The purpose of this chapter is to establish the relationship between adjacent uses and surrounding land uses and the criteria for regulating these uses.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

In addition to the principal and accessory uses expressly included in the use regulations, each zone subject to such use regulations shall be deemed to include such accessory uses which are specifically identified by these accessory use regulations, and such other accessory uses which are necessarily and customarily associated with, and are appropriate, incidental and subordinate to, such principal uses.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

Subject to the restrictions and limitations specified, the following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted in zones where residential uses exist as a principal permitted use, conditional use, or legal nonconforming use:

A.

1.

Limited Agriculture. Incidental agricultural uses for the growth and harvesting of products including:

a.

Raising of vegetable and flower gardens and the harvesting of fruit and nut bearing trees,

b.

Greenhouses for the propagation of plants, not to exceed two hundred square feet in size,

2.

Limited agriculture does not include the raising, breeding or keeping of any livestock on the premises other than household pets as defined in subsection B;

3.

No sale of any agricultural products is permitted;

B.

Household Pets. Animals or fowl ordinarily permitted in the house and kept for pleasure or company and not for profit, such as dogs, cats or canaries, but not more than two dogs each four months of age or older, and not to exceed three cats six weeks of age or older. Household pets may also include not more than twelve chinchillas, twelve hamsters, twelve white mice or other laboratory animals; provided, that not more than four kinds of household pets may be kept for any dwelling unit at any one time;

C.

Small Animals. Not more than six adult rabbits and/or hares, and domestic fowl (hens only), providing not more than twelve of any one combination of such animals, and fowl may be maintained on a parcel;

D.

Private Garage. An accessory building or portion of a main building designed for the storage of self-propelled passenger vehicles, camping trailers or boats belonging to the owners or occupants of the site;

E.

Children's playhouses, patios, porches, gazebos, etc.;

F.

Radio and television receiving antennas;

G.

Boarding of one or two individuals;

H.

Vehicle and Equipment Repairs or Fabrication. Repair, fabrication or other work on automobiles, other vehicles or equipment on residential premises shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

1.

Such work shall be limited to those vehicles or equipment which may be stored within a private garage upon residential premises,

2.

Such work shall be done only upon such vehicles or equipment which are owned by an occupant of the residential premises,

3.

Such work shall be done only between the hours of eight a.m. and ten p.m.,

4.

Such work shall not be done in a public right-of-way,

5.

Storage of parts for such vehicles or equipment on the premises shall be limited to those parts reasonably necessary for repair of the occupant's vehicle or equipment. Parts which cannot be conveniently located within an enclosed structure shall be screened from view from the public way and adjacent property, and may not occupy any required open space prescribed elsewhere in this title,

6.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no such work shall be permitted which creates a nuisance, as defined in Section 8.20.010 of this code, or which otherwise tends to deteriorate the environment, peace, tranquility and enjoyment of the residents in the surrounding neighborhood,

7.

Flammable liquids shall not be used in any building or residential premises in connection with such work, and no welding or torch cutting may be done anywhere on such premises except by permit obtained from the city fire marshal. All such work will be conducted in conformance with the applicable provisions of the fire code, Chapter 15.16 of this code.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

A.

A home occupation shall be defined as an activity which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of a dwelling for residential purposes.

B.

Home occupations shall be permitted only after a home occupation permit has been issued by the planning director, and a business license secured from the city finance department.

C.

A home occupation shall not change the residential character of either the dwelling or the surrounding neighborhood.

D.

A home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a dwelling, and shall not be permitted in any accessory structure or within any yard space.

E.

A home occupation shall be operated and maintained only by a resident of the dwelling in which such home occupation occurs, and, there shall be no employees.

F.

A home occupation shall not have a separate entrance from outside a dwelling.

G.

A home occupation shall not involve the use of more than one room or fifty percent of the ground floor areas of a dwelling unit, whichever is greater.

H.

A home occupation shall not utilize mechanical or electrical equipment except that which is customary for purely domestic or hobby purposes.

I.

No home occupation shall be operated in such a manner as to cause offense noise, vibration, smoke, or other particulate matter, odorous matter, heat, humidity, glare, electronic interference, or constitute a nuisance or safety hazard.

J.

No wholesale, jobbing, or retail business shall be permitted unless it is conducted entirely by mail and/or telephone; provided, however, that articles produced by the members of the immediate family residing on the premises may be sold upon the premises.

K.

No outdoor storage of materials used to conduct a home occupation shall be permitted.

L.

A home occupation shall not be permitted to generate vehicular traffic and parking beyond that normal to the zoning district in which it is located.

M.

No sign, nameplate, or any other form of advertising shall be displayed on the premises in connection with any home occupation.

N.

In no event shall a home occupation be interpreted to include an animal hospital or kennel; automobile and/or body and fender repairing; barber or beauty shop; business, dance, or music school; doctor or dentist office; mortuary; private club; repair shop or service establishment; or restaurant or tourist home.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

The conversion of any building into a dwelling or the conversion of any dwelling so as to accommodate an increased number of dwelling units or households shall be permitted only within a zoning district in which a new building for similar occupancy would be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Further, such a conversion shall be permitted:

A.

