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Upland City Zoning Code

PART 4

Special Land Use Regulations

§ 17.19.010 Purpose.

The purpose of these provisions is to provide the regulations that apply to accessory uses and structures. These provisions are intended to ensure the compatibility of accessory uses and structures with the primary permitted use.

§ 17.19.020 Applicability.

A. 
The standards in this chapter apply to accessory uses within all zones as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.19.030 General Requirements.

A. 
Relation. An accessory use or structure shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to a permitted primary use or structure to which it is related.
B. 
Timing. An accessory use or structure shall be constructed or otherwise established at the same time as or after the primary use or structure.
C. 
Attached Structures. An accessory structure attached to a primary structure shall be considered a part of the primary structure and shall comply with all standards and regulations applicable to the primary structure.
D. 
Habitation. Other than approved second dwelling units governed by Chapter 17.37 (Secondary Dwelling Units), and guest houses, as defined in Part 7 (Definitions), accessory structures such as, but not limited to, garages and storage sheds, shall not be used for human habitation.
E. 
Safety. For fire safety purposes, accessory structures shall comply with all minimum setbacks between buildings as required by the Building Code.
F. 
Compatibility. An accessory structure shall be compatible with and conform to the design standards of the primary structure.

§ 17.19.040 Accessory Uses and Structures in Non-Residential Zones.

A. 
Non-habitable accessory structures shall not exceed 200 square feet.
B. 
The aggregate area of all non-habitable accessory structures on a property shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
C. 
There shall be a minimum separation of 7 feet between principal and accessory buildings. The minimum distance between two or more accessory buildings shall be 6 feet.
D. 
Non-habitable accessory structures shall not be located within a front yard setback and shall be a minimum of 3 feet from the side or rear property line if there are no openings facing the property line and 5 feet from the side or rear property line if there are openings facing the property line.
E. 
The height of accessory structures shall not exceed 15 feet or one story.
F. 
Metal storage containers designed to carry freight are prohibited.
G. 
Outdoor vending machines are prohibited.
H. 
Accessory uses that are not enclosed by an accessory structure such as, but not limited to, outdoor storage shall be enclosed and screened from view with walls or fences that may be up to eight feet in height.
I. 
Accessory uses and structures shall not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular traffic, parking needs, or adverse environmental impacts on the respective site or its immediate surroundings.

§ 17.19.050 Accessory Uses and Structures in Residential Zones.

A. 
An accessory structure shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure. Metal storage containers designed to carry freight are prohibited.
B. 
Excluding detached garages/carports, spas and swimming pools, accessory structures shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
C. 
With the exception of a decorative entry feature, accessory structures shall not be located in the front yard or within any portion of the yard that projects between the residence and the front property line.
D. 
There shall be a minimum separation of 7 feet between principal and accessory buildings. The minimum distance between two or more accessory buildings shall be 6 feet.
E. 
Accessory structures shall be located a minimum of 3 feet from the side or rear property line if there are no openings facing the property line and 5 feet from the side or rear property line if there are openings facing the property line.
F. 
Swimming pools and spas and associated equipment shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from the side and rear property line, and shall not be permitted in the front yard.
G. 
The aggregate area of all accessory structures on a property shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot size or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.
H. 
The height of accessory structures shall not exceed 15 feet, with the exception of play equipment that is located in the side or rear yard.
I. 
Accessory structures shall be limited to one story only and shall not have a second floor.
J. 
Unenclosed outdoor storage shall be located in an area that is screened from view and shall be limited to a maximum of 100 square feet.
K. 
Guest houses shall not have a kitchen. A small wet bar is permitted with a counter surface area less than 10 square feet (including sink), small sink (not to exceed 15 inches by 15 inches), and refrigerator that is less than 5 cubic feet in volume.

§ 17.19.060 Accessory Structures in Mixed-Use Zones.

Where residential and nonresidential uses are situated in the same building or in nearby buildings on the same site, accessory structures shall adhere to the requirements applicable to their associated use pursuant to Sections 17.19.040 (Accessory Uses and Structures in Non-Residential Zones) and 17.19.050 (Accessory Uses and Structures in Residential Zones) above.

§ 17.19.070 Design Guidelines.

A. 
Accessory structures shall complement the scale, setback, roof form, design, and materials of the primary building and surrounding secondary structures.
B. 
Accessory structures, particularly garages, should face onto and be accessible only from alleys. Where no alleys exist, accessory structures should be located to the rear of the property behind the primary structure, with access through the side yard.
C. 
Materials used for accessory structures should reflect the utilitarian function of the building and the materials used on surrounding structures.
D. 
Ramps or other accessibility-related installations of an accessory structure should be unobstructive and located on the rear or side of the accessory structure.

§ 17.20.050 Purpose.

This chapter establishes standards for adult businesses. These standards are intended to:
A. 
Protect neighborhoods from deleterious impacts associated with adult businesses;
B. 
Protect public health, safety and welfare;
C. 
Ensure the establishment and conduct of adult businesses is properly regulated; and
D. 
Ensure that adult businesses are sited away from proximity to sensitive land uses.

§ 17.20.060 Applicability.

The provisions in this chapter shall apply to all adult businesses within the City as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).
A. 
New Structures and Uses. All new structures and uses proposed or established after the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance shall comply with the standards in this chapter.
B. 
Existing Structures and Uses. When an existing structure or use is expanded it shall comply with the standards in this chapter.

§ 17.20.070 Authority.

A. 
A person may not engage in, conduct or carry on, or allow to be engaged in operation of an adult business without a Conditional Use Permit valid for adult business and a business license. The penalties for violation of this section shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1.16 (Penalty Provisions) of the Municipal Code and Section 17.22.090 of this Zoning Ordinance.
B. 
An adult business shall comply with the applicable City permit and inspection procedures specified in Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures). Failure to comply with any requirements shall be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the permit.
C. 
Every adult business granted a permit shall display the permit in a conspicuous place within the adult business at all times during business hours.
D. 
Prior to approval of an adult business permit pursuant to the provisions specified in Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures), the police chief shall investigate the information contained in all adult business permit applications, and recommend in a report whether to grant, deny, or renew adult business performer permits based on the following conditions:
1. 
Whether any proposed operator has ever been convicted of:
a. 
Any of the offenses set forth in Penal Code sections 315, 316, 266a, 266b, 266c, 266e, 266g, 266h, 266i, 647(a), 647(b) and 647(D) as those sections now exist or may hereafter be amended or renumbered;
b. 
The equivalent of the aforesaid offenses outside the State of California.
2. 
Whether any proposed operator is or has ever been licensed or registered as a prostitute or otherwise authorized by the laws of any other state or jurisdiction to engage in prostitution in such other state or jurisdiction. If a proposed operator is or has ever been so licensed, registered, or authorized, the applicant shall submit a statement giving the place of such registration, licensing, or authorization, and the inclusive dates during which such person was so licensed, registered, or authorized to engage in prostitution.
3. 
The permit shall be denied if the applicant has knowingly made any false, misleading, or fraudulent statement of a material fact in the application for a permit or in any report or document required to be filed with the application.
4. 
The permit shall be denied if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
5. 
The permit shall be denied if the applicant is registered or licensed in any state or other jurisdiction as a prostitute.

§ 17.20.080 Site Criteria.

An adult business shall not be located within certain distances of another adult business nor within certain distances of sensitive uses.
A. 
For the purposes of this chapter, all distances shall be measured by drawing a circle, around the centerpoint of the unit or building containing the adult business.
B. 
In establishing an adult business, the siting criteria shall apply both to sensitive uses and to other adult businesses regardless of whether they are inside or outside the boundaries of the City.
C. 
The establishment or maintenance of an adult business shall be subject to the siting criteria setting forth minimum distances for sensitive uses within the following radii as follows:
1. 
Residential use or zone: 800 feet.
2. 
Historic Downtown Upland Specific Plan: 1,000 feet.
3. 
Church: 1,000 feet.
4. 
Park: 1,000 feet.
5. 
School: 1,000 feet.
6. 
Day care center: 1,000 feet.
7. 
Another adult business: 800 feet.

§ 17.20.090 Design and Performance Standards.

The following requirements shall be deemed conditions of all adult business permits issued pursuant to this chapter or any extension thereof, and failure to comply with any such requirement shall be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of the permit.
A. 
The establishment of an adult business shall comply with the applicable site development standards, including parking, of the zone in which the adult business is located, and with the building code, fire code, and health and safety code of the City. If an applicant or operator of an adult business proposes new construction, renovation or change of use of any adult business that requires a building permit pursuant to the terms of the City building code, then the applicant or operator shall be subject to all the requirements and conditions of the building codes, laws, regulations, and standards in the same manner as for any other building or structure of the same type, size, and occupancy classification.
B. 
An adult business shall not be open for business between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on any particular day.
C. 
No adult business shall be constructed or operated in any manner that permits observation of adult materials or performances from any public location outside the building or portion thereof in which the adult business is conducted. This provision also applies to signs, advertisements, displays, or other promotional materials. No exterior door or window on the premises shall be propped or kept open at any time during business hours. All exterior windows shall be covered with opaque covering at all times.
D. 
No person under the age of 18 years shall be permitted within the premises at any time if no liquor is served, and 21 if liquor is served. The building entrance to the adult business shall be clearly and legibly posted with a notice indicating that minors are precluded from entering the premises.
E. 
The premises within which the adult business is located shall provide sufficient sound-absorbing insulation so that noise generated inside the premises shall not be audible anywhere outside the premises.
F. 
Each adult business shall be provided with a manager's station for the purpose of supervising activities within the business. A manager shall be on duty on the premises during all times that the adult business is open to the public.
G. 
All interior doors shall not be locked during business hours.
H. 
All indoor areas of the adult business within which patrons are permitted, except restrooms, shall be open to view by the management at all times.
I. 
All exterior areas of adult businesses, including buildings, landscaping, and parking areas, shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner free of trash, weeds, and debris.
J. 
Off-street parking shall be provided for the adult business as specified for the zone in which the business is located in accordance with the parking provisions of Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading).
K. 
All off-street parking areas and premises entries of the adult business shall be illuminated from dusk to closing hours of operation with a lighting system that provides an average maintained horizontal illumination of 1 foot-candle of light on the parking surface and/or walkways. The required lighting level is established in order to provide sufficient illumination of the parking areas and walkways serving the adult business for the personal safety of patrons and employees and to reduce the incidence of vandalism and criminal conduct.
L. 
Any adult business that is an "adult arcade" also shall comply with the following provisions:
1. 
The interior of the premises shall be configured in such a manner that there is an unobstructed view from a manager's station of every area of the premises to which any patron is permitted access for any purpose, excluding restrooms. If the premises has 2 or more manager's stations designated, then the interior of the premises shall be configured in such a manner that there is an unobstructed view of each area of the premises to which any patron is permitted access for any purpose from at least 1 of the manager's stations. The view required in this subsection shall be a direct line of sight from the operator's station.
2. 
No patron is permitted access to any area of the premises that has been designated as an area in which patrons will not be permitted.
3. 
No partially or fully enclosed booths shall be maintained. No viewing room or booth that has a floor area of less than 20 square feet may be occupied by more than 1 person at any 1 time.
4. 
The walls or partitions between viewing rooms or booths shall be maintained in good repair at all times, with no holes between any 2 such rooms such as would allow viewing from 1 booth into another or such as to allow physical contact of any kind between the occupants of any 2 such booths or rooms.
5. 
The floors, seats, walls, and other interior portions of all video rooms and booths shall be maintained clean and free from waste and bodily secretions. Presence of human excrement, urine, semen, blood, or saliva in any such booths shall be evidence of improper maintenance and inadequate sanitary controls.
M. 
Adult businesses shall employ security guards in order to maintain the public peace and safety, based upon the following standards:
1. 
Adult businesses featuring live entertainment shall provide at least 2 security guards at all times while the business is open. If the actual occupancy of the premises exceeds 35 patrons, then at least 3 security guards shall be on duty. If the actual occupancy of the premises exceeds 70 patrons, then at least 4 security guards shall be on duty. One additional security guard shall be on duty for each additional 35 patrons over 70.
2. 
Security guards for other adult businesses may be required if it is determined by the director or police chief that their presence is necessary in order to prevent any of the conduct listed in Section 17.20.100 (Restrictions on Live Entertainment) from occurring on the premises. Security guards shall be charged with preventing violations of law and enforcing compliance by patrons with the requirements of these regulations. Each security guard shall be uniformed in such a manner so as to be readily identifiable as a security guard by the public and shall be duly licensed as a security guard in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code, to the satisfaction of the police chief. No security guard required pursuant to this subsection shall act in any other capacity for the adult business, such as a door person, ticket seller, ticket taker, admittance person, operator, or sole occupant of the establishment, while acting as a security guard.

§ 17.20.100 Restrictions on Live Entertainment.

The following additional requirements shall apply to adult businesses that provide live entertainment depicting, showing, or exposing specified anatomical areas or involving specified sexual activities:
A. 
For the purpose of this section, "couch dancing" or "straddle dancing" shall be defined as an employee of the adult business intentionally touching any patron while engaged in the display or exposure of any specified anatomical area, or while simulating any specified sexual activity.
B. 
For the purposes of this section, "anatomical area" shall be defined as any of the following:
1. 
Less than completely and opaquely covered human (i) genitals or pubic region, (ii) buttocks, and (iii) female breast below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
2. 
Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered;
3. 
Any device, costume, or covering that simulates any of the body parts included in paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection.
C. 
For the purposes of this section, "sexual activity" shall be defined as any of the following, whether performed directly or indirectly through clothing or other covering:
1. 
The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breast;
2. 
Masturbation, actual or simulated;
3. 
Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the other activities described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection.
D. 
No person shall operate an adult business, knowingly or unknowingly, that allows any employee:
1. 
To engage in a couch dance or straddle dance with a patron at the business,
2. 
To contract or otherwise agree with a patron to engage in a couch dance or straddle dance with a person at the business,
3. 
To intentionally touch any patron at an adult business while engaged in the display or exposure of any specified anatomical area or engaged in a specified sexual activity,
4. 
To voluntarily be within 6 feet of any patron while engaged in the display or exposure of any anatomical area or engaged in a sexual activity.
E. 
No employee of an adult business shall:
1. 
Engage in a couch dance or straddle dance with a patron at the business,
2. 
Contract or otherwise agree to engage in a couch dance or straddle dance with a patron at the business,
3. 
Engage in the display or exposure of any specified anatomical area or engage in a specified sexual activity while intentionally touching a patron at the adult business,
4. 
Engage in the display or exposure of any specified anatomical area or engage in a specified sexual activity closer than 6 feet from any patron. However, this subsection shall not apply to anyone who is displaying or exposing any specified anatomical area when such person is acting as a waiter or waitress.
F. 
No patron at any adult business, regardless of whether or not such business is permitted under this chapter, shall intentionally touch an employee who is displaying or exposing any specified anatomical area or engaging in a specified sexual activity at the adult business.
G. 
No patron at any adult business, regardless of whether or not such business is permitted under this chapter, shall engage in a couch dance or straddle dance with an employee at the business who is displaying or exposing any specified anatomical area or engaging in a specified sexual activity.
H. 
A performer shall not perform, entertain, dance, and/or model for patrons of an adult business except upon a stage at least 18 inches above the level of the floor which is separated by a distance of at least 10 feet from the nearest area occupied by patrons. No patron shall be permitted within 10 feet of the stage while the stage is occupied by a performer. A performer shall not perform, entertain, dance, and/or model at an adult business at any time closer than 10 feet to any patron.
I. 
A railing, fence, partition or other barrier at least 30 inches in height shall be maintained in front of the stage or stages that is capable of, and which actually results in, separating the performers on stage and patrons by at least 10 feet.
J. 
No patron shall directly pay or give any tip or gratuity to any performer and no performer shall solicit or directly receive any tip or gratuity from any patron at an adult business. This prohibition shall apply at all times on the adult business premises, including during, after, and before a performance.

§ 17.20.110 Suspension and Revocation of Adult Business Permit.

A permit may be subject to suspension or revocation pursuant to Section 17.45.100 (Permit Revocation or Modification) for any of the following causes arising from the acts or omissions of the permittee, operator, employee, agent, partner, director, stockholder, or manager of an adult business, in addition to any findings made pursuant to Section 17.45.100 (Permit Revocation or Modification):
A. 
The permittee, employee, agent, partner, director, stockholder, or manager of an adult business has performed, allowed, permitted, or failed to make a reasonable effort to prevent the occurrence of any of the following on the premises of the adult business:
1. 
Any act of unlawful sexual intercourse, sodomy, oral copulation, or masturbation.
2. 
Use of the establishment as a place where unlawful solicitations for sexual intercourse, sodomy, oral copulation, or masturbation occur.
3. 
Any conduct constituting a criminal offense that requires registration under Penal Code Section 290.
4. 
The occurrence of acts of lewdness, assignation, or prostitution, including any conduct constituting violations of Penal Code Sections 315, 316, 318, or 647(b).
5. 
Any act constituting a violation of Penal Code provisions relating to obscene matter or distribution of harmful matter to minors, including but not limited to Penal Code Sections 311 through 313.4.
6. 
Any conduct, act, omission, or occurrence prohibited by or in violation of this article.

§ 17.21.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide opportunities for alcoholic beverage sales establishments to operate in a mutually beneficial relationship to each other and to other commercial, community, and residential uses and to prescribe standards applicable to alcoholic beverage sales establishments in the interest of protecting the public's health, safety, and welfare, including:
A. 
To provide mechanisms to address problems often associated with public consumption of alcoholic beverages, such as litter, loitering, graffiti, and escalated noise levels;
B. 
To help ensure that alcoholic beverage sales establishments are not the source of undue public nuisances in the community;
C. 
To require alcoholic beverage sales establishments to be properly maintained so that they are not harmful to the surrounding environment; and
D. 
To monitor existing establishments to ensure they meet local and state requirements.

§ 17.21.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to applications for on-site and off-site alcoholic beverages sales establishments as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.21.030 Authority.

A. 
The review and decision-making authority for alcoholic beverages sales establishments shall depend on the type of establishment and permit required for the zone in which the alcoholic beverage establishment is proposed. Refer to Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance for land use regulations for each zoning district. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review and decision-making authority for alcoholic beverages sales establishments shall determine findings of public convenience and necessity required by the California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
C. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing an alcoholic beverage sales establishment application in addition to the standards of the zone in which the establishment is proposed.
D. 
The officials responsible for enforcement of the City Municipal Code or other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance or their duly authorized representatives may enter on any site or into any structure for the purpose of investigation provided they do so in a reasonable manner whenever they have cause to suspect a violation of any provision of this ordinance.

§ 17.21.040 Off-Site Sales Criteria.

An alcoholic beverage sales activity shall not be located within certain distances of sensitive uses.
A. 
For the purposes of this chapter, all distances shall be measured by drawing a circle around the centerpoint of the unit or building containing the alcoholic beverage sales activity.
B. 
The establishment or maintenance of an alcoholic beverage sales activity shall be subject to the siting criteria setting forth minimum distances for sensitive uses and other off-site sales activity within the following radii as measured from the centerpoint of the use:
1. 
Park/Playground: 1,000 feet.
2. 
Religious Institution: 1,000 feet.
3. 
School: 1,000 feet.
4. 
Day Care Center: 1,000 feet.
5. 
Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facility: 1,000 feet.
6. 
Adult Business: 1,000 feet.
7. 
General Market/Convenience Store or similar use with off-site sales activity (within a building of 5,000 square feet or less): 1,000 feet.

§ 17.21.050 Performance Standards: On-Site Sales.

Businesses providing the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption shall comply with the following minimum performance standards. However, the Development Services Director, the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, may impose such additional conditions and restrictions as are found necessary or desirable to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
A. 
The business shall comply with all of the conditions of the conditional use permit or administrative use permit that authorizes its operation.
B. 
The operation of the business shall comply fully with all the rules, regulations, and orders of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute grounds for revocation of a conditional use permit or administrative use permit.
C. 
The owners and all employees of the alcohol beverage sales establishment shall complete an approved, certified alcohol education course within 60 days of hire for employees hired after the passage of this ordinance or within 6 months of the passage of this ordinance for existing employees. To satisfy this requirement, a certified program must meet the standards of the California Coordinating Council on Responsible Beverage Service or other certifying/licensing body designated by the State of California.
D. 
Adequate litter receptacles shall be provided. All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the building as required and no less frequently than once each day the business is open.
E. 
If the alcohol beverage sales establishment is abutting a residential zone or use, or other sensitive use, additional landscaping and/or sound walls may be required.
F. 
Except within City-approved outdoor eating places that are adequately separated from direct public access, no alcoholic beverages shall be consumed outside of an enclosed building.
G. 
No wine with an alcoholic content greater than 15 percent by volume shall be displayed, sold, or given away unless the following conditions are met:
1. 
The alcohol content is solely the result of the natural fermentation process,
2. 
If the alcohol content resulting from natural fermentation has been increased by the addition of wine spirits, brandy, or other alcohol, the wine must be sealed and capped by cork closure and aged for two or more years.
H. 
For restaurants, bars, taverns, and cocktail lounges, signs advertising alcoholic beverages shall be limited to no more than 50 percent of the temporary window display permitted by the sign ordinance.
I. 
No reference to liquor, any alcoholic beverage or product, or alcoholic beverage brand name may be included in any permanent signage for any establishment selling alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption other than that displayed by bars, taverns, and cocktail lounges.
J. 
Employees engaged in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption shall be at least 21 years old.
K. 
For all businesses and other facilities engaged in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption other than bars and taverns, the sale of alcoholic beverages shall be incidental and accessory to other permitted activities.

§ 17.21.060 Performance Standards: Off-Site Sales.

Businesses providing the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption shall comply with the following minimum performance standards. However, the Development Services Director, Planning Commission, or City Council, on appeal, may impose such additional conditions and restrictions as are found necessary or desirable to achieve the purposes of this chapter.
A. 
The business shall comply with all of the conditions of the conditional use permit or administrative use permit that authorizes its operation.
B. 
The operation of the business shall comply fully with all the rules, regulations, and orders of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Department. Failure to comply with these requirements shall constitute grounds for revocation of a conditional use permit or administrative use permit.
C. 
The owners and all employees of the alcohol beverage sales establishment shall complete an approved, certified alcohol education course within 60 days of hire for employees hired after the passage of this ordinance or within 6 months of the passage of this ordinance for existing employees. To satisfy this requirement, a certified program must meet the standards of the California Coordinating Council on Responsible Beverage Service or other certifying/licensing body designated by the State of California.
D. 
Adequate litter receptacles shall be provided. All litter shall be removed from the exterior areas around the building as required and no less frequently than once each day this business is open.
E. 
If the alcohol beverage sales establishment is abutting a residential zone or use, or other sensitive use, additional landscaping, and/or sound walls may be required.
F. 
All display of alcoholic beverages shall be located a minimum of 5 feet from the store entrance.
G. 
For establishments that sell or give away alcoholic beverages and also sell gasoline, no signs advertising alcoholic beverages may be visible from the exterior of the building. Except for liquor stores, the signage for which shall be governed by conditional use permit and the City sign ordinance, signage advertising alcoholic beverages for all other establishments selling alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption shall be limited to no more than 50 percent of the temporary window display. No reference to liquor, any alcoholic beverage or product, or alcoholic beverage brand name may be included in any permanent signage for any establishment selling alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption other than that displayed by liquor stores.
H. 
No wine shall be displayed, sold, or given away in containers of less than 750 ml, and wine coolers shall not be sold in units less than a four pack.
I. 
No distilled spirits shall be displayed, sold, or given away in containers of less than 250 ml, except 200 ml pre-mixed cocktails.
J. 
The display, sale, or distribution of 50 ml "airport bottles" and 375 ml "hip flask" containers is prohibited.
K. 
No wine with an alcoholic content greater than 15 percent by volume shall be displayed, sold, or given away unless the following conditions are met:
1. 
The alcohol content is solely the result of the natural fermentation process,
2. 
If the alcohol content resulting from natural fermentation has been increased by the addition of wine spirits, brandy, or other alcohol, the wine must be sealed and capped by cork closure and aged for 2 or more years.
L. 
No sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages shall be made from a drive-up or walk-up window.
M. 
No display, sale, or distribution of beer or wine, wine coolers or similar alcoholic beverages shall be made from an ice tub, barrel, or similar container.
N. 
Employees engaged in the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages shall be at least 21 years old or at least one salesperson 21 years old or older must be on the premises during all times when alcoholic beverages are sold.

§ 17.21.070 Findings.

The decision making authority shall make a determination to allow a new alcoholic beverage sales activity based upon the following findings:
A. 
The proposed alcoholic beverage sales activity establishment is in a zoning district in which the establishment is a permitted use.
B. 
A finding of "public convenience and necessity" if the activity will be located in an area that has been determined by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to have an undue concentration of licenses, as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4(a).
C. 
A finding that the alcoholic beverage sales activity will not aggravate the existing problems in the neighborhood created by the sale of alcohol, such as loitering, public drunkenness, alcoholic beverage sales to minors, noise, and littering.
D. 
The proposed establishment will not detrimentally affect nearby neighborhoods considering the distance of the alcohol establishment to parks, playgrounds, religious institutions, schools, alcohol and/or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities or adult businesses.
E. 
The proposed establishment will otherwise be compatible with existing and potential uses within the general area.
F. 
The proposed establishment is not located in what has been determined to be a high-crime area or where a disproportionate number of police service calls occur.

§ 17.22.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. 
Recognize automotive service related uses as a special class of commercial land use;
B. 
Provide development and operation regulations in order to ensure compatibility between automotive service-related uses and surrounding land uses;
C. 
Protect and promote pedestrian safety in and around automotive service related uses; and
D. 
Prevent automotive service related uses from having negative effects on the development or redevelopment of surrounding property.

§ 17.22.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to applications for automotive service related uses.
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.22.030 Authority.

A. 
Automotive service related uses require an Administrative Use Permit, which is a discretionary action approved by the Development Review Committee. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing an application for an automotive service related use, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the use is proposed. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.22.040 Land Use Regulations.

A. 
Automotive service related sales may include the following primary uses:
1. 
Automobile repairs,
2. 
Automobile rental facilities,
3. 
Automobile service stations,
4. 
Automobile/vehicle sales and leasing,
5. 
Automobile broker/wholesaler
6. 
Automobile/vehicle washing,
7. 
Automotive storage/towing and impound,
8. 
Automotive accessory/equipment installations,
9. 
Smog check testing facilities.
B. 
Automotive service related uses may include the following temporary uses and structures:
1. 
Limited parking of vehicles, provided that any such parking is in designated parking areas and shall not exceed a continuous period of 72 hours for any vehicle within the designated parking area.
2. 
Promotional sales, subject to approval of a special event permit issued in compliance with all provisions of Chapter 17.41 (Temporary Use Permits and Film Permits).
3. 
Temporary advertising displays, signs, flags, or banners, subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs).

§ 17.22.050 Site Criteria.

A. 
All automotive service related uses shall:
1. 
Be on sites that are of adequate size and shape, as set forth in this chapter or otherwise determined by the reviewing body,
2. 
Not cause congestion, nuisance, or hazard.

§ 17.22.060 Design and Performance Standards and Guidelines.

A. 
General Standards and Guidelines.
1. 
Design. The development, construction, remodeling, alteration, and enlargement of automotive service related uses shall:
a. 
Be of high quality architecture and materials,
b. 
Be compatible for the zone the in which they are located,
c. 
Be subject to review and approval through the City's design review process.
2. 
Driveways.
a. 
Driveway access shall be at least 10 feet from the beginning of a curve of a street corner or at least 10 feet from an interior property line.
b. 
There shall not be more than two vehicular accessways to any one street for each development site.
c. 
There shall be no vehicular accessways along any frontage where the property directly across the street is in any residential zone.
3. 
Landscaping.
a. 
All landscaping shall comply with the provisions provided in Chapter 17.12 (Landscaping) unless stated otherwise in this section.
b. 
All landscaping areas shall be planted with living plant materials, unless otherwise approved by the Development Review Committee.
c. 
Plantings shall be dispersed to limit large expanses of paved areas.
d. 
All landscaping areas shall be provided with permanent automatic irrigation systems.
e. 
All planters shall be enclosed by a 6-inch raised concrete curb or other acceptable raised border.
f. 
Planters shall be provided along the property lines adjacent to residentially zoned areas and shall be at least 10 feet in width.
g. 
To provide effective screening, an average of one tree shall be planted for each 20 feet of an interior property line abutting a residential zone.
h. 
Trees shall be provided with sufficient tree well area for the tree type and surrounding area and shall be of a minimum size of 24 inches boxed.
i. 
A planting strip at least 5 feet in width or a landscaped berm at least 5 feet in width and 2 feet in height shall be established and maintained along any property line abutting a street.
j. 
Any planting within 10 feet of an entry or exit driveway shall not be permitted to grow higher than 2 feet.
k. 
At least a 5-foot-wide, fully landscaped parking setback area along the street frontage(s) shall be provided for outdoor vehicle storage or sales display areas adjacent to a street right-of-way(s).
l. 
At least a 6-foot-high decorative masonry wall shall separate outdoor vehicle storage or sales display areas from an abutting residential zone or an alley.
m. 
Where a wall abuts an alley, no gate or other opening shall exceed 20 feet in width.
n. 
No barbed wire, razor wire, or other hazardous materials shall be placed on top of a wall.
4. 
Lighting.
a. 
All lighting shall comply with the provisions provided in Chapter 17.14 (Outdoor Lighting) unless stated otherwise in this section.
b. 
Light fixtures shall not exceed 15 feet in height above the sidewalk surface or ground level on which they are located.
c. 
Light fixtures shall deflect light away from and avoid undue annoyance to any residential properties.
d. 
During evening and night hours of operation, lighting shall illuminate at least an average of 1 foot-candle.
e. 
Lighting shall not constitute a hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the station premises.
f. 
Landscape lighting fixtures shall be installed in close proximity to the ground, but in no event to exceed 3 feet in height, and of such intensity as not to constitute hazard to vehicle operators on the public street or those entering and leaving the station premises.
5. 
Parking.
a. 
Vehicle parking and loading areas shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading) unless stated otherwise in this section.
b. 
All parking spaces shall be located on-site.
c. 
Outdoor storage areas used for the parking of vehicles for sale shall not be credited toward the parking requirements set forth in Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading).
6. 
Refuse.
a. 
Any refuse areas shall be located on-site in an sufficiently sized area and enclosed by a minimum 6-foot-high masonry wall.
b. 
Refuse shall be located in the rear portion of the property in such manner as to be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.
7. 
Security. Any automotive service related use, either singly or in combination with any other use, operated on a self-service basis, shall provide security measures satisfactory to the police chief for the protection of personnel and the general public.
8. 
Signs. All signs shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs) unless stated otherwise in this section.
9. 
Storage Areas. All storage areas shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way or single-family residential property.
10. 
Utilities. All utility services shall be installed underground.
11. 
Noise. All automotive uses shall comply with the provisions of the Noise Ordinance and shall be designed and operated to minimize disruption and nuisances to adjacent properties.
B. 
Automotive Repair.
1. 
Activities must be conducted within a building.
2. 
All goods and equipment shall be stored inside a building.
3. 
There shall be no hoists or wheel alignment racks outside of a building.
4. 
Service bay openings should not be oriented toward the primary street.
5. 
A work station used for vehicle repair, body work, or for vehicle painting shall not be credited toward meeting the parking requirement.
C. 
Automotive Service Station.
1. 
The lot area shall be at least 10,000 square feet.
2. 
The front property line shall be at least 100 lineal feet. Where the site also abuts upon a side street or alley, the property line abutting such street or alley shall be at least 90 lineal feet.
3. 
All gasoline pumps, pump islands, and equipment shall be at least 20 feet from any public right-of-way.
4. 
Canopies over pump islands shall be at least 5 feet from any property line.
5. 
No mechanical servicing or greasing of trucks in excess of 4 tons capacity or industrial equipment of any type or character shall be permitted.
6. 
The sale of merchandise not clearly incidental to the automotive industry shall not be permitted except within an enclosed building.
7. 
Parking areas shall not block ingress to or egress from pump islands or service bays.
8. 
Driveway access shall be at least 5 feet from the beginning of a curve of a street corner or at least 5 feet from an interior property line.
9. 
The outer radius of any turning area to all pump islands shall be at least 25 feet.
10. 
At least 1 unisex public restroom that meets all ADA requirements shall be provided within a building and maintained in clean and fully functional condition during business operation.
D. 
Automotive/Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Rental.
1. 
The minimum lot area shall be 20,000 square feet.
2. 
Gross weight of vehicles for sale, lease, or rent shall not exceed 7.5 tons in the mixed-use zones.
E. 
Automotive/Vehicle Washing (Car Wash).
1. 
The car wash area or facility entrances, exits, and openings shall not face any property in any residential zone.
2. 
The dispensing of motor vehicle fuel and lubricants shall be allowed only at non-self-service car washes, provided that all pumps, pump islands, canopies and equipment devoted to such use be set back at least:
a. 
15 feet from any public street right-of-way;
b. 
10 feet from any abutting property line; and
c. 
25 feet from any residential zone.
3. 
Wash and rinse water shall be 80 percent reclaimed and recirculated.
4. 
All car wash facilities shall comply with the City's industrial waste permit requirements and the Waste Discharge Requirements and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements for municipal storm water and urban runoff discharges.
5. 
The water from car wash sites shall not flow onto any public sidewalk.
F. 
Automotive Storage Lots/Towing and Impound.
1. 
All outdoor storage areas shall be enclosed on at least three sides by a solid decorative masonry wall at least 6 feet in height and no greater than 8 feet.
2. 
Any opening to the storage area shall be provided with a view-obscuring gate.
3. 
No outdoor storage shall project above the height of the required wall, except vehicles, so long as they are not stacked on top of other vehicles.
4. 
Impounded or stored vehicles (whether operative, inoperative, or wrecked) or parts thereof may only be stored for a maximum of 190 days on the site, except for specific cases where:
a. 
The City, its Police Department, or another law enforcement agency orders or requests the impounding or storage of a vehicle or parts for a longer period, and an owner or operator of a towing service and impound yard submits a copy of the order or the request to the Development Services Director or a designee;
b. 
A court with jurisdiction orders the impounding or storage of a vehicle or parts for a longer time; or
c. 
An owner or operator of a towing service and impound yard submits a document, satisfactory to the Development Services Director or a designee, showing that a lawsuit (that opposes or contests the towing service and impound yard's right to lien or sell a vehicle or parts) was filed in court, the lawsuit is pending, and the court has ordered the towing service and impound yard to store the vehicle or parts until the lawsuit's conclusion.
5. 
In the above cases, the 190-day time limit shall be extended according to the time period requested or ordered, or until conclusion of the lawsuit.

§ 17.22.070 Abandonment of Automotive Service Stations.

A. 
Any automotive service related use that is closed to business and vacant for a continuous period of 180 days or more shall be deemed abandoned.
B. 
The City shall notify the property owner, by certified mail or in person, that the use has been determined to be abandoned.

§ 17.23.010 Purpose.

This chapter is intended to ensure that the location, concentration, and design of bed and breakfast establishments are consistent with or do not negatively affect the character or function of the neighborhood and surroundings in the zone in which they are located, by establishing standards for the design and development of such establishments.

§ 17.23.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to all bed and breakfast establishments as defined in Part 7 (Definitions). A bed and breakfast establishment is either a bed and breakfast homestay or a bed and breakfast inn, depending on the number of guest rooms.
1. 
"Bed and breakfast homestay" means a private, owner-occupied residence providing between one and five guest rooms.
2. 
"Bed and breakfast inn" means an owner-or manager-occupied residence that provides more than five guest rooms.
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.
(Ord. 1945 § 4, 2020)

§ 17.23.030 Authority.

Bed and breakfast establishments, require a Conditional Use Permit, which is a discretionary action approved by the Planning Commission. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
(Ord. 1945 § 5, 2020)

§ 17.23.040 Site Criteria.

A. 
Health Permit. Bed and breakfast establishments and restaurants in conjunction with such establishments shall be required to comply with the San Bernardino County Health Department provisions and secure any necessary permits prior to the conditional use permit becoming effective.
B. 
Fire and Life Safety. Guest rooms shall be provided with a smoke detector, hand-held fire extinguisher, and evacuation plan subject to the review of the Upland Fire Department. The City may require the installation of a sprinkler system, fire alarm system, or other appropriate safety measures based on the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code and to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.
C. 
Compatibility. The establishment of a bed and breakfast shall be compatible with and beneficial to the character of the neighborhood and surrounding land uses.

§ 17.23.050 Design and Performance Standards.

Bed and breakfast establishments shall comply with the following design and performance standards in addition to any findings required by the conditional use permit:
A. 
Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of two improved spaces for the owner/resident manager plus one additional space for each guest room. Guest parking shall be screened from view and situated behind the required front yard setback of the applicable zone. Such parking spaces shall not detract from the residential character of the neighborhood. On-street parking shall not be included in the required parking calculation.
B. 
Signs. Bed and breakfast establishments shall be limited to one single-sided, externally illuminated sign not exceeding 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height. The sign shall be reviewed as part of the CUP process. The materials and design of signage shall be compatible with the architectural style of the principal structure. Signs shall be located within 5 feet of the residence and shall not be situated within the required setbacks of the zoning district in which the establishment is located.
C. 
Significant Site Features. On designated historic sites, preservation and maintenance of significant site features may be required by the Planning Commission as a condition of approval, including landscaping, historic architectural, and/or cultural features of the structure or property. Preservation of significant site features is also subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.26 (Historic Preservation).
D. 
Boarding Accommodations. Guest rooms shall not include kitchens or similar food preparation facilities. Establishments may provide boarding for guests only. However, if the zoning district in which the establishment is located allows restaurant uses, such uses may be permitted in conjunction with the bed and breakfast conditional use permit.
E. 
Additional Activities. Weddings, receptions, and similar commercial activities shall only be permitted in non-residential zones subject to the approval of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
F. 
Distance Requirements. No bed and breakfast establishment shall be located closer than 200 feet to another such establishment unless each has been approved by the Planning Commission.

§ 17.23.1.010 Definitions.

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall mean as follows:
"Booking transaction"
means any reservation or payment service provided by a person who facilitates a short-term rental, home sharing, or similar transaction between a prospective guest and a host.
"Director"
means the Development Services Director of the City of Upland.
"Dwelling unit"
means a structure or portion thereof which is used for human habitation, as more particularly described in Section 17.51.010. A dwelling unit for purposes of this chapter is a single-family detached unit or a single-family attached (Townhome) unit.
"Enforcement officer"
means the Director, Building Official, Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement Officer, or any other City employee designated by the Director or City Manager to enforce this chapter and the Upland Municipal Code.
"Group"
means a single guest or any number of guests who are occupying a short-term rental on a single rental agreement.
"Guest"
means a person who rents a short-term rental for a period of not more than 30 days.
"Host"
means a person engaged in providing short-term rental at their primary residence.
"Hosted stay"
means short-term rental activity whereby the host remains on the site of his or her primary residence throughout the duration of the guest's stay, except during daytime and/or work hours.
"Hosting platform"
means a marketplace in whatever form or format which facilitates the short-term rental activity, through advertising, match-making, or any other means, using any medium of facilitation, and from which the operator of the hosting platform derives revenues, including booking fees or advertising revenues, from providing or maintaining the marketplace.
"Primary residence"
means the dwelling unit used as the permanent residence or usual place of return for housing by the host. A person may have only one primary residence.
"Short-term rental"
means a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, that is rented by the host to another party for a period of not more than 30 consecutive days in exchange for any form of monetary or non-monetary consideration, including trade, fee, swap or any other consideration in lieu of cash payment. Hosted stays, Un-hosted stays, and vacation rentals are types of short-term rental.
"Transient occupancy tax" or "TOT"
means the tax imposed on occupancies of 30 consecutive calendar days or less under Chapter 3.12 of the Upland Municipal Code.
"Un-hosted stay"
means a short-term rental activity whereby the host remains off the site of his or her primary residence-site for some or all of the duration of the guest's stay.
"Vacation rental"
means a dwelling unit that is not a primary residence, and which is available for temporary lodging, for compensation or any form of consideration. The term "vacation rental" shall not include: single-room occupancy buildings, bed and breakfast inns, hotels, a dwelling unit for which a tenant has a month-to-month rental agreement and the rental payments are made on a monthly basis, or corporate housing.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.020 Administrative Use Permit Required for Authorized Short-Term Rental.

No person, either for themselves or any other person, shall cause, allow, conduct, permit, maintain, or facilitate short-term rental at any dwelling unit within the City without first obtaining an Administrative Use Permit pursuant to this Code, and complying with all other applicable provisions of this Code. An Administrative Use Permit shall only be issued to authorize hosted stays and un-hosted stays. Vacation rentals are prohibited.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.030 Permit Application.

To apply for an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental, a person seeking to become a host must file an application with the Director, accompanied by a nonrefundable processing fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Council. The application shall be in a form prescribed by the Director and shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
A. 
The legal name, current address and telephone number of the applicant.
B. 
Address of the short-term rental property, and if applicable, location telephone number.
C. 
An index of all residents of the property with name and date of birth, juveniles may be listed by title and age only.
D. 
Site plan indicating the areas intended for use as short-term rental, and showing sufficient lawful parking on the property for all vehicles belonging to residents and guests pursuant to Section 17.23.1.090(D).
E. 
Floor plan of the dwelling unit for use as short-term rental which identifies sleeping areas, proposed maximum number of guests and approximate square footages.
F. 
Documentation indicating the number of bedrooms within the dwelling unit and square footage of the dwelling unit for short-term rental, such as a record from the County Assessor's office.
G. 
A copy of a valid business license issued pursuant to Title 5 of this Code.
H. 
A copy of a valid transit occupancy registration certificate pursuant to Chapter 3.12 of the Upland Municipal Code.
I. 
A Home Occupation Permit pursuant to Title 17 of this code is not required.
J. 
Emergency contact information for 24-hour response within one hour.
K. 
Certification by the applicant that the information contained in the application is true to his or her knowledge and belief.
L. 
Documentation establishing that the dwelling unit proposed to be used as a short-term rental is the host's primary residence. Such documentation shall include at least two of the following and be in the name of the host: motor vehicle registration, driver's license, voter registration, or tax documents showing the residential unit as the residence of the host.
M. 
The applicant shall provide two passport size photographs.
N. 
Any other information required by regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter or deemed necessary by the Director.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.040 Application Investigation and Criteria for Approval or Denial of Permit.

