§ 4.08.100 Specific Purposes.

§ 4.08.104 Basic Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading.

§ 4.08.108 Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required.

A. 

Off-street parking and loading spaces shall be provided in accord with the following list, except for development projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop as provided below:

1. 

Exceptions. Off-street parking and loading spaces shall not be required for development projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code unless otherwise authorized by Government Code Section 65863.2.

B. 

For off-street loading, references are to Table A, which sets space requirements and standards for different groups of use classifications and sizes of buildings.

C. 

References to spaces per square foot are to be computed on the basis of gross floor area, unless otherwise specified, and shall include allocations of shared restroom, halls, and lobby area, and mechanical equipment or maintenance areas, but shall exclude area for vertical circulation, stairs, or elevators.

D. 

Where the use is undetermined, or not specified herein, the Zoning Enforcement Official shall determine the probable use and the number of parking and loading spaces required. In order to make this determination, the Zoning Enforcement Official may require the submission of survey or other data from the applicant or have data collected at the applicant's expense.

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING SPACES REQUIRED
Use Classification	Off-Street Parking Spaces				Off-Street Loading Spaces Per Group Classification (See Table A)
1. RESIDENTIAL
Article I. Residential, Single-Family and Two-Family
Single-Family Dwelling	2 covered, per unit. New single-family dwellings or additions with more than 4 bedrooms or over 4,000 square feet of livable area shall require one additional space which may be uncovered and in tandem if it is located a minimum of 30 feet back from the front property line.
Two-Family Dwelling	2, including 1 covered, per unit	(SA Only) 2, including 1 covered, per unit (tandem allowed)	(DA Only) 1.5, including 1 covered, per unit
Article II. Residential, Mixed Use & Multi-Family (3 or more units)
Studio or One-Bedroom Unit	1.0 covered space, plus 0.5 uncovered spaces per unit; 0.25 space per unit must be designated guest parking	(SA Only) 1.0 covered space, plus 0.5 guest space, per unit (tandem may be considered)	(DA Only) ≤ 0.50 mile to BART: 0 minimum	(B-TOD Only) Sub-Area 1: maximum 1.0 space per unit   B-TOD Sub-Areas 2 and 3: minimum 0.50 spaces per unit, maximum 1.0 space per unit
Two-Bedroom Unit	2.0 covered spaces, plus 0.25 uncovered spaces per unit; 0.25 space per unit must be designated guest parking	(SA Only) 1.0 covered space, plus 0.75 guest space, per unit (tandem may be considered)	> 0.25 mile to BART: 1.5 spaces per unit (0.25 to 0.50 spaces/unit may be unbundled flex parking)	(B-TOD Only) Sub-Area 1: maximum 1.0 space per unit   B-TOD Sub-Areas 2 and 3: minimum 0.75 space per unit, maximum
Three-Bedroom or Larger Unit	2.0 covered spaces, plus 0.5 uncovered spaces per unit; 0.25 space per unit must be designated guest parking	(SA Only) 1.0 covered space, plus 1.0 guest space, per unit (tandem may be considered)
Article III. Residential, General
Live-Work	N/A	(SA Only) 2.0 per unit, including 1 covered, plus 0.75 space for guest/employee not residing in unit (tandem may be considered)
Senior Citizen	1.2 per unit, including 1 covered space and one space per employee	(SA Only) 0.6 per unit, plus 1.0 space per employee. All resident spaces to be covered   (DA Districts ≤0.50 mile to BART) 0 minimum
Cottage Food Operation	1 uncovered space per employee
Group Housing	Subject to parking standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone				A
Supportive Housing	Subject to parking standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone
Transitional Housing	Subject to parking standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone
Residential Congregate Care	Subject to parking standards for the applicable residential type in the applicable zone
Type of Parking Facilities	Shared parking arrangements, parking structures and parking lift systems, subject to review and approval of the City are encouraged
2. COMMERCIAL
Adult Oriented Businesses	As specified by zoning permit				A
Ambulance Services	1 per 500 sq. ft., plus 1 space for each emergency vehicle based at the site				A
Animal Boarding	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				A
Animal Grooming	1 space per 400 sq. ft.			(B-TOD Only)	A
Animal Hospitals	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				A
Animals, Retail Sales	1 space per 200 sq. ft.		(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	< 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Artists' Studios	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
Automobile Washing	1 space per 200 sq. ft. of sales, office, or waiting area, plus queue for 5 cars per washing station
Bars, Cafés, and Restaurants
Having less than 4,000 sq. ft. of floor area	1 space per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area	(SA Only) 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Having 4,000 sq. ft. or more	40 spaces, + one for each 50 sq. ft. of seating area over 4,000 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 100 sq. ft. of gross floor area			A
With Entertainment Activities	1 space per 35 sq. ft. seating area; plus 1 space per 35 sq. ft. dance floor
Bed and Breakfast Inns	1 space per guest room, plus 1
Building Materials and Services	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. for lot area				A
Business Services	1 space per 400 sq. ft.	(DA Only) 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft
Catering Services	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				A
Commercial Recreation
Bowling Alleys	4 spaces per alley, plus 1 per 250 sq. ft. of public assembly and retail areas		(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Electronic Game Centers	1 space per 400 sq. ft.
Skating Rinks	1 space per 5 fixed seats, or 1 per 35 sq. ft. seating area if there are no fixed seats; plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. floor area not used for seating				A
Other Commercial Recreation	As specified by the Zoning Enforcement Official
Communications Facilities	1 space per 500 sq. ft.				B
Convenience Stores	1 space per 200 sq. ft.				A
Drive-up Facility	Queue space for 5 cars per window
Fast Food Establishments, Large Scale and Small Scale	1 space per 100 sq. ft.		(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Financial Institutions; Retail and Check Cashing/Personal Loan Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft., plus one space for each 200 sq. ft. of lobby and customer-waiting areas, and 3 spaces for each walk-up teller window and automatic teller machine	(SA Only) 1 space per 400 sq. ft., plus 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of lobby and customer-waiting areas, and 3 spaces for each walk-up teller window and automatic teller machine	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.		B
Food Processing	1 space per 750 sq. ft.
Furniture and Appliance Stores	1 space per 600 sq. ft.		(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Hardware Stores	1 space per 600 sq. ft.
Health and Fitness Centers	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft.
Horticulture, Limited	1 space per 2 acres
Hotels, Motels and Time Share Facilities	1.1 spaces per guest room; plus 1 space per 50 sq. ft. banquet seating area plus parking for other uses and facilities as required by this schedule.				A
Instruction and Improvement Services	1 space per 250 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft.	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Laboratories	1 space per 500 sq. ft.				A
Maintenance and Repair Services	1 space per 500 sq. ft.		(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Marine Sales and Services	1 space per 350 sq. ft.
Cannabis Dispensary	1 space per 200 sq. ft.
Mortuaries	1 space per 50 sq. ft. seating area				A
Music Studio	1 space per 600 sq. ft.
Neighborhood/Specialty Food Markets	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft.	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Nurseries	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. lot area for first 10,000 sq. ft.; 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. thereafter, plus 1 space per 250 sq. ft. sales floor area	(SA Only) 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. lot area for first 10,000 sq. ft.; 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. thereafter, plus 1 space per 333 sq. ft. sales floor area	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Offices, Business and Professional	1 space per 300 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft. for ground floor; 1 space per 500 sq. ft. for upper stories	(DA Only) 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) Sub-Area 1: maximum 1 space per 400 sq. ft.   Sub-Areas 2 and 3: minimum 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.; maximum 1 space per 400 sq. ft.	B
Offices, Medical and Dental	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft.	(DA Only) 1 space per 500 sq. ft.		B
Pawn Shops	1 space per 250 sq. ft.				A
Research and Development Services	1 space per 400 sq. ft.			(B-TOD Only) Sub-Area 1: maximum 1 space per 400 sq. ft.   Sub-Areas 2 and 3: minimum 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.; maximum 1 space per 400 sq. ft.
Residential Hotels	0.5 spaces per guest room
Retail Sales, General	1 space per 200 sq. ft. for the first 5,000 sq. ft.; 1 space per 250 sq. ft. for the area over 5,000 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft. for the first 5,000 sq. ft.; 1 space per 250 sq. ft. for the area over 5,000 sq. ft.	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	A
Retail Services	1 space per 300 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 400 sq. ft.	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.		A
Service Stations	1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of lot area, plus 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of service bay and storage area
Supermarkets	1 space per 200 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft.	(DA Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) < 5,000 sq. ft.: Exempt   ≥ 5,000 sq. ft.: minimum 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Theaters, and Theatres, Small Scale	1 space per 4 fixed seats, or 1 per 35 sq. ft. seating area if there are no fixed seats				A
Travel Services	1 space per 400 sq. ft.		(DA Only) 1 space per 500 sq. ft.
Vehicle/Equipment Repair	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				A
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment, Rentals	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				A
Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Dealers, New and Used	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. lot area				A
Vehicle and Boat Storage	3 spaces or 1 space per 500 sq. ft. of building area, whichever is greater; plus a minimum of 2 spaces outside any perimeter fence or secure area
3. INDUSTRIAL
Industry, Custom and General	1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.				C
Industry, Limited	1 space per 750 sq. ft.				C
Industry, Research and Development	1 space per 400 sq. ft.				C
Parcel Processing and Shipping Centers	1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. or as required by administrative approval				A
Public Storage	1 space for the exclusive use of a resident manager plus 4 spaces for up to 150 storage units; 6 spaces for 151 to 500 storage units; ten spaces for 501 to 1,000 storage units, and one additional space for each 500 storage units (or portion thereof) in excess of 1,000
Trucking Terminals	As specified by use permit
Warehousing, Distributions and Storage Facilities	1 space per 1,500 sq. ft.				A
4. PUBLIC AND SEMIPUBLIC
Assembly Uses	1 space per 50 sq. ft. used for assembly purposes				C
Convalescent Facilities	As specified by use permit				C
Cultural Institution	1 space per 300 sq. ft.				C
Day Care, General	1 space per 6 children or fraction thereof; maximum enrollment based on maximum occupancy load
Detention Facilities	As specified by use permit
Emergency Health Care	As specified by use permit
Government Offices	1 space per 300 sq. ft.	(SA Only) 1 space per 333 sq. ft. for ground floor space, and 1 space per 500 sq. ft. for upper story space	(DA Only) 1 space per 500 sq. ft.	(B-TOD Only) minimum 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.; maximum 1 space per 400 sq. ft.	B
Hospitals	1 space per 1.5 licensed beds				C
Maintenance and Service Facilities	1 space per 500 sq. ft.				A
Marinas	As specified by use permit
Park and Recreation Facilities	As specified by use permit (for private facilities)
Public Safety Facilities	As specified by use permit				C
Schools, Public or Private	As specified by use permit				A
Utilities, Major	As specified by use permit				A

