Seal Beach City Zoning Code

Book or poetry readings in a cafe, restaurant, or bar;

Fashion show in a cafe, restaurant, or bar;

Parlor games or party games in a cafe, restaurant, or bar;.

Live, amplified or unamplified tableside entertainment performed by no more than 4 individuals (including, but not limited to, a singer, musician, instrumentalist, magician, balloon entertainer, face painter or comedian) in a retail store, gallery, restaurant, café, or any other business or use; and

Other uses as determined by the director to be of the same general character as those listed above, and not objectionable or detrimental to surrounding properties and the neighborhood.

Dancing;

Karaoke; and

Performances by singers, musicians, comedians, actors, magicians, or other entertainers of any kind, from a stage.

Compliance with Operational Standards. In order to ensure that the entertainment shall be only accessory and incidental to the primary use, and that the entertainment does not interfere with any other business, use or activity in surrounding areas, all incidental business activities shall comply with all of the following operational standards:

Land Use Permits or Approvals—Compliance Required. Approval of incidental business activities pursuant to this chapter shall not constitute approval or modification of any conditional use permit, variance or other land use permit, entitlement or approval required under Title 11 or any other provision of this Code. At all times the business operator and property owner shall comply with all applicable requirements and conditions of any other permit, entitlement or approval applicable to the property and/or use, and all other requirements of this Code in conducting the incidental business activities in the building or other premises. Violation of any provision of this section, any other permit, entitlement, or approval, or any provision of the Code, may result in imposition of an administrative citation, revocation and/or nonrenewal of the city's approval of incidental business activities, or such other civil and criminal remedies as provided in this Code. No business license shall be issued which includes incidental business activities except upon written business license zoning clearance from the director confirming that incidental business activities are allowed by the underlying zoning and any applicable conditional use permit, variance or other land use permit, entitlement or approval issued under this title.

Approval Not Transferable. The city's approval of incidental business activities pursuant to this chapter is not transferable to any other person, use, building, premises, or location.

Residential uses;

Religious facilities, schools, libraries, public parks and playgrounds, and other similar uses; and

Other establishments dispensing alcoholic beverages.

Beauty and barber shop;

Central cooking and dining rooms (may also be used by guests);

Exercise rooms; and

Small scale drug store and/or medical facility as an ancillary use only.

A bus turnout and shelter along the street frontage shall be provided if the facility is on an established bus route, and is coordinated with the transit authority.

Facilities with 50 or more dwelling units shall provide private dial-a-ride transportation shuttles, with the exact number and schedule to be determined by the review authority.

Pump islands shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from any residential property line to the nearest edge of the pump island. A canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 12 feet within this distance.

Pump islands shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any nonresidential property line to the nearest edge of the pump island. A canopy or roof structure over a pump island may encroach up to 12 feet within this distance, but no closer than 8 feet to the property line.

When the property line is a public right-of-way line, an area of at least 4 feet in width along the line shall be landscaped in compliance with Chapter 11.4.30: Landscaping and Buffer Yards.

A minimum 4-foot wide, inside dimension, and 6-inch high curbed landscaped planter area shall be provided along the street property lines, except for openings to facilitate vehicular circulation, and along side and rear property lines adjoining residentially zoned properties;

Where the planter area(s) is adjoining a peripheral wall, trees planted not more than 16 feet apart shall be included in the planter area(s) which shall be a minimum of 6 feet wide, inside dimension;

An on-site planter area of not less than 200 square feet shall be provided at the corner of the two intersecting streets. Landscaping shall not exceed a height of 42 inches at this location;

A minimum of 50 square feet of planter area shall be located along those portions of the main structure fronting on public rights-of-way;

Additional landscaping may be required to screen the service station from adjoining public rights-of-way and properties, in compliance with Chapter 11.4.30: Landscaping and Buffer Yards; and

Street trees shall be planted as approved by the city engineer.

