural details shall be approved by the Building Division. | |
• Provide a 6 inch wide, 8 inch high concrete curb at base of interior walls for protection of walls from trash bin. | |
Design / Finish: | |
• Block walls shall be of decorative finish compatible with adjacent structures or walls. | |
• Decorative beams or other appropriate screening material shall be provided across the open top to screen trash area from view from 2nd and 3rd stories. | |
Note: | |
• Deviations from these standards may be considered at the discretion of the Director. | |
Illustration 19.624.010 (B) Trash Enclosure Requirements for 3 cubic yard bin | |
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Alternate B    | Access / Location Requirements: |
• Locate trash area(s) with convenient accessibility for both deposit and pick-up. | |
• Location(s) shall be approved by the Planning Division. | |
• Locate enclosure(s) 4 foot back from adjacent driveways and parking stalls to preclude gates from swinging out into vehicles. | |
Construction Requirements: | |
• Provide 6 inch reinforced block wall construction. | |
• Provide a 4 inch P.C.C. pad, flush with adjacent driveway. | |
• Structural details shall be approved by the Building Division. | |
• Provide a 6 inch wide, 8 inch high concrete curb at base of interior walls for protection of walls from trash bin. | |
• Construct door frames from welded 2 inch square metal tubing or 2.5 inch angle iron. | |
• Heavy-duty hinges with a 180 degree swing shall be welded to door frames and to 2.5 inch square metal tube posts of a minimum 1/4 inch thickness set in concrete footings. | |
Design / Finish: | |
• Block walls shall be of decorative finish compatible with adjacent structures or walls. | |
• Material covering door frames shall be durable and compatible with adjacent buildings. (chainlink and grapestake are not permitted) | |
Note: | |
• Deviations from these standards may be considered at the discretion of the Director. | |
§ 19.628.010 General Requirements. [1]
A.
No fence shall be constructed within the commercial and industrial zones until the plans and design for such fence shall have been approved pursuant to the zoning compliance review procedure (Section 19.128.090). In addition, a fence may require a building permit from the Building Division.
B.
All fences, whether required or not, shall be located and limited in accordance with provisions of this Division.
C.
Fences are required under various provisions of this Division and other laws, including, but not limited to, the screening and protection of parking areas, storage areas, swimming and therapeutic pools, and utility facilities. Such required fences together with the facilities and activities required to be enclosed shall be located so as not to conflict with open space and yard setback requirements.
D.
Conflict with State Law. In the case of fencing requirements pursuant to state law which unavoidably conflict with the requirements of this Division, the state requirements shall prevail.
[1]
As defined in Section 19.104.080, the term "fence" as used in this Division means fence, freestanding wall, hedge, or berm unless otherwise specifically stated.
§ 19.628.020 Fence Height.
A.
A maximum 2-foot high solid fence may be permitted anywhere on a lot.
B.
A maximum 3.5-foot high fence which is not view-obscuring, such as wrought iron, may be permitted anywhere on a lot.
C.
Elsewhere, a 15-foot maximum height fence may be permitted except within the required 25-foot front yard and the required 25-foot side or rear yard, abutting a street, measured from the street property line.
D.
In all open space zones, fences more than seven feet in height shall be permitted only when approved under the site plan review procedure (Section 19.128.040) and subject to the terms of such approval.
E.
The maximum height of any fence shall be fifteen feet except where a greater height is required for sight-screening or noise reduction.
§ 19.628.030 Fence Materials and Design.
A.
All fences in every zone, whether required or not, shall:
B.
Vision Clearance Area. Any fence within the required vision clearance area adjacent to any driveway or alley where it intersects with a public street, as defined under section 19.636.020, shall not be a view-obscuring fence.
C.
Any masonry wall shall be of a minimum 6-inch wide block construction. In addition, the wall shall be of ornamental masonry in earthtone colors compatible with the structures on the property. Standard grey or pink block shall not be considered as ornamental masonry and may not be used except to match existing adjacent walls.
§ 19.628.040 View Protection-OR Zone.
In the OR Zone, no fence shall obstruct the view of a golf course from any abutting residential property.
§ 19.628.050 Double Fences.
A.
Any parallel fences constructed with less than 3 feet separation shall be considered double fences. It is the in-tent of the City to discourage double fences whenever possible in order to avoid areas in which children and animals may become lodged, areas which may encourage rodent infestation, and areas which may accumulate litter and debris.
B.
In instances where double fences are unavoidable, the gap between the fences shall be completely sealed with flashing, cement cap, or other material in a manner acceptable to the Planning and Building Divisions.
C.
Where a new fence is required along a property line and an existing fence or wall is located on the opposite side of the property line, the Director may suspend the requirement for the new fence provided that the existing fence can substantially satisfy all requirements of this Division and/or any conditions of an approval. Such suspension shall become null and void once the adjacent wall or fence is removed or found unacceptable by the Director and the requirement for the new fence shall be complied with at such time.
§ 19.632.010 Where Required.
A.
In all zones, all required yards which abut streets shall be permanently landscaped except for any portion of such yards occupied by permitted encroachments or, for a single family dwelling, located inside permitted fences at least six feet high.
