The use regulations specified in the various zones in this title shall be subject to the general use regulations and exceptions in this chapter, Chapter 17.76, and Chapter 17.78.

(Ord. 336 § 7.02.000, 1977).

A.

No building or structure shall be constructed on any lot or parcel, and no permit shall be issued to permit such construction unless:

1.

Such lot or parcel was legally created;

2.

Such lot or parcel has approved access to a public way or private road easement;

3.

Said building or structure is able to comply with all height, lot coverage, and setback requirements, as set forth in the applicable zoning district and/or elsewhere within this title.

(Ord. No. 1061, § 3, 12-13-2016)

A.

Single-Family Residences.

1.

Each single-family residence shall consist of one complete dwelling unit as defined in the Uniform Building Code. The minimum square footage of a single-family residence shall be no less than one thousand fifty square feet.

2.

The minimum square footage of a single-family residence size shall be reduced to seven hundred fifty square feet for one-bedroom or two-bedroom units, and nine hundred fifty square feet for three-bedroom units of all units that are made affordable, as defined in the Rocklin Housing Element, to households with incomes at or below eighty percent of median-family income, as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Sacramento Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).

B.

Duplex, Triplex. Each living unit shall consist of a complete dwelling unit, as defined in the Uniform Building Code. Each living unit shall be a minimum of six hundred square feet.

C.

Apartments. Each apartment shall consist of one complete dwelling unit, as defined in the Uniform Building Code. Each living unit shall be a minimum of three hundred fifty square feet.

D.

Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units are not subject to dwelling unit minimum area regulations set forth above for the purposes of this chapter.

(Ord. 881 § 3, 2004: Ord. 514 § 2, 1984; Ord. 505 § 1, 1983: Ord. 336 § 7.02.010, 1977).

(Ord. No. 1124, § 6, 3-10-2020)

A.

Application. Setbacks specified in this code for the various zones shall be subject to the regulations of this chapter.

B.

Measurement. The setback of all buildings and structures shall be determined by the exterior boundaries of the streets and highways and their proposed widening and extensions as indicated in the circulation element of the general plan. The width of any street or highway which does not appear in the circulation element of the general plan shall be determined from the standards for street right-of-way widths and improvements as prescribed in Title 16.

C.

In all residential zones, the primary structure on any lot may project up to ten feet into the required rear yard setback designated by the regulations of this chapter for those zones or the applicable general development plan for planned development zones: provided, that the square footage lost from the projection is replaced by a yard or court located within the buildable portion of the lot. Unless otherwise permitted by the applicable zoning, the primary structure shall not be located less than five feet from the rear property line.

D.

In corner lots in all residential zones, the required rear yard may be located either opposite the established front yard, or opposite the established street side yard, at the discretion of the property owner.

(Ord. 523 § 1. 1984: Ord. 336 §§ 7.05.000 and 7.05.010, 1977).

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B18., 10-11-2011; Ord. No. 1134, § 3, 7-27-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1062, § 2(Exh. A1.), adopted Jan. 10, 2017, repealed former § 17.08.040 which pertained to multiple family structure setback, and derived from Ord. No. 336, § 7.03.010, adopted in 1977.

A.

Architectural features on the main building, such as cornices, eaves, canopies and sills may extend a maximum of three feet into any side setback or street side setback. Eaves and canopies may extend a maximum of three feet into any required front setback.

B.

Fireplaces shall maintain a three-foot minimum setback to any side lot line.

(Ord. 336 § 7.03.020, 1977).

The height regulations specified for the various zones in this title shall be subject to the height regulations and exceptions in this chapter, except that where chimneys, silos, cubicles, flagpoles, monuments, gas storage holders, radio and other towers, water tanks, church steeples and similar structures and mechanical appurtenances are permitted in the zone, height limits may be exceeded by a use permit.

(Ord. 336 § 7.04.000, 1977).

All outdoor storage of products, machinery, equipment or other items shall be within a fence or wall.

(Ord. 336 § 7.02.060(g), 1977).

A.