All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed within the roof canopy to ensure that all light is directed away from adjoining public rights-of-way and properties.

Lighting shall not:

Openings of service bays shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion onto adjoining public rights-of-way and properties.

Service bay doors shall not directly face an existing residential development or zoning district.

Where a service station adjoins property in a residential zoning district, a solid decorative masonry wall shall be constructed along the common property line. The height of the wall, which shall be between 8 and 10 feet in height, shall be measured from the finished grade of the residential property. Colors, design, materials, and textures of the wall shall be compatible with on-site development and adjoining properties and subject to the approval of the director.

When the wall reaches the established front or street side setback line of a residentially zoned parcel adjoining the service station, the height of the wall shall be between 36 and 42 inches, inclusive.

Where a service station adjoins property in a commercial zoning district, the provision of peripheral walls shall be determined through the conditional use permit approval.

The dispensing of petroleum products, air, and water from pump islands;

The provision of emergency service of a minor nature;

The sale of items via vending machines which may only be placed next to the main structure in a designated area not to exceed 32 square feet and which shall be roofed and screened from public view;

The display of allowed automotive merchandise on each pump island, provided that the aggregate display area on each island shall not exceed 12 square feet and that the products shall be located in a specially designed enclosed case; and

Motor vehicle products displayed along the front of the structure shall be within 36 inches of the structure, and limited to 5 feet in height and not more than 5 feet in length.

Outside storage of motor vehicles is prohibited. For the purpose of this section, outside storage shall mean the parking of a motor vehicle in an unenclosed area of the service station for longer than 24 hours, unless the vehicle is in the process of being serviced, in which case it may be parked for a maximum period of 72 hours.

Vehicles shall not be parked on alleys, driveways, parkways, or sidewalks.

Vehicles shall not be parked on the premises for the purpose of offering same for sale.

Parking shall be located and screened to minimize visibility of parked vehicles from adjoining public rights-of-way.

Vehicles shall not be parked on any public street or public right-of-way in a commercial area for a period greater than 72 hours and must abide by all posted rules and regulations.

Vehicles shall not be parked on any public street in a noncommercial area.

Hours for drop-off of towed vehicles;

Location for storage of any towed vehicles; and

Allowable routes for tow service vehicle operations between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

The service station convenience market shall comply with all requirements for off-sale retail applications in City Council Policy 600-1: Standard Conditions for Alcohol Related Land Uses, including, but not limited to, the maximum proximity to residences, the proscription of an undue concentration of alcohol uses, and the prohibition on onsite consumption; and the conditional use permit shall contain the applicable Standard Conditions for Alcohol Related Land Uses, pursuant to City Council Policy 600-1.

The service station convenience market shall be located in a zone permitting an automobile service station use.

The business shall not be located within 1,000 feet of a park, religious institution or school, whether such use is within or outside of the city.

The distances specified in this section shall be measured in a straight line, without regard for intervening structures, from the property line of the lot containing the service station convenience market to the property line of the lot containing the residence, park, religious institution, school, or business.

The determination on whether to permit the sale of beer and wine at a service station convenience market shall be supported by written findings, based on substantial evidence in view of the whole record.

Used or discarded automotive parts or equipment, or permanently disabled junked or wrecked vehicles shall not be located outside of the main structure.

A waste collection and disposal storage area, completely enclosed with a masonry wall not less than 6 feet high with a solid gated opening, and large enough to accommodate standard-sized commercial trash bins, shall be located on the rear portion of the property in a manner which is accessible to refuse collection vehicles.

Driveways and service areas shall be maintained and kept free of grease, oil, and other petroleum products in addition to litter. These areas shall be periodically cleaned with equipment that dissolves spilled grease, oil, and other petroleum products without washing them into the drainage, gutter, or sewer systems.

Provide restrooms on-site, at no charge, for public use during normal business hours. The restrooms shall be continuously maintained in compliance with the standards of the county health department;

Provide and maintain in usable and good working order, an air pump and radiator water hose for public use.