B.
Except for single-family uses (one detached single-family dwelling unit on a lot), all portions of a developed site not occupied by other permitted facilities shall be permanently landscaped.
C.
Parking Lot Landscaping Improvements.
1.
Landscaped Buffers Along Streets. Within the required setback areas, for parking pursuant to Section 19.620.020, one of the following, or a combination thereof, shall be provided except at driveway and walkway openings and as required for vision clearance by Section 19.636.020:
2.
Interior Landscaping. Within the parking area of any parking lot with ten or more parking spaces, landscaping with trees and some combination of shrubs, vines and ground cover shall be provided pursuant to Section 19.636.070 E.2. Such landscaping shall be reasonably distributed throughout the area in order to avoid a monotonous appearance and to enhance the visual attractiveness of the area, especially those portions in public view.
3.
Buffer Fence and Landscaping Abutting Residential Property. For any parking area located within a required yard adjacent to residentially zoned property, an ornamental fence and tree row meeting the following criteria shall be provided.
a.
The landscaped buffer shall be at least 10 feet wide. Vehicles may overhang the minimum 10 foot wide planter provided that they will not interfere with the placement of trees with any existing or proposed footings of adjacent walls.
b.
The major component of the buffer area shall be trees of a minimum 15 gallon size. Selection of the species is optional; however, the Director shall have the authority to deny the use of any species which may be known to have a detrimental character, such as shallow root structure, excessive leaf or blossom dropping, or a species which will not provide an effective screen.
§ 19.632.020 Plan Approval Required.
A.
Except for a single family dwelling on a separate lot, a landscape and irrigation plan for any newly established landscape area shall be submitted for zoning compliance review and approval.
B.
The landscape and irrigation plan shall clearly identify the following criteria:
1.
Property lines and property address.
2.
Streets, driveways, walkways, recreational areas, and other paved areas.
3.
Pools, water features, fences, and retaining walls.
4.
Existing and proposed buildings and structures.
5.
Landscaping materials, trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, turf, and other vegetation. Planting symbols shall be clearly drawn and plants labeled by botanical name, common name, container size, spacing, and quantities of each group of plants indicated.
6.
An approximate calculation of the total landscape area.
C.
Except for a single family dwelling on a separate lot, a landscape and irrigation plan with a total landscape area over 2,500 square feet shall be prepared and/or certified by a licensed landscape architect or contractor, certified irrigation designer, or other licensed or certified professional in a related field.
D.
Minimum acceptable plant sizes shall be determined by policy of the Director and/or as conditions of approval for an administrative action pursuant to Division 1.
E.
Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved prior to the issuance of permits for such work or prior to the issuance of any permits (i.e. building permits) for any associated work approved by an action of the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, or City Council pursuant to Division 1.
§ 19.632.030 Landscape and Maintenance.
A.
All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy and attractive condition.
B.
Landscaping for other than a single family dwelling shall consist predominantly of drought-tolerant plants, as widely recognized within the horticultural industry or as recommended by a California-licensed Landscape Architect. In addition, such landscaping shall comply with the following criteria.
1.
Water-thirsty plants may be used in limited numbers but shall be grouped together within a cooler, sheltered area such as adjacent to a structure or within an entry area or courtyard.
2.
Plants with similar water, soil, and sunlight requirements shall be grouped together within a separate irrigation system.
3.
A mulch of at least three inches shall be applied to all new planting areas, other than turf areas, to reduce water evaporation and help suppress weeds.
4.
A living, drought-resistant ground cover shall be used for all planter areas to reduce soil erosion, to insulate the soil from temperature extremes, and to reduce evaporation.
5.
New lawns shall be established with the use of hydroseeding or sod, utilizing the more drought tolerant varieties of improved fescues or Bermuda hybrids.
6.
Lawns shall be maintained and periodically thatched and mulched in accordance with standard horticultural practices to maintain maximum water penetration and avoid excessive water run-off
7.
Boulders, rocks, and gravel may be used for a ground cover material only as a special design element upon approval of the Planning Division.
C.
Curbs Required. All landscape planters for other than a single family dwelling shall be separated from all parking and loading spaces, parking aisles, and driveways with a minimum 6-inch high concrete curb. In addition, for any such landscape area adjacent to a public sidewalk, in which the grade of the planter is higher than the sidewalk and which is planted with material other than a hydroseeded or sodded lawn, a minimum 6-inch high concrete curb shall be provided alongside the public sidewalk to preclude soil erosion across such sidewalk.
§ 19.632.040 Irrigation System and Maintenance.
A.
Except for single-family uses (one detached single-family dwelling unit on a lot), all required landscaping shall be provided with a permanent underground irrigation system. The irrigation system shall consist of piped water lines terminating in an appropriate number of sprinklers or other outlets to insure complete coverage of water for plants within the landscaped areas.
B.
Any permanent, underground irrigation system, whether required or not, shall comply with the following criteria.
1.
Permits are required prior to installation of any permanent, underground irrigation system.
a.
Off-Site Work. Irrigation systems exclusively in City rights-of-way require permits issued by the Construction Services Division of Public Works. Any system within City rights-of-way shall meet the minimum requirements outlined under Engineering Standard No. ISP-1.
b.
On-Site Work. The Building Division will issue permits for on-site and combination on-site and off-site installations. Permit fees shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the City Code.
2.
Backflow Prevention Devices. All irrigation systems shall be protected by an approved type and size of backflow prevention devices, as required by the Construction Services Division of Public Works.
3.
After installation, the system shall be flushed thoroughly to remove dirt and debris prior to installation of the sprinkler heads.
4.
All sprinkler heads shall be adjusted and maintained to minimize overspray upon public access ways in order to reduce the undermining of surface areas and to reduce water waste.
5.
Irrigation systems shall be maintained in good working order.
C.
In addition to the requirements of subsection B of this section, any required permanent underground irrigation system for a development with more than 2,500 square feet in landscape area shall comply with the following criteria.
1.
Each irrigation system shall be equipped with an automatic controller with a mechanical or solid state timer capable of operating valve stations to set days and length of time.
2.
Each irrigation system shall be equipped with a rain sensing override device which automatically shuts off the irrigation system when it rains.
3.
Whenever possible, landscape irrigation shall be scheduled between 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to avoid irrigation during times of high wind or high temperature.
4.
For larger developments, the following criteria may be required when considered appropriate under a department policy of either the Planning Division or Construction Services Division of Public Works.
§ 19.636.010 Street Dedication and Improvement.
No building permit shall be issued until the following requirements are met:
A.
All streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way shown on plans approved by the City Council and which abut the subject property shall be dedicated to the planned right-of-way line or a deed of dedication deposited in escrow with an escrow agent acceptable to the City attorney, the delivery of which is conditioned upon the required permit being granted.
B.
All improvements of streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way which abut the subject property and are required in order to conform to improvement standards approved by the City Council shall be installed, or a performance bond, in a reasonable amount to be determined by the City Engineer, with sureties to be approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Clerk, or cash in a like amount shall be deposited with the Finance Director to be placed in a trust fund.
§ 19.636.020 Vision Clearance.
A.
Vision clearance areas shall be provided as follows:
1.
On any corner lot: a triangular area at the street intersection measuring fifteen feet along each street property line (or the projections thereof parallel to the centerlines of the streets) from the point of intersection of such property lines (or the projections thereof);
2.
At the intersection of an alley with a street, or at the intersection of two alleys, or at an angle point where the alignment of an alley changes by sixty degrees or more: a triangular area measuring fifteen feet along each street or alley property line from the point of intersection of the property lines;
3.
At any driveway entrance from or exit to a street: triangular areas on each side of the driveway measuring fifteen feet along the street property line and fifteen feet along the edge of the driveway from the point of intersection of the edge of the driveway with the street property line.
B.
Within a required vision clearance area there shall be no fence, tree, shrub, or other obstruction to sight between two feet and seven feet above the established street grade. Where the vision clearance area for an existing driveway falls on adjacent property, no additional obstruction in the two-foot to seven-foot height range shall be placed in the vision clearance area except a fence which does not obscure sight through more than ten percent of the area in the vertical plane. Where existing obstructions exist on adjacent property in the two-foot to seven-foot height range, any new driveway constructed on the subject property shall be located so as to not have any such obstructions in its vision clearance areas.
§ 19.636.030 Driveway Standards.
A.
In case of any conflict between the requirements of this section and any safety requirements pursuant to the fire code, the fire code requirements shall prevail.
B.
Every garage, carport, parking area, loading area, drive-in or drive-through service area, or other off-street vehicular waiting or maneuvering area shall be connected to one or more public streets or alleys by one or more driveways meeting the standards set forth in this section.
C.
Driveway Width.
1.
In the various zones, the width of any driveway shall be within the limits shown in Table 19.636.030.
D.
Driveway Height Clearance. Within the required driveway width, there shall be no obstruction from the driveway surface to a height of eight feet. In addition, any portion of a driveway not covered by a building or porte cochere shall be unobstructed to a height of fourteen feet.
E.
Driveway Curvature. The minimum turning radius for any curve in a driveway shall be twenty-five feet measured to the outside edge of the driveway.
F.
Driveway Circulation Pattern.
1.
Driveways and on-site circulation shall be arranged so that vehicles are not required to back into a street.
2.
In all zones, in order to preclude backing from a parking space into an alley, there shall be no direct entry from an alley to a parking space.
Table 19.636.030 DRIVEWAY WIDTHS | ||
|---|---|---|
All Zones | Minimum Driveway Width | Maximum Driveway Width |
One-way | 13 feet | 35 feet |
Two-way | 25 feet | 35 feet |
§ 19.636.040 Parking Spaces Required.
A.
In connection with the use of each lot, sufficient off-street parking space shall be provided to meet the demand created by all activities on the lot. The minimum requirements for each use shall be as shown in Table 19.636.040, entitled Parking Spaces Required. Additional requirements may be imposed, based upon substantiated estimates, as a condition of approval of a development under site plan review, conditional use permit, or other development approval procedure provided for in this Title. For uses or property for which no parking requirement is set forth in Table 19.636.040, nor previously determined under the interpretation procedure (Section 19.128.010), nor established under a development approval procedure, a parking requirement shall be determined for that type of use pursuant to the interpretation procedure set forth in Section 19.128.010.
