Loomis City Zoning Code
Division 3
SITE PLANNING AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
§ 13.30.010 Purpose.
This chapter expands upon the zoning district development standards of Division 2 by addressing additional details of site planning, project design, and the operation of land uses. The intent of these standards is to ensure that proposed development is compatible with existing and future development on neighboring properties, and produces an environment of stable and desirable character, consistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.020 Applicability.
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all proposed development and new land uses, except as specified in Chapter 13.72, and shall be considered in combination with the standards for the applicable zoning district in Division 2, and those in Division 4. If there is a conflict, the standards in Division 4 shall control.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.040 Fences and walls.
A.
Applicability. The requirements of this section apply to all fences and walls unless otherwise stated.
1.
Fences and Walls in the Flood Hazard Areas. A fence or wall in an area subject to flooding identified on a Federal Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) on file in the department shall require a building permit, and shall comply with all requirements of the town engineer in addition to the requirements of this section.
2.
Exemptions. These regulations do not apply to fences or walls required by regulations of a state or federal agency, or by the town for reasons of public safety. Deer fencing is exempt from the height restrictions.
B.
Height Limitations. Each fence, wall, hedge and berm otherwise allowed shall comply with the height limitations shown in Table 3-1. See also Figure 3-1. A fence or wall with a height greater than six feet and a length greater than fifty feet shall require design review in compliance with Section 13.62.040, except for open and wire fencing in the RA, RE, and RR zoning districts.
TABLE 3-1 - MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES AND WALLS | |
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Location | Maximum Height(1) |
Within front yard setback | Berms, solid wall or fencing: 3 ft. for all districts Open fencing (See subsection F of this section): 6 ft. anywhere within front setback in the RA, RE and RR districts; 3 ft. as required for solid fencing in all other districts. See also Section 13.30.050(E) (Height Limit at Street Corners). |
Within side and rear yard setbacks | Solid wall or fencing: 6 ft.(2); berms shall not exceed 3 ft. |
Within street side setback | Berms, solid wall or fencing: 6 ft. except RA, RE and RR where maximum height is 3 ft.(2). See also Section 13.30.050(E). Fencing exceeding a height of 4 ft. shall be set back a minimum of 3 ft. from back of sidewalk if sidewalk exists to allow for the planting of landscaping to mitigate the visual impact of the fence mass. Open fencing: 6 ft. anywhere within street side setback in the RA, RE and RR; 3 ft. as required for solid fencing in other districts. |
At intersections of alleys, streets, and driveways within sight visibility areas. See 13.30.050(E) (Height Limit at Street Corners). | 3 ft. |
Outside of a required setback | As determined by the height limit for structures within the applicable zoning district. |
Within a zone where no setback is required, and not adjacent to a street | 8 ft. |
Notes: | |
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(1) | Additional height may be authorized through design review approval (Section 13.62.040). |
(2) | See special provisions for entryways in Section 13.30.045. |
(3) | Fences and walls may be allowed up to eight feet in height when the portions of the fence above six feet are of an open design (e.g., lattice, wrought iron or grille work), provided that a building permit may be required. |
C.
Measurement of Heights.
1.
Fence height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the finished grade at the base of the fence and the top edge of the fence material.
2.
The height of fencing atop a wall shall be measured from the base of the wall.
3.
In cases where elevation of the finished grade within six feet of the base of the fence differs from one side of the fence to the other (as when a fence is placed at the top of a slope or on a retaining wall), the height shall be measured from the side with the lowest natural grade; except that a safety fence with a height of forty-eight inches shall be allowed in all cases. See Figure 3-1.
4.
Berm heights shall be measured as the vertical distance between the natural grade at the base prior to construction and the top edge of the berm.
 Figure 3-1 - Fence Height Measurement |
D.
Specific Fencing and Wall Requirements.
1.
Fencing Between Different Land Uses. Fencing between different land uses shall be provided in compliance with Section 13.30.100.
2.
Swimming Pools, Spas and Similar Features. Swimming pools/spas and other similar water features shall be fenced in compliance with building code requirements, regardless of the other requirements of this section.
3.
Outdoor Equipment, Storage, and Work Areas. Screening of nonresidential outdoor uses and equipment adjacent to a residential use shall be provided in compliance with Section 13.30.100.
4.
Temporary Fencing. Temporary fencing may be necessary to protect archaeological or historic resources, trees, or other similar sensitive features during site preparation and construction. This fencing shall be approved by the director.
E.
Prohibited Materials. The following fence materials are prohibited unless approved by the director for animal control, special security needs, or required by a town, state or federal law or regulation.
1.
Barbed wire, or electrified fence, except within the RA, RE or RR zoning districts, and where authorized by the director within other zoning districts;
2.
Razor wire in conjunction with a fence or wall, or by itself within any zoning district, except where authorized by the director in the IL zoning district.
F.
Open Fence Design Requirements in the RA, RE and RR Districts. Support posts or columns for open fences, may not exceed six feet in height or twenty-four inches in width (excluding one and one-half inches of veneer) and are to be spaced no closer than eight feet on center. Obscured lights are allowed on each post (not directed to neighboring properties or interfering with drivers' visibility.
G.
Walls shall be textured (includes brick).
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 212 §§ 1—6, 2004; Ord. 239 § 1, 2008; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.045 Entry structures and adjoining walls.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to assure that entries to subdivisions and to private residences are suitable, appropriately scaled and unobtrusive.
B.
Applicable Zones. Entries, pillars and adjoining walls are only allowed in the RA, RE and RR zoning districts or on lots of forty thousand square feet or more.
C.
Entry Structure. An entry structure, one per parcel forty thousand square feet in size and above, shall not exceed eight feet in height declining to a maximum of six feet at the edges nor exceed thirty feet in angled wing wall length on each side measured from the gate or entry opening to a maximum depth of twenty-five feet (unless the director approves additional length to allow for vehicular waiting area). Any lighting shall be obscured, preferably located on faces of the columns (lights are included in the total height measurement, and may not exceed eighteen inches in height); and not directed onto neighboring properties or interfering with drivers visibility. If a gate is located at the entry way, its location shall not cause any vehicle waiting for the gate to open to physically obstruct any public road or private road used by the public.
(Ord. 239 § 2, 2008; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.050 Height limits and exceptions.
A.
Purpose. This section describes the required methods for measuring the height of structures in compliance with the height limits established by this title, and exceptions to those height limits.
B.
Maximum Height of Structures. The height of each structure shall not exceed the height limit established for the applicable zoning district by Division 2, except as otherwise provided by this section.
C.
Height Measurement. The maximum allowable height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the natural grade of the site to an imaginary plane located the allowed number of feet above and parallel to the grade. See Figure 3-2. The location of natural grade shall be established in a manner consistent with parcels in the vicinity as determined by the director, and shall not be artificially raised to gain additional building height.
 Figure 3-2 - Height Measurement |
D.
Exceptions to Height Limits. The following structures and structural features may exceed the height limits of this title as noted:
1.
Chimneys, cupolas, flag poles, monuments, spires, theater scenery lofts, towers, vents, mechanical equipment screening, water tanks and similar structures, may exceed the height limit of the applicable zoning district by a maximum of eight feet, except where a greater height is authorized in compliance with following subsection (D)(2) through design review approval.
E.
Height Limit at Street Corners. Development proposed adjacent to any public or private street or alley intersection in other than the CC (Central Commercial) zoning district shall be designed to provide a traffic safety visibility area for pedestrian and traffic safety. See Figure 3-3.
1.
Measurement of Visibility Area. A traffic safety visibility area is a triangle measured as follows, and may include private property and/or public right-of-way.
The visibility area shall be defined by measuring thirty-five feet from the intersection of the extension of the front and street side curb lines (or the right-of-way lines where there is no curb) and connecting the lines across the property.
2.
Height Limit. No structure, sign or landscape element shall exceed thirty-six inches in height within the traffic safety visibility area, unless approved by the public works director, except for trees with their canopy trimmed to a minimum of eight feet above grade.
 Figure 3-3 - Required Traffic Safety Visibility Area |
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.060 Mechanical equipment placement.
Ground-mounted mechanical equipment located outside of a structure shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district. Examples of this equipment include swimming pool pumps and filters, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and similar equipment.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.070 Noise standards.
A.
Purpose. This section implements the policies of the noise element of the general plan, and provides standards for noise mitigation that are intended to protect the community health, safety and general welfare by limiting exposure to the unhealthful effects of noise.
B.
Applicability. No use, activity or process shall exceed the maximum allowable noise levels established by this section, except for the following noise sources:
1.
Emergencies. Public safety warning devices (e.g., ambulance, fire, and police sirens), sound for alerting persons to the existence of an emergency, or the performance of authorized emergency work;
2.
State or Federal Preempted Activities. Any activity regulated by state or federal law;
3.
Public Health and Safety Activities. Construction, maintenance, and/or repair operations by public agencies and/or utility companies or their contractors that are serving public interests, and/or protecting the public health, safety and general welfare;
4.
Parks. Public agency sanctioned recreational activities and programs conducted in public parks; and
5.
Solid Waste Collection. The authorized collection of solid waste.
C.
Noise Source Standards.
1.
Noise Level Limitations. No use, activity or process within the town shall generate noise in excess of the levels identified by Tables 3-2 and 3-3, as the noise is measured at the property line of a sensitive noise source identified in Tables 3-2 and 3-3.
a.
If the measured ambient noise level exceeds the applicable noise level standard in any category shown in Table 3-2, the applicable standards shall be adjusted to equal the ambient noise level.
b.
If the intruding noise source is continuous and cannot reasonably be discontinued or stopped to allow measurement of the ambient noise level, the noise level measured while the source is in operation shall be compared directly to the applicable noise level standards identified in Table 3-2.
Notwithstanding the above requirements, no person shall allow or cause the generation of any noise of a type, volume, pitch, tone, repetition or duration that would be found to be a nuisance by a reasonable person beyond the boundaries of the property where the noise is generated.
TABLE 3-2 - MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NOISE LEVEL BY RECEIVING LAND USE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Noise Sensitive Land Use | Outdoor Activity Areas(1)(2) | Interior Spaces | |
dBA Ldn | dBA Ldn | dBA Leq | |
Residential | 65 | 45 | N.A. |
Transient lodging | 65 | 45 | N.A. |
Hospitals, extended care | 65 | 45 | N.A. |
Theater, auditorium | N.A. | N.A. | 35 |
Religious facility, meeting hall | 65 | N.A. | 40 |
Offices | N.A. | N.A. | 45 |
School, library, museum | N.A. | N.A. | 45 |
Playground, park | 70 | N.A. | N.A. |
Notes: | |
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(1) | Where the location of outdoor activity areas is unknown, the exterior noise level standard shall be applied to the property line of the receiving land use. |
(2) | Where it is not possible to reduce noise in outdoor activity areas to 65 dB Ldn/CNEL or less using a practical application of the best-available noise reduction measures, an exterior noise level of up to 70 dB Ldn/CNEL may be allowed provided that available exterior noise level reduction measures have been implemented and interior noise levels are in compliance with this table. |
TABLE 3-3 - NOISE STANDARDS FOR SHORT-DURATION EVENTS NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS | ||
|---|---|---|
Duration of Sound (Minutes per Hour) | Maximum Allowable Sound Level(1) | |
Day/Evening dB (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) | Night dB (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) | |
30 - 60 | 50 | 40 |
15 - 30 | 55 | 45 |
5 - 15 | 60 | 50 |
1 - 5 | 65 | 55 |
Less than 1 minute | 70 | 60 |
Notes: | |
(1) | If the offensive noise contains a steady, audible tone (such as a screech or hum), is a repetitive noise such as hammering, or contains speech or music, the maximum allowable sound level shall be reduced by 5 dB. |
2.
Acoustical Analysis Required. Where the director determines that a proposed nonresidential use on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district may generate noise in excess of any limit established by Table 3-2, and/or where the use may generate noise in outdoor areas in excess of 60 dBA, the land use permit application for the use shall include an acoustical analysis by a qualified professional approved by the director.
a.
Contents. The analysis shall determine the potential for stationary source noise impacts to neighboring land uses, include field measurements to determine more precise locations for existing and projected future noise levels (based on traffic projections in the circulation element of the general plan or as otherwise accepted by the town), and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
b.
Preferred Mitigation Measures for Receptor Sites. When development is subject to high noise levels requiring mitigation, the following measures shall be considered and preference shall be given where feasible in the following order:
3.
Limitation on Hours of Construction. In order to allow construction schedules to take advantage of the weather and normal daylight hours, and to ensure that nearby residents as well as nonresidential activities are not disturbed by the early morning or late night activities, the town has established the following limits on construction.
TABLE 3-4 - ALLOWABLE HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION | |
|---|---|
Day | Allowable Hours |
Monday through Friday | 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Sunday and National Holidays | Construction activities may be allowed by the commission or council only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
4.
Limitation on Truck Deliveries. Truck deliveries to a commercial or industrial parcel adjacent to a residential zoning district shall be limited to the daylight hours unless the director authorizes other delivery times based on the determination that there is either no feasible alternative, or there are overriding transportation and traffic management benefits to scheduling deliveries at night.
D.
Noise Receptor Standards. Where noise-sensitive land uses are proposed in areas exposed to existing or projected noise levels in excess of the standards in Tables 3-2 and 3-3, the town shall require an acoustical analysis as part of the environmental review process so that noise mitigation may be included in the project design, so that proposed structures are designed to limit intruding noise in interior rooms to forty-five dBA Ldn. At the discretion of the director, the requirement for an acoustical analysis may be waived if all of the following conditions are satisfied:
1.
The development is for less than five single-family dwellings or less than ten thousand square feet of total gross floor area for office buildings, churches or meeting halls;
2.
The noise source in question consists of a single roadway or railroad for which up-to-date noise exposure information is available. An acoustical analysis will be required if the noise source is a stationary noise source, or if there are multiple noise sources that could affect the project;
3.
The projected future noise exposure at the exterior of proposed buildings or outdoor activity areas does not exceed sixty-five dBA Ldn;
4.
The topography of the area is essentially flat; and
5.
Effective noise mitigation, as determined by the director, is incorporated into the project design. Such measures can include, but are not limited to, the use of building setbacks, building orientation, noise barriers. If closed windows are required for compliance with interior noise level standards, air conditioning or a mechanical ventilation system will be required.
E.
