This chapter contains general regulations that apply to all zones in the City.

Lots shall be subdivided in compliance with the applicable zoning requirements.

Uses must be in compliance with the City Community Street and Utility Standards and City Design Standards in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit except that enlargement, alteration, replacement, or repair must be to current City standards.

All local utilities as defined in Section 19.06.010, including cable television and other local services, shall be installed underground on private property in all residential and commercial zones. [Ord. 2019-06 § 1, July 2019.]

Environmental information shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the guidelines established under the State Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended, and this code, as amended.

The City’s critical areas regulations must be met where applicable. These regulations are contained in Chapter 14.12 of this code.

No building or structure shall be constructed or placed over dedicated right-of-way or over a public easement, except as specifically allowed in other sections of this Code. This section shall not be construed to prohibit permitted signage. In commercial zones, awnings, roof overhangs, and similar structures may project over City sidewalk when attached to buildings sited on property line and fronting on a City street subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director and Building Official.

Lots shall be maintained so as to not create a fire hazard and shall be free of litter, debris, garbage, unsightly material, or weeds.

The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of City right-of-way from the back side of the curb.

There shall be no maintenance of vehicles on City right-of-way. Oil and gasoline shall not be dumped on paved City streets or into catch basins or storm sewers.

Recreational equipment, including camping trucks, motor homes, camping trailers, boats, boat trailers, and similar equipment, may be parked or stored on premises. Recreational equipment stored or parked within side yard setbacks shall be permissible provided the occupants of the adjoining property consent thereto. In no case shall more than two (2) pieces of recreational equipment be stored that are not within an enclosed building. All recreational equipment must be properly licensed and in operable condition. No recreational vehicle shall be used as a storage facility. [Ord. 2019-06 § 1, July 2019.]

No certificate of occupancy or business license may be issued by the City until the premises in question have been inspected and found by the Building Official to be in compliance with the provisions and requirements of this Title. In addition, where required, proposed uses and site designs shall be reviewed in accordance with Section 19.49, Site Plan Review.

Any land use, structure, lot of record or sign which was legally established prior to the effective date of this ordinance or subsequent amendment to it and which could not be permitted to be established as a new use in a zone in which it is located by the regulations of this ordinance, may be permitted to continue as a legal non-conforming use in compliance with Chapter 19.69 of this title entitled "Non-Conforming Uses."

A residence shall not keep more than three (3) household pets (cats and dogs) which are over four (4) months old.

A planned development district may be allowed in any zone, following the standards and procedures in Chapter 19.67, Planned Development District.

Any decision made by any administrator, officer, board, or commission in carrying out the provisions of this title may be appealed as provided for in Chapter 18.11 of this code.

The following shall be prohibited in all zones: