1. Real Estate Sales Offices in Residential Tracts. A temporary real estate sales office may be established in a residential development for the initial sale of property in that development, upon written approval by the Director. Such an office may be located within a residence or a common or temporary building. If a temporary building is used, it shall be removed upon termination of the use.

2. Portable Buildings Used for Construction Offices.

3. Temporary Use of a Recreational Vehicle (RV), Travel Trailer, Camper or Similar Vehicle.

4. Construction Activities. Construction and demolition, including fabrication of building components and other activities normally associated with property development and maintenance, may be conducted in any zone, provided they are pursued according to plans and procedures approved by the Building Official.

5. Parades, Carnivals, Fairs and Festivals. Use of privately owned property for parades, carnivals, fairs and festivals requires approval of an administrative use permit. Where these events involve public property, coordination with the City Clerk’s office is required.

6. Other Temporary or Intermittent Uses. Upon approval of a zoning permit or administrative use permit, the Director may approve other temporary or intermittent uses, including but not limited to: musical events, auctions, estate sales, clothing outlet sales, nonprofit benefits, parking lot sales and car shows. At the discretion of the Director, certain small-scale events with limited duration, consisting of activities with no potential to detrimentally affect those working and living in the vicinity, may be allowed through administrative action without a public hearing. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Sales shall be limited to Christmas trees, pumpkins or seasonal produce and related accessory items only, as specified in the letter of approval.

2. Sales of Christmas trees shall not be conducted before Thanksgiving or after December 26th. The duration of pumpkin and seasonal produce sales shall be subject to Director approval.

3. The site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner at all times. All sales items, sales equipment, temporary power poles, other temporary structures and signage shall be kept behind a ten (10') foot setback from all street rights-of-way and they shall be removed within ten (10) days after the close of the sale. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided in a convenient location for customers.

4. A camper or trailer for overnight security may be parked on site, subject to the approval of the Director, for the duration of the permit, if kept more than ten (10') feet back from the street right-of-way.

5. A sign permit shall be obtained for any proposed signage. Maximum sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet. No bunting strips, banners, flags, whirligigs or other attention-getting devices shall be displayed on site without Director approval.

6. When the use is temporary or intermittent, the applicant may be required to post a refundable deposit, set by the Director to assure site cleanup, if necessary. Deposit shall be in the form of a cashier’s check to the City and shall be made prior to occupying the site.

7. Outdoor sales lots are subject to all fire safety measures, including location of fire extinguishers, subject to approval by the Fire Chief.

8. Any Christmas trees sold for use in public facilities shall be flame proofed with a State Fire Marshal approved material by a State licensed application.

9. Applicant shall obtain a City business tax certificate. A copy of the Director’s approval and the business tax certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous location at all times when the use is in operation.

10. The applicant shall secure a building permit for any structure requiring a permit associated with the use. The plan shall include a site plan that shows the proposed vehicular circulation pattern, parking layout and location of structures. Plans shall also demonstrate compliance with Title 24 requirements for disabled accessibility.

11. The use shall comply with all requirements of the County Environmental Health Department.

12. Restroom facilities shall be provided either on site or on a nearby property, subject to approval of the Director.

13. No sales or display shall take place in the public right-of-way.

14. Upon written receipt of complaints from the public or the Police Department, the Director’s approval may be scheduled for administrative hearing review. At the public hearing, the Hearing Officer may add, delete or modify conditions of approval or may revoke the approval.

1. Other outdoor sales require approval of an administrative use permit, except in cases where the Director determines a Planning Commission use permit would be more appropriate. Parking requirements, setbacks to sales or storage areas, safety and aesthetic screening and other development standards usually related to buildings shall be established by use permit approval.

1. Each garage or yard sale may not exceed three (3) consecutive days.

2. Each unit within multifamily or condominium projects and common interest subdivisions may have up to four (4) garage/yard sales in approved common areas with the permission of the homeowner’s association for sales within common areas, property owner or property manager.

3. Items shall consist of normally accumulated household items (clothing, furniture, etc.).

4. One on-site sign not to exceed four (4) square feet shall be permitted during the sale. No other signs are permitted in the area and no signs may be displayed in the public right-of-way. On-site signs shall be consistent with applicable sign regulations.

5. Garage/yard sales are not permitted on vacant lots. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Premises adjoining residential zones shall be screened from gas stations and automobile repair by a six (6') foot high landscaped visual barrier, subject to the limitations of Section 18-20.070, Fences, Walls, Trash Enclosures and Hedges.

2. Street frontage between driveways shall have a low wall or other landscape barrier to prevent vehicles from being driven or parked on the sidewalk.

3. Bells or other sound signals shall be turned off between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. if the gas station and/or automobile repair is located next to a residential zone or next to a residence.

4. Pump islands shall be located at least fifteen (15') feet from any street right-of-way line or setback line, except that roofs may extend to a point at least five (5') feet from such lines.

5. Repair work shall be conducted and dismantled vehicles shall be stored inside a building or area screened so that it is not visible from off the premises. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Automated Car Washes.

2. Manual and Automated Car Washes.

1. Entries and/or exits to drive-through facilities should be a minimum of one hundred (100') feet from any intersection or from another drive-through facility on the same side of the street, except within a shopping center. Shorter distances from road intersections may be approved if the City Engineer determines that public safety and/or the efficiency of traffic circulation will not be compromised.

2. Drive-through stacking lanes should be a minimum of one hundred (100') feet from any residential zoned lot.

3. Sound attenuation walls, landscaping or other mitigation measures may be required as necessary to mitigate drive-through speaker and traffic noise on nearby residential uses.

4. Drive-through aisles should have a minimum twelve (12') foot width on curves and a minimum eleven (11') foot width on straight sections.

5. Drive-through aisles should provide sufficient stacking area behind the menu board to accommodate a minimum of six (6) cars (approximately one hundred fourteen (114') feet).

6. No drive-through aisles should exit directly into a public right-of-way. Aisles should be integrated with the on-site circulation and should merge with the driveway.

7. Drive-through aisles should be separated from landscaping areas by a six (6") inch high, poured in place, concrete curb or other suitable protective device meeting City approval.

