For the purposes of this section, the following words and phrases shall be construed to have the meanings herein set forth.

A.

"Canopy structures" shall mean all structures, canopies, temporary carports, membrane structures or other canopies that are temporary coverings of plastic, cloth, nylon, aluminum, metal or other similar materials supported by a frame, including, but not limited to, prefabricated canopies available from retail outlets.

B.

"Property" shall mean the real property or parcel of land or real estate as specified.

C.

"Temporary" shall mean a maximum of seventy-two (72) hours.

( Ord. No. 627 , § 2, 1-13-2020)

Temporary canopy structures shall, comply with the following standards and procedures:

A.

Canopy structures shall not be allowed in driveways, front yard setback areas or side yard setback areas.

B.

Canopy structures shall not exceed a height of seven feet from grade to the highest point of such temporary structure.

C.

Canopy structures shall not be attached to a residence, accessory structure or other improvement.

D.

Canopy structures shall not be used as carports nor be installed over a driveway or used for vehicle storage.

E.

No parking or storage shall be permitted in temporary canopy structures.

F.

Canopy structures may remain for a maximum of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours per three-month period.

G.

Canopy structures shall be open on all sides.

H.

Canopy structures may only be located in rear yards and shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines.

I.

Canopy structures shall be located a minimum of eleven (11) feet from residences, accessory structures, or other improvements.

J.

Canopy structures shall not be larger than one hundred and fifty (150) square feet.

K.

Canopy structures in residential zones that exist at the time of this ordinance shall be removed immediately or comply with section 17.61.020(F).

L.

Canopy structures are not allowed in commercial or industrial zones.

M.

Canopy structures that block visibility to a residence from a public right-of-way for privacy purposes, which otherwise meet the requirements herein, may be permitted for a time that exceeds seventy-two (72) hours with the approval of the community development director.

( Ord. No. 627 , § 2, 1-13-2020)

A.

A permit may be issued administratively for a temporary canopy structure for special family or service events. Such exception shall not exceed seventy-two (72) hours and shall not be approved more than three times per calendar year per property.

B.

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to affect or impair the city's right to determine that any property is being maintained in such a way as to constitute a violation pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

( Ord. No. 627 , § 2, 1-13-2020)

A.

Any person who violates any provisions of any ordinance enacted by the city, as amended from time to time, or any person who owns property upon which a violation exists, irrespective of whether that person caused the violation, shall be subject to an administrative fine or penalty up to the maximum amounts set forth by Woodlake Municipal Code Section 1.12.070 and authorized by Government Code Section 53069.4.

B.

Each and every day that a violation of any city ordinance exists shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.

( Ord. No. 627 , § 2, 1-13-2020)