Noise Measurement. Exterior noise levels shall be measured at the property line of the noise sensitive land use receiving the noise. Noise measurement shall be made with a sound level meter using the 'A' weighted scale at slow meter response. Fast meter response shall be used only for an impulsive noise.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 211 § 8, 2004; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.080 Outdoor lighting.
Outdoor lighting on private property shall comply with the following requirements.
A.
Outdoor light fixtures shall be limited to a maximum height of twenty feet or the height of the nearest building, whichever is less. Outdoor light fixtures associated with warehouse retail uses may exceed twenty feet but shall not exceed the height of the principal roofline of warehouse structure.
B.
Lighting shall be energy-efficient, and shielded or recessed so that:
1.
The light source (i.e., bulb, etc.) is not visible from off the site; and
2.
Glare and reflections are confined to the maximum extent feasible within the boundaries of the site.
Each light fixture shall be directed downward and away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way, so that no light causes areas off the site to be directly illuminated.
C.
No lighting on private property shall produce an illumination level greater than one footcandle on any property within a residential zoning district except on the site of the light source.
D.
No permanently installed lighting shall blink, flash, or be of unusually high intensity or brightness, as determined by the director.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.090 Performance standards.
A.
Purpose. This section provides performance standards that are designed to minimize various potential operational impacts of land uses and development within the town, and promote compatibility with adjoining areas and land uses.
B.
Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to all new and existing land uses, including permanent and temporary uses in all zoning districts, unless an exemption is specifically provided. Uses existing on the effective date of this section shall not be altered or modified thereafter to conflict with these standards.
C.
Air Emissions. No visible dust, gasses, or smoke shall be emitted, except as necessary for the heating or cooling of structures, and the operation of motor vehicles on the site.
D.
Combustibles and Explosives. The use, handling, storage, and transportation of combustibles and explosives shall comply with the Uniform Fire Code, and California Code of Regulations Title 19.
E.
Dust. Activities that may generate dust emissions (e.g., construction, grading, commercial gardening and similar operations) shall be conducted to limit the emissions beyond the site boundary to the maximum extent feasible. Appropriate methods of dust management shall include the following, subject to approval by the public works director.
1.
Scheduling. Grading shall be designed and grading activities shall be scheduled to ensure that repeat grading will not be required, and that completion of the dust-generating activity (e.g., construction, paving or planting) will occur as soon as possible.
2.
Operations During High Winds. Clearing, earth-moving, excavation operations or grading activities shall cease when the wind speed exceeds twenty-five miles per hour averaged over one hour.
3.
Limiting the Area of Disturbance. The area disturbed by clearing, demolition, earth-moving, excavation operations or grading shall be minimized at all times.
4.
Dust Control. Fugitive dust emissions shall be controlled by regular watering, paving or other treatment of permanent on-site roads and construction roads, the covering of trucks carrying loads with dust content, and/or other dust-preventive measures (e.g., hydroseeding, etc.).
5.
Revegetation. Graded areas shall be revegetated as soon as possible to minimize dust and erosion. Disturbed areas of the construction site that are to remain inactive longer than three months shall be seeded and watered until grass cover is grown and maintained; and
6.
Fencing. Appropriate fences or walls shall be constructed to contain dust within the site as required by the public works director.
F.
Ground Vibration. No ground vibration shall be generated that is perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the property lines of the site, except for vibrations from temporary construction or demolition activities, and motor vehicle operations.
G.
Light and Glare. Light or glare from mechanical or chemical processes, or from reflective materials used or stored on a site, shall be shielded or modified to prevent emission of light or glare beyond the property line. Outdoor lighting shall comply with the requirements of Section 13.30.080.
H.
Liquid Waste. No liquid shall be discharged into a public or private body of water, sewage system, watercourse or into the ground, except in compliance with applicable regulations of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
J.
Odor. No obnoxious odor or fumes shall be emitted that are perceptible without instruments by a reasonable person at the property line of the site.
K.
Radioactivity, Electrical Disturbance or Electromagnetic Interference. None of the following shall be emitted:
1.
Radioactivity, in a manner that does not comply with all applicable state and federal regulations; or
2.
Electrical disturbance or electromagnetic interference that interferes with normal radio or television reception, or with the function of other electronic equipment beyond the property line of the site; or that does not comply with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other applicable state and federal regulations.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.100 Screening.
This section establishes standards for the screening and separation of adjoining residential and nonresidential land uses, equipment and outdoor storage areas, and surface parking areas.
A.
Screening Between Different Land Uses. A commercial or industrial land use proposed on a site adjacent to a residential zoning district shall provide screening at the parcel boundary as follows. Other nonresidential uses adjacent to a residential use may also be required by the director to comply with these requirements.
1.
The screen shall consist of plant materials and a solid wall of masonry or similar durable material, a minimum of six feet in height.
3.
Proposed walls and fences shall be designed to incorporate decorative features on both sides, as approved by the director, to avoid the appearance of long, unbroken flat planes without visual interest. Examples of decorative features include regularly spaced columns or pilasters, offsets and setbacks for portions of the wall or fence, and/or wells for trees or other landscaping.
4.
A landscaping strip with a minimum width of five feet shall be installed adjacent to screening walls, except that ten feet of landscaping shall be provided between a parking lot and a screening wall, in compliance with Section 13.34.040(C)(4)(d).
5.
To receive a waiver or approval for a substitute for this requirement, applicants must fill out the Town's Planning Application. The director may waive or approve a substitute for this requirement if the director first determines that:
a.
The intent of this section can be successfully met by means of alternative screening methods; or
b.
Physical constraints on the site make the construction of the required screening infeasible; or
c.
The physical characteristics of the site or adjoining parcels make the required screening unnecessary.
Building permit applications for the subject projects may only be submitted after design review approval and will only be approved by the town staff in conformance with the design review approval. Please note that any revisions to the plans at the building permit stage may require additional review by the Planning Commission.
B.
Mechanical Equipment, Loading Docks, and Refuse Areas.
1.
Roof or ground mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts, and exhaust, etc.), loading docks, refuse storage areas, and utility services (electrical transformers, gas meters, etc.) shall be screened from public view from adjoining public streets and rights-of-way and adjoining areas zoned for residential uses.
2.
The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on-site development in terms of colors, materials, and architectural style.
C.
Outdoor Storage and Work Yards. Land uses with outdoor storage of materials, recycling facility-processing centers, waste resource and waste recycling operations, and similar uses shall comply with the screening requirements established by Section 13.42.190.
D.
Outdoor Building Materials and Garden Supply Areas. Outdoor building materials and garden supply areas shall be screened with fencing, landscaping, meshing, walls, or similar material to minimize visibility of the storage area.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.110 Setback regulations and exceptions.
A.
Purpose. This section provides standards for the use and minimum size of setbacks. These standards provide open areas around structures for: visibility and traffic safety; access to and around structures; access to natural light, ventilation and direct sunlight; separation of incompatible land uses; and space for privacy, landscaping and recreation.
B.
Setback Requirements.
1.
Minimum Setbacks for All Structures. Each structure shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district, and with any setbacks established for specific uses by Division 4, except as otherwise provided by this section. No portion of any structure, including eaves or roof overhangs, shall extend beyond a property line; or into an access easement or street right-of-way.
2.
Infill Development Within Previously Approved Projects. Where the town has established specific setbacks for individual vacant parcels through the approval of a specific plan, subdivision map, or other entitlement, those setbacks shall apply to continuing development within the approved project instead of the setbacks required by this title.
3.
Exemptions from Setback Requirements. The minimum setback requirements of this title apply to all development and new land uses, except the following:
b.
A fence or wall six feet or less in height above the grade of the site, when located outside of a front or street side setback;
c.
Decks, earthworks, free-standing solar devices, steps, terraces, and other site design elements that are placed directly upon grade and do not exceed a height of eighteen inches above the surrounding grade at any point;
e.
A water well, related equipment and structures not exceeding a height of forty-eight inches above grade;
f.
A retaining wall less than thirty inches in height above finish grade. Embankments to be retained that are over forty-eight inches in height shall be benched so that no individual retaining wall exceeds a height of thirty-six inches, and each bench is a minimum width of thirty-six inches.
C.
Measurement of Setbacks. Setbacks shall be measured as follows, except that the director may require different setback measurement methods where he or she determines that unusual parcel configuration makes the following infeasible or ineffective. For a street with a planting strip between curb and sidewalk, the setback shall be measured from the back of the sidewalk. See Figure 3-4.
1.
Front Yard Setbacks. The front yard setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the front property line of the parcel (or edge of access easement on a private street) to the nearest point of the wall of the structure, except as follows. The front property line is the most narrow dimension of a lot adjacent to a street.
a.
Developed Residential Blocks. In any full block with a street frontage of three hundred feet or more and six hundred feet or less in an RS, RM, or RH zoning district, where fifty percent or more of the parcels along the block face have been improved with structures, the required front setback for a new structure shall be the greater of the following:
b.
Averaging. In a residential zoning district, where fifty percent or more of the parcels in any one block, exclusive of the frontage adjoining the side of a corner parcel, has been improved with structures at the time of adoption of this title, and the front yards of the parcels vary in depth up to six feet, the required front yard depth for the applicable zoning district shall not apply, but rather, the required front setback block shall be not less than the average depth of the front yards of the parcels with existing structures. No structure shall be placed closer to a street line than any applicable official plan line, which may have been established for the street, or than any future width line designated in compliance with this title.
c.
Flag Lots. For a parcel with a fee ownership strip extending from a street or right-of-way to the building area of the parcel, the front setback shall be measured from the nearest point of the wall of the structure to the point where the access strip meets the bulk of the parcel; establishing a building line parallel to the lot line nearest to the public street or right-of-way.
d.
Corner Lots. The measurement shall be taken from the nearest point of the wall of the structure to the nearest point of the most narrow street frontage property line. If the property lines on both street frontages are of the same length, the property line to be used for front yard setback measurement shall be determined by the director.
2.
Side Yard Setbacks. The side yard setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the side property line of the parcel to the nearest point of the wall of the structure; establishing a setback line parallel to the side property line, which extends between the front and rear yards.
3.
Street Side Yard Setbacks. The side yard on the street side of a corner parcel shall be measured from the nearest point on the side property line bounding the street, or the edge of an easement for a private road, or the inside edge of the sidewalk, whichever results in the greatest setback from the roadway.
4.
Rear Yard Setbacks. The rear yard shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the rear property line to the nearest line of the structure, establishing a setback line parallel to the rear property line.
a.
The director shall determine the location of the required rear yard setback on a double-frontage parcel.
b.
Where a parcel has no rear lot line because its side lot lines converge to a point, an assumed line five feet long within the parcel, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line, shall be deemed to be the rear lot line for the purpose of determining the depth of the required rear yard.
 Figure 3-4 - Location and Measurement of Setbacks |
D.
Limitations on Uses of Setbacks.
2.
Storage. No front or street side setback shall be used for the accumulation, placement or storage of automobiles or other motor vehicles, building materials, scrap, junk or machinery except for the following:
3.
Parking. Required residential parking spaces shall not be located within required setback areas. Temporary (overnight) parking is allowable within required setback areas only on paved driveways, in compliance with Section 13.36.070.
E.
Allowed Projections into Setbacks. Architectural features attached to the primary structure may extend beyond the wall of the structure and into the front, side and rear yard setbacks, in compliance with Table 3-3. See also Figure 3-5.
TABLE 3-3 - ALLOWED PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACKS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Projecting Feature | Allowed Projection into Specified Setback | ||
Front Setback | Side Setback | Rear Setback | |
Balcony, deck, landing, porch, stairway: Uncovered, unenclosed, and less than 30 in. above grade | May project to property line | ||
Balcony, deck, landing, porch, stairway: Uncovered and unenclosed, 30 in or more above grade | 5 ft | 36 in.(1) | 5 ft(1) |
Balcony, deck, landing, porch, stairway: Which may be roofed but is otherwise unenclosed | 25% of setback to a maximum of 5 ft in downtown, not allowed elsewhere | 20% of side setback in downtown, not allowed elsewhere | 20% of setback in downtown, not allowed elsewhere |
Balcony, deck, landing, porch stairway: Covered and enclosed | Not allowed in setback | ||
Bay windows, and similar projecting features | 36 in. | 20% of setback(1) | 36 in. |
Chimney/fireplace, 6 ft. or less in breadth | 24 in.(1) | 24 in.(1) | 24 in.(1) |
Cornice, eave, awning, roof overhang | 5 ft | 30 in.(1) | 5 ft(1) |
Notes: | |
(1) | Feature may project no closer than 36 inches to any side property line. |
 Figure 3-5 - Examples of Allowed Projections into Side Setbacks |
F.
Setback Requirements for Specific Structures:
3.
Decks and Other Site Design Elements. Detached decks, freestanding solar devices, steps, terraces, and other site design elements which are placed directly upon the grade, and which exceed a height of eighteen inches above the surrounding grade at any point, shall conform to the setback requirements of this title for detached accessory structures. (Note: site design elements less than eighteen inches above grade are exempt.)
4.
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Etc. A swimming pool, hot tub, or spa on a parcel of fifteen thousand square feet or less shall be set back a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines, and shall not be located within a front setback. A swimming pool, hot tub, or spa on a parcel larger than fifteen thousand square feet shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district. All equipment associated with a pool, hot tub and/or spa on any parcel shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.120 Solid waste/recyclable materials storage.
B.
Applicability. These requirements apply to new multifamily residential and nonresidential development, or changes to existing multifamily residential or nonresidential development that increase gross floor area by twenty-five percent or more.
C.
Extent of Storage Area Required. Solid waste and recyclables storage areas shall be provided in the number, dimensions, and types required by the local waste hauler. Additional storage areas may be required, as deemed necessary by the director.
D.
Enclosure Requirements. Storage areas shall be fully enclosed by a six-foot high masonry wall or other solid enclosure that is architecturally compatible with adjacent structures. Gates shall be solid and continuously maintained in working order. Landscaping shall be provided to soften and screen the enclosure in compliance with Chapter 13.34. See Figure 3-6.
 Figure 3-6 - Solid Waste Enclosure |
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.30.130 Undergrounding of utilities.
All electric and telephone facilities, fire alarm conduits, street lighting wiring, cable television and other wiring conduits, and similar facilities shall be placed underground by the developer. The council may grant a modification, including a complete waiver of the undergrounding requirement, after considering the general purposes and nature of the proposed development.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.010 Purpose.