Notwithstanding the height restrictions in Chapter 17.76, where a commercial or industrial zone abuts a residential zone, a solid masonry wall, six feet in height and designed to the satisfaction of the planning director, shall be erected on the property line which forms the boundary between the zones. The purpose of this solid masonry wall is to provide a substantial buffer between potentially incompatible uses to reduce common noises, provide enhanced security, and create an aesthetic barrier.

B.

An exception to this requirement may be approved by the planning director upon a showing of adequate compatibility between the adjoining uses evaluating relevant factors such as aesthetic considerations, natural terrain buffers, building height, bulk and orientation, noise, light and glare, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, property values and psychological factors.

C.

The exception set forth in subsection B. above shall apply in all zoning areas of the city, and shall amend all planned development general development plans adopted by the city council.

(Ord. 445 § 2 (part), 1981: Ord. 336 § 7.02.060(j), 1977).

(Ord. No. 1019, § 2, 11-12-2014)

A.

An accessory structure in any residential zone shall comply with the following:

1.

Said structures shall be located to the rear or side of the main dwelling unit, not less than ten feet there from.

2.

Said structures shall be a minimum of five feet from any interior side or rear property line and shall comply with the required front and street side yard setbacks as set forth in the applicable zoning.

B.

Barns and stables, or any other building or structure used for the keeping of animals, shall be located on the rear one-half of the lot and not closer than twenty feet to any side or rear property line.

(Ord. 610 § 1, 1989; Ord. 336 § 7.02.040, 1977).

(Ord. No. 1134, § 4, 7-27-2021)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1134, § 4, adopted July 27, 2021, changed the title of § 17.08.090 from "Accessory buildings—Garages—Barns and stables" to read as herein setout.

A.

In all residential zones, a structure which is open on at least three sides, such as a patio cover, may encroach into the required rear yard setback up to fifteen feet from a rear wall of the principal structure, but in no case shall such a structure be located within five feet of the rear property line.

B.

Structures open on at least three sides, whether attached to the primary structure or detached, shall not count toward lot coverage, regardless of roofing type, and shall not require compensation for encroachment into the rear setback area.

C.

On all lots that are six thousand square feet or less in area, structures that are open on at least three sides, whether attached or detached to the primary structure, shall comply with the following standards:

1.

The maximum height of said structures shall not exceed ten feet, as measured from the adjacent finish grade to the highest point of the structure. The community development director may approve a deviation from this standard when strict adherence to the standard would cause the structure to block an existing door or window.

2.

Said structures shall be constructed of fire-resistant materials.

(Ord. No. 1134, § 5, 7-27-2021)

Accessory uses are defined as uses incidental related, appropriate, and clearly subordinate to the main use of the lot or building, which do not alter the principal use of the lot or building or adversely affect other properties in the zone. Such accessory uses are authorized in any zone subject to the definitions set forth in this section.

(Ord. 336 § 7.02.050, 1977).

Except where expressly permitted, or where authorized upon the issuance of a conditional use permit, accessory buildings and accessory uses are allowed only where there is an existing primary use on the premises.

(Ord. 370: Ord. 336 § 7.02.055, 1977).

A.

Public utility distribution and power transmission lines, and underground facilities for distribution of gas, water, communications, electricity, and cable television, may be constructed in all zones.

B.

For privately owned utilities, review and approval of such location shall be subject to review and approval of the planning commission pursuant to applicable law.

(Ord. 336 § 7.02.020, 1977).

A.

Purpose and Intent. The parking restrictions set forth in this section are designed to limit temporary parking, and prohibit storage of accessory vehicles, as that term is defined below, to improve the appearance and aesthetic values of the city and to further eliminate or prevent the occurrence of potential traffic hazards.

B.

The words, terms, phrases, and their derivations set forth in this Chapter 17.08 have the meanings set forth below.

1.

"Accessory vehicle" means and includes campers, recreational vehicles and utility trailers as defined below.

2.

"Camper" means a structure designed to be mounted upon a motor vehicle and to provide facilities for human habitation or camping purposes.