TABLE A: OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES REQUIRED
Gross Floor Area (sq. ft.)	Number of Spaces Required
	10′ x 20′ x 10′ VC*	12′ x 35′ x 14′ VC	12′ x 65′ x 14′ VC
Use Classification Group A
3,001 to 15,000		1
15,001 to 50,000		1	1
50,001 and over		2	1
Use Classification Group B
0 to 10,000	1
10,001 to 20,000		1
20,001 and over	1	1
Use Classification Group C
0 to 30,000		1
30,001 to 100,000		1	1
100,000 and over		2	1
*VC = Vertical Clearance

OFF-STREET LOADING SPACE DIMENSIONS (Diagram is illustrative)

(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2004-004 § 6; Ord. 2004-007 § 6; Ord. 2007-001 § 2; Ord. 2007-005 § 4; Ord. 2007-020 § 2; Ord. 2013-006 § 3; Ord. 2014-003 § 3; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2015-11 § 4; Ord. 2017-003 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-022 § 3)

§ 4.08.112 Collective Provision of Parking.

§ 4.08.116 Reduced Parking for Other Uses.

§ 4.08.120 Parking In-Lieu Payments.

§ 4.08.124 Parking Spaces for the Handicapped.

§ 4.08.128 Bicycle Parking.

§ 4.08.132 Restrictions on Residential Parking Within Required Minimum Front or Side Yards.

§ 4.08.136 Minimum Requirements for Parking Spaces and Drive Aisle Dimensions.

§ 4.08.140 Specific Parking Area Design.

§ 4.08.144 Parking Access from Street.

§ 4.08.148 Driveways-Visibility.

Visibility of a driveway crossing a street property line shall not be obstructed between a height of three feet and seven feet. The obstruction restriction area includes all the land in a triangular area on either side of the driveway measured 10 feet from the street property line along the driveway and 10 feet from the driveway along the street property line.

DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY (The diagram is illustrative)

(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4)

§ 4.08.152 Parking Area Screening: Walls and Fences.

§ 4.08.156 Lighting.

§ 4.08.160 Additional Design Standards for Parking Lots and Structures.

§ 4.08.164 Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces.

§ 4.08.168 Parking Area Plan Required.

§ 4.12.100 Specific Purposes.

§ 4.12.104 Administrative Review of Signs.

§ 4.12.108 Exempt Signs.

§ 4.12.112 Regulations for On-Premises Signs.

The following regulations apply to all non-exempt on-site signs visible from a public right-of-way for each zoning district. All signs in the DA Districts shall be consistent with the Downtown San Leandro Design Guidelines.

A. 

Maximum Total Sign Area. The maximum total sign area per tenant occupancy, excluding temporary signs and exempt signs, shall be as follows:

Zoning District	Maximum Total Sign Area
RD, RO, and RS Districts	24 square feet for permitted nonresidential uses, subject to prior approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.
RM District	• Residential use: 8 square feet per frontage. • Exception for Residential sites over 2 acres: A greater area not to exceed 32 square feet may be approved as a condition of a use permit, as reasonable and necessary for identification of a development or use. • Permitted Nonresidential Uses: 12 square feet subject to prior approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official.
B-TOD, CC, CN, CS, DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6, NA-1, NA-2, SA-1, SA-2, SA-3, IL, IG, IP, IT Districts	• Up to 55 feet of frontage: 2 square feet per lineal foot of frontage. • Sites with more than 55 feet of frontage: 15 times square root of frontage.
CR, OS, PD, and PS Districts	As prescribed by use permit.
P District	40 square feet per frontage.

1. 

Only the frontage that is developed or will be developed with an approved building permit shall be counted for purposes of determining the maximum allowable sign area; vacant land reserved for future development may not be used in determining the maximum allowable sign area.

2. 

The sign area may be allocated between wall signs, freestanding signs, and projecting signs, provided that each sign conforms to the applicable regulations of this section.

3. 

No sign or sign area permitted on one frontage shall be transferred to another frontage except in accord with a Master Sign Plan prepared pursuant to Section 4.12.120 Master Sign Programs and Sign Exceptions.

B. 

Wall Signs.

1. 

Wall signs shall not project above an eave or parapet of the wall on which the sign is mounted, including the eave of a mansard roof.

2. 

A wall sign opposite an interior property line shall be five feet or one-tenth the lot width from the property line, whichever is greater.

3. 

A wall sign shall not project more than two feet from the face of the building.

C. 

Window Signs.

1. 