Become a certified used oil collection center and accept used oil for recycling from patrons; and

Comply with all requirements for certified used oil collection centers as specified by the California Integrated Waste Management Act.

Be of a high intensity to cause a traffic hazard;

Be used as an advertising element; or

Adversely affect adjoining properties, in compliance with Section 11.4.10.020.A: Lighting.

All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed to ensure that all light is directed away from adjoining public rights-of-way and properties.

Lighting shall not:

Not comply with the standards and criteria identified in the basic operating standards set forth above;

Be inconsistent with the general plan and any applicable specific plan;

Threaten the health and safety of the citizens of the city; or

Represent a use that would clearly conflict with the normal residential quality of the surrounding neighborhood.

Adult businesses;

Animal hospitals or the boarding, caring, harboring, raising, training, or treatment of animals or birds for profit;

Beauty shops and barber shops;

Catering;

Dance or night clubs;

Maintenance and storage of equipment, materials, and other accessories for the construction and service trades;

Massage therapy;

Medical and dental offices, clinics, and laboratories (not including chiropractors and counselors/psychotherapists);

Mini self-storage;

Retail sales, except for artist's originals or products individually made-to-order on the premises;

Vehicle repair or storage (body or mechanical, including boats and recreational vehicles), upholstery, automobile detailing and painting and the display and sale of any vehicle(s);

Welding and machining; and

Other uses determined by the director not to be incidental to or compatible with residential activities.

Minimum distance from a residential district boundary: 500 feet.

Minimum distance from other liquor stores: 1,000 feet.

Minimum distance from educational, religious, or cultural institutions and public parks: 500 feet.

Within 3 feet of a display window of any structure abutting the sidewalk, or so as to interfere with or restrict the reasonable use of the window for display purposes;

Within 100 feet of any residential use within a residential zoning district;

Within 1,000 feet of another news or flower stand, or florist, provided that this distance may be reduced by the director if the proposed use is determined not to be detrimental to public safety and welfare; or

So that the sidewalk is reduced to less than 8 feet on secondary and major highways and 6 feet on other streets. This requirement may be modified by the director where the clear passage provided is safe and adequate, as determined by the city engineer.

Approved with a defined fixed location entirely on private property that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and does not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, or parking spaces. Displays shall not obstruct traffic safety sight areas or otherwise create hazards for vehicle or pedestrian traffic. They shall also be placed so that the clear space for the passage of pedestrians upon any private walkways is not reduced to less than 8 feet. Placements within the public right-of-way is prohibited;

Directly related to a business occupying a permanent structure on the same site, and shall display only goods of the primary business on the same site;

Limited to artwork and pottery, flowers and plants, handicrafts, furniture, or other items which are determined by the director to be similar in nature;

Limited to the hours of operation of the business and portable and removed from public view at the close of each business day;

Managed so that display structures and goods are maintained at all times in a clean and neat condition, and in good repair; and

Placed to not block structure entrances and on-site driveways.

Placed within 100 feet of any residential dwelling, except for mixed-use projects; or

Placed so as to impede or interfere with the reasonable use of the store front windows for display purposes.

Accessible from inside the restaurant only, unless the director waives or modifies this requirement in circumstances where this is not feasible or practical;

Clearly and physically defined. The area shall be clearly a part of the restaurant it serves; and

Supervised by a restaurant employee to ensure compliance with laws regarding onsite consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Associated structural elements, awnings, covers, furniture, umbrellas, or other physical elements that are visible from the public rights-of-way, shall be compatible with the overall design of the main structure(s);

Awnings, plants, umbrellas, and other human scale elements shall be provided as necessary to enhance the pedestrian experience;

The relation of the outdoor seating area to religious institutions, hospitals, public schools, and residential uses shall be considered by the reviewing authority. Proper mitigation measures shall be applied to eliminate potential impacts related to glare, light, loitering, and noise;

Pedestrian or vehicular traffic flow shall not be obstructed, nor shall existing pedestrian or vehicular movement areas be removed;

Outdoor dining areas shall maintain adequate vehicular or pedestrian traffic flow; and

A minimum setback of 15 feet from adjoining residential district property lines and 5 feet from adjoining parking lots shall be provided.