3.

"Enforcement authority" means the city manager or designated department head, building official, code enforcement officer, or public official charged with responsibility for enforcement under this title.

4.

"Recreational vehicle" means a vehicle or trailer which is capable of human habitation or designed or used for recreational camping or travel use, whether self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, or any structure inspected, approved and designated a recreational vehicle by and bearing the insignia of the state of California or any other state or federal agency having the authority to approve recreational vehicles. "Recreational vehicle" includes, without limitation, any of the following: (1) camp trailer, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 242; (2) fifth-wheel travel trailer, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 324; (3) house car, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 362; (4) trailer coach, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 635; (5) mobile home, as defined by California Vehicle Code Section 396; (6) boat, watercraft, and/or a trailer for a boat or watercraft; (7) trailers designed to carry persons, property or animals on its own structure and to be drawn by a motor vehicle; and (8) recreational vehicle, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 18010.

5.

"Store" or "stored" means parking in a location on three consecutive days or nine intermittent days within a thirty-day period at any point in time.

6.

"Utility trailer" means a nonmotorized vehicle designed to carry persons, property, animals, waste, materials, watercraft, or any other items on its own structure and to be drawn by another motor vehicle which is not designed for recreational purposes.

C.

No person shall use any accessory vehicle for living or sleeping purposes, or as a principal place of business operations except as specifically provided in this Title 17. Utility connections for water, sewer, or power shall be prima facie evidence of occupancy as a residence or business, except for the temporary (twenty-four hours) use of power to recharge batteries or service appliances.

D.

It is a violation of this section to store an accessory vehicle in any zoning district at the following locations, except as provided in subsection F. below:

1.

In any front yard or street side yard setback in any zone including driveways;

2.

On a public street in any zone; or

3.

In any required off-street parking area in any commercial or industrial zone.

If an accessory vehicle is stored on private property in violation of this section, both the accessory vehicle owner and private property owner, if different persons or entities, shall be in violation of this section.

E.

An accessory vehicle shall be considered "stored" for the purposes of this Section 17.08.130 if it is stored in any single location or combination of locations described in Section 17.08.130.D. It shall be prima facie evidence of a "stored" accessory vehicle if the enforcement authority has documented the presence of the accessory vehicle at any single prohibited location or combination of prohibited locations at any point in time on three consecutive days or nine intermittent days within a thirty-day period.

F.

Exceptions.

1.

Off-street parking area in any commercial or industrial zone specifically approved to serve a business whose primary purpose is to service, sell, repair or perform maintenance upon an accessory vehicle.

2.

Mobile or portable structures for city, county, state, and federal government use are permitted in all zones.

3.

Construction site temporary offices may be located pursuant to Section 17.08.140.

4.

A motor home or mounted camper which is normally used for everyday transportation, is mounted on a one ton or less pickup, and is not more than nine feet in height measured from the surface of the street.

5.

A person who has been granted a reasonable accommodation from this section under Chapter 17.83 of the Rocklin Municipal Code.

G.

Violation of this section is deemed to be an infraction and is punishable as such pursuant to Title 1 of the Rocklin Municipal Code, or at the discretion of the enforcement authority or city attorney, may be punishable by the use of any other criminal, civil or administrative remedy or penalty authorized by, or set forth in, the Rocklin Municipal Code.

(Ord. 849 § 1, 2001: Ord. 574 § 1, 1987; Ord. 457 § 5, 1981: Ord. 402 § 1, 1979: Ord. 336 § 7.02.030, 1977).

(Ord. No. 969, § 1, 1-25-2011; Ord. No. 1090, § 16, 3-13-2018; Ord. No. 1145, § 8, 4-12-2022)

A.

Setback Area Permeable Surface Requirements.

1.

For all lots five thousand square feet in size or larger in all single-family residential zones, a minimum of forty percent of the combined front yard and street side yard setback area shall be preserved with permeable surfaces, such as lawn, grass or other landscaping.

2.