For the purpose of this section, a window shall be defined as that portion of a first or second floor façade consisting of a glass-like material designed to provide viewing of the interior from an adjacent exterior walkway and which shall be no less than 75 percent transparent from the exterior during daylight hours. Window area is defined as contiguous window panels separated by dividers less than six inches in width.

2. 

A window sign is considered a permanent sign painted on a store front window or door, or temporary signs attached thereto indicating the name of the business, advertising images, accessory services or products, or both.

3. 

Window signs may not exceed a total of 25 percent of the window in which they are located.

4. 

Window signs include any interior signs or advertising images within eight feet of the window excluding merchandise display.

5. 

No more than two window signs are permitted per ground floor establishment with frontage on, visible from, and direct exterior pedestrian access to a public right-of-way, internal circulation route or common parking area. Second story establishments in a two-story building with frontage on and visible from a public right-of-way, internal circulation route or common parking area may be permitted one window sign per window.

D. 

Freestanding Signs.

1. 

For multi-family and nonresidential uses permitted in R Districts, one freestanding sign not exceeding five feet in height is permitted on a lot.

2. 

In the P District, one freestanding sign not exceeding 25 square feet in area or five feet in height.

3. 

In B-TOD, C, NA, SA, DA, and I Districts, one freestanding sign not exceeding 64 square feet is permitted on each frontage. For large lots, a freestanding sign, not exceeding 64 square feet, shall be allowed for each 250 feet of frontage. The maximum height of free-standing signs shall not exceed six feet in the B-TOD District; eight feet in the CC, CN, DA-1, DA-2, DA-3, DA-4, DA-6, NA-1, NA-2, SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 Districts; and 12 feet in other C and I Districts, except when reviewed and approved as part of a Master Sign Plan.

4. 

In OS, PD, and PS Districts, the number and size of freestanding signs shall be as prescribed by the use permit for the principal use.

5. 

A freestanding sign shall not be closer to any property line than one-half its height.

6. 

A freestanding sign shall not be closer than 15 feet to another freestanding sign or projecting sign on the same site. A freestanding sign shall not be closer than 30 feet to another freestanding sign on an adjacent site or closer than 30 feet to a projecting sign on an adjacent site.

7. 

A freestanding sign shall not extend over a public right-of-way and shall not be located on the same frontage as a projecting sign extending over a public right-of-way.

8. 

All freestanding signs shall be no closer than ten feet to the curb and placed within a landscaped area of not less than 75 square feet in CC Districts and 50 square feet in other districts.

FREESTANDING SIGN: INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE MINIMUM SETBACK (The diagram is illustrative)

9. 

A freestanding sign in a required yard adjoining a street property line shall comply with the requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility. At intersections, no free-standing sign shall create a visual obstruction within a vertical space between three feet and seven feet above the curb. Two vertical supports with no horizontal dimensions greater than 16 inches are permitted. The obstruction restriction area includes all the land in a triangular area measured 30 feet from the intersection along each street property line.

FREESTANDING SIGN: OBSTRUCTION RESTRICTION AREAS (The diagram is illustrative)

E. 

Projecting Signs.

1. 

The maximum size shall be eight square feet in P Districts, 25 square feet in C Districts, 32 square feet in I Districts and three square feet in other districts.

2. 

No portion of a projecting sign shall be less than ten feet above the surface over which it projects, or less than 15 feet above a vehicular passageway, or project more than five feet into a public right-of-way.

3. 

No sign shall project into an alley or truck service driveway more than one foot or be less than 14 feet above the roadway surface over which it projects. This will provide adequate clearance for trucks.

PROJECTING SIGNS: AT PUBLIC R.O.W. AND AT ALLEY WAY (The diagram is illustrative)

4. 

No sign shall project closer than two feet to a curb.

5. 

A projecting sign shall be set back five feet from an interior property line.

6. 

No portion of a projecting sign shall project above an apparent eave or parapet, including the eave of a simulated mansard roof.

7. 

No portion of a projecting sign shall exceed 30 feet in height measured from finished grade.

8. 

Signs on awnings, canopies or marquees shall not have letters exceeding eight inches in height or symbols exceeding four feet in any dimension, provided that theaters and cinemas shall be exempt from this requirement.

F. 

Multistory Office Identification. Multistory office buildings may be identified under the following conditions:

1. 

Only a single company name or logo of an organization or enterprise occupying office space within the office building shall be permitted.

2. 

Subject to approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official, multistory office building signs shall be located below the parapet at a height and scale architecturally in harmony with the building.

G. 

Construction Signs. The maximum size of temporary construction signs shall be 32 square feet per frontage, except in the RD, RO, and RS districts where the maximum size shall be eight square feet. Construction signs shall be removed within 30 days following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.

H. 

Real Estate Signs.

1. 

The maximum size of temporary real estate signs shall be six square feet, exclusive of riders, in the RD, RM, RO, and RS districts and one sign per listing broker shall be allowed per frontage. Riders shall be limited to no more than three square feet.

2. 

The maximum size of temporary real estate signs in all C and I Districts shall be based on frontage as listed below:

Frontage	Sign Size
0 - 49 feet	12 square feet
50 - 199 feet	24 square feet
200+ feet	32 square feet

Two-sided signs shall be considered one sign. There shall be a maximum of one two-foot by three-foot window sign allowed for each vacancy. All signs shall be non-illuminated. One sign shall be allowed for each frontage. Any sign structure shall be painted a neutral or matching color. Signs exceeding these limitations may be administratively approved by the Zoning Enforcement Official. All signs and sign structures shall be maintained in good condition and free of graffiti.

I. 

Temporary Political Signs. The maximum size of temporary political signs shall be 16 square feet unless the sign meets structural and design requirements prescribed by the Uniform Sign Code for signs other than temporary signs. This requirement is intended to prevent installation of structurally unsafe signs. Prior to the installation of any temporary political sign anywhere in the City, the person intending to install the sign or the person on whose behalf the signs are to be installed shall, at least two days prior to the installation, file a declaration of intent to install with the Zoning Enforcement Official or the Zoning Enforcement Official's designee. The declaration shall contain an agreement to remove any sign that is installed in violation of any provisions of the Zoning Code or the Municipal Code, and to pay the City's costs of removal. If a person installs temporary political signs without having filed a declaration of intent, that person or the person on whose behalf the signs are installed, shall be notified to remove the signs and shall immediately remove such signs or pay the cost of removal by the City.

J. 

Illumination; Movement.

1. 

Signs in an CR, OS, P, PD, PS, or R district shall, if lighted, have white or amber lighting and shall be indirectly illuminated.

2. 

Signs shall not have exposed fluorescent tubes or incandescent bulbs exceeding 15 watts, unless such signs are approved as part of a Master Sign Plan or a use permit for a cinema or theater. Neon signs are allowed if in conformance with Section 4.12.104 Administrative Review of Signs.

3. 

Signs both visible from and within 100 feet of an R district shall not be illuminated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. unless they identify an establishment open for business during those hours.

4. 

No movement or apparent movement of or in a sign or change in intensity of illumination of a sign shall be permitted, provided that a time or temperature sign or a theater canopy sign consistent with other regulations of this chapter and including no changeable text shall be permitted. Very rapidly flashing or stroboscopic lights or signs are prohibited. Flashing signs are not permitted in CR, OS, P, or R districts.

5. 

Reader board signage is allowed for trade schools with instructional programming and community organizations. Text is limited to scheduling of events or classes only.

K. 

Temporary and Miscellaneous Signs.

1. 

Temporary signs, banners, flags, outdoor display of merchandise, and other advertising devices may be placed by individual tenants on a site for a maximum of two 15-day periods each calendar year, subject to the approval of the Zoning Enforcement Official, provided the total temporary and permanent sign area shall not exceed 150 percent of permitted permanent sign area, and provided that temporary devices do not create safety hazards or block signs identifying adjoining establishments.

a. 