B.
The floor area of any space used for parking, loading, or vehicular circulation shall not be included in the gross floor area use to calculate a parking requirement.
C.
Where there is more than one activity or use on a lot, the total parking space requirement shall be the sum of requirements for the separate components unless a conditional use permit is granted by the City for shared parking. An application for shared parking facilities may be considered for uses with significantly different peak hours of operation which must meet the following requirements:
1.
A parking study prepared by a traffic engineer shall be submitted by the applicant demonstrating that there will not exist substantial conflict in the peak hours of parking demand for the uses for which joint use is proposed.
2.
The number of parking spaces credited from one use to another under a shared parking agreement shall not create a situation where either use does not maintain the minimum number of spaces deemed necessary during peak hours of operation.
3.
Parking spaces designated for joint use shall be located within a reasonable proximity to the use served as determined by the permit issued.
4.
A written agreement shall be drawn to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and executed by all parties concerned assuring the continued availability of the number of spaces designated for joint use.
Table 19.636.040 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED | |
|---|---|
Use | Parking Spaces Required |
Schools | |
Nursery school | 1 space per employee plus 1 passenger loading square per 6 children. Joint use with church parking allowed. |
Elementary or junior high school | 1 space per 200 square feet teaching area, or public assembly requirement. whichever is greater. |
Senior high school | 1 space per 100 square feet teaching area, or public assembly requirement, whichever is greater. |
College, university, vocational, business or trade school | 33 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of classrooms, lab or other instructional floor area plus 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet of office or administrative floor area. |
Public Assembly | |
Auditorium, theater, mortuary, gymnasium, outdoor stadium arena, outdoor grandstand | 1 space per 3 fixed seats or 4.5 feet of bench. |
Skating rink | 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of rink area, plus requirement for any accessory use; i.e., full-service restaurant, arcades, etc. |
Dancehall | 35 spaces per 1,000 square feet of dance floor area. |
Recreation hall, community center, club or lodge, conference rooms, banquet rooms | 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. |
Recreation | |
Passive park (no buildings or sport facilities) | 2 spaces per acre. |
Golf course | 8 spaces per hole plus requirements for other facilities. |
Golf driving range | 1.5 spaces per tee plus requirements for other facilities. |
Miniature golf | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet lot area. |
Tennis | 3 spaces per court. |
Swimming pool | 1.5 spaces per 100 square feet pool and deck area. |
Commercial Recreation | |
Bowling alley | 3 spaces per alley plus requirement for other activities. |
Racquetball or handball courts | 3 spaces per court plus requirement for other activities. |
Other commercial recreation (not public assembly or outdoor) | 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area. |
Commercial | |
Eating and drinking (including fast food establishments) | 10 spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area, including outdoor eating and drinking areas. 10 spaces minimum. |
Offices—General | 4 spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area. |
Retail goods and services | 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area. |
Public utility facilities with no employees or visitors (transformer stations, pumping stations, etc.) | No requirement. |
Other uses in commercial zones | 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet gross floor area. |
Drive-In Facilities | |
Drive-in theater | Waiting spaces ahead of entry gate as determined under conditional use permit. |
D.
Where an off-street parking district has been established, the parking space requirement for each property within the district shall be reduced by the share of the total spaces provided by the district which is proportional to the share of the district assessment borne by the same property.
E.
Any fractional space requirement resulting from the calculation of required parking spaces shall be disregarded if less than 0.50 space and shall be counted as one required space if 0.50 or greater.
§ 19.636.050 Parking Location.
A.
Required parking shall be located on the same lot as the activities or uses served, except as follows:
B.
Where required parking is not on the same lot as the activity or use served, a covenant running with the land shall be recorded by the owner of the parking lot guaranteeing to the City that the required parking will be maintained for the use or activity served.
§ 19.636.060 Parking Dimensions and Layout.
A.
Except as further provided in this section, the layout of parking areas shall meet the standards shown in Table 19.636.060, entitled Parking Layout Standards.
B.
There shall be a clear vehicular entry to every required parking space at least equal in width to the required width of the space.
C.
Each parking space and aisle shall have a clear height of at least six and one-half feet. At least twenty percent of the spaces provided together with their associated parking aisles shall have a clear height of at least seven feet.
D.
Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be provided in accordance with state standards.
E.
Required parking spaces shall meet the requirements for standard car parking as shown in Table 19.636.060, entitled Parking Layout Standards; except, for any parking area of ten or more spaces, not more than thirty percent of the required spaces may be for compact car parking.
F.
Any parking area shall provide internal circulation for access to all spaces without causing vehicles to back into or reenter a street.
G.
Waiting (queuing) spaces shall not overlap parking aisles or driveways.
Table 19.636.060 PARKING LAYOUT STANDARDS | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Type of Space: | Stall | Aisle Width (in feet) | ||||||||
Width in feet | Length in feet | One-Way | Two-Way | |||||||
30° | 45° | 60° | 90° | 30° | 45° | 60° | 90° | |||
Standard Car Parking: | ||||||||||
Angle Parking | 9 (1) | 19 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
Parallel parking | 8 | 23 | ||||||||
Compact Car Parking: | ||||||||||
Angle parking | 8 (1) | 16 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
Parallel parking | 7 | 18 | ||||||||
Waiting (Queuing) Spaces | 9 | 20 | ||||||||
Passenger Loading: | ||||||||||
Parallel to curb | 8 | 23 | ||||||||
At angle to curb | 9.5 | 19 | ||||||||
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | With ninety-degree angle parking, an end stall shall be provided with a 2' wide planter adjacent to a wall or structure. |
§ 19.636.070 Parking Improvements.
A.
Except as otherwise specified in this Title, parking may be provided in parking lots, carports, garages, or other parking structures.
B.
Drainage. All areas for the movement, parking, loading, repair, or storage of vehicles shall be graded and drained to dispose of surface water. In all cases except single-family residential uses, drainage shall be arranged to prevent surface flow across walkways and driveways.
C.
D.
Wheelstops. In all angle parking stalls (including ninety-degree parking) facing the perimeter of a parking area, individual concrete wheelstops or a six-inch high poured-in-place concrete curb shall be provided, located three feet inside the front boundary of the stalls.
E.
Landscaping.
1.
Landscaped Buffers Along Streets. Every parking area adjacent to a street or alley shall be set back from the street or alley line as required by Section 19.620.020. Such setback areas shall be permanently landscaped in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 19.632.
2.
Interior Landscaping. Within the parking area of any parking lot with ten or more parking spaces, an area equal to at least seven percent of the total parking and driveway area shall be landscaped with trees and some combination of shrubs, vines and ground cover. Such landscaping shall be reasonably distributed throughout the area in order to avoid a monotonous appearance and to enhance the visual attractiveness of the area, especially those portions in public view. All portions of a parking area not improved for parking aisles and stalls and more than five feet by five feet in size shall be landscaped. Any portion of the parking area not landscaped shall be paved. At all boundaries between landscaped areas and paving, a six-inch-high concrete curb shall be provided.
3.
Buffer Fence and Landscaping Abutting Residential Property. For any parking area located within a required yard adjacent to residentially zoned property, a minimum 6 foot high ornamental masonry fence and tree row meeting the requirements of Section 19.632.010 shall be provided.
F.
Marking of Parking Spaces. All parking areas shall be marked as follows:
1.
For all uses: double lines separating stalls, with minimum 4-inch wide stripes and a minimum 8-inch separation;
2.
Spaces for handicapped parking and for compact cars shall be so identified;
3.
In accordance with any additional standards for marking of parking areas which may be adopted pursuant to Section 19.124.050.
G.
Lighting. Security lighting for non-residential uses shall be provided in all parking areas accessible to public entry after dark, subject to the following criteria:
1.
All artificial lighting shall be so designated to provide safety and security to the property users, as well as the enhancement of the general appearance of the development. Use of unhoused, bare bulbs shall be avoided.
2.
Building-mounted lighting fixtures shall not project above the fascia or roof line. Recessed wall mounts are encouraged.
3.
Pole mounted luminaires shall not exceed the height of the buildings on the site, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
4.
All luminaires shall be designed, shielded, or aimed in such a manner so as not to produce glare upon adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
5.
All required lighting shall be permanently maintained as a condition of the use.
§ 19.636.080 Parking Structure.
In addition to other requirements of this Division, a parking structure shall be subject to the following requirements.
A.
For any portion of a parking structure within 50 feet of a residential zone, there shall be no openings, other than for pedestrian or vehicular access, in any wall which faces the residential zone. Furthermore, any ramp and the top level parking surface within 50 feet of a residential zone shall have a minimum 6 feet high perimeter solid wall as measured from the floor of the parking surface.
B.
For the purpose of screening parked vehicles from public view on all other levels, there shall be a minimum 36 inch high perimeter architectural screen, measured from the finished floor, for all parking areas within the structure.
C.
The use of materials and the architectural design for the parking structure shall be compatible with the other structures on the property.
D.
Suitable trees of a size and height relative to the scale and height of the structure shall be planted near and around the parking structure.
§ 19.640.010 Intent and Policy.
A.
This chapter is intended to meet the requirements of the California Government Code, Section 65089(3) (b) which requires development of a trip reduction and travel demand element to the CMP, and California Government Code, Section 65089.3(a) (2) which requires adoption and implementation of Trip Reduction and Travel Demand Ordinance.
B.
New commercial, office, industrial, and mixed use developments employing 100 persons or more may adversely impact existing transportation and parking facilities, resulting in increased motor vehicle emissions, deteriorating levels of service, and possibly significant additional capital expenditures to augment and improve the existing transportation system. In order to more efficiently utilize the existing and planned transportation system and to reduce vehicle emissions, it is the policy of the City to:
1.
Reduce the number of peak-period vehicle trips generated in association with new development.
2.
Promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes such as ridesharing, car pools, vanpools, public bus, and rail transit, bicycles, and walking as well as those facilities that support such modes.
3.