As required by Government Code Section 65915, this chapter offers incentives for the development of housing that is affordable to the types of households and qualifying residents identified in Section 13.32.020. This chapter is intended to implement the requirements of Government Code Sections 65302, 65913, and 65915, et seq., and the housing element of the general plan.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.020 Eligibility for bonus and incentives.
In order to be eligible for a density bonus and other incentives as provided by this chapter, a proposed housing development shall comply with the following requirements, and satisfy all other applicable provisions of this title, except as provided by Section 13.32.030.
A.
Resident Requirements. The housing development be designed and constructed so that:
1.
At least twenty percent of the total number of proposed units are for lower income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5; or
2.
At least ten percent of the total number of proposed units are for very low income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50105; or
3.
At least fifty percent of the total number of proposed units are for qualifying residents (senior citizens) as defined by Civil Code Section 51.2; or
5.
The project is defined as an "affordable housing" or "senior housing" project eligible for density bonus in compliance with California Government Code Section 65915.
A density bonus granted in compliance with Section 13.32.030 shall not be included when determining the number of housing units that is equal to the percentages required above.
B.
Minimum Project Size to Qualify for Density Bonus. The density bonus provided by this chapter shall be available only to a housing development of five or more units.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.030 Types of bonuses and incentives allowed.
The amount of a density bonus, and the extent of other incentives allowed a housing development shall be determined by the council in compliance with this section.
A.
Extent of Bonus and Incentives Allowed. A housing development that satisfies all applicable provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to a density bonus as identified in subsection B, and at least one of the other incentives identified in subsection C, except:
2.
That if an applicant agrees to construct both twenty percent of the total units for lower income households and ten percent of the total units for very low income households, the developer is entitled to a density bonus and at least one additional incentive identified in this section.
If a density bonus and/or other incentives cannot be accommodated on a site due to strict compliance with the provisions of this title, the council may waive or modify other development standards as necessary to accommodate all bonus units and other incentives to which the development is entitled.
B.
Density Bonus. The calculation of a density bonus in compliance with this subsection that results in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number, as required by state law. For the purposes of calculating a bonus, the residential units do not have to be based upon individual subdivision maps or parcels.
1.
General Bonus. A density bonus for a housing development that complies with the eligibility requirements in Sections 13.32.020(A)(1), (A)(2), or (A)(3) shall consist of at least a twenty-five percent increase in the number of dwelling units normally allowed by the applicable general plan designation and zoning district, unless a lesser percentage is elected by the applicant.
2.
Bonus for Condominium Project. A density bonus for a condominium project that complies with the eligibility requirements in Section 13.32.020(A)(4) shall consist of at least a ten percent increase in the number of dwelling units normally allowed by the applicable general plan designation and zoning district, unless a lesser percentage is elected by the applicant.
C.
Other Incentives. A qualifying project shall be entitled to at least one of the following concessions or incentives identified by Government Code Section 65915(b), in addition to the density bonus allowed by subsection B:
1.
A reduction in the site development standards of this title (e.g., site coverage limitations, setbacks, reduced parcel sizes, and/or parking requirements), or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 18901 et seq.;
2.
Approval of mixed-use zoning not otherwise allowed by this title in conjunction with the housing development, if nonresidential land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development, and the nonresidential land uses are compatible with the housing development and the existing or planned development in the area where the project will be located; and/or
3.
Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the developer or the town that will result in identifiable cost reductions.
The council shall approve one or more of the above incentives, notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, unless it makes a written finding, based on substantial evidence, that the additional concession or incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set in compliance with Government Code Section 65915(c).
D.
Applicant Requested Incentives. An applicant may submit to the town a request for specific incentives or concessions in compliance with this section, and may request a meeting with the director. The council shall grant the concession or incentive requested by the applicant unless the council makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, of either of the following:
1.
The concession or incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs, as defined in Section 50052.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Section 13.32.040(B); or
2.
The concession or incentive would have a specific adverse impact, as defined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety, or the physical environment, or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.040 Continued availability.
The planning permit application for the affordable housing development shall include procedures proposed by the developer to maintain the continued affordability of the units that qualified the housing development for a density bonus and other incentives, in compliance with this section.
A.
Duration of Affordability. The applicant shall agree to, and the town shall ensure the continued availability of the units that qualified the housing development for a density bonus and other incentives, as follows.
1.
Lower Income Units. The continued availability of lower income units shall be maintained for thirty years, or a longer time if required by the construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program.
2.
Low and Moderate Income Units - Development with Public Funding. A housing development that receives a direct financial contribution as an additional incentive in compliance with Section 13.32.030 through participation in the cost of infrastructure, write-down of land costs, or subsidizing the cost of construction, shall maintain the availability of low- and moderate-income units for a minimum of thirty years, as required by Government Code Section 65916.
3.
Moderate Income Units in Condominium. The continued availability of moderate income units in a condominium project shall be maintained for a minimum of ten years.
B.
Rent Cost Requirements. The rents charged for the housing units in the development that qualify the project for a density bonus and other incentives, shall not exceed the following amounts during the period of continued availability required by this section:
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.050 Location and type of designated units.
A.
Location/Dispersal of Units. As required by Government Code Section 65915(g), the location of the designated units within the qualifying housing development may be at the discretion of the developer. However, the designated units shall be reasonably dispersed throughout the project where feasible, shall contain on average the same number of bedrooms as the non-designated units in the project, and shall be compatible with the design or use of remaining units in terms of appearance, materials, and finished quality.
B.
Phasing. If a project is to be phased, the density bonus units shall be phased in the same proportion as the non-density bonus units, or phased in another sequence acceptable to the town.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.060 Processing of bonus requests.
A.
Permit Requirement. A request for a density bonus and other incentives shall be evaluated and decided through use permit approval in compliance with Section 13.62.050, provided that the decision of the commission on a use permit application shall be a recommendation to the council, and the density bonus and other incentives shall be approved by the council.
B.
Findings for Approval. In addition to the findings required by Section 13.62.050 for the approval of a use permit, the approval of a density bonus shall require that the review authority first make all of the following additional findings:
1.
The residential development will be consistent with the general plan;
2.
The approved number of dwellings can be accommodated by existing and planned infrastructure capacities;
3.
Adequate evidence exists to indicate that the project will provide affordable housing in a manner consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter;
4.
In the event that the town does not grant at least one financial concession or incentive as defined in Government Code Section 65915 in addition to the density bonus, that additional concessions or incentives are not necessary to ensure affordable housing costs as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Government Code Section 65915(c); and
5.
There are sufficient provisions to guarantee that the units will remain affordable for the required time period.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.070 Density bonus agreement.
A.
Procedures. An applicant requesting a density bonus, shall draft, and agree to enter into, a density bonus agreement ("agreement") with the town. The terms of the draft agreement shall be reviewed and revised as appropriate by the town manager, and/or the town attorney.
B.
Execution of Agreement.
1.
Following execution of the density bonus agreement by all parties, the town shall record the completed agreement on the parcels designated for the construction of designated dwelling units, at the county recorder's office.
2.
The approval and recordation shall take place at the same time as the final map or, where a map is not being processed, before issuance of building permits for the units.
3.
The agreement shall be binding to all future owners, developers, and/or successors-in-interest.
C.
Agreement Contents. The density bonus agreement shall include at least the following information:
1.
The total number of units approved for the housing development, including the number of designated dwelling units;
2.
A description of the household income group to be accommodated by the housing development, and the standards and methodology for determining the corresponding affordable rent or affordable sales price and housing cost consistent with HUD Guidelines;
3.
The marketing plan for the affordable units;
4.
The location, unit sizes (square feet), and number of bedrooms of the designated dwelling units;
5.
Tenure of the use restrictions for designated dwelling units of the time periods required by Section 13.32.040;
6.
A schedule for completion and occupancy of the designated dwelling units;
7.
A description of the additional incentive(s) being provided by the town;
8.
A description of the remedies for breach of the density bonus agreement by the owners, developers, and/or successor(s)-in-interest of the project; and
9.
Other provisions to ensure successful implementation and compliance with this chapter.
D.
Agreement Provisions. The density bonus agreement shall include at least the following provisions:
1.
The developer shall give the town the continuing right-of-first-refusal to lease or purchase any or all of the designated dwelling units at the appraised value;
2.
The deeds to the designated dwelling units shall contain a covenant stating that the developer or successors-in-interest shall not assign, lease, rent, sell, sublet, or otherwise transfer any interests for designated units without the written approval of the town;
3.
When providing the written approval, the town shall confirm that the price (rent or sale) of the designated dwelling unit is consistent with the limits established for low- and very low-income households, as published by HUD;
4.
The town shall have the authority to enter into other agreements with the developer, or purchasers of the designated dwelling units, to ensure that the required dwelling units are continuously occupied by eligible households;
5.
Applicable deed restrictions, in a form satisfactory to the town attorney, shall contain provisions for the enforcement of owner or developer compliance. Any default or failure to comply may result in foreclosure, specific performance, or withdrawal of the certificate of occupancy.
6.
In any action taken to enforce compliance with deed restrictions, the town attorney shall, if compliance is ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, take all action that may be allowed by law to recover all of the town's costs of action including legal services.
E.
For-Sale Housing Conditions. In the case of for-sale housing developments, the density bonus agreement shall provide for the following conditions governing the initial sale and use of designated dwelling units during the applicable use restriction period:
1.
Designated dwelling units shall be owner-occupied by eligible very low or low income households, or by qualified residents in the case of senior housing; and
2.
The initial purchaser of each designated dwelling unit shall execute an instrument or agreement approved by the town which:
a.
Restricts the sale of the unit in compliance with this chapter during the applicable use restriction period;
b.
Contains provisions as the town may require to ensure continued compliance with this chapter and state law; and
c.
Shall be recorded against the parcel containing the designated dwelling unit.
F.
Rental Housing Conditions. In the case of rental housing developments, the density bonus agreement shall provide for the following conditions governing the use of designated dwelling units during the use restriction period:
1.
The rules and procedures for qualifying tenants, establishing affordable rent, filling vacancies, and maintaining the designated dwelling units for qualified tenants;
2.
Provisions requiring owners to annually verify tenant incomes and maintain books and records to demonstrate compliance with this chapter;
3.
Provisions requiring owners to submit an annual report to the town, which includes the name, address, and income of each person occupying the designated dwelling units, and which identifies the bedroom size and monthly rent or cost of each unit; and
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.32.080 Control of resale.
In order to maintain the availability of for-sale affordable housing units constructed in compliance with this chapter, the following resale conditions shall apply.
A.
The price received by the seller of an affordable unit shall be limited to the purchase price plus an increase based on the Sacramento metropolitan area consumer price index, an amount consistent with the increase in the median income since the date of purchase, or the fair market value, whichever is less. Prior to offering an affordable housing unit for sale, the seller shall provide written notice to the town of their intent to sell. The notice shall be provided by certified mail to the director.
B.
Home ownership affordable units constructed, offered for sale, or sold under the requirements of this section shall be offered to the town or its assignee for a period of at least ninety days from the date of the notice of intent to sell is delivered to the town by the first purchaser or subsequent purchasers. Home ownership affordable units shall be sold and resold from the date of the original sale only to households as determined to be eligible for affordable units by the town according to the requirements of this section. The seller shall not levy or charge any additional fees nor shall any "finders fee" or other monetary consideration be allowed other than customary real estate commissions and closing costs.
C.
The owners of any affordable unit shall attach and legally reference in the grant deed conveying title of the affordable ownership unit a declaration of restrictions provided by the town, stating the restrictions imposed in compliance with this section. The grant deed shall afford the grantor and the town the right to enforce the attached declaration of restrictions. The declaration of restrictions shall include all applicable resale controls, occupancy restrictions, and prohibitions as required by this section.
D.
The town shall monitor the resale of ownership affordable units. The town or its designee shall have a ninety-day option to commence purchase of ownership affordable units after the owner gives notification of intent to sell. Any abuse in the resale provisions shall be referred to the town for appropriate action.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.34.010 Purpose.
This chapter establishes requirements for landscaping to enhance the appearance of developments, provide shade, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, screen potentially in-compatible land uses, preserve the integrity of neighborhoods, improve air quality, and improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic and safety.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.34.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter apply to all land uses as follows:
A.
New Projects. Each new nonresidential and multifamily residential project shall provide landscaping in compliance with this chapter. Each single-family subdivision of five or more parcels shall provide street trees in compliance with Section 13.34.050(B)(2)(d)(iii).
B.
Existing Development. The approval of a minor use permit, use permit, minor variance, variance, master development plan, or application for design review for physical alterations and/or a change in use within an existing development may include one or more conditions of approval requiring compliance with specific landscaping and irrigation requirements of this chapter.
C.
Timing of Installation. Required landscape and irrigation improvements shall be installed prior to final building inspection. The installation of landscaping for a residential project may be deferred for a maximum of ninety days in compliance with Section 13.64.050.
D.
Alternatives to Requirements. The review authority may modify the standards of this chapter to accommodate alternatives to required landscape materials or methods, where the review authority first determines that the proposed alternative will be equally effective in achieving the purposes of this chapter.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.34.030 Landscape and irrigation plans.
A.
Preliminary Landscape Plan. A preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted as part of each application for new development, or the significant expansion (i.e., twenty-five percent or more of floor area), or redevelopment of an existing use, as determined by the director.
B.
Final Landscape Plan. After land use approval, a final landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the application for a building permit. A final landscape plan shall be approved by the director prior to the start of grading or other construction, and prior to the issuance of a building permit.
C.
Content and Preparation. Preliminary landscape plans and final landscape plans shall contain the information required for landscape plans by the department. All landscape plans submitted in compliance with this chapter shall be prepared by a California licensed landscape architect, licensed landscape contractor, certified nurseryman, or other professional determined by the director to be qualified, based on the requirements of state law.
D.
Review and Approval. After initial application, the director shall review each preliminary landscape plan and final landscape plan to verify its compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The director may approve the submittal in compliance with this chapter, or may disapprove or require changes to a submittal if it is not in compliance.
E.
Statement of Surety. When required by the director, security in the form of cash, performance bond, letter of credit, or certificate of deposit, in an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent of the total value of all plant materials, irrigation, installation, and maintenance shall be posted with the town for a two-year period. The director may require statements of surety for phased development projects, a legitimate delay in landscape installation due to seasonal requirements (including adverse weather conditions) and similar circumstances where it may not be advisable or desirable to install all approved landscaping before occupancy of the site.
F.