Such signs are subject to prior approval by the Zoning Enforcement Official and number, type, duration, and other aspects may be restricted or conditioned by the Zoning Enforcement Official.

b. 

Up to two additional 30-day periods may be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Official provided such extensions are determined to be reasonably necessary to achieve business identity and are consistent with the purposes of this Code.

2. 

A use permit for a theater or cinema may authorize signs deviating from the standards of this chapter, subject to site plan review under the provisions of Chapter 5.12 Site Plan Approval. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve marquee signs, animated signs, changeable copy signs, brighter lights, and other features for cinema or theater signs not otherwise authorized by this chapter if such modifications are consistent with the style and character of existing signs on the site and adjacent property, and will not be readily visible from an R district.

L. 

Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited:

1. 

Canvas signs, banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or other temporary or wind signs except as provided in Subsection K.1 or E.8.

2. 

Mobile, A-frame, and portable signs except as provided in Subsection K.3.

3. 

Roof or canopy signs extending to a height more than four feet above the roofline.

4. 

Signs which resemble any official marker erected by the City, State, or any governmental agency, or which, by reason of position, shape, color or illumination would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal or would be a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

5. 

Signs which produce odor, sound, smoke, fire, or other such emissions.

6. 

Window or contiguous window panes covered by paper, painted or other signs which exceed 25 percent of the total area of that window at any time.

7. 

A vehicle or equipment stored with mast arms in an elevated position with intent to advertise.

8. 

Abandoned signs.

9. 

Cabinet Signs.

10. 

Signs with exposed raceways.

M. 

Prohibited Locations.

1. 

No sign shall be affixed to any vehicle or trailer on a public street or public or private property unless the vehicle or trailer is intended to be used in its normal business capacity and not for the sole purpose of attracting business.

2. 

No sign shall be erected within an airport approach zone, airport turning zone, or airport transition zone designated by the Oakland Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), such that it would project above the approach surface, conical surface, or the transitional surface designated by the ALUC; make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between airport lights and others; result in glare; impair visibility; or otherwise interfere with or endanger the landing, take off, or maneuvering of aircraft.

(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2008-003 § 13; Ord. 2014-011 § 2; Ord. 2016-012 § 4; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)

§ 4.12.116 Regulations for Off-Site Advertising Signs.

§ 4.12.120 Master Sign Programs and Sign Exceptions.

§ 4.12.124 Sign Permit or Temporary Sign Permit Required.

§ 4.12.128 Uniform Sign Code.

§ 4.12.132 Construction.

§ 4.12.136 Fire Safety.

§ 4.12.140 Maintenance.

§ 4.16.100 Specific Purpose.

§ 4.16.104 General Requirements.

§ 4.16.108 Landscaping Plans Required.

§ 4.16.112 Existing Trees on Development Sites.

§ 4.16.116 Design Standards.

§ 4.16.120 Acceptable Materials and Performance Standards.

§ 4.16.124 Completion, Maintenance and Subsequent Changes.

§ 4.16.128 Existing Landscapes.

§ 4.16.132 Penalties.

§ 4.20.100 Specific Purposes.

§ 4.20.104 Continuation and Maintenance.

§ 4.20.108 Alterations and Expansions.

§ 4.20.112 Abandonment or Substitution of a Nonconforming Use.

§ 4.20.116 Restoration of a Damaged Structure and Its Nonconforming Use.

§ 4.20.120 Requirements for Building Permits on a Site Having Certain Nonconforming Site Features.

§ 4.20.124 Elimination of Nonconforming Uses (Abatement).

§ 4.04.100 Specific Purposes and Applicability.

§ 4.04.200 Fast Food Establishments.

§ 4.04.204 Entertainment Activities.

§ 4.04.208 Service Stations and Automobile Washing.

§ 4.04.212 Hazardous Materials Storage.

§ 4.04.216 Game Centers.

§ 4.04.220 Cannabis Product Manufacturing.

§ 4.04.224 Walls Adjoining Residential Use.

§ 4.04.228 Concurrent Sale of Motor Vehicle Fuel and Alcoholic Beverages.

§ 4.04.232 Recycling Facilities.

§ 4.04.300 Relocated Buildings.

§ 4.04.304 Development on Lots Not Meeting Minimum Area or Width.

§ 4.04.308 Development on Lots Divided by District Boundaries.

§ 4.04.312 Building Projections into Yards and Courts.

§ 4.04.316 Supportive and Transitional Housing.

§ 4.04.320 Exceptions to Height Limits.

§ 4.04.324 Outdoor Facilities and Storage/Loading Facilities.

§ 4.04.328 Screening of Mechanical Equipment.

§ 4.04.332 Refuse Storage Areas.

§ 4.04.336 Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential Development.

All Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Residential development shall meet the following standards.

A. 

Building Design Requirements.

1. 

Building Orientation. Buildings located within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line shall be oriented toward the adjacent front or street side lot line with the building frontage(s) parallel to the fronting pedestrian walkway(s).

2. 

Entrances.

a. 

Ground Floor Nonresidential Uses.

i. 

There shall be a minimum of one entrance for every 50 feet of building frontage with a maximum separation of 100 feet between entrances.

ii. 

The primary building entrance shall face a public sidewalk.

iii. 

Entrances located at corners shall provide an entrance toward both streets or have a corner entrance at a 45-degree angle to the corner.

iv. 

All buildings located in the interior of a site shall have an entrance from a pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of four feet wide and connects to a public sidewalk.

v. 

Reductions. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 to reduce or waive the entrance requirements for ground floor nonresidential uses where the following findings may be made:

(A) 

The proposed use has certain operational characteristics with which providing the required entrances is incompatible; and

(B) 

Street-facing building walls will exhibit architectural relief and detail, and will be enhanced with landscaping in such a way as to create visual interest and an engaging presence at the pedestrian level.

b. 

Residential Uses. Entrances to residential dwelling units shall be designed as individual or shared entrances at the ground floor of the building.

i. 

Shared Entrances. All buildings with any exterior entrance that provides access to more than one unit shall provide a minimum of one primary shared entranceway per building in accordance with the following standards.

(A) 

The primary entranceway shall lead to a common area a minimum of ten feet in each dimension.

(B) 

Exterior walls of common spaces, such as lobbies and community spaces, within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line or pedestrian walkway shall include windows, doors, or other openings for at least 30 percent of the building wall on which they are adjacent, between two and a half and seven feet above the level of the sidewalk.

(C) 

The primary entranceway shall be emphasized utilizing at least one of the following methods:

(1) 

A roofed projection over the door (such as an awning, canopy, or overhang) with a minimum depth of five feet and a minimum horizontal area of 30 square feet.

(2) 

A recessed entry bay with a minimum depth of five feet.

(3) 

Incorporating the entrance into a vertical mass that extends two or more feet above the height of the first floor plate vertical mass.

(4) 

Incorporating one or more architectural features such as windows, sidelights, decorative materials, lighting, or signage into the entranceway.

EMPHASIZED ENTRIES (The diagram is illustrative)

(D) 

Buildings located within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line shall provide a primary entranceway oriented to and facing a front or street side lot line.

(E) 

Primary building entranceways located in the interior of a site shall be accessed from a pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of four feet wide and connects to a public sidewalk.

ii. 

Individual Entrances. All units accessed through ground level individual entrances from the exterior shall provide a minimum of one primary individual entranceway per unit in accordance with the following standards.

(A) 

The primary entranceway shall be emphasized with a projection (such as a porch) or recess with a minimum depth of three feet and a minimum area of nine square feet.