Upon receipt of a completed application, the Director, or designee, shall cause an investigation of the applicant and the application as submitted. The investigation shall be completed in a timely manner as follows and the applicant shall be notified of the result in writing in a timely manner:
A. 
The applicant shall be required to pay the established fees for such service in addition to the permit fee.
B. 
Inspection of the property by City staff shall be scheduled within 30 days of application.
C. 
If, as a result of this investigation, the applicant is found to satisfy all of the requirements of Section 17.23.1.030 and no grounds for denial exist, the application shall be approved, and an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental shall be issued to the applicant. The permit shall contain the name, address of the permittee, a description of the short-term rental to be offered, the date of issuance and term of the permit, photograph of the permittee, and the signature of the Director or designee.
D. 
An Administrative Use Permit application for a short-term rental may be denied for any of the following reasons:
1. 
Information contained in the application, or supplemental information requested from the applicant, is false or misleading in any material detail.
2. 
The applicant failed to provide a complete application, after having been notified of the requirement to produce additional information or documents.
3. 
The applicant is delinquent in payment of any city or county taxes, fines, or penalties in relation to short-term rental.
4. 
The applicant has previously held an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental which was revoked by the City during the year prior to the application.
5. 
The applicant has failed to pay any previous administrative fines, remediate any other violations, and/or complete any other alternative disposition associated with a previous violation of this chapter.
6. 
The applicant has failed to demonstrate an ability to conform to the operating standards set forth in Section 17.23.1.090.
If the permit application is denied, written notice of such denial and the reasons therefore shall be provided to the applicant.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.050 Permit Expiration and Renewal.

An Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental shall be valid for two years from the date of issuance and shall expire and become null and void on the anniversary date of its issuance.
A. 
A person may apply for a permit renewal on a form provided by the City no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of his or her active Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental and upon successfully completing an inspection by City staff.
B. 
Renewal of the permit shall be valid for two years from the original expiration date of the Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental. There is no limitation on the number of renewals that may be granted by the Director.
C. 
The applicant shall be required to pay the Administrative Use Permit fee for the permit renewal in the amount established by City Council resolution at the time the renewal application is filed. Failure of the applicant to submit a complete application prior to the expiration date of the existing Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental shall be a basis for denial of the renewal.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.060 Permit Revocation.

The Director may revoke an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental issued to a host for a third or subsequent violation of this chapter within any period of time or for any violation of Chapter 3.12 relating to transient occupancy tax. A short-term rental host whose permit is revoked may apply for a new Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental one year after the revocation of the permit.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.070 Appeals.

Any person whose Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental or a renewal is denied or revoked may appeal the decision in writing with the Development Services Department pursuant to the procedures established in Chapter 17.47.040 of this Code.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.080 Permits Nontransferable.

An Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental granted pursuant to this chapter shall not be transferable to another person, parcel number, or to another property owner. Said permit shall not run with the land or property to which it applies.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.090 Operating Conditions and Requirements.

Short-term rental hosts shall comply with the following conditions and requirements:
A. 
The host shall be:
1. 
The property owner or the spouse, parent or adult child of the property owner.
2. 
A tenant of the property who has occupied the property as his or her primary residence prior to making application for an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental and who has submitted written authorization from the property owner to operate short-term rental at the residence.
B. 
The dwelling unit shall be the primary residence of the host.
C. 
The dwelling unit must be located within Residential Single-Family (RS) zones, Residential Multi-Family (RM) zones, or is a legally established single-family-attached or single-family-detached residence in a Specific Plan. A short-term rental shall not be permitted in any Mixed-Use zone or any Commercial or Industrial zones.
D. 
The minimum number of parking required is one additional space for each bedroom of the house to be used for short-term rental. This requirement is in addition to the parking requirement for the dwelling unit pursuant to this Code. The Director on a case by case basis may allow parking on the street within the lot frontage of the dwelling unit to count toward meeting this parking requirement.
E. 
All advertising for the dwelling unit as a short-term rental that is displayed on a hosting platform or other media shall display the number of the current and valid permit as issued by the City, a street-view photo of the front of the house and the maximum number of guests based on the occupancy limit set forth in subsection E of this section.
F. 
The dwelling unit's occupancy, including the host, other residents of the dwelling unit, and guests, during a short-term rental shall not exceed two times the number of bedrooms of the dwelling unit.
G. 
The host shall comply with all requirements of and be subject to the transient occupancy tax (TOT) pursuant to Chapter 3.12 and the business license fees pursuant to Title 5 of this Code for short-term rental use. The host shall have the duty and liability to ensure timely remittance of the TOT to the City in compliance with Chapter 3.12 of this Code.
H. 
The Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental shall be conspicuously displayed within a prominent area of the dwelling unit available for occupancy.
I. 
Any accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as defined and pursuant to Chapter 17.37 of this Code and/or subject to a covenant that specifically prohibits rentals of 30 days or less shall not be used as a short-term rental.
J. 
A single dwelling unit shall be limited to one group booking transaction at a time.
K. 
The short-term rental shall comply with all applicable provisions of this Code and State law.
L. 
Conditions that cause a public nuisance, as defined by this Code or State law are prohibited at the dwelling unit during a short-term rental.
M. 
Un-hosted stays shall be limited to a total of 120 days within a calendar year at the same dwelling unit. Hosted stays shall not be limited.
N. 
The dwelling unit for short-term rental shall comply with all current State and local building and fire codes.
O. 
There shall be no exterior signs or advertising except as provided in Chapter 17.15, Signs those permitted for a dwelling use in the zone.
P. 
The host shall provide access to the garage of the residence if that area has been included in the determination of the number of available on-site spaces for renters.
Q. 
Noise from the short-term rental use shall comply with Chapter 9.40 of this Code. Pools and hot tubs shall have hours of operation clearly posted adjacent to the facility, and shall comply with the exterior noise standards in Chapter 9.40.
R. 
Lighting on the premises shall be directed, controlled, screened or shaded in such a manner as not to shine directly on surrounding properties. All lighting shall comply with the standards in a Residential zone pursuant to Chapter 17.14 of this Code.
S. 
Structures not built for habitable use, such as, but not limited to, trailers, tents, tree houses, garages, or temporary structures such as recreational vehicles shall not be used for short-term rentals or satisfy the host occupant requirement of this section.
T. 
A host for a short-term rental must maintain for a period of three years a detailed and accurate record of their guest information pertaining to hosting dates, and financial documentation, and make this information available to the City upon request.
U. 
The host or authorized agent must be available to the Enforcement Officer by telephone 24 hours per day, seven days per week when the short-term rental is rented. In addition, the host or authorized agent must be on the premises of the short-term rental unit within one hour of being notified by the Enforcement Officer to address an issue of permit compliance, public nuisance, or health, safety or welfare of the public.
V. 
The permittee for an Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental shall to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, contractors serving as City officers, agents, and employees ("Indemnitees") free and harmless from: (1) any and all claims, liabilities and losses whatsoever occurring or resulting to any and all persons, firms, entities, or corporations furnishing or supplying work, services, materials, or supplies in connection with, or related to, the performance of work or the exercise of rights authorized by approval of permits for short-term rental; and (2) any and all claims, lawsuits, liabilities, and/or actions arising out of, or related to the approval of permits for short-term rental and/or the granting or exercise of the rights authorized by said approval; and (3) from any and all claims, liabilities and losses occurring or resulting to any person, firm, entity, corporation for property damage, personal injury, or death, arising out of or related to the approval of, or exercise of rights granted by, this permit. Permittee's obligation to indemnify, defend, and hold the Indemnitees free and harmless as required hereinabove shall include, but is not limited to, paying all fees and costs incurred by legal counsel of the Indemnitees' choice in representing the Indemnitees in connection with any such claims, losses, lawsuits, or actions, and any award of damages, judgments, verdicts, court costs or attorney's fees in any such lawsuit or action.
W. 
Host for a short-term rental shall be responsible for informing their guests of the "House Rules." Such rules shall, at a minimum, include rules explained in this section. As part of the transaction for short-term rental, the guests shall sign an agreement acknowledging the house rules and promising to comply as follows:
1. 
A copy of the house rules and the Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental has been reviewed by the guest and is displayed pursuant to subsection H of this section.
2. 
In order to comply with all provisions of State law and this Code related to emergency vehicle access, no limousine or bus parking, and no stopping without the driver's presence, shall be allowed in any manner that would interfere with emergency vehicle access.
3. 
Guests of the short-term rental shall maintain the property free of debris both on-site and in the street. Trash cans shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner in conformance with this Code. Trash cans shall not be placed on the street prior to 24 hours before scheduled pick-up day and shall be promptly removed from the street following service.
4. 
Quiet times shall be from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. pursuant to the City's noise standards provided in Chapter 9.40.
5. 
The guests of the short-term rental shall not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate provisions of the Upland Municipal Code or any State law pertaining to noise or disorderly conduct. Further the host shall contact the Police Department in the event guests fail to comply with this chapter and this Code.
6. 
No short-term rental unit may be used for any wedding, receptions, auction, commercial function or any other similar event that is inconsistent with residential uses permitted by this Code.
7. 
Guests shall park in the designated parking areas approved for the short-term rental.
8. 
Discharge of fireworks shall be prohibited at any time.
9. 
Maximum occupancy permitted for the duration of stay for the short-term rental shall be that established in subsection F of this section.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.100 Hosting Platform Requirements.

A. 
Hosting platforms shall be responsible for collecting all applicable transient occupancy tax (TOT) and remitting the same to the City. The hosting platform shall be considered a managing agent of the host for purpose of TOT collections and remittance responsibilities as set forth in Chapter 3.12 of the Upland Municipal Code.
B. 
Subject to applicable laws, hosting platforms shall disclose to the City on a regular basis each short-term rental listing located in the City, the names of the persons responsible for each such listing, the address of each such listing, the length of stay for each such listing and the price paid for each stay.
C. 
Hosting platforms shall require hosts to include the City-issued registration number in their listing(s) in a format designated by the City. Upon notice from the City that a listing is non-compliant, hosting platforms shall cease any short-term rental booking transactions for said listing(s) within five business days. A hosting platform shall not complete any booking transaction for any residential property or unit subject to a City notice until notified by the City that the residential property or unit is in compliance with the local registration requirement.
D. 
Hosting platforms shall not collect or receive a fee, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, for facilitating or providing services ancillary to a vacation rental or unregistered short-term rental, including, but not limited to, insurance, concierge services, catering, restaurant bookings, tours, guide services, entertainment, cleaning, property management, or maintenance of the dwelling unit.
E. 
A hosting platform operating exclusively on the internet, which operates in compliance with subsections A, B, C, and D above, shall be presumed to be in compliance with this chapter.
F. 
The provisions of this section shall be interpreted in accordance with otherwise applicable State and Federal law(s) and will not apply if determined by the City to be in violation of, or preempted by, any such law(s).
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.23.1.110 Enforcement and Penalties.

A. 
Operating a short-term rental without a valid Administrative Use Permit for a short-term rental, business license, and valid transit occupancy registration certificate is prohibited. Advertising shall be considered prima facie evidence of operation. Additional evidence of operation may include, but shall not be limited to, guest testimony, online reviews, rental agreements, receipts, or any other information deemed relevant by the City.
B. 
A violation of this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance, which may be abated by any means provided by law, including but not limited to injunctive relief, issuance of administrative fines pursuant to Chapter 1.22, and shall also constitute a misdemeanor punishable pursuant to Chapter 1.16.
C. 
Each and every day, or portion thereof, a violation of this chapter exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.
D. 
The remedies provided herein are intended to be cumulative and may be used in lieu of or in addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter or other law.
(Ord. 1945 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.24.010 Purpose.

This chapter is intended to support community assembly within the City by establishing minimum standards to ensure that community assembly activities do not create unreasonable impacts or endanger public health, safety or welfare in accordance with California Government Code Section 15035.

§ 17.24.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to all community assembly activities, defined as follows
1. 
A gathering of 50 or more persons for such purposes as including, but not limited to, deliberating, education, worship, entertainment, outdoor recreation and/or drinking.
2. 
A meeting facility for organizations including, but not limited to churches and other religious institutions, clubs and lodges, community centers and meeting halls for organizations.
B. 
This classification includes facilities functionally related for the use of members and attendees, such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, and storage. It does not include gymnasiums or other indoor sports facilities, residential accommodations available to members and attendees, or facilities such as day care centers and schools, all of which are separately defined and regulated.

§ 17.24.030 Authority.

A. 
The review authority for community assembly uses shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the use is proposed as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a community assembly application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the facility is proposed.

§ 17.24.040 Design and Performance Standards.

Community assembly uses shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards:
A. 
Buffer. For community assembly uses adjacent to any residential district or use, a minimum 20-foot perimeter buffer area shall be included. This buffer area may be used for parking or landscaping but shall not be used for structures or outside activities.
B. 
Outdoor Recreation. Accessory outdoor recreation areas incidental to a primary use shall be a minimum of 50 feet from any residential district or use.
C. 
Amplified Sound. Use of sound amplification equipment is prohibited in outdoor areas. All sound amplification equipment shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the Upland Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 (Unnecessary Noise).
D. 
Parking. Parking standards shall comply with Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Ordinance.
E. 
Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting shall be shielded to direct light and glare only onto the community assembly facility premises. Such lighting shall be deflected, shaded, and focused away from all adjoining property.

§ 17.25.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to support community-based food production by establishing minimum standards to ensure that cottage food operations within residences do not create unreasonable impacts or endanger public health, safety, or welfare and in accordance with California Government Code Section 15035.

§ 17.25.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to all cottage food operations, cottage food operators, and cottage food products as defined in Part 7 (Definitions). For this chapter, a cottage food operation is defined as the in-home preparation of low-risk food for sale on a small scale, usually by one or two persons, that occurs as a home occupation in local communities.
B. 
All cottage food operations must be registered or permitted by their local environmental health agency before commencing business. There are two classes of cottage food operations:
1. 
"Class A" engage only in direct sales of cottage food products from the cottage food operations or other direct sales venues such as temporary events.
2. 
"Class B" engage in direct and/or indirect sales of cottage food products such as a permitted third-party retail food facility such as a restaurant or market.
C. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.25.030 Authority.

The request for approval of a cottage food operation shall be submitted to the Development Services Department and the County of San Bernardino Division of Environmental Health Services. An administrative use permit is required for cottage food operations within residential and mixed-use zones pursuant to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures).

§ 17.25.040 Permitted Uses.

All cottage food operations are permitted within residential and residential mixed-use zones as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards), pursuant to the operational provisions contained in this chapter and in accordance with Chapter 17.27 (Home Occupations) and California Health and Safety Code Section 113758.

§ 17.25.050 Design and Development Standards.

A cottage food operation is considered a home occupation and therefore shall comply with the standards and provisions of Chapter 17.27 (Home Occupations) unless otherwise noted in this chapter.

§ 17.25.060 Operational Standards.

A. 
Cottage Food Operator. The applicant for the cottage food operation permit shall be the individual who conducts the cottage food operation from his or her private dwelling unit and is the owner of the cottage food operation. The permit shall not be transferable to another operator nor transferable to another site.
B. 
Employees. No more than one cottage food employee, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 113758(b)(1), and not including a family member or household member of the cottage food operator, shall be permitted on the premises of the cottage food operation.
C. 
Other Permit Requirements. The cottage food operation shall be registered or permitted by the County Health Officer in accordance with Section 114365 of the California Health and Safety Code. Cottage food operations shall comply with all California Health and Safety Code requirements.
D. 
Location of Uses.
1. 
The use shall be conducted and contained within the kitchen of the subject dwelling unit except for attached rooms within the dwelling that are used exclusively for storage or bookkeeping. Detached accessory structures, including garages or guest quarters, enclosed patios, or secondary units, may not be used for operations or storage.
2. 
No outdoor storage of cottage food products is allowed.
E. 
Floor Area. No greater than 25 percent of the dwelling may be used for the cottage food operations, and it shall not be conducted within an accessory building.
F. 
Signs. No signage or advertisement identifying the cottage food operation shall be permitted at the premises. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling unit or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of such cottage food operation.
G. 
Vehicles.
1. 
Except for vehicle parking, no outdoor portions of the premises shall be utilized for cottage food operation including outdoor sales and visitation.
2. 
No greater than one visitor's vehicle and one non-resident employee's vehicle shall be parked on site at any time. All on-site vehicle parking shall be conducted in a manner consistent with City code.
H. 
On-Premises Sales.
1. 
Direct sales of products from the site of the cottage food operation shall be conducted by prior appointment only and shall not exceed more than 10 visitors in any single day. No customers of the cottage food operation shall be permitted to dine at the premises.
2. 
Gross annual sales shall not exceed the dollar amounts specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758.
I. 
Sales and Deliveries. Cottage food operation related sales or deliveries shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
J. 
Noise. The use shall conform to the noise standards prescribed in Chapter 9.40 of the Upland Municipal Code (Unnecessary Noise).

§ 17.25.070 Penalties for Violation.

The Zoning Administrator may suspend the approval of a cottage food operation if any of the following applies:
A. 
The cottage food operation has become detrimental to public health, safety, welfare, or character of a neighborhood, or constitutes a hazard or nuisance to pedestrian or vehicular circulation or parking;
B. 
The cottage food operation does not commence within 1 year of approval;
C. 
The cottage food operation ceases for a period greater than 1 year;
D. 
The cottage food operation has been issued a notice of violation citation by the County Department of Environmental Health Services and the violation is not corrected within the period noted within the issued violation; or
E. 
The business is in violation of this article or a condition of the permit, or of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation.

§ 17.26.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to create a method to draw a reasonable balance between private property rights and the public's interest in preserving Upland's unique historic character by ensuring that the demolition, moving, or alteration of properties is carefully considered for impact on the property's contribution to Upland's heritage.
It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of improvements of special character or special historical interest or value, located within the City of Upland, is a public necessity and is required in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people. The purposes of this chapter are to promote the public health, safety, and welfare through:
A. 
Promoting the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the public;
B. 
Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past;
C. 
Promoting good urban design;
D. 
Safeguarding the City's historical and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such landmarks and historic districts;
E. 
Protecting, enhancing, and perpetuating such improvements and districts that represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history;
F. 
Promoting and encouraging continued private ownership and utilization of such improvements and historic districts;
G. 
Enhancing property values and stabilizing historic neighborhoods;
H. 
Strengthening the economy of the city; and
I. 
Protecting and enhancing the City's attraction to residents, tourists, and visitors and serving as a support and stimulus to business and industry.

§ 17.26.020 Applicability.

This chapter shall apply to applications for the designation or removal of a cultural resource or historic district to/from the Local Register; and to the alteration, restoration, maintenance, and demolition of structures 50 years old or older located within a historic district.

§ 17.26.030 Authority.

A. 
The review and decision-making authority for the designation, removal, alteration, or demolition of a cultural resource is indicated in Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of this Zoning Ordinance.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing an application for the designation, removal, alteration, or demolition of a cultural resource, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the historic site is located. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.26.040 Designating or Removing a Cultural Resource or Historic District.

Any person or group may submit an application requesting the designation or removal of a cultural resource or historic district to/from the Local Register. The application process and criteria for nominating or removing a cultural resource or historic district is provided in Section 17.26.100 (Permit Review Procedures for Designation or Removal of a Cultural Resource or Historic District).

§ 17.26.050 Designation and Restoration Incentives.

The City shall promote the use of appropriate preservation incentives to encourage owners to designate and maintain their cultural resources. Incentives may include the following:
A. 
Mills Act contracts.
B. 
Preservation easements for the façades of designated structures.
C. 
Use of the California State Historical Building Code.
D. 
Assistance in processing applications for nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
E. 
Plaques, awards or other symbols of recognition of exemplary rehabilitation.
F. 
Plaques ordered through Upland Heritage.
G. 
Official Recognition. The Historic Commission, on an annual basis, may recognize those projects involving qualifying properties that have demonstrated a high level of commitment to maintaining or restoring the historic integrity of the resource. The Historic Commission shall nominate all qualifying projects implemented within a calendar year for award consideration.
H. 
Grants and loans for rehabilitation of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
I. 
Planning grants and survey grants.
J. 
Variances or minor modifications, including, but not limited to, building setbacks and parking requirements for rehabilitation projects.
K. 
Waiver of Parking Requirement. For designated historic resources, the requirement for two covered parking spaces when adding floor area to a residential dwelling shall be waived if an existing one-car garage contributes to the significance of the property and/or is in good condition, or, if deteriorated, will be returned to good condition as part of the work to add new living space to the dwelling.
L. 
Reduced Processing Fees.
1. 
Reduction of Certain Building Permit Fees. Certain building permit fees may be reduced for the following projects found to be in compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards: Repair of exterior work of significant architectural features including:
a. 
Relocation to another site within the City of Upland.
b. 
Restoration of significant building features.
c. 
Seismic reinforcement and other structural stabilization and repair.

§ 17.26.060 Alteration of Historic Resources.

A. 
A certificate of appropriateness pursuant to Section 17.26.110 (Certificate of Appropriateness) is required for the alteration of any individual cultural resource on the local register of historic places or historic resources survey, or any contributing cultural resource within a historic district.
B. 
The order of preference for the proposed alteration of a historic resource shall be as follows:
1. 
Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced.
2. 
Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall be maintained in its original style to the greatest extent feasible; or match the old feature in design, color, texture, and materials.
3. 
Where the use of like materials is not feasible, the use of simulated materials may be used, provided that the replacement of missing features with simulated, as opposed to like materials, shall be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence submitted as part of the permit application.
C. 
An applicant unable to comply with the first order of preference shall show evidence of hardship, including demonstrating that all means involving City, state or federally-sponsored incentives (e.g., financial assistance, grants, loans, reimbursements, tax credits) have been exhausted and have failed to alleviate the hardship.

§ 17.26.070 Rehabilitation Guidelines.

When reviewing a structure for alteration, repair, or restoration, the review authority shall use the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring and Reconstructing Historic Buildings, for determining the approval, approval with modifications, or denial of an application, in addition to all other findings for approval required for the proposed permit as provided in Section 17.26.110 (Certificate of Appropriateness). The Secretary of Interior's Standards were developed by the federal government to set up very broad, general philosophical principles regarding work done to historic properties, as listed below. Any proposed work shall follow these general principles while meeting the guidelines set forth in this section.
A. 
A property shall be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships.
B. 
The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property shall be avoided.
C. 
Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other buildings, shall not be undertaken.
D. 
Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right shall be retained and preserved.
E. 
Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property shall be preserved.
F. 
Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features shall be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence.
G. 
Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used.
H. 
Archeological resources shall be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
I. 
New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property.
J. 
New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that, if removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment would be unimpaired.

§ 17.26.080 Maintenance and Duty to Keep in Good Repair.

A. 
The owner, tenant, or other person in charge or in possession of an historical resource shall keep and maintain in good condition and repair all exterior portions of the resource and all interior portions whose maintenance is necessary to prevent substantial deterioration and decay of an exterior feature. The term "substantial deterioration or decay" in this section shall refer to those conditions of the structure or improvement which threaten the structural or historic integrity of the resource or improvement. For minimum maintenance requirements, refer to the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
B. 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance, painting, landscaping or repair of a feature in or on any designated historic resource covered by this chapter that does not involve a change in design, material or external appearance.
C. 
All designated buildings or structures shall be preserved against such decay and be kept free from structural defects through the prompt repair of any of the following:
1. 
Façades which may fall and injure members of the public or property,
2. 
Deteriorated or inadequate foundation,
3. 
Defective or deteriorated flooring or floor supports,
4. 
Deteriorated walls or other vertical structural supports that split, lean, list or buckle due to defective material or deterioration,
5. 
Members of ceilings, roofs, ceiling and roof supports or others horizontal members which age, split or buckle due to defective material or deterioration.
6. 
Fireplaces or chimneys which list, bulge or settle due to defective material or deterioration,
7. 
Deteriorated, crumbling or loose exterior plaster,
8. 
Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations or floors, including broken windows or doors,
9. 
Defective or insufficient weather protection for exterior wall covering, including lack of paint or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering, and/or
10. 
Any fault or defect in the building which renders it not properly watertight or structurally unsafe.
D. 
This section shall be in addition to any and all other provisions of law requiring such historical resource to be kept in good repair.

§ 17.26.090 Demolition.

A permit for the demolition of historic resources shall be required for the proposed demolition of any cultural resource in Upland that is listed in the Local Register, State Register, or National Register of Historic Places, pursuant to Section 17.26.120 (Permit Procedures for Demolition of Historic Resources).

§ 17.26.100 Permit Review Procedures for Designation or Removal of a Cultural Resource or Historic District.

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a procedure for approving the designation of a cultural resource or historic district to the Local Register, or removing a cultural resource or historic district from the Local Register.
B. 
Applicability. Any person or group may submit an application requesting the designation or removal of a cultural resource or historic district.
1. 
Cultural Resource. The property owner shall give written consent for the designation or removal of a cultural resource to the Development Services Director or designee prior to the public hearing.
2. 
Historic District. The majority of property owners in the proposed historic district shall give written consent for the designation or removal of a historic district to the Development Services Director or designee prior to the public hearing.
C. 
Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall take final action on all applications for designating or removing a cultural resource or historic district to/from the Local Register.
D. 
Application Submittal and Review. An application for designating or removing a cultural resource or historic district shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for nominating or removing a cultural resource or historic district, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the designation criteria required by Subsections F, G or H (as applicable), as well as the Findings for Approval in Subsection I.
E. 
Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for the designation or removal of a cultural resource or historic district shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
F. 
Criteria for Designation of a Cultural Resource. The Planning Commission may approve the designation of a cultural resource to the Local Register if it finds the cultural resource meets one or more of the following criteria:
1. 
It embodies distinguishing architectural characteristics, valuable to the study of a period, style, method of construction, or the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship.
2. 
It exemplifies, symbolizes, or manifests elements of the cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history of the city.
3. 
It is identified with historic persons or with important events in local, state, or national history.
4. 
It is representative of the work or product of a notable builder, designer, or architect.
5. 
Its unique location or singular physical characteristics represent an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood.
6. 
It contributes to the continuity or character of a visually or thematically cohesive street, neighborhood, or area.
7. 
It has integrity as a natural or manmade environment that strongly contributes to the well-being of the people of the community.
G. 
Criteria for Designation of a Historic District. Except as outlined below, the criteria for designating a historic district shall be the same as for designating an individual cultural resource.
1. 
Historic Resources Survey. As part of the nomination for designating a historic district, a historic resources survey shall be prepared identifying all contributing resources and non-contributing resources. If not otherwise designated, all cultural resources listed in a designated historical district will be considered "contributing." The survey may also identify contributing landscaping, natural features, or sites. The survey shall be reviewed in accordance with the designation procedures in this section. The survey shall identify the manner in which the proposed district possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development within the period of significance and within the context of the district.
2. 
Finding of Contribution. Each cultural resource within a proposed historic district must be identified as a contributing resource. If a resource is individually designated, it is then automatically considered a contributing resource within the district that includes it.
H. 
Criteria for the Removal of a Cultural Resource.
1. 
A designated cultural resource may only be removed from the Local Register in the following cases:
a. 
In cases of demolition as approved by a permit for the demolition of a historic resource; or
b. 
After 5 years of being designated, the property owner may submit a "de-nomination statement," outlining reasons for removal from the register. The de-nomination request shall be processed in compliance with the procedure for nomination listed in this section. The de-nomination statement must provide written proof and documentation that the findings used to designate the structure were largely in error, or that new information is discovered, material to the decision to designate a cultural resource, which was not discovered through the exercise of due diligence at the time of the original designation.
2. 
If delisting a designated resource is proposed, the lead agency shall conduct environmental review in compliance with the State guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as they relate to historic resources.
I. 
Permits Pending Review. The City may not issue any building or planning permits on any structure, improvement, natural area, or district for which a complete nomination form has been accepted. Once the Planning Commission makes a final determination on the application, building and planning permits may be issued in accordance with this chapter.
J. 
Active Permits. Any active permits on any structure, improvement, natural area, or district for which a complete nomination form has been accepted shall be placed on hold until the time that the nomination process has been completed. Once the Planning Commission makes a final determination on the application, building and planning permits placed on hold may be reactivated in accordance with this chapter.
K. 
Recordation. Following designation by the Planning Commission, the city shall cause the designation to be recorded with the San Bernardino County Recorder's office.
L. 
Local Register. The Planning Commission shall maintain a local register of all designated cultural resources. All addresses and Assessor's Parcel Numbers of designated cultural resources shall be added to the computer database. Copies of the register shall be sent to all City Departments for reference and shall be updated regularly to coordinate the preservation of cultural resources within the City.

§ 17.26.110 Certificate of Appropriateness.

A. 
Purpose. A certificate of appropriateness is intended to protect structures, improvements, natural features, objects, and areas of architectural, cultural, economic, historic, political, and social importance from any alteration that would have an adverse effect thereon. For demolition requests, see Section 17.26.120 below.
B. 
Applicability.
1. 
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required for the alteration of any individual cultural resource listed on the local register of historic places or historic resources survey, or any contributing cultural resource within a historic district. A certificate of appropriateness shall be required:
a. 
In addition to any other permits required by this Zoning Ordinance, but in lieu of any permits to regulate physical alteration of the cultural resource; and
b. 
Shall accompany any permit or any work otherwise altering the architectural features or appearance of the resource.
2. 
An "alteration" shall mean any act or process, through private or public action, that changes the specified character defining or significant physical features or architectural appearance of a cultural resource, including the reconstruction, new construction additions, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, replacement, or removal of any resource.
3. 
An "alteration" shall include modification of a structure, architectural detail or visual characteristic (e.g., grading, paint color, surface texture), surface paving, the addition of new structures, the cutting or removal of trees, landscaping and other natural features, the disturbance of archaeological sites or areas, and the placement or removal of any significant objects (e.g., fences, landscaping and accessories, light fixtures, plaques, signs, steps, street furniture, and walls) affecting the significant visual or historical qualities of the property.
C. 
Review Authority. Any proposed alteration to a designated cultural resource shall require administrative review as follows:
1. 
The Development Services Director or designee shall take action on Certificates of Appropriateness applications for major alterations, as defined in Subsection D below, in conjunction with development plan review. The Development Services Director or designee may consider minor alterations, as defined in Subsection D below, in conjunction with the issuance of construction permits.
2. 
The Development Services Director or designee shall approve, modify or deny the application in whole or part and may refer any certificate of appropriateness application to the Planning Commission.
3. 
The Development Services Director or designee may refer a proposed alteration to participants or experts in the local historic preservation community for technical advice as needed.
D. 
Alteration Categories.
1. 
Major Alterations. Major alterations include the following:
a. 
New construction on a vacant lot in a historic district.
b. 
Additions to a cultural resource.
c. 
Lot subdivisions.
d. 
House moving requests.
e. 
Change of use.
f. 
Other such alterations that the review authority deems to be similar.
2. 
Minor Alterations. Minor alterations shall include the following:
a. 
Repainting buildings (excluding residential buildings).
b. 
Replacing roof with similar materials.
c. 
Replacement of window glass.
d. 
Replacement in-kind of windows, doors, or exterior materials.
e. 
Replacing of fencing or other significant landscape features.
f. 
Other such alterations that the review authority deems to be ordinary maintenance or repair, and which are conducted in a manner that preserves the archaeological, cultural, and historic value of the cultural resource through conformance with the applicable Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
E. 
Application Submittal and Review. An application for a certificate of appropriateness shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for certificate of appropriateness applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection G (Findings).
In evaluating applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, the review authority shall use any adopted design guidelines, CEQA Guidelines, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and shall consider the factors (e.g., the existing and proposed architectural style, arrangement, color, design, materials, and texture to be used) with regard to the original distinguishing architectural characteristics of the cultural resource. Wherever feasible, the State Historic Building Code (SHBC) and the Uniform Code for Building Conservation (UCBC) shall be used in permitting any alteration to a cultural resource. In addition, the review authority may require that the proposed work be reviewed by a preservation architect.
F. 
Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing is not required for a certificate of appropriateness.
G. 
Findings. The decision making authority may approve a certificate of appropriateness for the alteration of a cultural resource based on the following findings:
1. 
The proposed alteration is compatible with and will not destroy or adversely affect architectural features of the cultural resource;
2. 
The proposed alteration complies with the order of preference outlined in Section 17.26.060(B) (Alteration of Historic Resources) for the preservation of historic features, and provides evidence of hardship in cases where the first order of preference is not feasible. Building code violations are not in and of themselves justification for not meeting the established order of preference;
3. 
The proposed alteration is consistent and compatible with the architectural style of surrounding cultural resources;
4. 
The proposed colors, finishes, materials, fencing, decorative features, details, and accessory structures are consistent and compatible with the existing structure and the surrounding cultural resources;
5. 
The proposed construction, removal, rehabilitation, alteration, remodeling, excavation, or exterior alteration conforms to the prescriptive standards as adopted by the Upland City Council/Planning Commission, and does not adversely affect the character of the district;
6. 
In the case of construction of a new improvement, building or structure upon a historic site, the exterior of such improvements will not adversely affect and will be compatible with the external appearance of existing designated improvements, buildings, and structures on said site;
7. 
The proposed alteration considers mass, proportions, setbacks and nature of openings in the façade;
8. 
The proposed alteration complies with the Rehabilitation Guidelines outlined in Section 17.26.070 (Rehabilitation Guidelines);
9. 
The proposed alteration complies with all other applicable design guidelines and standards, CEQA Guidelines, and Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation; and
10. 
Wherever feasible, the alteration takes full advantage of the State Historic Building Code and Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
H. 
Conditions of Approval. In approving or denying the certificate in whole or in part, the review authority may attach conditions to ensure that the purposes of this Zoning Ordinance shall be achieved. The conditions shall be covenants running with the land.
I. 
Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to Appeals (Chapter 17.47 [Referral, Appeal, and Calls for Review]), effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to Certificates of Appropriateness as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures).

§ 17.26.120 Permit Review Procedures for Demolition of Historic Resources.

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a procedure for proposed demolition requests for buildings, structures, or objects that reflect special elements of the city's architectural, cultural, and historic past.
B. 
Applicability. A demolition of historic resources permit shall be required for the proposed demolition of any cultural resource in Upland that is listed in the Local Register, State Register, or National Register of Historic Places.
C. 
Review Authority. The Planning Commission shall take action on all historic demolition applications.
D. 
Application Submittal and Review. An application for the demolition of a historic resource shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for historic demolition permit applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection G (Findings for Approval).
E. 
Public Notice and Hearing. Public notice and hearing for a demolition permit shall be provided in full compliance with Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
F. 
Replacement Structures.
1. 
A demolition permit shall not be issued for the complete destruction of a cultural resource unless the review and decision-making authority has approved a site plan for the replacement structure(s).
2. 
The design of the replacement structure(s) shall be in accordance with the standards of the zone in which it is located and any other applicable standards.
3. 
Unless demolition is required due to unsafe or dangerous conditions in accordance with Chapter 15.20 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, a demolition permit shall not be issued for the complete destruction of a cultural resource unless a building permit has been issued for the replacement structure(s).
G. 
Findings for Approval. The review authority may approve a demolition request for destruction of a cultural resource based on the following findings:
1. 
The cultural resource cannot be remodeled, rehabilitated or re-used in a manner which would allow a reasonable use;
2. 
For income producing properties, rental at a reasonable rate of return is not feasible. In determining reasonable rate of return, the review authority shall not consider debt service arising from the acquisition of properties, or any increase in debt service resulting from the refinancing of properties listed on the City's Local Register occurring after the date of adoption of this Ordinance;
3. 
The applicant demonstrates that all means involving City-sponsored incentives (e.g., financial assistance, grants, loans, reimbursements, tax abatements, and changes in the Zoning Map or Zoning Ordinance), as well as the possibility of a change of use or adaptive reuse have been explored to relieve possible economic hardship, and further, that all other means for alleviating economic hardship, including state or federal tax credits, grants to subsidize the preservation of the property, have been exhausted and have failed to alleviate the hardship;
4. 
Allowing a historic property to fall into disrepair is not justification for why it is not economically feasible to restore a cultural resource; and
5. 
Building code violations are not in and of themselves justifiable hardships but may be taken into consideration in determining the propriety of approving a request for demolition.
H. 
Conditions of Approval. In approving a historic demolition permit, the Planning Commission may approve or conditionally approve, under such conditions as they may deem reasonable and necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, or general welfare.
I. 
Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals and calls for review (Chapter 17.47 [Referral, Appeal, and Calls for Review]), effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to historic demolition permits as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision shall apply to historic demolition permits as provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).
J. 
Effect of Demolition. If a demolition permit is approved, the applicant shall be required to memorialize the resource proposed for demolition in compliance with the standards of the Historic American Building Survey. The documentation may include an archaeological survey, floor plans, measured drawings, photographs, or other documentation specified by the review authority.
When appropriate, the review authority may require that a memorialization of the resource be incorporated into the proposed redevelopment of the site including the following:
1. 
Book or pamphlet.
2. 
Photographic display.
3. 
Small museum or exhibit.
4. 
Use of original fixtures.
5. 
Other methods deemed appropriate by the review authority.

§ 17.26.130 Enforcement.

A. 
Violations. It shall be unlawful for any owner, person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter.
B. 
Penalties for Violations. Any person, firm or corporation whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished in compliance with the provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 1.1.6 (Penalty Provisions).

§ 17.27.010 Purpose.

This chapter is intended to permit a home occupation as an incidental and accessory use in residential and residential mixed-use zoning districts under conditions that will ensure that the use is and remains compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood.

§ 17.27.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to all home occupations as defined in Part 7 (Definitions), including minor and major home occupations.
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.27.030 Authority.

The request for approval of a home occupation shall be submitted to the Development Services Department on an application approved by the Development Services Director, unless otherwise stated in this chapter. The review authority shall depend on the type of home occupation permit requested, as defined in Section 17.27.040. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.

§ 17.27.040 Home Occupations Defined.

Home occupation means the conduct for pecuniary gain of an art or profession, the offering of a service, or the conduct of a business or handicraft manufacture of products within or from a residence in a residential zone. A home occupation is incidental and secondary to the primary residential use and does not change the residential character of the neighborhood. There are two classes of home occupations:
A. 
Minor Home Occupations. Types of minor home occupations include professional offices for accountants, architects, one-on-one instruction such as tutoring and music lessons for no more than two students at a time, computer programmers, engineers and other similar professions; art studios; telephone sales and surveys; and domestic services, including food cottages, laundry, ironing, and sewing. Minor home occupations receive no more than six clients or visitors per day.
B. 
Major Home Occupations. Types of major home occupations include equipment repair, contractor's office, light assembly and shipping, catering, food processing, and home professional offices. Major home occupations receive no more than 12 clients or visitors per day.

§ 17.27.050 Permits Required.

A. 
Minor Home Occupations. The establishment of a minor home occupation is permitted in all zones allowing residences with the approval of a home occupation permit. The Development Services Director may impose special conditions depending on the nature of the proposed business.
B. 
Major Home Occupations. The establishment of a major home occupation is permitted in all zones allowing residences with the approval of an administrative use permit. The Development Review Committee may impose special conditions depending on the nature of the proposed business.

§ 17.27.060 Prohibited Home Occupations.

The following uses, and those with similar characteristics, are prohibited as home occupations: photography studio, beauty parlor, barber shop, nail salon, massage parlor, pet grooming, appliance or vehicle repair shops, animal hospital, medical practitioner, clinic, music school, dancing school, business school, any other school or program with organized classes, except for individual instruction.

§ 17.27.070 Development and Performance Standards.

All home occupations shall comply with the following standards:
A. 
Relationship to Dwelling Unit. There shall be no exterior evidence of the conduct of the home occupation. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to the primary residential use of the dwelling unit and may not be conducted in an accessory structure.
B. 
Outdoor Storage Prohibited. Goods and materials associated with a home occupation shall be stored within an enclosed structure. The storage of flammable, combustible, or explosive materials shall be strictly prohibited.
C. 
Vehicles. The home occupation shall not create off-street or on-street parking, vehicular or pedestrian traffic which is greater than normally associated with a strictly residential use of the premises, except for individual instruction or client visits in conformance with definitions provided in Section 17.27.040. The resident with the home occupation may not keep a vehicle greater than one ton at the premises and may not have more than one such vehicle. Any trailer or wheeled equipment incidental to the home occupation shall be kept within an enclosure and not be visible from off-site. Any vehicle used in association with a home occupation shall be prohibited from parking on the street (i.e., taxis, limos, vans, work trucks, etc.).
D. 
Performance Standards. Home occupations shall not generate noise exceeding levels permitted by Upland Municipal Code Chapter 9.40 (Unnecessary Noise), dust, odors, vibration, or electrical interference or fluctuation that is perceptible beyond the property line.
E. 
Deliveries. Deliveries and pick-ups for home occupations shall not exceed the volume normally associated with residential uses (no more than three deliveries per day), shall not interfere with vehicle circulation, and shall occur only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
F. 
Size. Home occupations shall be located entirely within the dwelling unit and shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit.
G. 
Employees. Employees of a minor home occupation shall be limited to the persons residing in the dwelling unit except that non-residents may be employed as long as they do not work, meet, or leave vehicles at the residence. Major home occupations are allowed two additional persons in addition to those residing in the dwelling unit.
H. 
Clients. No more than six clients per day are permitted to visit a minor home occupation. No more than 12 clients per day are allowed to visit a major home occupation. Hours for visits shall be between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
I. 
Sales. There shall be no on-site sale of products.
J. 
Building Code. Minor and major home occupations shall comply with accessibility requirements of the California Building Code, including parking and path of travel into the dwelling.

§ 17.28.010 Purpose.

The purposes of a live/work ordinance are to:
A. 
Provide locations where appropriate new businesses can start up;
B. 
Provide opportunities for people to live in mixed-use industrial and commercial areas when it is compatible with existing uses;
C. 
Provide opportunities for business operators to live in the same structure that contains their commercial or industrial activity;
D. 
Provide standards for the development of new live/work units and for the reuse of existing commercial and industrial structures to accommodate live/work opportunities; and
E. 
Ensure that live/work units are designed to function as both a live and work space.

§ 17.28.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to live/work units where permitted or conditionally permitted in the mixed-use zones as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Allowable uses for the non-residential portion of the live/work unit shall be those uses permitted or conditionally permitted in the respective zone.
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.28.030 Authority.

A. 
The review authority for live/work units shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the unit is proposed, as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a live/work unit application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the live/work unit is proposed.

§ 17.28.040 Permitted Use.

Live/work units and allowable uses shall be permitted in the C/R-MU and B/R-MU mixed-use zones and conditionally permitted in the C/O-MU and C/I-MU mixed-use zones, as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Uses within live/work units shall be limited to only those uses allowed in the applicable zoning district, except where prohibited in Section 17.28.050 (Prohibited Use).

§ 17.28.050 Prohibited Use.

The following uses are not permitted as part of a live/work unit:
A. 
Adult-oriented businesses.
B. 
Vehicle sales, service, maintenance, or repair.
C. 
Welding, machining, or open-flame work (with the exception of a restaurant use), unless confined to a separate building from any live/work unit.
D. 
Any use that might affect the health or safety of nearby residents or tenants because of its potential to create dust, noise, vibration, noxious gases, odors, smoke, or any other negative impacts.

§ 17.28.060 Design and Development Standards.