Minor Changes to Approved Plans. Landscape plan approval may include the director authorizing minor changes from the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.34.040 Landscape location requirements.
Landscaping shall be provided in all areas of a site subject to development with structures, grading, or the removal of natural vegetation, as follows.
A.
Setbacks. The setback and open space areas required by this title, and easements for utilities and drainage courses shall be landscaped, except where:
1.
Occupied by approved structures or paving;
2.
A required setback is screened from public view;
3.
They are retained in their natural state, and/or the director determines that landscaping is not necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter; or
4.
In the case of an easement, the public works director determines that landscaping would interfere with the purposes and proper functioning of the easement. This determination may include the public works director requiring alternative appropriate landscaping in consultation with the planning and building director.
B.
Unused Areas. Any area of a project site not intended for a specific use, including a pad site in a shopping center intended for future development, shall be landscaped unless retained in its natural state, and the director determines that landscaping is not necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
C.
Parking Areas. Parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with the following requirements.
1.
Landscape Materials. Landscaping materials shall be provided throughout the parking lot area using a combination of trees, shrubs, and ground cover.
2.
Curbing. Areas containing plant materials shall be bordered by a concrete curb at least six inches high and six inches wide. The director may approve alternative barrier design to protect landscaped areas from damage by vehicles.
3.
Location of Landscaping. Parking lot landscaping shall be located so that pedestrians are not required to cross landscaped areas to reach building entrances from parked cars. This should be achieved through proper orientation of the landscaped fingers and islands.
4.
Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping.
a.
Adjacent to Streets. A parking area for a nonresidential use adjoining a street shall be designed to provide a landscaped planting strip between the street right-of-way and parking area equal in depth to the setback required by the zoning district or fifteen feet, whichever is more. A parking area for a residential use shall comply with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.
i.
The landscaping shall be designed and maintained to screen cars from view from the street to a height of minimum height of thirty-six inches, but shall not exceed any applicable height limit for landscaping within a setback.
ii.
Screening materials may include a combination of plant materials, earth berms, raised planters, or other screening devices which meet the intent of this requirement. A solid masonry wall with a maximum height of thirty-six inches may be used only where the director determines that no feasible alternative exists.
iii.
Shade trees shall be provided at a minimum rate of one for every thirty linear feet of landscaped area.
iv.
Plant materials, signs, or structures within a traffic safety sight area of a driveway shall comply with Section 13.30.050(E).
b.
Adjacent to Side or Rear Property Lines. Parking areas for nonresidential uses shall provide a perimeter landscape strip at least six feet wide (inside dimension) where the parking area adjoins a side or rear property line. The requirement for a landscape strip may be satisfied by a yard or buffer area that is otherwise required. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each thirty linear feet of landscaped area.
c.
Adjacent to Structures. When a parking area is located adjacent to a nonresidential structure, a minimum five-foot wide landscape strip shall be provided adjacent to the structure, exclusive of any building entries, or areas immediately adjacent to the wall of the structure that serve as pedestrian accessways.
d.
Adjacent to Residential. A parking area for a nonresidential use adjoining a residential use or zone shall provide a landscaped buffer yard with a minimum ten-foot width between the parking area and the common property line bordering the residential use. A solid masonry wall, solid fence, and a landscape buffer shall be provided along the property line to address land use compatibility issues such as nuisance noise and light/glare. Trees shall be provided at the rate of one for each thirty linear feet of landscaped area.
5.
Interior Parking Lot Landscaping.
a.
Amount of Landscaping.
i.
Multifamily, commercial and office uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a minimum ratio of ten percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One shade tree shall be provided for every five parking spaces.
ii.
Industrial/manufacturing uses shall provide landscaping within the parking area at a minimum ratio of six percent of the gross area of the parking lot. One tree shall be provided for every ten parking spaces.
b.
Location of Landscaping. Landscaping shall be evenly dispersed throughout the parking area to shade as much of the parking area as feasible. Use of an orchardstyle planting scheme (placement of trees in uniformly spaced rows) is encouraged for larger parking areas. Parking lots with more than one hundred spaces should provide a concentration of landscape elements at primary entrances, including specimen trees, flowering plants, enhanced paving, and project identification.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 216 § 11, 2005)
§ 13.34.050 Landscape standards.
A.
Landscape Design. The required landscape plan shall be designed to integrate all elements of the project (e.g., buildings, parking lots, and streets) to achieve their aesthetic objectives, desirable microclimates, and minimize water and energy demand.
1.
Plant Selection and Grouping. Plant materials shall be selected for: water demand and drought tolerance; adaptability and relationship to the Loomis environment, and the geological and topographical conditions of the site; color, form, and pattern; ability to provide shade; and soil retention capability.
a.
Plants having similar water use shall be grouped together in distinct hydrozones.
b.
The protection and preservation of native species and natural areas is encouraged, and may be required by conditions of approval as a result of project review in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
c.
Fire prevention shall be addressed on sites in the heavily wooded and/or vegetated areas of the town identified by the fire district as being fire-prone by providing fire-resistant landscaping buffers between development areas and naturally vegetated areas, as identified by the director.
2.
Minimum Dimensions. Each area of landscaping shall have a minimum interior width of eight feet within the residential, commercial, and BP zoning districts, and five feet in the ILT and IL zoning districts. Wherever this title requires a landscaped area of a specified width, the width shall be measured exclusive of any curb or wall.
3.
Height Limits. Landscape materials shall be selected, placed on a site, and maintained to not:
a.
Exceed a maximum height of thirty-six inches within a required front or street side setback, except for one or more trees with the lowest portion of their canopy maintained at a minimum height of six feet above grade; or
b.
Interfere with the proper operation of solar energy equipment or passive solar design on adjacent parcels.
4.
Protective Curbing. Required landscaping shall be protected with a minimum six-inch high concrete curb, except adjacent to bicycle paths, or where otherwise deemed unnecessary by the director.
6.
Water Features. Decorative water features (e.g., fountains, ponds, waterfalls) shall have recirculating water systems.
B.
Plant Material. Required landscape shall include trees, shrubs, and ground covers, as follows:
1.
Size at Time of Planting. Plant materials shall be sized and spaced to achieve immediate effect and shall not be less than a fifteen-gallon container for trees, five-gallon container for specimen shrubs and six-inch pots for mass planting, unless otherwise approved by the review authority on the basis that the alternate size will achieve the desired immediate effect equally well.
2.
Trees. Tree planting shall comply with the following standards. Existing trees shall be retained and preserved in compliance with Chapter 13.52.
a.
Trees shall not be planted under any structure that may interfere with normal growth (for example, an eave, overhang, balcony, light standard or other similar structure).
b.
Trees in landscape planters less than ten feet in width or located closer than five feet from a permanent structure shall be provided with root barriers/root barrier panels.
c.
Trees shall be staked in compliance with standards provided by the department.
d.
Number of Trees.
i.
Parking area: refer to Section 13.34.040(C).
ii.
Street setbacks: one per two hundred square feet of landscaped area.
iii.
Street trees: one per thirty-foot length of right-of-way. The director may modify this requirement depending on the chosen tree species and its typical spread at maturity.
3.
Groundcover and Shrubs. The majority of areas required to be landscaped shall be covered with groundcover, shrubs, turf, or other types of plants that are predominantly drought tolerant.
a.
A minimum of two, five-gallon size shrubs shall be provided for every six feet of distance along street setbacks, or as approved by the director.
b.
Groundcover shall be provided throughout the landscaped area and shall be spaced to achieve full coverage within one year.
c.
Artificial groundcover or shrubs shall not be allowed.
d.
Crushed rock, redwood chips, pebbles, stone, and similar materials shall be allowed up to fifteen percent of the total required landscape area. Artificial or synthetic ground covers are not allowed.
e.
Nonturf areas (e.g., shrub beds) shall be top dressed with a bark chip mulch or approved alternative.
4.
Turf. Turf shall be limited to fifty percent of the total landscaped area on the site where the applicant provides calculations approved by the director that demonstrate that the irrigation requirements will not exceed standard low water usage. No turf shall be allowed:
a.
In any area of ten feet or less in width; or
b.
On any slope exceeding ten percent (twenty-five percent, where other project water-saving techniques compensate for the increased runoff). A level buffer zone of eighteen inches shall be provided between bermed turf areas and any hardscape (e.g., any street, walkway, or similar feature).
5.
Soil Conditioning and Mulching.
a.
A minimum one-foot depth of uncompacted soil shall be available for water absorption and root growth in each planted area.
b.
A soil test for horticultural suitability shall be required at time of landscape installation in each landscaped area. Soil shall be prepared and/or amended to be suitable for the landscape to be installed.
c.
A minimum of two inches of mulch shall be added in each nonturf area to the soil surface after planting. Any plant type that is intolerant to mulch shall be excluded from this requirement. Nonporous material shall not be placed under the mulch.
C.
Irrigation System Requirements. All landscaped areas except those approved for maintenance with intentionally unirrigated native plants shall include an automatic irrigation system.
1.
Water-efficient systems (e.g., drip, mini-spray, bubbler-type, or similar system) shall be used unless infeasible. Low-flow sprinkler heads with matched precipitation rates shall be used when spray or rotor-type heads are specified for watering shrubs and ground cover areas. Turf areas shall be sized and shaped so they can be efficiently irrigated. Spray or run-off onto paved areas shall be avoided.
2.
Dual or multi-program controllers with separated valves and circuits shall be used when the project contains more than one type of landscape treatment (e.g., lawn, ground cover, shrub, tree areas), or a variety of solar aspects. Soil moisture-sensing devices and rain sensors shall be used on larger projects (fifty thousand plus square feet of landscaped area) to minimize or eliminate over-watering.
3.
Watering shall be scheduled at times of minimal wind conflict and evaporation loss.
4.
Sprinkler heads must have matched precipitation rates within each valve zone.
5.
Check valves are required where elevation differential may cause low head drainage.
D.
Certification of Landscape Completion. The completion of required landscaping and irrigation improvements shall be certified by the author of the landscape and irrigation plan, through a signed statement submitted to the director.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.34.060 Maintenance of landscape areas.
A.
Maintenance Required. All site landscaping shall be maintained in a healthful and thriving condition at all times. Irrigation systems and their components shall be maintained in a fully functional manner consistent with the originally approved design and the provisions of this chapter. Regular maintenance shall include checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation equipment; resetting automatic controllers; aerating and dethatching turf areas; adding/replenishing mulch, fertilizer, and soil amendments; pruning; and weeding all landscaped areas.
B.
Maintenance Agreement. Prior to final building inspection or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, and prior to the recordation of a final subdivision map where applicable, the applicant shall enter into a landscape maintenance agreement with the town to guarantee proper maintenance in compliance with subsection A. The form and content of the agreement shall be approved by the town attorney and the director.
C.
Water Waste Prohibited. Water waste in existing developments resulting from inefficient landscape irrigation leading to excessive runoff, low head drainage, overspray, and other similar conditions where water flows onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, walks, roadways, or structures is prohibited.
D.
Enforcement. Failure to maintain landscape areas in compliance with this section shall be deemed a nuisance, and shall be subject to abatement in compliance with the municipal code, and/or the applicable land use permit may be revoked.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.36.010 Purpose.
The requirements of this chapter are intended to ensure that sufficient off-street parking facilities are provided for all uses, and that parking facilities are properly designed, attractive, and located to be unobtrusive while meeting the needs of the specific use.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.020 Applicability.
Each land use and structure, including a change or expansion of a land use or structure shall provide off-street parking and loading areas in compliance with this chapter. A land use shall not be commenced and a structure shall not be occupied until the improvements required by this chapter are completed and approved by the director.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.030 General parking regulations.
A.
Parking and Loading Spaces to be Permanent. Each parking and loading space shall be permanently available, marked, and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use it is intended to serve. The approval of a limited term permit (Section 13.62.030) may allow the temporary use of a parking or loading space for other purposes.
B.
Parking and Loading to be Unrestricted. An owner, lessee, tenant, or other person having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter shall not prevent, prohibit or restrict authorized persons from using the spaces without the prior approval of the director.
C.
Vehicles for Sale. No vehicle, trailer or other personal property shall be parked on private property for the purpose of displaying the vehicle, trailer, or other personal property for sale, hire, or rental, unless the property is appropriately zoned, approved by the town for that use, and the person or business at that location is licensed to sell vehicles, trailers, or other personal property. However, one vehicle or trailer owned by the owner, renter, or lessee of the property may be displayed for the purpose of sale for a maximum of one month.
D.
Recreational Vehicle Parking. The storage (parking for any period longer than seventy-two hours) of recreational vehicles and/or boats in a residential zoning district shall be allowed only when all portions of the vehicle or boat are located entirely within the property boundaries and do not extend into the public right-of-way. Parking within setback areas shall also comply with Section 13.30.110(D).
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.040 Number of parking spaces required.
Each land use shall be provided the number of off-street parking spaces required by this section. See Sections 13.36.100, and 13.36.110 for off-street parking requirements for bicycles and motorcycles, respectively.
A.
Parking Requirements by Land Use.
1.
Each land use shall provide the number of off-street parking spaces required by Table 3-7, except where a greater number of spaces is required through minor use permit or use permit approval.
2.
A land use not specifically listed by Table 3-7 shall provide parking as required by the director. The director shall use the requirements Table 3-7 as a guide in determining the number of off-street parking spaces required.
3.
In any case where Table 3-7 establishes a parking requirement based on floor area in square feet (for example: one space per one thousand square feet of floor area), the floor area shall be construed to mean gross interior floor area.
4.
A single use with accessory components shall provide parking for each component. For example, a hotel with a meeting room shall provide the parking spaces required by Table 3-7 for a hotel (i.e., the guest rooms), and for a meeting room.
B.
Expansion of Structure, Change in Use. When a structure is enlarged, or when a change in its use requires more off-street parking than the previous use, additional parking spaces shall be provided in compliance with this chapter except where the number of additional spaces required is ten percent or less of the number of existing spaces. See also Chapter 13.72.
C.
Multi-Tenant Sites. A site with multiple tenants shall provide the aggregate number of parking spaces required for each separate use; except where the site is developed as an integrated center with shared parking and no spaces reserved for a particular use, parking shall be provided as required by Table 3-7 for a shopping center. When a multi-tenant center includes one or more uses that will need more parking than retail uses (for example, a fitness center, restaurant, or theater) additional parking shall be required for the non-retail use unless a parking reduction is approved in compliance with Section 13.36.050.