All exterior light sources, including canopy, flood, and perimeter shall be energy efficient, stationary, and shielded or recessed to ensure that all light is directed away from adjoining public rights-of-way and properties.

Lighting shall not:

Required Setbacks and Height. Detached accessory structures shall not exceed 9 feet in height within 5 feet of any property line; 12 feet in height within 10 feet of any property line; and 15 feet at the highest point of the roof; and shall not be placed closer than 5 feet to a side or rear property line. See Figure 11.4.05.100.D.2: Detached Accessory Structure Setbacks and Height.

Exceptions. The following structures are exempt from the detached accessory structure setback requirements provided by subparagraph 2.a of this subsection:

This limitation shall not apply to a detached garage, or to a swimming pool, barbecue, sport court, or other outdoor private residential recreational facilities.

This limitation also applies to the storage of recreational vehicles and boats. See paragraph 11.4.05.100.O.2: Recreational Vehicles and Boats.

Amusements or hobbies;

Artistic endeavors (e.g., painting, photography, or sculpture);

Maintenance of the main structure or yards;

Maintenance or mechanical work on vehicles owned or operated by the occupants; or

Other purposes deemed similar by the director.

Recreational vehicles and boats may be stored only within the side or rear yard behind the front line of the residential unit or, in the case of a corner parcel, behind the front or street side line;

A solid, minimum 6-foot high wall and/or gate shall screen recreational vehicles and boats from view from public roadway and from adjoining properties;

Subject to the provisions of paragraph D.4: Maximum Lot Coverage, of this section; and

Recreational vehicles and boats may be temporarily parked on driveways in front of residences for not more than 72 continuous hours.

Number of Driveways—Mid-block Parcels. As practical, the number of driveways shall be limited to 1, provided that properties with more than 80 feet of street frontage may devote an additional 18 feet maximum to a second driveway if the additional driveway is separated as much as is feasible from the main driveway, as approved by the director, and if the city engineer determines that the second driveway will not cause the loss of an on-street parking space in an area where such a loss would cause significant harm to the general public welfare. See also subsection 11.2.05.015.L: Curb Cuts and Driveways—RLD-9 District.

Number of Driveways—Corner or Double Frontage Parcels. For corner and double frontage parcels with residential uses other than single-unit dwellings and duplexes, 1 access on each frontage may be allowed if the city engineer determines that 2 driveways are needed to provide safe access.

Driveway Width. Driveway pavement shall be limited to a maximum width of 20 feet, or 40% of the parcel width, whichever is less. Minimum driveway width shall be 10 feet.

Location on Site. Required open space areas:

Dimensions. All open space areas shall be of sufficient size to be usable by residents.

Elevation. A minimum of 60% of the required common open space shall be located at grade or the level of the first habitable floor.

Uncovered Areas Required. At least 33% of the perimeter of the private open space of each unit, or 100% of the roof of the open space of each unit, shall be open to the outdoors. Reference to this requirement shall be included in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions of any common interest development.

Substitution of Private Open Space for Common Open Space. For every square foot of private open space provided over and above that required, the amount of common open space required may be reduced by one square foot.

Shall be available for passive and active outdoor recreational purposes for the enjoyment of all residents of each multi-unit project; and

Shall not include driveways, setbacks, public or private streets, or utility easements where the ground surface cannot be used appropriately for open space, parking spaces, or other areas primarily designed for other operational functions.

Keyed Access. Laundry facilities shall be provided with keyed access for "tenants only."