A. 
Compatibility. Live/work units shall be designed to be compatible with neighboring structures and uses.
B. 
Floor Area.
1. 
In the B/R MU and C/R MU zones, the net total floor area of a live/work unit shall be a minimum of 750 square feet within each unit. A minimum of 200 square feet of the floor area within each live/work unit shall be designated, reserved, and used as work space for permitted commercial uses.
2. 
In the C/O MU and C/I MU zones, the net floor area for each building shall meet the minimum floor area ratio requirements for the respective zone.
C. 
Location of Uses. The ground-floor portion of a live/work unit shall be a non-residential use and face a public street or interior drive aisle.
D. 
Amenities.
1. 
Live/work units shall be equipped with a kitchen space and sanitary facilities.
2. 
Live/work units shall provide a minimum of 100 square feet per residential unit of usable open space, consisting of a combination of private residential open space and usable common areas.
3. 
A live/work development project shall provide a minimum of one production space or central business center no less than 500 square feet in area. This area shall be open and available to all residents free of charge from 8 AM – 10 PM each day and provide amenities to facilitate business activities that may include, but are not limited to, free wi-fi connectivity, conference center, production workspaces, etc., as approved by the Development Services Director.
E. 
Height and Setbacks. The height and setback standards for each zone shall apply for live/work units.
F. 
Allowed Projections and Encroachments. Architectural features, porches, stoops, balconies, awnings, and canopies may encroach into required setbacks and rights-of-way as identified in Section 17.10.060 (Setback Requirements and Exceptions).
G. 
Ground Floor Height. The ground floor level of a live/work unit shall have a minimum floor-to-floor height of 14 feet.
H. 
Design. Live/work units should be designed to offer a high level of spatial flexibility to adapt to the diverse needs of those living and working in the unit over time, including, but not limited to, open floor plans, modular or demountable partitions, the ability to combine adjacent units into one unit, etc. Units should be oriented and designed to receive ample natural light through the use of large commercial windows, skylights, and other methods, while maintaining high thermal performances.
I. 
Materials. Live/work developments are encouraged to incorporate industrial and commercial design and materials into the architectural style of the building, including exposed concrete, wood and metal finishes, and appropriate ventilation, flooring, and storage spaces similar to the types of finishes commonly found in comparable commercial or industrial facilities.
J. 
Transparency. Each live/work unit shall have a pedestrian-oriented frontage that publicly displays the interior of the non-residential areas of the structure.
K. 
Access to Units. Where more than one live/work unit is proposed within a single structure, each live/work unit shall be separated from other live/work units and other uses in the structure. Access to individual units shall be from streets, common access areas, or external corridors. Access to each unit shall be clearly identified to provide for emergency services.

§ 17.28.070 Operational Standards.

A. 
Valid Business License. At least one resident or commercial tenant in each live/work unit shall maintain a valid business license for a business on the premises, so long as a business is in operation.
B. 
Employees. Employment within a live/work unit shall be limited to persons residing in the unit and two additional employees, unless the owner of the unit, or commercial tenant desiring to lease the work space, can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director that additional employees will not cause a parking shortage or other disturbance to the community.
C. 
Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit. The designated work space of a live/work unit shall not be separately sold, leased, or rented for residential use.
D. 
Vehicles. No truck or van with a payload rating of more than 2 tons shall be parked on or in front of a parcel occupied by a live/work unit.
E. 
Deliveries. Deliveries to and pick-ups from a live/work unit shall not interfere with vehicle circulation and shall occur only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Deliveries shall be limited to 12 per day.
F. 
On-Premises Sales. On-premises sales of goods are limited to those produced within the live/work unit, provided the retail sales activity shall be incidental to the primary production work within the unit. These provisions shall allow occasional open studio programs and gallery shows.
G. 
Outdoor Storage. Outside storage is prohibited. All supplies and storage materials shall be inside of buildings at all times.
H. 
Garbage Enclosures. Garbage/recycling bins shall be screened from view at all times.
I. 
Noise. Noise levels shall be maintained at 65 decibels as measured at the closest property line at all times. No fabrication or construction shall take place outside that would create a noise level exceeding 65 decibels at the property line.

§ 17.28.080 Covenant.

A. 
Prior to obtaining a building permit, the property owner(s) of the proposed live/work unit shall submit to the Development Services Department a signed and notarized covenant on a form prescribed by the Development Services Director and approved by the City Attorney, together with applicable recording fees. The covenant shall place future buyers on notice of Section 17.28.070(A) through (J) of this chapter.
B. 
The property owner(s) shall file the covenant with the San Bernardino County Recorder's office.

§ 17.29.010 Purpose.

This chapter provides standards for massage establishments, massage owners or operators, massage practitioners, and massage therapists as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance.
These standards are intended to:
A. 
Protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
B. 
Ensure that the establishment and conduct of massage establishments is properly regulated; and
C. 
Establish the minimum qualifications for operating a massage establishment in the City of Upland.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.020 Operator's Permit Required.

It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit the engagement in, conduct of or carrying on the business or operation of a massage establishment within the City without first obtaining an operator's permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and complying with all other applicable provisions of this code, including, but not limited to, securing the necessary business license and complying with Title 15 of this code.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.030 Exemptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following classes of individuals or businesses while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective professions:
A. 
Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, or physical therapists who are duly licensed to practice their respective professions in the state of California, provided such professionals are lawfully performing massage, as defined in this chapter, at a licensed business as part of their respective professions, and further provided, massage or massage establishment activities are not being performed at any time by any person who is required to but does not possess a massage practitioner or massage therapist certification pursuant to this chapter;
B. 
Registered or licensed vocational nurses working on the premises of and under the direct supervision of a state-licensed physician, surgeon, chiropractor, or osteopath. Practical nurses or other persons that do not meet the requisite qualifications to obtain a massage practitioner or massage therapist certification under this chapter, or any other person otherwise licensed by the state of California, whether or not employed by a physician, surgeon, chiropractor or osteopath, may not provide massage services or act as a massage practitioner or massage therapist;
C. 
Barbers, beauticians, and manicurists who are duly licensed by the state of California while engaging in the practice within the scope of their respective licenses, for which this exemption applies solely to the massaging of the neck, face, and/or scalp of the customer of a barber or beautician, or massaging of the forearms, hands, calves, and/or feet of the customer of a licensed manicurist;
D. 
Hospitals, nursing homes, sanitariums, or other health care facilities duly licensed by the state of California;
E. 
Fully accredited high schools, junior colleges, and colleges or universities whose athletic coaches and trainers are acting within the scope of their employment;
F. 
Trainers of amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletes or athletic teams;
G. 
Massage conducted in the course of education at any recognized school of massage, as defined in this chapter.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.040 Massage Establishment Application.

A. 
Any person desiring to operate a massage establishment shall submit a written application under penalty of perjury on the required form to the Chief of Police, who shall conduct an investigation. The application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee established by separate resolution of the City Council to help defray the cost of the investigation required by this chapter.
B. 
The application shall be completed and signed by the owner of the proposed massage establishment, if a sole proprietorship, or, if the applicant is a corporation or partnership, it shall designate one of its officers or general partners as its authorized representative. The authorized representative shall complete and sign all application forms required for an individual applicant under this chapter.
C. 
The application and fee required pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any other license, permit or fee required by any other chapter of this code or ordinance hereafter adopted. Only one application fee shall be charged regardless of the number of owners or operators designated in the application.
D. 
The application for a permit does not authorize the operation of a massage establishment unless and until such permit has been properly granted, nor does the possession of a valid massage establishment permit authorize the possessor to perform work for which a massage technician permit is required.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.050 Massage Establishment Operator's Permit Application Requirements.

The application for a massage owner or operator's permit shall contain or be accompanied by the following information:
A. 
The type of ownership of the business, i.e., whether by individual, partnership, corporation or otherwise.
1. 
If the applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation shall be set forth exactly as shown in its articles of incorporation or charter together with the state and date of incorporation and the names and residence addresses of each of its current officers, directors and each stockholder holding more than five percent of the stock of that corporation.
2. 
If the applicant is a partnership, the application shall set forth the name and residence address of each of the partners, including limited partners.
3. 
If the applicant is a limited partnership, it shall furnish a copy of its certificate of limited partnership filed with the Secretary of State. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the provisions of this subsection pertaining to corporations shall apply.
B. 
The true full and precise name under which the massage establishment is to be conducted.
C. 
The present or proposed address where the massage establishment is to be conducted and all telephone numbers for the massage establishment.
D. 
A complete current list of the names and residence addresses of all proposed massage technicians, aides, trainees and other employees who are or will be employed in the massage establishment, if known. If not known at the time of submission of the application, the applicant shall provide the required information no later than ten calendar days prior to opening for business.
E. 
The name and residence addresses of the proposed operator or manager who will be principally in charge of the operation of the massage establishment.
F. 
A description of any other business operated on the same premises as the proposed massage establishment, or within the city or the state, which is owned or operated by the owner or operator.
G. 
The name and address of the owner and lessor of the real property upon or in which the proposed business is to be conducted. In the event the applicant is not the legal owner of the property, the application must be accompanied by a copy of the lease and a notarized affidavit from the owner of the property acknowledging that a massage establishment will be located on his or her property.
H. 
The complete business, occupation and employment history for eight years preceding the date of application, including, but not limited to, a massage establishment or similar type of business history and experience of the applicant.
I. 
The complete massage permit history; whether such person has ever had any similar type of permit or license issued by any agency, board, city, county, territory or state; the date of issuance of such a permit or license, whether the permit or license has been or was ever denied, revoked or suspended; if a vocational or professional license or permit has been or was ever denied, revoked or suspended; if the applicant has ever been required to surrender a permit or license as a result of pending criminal charges or in lieu of said permit or license being suspended or revoked and the reason therefor.
J. 
All criminal convictions, including pleas of nolo contendere, within the last 10 years including those convictions dismissed or expunged pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4, but excluding minor traffic violations, and the date and place of each such conviction and reason therefor.
K. 
A complete set of fingerprints taken by the Police Department. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of any fingerprinting fee.
L. 
Two portrait photographs at least two inches by two inches in size taken within the last month.
M. 
Authorization for the City, its agents and employees to seek verification of the information contained in the application.
N. 
Such other identification and information as the Chief of Police may reasonably require in order to discover the truth of the matters herein specified and as required to be set forth in the application.
O. 
A statement in writing and dated by the person providing the information that he or she certifies under penalty of perjury that all information contained in the application is true and correct.
P. 
A certificate of compliance from any affected department or agency, including, but not limited to, the City's Development Services Department, Building Division and the San Bernardino County Health Department must be submitted prior to the application's final approval. Any required inspection fees shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant. If the certificates of compliance are not received by the Chief of Police within 90 calendar days of the date of filing of the application, said application shall be deemed void. If any land use permit or other entitlement for the use of the property as a massage establishment is required, such permit or use entitlement shall be obtained by the applicant prior to the massage establishment permit becoming effective.
Q. 
Every owner and operator shall also provide the following personal information:
1. 
The full, true name and all aliases used;
2. 
Date and place of birth, valid picture identification, such as a California or other state driver's license, California or other state identification card, resident alien card, if applicable; and social security card or proof of authority to work in the United States;
3. 
The current residence address and residence telephone number and all previous residential addresses for a minimum of eight years immediately preceding the present address of the applicant and the dates of residence for each address;
4. 
Acceptable written proof that the owner and/or operator is at least 18 years of age;
5. 
Height, weight, gender and color of hair and eyes.
R. 
If, during the term of a permit, the permittee has any change in information submitted on the original or renewal application, the permittee shall notify the Police Department in writing of any such change within 10 business days thereafter.
S. 
If an owner or operator also desires to act as a massage technician or out call massage technician, he or she shall also satisfy the requirements for the respective permit set forth in this chapter.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.060 Massage Establishment Design Standards.

Every massage establishment shall maintain facilities meeting all of the following requirements:
A. 
Signs shall be in conformance with Chapter 17.15 (Signs).
B. 
Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code or successor provision or provisions. In addition, at least one artificial light of not less than 60 watts shall be provided in each room or enclosure where massage services are performed on patrons. The lighting in each room or enclosure shall be activated and maintained in operation without interruption at all times while the patron is in such room or enclosure.
C. 
Minimum ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the California Building Code or successor provision or provisions.
D. 
Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of massage shall be readily available.
E. 
Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.
F. 
Closed cabinets with solid doors shall be provided for storage of clean linens.
G. 
Adequate, dressing, locker, and toilet facilities shall be provided to patrons. Dressing areas and lockers that are capable of being locked, may be provided in enclosed massage therapy rooms; alternatively separate male and female dressing rooms with lockers that are capable of being locked, shall be provided.
H. 
Restrooms shall be provided either as a single occupancy gender neutral restroom facility, or separate male and female restrooms shall be provided.
I. 
If bathing facilities are provided, separate male and female facilities shall be provided resulting in a minimum of two separate bathing facilities.
J. 
A minimum of one separate wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin shall be separate from the public restrooms and located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to performing massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin.
K. 
Massage tables or massage chairs of a type and nature used by professionals in this industry shall be utilized and each shall have, at minimum, a two-inch thick foam pad covered with durable, washable plastic or other waterproof material. Beds, floor mattresses, and waterbeds are not permitted to be used.
L. 
At the beginning of a treatment session, the massage practitioner or massage therapist shall provide to all patrons clean, sanitary, and opaque coverings capable of covering the patron's genitals. In addition, a female patron's breasts shall be fully covered by a nontransparent covering.
M. 
The Chief of Police shall require that the following notice be posted in the event that any employee of the massage establishment or any person who has been aided and abetted by an employee of the massage establishment has been found, after full hearing by administrative proceeding or by a court of competent jurisdiction, to have violated any of the offenses that would be grounds for denial under Sections 17.29.100 and 17.29.110.
NOTICE TO ALL PATRONS
THIS MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND THE MASSAGE ROOMS DO NOT PROVIDE COMPLETE PRIVACY AND ARE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION BY UPLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
N. 
No massage establishment shall have installed or utilize any signaling devices of any type to alert employees and/or customers to the presence of law enforcement personnel.
O. 
The receptionist station shall be a designated area for greeting customers, contiguous to the customer lobby. If partitioned from the customer lobby, it shall have a clear, unobstructed opening, or an opening of clear unobstructed glass, at least 30 inches by 30 inches which allows unobstructed visibility between the customer lobby and the interior of the receptionist station.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.070 Massage Establishment Performance Standards.

No person shall engage in, operate, conduct, or carry on, or permit to be engaged in, conducted, or carried on, any massage establishment, unless each and all of the following requirements are met:
A. 
The premises shall be open only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Massage services shall be carried out and concluded in time to comply with the 9:00 p.m. closing time. A list of services available as approved pursuant to the application and the cost of such services shall be posted in an open public place within the premises and shall be described in readily understandable language. In the event any list of services and costs posted or provided hereunder is in a language other than English, the permittee shall, at the permittee's cost and expense, provide to the Chief of Police an English language translation thereof. Such English translation shall be attested to as being a full, true and correct translation thereof under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California. No owner, manager, operator, responsible managing employee, or permittee shall permit, and no massage practitioner or massage therapist certification shall offer or perform, any service other than those posted.
B. 
The massage establishment permits and a copy of the license and photo of each and every massage practitioner or massage therapist employed in the establishment shall be displayed in an open and conspicuous place on the premises.
C. 
Every massage establishment shall keep a written record of the date and hour of each treatment, the name and address of each patron, the name of the massage practitioner or massage therapist administering the treatment, and the type of treatment administered. Such written record shall be maintained on forms approved by the Chief of Police. Such records shall be open to inspection only by officials charged with enforcement of this chapter, shall be available during all business hours of the establishment, and shall be used for no other purpose. Any unauthorized disclosure or use of such information by any person, including any officer or employee of the City or the County of San Bernardino, or the owner or employee of the massage establishment, shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in this chapter, in addition to any other penalties provided by law. Such records shall be maintained on the premises of the massage establishment for a period of two years.
D. 
Massage establishments shall at all times be equipped with an adequate supply of clean, sanitary towels, coverings, and linens. Clean towels, coverings, and linens shall be stored in enclosed cabinets with solid doors. Towels and linens shall not be used on more than one patron, unless such towel or linen has first been laundered and disinfected. Disposable towels and coverings shall not be used on more than one patron. Soiled linens and towels shall be deposited in separate, health department approved receptacles.
E. 
Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms or cabinets, toilet rooms, shower and bath rooms, tanning booths, whirlpool baths, and pools shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected as needed, and at least once each day the premises are open, with a disinfectant approved by the San Bernardino County health department. Bathtubs shall be thoroughly cleaned with a disinfectant, approved by the health department, after each use. All walls, ceilings, floors, and other physical facilities of the establishment must be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
F. 
Instruments utilized in performing massage shall not be used on more than one patron unless such instruments have been sterilized, using approved sterilizing methods.
G. 
All employees, including massage practitioner or massage therapist, shall be clean, and wear clean, nontransparent outer garments. Such garments shall not expose genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or chest.
H. 
No person shall enter, be, or remain in any part of a massage establishment while in the possession of, consuming, under the influence of, or using any alcoholic beverage or drugs except pursuant to a prescription for such drugs. The owner, operator, responsible managing employee, manager, or permittee shall not permit any such person to enter or remain upon such premises.
I. 
No massage establishment shall operate as a school of massage or use the same facilities as that of a school of massage.
J. 
No massage establishment granted a permit under this article shall place, publish, or distribute or cause to be placed, published, or distributed any advertising matter that depicts any portion of the human body that would reasonably suggest to prospective customers or clients that any service is available other than those services described in Part 7 (Definitions: Massage Establishment). No massage establishment or outcall massage service shall employ language in the text of such advertising that would reasonably suggest to a prospective patron that any service is available other than those services as described in Part 7 (Definitions: Massage). All exterior doors shall remain unlocked from the interior side during business hours.
K. 
A massage shall not be given and no patron shall be in the presence of a massage practitioner or massage therapist or other employee unless the patron's genitals are fully covered by a nontransparent covering. In addition, a female patron's breast shall be fully covered by a nontransparent covering.
L. 
No massage establishment shall be open for business without at least one on-site manager and one massage practitioner or massage therapist on the premises at all times who is in possession of a current valid permit.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.080 Inspections.

A. 
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Police Chief, Development Services Director, Code Enforcement and the San Bernardino County Health Department, or each of the aforementioned authorized representatives, shall have the right to enter any massage establishment for the purpose of making reasonable unscheduled inspections to observe and enforce compliance with applicable regulations, laws, and provisions of this chapter.
B. 
The Code Enforcement official and each and all of his or her assistants and any police officer shall have the power and authority to enter, free of charge, and at any reasonable time, any place of business required to be licensed herein, and demand an exhibition of its license certificate. Any person having such license certificate theretofore issued, in his or her possession or under his or her control that fails to exhibit the same on demand, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided for by the Upland Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.090 California Massage Therapy Council Certification.

All massage practitioners and massage therapists shall be required to obtain certification from the California Massage Therapy Council in order to practice massage therapy in the City of Upland. In addition to the other requirements of this chapter, a certificate holder shall:
A. 
Display his or her original certificate wherever he or she provides massage for compensation. A certificate holder shall have his or her identification card in his or her possession while providing massage services for compensation.
B. 
Provide his or her full name and certificate number upon the request of a member of the public, member of law enforcement, or local government agency charged with regulating massage or massage establishments, at the location where he or she is providing massage services for compensation.
C. 
Include the name under which he or she is certified and his or her certificate number in any and all advertising of massage for compensation.
D. 
Notify the City within 30 days of any changes in the certificate holder's address where he or she provides massage for compensation.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.100 Denial, Suspension or Revocation of Operator's Permit.

It is a violation of this chapter for an applicant or a holder of a business license, operator's permit or certificate to practice massage to commit any of the following acts, the commission of which is grounds for the City to deny, suspend or revoke a permit:
A. 
Unprofessional conduct, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
1. 
Advertising illegal sexual acts and/or services not authorized under this code.
2. 
Engaging in any form of sexual activity on the premises of a massage establishment where massage is provided for compensation, excluding a residence.
3. 
Engaging in sexual activity while providing massage services for compensation.
4. 
Practicing massage on a suspended certificate or practicing outside of the conditions of a restricted certificate.
5. 
Providing massage of the genitals or anal region.
6. 
Providing massage of female breasts without the written consent of the person receiving the massage and a referral from a licensed California health care provider.
B. 
Procuring or attempting to procure a certificate by fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.
C. 
Failing to fully disclose all information requested on the application.
D. 
Impersonating an applicant or acting as a proxy for an applicant for the issuance of a permit or business license.
E. 
Impersonating a certificate holder, or permitting or allowing a noncertified person to use a certificate.
F. 
Violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or any rule or bylaw adopted by the state.
G. 
Committing any fraudulent, dishonest, or corrupt act that is substantially related to the qualifications or duties of a certificate holder.
H. 
Denial of licensure, revocation, suspension, restriction, citation, or any other disciplinary action against an applicant or certificate holder by another state or territory of the United States, by any other government agency, or by another California health care professional licensing board. A certified copy of the decision, order, judgment, or citation shall be conclusive evidence of these actions.
I. 
Being convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, infraction, or municipal code violation, or being held liable in an administrative or civil action for an act, that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a certificate holder. A record of the conviction or other judgment or liability shall be conclusive evidence of the crime or liability.
J. 
Dressing while engaged in the practice of massage for compensation, or while visible to clients in a massage establishment, in any of the following:
1. 
Attire that is transparent, see-through, or substantially exposes the certificate holder's undergarments.
2. 
Swim attire, if not providing a water-based massage modality approved by the council.
3. 
A manner that exposes the certificate holder's breasts, buttocks, or genitals.
4. 
A manner that constitutes a violation of Section 314 of the Penal Code.
5. 
A manner that is otherwise deemed by the City to constitute unprofessional attire based on the custom and practice of the profession in California.
K. 
Committing any act punishable as a sexually related crime or being required to register pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 290) of Title 9 of Part 1 of the Penal Code), or being required to register as a sex offender in another state.
L. 
Holding himself or herself out or to use the title of "certified massage therapist" or "certified massage practitioner," or any other term, such as "licensed," "certified," "CMT," or "CMP," in any manner whatsoever that implies or suggests that the person is certified as a massage therapist or massage practitioner, unless that person currently holds an active and valid certificate issued by the state.
M. 
Falsely stating or advertising or putting out any sign or card or other device, or falsely representing to the public through any print or electronic media, that he or she or any other individual is licensed, certified, or registered by a governmental agency as a massage therapist or massage practitioner.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.110 Notice for Denial, Suspension or Revocations.

When the Police Chief concludes that grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a permit exist, the Police Chief shall serve the applicant or permit holder, either personally or by deposit in the U.S. mail (postage prepaid, first class), addressed to the applicant's current address or addresses on file with the Police Department, with a notice of denial, non-renewal or notice of intent to suspend or revoke a permit (the "notice"). This notice shall state the reasons for the proposed action, the effective date of the decision, the right of the applicant or permit holder to appeal the decision to the City Manager and that the Police Chief's decision will be final if no appeal is filed within the time stated. If the above notice is mailed and the address(es) on file is found to be invalid and mail cannot be delivered, the time for filing an appeal shall end upon notice to the City of such invalidity or inability to deliver. The permit may then be revoked immediately, due to the address not being current as required by this chapter.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.120 Appeals.

A. 
The right to appeal to the City Manager shall terminate upon the expiration of 15 calendar days from the date of deposit in the U.S. mail (postage prepaid, first class), or from personal service of the above notice. The appeal shall be personally delivered to or sent by U.S. mail (postage paid, first class), to the Chief of Police.
B. 
In the event an appeal is timely filed, the suspension or revocation shall not become effective until a final decision has been rendered by the City Manager. If no appeal is filed, the suspension or revocation shall become effective upon the expiration of the period for filing appeals.
C. 
The City Manager shall set a date, time and place for a hearing on appeal and shall notify the appellant of such date, time and place of the hearing. Said notice shall be sent by certified mail with proof of service attached, to the appellant, applicant or permittee at least 10 calendar days prior to the date of the hearing, addressed to the address listed on the respective application or, the address given in the notice of appeal. The appellant, applicant or permittee shall be entitled to notice of the basis for the proposed action, a copy of the documents upon which the notice was based and will have the opportunity to present contrary evidence at the hearing.
D. 
The City Manager, in his or her sole discretion, may grant or deny a request for a continuance.
E. 
The City Manager shall preside over the hearing on appeal or, in the alternative, the City Manager may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing and receive relevant evidence. The City Manager or designee shall render a written decision within 45 calendar days from the date of the hearing. The decision of the City Manager or designee shall be final.
F. 
The following rules of evidence shall apply at the hearing:
1. 
Oral evidence shall be taken only under oath or affirmation. The City Manager or designee shall have authority to administer oaths, and to receive and rule on admissibility of evidence.
2. 
Each party shall have the right to call and examine witnesses, to introduce exhibits, and to cross-examine opposing witnesses who have testified under direct examination. The City Manager or designee may also call and examine any witness.
3. 
Technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses shall not apply to hearings provided for in this chapter. Any relevant evidence may be admitted if it is material and is evidence customarily relied upon by responsible persons in the conduct of their affairs regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make admission of such evidence improper over objection in civil actions. Hearsay testimony may be admissible and used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any evidence given in direct examination, but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless such testimony would be admissible over objection in civil actions. The rules of privilege shall be applicable to the extent they are now, or are hereafter permitted in civil actions. Irrelevant, collateral, undue, and repetitious testimony shall be excluded.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.130 Procedure for Compliance for Existing Establishments.

A. 
Massage establishments in existence at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall comply with the provisions of this chapter in accordance with the following:
1. 
Within 30 days of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the City shall notify the owners and operators of each massage establishment in the City of the ordinance's adoption. The City shall send a copy of the ordinance and a schedule for compliance via certified return receipt mail. If a notice is returned, the City shall send the notice via standard U.S. mail.
2. 
Within 30 days of the mailing of the notice in subsection (A)(1), the massage establishment operator shall submit an application for an operator's permit to the City in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 17.29.040.
B. 
An existing massage establishment operator may make a written request for an extension of time to comply with the deadlines herein, upon a demonstrated showing of hardship. The Development Services Director or designee will hear the matter, and grant, deny or modify the request for an extension based on whether the facts demonstrate a reasonable and legitimate hardship for the operator. The decision of the Development Services Director or designee shall be final and not subject to appeal to the Planning Commission or City Council.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.140 Transfer or Assignment.

No operator's permit may be sold, transferred or assigned by a permittee, or by operation of law, to any other person or persons. Any such sale, transfer or assignment, or attempted sale, transfer or assignment, shall be deemed to constitute a voluntary surrender of such permit and such permit shall thereafter be null and void except as hereinafter set forth.
(Ord. 1919 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.29.150 Conditional Use Permit Required.

It is unlawful for any person to engage in, conduct or carry on, or to permit the engagement in, conduct of or carrying on the business or operation of a massage establishment within the City without first obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Section 17.44.040 (Conditional Use Permits).
(Ord. 1970 § 8, 2022)

§ 17.29.160 Conditional Use Permit Finding.

A. 
The decision making authority shall make a determination to allow a new massage establishment based upon the following finding, in addition to the findings required for conditional use permits contained within Section 17.44.040(F):
1. 
No massage establishment may be located within 1,000 feet of another massage establishment in the City. New massage establishments that are located more than 1,000 feet from another massage establishment may be considered if deemed not to be detrimental to health and safety concerns, including, but not limited to: (a) the proximity of the establishment to sensitive uses; (b) the concentration of one or more existing massage establishments within a 2,000 foot buffer; and (c) the proximity of the massage establishment to an existing massage therapy establishment(s) with a history of violations with Code Enforcement or the Police Department.
B. 
For the purposes of this section, all distances shall be measured by drawing a circle around the center point of the unit or building containing the massage establishment.
C. 
For the purposes of this section, sensitive uses shall include parks, playgrounds, schools, day care centers or preschools, and libraries.
(Ord. 1970 § 9, 2022)

§ 17.30.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for the use, construction, and operation of mobile home parks and the use of mobile homes in the City in order to promote, protect, and secure the public health, safety, and general welfare.

§ 17.30.020 Applicability.

The regulations in this chapter shall apply in all RS-MH zones.

§ 17.30.030 Authority.

A. 
Any person desiring to establish or enlarge a mobile home park or to make any substantial alteration of buildings, lots, or other installations in an existing mobile home park, shall first file an application on forms provided by the Development Services Department and obtain a permit issued by the Development Services Director. Applicants shall refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
It is recognized that situations may arise wherein it may prove to be impractical, impossible, unfair, or oppressive for a person desiring to establish or enlarge a mobile home park to comply with all of the requirements of this chapter. In order to provide the necessary flexibility, the Development Services Director is authorized and empowered to deviate from the full requirements in this chapter as the conditions may warrant.
C. 
The Development Services Director shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a mobile home park application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the mobile home park is located.

§ 17.30.040 Permitted Uses.

Mobile home parks, common amenities, and accessory buildings customarily associated to the permitted use shall be permitted.

§ 17.30.050 Site Criteria.

A. 
The site shall be well-drained and properly graded in accordance with provisions of the City grading ordinance. The sites shall also be free from flood hazards as determined by the City Engineer.
B. 
Each mobile home park shall be served by an adequate domestic water supply and sanitary sewer as required by the City Engineer.
C. 
Individual mobile home park lots shall be configured to allow for convenient placement of a mobile home and a reasonable area for private use.

§ 17.30.060 Design and Performance Standards.

A. 
Individual Lots.
1. 
All open area under a mobile home shall be enclosed by approved skirts or by a combination of skirts and grading, except for minimum openings required for cross-ventilation.
2. 
Individual radio and television antennas on the exteriors of mobile homes and service buildings shall not be permitted. A central radio and television antenna shall be provided within the mobile home park, with underground wiring to the individual lots and service buildings, as required.
3. 
Whenever possible and consistent with proper drainage and minimum state cross-ventilation requirements, a mobile home shall be lowered by grading and excavating underneath the home, and adequate non-mechanical drainage shall be provided.
B. 
Landscaping.
1. 
All landscape elements shall comply with Chapter 17.12 (Landscaping).
2. 
At least two trees per mobile home shall be provided.
3. 
At least one tree shall be located in the area adjacent to the roadway.
4. 
A decorative wall consisting of solid masonry material shall be provided and maintained on the boundary of the mobile home park. The wall shall be at least 6-feet in height and 4 inches in thickness.
C. 
Parking. All parking shall comply with Chapter 17.11 (Parking and Loading).
D. 
Recreation.
1. 
A central recreation area shall be established in each mobile home park subject to the provisions of this chapter.
2. 
At least 250 square feet of usable land area per mobile home lot shall be provided for a combination of both indoor and outdoor recreation and service facilities.
3. 
A community recreation building shall be provided on a basis of 40 square feet per mobile home lot for the first 150 units and 10 square feet for each additional unit.
4. 
If the development of the park is to be done in phase construction, then the community recreation building must be developed during the construction of Phase 1.
5. 
The Development Services Director may permit decentralization of the recreation facilities in accordance with principles of good planning, provided that the total recreation area meets the above-stated minimum size.
E. 
Refuse.
1. 
Areas for trash disposal shall be provided at convenient locations throughout the park, generally within 500 feet of each mobile home lot.
2. 
Trash sites shall be screened on three sides by a 6-foot opaque screen or decorative wall.
F. 
Setbacks and Yards.
1. 
All distances between mobile homes and related accessory buildings shall conform with the California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, Chapter 5, Article 2, except no mobile home, carport, cabana, ramada, awning, porch, canopy, or any other structure shall be closer than 5 feet from the side lot lines.
2. 
All mobile home parks and all structures within any mobile home park shall maintain a minimum front yard area of at least 25 feet from the right-of-way, and 5 feet from any adjoining property line.
3. 
Where the side yard abuts a mobile home park street, public parking area, or walkway, the side yard shall be at least 10 feet in width.
4. 
There shall be a minimum front yard of 10 feet extending across the full width of the mobile home lot.
5. 
Where the yard or setback requirements of the zoning ordinance or any other City Ordinance are greater than the foregoing, such yard or setback requirements shall be met and maintained.
G. 
Storage.
1. 
One storage space shall be provided for every three mobile homes.
2. 
The storage yard shall be located in an unobtrusive manner within the confines of the park.
3. 
Each storage space shall measure 9 feet in width by 30 feet in depth, and shall be adjacent to an access driveway at least 25 feet wide.
4. 
The storage yard shall be paved with asphaltic concrete with suitable base materials.
5. 
The storage yard shall be surrounded by a 6-foot-high solid, decorative masonry wall.
6. 
The storage yard access shall be equipped with 6-foot-high sight-obscuring gates.
H. 
Streets.
1. 
Streets shall be designed to provide reasonable and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation.
2. 
All streets shall be at least 38 feet wide, with 30 feet roadways paved with 0.20-foot-thick asphaltic concrete surfacing.
3. 
Roadways shall have a crown in the center and shall have a concrete rolled curb and gutter with 6-inch curb face on each side of the roadway.
4. 
Four-foot-wide concrete walkways shall be located within streets.
5. 
Streets shall be lighted in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer.
6. 
Streets shall not be used for automobile parking at any time.
I. 
Utilities.
1. 
All utility lines shall be placed underground.
2. 
The utility island sewer connections shall be set as low as possible consistent with state law.

§ 17.30.070 Operation of Mobile Home Park.

A. 
A permit issued by the City Department of Building and Safety shall be obtained in order to operate a mobile home park or portion thereof. Applications for permits shall be secured from the department.
B. 
Upon receipt of an application for a permit to operate, the City Department of Building and Safety shall run an inspection of the mobile home park and, if found to be in conformity with the requirements of this chapter and other ordinances of the City and laws of the State of California, the permit to operate shall be issued upon payment of the fees hereinafter specified, and a copy of the permit shall be forwarded to the Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of California.
C. 
The fees set forth from time to time, by the California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 2.1, Chapter 4, and all amendments thereto, shall apply. All such fees shall be paid in advance to the City Department of Building and Safety, and no fee shall be rebated or refunded.

§ 17.31.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to create a process for addressing all non-conforming buildings, structures, uses, or signs that become non-conforming due to any reclassification of zones under this zoning code or any subsequent change in the regulations of this zoning code.
The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. 
Balance the need to protect private property rights while addressing buildings, structures, uses, or signs that are incompatible with the zone in which they are located or where such existing buildings, structures, uses or signs are specifically prohibited;
B. 
Protect the health, safety, welfare, convenience, and prosperity of the persons residing in the neighborhood and zone in which non-conforming buildings and uses exist;
C. 
Require that non-conforming incompatible buildings be terminated or be made to conform with all applicable provisions of the zoning code within a reasonable time; and
D. 
Prescribe a reasonable amortization period for all buildings, structures, uses, and signs that become legally non-conforming due to a change in the zoning code.

§ 17.31.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter applies to a building, structure, use, or sign that was legally established in compliance with all applicable regulations in effect at the time it was established.
B. 
To be considered legally established, the building, structure, use, or sign shall have been physically constructed or in existence, not merely contemplated. Conditional use permits, variances, building permits, or other permits not exercised within the required time do not establish the right to a legal nonconformity.
C. 
Any person asserting a right to a non-conforming building, structure, use, or sign has the burden of proof to demonstrate that the nonconformity was legally established.

§ 17.31.030 Authority.

A. 
The review and decision-making authority for the use, maintenance, removal, alteration or demolition of all non-conforming buildings, structures, uses, or signs is indicated in Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of this Zoning code.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing an application for use, maintenance, removal, alteration or demolition of a non-conforming building, structure, use or sign, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the site is located. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.
C. 
The regulations prescribed by this chapter shall not be retroactive and shall not result in requiring the removal of existing structures, or portions of structures or uses not identified in Section 17.31.040 (Continuation).

§ 17.31.040 Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, legally established uses of land, buildings, signs or structures existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title may be continued, even though the particular buildings, structures, uses, or signs do not conform to the regulations specified by this chapter for the zone in which the particular building, structure, use, or sign is located.

§ 17.31.050 Abandonment.

If any non-conforming use, building, or structure is wholly discontinued or abandoned for a continuous period of 6 months, any subsequent use of such land, building or structure shall conform to the regulations specified for the district in which such land or building is located.

§ 17.31.060 Substantial Destruction.

A. 
A non-conforming building or structure destroyed to the extent of more than 50 percent of its current market value, as determined by a licensed appraiser and verified by the Development Services Director, by a catastrophic event such as an earthquake, fire, explosion, or other casualty shall be deemed "substantially destroyed."
B. 
"Current market value" means the market value of the building or structure immediately before the occurrence of the damage, as determined by a licensed appraiser and verified by the Director.
C. 
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a non-conforming building or structure whose use is non-conforming, that is substantially destroyed, may be restored and used only in compliance with the permitted uses established in the district wherein it is located.

§ 17.31.070 Reconstruction.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, anon-conforming building or structure that is destroyed by 50 percent or less of its current market value according to Section 17.31.060(B) of this chapter may be reconstructed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit according to the procedure set forth in Part 6 (Zoning Ordinance Administration). The Planning Commission may find that the reconstruction of such non-conforming building or structure may be found to be consistent with the General Plan, if such reconstruction can be accomplished according to the following criteria:
A. 
The reconstruction is generally consistent with the purpose and intent of the General Plan;
B. 
The reconstruction as proposed and as conditioned by the Planning Commission will result in substantial benefit to the public; and
C. 
The subject property and all existing and proposed improvements shall substantially conform to all current regulations, standards and policies of the City, including, but not limited to those which affect:
1. 
Building and site design including building materials, colors, signage, paving, curbs and sidewalks;
2. 
Building, housing and fire codes;
3. 
Traffic circulation and off-street parking;
4. 
Landscaping and screening;
5. 
Control of noise, glare, fire and explosion hazards, dust and other airborne emissions including odors and smoke, liquid and solid wastes, and all other potential nuisances and hazards.

§ 17.31.080 Alteration and Expansion.

Except as allowed below, a non-conforming building or structure may not be altered or expanded.
A. 
Residential. Alterations or expansions to a non-conforming residential building or structure are permitted by right as long as lot coverage is not increased by more than 20 percent. An Administrative Use Permit is required for any change that will increase lot coverage by more than 20 percent. In either case, setbacks shall not be made further non-conforming. All alterations and expansions shall conform to all other development standards that apply within the applicable zone.
B. 
Non-Residential. Within non-residential zones, and for buildings or structures in residential zones that are not in residential use, a non-conforming building or structure may not be altered or expanded; except the Development Services Director may permit up to 5 percent expansion of the floor area of a non-conforming building or structure; and the Planning Commission may permit up to 15 percent expansion of the floor area of a non-conforming building or structure, provided that:
1. 
The expansion is of an incidental character and does not constitute a complete remodeling or relocation of machinery, equipment or apparatus used in operating the establishment in question, and can be carried out without injury to the residents of adjacent property and of the neighborhood;
2. 
The expansion is generally consistent with the purpose and intent of the general plan;
3. 
The expansion as proposed will result in substantial benefit to the public; and
4. 
All other development requirements of this title and all applicable City building and housing codes are fully complied with.

§ 17.31.090 Maintenance.

Any non-conforming building or structure may be maintained, repaired or portions thereof replaced so long as such maintenance, repairs, or replacements do not exceed 25% of the building, structure or sign's appraised valuation according to Section 17.31.060(B) of this chapter.

§ 17.31.100 Non-Conforming Cultural Resources.

Any non-conforming cultural resource, as defined in Part 7 (Definitions), may be reconstructed, regardless of the extent of the damage, to the legally permitted, pre-existing conditions, to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director.

§ 17.31.110 Non-Conforming Signs.

A. 
Any legally permitted sign or billboard in existence on the effective date of this ordinance, that does not conform to the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs) is a legal non-conforming sign.
B. 
Non-conforming signs shall be permitted until such time as any of the following, at which time the non-conforming sign shall be removed or modified to conform with the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs):
1. 
Any change of use on the site.
2. 
Any discontinued use on the site for a period of more than 60 days.
3. 
Any change in the buildings or structures on the site, including expansions, new construction, or demolition.
4. 
Any change to the sign, including structurally, to extend its useful life or to repair damage valued at more than 50 percent of the total value of the sign, as determined by the Building Department.
C. 
No new sign shall be approved for a site, building, structure, or use that contains a non-conforming sign unless said sign(s) are removed or modified to conform to the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs).
D. 
No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure on a site with a non-conforming sign, unless said sign(s) are removed or modified to conform to the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs).

§ 17.31.120 Non-Conforming Lots.

Any permitted use, building or structure may be established on a non-conforming lot in any district, provided that the regulations of the zone in which it is located, the development requirements of this chapter, and all applicable city building and housing codes are fully complied with.

§ 17.31.130 Adding Dwelling Units within an Existing Building.

The number of dwelling units in a non-conforming building may be increased to the maximum density allowed in the district, provided that:
A. 
The non-conforming building is in a residential zone;
B. 
The units are added solely as a result of the division of the interior of the existing building, and the exterior dimensions of the buildings are not changed; and
C. 
The regulations of the zone in which it is located and all applicable City building and housing codes are fully complied with.

§ 17.31.140 Abatement.

A. 
Non-Conforming Uses. Any non-conforming use shall be discontinued within a period of time specified in Section 17.31.150 (Amortization Period).
B. 
Non-Conforming Structures. Any non-conforming structure shall be removed or altered to be structurally conforming within a time specified in Section 17.31.150 (Amortization Period).

§ 17.31.150 Amortization Period.

For buildings, structures, uses, or signs classified as non-conforming at the effective date of this title, the amortization period shall be computed from the effective date of this title, as indicated in Table 17.31-1 (Permitted Amortization Periods for Non-Conforming Buildings, Structures, Uses, or Signs).
A. 
The City shall give notice to the owners of any such building, structure, use, or sign at least 5 years prior to the time removal or alteration is required to be completed, and yearly thereafter until such 5-year period has lapsed. When 5 years is not available, the City shall give notice to the owners of any such building, structure, use, or sign at least 1 year prior to the time removal or alteration is required to be completed.
TABLE 17.31-1 PERMITTED AMORTIZATION PERIODS FOR NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, USES, OR SIGNS
Building, Structure, Use, or Sign
Amortization Period
Accessory Structures
5 years
Adult Business
1 year, or 6 months of discontinued use.
Non-Residential Building in a Non-Residential Zone
40 years
Non-Residential Building in a Residential Zone
40 years
Non-Residential Use in a Non-Residential Zone
10 years
Non-Residential Use in a Residential Zone
10 years
Residential Building in a Non-Residential Zone
40 years
Residential Building in a Residential Zone
40 years
Residential Use in a Non-Residential Zone
10 years
Residential Use in a Residential Zone
10 years
Signs
5 years
Walls and Fences
5 years

§ 17.31.160 Amortization Extension.

The City Manager or designee shall have the authority to grant an extension of the amortization period of any building, structure, use, or sign after a public hearing.

§ 17.32.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes regulations for outdoor dining and seating located on private property and on sidewalks within the public right-of-way. These regulations are intended to:
A. 
Assist applicants with the design and management of their outdoor dining areas;
B. 
Encourage outdoor dining;
C. 
Ensure that the space used for outdoor dining will at all times serve a public purpose and allow for adequate pedestrian circulation;
D. 
Preserve and enhance the character of neighborhoods through the City and to protect the adjacent residential areas;
E. 
Simplify administrative procedures and strengthen enforcement procedures for outdoor dining areas that are effective, efficient, and enforceable; and
F. 
Ensure that safety and security measures are in place for outdoor dining areas.