8. Landscaping should screen drive-through aisles to the extent feasible. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. All donations at retail storefront sites are to be accepted during normal business hours as there are to be no donations accepted or left outside the facility after normal business hours. Donation drop-off activities shall either take place inside the building with donators entering the building and leaving items with an employee or if done outside the building the items must be directly given to a store employee.

2. All storage and sales of secondhand goods, including drop-off items, shall be within an enclosed building.

1. Definitions for donation box facilities are referenced in Article 18-45 under donation box facilities.

2. Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to promote the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public by providing minimum blight-related performance standards for the operation of unattended donation/collection boxes (UDCBs). This includes establishing criteria to ensure that material is not allowed to accumulate outside of the UDCBs, the UDCBs remain free of graffiti and blight, UDCBs are maintained in sanitary conditions, and residents and/or users are fully informed of those who operate the UDCBs so that they can be contacted if there are any blight-related questions or concerns.

3. Responsibility. The parcel owner and the UDCB operator (operator) have joint and several liability for blight-related conditions and/or compliance with this section, including fees, administrative citations, civil actions, and/or legal remedies relating to a UDCB. The parcel owner remains liable for any violation of duties imposed by this section even if the parcel owner has, by agreement, imposed on the operator the duty of complying with the provisions of this section.

4. Maintenance.

5. Standards and Requirements.

6. Contact Information Required. The UDCB must have the following information conspicuously displayed on at least two (2") inch type visible from the front of the UDCB:

1. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

2. Provide sufficient parking in compliance with the City’s parking requirements (see Section 18-20.090).

3. Parking areas and access roads shall have an active dust control program.

4. All uses shall be accessory and supplemental to permitted agricultural use on site. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Provide sufficient parking in compliance with the City’s parking requirements (see Section 18-20.090).

2. Access roads to winery structures shall meet State and local fire safe standards as determined by the Fire District. Alternative design allowances and/or requirements may be determined on a case-by-case basis for modification to the standards, dependent upon anticipated level of use, site constraints, turnout opportunities, road length, slope and other site-specific issues.

3. If a winery is accessed from a County, City or State maintained road/highway, an encroachment permit may be required to address ingress, egress and sight-distance requirements.

4. If a winery is accessed by a private road, the applicant shall provide reasonable proof of access rights as determined by the City Engineer.

5. If the winery is served by well water and there are more than twenty-five (25) people on site in a sixty (60) day period, employees and guests shall be provided with bottled water for consumption, unless otherwise approved by the County Environmental Health Division. Well water shall meet potable water standards for the purposes of dishwashing and hand washing.

6. All solid waste shall be stored in a manner that prevents the propagation, harborage or attraction of flies, rodents, vector or other nuisance conditions. Pomace, culls, lees and stems may be recycled on site in accordance with the report of waste discharge approved for each individual winery by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

7. Standards for waste disposal shall be set, where applicable, by the regional water quality control board and shall be stipulated in the report of waste discharge.

8. If public sanitary sewer is not available, then the on-site sewage disposal system shall be designed in compliance with City Code and sized to accommodate employee, tasting room and commercial sewage flows. Portable toilets may be approved by the City for temporary and promotional events.

9. The primary focus of the tasting area shall be the marketing and sale of the wine and grape products produced at the winery. Incidental sales of wine-related merchandise and food shall be allowed subject to the requirements of the California Retail Food Code. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. The number of businesses having authority to sell alcoholic beverages in the census tract of applicant;

2. The extent to which crime reporting has been experienced within the project vicinity neighborhood or area;

3. The extent to which the ratio of on-sale retail establishments or off-sale retail establishments, including consideration of the size of those establishments, of the census tract in which the project is located exceeds the population ratio of on-sale or off-sale, respectively, of County;

4. The concentration of other similar liquor-related businesses within the project vicinity or area;

5. The proximity of the project to schools, parks, playgrounds, recreational centers, day cares or similar use;

6. Other criteria that may come under consideration when reviewing the application for the use permit, including, but not limited to:

1. No self-service displays or vending machines for tobacco products, paraphernalia or electronic smoking devices shall be allowed.

2. Tobacco product retail sales shall be located within a fixed location within an enclosed building.

3. No tobacco product specialized retail sales shall be located within six hundred (600') feet of any public school as measured from the closest point on the property line of the parcels containing the tobacco sales and the school. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Temporary Storage for Industrial Uses. Cargo containers may be permitted as temporary storage for industrial uses and shall be subject to the following standards:

Temporary cargo containers that do not comply with these performance standards may be approved with a use permit from the Planning Commission.

2. Permanent Storage for Industrial Uses. Any other installation of cargo containers (other than temporary storage) shall be considered permanent structures, shall only be permitted in the IN Zone and shall be subject to all zoning requirements and design review, including installation on a permanent foundation. Cargo containers as permanent installations shall be subject to the following standards:

Permanent cargo containers that do not comply with these performance standards are subject to design review in accordance with Article 18-33 and may be approved with a conditional use permit from the Planning Commission. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Shall be located along the face of a building or against a structure designed to accommodate them;

2. Shall be visible from access drives or public streets;

3. Shall occupy not more than ten (10%) percent of the length of the wall facing the street or access drive or twenty (20') feet, whichever is less;

4. Shall not obstruct private pedestrian walkways; a minimum of forty-four (44") inches shall be kept clear of obstructions or more if pedestrian traffic volume warrants. They are not allowed on public sidewalks.

1. They shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the City and the State of California.

2. Systems that heat water shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

3. Systems that produce electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. They must have been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) as qualifying under the Emerging Renewables Fund of the Commission’s Renewables Investment Plan or certified by a national program recognized and approved by the Energy Commission.

2. A minimum parcel size of five thousand (5,000) square feet is required for the placement of any small wind energy system. The maximum rated capacity for lots less than one-half (0.5) acre is two (2) kW and less. The maximum rated capacity for lots greater than one-half (0.5) acre is ten (10) kW and less.

3. No part of a small wind energy system shall be located within or over drainage, utility or other established easements.