Location. The facilities shall be evenly dispersed throughout the multi-unit project and easily accessible to all tenants.

Except as otherwise required by this section, all construction, structural alterations or additions made to create an ADU or JADU shall comply with current development standards and building, electrical, fire, plumbing and mechanical codes.

An ADU or JADU application shall not be denied due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit.

Unpermitted ADUs Constructed Before 2020.

Subject to subdivision (c), upon receiving an application to permit a previously unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit constructed before January 1, 2020, an inspector from the local agency may inspect the unit for compliance with health and safety standards and provide recommendations to comply with health and safety standards necessary to obtain a permit. If the inspector finds noncompliance with health and safety standards, the local agency shall not penalize an applicant for having the unpermitted accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit and shall approve necessary permits to correct noncompliance with health and safety standards.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, subsections (a) through (d) shall not operate to legalize any nonconforming conditions, Building Code violations or unpermitted structures, and shall not prevent the city from requiring compliance with all applicable code provisions when reviewing an application related to a primary dwelling unit or other accessory structure that does not include an ADU or JADU.

ADU and JADU within Single-Family Dwelling and ADUs within Existing Accessory Structures. One ADU and one JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:

Detached New Construction ADU for Single-Family Dwelling. One detached, new construction ADU for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply. The ADU may be combined with a JADU described in subsection (D)(1)(a) of this section.

ADUs on Parcel with Existing or Proposed Multifamily Dwelling. A property owner may develop any of the following ADUs on a lot:

Size Restrictions.

Height Restrictions. A newly constructed ADU shall not exceed 16 feet in height, except as provided in subparagraphs (i) through (iv).

Setbacks.

Minimum Distance - Detached ADU. In accordance with Table 11.2.05.015 of Section 11.2.05.015 of this title (Minimum Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot), the minimum distance between a detached ADU and the primary dwelling on the same lot shall not be less than six feet. The six-foot distance shall be measured from the nearest point of any portion of the ADU to the primary dwelling. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not preclude construction of an ADU that is at least 800-square feet in size.

Lot Coverage. An accessory dwelling unit that is 800 square feet or less, consistent with the height requirements in Section 11.4.05.115 (F)(2)(b), and compliant with a minimum four-foot side and rear setback (or such lesser side or rear setbacks required under the zoning district), shall be considered consistent with all city development standards, irrespective of any other municipal code limitations governing lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, or front yard setback. For any other accessory dwelling unit, lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, and front yard setback requirements for the underlying zone shall apply.

Access. An ADU shall have a separate exterior access. An ADU above a detached garage may be accessed by an exterior staircase. Interior access between the primary unit and the ADU shall be prohibited.

Fire Sprinklers. ADUs are required to provide fire sprinklers if required for the primary dwelling.

Historic Resources. An ADU that has the potential to adversely impact any historical resource listed on the California Register of Historic Resources, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings" found at 36 CFR 68.3, as the same may be amended from time to time. An ADU shall also comply with all local historic register requirements, as well as all objective local requirements, ordinances, or Specific Plans that pertain to historic resources.

Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (b) and (c) of this Subsection (F)(3), in addition to the off-street parking space(s) required for the Primary Dwelling, one off-street parking space shall be provided for each ADU. These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway of the same lot.

Exception. An additional off-street parking space is not required if an ADU does not exceed the lesser of either 850 square feet in gross floor area if it contains one or fewer bedrooms or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area if more than one bedroom, or if any of the following provisions are met:

When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the local agency shall not require that those off street parking spaces be replaced as long as the ADU remains in use as a legal ADU.

Recreational trailers are not permitted to be used as ADUs. This includes, but is not limited, to recreational vehicles, campers, camping trailers and mobile/motor homes.

ADUs that are less than 750 square feet shall not be subject to impact fees.

ADUs that are 750 square feet or more shall be charged impact fees that are proportional in relation to the square footage of the Primary Dwelling unit.

Residential uses;

Religious facilities, schools, libraries, public parks and playgrounds, and other similar uses; and

Other establishments dispensing alcoholic beverages.

The owner shall, by written agreement with the STR tenant, limit overnight occupancy of the STR to a specific number of occupants. The maximum number of guests who may occupy the STR at one time is 2 persons per bedroom, plus 2 additional guests (including children). Lofts that meet California Building Code egress requirements are considered a bedroom for the purposes of the occupancy calculation. In no event may the maximum occupancy exceed 12 persons in any STR.

Large-scale events (i.e., exceeding maximum allowed occupancy) such as parties, weddings, fundraisers, and conferences, are prohibited.

The owner shall ensure that the occupants and/or guests of the STR do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate provisions any federal, state, or local law pertaining to noise, disposal of waste, disorderly conduct, the consumption of alcohol, or the use of illegal drugs.

The owner shall, upon notification that occupants and/or guests of his or her STR have created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct or committed violations of any law, including those pertaining to noise, disposal of waste, disorderly conduct, the consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs, promptly prevent a recurrence of such conduct by those occupants or guests.

The owner of the STR unit shall post a copy of the STR permit and the STR permit conditions in a conspicuous place within the STR.

Eligibility Requirements. The owner must satisfy the following requirements at the time of submitting an STR permit application:

The maximum number of occupants permitted in the unit;

Location of parking spaces;

Name and contact information for the owner and/or local contact person;

Trash and recycling pickup information;

Emergency contact information for police, fire, or emergency medical services;

Evacuation plan for the unit showing emergency exit routes, exits, and fire extinguisher locations; and

Tsunami evacuation routes, if the STR is located in a tsunami zone.

Type. Fixtures shall be of a type that is rectangular on a horizontal plane. The outside of the fixture, arm, and supporting pole shall be coated with a dark, low reflectance material;

Location. Light fixtures shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the nearest residential property line;

Height. The maximum height of the light fixtures shall be 15 feet measured from the court surface;

Number. Not more than one light fixture for each 900 square feet of court surface is allowed, with a maximum of 8 poles and fixtures for each recreational court;

Supports. Light fixtures shall be supported by an arm extending at least 4 feet from a support pole;

Design. Light fixtures shall be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained so that, with appropriate shielding, the light source is completely cut off when viewed from any point 5 feet or more beyond the property lines of the subject parcel. The incident light level at a property line shall not exceed one foot-candle measured from finished grade to a height of 12 feet. The incident light level upon any habitable structure on an adjoining property shall not exceed 0.05 foot-candles;

Hours of Operation. Recreational court lighting shall not be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays;

Coating of Surface. In the event that an illuminated court surface is visible from another parcel, the court surface shall be treated with a low reflectance, dark-colored coating; and

Modification of Provisions. Provisions of this subsection may be modified by the planning commission through the approval of a minor use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

Photometric diagram and catalog cuts for conformity review of these standards.

Fixture replacement if it is found that glare continues to be an issue following installation of lighting fixtures.

Illumination levels for uses not set forth in this subsection A.

Minor use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits, when security, energy conservation, aesthetics, or design requirements require modifications of the standards in this subsection A.

Outdoor Noise Levels for Residential Areas. The goal for maximum outdoor noise levels in residential areas is an Ldn of 60 dB. This level is a requirement to guide the design and location of future development and is a goal for the reduction of noise in existing development. This goal will be applied where outdoor use is a major consideration (e.g., backyards in single-unit housing developments and open space areas in multi-unit housing projects). The outdoor standard will not normally be applied to the small decks associated with apartments and condominiums but these will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Where the director determines that providing an Ldn of 60 dB or lower outdoors is not feasible, the outdoor goal may be increased to an Ldn of 65 dB upon approval of a minor use permit, pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits.

Transportation Noise Sources. For other non-transportation related noise sources, noise levels outdoors should not exceed the limits in Table 11.4.10.020.B.2: Outdoor Noise Levels, above.