Exception. In those limited circumstances where a property owner has shown that because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, or other unique circumstance, the strict application of the requirements of this title is found to deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifications; and the community development director has found that the grant of an exception would not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is situated, the community development director may grant an exception to the permeable surface coverage standards noted herein. The community development director shall document in writing the findings of fact upon which he/she has based any decision to either approve or deny a request for an exception.

B.

Off-Street Parking Limitations.

1.

No more than six vehicles may be parked at any time in the combined front yard and street side yard area between the residence and the street at a single-family dwelling unit. If a violation of this requirement results in a citation, each vehicle over the allowed six vehicles shall be treated as a separate citation.

2.

Exception. Temporary parking of seven or more vehicles shall be permitted in the combined front yard and street side yard area between the residence and the street at a single-family dwelling unit for a period not to exceed seventy-two consecutive hours for any purpose, up to a combined total of five days within any thirty-day period.

3.

Seven or more vehicles observed to be parked for a period of six days within any thirty-day period in the combined front yard and street side yard area between the residence and the street shall be prima facie evidence of parking vehicles in violation of this section.

4.

A household may request to have more than six vehicles in the combined front yard and street side yard area between the residence and the street at a single-family dwelling unit by submitting an exemption application to the community development director, or designee, for consideration. Annual exemptions shall be issued if the applicant can demonstrate:

i.

That the requested number of vehicles to be parked in the area between the residence and the street is less than or equal to the number of licensed drivers who reside at the dwelling unit;

ii.

Each resident's driver's license has the same address as that where the vehicle is to be parked; and

iii.

Each vehicle has current registration at the same address where the vehicle is to be parked.

If granted, exemptions will be applicable for up to one year from date of their approval and households are required to reapply for renewal on an annual basis. An exemption application form, available at the community development department, must be completed and submitted with the required documentation.

(Ord. No. 1116, § 3(Exh. A), 7-9-19)

A.

No commercial vehicle as defined in Vehicle Code section 15210, or trailer as defined in Vehicle Code section 630, or utility trailer as that term is defined above in subpart 17.08.130.B.7, exceeding nine feet in height or twenty-five feet in length for a single vehicle, or thirty-five feet in combined total length when attached to another vehicle or trailer, shall park between the hours of six p.m. and six a.m. on private property or public rights-of-way within residential zoning districts.

B.

This prohibition shall not apply to any commercial vehicle making pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on a public street or highway within the city or delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling, or construction of any building or structure within the city for which a building permit has previously been obtained.

C.

Violation of this section is deemed to be an infraction and is punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.18 of this code, or by administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.14 of this code.

(Ord. No. 969, § 2, 1-25-2011; Ord. No. 1090, § 17, 3-13-2018)

A.

Any person who has obtained and maintains a valid approval to develop any real property may install a mobile or portable office at the construction site to be used for the purposes of a temporary construction field office or for storage of construction tools.

B.

Such temporary office or storage space shall not be used as living quarters.

C.

Any office or storage space shall be removed at the time of completion of the improvements.

(Ord. 406 § 1, 1979: Ord. 336 § 7.01.030, 1977).

A.

Swimming pools in residential zones shall not encroach into required front yard setbacks or street side yard setbacks. There shall be a rear yard setback of at least three feet, and interior side yard setbacks shall be a minimum of three feet on one side and a minimum of five feet on the opposite side.

B.

Filter and heating systems for swimming pools shall not be located closer than three feet from any property line.

C.

Coverage by a swimming pool shall not be considered in measuring maximum lot coverage.

D.

Any swimming pool, either in ground or above ground, shall have at least two of the seven drowning prevention safety features in compliance with "The Swimming Pool Safety Act" [Health and Safety Code sections 115920—115929]. The city of Rocklin requires one of the two required safety features to be an enclosure which isolates the swimming pool from the residence. When the residence is used as part of the required enclosure, all residence doors providing direct access to the pool and any gates in such enclosure shall be self-closing, self-latching, and swing away from the pool. All residence doors providing direct access to the pool that do not meet these requirements shall be equipped with exit alarms. The enclosure must be installed before water is placed in the pool and must comply with all other applicable provisions of this section and Chapter 17.76.