4. A maximum of one (1) small wind energy system per parcel is permitted on parcels less than one (1) acre in size. A maximum of one (1) small wind energy system per acre is permitted on parcels greater than one (1) acre in size.

5. They shall comply with the minimum setbacks for the zoning district. The location may be modified as part of the design review process to place the wind energy system as far as possible from the property lines. The small wind energy systems shall not be allowed in the front yard or a side yard with frontage.

6. The maximum height of a small wind energy system for lots less than one-half (0.5) acre is thirty (30') feet and forty (40') feet for lots greater than one-half (0.5) acre. “Tower height” shall mean the height above grade of the fixed portion of the tower, excluding the wind turbine itself.

7. No portion of the turbine or tower shall be illuminated.

8. Any climbing foot pegs or rungs below twelve (12') feet of a freestanding tower shall be removed to prevent unauthorized climbing. For lattice or guyed towers, sheets of metal or wood may be fastened to the bottom tower section so it cannot readily be climbed.

9. Each small wind energy system shall be equipped with both manual and automatic controls to limit the rotational speed of the blade within the design limits of the rotor. An external, manual shut-off switch shall be included with the installation. The minimum distance between the ground and any protruding blades utilized on a small wind energy system shall be ten (10') feet as measured at the lowest point of the arc of the blades.

10. No small wind energy system or combination of small wind energy systems on a single parcel shall create noise that exceeds a maximum of sixty (60) CNEL (Community Noise Equivalent Level), as measured at the closest neighboring dwelling. These levels, however, may be exceeded during short-term events such as utility outages and severe wind storms.

11. The system’s tower and supporting structures shall be painted a single neutral, nonreflective, nonglossy color that visually blends with the surrounding natural and built environments.

12. Electrical Wires. All electrical wires leading from the tower to electrical control facilities shall be located underground.

13. They shall be maintained in good repair, as recommended by the manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance or industry standards and shall be free from rust.

14. Signs/Labels. All signs, with the exception of manufacturer’s, installer’s identification, appropriate warning signs or owner identification, are prohibited.

15. They shall comply with applicable FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations, including any necessary approvals for installations.

16. If found to be unsafe by the Building Official they shall immediately cease operation upon notification by City and shall be repaired by the owner to meet Federal, State and local safety standards or be removed within six (6) months.

17. Small wind energy systems that are not operated for a continuous period of twelve (12) months shall be removed by the owner of the small wind energy system.

18. When a small wind energy system is removed from a site, all associated and ancillary equipment, batteries, devices, structures or support(s) for that system shall also be removed. For the purposes of this section, nonoperation shall be deemed to include, but shall not be limited to, the blades of the small wind energy system remaining stationary so that wind resources are not being converted into electric or mechanical energy. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Antenna Size. Maximum diameter to be ten (10') feet.

2. Setback. No part of a satellite dish antenna may be located in any required street or other yard. Antennas located outside a street yard setback but between the residence and the street are prohibited.

3. Height. Maximum antenna height to be thirteen (13') feet. All satellite dishes higher than side or rear yard fences shall be screened from neighboring properties. Roof-mounted installations or pole-mounted installations attached to eaves are prohibited except by use permit. Any antenna that may block significant views from neighboring buildings or from public areas shall be subject to design review.

4. Number. One (1) dish-type satellite antenna is allowed per site, in addition to normal television and radio antennas.

1. Installation shall be subject to design review in accordance with the adopted Design Review Committee ordinance and guidelines.

2. Installations shall not be permitted within a street yard.

3. Installations shall be located so as to minimize visibility from adjoining properties and rights-of-way.

1. Dish-type satellite antenna installations that are less than one (1) meter in diameter are exempt from these regulations unless proposed on a historic building.

2. Dish-type satellite antenna installations that cannot meet the performance standards included in subsections (c) and (d) of this section may be considered if an administrative use permit is obtained. Conditions imposed as part of use permit approval would typically include requirements to minimize the visibility of the installation, including blockage of significant public and private views of hillsides, city vistas or open space areas. Acceptable techniques to reduce the visibility of dish installations include use of alternative materials (wire mesh instead of solid surface), painting the dish in a subdued or natural color and landscaped screening.

1. Shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a municipal electric utility company regarding safety and reliability.

2. Shall meet the electrical code requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.

3. Shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.

4. Shall be anchored by either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Government-owned communications facilities used primarily to protect public health, welfare and safety.

2. Facilities operated by providers of emergency medical services, including hospital, ambulance and medical air transportation services, for use in the provision of those services.

3. Satellite dish antennas for residential and commercial use, solely for the use of the occupants of the site, subject to compliance with development standards set forth in Section 18-19.220 et al.

4. Any facility specifically exempted under Federal or State law.

1. Installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility, or significant modification as determined by the Director, of an existing installation shall require administrative use permit approval and design review.

2. The co-location of a new wireless telecommunications facility with an existing approved installation or minor modification of an existing installation shall be subject to design review approval.

3. The applicant shall submit application materials and fees as required by the Community Development Department.

1. Setbacks. All facility towers and accessory structures shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.

2. Height. The height of any antenna or support equipment shall be determined as part of the use permit on a case-by-case basis. All facilities shall be designed to the minimum necessary functional height.

3. Site Access. Telecommunication facilities should use existing roads and parking whenever possible. New and existing access roads and parking shall be improved and surfaced where necessary to the satisfaction of the Director.

4. Aesthetics and Visibility. Facilities shall be creatively designed to minimize the visual impact to the greatest extent possible by means of placement, screening and camouflage. The applicant shall use the smallest and least visible antennas possible to accomplish the coverage objectives. Each installation shall be designed to blend into its surroundings so that the antenna(s) and equipment are not apparent to the casual observer.

5. Lighting. All telecommunication facilities, not otherwise required to have lighting pursuant to Federal Aviation Administration rules, shall be unlit, except when authorized personnel are present at night and except for exempt facilities.