(B) 

In buildings located within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line, all individually accessed units located along a public right-of-way shall have a primary entranceway oriented to and facing a right-of-way.

(C) 

All dwelling unit entranceways located in the interior of a site shall be accessed from a pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of four feet wide and connects to a public sidewalk.

3. 

Encroachments into Required Setbacks, Residential Uses. In addition to the building encroachments allowed pursuant to Section 4.04.312, Building Projections into Yards and Courts, the following projections into required front or corner side yards are allowed for residential uses, subject to all applicable requirements of the Building Code.

ALLOWED ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED SETBACKS, RESIDENTIAL USES
Feature	Allowed Projection into Front or Corner Side Yard	Limitations
Uncovered stairs, guardrails, handrails, ramps, stoops, landings, decks, porches, balconies, and platforms
All elements six feet or less above ground elevation	10 feet
All elements more than six feet above ground elevation	7 feet
Covered porches and patios	7 feet	Must be unenclosed on three sides

4. 

Building Design. Buildings shall include the following design features to create visual variety and avoid a large-scale and bulky appearance.

a. 

Minimum Depth of Overhanging Eaves. Overhanging eaves, if provided, shall extend a minimum of two feet beyond the supporting wall.

b. 

Roof Line. Roof lines shall be varied and designed to minimize the bulk of a building, screen roof-mounted equipment, and enhance the building's architectural design through the following methods:

i. 

A minimum of one roof line offset of at least 18 inches in height and 20 feet in length shall be provided for every 150 feet of façade length.

ROOFLINE OFFSETS (The diagram is illustrative)

ii. 

Where parapets are provided, the minimum 18-inch offset in height required above may be substituted by an offset of at least 18 inches in depth. All parapets shall provide returns of at least six feet in depth at the end of the parapet face to avoid a false front appearance.

c. 

Façade Articulation. Any building over 150 feet wide shall provide a massing break with a minimum width of 20 feet and minimum depth of ten feet for every 150 feet of façade length.

FAÇADE ARTICULATION (The diagram is illustrative)

i. 

Buildings Three or More Stories. In addition to the façade articulation requirement above, upper and lower stories in buildings of three or more stories shall be distinguished by incorporating one or more of the following features. These features may be applied to the transitions between any floors, except where otherwise specified.

(A) 

A change in façade materials, along with a change in plane at least one inch in depth at the transition between the two materials.

(B) 

A horizontal design feature such as a water table, belt course, or bellyband.

(C) 

A base treatment at the ground floor consisting of a material such as stone, concrete masonry, or other material distinct from the remainder of the façade and projecting at least one inch from the wall surface of the remainder of the building.

(D) 

Setting back the top floor or floors of the building at least five feet from the remainder of the façade.

d. 

Townhomes and Rowhouses. In addition to the roof line and façade articulation requirements above, attached side-by-side dwelling units shall meet the following requirements.

i. 

The maximum number of units in any one contiguous building is six except as exempted by the Zoning Enforcement Official through an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06.

ii. 

Individual units shall be emphasized through two or more of the following methods. The methods chosen to meet this requirement may count toward other design requirements provided the necessary criteria are met.

(A) 

Variations of two feet or more between the horizontal planes of the primary entrance façade of adjacent units.

(B) 

A change in roof orientation between adjacent units (e.g., a gable roof adjacent to a hipped roof).

(C) 

A roofline offset of at least 18 inches for each unit exposed on the associated elevation.

(D) 

Change of colors or materials.

TOWNHOMES AND ROWHOUSES, INDIVIDUAL UNIT EMPHASIS (The diagram is illustrative)

5. 

Windows and Openings.

a. 

Nonresidential Uses: Building Transparency/Required Openings. Exterior walls facing and within 20 feet of a front or street side lot line or pedestrian walkway shall include windows, doors, or other openings for at least 50 percent of the building wall area located between two and a half and seven feet above the level of the sidewalk.

i. 

Design of Required Openings. Openings fulfilling this requirement shall have transparent glazing and provide views into work areas, display areas, sales areas, lobbies, or similar active spaces, or into window displays that are at least three feet deep.

ii. 

Reductions. The Zoning Enforcement Official can approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 to reduce or waive the building transparency requirement where the following findings can be made:

(A) 

The proposed use has certain operational characteristics with which providing the required windows and openings is incompatible, such as in the case of a cinema or theater; and

(B) 

Street-facing building walls will exhibit architectural relief and detail, and will be enhanced with landscaping in such a way as to create visual interest at the pedestrian level.

NONRESIDENTIAL USES: BUILDING TRANSPARENCY/REQUIRED OPENINGS (The diagram is illustrative)

b. 

Residential Uses: Window Trim or Recess. Windows for residential uses shall have trim at least one-half inch in depth, or be recessed at least two inches from the plane of the surrounding exterior wall.

6. 

Façade Design.

a. 

Façade Detailing.

i. 

All building facades shall incorporate details, such as window and door trim, window recesses, cornices, changes in materials, or other design elements.

ii. 

Horizontal building elements shall be aligned within three feet of like buildings elements on the same facade and adjacent buildings.

iii. 

No wall facing a public right-of-way shall run in a continuous plane of more than 30 feet without a window, door, or other opening.

FAÇADE DETAILING: BLANK WALL LIMITATION (The diagram is illustrative)

b. 

Exterior Building Colors and Materials.

i. 

Each façade shall have three or more colors and three or more materials.

ii. 

The following materials are prohibited:

(A) 

Vinyl siding;

(B) 

T-111 plywood siding;

(C) 

Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS).

B. 

Space Requirements.

1. 

Ground Floor Height, Nonresidential Uses. The minimum ground floor height for nonresidential uses is 16 feet measured floor to floor.

2. 

Ground Floor Height, Residential Uses. The minimum ground floor height for residential uses is ten feet measured floor to floor.

3. 

Tenant Space Depth, Nonresidential Uses. Nonresidential ground floor interior tenant spaces shall be a minimum of 60 feet in depth for a minimum of half of the width of the tenant space and a minimum of 40 feet in depth elsewhere, except as exempted by the Zoning Enforcement Official through an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 on small or constrained sites.

4. 

Required Amenities. Amenities that enhance the livability of the project and are not required elsewhere in this Chapter shall be provided. An Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 may be approved to allow alternative amenities that are comparable in value and benefit to residents. Projects shall include at least four of the following amenities.

a. 

Conference room.

b. 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations or 220 V power outlet for 25 percent of required parking spaces.

c. 

Fitness center.

d. 

Lap pool.

e. 

Tenant activity area, such as joint eating and cooking area, clubhouse, play area, screening room, or other activity area.

f. 

On-site commercial child care facility.

g. 

Pet washing facility or relief area.

h. 

Playground or outdoor active recreation facility.

i. 

Public art.

j. 

Enclosed, lockable storage space at least 250 cubic feet in size with minimum dimension of four feet by eight feet for a minimum of 25 percent of the units.

k. 

Study room and/or library.

l. 

Publicly accessible open space provided consistent with Subsection 4.04.336.C.2 for projects with 25,000 square feet of floor area or less or publicly accessible open space of 15 square feet per 1,000 square feet of floor area for projects with over 25,000 square feet of floor area.

m. 

Publicly accessible open space provided in compliance with Subsection 4.04.336.C.2 and as follows:

i. 

Projects with 25,000 square feet of floor area or less: Five square feet of publicly accessible open space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

ii. 

Projects over 25,000 square feet of floor area: 15 square feet of publicly accessible open space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area.

n. 

Provision of car sharing services for service subscribers. Car share parking spaces shall be accessible to car share subscribers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

C. 

Site Design Requirements.

1. 