Only after a zoning site plan review or conditional use permit has been obtained;

B.

Only when the resulting occupancy will comply with the requirements governing new residential construction in the affected zoning district with respect to minimum requirements for lot size, setbacks, off-street parking, etc.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

The following minimum distances between main or principal buildings in a dwelling group shall be as follows:

A.

Minimum distance of twenty feet between one story parallel buildings, and thirty feet between two story parallel buildings, with an increase of six feet of further separation for each additional story of building height.

B.

Minimum distance of twelve feet between one or two story buildings in a single row, with an increase of six feet of further separation for each additional story of building height.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

A.

Carnivals, circuses, fairs, festivals, animal displays, amusement rides, and other similar gatherings shall be permitted in any nonresidential zoning district for a maximum ten day period of time upon the approval of a zoning permit application by the planning director.

B.

Temporary sales offices, those which are open to the general public, shall be permitted within a residential subdivision for a maximum one-year period of time by the planning director.

1.

If such offices are detached and separate from a dwelling group, for instance, a mobile home which has been converted for sales office purposes, they shall be located at least one hundred feet from an existing residential dwelling unit, and, shall be connected to on-site water and sewer utility hook-ups.

C.

Christmas tree sales lots shall be permitted only within the administrative office (CO), community commercial (C1), and heavy commercial (C2) zoning districts. Further:

1.

Such lots shall be permitted to be established by the planning director only between Thanksgiving and New Years;

2.

Such lots shall be restricted only to the sale of Christmas trees;

3.

Such lots shall be permitted to display signs only in accordance with the provisions of the Willits sign ordinance.

D.

Seasonal uses including the temporary display and sale of crops, fruits or vegetables shall be permitted in the administrative office (CO), community commercial (C1), and heavy commercial (C2) zoning districts by the planning director. Further, such uses shall:

1.

Be permitted for no more than four nonconsecutive seven-day periods in a calendar year;

2.

Such uses shall be permitted to display signs only in accordance with the provisions of the Willits sign ordinance.

E.

Peddlers and hawkers shall be permitted business uses in all zoning districts by the planning director. Further, such businesses shall:

1.

Be permitted for no more than four nonconsecutive seven-day periods in a calendar year;

2.

Such uses shall be permitted to display signs only in accordance with the provisions of the Willits sign ordinance.

F.

Temporary construction offices shall be permitted for a maximum one-year period of time by the planning director.

G.

Temporary commercial and administrative office buildings may be permitted for a maximum two-year period of time only upon approval of a conditional use permit application by the city planning commission.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

A.

No buildings whether now in use or formerly used for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes, shall be permitted to be physically moved from a lot within Willits, or, from a lot outside the city, to a lot within the city, unless said building and its placement on a lot of record can meet all of the minimum provisions of the zoning district in which it is to be located.

B.

Upon the filing of a zoning permit application to move a building, the planning director shall refer said application to the building official. He shall then be responsible for making an inspection of the building to be moved, and prepare a report concerning the integrity of such building and any improvements which will be required to be made. The building official may recommend denial of a zoning permit if, in his opinion, the construction, age, or condition of the building to be moved raises doubts as to its structural integrity, or, if the proposed building to be moved is sufficiently heavy to cause damage to any street or pavement within the city.

C.

Prior to issuing a zoning permit, the planning director shall determine that the moving of said building will have no detrimental effect on the living environment of the surrounding neighborhood, or upon the property values in said neighborhood.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

Public utility services are uses associated with minor public utility service. These uses shall be permitted in all zoning districts, provided that the utility services available service the neighboring area only:

A.

Electrical distribution lines;

B.

Minor incidental appurtenances to utility lines;

C.

Sewer lines;

D.

Telephone lines;

E.

Water or gas pipes, mains and conduits.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

A.

With the exception of single-family detached, duplex and triplex residences, all outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials, trash and/or waste products shall be enclosed by a four-sided screened fence or wall, or combination thereof, so as to completely conceal such matter from surrounding land uses.

B.

All outside areas used for the storage of trash shall be constructed with a concrete floor and curb.

C.

In no case shall such facilities be permitted to be placed within a required front yard.

D.

All trash enclosure areas shall be surrounded by a five-foot-high fence or wall.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

Whenever an official plan line has been established for any street, required yards shall be measured from such a line.

(Ord. 85-23 §3 (part)).

Manufactured homes, as defined in Section 17.04.1025, shall be permitted within the single-family residence (R1) zone only when all of the following findings can be made:

A.

All development standards, to include but not be limited to, setbacks, covered parking, lot coverage, installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and undergrounding of utilities have been met;

B.

The proposed manufactured home has been certified by the state under the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standard Act of 1974;

C.

The proposed manufactured home will be installed on a permanent foundation subject to the approval of the building inspector;

D.

The proposed manufactured home will not be finished with metal siding.

(Ord. 88-1 §2 (part)).