§ 17.32.020 Applicability.

This chapter applies to all outdoor dining areas as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).

§ 17.32.030 Permits Required.

A. 
Outdoor dining areas require the approval of an Administrative Use Permit, unless the primary use requires a Conditional Use Permit for which the outdoor dining area shall also require a Conditional Use Permit. Approval of an Administrative or Conditional Use Permit shall not be construed as meeting City requirements for starting a new business, or expanding an existing business to provide new services. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
Business owners must also secure all other appropriate licenses and permits from the Health Department, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, and the Development Services Department.
C. 
To approve an Administrative Use Permit for an outdoor dining area, the Development Services Director must find that the following findings can be made in addition to the findings required for all Administrative Use Permits:
1. 
The proposed outdoor dining area will not unreasonably interfere with pedestrian traffic or access.
2. 
The proposed outdoor dining area will not have an undue adverse effect upon nearby property, the character of the neighborhood, traffic conditions, parking, or other matters affecting the public health, safety, welfare, or convenience.
D. 
Conditions of Approval. The Development Services Director or designee may attach conditions to the approval of an outdoor dining area as needed to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, other City ordinances, the General Plan, and any other applicable community or specific plan.

§ 17.32.040 Permitted Uses.

Outdoor dining areas are a permitted use to establishments that provide preparation and retail sale of food and beverages in the commercial, industrial, and mixed-use districts.

§ 17.32.050 Prohibited Uses.

A. 
Temporary, take out (unless ancillary to main use; i.e., 10 percent of building), catering, mobile, and/or freestanding food service providers are not eligible under these provisions for any outdoor dining area.
B. 
Outdoor cooking is prohibited except where authorized by a temporary use permit.

§ 17.32.060 Outdoor Dining Standards.

Outdoor dining areas shall comply with the following standards.
A. 
Site Standards.
1. 
The outdoor dining area shall be clearly separated and delineated from the public or pedestrian walkway and maintain a horizontal 4-foot unobstructed clearance area for pedestrian traffic.
2. 
If any portion of the outdoor dining area is to be located within a public right-of-way, an encroachment permit shall be obtained before approval of an administrative use permit for the outdoor dining area.
B. 
Design Standards.
1. 
Design materials and colors used for chairs, tables, lighting and other fixtures, including umbrellas and awnings, shall be compatible with the overall architectural style and colors used on the adjacent building façades, are subject to approval of the Development Services Director, and must adhere to all approved design guidelines for the area. The use of awnings, plants, umbrellas, and other human-scale elements is encouraged to enhance the pedestrian experience.
2. 
The use of retractable fire-resistant awnings are required to maintain a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 8 feet above sidewalk level, and shall provide coverage of the dining area only. A horizontal 4-foot unobstructed clearance shall be maintained for the pedestrian walkway.
3. 
All outdoor lighting shall be installed to prevent glare to pedestrians or vehicle drivers along the street and public walkway and should illuminate only the outdoor dining area. An electrical permit shall be issued by the city prior to installation of outdoor lighting.
4. 
The outdoor dining area may be defined by placement of portable fencing or other suitable dividers. The maximum height of a divider or fencing shall be 4 feet; glass or fully transparent enclosures may be permitted up to 6 feet. All fencing, dividers, and obstructions shall be reviewed and approved by the Development Services Director and shall adhere to all approved design guidelines for the area.
5. 
There shall be no modification of the surface of a public walkway.
6. 
The outdoor dining area shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the abutting property unless an encroachment permit is secured first, and shall not be located in a manner that interferes with visibility or mobility of vehicular or pedestrian users.
C. 
Performance Standards.
1. 
The outdoor dining area shall be continuously supervised for proper operation by management or employees.
2. 
All areas in and around the outdoor dining area must be cleaned (swept and mopped) daily at the close of the business day.
3. 
The hours of operation for all outdoor dining shall be limited to the hours of operation for the associated eating establishment.
4. 
All plans and permits for the outdoor dining area approved by the City must be kept on the premises for public inspection at all times the establishment is open for business.
5. 
Unamplified musical instruments are permitted in the outdoor dining area, but shall be maintained at a volume so as not to unreasonably intrude on neighboring businesses or residences or exceed the limits set by the City's noise ordinance. Outdoor music will not be permitted past the hour of 10:00 p.m.
6. 
Outdoor dining areas shall be operated in a manner that meets all requirements of the health department of San Bernardino County and all other applicable regulations, laws, ordinances, or standards.

§ 17.33.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community of Upland through the regulation of mobile food businesses, including mobile food trucks, mobile food trailers and mobile food courts, as defined in Part 7 (Definitions), consistent with applicable sections of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the San Bernardino County Division of Environmental Health, and the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Upland.

§ 17.33.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter applies to mobile food businesses operating on private property only, where administratively permitted in the zones as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards).
B. 
Mobile food businesses shall only be permitted as an accessory or ancillary use in conjunction with a related primary use. Mobile food businesses shall not be permitted on a vacant property or on a property where there is no relation to the primary use.
C. 
Provisions found in this section shall not apply to vending carts, mobile ice cream vendors, seasonal farm stands, mobile food businesses in the public right-of-way, or other temporary merchants or uses that are specifically authorized by this title or other city ordinances.
D. 
When deemed appropriate by the Development Services Director and Public Works Director, mobile food businesses requesting to operate in the public right-of-way may apply for a temporary use permit as provided for in Chapter 17.41 (Temporary Use Permits and Film Permits).
E. 
Mobile food businesses are for the sale of food products only. Retail sales of nonfood items, or the performance of professional or personal services for sale shall not be provided from a mobile food business.
F. 
Mobile food businesses shall comply with all other applicable City ordinances. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.33.030 Authority.

A. 
Mobile food businesses are allowed as a permanent use subject to the requirements of this chapter and the approval of an Administrative or Conditional Use Permit as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). The mobile food business permit shall be in conjunction with the primary use. If the mobile food business is accessory to a conditionally permitted primary use, a modification to the Conditional Use Permit may be required by the Development Services Director to establish the mobile food business. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
Each mobile food business owner or operator shall receive written authorization from the owner of the property and related primary business owner to operate the mobile food business. A written authorization signed by both the property owner and primary business owner shall be submitted concurrently with the permit application.
C. 
Separate business license applications may be required for each mobile food facility. Separate business license fees shall be required for each mobile food business vehicle operating on a property.
D. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a mobile food business application.
E. 
Mobile food businesses shall meet all applicable requirements of the County of San Bernardino Division of Environmental Health related to the preparation, handling and distribution of food, and secure any necessary permits prior to the Administrative or Conditional Use Permits becoming effective.

§ 17.33.040 Operation and Maintenance Requirements.

A. 
General Requirements.
1. 
Any auxiliary power required for the operation of the mobile food truck shall be self-contained. No use of private power sources are allowed without providing written consent from the property owner and primary business owner.
2. 
When free-standing barbecues or other cooking devices are used, a safety zone of at least two feet shall be established and maintained between the cooking device and all combustible surfaces and to prevent public contact or access to the free-standing cooking device.
3. 
Trash and recycling containers shall be provided for use of the business patrons.
4. 
All materials generated from a mobile food business that are to be disposed of should be disposed of properly. It is illegal to discharge or dispose of any substance, material, food or waste into the storm drain system.
5. 
Mobile food truck vehicles shall be kept in good operating condition; no peeling paint or rust shall be visible.
6. 
All grounds utilized by a mobile food business shall at all times be maintained in a clean and attractive condition.
7. 
The mobile food truck shall be occupied by the owner or operator thereof at all times.
B. 
Mobile Food Business Requirements (Excluding Mobile Food Courts).
1. 
A mobile food truck may not park in one individual location for more than 12 hours during any 24-hour period.
2. 
No overnight parking is allowed.

§ 17.33.050 Location and Placement Requirements.

A. 
Parking on a landscaped area is not allowed.
B. 
A mobile food business shall park on a hard surface.
C. 
Mobile food business vehicles shall be parked so that neither the vehicle nor the customers block driveways of existing buildings or uses, or in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard.
D. 
No mobile food business shall occupy required parking stalls of the primary use.
E. 
No mobile food business shall interfere with the internal parking lot circulation.

§ 17.33.060 Design Requirements.

A. 
General Design Requirements.
1. 
Mobile food businesses shall not have a drive-through.
2. 
Parking is required at a ratio of two stalls per mobile food business.
3. 
Any enclosures or canopy extensions shall be integrated into the design of the mobile food business vehicle and shall not project onto the public sidewalk or any other part of the public right-of-way unless authorized by the Public Works Director.
4. 
No signs shall be used to advertise the conduct of a mobile food business at the premises other than that which is physically attached to the vehicle, except temporary signs authorized by Chapter 17.41 (Temporary Use Permits and Film Permits).
B. 
Mobile Food Court Design Requirements.
1. 
A mobile food court is required to be on a parcel of at least 2,000 square feet in size.
2. 
No less than two and no more than 10 individual mobile food businesses or other authorized vendors are allowed on a parcel.
3. 
A master sign plan shall be required for a mobile food court and shall be submitted for review and approval as part of the conditional use process. The plan shall provide information relating to permanent signs for the court, as well as individual signs for each business.
4. 
A mobile food court business may play live music on site with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit provided that the decibel level is within conformance with the Upland noise control ordinance in Chapter 9.40 of the Upland Municipal Code.

§ 17.33.070 Permit Application Procedures.

In addition to the permit application procedures required by Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing), a detailed site plan demonstrating the following is required for both a mobile food business and mobile food court application:
A. 
The location and orientation of each vendor pad.
B. 
The location of any paving, trash receptacles, landscaping, planters, fences, barriers, canopies, umbrellas or other table covers.
C. 
The location of all existing and proposed activities and structures on site.
D. 
The circulation of all pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the site.

§ 17.34.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes standards for the parking and outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, including motor homes, boats, trailers, and camping activities as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).

§ 17.34.020 Applicability.

The requirements of this chapter apply to all recreational vehicles and facilities used for the storage and parking of recreational vehicles.

§ 17.34.030 Permanent Residences.

Recreational vehicles, including travel trailers, motor homes, and campers used as permanent residences, may be located only in officially designated mobile home parks. Living in a recreational vehicle outside of a designated mobile home park for any length of time is prohibited.

§ 17.34.040 Parking, Storage, and Screening.

A. 
Recreational vehicles may be parked within any required front or street side setback area for temporary periods of time not exceeding 72 hours if they are parked on a driveway or paved surface, are parked perpendicular to the street, and do not encroach over a sidewalk or other part of the public right-of-way.
B. 
Recreational vehicles parked or stored for more than 72 hours on the same property shall be parked or stored within an enclosed garage, interior side yard or rear yard; shall be screened from public view by an effective combination of building walls, decorative screen walls, fences, or landscaping; and shall not be utilized for day use, occasional use or habitation.

§ 17.34.050 Maintenance of Recreational Vehicles and Parking Areas.

A. 
Any area specified in this chapter where parking and/or storage lawfully occurs shall be paved or improved with materials such as concrete, asphalt, gravel, or brick. Such area shall be maintained in good condition and kept free of weeds, debris, and other materials.
B. 
A stored recreational vehicle shall bear current vehicle registration or a legal non-operation registration as required by state law.
C. 
Recreational vehicles shall not be stored in a wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative condition.

§ 17.34.060 Exemption from Vehicle Storage Requirements for Certain Recreational Vehicles.

This section establishes an exception to these parking standards as follows:
A. 
A property owner with a valid permit issued by the City of Upland pursuant to Ordinance No. 1646 may continue to park the recreational vehicle authorized under the permit or acquired within six months from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section on the property until such time as the recreational vehicle is removed from the property. Thereafter, any subsequent recreational vehicles shall be subject to the parking standards set forth in this chapter. A permit valid as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section shall not run with the land nor is the permit transferrable in any manner to any other person and/or recreational vehicle. This section shall not be interpreted as prohibiting, or in any way limiting, the City of Upland's ability to enforce its ordinances regulating public nuisances.
B. 
In order to exercise the right to the above exemption, within 60 days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section, a property owner entitled to the above exemption, shall submit to the City of Upland a valid existing permit issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 1646, recreational vehicle identification information and other relevant information requested by the City of Upland.
C. 
For purposes of this exemption, a recreational vehicle exempt from these provisions is limited to a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy.
(Ord. 1917 § 1, 2017)

§ 17.34.070 Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage Facilities.

Commercial facilities for parking and storage of recreational vehicles shall comply with the following standards:
A. 
Recreational vehicles shall be screened from view from any public right-of-way or residential property.
B. 
Recreational vehicles shall be parked and stored in a manner that allows for adequate access by fire engines and other emergency service providers.
C. 
Use of a recreational vehicle stored in a commercial facility as a permanent or temporary residence is prohibited.

§ 17.34.080 Amortization.

For all other recreational vehicles that are not exempt from the parking standards as set forth in Section 17.34.060, the recreational vehicle shall be removed from the property within six months from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section.
(Ord. 1917 § 2, 2017)

§ 17.35.010 Purpose.

This chapter is intended to provide for the regulating of all recycling, redemption, and processing facilities and operations within the City to be compatible with adjacent land uses and protect the surrounding properties. The regulations are necessary to ensure proper development, operation, and maintenance of such facilities. These regulations are intended to:
A. 
Reduce the amount of solid waste and promote the conservation of recyclable materials;
B. 
Reduce the impact of solid waste disposal on the environment;
C. 
Promote the recycling of reusable materials to conserve valuable material resources and energy, achieve greater efficiency in the regional economy, and promote local employment;
D. 
Reduce the overall amount of solid waste presently generated, thereby reducing the storage, collection, transportation, and disposal costs; and
E. 
Make redemption and recycling of reusable materials convenient to the consumer in order to reduce litter and to implement the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act within the City.

§ 17.35.020 Applicability.

This chapter shall apply to all recycling facilities as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) and listed below. Refer to the Permitted Use tables for each zone as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards) to determine permitted recycling facilities within a respective zone.
Recycling facilities include the following:
A. 
Collection Facility. A "collection facility" means a center for the acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase of recyclable materials from the public. Collection facilities may include the following:
1. 
Reverse vending machines, established only in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility. Reverse vending machines do not include unattended collection containers, which are on the premises of a recycling collection facility.
2. 
Small collection facilities, established only in conjunction with a commercial use or community service facility, that occupy an area of not more than 500 square feet, and may include:
a. 
A mobile unit.
b. 
Bulk reverse vending machines or a grouping of reverse vending machines occupying more than 50 square feet.
c. 
Kiosk-type units, which may include permanent structures.
3. 
Large collection facilities that may occupy an area of more than 500 square feet and may include permanent structures.
B. 
Processing Facility. A "processing facility" means a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials, as defined further in Part 7 (Definitions). Processing facilities include areas of gross collection, processing, and storage areas with average outbound truck shipments greater than two outbound truck shipments per day.
(Ord. 1931 § 5, 2018)

§ 17.35.030 Prohibited Uses and Structures.

In view of the potential hazards and nuisances associated with recycling facilities, the following uses shall be specifically prohibited:
A. 
The outdoor storage of recyclable materials not in designated and approved containers.
B. 
The use of the facility for collection or storage of solid waste or hazardous waste or materials.
(Ord. 1931 § 6, 2018)

§ 17.35.040 Review Authority.

A. 
The review authority for recycling facilities shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the facility is proposed as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a recycling facility application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the facility is proposed.
C. 
All recycling facilities in the City of Upland shall be required to obtain a business license from the Administrative Services Department.

§ 17.35.050 Site Criteria.

Recycling facilities shall meet all of the applicable criteria and standards listed below. The review authority may relax such standards or impose stricter standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonable or necessary in order to implement the general intent of this section and the purposes of this chapter. The criteria and standards for recycling facilities are as follows:
A. 
Reverse Vending Machines.
1. 
Site Requirements.
a. 
Reverse vending machines shall be in compliance with the zoning, building, and fire codes of the City.
b. 
All collection areas for a reverse vending machine shall be fully screened from view.
c. 
Reverse vending machines shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than 8 feet in height.
d. 
Reverse vending machines shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material.
e. 
There shall be no more than 4 reverse vending machines per host business.
f. 
Reverse vending machines shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn.
g. 
Reverse vending machines shall not count as floor area for purposes of calculating FAR.
2. 
Minimum Setbacks. Reverse vending machines shall be within 50 feet of the entrance to the commercial structure and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
3. 
Vehicle Access and Parking Requirements. Reverse vending machines shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use.
4. 
Identification and Instructions.
a. 
Reverse vending machines shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions, and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative.
b. 
Reverse vending machines shall have a maximum sign area of 4 square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions.
5. 
Materials. All reverse vending machines shall accept recyclable materials only and shall be regularly emptied to ensure constant acceptance of recyclable materials.
B. 
Small Collection Facilities.
1. 
Site Requirements.
a. 
Small collection facilities shall be in compliance with the zoning, building, and fire codes of the City.
b. 
All collection areas for small collection facilities shall be fully screened from view.
c. 
Small collection facilities shall occupy no more than 5 parking spaces, not including space that will be periodically needed for removal of materials or exchange of containers.
d. 
Small collection facilities shall use no power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines.
e. 
Small collection facilities shall not exceed exterior noise levels of 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned or occupied property; otherwise, such use shall not exceed 65 dBA.
2. 
Minimum Setbacks. Small collection facilities shall be set back at least 50 feet from any street right-of-way unless deemed appropriately screened by the review authority and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation.
3. 
Fencing and Screening Requirements. Each facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way by:
a. 
Operating in an enclosed building.
b. 
Operating within a locked area screened by masonry walls at least 6 feet in height and landscaped in adherence to any specified design guidelines for the zone in which the facility is located.
4. 
Vehicle Access and Parking Requirements.
a. 
No additional parking spaces are required.
b. 
One additional parking space shall be provided for the attendant, if necessary.
c. 
Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during the mobile unit's operating hours.
5. 
Identification and Instructions.
a. 
Recycling facilities may have identification signs with a maximum area of 20 percent per side or 16 square feet. In the case of a wheeled facility, the side will be measured from the pavement to the top of the container.
b. 
Signs shall be consistent with the character of the location.
c. 
Directional signs, bearing no advertising message, may be installed with the approval of the review authority if necessary to facilitate traffic circulation, or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.
C. 
Large Collection Facilities.
1. 
Site Requirements.
a. 
All collection areas for large collection facilities shall be fully screened from view.
a . 
No facility shall be immediately adjacent to a property zoned or general planned for residential use. In no case shall such a facility be less than 100 feet from any existing residential use or zone.
b. 
Exterior noise levels of any equipment shall not exceed 65 dBA as measured at the property line.
c. 
If the facility is within 500 feet of property zoned, planned, or occupied for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
2. 
Minimum Setbacks. Setbacks and landscape requirements shall be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.
3. 
Fencing and Screening Requirements. Each facility shall be screened from the public right-of-way and view by:
a. 
Operating in an enclosed building.
b. 
Being located in an area screened by masonry walls at least 6 feet in height and landscaped in a manner approved by the review authority.
4. 
Vehicle Access and Parking Requirements.
a. 
Space shall be provided on site for six vehicles or the anticipated peak customer load, whichever is higher, to circulate and to deposit recyclable materials, except where the Planning Commission determines that allowing overflow traffic above six vehicles is compatible with surrounding businesses and public safety.
b. 
One parking space shall be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility (parking requirements shall be as provided for in the zone).
D. 
Processing Facilities.
1. 
Site Requirements.
a. 
Processing facilities shall not abut a property zoned or planned for residential use.
b. 
The processors shall operate in a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage, or
i. 
Within an area enclosed on all sides by a fence or wall not less than 6 feet in height and landscaped on all street frontages, and
ii. 
Be located at least 300 feet from property zoned or planned for residential use.
c. 
Power-driven processing shall be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met. Processing facilities include baling, briquetting, crushing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting source-separated recyclable materials and repairing reusable material.
d. 
A processing facility may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Section 25250.11 of the California Health and Safety Code.
e. 
Noise levels shall not exceed 65 dBA as measured at the property line.
f. 
If the facility is within 500 feet of property zoned or planned for residential use, it shall not be in operation between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility shall be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open.
2. 
Vehicle Access and Parking Requirements. One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center. Parking requirements will otherwise be as mandated by the zone in which the facility is located.
3. 
Sign Regulations. Sign requirements shall be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located. In addition, the facility shall be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.

§ 17.35.060 Development and Performance Standards.

The provisions of the specific zoning district in which the use is proposed to be located shall apply, provided further that all recycling facilities shall be subject to the following standards:
A. 
Recycling facilities shall only accept materials as listed under Section 17.35.020 (Applicability).
B. 
All exterior storage of material shall be in sturdy containers that are covered, secured, painted, and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of non-flammable material. Oil storage must be in containers approved by the City fire department and State Department of Health Services. No storage, including truck trailers and overseas containers, shall be visible above the height of the wall.
C. 
All facilities shall be maintained free of litter and vermin and any other undesirable materials. Mobile facilities, at which trucks or containers are removed, and the area around the collection facilities shall be swept at the end of each collection day.
D. 
All sites shall be maintained free of vermin, litter, and any other undesirable materials and shall be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis.
E. 
No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, or odor above ambient level may be detectable on neighboring properties.
F. 
The operator and host business of any recycling collection facility shall, on a daily basis, remove any and all recyclable materials that have accumulated or are deposited outside the containers, bins, or enclosures intended as receptacles for such materials. Upon the failure to remove such material, the City may deem them to be abandoned and may enter the site to remove the materials. The property owner(s) of the premises and the operator of the facility shall be liable for the full cost of any such cleanup work done by the City.
G. 
The facility shall adhere to the landscaping required by the City in Chapter 17.12 (Landscaping) in addition to that provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.

§ 17.35.1.010 Purpose.

The purpose of these regulations is to promote the health, safety, and/or welfare of the public by providing minimum blight-related performance standards for the operation of unattended collection containers. This includes establishing criteria to ensure that the unattended collection containers are free from the accumulation of debris, graffiti and blight, while also ensuring that unattended collection containers are maintained in sanitary conditions, and residents and/or users are fully informed of those who operate the unattended collection containers so that they can be contacted if there are any blight-related questions or concerns.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.020 Violation.

A. 
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is declared to be prima facie evidence of an existing violation, a continuing blight and a declared public nuisance and shall be abated by the Development Services Director or designee in accordance with the provisions of this Code. The real property owner and operator shall be jointly and severally liable for each violation and for payment of any fine and the costs of abatement.
B. 
In addition to the penalty provided in this section, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of the provisions of this section, or any ordinance, shall be deemed a new and separate offense for each day that such condition continues to exist.
C. 
Nothing in this section shall prevent the City from pursuing any other remedy provided by law in conjunction with or in lieu of prosecuting persons under this section for violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.030 Responsibility.

The parcel owner and the unattended collection container operator have joint and several liability for nuisance and blight related conditions and/or compliance with this chapter, including fees, administrative citations, civil actions, and/or legal remedies relating to an unattended collection container. The parcel owner remains liable for any violation of duties imposed by this chapter even if the parcel owner has, by agreement, imposed on the operator the duty of complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.040 Definitions.

"Accessory activity"
means an activity that is incidental to, and customarily associated with, a specified principal activity.
"Agent"
means a person who is authorized by the parcel owner to act on his or her behalf to register an unattended collection container. To be considered an agent, a person must be given express written authorization from the parcel owner to specifically register an unattended collection container. For the purpose of this chapter, a person who is only given general authorization to act on the behalf of a parcel owner for various activities and transactions in regards to a property is not considered an agent.
"Blight" or "nuisance"
means the conditions as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 33030 and Upland Municipal Code Section 8.12.010, respectively.
"Principal activity"
means an activity that fulfills a primary function of an establishment, institution, household, or other entity.
"Principal building"
means a main building that is occupied by a principal activity.
"Unattended collection container"
means any unstaffed drop-off box, container, receptacle, or similar facility located on any real property in the City and that accepts textiles, clothing, shoes, household items, books and/or other salvageable personal property items to be used by the operator for distribution, resale, or recycling.
"Unattended collection container operator" or "operator"
means a person or entity that utilizes or maintains an unattended collection container to solicit donations/collections of salvageable personal property.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.050 Registration of Unattended Collection Containers Required.

It is unlawful to place, operate, maintain, or allow an unattended collection container on any real property unless the parcel owner/agent and/or operator has registered the unattended collection container with the City. A parcel owner/agent and/or operator must individually register each unattended collection container unless a second unattended collection container is required for overflow items per Section 17.35.1.060(B)(5). A prospective operator or parcel owner/agent shall register an unattended collection container using a form provided by the City. All registrations shall be filed with the Development Services Department, Planning Division and shall include:
A. 
The name, address, email, website (if available) and telephone number of the unattended collection container operator and parcel owner, including 24-hour contact information;
B. 
A certification signed by both the parcel owner and operator attesting that: the parcel owner and operator will abide by all the processes and requirements described in this chapter; the parcel owner expressly agrees to allow placement of the unattended collection container; and acknowledging that the parcel owner and the operator share joint and several liability for violations of conditions, regulations, and/or blight relating to the unattended collection container;
C. 
A non-refundable registration fee in an amount set by the City Council and posted on the Master Fee Schedule;
D. 
Proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00 covering the registrant's unattended collection container and naming the City of Upland as an additional insured;
E. 
For nonprofit operators, or operators working on behalf of a nonprofit organization, evidence that the nonprofit has been registered as a nonprofit organization with the City of Upland, is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as such, and complies with California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 148 et seq., as it may be amended;
F. 
For other for-profit operators, proof of an active business tax certificate with the City of Upland.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.060 Location Standards and Operational Requirements.

A. 
Physical Attributes. All unattended collection containers shall:
1. 
Be fabricated of durable and waterproof materials;
2. 
Be placed on ground that is paved with durable cement or asphalt;
3. 
Be tamper-resistant, locked or otherwise secured in such a manner that the contents cannot be accessed by anyone other than those responsible for the retrieval of the contents. Collection containers shall be equipped with a safety chute to limit the publics' access to the container;
4. 
Be no more than 82 inches high, 60 inches wide and 50 inches deep;
5. 
Not be electrically or hydraulically powered or otherwise mechanized;
6. 
Not be a fixture of the site or considered an improvement to real property; and
7. 
Have the following information conspicuously displayed in at least two-inch type visible from the front on the unattended collection container:
a. 
The name, address, 24-hour telephone number, and, if available, the Internet web address, and email address of the operator of the unattended collection container and the parcel owner/owner agent,
b. 
Instructions on the process to register a complaint regarding the unattended collection container to the City Code Enforcement Division,
c. 
The type of material(s) that may be deposited,
d. 
A notice stating that no material shall be left outside the unattended collection containers,
e. 
The pickup schedule for the unattended collection containers,
f. 
If the unattended collection container is owned by or operated on behalf of a nonprofit organization:
i. 
A statement describing the charitable cause that will benefit from the donations,
ii. 
The Federal Tax identification number of the nonprofit organization associated with the unattended collection container, and
iii. 
The statement "This collection box is operated by or on behalf of a nonprofit organization,"
g. 
If the unattended collection container is owned by a for-profit entity other than a for-profit organization operating on behalf of a nonprofit organization:
i. 
"This donation is not tax deductible," and
ii. 
"This collection box is owned and operated by a for-profit organization,"
h. 
The parcel containing the unattended collection container shall display a sign with text in at least two-inch typeface stating that no material shall be left outside the unattended collection container. This sign shall be installed at a visually conspicuous location within a radius of 20 feet from the unattended collection container.
B. 
Location Standards.
1. 
No unattended collection container shall be located within 1,000 feet from any other unattended collection container, except those described in subsection (B)(5). Refer to the Permitted Use tables for each zone as provided in Part 2 (Zoning districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards) to determine whether unattended collection containers are permitted within a respective zone.
2. 
An unattended collection container is only permitted on a lot that also contains a principal building that contains at least one operating business, occupied residential unit, or other ongoing activity.
3. 
Unattended collection containers are prohibited in any of the following locations:
a. 
Within the public right-of-way and 20 feet of the public right-of-way;
b. 
Within five feet from any property line; or
c. 
On any unimproved parcel, nor where the principal use of the land has been closed or unoccupied for more than 30 days.
4. 
Unattended collection containers shall not be located in, encroach upon, block or impede access to: designated fire lanes; building ingress or egress; an access drive; off-street parking lot maneuvering lanes; required off-street parking spaces; pedestrian routes; emergency vehicle routes; required disabled access routes; required easements; trash enclosure areas or access to trash bins or trash enclosures; and any place that would impede the functioning of exhaust, ventilation or fire extinguishing systems.
5. 
No more than one unattended collection container is permitted per parcel unless documented evidence is submitted to the Director that a second bin is required due to the volume of items delivered to the site. An unattended collection container must be operating at a site for at least 90 days in order to establish that a second bin is required. Both unattended collection containers shall have the same operator. A fee is required to register this second bin.
6. 
The donation/collection area must be visible from the principal building and be no more than 10 feet from a continually operating light source of at least one foot-candle.
C. 
Maintenance Requirements.
1. 
No blight or nuisance conditions shall be present within 20 feet of the unattended collection container including, but not limited to, donation/collection overflow, litter, debris, and dumped material.
2. 
Unattended collection containers shall be maintained and in good working order. Items to be repaired, removed, and/or abated include, but are not limited to, graffiti, removed or damaged signs and notifications, peeling paint, rust, and broken collection operating mechanisms.
3. 
Unattended collection containers shall be serviced not less than weekly-between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekends. This servicing includes the removal of donated/collected material and abatement of the blight described this section.
4. 
The operator shall maintain an active email address and a 24-hour telephone service with recording capability for the public to register complaints.
5. 
Unattended collection containers cannot be used for the collection of solid waste and/or any hazardous materials.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.070 Liability Insurance.

Operators and/or parcel owners/agents shall maintain a minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 for the duration of the operation of an unattended collection container at each site, to cover any claims or losses due to the placement, operation, or maintenance of the unattended collection container and naming the City of Upland as additional insured.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.080 Reporting.

Operators shall report all tonnage collected within City limits on an annual basis by June 1st of the following year to the Public Works Department pursuant to the requirements of the Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939, Chapter 1095, Statutes of 1989) and the Per Capita Disposal Measurement Act of 2008 (Chapter 343, Statutes of 2008 [Wiggins, SB 1016] and SB 1016, the Per Capita Disposal Measurement System) and any related successor laws or regulations in order to properly account for the City's waste diversion and recycling efforts.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.35.1.090 Notice Required for Removal.

A. 
The Development Services Director or designee shall provide a written notification to the operator and parcel owner stating the specific grounds for each violation and a demand for correction and abatement. The notice shall allow a maximum of 15 calendar days from mailing of the notice to correct or abate the violation. If the parcel owner and the operator fail to correct or abate the all violations upon the expiration of the initial 15-day period, the collection container shall be deemed a public nuisance and will be abated pursuant to Chapters 8.12 and 8.16 of the Upland Municipal Code.
B. 
Any unattended collection container scheduled to be removed by either the City or the operator shall clearly display a notice on the unattended collection container with at least four-inch type visible from the front on the unattended collection container that states the following text in capital letters: "THIS BOX WILL BE REMOVED BY" followed by the date the unattended collection container is scheduled for removal.
C. 
For unattended collection containers required to be removed by the City of Upland due to an abatement order, a removal notice shall be posted immediately after the City notifies the operator and/or parcel owner that the facility is required to be removed.
D. 
Notice that an unattended collection container will be removed by the owner or operator shall be posted at least 14 calendar days prior to the removal of the facility.
(Ord. 1931 § 9, 2018)

§ 17.36.010 Purpose.

This chapter establishes standards for residential care facilities. These standards are intended to:
A. 
Recognize residential care facilities as a special land use associated with the needs of elderly, abused, substance abuse recovery, dependent or neglected children, or other underprivileged/underserved persons.
B. 
Ensure the establishment and conduct of residential care facilities is properly regulated and designed for intended capacity.
C. 
Ensure that residential care facilities are sited with appropriate land uses and protect residential character.

§ 17.36.020 Applicability.

This chapter shall apply to all large residential care facilities (7 residents or more), as defined in Part 7 (Definitions). Small residential care facilities (six residents or fewer) are subject to the same regulations as apply to single-family homes.

§ 17.36.030 Authority.

A. 
The review and decision-making authority for residential care facility development shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the facility is proposed. Refer to Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standard) of the Zoning Ordinance for land use regulations for each zoning district. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedure) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a residential care facility application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the facility is proposed. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.36.040 Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses.

A. 
Residential care facilities are permitted or conditionally permitted in the specified zoning districts as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. 
All residential care facilities shall be licensed or deemed exempt from licensure by the State of California.

§ 17.36.050 Design and Performance Standards.

A. 
A residential care facility shall provide a minimum of 100 square feet of common space per resident and live-in caregiver. Indoor common areas and amenities that serve program activities may be counted toward this requirement, up to a maximum of 75 percent of the total open space required.
B. 
The building design and site layout shall define semi-public, semi-private, and private spaces; ensure a sense of protection and community identity; and minimize barriers to handicapped or elderly persons.
C. 
Each structure shall be compatible in style, color, materials, height, and scale with the general character of the neighborhood.
D. 
Outdoor stairwells to second floors on single-family residential dwellings shall be prohibited.
E. 
Outdoor areas shall be designed to provide facilities of a size and scale consistent with the number of residents. The facilities shall provide amenities and areas that allow active recreation, including walkways, outdoor seating, and gardens.
F. 
Where additional stories restrict easy access to open space areas on the ground floor, open roof decks, balconies, or lanais shall be provided in an amount, dimension, area, and location as determined adequate by the Development Services Director.
G. 
Residential care facilities with persons over 60 years in age or with a physical handicap shall be designed and adapted to include safety features, including bars and rails in bedrooms and bathrooms, ramps, intercom systems, emergency signals, and other provisions required by state law or federal regulations.
H. 
A residential care facility shall provide 24-hour supervision for individuals who are program participants but do not require medical care between routine health checks and medication monitoring. An operator registered with the City shall reside at the residence.
I. 
Design of common areas will minimize noise and lighting impacts on surrounding land uses, and not materially reduce the privacy or use otherwise enjoyed by the adjoining properties.
J. 
No signs advertising the facility as a residential care facility shall be permitted for display in a manner visible to residences within sight of facility and the general public.
K. 
The residential care facility shall be designed to provide maximum security for all occupants.
L. 
If the project is along a bus route, a bus turnout and shelter shall be dedicated along the street frontage, as determined by the Development Services Director.
M. 
A residential care facility may be permitted to vary from the standards of the underlying zone, at the discretion of the Development Services Director, provided the intent of softening the impacts of mass and bulk is met.
N. 
A residential care facility may be permitted to exceed the density, floor area ratio, and height standards of the underlying zone pursuant to Chapter 17.17 (Density Bonus Program).
O. 
Any other conditions imposed by the Development Services Director deemed necessary to satisfy the requirements of necessary findings.

§ 17.37.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to allow and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) in compliance with Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.020 Effect of Conforming.

An ADU or JADU that conforms to the standards in this chapter will not be:
A. 
Deemed to be inconsistent with the City's General Plan and zoning designation for the lot or property on which the ADU or JADU is located.
B. 
Deemed to exceed the allowable density for the lot on which the ADU or JADU is located.
C. 
Considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
D. 
Required to correct a nonconforming zoning condition, as defined in Section 17.37.030 below. This does not prevent the City from enforcing compliance with applicable building standards in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17980.12.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.030 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined as follows:
"Accessory dwelling unit" or "ADU"
means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. 
An efficiency unit, as defined by Section 17958.1 of the California Health and Safety Code; and
2. 
A manufactured home, as defined by Section 18007 of the California Health and Safety Code.
"Accessory structure"
means a structure that is accessory and incidental to a dwelling located on the same lot.
"Attached ADU"
means an ADU that is constructed as a physical expansion (i.e., addition) of the primary dwelling and shares a common wall with the primary dwelling. An attached ADU does not include a manufactured home.
"Complete independent living facilities"
means permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated.
"Detached ADU"
means an ADU that is constructed as a separate structure from the primary dwelling, which does not share any walls with the primary dwelling.
"Director"
means the Development Services Director or designee.
"Efficiency kitchen"
means a kitchen that includes all of the following:
1. 
A cooking facility with appliances.
2. 
A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU.
"Existing structure"
means an existing single-family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, or other accessory structure that can be safely converted into habitable space under the California Building Standards Code, as amended by the City, and other applicable law.
"Junior accessory dwelling unit" or "JADU"
means a residential unit that satisfies all of the following:
1. 
It is no more than 500 square feet in size;
2. 
It is contained entirely within an existing or proposed single-family structure. An enclosed use within the residence, such as an attached garage, is considered to be a part of and contained within the single-family structure;
3. 
It includes its own separate sanitation facilities or shares sanitation facilities with the existing or proposed single-family structure;
4. 
If the unit does not include its own separate bathroom, then it shall contain an interior entrance to the main living area of the existing or proposed single-family structure in addition to an exterior entrance that is separate from the main entrance to the primary dwelling; and
5. 
It includes an efficiency kitchen, as defined in this section.
"Livable space"
means a space in a dwelling intended for human habitation, including living, sleeping, eating, cooking, or sanitation.
"Living area"
means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
"Nonconforming zoning condition"
means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards.
"Passageway"
means a pathway that is unobstructed clear to the sky and extends from a street to one entrance of the ADU or JADU.
"Primary dwelling"
means the existing or proposed single-family dwelling on the lot where an ADU would be located.
"Proposed dwelling"
means a dwelling that is the subject of a building permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
"Public transit"
means a location, including, but not limited to, a bus stop or train station, where the public may access buses, trains, and other forms of transportation that charge set fares, run on fixed routes, and are available to the public.
"Tandem parking"
means that two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in any other location on a lot, lined up behind one another.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.040 Approvals.

The following approvals apply to ADUs and JADUs under this chapter:
A. 
Building Permit Only. If an ADU or JADU complies with each of the general requirements in Section 17.37.050 below, it is allowed with only a building permit in the following scenarios:
1. 
Converted on Single-Family Lot. Only one ADU as described in subsection A.1 and one JADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling on it, where the ADU or JADU:
a. 
Is either: within the space of a proposed single-family dwelling; within the existing space of an existing single-family dwelling; or (in the case of an ADU only) within the existing space of an accessory structure, plus up to 150 additional square feet if the expansion is limited to accommodating ingress and egress; and
b. 
Has exterior access that is independent of that for the single-family dwelling; and
c. 
Has side and rear setbacks sufficient for fire and safety, as dictated by applicable building and fire codes; and
d. 
The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Sections 66333 through 66339.
2. 
Limited Detached on Single-Family Lot. One detached, new-construction ADU on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling (in addition to any JADU that might otherwise be established on the lot under subsection A.1 above), if the detached ADU satisfies the following limitations:
a. 
The side-and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet.
b. 
The total floor area is 800 square feet or smaller.
c. 
The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit in Section 17.37.050B below.
3. 
Converted on Multifamily Lot. One or more ADUs within portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each converted ADU complies with State building standards for a dwelling. Under this subsection A.3 at least one converted ADU is allowed within an existing multifamily dwelling, up to a quantity equal to 25% of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
4. 
Limited Detached on Multifamily Lot. No more than two detached ADUs on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, if each detached ADU satisfies the following:
a. 
The side- and rear-yard setbacks are at least four feet. If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, the city will not require any modification to the multifamily dwelling as a condition of approving the ADU.
b. 
The peak height above grade does not exceed the applicable height limit provided in Section 17.37.050B below.
c. 
If the lot has an existing multifamily dwelling, the quantity of detached ADUs shall not exceed the number of multifamily dwelling units on the lot.
B. 
ADU Permit.
1. 
Except as allowed under subsection A above, no ADU may be created without a building permit and an ADU permit in compliance with the standards set forth in Sections 17.37.050 and 17.37.060 below.
2. 
The City may charge a fee to reimburse it for costs incurred in processing ADU permits, including the costs of adopting or amending the City's ADU ordinance. The ADU permit processing fee is determined by the Development Services Department and approved by the City Council by resolution.
C. 
Process and Timing.
1. 
An ADU permit is considered and approved ministerially, without discretionary review or a hearing.
2. 
The City must approve or deny an application to create an ADU or JADU within 60 days from the date that the City receives a completed application. If the City has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application is deemed approved unless either:
a. 
The applicant requests a delay, in which case the 60-day time period is tolled for the period of the requested delay; or
b. 
When an application to create an ADU or JADU is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the City may delay acting on the permit application for the ADU or JADU until the City acts on the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create the ADU or JADU will still be considered ministerial without discretionary review or a hearing.
3. 
If the City denies an application to create an ADU or JADU, the City must provide the applicant with comments that include, among other things, a list of all the defective or deficient items and a description of how the application may be remedied by the applicant. Notice of the denial and corresponding comments must be provided to the applicant within the 60-day time period established by subsection C.2 above.
4. 
A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU is reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.050 General ADU and JADU Requirements.

The following requirements apply to all ADUs and JADUs that are approved under Section 17.37.040A or B above:
A. 
Zoning.
1. 
An ADU subject only to a building permit under Section 17.37.040A above may be created on a lot in a residential or mixed-use zone.
2. 
An ADU subject to an ADU permit under Section 17.37.040B above may be created on a lot that is zoned to allow single-family dwelling residential use or multifamily dwelling residential use.
3. 
In accordance with Government Code Section 66333(a), a JADU may only be created on a lot zoned for single-family residences.
B. 
Height.
1. 
Except as otherwise provided by subsections B.2 and B.3 below, a detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit may not exceed 16 feet in height.
2. 
A detached ADU may be up to 18 feet in height if it is created on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling unit that is located within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, and the ADU may be up to two additional feet in height (for a maximum of 20 feet) if necessary to accommodate a roof pitch on the ADU that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
3. 
A detached ADU created on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling that has more than one story above grade may not exceed 18 feet in height.
4. 
An ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may not exceed 25 feet in height or the height limitation imposed by the underlying zone that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ADUs subject to this subsection B.4 may not exceed two stories.
5. 
For purposes of this subsection B, height is measured above existing legal grade to the peak of the structure.
C. 
Fire Sprinklers.
1. 
Fire sprinklers are required in an ADU if sprinklers are required in the primary residence.
2. 
The construction of an ADU does not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the primary dwelling.
D. 
Rental Term. No ADU or JADU may be rented for a term that is shorter than 30 days. This prohibition applies regardless of when the ADU or JADU was created.
E. 
No Separate Conveyance. An ADU or JADU may be rented, but, except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 66341, no ADU or JADU may be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling (in the case of a single-family lot) or from the lot and all of the dwellings (in the case of a multifamily lot).
F. 
Septic System. If the ADU or JADU will connect to an on-site wastewater-treatment system, the owner must include with the application a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
G. 
Owner Occupancy.
1. 
ADUs created under this section on or after January 1, 2020 are not subject to any owner-occupancy requirement.
2. 
As required by State law, all JADUs are subject to an owner-occupancy requirement. A natural person with legal or equitable title to the property must reside on the property, in either the primary dwelling or JADU, as the person's legal domicile and permanent residence. However, the owner-occupancy requirement in this subsection (G)(3) does not apply if the property is entirely owned by another government agency, land trust, or housing organization.
H. 
Deed Restriction. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU, a deed restriction must be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder's office and a copy filed with the Development Services Department. The deed restriction must run with the land and bind all future owners. The form of the deed restriction will be provided by the City and must provide that:
1. 
Except as otherwise provided in Government Code Section 65852.26, the ADU or JADU may not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
2. 
The ADU or JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this section.
3. 
The deed restriction runs with the land and may be enforced against future property owners.
4. 
The deed restriction may be removed if the owner eliminates the ADU or JADU, as evidenced by, for example, removal of the kitchen facilities. To remove the deed restriction, an owner may make a written request to the Director, providing evidence that the ADU or JADU has in fact been eliminated. The Director may then determine whether the evidence supports the claim that the ADU or JADU has been eliminated. Appeal may be taken from the Director's determination consistent with other provisions of this Code. If the ADU or JADU is not entirely physically removed, but is only eliminated by virtue of having a necessary component of an ADU or JADU removed, the remaining structure and improvements must otherwise comply with applicable provisions of this Code.
5. 
The deed restriction is enforceable by the Director or their designee for the benefit of the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU or JADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
I. 
Rent Reporting. In order to facilitate the City's obligation to identify adequate sites for housing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65583.1 and 66330, the following requirements shall be satisfied:
1. 
With the building permit application, the applicant shall provide the City with an estimate of the projected annualized rent that will be charged for the ADU or JADU.
2. 
Within 90 days after January 1st of each year following issuance of the building permit, the owner must report the actual rent charged for the ADU or JADU during the prior year. If the City does not receive the report within the 90-day period, the owner is in violation of this Code, and the City may send the owner a notice of violation and allow the owner another 30 days to submit the report. If the owner fails to submit the report within the 30-day period, the City may enforce this provision in accordance with applicable law.
J. 
Building and Safety.
1. 
Must Comply with Building Code. Subject to subsection J.2 below, all ADUs and JADUs must comply with all local building code requirements.
2. 
No Change of Occupancy. Construction of an ADU does not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the local building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code, unless the Building Official or Code Enforcement Division officer makes a written finding based on substantial evidence in the record that the construction of the ADU could have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety. Nothing in this subsection J.2 prevents the City from changing the occupancy code of a space that was uninhabitable space or that was only permitted for nonresidential use and was subsequently converted for residential use in accordance with this section.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.060 Specific ADU Requirements.

The following requirements apply only to ADUs that require an ADU permit under Section 17.37.040B above.
A. 
Maximum Size.
1. 
The maximum size of a detached or attached ADU subject to this section is 850 square feet for a studio or one-bedroom unit and 1,000 square feet for a unit with two or more bedrooms.
2. 
An attached ADU that is created on a lot with an existing primary dwelling is further limited to 50% of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling.
3. 
Application of other development standards in this section, such as FAR or lot coverage, might further limit the size of the ADU, but no application of the percent-based size limit in subsection A.2 above or of an FAR, front setback, lot coverage limit, or open-space requirement may require the ADU to be less than 800 square feet.
B. 
Setbacks.
1. 
ADUs that are subject to this section must conform to a minimum four-foot side yard and rear yard setbacks. ADUs that are subject to this section must also conform to a minimum 25-foot front-yard setback, subject to subsection A.3 above.
2. 
The setback on the street side of a corner lot must be a minimum of 15 feet, subject to subsection A.3 above.
3. 
All corner lots shall provide and maintain a clear vision triangle at the intersection of streets' right-of-way for the purpose of traffic safety.
4. 
No setback is required for an ADU that is subject to this section if the ADU is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.
C. 
Lot Coverage.
1. 
No ADU subject to this section that is located in the RS-15 or RS-20 zone shall cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 35%, subject to subsection A.3 above.
2. 
No ADU subject to this section that is located in the RS-10 zone shall cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 40%, subject to subsection A.3.
3. 
No ADU subject to this section that is located in the RS-7.5 zone shall cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 45%, subject to subsection A.3.
4. 
No ADU subject to this section that is located in the RS-4 zone shall cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 50%, subject to subsection A.3.
5. 
No ADU subject to this section that is located in the B/R-MU zone shall cause the total lot coverage of the lot to exceed 45%, subject to subsection A.3.
D. 
Minimum Outdoor Living Space. No ADU subject to this section that is located in the RM-10, RM-20 or RM-30 zone may cause the private and common outdoor living space of the lot to fall below the following requirements, subject to subsection A.3:
1. 
Private Outdoor Living Space. Private open space shall be provided at a ratio of 100 square feet per dwelling unit, with a minimum dimension of eight feet on any side and a configuration that would accommodate a rectangle of at least 100 square feet.
2. 
Common Outdoor Living Space. Common open space shall be provided at a ratio of 250 square feet per dwelling unit. Common open space shall be at least 25 feet clear on any side.
a. 
Portions of setbacks (excluding the front yard setback) that are contiguous with and an integral part of, the outdoor living space may be included in calculating the area and minimum dimensions of such space. Driveways and parking areas shall not be included in calculations of outdoor living space.
b. 
The review authority may permit the common open space to be decreased or eliminated as long as there is an equal increase in private open space or open space on site for public use that results in the same total open space square footage as otherwise required.
E. 
Passageway. No passageway, as defined by Section 17.37.030, is required for an ADU.
F. 
Parking.
1. 
Generally. One off-street parking space is required for each ADU. The parking space may be provided in setback areas or as tandem parking, as defined by Section 17.37.030 (Definitions) above.
2. 
Exceptions. No parking under subsection F.1 is required in the following situations:
a. 
The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, as defined in Section 17.37.030 (Definitions) above.
b. 
The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. 
The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure under Section 17.37.040A.1 above.
d. 
When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
e. 
When there is an established car share vehicle stop located within one block of the ADU.
f. 
When the permit application to create an ADU is submitted with an application to create a new single-family or new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the ADU or the lot satisfies any other criteria listed in subsections F.2.a though e above.
3. 
No Replacement. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure, or uncovered space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or converted to an ADU, those off-street parking spaces are not required to be replaced.
G. 
Architectural and Design Requirements.
1. 
Roof.
a. 
The roof slope must match that of the dominant roof slope of the primary dwelling. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
b. 
All eave and gable overhangs must be at least 12 inches, unless designed to match the primary unit.
2. 
Design.
a. 
The materials, textures, and colors of the exterior walls, roof, and windows and doors of the ADU must match the appearance and architectural design of those of the primary dwelling.
b. 
The interior horizontal dimensions of an ADU must be at least 10 feet wide in every direction, with a minimum interior wall height of seven feet.
c. 
Windows and doors of the ADU may not have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Fencing or walls with a minimum height of five feet, landscaping, or privacy glass may be used to provide screening and prevent a direct line of sight.
3. 
Building Entrance. The ADU must have an independent exterior entrance, apart from that of the primary dwelling.
4. 
Parking Space Dimensions.
a. 
Each unenclosed parking space must be at least nine feet wide by 19 feet deep.
b. 
Each parking space that is provided within an enclosed garage must be at least 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep.
5. 
Balconies and Roof Decks.
a. 
Balconies are prohibited on an attached ADU.
b. 
Roof decks are prohibited on attached and detached ADUs, and accessory structures and garages converted to an ADU.
6. 
Lighting. The exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights or as otherwise required by the building or fire code.
H. 
Landscape Requirements.
1. 
Plant specimens must be at least five feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least five feet in height may be installed.
2. 
All new landscaping must be drought-tolerant.
I. 
Historical Protections. An ADU that is on or within 600 feet of real property that is listed in the California Register of Historic Resources must be located so as to not be visible from any public right-of-way.
J. 
Allowed Stories. No ADU subject to this section may have more than one story, except that an ADU that is attached to the primary dwelling may have the stories allowed under Section 17.37.050B.4.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.070 Fees.

The following requirements apply to all ADUs that are approved under Section 17.37.040A (Building Permit Only) and 17.37.040B (ADU Permit) above.
A. 
Impact Fees.
1. 
No impact fee is required for an ADU that is less than 750 square feet in size.
2. 
Any impact fee that is required for an ADU that is 750 square feet or larger in size must be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit (e.g., the floor area of the ADU, divided by the floor area of the primary dwelling, times the typical fee amount charged for a new dwelling).
3. 
For purposes of this subsection A, "impact fee" means a "fee" under the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Section 66000(b)) and a fee under the Quimby Act (Government Code Section 66477). "Impact fee" here does not include any connection fee or capacity charge for water or sewer service.
B. 
Utility Fees.
1. 
If an ADU is constructed with a new single-family home, a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and payment of the normal connection fee and capacity charge for a new dwelling are required.
2. 
Except as described in subsection B.1 of this section, converted ADUs on a single-family lot that are created under Section 17.37.040A.1 are not required to have a new or separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility. Nor is a connection fee or capacity charge required.
3. 
Except as described in subsection B.1, all ADUs that are not covered by subsection B.2 shall require a new, separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility and for any utility that is provided by the City. All utilities that are not provided by the City are subject to the connection and fee requirements of the utility provider.
a. 
The connection is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that is proportionate to the burden created by the ADU, based on either the floor area or the number of drainage-fixture-units (DFU) values, as defined by the Uniform Plumbing Code, upon the water or sewer system.
b. 
The portion of the fee or charge that is charged by the City may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing this service.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.080 Nonconforming Zoning Code Conditions, Building Code Violations, and Unpermitted Structures.

A. 
Generally. The City will not deny an ADU or JADU application due to a nonconforming zoning condition, building code violation, or unpermitted structure on the lot that does not present a threat to the public health and safety and that is not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
B. 
Unpermitted ADUs and JADUs Constructed Before 2020.
1. 
Permit to Legalize. As required by State law, the City may not deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if denial is based on either of the following grounds:
a. 
The ADU or JADU violates applicable building standards; or
b. 
The ADU or JADU does not comply with the State ADU or JADU law (Government Code Section 66332) or this ADU ordinance (Chapter 17.37).
2. 
Exceptions.
a. 
Notwithstanding subsection (B)(1) above, the City may deny a permit to legalize an existing but unpermitted ADU or JADU that was constructed before January 1, 2020, if the City makes a finding that correcting a violation is necessary to comply with the standards specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.
b. 
Subsection B.1 above does not apply to a building that is deemed to be substandard in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17920.3.
(Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.37.090 Nonconforming ADUs and Discretionary Approval.

Any proposed ADU or JADU that does not conform to the objective standards set forth in Sections 17.37.010 to 17.37.080 of this chapter may be allowed by the City with a conditional use permit, in accordance with the other provisions of this title.
(Ord. 1948 § 4, 2021; Ord. 1975 § 3, 2023; Ord. 1979 § 4, 2023; Ord. 1993, 4/14/2025)

§ 17.38.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to:
A. 
Encourage the development of affordable senior citizen housing that offers easy access to needed services.
B. 
Recognize senior citizen housing as a special land use associated with the needs of elderly and low income persons.
C. 
Establish standards to ensure that senior housing is designed for the intended occupancy and is also compatible with other permitted uses within the same zone.

§ 17.38.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to applications for senior citizen housing developments, as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.38.030 Authority.

A. 
The review and decision-making authority for senior housing developments shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the senior housing development is proposed. Refer to Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance for land use regulations for each zoning district. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing a senior housing application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the senior housing project is proposed. In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.38.040 Site Criteria.

A. 
A senior citizen housing development shall comply with all applicable requirements of the underlying zone, except as provided in Section 17.38.050 (Design and Performance Standards).
B. 
A senior citizen housing development shall be consistent with the criteria and standards of Section 17.38.060 (Parking Concessions) below and the associated findings for approval of the permit application as specified in Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance.

§ 17.38.050 Design and Performance Standards.

A. 
A senior citizen housing development shall have a floor area that is at least 80 percent of the minimum floor area required for the respective zone.
B. 
A senior citizen housing development shall provide a minimum of 100 square feet of outdoor living space for each unit. At least 50 square feet of that space shall be private outdoor living space for each unit.
C. 
A senior citizen housing development shall provide one or more of the following common facilities for the exclusive use of the senior citizen residents:
1. 
Central cooking and dining room.
2. 
Beauty salon/barber shop.
3. 
Small pharmacy.
4. 
Recreation room.
5. 
Library.
D. 
A senior citizen housing development shall provide laundry facilities at a ratio of no less than one washer and dryer for every 10 dwelling units, if washers and dryers are not provided in individual units.
E. 
A senior citizen housing development shall provide an on-site manager's unit for rental projects exceeding 15 or more units.
F. 
A senior citizen housing development may be permitted to exceed the density, floor area ratio, and height standards of the underlying zone pursuant to Chapter 17.17 (Density Bonus Program).
G. 
A senior citizen housing development may be permitted to vary from the standards of the underlying zone at the discretion of the review authority, provided the intent of softening the impacts of mass and bulk is met.
H. 
A senior citizen housing development may provide services and programs such as:
1. 
Social and recreational programs.
2. 
Continuing education, information and counseling services.
3. 
House cleaning/cooking.
4. 
Inside/outside maintenance services.
5. 
Emergency and preventative health care programs/services.
6. 
Transportation services.
I. 
The senior citizen housing applicant/developer shall record a covenant (and covenants for each unit in the case of for-sale housing) with the San Bernardino Recorder's office restricting the use of the project to senior citizen housing and describing the continuing responsibility for the operational features approved as part of the project. Such restrictions shall apply unless and until an alternative use is approved by the City that complies fully with all standards applicable to the underlying district.
J. 
Each person in residence in each dwelling unit shall be 62 years of age or older. All owners of rental senior citizen housing projects approved pursuant to this section shall be required to submit, in December of each calendar year, an updated list of all project tenants and their age to the Development Services Director.

§ 17.38.060 Parking Concessions.

A. 
A senior citizen housing development shall provide one space for each unit with half the spaces covered, plus one guest parking space for each 10 units.
B. 
Refer to Section 17.17.080 (Parking Concessions) for additional parking concessions.

§ 17.39.010 Purpose.

This chapter is intended to comply with and implement the provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 as amended (Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq.), and State Mining and Geology Board regulations for surface mining and reclamation practice. This chapter also establishes additional local standards for surface mining and reclamation. These standards are intended to:
A. 
Ensure the continued economic well-being of the City and the needs of society.
B. 
Ensure that reclamation of mined lands prevents or minimizes adverse environmental effects and are reclaimed to a usable condition that is readily adaptable for alternative land use.
C. 
Protect the public health, safety, and welfare from residual hazards.
D. 
Ensure the production and conservation of minerals are encouraged, while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, and aesthetic enjoyment.

§ 17.39.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to surface mining and reclamation activities as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).
B. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.39.030 Authority.

A. 
Surface mining and reclamation may be permitted in the Mining Zone subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any of the following activities:
1. 
Excavations or grading conducted for farming or on-site construction or for the purpose of restoring land following a flood or natural disaster.
2. 
Prospecting for, or the extraction of, minerals for commercial purposes and the removal of overburden, in total amounts of less than 1,000 cubic yards in any one location. This exemption shall not apply to any single excavation that is greater than one acre in size.
3. 
Surface mining operations that are required by federal law in order to protect a mining claim, if such operations are conducted solely for that purpose.
4. 
Such surface mining operations that the State Mining and Geology Board finds are exempt from the provisions of the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975, because of their infrequent nature and involve only minor surface disturbances.
C. 
Vested Rights. No person who has obtained a vested right to conduct a surface mining operation prior to January 1, 1976, shall be required to secure a conditional use permit pursuant to the provision of this chapter as long as such vested right continues, provided that no substantial change is made in that operation except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. A person shall be deemed to have such vested rights if, prior to January 1, 1976, such person has, in good faith and in reliance upon a permit or other legal authorization if such permit or other authorization was required, diligently commenced surface mining operations and incurred substantial liabilities for work necessary therefor. Expenses incurred in obtaining the enactment of an ordinance in relation to a particular operation or the issuance of a permit shall not be deemed liabilities for work or materials.

§ 17.39.040 Application Process.

The applicant for a mining permit shall submit the following to the Development Services Department in conjunction with the conditional use permit application to mine, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter:
A. 
Mining Plan.
B. 
Reclamation Plan.
C. 
Financial assurances for reclamation in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 17.39.110 (Inspection).

§ 17.39.050 Permitted Uses and Structures.

A. 
Prior to commencing any work pertaining to the extraction, processing, developing, removing or stockpiling of natural resources or minerals, or the construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration, or addition to any building or structure proposed in conjunction with such use, all buildings and plans shall be subject to review and permits shall be secured in compliance with all provisions of Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures), and Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq.
B. 
The provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs) shall apply to sign regulations, advertising, and identification.

§ 17.39.060 Prohibited Uses and Structures.

A. 
Subsurface mining involving the extraction of subsurface materials or alterations of the natural landscape by excavation, filling, drainage, tiling, ditching, or any other means shall be prohibited except as approved.
B. 
The following non-conforming uses and activities shall be prohibited:
1. 
Commercial, industrial, and other land uses not permitted in the Mining zone.
2. 
Construction of any structure, improvement, or road, except as provided in Sections 17.39.080 through 17.39.100.
3. 
Division of the site into smaller parcels.
4. 
Use of motorized vehicles on the property except in connection with permitted mining and habitat restoration activities.
5. 
Dumping, disposal, incineration, or storage of waste, refuse, sludge, sewage, debris, or inoperable vehicles of any type.
6. 
Installation of utility, cable, or cellular structures on the property.

§ 17.39.070 Site Criteria.

The provisions of the mining zoning district in which the use is proposed to be located shall apply; provided, further, that the review authority shall establish such conditions and performance standards as may be necessary to protect abutting property and the public health, safety and welfare in accordance with the purpose and intent of this chapter.

§ 17.39.080 Performance Standards.

A. 
All active mining operations shall adhere to the following performance standards to control erosion and minimize impacts to aquatic systems:
1. 
Provide 100-foot vegetated buffer adjacent to any stream, ditch, or drainage containing trees, shrubs, and grassland to protect surface waters from runoff and containments resulting from mining operations.
2. 
Design settling ponds to accommodate a 25-year, 24-hour rain or flood event and avoid placing settling ponds in sites with steep topography or in buffer areas.
3. 
Inspect site conditions and machinery within 24 hours of each significant rainfall event and implement corrective actions as necessary if erosion or soil runoff is observed.
4. 
Immediately revegetate with endemic herbaceous species any disturbed areas not actively mined.
B. 
All reclamation plans shall include performance standards pursuant to State Mining and Geology Board polices pertaining to each of the following:
1. 
Mitigations for rare, endangered, and/or threatened species pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. 
Backfilling, regrading, slope stabilization, and recontouring.
3. 
Revegetation, including the seeding rate, cover standard, and species richness.
4. 
Drainage, diversion structures, waterways and erosion control that are compliant with the Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan and the Clean Water Act.
5. 
Buildings and structures that remain on site and why they are necessary.
6. 
Topsoil salvage, maintenance, and redistribution, including estimated quantities, sources, and type and whether they will provide adequate rooting for revegetation.
7. 
Tailings and mine waste management that is compliant with State Water Resources Control Board regulations, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit, and Water Discharge Requirements, as applicable.

§ 17.39.090 Mining Plan.

A. 
The mining plan shall, to the extent practicable, contain at a minimum the following:
1. 
Indicate the progression of all operations of the facility, indicating time frames for each phase and the estimated life of the operation.
2. 
Show the location of equipment, stockpiles, settling ponds, interim drainage, machinery, wastedumps, and the areas to be mined.
3. 
Indicate the progression of stripping and excavating through the use of cross sections, elevations, and topographic maps.
4. 
Indicate the time lag between mining and reclamation and equipment siting and removal and/or relocation.
5. 
Discuss the method of handling simultaneous excavation and reclamation, if applicable.
6. 
Show the locations of all streams, roads, railroads, sewage disposal systems, water wells, and utility devices and facilities within 500 feet of the site and the location of all proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface mining operation.
7. 
Indicate the type and amount of mineral commodities to be removed, the amount of waste materials to be retained on the site, and the amount of waste materials to be disposed off-site, including the method, route, and location of disposal of said waste materials.
B. 
In addition, should a mining operation become idle (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 2727.1) an interim management plan must be developed pursuant to the requirements set forth in Public Resources Code Section 2770(h).

§ 17.39.100 Reclamation Plan.

A. 
A reclamation plan shall comply with all provisions of Public Resources Code Sections 2772 and 2773 and state regulations (Title 14, Chapter 8, Section 3500 et seq. of the California Code of Regulations), and shall include a statement that the person submitting the plan accepts responsibility for reclaiming the mined lands in accordance with the reclamation plan. Reclamation plans approved after January 15, 1993; reclamation plans for proposed new mining operations; any proposed amendments to previously approved reclamation plans determined to be a substantial deviation pursuant to state regulation 14 CCR Section 3502(d); or where an amended reclamation plan is required pursuant to state regulation 14 CCR Section 3502(e); shall also comply with the state regulation requirements for reclamation performance standards (14 CCR Sections 3700 to 3713).
B. 
The reclamation plan shall be applicable to a specific piece of property or properties; shall be based upon the character of the surrounding area and such characteristics of the property as type of overburden, soil stability, topography, geology, climate, stream characteristics, groundwater, and principal mineral commodities; and shall establish site-specific criteria for evaluating compliance with the approved reclamation plan, including topography, revegetation, and sediment and erosion control. The City may impose additional performance standards developed in the review of individual projects, as warranted, or through the formulation and adoption of performance standards. The reclamation plan shall include:
1. 
The name and address of the surface mining operator and the names and addresses of any persons designated by the operator as an agent for the service of process.
2. 
The anticipated quantity and type of minerals for which the surface mining operation is to be conducted.
3. 
A description of and a plan for the type of surface mining to be employed.
4. 
The proposed dates for the initiation and termination of the surface mining operation.
5. 
The maximum anticipated depth of the surface mining operation.
6. 
The size and legal description of the site that will be affected by the surface mining operation.
7. 
The names and addresses of all owners of surface interests and mineral interests in the lands that will be affected by the surface mining operation.
8. 
A description of the general geology of the area and a detailed description of the geology of the area in which surface mining is to be conducted.
9. 
A description of the nature and sequence of reclamation activities, including but not limited to, such items as landscaping, erosion and sediment control, seeding, fill of low pit areas, shaping of pit floors, management of mined and un-mineable deposits, and original, interim, and final rough slopes and grades.
10. 
An anticipated time schedule that will provide for the completion of surface mining on each segment of the mined lands so that reclamation can be initiated at the earliest possible time on those portions of the mined lands that will not be subject to further disturbance by the surface mining operation.
11. 
A description of the disposition of overburden following its removal, whether sold, disposed of off-site, or stored on-site. If on-site storage is proposed, the anticipated location, aerial extent, and average depth of the stored overburden shall be identified on the reclamation plot plan.
12. 
A description of the source for and nature of all fill, if any, required for reclamation, and verification that all such fill complies with all applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board and California Integrated Waste Management Board regulations pertaining to fill material.
13. 
A description of the manner in which reclamation, adequate for the proposed or potential use(s), will be accomplished, including:
a. 
The manner in which contaminants will be controlled and mining waste disposed.
b. 
The manner in which derelict machinery and scraps will be removed.
c. 
The manner in which affected streambed channels will be rehabilitated to a condition minimizing erosion and sedimentation.
14. 
An assessment of the effect that implementation of the reclamation plan will have upon the site's remaining unmined resources and future mining in the area.
15. 
A description of the proposed or potential use(s) of the mined lands after reclamation and evidence that all owners of possessory interest in the land have been notified of the proposed or potential use(s).
16. 
A discussion of the public health and safety in regards to potential public access to the site in its final condition.
17. 
Criteria for measuring the successful completion of specific reclamation activities.
18. 
A pre-mining operation plot plan, drawn to scale by a California-registered Professional Engineer and/or similarly licensed and qualified professional, showing the boundaries and topographic details of the site; the location of all streams, roads, railroads, and utility facilities within or adjacent to the lands; and the location of all proposed access roads to be constructed in conducting the surface mining operation.
19. 
Describe the methods to be used to ensure that the site will contain stable waste piles and slopes.
20. 
Plot plans for each reclamation phase, if any, drawn to scale by a California-registered Professional Engineer and/or similarly licensed and qualified professional.
21. 
A post-reclamation plot plan drawn to scale by a California-registered Professional Engineer and/or similarly licensed and qualified professional, showing the ultimate physical condition of the site, including but not limited to, the following information:
a. 
Boundaries of areas to be reclaimed, including acreage.
b. 
Post-reclamation drainage, including direction of flows and erosion and sediment control structures or treatment such as water bars, berms, siltation ponds, and diversions.
c. 
Revegetation plan, including the names of plant species, size, area, and spacing of plants.
d. 
Reclaimed ground surface elevation contours, at an appropriate vertical scale.
e. 
All surface openings closed through reclamation.
f. 
Buildings structures and equipment to be either dismantled and removed from the site or to remain on site and be consistent with the end use.
g. 
Post-mining safety features (e.g., fences, gates, signs).
C. 
Reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest feasible time on those portions of the mined lands that will not be subject to further disturbance. Interim reclamation may also be required for mined lands that have been disturbed and that may be disturbed again in future operations.

§ 17.39.110 Inspection.

A. 
Annual inspections and reports of reclamation activities shall be required of all operations, active and idle, as a condition of a conditional use permit or for all vested mining operations, as follows:
1. 
The operator shall submit a completed copy of the mining operator's annual report upon forms furnished by the State Board to the Public Works Department at least 30 days before the first day of July each year, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 2207. Unless modified by the Planning Commission at the time of the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant to this chapter, each operator shall apply for an inspection permit from the Public Works Director at least once in each calendar year. Such inspection shall be conducted using a form provided by the State Department of Conservation for that purpose, and shall be conducted no later than 6 months after receiving the surface mining operation's annual report submitted pursuant to Section 2207 of the Public Resources Code.
2. 
If the operator fails to file a report as required by this section, the Development Services Director shall commence proceedings to revoke the mining permit, if any, in the same manner as specified in Section 17.45.100 (Permit Revocation or Modification) of this Zoning Ordinance.
3. 
The Public Works Director shall conduct the inspection of each mining operation to determine whether the surface mining operation is in compliance with the mining permit, reclamation plan, mining use permit if required, and with the spirit and intent of this chapter and the State regulations, and the provisions thereof. The mining operator shall be solely responsible for the reasonable cost of the inspection. The Public Works Department shall notify the state geologist within 30 days of completion of the inspection that the inspection has been conducted. The annual inspection report shall state if surface mining operations have or have not commenced. If surface mining operations have not commenced at the time of the annual inspection, the annual inspection report shall state in full all pertinent activities undertaken in preparation for the commencement of operations. This section does not preclude the City from requiring additional inspections for the purpose of ensuring appropriate environmental protection, granting of a conditional use permit, or in conformance with the City-approved reclamation plan.
B. 
No revised reclamation plan prepared pursuant to this section shall be acceptable unless it is so structured that the goals of the original reclamation plan will be met within a reasonable period of time. A revised reclamation plan and financial assurances shall be reviewed by the state geologist prior to approval by the Planning Commission.
C. 
Financial Assurances. In projecting the costs of financial assurances, it shall be assumed without prejudice or insinuation that the surface mining operation could be abandoned by the operator and, consequently, the City or State Department of Conservation may need to contract with a third-party commercial company for reclamation of the site. All operators, including idle mining operators, shall be required to provide financial assurances to ensure the reclamation is performed in accordance with the surface mining operation's approved reclamation plan and within the time limits of said plan, as follows:
1. 
The mine operator or applicant shall annually submit to the Public Works Director a good faith calculation estimating the financial assurance amount for reclamation, based on the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 2773.1, the State's Financial Assurance Guidelines, and state regulations 14 CCR Section 3804. Such estimates shall be prepared by a California-registered Professional Engineer and/or other similarly licensed or qualified professionals retained by the operator. The estimated amount of the financial assurance shall be based on an analysis of the physical activities necessary to implement the approved reclamation plan, including but not limited to, the costs to a commercial operator other than the permittee of labor, equipment, mobilization of equipment, materials, any maintenance and/or monitoring of reclaimed areas as may be required, the reasonable profit and costs for administration by a commercial operator other than the permittee, and the administrative costs of the state or City to oversee implementation of the reclamation plan. The annual financial assurance cost estimate shall account for inflation and anticipated activities during the upcoming year, excepting that the permittee may not claim credit for reclamation scheduled for completion during the coming year. If the mine operation is phased and the operator provides a phasing program, financial assurances can be based on each specific phase.
2. 
The financial assurance necessary for the reclamation of the mined land may take the form of surety bonds, irrevocable letters of credit, trust funds, or other forms of financial assurances as specified by the State Mining and Geology Board through the regulatory process. The financial assurance shall be submitted to the Public Works Director for review and approval. Such surety shall be executed in favor of the city and the state geologist and shall be reviewed and revised by the Public Works Director annually, or as necessary. Such surety shall be maintained in an amount equal to the cost of completing the remaining reclamation of the site as prescribed in the reclamation plan. The amount of such surety shall be adjusted annually according to the construction cost index and/or to account for new lands disturbed by the operator's inflation and/or reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the City's approved reclamation plan.
3. 
Unless otherwise directed by the review authority, a revised reclamation plan or the development of an interim management plan, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 2770(h), shall not be accepted for review by the City unless it is accompanied by financial assurances equal to the cost of completing the reclamation ordered by the plan. The financial assurance shall not be released or reduced until the revised reclamation plan has been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
4. 
The Public Works Director shall forward a copy of the annual financial assurance estimate to the State Department of Conservation for review. If the State Department of Conservation does not comment within 45 days of receipt of the estimate, it shall be assumed that the estimate is adequate, unless the City has reason to determine that additional costs may be incurred.
5. 
The financial assurances shall remain in effect for the duration of the surface mining operation and any additional period until reclamation is completed (including any maintenance and/or monitoring required).
D. 
Public Records. Reclamation plans, reports, applications, and other documents submitted pursuant to this chapter are public records unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City that the release of such information, or part thereof, would reveal production, reserves, or rate of deletion entitled to protection as proprietary information. The City shall identify such proprietary information as a separate part of each application. A copy of all permits, reclamation plans, reports, applications, and other documents submitted pursuant to the chapter, including proprietary information, shall be furnished to the state geologist, Department of Conservation, by the City. Proprietary information shall be made available to persons other than the state geologist only when authorized by the mine operator and by the mine owner in accordance with Section 2778 of the Public Resources Code.
E. 
Transfer of Operation. Whenever any surface mining operation or portion of any operation subject to the provisions of this chapter is sold, assigned, conveyed, exchanged, or otherwise transferred, the successor in interest shall be bound by the provisions of any reclamation plan approved in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. In addition, financial assurances are transferable pursuant to the criteria set forth in the Public Resources Code 2773.1(h).
F. 
Plan and Permit Checking Fees and Inspection Charges. Plan and permit checking fees and inspection charges for services provided by the city under this section shall be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council.

§ 17.40.010 Purpose.

A. 
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide a uniform and comprehensive set of regulations and standards for the permitting, development, siting, installation, design, operation and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities in the City of Upland. These regulations are intended to prescribe clear and reasonable criteria to assess and process applications in a consistent and expeditious manner, while reducing the impacts associated with wireless telecommunications facilities. This chapter provides standards necessary to: (1) preserve and promote harmonious land uses and the public right-of-way in the City; (2) promote and protect public health and safety, community welfare, visual resources, and the aesthetic quality of the City consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan; (3) provide for the orderly, managed, and efficient development of wireless telecommunications facilities in accordance with the state and Federal laws, rules, and regulations; and (4) encourage new and more efficient technology in the provision of wireless telecommunications facilities.
B. 
This chapter is not intended to, nor shall it be interpreted or applied to: (1) prohibit or effectively prohibit any personal wireless service provider's ability to provide personal wireless services; (2) prohibit or effectively prohibit any entity's ability to provide any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service, subject to any competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory rules or regulation for rights-of-way management; (3) unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services; (4) deny any request for authorization to place, construct or modify personal wireless service facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such wireless facilities comply with the FCC's regulations concerning such emissions; (5) prohibit any collocation or modification that the City may not deny under Federal or State law; or (6) otherwise authorize the City to preempt any applicable Federal or State law.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following defined terms shall have the meaning set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
"Accessory equipment"
means any equipment associated with the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility, including, but not limited to, cabling, generators, air conditioning units, electrical panels, equipment shelters, equipment cabinets, equipment buildings, pedestals, meters, vaults, splice boxes, and surface location markers.
"Antenna"
means that part of a wireless telecommunications facility designed to radiate or receive radio frequency signals or electromagnetic waves for the provision of services, including, but not limited to, cellular, paging, personal communications services (PCS) and microwave communications. Such devices include, but are not limited to, directional antennas, such as panel antenna, microwave dishes, and satellite dishes; omnidirectional antennas; wireless access points (Wi-Fi); and strand-mounted wireless access points. This definition does not apply to broadcast antennas, antennas designed for amateur radio use, or satellite dishes designed for residential or household purposes.
"Base station"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(1), as may be amended, which defines that term as a structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(9) or any equipment associated with a tower. The term includes, but is not limited to, equipment associated with wireless communications services such as private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul. The term includes, but is not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration (including distributed antenna systems and small-cell networks). The term includes any structure other than a tower that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section, supports or houses equipment described in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(1)(i) and (ii) that has been reviewed and approved under the applicable zoning or siting process, or under another State or local regulatory review process, even if the structure was not built for the sole or primary purpose of providing such support. The term does not include any structure that, at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section, does not support or house equipment described in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(1)(i) and (ii).
"Building-mounted"
means mounted to the side or façade, but not the roof, of a building or another structure such as a water tank, pump station, church steeple, freestanding sign, or similar structure.
"Cellular"
means an analog or digital wireless telecommunications technology that is based on a system of interconnected neighboring cell sites.
"Collocation"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(2), as may be amended, which defines that term as the mounting or installation of transmission equipment on an eligible support structure for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio frequency signals for communications purposes. As an illustration and not a limitation, the FCC's definition effectively means "to add" and does not necessarily refer to more than one wireless telecommunication facility installed at a single site.
"Director"
means the City Development Services Director or designee.
"Eligible facilities request"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(3), as may be amended, which defines that term as any request for modification of an existing tower or base station that does not substantially change the physical dimensions of such tower or base station, involving: (1) collocation of new transmission equipment; (2) removal of transmission equipment; or (3) replacement of transmission equipment.
"Eligible support structure"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(4), as may be amended, which defines that term as any tower or base station as defined in this section, provided that it is existing at the time the relevant application is filed with the State or local government under this section.
"Existing"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(4), as may be amended, which provides that a constructed tower or base station is existing for purposes of the FCC's Section 6409(a) regulations if it has been reviewed and approved under the applicable zoning or siting process, or under another state or local regulatory review process, provided that a tower that has not been reviewed and approved because it was not in a zoned area when it was built, but was lawfully constructed, is existing for purposes of this definition.
"FCC"
means the Federal Communications Commission or its duly appointed successor agency.
"Modification"
means any change to an existing wireless telecommunications facility that involves any of the following: collocation, expansion, modification, alteration, enlargement, intensification, reduction, or augmentation, including, but not limited to, a change in size, shape, color, visual design, or exterior material. Modification does not include repair, replacement, or maintenance if those actions do not involve a change to the existing facility involving any of the following: collocation, expansion, modification, alteration, enlargement, intensification, reduction, or augmentation.
"Monopole"
means a structure consisting of a single pole used to support antennas or related equipment and includes a monopine, monoredwood, and similar monopoles camouflaged to resemble trees or other objects.
"Personal wireless services"
means the same as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 332(c)(7)(C)(i), as may be amended, which defines the term as commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services and common carrier wireless exchange access services.
"Personal wireless service facilities"
means the same as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 332(c)(7)(C)(i), as may be amended, which defines the term as facilities that provide personal wireless services.
"Pole"
means a single shaft of wood, steel, concrete, or other material capable of supporting the equipment mounted thereon in a safe and adequate manner and as required by provisions of the Upland Municipal Code.
"Public right-of-way or "right-of-way"
means any public street, public way, public alley or public place, laid out or dedicated, and the space on, above or below it, and all extensions thereof, and additions thereto, under the jurisdiction of the City.
"Reviewing authority"
means the person or body who has the authority to review and either grant or deny a wireless telecommunications facility permit pursuant to this chapter.
"RF"
means radio frequency or electromagnetic waves between 30 kHz and 300 GHz in the electromagnetic spectrum range.
"Roof-mounted"
means mounted directly on the roof of any building or structure, above the eave line of such building or structure.
"Section 6409(a)"
means Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. No. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156, codified as 47 U.S.C. Section 1455(a), as such law may be amended from time to time. "Section 6409(a) approval" means the approval required by Section 6409(a).
"Site"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(6), as may be amended, which provides that for towers other than towers in the public rights-of-way, the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the tower and any access or utility easements currently related to the site, and, for other eligible support structures, further restricted to that area in proximity to the structure and to other transmission equipment already deployed on the ground.
"Small wireless facility" or "small wireless facilities"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.6002(1), as may be amended or superseded.
"Substantial change"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(7), as may be amended, which defines that term differently based on the particular wireless facility type (tower or base station) and location (in or outside the public right-of-way). For clarity, this definition organizes the FCC's criteria and thresholds for a substantial change according to the wireless facility type and location.
1. 
For towers outside the public rights-of-way, a substantial change occurs when:
a. 
The proposed collocation or modification increases the overall height more than 10 percent or the height of one additional antenna array not to exceed 20 feet (whichever is greater); or
b. 
The proposed collocation or modification increases the width more than 20 feet from the edge of the wireless tower or the width of the wireless tower at the level of the appurtenance (whichever is greater); or
c. 
The proposed collocation or modification involves the installation of more than the standard number of equipment cabinets for the technology involved, not to exceed four; or
d. 
The proposed collocation or modification involves excavation outside the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the wireless tower, including any access or utility easements currently related to the site.
2. 
For towers in the public rights-of-way and for all base stations, a substantial change occurs when:
a. 
The proposed collocation or modification increases the overall height more than 10 percent or 10 feet (whichever is greater); or
b. 
The proposed collocation or modification increases the width more than six feet from the edge of the wireless tower or base station; or
c. 
The proposed collocation or modification involves the installation of any new equipment cabinets on the ground when there are no existing ground-mounted equipment cabinets; or
d. 
The proposed collocation or modification involves the installation of any new ground-mounted equipment cabinets that are 10 percent larger in height or volume than any existing ground-mounted equipment cabinets; or
e. 
The proposed collocation or modification involves excavation outside the area in proximity to the structure and other transmission equipment already deployed on the ground.
3. 
In addition, for all towers and base stations wherever located, a substantial change occurs when:
a. 
The proposed collocation or modification would defeat the existing concealment elements of the support structure as determined by the Director; or
b. 
The proposed collocation or modification violates a prior condition of approval, provided however that the collocation need not comply with any prior condition of approval related to height, width, equipment cabinets or excavation that is inconsistent with the thresholds for a substantial change described in this section.
The thresholds for a substantial change outlined above are disjunctive. The failure to meet any one or more of the applicable thresholds means that a substantial change would occur. The thresholds for height increases are cumulative limits. For sites with horizontally separated deployments, the cumulative limit is measured from the originally-permitted support structure without regard to any increases in size due to wireless equipment not included in the original design. For sites with vertically separated deployments, the cumulative limit is measured from the permitted site dimensions as they existed on February 22, 2012—the date that Congress passed Section 6409(a).
"Telecommunications tower" or "tower"
means a freestanding mast, pole, monopole, guyed tower, lattice tower, free standing tower or other structure designed and primarily used to support wireless telecommunications facility antennas.
"Transmission equipment"
means the same as defined by the FCC in 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001(b)(8), as may be amended, which defines that term as equipment that facilitates transmission for any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, including, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and backup power supply. The term includes equipment associated with wireless communications services including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services such as microwave backhaul.
"Utility pole"
means a pole or tower owned by any utility company that is primarily used to support wires or cables necessary to the provision of electrical or other utility services regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
"Wireless services"
means any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service transmitted over frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum.
"Wireless telecommunications facility"
means any facility constructed, installed, or operated for wireless service. "Wireless telecommunications facility" includes, but is not limited to, antennas or other types of equipment for the transmission or receipt of such signals, telecommunications towers or similar structures supporting such equipment, related accessory equipment, equipment buildings, parking areas, and other accessory development. "Wireless telecommunications facility" does not mean any of the following:
1. 
A facility that qualifies as an amateur station as defined by the FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 97, of the Commission's Rules, or its successor regulation.
2. 
An antenna facility that is subject to the FCC Over-the-Air-Receiving Devices rule, 47 C.F.R. Section 1.4000, or any successor regulation, including, but not limited to, direct-to-home satellite dishes that are less than one meter in diameter, TV antennas used to receive television broadcast signals and wireless cable antennas.
3. 
Portable radios and devices including, but not limited to, hand-held, vehicular, or other portable receivers, transmitters or transceivers, cellular phones, CB radios, emergency services radio, and other similar portable devices as determined by the Director.
4. 
Telecommunications facilities owned and operated by any government agency.
5. 
Telecommunications facilities owned and operated by any emergency medical care provider.
6. 
Mobile services providing public information coverage of news events of a temporary nature.
7. 
Any wireless telecommunications facilities exempted from the Upland Municipal Code by Federal law or State law.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.030 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter applies to all wireless telecommunications facilities as follows:
1. 
All facilities for which applications were not approved prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be subject to and comply with all provisions of this chapter;
2. 
All facilities, notwithstanding the date approved, shall be subject immediately to the provisions of this chapter governing the operation and maintenance, cessation of use and abandonment, removal and restoration of wireless telecommunications facilities and wireless telecommunications collocation facilities and the prohibition of dangerous conditions or obstructions by such facilities; provided, however, that in the event a condition of approval conflicts with a provision of this chapter, the condition of approval shall control unless and until the permit is amended or revoked.
B. 
Title 17, including, but not limited to, this chapter shall not apply to a wireless telecommunications facility on property owned by the City. Prior to the establishment, construction, issuance of building permits or zoning permits for a wireless telecommunications facility on City-owned property, the applicant shall obtain a lease with the City of Upland for a (or the modification of) wireless telecommunication facility.
C. 
Notwithstanding any provision of the Upland Municipal Code to the contrary, provisions governing the installation of a public utility facility or accessory equipment shall not apply to wireless telecommunications facilities. This chapter shall govern all applications for wireless telecommunications facilities.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.040 Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit Required.

A. 
Permit Required. No wireless telecommunications facility shall be located or modified within the City on any property, including the public right-of-way, without the issuance of a permit as required by this chapter as set forth in the table below. Such permit shall be in addition to any other permit required pursuant to the Upland Municipal Code.
Description Wireless Facility
Private Property
Public Right-of-Way4
RS-4, RS-6, RS-7.5, RS-10, RS-15, RS-20, MH, RM-10, RM-20, RM-30 Residential Specific Plans
All Other Zoning Districts
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Roof-mounted facility, building-mounted facility, or facility mounted on an existing pole
Not Permitted
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
Facility-mounted on a replacement pole or new telecommunications tower
Not Permitted
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
New wireless telecommunications collocation facility
Not Permitted
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan Review
Eligible facilities request1 or application pursuant to California Government Code Section 65850.62
Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
Small wireless facility3
Not Permitted
Permitted
Permitted
1
See requirements of Section 17.40.140.
2
See requirements of Section 17.40.150.
3
See requirements of Section 17.40.160
4
For any public right-of-way not within a zoning district, the location of a wireless telecommunication facility shall be determined based upon the closest district adjacent to the facility's location.
B. 
Non-Exclusive Grant. No approval granted under this chapter shall confer any exclusive right, privilege, license, or franchise to occupy or use the public right-of-way of the City for delivery of telecommunications services or any other purposes. Further, no approval shall be construed as any warranty of title.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.050 Application for Permit.

A. 
Application Content. All applications for a permit required by this chapter must be made in writing on such form as the Director prescribes, which shall include the following information, in addition to all other information determined necessary by the Director as well as all other information required by the City as part of an application for a conditional use permit:
1. 
Full name and contact information for the facility owner, facility operator, agent (if any), and property owner, and related letter(s) of authorization.
2. 
The type of facility, including a full written description of the proposed facility, its purpose and specifications.
3. 
A detailed site and engineering plan of the proposed facility containing the exact proposed location of the facility, created by a qualified licensed engineer and in accordance with requirements set by the Director.
4. 
Photographs of facility equipment and an accurate visual impact analysis with photo simulations.
5. 
Completion of an RF exposure guidelines checklist, and proof of all applicable licenses or other approvals required by the FCC.
6. 
If the application is for a facility that will be located within the public right-of-way, the applicant shall certify that it is a telephone corporation or state the basis for its claimed right to enter the right-of-way, and provide a copy of its certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), if a CPCN has been issued by the California Public Utilities Commission.
7. 
A written description identifying the geographic service area for the subject installation, accompanied by a plan and maps showing anticipated future installations and modifications for the following two years.
8. 
A written report that analyzes acoustic levels for the proposed wireless telecommunications facility and all associated equipment including, without limitation, all environmental control units, sump pumps, temporary backup power generators, and permanent backup power generators in order to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 9.40 (Unnecessary Noise). The acoustic analysis must be prepared and certified by an engineer and include an analysis of the manufacturers' specifications for all noise-emitting equipment and a depiction of the proposed equipment relative to all adjacent property lines. In lieu of a written report, the applicant may submit evidence from the equipment manufacturer that the ambient noise emitted from all the proposed equipment will not, both individually and cumulatively, exceed the applicable limits.
9. 
If the applicant claims it requires an exception to the requirements of this chapter, all information and studies necessary for the City to evaluate that claim.
10. 
An application and processing fee and a deposit for a consultant review as set forth in subsection B of this section.
11. 
Any other studies or information determined necessary by the Director may be required.
B. 
Independent Expert.
1. 
The Director is authorized to retain on behalf of the City an independent, qualified consultant to review any application for a permit for a wireless telecommunications facility to review the technical aspects of the application, including, but not limited to, the following matters:
a. 
The accuracy, adequacy, and completeness of submissions;
b. 
Compliance with applicable radio frequency emission standards;
c. 
Whether any requested exception is necessary to close a significant gap in coverage and is the least intrusive means of doing so;
d. 
Technical demonstration of the unavailability of alternative sites, facility designs or configurations, and coverage analysis; and
e. 
The validity of conclusions reached or claims made by applicant.
2. 
The cost of this review shall be paid by the applicant through a deposit pursuant to an adopted fee schedule resolution.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020; Ord. 1949 § 2, 2021)

§ 17.40.060 Location and Configuration Preferences.

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide guidelines to applicants and the reviewing authority regarding the preferred locations and configurations for wireless telecommunication facilities in the City, provided that nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a wireless telecommunication facility in any location or configuration that it is otherwise prohibited by this chapter.
B. 
Review of Location and Configuration. The reviewing authority shall consider the extent to which a proposed wireless telecommunication facility complies with these preferences and whether there are feasible alternative locations or configurations to the proposed facility that are more preferred under this section. If the location or configuration of a proposed facility qualifies for two or more categories of preferred locations or configurations, it shall be deemed to belong to the least preferred category.
C. 
Order of Preference—Configurations. The order of preference for the configuration for wireless telecommunication facilities from most preferred to least preferred is:
1. 
Collocation with existing facilities;
2. 
Roof-mounted;
3. 
Building-mounted;
4. 
Mounted on an existing pole or utility pole;
5. 
Mounted on a new pole or utility pole that will replace an existing pole or utility pole;
6. 
Mounted on a new telecommunication tower.
D. 
Order of Preference—Location. The order of preference for the location of wireless telecommunications facilities from most preferred to least preferred is:
1. 
In the GI (General Industrial ) zoning district;
2. 
In the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district;
3. 
In the RC (Regional Commercial) zoning district;
4. 
In the C/I-MU (Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use) zoning district;
5. 
In the HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district;
6. 
In the HC (Highway Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
7. 
In the C/O-MU (Commercial/Office Mixed-Use) zoning district;
8. 
In the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district;
9. 
In the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
10. 
In the Commercial land use designation in the Park View Specific Plan;
11. 
In the C/R-MU (Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
12. 
In the B/R-MU (Business/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
13. 
In the OP (Office Professional) zoning district;
14. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being GI (General Industrial ) zoning district;
15. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being LI (Light Industrial) zoning district;
16. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being RC (Regional Commercial) zoning district;
17. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/I-MU (Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use) zoning district;
18. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district;
19. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being HC (Highway Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
20. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/O-MU (Commercial/Office Mixed-Use) zoning district;
21. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district;
22. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
23. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being the Commercial land use designation in the Park View Specific Plan;
24. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/R-MU (Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
25. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being B/R-MU (Business/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
26. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being OP (Office Professional) zoning district;
27. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being the RM (Residential Multi-Family) zoning district;
28. 
Any public right-of-way location that abuts the property line of a structure recognized as a local, State or national historic landmark, historic district or on the register of historic places;
29. 
Any parcel or right-of-way within 500 feet of a school site.
E. 
Accessory Equipment. In order of preference from most preferred to least preferred, accessory equipment for wireless telecommunication facilities and wireless telecommunications collocation facilities shall be located underground, within a building or structure, on a screened roof top area or structure, or in a rear yard if not readily visible from surrounding properties and the roadway, unless the reviewing authority finds that another location is preferable under the circumstances of the application.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.070 Design and Development Standards for All Facilities.

A. 
Basic Requirements. The design and development standards set forth in this section apply to all wireless telecommunications facilities no matter where they are located. Wireless telecommunications facilities shall be designed and maintained so as to minimize visual, noise, and other impacts on the surrounding community and shall be planned, designed, located, and erected in accordance with the design and development standards in this section.
B. 
No Speculative Facilities. A wireless telecommunications facility, wireless telecommunications collocation facility, or a telecommunications tower, which is built on speculation and for which there is no wireless tenant is prohibited within the City.
C. 
General Guidelines. The applicant shall employ screening and camouflage design techniques in the design and placement of wireless telecommunications facilities in order to ensure that the facility is as visually inconspicuous as possible, to prevent the facility from dominating the surrounding area and to hide the facility from predominant views from surrounding properties, all in a manner that achieves compatibility with the community.
D. 
Traffic Safety. All facilities shall be designed and located in such a manner as to avoid adverse impacts on traffic safety.
E. 
Antennas. The applicant shall use the least visible antennas possible to accomplish the coverage objectives. Antenna elements shall be flush mounted, to the extent reasonably feasible. All antenna mounts shall be designed so as not to preclude possible future collocation by the same or other operators or carriers. Antennas shall be situated as to reduce visual impact without compromising their function. Whip antennas need not be screened.
F. 
Landscaping. Where appropriate, facilities shall be installed so as to maintain and enhance existing landscaping on the site, including trees, foliage and shrubs, whether or not utilized for screening. Additional landscaping shall be planted, irrigated, and maintained where such vegetation is deemed necessary by the City to provide screening or to block the line of sight between facilities and adjacent uses.
G. 
Signage. Wireless telecommunications facilities and wireless telecommunications collocation facilities shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning or other signage required by law or permitted by the City.
H. 
Lighting. No wireless telecommunications facility may be illuminated unless either specifically required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other government agency or in association with the illumination of an athletic field on City or school property. Lightning arresters and beacon lights are not permitted unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other government agency. Legally required lightning arresters and beacons shall be included when calculating the height of facilities such as telecommunications towers, lattice towers, and monopoles.
I. 
Noise.
1. 
Each wireless telecommunications facility and wireless telecommunications collocation facility shall be operated in such a manner so as to minimize any possible disruption caused by noise.
2. 
Backup generators shall only be operated during periods of power outages, and shall not be tested on weekends or holidays, or between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
3. 
At no time shall equipment noise from any facility exceed an exterior noise level of 50 dBA at the facility's property line if the facility is located in a business or commercial zone that permits those uses, provided, however, that for any such facility located within 500 feet of any property zoned residential or improved with a residential use, such equipment noise shall at no time be audible at the property line of any such residential property. For any facility located within a residential zone, such equipment noise shall at no time be audible at the property line of any residentially improved or residential zoned property.
4. 
Any equipment, including, but not limited to, air conditioning units, that may emit noise that would be audible from beyond three feet from the facility in the case of a facility located in the right-of-way, or in the case of other facilities the facility's property line, shall be enclosed or equipped with noise attenuation devices to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with applicable noise limitations under the Upland Municipal Code.
J. 
Security. Each wireless telecommunications facility and wireless telecommunications collocation facility shall be designed to be resistant to, and minimize opportunities for, unauthorized access, climbing, vandalism, graffiti and other conditions that would result in hazardous situations, visual blight, or attractive nuisances. The reviewing authority may require the provision of warning signs, fencing, anti-climbing devices, or other techniques to prevent unauthorized access and vandalism when, because of their location or accessibility, a facility has the potential to become an attractive nuisance.
K. 
Modification. At the time of modification of a wireless telecommunications facility, existing equipment shall, to the extent feasible, be replaced with equipment that reduces visual, noise, and other impacts, including, but not limited to, undergrounding the equipment and replacing larger, more visually intrusive facilities with smaller, less visually intrusive facilities.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.080 Additional Design and Development Standards for Facilities Outside the Public Right-of-Way.

A. 
Basic Requirements. Facilities located outside the public right-of-way are subject to the design and development standards set forth in this section in addition to all design and development standards that apply to all facilities.
B. 
Location. A wireless communication facility shall not be located within 1,500 feet of another wireless communication facility.
C. 
No Parking Interference. In no event shall the installation of facilities replace or interfere with parking spaces in such a way as to reduce the total number of parking spaces below the number that is required.
D. 
Roof-Mounted Facilities. Roof-mounted facilities shall be designed and constructed to be fully concealed or screened in a manner compatible with the existing architecture of the building the facility is mounted to in color, texture, and type of material. Screening shall not increase the bulk of the structure nor alter the character of the structure.
E. 
Facilities-Mounted to a Telecommunications Tower. Facilities mounted to a telecommunications tower shall be located in close proximity to existing above-ground utilities, such as electrical towers or utility poles (which are not scheduled for removal or under grounding for at least 18 months after the date of application), light poles, trees of comparable heights, and in areas where they will not detract from the appearance of the City.
1. 
Facilities mounted to a telecommunications tower, including, but not limited to, the attached antennas, shall be designed to be the minimum functional height and width required to adequately support the proposed facility and meet FCC requirements. The applicant shall provide documentation satisfactory to the Director establishing compliance with this paragraph. In any event, facilities mounted to a telecommunications tower shall not exceed the applicable height limit for structures in the applicable zoning district.
2. 
Aside from the antenna itself, no additional equipment may be visible. All cables, including, but not limited to, electrical and utility cables, shall be run within the interior of the telecommunications tower and shall be camouflaged or hidden to the fullest extent feasible without jeopardizing the physical integrity of the tower.
3. 
Monopole installations shall be situated so as to utilize existing natural or man-made features including topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures to provide the greatest amount of visual screening.
4. 
All antenna components and accessory wireless equipment shall be treated with exterior coatings of a color and texture to match the predominant visual background or existing architectural elements so as to visually blend in with the surrounding development. Subdued colors and non-reflective materials that blend with surrounding materials and colors shall be used.
5. 
Monopoles shall be no greater in diameter or other cross-sectional dimensions than is necessary for the proper functioning of the facility.
6. 
If a faux tree is proposed for the monopole installation, it shall be of a type of tree compatible with those existing in the immediate areas of the installation. If no trees exist within the immediate areas, the applicant shall create a landscape setting that integrates the faux tree with added species of a similar height and type. Additional camouflage of the faux tree may be required depending on the type and design of faux tree proposed.
F. 
Accessory Equipment. All accessory equipment associated with the operation of any wireless telecommunications facility shall be fully screened or camouflaged, and located in a manner to minimize their visibility to the greatest extent possible utilizing the following methods for the type of installation:
1. 
Accessory equipment for roof-mounted facilities shall be installed inside the building to which it is mounted or underground, if feasible. If not feasible, such accessory equipment may be located on the roof of the building that the facility is mounted on, provided that both the equipment and screening materials are painted the color of the building, roof, or surroundings. All screening materials for roof-mounted facilities shall be of a quality and design that is architecturally integrated with the design of the building or structure.
2. 
Accessory equipment for facilities mounted to a telecommunications tower shall be visually screened by locating the equipment either within a nearby building, in an underground vault (with the exception of required electrical panels) or in another type of enclosed structure, which shall comply with the development and design standards of the zoning district in which the accessory equipment is located. Such enclosed structure shall be architecturally treated and adequately screened from view by landscape plantings, decorative walls, fencing or other appropriate means, selected so that the resulting screening will be visually integrated with the architecture and landscaping of the surroundings.
G. 
Height. Telecommunication facilities shall not exceed the maximum building height for the applicable zoning district except if:
1. 
The height of the tower exceeds the height limitation of the district in which it is located it must be set back an additional 10 feet from the setback line for every 10 feet added to the height, provided a maximum of 20 feet in height is allowed.
H. 
Residential Buffer. Telecommunication facilities shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from the property line of a residential zoned property.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.090 Additional Design and Development Standards for Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way.

A. 
Basic Requirements. Facilities located in the public right-of-way are subject to the design and development standards set forth in this section in addition to all design and development standards that apply to all facilities.
B. 
Right-of-Way Authority. An encroachment permit must be obtained for any work in the public right-of-way. Only applicants authorized to enter the public right-of-way pursuant to state or Federal law or a franchise or other agreement with the City shall be eligible for a permit to install or modify a wireless telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way.
C. 
Antennas.
1. 
Utility Poles. The maximum height of any antenna mounted to an existing utility pole shall not exceed 24 inches above the height of an existing utility pole, nor shall any portion of the antenna or equipment mounted on a pole be less than 18 feet above any drivable road surface. All installations on utility poles shall fully comply with the California Public Utilities Commission general orders, including, but not limited to, General Order 95, as revised.
2. 
Street Light Poles. The maximum height of any antenna mounted to a street light pole shall not exceed seven feet above the existing height of a street light pole in a location with its closest adjacent district being a commercial zoning district and shall not exceed three feet above the existing height of a street light pole in any other zoning district. Any portion of the antenna or equipment mounted on such a pole shall be no less than 18 feet above any drivable road surface.
D. 
Poles.
1. 
Only pole-mounted antennas shall be permitted in the right-of-way. All other telecommunications towers are prohibited, and no new poles are permitted that are not replacing an existing pole.
2. 
Pole Height and Width Limitations:
a. 
All poles shall be designed to be the minimum functional height and width required to support the proposed antenna installation and meet FCC requirements. Poles and antennas and similar structures shall be no greater in diameter or other cross-sectional dimensions than is necessary for the proper functioning of the facility.
b. 
Notwithstanding the above, no facility shall be located on a pole that is less than 26 feet in height and no facility shall exceed 35 feet in height, including, but not limited to, the pole and any antenna that protrudes above the pole.
c. 
Pole mounted equipment shall not exceed six cubic feet in dimension.
3. 
If an applicant proposes to replace a pole in order to accommodate the facility, the pole shall match the appearance of the original pole to the extent feasible, unless another design better accomplishes the objectives of this section. Such replacement pole shall not exceed the height of the pole it is replacing by more than seven feet.
4. 
If an exception is granted for placement of new poles in the right-of-way, new poles shall be designed to resemble existing poles in the right-of-way, including size, height, color, materials and style, with the exception of any existing pole designs that are scheduled to be removed and not replaced, unless another design better accomplishes the objectives of this section. Such new poles that are not replacement poles shall be located no closer than 90 feet to an existing pole.
E. 
Space Occupied. Facilities shall be designed to occupy the least amount of space in the right-of-way that is technically feasible.
F. 
Location.
1. 
Each component part of a facility shall be located so as not to cause any physical or visual obstruction to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, inconvenience to the public's use of the right-of-way, or safety hazards to pedestrians and motorists.
2. 
A facility shall not be located within any portion of the public right-of-way interfering with access to fire hydrants, fire stations, fire escapes, water valves, underground vaults, valve housing structures, or any other vital public health and safety facility.
3. 
Facilities mounted to a telecommunications tower, above-ground accessory equipment, or walls, fences, landscaping or other screening methods shall be set back a minimum of 18 inches from the front of a curb.
4. 
Each pole mounted wireless telecommunications facility must be separated by at least 1,500 feet.
5. 
All cables, including, but not limited to, electrical and utility cables, between the pole and any accessory equipment shall be placed underground, if feasible.
6. 
All new wires needed to service the wireless telecommunications facility must be installed within the width of the existing utility pole so as to not exceed the diameter and height of the existing utility pole.
G. 
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance. All facilities shall be built in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
H. 
Accessory Equipment. With the exception of the electric meter, which shall be pole-mounted to the extent feasible, all accessory equipment shall be located underground to the extent feasible. When above-ground is the only feasible location for a particular type of accessory equipment and when such accessory equipment cannot be pole-mounted, such accessory equipment shall be enclosed within a structure, and shall not exceed a height of five feet and a total footprint of 15 square feet, and shall be screened and camouflaged to the fullest extent possible, including the use of landscaping or alternate screening. Required electrical meter cabinets shall be adequately screened and camouflaged.
I. 
Documentation. The applicant shall provide documentation satisfactory to the Director establishing compliance with this section.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.100 Conditions of Approval for All Facilities.

In addition to compliance with the requirements of this chapter, upon approval all facilities shall be subject to each of the following conditions of approval, as well as any modification of these conditions or additional conditions of approval deemed necessary by the reviewing authority:
A. 
Before the permittee submits any application for a building permit or other permits required by the Upland Municipal Code, the permittee must incorporate the wireless telecommunication facility permit granted under this chapter, all conditions associated with the wireless telecommunications facility permit and the approved plans and any photo simulations (the "approved plans") into the project plans. The permittee must construct, install and operate the wireless telecommunications facility in strict compliance with the approved plans. The permittee shall submit an as built drawing within 90 days after installation of the facility.
B. 
Where feasible, as new technology becomes available, the permittee shall:
1. 
Place above-ground wireless telecommunications facilities below ground, including, but not limited to, accessory equipment that has been mounted to a telecommunications tower or mounted on the ground; and
2. 
Replace larger, more visually intrusive facilities with smaller, less visually intrusive facilities, after receiving all necessary permits and approvals required pursuant to the Upland Municipal Code.
C. 
The permittee shall submit and maintain current at all times basic contact and site information on a form to be supplied by the City. The permittee shall notify the City of any changes to the information submitted within seven days of any change, including change of the name or legal status of the owner or operator. This information shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. 
Identity, including the name, address and 24-hour local or toll free contact phone number of the permittee, the owner, the operator, and the agent or person responsible for the maintenance of the facility.
2. 
The legal status of the owner of the wireless telecommunications facility, including official identification numbers and FCC certification.
3. 
Name, address, and telephone number of the property owner if different than the permittee.
D. 
The permittee shall not place any facilities that will deny access to, or otherwise interfere with, any public utility, easement, or right-of-way located on the site. The permittee shall allow the City reasonable access to, and maintenance of, all utilities and existing public improvements within or adjacent to the site, including, but not limited to, pavement, trees, public utilities, lighting and public signage.
E. 
At all times, all required notices and signs shall be posted on the site as required by the FCC and California Public Utilities Commission, and as approved by the City. The location and dimensions of a sign bearing the emergency contact name and telephone number shall be posted pursuant to the approved plans.
F. 
At all times, the permittee shall ensure that the facility complies with the most current regulatory and operational standards including, but not limited to, radio frequency emissions standards adopted by the FCC and antenna height standards adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The City shall retain a consultant, at the sole expense of the permittee, to perform testing demonstrating compliance with current regulatory and operational standards. Tests shall occur upon commencement of operations and annually thereafter.
G. 
If the Director determines there is good cause to believe that the facility may emit radio frequency emissions that are likely to exceed FCC standards, the Director may require the permittee to submit a technically sufficient written report certified by a qualified radio frequency emissions engineer, certifying that the facility is in compliance with such FCC standards.
H. 
Permittee shall pay for and provide a performance bond, which shall be in effect until the facilities are fully and completely removed and the site reasonably returned to its original condition, to cover permittee's obligations under these conditions of approval and the Upland Municipal Code. The bond coverage shall include, but not be limited to, removal of the facility, maintenance obligations and landscaping obligations. The amount of the performance bond shall be set by the Director in an amount rationally related to the obligations covered by the bond and shall be specified in the conditions of approval.
I. 
Permittee shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed Council members, boards, commissions, officers, officials, agents, consultants, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, actions, or proceeding against the City and its elected and appointed Council members, boards, commissions, officers, officials, agents, consultants, employees and volunteers to attack, set aside, void or annul, an approval of the City, Planning Commission or City Council concerning this permit and the project. Such indemnification shall include damages, judgments, settlements, penalties, fines, defensive costs or expenses, including, but not limited to, interest, attorneys' fees and expert witness fees, or liability of any kind related to or arising from such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit City from participating in a defense of any claim, action or proceeding. The City shall have the option of coordinating the defense, including, but not limited to, choosing counsel for the defense at permittee's expense.
J. 
All conditions of approval shall be binding as to the applicant and all successors in interest to permittee.
K. 
A condition setting forth the permit expiration date in accordance with Section 17.40.200 shall be included in the conditions of approval.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.110 Additional Conditions of Approval for Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way.

In addition to compliance with the requirements of this chapter, upon approval all facilities in the public right-of-way shall be subject to each of the conditions of approval set forth in Section 17.40.100, each of the following conditions of approval, and any modification of these conditions or additional conditions of approval deemed necessary by the reviewing authority:
A. 
The wireless telecommunications facility shall be subject to such conditions, changes or limitations as are from time to time deemed necessary by the City engineer for the purpose of: (1) protecting the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) preventing interference with pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and (3) preventing damage to the public right-of-way or any property adjacent to it. The City may modify the permit to reflect such conditions, changes or limitations by following the same notice and public hearing procedures as are applicable to the grant of a wireless telecommunications facility permit for similarly located facilities, except the permittee shall be given notice by personal service or by registered or certified mail at the last address provided to the City by the permittee.
B. 
The permittee shall not move, alter, temporarily relocate, change, or interfere with any existing structure, improvement or property without the prior consent of the owner of that structure, improvement or property. No structure, improvement or property owned by the City shall be moved to accommodate a wireless telecommunications facility unless the City determines that such movement will not adversely affect the City or any surrounding businesses or residents, and the permittee pays all costs and expenses related to the relocation of the City's structure, improvement or property. Prior to commencement of any work pursuant to an encroachment permit issued for any facility within the public right-of-way, the permittee shall provide the City with documentation establishing to the City's satisfaction that the permittee has the legal right to use or interfere with any other structure, improvement or property within the public right-of-way to be affected by applicant's facilities.
C. 
The permittee shall assume full liability for damage or injury caused to any property or person by the facility.
D. 
The permittee shall repair, at its sole cost and expense, any damage including, but not limited to, subsidence, cracking, erosion, collapse, weakening, or loss of lateral support to City streets, sidewalks, walks, curbs, gutters, trees, parkways, street lights, traffic signals, improvements of any kind or nature, or utility lines and systems, underground utility line and systems, or sewer systems and sewer lines that result from any activities performed in connection with the installation or maintenance of a wireless telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way. The permittee shall restore such areas, structures and systems to the condition in which they existed prior to the installation or maintenance that necessitated the repairs. In the event the permittee fails to complete such repair within the number of days stated on a written notice by the Director, the Director shall cause such repair to be completed at permittee's sole cost and expense.
E. 
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain the Director's approval of a tree protection plan prepared by a certified arborist if the installation of the wireless telecommunication facility will be located within the canopy of a street tree, or a protected tree on private property, or within a 10-foot radius of the base of such a tree. Depending on site specific criteria (e.g., location of tree, size, and type of tree, etc.), a radius greater than 10 feet may be required by the Director.
F. 
Should any utility company offer electrical service that does not require the use of a meter cabinet, the permittee shall at its sole cost and expense remove the meter cabinet and any related foundation within 30 days of such service being offered and reasonably restore the area to its prior condition.
G. 
The permittee shall modify, remove, or relocate its facility, or portion thereof, without cost or expense to the City, if and when made necessary by:
1. 
Any public improvement project, including, but not limited to, the construction, maintenance, or operation of any underground or aboveground facilities including, but not limited to, sewers, storm drains, conduits, gas, water, electric or other utility systems, or pipes owned by the City or any other public agency;
2. 
Any abandonment of any street, sidewalk, or other public facility;
3. 
Any change of grade, alignment or width of any street, sidewalk or other public facility; or
4. 
A determination by the Director that the wireless telecommunications facility has become incompatible with public health, safety or welfare or the public's use of the public right-of-way.
H. 
Any modification, removal, or relocation of the facility shall be completed within 90 days of written notification by the City unless exigencies dictate a shorter period for removal or relocation. Modification or relocation of the facility shall require submittal, review and approval of a permit amendment pursuant to the Upland Municipal Code. The permittee shall be entitled, on permittee's election, to either a pro-rata refund of fees paid for the original permit or to a new permit, without additional fee, at a location as close to the original location as the standards set forth in the Upland Municipal Code allow. In the event the facility is not modified, removed, or relocated within said period of time, the City may cause the same to be done at the sole cost and expense of permittee. Further, due to exigent circumstances as provided in the Upland Municipal Code, the City may modify, remove, or relocate wireless telecommunications facilities without prior notice to permittee provided permittee is notified within a reasonable period thereafter.
I. 
The applicant shall obtain all required traffic control permits prior to the installation or repair of a wireless communication facility.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.120 Findings.

A. 
Where a wireless telecommunication facility requires a conditional use permit under this chapter, the reviewing authority shall not approve any application unless, in addition to the findings generally applicable to all conditional use permits, all of the following additional findings are made:
1. 
The proposed facility complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
2. 
The proposed facility has been designed and located to achieve compatibility with the community to the maximum extent reasonably feasible.
3. 
The applicant has submitted a statement of its willingness to allow other carriers to collocate on the proposed wireless telecommunications facility wherever technically and economically feasible and where collocation would not harm community compatibility.
4. 
Noise generated by equipment will not be excessive, annoying nor be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare and will not exceed the standards set forth in this chapter.
B. 
In addition to the findings in subsection A of this section, approval of a wireless telecommunications facility permit for a facility that will be located in the public right-of-way may be granted only if the following findings are made by the reviewing authority:
1. 
The applicant has provided substantial written evidence supporting the applicant's claim that it has the right to enter the public right-of-way pursuant to State or Federal law, or the applicant has entered into a franchise or other agreement with the City permitting them to use the public right-of-way.
2. 
The applicant has demonstrated that the facility will not interfere with the use of the public right-of-way, existing subterranean infrastructure, or the City's plans for modification or use of such location and infrastructure.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.130 Exceptions.

A. 
Exceptions pertaining to any provision of this chapter, including, but not limited to, exceptions from findings that would otherwise justify denial, may be granted by the reviewing authority if the reviewing authority makes the finding that:
1. 
Denial of the facility as proposed would violate Federal law, State law, or both; or
2. 
A provision of this chapter, as applied to applicant, would deprive applicant of its rights under Federal law, State law, or both.
B. 
An applicant may only request an exception at the time of applying for a wireless telecommunications facility permit. The request must include both the specific provision(s) of this chapter from which the exception is sought and the basis of the request. Any request for an exception after the City has deemed an application complete shall be treated as a new application.
C. 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a conditional use permit shall be required for a facility when an exception is requested.
D. 
The applicant shall have the burden of proving that denial of the facility as proposed would violate Federal law, State law, or both, or that the provisions of this chapter, as applied to applicant, would deprive applicant of its rights under Federal law, State law, or both, using the evidentiary standards required by that law at issue. The City shall have the right to hire an independent consultant, at the applicant's expense, to evaluate the issues raised by the exception request and shall have the right to submit rebuttal evidence to refute the applicant's claim.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.140 Eligible Facility Requests Covered under Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.

A. 
Purpose. Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-96, codified in 47 U.S.C. Section 1455(a), generally requires that State and local governments "may not deny, and shall approve" requests to collocate, remove or replace transmission equipment at an existing tower or base station. Federal Communication Commission regulations interpret this statute and create procedural rules for local review, which generally preempt certain subjective land use regulations, limit permit application content requirements and provide the applicant with a potential "deemed granted" remedy when the State or local government fails to approve or deny the request within 60 days after submittal (accounting for any tolling periods). Moreover, whereas Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. 104-104, codified in 47 U.S.C. Section 332, applies to only "personal wireless service facilities" (e.g., cellular telephone towers and equipment), Section 6409(a) applies to all "wireless" facilities licensed or authorized by the FCC (e.g., cellular, Wi-Fi, satellite, microwave backhaul, etc.).
The overlap between wireless deployments covered under Section 6409(a) and other wireless deployments, combined with the different substantive and procedural rules applicable to such deployments, creates a potential for confusion that harms the public interest in both efficient wireless facilities deployment and carefully planned community development in accordance with local values. A separate permit application and review process specifically designed for compliance with Section 6409(a) contained in a section devoted to Section 6409(a) will mitigate such potential confusion, streamline local review and preserve the City's land use authority to the maximum extent possible.
B. 
Applicability. This section applies to all collocations or modifications to an existing wireless tower or base station submitted with a written request for approval pursuant to Section 6409(a).
C. 
Approval Required. Any request to collocate, replace or remove transmission equipment at an existing wireless tower or base station submitted with a written request for a Section 6409(a) approval shall be subject to the Director's approval, conditional approval or denial without prejudice pursuant to the standards and procedures contained in this chapter.
D. 
Other Regulatory Approvals. No collocation or modification approved under any Section 6409(a) approval may occur unless the applicant also obtains all other applicable permits or regulatory approvals from the City and State or Federal agencies. Furthermore, any Section 6409(a) approval granted under this chapter shall remain subject to any and all lawful conditions or requirements associated with such other permits or regulatory approvals from the City and State or Federal agencies.
E. 
Application Requirement. The City shall not approve any wireless facility subject to this chapter except upon a duly filed application consistent with this section and any other written rules the City or the Director may establish from time to time. An application must include the information required by Section 17.40.050 and the following additional information:
1. 
A title report prepared within the six months prior to the application filing date in order for the City verify the property owner's identity. If the applicant does not own the subject property, the application must include a written authorization signed by the property owner that empowers the applicant to file the application and perform all wireless facility construction, installation, operation and maintenance to the extent described in the application.
2. 
A written statement that explains in plain factual detail whether and why Section 6409(a) and the related FCC regulations at 47 C.F.R. Section 1.40001 et seq., require approval for the specific project. A complete written narrative analysis will state the applicable standard and all the facts that allow the City to conclude the standard has been met. Bare conclusions not factually supported do not constitute a complete written analysis. As part of this written statement the applicant must also include: (a) whether and why the support structure qualifies as an existing tower or existing base station; and (b) whether and why the proposed collocation or modification does not cause a substantial change in height, width, excavation, equipment cabinets, concealment or permit compliance.
F. 
Procedures for a Duly Filed Application. The City shall not review any application unless duly filed in accordance with this section, as follows:
1. 
Pre-Submittal Conference. Before application submittal, applicants must schedule and attend a pre-application meeting with the Director for all proposed modifications submitted for approval pursuant to Section 6409(a). The pre-submittal conference is intended to streamline the review process through informal discussion that includes, without limitation, the appropriate project classification, including whether the project qualifies for Section 6409(a); any latent issues in connection with the existing tower or base station; potential concealment issues (if applicable); coordination with other City departments responsible for application review; and application completeness issues. To mitigate unnecessary delays due to application incompleteness, applicants are encouraged (but not required) to bring any draft applications or other materials so that City staff may provide informal feedback about whether such applications or other materials may be incomplete or unacceptable. The Director may, in the Director's discretion, grant a written exemption to the submittal appointment under Section 17.40.140(F)(2) or for a specific requirement for a complete application to any applicant who: (a) schedules, attends and fully participates in any pre-submittal conference; and (b) shows to the Director's satisfaction that such specific requirement duplicates information already provided in other materials to be submitted or is otherwise unnecessary to the City's review under facts and circumstances in that particular case. Any written exemption will be limited to the project discussed at the pre-submittal conference and will not be extended to any other project.
2. 
Submittal Appointment. All applications must be filed with the City at a pre-scheduled appointment. Applicants may generally submit one application per appointment, but may schedule successive appointments for multiple applications whenever feasible and not prejudicial to other applicants. Any application received without an appointment, whether delivered in-person or through any other means, will not be considered duly filed unless the applicant received a written exemption from the Director at a pre-submittal conference.
3. 
Appointment Scheduling Procedures. For any event in the submittal process that requires an appointment, applicants must submit a written request to the Director. The Director shall endeavor to provide applicants with an appointment as soon as reasonably feasible and within five business days after a written request is received.
4. 
Applications Deemed Withdrawn. To promote efficient review and timely decisions, an application will be automatically deemed withdrawn by the applicant when the applicant fails to tender a substantive response to the City within 90 calendar days after the City deems the application incomplete in a written notice to the applicant. The Director may, in the Director's discretion, grant a written extension for up to an additional 30 calendar days when the applicant submits a written request prior to the 90th day that shows good cause to grant the extension. Delays due to circumstances outside the applicant's reasonable control will be considered good cause to grant the extension.
5. 
Departmental Forms, Rules and Other Regulations. The City Council authorizes the Director to develop and publish permit application forms, checklists, informational handouts and other related materials that the Director finds necessary, appropriate or useful for processing requests for Section 6409(a) approvals. Without further authorization from the City Council, the Director may, from time to time, update and alter any such permit application forms, checklists, informational handouts and other related materials as the Director deems necessary, appropriate or useful to respond to regulatory, technological or other changes related to this chapter. The City Council authorizes the Director to establish other reasonable rules and regulations, which may include, without limitation, regular hours for appointments with applicants, as the Director deems necessary or appropriate to organize, document and manage the application intake process.
G. 
Administrative Review—Decision Notices. The Director shall administratively review an application for a Section 6409(a) approval and act on such an application without prior notice or a public hearing. Within five working days after the Director conditionally approves or denies an application submitted for Section 6409(a) approval or before the FCC timeframe for review expires (whichever occurs first), the Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. In the event that the Director determines that an application submitted for approval pursuant to Section 6409(a) does not qualify for approval, the Director will send written notice to the applicant that includes the reasons to support the review authority's decision and states that the application will be automatically denied without prejudice on the 60th day after the date the application was filed unless the applicant withdraws the application.
H. 
Required Findings for 6409(a) Approval. The Director may approve or conditionally approve an application submitted for Section 6409(a) approval when the Director finds that the proposed project:
1. 
Involves collocation, removal or replacement of transmission equipment on an existing wireless tower or base station; and
2. 
Does not substantially change the physical dimensions of the existing wireless tower or base station.
I. 
Criteria for Denial Without Prejudice. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this chapter, and consistent with all applicable Federal laws and regulations, the Director may deny without prejudice an application submitted for approval pursuant to Section 6409(a) when it finds that the proposed project:
1. 
Does not satisfy the criteria for approval;
2. 
Violates any legally enforceable standard or permit condition reasonably related to public health and safety then in effect; or
3. 
Involves the replacement of the entire support structure.
J. 
Conditional 6409(a) Approvals. Subject to any applicable limitations in Federal or State law, nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the City's authority to conditionally approve an application for a Section 6409(a) approval to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare.
K. 
Appeals. Notwithstanding any provision of the Upland Municipal Code to the contrary an applicant may appeal a decision by the Director to deny without prejudice a Section 6409(a) application. The appeal must be filed within 10 days from the Director's decision. The appeal must state in plain terms the grounds for reversal and the facts that support those grounds. The City Manager shall serve as the appellate authority for all appeals of all actions of the Director taken pursuant to this section. The City shall provide notice for an administrative hearing by the City Manager. The City Manager shall limit its review to whether the project should be approved or denied in accordance with the provisions in subsections H and I of this section. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and not subject to any further administrative appeals.
L. 
Standard Conditions of Approval. In addition to all other conditions adopted by the Director, all Section 6409(a) approvals, whether approved by the Director or deemed approved by the operation of law, shall be automatically subject to the following conditions in this section; provided, however, that the Director shall have discretion to modify or amend these conditions on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary or appropriate under the circumstances:
1. 
Approved Plans. Before the permittee submits any application for a building permit or other permits required by the Upland Municipal Code, the permittee must incorporate the wireless telecommunications facility permit granted under this section, all conditions associated with the wireless telecommunications facility permit and the approved plans and any photo simulations (the "approved plans") into the project plans. The permittee must construct, install and operate the wireless telecommunications facility in strict compliance with the approved plans. The permittee shall submit an as built drawing within 90 days after installation of the facility.
2. 
Permit Term. The City's grant or grant by operation of law of a Section 6409(a) approval constitutes a Federally-mandated modification to the underlying permit or other prior regulatory authorization for the subject tower or base station. The City's grant or grant by operation of law of a Section 6409(a) approval will not extend the permit term, if any, for any conditional use permit, or other underlying prior regulatory authorization. Accordingly, the term for a Section 6409(a) approval shall be coterminous with the underlying permit or other prior regulatory authorization for the subject tower or base station.
3. 
Accelerated Permit Terms Due to Invalidation. In the event that any court of competent jurisdiction invalidates any portion of Section 6409(a) or any FCC rule that interprets Section 6409(a) such that Federal law would not mandate approval for any Section 6409(a) approval, such 6409(a) approvals shall automatically expire one year from the effective date of the judicial order, unless the decision would not authorize accelerated termination of previously approved Section 6409(a) approvals or the Director grants an extension upon written request from the permittee that shows good cause for the extension, which includes, without limitation, extreme financial hardship. Notwithstanding anything in the previous sentence to the contrary, the Director may not grant a permanent exemption or indefinite extension. A permittee shall not be required to remove its improvements approved under the invalidated Section 6409(a) approval when it has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for those improvements before the one-year period ends.
4. 
No Waiver of Standing. The City's grant or grant by operation of law of a Section 6409(a) approval does not waive, and shall not be construed to waive, any standing by the City to challenge Section 6409(a), any FCC rules that interpret Section 6409(a) or any Section 6409(a) approval.
5. 
Build-Out Period. The Section 6409(a) approval will automatically expire one year from the issuance date unless the permittee obtains all other permits and approvals required to install, construct and operate the approved wireless facility, which includes without limitation any permits or approvals required by the any Federal, State or local public agencies with jurisdiction over the subject property, the wireless facility or its use. The Director may grant one written extension to a date certain when the permittee shows good cause to extend the limitations period in a written request for an extension submitted at least 30 days prior to the automatic expiration date in this condition. Any further extensions may be granted by the Planning Commission.
6. 
Maintenance Obligations—Vandalism. The permittee shall keep the site, which includes, without limitation, any and all improvements, equipment, structures, access routes, fences and landscape features, in a neat, clean and safe condition in accordance with the approved plans and all conditions in this Section 6409(a) approval. The permittee shall keep the site area free from all litter and debris at all times. The permittee, at no cost to the City, shall remove and remediate any graffiti or other vandalism at the site within 48 hours after the permittee receives notice or otherwise becomes aware that such graffiti or other vandalism occurred.
7. 
Compliance with Laws. The permittee shall maintain compliance at all times with all Federal, state and local statutes, regulations, orders or other rules that carry the force of law ("laws") applicable to the permittee, the subject property, the wireless facility or any use or activities in connection with the use authorized in this Section 6409(a) approval. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that this obligation is intended to be broadly construed and that no other specific requirements in these conditions are intended to reduce, relieve or otherwise lessen the permittee's obligations to maintain compliance with all laws.
8. 
Adverse Impacts on Other Properties. The permittee shall use all reasonable efforts to avoid any and all undue or unnecessary adverse impacts on nearby properties that may arise from the permittee's construction, installation, operation, modification, maintenance, repair, removal or other activities at the site. The permittee shall not perform or cause others to perform any construction, installation, operation, modification, maintenance, repair, removal or other work that involves heavy equipment or machines on any day and at any time prohibited under the Upland Municipal Code. The restricted work hours in this condition will not prohibit any work required to prevent an actual, immediate harm to property or persons, or any work during an emergency declared by the City. The Director may issue a stop work order for any work that violates this condition.
9. 
Noise Complaints. The permittee shall conduct all activities on the site in compliance with the noise standards in the Upland Municipal Code. In the event that any person files a noise complaint and the City verifies that such complaint is valid, the permittee must remedy the violation within 10 days after notice from the City, which may include a demonstration that the permittee has amended its operational guidelines in situations where the violation arises from the permittee's personnel rather than the permittee's equipment.
10. 
Inspections—Emergencies. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the City or its designee may enter onto the site and inspect the improvements and equipment upon reasonable prior notice to the permittee; provided, however, that the City or its designee may, but will not be obligated to, enter onto the site area without prior notice to support, repair, disable or remove any improvements or equipment in emergencies or when such improvements or equipment threatens actual, imminent harm to property or persons. The permittee will be permitted to supervise the City or its designee while such inspection or emergency access occurs.
11. 
Contact Information. The permittee shall furnish the City with accurate and up-to-date contact information for a person responsible for the wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, such person's full name, title, direct telephone number, facsimile number, mailing address and email address. The permittee shall keep such contact information up-to-date at all times.
12. 
Indemnification. The permittee and, if applicable, the property owner upon which the wireless facility is installed shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all: (a) damages, liabilities, injuries, losses, costs and expenses and from any and all claims, demands, law suits, writs and other actions or proceedings ("claims") brought against the City or its agents, officers, officials, employees or volunteers to challenge, attack, seek to modify, set aside, void or annul the City's approval of this Section 6409(a) approval; and (b) other claims any kind or form, whether for personal injury, death or property damage, that arise from or in connection with the permittee's or its agents', directors', officers', employees', contractors', subcontractors', licensees', or customers' acts or omissions in connection with this Section 6409(a) approval or the wireless facility. In the event the City becomes aware any claims, the City will use best efforts to promptly notify the permittee and the private property owner and shall reasonably cooperate in the defense. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City's defense, and the property owner or permittee (as applicable) shall promptly reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the permittee's indemnification obligations under this condition are a material consideration that motivates the City to approve this Section 6409(a) approval, and that such indemnification obligations will survive the expiration or revocation of this Section 6409(a) approval.
13. 
Performance Bond. Before the City issues any construction permit in connection with the wireless facility, the permittee shall post a performance bond from a surety and in a form acceptable to the City Manager in an amount equal to or greater than a written estimate from a qualified contractor with experience in wireless facilities removal. The written estimate must include the cost to remove all equipment and other improvements, which includes, without limitation, all antennas, radios, batteries, generators, utilities, cabinets, mounts, brackets, hardware, cables, wires, conduits, structures, shelters, towers, poles, footings and foundations, whether above ground or below ground, constructed or installed in connection with the wireless facility. In establishing or adjusting the bond amount required under this condition, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 65964(a), the City Manager shall take into consideration information provided by the permittee regarding the cost to remove the wireless facility.
14. 
Record Retention. The permittee must maintain complete and accurate copies of all permits and other regulatory approvals issued in connection with the wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, this approval, the approved plans and photo simulations incorporated into this approval, all conditions associated with this approval and any ministerial permits or approvals issued in connection with this approval. In the event that the permittee does not maintain such records as required in this condition, any ambiguities or uncertainties that would be resolved through an inspection of the missing records will be construed against the permittee.
15. 
Compliance Obligations. An applicant or permittee will not be relieved of its obligation to comply with every applicable provision in the Upland Municipal Code, any permit, any permit condition or any applicable law or regulation by reason of any failure by the City to timely notice, prompt or enforce compliance by the applicant or permittee.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.150 Collocation Facilities Covered Under California Government Code Section 65850.6.