Frontage Improvements. Frontage improvements consistent with the Master Plan of City Streets, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, applicable Specific Plan and/or development strategy, Subdivision Improvement Standards, and any other applicable standard or requirement of the City shall be provided for all subdivisions, new construction, and additions of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area.

2. 

Open Space. Private Open Space, Common Open Space, and Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be provided in compliance with the standards of this section. No portion of required open space shall be used for driveways or off-street vehicle parking and loading facilities, nor may one area of open space be double counted as satisfying the requirements of multiple types of required open space. However, the area provided to meet the open space requirement may count toward other site requirements such as landscaping, amenities, and stormwater retention and control if the area provided as open space also meets the criteria of those individual requirements.

REQUIRED PRIVATE AND COMMON OPEN SPACE
Applicability	Minimum Open Space	Note
DA and SA Districts	60 square feet per dwelling unit	May be provided as any combination of Private and Common Open Space. See Subsections 4.04.336.C.2.q and 4.04.336.C.2.b
CC, CN, NA, P, and RM Districts	200 square feet per dwelling unit

REQUIRED PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE
Applicability	Minimum Open Space	Note
DA and SA Districts, development with over 25,000 square feet of floor area	5 square feet per 1,000 square feet of floor area	Shall comply with Subsection 4.04.336.C.2.c

a. 

Private Open Space. Private Open Space provides open space areas for the exclusive use of the occupants of a single dwelling unit and includes but is not limited to balconies, decks, terraces, patios, fenced yards, and other similar private areas.

i. 

Minimum Dimensions. Private Open Space shall be a minimum of 60 square feet and have no dimension less than six feet.

ii. 

Accessibility. Private Open Space shall be accessible to only one dwelling unit by a doorway to a habitable room or hallway.

b. 

Common Open Space. Common Open Space provides shared access for all building occupants and includes, but is not limited to, courtyards, terraces, forecourts, gardens, outdoor dining areas, plazas, landscaped areas, patios, swimming pools, barbeque areas, athletic courts or fields, playgrounds, recreation areas, gardens, rooftop amenities, and other similar common areas intended for shared use by building occupants.

i. 

Minimum Dimensions. Common Open Space shall have minimum length and width dimensions of 20 feet except as provided below.

(A) 

Courtyards. Common Open Space areas with building walls on two opposite sides shall have a minimum width between the walls equal to the height of the shortest building wall facing the courtyard.

ii. 

Accessibility. Common Open Space shall be accessible to all building occupants.

iii. 

Surfacing. A surface shall be provided that allows convenient use for outdoor living and/or recreation. Such surface may be any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, decking, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing.

(A) 

Minimum Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent of the total common open space area shall be planted.

(B) 

Minimum Soil Depth. Landscaping on podiums and rooftops shall provide minimum soil depths as follows.

(1) 

Ground cover: 12 inches.

(2) 

Shrubs: 20 inches.

(3) 

Trees: 36 inches.

(C) 

Maximum Slope. Slopes shall not exceed ten percent.

c. 

Publicly Accessible Open Space. Publicly Accessible Open Space includes paseos, plazas, outdoor dining areas, dog parks, recreation areas, and other similar areas available for use by the public. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall be provided on-site and in accordance with the following standards or met through Alternative Compliance options pursuant to Subsection 4.04.336.C.2.c.ii, Alternative Compliance.

i. 

Publicly Accessible Open Space Standards.

(A) 

Ownership and Maintenance. Publicly Accessible Open Space must be either offered as dedication to the City or privately owned and maintained with dedication of a public access easement. Publicly Accessible Open Spaces shall be maintained at no public expense. The owner of the property on which the open space is located shall maintain it by keeping the area clean and free of litter and keeping in a healthy state any plant material that is provided.

(B) 

Minimum Dimensions. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall have at least one minimum ten-foot dimension.

(C) 

Design Features. Publicly Accessible Open Spaces shall:

(1) 

Be unobstructed by fully enclosed structures;

(2) 

Include any practicable combination of lawn, garden, flagstone, wood planking, concrete, decking, or other serviceable, dust-free surfacing;

(3) 

Not exceed a ten percent slope;

(4) 

Provide pedestrian-scale lighting;

(5) 

Provide seating;

(6) 

Provide one or more plaques visible to the public stating the right of the public to use the space, the type of open space, and the hours of use;

(7) 

Maintain a smoke-free environment; and

(8) 

Provide at least one of the following:

(a) 

Site furnishings, including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, and gathering places.

(b) 

Active recreation spaces, such as tot lot or playground, sport court, or similar.

(c) 

Shading.

(d) 

Public art.

(D) 

Location. Publicly Accessible Open Space shall:

(1) 

Be located on the ground floor;

(2) 

Have a direct, accessible pedestrian connection to a public right-of-way or easement.

ii. 

Alternative Compliance.

(A) 

Park Land Dedication. Park land dedicated and improved consistent with Municipal Code Chapter 7-1 shall count towards the required Publicly Accessible Open Space.

(B) 

Residential Projects with Fewer than 50 Units. Multi-family residential and residential mixed-use developments with fewer than 50 residential units may opt to pay the Park Facilities Development Impact Fee established by Municipal Code Chapter 7-13 in lieu of providing dedicated and improved park land and/or Publicly Accessible Open Space.

(C) 

Programmed Use. Publicly Accessible Open Space designed for concentrated and programmed public use – such as playgrounds, recreational areas, or other programmed public spaces – may be credited at a two-to-one (2:1) ratio with approval of an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06.

2 . 

Lighting.

a. 

Lighting Design.

i. 

Maximum Height of Freestanding Lighting Standards. The maximum height of a freestanding lighting standard is as follows:

(A) 

Within 100 feet of a Residential District: 16 feet.

(B) 

Other Locations: 25 feet.

ii. 

Attached Fixtures. Fixtures on buildings shall be attached only to walls or eaves, and the top of the fixture shall not exceed the height of the parapet or roof or eave of roof.

b. 

Minimum Lighting Levels.

i. 

Lighting in parking areas, garage areas, and carport areas shall be maintained with a minimum of one foot-candle of illumination at the ground level during the hours of darkness.

ii. 

Aisles, passageways, and recesses related to and within a development shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least 0.25 foot-candles at the ground level during the hours of darkness.

3. 

Landscaping. All areas of the site not used for access, parking, buildings, open space, mechanical equipment, or other function shall be landscaped consistent with Chapter 4.16, Landscape Requirements, and the following requirements. Required landscaping areas shall be planted with a combination of trees, shrubs, and groundcover. Stormwater treatment areas may count toward required landscaping.

a. 

Trees. A minimum of one 24-inch box size or greater tree shall be planted per 25 linear feet of landscape area. Tree grates shall be used for trees located in hardscape areas.

b. 

Shrubs. Shrubs shall be a container size of five gallons or greater at planting and planted at spacing distances appropriate for the plant species.

c. 

Groundcover. Landscaped areas that are not planted with trees or shrubs shall be planted with groundcover plants. Mulch (as a ground cover) shall be confined to areas underneath plants and is not a substitute for ground cover plants.

i. 

Groundcover plants other than grasses shall be four-inch pot size or greater and planted at spacing distances appropriate for the plant species.

ii. 

Groundcover plants shall be planted at a density that will cover the entire area within two years.

d. 

Edible Landscaping. Edible landscaping, including fruit trees and gardens, are considered landscaped areas.

4. 

Vehicle Parking.

a. 

Required Parking. Parking shall be provided pursuant to Chapter 4.08 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations except that no parking is required for nonresidential uses less than 5,000 square foot in size and part of a mixed-use development.

b. 

Access to Parking.

i. 

Location. Curb cuts and driveways providing access to parking facilities shall be from an alley or secondary street, rather than from the principal street, wherever such alley or secondary access is feasible.

ii. 

Driveway Length. Minimum 20 feet.

iii. 

Driveway Width. Maximum 24 feet, or minimum required for emergency vehicle access.

c. 

Required Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Spaces, DA and SA Districts. In the DA and SA Districts, a minimum of 15 percent of parking spaces shall be electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

d. 

Residential Districts.

i. 

Structured, Partially Submerged, and Underground Parking - Location. Structured parking, including partially submerged or underground parking with three or more feet above ground shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the primary street facing property line. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 where the following findings may be made:

(A) 

The design incorporates habitable space built close to the public sidewalk to the maximum extent feasible; and

(B) 

The site is physically constrained such that underground parking or above ground parking located more than 40 feet from the primary street frontage is not feasible.

ii. 

Surface Parking, Carports, and Garages - Maximum Parking Frontage. The total width of above ground parking areas visible from the street, including open parking, carports, and garages shall not exceed 40 percent of any public street frontage.

(A) 

Reductions. The Zoning Enforcement Official can approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 to allow a greater width where the following findings may be made:

(1) 

The lot is narrow or otherwise constrained such that limiting the visibility of above ground parking to 40 percent of the public street frontage is infeasible; and

(2) 

Landscaping and other treatments have been incorporated to minimize the visibility of above ground parking from the public street frontage.

iii. 

Garage Design.

(A) 

Attached garages located on a street facing building frontage shall be recessed a minimum of 12 inches behind the front elevation wall plane.

(B) 

Where there are adjacent garage doors, one of the following features shall be provided to distinguish between doors and avoid a massive appearance.

(1) 

A change in colors or materials.

(2) 

A permanent vertical trellis with climbing plants or plant materials between garage doors.

(3) 

Vertical trim between garage doors.

(4) 

A minimum three foot by three foot landscaped area between the driveways.

e. 

Commercial and Professional Districts.

i. 

Limitations on Location of Parking. Above ground parking and structured parking, including partially submerged or underground parking with three or more feet above ground shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the primary street facing property line. The Zoning Enforcement Official may approve an Administrative Exception per Chapter 5.06 where the following findings may be made:

(A) 

The design incorporates conditioned, usable space built close to the public sidewalk to the maximum extent feasible; and

(B) 

The site is physically constrained such that underground parking or above ground parking located more than 40 feet from the primary street frontage is not feasible.

5. 

Off-Street Loading Areas. In addition to the requirements of Section 4.08.164, Location and Design of Off-Street Loading Spaces, loading docks shall be designed according to the following standards.

a. 

Loading docks shall not exceed 20 feet in width.

b. 

Loading docks shall be screened from view by fencing, landscaping, or architectural elements from any adjacent street, sidewalk, or other publicly accessible accessway or open space.

c. 

Loading docks shall be internal to the building envelope and equipped with closable doors.

6. 

Pedestrian Access. On-site pedestrian circulation and access shall be provided according to the following standards.

a. 

Internal Connections. A system of pedestrian walkways shall connect all buildings on a site to each other, to on-site automobile and bicycle parking areas, and to any on-site open space areas or pedestrian amenities.

b. 

Circulation Network. On-site walkways shall be connected to the public sidewalk and other planned or existing pedestrian routes. An on-site walkway shall connect the primary building entry or entries to a public sidewalk on each street frontage.

c. 

Transit. Pedestrian connections shall be provided from transit stops adjacent to the building frontage to building entrances.

d. 

Pedestrian Walkway Design.

i. 

Walkways shall be a minimum of four feet wide, shall be hard-surfaced, and paved with concrete, stone, tile, brick, or comparable material.

ii. 

Where a required walkway crosses parking areas or loading areas, it must be clearly identifiable through the use of a raised crosswalk, a different paving material, striping, or similar method.

iii. 

Where a required walkway is parallel and within two feet of an auto travel lane, it must be raised or separated from the auto travel lane by a physical barrier consisting of a raised curb at least four inches high.

(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2022-001 § 3)

§ 4.04.340 Performance Standards.

§ 4.04.344 Earth Station and Microwave Equipment.

§ 4.04.348 Bed and Breakfast Inns.

§ 4.04.352 Airport Safety Zones.

§ 4.04.356 (Reserved)

§ 4.04.360 Site Remediation Screening Review.

§ 4.04.364 Fences, Walls, and Hedges.

Fences, walls, hedges, and similar structures shall comply with the standards of this section.

A. 

Exceptions. The standards of this section do not apply to fencing used to secure vacant buildings and vacant properties in compliance with the following:

1. 

Fencing shall be vinyl-coated, mini-mesh chain link or similar fencing. Electrified security fencing and razor/barbed wire and similar materials capable of inflicting significant physical injury or discomfort is prohibited.

2. 

The fencing shall meet the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility.

3. 

The Director has issued a vacant property fencing permit.

B. 

Residential, Open Space and Public/Semi-Public Districts. Except as provided for in Subsections B.1 through B.3 of this section, the maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be seven feet except in required front or corner side yards abutting a street where the maximum height shall be three feet. All fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility.

1. 

RO District. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge in the RO District shall be six feet except in required front or corner side yards abutting a street where the maximum height shall be three feet.

2. 

Corner lots in the RO, RS, RS-40, RS-VP, and RD Districts. Starting from the back wall of the house, the maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge on a corner lot in the RO, RS, RS-40, RS-VP or RD District shall follow the gradient formula diagram below, which allows for an increase in height of one foot for each two and one-half feet back from the street side property line, up to a maximum of six feet in the RO District, and seven feet in the RS, RS-40, RS-VP and RD Districts. The area in front of the fence shall be required to be planted with a combination of groundcovers, shrubs, and/or small trees and shall also have irrigation installed. Over-height fences along the side of the house shall continue to require review and approval of a fence modification.

CORNER LOT FENCE IN THE RO, RS, RS-40, RS-VP, AND RD DISTRICTS (The diagram is illustrative)

3. 

RS-VP District. In order to protect the existing view corridor, the maximum height of a solid fence, wall or hedge in the RS-VP District shall be no more than three feet above finished grade. The portion of a permitted fence between the heights of three feet to seven feet shall be constructed with glass to allow for continued enjoyment of the view. Transparent materials do not include chain link, mini-mesh, chicken wire, wood or lattice materials. Non-transparent structural materials necessary for the support of the fence are permitted every four feet.

The views currently enjoyed by neighbors shall be respected. The proposed construction shall not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors' views of distant and scenic features, such as the San Francisco Bay and surrounding open spaces and skylines, while balancing the applicant's ability to improve the subject property in accordance with the applicable restrictions. Fences proposed in side and rear yards where no views as defined above are significantly affected are not subject to this section as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official.

The Zoning Enforcement Official may modify the standards referenced herein subject to the approval of a fence modification permit.

4. 

Materials. Fencing and walls shall be constructed using stone, brick, wood, composite wood, tubular steel, finished concrete, or stucco. Comparable, durable, high quality materials may be used with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408. Chain link fencing and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited.

C. 

Commercial and Professional Districts.

1. 

Maximum Height. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be eight feet except in required front or corner side yards where the maximum height shall be three feet.

2. 

Minimum Standards for Fences Along Street Frontages. Fences that are adjacent to the required minimum front, corner side and/or rear yard with frontage along a public street frontage shall be constructed of either: (a) tubular steel, or of equally high quality "visually transparent" style; or (b) a solid architectural wall compatible with the building colors and materials.

In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility. Walls adjoining residential uses shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.224 Walls Adjoining Residential Use.

3. 

Materials. Fencing and walls shall be constructed using stone, brick, wood, composite wood, tubular steel, finished concrete, or stucco. Comparable, durable, high quality materials may be used with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408. Chain link fencing and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited.

