King City City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
09 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
§ 17.09.010 Purpose.
The city council finds and determines that the quality of life in this city is related to the aesthetic appearance and safety of its neighborhoods. The purpose of these property maintenance standards is to improve and protect the appearance, integrity, safety and character of the community.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.09.015 Definitions.
has the same meaning as that contained in Section 415 of the California Vehicle Code, namely a vehicle that is self-propelled (the exclusions contained in said Section 415, namely a self-propelled wheelchair, invalid tricycle, or motorized quadricycle of a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian, are incorporated herein by reference, and are excluded from the term as used in this chapter; also excluded from the operation of this chapter are self-propelled golf carts).
means the same as stated in Section 17.04.560 of this title, namely a yard extending across the front of the lot and measured from the front line of the lot to the front setback lines; provided that if any official plan line has been established for the street upon which the lot faces, the front yard measurement shall be taken from such official plan line to the nearest line of the building.
means a small roofed structure of one hundred twenty square feet or less, typically made of wood, plastic or metal, used only as a storage space for household and yard items, and not used for occupancy, business, office or other use.
means a tarpaulin sheet or cover without supports used to cover items such as vehicles (car cover) or other items and not having an integral supporting system.
means a covering, usually of fabric, supported on poles, portable and temporary in nature and equal to or less than one hundred forty-four square feet in area.
means a cover, usually of fabric, supported on poles, for intended use of providing cover and/or shade for a vehicle, portable in nature and equal to or less than two hundred forty square feet in size and having adequate temporary anchors to protect against being moved by the wind.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000; Ord. 724 § 1, 2016)
§ 17.09.020 Applicability of other provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are not intended to exclude the applicability of other provisions of this code relating to such things as truck parking, graffiti, weed and rubbish removal, architectural standards and other matters related to appearance, health and sanitation. In the event that there is a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and those of other chapters of this code, the more restrictive shall apply.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.09.030 Applies to residential zones.
The provisions of this chapter apply to all residential zones in the city.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000)
§ 17.09.040 Front yard paving.
(a)
No more than fifty percent of any residential front yard, not to exceed twenty-six feet in width, may be covered by a paved surface such as concrete, exposed aggregate, asphalt, brick, pavers or stonework; provided, however, that upon written application the planning commission may grant a request to install a paved surface exceeding twenty-six feet in width if it finds that the proposed paving will be compatible with the appearance of the neighborhood wherein the property is located.
(b)
Any person wishing to install paved surface flat work (as defined in subsection (a) of this section) exceeding twenty-five square feet in area in his or her front yard shall first obtain a permit from the director of building and planning. This requirement shall apply to remodeling or replacement work, as well as to initial construction.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000; Ord. 819 § 3, 2023)
§ 17.09.050 Restrictions on front yard parking.
(a)
Except as stated in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall keep, store, or park any motor vehicle, whether operable or inoperable, on any portion of a front yard or corner lot side yard facing a street of any property used as a residence, except on an area that is covered with a paved surface (as defined in Section 17.09.040(a)). No owner, tenant, manager or occupant of property used as a residence shall allow or suffer any person to keep, store, or park any motor vehicle, whether operable or inoperable, on any portion of a front yard or corner lot side yard facing a street, except on an area that is covered with a paved surface (as defined in Section 17.09.040(a)).
(b)
For property that has no paved driveway, but does have a curb cut, motor vehicle parking on front yards shall be restricted to a space with a maximum width of eighteen feet extending perpendicular from the street at the curb cut in front of the property to the nearest point in the front of the garage.
(c)
Garages and carports (temporary and permanent), including temporary canvas, cloth, plastic or other similar constructed or kit enclosure units of any kind are not permitted in front or street side yard setbacks.
(1)
Garages and carports shall require building permits and shall meet all applicable requirements for setbacks for each zoning district, including front, side and rear yard setbacks established for each zoning district.
(2)
For modular vehicle canopy structures or other shading structures for vehicles and temporary vehicle shading, usually made of plastic pipe, steel or aluminum light framing and having a canvas or other non-permanent cloth cover, said structures up to two hundred forty square feet in area and not over fourteen feet in height will not require a building permit and shall meet the following requirements:
(A)
Said vehicle canopy shade structure shall not be located in any front yard, rear yard, interior side yard or street side yard setback area.
(B)
Said vehicle canopy shade cover may only be placed next to a structure if it has a documented fire rating. Proof of fire rating will be required. If the vehicle canopy does not have said fire rating, it shall be located a minimum of five feet from any structure.
(C)
Said canopies shall have a maximum of three of the sides enclosed and shall have the side towards the street open.
(D)
Said temporary vehicle shade canopies shall be adequately anchored to the ground.
(E)
Said temporary vehicle shade structures are not permitted in zoning districts other than R-1 without the approval of a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission.
(Ord. 609 § 1, 2000; Ord. 724 § 2, 2016; Ord. 819 § 3, 2023)
§ 17.09.060 General limitations and city departments regarding sheds, temporary covers and other similar structures.
(a)
Tool and Storage Sheds. Storage sheds, similar small storage structures when located on a parcel which contains an existing single-family dwelling or duplex residential structure shall not require a building permit and must meet the following criteria:
(1)
Such structures shall not have a floor area that exceeds one hundred twenty square feet and the height above grade shall not exceed twelve feet.
(2)
No more than one structure may be allowed under this exemption unless separated from another permit-exempt structure by more than fifty feet.
(3)
Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work in connection with such structures requires an electrical, plumbing or mechanical permit.
(4)
Said storage shed structures may not be located in any front or street side yard setback areas of any lot.
(5)
Said storage sheds shall not be used for living, commercial or industrial purposes.
(b)
Shading Devices (Non-Vehicular Storage).
(1)
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a residence or residential garage and which do not project more than thirty-six inches may be permitted.
(2)
Shade cloth structures constructed for plant nursery or agriculture purposes, with no electrical, gas or other service, do not require a building permit. Such shade structures, whether permanent or non-permanent, shall not be located in required front yards and street side yards and shall be adequately anchored to the ground. Plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems associated with the structure require permits through the building and safety department.
(3)
Detached shade structures without a solid roof (e.g., trellises or arbors) when the height above grade does not exceed twelve feet and one hundred forty-four square feet in roof area do not require a building permit. This does not include patio covers or permanent or temporary carports, which are required to meet the applicable criteria of this code. For the purpose of this section trellises and arbors accessory to residential occupancies are considered detached shade structures and are defined as follows:
(A)
Structures which have a lattice or fabric roof structure.
(B)
Seventy-five percent of the exterior walls are not less than seventy-five percent open.
(C)
A structure which a motor vehicle cannot be driven into due to the configuration of the structure or placement on the site.
(D)
Electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment contained within the structure shall require a permit.
(E)
Said trellises and arbors shall meet the standards for patio covers within this municipal code.
(F)
Exceptions. Temporary shades, up to one hundred forty-four square feet may be used in a front or street side yard for short periods for events such as birthday parties, wedding celebrations or other similar occasions or events for a period not to exceed seventy-two continuous hours in any one week and shall not be used for commercial purposes.
(Ord. 724 § 3, 2016)