Achieve related reductions in vehicle trips, traffic congestions, and public expenditure and achieve air quality improvements through utilization of existing local mechanisms and procedures for project review and permit processing.
4.
Promote coordinated implementation of strategies on a county-wide basis to reduce transportation demand.
5.
Achieve the most efficient use of local resources through coordinated and consistent regional and local TDM programs.
(Ord. 1264 § 5 (part), 1991)
§ 19.640.020 Definitions.
A.
For purposes of this chapter, the definitions for the following terms shall apply:
1. "Alternative transportation modes"
means any mode of travel that serves as an alternative to the single occupant vehicle. This can include all forms of ridesharing such as carpooling or vanpooling, as well as public transit, bicycling, or walking.
2. "Applicable Development"
means any new development project that is determined to meet or exceed the employment threshold using the criteria contained in Section 19.640.030.
3. "Carpool or Vanpool"
means two or more persons using the same vehicle to commute to or from an employment site or sites.
4. "Employee"
means any person employed by a firm, person(s), business, educational institution, non-profit agency, or corporation, government agency or other entity. Employee shall include a person employed on a full time, part time, or temporary basis.
5. "Employment Generation Factors"
refers to factors as specified in Section 19.640.030 for projecting the potential employment of any proposed development project.
6. "Mixed-Use Development"
means new development projects that combine any one of these land uses with another: residential, office, commercial, light industrial, and business park.
7. "New Development Project"
means any non-residential project being processed where discretionary action by a decision-making body is required.
8. "Transportation Demand Management (TDM)"
means the implementation of programs, plans, or policies designed to encourage changes in individual travel behavior. TDM can include an emphasis on alternative travel modes to the single occupant vehicle (SOV) such as carpools, vanpools, and transit, reduction or elimination of the number of vehicle trips, or shifts in the time of vehicle commutes to other than the peak-periods.
(Ord. 1264 § 5 (part), 1991)
§ 19.640.030 Applications of Chapter Provisions.
A.
This chapter shall apply to all new development projects that are estimated to employ a total of 100 or more persons as determined by the methodology specified in subsection B of this section.
B.
For purposes of determining whether a new development project is subject to this chapter, the total employment figure will be as follows:
1.
Employment projections developed by the project applicant, subject to approval by the Director of Development Services, or
2.
Employment projections developed by the City using the following employee generation factors by type of use.
Land Use Category | Gross Square Feet / Employer |
|---|---|
Commercial | 500 |
Office/Professional | 250 |
Industrial | 525 |
Hotel or Motel | 0.8 / room |
3.
The employment projection for a development of mixed or multiple uses shall be calculated on a case by case basis based upon the proportion of development devoted to each type of use.
(Ord. 1264 § 5 (part), 1991)
§ 19.640.040 Facility Standards.
A.
All applicable developments shall be subject to the Facility Standards as specified in this chapter and shall include in their project plan's provisions to provide each of the improvements.
B.
Preferential parking for carpool and vanpool vehicles.
1.
At least 10 percent of the employee parking spaces shall be reserved and designated for carpool and vanpool vehicles by marking such spaces "Carpool Only".
2.
Such spaces shall be located near the building's employee entrance(s) or at other preferential locations within the employee parking areas as approved by the City.
3.
Where applicable, vanpool vehicle accessibility shall include a minimum 7 feet 2 inches vertical clearance for those parking spaces and ramps to be used by such vehicles.
4.
The total number of employee parking spaces shall be determined by using the parking requirements specified in this chapter and the following factors by type of use as specified.
Type of Use | Percent of Total Parking Devoted to Employee Parking |
|---|---|
Commercial | 30% |
Office/Professional | 85% |
Industrial | 90% |
Hotel or Motel | 30% |
C.
Facilities for Bicyclist.
1.
Secure, adequate, and convenient storage for bicycles shall be provided.
2.
Separate shower and locker room facilities shall be provided for men and women employees unless a finding is made by the Director of Development Services that provision of such facilities on a specific development are not practical or efficient.
D.
Information on Transportation Alternatives.
1.
A commuter information area shall be provided within or near each building. The area shall be centrally located and accessible to all employees.
E.
Bus Stop Improvements. Bus stop improvements shall be provided and located as deemed necessary and appropriate by the City Engineer. Said improvements shall be developed in accordance with the standards set forth by the City Engineer and may include dedication of right-of-way for improvement of bus pullouts, bus pads, and bus shelters.
(Ord. 1264 § 5 (part), 1991)
§ 19.640.050 Monitoring.
Periodic monitoring of the applicable developments may occur to ensure full and continued implementation of the Facility Standards as described in Section 19.640.040 of this chapter.
(Ord. 1264 § 5 (part), 1991)
§ 19.644.010 Undergrounding of Utilities.
A.
In connection with the new construction or relocation of a main building, or a change of use to a nonresidential use, all utility lines within the site boundaries shall be placed underground. Necessary surface-mounted utility equipment is permitted, provided it is screened from public view in the same manner as required for mechanical equipment as provided in Section 19.644.020.
B.
The provisions of this section may be waived pursuant to the procedure provided under Section 19.128.060.
§ 19.644.020 Visual Screening of Mechanical Equipment.