6. Equipment Upgrades. It shall be the responsibility of the owner/operator of a telecommunications facility to provide the City with a notice of intent to modify site equipment in any way. At the time of modification, co-location or upgrade of facilities, existing equipment shall be replaced with equipment of equal or greater technical capacity and modified to reduce aesthetic impacts by reducing the size of the facility or introducing camouflaging techniques to the satisfaction of the Director. Unused or obsolete equipment or towers shall be removed from the site within ninety (90) days after their use has ceased.

7. Number of Facilities per Site. The City shall retain the authority to limit the number of antennas with related equipment and providers to be located at any site and adjacent sites to prevent negative visual impacts associated with multiple facilities.

8. Co-location. All facilities shall provide co-location opportunities to other operators to the extent technically feasible without significant impairment to broadcast or reception capabilities. All applicants shall demonstrate reasonable efforts in developing a co-location alternative for their proposal. Facilities shall also provide co-location opportunities to accommodate governmental emergency communication equipment and operation to the extent that such communication equipment and related operations will not adversely affect broadcast or reception capabilities of the applicant’s facility. Failure to comply with co-location requirements may result in the denial of a permit request or revocation of an existing permit.

9. Noise. Each facility shall be operated in a manner that minimizes any possible disruption caused by noise to people working and living in the vicinity. At no time shall equipment noise from any source exceed an exterior noise level of fifty-five (55) dB at the property line or within twenty (20') feet of such equipment, whichever is less. This requirement may be modified at the discretion of the Director where typical ambient noise levels exceed fifty-five (55) dB. Outdoor noise producing construction activities shall take place only on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. unless a different schedule is approved as part of the use permit.

10. Backup Generators. Unless specifically exempt by the Planning Commission, all facilities shall use a temporary backup generator that can provide backup power for a minimum for seventy-two (72) hours. These generators shall be required to meet or exceed Air Pollution Control District standards. All generators shall be fitted with approved air pollution control devices. Projects that propose to include backup generators shall require review and approval from the Air Pollution Control District. Project plans shall indicate location, size, horsepower and type of fuel used for any proposed generator. Generators shall only be operated during power outages and for testing and maintenance purposes. Testing and maintenance shall only take place on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

11. Biological Impacts. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall minimize potential impacts to biological resources.

12. Cultural Impacts. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall minimize potential impacts to cultural resources (including Native American resources).

13. Radio Interference. Interference with municipal radio communication is prohibited. Any telecommunication facility that the City has reason to believe is interfering with municipal radio communication shall cease operation immediately upon notice from the City and shall be subject to use permit review and possible revocation. Testing shall be done prior to any permanent installation and frequencies shall be monitored at regular intervals after installation established by the use permit, at the expense of the facility owner/operator.

14. Radio Frequencies and Electromagnetic Exposure.

15. Signs. Explanatory warning signs shall be posted at all access points to cellular telecommunication facilities in compliance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.2 color, symbol and content conventions.

16. Nuisance. Facility generators, mechanical equipment, construction, testing and maintenance shall be operated or performed in such a manner that no nuisance results. At the discretion of the Director, upon receipt of written complaints, the use permit allowing a telecommunications facility may be scheduled for public review. At the hearing, conditions of approval may be added, deleted or modified or the use permit may be revoked.

17. Interference With Public Services and Facilities. Telecommunication facilities within public parks shall not interfere with park operations or limit public use of park facilities. Installations in conjunction with other public facilities shall be held to a similar standard.

18. City Inspection. The City shall have the right to access facilities after twenty-four (24) hours’ written or verbal notice.

1. The conduct of home occupation requires the approval of a home occupation permit from the Director, who may establish additional conditions to further the intent of this section. A permit is required when a person does business in his/her home, or uses his/her home address as a business address on business licenses and tax certificates. Home occupations may be conducted from dwellings located in residential zones or from dwellings located in commercial zones where dwellings are an allowed or conditionally allowed use. Home occupation permits are not required for employees telecommuting.

2. State licensed child day care centers for fourteen (14) or fewer children are exempt from home occupation regulations or as provided under applicable sections of the Health and Safety Code.

1. Home occupations shall not involve customer access or have other characteristics which would reduce residents’ enjoyment of their neighborhoods. The peace and quiet of residential areas shall be maintained.

2. There shall be no customers or clients except for:

3. Activities shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or an enclosed accessory building and shall not alter the appearance of such structures. (Horticultural activities may be conducted outdoors.)

4. There shall be no sales, rental or display on the premises (internet and phone sales allowed).

5. There shall be no signs other than address and names of residents.

6. There shall be no advertising of the home occupation by street address except that the street address may be included on business cards and business correspondence originating from the home.

7. No vehicle larger than a van or three-quarter (3/4) ton truck may be used in connection with a home occupation. A marked commercial vehicle used in conjunction with the occupation shall have no more than two (2) square feet of advertising. Licensed vehicles and trailers used in connection with a home occupation are limited to one (1) additional vehicle and/or trailer.

8. The home occupation shall not encroach on any required parking, yard or open space area.

9. Parking for vehicles used in connection with the home occupation shall be provided in addition to parking required for the residence.

10. Activities conducted and equipment or materials used shall not change the fire safety or occupancy classifications of the premises, nor use utilities in amounts greater than normally provided for residential use.

11. No use shall create or cause noise, dust, vibration, smell, smoke, glare or electrical interference or other hazard or nuisance.

12. No employees other than residents of the dwelling shall be allowed to work on site. (Visitors, babysitters or domestic servants are not considered employees of a home occupation.)

13. Clients or customers shall not visit the home occupation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

14. If the home occupation is to be conducted from rental property, the property owner’s written authorization for the proposed use shall be submitted to the Director.

15. No delivery or commercial pick-up shall be by vehicles larger than a typical delivery van (FedEx, UPS, etc.). Direct customer pick-up is prohibited.

1. Automotive repair (body or mechanical) or detailing, sound systems, upholstery or painting of automobiles, when performed on the same site as the home occupation.

2. Personal services, such as beauticians and estheticians.

3. Carpentry or cabinet making.

4. Welding or machining.

5. Medical offices, clinics, laboratories, except that counseling is permitted, when no more than one (1) client visit or group session is held at one (1) time.