HVAC Equipment. For noise levels associated with HVAC equipment, please refer to Title 7, Chapter 7, Noise, Section 7.15.035: HVAC Equipment.

Indoor Instantaneous Noise Levels. Interior noise levels in new residential units exposed to an Ldn of 60 dB or greater should be limited to a maximum instantaneous noise level of 50 dBA in the bedrooms. Maximum instantaneous noise levels in other rooms should not exceed 55 dBA. The typical repetitive maximum instantaneous noise level at each site would be determined by monitoring.

The project would cause the Ldn to increase 3 dBA or more.

Any increase would result in an Ldn greater than 60 dBA.

The Ldn already exceeds 60 dBA.

The analysis shall be prepared by a qualified person experienced in the fields of environmental noise assessment and architectural acoustics.

Noise levels shall be documented with sufficient sampling periods and locations to adequately describe local noise conditions and noise sources.

Existing and projected noise levels shall be estimated in terms of Leq and Ldn or CNEL. Levels shall be compared to the existing ambient noise levels.

Mitigation shall be recommended, giving preference to site planning and design rather than noise barriers, where feasible.

Noise exposure after the prescribed mitigation measures have been implemented shall be estimated.

Site grading shall be designed to prevent runoff onto adjacent properties and to eliminate the impacts of runoff on all structures on the site.

On-site drainage systems, (i.e., roof drains, downspouts, french drains, swales, etc.) shall be designed and maintained to prevent runoff onto adjacent properties.

Minimize parking lot pollution through retention, infiltration, and good housekeeping.

Vegetation clearance in preparation for construction shall commence no earlier than one month before the start of construction in the dry season and no more than one week before the start of construction in the wet season.

Runoff from the washing of toxic materials from paved or unpaved areas shall not be allowed to enter the storm drain.

Multi-Unit Projects. Multi-unit residential projects with 5 or more dwelling units shall provide solid waste and recyclable material storage areas in the following manner:

Location. No enclosures shall be located within any required front yard or street side yard setback areas unless it is satisfactorily demonstrated to the director that due to originality of design, architectural treatments, and lack of visibility of loading areas, the location meets the intent of this section.

Compatibility with Equipment. Solid waste and recycling enclosures shall be located so that the current equipment used by the city's franchised solid waste collector and recycling collector has sufficient maneuvering areas and, if feasible, so that the collection equipment can avoid backing. The enclosure pad shall have an apron with a minimum width of 10 feet and length of 30 feet. Projects and applicants are responsible for procuring current equipment size and turning radius from the city's franchised solid waste/recycling collector.

Consolidation of Enclosure Areas. All enclosure types shall be consolidated to minimize the number of collection sites and located so as to reasonably equalize the distance from the building spaces they serve. For multi-unit residential projects, there should be a minimum of 1 trash enclosure per 50 units and the enclosure should be located within 100 feet of the residential units. Exceptions may be approved by the director to take into account specifics of the site plan and unit location.

Clear of Obstructions. The area in front of and surrounding all enclosure types shall be kept clear of obstructions, shall not be utilized for parking, and shall be painted, striped, and marked "No Parking."

Enclosure Material. Enclosure material shall be solid masonry or concrete tilt-up with decorated exterior-surface finish compatible to the main structure(s).

Gate Material. Gate material shall be decorative, solid, heavy-gauge metal or a heavy-gauge metal frame with a covering of a view-obscuring material.

Enclosure Pad. Four-inch-thick-minimum concrete pad.

Bumpers. Two inches by 6 inches thick and made of concrete, steel, or other suitable material and shall be anchored to the concrete pad.

Protection for Enclosures. Concrete curbs or equivalent shall protect enclosures from adjacent vehicle parking and travel ways.

Travelways and Area in Front of Enclosure. An adequate base to support a truck weight of 62,000 pounds.