A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to comply with an application for a wireless telecommunications collocation facility under California Government Code Section 65850.6, for which a Section 6409(a) approval is not being requested. This section provides the requirements, standards and regulations for a wireless telecommunications collocation facility for which subsequent collocation is a permitted use pursuant to California law. Only those facilities that fully comply with the eligibility requirements set forth in California Government Code Section 65850.6, or its successor provision, and which strictly adhere to the requirements and regulations set forth in this section shall qualify as a wireless telecommunications collocation facility.
B. 
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms are defined as follows:
"Collocation facility"
means the placement or installation of wireless facilities, including antennas, and related equipment, on, or immediately adjacent to, a wireless telecommunications collocation facility.
"Wireless telecommunications facility"
means equipment and network components such as towers, utility poles, transmitters, base stations, and emergency power systems that are integral to providing wireless telecommunications services.
"Wireless telecommunications collocation facility"
means a wireless telecommunications facility that includes collocation facilities.
C. 
Procedures. An application for a wireless telecommunications collocation facility under California Government Code Section 65850.6 shall be processed in the same manner as an application for Section 6409(a) approval is processed, except that where the process requires justification for the Section 6409(a) approval, the applicant shall instead provide the justification for a wireless telecommunications collocation facility under California Government Code Section 65850.6.
D. 
Requirements. All requirements, regulations, and standards set forth in this chapter for a wireless telecommunications facility shall apply to a wireless telecommunications collocation facility; provided, however, the following shall also apply to a wireless telecommunications collocation facility:
1. 
The applicant for a wireless telecommunications collocation facility permit shall describe or depict:
a. 
The wireless telecommunications collocation facility as it will be initially built; and
b. 
All collocations at full build-out, including, but not limited to, all antennas, antenna support structures, and accessory equipment.
2. 
Any collocation shall use screening methods substantially similar to those used on the existing wireless telecommunications facilities unless other optional screening methods are specified in the conditions of approval.
3. 
A wireless telecommunications collocation facility permit shall not be approved unless an environmental impact report, negative declaration, or mitigated negative declaration was prepared and approved for the wireless telecommunications collocation facility.
E. 
Permitted Use. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a subsequent collocation on a wireless telecommunications collocation facility shall be a permitted use only if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
1. 
The wireless telecommunications collocation facility:
a. 
Was approved after January 1, 2007, by discretionary permit;
b. 
Was approved subject to an environmental impact report, negative declaration, or mitigated negative declaration; and
c. 
Otherwise complies with the requirements of California Government Code Section 65850.6(b), or its successor provision, for addition of a collocation facility to a wireless telecommunications collocation facility, including, but not limited to, compliance with all performance and maintenance requirements, regulations and standards in this chapter and the conditions of approval in the wireless telecommunications collocation facility permit.
2. 
The collocations were specifically considered when the relevant environmental document was prepared for the wireless telecommunications collocation facility.
3. 
Before collocation, the applicant seeking collocation shall obtain all other applicable non-discretionary permits, as required pursuant to the Upland Municipal Code.
F. 
New or Amended Permit. Except as otherwise provided above, approval of a new or amended permit shall be required when the facility is modified other than by collocation in accordance with this section, or the proposed collocation:
1. 
Increases the height of the existing permitted telecommunications tower or otherwise changes the bulk, size, location, or any other physical attributes of the existing permitted wireless telecommunications collocation facility unless specifically permitted under the conditions of approval applicable to such wireless telecommunications collocation facility; or
2. 
Adds any microwave dish or other antenna not expressly permitted to be included in a collocation facility by the conditions of approval.
G. 
Appeals. Notwithstanding any provision of the Upland Municipal Code to the contrary, including, but not limited to, Section 17.47.040, any applicant may appeal a decision by the Director. The appeal must be filed within 10 days from the Director's decision. The appeal must state in plain terms the grounds for reversal and the facts that support those grounds. The City Manager shall serve as the appellate authority for all appeals of all actions of the Director taken pursuant to this section. The City shall provide notice for an administrative hearing by the City Manager. The City Manager shall limit its review to whether the project should be approved or denied in accordance with the provisions in this section. The decision of the City Manager shall be final and not subject to any further administrative appeals.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020; Ord. 1949 § 2, 2021)

§ 17.40.160 Small Wireless Facilities.

A. 
Purpose. This section has been established to implement the requirements of the restrictions imposed on the City's ability to regulate small wireless facilities by the Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order, FCC 18-133 by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and regulations subsequently adopted pursuant thereto (collectively for purposes of this section referred to as the "Small Cell Order"), which significantly curtailed local authority over wireless and wireline communication facilities reserved to State and local governments under Sections 253 and 704 in the Federal Telecommunications Act. This section therefore establishes reasonable, uniform and comprehensive standards and procedures for small wireless facility deployment, construction, installation, collocation, modification, operation, relocation and removal within the City's territorial boundaries, consistent with and to the extent permitted under Federal and California State law.
The overlap between wireless deployments covered by the Small Cell Order and other wireless deployments, combined with the different substantive and procedural rules applicable to such deployments, creates a potential for confusion that harms the public interest in both efficient wireless facilities deployment and carefully planned community development in accordance with local values. A separate permit application and review process specifically designed for compliance with the Small Cell Order contained in a section devoted to small wireless facilities will mitigate such potential confusion, streamline local review and preserve the City's land use authority to the maximum extent possible.
B. 
Applicability. This section applies to all small wireless facilities, whether or not located in the public right-of-way. Small wireless facilities are subject to all requirements of this chapter to the extent not in conflict with the requirements of this section. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this section and another provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this section shall apply. No person shall construct, install, attach, operate, collocate, modify, reconstruct, relocate, remove, or otherwise deploy any small wireless facility in violation of this section.
C. 
Decision Making Authority. The Director shall be the decision making authority for all small wireless facilities.
D. 
Other Regulatory Approvals. No approval under this section shall be effective unless and until the applicant also obtains all other applicable permits or regulatory approvals from the City and State or Federal agencies. Furthermore, any small wireless facility approval granted under this chapter shall remain subject to any and all lawful conditions or requirements associated with such other permits or regulatory approvals from the City and State or Federal agencies.
E. 
Application Requirement. The City shall not approve any small wireless facility subject to this chapter except upon a duly filed application consistent with this section and any other written rules the City or the Director may establish and publish from time to time. An application must include the information required by Section 17.40.050 and the following additional information:
1. 
A title report prepared within the six months prior to the application filing date in order for the City verify the property owner's identity. If the applicant does not own the subject property, the application must include a written authorization signed by the property owner that empowers the applicant to file the application and perform all wireless facility construction, installation, operation and maintenance to the extent described in the application. This paragraph shall apply to applications for small wireless facilities to be located in the public right-of-way.
2. 
A written statement that explains in plain factual detail whether and why the proposed wireless facility qualifies as a small wireless facility. A complete written narrative analysis will state the applicable standard and all the facts that allow the City to conclude the standard has been met. Bare conclusions not factually supported do not constitute a complete written analysis. As part of this written statement the applicant must also include: (a) whether and why the support structure qualifies as an existing tower or existing base station; and (b) whether and why the proposed collocation or modification does not cause a substantial change in height, width, excavation, equipment cabinets, concealment or permit compliance.
F. 
Procedures for a Duly Filed Application. The City shall not review any application unless duly filed in accordance with all mandatory requirements of the following procedures:
1. 
Pre-Submittal Conference. The City encourages, but does not require, potential applicants to schedule and attend a pre-submittal conference with the approval authority for all proposed projects that involve small wireless facilities. A voluntary pre-submittal conference is intended to streamline the review process through informal discussion between the potential applicant and staff that includes, without limitation, the appropriate project classification and review process; any latent issues in connection with the proposed project, including compliance with generally applicable rules for public health and safety; potential concealment issues or concerns (if applicable); coordination with other City departments responsible for application review; and application completeness issues.
2. 
Submittal Appointment. All applications must be submitted to the City at a pre-scheduled appointment with the approval authority. Potential applicants may generally submit either one application or one batched application per appointment as provided below. Potential applicants may schedule successive appointments for multiple applications whenever feasible and not prejudicial to other applicants for any other development project. The approval authority shall use reasonable efforts to offer an appointment within five working days after the approval authority receives a written request from a potential applicant. Any purported application received without an appointment, whether delivered in-person, by mail or through any other means, will not be considered duly filed, whether the City retains, returns or destroys the materials received.
3. 
Batched Applications. Applicants may submit applications individually or in a batch; provided, that the number of small wireless facilities in a batch should be limited to five and all facilities in the batch should be substantially the same with respect to equipment, configuration, and support structure. Applications submitted as a batch shall be reviewed together, provided that each application in the batch must meet all the requirements for a complete application, which includes, without limitation, the application fee for each application in the batch. If any individual application within a batch is deemed incomplete, the entire batch shall be automatically deemed incomplete. If any application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn from a batch, all other applications in the same batch shall be automatically deemed withdrawn. If any application in a batch fails to meet the required findings for approval, the entire batch shall be denied.
4. 
Appointment Scheduling Procedures. For any event in the submittal process that requires an appointment, applicants must submit a written request to the Director. The Director shall endeavor to provide applicants with an appointment as soon as reasonably feasible and within five business days after a written request is received.
5. 
Applications Deemed Withdrawn. To promote efficient review and timely decisions, an application will be automatically deemed withdrawn by the applicant when the applicant fails to tender a substantive response to the City within 90 calendar days after the City deems the application incomplete in a written notice to the applicant. The Director may, in the Director's discretion, grant a written extension for up to an additional 30 calendar days when the applicant submits a written request prior to the 90th day that shows good cause to grant the extension. Delays due to circumstances outside the applicant's reasonable control will be considered good cause to grant the extension.
6. 
Departmental Forms, Rules and Other Regulations. The City Council authorizes the Director to develop and publish permit application forms, checklists, informational handouts and other related materials that the Director finds necessary, appropriate or useful for processing requests for small wireless facility approvals. Without further authorization from the City Council, the Director may, from time to time, update and alter any such permit application forms, checklists, informational handouts and other related materials as the Director deems necessary, appropriate or useful to respond to regulatory, technological or other changes related to this chapter. The City Council authorizes the Director to establish other reasonable rules and regulations, which may include, without limitation, regular hours for appointments with applicants, as the Director deems necessary or appropriate to organize, document and manage the application intake process.
G. 
Administrative Review—Decision Notices. The Director shall administratively review an application for a small wireless facility approval and act on such an application without prior notice or a public hearing. Within five working days after the Director conditionally approves or denies an application submitted for small wireless facility approval or before the FCC timeframe for review expires (whichever occurs first), the Director shall send a written notice to the applicant. In the event that the Director determines that an application submitted for approval does not qualify for approval, the Director will send written notice to the applicant that includes the reasons to support the review authority's decision and states that the application will be automatically denied without prejudice on the 60th day after the date the application was filed unless the applicant withdraws the application.
H. 
Required Findings for Small Wireless Facility Approval. The Director may approve or conditionally approve an application submitted for approval when the Director finds that the proposed project:
1. 
The proposed project meets the definition for a "small wireless facility" as defined by the FCC;
2. 
The proposed facility would be in the most preferred location within 500 feet from the proposed site in any direction or the applicant has demonstrated with clear and convincing evidence in the written record that any more-preferred location(s) within 500 feet would be technically infeasible;
3. 
The proposed facility would not be located on a prohibited support structure identified in this policy;
4. 
The proposed facility would be on the most preferred support structure within 500 feet from the proposed site in any direction or the applicant has demonstrated with clear and convincing evidence in the written record that any more-preferred support structure(s) within 500 feet would be technically infeasible;
5. 
The proposed facility complies with all applicable design standards in this policy;
6. 
The applicant has demonstrated that the proposed project will be in planned compliance with all applicable FCC regulations and guidelines for human exposure to RF emissions.
I. 
Conditional Small Wireless Facility Approvals. Subject to any applicable limitations in Federal or State law, nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the City's authority to conditionally approve an application for a small wireless facility approval to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare.
J. 
Appeals. Any decision by the Director shall be final and not subject to any administrative appeals.
K. 
Standard Conditions of Approval. In addition to all other conditions adopted by the Director, all small wireless facility approvals, whether approved by the Director or deemed approved by the operation of law, shall be automatically subject to the following conditions in this section; provided, however, that the Director shall have discretion to modify or amend these conditions on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary or appropriate under the circumstances:
1. 
Approved Plans. Before the permittee submits any application for a building permit or other permits required by the Upland Municipal Code, the permittee must incorporate the wireless telecommunications facility permit granted under this section, all conditions associated with the wireless telecommunications facility permit and the approved plans and any photo simulations (the "approved plans") into the project plans. The permittee must construct, install and operate the wireless telecommunications facility in strict compliance with the approved plans. The permittee shall submit an as built drawing within 90 days after installation of the facility.
2. 
Permit Term. The small wireless facility permit will automatically expire 10 years and one day from its issuance unless California Government Code Section 65964(b) authorizes the City to establish a shorter term for public safety reasons. Any other permits or approvals issued in connection with any collocation, modification or other change to the small wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, any permits or other approvals deemed-granted or deemed-approved under Federal or State law, will not extend the term limit unless expressly provided otherwise in such permit or approval or required under Federal or State law.
3. 
Permit Renewal. Within one year before the expiration date of this permit, the permittee may submit an application for permit renewal. To be eligible for renewal, the permittee must demonstrate that the subject wireless facility is in compliance with all the conditions of approval associated with this permit and all applicable provisions in the Upland Municipal Code and this policy that exist at the time the decision to renew the permit is rendered. The approval authority shall have discretion to modify or amend the conditions of approval for permit renewal on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with this policy. Upon renewal, this permit will automatically expire 10 years and one day from its issuance, except when California Government Code Section 65964(b), as may be amended or superseded in the future, authorizes the City to establish a shorter term for public safety reasons.
4. 
Accelerated Permit Terms Due to Invalidation. In the event that any court of competent jurisdiction invalidates any provision of Federal law such that Federal law would not mandate approval of the small wireless facility approved by the City, such approval shall automatically expire one year from the effective date of the applicable judicial order, unless the decision would not authorize accelerated termination of previously approved small wireless facility approvals or the Director grants an extension upon written request from the permittee that shows good cause for the extension, which includes, without limitation, extreme financial hardship. Notwithstanding anything in the previous sentence to the contrary, the Director may not grant a permanent exemption or indefinite extension. A permittee shall not be required to remove its improvements approved under the invalidated small wireless facility approval when it has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for those improvements before the one-year period ends.
5. 
No Waiver of Standing. The City's approval does not waive, and shall not be construed to waive, any standing by the City to challenge any FCC rules that apply to small wireless facilities or any small wireless facility approval.
6. 
Build-Out Period. The small wireless facility approval will automatically expire one year from the issuance date unless the permittee obtains all other permits and approvals required to install, construct and operate the approved wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, any permits or approvals required by the any Federal, State or local public agencies with jurisdiction over the subject property, the wireless facility or its use. The Director may grant one written extension to a date certain when the permittee shows good cause to extend the limitations period in a written request for an extension submitted at least 30 days prior to the automatic expiration date in this condition. Any further extensions may be granted by the Planning Commission.
7. 
Post-Installation Certification. Within 60 calendar days after the permittee commences full, unattended operations of a small wireless facility approved or deemed-approved, the permittee shall provide the approval authority with documentation reasonably acceptable to the approval authority that the small wireless facility has been installed and/or constructed in strict compliance with the approved construction drawings and photo simulations. Such documentation shall include, without limitation, as-built drawings, and site photographs.
8. 
Maintenance Obligations—Vandalism. The permittee shall keep the site, which includes, without limitation, any and all improvements, equipment, structures, access routes, fences and landscape features, in a neat, clean and safe condition in accordance with the approved plans and all conditions in this small wireless facility approval. The permittee shall keep the site area free from all litter and debris at all times. The permittee, at no cost to the City, shall remove and remediate any graffiti or other vandalism at the site within 48 hours after the permittee receives notice or otherwise becomes aware that such graffiti or other vandalism occurred.
9. 
Compliance with Laws. The permittee shall maintain compliance at all times with all Federal, State and local statutes, regulations, orders or other rules that carry the force of law ("laws") applicable to the permittee, the subject property, the wireless facility or any use or activities in connection with the use authorized in this small wireless facility approval. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that this obligation is intended to be broadly construed and that no other specific requirements in these conditions are intended to reduce, relieve or otherwise lessen the permittee's obligations to maintain compliance with all laws.
10. 
Adverse Impacts on Other Properties. The permittee shall use all reasonable efforts to avoid any and all undue or unnecessary adverse impacts on nearby properties that may arise from the permittee's construction, installation, operation, modification, maintenance, repair, removal or other activities at the site. The permittee shall not perform or cause others to perform any construction, installation, operation, modification, maintenance, repair, removal or other work that involves heavy equipment or machines on any day and at any time prohibited under the Upland Municipal Code. The restricted work hours in this condition will not prohibit any work required to prevent an actual, immediate harm to property or persons, or any work during an emergency declared by the City. The Director may issue a stop work order for any work that violates this condition.
11. 
Inspections—Emergencies. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the City or its designee may enter onto the site and inspect the improvements and equipment upon reasonable prior notice to the permittee; provided, however, that the City or its designee may, but will not be obligated to, enter onto the site area without prior notice to support, repair, disable or remove any improvements or equipment in emergencies or when such improvements or equipment threatens actual, imminent harm to property or persons. The permittee will be permitted to supervise the City or its designee while such inspection or emergency access occurs.
12. 
Contact Information. The permittee shall furnish the City with accurate and up-to-date contact information for a person responsible for the small wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, such person's full name, title, direct telephone number, facsimile number, mailing address and email address. The permittee shall keep such contact information up-to-date at all times.
13. 
Indemnification. The permittee and, if applicable, the property owner upon which the wireless facility is installed shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all: (a) damages, liabilities, injuries, losses, costs and expenses and from any and all claims, demands, law suits, writs and other actions or proceedings ("claims") brought against the City or its agents, officers, officials, employees or volunteers to challenge, attack, seek to modify, set aside, void or annul the City's approval of this small wireless facility approval; and (b) other claims any kind or form, whether for personal injury, death or property damage, that arise from or in connection with the permittee's or its agents', directors', officers', employees', contractors', subcontractors', licensees', or customers' acts or omissions in connection with this Small wireless facility approval or the wireless facility. In the event the City becomes aware any claims, the City will use best efforts to promptly notify the permittee and the private property owner and shall reasonably cooperate in the defense. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City's defense, and the property owner or permittee (as applicable) shall promptly reimburse the City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. The permittee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the permittee's indemnification obligations under this condition are a material consideration that motivates the City to approve this small wireless facility approval, and that such indemnification obligations will survive the expiration or revocation of this small wireless facility approval.
14. 
Performance Bond. Before the City issues any construction permit in connection with the small wireless facility, the permittee shall post a performance bond from a surety and in a form acceptable to the City Manager in an amount equal to or greater than a written estimate from a qualified contractor with experience in wireless facilities removal. The written estimate must include the cost to remove all equipment and other improvements, which includes, without limitation, all antennas, radios, batteries, generators, utilities, cabinets, mounts, brackets, hardware, cables, wires, conduits, structures, shelters, towers, poles, footings and foundations, whether above ground or below ground, constructed or installed in connection with the wireless facility. In establishing or adjusting the bond amount required under this condition, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 65964(a), the City Manager shall take into consideration information provided by the permittee regarding the cost to remove the wireless facility.
15. 
Permit Revocation. The approval authority may recall the small wireless facility approval for review at any time due to complaints about noncompliance with applicable laws or any approval conditions attached to the approval after notice and an opportunity to cure the violation is provided to the permittee. If the noncompliance thereafter continues, the Director may, following notice and an opportunity for the permittee to be heard (which hearing may be limited to written submittals), revoke the approval or amend the conditions of approval as the Director deems necessary or appropriate to correct any such noncompliance.
16. 
Record Retention. The permittee must maintain complete and accurate copies of all permits and other regulatory approvals issued in connection with the small wireless facility, which includes, without limitation, this approval, the approved plans and photo simulations incorporated into this approval, all conditions associated with this approval and any ministerial permits or approvals issued in connection with this approval. In the event that the permittee does not maintain such records as required in this condition, any ambiguities or uncertainties that would be resolved through an inspection of the missing records will be construed against the permittee.
17. 
Compliance Obligations. An applicant or permittee will not be relieved of its obligation to comply with every applicable provision in the Upland Municipal Code, any permit, any permit condition or any applicable law or regulation by reason of any failure by the City to timely notice, prompt or enforce compliance by the applicant or permittee.
18. 
Abandoned Wireless Facilities. A small wireless facility shall be deemed abandoned if not operated for any continuous six-month period. Within 90 days after a small wireless facility is abandoned or deemed abandoned, the permittee shall completely remove the small wireless facility and all related improvements and shall restore all affected areas to a condition compliant with all applicable laws, which includes, without limitation, the Upland Municipal Code. In the event that the permittee does not comply with the removal and restoration obligations under this condition within said 90-day period, the City shall have the right (but not the obligation) to perform such removal and restoration with or without notice, and the permittee shall be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by the City in connection with such removal and/or restoration activities.
19. 
Landscaping. The permittee shall replace any landscape features damaged or displaced by the construction, installation, operation, maintenance or other work performed by the permittee or at the permittee's direction on or about the site. If any trees are damaged or displaced, the permittee shall hire and pay for a licensed arborist to select, plant and maintain replacement landscaping in an appropriate location for the species. Only workers under the supervision of a licensed arborist shall be used to install the replacement tree(s). Any replacement tree must be substantially the same size as the damaged tree unless otherwise approved by the approval authority. The permittee shall, at all times, be responsible to maintain any replacement landscape features.
20. 
Cost Reimbursement (Applicable to small Wireless Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way). The permittee is deemed to have acknowledged and agreed that: (a) the permittee's request for authorization to construct, install and/or operate small the wireless facility will cause the City to incur costs and expenses; (b) the permittee shall be responsible to reimburse the City for all costs incurred in connection with the permit, which includes without limitation costs related to application review, permit issuance, site inspection and any other costs reasonably related to or caused by the request for authorization to construct, install and/or operate the small wireless facility; (c) any application fees required for the application may not cover all such reimbursable costs and that the permittee shall have the obligation to reimburse City for all such costs 10 days after a written demand for reimbursement and reasonable documentation to support such costs; and (d) the City shall have the right to withhold any permits or other approvals in connection with the small wireless facility unless and until any outstanding costs have been reimbursed to the City by the permittee.
21. 
Future Undergrounding Programs (Applicable to Small Wireless Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way). Notwithstanding any term remaining on any small wireless facility approval, if other utilities or communications providers in the public rights-of-way underground their facilities in the segment of the public rights-of-way where the permittee's small wireless facility is located, the permittee must also underground its equipment, except the antennas and any approved electric meter, at approximately the same time. Accessory equipment such as radios and computers that require an environmentally controlled underground vault to function shall not be exempt from this condition. Small wireless facilities installed on wood utility poles that will be removed pursuant to the undergrounding program may be reinstalled on a streetlight that complies with the City's standards and specifications. Such undergrounding shall occur at the permittee's sole cost and expense except as may be reimbursed through tariffs approved by the State Public Utilities Commission for undergrounding costs.
22. 
Electric Meter Upgrades (Applicable to Small Wireless Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way). If the commercial electric utility provider adopts or changes its rules obviating the need for a separate or ground-mounted electric meter and enclosure, the permittee on its own initiative and at its sole cost and expense shall remove the separate or ground-mounted electric meter and enclosure. Prior to removing the electric meter, the permittee shall apply for any encroachment and/or other ministerial permit(s) required to perform the removal. Upon removal, the permittee shall restore the affected area to its original condition that existed prior to installation of the equipment.
23. 
Rearrangement and Relocation (Applicable to Small Wireless Facilities Within Public Rights-of-Way). The permittee shall be deemed to have acknowledged and agreed that the City, in its sole discretion and at any time, may: (a) change any street grade, width or location; (b) add, remove or otherwise change any improvements in, on, under or along any street owned by the City or any other public agency, which includes, without limitation, any sewers, storm drains, conduits, pipes, vaults, boxes, cabinets, poles and utility systems for gas, water, electric or telecommunications; and/or (c) perform any other work deemed necessary, useful or desirable by the City (collectively, "City work"). The City reserves the rights to do any and all City work without any admission on its part that the City would not have such rights without the express reservation in this small cell permit. If the Public Works Director determines that any City work will require the permittee's small wireless facility located in the public rights-of-way to be rearranged and/or relocated, the permittee shall, at its sole cost and expense, do or cause to be done all things necessary to accomplish such rearrangement and/or relocation. If the permittee fails or refuses to either permanently or temporarily rearrange and/or relocate the permittee's small wireless facility within a reasonable time after the Public Works Director's notice, the City may (but will not be obligated to) cause the rearrangement or relocation to be performed at the permittee's sole cost and expense. The City may exercise its rights to rearrange or relocate the permittee's small wireless facility without prior notice to permittee when the Public Works Director determines that the City work is immediately necessary to protect public health or safety. The permittee shall reimburse the City for all costs and expenses in connection with such work within 10 days after a written demand for reimbursement and reasonable documentation to support such costs.
L. 
Location Requirements.
1. 
Preface to Location Requirements. To better assist applicants and decision makers to understand and respond to the community's aesthetic preferences and values, subsections (L)(2) and (3) set out listed preferences for locations and support structures to be used in connection with small wireless facilities in an ordered hierarchy. Applications that involve less-preferred locations or structures may be approved so long as the applicant demonstrates that either: (a) no more preferred locations or structures exist within 500 feet from the proposed site; or (b) any more preferred locations or structures within 500 feet from the proposed site would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record. Subsection (L)(4) identifies "prohibited" support structures on which the City shall not approve any small cell permit application for any competitor or potential competitor.
2. 
Locational Preferences. The City prefers small wireless facilities to be installed in locations, ordered from most preferred to least preferred, as follows:
a. 
In the GI (General Industrial ) zoning district;
b. 
In the LI (Light Industrial) zoning district;
c. 
In the RC (Regional Commercial) zoning district;
d. 
In the C/I-MU (Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use) zoning district;
e. 
In the HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district;
f. 
In the HC (Highway Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
g. 
In the C/O-MU (Commercial/Office Mixed-Use) zoning district;
h. 
In the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district;
i. 
In the NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
j. 
In the Commercial land use designation in the Park View Specific Plan;
k. 
In the C/R-MU (Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
l. 
In the B/R-MU (Business/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
m. 
In the OP (Office Professional) zoning district;
n. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being GI (General Industrial ) zoning district;
o. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being LI (Light Industrial) zoning district;
p. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being RC (Regional Commercial) zoning district;
q. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/I-MU (Commercial/Industrial Mixed-Use) zoning district;
r. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being HC (Highway Commercial) zoning district;
s. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being HC (Highway Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
t. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/O-MU (Commercial/Office Mixed-Use) zoning district;
u. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district;
v. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being NC (Neighborhood Commercial) land use designation in the Colonies Specific Plan;
w. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being the Commercial land use designation in the Park View Specific Plan;
x. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being C/R-MU (Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
y. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being B/R-MU (Business/Residential Mixed-Use) zoning district;
z. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being OP (Office Professional) zoning district;
aa. 
In the public right-of-way with the closest adjacent district being the RM (Residential Multi-Family) zoning district;
bb. 
Any public right-of-way location that abuts the property line of a structure within a designated local, State or Federal historic district;
cc. 
Any parcel or right-of-way within 500 feet of a school site.
3. 
Support Structures in Public Rights-of-Way. The City prefers small wireless facilities to be installed on support structures in the public rights-of-way, ordered from most preferred to least preferred, as follows:
a. 
Existing or replacement streetlight poles;
b. 
New, non-replacement streetlight poles;
c. 
New or replacement traffic signal poles;
d. 
New, non-replacement poles;
e. 
Existing or replacement wood utility poles.
4. 
Prohibited Support Structures in Public Rights-of-Way. The City prohibits small wireless facilities to be installed on the following support structures:
a. 
Decorative poles;
b. 
Signs;
c. 
Any utility pole scheduled for removal or relocation within 12 months from the time the approval authority acts on the small cell permit application;
d. 
New, non-replacement wood poles;
e. 
Any pole mounted facility within 1,500 of an existing pole mounted facility.
M. 
Design Standards for all Small Wireless Facilities.
1. 
Noise. Noise emitted from small wireless facilities and all accessory equipment and transmission equipment must comply with all applicable City noise control standards.
2. 
Lights. Small wireless facilities shall not include any lights that would be visible from publicly accessible areas, except as may be required under Federal Aviation Administration, FCC, other applicable regulations for health and safety. All equipment with lights (such as indicator or status lights) must be installed in locations and within enclosures that mitigate illumination impacts visible from publicly accessible areas. The provisions in this subsection (M)(2) shall not be interpreted or applied to prohibit installations on streetlights or luminaires installed on new or replacement poles as may be required under this policy.
3. 
Landscape Features. No small wireless facility shall encroach into the protected zone of any designated heritage or landmark tree. Small wireless facilities shall not displace any other existing landscape features unless: (a) such displaced landscaping is replaced with native and/or drought-resistant plants, trees or other landscape features approved by the approval authority; and (b) the applicant submits and adheres to a landscape maintenance plan. The landscape plan must include existing vegetation, and vegetation proposed to be removed or trimmed, and the landscape plan must identify proposed landscaping by species type, size and location. Landscaping and landscape maintenance must be performed in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Upland Municipal Code.
4. 
Site Security Measures. Small wireless facilities may incorporate reasonable and appropriate site security measures, such as locks and anti-climbing devices, to prevent unauthorized access, theft or vandalism. The approval authority shall not approve any barbed wire, razor ribbon, electrified fences or any similarly dangerous security measures. All exterior surfaces on small wireless facilities shall be constructed from or coated with graffiti-resistant materials.
5. 
Signage—Advertisements. All small wireless facilities must include signage not to exceed one square feet in sign area that accurately identifies the site owner/operator, the owner/operator's site name or identification number and a toll-free number to the owner/operator's network operations center. Small wireless facilities may not bear any other signage or advertisements unless expressly approved by the City, required by law or recommended under FCC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration or other United States governmental agencies for compliance with RF emissions regulations.
6. 
Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations. All small wireless facilities shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in compliance with all generally applicable health and safety regulations, which includes, without limitation, all applicable regulations for human exposure to RF emissions and compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.).
7. 
Overall Height. Small wireless facilities must comply with the minimum separation from electrical lines required by applicable safety regulations (such as CPUC General Orders 95 and 128).
N. 
Design Standards for Small Wireless Facilities within Public Rights-of-Way.
1. 
Antennas.
a. 
Concealment. All antennas and associated mounting equipment, hardware, cables or other connecters must be completely concealed within an opaque antenna shroud or radome. The antenna shroud or radome must be painted a flat, non-reflective color to match the underlying support structure.
b. 
Antenna Volume. Each individual antenna may not exceed three cubic feet in volume.
2. 
Accessory Equipment.
a. 
Installation Preferences. All non-antenna accessory equipment shall be installed in accordance with the following preferences, ordered from most preferred to least preferred: (i) underground in any area in which the existing utilities are primarily located underground; (ii) on the pole or support structure; or (iii) integrated into the base of the pole or support structure. Applications that involve lesser-preferred installation locations may be approved so long as the applicant demonstrates that no more preferred installation location would be technically feasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record.
b. 
Undergrounded Accessory Equipment. All undergrounded accessory equipment must be installed in an environmentally controlled vault that is load-rated to meet the City's standards and specifications. Underground vaults located beneath a sidewalk must be constructed with a slip-resistant cover. Vents for airflow shall be flush-to-grade when placed within the sidewalk and may not exceed two feet above grade when placed off the sidewalk. Applicants shall not be permitted to install an underground vault in a location that would cause any existing tree to be materially damaged or displaced. The noise restrictions apply to underground equipment as well, especially ventilation/cooling equipment.
c. 
Pole-Mounted Accessory Equipment. All pole-mounted accessory equipment must be installed flush to the pole to minimize the overall visual profile. If any applicable health and safety regulations prohibit flush-mounted equipment, the maximum separation permitted between the accessory equipment and the pole shall be the minimum separation required by such regulations. All pole-mounted equipment and required or permitted signage must be placed and oriented away from adjacent sidewalks and structures. Pole-mounted equipment may be installed behind street, traffic or other signs to the extent that the installation complies with applicable public health and safety regulations. All cables, wires and other connectors must be routed through conduits within the pole, and all conduit attachments, cables, wires and other connectors must be concealed from public view. To the extent that cables, wires and other connectors cannot be routed through the pole, applicants shall route them through a single external conduit or shroud that has been finished to match the underlying support structure.
d. 
Base-Mounted Accessory Equipment. All base-mounted accessory equipment must be installed within a shroud, enclosure or pedestal integrated into the base of the support structure. All cables, wires and other connectors routed between the antenna and base-mounted equipment must be concealed from public view.
e. 
Ground-Mounted Accessory Equipment. The approval authority shall not approve any ground-mounted accessory equipment including, but not limited to, any utility or transmission equipment, pedestals, cabinets, panels or electric meters.
f. 
Accessory Equipment Volume. All accessory equipment associated with a small wireless facility installed above ground level shall not cumulatively exceed: (i) nine cubic feet in volume if installed in a residential district; or (ii) 17 cubic feet in volume if installed in a non-residential district. The volume calculation shall include any shroud, cabinet or other concealment device used in connection with the non-antenna accessory equipment. The volume calculation shall not include any equipment or other improvements placed underground.
3. 
Streetlights. Applicants that propose to install small wireless facilities on an existing streetlight must remove and replace the existing streetlight with one substantially similar to the design(s) for small wireless facilities on streetlights described in the City's Road Design and Construction Standards. To mitigate any material changes in the streetlighting patterns, the replacement pole must: (a) be located as close to the removed pole as possible; (b) be aligned with the other existing streetlights; and (c) include a luminaire at substantially the same height and distance from the pole as the luminaire on the removed pole. All antennas must be installed above the pole within a single, canister style shroud or radome that tapers to the pole.
4. 
Wood Utility Poles. Applicants that propose to install small wireless facilities on an existing wood utility pole must install all antennas in a radome above the pole unless the applicant demonstrates that mounting the antennas above the pole would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record. Side-mounted antennas on a stand-off bracket or extension arm must be concealed within a shroud. All cables, wires and other connectors must be concealed within the radome and stand-off bracket. The maximum horizontal separation between the antenna and the pole shall be the minimum separation required by applicable health and safety regulations.
5. 
New, Non-Replacement Poles. Applicants that propose to install a small wireless facility on a new, non-replacement pole must install a new streetlight substantially similar to the City's standards and specifications but designed to accommodate wireless antennas and accessory equipment located immediately adjacent to the proposed location. If there are no existing streetlights in the immediate vicinity, the applicant may install a metal or composite pole capable of concealing all the accessory equipment either within the pole or within an integrated enclosure located at the base of the pole. The pole diameter shall not exceed 12 inches and any base enclosure diameter shall not exceed 16 inches. All antennas, whether on a new streetlight or other new pole, must be installed above the pole within a single, canister style shroud or radome that tapers to the pole.
6. 
Encroachments Over Private Property. Small wireless facilities may not encroach onto or over any private or other property outside the public rights-of-way without the property owner's express written consent.
7. 
Backup Power Sources. Fossil-fuel based backup power sources shall not be permitted within the public rights-of-way; provided, however, that connectors or receptacles may be installed for temporary backup power generators used in an emergency declared by Federal, State or local officials.
8. 
Obstructions—Public Safety and Circulation. Small wireless facilities and any associated equipment or improvements shall not physically interfere with or impede access to any: (a) worker access to any above-ground or underground infrastructure for traffic control, streetlight or public transportation, including, without limitation, any curb control sign, parking meter, vehicular traffic sign or signal, pedestrian traffic sign or signal, barricade reflectors; (b) access to any public transportation vehicles, shelters, street furniture or other improvements at any public transportation stop; (c) worker access to above-ground or underground infrastructure owned or operated by any public or private utility agency; (d) fire hydrant or water valve; (e) access to any doors, gates, sidewalk doors, passage doors, stoops or other ingress and egress points to any building appurtenant to the rights-of-way; (f) access to any fire escape or (g) above ground improvements must be set back a minimum of two feet from existing or planned sidewalks, trails, curb faces or road surfaces.
9. 
Utility Connections. All cables and connectors for telephone, data backhaul, primary electric and other similar utilities must be routed underground in conduits large enough to accommodate future collocated wireless facilities. Undergrounded cables and wires must transition directly into the pole base without any external doghouse. All cables, wires and connectors between the underground conduits and the antennas and other accessory equipment shall be routed through and concealed from view within: (a) internal risers or conduits if on a concrete, composite or similar pole; or (b) a cable shroud or conduit mounted as flush to the pole as possible if on a wood pole or other pole without internal cable space. The approval authority shall not approve new overhead utility lines or service drops merely because compliance with the undergrounding requirements would increase the project cost.
10. 
Spools and Coils. To reduce clutter and deter vandalism, excess fiber optic or coaxial cables shall not be spooled, coiled or otherwise stored on the pole outside equipment cabinets or shrouds.
11. 
Electric Meters. Small wireless facilities shall use flat-rate electric service or other method that obviates the need for a separate above-grade electric meter. If flat-rate service is not available, applicants may install a shrouded smart meter. The approval authority shall not approve a separate ground-mounted electric meter pedestal unless required by the utility company.
12. 
Street Trees. To preserve existing landscaping in the public rights-of-way, all work performed in connection with small wireless facilities shall not cause any street trees to be trimmed, damaged or displaced. If any street trees are damaged or displaced, the applicant shall be responsible, at its sole cost and expense, to plant and maintain replacement trees at the site for the duration of the permit term.
13. 
Lines of Sight. No wireless facility shall be located so as to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular lines-of-sight.
O. 
Design Standards for Small Wireless Facilities Outside of Public Rights-of-Way.
1. 
Setbacks. Small wireless facilities on private property may not encroach into any applicable setback for structures in the subject zoning district.
2. 
Backup Power Sources. The Director shall not approve any diesel generators or other similarly noisy or noxious generators in or within 200 feet from any residence; provided, however, the Director may approve sockets or other connections used for temporary backup generators.
3. 
Parking—Access. Any equipment or improvements constructed or installed in connection with any small wireless facilities must not reduce any parking spaces below the minimum requirement for the subject property. Whenever feasible, small wireless facilities must use existing parking and access rather than construct new parking or access improvements. Any new parking or access improvements must be the minimum size necessary to reasonably accommodate the proposed use.
4. 
Freestanding Small Wireless Facilities. All new poles or other freestanding structures that support small wireless facilities must be made from a metal or composite material capable of concealing all the accessory equipment, including cables, mounting brackets, radios, and utilities, either within the support structure or within an integrated enclosure located at the base of the support structure. All antennas must be installed above the pole in a single, canister-style shroud or radome. The support structure and all transmission equipment must be painted with flat/neutral colors that match the support structure. The pole diameter shall not exceed 12 inches and any base enclosure diameter shall not exceed 16 inches.
5. 
Small Wireless Facilities on Existing Buildings.
a. 
All components of building-mounted wireless facilities must be completely concealed and architecturally integrated into the existing façade or rooftop features with no visible impacts from any publicly accessible areas. Examples include, but are not limited to, antennas and wiring concealed behind existing parapet walls or façades replaced with RF-transparent material and finished to mimic the replaced materials.
b. 
If the applicant demonstrates with clear and convincing evidence that integration with existing building features is technically infeasible, the applicant may propose to conceal the wireless facility within a new architectural element designed to match or mimic the architectural details of the building including length, width, depth, shape, spacing, color, and texture.
6. 
Small Wireless Facilities on Existing Lattice Tower Utility Poles.
a. 
Antennas must be flush-mounted to the side of the pole and designed to match the color and texture of the pole. If technologically infeasible to flush-mount an antenna, it may be mounted on an extension arm that protrudes as little as possible from the edge of the existing pole provided that the wires are concealed inside the extension arm. The extension arm shall match the color of the pole.
b. 
Wiring must be concealed in conduit that is flush-mounted to the pole. The conduit and mounting hardware shall match the color of the pole.
c. 
All accessory equipment must be placed underground unless undergrounding would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record. Above-ground accessory equipment mounted on a pole, if any, shall be enclosed in a cabinet that matches the color and finish of the structures on which they are mounted. Above-ground cabinets not mounted on a structure, if any, shall be dark green in color.
d. 
No antenna or accessory equipment shall be attached to a utility line, cable or guy wire.
7. 
Small Wireless Facilities on Existing Wood Utility Poles.
a. 
All antennae must be installed within a cylindrical shroud (radome) above the top of the pole unless the applicant demonstrates that mounting antennas above the pole would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record.
b. 
All antennae must be concealed within a shroud (radome) designed to match the color or the pole, except as described in subsection (P)(7)(e).
c. 
No antenna or accessory equipment shall be attached to a utility line, cable or guy wire.
d. 
If it is technically infeasible to mount an antenna above the pole it may be flush-mounted to the side of the pole. If it is technically infeasible to flush-mount the antenna to the side of the pole it may be installed at the top of a stand-off bracket/extension arm that protrudes as little as possible beyond the side of the pole. Antenna shrouds on stand-off brackets must be a medium gray color to blend in with the daytime sky.
e. 
Wires must be concealed within the antenna shroud, extension bracket/extension arm and conduit that is flush-mounted to the pole. The conduit and mounting hardware shall match the color of the pole.
f. 
All accessory equipment must be placed underground, unless undergrounding would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record. Above ground accessory equipment mounted on a pole, if any, shall be enclosed in a cabinet that matches the color and finish of the pole. Above-ground cabinets not mounted on a structure, if any, shall be dark green in color.
8. 
Small Wireless Facilities on Existing Water Reservoirs.
a. 
Antennae must be mounted as close as possible to the side of the reservoir.
b. 
No antenna or accessory equipment shall project above the top of the reservoir.
c. 
Wires must be concealed within a shroud or conduit that is flush-mounted to the reservoir. The conduit and mounting hardware shall match the color of the reservoir.
d. 
Antennas and antenna shrouds shall be painted to match the color of the reservoir.
e. 
All accessory equipment must be placed underground unless undergrounding would be technically infeasible as supported by clear and convincing evidence in the written record. Above-ground equipment cabinets, if any, shall be dark green in color.
f. 
All water reservoir installations must also be approved by the Water District having jurisdiction/ownership.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020; Ord. 1949 § 2, 2021)

§ 17.40.170 Business License.