A.
All exterior equipment, whether freestanding or attached to a building, including pipes, conduit, and duct work shall be effectively screened from public view or architecturally integrated into a building structure, with the following exceptions:
B.
It is the intent of the City to encourage all new construction to provide for .any such equipment during the initial design stages by parapets, penthouses, etc. Existing facilities, or those structures under construction may screen such equipment with architecturally designed screens.
C.
Plan Check (Retrofits). Applicant shall submit two copies of a plot plan which shall indicate clearly and by full dimensions the following information:
1.
Lot dimensions.
2.
All buildings and structures: location, size, height, and proposed use.
3.
All walls, fences, and landscaping: location, height, and materials.
4.
Location of equipment proposed to be installed.
5.
Elevations of equipment and proposed screening, depicting colors, materials, and dimensions of screening.
D.
Design/Materials.
1.
Screening must be architecturally consistent with the facility in terms of design type and colors. Effective screening does not call attention to itself, but quietly complements the building.
2.
No raw or untreated materials shall be used on roof or building mounts. Fire Code requirements for the particular use and/or building will determine the permitted combustible or non-combustible material.
3.
On ground mounts, view obscuring ornamental block, wood, and earth berms with acceptable landscaping may be used to provide effective architectural screening, if the treatment is deemed to be consistent with the overall design concept.
E.
Treatment of Above Grade Transformers; Meters; Gas Manifolds, etc. It is the intent to encourage the placement of such equipment in underground vaults. If placed above grade, such equipment shall be located and screened from public view by an architectural screen and landscaping, subject to the approval of the Planning Division staff.
F.
Maintenance. All screening devices shall be permanently maintained as a condition of the use.
§ 19.644.030 Receive-only Television, Satellite Dish and Radio Antennae Placement in the Open Space Zones.
A.
Receive-only Antennae Weighing Less than Thirty-Five Pounds.
1.
Any receive-only antenna weighing less than thirty-five pounds may be mounted in the rear yard, interior side yard, or on the roof of any structure, subject to all conditions hereinafter provided.
B.
Receive-only Antennae Weighing Thirty-Five Pounds or More.
1.
Each receive-only antenna weighing thirty-five pounds or more shall be installed in the rear yard, except as hereinafter provided.
2.
In the event overall quality of reception in the rear yard is not at least equal to that received by cable, or other circumstances preclude such installation, a permit may be obtained, in accordance with the provisions of subsection E of this section, authorizing the antenna to be located in order of preferred placement, and subject to the conditions and restrictions of subsection D of this section.
C.
Screening Required.
1.
Each receive-only antenna visible to the public which has a surface area exceeding twenty square feet, or which is to be mounted in the front yard, shall be screened to the satisfaction of the City Planner or his or her designee. If such antenna is to be mounted directly, or through a supporting structure, to the ground, then such screening shall be accomplished through the use of appropriate plants, trees, or shrubbery and wood lattice or other material compatible with the structure. Plants, trees, or shrubs to be utilized for screening purposes shall have a minimum container volume of fifteen gallons at the time of planting. All such screening shall be on three sides and shall be sufficiently high so as to screen ninety percent or more of the antenna from public view.
2.
Each receive-only antenna with a surface area exceeding twenty square feet which is permitted to be roof mounted, shall be screened with materials compatible with the structure upon which such antenna is mounted and shall be screened to the satisfaction of the City Planner or his or her designee. Such screening shall be on at least three sides and shall be sufficiently high so as to screen at least ninety percent of the antenna from public view.
D.
Conditions and Restrictions Applicable to all Receive-only Antenna Installations.
1.
Location.
a.
The preferred order of placement shall be the roof, if completely screened by existing building parapet walls, then rear areas, side areas, side areas abutting a street, roof, and finally front areas. However, no antennae shall be permitted within required yard areas abutting a street where solid fences are not permitted to exceed a maximum height of two feet.
b.
No receive-only antenna, or its supporting structure, shall be installed in any required setback or in any other location which would impede emergency access to any portion of the subject property.
2.
Height. No receive-only antenna shall exceed ten feet in height above the peak roof line of the structure upon which such antenna is mounted or ten feet above the peak roof line of the closest structure located on the subject property if such antenna is not to be roof mounted.
3.
The provisions of this section hereinafter shall not be deemed to preempt or supersede contractual conditions, covenants, and/or restrictions which may prohibit such antenna installation.
4.
No receive-only satellite dish antenna shall exceed ten feet, six inches in diameter.
5.
Each receive-only satellite dish antenna shall be earth-tone or neutral in color and shall be constructed of a "see-through" mesh or open grid design. Solid surface receive-only satellite dish antennae, such as solid white fiberglass designs, are prohibited unless completely screened from view at all times.
6.
Nothing herein shall excuse any person from obtaining all permits otherwise required or from complying with any and all applicable local and State codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to the installation of antennae and/or antenna supporting structures.
E.
Receive-only Antenna Permit Application.
1.
Where a permit is required, or application therefor is authorized, under any provision of this section, each person desiring a permit shall apply to the City's Planning Division. The applicant shall provide a completed application on a form provided by the Planning Division containing at minimum, the following:
a.
Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant,
b.
The specific location where the applicant proposes to install the antenna, including a detailed description of the antenna design and any supporting structure proposed to be utilized, including size, weight, and such other information as the Planning Division may require,
c.
Specific reasons as to why the antenna proposed to be installed should not be mounted in the rear yard, or otherwise, in accordance with the preferred order of placement, as herein prescribed,
d.
If required herein, a description of the screening proposed to be utilized by the applicant,
e.
A sketch or other drawing, satisfactory to the Director, showing:
(i)
Location of physical features on the subject property,
(ii)
Approximate dimensions (plus or minus one foot) of the subject lot and physical features thereon,
(iii)
The specific location where the antenna, and screening if required, are proposed to be installed,
(iv)
Any other physical features in the area of the subject property which applicant feels would adversely affect reception in those areas set forth herein as "preferred," and
(v)
The design of the antenna and proposed support structure,
f.
A statement as to why the proposed antenna may not be satisfactorily installed, or will not satisfactorily function, in a preferred area, as prescribed herein,
g.
A declaration made under penalty of perjury that either the property upon which the antenna is proposed to be installed is not subject to any contractual covenants, conditions, or restrictions, or alternatively, that any applicable contractual covenants, conditions, or restrictions do not preclude the installation of the antenna, as proposed by the applicant.
2.
All applicants for an antenna permit may be required to show to the satisfaction of the Director that circumstances preclude installation in a preferred area, or that reception quality in the preferred area or areas is insufficient, as herein prescribed.
§ 19.648.010 Noise Control.
In addition to the requirements of Title 8, the following noise standards shall be met where applicable:
A.
Air Conditioning Equipment. Exterior air conditioning equipment, other than self-contained window-mounted units in single-family dwellings, shall have a sound rating number (SRN) no greater than 8.2 decibels, in accordance with ARI (Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Standard 270, or the equivalent.
B.
Public Address Systems. In the OS and OR Zones, any public address systems, loudspeakers, and other sound-producing equipment shall be designed, installed, and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to the surrounding area.
§ 19.648.020 Compliance with Airport Environs Land Use Plan for Orange County.
(RESERVED)
§ 19.648.030 Lighting.
A.
Lighting on any premises shall be directed, controlled, screened, or shaded in such a manner as not to shine directly on surrounding premises. Where adjacent owners enter into a written agreement, which shall be recorded, for the joint illumination of their premises, their combined properties shall be considered as a single premises for purposes of this regulation.
B.
Lighting on any premises also shall be controlled so as to prevent glare on driveways, walkways, and public thoroughfares.
C.
The use of unshaded clear bulbs in exterior lighting is prohibited.
§ 19.648.040 Maintenance and Operation.
All uses and activities shall be operated and maintained so as not to be hazardous, obnoxious, or offensive due to air pollution, odor, dust, smoke, gas, water pollution, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, electromagnetic disturbance or other radiation, or similar effects detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection shall be complied with.
§ 19.652.010 Animal Keeping.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to reasonably control the number and types of animals being maintained within the commercial and industrial zones in order to protect the peace, health, and safety of residents and to preserve the urban and suburban quality of the environment.
B.
Animals Allowed. No animal shall be kept or maintained within the open space zones except as follows:
1.
Household Pets. For any existing residential use in the open space zones, household pets may be kept to the same extent permitted in the RS zones of Division 3.
2.
Domesticated animals such as horses, mules, cows, goats, or sheep may be kept only in permitted equestrian establishments and theme recreational parks.
3.
Wild animals may be kept only as follows:
a.
In a permitted zoo;
b.
In an educational institution for the purpose of instruction, provided such animals are securely confined and properly cared for in a manner satisfactory to the Orange County poundmaster;
c.
At an entertainment establishment only as specifically provided for under the terms of a conditional use permit.
C.
Limitations.
1.
No person shall keep, maintain, or permit on any lot, parcel of land or premises under his or her control, any animal which by any sound or cry disturbs the peace and comfort of the inhabitants of the neighborhood or interferes with any person in the reasonable and comfortable enjoyment of life or property. Nor, shall any person maintain any animals in such a manner as to cause the breeding of flies or the creation of obnoxious odors, or in any manner which becomes or is a nuisance or health hazard.
2.
All animals shall be kept under control at all times by leash, fences, pens, corrals, cages, or suitable enclosures within buildings.
3.
All animal-keeping structures shall conform to any applicable zoning and building code requirements.
4.
Any premises where animals are kept shall be open to reasonable inspection by City personnel and other public officers who have responsibility for enforcement of animal-control regulations.
§ 19.652.020 Agricultural Use.
A.
Findings and Purpose. It is found that an agricultural use as a commercial enterprise may provide an acceptable interim land use for certain undeveloped or under-utilized properties within the City. The purpose of this section is to minimize any adverse effects with the surrounding properties.
B.
Uses Permitted. The type and extent of agricultural uses, as well as any related uses, shall be established and restricted by the terms of a conditional use permit.
D.
Development Standards. All development standards including, but not limited to building design and materials, setbacks, and parking improvements shall be determined through the conditional use permit process.