D. 

Industrial Districts.

1. 

Maximum Height. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be eight feet.

2. 

Minimum Standards for Fences Along Street Frontages. Fences that are within the required minimum front, corner side and/or rear yard with frontage along a public street frontage are subject to the following standards.

a. 

Any portion of the fence over three feet shall be tubular steel, or of equally high quality "visually transparent" style.

b. 

The area between the property line and/or back of sidewalk and the fence shall be landscaped and maintained free of weeds.

In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways — Visibility.

3. 

Materials. Fencing and walls shall be constructed using wood, tubular steel, finished concrete, stucco or chain link, except as provided below.

a. 

Comparable Materials. Comparable, durable, high quality materials may be used with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408.

b. 

Razor/Barbed Wire. Razor/barbed wire materials, such as wire strips or coiled ("concertina") wire and similar fencing materials capable of inflicting significant physical injury or discomfort are only allowed in the IL and IG Districts, subject to the following.

1. 

Location. Razor/barbed wire shall not be located within 200 feet of a residential district.

2. 

Angle of installation. Razor/barbed wire shall be installed and maintained at a 45 degree or a 90 degree angle into the property it is securing, measured from the vertical axis representing the fence. The razor/barbed wire shall not extend over adjoining public or private property.

3. 

Clearance. There shall be a minimum of six feet between the lowest portion of the razor/barbed wire and the ground below.

4. 

Height. The height of the fence, with the razor/barbed wire, cannot exceed the fence height limits established in the fence regulations.

5. 

Vacant lots. Razor/barbed wire and similar materials capable of inflicting significant physical injury or discomfort are prohibited on vacant lots.

6. 

Knox Box. A "Knox Box," and/or other similar approved devices shall be installed for emergency access as may be required by the Police and Fire Departments. As a condition of permit issuance, when access is attained under emergency or urgent circumstances, all permit applicants and, by extension, the subject site's property owner(s), agree to waive any and all claims for damages to the fence and associated equipment against the City of San Leandro, the Police Department, the Fire Department, their employees and/or others acting at their direction.

c. 

Electrified Security Fencing. Electrified security fencing is prohibited on vacant lots and only allowed in the IL and IG Districts, subject to the following.

1. 

Electrified security fencing shall be completely surrounded by a non-electrified perimeter fence or wall that is not less than six feet in height.

2. 

The space between an electrified fence and the surrounding nonelectrified perimeter fence or wall shall be kept clean and free of trash, litter, debris, and vegetation.

3. 

Electrified security fencing shall meet the 2006 international standards and specifications of the International Electrotechnical Commission for electric fence energizers in "International Standard IEC 60335, Part 2-76" as may be amended.

4. 

Electrified security fences shall not be subject to the maximum height requirements in the Zoning Code.

5. 

No security fencing shall be attached to the electrified security fence or surrounding nonelectrified perimeter fence or wall. Any existing razor/barbed wire attached to any fence or structure on the subject site shall be removed.

6. 

The energizer for electrified security fences must be driven by a commercial storage battery not to exceed 12 volts DC. The electric charge produced by the fence upon contact shall not exceed the energizer characteristics set forth in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard.

7. 

Electrified security fences shall be clearly identified with prominently placed warning signs in compliance with applicable building and fire codes.

8. 

A "Knox Box," disconnect switches and/or other similar approved devices shall be installed for emergency access as may be required by the Police and Fire Departments. When required, disconnect switches and controls shall be installed in an easily accessible location on the property, shall not be obscured in any manner from the street/private driveway access and shall be clearly identified with signs. In the event of an emergency or urgent circumstance requiring that the Police and/or Fire Departments access a property with a permitted electrified fence, and the Knox Box or other similar approved device is absent or non-functional, and an owner, manager, employee, custodian, or any other person with control over the property is not present to disable the electrified fence, fire and/or police personnel shall be authorized to disable the electrified fence in order to gain access to the property. As a condition of permit issuance, when access is attained under emergency or urgent circumstances, all permit applicants and, by extension, the subject site's property owner(s), agree to waive any and all claims for damages to the electrified fence and associated equipment against the City of San Leandro, the Police Department, the Fire Department, their employees and/or others acting at their direction.

9. 

To the maximum extent permitted by law, all applicants and, by extension, the subject site's property owner(s) issued permits to install an electrified fence as provided in this section shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, agents, contractors, and employees with respect to: any and all claims, damages and losses whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with or arising out of the exercise of rights granted by the permits and/or approvals associated with the installation of an electrified fence; and any and all claims, liabilities, lawsuits or actions, including any and all claims, liabilities and losses for damage, injury, or death, occurring in connection with or arising out of the granting of or the exercise of the rights granted by the permits and/or approvals associated with the installation of an electrified fence. Applicant's obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City as stated hereinabove shall include, but not be limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by legal counsel of the City's choice in representing the City in connection with any such claims, losses, lawsuits, or actions, and payment of any award of damages, judgments, verdicts, court costs and attorneys' fees in any such lawsuit or action."

E. 

B-TOD District.

1. 

Limitation. Fences, walls, and hedges shall not be located between buildings with commercial uses and adjacent streets. However, fences, walls, and hedges may be located between buildings and adjacent streets for schools and daycare facilities or to delineate outdoor dining or display areas.

2. 

Maximum Height.

a. 

Between Buildings and Streets. Where allowed, fences, walls, and hedges located between buildings and adjacent streets shall not exceed 42 inches in height, except fences for schools or daycare facilities may be up to eight feet in height.

b. 

Other Locations. Fences, walls, and hedges located in areas other than between buildings and adjacent streets shall not exceed eight feet in height.

3. 

Materials. Fencing and walls shall be constructed using wood, steel, finished concrete, or stucco. Comparable, durable, high quality materials may be used with approval of an administrative exception per Section 2.10.408. Chain link fencing and corrugated metal fencing are prohibited.

4. 

Fence and Wall Transparency. Fencing, walls, gates, and other screening and visual barriers along publicly accessible streets and non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian pathways shall not exceed 75 percent opacity, measured as the total surface area of fence elements divided by the area covered by the fence (i.e. the product of the length of the fence and the width of the fence).

In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Section 4.08.148 Driveways—Visibility. Walls adjoining residential uses shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4.04.224 Walls Adjoining Residential Use.

F. 

Fence Modifications. Approval to vary from the standards of this section may be granted with the approval of a fence modification application.

1. 

The Zoning Enforcement Official May Approve Modifications. The Zoning Enforcement Official in a hearing following informal notice as specified in paragraph 4 below may modify the requirements for the maximum height, minimum setback, and material of construction for fences as established in the Zoning Code.

2. 

Noticing Requirements. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing shall be posted at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing, on or adjacent to the property involved, and mailed at least 10 days prior to the hearing to the owners of adjacent property.

3. 

Standards for Approval.

a. 

The fence is not detrimental to adjacent property;

b. 

The fence is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of aesthetics;

c. 

The fence does not create a sight distance hazard; and

d. 

The fence is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

4. 

Referrals and Appeals. The Zoning Enforcement Official may refer a fence modification request to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall also review fence modification(s) requests that are made in conjunction with an application for either a conditional use permit or variance. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Official approving or denying a fence modification shall be heard by the Planning Commission, pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 Appeals.

(Ord. 2001-015 § 1; Ord. 2008-001 § 1; Ord. 2012-001 § 3; Ord. 2020-002 § 4; Ord. 2020-012 § 3; Ord. 2024-011, 7/15/2024)

§ 4.04.368 Adult-Oriented Business Regulations.

§ 4.04.372 Hazardous Waste Facilities.