D.
Excessive Parking. The town discourages a land use being provided more off-street parking spaces than required by this chapter, to avoid the inefficient use of land, unnecessary pavement, and excessive storm water runoff from paved surfaces. The provision of off-street parking spaces in excess of the requirements in Table 3-7 is allowed only with minor use permit approval, and when additional landscaping and pedestrian amenities are also provided to the satisfaction of the review authority.
E.
Bench or Bleacher Seating. Where fixed seating is provided as benches, bleachers, pews, or similar seating, a seat shall be defined as eighteen inches of bench space for the purpose of calculating the number of required parking spaces as provided in Table 3-7.
F.
Nonconforming Parking. A structure with nonconforming off-street parking may be physically changed or undergo a change in use subject to the following provisions.
1.
Residential Uses. No additional parking spaces shall be required, provided the change does not increase the number of dwelling units, nor eliminate the only portion of the site that can be used for the required or existing parking or access.
2.
Nonresidential Uses. The number of existing parking spaces shall be maintained on the site and additional parking shall be provided in compliance with this chapter for any additional floor area. If the use of the structure is changed to one that requires more parking than the previous use, the difference between the parking spaces required for the previous use and the new use shall be provided.
3.
Waiver by Director. The director may waive covered parking requirements when a nonconforming structure is proposed for rehabilitation if the director determines that the existing structure location, lot size, or topography renders the requirement unreasonable.
G.
Exceptions.
1.
The town shall not impose or enforce any off-street automobile parking requirement if the project is located within one-quarter mile of public transit or paratransit stop with service at least eight times per day, and meets at least one of the following criteria:
2.
See Section 13.36.080 regarding reduction of parking requirements.
TABLE 3-7 - PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY LAND USE | |
|---|---|
LAND USE TYPE | VEHICLE SPACES REQUIRED |
Manufacturing Processing and Warehousing | |
All manufacturing, industrial and processing uses, except the following. | 1 space for each 200 sf of office area; 1 space for each 1,000 sf of ground and/or building area devoted to other than office; 1 space for each 5,000 sf of open storage; 1 space for each company vehicle. |
Recycling facilities | |
Scrap/dismantling yard | 1 space for each 300 sf of gross building area, plus 1 space for each 10,000 sf of gross yard area. |
Small collection facility | Determined by minor use permit. |
Research and development, laboratories | 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area, plus 1 space for each company vehicle. |
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly | |
Clubs, lodge, private meeting hall | 1 space for each 100 sf of floor area. |
Dance floor | 1 space for each 30 sf of floor area. |
Equestrian facilities - Commercial stables | 1 space for each 5 horses boarded. |
Golf | |
Golf courses and country clubs | 4 spaces per hole, plus as required by this table for accessory uses (e.g., pro shop, bar, restaurant, banquet room, etc.). |
Golf driving range | 1 space for each tee. |
Miniature golf courses | 3 spaces for each hole, plus as required by this table for accessory uses (e.g., game room, food service, etc.). |
Commercial recreation facility - Indoor | |
Arcades | 1 space for each 200 sf of floor area. |
Bowling alleys | 5 spaces for each alley. |
Pool and billiard rooms | 2 spaces for each table. |
Skating rinks | 1 space for each 100 sf of rink area. |
Commercial recreation facility - Outdoor | Determined by use permit. |
Fitness/health facility | 1 space for each 200 sf of floor area. |
Library, museum | 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area. |
Religious facility | 1 space for each 4 seats, or 1 space for each 75 sf of floor area, whichever is greater; plus 1 space for each classroom or office. |
Schools (public and private) | |
Kindergarten and nursery schools | 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 10 children. |
Elementary/junior high | 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 8 students. |
High school | 1 space per employee plus 1 space per 4 students. |
Colleges and universities (including trade, business, and art/music/dancing schools) | 1 space per 1.5 students. |
Studios (art, dance, music, photography, etc.) | 1 space for each 200 sf of floor area. |
Swimming pools (public, private and commercial) | 1 space for each 100 sf of pool area. |
Tennis/racquetball/handball or other courts | 2 spaces for each court, plus 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area for accessory uses. |
Theaters, auditoriums and places of assembly | 1 space for each 7 seats, or 1 space for each 75 sf of floor area, whichever is greater. |
Residential Uses | |
Emergency shelter | 1 space for every 3 beds, plus two manager spaces, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on largest shift. |
Live/work unit | 1.5 spaces. |
Mobile home | |
Individual mobile home | 1 covered space for each unit. |
Mobile home park | 1 covered space for each unit plus 0.5 uncovered guest parking space and 0.25 parking space for each unit for vehicle storage. |
Multifamily dwelling | Studio or 1 bedroom unit — 1 space per unit; Units with 2 or more bedrooms — 1.5 spaces per unit; Guest parking — 1 space per 4 units. |
Multifamily dwelling in a mixed-use project | Studio or 1 bedroom unit — 1 space per unit; Units with 2 or more bedrooms — 1.5 spaces per unit; Guest parking — 1 space per 4 units. |
Organizational house | 1 covered or uncovered space for each bedroom. |
Residential care homes | |
Six or fewer clients | 2 covered spaces. |
Seven or more clients | 1 space for each 2 residential units, plus 1 space for each 4 units for guests and employees. |
Rooming and boarding houses | 1 covered or uncovered space for each bedroom. |
Accessory dwelling units | 1 off-street, all-weather surface parking space for each studio and one bedroom unit and 2 off-street, all-weather surface parking spaces for two- and three-bedroom units, plus the off-street parking required for the main dwelling. |
Senior housing project | 1 space for each two units, with half the spaces covered, plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. No off-street parking shall be required if the development is within 1/4 mile of a Placer County Transit or Placer Commuter Express bus stop, has unobstructed access to the stop or paratransit service to a fixed bus route service with service at least eight times per day. |
Single-family dwelling | 2 covered spaces, plus 1 additional space for each bedroom over 3. |
Single-room occupancy | 1 space for each two units, plus 1 additional space if onsite management office is required. |
Retail Trade | |
All "Retail Trade" uses listed in Section 13.26.030, Table 2-6, except the following | 1 space for each 200 sf of floor area, plus 1 space per 200 sf of outdoor sales area. |
Appliances, building materials, and furniture stores | 1 space for each 500 sf of indoor display area for first 10,000 sf, 1 space for each 1,000 sf of indoor display area over 10,000; 1 space for each 1,000 sf of outdoor display area. |
Auto and vehicle sales and rental | 1 space for each 400 sf of floor area for showroom and office, plus 1 space for each 2,000 sf of outdoor display area, plus spaces as required by this section for parts sales ("retail trade," above), and vehicle services. |
Bar, night club | 1 space for each 50 sf of seating area and waiting/lounge area exclusive of dance floor, plus 1 space for each 30 sf of dance floor. |
Convenience store | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Plant nursery, garden supply store | 1 space for each 2,000 sf of site area; 1 loading space, 15 ft. x 30 ft., for each acre. |
Produce stand or other outdoor vendor | 3 spaces minimum, located at least 20 feet off the public right-of-way or 20 feet from the front property line with no automobile maneuvering permitted in the public right-of-way. The minor use permit may require additional parking, depending on the nature of the sales proposed. |
Restaurant | 1 space for each 60 sf of dining area. |
Shopping center | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area for centers of less than 30,000 sf, and 1 space per 300 sf for centers of 30,000 sf or more. |
Service Uses | |
Banks and financial services | 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area plus 4 tandem stacking spaces for each outdoor teller or teller station. |
Car wash | |
Self-service | 1 drying space for each stall. |
Full service | 10 spaces, plus 6 spaces for each wash lane for queuing and drying area. |
Child day care | |
Large family day care homes | 3 spaces minimum; may include spaces provided to fulfill residential parking requirements and on-street parking so long as it abuts the site. |
Child/adult care centers | 1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each 10 children. |
Equipment rental | 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area; none required for outdoor storage and rental area provided sufficient area is provided within the yard to accommodate all customer vehicles entirely on-site |
Laundry - Dry cleaning pick-up facilities and Laundromats | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Laundry - Laundries and dry cleaning plants | 1 space for each 1,000 sf of floor area. |
Lodging | |
Bed and breakfast inn | 1 space for each guest room plus 2 covered spaces for the resident family. |
Hotel or motel | 1 space for each unit, plus 2 manager spaces, plus 1 space for each 2 employees on largest shift, plus required spaces for accessory uses. |
Recreational vehicle (RV) park | 1 space per RV space. |
Medical services | |
Clinics, offices, and laboratories | 1 space for each 200 sf of floor area, or 4 spaces for each doctor, whichever is greater. |
Extended care | 1 space for each 3 beds or patients the facility is licensed to accommodate. |
Hospitals | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 1 space for each 4 seats in sanctuary. |
Offices | |
Business, service, government | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Processing | 1 space for each 150 sf of floor area. |
Professional | 1 space for each 300 sf of floor area. |
Personal services | |
All personal service uses except the following | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Barber/beauty shops | 2 spaces for each barber or beautician, with a minimum of 4 spaces. |
Pet grooming | 1 space for each 400 sf of floor area. |
Service stations | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area, plus 3 spaces for each service bay. |
Storage | |
Outdoor | 1 space for each 3,000 sf of lot area. |
Personal storage facilities (mini-storage) | 4 spaces for manager office. |
Vehicle services | 4 spaces per service bay, plus spaces for any office as required by this section for offices. |
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels | 1 space for each 250 sf of floor area. |
Kennels separate from other facilities | 1 space per employee plus 2 spaces. |
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 216 § 10, 2005; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.050 Disabled/handicapped parking requirements.
Parking spaces for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the Uniform Building Code (UBC), the Federal Accessibility Guidelines, and/or California Code of Regulations Title 24, as applicable. These spaces shall count toward fulfilling the off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.060 Bicycle parking.
Each multifamily project and nonresidential land use shall provide bicycle parking in compliance with this section.
A.
Number of Bicycle Spaces Required.
1.
Multifamily projects shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of ten percent of the required vehicle spaces, unless separate secured garage space is provided for each unit. The bicycle spaces shall be distributed throughout the project.
2.
Retail commercial and office uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of five percent of the required vehicle spaces, distributed to serve customers and employees of the project.
B.
Bicycle Parking Design and Devices. Each bicycle parking space shall include a stationary parking device to adequately secure the bicycle, shall be a minimum of two feet in width and six feet in length, with a minimum of seven feet of overhead clearance, and shall be conveniently located and generally within proximity to the main entrance of a structure.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.070 Motorcycle parking.
Parking lots with fifty or more parking spaces shall provide motorcycle parking spaces conveniently located near the main entrance of a structure, accessed by the same aisles that provide access to the automobile parking spaces in the parking lot.
A.
Number of Spaces Required. A minimum of one motorcycle parking space shall be provided for each fifty automobile spaces or fraction thereof.
B.
Space Dimensions. Motorcycle spaces shall have minimum dimensions of four feet by seven feet.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.080 Reduction of parking requirements.
A.
Shared On-Site Parking. Where two or more adjacent nonresidential uses have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods, (e.g. a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces may be allowed through use permit approval. Approval shall also require a recorded covenant running with the land, recorded by the owner of the parking lot, guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained exclusively for the use or activity served for the duration of the use or activity.
B.
Waiver of Parking. The director may reduce or waive the number of parking spaces required by Section 13.36.040 based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces (e.g., sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, information on parking standards required for the proposed land use by other cities, etc.). The director may also waive any requirement for off-street parking for new development in the Central Commercial (CC) zoning district for property adjacent to Taylor Road and where the developer has entered into a parking agreement and can demonstrate sufficient parking capacity nearby and in compliance with applicable accessibility requirements.
C.
Waiver of Parking - Downtown Off-Hour Uses. The review authority for a land use or development permit application within the downtown area identified by the general plan may waive the parking requirements of this chapter for land uses that are determined by the review authority to operate exclusively at night, when their peak parking demand occurs after the evening peak period parking demand within the downtown generally, and adequate on-street or public parking is available.
D.
Alternative Parking Arrangements. Other alternatives to the parking requirements of this chapter may be approved by the review authority for projects within the downtown where the applicant executes an agreement with the town to:
1.
Pay a parking in-lieu fee, if an in-lieu fee program is established by the council;
2.
Waive the right to protest the formation of a parking district, if a parking district is formed by the council; or
3.
Provide some other fair share contribution acceptable to the review authority, where authorized by the council.
The agreement shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project.
E.
Off-Site Parking in the Downtown. Where approved by the review authority, parking required for a use proposed within the downtown may be located in a common or shared parking facility away from the site of the proposed use.
1.
Evaluation of Proposal. In considering a request for shared off-site parking, the review authority shall consider how the distance between the parking area and the proposed use may affect whether the off-site facility will satisfy the parking needs of the proposed use.
2.
Guarantee of Continued Availability. Required parking spaces that are approved off site shall be committed by a recordable covenant, lease, or other agreement, acceptable to the town attorney. The parties to the covenant, lease, or agreement shall include the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the off-site parking spaces and the owners, and if applicable, the lessees of the subject site, with covenants reflecting the conditions of approval and the approved off-site parking plan.
3.
Loss of Off-Site Spaces.
a.
Notification to the Town. The owner/operator of a business that uses approved off-site spaces to satisfy its parking requirements shall immediately notify the director of a change of ownership or use of the property for which the spaces are required, and of termination or default of the agreement between the parties.
b.
Effect of Termination of Agreement. Upon notification that a lease for required off-site parking has terminated, the director shall determine a reasonable time in which one of the following shall occur:
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.090 Parking design and development standards.
Required parking areas shall be designed and constructed as follows.
A.
Access to Parking. Access to parking shall be provided as follows for all parking areas other than garages for individual dwelling units.
1.
Parking areas shall provide suitable maneuvering area so that vehicles exit to a street in a forward direction. Parking lots shall be designed to prevent access at any point other than at designated access drives. Single-family homes and duplexes are exempt from this requirement.
2.
An industrial use located on Taylor or Rippey Roads, and commercial uses that provide fifty or more parking spaces shall have access driveways that are not intersected by a parking aisle, parking space, or another access driveway for a minimum distance of twenty feet from the street right-of-way, to provide a stacking area for vehicles entering and exiting the parking area. See Figure 3-7.
3.
A minimum unobstructed clearance height of fourteen feet shall be maintained above areas accessible to vehicles within nonresidential uses.