(Ord. 771 § 1, 1997; Ord. 609 § 1, 1989; Ord. 336 §§ 7.02.070 and 7.02.060(f), 1977).

(Ord. No. 1073, § 4, 7-11-2017; Ord. No. 1122, § 3, 11-12-2019)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 1124, § 7, adopted March 10, 2020, repealed former § 17.08.160, which pertained to secondary residential units, and derived from Ord. No. 881, § 4, adopted in 2004.

All mobile/manufactured homes proposed to be located on a residential single family lot in the city of Rocklin shall comply with the following minimum criteria to ensure compatibility:

A.

The mobile/manufactured home shall be attached to a permanent foundation system approved by the building inspector of the city.

B.

The exterior finish material(s) used on the mobile/manufactured home and any attached garage or other addition shall be a wood, stucco plaster, vinyl or other exterior finish material customarily used to sheath new residential structures in the city and in the area.

C.

The exterior finish material(s) shall extends towards the ground to a point consistent with that customary on new residential structures in the city.

D.

A skirting material, that emulates the texturing and coloring of a solid masonry, brick, or stone perimeter foundation, shall be installed around the perimeter of the structure to bridge the gap between the exterior finish materials on the structure and the structures foundation or finish grade as applicable. The height of said skirting material shall be generally consistent with the foundation height customary to new residential structures.

E.

Roofing material and the roof overhang, and the roof pitch shall be similar to the material, overhang and pitch design customarily used on new residential structures in the city. Roof overhangs shall be a minimum of sixteen inches.

F.

The mobile/manufactured home shall comply with development standards applicable to the zone in which it is to be located including but not limited to setbacks, lot coverage, and off street parking facilities.

G.

The facade which fronts on the street is designed with sufficient detail to make it visually compatible with conventional residential structures in the city.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A4., 10-11-2011)

Emergency residential shelters shall be subject to the following requirements in those zone districts and planned development areas where listed as a permitted use.

A.

Location. Emergency residential shelters may be located in any industrial zone district or equivalent planned development zone where it is listed as a permitted use. Emergency homeless shelters shall not be located within one thousand feet of any other emergency residential shelters, or other similar program, unless such program is located within the same building or on the same lot. Nor, shall any temporary resident shelter be located within five hundred feet of any elementary school, junior high school, high school, or any zone district wherein temporary resident shelters are not permitted.

B.

Development Standards. Comply with the City of Rocklin Design Guidelines and Development Standards for the applicable zoning district.

C.

Business Practices. The emergency residential shelter must comply with the following business practices:

1.

Emergency residential shelters shall be in compliance with all building codes and fire standards.

2.

The maximum occupancy of an emergency residential shelter shall not exceed sixty individuals.

3.

Emergency residential shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas that are screened from public view.

4.

There shall be at least one staff member of the temporary resident shelter on-site at all times while temporary residents are present.

5.

Security lighting shall be provided to the satisfaction of the community development director.

6.

The applicant shall coordinate with the Rocklin Police Department to prepare a security plan for the facility, and shall provide the Rocklin Police Department with the name(s) and telephone number(s) of a responsible party(ies) to contact. The Rocklin Police Department may require the provision of on site private security when the facility is occupied if deemed necessary by the chief of police.

7.

Emergency residential shelters shall establish and maintain set hours for client intake/discharge. Said hours shall be posted at the entry to the facility.

Emergency residential shelters are encouraged to be located no more than one-half mile from an existing bus route or, provide transportation between the facility and a transit corridor or bus line.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. A, A2., 10-11-2011)

Any retaining wall located within a required front yard or street side yard setback area in any residential zone district shall comply with the Visibility Requirements contained in the City of Rocklin, Construction Specifications, Improvement Standards, and Standard Drawings approved by the Rocklin City Council.

(Ord. No. 977, Exh. B, B16., 10-11-2011)