6. Appliance, radio or television repair.

7. Print shop or photograph development; digital photo production is permitted.

8. Gun or ammunition sales, except for off-site sales (subject to approval by the Police Chief).

9. Storage, repair or reconditioning of motorized vehicles, boats or recreation vehicles or large equipment, repair or reconditioning of major household appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, stoves, heating and air conditioning equipment when performed on the same site as the home occupation.

10. Tow truck and ambulance services. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Adult day care facilities serving six (6) or fewer clients on site at one (1) time and small family day care homes for eight (8) or fewer children are considered residential uses for the purposes of zoning regulation. They may be established in all zones where dwellings are allowed. No use permit is required.

2. Adult day care facilities serving seven (7) to twelve (12) clients on site at one (1) time and large family day care homes for children may be established in any zone where dwellings are allowed, subject to performance standards listed below. These facilities require written approval by the Director, consistent with the following review procedures:

3. Day care facilities serving more than twelve (12) adults or more than fourteen (14) children require approval of an administrative use permit where not otherwise allowed or prohibited, consistent with Section 18-18.010, Uses Allowed by Zone, and Article 18-28, Use Permits. These facilities are subject to the performance standards outlined below.

1. Noise. The day care facility shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the City’s noise regulations and General Plan noise element. Where the day care facility is adjacent to housing in a residential zone, outdoor play and activities shall be prohibited prior to 9:00 a.m.

2. Traffic. Designated delivery and pick-up areas shall not pose any traffic or safety hazards. Operators of day care facilities shall provide carpool-matching services to all clients.

3. Parking.

1. The modification is in accordance with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Regulations and consistent with City day care policy.

1. The use permit is subject to review at any time and may be revoked after a hearing by the Planning Commission and a finding by the Planning Commission that the use has become detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.

2. A bed and breakfast inn must comply with all other provisions of the zone in which it is located and must comply with all other ordinances of the City.

3. A City business license is required and remittance of transient occupancy tax and short-term rentals is required.

4. Any other conditions deemed essential and desirable by the Planning Commission may be imposed on such a use.

5. The home shall not be used by the public or paying guests for the hosting of receptions, private parties or the like.

6. Meals, if provided, shall be served only to residents and overnight guests of the bed and breakfast home.

7. There shall be no separate or additional kitchen facility for the guests.

8. No alteration shall be allowed to the exterior of the dwelling or yard that alters the residential characteristics of the premises.

9. Any signage for a bed and breakfast establishment shall comply with the City’s sign regulations (refer to Article 18-21).

10. The main building of the bed and breakfast establishment must be the “primary residence” of the owner or manager of the bed and breakfast use.

11. Accessory buildings and structures may also be used for bed and breakfast guest rooms.

12. Factors used in determining the appropriate number of guest rooms that may be permitted in any location shall include the relationship of the site to parking, access, character, size and scale of surrounding uses.

13. All bed and breakfast facilities shall maintain garbage and recycling services from City’s selected service agency.

14. Provision of parking in compliance with Section 18-20.090(w) (Required Parking for Special Uses). (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Maximum Number of Guest Rooms. Vacation rentals may have a maximum of five (5) guest rooms or sleeping rooms. Vacation rentals with more than five (5) guest rooms or sleeping rooms may only be allowed if adequate sewage disposal capacity exists and neighborhood compatibility can be demonstrated to be determined by the approval of a use permit from the Planning Commission. For purposes of determining the appropriate level of permit required, the actual number of bedrooms in the structure plus any additional rooms intended or used for sleeping shall be used.

2. Maximum Overnight Occupancy. Maximum overnight occupancy for vacation rentals shall be up to a maximum of two (2) persons per sleeping room or guest room, plus two (2) additional persons per property, up to a maximum of twelve (12) persons, excluding children under three (3) years of age. Vacation rentals with larger overnight occupancies may only be allowed subject to the granting of a use permit. For homes on a conditional or nonstandard septic system, or those with capacity limited by a voluntary repair, the maximum overnight occupancy for vacation rentals shall be equal to the design load of the septic system. The property owner shall ensure that all contracts and online listings and advertisements clearly set forth the maximum number of overnight guests permitted at the property.

3. Maximum Number of Guests and Daytime Visitors. The maximum number of total guests and visitors allowed at any time in a single vacation rental shall not exceed the maximum overnight occupancy plus six (6) additional persons per property during the daytime, or eighteen (18) persons, whichever is less, excluding children under three (3) years of age. Daytime visitors shall not be on the property during quiet hours (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).

4. Owner Occupancy. All vacation rentals shall be owner occupied which means that the owner of the vacation rental unit shall occupy the rental dwelling unit at least fifty-one (51%) percent of the time during the year.

5. Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with the City’s parking requirements (see Section 18-20.090).

6. Noise Limits. All activities associated with the vacation rental shall meet the general plan noise standards contained below. Quiet hours shall be from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The property owner shall ensure that the quiet hours and limits on outdoor activities are included in rental agreements and in all online advertisements and listings.

7. Amplified Sound. Outdoor amplified sound shall not be allowed at any time associated with a vacation rental.

8. Pets. Pets, if allowed by owner, shall be secured on the property at all times. Continual nuisance barking by unattended pets is prohibited.

9. Trash and Recycling Facilities. Recycling and refuse storage bins shall not be stored within public view unless in compliance with neighborhood standards. Recycling and trash receptacles shall be returned to screened storage areas within twenty-four (24) hours of trash pick-up.

10. Outdoor Fire Areas. Outdoor fire areas, when not prohibited by State or local fire bans, may be allowed but shall be limited to three (3') feet in diameter, shall be located on a noncombustible surface, shall be covered by a fire screen, and shall be extinguished as soon as they are no longer in use or by 10:00 p.m., whichever is earlier. No fire or fire area shall be located within twenty-five (25') feet of a structure or combustible material.

11. Septic Systems and Sewer Connections. The owner shall maintain a properly functioning septic system or sewer connection. In some cases, a per-room sewer fee may be applied.

12. Transient Occupancy Tax. The vacation rental owner or authorized agent shall maintain a transient occupancy tax certificate and remain current on all required reports and payments. Owner or authorized agent shall include the certificate number on all contracts or rental agreements, and in any advertising or websites.