Figure 3-7 - Queuing Area  |
B.
Access to Adjacent Sites. Applicants for nonresidential development are encouraged to provide on-site vehicle access to parking areas on adjacent nonresidential properties to provide for convenience, safety, and efficient circulation. A joint access agreement running with the land shall be recorded by the owners of the abutting properties, as approved by the director, guaranteeing the continued availability of the shared access between the properties.
Shared pedestrian access between adjacent properties, including residential developments is also strongly encouraged.
C.
Location. Parking areas shall be located as follows:
1.
Residential parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served.
2.
Nonresidential parking shall be located on the same parcel as the uses served or within three hundred feet of the parcel (within five hundred feet in the downtown) if shared parking or public parking facilities are used to meet parking requirements.
3.
Nonresidential parking shall not be located within a required front yard setback area. Parking (not including loading or loading docks) may be located within a required side or rear yard setback area, provided it is separated from the side or rear property line by a minimum of five-foot landscaped area or in the event the adjacent lot is residentially zoned, by a minimum of ten-foot landscaped setback area.
4.
Nonresidential parking within the downtown area identified by the general plan shall not be located between a building and the fronting street.
D.
Parking Stall and Lot Dimensions. Each parking stall, aisle, and other parking lot features shall comply with the minimum dimension requirements in Table 3-9, and as illustrated in Figure 3-8 except that, within all parking lots with noncovered spaces designed so that thirty-three and one-third percent of the required number of parking spaces shall be sized for compact cars (nine feet in width and sixteen feet in length) in order to provide for tree wells and shall be clearly marked "Compact Cars Only" in nonresidential projects. Compact parking spaces shall be distributed throughout the parking lot as determined by the director. Residential garages shall comply with the "General Parking Stall Dimension Requirements" in Table 3-9.
TABLE 3-9 - MINIMUM PARKING STALL AND LOT DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
General Parking Stall Dimension Requirements | |
Length | Width |
20 feet, including bumper overhang.1 | 10 ft. |
1 | Industrial uses to allow up to twenty percent of the required parking stalls to be compact, nine feet by sixteen feet (only in order to provide area for orchard style trees) as approved by the director or commission. |
One-Way Traffic and Double-Loaded Aisles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking angle (degrees) | Curb length | Interior stall depth, with bumper overhang | Perimeter stall depth, with bumper overhang | Aisle width (travel lane) |
30 | 18 ft. | 16 ft. 6 in. | 17 ft. 10 in. | 13 ft. |
45 | 12 ft. 8 in. | 18 ft. 10 in. | 20 ft. 6 in. | 15 ft. |
60 | 10 ft. 5 in. | 19 ft. 7 in. | 21 ft. 10 in. | 19 ft. |
90 | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 24 ft. |
Two-Way Traffic and Double-Loaded Aisles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking angle (degrees) | Curb length | Interior stall depth, with bumper overhang | Perimeter stall depth, with bumper overhang | Aisle width (travel lane) |
30 | 18 ft. | 16 ft. 6 in. | 17 ft. 10 in. | 24 ft. |
45 | 12 ft. 8 in. | 18 ft. 10 in. | 20 ft. 6 in. | 24 ft. |
60 | 10 ft. 5 in. | 19 ft. 7 in. | 21 ft. 10 in. | 24 ft. |
90 | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 24 ft. |
Parallel Parking Spaces | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parking angle (degrees) | Stall width | Interior stall depth | Perimeter stall depth, with bumper overhang | Aisle width (travel lane) |
N.A. | 9 ft. | 24 ft. | N.A. | 12 ft. — One-way traffic |
16 ft. — Two-way traffic | ||||
 Figure 3-8 - Parking Lot Dimensions |
E.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be provided in compliance with Section 13.34.040(C).
G.
Striping and Identification. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the parking surface. Car pool spaces shall be clearly identified for car pool use only. The restriping of any parking space or lot shall require the approval of a re-striping plan by the director.
H.
Surfacing. Parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete or other all-weather surfacing approved by the director. Required parking in the RA, RE, or RR zoning districts may be surfaced with gravel, decomposed granite, or other all-weather surface at the discretion of the review authority.
I.
Wheel Stops/Curbing. Continuous concrete curbing at least six inches high and six inches wide shall be provided for parking spaces located adjacent to fences, walls, property lines, landscaped areas, and structures. Individual wheel stops may be provided in lieu of continuous curbing when the parking is adjacent to a landscaped area, and the drainage is directed to the landscaped area.
When provided, wheel stops shall be placed to allow for two feet of vehicle overhang area within the dimension of the parking space.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 216 § 1, 2005; Ord. 218 § 3, 2005; Ord. 229 § 1, 2006; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.100 Driveways and site access.
Each driveway providing site access from a street, alley or other public right-of-way shall be designed, constructed and maintained as follows:
A.
Number of Driveways.
1.
Multifamily and Nonresidential Projects. A multifamily or nonresidential project on a parcel of two acres or less shall be limited to a maximum of two driveways, unless the director and town engineer determine that more than two driveways are required to accommodate the traffic for the project. Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be generally limited to the lowest volume street where the impact of a new access will be minimized.
2.
Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes. A single-family dwelling or duplex shall be allowed one driveway. A circular driveway may be allowed on a parcel with seventy feet or more of street frontage. A parcel within the RA, RE, or RR zoning districts with a frontage of two hundred feet or more may have two separate driveways, provided that they are separated by a minimum of one hundred feet, or lesser distance as approved by the town engineer based on consideration of site topography and traffic safety.
3.
Shared Driveways on Arterials. The use of shared driveways for adjacent parcels located on Barton Road, Brace Road, Horseshoe Bar Road, King Road, Rocklin Road, Sierra College Boulevard, and Taylor Road shall be required where determined by the review authority to be feasible.
B.
Distance from Street Corners. Each driveway shall be located a minimum of one hundred fifty feet from the nearest intersection, as measured from the centerline of the driveway to the centerline of the nearest travel lane of the intersecting street. For parcels with frontages less than one hundred fifty feet, the minimum distance shall be one hundred feet unless a lesser distance is approved by the town engineer.
C.
Driveway Spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows:
1.
Single-family and Duplex Residential Development. Driveways shall be separated by at least six feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the director. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and
2.
Multifamily and Nonresidential Development. Where two or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multifamily or nonresidential development, the centerline of the driveways shall be separated by a minimum of fifty feet. Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the town engineer.
D.
Driveway Width and Length.
1.
Single-Family Dwellings. Each single-family dwelling shall be provided a driveway with a minimum length of twenty feet from the back of the sidewalk, or the edge of the right-of-way where there is no sidewalk.
2.
Nonresidential Uses. A driveway for a nonresidential use shall have a minimum paved width of thirteen feet for a one-way driveway and twenty-six feet for a two-way driveway. The maximum driveway width shall be thirty feet, exclusive of the area provided for a median divider.
3.
Signalized Driveways for Warehouse Retail Uses. A signalized driveway shall have two-way paved access and shall not exceed a maximum paved width of sixty feet.
E.
Clearance from Obstruction. The nearest edge of a driveway curb cut shall be at least three feet from the nearest property line, the centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities. Street trees shall be a minimum of ten feet from the driveway access, measured at the trunk. Driveways shall have an overhead clearance of fourteen feet in height except within a parking structure which may be reduced to seven feet, six inches.
F.
Traffic Safety Visibility Area. Structures or landscaping over thirty inches in height shall not be allowed within a traffic safety visibility area. See Section 13.30.050(E).
G.
Surfacing. Within the commercial, industrial, RS, RM, and RH zones, driveways shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or paving units. Within other zoning districts, the director may authorize the use of other all-weather surfacing, where the director determines that a surface other than asphalt or concrete is consistent with the driveways of similar properties in the vicinity, and that the alternate surface will not impair accessibility for emergency vehicles. A driveway with a slope of fifteen percent or more shall be paved with asphalt or concrete in all cases.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.36.110 Loading space requirements.
A.
Number of Loading Spaces Required. Nonresidential uses shall provide off-street loading spaces in compliance with Table 3-11, below. Requirements for uses not listed shall be determined by the director based upon the requirements for comparable uses.
TABLE 3-11 - REQUIRED LOADING SPACES | |
|---|---|
Type of Land Use | Loading Spaces Required |
Commercial uses | 1 space for each 10,000 sf of floor area over the first 10,000. |
Warehouse retail uses | 1 space for each 36,000 sf of floor area over the first 10,000. |
Manufacturing, and industrial uses | 1 space, plus one additional space for each 10,000 sf of floor area over the first 10,000. |
Office uses and public uses | 1 space for each 25,000 sf of floor area. |
B.
Standards for Loading Areas. Off-street loading areas shall be provided as follows. These standards and the requirements of subsection A may be reduced by the review authority where the review authority first determines that the operating, shipping and delivery characteristics of the use do not require the number or type of loading spaces required by this section.
1.
Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be a minimum of twelve feet in width, forty feet in length, with fourteen feet of vertical clearance.
2.
Lighting. Loading areas shall have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting shall also comply with the provisions of Section 13.30.080.
3.
Loading Ramps. Plans for loading ramps or truck wells shall be accompanied by a profile drawing showing the ramp, ramp transitions and overhead clearances.
4.
Location. Loading spaces shall be:
a.
As near as possible to the main structure and limited to the rear two-thirds of the parcel, if feasible;
b.
Situated to ensure that the loading facility is screened from adjacent streets;
c.
Situated to ensure that loading and unloading takes place on site and in no case faces a public street, or is located within a required front yard setback, adjacent public right-of-way, or other on-site traffic circulation areas;
d.
Situated to ensure that vehicular maneuvers occur on site; and
e.
Situated to avoid adverse impacts upon neighboring residential properties and located no closer than one hundred feet from a residential zoning district unless adequately screened, and authorized through design review approval.
5.
Screening. Loading areas shall be screened from abutting parcels and streets with dense landscaping or solid masonry walls with a minimum height of six feet.
6.
Striping. Loading spaces shall be striped, and identified for "loading only." The striping and "loading only" notations shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 285 § 1, 2020; Ord. 290 § 2, 2022; Ord. 299, 11/12/2024)
§ 13.38.010 Purpose of chapter.
The regulations established by this chapter are intended to appropriately limit the placement, type, size, and number of signs allowed within the town, and to require the proper maintenance of signs. The purposes of these limitations and requirements are to:
A.
Avoid traffic safety hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by visual distractions and obstructions;
B.
Promote the aesthetic and environmental values of the community by providing for signs that do not impair the attractiveness of the town as a place to live, work, and shop;
C.
Provide for signs as an effective channel of communication, while ensuring that signs are aesthetically proportioned in relation to adjacent structures and the structures to which they are attached; and
D.
Safeguard and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.020 Applicability.
A.
Signs Regulated. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to all signs in all zoning districts, except on a site for which a specific plan has established separate sign regulations.
B.
Applicability to Sign Content. The provisions of this chapter do not regulate the message content of signs (sign copy), regardless of whether the message content is commercial or noncommercial.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.030 Sign permit requirements.
No sign shall be installed, constructed, or altered unless a sign permit and, where applicable a master sign plan approval is first obtained in compliance with this section, or the sign is allowed without sign permit approval by subsection E of this section. A building permit may also be required. After approval of a sign permit and/or master sign plan, each sign installed and maintained on the subject site shall comply with the permit and plan.
A.
Fees and Plans Required. An application for a sign permit shall be prepared, filed and processed in compliance with Chapter 13.60. The application shall also include architectural elevations and plans of all proposed signs drawn to scale, with all dimensions noted, and include illustrations of copy, colors, materials, and samples of the proposed colors and materials. The plans submitted shall also show the location of each sign on buildings and the site.
B.
Sign Permit Review Authority. The director shall review all sign permit applications and approve only those that comply with the findings required in subsection D of this section. The director may require conditions of approval as are reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
The director may also refer a sign permit application to the commission for design review and a decision, either for the individual sign permit, or as part of a development project that is otherwise subject to design review. |
C.
Master Sign Plan.
1.
When Required. The director has the authority to approve or disapprove a master sign plan. A master sign plan must be approved by the director (or by the commission upon referral by the director) prior to the issuance of any sign permit for:
a.
A new nonresidential project with four or more tenants; and
b.
Major rehabilitation work on an existing nonresidential project with four or more tenants, that involves exterior remodeling, and/or the application proposes modification to fifty percent or more of the existing signs on the site within a one year period. For the purposes of this chapter, major rehabilitation means adding more than fifty percent to the gross floor area of the building/buildings, or exterior redesign of more than fifty percent of the length of any facade within the project.
All signs installed or replaced within the nonresidential project shall comply with the approved master sign plan.
2.
Content of Plan. A master sign plan shall include all the information and materials required by subsection A of this section, and shall provide standards for the uniform style, construction, size, and placement of signs within the proposed project.
3.
Revisions. The director may approve revisions to a master sign plan approved by the director. The director may approve revisions to a master sign plan approved by the commission if the director first determines that the revision is minor and that the intent of the original approval, and any applicable conditions are not affected. A new master sign plan approval shall be obtained for revisions that would substantially deviate from the original approval.
D.
Findings for Approval. The approval of a sign permit or master sign plan shall require that the review authority first make all the following findings:
2.
The size, location, and design of the signs are visually complementary and compatible with the scale, and architectural style of the primary structures on the site, any prominent natural features on the site, and structures and prominent natural features on adjacent properties on the same street; and
3.
The proposed signs are in substantial conformance with the design criteria in Section 13.38.050(D).
E.
Signs and Sign Changes Allowed Without a Sign Permit. The following are permitted without a sign permit, provided that they comply with Section 13.38.050, and any required building permit is obtained.
1.
Nonstructural Modifications, and Maintenance.
a.
Modifications to sign copy on conforming signs, or changes to the face or copy of conforming changeable copy signs;
b.
Nonstructural modifications of the face or copy of an existing conforming sign installed in compliance with a master sign plan, provided that the modifications are consistent with the master sign plan approved in compliance with subsection C;
c.
The normal maintenance of conforming signs, except as set forth in Section 13.38.090(B).
2.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs in compliance with Section 13.38.070(G).
3.
Governmental Signs. Signs installed by the town, or a federal or state governmental agency within a public right-of-way; and any sign, posting, notice, or similar sign placed by or required by a governmental agency in carrying out its responsibility to protect public health, safety, and general welfare.
4.