A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be a substitute for any business license otherwise required under the Upland Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.180 Emergency Deployment and Temporary Uses.

A. 
In the event of a declared Federal, State, or local emergency, or when otherwise warranted by conditions that the Director deems to constitute an emergency, the Director may approve the installation and operation of a temporary wireless telecommunications facility (e.g., a cell on wheels or "COW"), which is subject to such reasonable conditions that the Director deems necessary.
B. 
A temporary telecommunication facility may be deployed subject to approval of a Temporary Use Permit by the Development Services Director or designee subject to the following:
1. 
A construction permit has been issued for modifications to an existing wireless communications facility, or an existing wireless telecommunication facility is in need of necessary repairs that does not require a construction permit and a temporary wireless communication facility is needed to maintain service to residents in order to ensure public health welfare and safety.
2. 
The facility can be deployed for no more than 14 days, unless the facility is approved in conjunction with a construction permit, in which case a temporary facility can be deployed for no more than six months, provided that two extensions may be granted by the Development Services Director, however, the total period shall not exceed one year.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.190 Operation and Maintenance Standards.

A. 
All wireless telecommunications facilities must comply at all times with the following operation and maintenance standards. All necessary repairs and restoration shall be completed by the permittee, owner, or operator within 48 hours:
1. 
After discovery of the need by the permittee, owner, operator or any designated maintenance agent; or
2. 
After permittee, owner, operator, or any designated maintenance agent receives notification from a resident or the Director.
B. 
All facilities, including, but not limited to, telecommunication towers, poles, accessory equipment, lighting, fences, walls, shields, cabinets, artificial foliage or camouflage, and the facility site shall be maintained in good condition, including ensuring the facilities are reasonably free of:
1. 
General dirt and grease;
2. 
Chipped, faded, peeling, and cracked paint;
3. 
Rust and corrosion;
4. 
Cracks, dents, and discoloration;
5. 
Missing, discolored, or damaged artificial foliage or other camouflage;
6. 
Graffiti, bills, stickers, advertisements, litter and debris;
7. 
Broken and misshapen structural parts; and
8. 
Any damage from any cause.
C. 
All trees, foliage or other landscaping elements approved as part of the facility shall be maintained in good condition at all times, and the permittee, owner and operator of the facility shall be responsible for replacing any damaged, dead or decayed landscaping. No amendment to any approved landscaping plan may be made until it is submitted to and approved by the Director.
D. 
The permittee shall replace its facilities, after obtaining all required permits, if maintenance or repair is not sufficient to return the facility to the condition it was in at the time of installation.
E. 
Each facility shall be operated and maintained at all times in compliance with applicable Federal regulations, including FCC radio frequency emissions standards.
F. 
Each facility shall be operated and maintained to comply at all times with the noise regulations of this chapter and shall be operated and maintained in a manner that will minimize noise impacts to surrounding residents. Except for emergency repairs, any testing and maintenance activities that will be audible beyond the property line shall only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless alternative hours are approved by the Director. Backup generators, if permitted, shall only be operated during periods of power outages or for testing.
G. 
If a flagpole is used for camouflaging a wireless telecommunications facility, flags shall be flown and shall be properly maintained at all times.
H. 
Each owner or operator of a facility shall routinely inspect each site to ensure compliance with the standards set forth in this section and the conditions of approval.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.200 No Dangerous Conditions or Obstructions Allowed.

No person shall install, use or maintain any wireless telecommunications facility which in whole or in part rests upon, in or over any public sidewalk or parkway, when such installation, use or maintenance endangers or is reasonably likely to endanger the safety of persons or property, or when such site or location is used for public utility purposes, public transportation purposes or other governmental use, or when such facility unreasonably interferes with or impedes the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic including any legally parked or stopped vehicle, the ingress into or egress from any residence or place of business, the use of poles, posts, traffic signs or signals, hydrants, mailboxes, permitted sidewalk dining, permitted street furniture or other objects permitted at or near said location.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.210 Cessation of Use or Abandonment.

A. 
A wireless telecommunications facility is considered abandoned and shall be promptly removed as provided herein if it ceases to provide wireless telecommunications services for 90 or more consecutive days. If there are two or more users of a single facility, then this provision shall not become effective until all users cease using the facility.
B. 
The operator of a facility shall notify the City in writing of its intent to abandon or cease use of a permitted site or a nonconforming site (including unpermitted sites) within 10 days of ceasing or abandoning use. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the operator of the facility shall provide written notice to the Director of any discontinuation of operations of 30 days or more.
C. 
Failure to inform the Director of cessation or discontinuation of operations of any existing facility as required by this section shall constitute a violation of any approvals and be grounds for:
1. 
Prosecution;
2. 
Revocation or modification of the permit;
3. 
Calling of any bond or other assurance required by this chapter or conditions of approval of the permit;
4. 
Removal of the facilities by the City in accordance with the procedures established under the Upland Municipal Code for abatement of a public nuisance at the owner's expense; and
5. 
Any other remedies permitted under the Upland Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.220 Permit Expiration.

A. 
A permit for any wireless telecommunications facility shall be valid for a period of 10 years, unless the Planning Commission authorizes a longer period or pursuant to another provision of the Upland Municipal Code the permit lapses sooner or is revoked. At the end of such period, the permit shall expire.
B. 
A permittee may apply for extensions of its permit in increments of no more than 10 years and no sooner than 12 months prior to expiration of the permit.
C. 
If a permit has not expired at the time an application is made for an extension, the Director may administratively extend the term of the permit for subsequent 10-year terms upon verification of continued compliance with the findings and conditions of approval under which the application was originally approved, as well as any other applicable provisions of the Upland Municipal Code that are in effect at the time the permit extension is granted.
1. 
At the Director's discretion, additional studies and information may be required of the applicant.
2. 
If the Director determines that the facility is nonconforming or that additional conditions of approval are necessary to bring the facility into compliance with the provisions of the Upland Municipal Code that are then in effect at the time of permit expiration, the Director shall refer the extension request to the Planning Commission.
D. 
The request for an extension shall be decided by the Planning Commission if the permit expired before the application is made for an extension or if the Director refers the matter to the Planning Commission. After notice and a public hearing, the Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the extension.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.230 Removal and Restoration, Permit Expiration, Revocation or Abandonment.

A. 
Permittee's Removal Obligation. Upon the expiration date of the permit, including any extensions, earlier termination or revocation of the permit or abandonment of the facility, the permittee, owner or operator shall remove its wireless telecommunications facility and restore the site to its natural condition except for retaining the landscaping improvements and any other improvements at the discretion of the City. Removal shall be in accordance with proper health and safety requirements and all ordinances, rules, and regulations of the City. The facility shall be removed from the property within 30 days, at no cost or expense to the City. If the facility is located on private property, the private property owner shall also be independently responsible for the expense of timely removal and restoration.
B. 
Failure to Remove. Failure of the permittee, owner, or operator to promptly remove its facility and restore the property within 30 days after expiration, earlier termination, or revocation of the permit, or abandonment of the facility, shall be a violation of the Upland Municipal Code, and be grounds for:
1. 
Prosecution;
2. 
Calling of any bond or other assurance required by this chapter or conditions of approval of permit;
3. 
Removal of the facilities by the City in accordance with the procedures established under the Upland Municipal Code for abatement of a public nuisance at the owner's expense; or
4. 
Any other remedies permitted under the Upland Municipal Code.
C. 
Summary Removal. In the event the Director determines that the condition or placement of a wireless telecommunications facility located in the public right-of-way constitutes a dangerous condition, obstruction of the public right-of-way, or an imminent threat to public safety, or determines other exigent circumstances require immediate corrective action (collectively, "exigent circumstances"), the Director may cause the facility to be removed summarily and immediately without advance notice or a hearing. Written notice of the removal shall be served upon the person who owns the facility within five business days of removal and all property removed shall be preserved for the owner's pick-up as feasible. If the owner cannot be identified following reasonable effort or if the owner fails to pick-up the property within 60 days, the facility shall be treated as abandoned property.
D. 
Removal of Facilities by City. In the event the City removes a facility in accordance with nuisance abatement procedures or summary removal, any such removal shall be without any liability to the City for any damage to such facility that may result from reasonable efforts of removal. In addition to the procedures for recovering costs of nuisance abatement, the City may collect such costs from the performance bond posted and to the extent such costs exceed the amount of the performance bond, collect those excess costs in accordance with the Upland Municipal Code. Unless otherwise provided herein, the City has no obligation to store such facility. Neither the permittee nor the owner nor operator shall have any claim if the City destroys any such facility not timely removed by the permittee, owner, or operator after notice, or removed by the City due to exigent circumstances.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.240 Effect on Other Ordinances.

Compliance with the provisions of this chapter shall not relieve a person from complying with any other applicable provision of the Upland Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, obtaining any necessary encroachment or building permits. In the event of a conflict between any provision of this chapter and other provisions of the Upland Municipal Code, this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.40.250 Effect of State or Federal Law.

In the event that State or Federal law prohibits discretionary permitting requirements for certain wireless telecommunications facilities, the permits required by this chapter for those facilities shall be deemed to be ministerial permits. For those facilities, in lieu of a conditional use permit, a ministerial permit shall be required prior to installation or modification of a wireless telecommunications facility and all provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to any such facility with the exception that the required permit shall be reviewed and administered as a ministerial permit by the Director rather than as a discretionary permit. Any conditions of approval set forth in this chapter or deemed necessary by the Director shall be imposed and administered as reasonable time, place and manner rules.
(Ord. 1944 § 3, 2020)

§ 17.41.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to support temporary, seasonal, and special events and filming of motion pictures, television productions, and commercials in the City by establishing a review process that provides regulation that is both suitable and minimal, while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the community. A Temporary Use Permit and Film Permit allow for short-term activities that do not meet a zoning district's typical use standards, but may be permitted by the City to operate for a limited period of time.

§ 17.41.020 Applicability.

A. 
This chapter shall apply to all temporary, seasonal, and special events as defined in Part 7 (Definitions) and as permitted below in Section 17.42.040 (Authority). The districts that are eligible for temporary, seasonal, and special event permits are identified in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards).
B. 
This chapter shall apply to all filming of motion pictures, television productions, and commercials in the City for educational, entertainment or commercial purposes on public or private property or airspace within the boundaries of the City.
C. 
In the event of any inconsistency between regulations in this chapter and those outside of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.

§ 17.41.030 Exemptions.

A. 
The following temporary uses are exempt from a temporary, seasonal, or special event permit:
1. 
City-operated events.
2. 
Temporary events held in meeting halls, theaters, or other permanent indoor or outdoor public gathering venues.
3. 
Promotional activities for a business completely within an existing business structure (e.g., artist reception at a gallery, book store author readings, open house).
4. 
On-site contractor's construction yards when in conjunction with an approved construction project. The activity shall cease upon completion of the construction project or the expiration of the construction permit.
B. 
The following filming activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
1. 
Noncommercial still photography, or filming or videotaping which is solely for private or family use.
2. 
Film production occurring solely on the premises of a properly permitted motion picture or television studio.
3. 
Reporters, photographers, or cameramen in the employ of a newspaper, news service, radio or television broadcasting station or similar entity, engaged in on-the-spot broadcasting, reporting or photographing of news events of general public interest.

§ 17.41.040 Authority.

The Development Services Director or designee shall take action on all temporary, seasonal, and special event or film permit applications. The request for approval shall be submitted to the Development Services Department on an application approved by the Development Services Director. Refer to Section 17.41.080 and Section 17.41.090 below for permit application procedures.

§ 17.41.050 Permitted Uses.

A. 
Permitted Temporary Uses.
1. 
Off-Site Construction Yards. Off-site contractor construction yards, in conjunction with permitted construction project. The temporary use permit shall expire upon completion of the construction project, or the expiration of the construction permit.
2. 
Mobile Home Residence. A trailer or mobile home is permitted as a temporary residence for the property owner when a valid construction permit for a new single-family dwelling is in force. The temporary use permit may be approved for up to one year, or upon expiration of the construction permit, whichever comes first.
3. 
Work Trailers. A trailer or mobile home as a temporary work site for business employees during construction or remodeling of a commercial or manufacturing structure may be approved for a maximum of one year.
4. 
Storage Pods. A storage pod or similar temporary use, not including freight containers, may be permitted on a lot for up to 72 hours without formal approval. A storage pod or similar temporary use may be permitted on a lot for up to 30 days with a permit.
5. 
Fabric Tents. A fabric tent or similar temporary use may be permitted on a lot for up to 72 hours. A fabric tent or similar temporary use may be permitted on a lot for up to 30 days with a permit.
6. 
Displays and Signage. Temporary advertising displays, signs, flags, or banners, subject to compliance with the provisions of Chapter 17.15 (Signs).
7. 
Real Estate Sales Offices. A temporary real estate sales office may be established within the area of an approved development project, for selling or leasing homes. A permit for a temporary real estate office may be approved for a maximum of one year.
8. 
Real Estate Signs. Temporary signs advertising a contiguous grouping of residential lots or units for sale or lease may be approved for a maximum of one year.
9. 
Temporary Structures. A temporary classroom, office, or similar structure, including a manufactured or mobile unit, may be approved, for a maximum of 18 months from the date of approval, as an accessory use or as the first phase of a development project.
B. 
Permitted Seasonal Uses.
1. 
Seasonal Sales. Seasonal sales activities (e.g., Halloween, Christmas) including temporary residence or security trailers, on non-residential properties. The sales activity may be approved for a maximum of 30 days or a period of time determined appropriate by the Development Services Director.
2. 
Seasonal Displays or Exhibit Events. Outdoor display or exhibit events, including artist, cultural, and educational displays on non-residentially zoned properties, when not a part of the established primary use of the site, for up to 12 days per calendar year.
C. 
Permitted Special Event Uses.
1. 
Outdoor Events. Outdoor events, including a public gathering, speech, concert, performance, or presentation, may be approved subject to the conditions in this chapter.
2. 
Special Sales. This use class consists of any event, promotion, or sale sponsored by a business, shopping center, or organization that is held outside the confines of the building, whether or not a business license is required, and that may include or be limited to, the display of temporary signs, flags, banners, fixed balloons, rides, games, booths, or similar amusement devices, whether or not a fee or admission is charged.
3. 
Festivals and Other Special Events. This use class consists of the temporary operation of a commercial event for entertainment, but not for promotional purposes for a business, including carnivals, circuses, concerts, fairs, farmers' markets, festivals, flea markets, mobile food businesses in the public right-of-way, fund-raisers, live entertainment, parades, outdoor sporting events, public relations activities, rummage sales, second hand sales, swap meets, and other similar events designed to attract large crowds and which are held on private or public property for up to 12 days per calendar year.

§ 17.41.060 Prohibited Uses.

The following uses are expressly prohibited in all zones:
A. 
Donation bins, except as provided for in Chapter 17.35 (Recycling Facilities).
B. 
Metal Storage Containers.

§ 17.41.070 Conditions of Approval.

The Development Services Director may condition the issuance of a permit by imposing reasonable and necessary regulations on the time, place, and operation of the event in order to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the community. The following conditions include, but are not limited to:
A. 
The use or event will comply with any relevant ordinance or law and obtain any required permits, including building permits, fire code permits, etc.
B. 
A special event shall not be operated after 10:00 p.m. of any night.
C. 
Conditions may require the provision of:
1. 
Sanitation facilities and waste management plan.
2. 
Safety measure and security personnel.
3. 
First aid station and medical personnel.
4. 
Parking facilities and parking plans.
5. 
Traffic cones, barricades, or traffic control plan.
D. 
Conditions may regulate:
1. 
Noise and sound amplification systems.
2. 
Operation hours and days.
3. 
Signage, banners, and other displays.
4. 
Size, location, and design of temporary structures.
5. 
Alcohol sales and service. See Chapter 17.21 (Alcohol Beverage Sales).
6. 
Mobile food businesses temporarily operating in the public right-of-way shall comply with all applicable regulations of the County of San Bernardino Division of Environment Health.

§ 17.41.080 Permit Application Procedures: Temporary, Seasonal, and Special Events.

A. 
Purpose. A Temporary Use, Seasonal, or Special Event permit is a ministerial action that enables the City to ensure that a proposed event is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and properly mitigates impacts on residents, visitors and businesses, maintains traffic circulation and ensures public safety.
B. 
Application Submittal and Review. An application for a Temporary, Seasonal, or Special Event shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for Temporary, Seasonal or Special Event applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection C (Findings).
C. 
Findings. The review authority may approve a Temporary, Seasonal, or Special Event permit if all of the following findings can be made:
1. 
That the use or event applied for, at the location specified in the application and for the time designated, is permitted by the regulations set forth in this chapter.
2. 
That the use or event is necessary or desirable for the community and is not detrimental to existing uses on the site in which the proposed event is to be located.
3. 
That the site for the use or event is properly designed and improved so as to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the use.
D. 
Conditions of Approval. In approving a temporary, seasonal or special event permit, the Development Services Director or designee may approve, conditionally approve or deny the event, under such conditions as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to safeguard the public health, safety or general welfare, subject to the following:
1. 
No such event shall be permitted in any residential zone excepting on church sites.
2. 
No structure or amusement device shall exceed the height of the adjoining business structure(s) or 30 feet, whichever is less, unless the Development Services Director or designee determines the device or structure to be non-detrimental to the other uses in the vicinity.
3. 
No wild or ferocious animals shall be displayed unless evidence is provided that demonstrates that adequate protective measures have been taken to ensure the public health and safety.
4. 
All regulations imposed for safety, health and the general welfare shall be complied with.
5. 
The physical layout of the area set apart for the use or event shall not reduce the parking area below the minimum required for such business by the provisions of the Upland Municipal Code.
6. 
Not less than two weeks before erection of any structures, including structures for amusement devices and rides, application must be made to the building department and all applicable building and electrical regulations must be complied with. For all rides, certificates of safety must be furnished to the building department, and no rides, amusement devices, or concessions shall be put into operation until inspected and cleared by the building department.
7. 
Insurance Coverage. In the event that the Development Services Director or designee deems that insurance coverage is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, the following shall apply:
a. 
Not less than two weeks prior to the erection of any structure in connection with a special event, the operator or operators of such event shall furnish to the City Manager certificates naming the city as additional insured and showing that there is in full force and effect liability, property damage, fire, legal, completed operations, and/or products and workman's compensation insurance covering every activity in the proposed special event.
b. 
Insurance shall be furnished in such amounts as will give to the city insurance coverage necessarily and reasonably commensurate with the activity being conducted and the quality and use of the structure to be constructed.
c. 
The exact amount of coverage shall be provided to the satisfaction of the city manager at the time that application for such use is made, based upon the evidence submitted, and the perceived risk of injury to the public as a result of the proposed construction and/or operation of the special events.
d. 
Provided further, the Development Services Director or designee may require the posting of a cash bond or passbook account in such amount as may be deemed adequate and necessary to ensure post operational cleanup and restoration of the affected site to preoperational conditions of cleanliness. Any such surety shall be refunded to the applicant when such site has been restored to the preoperational conditions to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or designee.
8. 
The temporary use or special event shall not extend longer than is permitted by Section 17.42.070 (Performance Standards) for the specified use. Provided, however, that the Development Services Director or designee may grant one renewal or extension of any such permit for a period determined appropriate by the Development Services Director or designee.
E. 
Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals and calls for review (Chapter 17.47), effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to temporary, seasonal, and special events as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision shall apply to temporary, seasonal, and special events as provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).

§ 17.41.090 Film Permit.

A. 
Purpose. A Film Permit is a ministerial action that enables the City to allow and assist filming of motion pictures, television productions, and commercials in the City, while protecting the safety, property, and convenience of the City's residents, businesses, and visitors.
B. 
Application Submittal and Review. An application for a film permit shall be filed and reviewed in compliance with Chapter 17.43 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall include the information and materials specified in the Development Services Department handout for film permit applications, together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Subsection C (Findings).
C. 
Findings. The review authority may approve a film permit if all of the following findings can be made:
1. 
That the activity is consistent with the regulations of this chapter and the terms of the application.
2. 
That the conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with traffic or pedestrian movement or be detrimental to the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare.
3. 
That the conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with normal governmental or city operations, result in damage or detriment to public property, or result in the city incurring costs or expenditures in either money or personnel not reimbursed in advance by the applicant.
4. 
That the conduct of the activity will not constitute a fire hazard and all proper safety precautions will be taken.
5. 
The conduct of the filming activity will not require the diversion of such large numbers of police officers to properly police the activity so as to interfere with the normal level of police protection in all areas of the City.
D. 
Conditions of Approval. In approving a film permit, the Development Services Director or designee may approve or conditionally approve, under such conditions as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, or general welfare. The City reserves the right to revoke film permits and filming privileges if the provisions of this chapter, or any other applicable laws or ordinances are violated.
E. 
Post-Decision Procedures. The procedures and requirements relating to appeals and calls for review (Chapter 17.47), effective dates, permit expiration, permit revocation, and changed plans shall apply to Film Permits as provided in Chapter 17.45 (Post-Decision Procedures). The procedures and requirements relating to notices of decision shall apply to Film Permits as provided in Chapter 17.46 (Public Notice and Hearings).

§ 17.42.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards of operation for emergency shelters that assure compatibility of shelter activities with surrounding uses and provide a safe place for individuals and families to obtain temporary shelter. This section complies with California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4), which requires that emergency shelters be permitted by-right in at least one zoning district in the City, with sufficient capacity to accommodate the local need for emergency shelters.

§ 17.42.020 Applicability.

This chapter applies to all emergency shelters as defined in Part 7 (Definitions).

§ 17.42.030 Authority.

A. 
The review authority for emergency shelters shall depend on the permit required by the zone in which the emergency shelter is proposed, as provided in Part 2 (Zoning Districts, Land Uses, and Development Standards). Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
B. 
The review authority shall be guided by the provisions of this chapter when reviewing an emergency shelter application, in addition to the standards of the zone in which the emergency shelter is proposed.

§ 17.42.040 Management and Operation Plan.

A. 
The applicant or operator shall submit a Management and Operation Plan for the emergency shelter for review and approval by the reviewing authority in consultation with the chief of police, as part of the application review process, prior to issuance of permits. The Operation Plan shall be based on Best Practices and include, but not be limited to:
1. 
A security plan;
2. 
List of services;
3. 
Staff training;
4. 
Client transport;
5. 
Ratio of staff to clients;
6. 
Client eligibility and intake and check out process;
7. 
Hours of operation;
8. 
Refuse collection;
9. 
Separation of sleeping areas and restrooms by gender and for families;
10. 
Bed bug prevention;
11. 
Enforcement of rules and procedures for disruptive clients; and
12. 
An outreach plan.
B. 
The Operation Plan shall remain active throughout the life of the facility.
C. 
The City may inspect the facility at any time for compliance with the facility's Operation Plan and other applicable laws and standards.

§ 17.42.050 Minimum Standards for Emergency Shelters.

A. 
Inability to Pay. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.
B. 
Separation Criteria. An emergency shelter shall not be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter, as measured from the closest property line. An emergency shelter shall be located within ½ mile of a transit stop. Emergency shelters shall be located at least 500 feet from any child care center or kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum school, as measured from the closest property line. An exception to this separation requirement may be granted if significant physical features act as barriers from said sensitive uses.
C. 
Abutting Residential. When abutting a residential use or residentially-zoned property, all areas for shelter activities and uses, including, but not limited to, waiting and intake, personal storage, facility storage, and recreation, shall be located indoors.
D. 
Occupancy. The number of beds shall be limited to 30. Any emergency shelter requesting more than 30 beds shall require a Conditional Use Permit, and shall find that:
1. 
A larger shelter facility will help meet the City's goals pertaining to emergency housing of the homeless;
2. 
The circumstances of the subject property make the larger facility appropriate; and
3. 
Design features will minimize impacts of the surrounding area.
E. 
Parking. One vehicle parking space shall be provided per five beds. A covered and secured area for bicycle parking shall be provided for use by staff and clients, commensurate with demonstrated need.
F. 
Waiting and Intake Area. A client waiting and intake area shall be provided and contain a minimum of 10 square feet per bed provided at the facility. The client waiting and intake area shall be screened from the public right-of-way, and shall be sufficient in size to accommodate all persons waiting to enter the facility.
G. 
On-Site Management. On-site management shall be provided during the hours that the emergency shelter is in operation and at least one hour prior to and one hour after operation hours.
H. 
Support Services. Emergency shelters shall allocate sufficient areas on site, outside of any required landscape areas, to provide the following minimal support services:
1. 
Food preparation and dining areas;
2. 
Laundry facilities;
3. 
Restrooms and showers;
4. 
Areas to secure and store client belongings;
5. 
Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and/or open space; and
6. 
A private area for providing referral services to assist shelter clients in entering programs aimed at obtaining permanent shelter and income. Referral services refers to the initial assessment of a homeless client to identify the areas in which assistance is needed, and connecting clients with appropriate off-site programs and services depending on their need.
I. 
Length of Stay. The length of stay for each individual at any emergency shelter shall not exceed 90 days within a 12 month period, but extensions up to a total stay of six months within a 12 month period may be provided if no alternative housing is available; days of stay need not be consecutive.
J. 
Lighting. Lighting shall be provided in all exterior areas, including pathways, parking areas, courtyards, rear yard areas, and spaces between structures, and shall be directed in a manner that does not cast light onto neighboring properties.
K. 
Trash Enclosure and Loading Zone. Each facility shall have a trash enclosure and loading zone. The trash enclosure shall be completely enclosed with masonry walls not less than five feet high with a solid-gated opening, and be large enough to accommodate a standard-sized trash bin adequate for use on the parcel. The trash enclosure shall be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.
L. 
Security Plan. Security shall be provided during the hours that the emergency shelter is in operation. Security plans shall be submitted to City staff for review and approval prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. Security plans shall be resubmitted to City staff on an annual basis.
M. 
Noise Abatement. For the purposes of noise abatement in residential zoning districts, organized outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and no client shall arrive to the emergency shelter after 10:00 p.m.
N. 
Applicable Laws. The facility shall comply with all other laws, rules and regulations that apply, including Building and Fire codes. In addition, the facility is to be consistent with the Cable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan policies and standards, particularly as it relates to protecting sensitive uses from airport related noise levels.

§ 17.42.1.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to allow and appropriately regulate two-unit projects in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.21.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.020 Definition.

A "two-unit project"
means the development of two primary dwelling units or, if there is already a primary dwelling unit on the lot, the development of a second primary dwelling unit on a legally subdivided lot in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.030 Application.

A. 
Only individual property owners may apply for a two-unit project. "Individual property owner" means a natural person holding fee title individually or jointly in the person's own name or a beneficiary of a trust that holds fee title. "Individual property owner" does not include any corporation or corporate person of any kind (partnership, LP, LLC, C Corp, S Corp, etc.) except for a community land trust (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.l(a)(11)(C)(ii)) or a qualified nonprofit corporation (as defined by Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15).
B. 
An application for a two-unit project must be submitted on the City's approved form.
C. 
The applicant must obtain a certificate of compliance with the Subdivision Map Act for the lot and provide the certificate with the application.
D. 
Only a complete application will be considered. The City will inform the applicant in writing of any incompleteness within 30 days after the application is submitted.
E. 
The City may establish a fee to recover its costs for adopting, implementing, and enforcing this chapter of the Code, in accordance with applicable law. The City Council may establish and change the fee by resolution. The fee must be paid with the application.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.040 Approval.

A. 
An application for a two-unit project is approved or denied ministerially, by the Development Services Director, without discretionary review.
B. 
The ministerial approval of a two-unit project does not take effect until the City has confirmed that the required documents have been recorded, such as the deed restriction and easements.
C. 
The approval must require the owner and applicant to hold the City harmless from all claims and damages related to the approval and its subject matter.
D. 
The approval must require the owner and applicant to reimburse the City for all costs of enforcement, including attorneys' fees and costs associated with enforcing the requirements of this Code.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.050 Requirements.

A two-unit project must satisfy each of the following requirements:
A. 
Map Act Compliance. The lot must have been legally subdivided.
B. 
Zone. The lot is in a single-family residential zone. For purposes of this chapter, a single-family residential zone is a zone where the only residential use that is allowed as a primary use is a single residential dwelling on a lot and includes only the following zones: RS-20 (Residential Single-Family Low), RS-15 (Residential Single-Family Low), RS-10 (Residential Single-Family Low), RS-7.5 (Residential Single-Family Medium), and RS-4 (Residential Single-Family Medium).
C. 
Lot Location.
1. 
The lot is not located on a site that is any of the following:
a. 
Prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, or land that is zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by the voters.
b. 
A wetland.
c. 
Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, unless the site complies with all fire-hazard mitigation measures required by existing building standards.
d. 
A hazardous waste site that has not been cleared for residential use.
e. 
Within a delineated earthquake fault zone, unless all development on the site complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards.
f. 
Within a 100-year flood hazard area, unless the site has either:
i. 
Been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and issued to the local jurisdiction, or
ii. 
Meets Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program.
g. 
Within a regulatory floodway, unless all development on the site has received a no-rise certification.
h. 
Land identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan, habitat conservation plan, or other adopted natural resource protection plan.
i. 
Habitat for protected species.
j. 
Land under conservation easement.
2. 
The purpose of subsection (C)(1) above is merely to summarize the requirements of Government Code Sections 65913.4(a)(6)(B)-(K). (See Government Code Section 66411.7(a)(3)(C).)
D. 
Not Historic. The lot must not be a historic property or within a historic district that is included on the State Historic Resources Inventory. Nor may the lot be or be within a site that is designated by ordinance as a City or County landmark or as a historic property or district.
E. 
No Impact on Protected Housing. The two-unit project must not require or include the demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:
1. 
Housing that is income-restricted for households of moderate, low, or very low income.
2. 
Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its policy power.
3. 
Housing, or a lot that used to have housing, that has been withdrawn from rental or lease under the Ellis Act (Government Code Sections 7060-7060.7) at any time in the 15 years prior to submission of the urban lot split application.
4. 
Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years. The applicant and the owner of a property for which a two-unit project is sought must provide a sworn statement as to this fact with the application for the parcel map. The City may conduct its own inquiries and investigation to ascertain the veracity of the sworn statement, including but not limited to, surveying owners of nearby properties; and the City may require additional evidence of the applicant and owner as necessary to determine compliance with this requirement.
F. 
Unit Standards.
1. 
Quantity.
a. 
No more than two dwelling units of any kind may be built on a lot that results from an urban lot split. For purposes of this subsection, "unit" means any dwelling unit, including, but not limited to, a primary dwelling unit, a unit created under this section of this code, an ADU, or a JADU.
b. 
A lot that is not created by an urban lot split may have a two-unit project under this chapter, plus any ADU or JADU that must be allowed under state law and the City's ADU ordinance.
2. 
Unit Size.
a. 
The total floor area of each primary dwelling built that is developed under this chapter must be:
i. 
Less than or equal to 800 square feet, and
ii. 
More than 500 square feet.
b. 
A primary dwelling that was legally established on the lot prior to the two-unit project and that is larger than 800 square feet is limited to the lawful floor area at the time of the two-unit project. The unit may not be expanded.
c. 
A primary dwelling that was legally established prior to the two-unit project and that is smaller than 800 square feet may be expanded to 800 square feet after or as part of the two-unit project.
3. 
Height Restrictions.
a. 
On a lot that is larger than 2,000 square feet, no new primary dwelling unit may exceed a single story or 16 feet in height, measured from grade to peak of the structure.
b. 
On a lot that is smaller than 2,000 square feet, no new primary dwelling unit may exceed two stories or 22 feet in height, measured from grade to peak of the structure. Any portion of a new primary dwelling that exceeds one story must be stepped back by an additional five feet from the ground floor; no balcony deck or other portion of the second story may project into the stepback.
c. 
No rooftop deck is permitted on any new or remodeled dwelling or structure on a lot with a two-unit project.
4. 
Demo Cap. The two-unit project may not involve the demolition of more than 25 percent of the existing exterior walls of an existing dwelling unless the site has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
5. 
Lot Coverage. Lot coverage must conform to the lot coverage standard applicable in the underlying zone. This lot coverage standard is only enforced to the extent that it does not prevent two primary dwelling units on the lot at 800 square feet each.
6. 
Open Space. Open space must conform to the open space standard applicable in the underlying zone. This open space standard is only enforced to the extent that it does not prevent two primary dwelling units on the lot at 800 square feet each.
7. 
Setbacks.
a. 
Generally. All setbacks must conform to those objective setbacks that are imposed through the underlying zone.
b. 
Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection (F)(7)(a) above:
i. 
Existing Structures. No setback is required for an existing legally established structure or for a new structure that is constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing legally established structure.
ii. 
800 Square Feet; Four-Foot Side and Rear. The setbacks imposed by the underlying zone must yield to the degree necessary to avoid physically precluding the construction of up to two units on the lot or either of the two units from being at least 800 square feet in floor area; but in no event may any structure be less than four feet from a side or rear property line.
c. 
Front Setback Area. Front setbacks must conform to the front setback standard applicable in the underlying zone.
8. 
Parking. Each new primary dwelling unit must have at least one off-street parking space per unit unless one of the following applies:
a. 
The lot is located within one-half mile walking distance of either:
i. 
A corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours; or
ii. 
A site that contains:
(A) 
An existing rail or bus rapid transit station,
(B) 
A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service, or
(C) 
The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.
b. 
The site is located within one block of a permanently marked car-share vehicle location.
9. 
Architecture.
a. 
If there is a legal primary dwelling on the lot that was established before the two-unit project, any new primary dwelling unit must match the existing primary dwelling unit in exterior materials, color, and dominant roof pitch. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
b. 
If there is no legal primary dwelling on the lot before the two-unit project, and if two primary dwellings are developed on the lot, the dwellings must match each other in exterior materials, color, and dominant roof pitch. The dominant roof slope is the slope shared by the largest portion of the roof.
c. 
All exterior lighting must be limited to down-lights.
d. 
No window or door of a dwelling that is constructed on the lot may have a direct line of sight to an adjoining residential property. Fencing, landscaping, or privacy glass may be used to provide screening and prevent a direct line of sight.
e. 
If any portion of a dwelling is less than 30 feet from a property line that is not a public right-of-way line, then all windows and doors in that portion must either be (for windows) clerestory with the bottom of the glass at least six feet above the finished floor, or (for windows and for doors) utilize frosted or obscure glass.
10. 
Landscaping. Evergreen landscape screening must be planted and maintained between each dwelling and adjacent lots (but not rights of way) as follows:
a. 
At least one 15-gallon size plant shall be provided for every five linear feet of exterior wall. Alternatively, at least one 24″ box size plant shall be provided for every 10 linear feet of exterior wall.
b. 
Plant specimens must be at least six feet tall when installed. As an alternative, a solid fence of at least six feet in height may be installed.
c. 
All landscaping must be drought tolerant.
d. 
All landscaping must be installed in accordance with the objective landscaping requirements contained in Chapter 17.04 (Residential Zones) and Chapter 17.12 (Landscaping) of this Code.
11. 
Nonconforming Conditions. A two-unit project shall only be approved if all nonconforming zoning conditions are corrected.
12. 
Utilities.
a. 
Each primary dwelling unit on the lot must have its own direct utility connection to the utility service provider.
b. 
Each primary dwelling unit on the lot that is or that is proposed to be connected to an on-site wastewater treatment system must first have a percolation test completed within the last five years or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.
13. 
Building and Safety. All structures built on the lot must comply with all current local building standards. A project under this chapter is a change of use and subjects the whole of the lot, and all structures, to the City's current Code.
G. 
Fire-Hazard Mitigation Measures. A lot in a very high fire hazard severity zone must comply with each of the following fire-hazard mitigation measures:
1. 
It must have direct access to a public right-of-way with a paved street with a width of at least 40 feet. The public right-of-way must have at least two independent points of access for fire and life safety to access and for residents to evacuate.
2. 
All dwellings on the site must comply with current fire code requirements for dwellings in a very high fire hazard severity zone.
3. 
All enclosed structures on the site must have fire sprinklers.
4. 
All sides of all dwellings on the site must be within a 150-foot hose-pull distance from either the public right-of-way or of an on-site fire hydrant or standpipe.
5. 
If the lot does not have a swimming pool, the lot must have a water reservoir of at least 5,000 gallons per dwelling, with fire-authority approved hookups compatible with fire-authority standard pump and hose equipment.
H. 
Separate Conveyance.
1. 
Primary dwelling units on the lot may not be owned or conveyed separately from each other.
2. 
Condominium airspace divisions and common interest developments are not permitted within the lot.
3. 
All fee interest in the lot and all the dwellings must be held equally and undivided by all individual property owners.
I. 
Regulation of Uses.
1. 
Residential-Only. No non-residential use is permitted on the lot.
2. 
No STRs. No dwelling unit on the lot may be rented for a period of less than 30 days.
3. 
Owner Occupancy. Unless the lot was formed by an urban lot split, the individual property owners of a lot with a two-unit project must occupy one of the dwellings on the lot as the owners' principal residence and legal domicile.
J. 
Notice of Construction.
1. 
At least 30 business days before starting any construction of a two-unit project, the property owner must give written notice to all the owners of record of each of the adjacent residential parcels, which notice must include the following information:
a. 
Notice that construction has been authorized,
b. 
The anticipated start and end dates for construction,
c. 
The hours of construction,
d. 
Contact information for the project manager (for construction-related complaints), and
e. 
Contact information for the Building and Safety Department.
2. 
This notice requirement does not confer a right on the noticed persons or on anyone else to comment on the project before permits are issued. Approval is ministerial. Under state law, the City has no discretion in approving or denying a particular project under this chapter. This notice requirement is purely to promote neighborhood awareness and expectation.
K. 
Deed Restriction. The owner must record a deed restriction, acceptable to the City, that does each of the following:
1. 
Expressly prohibits any rental of any dwelling on the property for a period of less than 30 days.
2. 
Expressly prohibits any non-residential use of the lot.
3. 
Expressly prohibits any separate conveyance of a primary dwelling on the property, any separate fee interest, and any common interest development within the lot.
4. 
If the lot is not created by an urban lot split:
a. 
Expressly requires the individual property owners to live in one of the dwelling units on the lot as the owners' primary residence and legal domicile.
b. 
States that the property is formed by an urban lot split and is therefore subject to the City's urban lot split regulations, including the limitation to two units of any kind (including ADUs and JADUs) and all other applicable limits on dwelling size and development.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.060 Specific Adverse Impacts.

A. 
Notwithstanding anything else in this section, the City may deny an application for a two-unit project if the Building Official makes a written finding, based on a preponderance of the evidence, that the project would have a "specific, adverse impact" on either public health and safety or on the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact.
B. 
"Specific adverse impact" has the same meaning as in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2): "a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete" and does not include: (1) inconsistency with the zoning ordinance or general plan land use designation; or (2) the eligibility to claim a welfare exemption under Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214(g).
C. 
The Building Official may consult with and be assisted by planning staff and others as necessary in making a finding of specific, adverse impact.
D. 
The decision of the Building Official shall be appealable to the Development Services Director, in accordance with the appeal procedures set forth in Sections 17.47.040(B)(C) of this Code, except that, notwithstanding any other provision in Chapter 17.47 or Section 17.02.030(E) of this Code, the decision of the Development Services Director shall be final. Appeals shall be filed with the City Clerk. The Development Services Director shall make a final decision within 90 days of receiving the appeal.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.1.070 Remedies.

If a two-unit project violates any part of this Code or any other legal requirement:
A. 
The buyer, grantee, or lessee of any part of the property has an action for damages or to void the deed, sale, or contract.
B. 
The City may:
1. 
Bring an action to enjoin any attempt to sell, lease, or finance the property.
2. 
Bring an action for other legal, equitable, or summary remedy, such as declaratory and injunctive relief.
3. 
Pursue criminal prosecution, punishable by imprisonment in County Jail or state prison for up to one year, by a fine of up to $10,000.00, or both; or a misdemeanor.
4. 
Record a notice of violation.
5. 
Withhold any or all future permits and approvals.
6. 
Pursue all other administrative, legal, or equitable remedies that are allowed by law or the City's Code.
(Ord. 1957 § 3, 2021)

§ 17.42.5.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and review criteria for smoke shops in the interests of public health, safety and general welfare.
(Ord. 1970 § 10, 2022)

§ 17.42.5.020 Applicability.

This chapter applies to all smoke shops as defined in Section 17.51.010 of this Code.
(Ord. 1970 § 10, 2022)

§ 17.42.5.030 Authority.

Smoke shops require a conditional use permit in the C/R-MU, B/R-MU, C/O-MU, CI/MU, NC, HC, and RC zones, which is a discretionary action approved by the Planning Commission. Refer to Part 5 (Land Use and Development Approval Procedures) of the Zoning Ordinance for permit application procedures.
(Ord. 1970 § 10, 2022)

§ 17.42.5.040 Factors Considered In Granting Conditional Use Permits.

In addition to the findings required In Section 17.44.040 of this title, the Planning Commission may consider the following factors in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit, or in applying conditions of approval.
A. 
Proximity of the use to residential structures and residential district boundaries, and sensitive uses, including parks, playgrounds, schools, day care centers or preschools, and libraries.
B. 
Nature of uses on the same, adjacent, and nearby properties.
C. 
The presence of one or more smoke shops within 2,000 feet of the proposed use.
D. 
The compatibility of the use's operational characteristics with those of surrounding commercial uses.
E. 
The design of proposed improvements (if any) related to the use, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating impacts to surrounding uses.
(Ord. 1970 § 10, 2022)

§ 17.42.5.050 Operational Requirements.

A. 
The business shall comply with all of the conditions of the conditional use permit that authorizes its operation.
B. 
Each smoke shop shall hold a valid California Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer's License issued by the State Board of Equalization, in accordance with State law, and shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at the establishment.
C. 
There shall be no self-service display or sales, including vending machines, of tobacco or tobacco paraphernalia.
D. 
No on-premises use of tobacco products shall be permitted at any time.
E. 
No person who is younger than the minimum age of 18 years or as established by State law shall be permitted to sell, display, market, barter, trade or exchange any combination of tobacco, tobacco products, or smoking or exchange of tobacco paraphernalia, including electronic smoking devices and accessories.
(Ord. 1970 § 10, 2022)