13. Twenty-Four (24) Hour Property Manager. All vacation rentals operating within the City must have a verified property manager who is available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week during all times that the property is rented or used on a transient basis. Verified property managers may be professional property managers, realtors, property owners, or other designated person; provided, that the individual is identified on the property’s permit application, all contracts or rental agreements and in any advertising or websites. Property managers must be located within a thirty (30) mile radius of the vacation rental and must be available to respond to complaints at all times during the rental period. Any requested change to the property manager for a vacation rental property shall be made through submittal of a new vacation supplemental application or similar form provided by the City and shall include the signature of the property manager and the desired effective date of the change. In no case may a vacation rental operate without a current verified property manager. Operation of a vacation rental without a verified property manager shall be considered a violation of this section. The name and twenty-four (24) hour contact information of the verified property manager shall be provided to any interested party upon request. Owner occupancy requirements under subsection (e)(4) of this section will require owner to also comply with this provision.

14. Emergency Access. The owner of any vacation rental located behind a locked gate or within a gated community shall provide gate code or a lockbox with keys (“Knox Box” or similar) for exclusive use by law enforcement or fire services departments.

15. Posting and Neighbor Notification of Permit and Standards. Once a vacation rental permit has been approved, a copy of the permit listing all applicable standards and limits shall be posted within the vacation rental property. The owner shall post these standards in a prominent place within six (6') feet of the front door of the vacation rental and include them as part of all rental agreements. At the permit holder’s expense, the City shall provide mailed notice of permit issuance to property owners and immediate neighbors of the vacation rental unit using the standard three hundred foot (300') property owner mailing list. All advertising handouts, flyers, internet listings, or any other information provided for vacation rentals shall conform to the approved occupancy limits and standards as stated on the vacation rental permit. Advertising may only be conducted for properties operating under a valid permit. Advertising for a particular property inconsistent with the approvals for that property shall be considered a violation of these performance standards.

16. Requirements for All Internet Advertisements and Listings. All online advertisements and/or listings for the vacation rental property shall include the following:

1. Initial complaints on vacation rentals shall be directed to the property manager identified in the zoning permit or use permit, as applicable. The certified property manager shall be available twenty-four (24) hours during all times when the property is rented and shall be available by phone during these hours. Should a problem arise and be reported to the verified property manager, the property manager shall be responsible for contacting the tenant to correct the problem within sixty (60) minutes, or within thirty (30) minutes if during quiet hours, including visiting the site if necessary to ensure that the issue has been corrected. The property manager shall complete the online reporting form to report any such complaints, and their resolution or attempted resolution(s), to the City within twenty-four (24) hours of the occurrence. Failure to respond to complaints or report them to City shall be considered a violation of this section and shall be cause for revocation of certification status.

If the issue reoccurs, the complaint will be addressed by City code enforcement who may conduct an investigation to determine whether there was a violation of a zoning or use permit condition. Police reports, online searches, citations or neighbor documentation consisting of photos, sound recordings and video may constitute proof of a violation. If code enforcement verifies that a zoning or use permit condition violation has occurred, a notice of violation may be issued, and a penalty may be imposed in accordance with the Clearlake Municipal Code.

At the discretion of the Director, the zoning permit may be revoked. If the permit is revoked, a zoning permit for a vacation rental may not be reapplied for or issued for a period of at least one (1) year after revocation.

2. Enhanced Penalty for Nonpermitted Rentals. A vacation rental that is determined to be operating without the necessary permit required under this section shall be subject to a penalty of ten (10) times the normal application fee.

3. Three (3) Strikes Penalty. Upon receipt of any combination of three (3) administrative citations, verified violations, or hearing officer determinations of violation of any of the permit requirements or performance standards issued to the owner or occupants at the property within a two (2) year period, the vacation rental zoning permit is summarily revoked, subject to prior notice and to appeal, if requested within ten (10) days. Should such a revocation occur, an application to reestablish a vacation rental at the subject property shall not be accepted for a minimum period of two (2) years.

4. Violation of Performance Standards – Administrative Citations. In addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the City to address any violation of the City Code, this subsection provides for administrative citations.

1. An annual fee may be adopted by the City Council and collected by the City to pay for monitoring and enforcement of vacation rentals. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. The emergency shelter or low barrier navigation center shall be operated by a responsible social service provider.

2. The emergency shelter or low barrier navigation center shall provide at least one (1) qualified on-site supervisor at all times, plus one (1) attendant for each fifty (50) occupants.

3. An emergency shelter shall not be approved when another emergency shelter exists within three hundred (300') feet of the proposed site. This requirement may be modified by obtaining a use permit from the Planning Commission.

4. Emergency shelters proposed in residential neighborhoods shall require design review to ensure the shelter design provides for adequate privacy between uses and minimizes potential impacts of the proposed shelter to adjacent residences.

5. Parking shall be supplied in accordance with Sections 18-20.090 and 18-20.100.

6. Each emergency shelter shall be limited to a maximum occupancy of two hundred fifty (250) persons (in total), including warming shelters and daytime facilities.

7. A management plan shall be required to address how the immediate sheltering needs of individuals who may be turned away from the shelter will be handled. The management plan shall establish a maximum length of time which clients may be accommodated.

8. Low barrier navigation center applications shall be processed in accordance with Government Code Section 65664 providing timelines for action; the City must notify the developer within thirty (30) days if the application is complete under Government Code Section 65493 and then must act on the application within sixty (60) days from the date the application has been deemed complete. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. No more than one (1) warming shelter shall be permitted within the City temporarily on an annual basis.

2. Maximum operation time shall not exceed two (2) months, unless an extension is approved by the Police Chief. Extensions shall not exceed thirty (30) days.

3. Use permits for warming shelters may be denied based on past performance and experiences that the City has had that have exceeded the City’s expectations for public services, such as police and fire services and impacts on the neighborhood.

4. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Sections 18-20.090 and 18-20.100.

5. There shall be adequate space inside the structure such that prospective and current users are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of-way.