Official Flags. Flags of national, state, or local governments, or nationally recognized religious, fraternal, or public service agencies, provided that the length of the flag shall not exceed one-fourth the height of the flag pole. The maximum allowed height of a flag pole in a residential zoning district shall be twelve feet; the maximum height of a flag pole in a nonresidential zoning district shall be thirty feet. Additional height may be authorized through design review approval. No flag shall be located within the public right-of-way.
5.
Political Signs. Political signs are allowed without a sign permit provided that the signs:
a.
Are placed on private property, and shall not exceed twelve square feet in area within residential zoning districts and thirty-two square feet in area within nonresidential zoning districts;
b.
May be installed on private property with the property owner's consent for up to sixty days prior to an election; and
c.
Shall be removed within seven days following the election. Signs not removed shall be removed by the town at the expense of the political candidate or organization involved.
6.
Public Directional Signs and Notices. Signs showing the location of public facilities such as public telephones, restrooms, and underground utilities.
7.
Service Station Price Signs. Service station price signs required by state law.
8.
Street Addresses. Street address numbers not exceeding an aggregate area of two square feet.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.040 Prohibited signs.
All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter shall be prohibited. Examples of prohibited signs include the following:
A.
Abandoned signs;
B.
Animated signs, including electronic message display signs, and variable intensity, blinking, or flashing signs, except time and temperature displays (which are not considered signs);
C.
Balloons and other inflatable devices;
D.
Flags, except those allowed by Section 13.38.030(E)(4);
E.
Illegal signs;
F.
Moving signs, except barber poles;
G.
Obscene signs;
H.
Permanent off-site signs;
I.
Pennants;
J.
Pole signs and other freestanding signs over six feet in height, except as provided by Section 13.78.070(D);
K.
Roof signs;
L.
Because of the town's compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, signs that simulate in color, size, or design, any traffic control sign or signal, or that make use of words, symbols, or characters in a manner that interferes with, misleads or confuses pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
M.
Signs attached to or suspended from a vehicle parked within a public right-of-way, or in a location on private property that is visible from a public right-of-way including off-premises parked vehicle signs unless the vehicle parked off-premises is actively engaged in the usual business or regular work of the owner.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 260 § 1, 2015)
§ 13.38.050 General requirements for all signs.
A.
Sign Area Measurement. The measurement of sign area to determine compliance with the sign area limitations of this chapter shall occur as follows.
1.
The surface area of a sign shall be calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of all framing, writing, logo, representation, emblem, or other display within a single continuous perimeter composed of squares or rectangles with no more than eight lines. See Figure 3-9.
 Figure 3-9 - Sign Area Measurement |
2.
Supporting framework or bracing that is clearly incidental to the display itself shall not be computed as sign area.
3.
The area of a double-faced (back-to-back) sign shall be calculated as a single sign face if the distance between each sign face does not exceed eighteen inches and the two faces are parallel with each other.
4.
Where a sign consists of one or more three-dimensional objects (i.e., balls, cubes, clusters of objects, sculpture or statue-like trademarks), the sign area shall be measured as their maximum projection upon a vertical plane. See Figure 3-10.
 Figure 3-10 - 3-Dimensional Sign Measurement |
5.
The area of any time and/or temperature device incorporated into a sign shall not be included in the calculation of total sign area.
B.
Freestanding Sign Height Measurement. The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured as the vertical distance from the lowest point of the base of the sign structure, to the highest point of the structure, where the lowest point of the base of the structure does not include fill, planters, or other material artificially placed to allow increased sign height. See Figure 3-11.
 Figure 3-11 - Sign Height Measurement |
C.
Sign Location Requirements.
1.
All signs shall be located on the same site as the subject of the sign, except as otherwise allowed by this chapter. A sign may project over an adjacent public right-of-way only when authorized by an encroachment permit as well as a sign permit.
2.
No sign shall be located within the public right-of-way, except as otherwise allowed by this chapter.
3.
The location of all signs shall be evaluated to ensure:
a.
That the setback is appropriate for the height and area of a freestanding or projecting sign;
b.
That flush or projecting signs relate to the architectural design of the building. Signs that cover windows, or that spill over natural boundaries and/or cover architectural features shall be discouraged;
c.
That signs do not unreasonably block the sight lines of existing signs on adjacent properties; and
d.
Pedestrian and vehicular safety.
D.
Design Criteria for Signs. The following design criteria shall be used in reviewing the design of individual signs. Substantial conformance with each of the following design criteria shall be required before a sign permit or building permit can be approved.
1.
Color. Colors on signs and structural members should be harmonious with one another and relate to the dominant colors of the building or buildings being identified. Contrasting colors may be utilized if the overall effect of the sign is still compatible with the building colors and prevailing colors in the surrounding neighborhood (where a theme can be identified).
2.
Design and Construction.
a.
Proposed permanent signs should be designed by professionals (e.g., architects, building designers, landscape architects, interior designers, or those whose principal business is the design, manufacture, or sale of signs), or others who are capable of producing professional results.
b.
All permanent signs should be constructed by persons whose principal business is building construction or a related trade including sign manufacturing and installation businesses, or others capable of producing professional results. The intent is to ensure public safety, achieve signs of careful construction, neat and readable copy, and durability so as to reduce maintenance costs and to prevent dilapidation.
3.
Materials and Structure.
a.
Sign materials (including framing and supports) should be representative of the type and scale of materials used on the site of the sign. Sign materials should match those used on the building and on other signs.
b.
Materials for permanent signs shall be durable and capable of withstanding weathering over the life of the sign with reasonable maintenance.
c.
The size of the structural members (e.g. columns, crossbeams, and braces) should be proportional to the sign panel they are supporting. In general, fewer larger supporting members are preferable to many smaller supports.
d.
The use of individual letters incorporated into the building design is encouraged, rather than signs with background and framing other than the building wall.
e.
The use of reflective materials or surfaces may be approved only where the review authority determines that these materials will not distract motorists or create other hazards, and should be minimized in all cases.
4.
Street Address. The review authority may require that a sign include the street address of the site where it determines that public safety and emergency vehicle response would be more effectively served than if the street address were displayed solely on one or more buildings on the site.
E.
Copy Design Guidelines. The town does not regulate the message content (copy) of signs; however, the following are principles of copy design and layout that can enhance the readability and attractiveness of signs. Copy design and layout consistent with these principles is encouraged, but not required.
1.
Sign copy should relate only to the name and/or nature of the business or commercial center.
2.
Permanent signs that advertise continuous sales, special prices, or include phone numbers, etc. should be avoided.
3.
Information should be conveyed briefly or by logo, symbol, or other graphic manner. The intent should be to increase the readability of the sign and thereby enhance the identity of the business.
4.
The area of letters or symbols should not exceed forty percent of the background area in commercial districts or sixty percent in residential districts.
5.
Freestanding signs should contain the street address of the parcel or the range of addresses for a multi-tenant center.
F.
Sign Lighting. The artificial illumination of signs, either from an internal or external source, shall be designed to minimize light and glare on surrounding rights-of-way and properties.
1.
The town prefers that a sign be illuminated by lights shining on the sign rather than by lights within the sign, although signs comprised of individually mounted, internally lit letters may be found acceptable. In the case of a sign comprised of a metal cabinet with a face of plastic or similar material, the face material shall be opaque except for the letters and artwork that convey the message. It is the intent of the town that a cabinet sign be designed and constructed to appear as much as possible as illuminated individual letters.
2.
External light sources shall be directed and shielded so that they do not produce glare on any object other than the sign, and/or off the site of the sign.
3.
The light from an illuminated sign shall not be of an intensity or brightness that will interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of residential properties. In areas with low ambient nighttime illumination levels (i.e., areas of the town with little or no illuminated signing) a sign should be designed to use light, illuminated copy against a dark or opaque background.
4.
Sign illumination shall not blink, flash, flutter, or change light intensity, brightness or color.
5.
Colored lights shall not be used at a location or in a manner so as to be confused or construed as traffic control devices.
6.
Neither the direct nor reflected light from primary light sources shall create a hazard to operators of motor vehicles.
7.
Reflective-type bulbs and incandescent lamps that exceed fifteen watts shall not be used on the exterior surface of signs so as to expose the face of the bulb or lamp to a public right-of-way or adjacent property.
8.
Light sources shall utilize energy efficient fixtures to the greatest extent possible.
9.
Permanently installed illuminated panels, visible tubing, and strings of lights outlining all or a portion of a building, other than lighting that is primarily for indirectly illuminating architectural features, signs, or landscaping, shall be deemed "signs" subject to this chapter and shall be counted as part of the allowed sign area. Each line of tubing or lights shall be deemed to have a minimum width of at least six inches for the purpose of area calculation.
G.
Maintenance of Signs. Each sign and supporting hardware, including temporary signs, shall be maintained in good repair and functioning properly at all times. Any repair to a sign shall be of equal or better in quality of materials and design as the original sign. A sign that is not properly maintained and is dilapidated shall be deemed a public nuisance, and may be abated in compliance with the municipal code.
When an existing sign is removed or replaced, all brackets, poles, and other supports that are no longer required shall be removed. Unpainted areas shall be painted to match the adjacent portion of the building or sign support structure. |
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.060 Zoning district sign standards.
Each sign shall comply with the sign type, area, height, and other restrictions provided by this section, except as otherwise expressly provided in Section 13.38.030(E) or Section 13.38.070.
A.
Residential Zoning Districts. Each sign in a residential zoning district established by Section 13.20.020 shall comply with the following requirements.
TABLE 3-10 - SIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Allowed Sign Types | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs Allowed per Parcel | Maximum Sign Area Allowed per Parcel |
Wall or freestanding | Wall signs: below edge of roof; Freestanding: 6 ft | 1 of either allowed sign type per entrance or street frontage | 32 sf maximum each; 64 sf total for all signs |
B.
Commercial and Industrial Zoning District Sign Standards. Each sign in a commercial or industrial zoning district (see Section 13.20.020) shall comply with the requirements in Table 3-11, in addition to the provisions of Section 13.38.070, as applicable.
TABLE 3-11 - SIGN STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Allowed Sign Types | Maximum Sign Height | Maximum Number of Signs Allowed per Parcel | Maximum Sign Area Allowed per Parcel |
Ground-Mounted and Ground-Floor Signs | |||
Awning | Below roof(1) | Single tenant site or building: 3 of any combination of allowed sign types per primary building frontage.. 1 of any allowed sign type per secondary frontage Site or building with 4 or more tenants: 1 of any allowed sign type per business frontage. | Interior parcel: 1 sf for each linear ft of primary building frontage (for buildings with multiple frontages such as within a shopping center, 1 sf for each linear foot of primary frontage plus 0.5 sf for each foot of secondary frontage) The total area of all signs on a single building frontage shall not exceed the total linear feet in that frontage. |
Freestanding | 6 ft | ||
Projecting, Wall | Below roof(1) | ||
Suspended | Below eave/canopy; at least 8 ft above a walking surface | ||
At least 25 sf, and no more than 200 sf, are allowed for each use. Corner parcel: 0.5 additional sf for each linear foot of secondary frontage. Site with 4 or more tenants: allowed an additional freestanding identification sign of 0.25 sf for each linear ft of total primary bldg. frontage, to 200 sf maximum. | |||
Temporary/ Portable | See Sections 13.38.070(A) and (H) | ||
Window | See Section 13.38.070(J) | ||
Second Floor Signs | |||
Awning, Projecting, Wall | Below roof(1) | 1 per tenant space | 12 sf for each tenant. 1 directory sign not to exceed 12 sf is also allowed to identify upper floor occupants. |
Window | See Section 13.38.070(J) | ||
Indoor Signs and Outdoor Signs Not Visible from a Street | |||
Awning, Freestanding, Projecting, Suspended, Wall, Window | Below roof(1) | See Section 13.38.070, as applicable | |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | At least one foot below the top of a parapet, the sill of a second floor window, and/or the lowest point of any cornice or roof overhang. |
Figure 3-12 - Examples of Sign Types  |
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.070 Standards for specific types of signs.
Proposed signs shall comply with the following standards where applicable, in addition to the sign area, height, and other requirements of Section 13.38.060, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
A.
A-Frame and Other Portable Sidewalk Signs. Each business may display one A-frame or other portable sidewalk sign in compliance with the following standards.
1.
Limitation on Location. An A-frame or other portable sidewalk sign shall be approved only within a commercial zoning district within the downtown area identified by the general plan.
2.
Encroachment Permit. In addition to the sign permit required by this chapter, an encroachment permit shall be obtained from the public works department before any sign is placed in the public right-of-way. A public liability insurance policy, approved by the town attorney and naming the town and its officers and employees as insured, shall be provided the town prior to issuance of an encroachment permit.
3.
Sign Size. Each sign shall not exceed a width of two feet and six inches. Sign height shall be limited to four feet. Sign height shall be measured perpendicular from the sidewalk surface to the highest point of the sign.
4.
Sign Placement. A portable sidewalk sign shall be placed only within the boundaries of the applicable business' street frontage where specifically allowed by the sign permit or encroachment permit, and shall be positioned so that it will not:
a.
Obstruct the sidewalk clearance required in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
b.
Impede any line of sight for motorists at vehicular public right-of-way intersections, as recommended by the public works director; or
c.
Interfere with people exiting and entering parked cars.
5.
Stabilization. The sign shall be stabilized to withstand wind gusts or shall be removed during windy conditions.
6.
Daily Removal. The sign shall be removed from the sidewalk at the close of business each day.
7.
Maintenance. The sign shall be continuously maintained in good condition with no peeling paint or other deterioration.
B.
Awning Signs. The following standards apply to awning signs in all zoning districts where allowed by Section 13.38.060.
C.
Banners and Pennants. Temporary banners and pennants may be allowed as part of an approved master sign plan for a site (Section 13.38.030(C)). Temporary banners and pennants shall be in place for no longer than thirty days, and shall be limited to the height of the building, or mounted upon on-site outdoor lighting fixtures, as specifically authorized by the review authority.
D.
Freestanding Signs. The following standards apply to freestanding signs in all zoning districts where allowed by Section 13.38.060.
1.
Each freestanding sign shall be a monument sign, with sign height not to exceed six feet. (See Section 13.38.050(B) for measurement).
2.
Multiple signs shall be separated by a minimum of seventy-five feet to ensure adequate visibility for all signs. The director may waive this requirement where the locations of existing signs on adjacent properties would make the seventy-five-foot separation impractical.
3.
