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Clearlake City Zoning Code

18-22 PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS

18-22.010 Noise.

No use shall be established nor any activity conducted which violates the standards of the Clearlake General Plan Noise Element or Noise Ordinance. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.020 Vibration.

No activity shall be conducted which causes ground vibrations perceptible at the property line. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.030 Illumination.

No lighting or illuminated device shall be operated so as to create glare which creates a hazard or nuisance on other property. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.040 Air Contaminants.

a. No use or activity shall be conducted without first obtaining any required permit from the County Air Pollution Control District.

b. Uses shall be conducted to prevent dust or other airborne material from crossing property lines. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.050 Discharges to Water and Public Sewer System.

a. Discharges to groundwater or waterways, whether direct or indirect, shall conform with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lake County Water Resources Department and the California Fish and Wildlife Service Department.

b. Discharge of liquid waste into rivers, creeks, ditches or Clear Lake is prohibited.

c. Liquid waste shall not be discharged into a public sewer system unless it has been pretreated to a level required by the jurisdiction managing the wastewater treatment system. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.060 Heat.

No activity shall be conducted which causes radiant heat or a stream of heated air resulting in a temperature increase of more than twenty (20) degrees Fahrenheit at any property line or any public right-of-way. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.070 Solid Waste.

Solid wastes shall be handled and stored so as to prevent nuisances, health and fire hazards and to facilitate recycling. Suitable containers shall be provided to prevent blowing or scattering of trash by animals. Suitable space and containers shall be provided to encourage on-site sorting and collection of recyclables (see also Chapter XI). (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.080 Energy Conservation.

The use of conventional energy sources for space heating and cooling, water heating and illumination shall be minimized by means of proper design and orientation, including provision and protection of solar exposure. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.090 Odors.

The emission of odorous matter shall not be readily detectable beyond the property line so as to become a public nuisance or hazard. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.100 Flammable Material.

All uses involving the use or storage of combustible, explosive, caustic or otherwise hazardous materials shall comply with all applicable local, State and Federal safety standards and shall be provided with adequate safety devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.110 Electromagnetic Interference.

No use shall produce electromagnetic interference with any activity on other properties. Utilities and communications facilities shall comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))

18-22.120 General and Special Conditions.

These performance standards are general requirements and shall not be construed to prevent the Director, Council, Planning Commission or Design Review Committee from imposing, as part of project approval, specific conditions which may be more restrictive, in order to meet the intent of these regulations. (Ord. #271-2025, S2 (Exh. A))