6. Lighting shall be provided for appropriate surveillance subject to approval of the Police Department.

7. A management plan shall be provided to address management experience and good neighbor issues. Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City. Minimum standards and practices in the plan shall be as follows:

1. This section is intended to implement Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.150, which allow the City to perform administrative design review and apply specific development standards to accessory and junior accessory dwelling units in all zones where allowed.

2. The City intends to regulate accessory dwelling units as permitted by California Government Code Section 65852 and other applicable sections.

3. The City recognizes opportunities to implement certain policies and programs of the City’s Housing Element of the Clearlake General Plan by providing for, encouraging the development of and regulating accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.

4. Implementation of this section is meant to expand housing opportunities for low-income and moderate-income or elderly households by increasing the number of rental units available within existing neighborhoods. Accessory and junior accessory dwelling units are intended to provide livable housing at lower cost while providing greater security, companionship and family support for the occupants.

1. For sites within a flood hazard area on the adopted Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map, the finished floor of any new or legalized accessory dwelling unit shall be elevated at least one (1') foot above the base flood elevation as “new construction” under Chapter XVII, Floodplain Management. The applicant shall submit an elevation certificate based on construction drawings with the building permit plans and a final elevation certificate shall be required prior to project final.

2. The Building Official and the Lake County Fire Protection District shall confirm that side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire safety.

3. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65852.2(c), fire sprinklers shall not be required for accessory or junior accessory units if they are not required for the primary unit.

1. Regulations on guest quarters are established to prevent conversion of guest quarters into unpermitted living space to ensure that such structures are not used as separate dwelling units.

2. Unpermitted conversion of guest quarters could result in effects detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of the community, including but not limited to fire and life safety threats, adverse neighborhood parking, traffic congestion and noise impacts and creation of nuisances related to increased, unpermitted residential density without appropriate permit conditions and mitigations and the maintenance of unsafe or unsanitary permanent living quarters not permitted or intended to support primary residential uses.

1. This section does not apply to legally established accessory structures permitted prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

2. Guest quarters shall conform to all applicable zoning regulations such as height, yards, parking, building coverage.

3. Density and Size. The structure must be consistent with density provisions and development standards of the underlying zone. For the purposes of calculating density in multifamily zones, guest quarters will be considered an additional bedroom, accessory to the primary unit. The structure may not exceed four hundred fifty (450) square feet.

4. Areas Prohibited. Guest quarters shall not be allowed on nonconforming lots. Guest quarters shall not be established in any condominium or planned development project unless specifically addressed in the planned development ordinance as adopted or amended or any mobile home subdivision or trailer park.

5. Owner Occupancy. The property must be occupied by the property owner as the owner’s primary place of residence. If a property can no longer be occupied as the owner’s primary place of residence, the guest quarters may continue to be used as habitable space (e.g., office, pool house, art studio) but can no longer be used as overnight sleeping quarters.

6. No Separate Rental. Guest quarters may not be rented separately from the primary dwelling unit.

7. No Kitchen Facilities. Kitchens may not be installed and plumbing shall be provided for bathroom use only.

8. Design Review Required. All requests shall be reviewed for consistency with the City’s Design Review Manual. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. The City’s design procedure outlines the requirements for the ministerial review and approval of housing development (Article 18-33).

2. If the project constitutes an affordable housing development, it shall not be subject to discretionary review, including environmental review. Otherwise, the project shall be processed in accordance with the Housing Accountability Act of 2019 as amended, California Government Code Section 65940 (until the Act’s expiration).

3. If the project is considered a streamlined housing development project, the project shall be subject to the submittal of a complete application as required by California Government Code 65913.4 and shall comply with the objective design standards the City adopts by resolution of the City Council which are in accordance with California Government Code Section 66300(b)(1)(C) that limits design approval to objective criteria that involves no personal or subjective judgment.

4. The Community Development Department shall maintain a required checklist of information for submittal for a complete application in accordance with California Government Code Section 65940; this list shall be limited to only those items noted by law as being required.

5. In accordance with California Government Code Section 65905.5 the City may not conduct more than five (5) public hearings on a housing development project if the project complies with objective general plan and zoning standards in effect at the time the application is deemed complete. Public hearings include workshops and reviews by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. They do not include legislative hearings to address general or specific plan or zoning amendments that may be needed to accommodate the project. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Access to Site. Access to campgrounds or recreational vehicle parks shall be by means of a paved road with a minimum width of twenty-five (25') feet and two (2) four (4') foot native shoulders, designed and constructed to County standards. A recorded legal easement not less than forty (40') feet wide shall be established from a City- or County-maintained road to the campground or recreational vehicle park.

2. Number of Spaces. Two (2) spaces per lot or campsite. Four (4)spaces at or near each comfort station on a roadway shall also be provided, which may be counted as part of the overall number of spaces required for the campsites. Parking shall be provided at the park entrance for guest registration.

3. Screening Required. Parking areas and campsites shall be screened from public roads, or roads that serve other properties.

4. Location of Parking. When parking is proposed adjacent to roadways, the spaces shall be in addition to the required width of the roadway so as to not restrict traffic movement.

5. Public Improvements. Improvements to a City or County road may be required along the frontage of the project. Off-site improvements may be required to provide safe and adequate access.

6. Numbering. Campsites shall be numbered, with the numbers visible on each campsite.

7. Commercial Uses. A campground or recreational vehicle park may contain commercial uses for the convenience of campers; provided, that such uses shall not occupy more than five hundred (500) square feet for each fifty (50) spaces.

8. Manager’s Quarters. Living quarters may be provided for the use of a caretaker or manager and employee housing.

9. Density for RV Parks. A maximum of fifteen (15) units per acre, or lower density as required by the approval body. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. The use permit is subject to review at any time and may be revoked after a hearing by the original approval body (Director, Planning Commission, or City Council) and a finding is made by that body that the use has become detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood.

2. The use/facility shall be managed by a qualified social service provider.

3. Participants must be paired with a case manager and enrolled in a self-sufficiency program to facilitate the transition to permanent housing.

4. Prospective participants shall submit to a criminal history background check. Participant exclusion shall be determined by the social service provider on a case-by-case basis.

5. Restroom, water and trash facilities shall be provided, maintained and accessible to participants during safe parking facility hours.

