No structure shall be constructed on any yard required by this title unless in compliance with all the requirements in this chapter.

(Ord. 376 § 10-4-3 (part), 1967.)

A.

Any portion or portions of any parcel fronting on a street Right-of-Way or easement, which has been dedicated or offered for dedication to the public, including an alley, or a private road Right-of-Way which provides primary access to more than four parcels, shall be construed to be the front boundary line. The boundary line opposite such front line shall be construed to be the rear boundary line, except where said parcel is a corner parcel. In the case of a corner parcel, the boundary lines opposite the front boundary lines shall be defined by the type of setback line for the adjoining parcels; if such lines are side boundary lines for the adjoining parcels, the lines are to be construed to be side boundary lines for the corner parcel. All boundaries other than front and rear boundary lines as defined in this section shall be construed as side boundary lines.

B.

If a parcel fronts streets on two or more adjoining sides, the minimum front yard required in all residential zones is reduced to ten feet on one of the streets.

(Ord. 801, § 2, 7-5-2011; Ord. 376, § 10-4-3(A)-part, 1967)

Zone regulations imposed on minimum parcel width shall not apply to a parcel of record, or a parcel divided and conveyed by valid deed, or written contract of said executed before the effective date of such provisions made applicable to such parcel. If such parcel has less than the minimum required width, the minimum side yard required in all residential zones is reduced to five feet; provided, that the structure is not higher than one and one-half story. (Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(A), 1967.)

(Ord. 801, § 3, 7-5-2011, Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(A), 1967)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 801, § 3, adopted July 5, 2011, amended § 17.40.020, and in so doing changed the title of said section from "Applicability" to "Parcel width, reduced side setback," as set out herein.

An unenclosed and uncovered patio, terrace, stairway or landing not higher than three feet above the natural ground level may be located on the required yards. Cornice, eave, canopy, chimney, fire escape, unenclosed and uncovered balcony, patio, terrace, stairway or landing, and other similar projections or overhangs, higher than three feet above the natural ground level, may extend into the required yards to a distance of not more than two feet. (Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(B), 1967.)

(Ord. 801, § 3, 7-5-2011)

A fence, wall or hedge not higher than six feet above the natural ground level may be located on the required yards; provided, that in all residential zones such fence, wall or hedge is not higher than three feet above the natural ground level on corner parcels fronting on two or more intersecting streets, within a triangle formed by the intersecting rights-of-way and a line drawn between points on such rights-of-way thirty feet distance from their point of intersection. (Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(C), 1967.)

(Ord. 801, § 3, 7-5-2011)

Detached accessory structures not higher than one story or twelve feet may be located on the required rear yard up to five feet of the rear parcel line.

(Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(D), 1967.)

Where more than half the building sites along a street in one block in the same zone have been improved with buildings, the required front yard is the average of the front yards in improved building sites, but not to exceed the front yard required in that zone. (Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(E), 1967.)

(Ord. 801, § 3, 7-5-2011)

A.

The minimum distance between detached buildings on the same parcel is ten feet. However, when the minimum distance cannot be provided due to size, shape, or slope of the parcel, the building official may allow for a reduction of the minimum distance to one consistent with the provisions of the currently adopted edition of the California-Building Code. In no event shall the minimum distance be reduced to less than six feet without approval of a conditional use permit as provided in Section 17.40.080 or a variance.

B.

The minimum width of an access court to a group of buildings on the same parcel is twenty feet.

(Ord. 801, § 4, 7-5-2011; Ord. 741 § 1, 1999: Ord. 376 § 10-4-3(F), 1967.)

A.

One carport per parcel in any residential district may have reduced setbacks providing all of the following criteria are met:

1.

The parcel area does not exceed one-half acre in size,

2.

The parcel has an existing residence fifty years of age or older.

3.

The parcel does not already have a garage or other covered parking. For the purposes of this section, a "garage" is defined as a covered structure accessory to a single or multi-family residential use and large enough to park a residential transportation vehicle. It may be freestanding or attached to a single or multi-family residence. A garage shall be entirely enclosed on at least three sides.

4.

The carport is for residential transportation vehicle uses only.

5.

The carport footprint does not exceed three hundred forty square feet.

6.

The carport wall height does not exceed eight feet and roof pitch matches that of the dwelling.

7.

The design, colors, and materials are compatible with the residence.

8.

The carport incorporates a noncombustible wall, or equivalent, acceptable to the building department and fire department, adjacent to the property line. Floor surfacing shall be of approved noncombustible material.

9.

The location of the carport is approved by the community development department, and fire department,

10.

A building permit is secured,

11.

The construction of the carport will not interfere with existing utilities, rights-of-way, or easements.

12.

The carport is separated from other buildings by a minimum of six feet. Maximum building separation that can be accommodated on the parcel will be required. Carports shall be no closer than three feet to the property line.

13.

The structure is designed to withstand eighty-five mph winds.

14.

The structure is not constructed of fabric, canvas, vinyl or similar materials.

15.

The structure is anchored to the foundation (engineered plans may be required).

16.

Only one encroachment will be permitted per parcel unless otherwise approved by the building department and demonstrated to address all safety considerations.

17.

Shall be placed on an all-weather drivable surface and sloped for drainage.

18.

Storage above the carport is prohibited. The carport shall not be used for storage of other than a residential transportation vehicle.

19.

The total lot coverage for all structures including the carport is consistent with the floor area ratio for the applicable zoning district.

B.

A carport in excess of three hundred forty square feet in any residential district may be approved subject to acquisition of a conditional use permit obtained in accordance with Chapter 17.62 providing the carport complies with all other provisions of subsection A.

(Ord. 815, § 1, 4-1-2013; Ord. 801, § 5, 7-5-2011)