A sign shall not project over public property, vehicular easements, or rights-of-way, and shall not obstruct a traffic safety sight area, as determined by the director.
4.
To assist emergency response personnel in locating the site, freestanding signs should contain an illuminated street address plate. Numbers should be a minimum of six inches in height. An address plate shall not be included in calculations of allowed sign area.
5.
An institutional use (e.g., school, religious facility), and a theater or auditorium may have a reader board as a freestanding sign, with a maximum area of sixteen square feet. A reader board with more area shall require minor use permit approval.
E.
Freeway-Oriented Signs. A freeway-oriented sign may be approved in compliance with the following requirements.
1.
Permit Requirement. Use permit approval is required for a freeway-oriented sign.
2.
Where Allowed. A freeway-oriented sign may be approved only on a parcel adjacent to Interstate 80 within a commercial zoning district, for a multi-tenant site with a gross floor area of two hundred fifty thousand square feet or more.
3.
Required Findings. The approval of a use permit for a freeway-oriented sign shall require that the commission first find that the use or site cannot be adequately identified by other signs permitted within the applicable zoning district, in addition to the other findings required for use permit approval by Section 13.62.050.
4.
Height Limit. No freeway-oriented sign shall exceed a maximum height of thirty feet, unless the use permit allows greater height, as follows.
a.
Criteria for Approval. A sign with a height greater than thirty feet may be approved if the commission determines that the applicant has demonstrated that an overcrossing of Interstate 80, or its ramps, or trees or vegetation will significantly obstruct the visibility of the proposed sign from the eastbound or westbound lanes of Interstate 80.
b.
Procedure for Determining Allowed Height. The commission shall approve no more additional sign height over thirty feet than the minimum necessary for the message area of the sign to clear the identified visual obstruction. The determination of maximum height by the commission shall be based on the following procedure, which shall occur prior to the public hearing on the use permit.
i.
The applicant shall arrange for a boom truck with a sign target to be on the site at the location of the proposed sign, with a tape measure attached to the top of the target so that an accurate ground reading of height can be determined.
ii.
Town staff will go to the site, pick up the applicant or applicant's representative, and drive Interstate 80 east and west of the target on the site, to visually verify that the target is set at the minimum height necessary to clear the visual obstruction.
iii.
Town staff will report their findings to the commission in the staff report on the use permit.
F.
Murals. A mural placed on the wall of a building may be permitted in any commercial or PI zoning district subject to design review, and as follows.
2.
Murals that illustrate the local setting and history as sources of inspiration are encouraged.
3.
The approval of a mural shall require that the review authority first find that the size, colors, and placement of the mural are visually compatible with the building architecture, and that the mural will serve to enhance the aesthetics of the town.
G.
Projecting Signs. The following standards apply to projecting signs in all zoning districts where allowed by Section 13.38.060.
1.
The maximum projection of a sign from a building wall over a public right-of-way shall not exceed thirty-six inches over a sidewalk. Larger projections from the building wall over private property may be approved by the review authority for a theater marquee sign. A marquee sign may project more than thirty-six inches over a sidewalk with use permit approval and an encroachment permit.
2.
The maximum height of a projecting sign shall not exceed fourteen feet, eave height, parapet height, or sill height of a second floor window, whichever is less. No portion of the sign shall project above the eave line of a sloped roof or the top of the parapet on a flat roof.
3.
A projecting sign shall maintain a minimum clearance of eight feet from the bottom of the sign to the finished grade below.
4.
Icon signs using shapes or symbols uniquely suited to the business, creative shapes, and three-dimensional signs are encouraged. See Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13 - Use of Icons/symbols  |
5.
Each sign shall be graphically designed for pedestrians, with a maximum area of nine square feet on each sign face, regardless of the length of the building frontage.
6.
Sign supports shall be well-designed and compatible with the design of the sign.
7.
Cabinet or "can" signs (interior illuminated boxed display signs) are prohibited.
H.
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are allowed subject to the following requirements.
1.
Construction Signs. Construction identification signs may be allowed in all zoning districts with sign permit approval, in compliance with the following standards:
2.
Off-Site Directional Signs. Because of the town's compelling interest in ensuring traffic safety, and the town's interest in improving public convenience, off-site directional signs may be allowed in compliance with the requirements of this subsection, and subject to the approval of a sign permit.
a.
Signs within Commercial Zones. Off-site directional signs may be approved within the commercial zoning districts, only where:
i.
The review authority determines that a property owner has taken advantage of all permanent signs allowed by this chapter, and site visibility remains seriously impaired; and
ii.
The structure to which directions are being provided is on a lot that is located more than one hundred fifty feet from a predominant public street frontage, the site is developed with all other signs allowed by this chapter, and the business entry and the other exterior signs allowed for the site by this chapter are not visible from the predominant public street. The "predominant public street" shall mean the major vehicular route that provides access to the site and surrounding area.
b.
Signs Within Residential Zones. Directional signs may be approved within the residential zoning districts only where the review authority first determines that:
i.
The site to which directions are provided is of a quasi-public, public assembly, or public recreational use;
ii.
The facility needing the sign has taken advantage of all permanent signs allowed by this chapter, and site visibility remains seriously impaired, or motorists will otherwise have substantial difficulty locating the site;
iii.
The sign will not have significant impact on the residential character of the area where the sign is to be placed; and
iv.
The sign will be located not closer to one thousand feet from any other off-site directional sign in a residential zone, as measured along roadway frontages between the signs.
c.
Sign Standards. An approved directional sign shall comply with all the following requirements.
i.
Number, Size, and Height Limitations. Only one off-site directional sign shall be allowed for any single land use. The sign shall not exceed an area of four square feet, and the height shall not exceed six feet.
ii.
Design and Construction Standards. The appearance of the sign, including any graphics and/or text, will reflect attractive, professional design, and that the sign will be durable and stable when in place.
iii.
Placement Requirements. The sign shall be placed on private property only, at the location specified by the sign permit. However, an off-site directional sign may be placed within the public right-of-way with approval of the town council and the issuance of an encroachment permit.
3.
Political Signs. Temporary political signs shall comply with the following requirements.
a.
Deposit Required. Candidates or political committees desiring to post signs within the town shall first post a refundable deposit of two hundred dollars with the town clerk.
b.
Maximum Size. No political sign shall exceed sixteen square feet in area; and if freestanding, not more than six feet in height.
c.
Prohibited Locations for Posting. No political sign shall be a roof sign, and no political sign shall be posted on, under, above, or across any public property, or within or above a public right-of-way.
d.
Property Owner Approval Required. No political sign shall be posted without the approval of the property owner; provided that no property owner shall approve or allow more than an aggregate of eighty square feet of political signs per lot of record.
e.
Time Limits. No political signs shall be posted earlier than forty-five days prior to the election at which the candidates or measures will be voted upon, and each sign shall be removed within fifteen days after the election.
4.
Real Estate Signs. Real estate signs are allowed without a sign permit in compliance with California Civil Code Section 713, and subject to the following requirements.
a.
Commercial, Industrial, and Other Nonresidential Zoning Districts. Properties within commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential zoning districts shall be allowed one real estate sign of not more than thirty-two square feet, with a maximum height for freestanding signs of six feet, for each parcel frontage.
b.
Residential Zoning Districts.
i.
On-Site Signs. One residential real estate sign not more than six square feet in area, advertising the sale or lease of a parcel or structure, may be located on the property it advertises.
ii.
Off-Site Directional Signs. Off-site real estate directional signs not more than six square feet in area may be located on private property, provided that they do not obstruct or impede pedestrian or vehicular use and are not secured to prevent removal, are not within three hundred feet of another such sign, and are within one thousand feet of the property for sale. No real estate sign shall be permitted within the public right-of-way.
5.
Subdivision Directional Signs, Off-Site. Off-site signs providing directions to a new subdivision may be allowed with sign permit approval, and shall comply with the following standards:
a.
A maximum of two off-site signs may be located on private property (not within any public right-of-way);
b.
The total area of each sign shall not exceed twenty-four square feet;
c.
The height of each sign shall not exceed six feet;
d.
The signs shall not be illuminated;
e.
The signs may be displayed only during two years following the date of recordation of the final map, or until all of the units have been sold, whichever occurs first; and
f.
The signs shall not affect pedestrian or vehicular safety.
6.
Subdivision Signs, On-Site. On-site subdivision identification signs may be allowed with sign permit approval, in compliance with the following standards:
a.
A maximum of two on-site signs may be located within the project boundaries, provided that not more than one sign per street frontage is allowed, and multiple signs shall be separated by a minimum of seventy-five feet;
b.
The area of each sign shall not exceed thirty-two square feet;
c.
Sign height shall not exceed six feet;
d.
The signs shall not be illuminated; and
e.
The signs may be displayed only during the two years following the date of recordation of the final map, or until all of the units have been sold, whichever occurs first.
7.
Temporary Signs Within Commercial Zoning Districts. Temporary on-site, wall-mounted signs are allowed within commercial zoning districts without a sign permit for a maximum of thirty days after the opening of a new business, provided that the area of the temporary signs shall not exceed fifty percent of the total sign area allowed on the site by Section 13.38.060.
I.
Wall Signs. The following standards apply to wall signs in all zoning districts where allowed by Section 13.38.060.
1.
A wall sign may be located on any primary or secondary building frontage.
2.
The area of the largest wall sign shall not exceed seven percent of the area of the building facade on which the sign is mounted or painted, including the area of windows, doors and recesses.
3.
No sign shall project from the surface to which it is attached more than required for construction purposes, and in no case more than twelve inches.
4.
No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the operation of a door or window.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003; Ord. 211 § 10, 2004; Ord. 216 § 3, 2005)
§ 13.38.080 Exceptions to sign area limitations.
The review authority may grant an exception to increase the maximum allowed sign area by up to twenty-five percent if the review authority first determines that:
A.
The position or setback of the building on the site requires additional area for effective signing;
B.
The exceptional size of the structures, uses, or site requires additional sign area for effective identification from major approaches to the site; or
C.
The name of the business or use to be identified is exceptionally long, so that sign readability would be impaired by crowding words into the allowable sign area.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.090 Nonconforming signs.
A nonconforming sign is any permanent or temporary sign that was legally established and maintained in compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws in effect at the time of original installation but that does not now comply with the provisions of this title.
A.
General Requirements. A nonconforming sign shall not be:
1.
Changed to another nonconforming sign;
2.
Structurally altered to extend its useful life;
3.
Enlarged;
4.
Re-established after a business is discontinued for thirty days; or
5.
Re-established after damage or destruction to fifty percent or more of the value of the sign, or its components, as determined by the building official.
B.
Maintenance and Changes. Sign copy and face changes, nonstructural modifications and nonstructural maintenance (i.e., painting, rust removal) are allowed without a sign permit up to a maximum of twenty-five percent of the existing total area of the sign. Face changes not including copy, and any nonstructural modifications exceeding twenty-five percent of the existing total area of the sign, and any structural changes shall comply with all applicable standards of this chapter.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.100 Violations and abatement.
A.
Public Nuisance Declared by Director. Any sign erected or maintained contrary to the provisions of this chapter may be declared to be a public nuisance by the director and proceedings for its removal may take place in compliance with the municipal code.
B.
Public Nuisance Declared by Council. The director may ask the council to declare a sign a public nuisance under the following conditions:
C.
Removal of Abandoned Sign. A sign shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the business that it advertises is no longer conducted on the premises. If the owner or lessee fails to remove the sign, the director shall give the owner thirty days' written notice to remove it. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the director may have the sign removed at the owner's expense.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.110 Appeal.
After denial of an application for a sign permit, the applicant may appeal that action in compliance with Chapter 13.74. The review authority shall act to grant or deny the appeal within sixty days of receipt of the request for review/appeal.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.38.120 Judicial review.
Any permit issued or denied in compliance with this chapter shall be subject to expedited judicial review to the extent provided by the time limits set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.8 et seq.
(Ord. 205 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 13.39.010 Purpose.
The town, pursuant to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, wishes to provide people with disabilities reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices and procedures that may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. The purpose of these provisions is to provide a process for making requests for reasonable accommodation with respect to land use and zoning decisions and procedures regulating the siting, funding, development and use of housing for people with disabilities. In these regulations, "uses of housing" includes, but is not limited to, housing-related services and the use and enjoyment of residential property.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)
§ 13.39.020 Notice of accommodation process.
Notice will be displayed, advising applicants that they may request a reasonable accommodation of existing rules, policies, practices and procedures at the planning department.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)
§ 13.39.030 Application for permit.
In order to make specific housing available to an individual with a disability, any person may request a reasonable accommodation with respect to the rules, policies, practices and procedures regulating the siting of development or use of housing by completing an application for a reasonable accommodation limited term permit at any time that the accommodation may be necessary for a resident or proposed resident of the town. The department shall provide the assistance necessary to ensure that the process is accessible to the applicant.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)
§ 13.39.040 Permit processing.
§ 13.39.050 Project review.
Each application shall be reviewed by the director to ensure that the proposal complies with all applicable requirements of this zoning ordinance.
A.
Public Notice. Prior to a decision on a reasonable accommodation limited term permit, the town shall provide notice of a public hearing in compliance with Chapter 13.78 (Public Hearings). The notice shall state that the director will decide whether to approve or disapprove the reasonable accommodation limited term permit application on a date specified in the notice, and that a public hearing will be held only if requested in writing by any interested person prior to the specified date for the decision.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)
§ 13.39.060 Findings and decision.
A reasonable accommodation limited term permit may be approved by the director only after the director first finds:
A.
The housing, the subject of the request for reasonable accommodation, is to be used by an individual under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
B.
The request for accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to an individual protected under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
C.
The requested accommodation would not impose an undue financial or administrative burden to the town of Loomis.
D.
The requested accommodation would not require a fundamental alteration in the nature of the housing program of the town of Loomis.
E.
The establishment, maintenance or operation of the temporary activity would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed activity.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)
§ 13.39.070 Post approval procedures.
The procedures and requirements in Chapter 13.64 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions), and those related to appeals and revocation in Article 7 (Zoning Ordinance Administration), shall apply following the decision on a reasonable accommodation limited term permit application.
Condition of the Site Following Temporary Activity. Each site occupied by a temporary activity shall be cleaned up once the temporary activity is concluded, and shall thereafter be used in compliance with the provisions of this zoning ordinance. A bond may be required before initiation of the activity to ensure the site is cleaned up once the accommodation is no longer necessary.
(Ord. 216 § 6 (part), 2005)