6. Monitoring and oversight shall be provided by the social service provider during safe parking facility hours.

7. The social service provider shall give preference to those with proof of residency in Lake County for a minimum period of six (6) months within the last two (2) years. Evidence of residency may include, but is not limited to, items such as rental agreements, mortgage, utility, hotel and medical facility bills, paystubs and intake from homeless service programs.

8. Participant vehicles shall maintain a minimum buffer of fifty (50') feet from any property that contains a residential use. Buffers less than fifty (50') feet may be permitted through the use permit application review process on a case-by-case basis when determined to be compatible with the neighborhood. Buffers greater than fifty (50') feet may be necessary for neighborhood compatibility, which will be determined on a case-by-case basis as part of the use permit review process.

9. The social service provider shall ensure that only vehicles registered in the program are parked overnight during program hours. A parking permit shall be provided to all participants to be displayed in vehicle windows in a form to be approved by the Police Chief.

10. At all times, the social service provider shall maintain a roster of the names and vehicle license numbers of each participant who is authorized to park overnight.

11. A neighborhood relations plan shall be provided for each safe parking facility location to address any complaints in a timely manner, including consistency with any adopted good neighbor policy.

12. Only participants who have entered into a written agreement with a social service provider shall be allowed to use parking spaces overnight. The written agreement between the social service provider and participant must include, but not be limited to, the following terms and conditions:

1. A general aviation permitted heliport;

2. A hospital heliport;

3. A rooftop emergency facility, with the authorization of the Fire Chief;

4. An emergency medical services helicopter landing site established in conformance with the state regulations and subject to approval by the Fire Chief/Marshal;

5. A temporary helicopter landing site established in conformance with the state regulations and with the prior authorization of the Fire Chief;

6. An emergency use facility under the direction of the Fire Chief/Marshal.

1. All terms and conditions of approval for the heliport or helistop required by the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics, the Federal Aviation Administration, or any other State or Federal agency are conditions of approval of the conditional use permit.

2. Each use permit, if required, shall be conditioned on the owner and operator of the heliport or helistop complying at all times with the rules and regulations governing airports and heliports issued by the California State Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics (21 California Code of Regulations Section 3525 et seq.), including the recommendations contained in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advisory Circular AC 150/5390-2C and all other ACs referenced by or incorporated into the rules and regulations governing airports and heliports issued by the California State Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics.

3. General Aviation Heliports. General aviation heliports are subject to and shall be designed to conform with all applicable State regulations, including, but not limited to, AC 150/5390-2B Chapter 2.

4. On buildings supporting a helistop construction of the touchdown area shall be noncombustible. The surface of the touchdown and adjacent area shall be covered with an impervious and noncombustible material. Surfaces must be properly drained.

5. Hospital Heliports. Hospital heliports are subject to and shall be designed to conform with all applicable State regulations, including, but not limited to, AC 150/5390-2B Chapter 4.

6. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, heliports shall be subject to and conform with the fire safety operational requirements for the protection of persons, aircraft, and other property contained in the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Heliports (NFPA 418 (2001 Edition)) to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief.

7. No refueling or repairing is to be accomplished at an elevated helistop or rooftop emergency facility except in extreme emergency, and then only as approved by the Fire Chief.

8. Rooftop emergency facilities touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) and any TLOF supporting structures of elevated heliports and rooftop emergency facilities shall be subject to and conform with the construction standards contained in the state regulations, including, but not limited to, AC 150/5390-2B Chapter 8.

9. The TLOF and any TLOF supporting structures of elevated heliports and rooftop emergency facilities shall be subject to and conform with the surface characteristics standards contained in the state regulations, including, but not limited to, AC 150/5390-2B Chapters 2 and 4.

10. Rooftop emergency facilities, emergency medical services helicopter landing areas, temporary helicopter landing sites, and emergency use facilities are not heliports, and are allowed in any zone subject to compliance with all related performance standards of this section. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Regulations on accessory structures are established to provide a distinction between nonhabitable accessory structures (e.g., garage, storage shed, shop building) and accessory living spaces (e.g., accessory dwelling units, guest quarters, office, pool house, etc.). These regulations establish standards which prevent the conversion of accessory structures into unpermitted living space to ensure that such structures are not used as separate dwelling units.

2. Unpermitted conversion of accessory structures is detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of the community.

1. Accessory Structure Use and Size. Accessory structures may consist of detached structures or additions to primary structures. The use of an accessory structure is incidental and subordinate to the use of the principal structure or to the principal land use of the site.

2. This section does not apply to legally established dwellings or accessory dwelling units and guest quarters.

3. This section does not apply to legally established accessory structures permitted prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

4. Accessory structures shall conform to all applicable zoning regulations such as height, yards, parking, building coverage, etc.

5. No Kitchen Facilities. Kitchens may not be installed and plumbing shall be provided for bathroom use only.

6. Design Review Required. All requests shall be reviewed for consistency with the City’s Design Review Manual in accordance with Article 18-33. The Director shall determine, upon receiving a complete application, whether the project shall be forwarded to the Design Review Committee for review.

7. Owner’s Agreement With the City. Prior to the issuance of construction permits, the Director may require that a covenant agreement shall be recorded which discloses the structure’s approved floor plan and status as an “accessory structure” which cannot contain living space, including bathing facilities or a kitchen. This agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder to provide constructive notice to all future owners of the property. The covenant agreement also may contain authorization for annual inspections and to allow the City, upon reasonable time and notice, to inspect the premises for compliance with the agreement and to verify continued compliance with requirements of this section and health and safety codes. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

1. Airport, landing field, heliport.

2. Geothermal development.

3. Hospital, convalescent hospital, sanitarium.

4. Cemetery, columbarium, crematory, mausoleum.

5. Marinas and similar facilities.

6. Community clubs, private clubs or fraternal organizations.

7. Churches, schools, colleges, except those that are exempt under this chapter.

8. Country clubs and golf courses.

9. Utility and communication buildings unless specifically referenced in this Code.

10. Public and quasi-public uses of an administrative, public services or cultural type including special district, City, County, State or Federal facilities. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))